Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The beast taming competition ends, and the plant cultivation competition begins.
• The Ark production in Xi Gate City surges, leading to an era of seafaring and ship processing.
• The Capital City is enveloped in a mysterious white mist, preventing anyone from entering or gathering information.
• Battles in the sky cause the Nursery to shatter, and meteorites fall from the sky.
• A massive meteorite heads towards Ning Zheng's manor.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng feels overwhelmed with work but remains unfazed due to his increasing luck value.
• Xin Xichen is busy suppressing the Chronicle of Ages in the Capital City.
• Xin Yiyun is away rescuing people on another continent.
• Li Youzhu is expected to reawaken soon, and Ning Zheng plans to buy him at a discount.

Significant Themes

• The rapid evolution of professions and the changing role of Dharma Aspects.
• The increasing interconnectedness and cooperation among factions, as seen in the shared boatmen method for pulling ships.
• The chaos and uncertainty in the Capital City, reflecting the power struggles among ancient figures.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and Jiu Cai Rong discuss the changes in the beast taming and plant cultivation competitions.
• Ning Zheng considers the potential reawakening of Li Youzhu and plans to buy him at a discount.
• The blacksmiths at the manor speculate about the battles in the sky and the ancient Sage's poisoning strategy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A meteorite falls near the Magnolia Family's manor, attracting Ning Zheng's attention.
• The meteorite is revealed to be a trap, potentially containing a curse or danger.
• Ning Zheng suspects the meteorite is a trap set by the Sage and Xin Xichen, aiming to poison those who pick it up.
• He warns Xinyi Yun and suggests notifying the Nine Continents' kings to avoid the meteorite.
• Ning Zheng sends a suicide squad to investigate the meteorite's true nature.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng demonstrates his wisdom and foresight by recognizing the trap and taking immediate action to warn others.
• Xinyi Yun shows his responsibility and efficiency by quickly understanding the situation and agreeing to notify the other forces.
• The little blacksmiths display their courage and sense of mission, volunteering to investigate the meteorite.

Significant Themes

• The theme of wisdom and foresight is evident in Ning Zheng's actions as he recognizes the trap and takes steps to protect others.
• The theme of responsibility is shown through Xinyi Yun's immediate response to the situation.
• The theme of courage and selflessness is displayed by the little blacksmiths who volunteer to investigate the meteorite.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with Xinyi Yun, warning him about the meteorite and suggesting he notify the Nine Continents' kings.
• The little blacksmiths interact with Ning Zheng, expressing their eagerness to participate in the investigation and their sense of mission to protect the Nine Continents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng, mimicking an NPC, announces a quest to investigate the meteorite disaster.
• Blacksmiths accept the quest and attempt to cross the lava pit using iron plates.
• They successfully retrieve an irregular-shaped ore from the meteorite's core.
• The blacksmiths start to exhibit ape-like features, turning into humanoid creatures covered in fur.
• Ning Zheng orders the blacksmiths' live stream to be broadcasted, revealing the transformation to the public.
• Xi Rong Divine Craftsman's intelligence system is praised for its power and for being the first to know about the meteorite poisoning incident.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng shows concern for the blacksmiths' safety but also uses them as pawns to study the toxin.
• Jiu Cai Rong is frightened by the transformation but understands the importance of spreading the information.
• The blacksmiths initially find the transformation amusing but later become serious upon Ning Zheng's instruction.

Significant Themes

• The power of information and intelligence gathering.
• The consequences of hidden dangers and the importance of vigilance.
• The potential threat of ancient entities and their plans.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the blacksmiths, giving them the quest and later warning them about their transformation.
• The blacksmiths interact with each other, working together to cross the lava pit and later reacting to their transformation.
• Jiu Cai Rong interacts with Ning Zheng, understanding his intentions and helping to broadcast the information.
• The viewers in the live stream interact with each other, discussing the blacksmiths' transformation and the power of Xi Rong Divine Craftsman's intelligence system.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discovers the hair-growing creatures and suspects they're controlled like puppets.
• They conduct tests on the creatures, risking the lives of blacksmith volunteers to gather data.
• The volunteers, mostly Xi Rong Divine Craftsman members, sacrifice themselves heroically to aid the research.

Character Developments

• The blacksmith volunteers, particularly those from Xi Rong Divine Craftsman, display unwavering resolve and selflessness in the face of death.
• San Se Yun Hong and other top physicians grapple with the ethical dilemma of using humans for experiments and are deeply moved by the volunteers' sacrifices.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: The volunteers' willingness to die for the greater good highlights the theme of sacrifice. They give up their lives to protect their people and advance research that could save millions.
• Courage and Resolve: The volunteers demonstrate extraordinary courage and determination in facing their deaths, inspiring awe and respect in those watching.
• Xi Rong Divine Craftsman's Legacy: The actions of the Xi Rong members reinforce the faction's reputation for heroism and selflessness, setting them apart as a powerful force in the Nine Continents.

Character Interactions

• The volunteers interact with San Se Yun Hong and other top physicians, challenging them to consider the ethical implications of their research and inspiring them with their selflessness.
• Xinyi Hundred Fans shares a letter that praises Xi Rong Divine Craftsman, further emphasizing the faction's legacy and the volunteers' heroic actions.
• The volunteers interact with each other, supporting and encouraging one another as they prepare to face their deaths.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Xi Rong Divine Craftsman's faction members sacrifice themselves to provide research opportunities for the Nine Continents' experts.
• A family of four, including a fiancé, father, mother, and daughter, all die while participating in the experiments, displaying varying degrees of resilience and understanding.
• The Nine Continents' experts, initially skeptical, are deeply moved and convinced by the Xi Rong Divine Craftsman's sacrifice and dedication.
• Through extensive research and sacrifice, they discover that the ape-man virus is not a virus, parasite, or gu worm, but a bloodline-related phenomenon called the "Two Aspects Cycle" or "skin and fur cycle."

Character Developments

• Xi Rong Divine Craftsman's Faction: They display unwavering dedication, sacrifice, and resilience, even in the face of certain death. Their actions serve as a catalyst for the Nine Continents' experts to reevaluate their stance.
• Nine Continents' Experts: Initially arrogant and skeptical, they are profoundly moved and convinced by the Xi Rong Divine Craftsman's actions. They begin to see the error of their ways and commit to supporting the Xi Rong Divine Craftsman.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: The Xi Rong Divine Craftsman's faction members willingly sacrifice themselves for the greater good, highlighting the theme of selfless sacrifice.
• Conviction and Reevaluation: The Nine Continents' experts initially hold firm beliefs but are forced to reevaluate their stance due to the Xi Rong Divine Craftsman's actions, demonstrating the power of conviction and the importance of reassessment.
• Bloodline and Ancient Truth: The discovery of the "Two Aspects Cycle" challenges humanity's understanding of their history and bloodline, hinting at an ancient truth hidden beneath the surface.

Character Interactions

• Xi Rong Divine Craftsman's Faction vs. Nine Continents' Experts: The interactions between these two groups highlight the stark contrast between their initial skepticism and the Xi Rong Divine Craftsman's unwavering dedication, ultimately leading to the experts' conviction and support.
• Family Members: The interactions among the family members, particularly the fiancé, father, mother, and daughter, showcase their resilience, understanding, and acceptance of their fates, further emphasizing the theme of sacrifice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discusses a new circulation system, the 'Skin and Hair Dual Cycle', different from the current Five Bodies Realm.
• They analyze that ancient cultivators had a lower level of immortality and couldn't regenerate severed limbs.
• They speculate that ancient cultivators started with external cultivation (skin and hair), then moved to internal (blood, flesh, bone).
• San Se Yun Hong suggests that ancient apes cultivated by retracting their fur, evolving into the first humans.

Character Developments

• San Se Yun Hong demonstrates his profound knowledge and analytical skills, earning respect from the group.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden shows curiosity and interest in the ancient cultivation methods.
• Cardamom Rainbow is awestruck by the revelation of the first 'Sacred Ape' and humanity's origins.

Significant Themes

• The evolution of cultivation methods and their impact on society and biology.
• The connection between ancient and modern cultivation practices.
• The origins of humanity and the role of the first 'Sacred Ape'.

Character Interactions

• San Se Yun Hong and the Sword Fairy Maiden engage in a discussion about ancient cultivation methods.
• San Se Yun Hong shares his insights, which Cardamom Rainbow finds shocking and thought-provoking.
• The group collectively ponders the implications of the ancient cultivation system and the first 'Sacred Ape'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces the ancient ancestor of humanity, a hairy ape-man, who is the source of the current crisis.
• A meteorite carrying the "ape-man virus" has fallen, threatening to revert humans to their ancestral ape form.
• The group discusses the virus's origins, effects, and potential countermeasures.
• Ning Zheng, the true leader, assigns tasks to the group to combat the crisis.
• Xin Xichen, a powerful figure, is shown being controlled and degenerated into an ape-man by the ancient ape figure.
• The ancient ape reveals that he took humanity's hair into the tomb, causing humans to be born hairless, and now seeks to revert them to their hairy ape form.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng demonstrates his leadership and strategic thinking by assigning tasks to combat the crisis.
• Xin Xichen shows shock and disbelief upon learning the truth about humanity's hairlessness and the ancient ape's plan.

Significant Themes

• Evolution and regression: The theme of humanity's evolution from apes is challenged as humans face the threat of reverting to their ancestral form.
• Leadership and unity: The importance of a strong leader to unite and coordinate efforts against a common threat is emphasized.
• The unknown past: The ancient ape's revelation about humanity's hairlessness subverts the characters' understanding of their origins and history.

Character Interactions

• The group members discuss and share their insights about the crisis, demonstrating their expertise and cooperation.
• Ning Zheng interacts with the group, assigning tasks and showing his authority as the leader.
• Xin Xichen interacts with the ancient ape figure, showing his shock and disbelief at the revelation about humanity's hairlessness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ancient ape-men priests emerge from tombs, chanting a shamanic song that transforms into tangible, transparent black musical notes, attacking Xin Xichen.
• Xin Xichen, cornered, decides to retreat to the Imperial Tomb.
• Sages within the Imperial Mausoleum observe the battle, expressing shock and fear at the ancient being that turned them into humans and left a backdoor within them.
• The Nine Grains Sage, disguised as a scholar, draws a scroll depicting the true form of humans as ape-men, and the ancient being that controlled them.
• The vendor, who saw the scroll, feels an instinctive fear and awe towards the lines representing the sun and moon of that era.

Character Developments

• Xin Xichen: Realizes the severity of his situation and decides to retreat, showing strategic thinking.
• The Sages: Reveal their fear and shock at the ancient being that created humans, hinting at their vulnerability.
• The Nine Grains Sage: Disguises himself as a scholar, drawing a scroll that reveals the truth about humanity's origins, showing his wisdom and cunning.
• The Vendor: Experiences a sudden, instinctive fear when seeing the lines representing the sun and moon, hinting at the deep-seated fears within humanity's bloodline.

Significant Themes

• The true origins of humanity and the ancient being that created them.
• The deep-seated fears within humanity's bloodline, stemming from nature and the sun and moon.
• The power dynamics between the ancient being, the Sages, and Xin Xichen.

Character Interactions

• The Nine Grains Sage and the Vendor: The Sage shares his wisdom with the vendor, revealing the truth about humanity's origins, and the vendor feels an instinctive fear at the sight of the lines representing the sun and moon.
• Xin Xichen and the Sages: Xin Xichen's defeat is discussed among the Sages, revealing their fear and vulnerability.
• The Sages and the ancient being: The Sages express their shock and fear at the ancient being that created humans, hinting at their powerlessness against it.

Key Plot Points

• The Ancient Ape Virus's effects are publicly announced, causing widespread panic.
• Animals and plants are abandoned to prevent infection, leading to group infections and ancestral reversion.
• A One Heart Realm expert becomes a Human Traitor, spreading the virus and advocating for ancestral reversion.
• Rose Continent City falls, and the Rose King succumbs to the virus, marking the fall of the Rose Continent.
• The Rose family decides to seek refuge on Xinyi Continent, believing it to be humanity's last hope.

Character Developments

• The Xi Rong Divine Craftsman gains admiration and new recruits due to their role in warning about the virus.
• The Rose King, humanity's strongest bulwark, succumbs to the virus, marking the loss of a key leader.
• The Rose family's young man becomes more determined to find refuge on Xinyi Continent after his father's transmission.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for humanity's survival against the ancient ape-men threat.
• The contagious nature of fear and desperation, contrasting with the fighting spirit ignited by the Xi Rong family's sacrifice.
• The loss of hope and the search for a savior to rescue humanity from extinction.

Character Interactions

• The Xi Rong Divine Craftsman's deeds inspire admiration and new recruits.
• The Rose family's young man interacts with his father, receiving crucial information about seeking refuge on Xinyi Continent.
• The Rose King interacts with the young scholar, expressing his desire for the scholar's guidance in this dire situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The fall of Rose Continent was swift and unexpected, with the city walls turning against the defenders and allowing ape-men to breach the city.
• A comprehensive lockdown was implemented across the Nine Continents, with most external teleportation arrays shut down to prevent the spread of the ape-man virus.
• Powers from all Nine Continents decided to abandon their cities and gather forces, using Arks to head into the wilderness to resist the ape-men threat.
• The Human God, a Puppet Master from the past, has awakened and is manipulating the ape-men to take over the Nine Continents, aiming to return the world to the ape-man era.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng, having fled to Xinyi Continent, is terrified of the world-ending destruction and the ape-man virus. He decides to keep running but also considers that he can't just sit by and watch humanity regress into ape-men.
• Shi Youxing is shaken by the chaos and the fall of the Zhu, Liu, and Wang families, expressing fear for humanity's future.
• The Rose King, one of the Nine Continents' kings, submits to the Human God, becoming his puppet and the first contemporary Sage-level combatant under his control.

Significant Themes

• The theme of survival and the will to resist in the face of overwhelming destruction and despair.
• The exploration of power dynamics and control, with the Human God manipulating the ape-men and the past Sages to achieve his goals.
• The consequences of humanity's incomplete nature and the hidden backdoors that allow the Human God to control them.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and Shi Youxing communicate about the current situation, with Shi Youxing expressing her fears and Ning Zheng warning her about the main forces in Xinyi Continent City preparing to abandon the city.
• The Human God interacts with Dao Yue Niang and the Rose King, manipulating them as puppets and expressing his plans to take over the Nine Continents and fully awaken as a Ghoul King.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human God commands the Rose King to flatten Xinyi Continent, aiming for a swift war.
• Refugees from Rose Continent arrive in Xinyi Continent, seeking humanity's last hope.
• A meeting is held to discuss countermeasures against the ape-men, with the following conclusions:
  • Living beings with human bloodlines are contagious and can be controlled.
  • Dharma Aspects are not contagious and can be dispatched to attack and defend.
  • The Human God's forces mainly consist of the Rose King and the controlled Ancestor Walls.
• The Rose King attacks the Ark carrying the Dharma Aspects of the top powers from various continents.

Character Developments

• The Rose Heir, despite the despair, clings to hope that Xi Rong can create another miracle to save the world.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden reveals that the Xi Rong Divine Craftsmen have a way to defeat the Rose King.

Significant Themes

• The threat and desperation caused by the infectious ape-men.
• The importance of intelligence and information in strategic planning.
• The struggle between hope and despair in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• The Rose Heir interacts with Yan Hua, who informs him about the meeting and the rules for quarantine.
• The top powers from various continents discuss strategies and express their concerns about the Rose King's attack.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden reassures everyone that the Xi Rong Divine Craftsmen have a method to defeat the Rose King.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The strongest aspect in the Undead world is defensive counter-damage, making direct attacks ineffective.
• The Xi Rong Divine Craftsman's inheritance was stolen by the Vice Sect Leader of the Religion of No Life.
• The stolen divine ability can gather dropped embers, creating a powerful Dharma Aspect.
• The blacksmiths at the Sword Forging Manor are creating a giant Dharma Aspect to counter the Human God.

Character Developments

• The Sword Fairy Maiden reveals the truth about the stolen inheritance and the divine ability's power.
• The blacksmiths at the Sword Forging Manor unite to create a powerful Dharma Aspect, driven by their anger and desire to resist the Human God.
• Ning Zheng calculates the combat power of the opposing forces and realizes the significance of the gathering of Sages and Sect Leaders.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and collective effort against a common enemy.
• The consequences of theft and betrayal, and the desire for justice.
• The struggle against overwhelming odds and the search for hope.

Character Interactions

• The Sword Fairy Maiden interacts with the various Old Ancestors, revealing the truth and seeking their help.
• The blacksmiths at the Sword Forging Manor interact with each other, driven by their shared anger and desire to resist the Human God.
• Ning Zheng interacts with the opposing forces, calculating their combat power and the significance of their gathering.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng decides to spend luck value to improve his realm and learn divine abilities to face the Rose King.
• He reaches Grand Perfection of the Three Origins Realm and begins comprehending divine abilities.
• The sect leaders of various factions merge their Dharma Aspects to create a giant to fight the Rose King.
• Blacksmiths from Sword Forging Manor also merge to create a giant and join the fight, hyping up Ning Zheng's arrival.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng becomes more determined to improve his abilities to face the impending threat.
• The blacksmiths display unwavering loyalty and willingness to sacrifice for their cause and their leader.

Significant Themes

• The importance of preparation and resourcefulness in facing adversity.
• The power of unity and collective effort against a common enemy.
• The theme of loyalty and sacrifice for a greater cause.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the blacksmiths through his divine sense, appreciating their loyalty and sacrifice.
• The sect leaders and patriarchs of major sects communicate with the blacksmiths, moved by their sincerity and dedication.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Nine Grains Sage and seven other sages gather to confront the Rose King, a powerful demon god.
• Ning Zheng, the Nine Grains Sage, uses his Shadow Crocodiles to attack the Rose King, who counters with soul arts.
• The Rose King's controller, a Human God named Xi Rong, reveals his plan to transform humanity into apes.
• Xi Rong demonstrates his power by transforming the Rose King's hair into a soul-defensive inner armor.
• Ning Zheng and the Rose King engage in a fierce battle, with the Rose King ultimately being killed by Ning Zheng's soul-slaying technique.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng showcases his immense power and strategic thinking, defeating the Rose King.
• Xi Rong reveals his true intentions and demonstrates his formidable abilities, challenging the current order.
• The Rose King accepts his impending death with dignity, passing the mantle to his heir.

Significant Themes

• The awakening of ancient powers and the clash between old and new orders.
• The power of soul arts and their countermeasures, as demonstrated by Ning Zheng and Xi Rong.
• The consequences of long-standing dreams and the reality that lies beneath.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and Xi Rong's battle represents a clash of ideologies and power.
• The Rose King's interaction with Xi Rong highlights the latter's manipulation and control.
• The various sages and experts react to the unfolding events, expressing shock, awe, and concern.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Rose King's corpse, now a puppet, flies towards the firmament.
• Ning Zheng realizes the Rose King's soul is still intact, making the puppet difficult to defeat with his current soul attacks.
• The powerhouses debating within Ning Zheng decide to pursue the Rose King's puppet to the Capital City, despite the potential trap.
• Ning Zheng stops at the back of the Nursery and attacks the ancient beings watching the battle, asking who called them "monkeys."

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng demonstrates his strategic thinking by realizing the Rose King's soul is still intact and deciding to pursue the puppet to the Capital City.
• The ancient beings behind the Nursery are revealed to be detached from worldly affairs but interested in watching the battle.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategy and intelligence in battle.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies.
• The ancient beings' detachment from the current era and their interest in the battle as mere entertainment.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the ancient beings behind the Nursery, attacking them after one of them refers to the humans as "monkeys."
• The powerhouses within Ning Zheng engage in debate and analysis, influencing his decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng provokes the ancient beings behind the Nursery, demanding information about the Human God's weaknesses.
• The ancient beings, despite their power, fear Ning Zheng's threat and betray each other to avoid death.
• Xinyi Yun burns 17 ancient beings to extract information, and Ning Zheng enters the Capital City.
• The Rose King, now a colossal ape, awaits the final battle, absorbing the power of all ape-men in the city.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, threatening and killing ancient beings.
• The ancient beings, despite their strength, show cowardice and betrayal in the face of death.
• The Rose King evolves into a colossal ape, absorbing the power of all ape-men in the Capital City.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the fear of death drive the actions of both Ning Zheng and the ancient beings.
• Betrayal and loyalty are explored as the ancient beings prioritize self-preservation over brotherhood.
• The theme of evolution and transformation is evident in the Rose King's metamorphosis and the ape-men's absorption.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the ancient beings, threatening and killing them to extract information.
• The ancient beings interact with each other, betraying one another to avoid death.
• The Rose King interacts with Ning Zheng, awaiting the final battle and demonstrating its power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The ape-men in the Capital City gather their hair to form a giant Dharma Aspect, a doll-like giant ape.
• The Rose Continent is targeted next, with the three thousand city wall ancestors' hair flying into the sky, forming a massive, world-ending giant ape.
• All nine continent cities begin to transform, with the city wall ancestors' hair gathering in the sky, signaling the strongest mythical giant ape in history.

Character Developments

• Xinyi Yun, an old Sage, recognizes the Dharma Aspect as a corporeal one from the ancient ape-men era.
• The Rose Heir senses a transmission, warning about the Rose Continent's danger and the Human God's plan.
• Xinyi, the white-robed woman, struggles with the ancestral reversion and questions her understanding of humanity.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between humanity and the ancient apes.
• The questioning of humanity's existence and identity.
• The power of ancestral heritage and the consequences of resistance.

Character Interactions

• Xinyi Yun shares his knowledge about the ancient ape-men with the gathered human armies.
• The Rose Heir warns the others about the Rose Continent's danger.
• Xinyi, the white-robed woman, reflects on the human race's situation and her own transformation into an ape.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human God, in the form of a giant face in the clouds, begins to weave a colossal ancient ape using the power of the Nine Continents.
• The ape's formation signals the start of the 'Rong Tian Ji Era,' a mythical racial war between humans and apes.
• The weapons from Sword Forging Manor and various parts of the world express their determination to fight back if the humans lose.

Character Developments

• The characters from Sword Forging Manor reflect on their past mistakes and resolve to work harder to avoid a bad ending.
• The weapons, like the Yin-Yang Corpse Slaying Sword and the Ark, vow to cultivate with their masters to save the world if the humans lose.
• The tomb owners in the Capital City's nursery discuss the implications of the 'Rong Tian Ji Era' and the Divine Ape's power.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its consequences is explored through the Human God's actions and the reactions of the other characters.
• The theme of determination and resolve is shown as the characters from Sword Forging Manor and the weapons vow to fight back.
• The theme of reflection and learning from past mistakes is evident as the characters from Sword Forging Manor realize their errors and commit to doing better.

Character Interactions

• The characters from Sword Forging Manor interact with each other, reflecting on their past mistakes and expressing their determination to win the battle.
• The weapons interact with their masters, vowing to cultivate together and fight back if the humans lose.
• The tomb owners in the Capital City's nursery interact with each other, discussing the implications of the 'Rong Tian Ji Era' and the Divine Ape's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng, acting as the old steward, gathers the blacksmiths and tasks them with spreading a worship ceremony of Xi Rong Divine Craftsman across human survival zones to harvest luck value -2 from willing participants.
• Ning Zheng travels to the Capital City Imperial Mausoleum, where he encounters ancient Dragon race Sages and mixed-blood Dragon race members. He commands Xinyi Yun to burn them, seeking information about the Ape God.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng demonstrates his strategic thinking and ruthlessness in pursuing his goals, even against powerful ancient beings.
• The blacksmiths show determination and willingness to take on difficult tasks to save the Nine Continents.

Significant Themes

• Despair and Hope: The blacksmiths initially feel powerless and despairing but find hope in Ning Zheng's plan. The ancient Dragon race members, despite their power, feel disrespected and humiliated.
• Luck and Power: Ning Zheng's plan revolves around harvesting luck value, which he believes can increase his power. The ancient Dragon race members, despite their strength, are powerless against Ning Zheng's tactics.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and the Blacksmiths: Ning Zheng tasks the blacksmiths with a crucial mission, showing trust in their abilities and willingness to take risks.
• Ning Zheng and the Ancient Dragon Race: Ning Zheng's interactions with the ancient Dragon race are confrontational, demonstrating his disregard for their power and status.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng, impatient with the ancient Dragon Kings' anger, summons a colossal black crocodile to attack them.
• The Dragon Kings reveal their true forms, and a downpour of raindrops begins, pouring down on the city.
• A majestic, ancient dragon and a beautiful, pure white Holy Dragon attempt to calm Ning Zheng and propose a negotiation, offering information about the ancient apes in exchange for knowledge and cultivation books from the Human race.
• Ning Zheng unleashes his Shadow Clone divine ability, transforming the dragons' shadows into Shadow Crocodiles that relentlessly bite and consume them.
• Ning Zheng defeats the ancient dragons, killing several Sage-level divine beasts, and burns the Dragon Palace.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, defeating the ancient dragons with ease and showing no mercy.
• The ancient dragons, despite their once-mighty status, are shown to be weak and vulnerable in the current era.
• The Dragon Crown Prince witnesses the defeat of his ancestors and expresses longing for the power of the outside world.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Human race in their final madness before death.
• The disparity between the ancient era and the current era, with the ancient dragons struggling to keep up.
• The ruthlessness and decisiveness of Ning Zheng in achieving his goals.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the ancient Dragon Kings, showing no respect or patience for their anger and demands.
• The ancient dragons attempt to negotiate with Ning Zheng, offering information in exchange for knowledge and cultivation books.
• The Dragon Crown Prince interacts with Ning Zheng, expressing longing for the power of the outside world after witnessing the defeat of his ancestors.