Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Dao senses Su Yang's intentions and changes the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder to Zixiao Divine Thunder, a more powerful and terrifying manifestation of heavenly wrath.
• The Zixiao Divine Thunder descends upon Qingshan City, threatening to annihilate Su Yang and everyone around him.
• Nuwa realizes the severity of the situation and anticipates heavy consequences, even for Saints.

Character Developments

• Nuwa shows concern and shock at the Heavenly Dao's response, understanding the gravity of the situation.
• Su Yang remains calm and continues narrating the legend of the Ruthless Great Emperor, captivating his audience.

Significant Themes

• The power and wrath of the Heavenly Dao.
• The consequences of defying the Heavenly Dao.
• The theme of waiting and sacrifice, as seen in the Ruthless Great Emperor's story.

Character Interactions

• Nuwa and other powerful beings watch over Su Yang and the inn, concerned for his safety.
• The people in the inn are captivated by Su Yang's storytelling, particularly the tale of the Ruthless Great Emperor.
• The Jade Emperor observes Su Yang from the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, acknowledging the danger he's in.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Jade Emperor and Taibai Jinxing discuss Su Yang's fate, agreeing that the Zixiao Divine Thunder's descent signals his imminent end.
• The Three Qiongs admire the Ruthless Great Emperor after hearing Su Yang's story.
• Houtu decides to save Su Yang but is shocked by something and halts her action.
• Cultivators in Qingshan City panic as the Zixiao Divine Thunder approaches.
• The Lord of Mount Tai and Great Emperor Fengdu set off to Qingshan City to save Su Yang on Houtu's command.

Character Developments

• Su Yang continues to defy the Heavenly Dao, sealing his fate.
• The Three Qiongs gain a newfound respect for the Ruthless Great Emperor.
• Houtu shows interest in saving Su Yang due to his connection with her and his disdain for the Heavenly Dao.
• Xi He and Changxi are moved by Su Yang's story and consider helping him.

Significant Themes

• Defiance of the Heavenly Dao and its consequences.
• The power of love and devotion (Ruthless Great Emperor's story).
• The struggle between individual will and heavenly decree.

Character Interactions

• The Jade Emperor and Taibai Jinxing discuss Su Yang's fate, showing the Heavenly Dao's resolve.
• The Three Qiongs share their admiration for the Ruthless Great Emperor, bonding over their shared respect.
• Houtu considers saving Su Yang, revealing her special regard for him.
• Xi He and Changxi discuss helping Su Yang, hinting at their growing feelings for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang faces the Heavenly Dao's wrath, specifically the Zixiao Divine Thunder, which even Quasi-Sages must approach with caution.
• The Heavenly Dao's punishment is so severe that Sect Master Tongtian regrets his earlier words that may have provoked it.
• Su Yang, seemingly unfazed, dismisses the Heavenly Punishment with a single sentence, "It's just a Heavenly Punishment, quickly retreat!"

Character Developments

• Su Yang demonstrates immense power and confidence, resolving the Zixiao Divine Thunder with ease, leaving everyone astonished and unable to fathom his depth.
• Sect Master Tongtian shows regret for his actions that led to the Heavenly Dao's wrath.
• Nuwa, the Heavenly Dao Sage, is surprised and curious about Su Yang's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power and will of the Heavenly Dao.
• The vast difference in power and understanding between Su Yang and other characters.
• The awe and fear inspired by the Heavenly Punishment, contrasting with Su Yang's nonchalance.

Character Interactions

• Sect Master Tongtian and Hongjun discuss the Heavenly Punishment, with Tongtian expressing regret and Hongjun revealing that the Heavenly Dao itself sent the Zixiao Divine Thunder.
• The crowd in the inn, including Demon Clan powerhouses, Human Race cultivators, and Nuwa, watch in awe and disbelief as Su Yang resolves the Heavenly Punishment.
• The Jade Emperor and Taibai Jinxing are shocked and try to calculate Su Yang's origin, with the Jade Emperor suspecting that Su Yang might be a Chaos Demon God.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang, using the 'Storyteller's Privilege', easily dissipates the Heavenly Punishment (Zixiao Divine Thunder) without any harm.
• The Three Pure Ones, Daoist Zhunti and Jieyin, and Empress Houtu witness this event and are astonished.
• Zhunti and Jieyin decide to visit Zixiao Palace to seek clarity about the disrupted heavenly secrets.
• Houtu orders Lord of Mount Tai and Great Emperor Fengdu to secretly observe Su Yang in Qingshan City.

Character Developments

• Su Yang: Reveals extraordinary power, able to dispel Heavenly Punishment, raising questions about his identity and origins.
• Grand Pure Laozi (Three Pure Ones): Shows concern and curiosity about Su Yang's identity and potential impact on the Primordial World.
• Daoist Zhunti and Jieyin: Express anxiety about the disrupted path to prosperity for the Western Teachings and decide to seek clarification from their teacher.
• Empress Houtu: Becomes deeply interested in Su Yang's true identity and orders surveillance on him.

Significant Themes

• Heavenly Will and Intervention: The characters grapple with the implications of Su Yang's actions on the Heavenly Dao's will and the fate of their respective teachings.
• Mystery and Revelation: The story explores the mystery surrounding Su Yang's identity and the potential revelations that may come to light.
• Power and Influence: The chapter highlights the power dynamics between the characters and their influence on the Primordial World's balance.

Character Interactions

• Grand Pure Laozi and Su Yang: Though not physically interacting, Grand Pure Laozi's gaze and thoughts reveal his curiosity and concern about Su Yang.
• Zhunti and Jieyin: Their interaction shows unity in their concern for the Western Teachings' prosperity and a decision to seek clarification together.
• Houtu and Su Yang: Houtu's orders to observe Su Yang hint at her growing interest in him, setting up potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang, a mortal with no apparent cultivation, easily resolves the Zixiao Divine Thunder, a supreme heavenly tribulation.
• The Qiongxiao sisters suspect that Su Yang might be the legendary "one" who escaped the Heavenly Dao's control.
• Primordial Lord of Heaven and Sect Master Tongtian, both witnessing Su Yang's feat, entertain similar suspicions.
• Zhunti and Jieyin, two Sages, visit Zixiao Palace, seeking guidance from Dao Ancestor Hongjun about the future of the West.

Character Developments

• The Qiongxiao sisters begin to consider Su Yang as a potential savior for their master, Sect Master Tongtian.
• Primordial Lord of Heaven and Sect Master Tongtian are both shaken by Su Yang's power and begin to question their previous assessments of him.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun remains stoic and unreadable, as usual.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Heavenly Dao and the consequences of defying it.
• The legend of the "one" who escaped the Heavenly Dao's control and its potential impact on the Primordial World.
• The struggle for power and influence among the great powers in the Primordial World.

Character Interactions

• The Qiongxiao sisters discuss and consider Su Yang's true identity and his potential role in rescuing their master.
• Primordial Lord of Heaven and Sect Master Tongtian, both witnessing Su Yang's feat, independently consider the possibility of Su Yang being the legendary escapee.
• Zhunti and Jieyin visit Zixiao Palace, seeking guidance from Dao Ancestor Hongjun, highlighting their deference to him despite their previous actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hongjun, a Sage, intervenes in the Western Teachings' fate, deciding to help them prosper.
• Su Yang, a seemingly ordinary young man, effortlessly dispels Heavenly Punishment with a single word, shocking everyone present.

Character Developments

• Hongjun: Shows mercy and decides to help the Western Teachings, hinting at past karma.
• Su Yang: Reveals extraordinary power, easily dissipating Heavenly Punishment, hinting at an unknown background and strength.

Significant Themes

• Karma and fate: Hongjun's decision to help the Western Teachings is influenced by his past karma, and Su Yang's actions hint at his own karmic entanglements.
• Power and identity: Su Yang's display of power challenges the understanding of the Heavenly Dao and his true identity.

Character Interactions

• Hongjun and Zhunti/Jieyin: The Sages discuss the fate of the Western Teachings, with Hongjun deciding to intervene.
• Su Yang and the listeners: Su Yang's casual dissipation of Heavenly Punishment shocks and intrigues the City God, Changxi, Xi He, and the Third Holy Mother, sparking curiosity about his identity and background.
• Nuwa and Su Yang: Nuwa becomes increasingly interested in Su Yang's identity and strength, with his actions stirring her undisturbed heart.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang asks the crowd if the Ruthless Great Emperor can be considered the most beautiful woman of the era, shocking everyone after he had previously dismissed Heavenly Punishment.
• The crowd discusses the Ruthless Great Emperor's beauty, comparing her to legendary fairies from the Heavenly Court.
• Su Yang reveals that he can determine the most beautiful fairy in the Three Realms without having seen any, sparking curiosity and anticipation.

Character Developments

• Su Yang demonstrates his power and confidence by dismissing Heavenly Punishment and discussing the Ruthless Great Emperor's beauty.
• The crowd shows their awe and curiosity towards Su Yang's knowledge and claims.
• Various female immortals, including the Three Qiongxiao sisters, Houtu, and the Queen Mother of the West, express interest in Su Yang's upcoming ranking of the most beautiful fairy.

Significant Themes

• Beauty and its subjective nature.
• The power dynamics between mortals and immortals.
• The curiosity and anticipation surrounding Su Yang's knowledge and claims.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang interacts with the crowd, provoking discussion and curiosity about the Ruthless Great Emperor's beauty and his own knowledge of the Three Realms' fairies.
• Female immortals, such as the Three Qiongxiao sisters, Houtu, and the Queen Mother of the West, show interest in Su Yang's upcoming ranking, revealing their vanity and desire for recognition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang, a knowledgeable and confident individual, ranks the most beautiful fairies in the Three Realms.
• He places Empress Nuwa at the top, which is widely accepted but considered predictable by the audience.
• Su Yang continues to list other prominent and beautiful figures like Empress Houtu, Empress Dowager of the Jade Pool, Yao Ji, and various other fairies from different realms.

Character Developments

• Su Yang demonstrates his extensive knowledge about the Three Realms and its inhabitants, gaining respect and attention.
• Empress Nuwa, initially pleased with her top ranking, becomes slightly displeased when she realizes it's not a surprise.
• The Third Holy Mother feels uneasy about being listed alongside prominent figures.

Significant Themes

• Beauty and its perception in the Three Realms.
• The power and influence of prominent figures in the Three Realms.
• The impact of knowledge and reputation on one's status.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang interacts with the audience, answering their questions and sharing his knowledge about the fairies in the Three Realms.
• The audience reacts with surprise, acceptance, and curiosity to Su Yang's rankings.
• The listed fairies, though not present, are discussed and evaluated based on their reputations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ruthless Great Emperor, a powerful figure from the Shrouding the Heavens World, arrives in the Primordial World via the Storyteller System.
• She meets Su Yang in the System Space and expresses her long wait for him.
• Su Yang explains the cultivation levels of the Primordial World to her.
• Su Yang, excited by his thirty thousand points, performs ten consecutive purple draws, yielding mostly blue rewards, including peculiar items like Ji Ziyue's underwear and Black Emperor-related items.

Character Developments

• The Ruthless Great Emperor: She adapts to the Primordial World's environment and learns about its cultivation levels. Her potential for growth is significant, especially with the dense immortal energy of the Primordial World.
• Su Yang: He becomes wealthier with thirty thousand points, leading to a series of purple draws with mostly blue rewards, causing him to question his luck.

Significant Themes

• Power and Cultivation: The Ruthless Great Emperor's strength is discussed in relation to the Primordial World's cultivation levels, highlighting her potential growth.
• Luck and Fortune: Su Yang's excitement over his wealth leads to a series of draws with unexpected results, raising questions about his luck.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and the Ruthless Great Emperor: They interact in the System Space, with Su Yang explaining the Primordial World's cultivation levels to her and expressing his excitement over his wealth.
• Su Yang and the System: Su Yang performs ten consecutive purple draws, yielding mostly blue rewards, causing him to question his luck.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang obtains a purple reward, a fragment of the Black Emperor Scripture, and expresses annoyance at the persistent Black Emperor.
• He also receives fragments of the Undying Heavenly Emperor and a Ten Thousand Year Vermilion Fruit.
• The final reward is a gold prize, an Immortal King Anlan Summoning Card, which can summon Anlan in his peak state for five hours, with strength at the peak of Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
• Su Yang decides not to draw again immediately and consumes the Ten Thousand Year Vermilion Fruit, advancing his cultivation to the second level of the Dao Palace Secret Realm.
• A Divine Source in the system space cracks open, and the Black Emperor emerges, expressing its desire for dominance.

Character Developments

• Su Yang's cultivation advances significantly, demonstrating the power of the Heaven Devouring Demonic Art.
• The Black Emperor appears, revealing its past and expressing its desire to dominate.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of strength and power is a key theme, as Su Yang seeks to enhance his cultivation and the Black Emperor seeks dominance.
• The influence of the past is another theme, as the Black Emperor references its past with the Heavenly Emperor and the Great Emperor Wushi.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and the Black Emperor interact for the first time, with Su Yang showing indifference and the Black Emperor expressing anger and a desire for dominance.
• The Ruthless Great Emperor observes the scene, feeling a sense of familiarity with the Black Emperor but not revealing her thoughts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang encounters the Ruthless Great Emperor, who recognizes him as the Great Emperor Wushi from the Desolate Ancient era.
• The Black Emperor, a spirit beast, is brought out by Su Yang and claims to protect him.
• Su Yang introduces the Black Emperor to the power dynamics of the Primordial World using a tome.
• The Ruthless Great Emperor reveals her Great Emperor aura, shocking the Black Emperor.
• The inn opens, and various powerful beings, including demons, humans, and immortals, arrive. The Black Emperor's eccentric behavior causes a stir.

Character Developments

• Su Yang: Shows indifference towards the Black Emperor despite its boasts, understanding its true nature. He also shows concern for the Ruthless Great Emperor's comfort.
• The Black Emperor: Reveals its eccentric and boastful nature, but also demonstrates loyalty and a sense of right and wrong. It initially underestimates the power of the Primordial World's inhabitants but later shows shock and awe.
• The Ruthless Great Emperor: Maintains a calm demeanor despite the Black Emperor's antics. She reveals her Great Emperor aura, demonstrating her power and causing the Black Emperor to realize the gravity of the situation.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The Black Emperor's initial underestimation of the Primordial World's power dynamics highlights the importance of understanding one's surroundings and the potential consequences of underestimating opponents.
• Loyalty and Relationships: The Black Emperor's claim to protect Su Yang and its past actions in the Shrouding the Heavens World emphasize the importance of loyalty and relationships, even among eccentric beings.
• Adaptation: The Black Emperor's shock at the pure immortal energy in the Primordial World and its subsequent realization of the power dynamics underscore the need for adaptation in new environments.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and the Black Emperor: Su Yang shows indifference towards the Black Emperor's boasts, understanding its true nature. The Black Emperor, in turn, claims to protect Su Yang but also causes trouble, leading to Su Yang kicking it out of the inn.
• The Black Emperor and the Ruthless Great Emperor: The Black Emperor initially underestimates the Ruthless Great Emperor but later shows shock and awe upon feeling its Great Emperor aura, realizing the gravity of the situation.
• The Black Emperor and the Inn's Crowd: The Black Emperor's eccentric behavior causes a stir among the inn's patrons, leading to fear and confusion. Su Yang intervenes to calm the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang kicks Black Emperor out of Qingshan City, vowing he will return.
• Major powerful figures from the Three Realms sense the inn's opening and gather inside.
• The Lunar Goddess sisters, Xi He and Changxi, and the Three Sanxiao Maidens of Biyou Palace arrive at the inn.

Character Developments

• Su Yang demonstrates his physical strength by kicking Black Emperor away, surprising everyone.
• The City God is shocked to see Lord of Mount Tai and Great Emperor Fengdu in the inn.
• The Lunar Goddess sisters and the Three Sanxiao Maidens show interest in Su Yang's storytelling.

Significant Themes

• The power of storytelling and curiosity draws diverse and powerful beings to the inn.
• The mystery surrounding Su Yang's identity and abilities deepens.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang interacts with the City God, who is increasingly astonished by Su Yang's actions.
• The Lunar Goddess sisters and the Three Sanxiao Maidens acknowledge each other's presence with nods.
• The City God is amazed by the appearance of the Lunar Goddess sisters and the Three Sanxiao Maidens, assuming that a Sage has taken interest in Su Yang.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Empress Nuwa arrives early at the inn, surprising everyone.
• Many powerful figures from the Three Realms gather at the inn, including Lord of Mount Tai, Great Emperor Fengdu, Empress Nuwa, Ladies Xi He and Changxi, and San Xiao.
• The Heavenly Court, led by the Jade Emperor, watches the scene in the inn through the Haotian Mirror.
• Empress Houtu observes the scene in the inn using Yellow Springs Water.

Character Developments

• Su Yang gains more attention and respect from the audience and powerful figures.
• Empress Nuwa shows interest in Su Yang's stories and his connection to Empress Houtu.
• The Jade Emperor and other Heavenly Court figures are curious about Su Yang's influence and stories.
• Empress Houtu is intrigued by Su Yang's stories and wants to capture him to ask about his ranking of her and Nuwa.

Significant Themes

• The power of storytelling and its influence on the Three Realms.
• The curiosity and interest of ancient and powerful beings in Su Yang's stories.
• The competition and comparison among female immortals, as seen through Empress Houtu and Nuwa.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang interacts with the growing audience, drawing their attention and curiosity.
• Empress Nuwa, Lord of Mount Tai, and Great Emperor Fengdu exchange glances, showing their awareness of each other's presence.
• The Heavenly Court figures discuss and react to the scene in the inn through the Haotian Mirror.
• Empress Houtu muses about Su Yang's ranking of her and Nuwa, hinting at a possible interaction between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang, a storyteller, captivates an audience in an inn by promising to share legends of ancient great emperors from the "Shrouding the Heavens" world.
• He introduces the "Void Great Emperor," sparking curiosity and disbelief among the listeners, including powerful figures like Great Emperor Fengdu.
• The Jade Emperor, Houtu, Hongjun, and Grand Pure One Laozi, among others, also hear Su Yang's words through their divine means and react with varying degrees of interest and skepticism.

Character Developments

• Su Yang: Confidently shares ancient legends, captivating his audience and hinting at extraordinary knowledge.
• Great Emperor Fengdu: Initially displeased with Su Yang's assessment of the Primordial World's great emperors, he becomes intrigued by the tale of the Void Great Emperor.
• Jade Emperor, Houtu, Hongjun, and Grand Pure One Laozi: Each reacts differently to the mention of the Void Great Emperor, ranging from disbelief to mild interest.

Significant Themes

• The power and accomplishments of ancient great emperors from different worlds.
• The curiosity and disbelief sparked by Su Yang's tales.
• The divide between the Primordial World and the Shrouding the Heavens World.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang interacts with his audience, engaging them with his storytelling and provoking questions about the Void Great Emperor.
• Powerful figures like the Jade Emperor, Houtu, Hongjun, and Grand Pure One Laozi observe and react to Su Yang's tale, revealing their curiosity and skepticism.
• Great Emperor Fengdu challenges Su Yang to explain the difference between the Void Great Emperor and the Primordial World's great emperors, setting the stage for further storytelling.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang narrates the story of the Void Great Emperor, captivating listeners across realms.
• The story begins in the Desolate Ancient Era, when the Human Race's last Great Accomplishment Sacred Body is old and worried about the race's future.
• Ji Xukong, a young man with potential to become a Great Emperor, asks for a hundred years to prove himself.
• After a hundred years of trials, Ji Xukong faces the Great Emperor Tribulation in the five hundred and first year.
• Supremes from Forbidden Zones of Life revive to prevent another Great Emperor from rising.
• The aged Great Accomplishment Sacred Body temporarily restores his peak state to buy time for Ji Xukong and protect the Human Race.

Character Developments

• Ji Xukong: From a young, talented man to a determined, battle-hardened individual ready to face the Great Emperor Tribulation.
• The Great Accomplishment Sacred Body: From an aged, worried guardian to a fearless, self-sacrificing protector of the Human Race.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good (the Great Accomplishment Sacred Body's actions)
• Perseverance and determination (Ji Xukong's journey)
• The weight of responsibility (the Great Accomplishment Sacred Body's worry for the Human Race)

Character Interactions

• Ji Xukong and the Great Accomplishment Sacred Body: Mentor-mentee relationship, with the Sacred Body guiding and believing in Ji Xukong's potential.
• The Great Accomplishment Sacred Body and the Supremes: Adversarial relationship, with the Sacred Body challenging the Supremes to protect Ji Xukong's ascension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Accomplishment Sacred Body confronts Supreme Beings from Forbidden Zones of Life.
• A battle ensues between the Sacred Body and a Supreme Being from the Primordial Era, leading to the Sacred Body's sacrifice.
• Ji Xukong continues his Great Emperor Tribulation, facing a wounded Supreme Being who intrudes into the tribulation.
• Ji Xukong and the Supreme Being engage in a fierce battle, with Ji Xukong using the Supreme Being's blood to refine his Void Mirror.

Character Developments

• The Great Accomplishment Sacred Body demonstrates his unwavering commitment to the Human Race, sacrificing himself to ensure Ji Xukong's ascension.
• Ji Xukong shows remarkable resilience and power, facing a Supreme Being while undergoing the Great Emperor Tribulation.
• The Supreme Being from the Forbidden Zone of Life reveals his desperation and willingness to use extreme measures to survive.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good (illustrated by the Sacred Body's actions).
• The cost of power and ascension (shown through the battles and losses).
• The relentless pursuit of survival and strength (demonstrated by the Supreme Being).

Character Interactions

• The Great Accomplishment Sacred Body and Ji Xukong: The Sacred Body paves the way for Ji Xukong's ascension, while Ji Xukong carries on the Sacred Body's legacy.
• Ji Xukong and the Supreme Being: They engage in a life-and-death battle, each determined to prove their strength and survive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xukong faces two Forbidden Zone Supremes while attempting to achieve Dao.
• He uses the Void Mirror to fend off the Supremes, revealing its power to eliminate injustice.
• Ji Xukong ascends to the Great Emperor Realm (Void Great Emperor) amidst the battle.
• He kills the first Golden Zone Supreme, and the Void Mirror absorbs its blood.

Character Developments

• Ji Xukong: Ascends to the Great Emperor Realm, proving his strength and resilience by facing two Supremes alone. He fulfills his mission to protect all living beings and becomes the Void Great Emperor.
• Forbidden Zone Supremes: Reveal their power and weakness (cannot fight for extended periods). One is killed by Ji Xukong.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
• The power of determination and will to protect others.
• The consequences of past actions (Supremes' severed selves).

Character Interactions

• Ji Xukong vs. Forbidden Zone Supremes: A life-or-death battle where Ji Xukong showcases his strength and determination.
• Listeners' reactions: They feel a mix of passion, heartache, and admiration for Ji Xukong's struggles and achievements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Void Great Emperor (Ji Xukong) kills a Supreme Being from a Forbidden Zone.
• He pursues another Supreme Being into the Immortal Mountain, threatening to annihilate it.
• The Stone Emperor warns Ji Xukong about the consequences of his actions.
• Ji Xukong kills another Supreme Being within the Immortal Mountain.
• The Immortal Mountain's Supreme Beings remain silent, fearing Ji Xukong.

Character Developments

• Ji Xukong (Void Great Emperor): Shows unyielding courage, arrogance, and determination. He forces the Immortal Mountain's Supreme Beings into silence and kills two of them, cementing his status as a formidable Great Emperor.
• The Stone Emperor: Warns Ji Xukong about the potential consequences of his actions but ultimately does not intervene.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics between Great Emperors and Supreme Beings from Forbidden Zones.
• The consequences of extreme sublimation and the lengths one might go to protect their race.
• The fear and respect inspired by the Void Great Emperor's actions.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xukong and the fleeing Supreme Being: A tense standoff where Ji Xukong pursues and ultimately kills the Supreme Being.
• Ji Xukong and the Stone Emperor: A confrontation where the Stone Emperor warns Ji Xukong, and Ji Xukong responds with defiance.
• The Immortal Mountain's Supreme Beings and Ji Xukong: They remain silent, fearing Ji Xukong's wrath.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang finishes recounting the legend of the Void Great Emperor, causing a loss of faith power among the deities in the Heavenly Court.
• The deities, constrained by their listing on the Investiture of the Gods, rely on mortal incense and faith power to strengthen themselves.
• A powerful deity, angered by the loss of faith power, decides to descend to the mortal realm to kill Su Yang.
• Houtu, the Underworld's ruler, is intrigued by Su Yang's knowledge of the Shrouding the Heavens World's past.
• The Ruthless Great Emperor appears and offers Su Yang water, showing interest in him.

Character Developments

• Su Yang's storytelling captivates the audience, including deities and powerful beings, revealing his charisma and knowledge of the past.
• The deities in the Heavenly Court show their reliance on faith power and incense, highlighting their vulnerabilities.
• Houtu's curiosity about Su Yang grows, hinting at potential future interactions.
• The Ruthless Great Emperor shows interest in Su Yang, suggesting a possible shift in her stance towards him.

Significant Themes

• Power and Reliance: The deities' reliance on faith power and incense for strength emphasizes their vulnerabilities and the importance of mortal worship.
• Knowledge and Secrets: Su Yang's knowledge of the past challenges the status quo and draws the attention of powerful beings.
• Curiosity and Interest: The reactions of Houtu, the Ruthless Great Emperor, and other characters highlight the theme of curiosity and interest in Su Yang's person and his stories.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and the Audience: Su Yang's storytelling captivates the audience, fostering a connection between him and the listeners.
• Heavenly Court and Su Yang: The deities in the Heavenly Court react to Su Yang's actions, leading to a powerful deity's decision to confront him.
• Houtu and Su Yang: Houtu's curiosity about Su Yang hints at potential future interactions and reveals her interest in his knowledge.
• The Ruthless Great Emperor and Su Yang: The Ruthless Great Emperor's appearance and interaction with Su Yang suggest a shift in her stance towards him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yang faces ridicule from bystanders about his stories.
• Ruthless Great Emperor smiles for the first time upon seeing Su Yang's non-denial of his stories.
• Black Emperor arrives, teasing Su Yang and Ruthless Great Emperor.
• A Grand Unity Golden Immortal descends from the sky, intent on destroying Su Yang for his 'falsehoods'.
• The palm strike from the Grand Unity Golden Immortal threatens to annihilate Su Yang.
• Immortals and deities watch the scene unfold but hesitate to intervene.

Character Developments

• Su Yang remains calm and unperturbed despite the threat, hinting at hidden power or confidence.
• Ruthless Great Emperor shows concern for Su Yang's safety, stepping in front of him to protect him.
• Black Emperor reveals his integrity and loyalty to Su Yang, deciding to stand by him despite the danger.
• Black Emperor's cultivation base is revealed to be at the Quasi-Emperor realm.

Significant Themes

• The power of words and stories, which can inspire and influence others, but also attract criticism and danger.
• Loyalty and friendship, as shown by Black Emperor's decision to stand by Su Yang despite the threat.
• The disparity in power between cultivators, with the Grand Unity Golden Immortal's strike far exceeding the abilities of ordinary Great Emperors.

Character Interactions

• Su Yang and Ruthless Great Emperor share a moment of understanding, with Ruthless Great Emperor smiling for the first time.
• Black Emperor teases Su Yang and Ruthless Great Emperor, but ultimately decides to stand by Su Yang.
• Immortals and deities watch the scene unfold, but hesitate to intervene due to the power of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal and the will of the Heavenly Dao.