Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points & Events

• The Heavenly Demon faction supports Lord of the Golden River Sword against the misty shadow.
• Lord of the Golden River Sword struggles against the shadow, which has regained some power.
• Hundreds of Immortal Corpses, led by a Corpse Lord, enter the Dao-Returning Jade Plate to kill Xu Ying.
• Inside the jade plate, the Corpse Lord and other Immortal Corpses merge with the Qi of Creation but are assimilated and perish.
• Xu Ying merges with the Qi of Creation and gains control over some functions of the Dao-Returning Jade Plate.
• True Man Jade Pot and True Man Thousand Illusions discuss the jade plate's secrets.
• The Cave Heaven of the Immortal Realm opens above the Corpse Ghost Immortal Domain, connecting to the Dao-Returning Jade Plate.
• Xu Ying emerges naked from the jade plate, with multiple Cave Heavens of the Immortal Realm open behind him.

Character Developments

• Lord of the Golden River Sword feels moved by the Heavenly Demon faction's support and regrets his past hostility towards them.
• The Corpse Lord regains consciousness and tries to warn his fellow Immortal Corpses about the dangers of the Qi of Creation.
• Xu Ying successfully merges with the Qi of Creation and gains control over the Dao-Returning Jade Plate.
• True Man Jade Pot and True Man Thousand Illusions share information about the jade plate and Xu Ying's fate.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Qi of Creation.
• The struggle for control over the Dao-Returning Jade Plate.
• The consequences of merging with the Qi of Creation for Immortal Corpses.

Character Interactions

• Lord of the Golden River Sword and the Heavenly Demon Supreme work together against the misty shadow.
• The Corpse Lord and Xu Ying confront each other inside the Dao-Returning Jade Plate.
• True Man Jade Pot and True Man Thousand Illusions discuss the jade plate's secrets and Xu Ying's fate.

Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying enters a state of Dao integration, comprehending the Heaven and Earth Great Dao of the Xuanhuang Realm, and forges his fifth Immortal Realm Cave Heaven, amplifying his Spiritual Sense.
• He senses a connection with the Qi of Creation and the Dao-Returning Jade Plate, which he uses to recreate his physical body and Primordial Spirit, enhancing them significantly.
• He retrieves and modifies his previously lost Magic Treasures from the Dao-Returning Jade Plate, including the Five Sacred Mountains, the Water-Fire Chaos Cauldron, the Twelve-Story Pagoda, the Immortal Dao Jade Pool, and the Third Heavenly Gate.
• He attempts to restore the Buddhist beads but discovers a limitation, realizing the Dao-Returning Jade Plate is not ownerless and may be a trap.
• He returns the Dao-Returning Jade Plate, which is then taken by Young Master Ning Qing, who escapes through the Supreme Being's skull's eye socket.
• True Man Jade Pot attacks Xu Ying but fails and flees. The Heavenly Demon Supreme appears, and the Southern Pacifying Heavenly Lord's corpse escapes with him, pursued by the Lord of the Golden River Sword.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying's physical body and Primordial Spirit are significantly enhanced after his experience in the Dao-Returning Jade Plate.
• True Man Jade Pot becomes more wary and hostile towards Xu Ying.
• The Heavenly Demon Supreme reveals he cannot help the Southern Pacifying Heavenly Lord break through to become a Corpse Dao Supreme.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of the Qi of Creation.
• The potential danger and hidden traps of Supreme Treasures.
• The struggle for power and resources among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying interacts with the Dao-Returning Jade Plate, attempting to understand and control it.
• Xu Ying faces off against True Man Jade Pot, who attacks him but fails.
• The Heavenly Demon Supreme interacts with the Southern Pacifying Heavenly Lord's corpse, refusing to help him break through.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying meets the Heavenly Demon Supreme, who helps him understand the concept of realms and their limitations.
• Xu Ying decides to head towards the Huang Ting Other Shore, hoping to reach Yingzhou and find answers about his past.
• The Five Absolutes Immortal King descends to the mortal realm to confront Hua Cuoying, who had stolen his treasures.
• Xu Ying successfully reaches the Huang Ting Other Shore and enters the Huang Ting Mansion, where he discovers a way to unravel the mystery of this Other Shore.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying gains a deeper understanding of realms and their limitations, realizing that his current realm restricts his cultivation and strength.
• The Heavenly Demon Supreme reveals his true form and intentions to Xu Ying, showing a more benevolent side.
• Hua Cuoying stands up to her father, the Five Absolutes Immortal King, and reveals that she wants to help him reunite with his severed good thoughts.

Significant Themes

• The theme of realms and their limitations is further explored, with Xu Ying realizing that his current realm hinders his cultivation.
• The struggle between good and evil thoughts is evident in the Heavenly Demon Supreme and the Five Absolutes Immortal King, with Hua Cuoying trying to bridge the gap between them.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying interacts with the Heavenly Demon Supreme, who guides him towards understanding the concept of realms.
• Hua Cuoying confronts her father, the Five Absolutes Immortal King, revealing her true feelings and desires.
• Xu Ying, Hua Cuoying, and the Five Absolutes Immortal King all have their separate goals and motivations, leading to their individual actions and decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying discovers the source of the Xuanhuang Immortal Fire and the Huang Ting Other Shore's creation.
• He realizes that the Xuan and Huang Qi, not yet merged, are refined into Immortal Medicine within the Cauldron forged by his first life.
• Xu Ying travels towards Yingzhou through the Earth's magnetic torrent, finding no one along the way.
• Master Dao Yuan attempts to suppress the evil Buddha Jie Puti at the Great Thunder Sound Temple but is killed by Young Master Yuchuan.
• Jie Puti is released and mourns Master Dao Yuan's death, burning his corpse with karmic fire.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying gains insight into the creation of the Huang Ting Other Shore and the source of the Immortal Fire, further understanding his first life's accomplishments.
• Master Dao Yuan demonstrates his firm Buddhist nature and resolve in suppressing Jie Puti but ultimately falls to Young Master Yuchuan's betrayal.
• Young Master Yuchuan reveals his loyalty to the Emperor Lord, acting under his command to release Jie Puti.
• Jie Puti, after being released, expresses remorse for Master Dao Yuan's death, hinting at a possible change in his character or motives.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of Xu Ying's first life's accomplishments and the mysteries surrounding the Other Shores.
• The struggle between good and evil, represented by Master Dao Yuan and Jie Puti, and the consequences of betrayal.
• The theme of legacy and succession, with Jie Puti claiming himself as the legitimate successor of Buddhism after Master Dao Yuan's death.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and realizations about the Huang Ting Other Shore and the Immortal Fire.
• Master Dao Yuan and Jie Puti's interaction showcases the power dynamics between them and the struggle for Buddhist succession.
• Young Master Yuchuan's betrayal of Master Dao Yuan highlights the theme of loyalty and its consequences.
• Jie Puti's mourning of Master Dao Yuan's death suggests a possible shift in his character or motives, hinting at future interactions with other characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Young Master Yuchuan meets Jie Puti, the Buddha Ancestor, and requests his help against Xu Ying.
• Jie Puti agrees to help, revealing that he was once sealed by the Buddhas and that they intend to return to this realm.
• Xu Ying, following the geomagnetism torrent, arrives at Yingzhou and encounters Jijue, a Buddha Son, who warns him about the Other Shore.
• Jijue and Xu Ying face off against Immortal King corpses, with Jijue using his powerful Divine Abilities to defeat them.

Character Developments

• Jie Puti (Buddha Ancestor): Revealed to be a powerful being sealed by the Buddhas, he agrees to help Young Master Yuchuan against Xu Ying.
• Jijue (Buddha Son): A powerful monk from Mount Sumeru, he possesses formidable Divine Abilities and is sent to warn about the Other Shore. He shows exceptional combat prowess against Immortal King corpses.
• Xu Ying: Arrives at Yingzhou and encounters Jijue. He is impressed by Jijue's strength and has many questions about the Other Shore and the Buddhas.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Buddhas, the Buddha Ancestor, and other powerful beings.
• The danger posed by the Other Shore and the need to flee from it.
• The struggle against corpse energy and demonic miasma in the mortal world.

Character Interactions

• Jie Puti and Young Master Yuchuan: They discuss the Buddhas' seals and Jie Puti's agreement to help against Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying and Jijue: They meet at Yingzhou, with Xu Ying asking Jijue about the Other Shore and the Buddhas. They then team up to fight against Immortal King corpses, showcasing Jijue's powerful Divine Abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying finds Jijue the Buddha Son eliminating immortal corpses and ghost immortals in Yingzhou.
• The Southern Pacifying Heavenly Lord is searching for Ning Qing, who possesses the Dao-Returning Jade Plate.
• Xu Ying realizes Yingzhou is flying towards the Sea of Chaos, where he had created the Immortal Medicine of Longevity in his first life.
• Xu Ying discovers a replica of Xu Family Village on an immortal mountain in Yingzhou, triggering memories of his first life.
• He finds a scroll with fresh writing in his father's handwriting, suggesting his father might still be alive in Yingzhou.

Character Developments

• Jijue the Buddha Son demonstrates his extraordinary combat power and application of Buddhist teachings against immortal corpses and ghost immortals.
• Xu Ying's memories from his first life begin to awaken, especially when he revisits familiar places or encounters deeply memorable events.

Significant Themes

• The search for the Other Shore and the consequences of the great tide that caused the Heaven and Earth Great Dao to decay.
• The mutual attraction and approach of the Underworld, Mortal Realm, and Immortal Realm, causing spatial and temporal anomalies, known as the Three Realms Tide.
• The connection between Xu Ying's first life and his current life, with memories from his first life surfacing as he revisits old places.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Jijue the Buddha Son interact, with Xu Ying asking Jijue about the Buddhas' departure to search for the Other Shore, and Jijue expressing his desire to meet Seventh Master.
• Xu Ying's memories of his family and friends from his first life surface as he walks through the replica of Xu Family Village, evoking emotions of nostalgia and longing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying activates the Buddha Ancestor's prayer beads, which refine and kill numerous Immortal Corpses.
• Xu Ying battles and kills a Corpse Lord, but his condition worsens due to the broken 'One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones.'
• Jijue the Buddha Son tries to help Xu Ying but is repelled by the prayer beads and Xu Ying's attacks.
• The Lord of the Golden River Sword intervenes, attempting to help Xu Ying break the Eight-Character Seal.
• In the Immortal Realm, the 'Muddle-headed' character explodes, sending a powerful sword intent that damages the Emperor Lord's Immortal Martial Palace.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: His condition worsens due to the broken technique, causing him to act aggressively and irrationally. He becomes increasingly violent and uncontrollable.
• Jijue the Buddha Son: He tries to help Xu Ying but is unable to get close due to the prayer beads and Xu Ying's attacks. He realizes that Xu Ying is affected by an evil technique.
• Lord of the Golden River Sword: He attempts to help Xu Ying break the Eight-Character Seal by provoking him into attacking with his supreme sword qi.
• Emperor Lord: He is targeted by the powerful sword intent sent by Xu Ying, which damages his Immortal Martial Palace. He realizes that someone with supreme sword skill is helping Xu Ying.

Significant Themes

• The power of the mind and will: Xu Ying's state of mind is heavily affected by the Eight-Character Seal, leading to irrational behavior and a loss of control.
• The consequences of unchecked power: Xu Ying's use of the Buddha Ancestor's prayer beads results in the deaths of many Immortal Corpses, highlighting the destructive potential of powerful artifacts when wielded by an unstable individual.
• The struggle against external influence: Characters like Jijue the Buddha Son and the Lord of the Golden River Sword attempt to help Xu Ying overcome the external influence affecting his mind.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Jijue the Buddha Son: Xu Ying attacks Jijue the Buddha Son, who tries to help him but is repelled by the prayer beads and Xu Ying's aggression.
• Xu Ying and the Lord of the Golden River Sword: The Lord of the Golden River Sword attempts to help Xu Ying break the Eight-Character Seal by provoking him into attacking with his supreme sword qi.
• Xu Ying and the Emperor Lord: Xu Ying's attack, empowered by the Lord of the Golden River Sword, targets and damages the Emperor Lord's Immortal Martial Palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Emperor Lord returns to find six characters remaining in one shrine and five in another, indicating the twenty-four character seal is largely broken.
• Xu Ying, under the influence of the Emperor Lord's curse, fights and injures the Corpse Lord but also damages his Water-Fire Chaos Cauldron.
• Jijue the Buddha Son helps Xu Ying suppress the curse, revealing that Xu Ying's prayer beads, given by Master Dao Yuan, could have helped but were ineffective due to Xu Ying's excessive ingenuity.
• Xu Ying recognizes the True Return Sword Dao Art as Lord of the Golden River Sword's creation, leading to a conversation about their pasts.
• Lord of the Golden River Sword agrees to teach Xu Ying the basics of swordsmanship, starting from Qi Gathering to Ascension, in the hope of finding a successor.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Struggles with the curse's influence, seeks help from Jijue the Buddha Son, and recognizes Lord of the Golden River Sword as his indirect teacher. He begins to learn the fundamentals of swordsmanship.
• Lord of the Golden River Sword: Initially reluctant to acknowledge Xu Ying as his student, he eventually agrees to teach him the basics of swordsmanship, hoping to find a successor. He reveals his past and the fate of the other Immortal Lords involved in the Battle of Fengdu.
• Jijue the Buddha Son: Helps Xu Ying suppress the curse, revealing the potential of Xu Ying's prayer beads and his concern for Xu Ying's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The importance of a solid foundation in cultivation, as seen in Xu Ying's struggle with the curse and his need to learn the basics of swordsmanship.
• The consequences of past actions, as seen in the fates of the Immortal Lords involved in the Battle of Fengdu.
• The struggle between control and loss of control, as seen in Xu Ying's battle with the Corpse Lord under the influence of the curse.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Lord of the Golden River Sword: Their interaction reveals their past connection and leads to Lord of the Golden River Sword agreeing to teach Xu Ying the basics of swordsmanship.
• Xu Ying and Jijue the Buddha Son: Jijue helps Xu Ying suppress the curse, showing his concern and support for Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying and the Corpse Lord: Their battle highlights Xu Ying's struggle with the curse's influence and the damage it causes to both parties.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying successfully cultivates a Sword Dao Golden Core, Sword Pellet, and achieves a transparent Sword Heart, preparing to break the Emperor Lord's curse.
• Yingzhou approaches the Sea of Chaos, causing Jijue the Buddha Son to feel anxious.
• The Lord of the Golden River Sword and the Southern Pacifying Heavenly Lord engage in a fierce battle at the edge of Yingzhou. The Lord of the Golden River Sword unleashes his strongest attack but fails to defeat the Southern Pacifying Heavenly Lord.
• The two are transported to a mysterious sea, which they initially believe to be the Mysterious Sea but is later revealed to be the Heavenly Sea of the Earth Immortal Realm by a scholar named Xu Jing.
• Xu Jing hints at the interconnectedness of all Heavens and Myriad Worlds, the Ancestral Court, and the Immortal Realm, suggesting they are all part of the Earth Immortal Realm. He also mentions the upcoming Three Realms Tide.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Shows significant progress in his sword cultivation, achieving a Sword Heart and preparing to break the Emperor Lord's curse. He also displays strategic thinking in determining his father's possible whereabouts.
• Lord of the Golden River Sword: Unleashes his strongest attack but fails to defeat the Southern Pacifying Heavenly Lord, leading to their transportation to the Heavenly Sea.
• Southern Pacifying Heavenly Lord: Survives the Lord of the Golden River Sword's strongest attack and is transported to the Heavenly Sea. He expresses disbelief and fear upon learning about the interconnectedness of the realms.
• Xu Jing: A mysterious scholar who reveals the true nature of the Heavenly Sea and hints at the interconnectedness of the realms. He also mentions the Three Realms Tide.

Significant Themes

• The interconnectedness of all Heavens and Myriad Worlds, the Ancestral Court, and the Immortal Realm, suggesting they are all part of the Earth Immortal Realm.
• The upcoming Three Realms Tide and its potential consequences.
• The struggle between the Lord of the Golden River Sword and the Southern Pacifying Heavenly Lord, representing the conflict between the Immortal Realm and the fallen soldiers.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Jijue the Buddha Son: Xu Ying initially expresses malice towards Jijue but calms down and discusses his father's possible whereabouts with him.
• Lord of the Golden River Sword and Southern Pacifying Heavenly Lord: Engage in a fierce battle, with the Lord of the Golden River Sword ultimately failing to defeat the Southern Pacifying Heavenly Lord.
• Xu Jing, Lord of the Golden River Sword, and Southern Pacifying Heavenly Lord: Xu Jing reveals the true nature of the Heavenly Sea to the two, causing them to express disbelief and fear. He also hints at the interconnectedness of the realms and the upcoming Three Realms Tide.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lord of the Golden River Sword and Southern Pacifying Heavenly Lord follow a scholar named Xu Jing through worlds.
• They discover the true nature of the Immortal Realm and the Earth Immortal Realm's boundary marker, leading to disillusionment.
• They help suppress the contents of Laojun's Eight Trigrams Furnace in Erlang Zhenjun's Immortal Tomb.
• Xu Jing reveals he underwent his Tribulation forty-eight thousand years ago in the Immortal Realm and cultivated to become an Immortal Lord in Yingzhou.
• Xu Ying, having regained his senses, searches for clues about his first life on the Other Shore of Chaos.
• He discovers he can't open the Chaos Cave Heaven by copying a Chaos Dao Field, as his first self created the method for refining the Qi of Chaos himself.

Character Developments

• Lord of the Golden River Sword and Southern Pacifying Heavenly Lord lose their faith in the Immortal Realm and follow Xu Jing, seeking answers.
• Xu Jing reveals his past and his son's struggles, showing his deep love and concern for Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying grapples with the realization that he can't copy his first self's method for refining the Qi of Chaos and opens the Chaos Cave Heaven himself.

Significant Themes

• Disillusionment and loss of faith (Lord of the Golden River Sword and Southern Pacifying Heavenly Lord)
• Father-son relationship and love (Xu Jing and Xu Ying)
• Self-discovery and understanding one's past (Xu Ying)

Character Interactions

• Lord of the Golden River Sword and Southern Pacifying Heavenly Lord interact with Xu Jing, learning about his past and the true nature of the Immortal Realm.
• Xu Ying interacts with Jijue the Buddha Son, who helps him fight Immortal Corpses and Ghost Immortals while searching for clues about his first life.
• Xu Ying reflects on his first self's achievements and struggles with opening the Chaos Cave Heaven himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying, influenced by the "Sorrow" character from the Emperor Lord's curse, initially shows disinterest in fighting and saving Jijue the Buddha Son.
• Young Master Ning Qing obtains the Dao-Returning Jade Plate and the Supreme Being's Cultivation Method, the Great Cave Creation Returning Origin Scripture, and seeks a rematch with Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying, driven by the curse, fights recklessly and nearly kills Young Master Ning Qing. He later apologizes and pretends to be cured, tricking Young Master Ning Qing into a final battle.
• Xu Ying uses his One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones technique to manifest multiple versions of himself, defeating and killing Young Master Ning Qing.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Struggles with the influence of the Emperor Lord's curse, leading to erratic behavior and eventual manipulation of Young Master Ning Qing.
• Young Master Ning Qing: Becomes overconfident in his newfound power, underestimates Xu Ying, and falls into a trap, leading to his demise.

Significant Themes

• The influence of curses and external forces on one's actions and decisions.
• The dangers of overconfidence and underestimating one's opponent.
• The consequences of manipulating and deceiving others.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Jijue the Buddha Son: Xu Ying initially shows disinterest in saving Jijue but later uses him as a pawn in his plan against Young Master Ning Qing.
• Xu Ying and Young Master Ning Qing: Their rivalry escalates, with Xu Ying manipulating Young Master Ning Qing's emotions and overconfidence to gain the upper hand.
• Xu Ying's multiple manifestations: They interact with each other and Young Master Ning Qing, creating confusion and ultimately leading to his defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Young Master Ning Qing observes Xu Ying's three Heavenly Primordial Spirits, representing Desolation, Premature Death, and Grief, and fears the remaining three: Ferocity, Brutality, and Cruelty.
• Xu Ying and Young Master Ning Qing engage in a fierce battle. Xu Ying gains the upper hand due to his cultivation superiority and the Dao-Returning Jade Plate's limitations.
• Xu Ying turns on Jijue the Buddha Son, who is being attacked by Corpse Lords. Jijue escapes, and Xu Ying kills several Corpse Lords before disappearing.
• Young Master Ning Qing and Jijue, both deaf and blind, navigate to Xu Family Village to find and eliminate Xu Ying's three Heavenly Origin Spirits.
• They encounter Xu Ying, and Jijue disrupts his composure with Buddhist Dharma and Daoist sounds. Young Master Ning Qing embraces Xu Ying, and Jijue grabs his prayer beads, attempting to exorcise the curses.

Character Developments

• Young Master Ning Qing: Realizes Xu Ying's true power and fears him. Develops a plan to counter Xu Ying's invincibility by eliminating his three Heavenly Origin Spirits.
• Xu Ying: Becomes increasingly brutal and ferocious under the influence of the curses. His actions turn unpredictable and dangerous.
• Jijue the Buddha Son: Demonstrates his cunning and resourcefulness in escaping from Xu Ying and the Corpse Lords. Works together with Young Master Ning Qing to counter Xu Ying.

Significant Themes

• The power of curses and their influence on individuals.
• The struggle between good and evil, and the consequences of giving in to malice.
• The importance of unity and cooperation in facing overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Young Master Ning Qing and Xu Ying: Engage in a brutal and one-sided battle, with Xu Ying gaining the upper hand.
• Xu Ying and Jijue the Buddha Son: Xu Ying initially offers to help Jijue but turns on him, demonstrating his unpredictable nature.
• Young Master Ning Qing and Jijue the Buddha Son: Work together to counter Xu Ying, using their unique abilities to disrupt his composure and gain the upper hand.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying, Jijue, and Ning Qing are trapped on Yingzhou, awaiting the next Other Shore to leave.
• They encounter Other Shores formed by Indestructible Spiritual Light, Netherworld Immortal Fire, and ancient Heaven and Earth Vital Energy.
• Xu Ying comprehends the method of refining Chaos Qi to create the Chaos Ni Wan Palace.
• They finally reach the vicinity of the Other Shore of Jiang Gong, where Xu Ying opens the sixth Cave Heaven.
• Xu Ying sees the Divine Bridge of Kunlun Mountain, broken and drifting in the void.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: He continues to cultivate and comprehends the method of refining Chaos Qi. He also becomes more anxious about finding a way to leave Yingzhou.
• Jijue: He maintains his composure and continues to support Xu Ying, applying Buddhist divine abilities to suppress the influence of the Six-Character Seal.
• Ning Qing: He becomes increasingly irritable and impatient, cursing his situation and even contemplating violence against Xu Ying.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to find a way out of Yingzhou and the void, reflecting perseverance and determination.
• The importance of cultivation and comprehension in advancing one's abilities and understanding.
• The power dynamics between Xu Ying, Jijue, and Ning Qing, with Xu Ying's mental state being a source of tension.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Jijue: They maintain a respectful and cooperative relationship, with Jijue supporting Xu Ying's cultivation and Xu Ying appreciating Jijue's help.
• Xu Ying and Ning Qing: Their relationship becomes strained due to Ning Qing's growing frustration and impatience, leading to tension and even contemplation of violence.
• Jijue and Ning Qing: They share a mutual understanding of their situation and occasionally discuss their plans, but their interactions are limited due to their focus on Xu Ying.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying discovers that the Divine Bridge on Kunlun Mountain connects to Yu Jing, but the section leading to Yu Jing has vanished, preventing Qi Refiners from entering.
• He learns that the Xu family, guardians of Jade Void Peak, use the Nuo Method, one of the Six Secrets of the Human Body, to connect the Divine Bridge and Yu Jing.
• Xu Ying realizes that the Divine Bridge, Yu Jing, and even the Kunlun Realm might be within the mysterious void where the Other Shore resides.
• A tower ship, a continent with a dead sun, and a forest of black stone coffins are encountered while traveling through the void.
• The Martial Dao Other Shore is spotted, but there's no response to their calls.
• Xu Ying, Ning Qing, and Jijue find a boundary marker of the Heavenly Sea Earth Immortal Realm, suggesting a connection between the Immortal Realm and other worlds.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying becomes more curious and determined to uncover the truth about the Divine Bridge, the Other Shore, and the connection between the Immortal Realm and other worlds.
• Ning Qing gains confidence in his future prospects after obtaining the Dao-Returning Jade Plate and learning the Great Cave Creation Returning Yuan Scripture.
• Jijue remains calm and thoughtful, contributing valuable insights about the connection between the Immortal Realm and other worlds.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of the unknown and the mysteries of the universe.
• The interconnectedness of different realms and worlds.
• The pursuit of knowledge and truth.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying, Ning Qing, and Jijue work together to uncover the secrets of the void and the boundary marker.
• Xu Ying and Ning Qing have a friendly rivalry, with Ning Qing often being more boastful and Xu Ying more thoughtful.
• Jijue acts as a mediator and provides wise insights, contributing to the group's understanding of their surroundings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying discovers a Boundary Stele in the Earth Immortal Realm, revealing that the Immortal Realm and the All Heavens and Myriad Worlds were originally one.
• Xu Ying tries to return to Yingzhou but fails, realizing he must have left behind other ways to enter Yingzhou.
• Xu Ying, Jijue, and Young Master Ning Qing arrive in the Mirror Lake World. They learn about the Ascension spots granted by the Thunder Heavenly Venerate.
• Xu Ying witnesses Qi Refiners undergoing Heavenly Tribulation and sees Immortals from the Immortal Realm helping them cheat.
• Xu Ying erases the passages between the Mirror Lake World and the Immortal Realm, preventing further cheating.
• The Heavenly Dao World sends Four Great Divine Kings and Heavenly Gods to execute Xu Ying, but they are all defeated and killed.

Character Developments

• Young Master Ning Qing: Realizes the truth about the Immortal Realm and the lower realms, accepts it, and challenges Xu Ying to a future duel.
• Xu Ying: Becomes enraged by the cheating in the Heavenly Tribulation, erases the passages between realms, and fights against the Heavenly Dao World's forces.
• Jijue the Buddha Son: Follows Xu Ying, trying to suppress his demonic nature, and is concerned about the source of Xu Ying's demonic nature.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between the Immortal Realm and the lower realms.
• The consequences of cheating in the Heavenly Tribulation.
• The struggle against the Heavenly Dao World's corruption and injustice.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Young Master Ning Qing: Discuss their next duel and the nature of the Immortal Realm and lower realms.
• Xu Ying and Jijue: Jijue follows Xu Ying to suppress his demonic nature, and they plan to visit the Heavenly Dao World together.
• Xu Ying and the Heavenly Dao World's forces: Xu Ying fights against the Four Great Divine Kings and Heavenly Gods, defeating them all.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying activates the Mortal Realm Immortal Talisman, ascending to the Heavenly Dao World with Jijue.
• They discover the Heaven-Connecting River, leading to a ferry terminal with Immortal Rafts and Boats.
• The Heavenly Gods, returning from the mortal realm, argue over who should be the new Divine King.
• Xu Ying reveals himself, shocking the Heavenly Gods.
• Xu Ying inspects the Heavenly Dao World, noticing the interception of Ascension Radiance and immortal spiritual energy.
• The Heavenly Gods attempt to refine Xu Ying together but are swiftly defeated.
• Xu Ying walks through the Heavenly Dao World, re-forging its rules and merging the Heavenly Dao Divine Artifacts into the firmament.
• He enters the tallest divine palace, facing the Heavenly Venerate jade statue wielding the Heavenly Dao Supreme Treasure, the Jade Ruyi.
• Jijue blocks Xu Ying's path, protecting him from the Heavenly Venerate's attack.
• Xu Ying and Jijue fight the Heavenly Venerate together, ultimately destroying the Jade Ruyi and the jade statue.
• Xu Ying declares himself the Ruler of the Heavenly Dao, preventing any further ascension.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying demonstrates his immense power and brutality, slaughtering the Heavenly Gods and confronting the Heavenly Venerate.
• Jijue shows his loyalty and willingness to protect Xu Ying, revealing his Immeasurable Golden Body and healing abilities.
• The Heavenly Gods display their arrogance and lack of unity, arguing over the Divine King position and failing to work together against Xu Ying.

Significant Themes

• Power and brutality: Xu Ying's overwhelming strength and willingness to use it to achieve his goals.
• Unity and cooperation: The Heavenly Gods' lack of unity leads to their downfall, while Xu Ying and Jijue's cooperation allows them to defeat the Heavenly Venerate.
• The interception of Ascension Radiance and immortal spiritual energy highlights the exploitation of ascenders by the Heavenly Gods.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Jijue work together to defeat the Heavenly Venerate, showcasing their trust and cooperation.
• The Heavenly Gods argue and fight among themselves, demonstrating their disunity and lack of teamwork.
• Xu Ying's interaction with the Heavenly Venerate reveals the power and flaws of the Heavenly Dao Supreme Treasures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying, after defeating the Heavenly Venerate's clone, alters the Heavenly Dao World's rules using the Water-Fire Chaos Cauldron.
• The Thunder Department's Immortals descend to the Heavenly Dao World, discovering Xu Ying's alterations and attempting to reverse them.
• The Thunder Department sends rogue Immortals to the lower realm to hunt Xu Ying and offers ascension slots to win over powerful forces.
• The Heavenly Venerate's decree for ascension causes chaos in the All Heavens and Myriad Worlds, with many prominent figures dying under Heavenly Tribulation.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying demonstrates his power and cunning by altering the Heavenly Dao World's rules.
• The Heavenly Venerate's clone reveals his true form and threatens Xu Ying.
• The Thunder Department's Immortals show their strength and determination to reverse Xu Ying's alterations.
• The Emperor Lord and Lord Yuan discuss the power shift in the Heavenly Dao World.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control between Xu Ying and the Heavenly Venerate/Thunder Department.
• The consequences of interfering with the natural order of ascension and the Heavenly Dao.
• The political intrigue and manipulation between the Immortal Realm's factions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Jijue work together to escape the Heavenly Dao World.
• The Thunder Department's Immortals collaborate to reverse Xu Ying's alterations.
• The Emperor Lord and Lord Yuan discuss the power dynamics in the Immortal Realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of Rogue Immortals, struggling cultivators from various worlds, gather at the ancient Heavenly River crossing, seeking a secret passage to the lower realm.
• Little Joyful Immortal, a figure known for her clandestine passages, offers to take them across in her old immortal boat, the Xian Cha.
• The journey through the Heavenly River is fraught with illusions and dangers, including ancient creatures, patrolling Immortal ships, and tempting phenomena that lead to the demise of some Rogue Immortals.
• The survivors reach the Ancestral Court, where they witness the revival of the Heavenly Dao and the mending of the heavens.
• Xu Ying and Jijue the Buddha Son observe the Ascension process in the Jianwu World, leading to a conversation about the fairness of the Heavenly Tribulation.
• Xu Ying sends Jijue to Mount Sumeru to help Master Dao Yuan suppress the evil Buddha Jie Puti.

Character Developments

• Little Joyful Immortal: She remains mysterious and cunning, guiding the Rogue Immortals through the treacherous Heavenly River while revealing little about herself.
• Xu Ying: He continues to manipulate the Heavenly Dao to prevent the Immortal Realm from controlling the Ascension process. He sends Jijue to Mount Sumeru to help Master Dao Yuan, revealing his respect and admiration for the latter.
• Jijue the Buddha Son: Jijue's faith in Xu Ying grows as he witnesses the changes in the Heavenly Dao. He also expresses his concern for the fairness of the Ascension process.

Significant Themes

• Illusion vs. Reality: The Heavenly River journey blurs the line between illusion and reality, reflecting the dangers of temptation and desire.
• Fairness and Justice: Xu Ying and Jijue's conversation highlights the theme of fairness in the Ascension process, questioning the current system's impartiality.
• Manipulation of Power: Xu Ying's control of the Heavenly Dao raises questions about the use and misuse of power, as he attempts to create a more balanced system.

Character Interactions

• Little Joyful Immortal and the Rogue Immortals: Their interactions showcase the desperation and mistrust among the Rogue Immortals, as well as Little Joyful Immortal's cunning and manipulation.
• Xu Ying and Jijue the Buddha Son: Their conversation reveals their shared concerns about the fairness of the Ascension process, as well as Xu Ying's respect for Master Dao Yuan.
• Xu Ying and the Immortal Realm: Xu Ying's actions continue to challenge the Immortal Realm's authority, setting the stage for potential conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying, suspicious of Master Dao Yuan's death, confronts Jie Puti, who reveals his World of Ultimate Bliss, a trap from which Xu Ying can't escape.
• Xu Ying and Jijue enter the Great Thunder Sound Temple, where Jie Puti sits on the Buddha Ancestor's throne, claiming to be the new Buddha Ancestor.
• Xu Ying challenges Jie Puti to a Buddhist teachings contest, with the condition that if Jie Puti loses, he must let them leave and not interfere with Xu Ying's duel against Young Master Yuchuan.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Shows increased suspicion and caution, using his intelligence to outmaneuver Jie Puti.
• Jijue the Buddha Son: Remains mostly silent, but his cultivation is revealed to be strong.
• Jie Puti: Reveals his ambition and power, claiming to be the new Buddha Ancestor.
• Young Master Yuchuan: Reveals his hatred for Xu Ying and his role in Master Dao Yuan's death.

Significant Themes

• The power of Buddhist teachings and faith.
• The consequences of ambition and deception.
• The importance of trust and loyalty among friends.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Jijue: Xu Ying protects Jijue, emphasizing their childhood friendship.
• Xu Ying and Jie Puti: Xu Ying challenges Jie Puti's claim to Buddhahood and makes a bet to test his Buddhist teachings.
• Xu Ying and Young Master Yuchuan: Xu Ying expresses his desire to duel and defeat Young Master Yuchuan.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Jie Puti, the Evil Buddha, captures Xu Ying and Jijue, intending to make them his disciples.
• Jie Puti reveals his plan to use Xu Ying as a substitute to commit evil on his behalf, as he cannot do so himself as the Buddha Ancestor.
• Jie Puti guides Jijue's cultivation, leading to significant improvements.
• Jie Puti decides to go into seclusion, presenting an opportunity for Xu Ying and Jijue to escape.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying remains rebellious and lazy, often provoking Jie Puti.
• Jijue's cultivation improves under Jie Puti's guidance, and he becomes more conflicted about his feelings towards Jie Puti.
• Jie Puti shows a more compassionate side while guiding Jijue's cultivation but still harbors malicious intentions.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between good and evil within Buddhism, represented by Jie Puti's dual role as the Evil Buddha and Buddha Ancestor.
• The tension between Jie Puti's desire for power and his responsibility as the Buddha Ancestor.
• The complex relationship between Xu Ying, Jijue, and Jie Puti, with Xu Ying and Jijue both seeking to restore purity to Buddhism while Jie Puti seeks to maintain his power.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Jie Puti engage in a constant power struggle, with Xu Ying often provoking Jie Puti and Jie Puti trying to maintain control.
• Jijue becomes increasingly conflicted in his feelings towards Jie Puti, viewing him as both a mentor and an enemy.
• Xu Ying and Jijue form a bond, with Xu Ying planning to escape with Jijue during Jie Puti's seclusion.