Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The development of immortal artifacts is rapid, with Xi Rong Academy independently forging Seven-Colored Immortal Weapons.
• News spreads across the Nine Continents and Four Seas, causing a stir among cultivators and sects.
• The era of Seven-Colored Immortal Artifacts begins, with Xi Rong Academy at its center.

Character Developments

• Xi Rong Academy gains immense respect and admiration from cultivators in non-combat professions.
• Combat cultivators, including top experts, feel the need to curry favor with Xi Rong Academy for powerful weapons.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between combat cultivators and non-combat professionals shift, with the latter gaining dominance.
• The era of Seven-Colored Immortal Artifacts is compared to the historical Chaotic Body Era, highlighting the cyclical nature of power in cultivation history.

Character Interactions

• Xinyi Hundred Fans and Cardamom Rainbow discuss the implications of Xi Rong Academy's achievement.
• Cultivators across various professions express their excitement, admiration, and pent-up frustrations regarding Xi Rong Academy's rise to power.
• Archaeologists analyze historical patterns, comparing the current era to the Chaotic Body Era.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Rong City experiences another population surge due to the academy's growing reputation.
• The Medical Fairy Maiden declines numerous offers from God-tier professionals and ancient powers to join the Sword Forging Manor.
• Yan Hua announces that the Sword Forging Manor will establish a second forging district in Xi Rong Academy and officially take disciples.
• Various powerful races and factions send their young prodigies to apprentice at Xi Rong Academy, including the Dragon Race, Tiger Race, Xuanwu, Phoenix Race, and even the Night Emperor's lineage.
• A sign is planted at the academy's entrance, announcing the acceptance of disciples to learn immortal weapon forging.

Character Developments

• Yan Hua demonstrates calm and composure in the face of the overwhelming response to the academy's recruitment.
• The Medical Fairy Maiden reveals pride in the secret research project of the Sword Forging Manor, hinting at a more advanced exploration of life and Sacrifice.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and power, as seen in the numerous professionals and races seeking to apprentice at Xi Rong Academy.
• The revelation of the Sword Forging Manor's secret research project, hinting at a deeper exploration of life and Sacrifice.

Character Interactions

• Yan Hua interacts with representatives from various powerful races and factions, accepting their young prodigies as disciples.
• The Medical Fairy Maiden shares her pride in the Sword Forging Manor's secret research project with the crowd.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Progenitor Demon God's combat avatar is destroyed, leading the blacksmiths to focus on developing farming-style avatars.
• Xi Rong Academy begins accepting disciples remotely, with mentors in a neighboring destined world providing guidance via letters.
• The blacksmiths establish a Professional Association to unite non-combat cultivators and advance civilization.

Character Developments

• The blacksmiths, driven by their desire to change the world and bring a sense of accomplishment, take on a more active role in shaping the world's structure.
• Ning Zheng, initially an observer, becomes more involved due to the blacksmiths' actions and the emperor's suspicions.

Significant Themes

• The desire to change the world and bring about progress, driving the blacksmiths' actions.
• The tension between the blacksmiths and the emperor, reflecting the struggle between different factions and ideologies.

Character Interactions

• The blacksmiths interact with the registered disciples at Xi Rong Academy through letters, providing guidance and improving their own understanding in the process.
• Ning Zheng interacts with the blacksmiths, both amused and impressed by their unconventional methods, leading him to become more involved in the events unfolding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Rong Academy recruits over three thousand personal disciples, shocking the world.
• The academy starts teaching via letters and one-on-one guidance, astonishing everyone with its high teaching quality.
• Xi Rong Academy becomes the world's largest forging power, selling immortal weapons daily.
• Orders for seven-colored immortal weapons come from Zhao Cai, Phoenix Yi, White Tiger, and the Night Emperor.
• The academy dismantles its bronze statue production line, as the neighboring destined adventure team can fully automate it.
• The neighboring world fully equips itself with bronze statues, providing Ning Zheng with a daily profit of 3.3 billion.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng's caution increases as his daily profit soars, leading him to spend 1 billion daily to conceal his location.
• Ning Zheng decides to shop for the Five Elements Spiritual Root, focusing on obtaining Kindling Fire.

Significant Themes

• The theme of rapid growth and adaptation is evident in Xi Rong Academy's recruitment and teaching methods.
• The theme of caution and risk management is highlighted as Ning Zheng increases his daily luck value expenditure to protect his location.
• The theme of continuous improvement and learning is shown in Ning Zheng's pursuit of the Five Elements Spiritual Root.

Character Interactions

• The academy's blacksmiths work together to dismantle the production line and prepare for the bronze statue warehouse.
• Ning Zheng interacts with the Night Emperor, who fulfills his commitment by fully equipping his world with bronze statues.
• Ning Zheng considers interacting with Xin Xichen to obtain Kindling Fire, showcasing his strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng obtains and activates the new Kindling Fire Spiritual Root, which allows him to understand a person's roots by burning their aura.
• He decides to cultivate in seclusion to consolidate his new spiritual root and prepare for the final stage of the Sacrifice Era.
• The painter openly joins Xi Rong Academy and begins teaching, painting various experts in the academy.
• The Medical Fairy Maiden invites the painter to the laboratory, where they observe clones with the Masking Spiritual Root undergoing Civilization Calculation experiments.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: Obtains a new spiritual root, decides to cultivate in seclusion, and plans to reach the Transforming Self Realm.
• The Painter: Joins Xi Rong Academy, reveals his rune crafting skills, and shows interest in the Civilization Calculation experiments.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and spiritual root development.
• The impending final stage of the Sacrifice Era.
• The painter's mysterious past and his interest in rune crafting and destiny.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the Kindling Fire Spiritual Root and decides to cultivate in seclusion.
• The Painter interacts with the Medical Fairy Maiden, who invites him to observe the Civilization Calculation experiments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Medical Fairy Maiden reveals the discovery of a third cultivation path, the Way of Luck, which involves siphoning luck from living beings.
• The Way of Luck is found to have cultivation hindrances called Karma, Karmic Debt, and Karmic Obstruction.
• Cultivators of the Way of Luck can form karmic connections with those whose luck they've taken, leading to potential retribution and a Great Heavenly Tribulation.
• The Medical Fairy Maiden suggests cultivating Ancestral Methods to avoid karma, as the dead won't collect debts.
• Ning Zheng realizes he hasn't incurred karma from his luck betting table, but high-level cultivators may avoid karma better.

Character Developments

• The Medical Fairy Maiden: Shows expertise in the Way of Luck and its consequences.
• Ning Zheng: Realizes the implications of karma and karmic debt, understands the potential danger for the Night Emperor.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of actions: The Way of Luck has severe repercussions, highlighting that actions have consequences.
• Karma and debt: The idea that debts, whether literal or karmic, must be repaid is central to the chapter.
• Power and responsibility: Those who gain power (like the Night Emperor) also take on greater responsibilities and risks.

Character Interactions

• The Medical Fairy Maiden and the Painter: They discuss the Way of Luck and its dangers, with the Painter showing insightful understanding.
• Ning Zheng and the Medical Fairy Maiden: Ning Zheng listens to the Medical Fairy Maiden's explanation and reflects on the implications for himself and the Night Emperor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng, using the Way of Luck, has been amassing immense luck value by exploiting the Night Emperor's realm, leading to a buildup of karma and sin.
• The Night Emperor, unaware of Ning Zheng's actions, has been assisting him wholeheartedly.
• Ning Zheng realizes the potential consequences of his actions and seeks solutions on the Xi Rong Academy's forum.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: Struggles with guilt but continues to exploit the Night Emperor's realm for personal gain. Realizes the potential fallout of his actions and seeks a solution.
• The Night Emperor: Unknowingly harmed by Ning Zheng, showing sincerity and trust throughout.

Significant Themes

• The double-edged nature of power and luck, with consequences for excessive accumulation.
• The struggle between personal gain and moral responsibility.
• The interconnectedness of realms and the impact of actions on others.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and the Night Emperor: Their relationship is strained due to Ning Zheng's secret exploitation of the Night Emperor's realm, leading to potential enmity.
• Ning Zheng and the Xi Rong Academy forum users: They discuss the situation and potential solutions, with some users prioritizing personal gain over the Night Emperor's well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng considers various methods to deal with the karma issue in the destined world, including summoning a "Great Sage Who Balances Accounts" and researching a karma-nullifying divine ability.
• He visits Xi Rong Academy to seek scholars' opinions but finds their suggestions lacking.
• Ning Zheng decides to use the harsh methods suggested by the blacksmiths due to the urgency of the situation.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng shows determination to find a solution to the karma problem and adaptability in changing his plans.
• The scholars at Xi Rong Academy demonstrate caution and responsibility in their suggestions.

Significant Themes

• The urgency and severity of the karma issue in the destined world.
• The contrast between the reckless suggestions of the blacksmiths and the cautious approach of the scholars.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the blacksmiths and the scholars, seeking their opinions and considering their suggestions.
• The blacksmiths and scholars discuss and debate their ideas among themselves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng receives messages about two divine abilities: [Ghostly Shadows] and [Dragon Phantom].
• He chooses [Dragon Phantom] and converts its attribute to Earth using Sun Moon Su Yu Niang.
• Ning Zheng breaks through to the Transforming Self Realm, experiencing a profound change.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng's power and understanding of his cultivation grow significantly with his breakthrough.
• He becomes aware of the ten realms of Transforming Self, aligning with the Three Disasters and Seven Tribulations.

Significant Themes

• The power of divine abilities and their attributes.
• The significance of the Transforming Self Realm and its challenges.
• The importance of luck value for cultivation progress.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the blacksmiths next door, who help him earn luck value.
• He considers taking a Great Sage Who Balances Accounts as a disciple to aid the Night Emperor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng successfully enters the Transforming Self Realm after a night of adaptation.
• He plans to visit the destined world next door and settle things as soon as he gets the Heavenly Spiritual Root [Mind].
• Jian Xin, a former friend, is about to break through to the Transforming Self Realm with an extraordinary, but potentially dangerous, Seven-Colored Spiritual Root.
• The Ember Calamity progresses, with Ghoul Kings emerging and vying for supremacy alongside other factions.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng demonstrates growth and confidence in his new realm, eager to face challenges.
• Jian Xin's desperation to keep up with his friends leads him to take significant risks.
• The Ghoul Kings, now awakened, show signs of becoming a major destructive force.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to keep up with peers and the consequences of desperation (Jian Xin's situation).
• The power dynamics and shifting alliances among different factions in the Nine Continents.
• The potential dangers and side effects of unnatural or acquired immortal spiritual roots.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng reflects on his past with Jian Xin, expressing concern for his friend's choices.
• The various factions in the Nine Continents interact and clash, each vying for supremacy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng obtains a Heavenly Spiritual Root, a powerful and domineering spiritual herb that can turn one into a pure mind-based life form.
• The Jade Word Dynasty's research on 'Xian' and the 'Will of Life and Death' leads to the creation of artificial protagonists, known as Dao Bodies and Saint Bodies, through manipulating fate and luck.
• The Night Emperor establishes a new imperial examination system and promotes basic education to nurture talent for these projects.
• Some prominent families secretly exploit the 'Fate' system for their own gain, leading to a ban by the Night Emperor.
• The Night Emperor declares that he wields destiny for the sake of fairness, causing widespread worship and longing.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng becomes a 'Spiritual Root Illustration Collector', similar to Xin Xichen's 'Ember Illustration Collector' and the painter's 'Character Illustration Collector'.
• The Night Emperor, Emperor Ye of Destiny, becomes increasingly revered and worshipped for his role in creating a mythical era of greatness, fairness, and countless scholars pursuing truth and destiny.

Significant Themes

• The manipulation of fate and luck for personal gain leads to unforeseen consequences and karma.
• The pursuit of fairness and equality in society.
• The potential dangers of unchecked power and the exploitation of resources.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the spiritual root, gaining an understanding of its power and limitations.
• The Night Emperor interacts with the 1421 strongest Blessing Masters and Diviners to manipulate fate and create artificial protagonists.
• The Night Emperor's interactions with prominent families and the Divine Race lead to the discovery and ban of their secret exploitation of the 'Fate' system.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The world in 3348 is prosperous due to the development of luck value systems, leading to new technologies and bountiful harvests.
• The Night Emperor, a human god with no destined divine abilities, uses Masking to replicate his divine sense, planning to create a Calamity Responder for the Great Heavenly Tribulation.
• Jian Xin, a prodigy with a Single Spiritual Root, successfully transitions to a Seven-Colored Spiritual Root, defying the odds.
• The Night Emperor offers Jian Xin a new life in another world, teaching him a method to respond to karma tribulations without revealing his origin or identity.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng (Night Emperor): He continues to advance civilization, using Masking to replicate his divine sense. He seeks a suitable disciple to become the Calamity Responder, ultimately choosing Jian Xin from another world.
• Jian Xin: Initially a prodigy with a Single Spiritual Root, he successfully transitions to a Seven-Colored Spiritual Root. He accepts the Night Emperor's offer to live another life, eager to see the Night Emperor's true world and learn a new method to respond to karma tribulations.

Significant Themes

• Destiny vs. Free Will: The people of this era believe in controlling their own fate, rejecting the idea of predetermined destiny. However, the Night Emperor's actions suggest that fate is not entirely in their hands.
• Adaptation and Change: The era's transformation has left some cultivators behind, forcing them to adapt or find new paths. Jian Xin's breakthrough and subsequent offer from the Night Emperor highlight this theme.
• The Power of Belief: Despite the absurd and comically deceptive theories prevalent in this era, the people believe in them. This belief drives their actions and shapes their worldview.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and Jian Xin: The Night Emperor and Jian Xin have a unique master-disciple relationship, with the Night Emperor teaching Jian Xin a new method without revealing his identity or expecting him to treat him as a master. This interaction is built on mutual respect and a shared desire for growth and change.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jian Xin's soul leaves his body, and he encounters a mysterious youth who sends him to the Destined Night Emperor's homeland.
• Jian Xin learns about the "Nine Continents World - Forum," a communication platform discussing strategies to trick the Night Emperor and speed up the manor's revenue.
• Jian Xin is reincarnated into the Destined World as a baby, welcomed by his parents and seven sworn sisters.

Character Developments

• Jian Xin: Realizes the existence of worlds beyond worlds and the influence of the Sword Forging Manor, gaining a new perspective.
• Ning Zheng: Reveals himself as the mysterious youth who sends Jian Xin to the Destined World, showing his power and knowledge.

Significant Themes

• The mystery and interconnectedness of worlds.
• The power of knowledge and communication, as seen through the forum.
• Reincarnation and new beginnings.

Character Interactions

• Jian Xin interacts with the mysterious youth (Ning Zheng) who sends him to the Destined World.
• Jian Xin is welcomed by his parents and seven sworn sisters in his new life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng, reincarnated, waits for Jian Xin to grow older before teaching him cultivation.
• Jian Xin, born into a powerful family, grows up in a competitive yet enthusiastic environment.
• Jian Xin discovers he's destined to be a villain, targeted by protagonists seeking to reclaim their luck.
• At age 10, Ning Zheng teaches Jian Xin the 'Heart Sword' and plants a False Human three flower, granting him the Aspects of All Saints divine ability.
• Jian Xin begins cultivating Aspects of All Saints, expanding his replication vault with divine ability stones.
• At age 12, Jian Xin officially begins cultivation in the eyes of outsiders, hiding his true progress.

Character Developments

• Jian Xin: Realizes his destined role as a villain, accepts it, and begins cultivating diligently to overcome his fate.
• Ning Zheng: Continues to teach and guide Jian Xin, revealing more about his divine abilities and cultivation methods.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Free Will: The characters grapple with their predetermined fates and the ability to shape their own paths.
• Cultivation and Growth: The journey of self-improvement and mastery of one's abilities.
• Power and Responsibility: The consequences of possessing great power and the responsibility that comes with it.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and Jian Xin: Their relationship evolves as Ning Zheng teaches and guides Jian Xin, shaping his cultivation path.
• Jian Xin and the World: Jian Xin interacts with the world around him, discovering his destined role and the challenges he'll face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jian Xin, a sword dao genius, rises to fame, but without destiny, they face certain defeat by protagonists.
• The world recognizes fate protagonists as the hope of the younger generation, while those without fate are destined to be trampled.
• A destined protagonist, Ye Chen, challenges Jian Xin, but is instantly killed.
• Jian Xin begins a killing spree against protagonists, collecting debts and growing stronger with each kill.
• Sixty years later, Jian Xin fights and kills seven gods who descend to stop them, reaching Emperor-level power in a hundred years.
• Jian Xin declares they will challenge the gods and kill all but the Night Emperor.

Character Developments

• Jian Xin: Starts as a famous but fated-to-lose swordsman, evolves into a powerful cultivator seeking to challenge the gods and clear karmic debts.
• Ye Chen: A destined protagonist who underestimates Jian Xin and is swiftly defeated.
• The Night Emperor: Recognizes Jian Xin's sincerity and decides to play along with their plans.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and fate: The world is dominated by destined protagonists, while those without fate face certain defeat.
• Karma and karmic debt: Jian Xin's actions are driven by a desire to clear karmic debts and challenge the gods.
• Power and growth: Jian Xin grows stronger with each kill, reaching Emperor-level power in a hundred years.

Character Interactions

• Jian Xin vs. Ye Chen: A brief encounter ends with Ye Chen's instant defeat.
• Jian Xin vs. Seven Gods: Jian Xin fights and kills seven gods who attempt to stop their killing spree.
• Jian Xin and the Night Emperor: The Night Emperor acknowledges Jian Xin's sincerity and decides to support their plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jian Xin, a prodigy with unprecedented growth, ascends to the Divine Capital at just a hundred years old, causing an uproar.
• He challenges the Heavenly Court, accusing them of attacking him secretly and violating their rules.
• Jian Xin unleashes a powerful sword strike, the Way of Myriad Swords Return to Origin, demonstrating his incredible combat power.
• He confronts Emperor Fuxian, the current Prime Minister, who invites him to the palace for a confrontation. Jian Xin refuses, choosing to fight instead.

Character Developments

• Jian Xin: Proven to be a formidable and confident swordsman, unafraid to challenge the Heavenly Court. He is sharp, decisive, and fierce, embodying the qualities of a true swordsman.
• Emperor Fuxian: Showed difficulty in handling Jian Xin's situation, aware of the internal conflicts within the Heavenly Court but hesitant to reveal them.

Significant Themes

• The corruption of the Heavenly Court and the founding families, leading to internal conflicts and power struggles.
• The power of individual prowess in the mythical era, where one person can dominate the world.
• The backlash and side effects of the Way of Luck, as seen in the appearance of Karma Threads on the bodies of those who understand it.

Character Interactions

• Jian Xin vs. Emperor Fuxian: Jian Xin's cold and defiant attitude contrasts with Emperor Fuxian's more diplomatic approach, leading to a tense standoff.
• Jian Xin vs. Heavenly Soldiers and Generals: Jian Xin's fearless challenge to the Heavenly Court's authority, drawing the attention and ire of various prominent families.
• The Li family, Bai family, and Wang family: These founding families, following Night Emperor to the heavens, take action against Jian Xin to establish their authority and maintain their image.

Plot Points and Events

• A massive battle ensues between Jian Xin and the prominent families, with Jian Xin using his powerful swordsmanship to fight against numerous opponents.
• Jian Xin's sword is revealed to have the ability to sever karma and send the souls of his victims to a Netherworld Hometown.
• After his defeat, Jian Xin's head is severed, but his body and head are later found to have disappeared.
• The Night Emperor is discovered to have gone missing, leading to chaos and rumors of his assassination.

Character Developments

• Jian Xin's true power and intentions are revealed, showing his desire to sever karma and send souls to the Netherworld Hometown.
• Emperor Fuxian deduces Jian Xin's abilities and the existence of the Netherworld Hometown.
• The Night Emperor's disappearance raises questions about his fate and the stability of the dynasty.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against fate and the consequences of defying it.
• The corrupting influence of power and the monopolization of destiny.
• The cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth, as exemplified by Jian Xin's sword and the Netherworld Hometown.

Character Interactions

• Jian Xin faces off against the prominent families, showcasing his powerful swordsmanship and defiance against fate.
• Emperor Fuxian deduces Jian Xin's abilities, demonstrating his intelligence and insight.
• The Night Emperor's disappearance leads to interactions between the common people and the new Emperor, highlighting the changing dynamics of power and fate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Emperor Lingyuan ascends to the throne with the support of vassal lords and prominent families.
• The new emperor and his prime minister, Emperor Fuxian, discuss the state of the world, with Fuxian revealing a pragmatic and exploitative view of luck and fate.
• Life Coins, a currency representing one's luck value, are introduced, marking the beginning of a monetary system based on fate.
• The currency evolves from copper coins to banknotes, and later to blank banknotes that can be worshipped to gain monetary value.
• The introduction of Life Coins leads to a widening wealth gap, a solidifying class structure, and a decrease in lifespans.
• Daoist temples and Daoists become prominent, with the profession encompassing various systems and co-opting Ning Zheng's Twelve Golden Men.

Character Developments

• Emperor Lingyuan (disguised as Emperor Chang Jin) is revealed to be the former emperor who was overthrown by Night Emperor. He seeks to reclaim his position.
• Emperor Fuxian, the prime minister, is pragmatic and exploitative, supporting Emperor Lingyuan's rule.
• The common people suffer as the wealth gap widens and lifespans decrease due to the new currency system.

Significant Themes

• Exploitation and Monopoly: The new regime exploits the common people, turning their luck into currency and creating a widening wealth gap.
• Karma and Karmic Debt: The exploitation leads to an accumulation of Karmic Debt, which eventually becomes visible and affects the people's lives.
• Class Structure and Social Mobility: The introduction of Life Coins solidifies the class structure, making it difficult for commoners to improve their status.

Character Interactions

• Emperor Lingyuan and Emperor Fuxian discuss the state of the world, revealing their exploitative views and plans for the future.
• The common people interact with the new currency system, leading to resentment and suffering as their luck values decrease.
• Ning Zheng and Night Emperor discuss the bizarre and tragic state of the world, with Night Emperor revealing his plans to test the limits of Karmic Debt.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Night Emperor and Jian Xin secretly plan to cause chaos in Heaven to lure out hidden enemies.
• Ning Zheng, despite his misgivings, allows the plan to proceed, hoping it will be resolved quickly.
• The destined world rapidly evolves into a Daoist civilization with widespread worship of gods and ghosts, and the destruction of the Soul Way and Martial Way systems.
• The common people, unable to cultivate luck value, form dynasties and rely on Daoist temples for blessings and protection.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng becomes more resigned to the inevitable developments in the destined world and considers exploiting the common people more.
• The common people in the destined world become more accepting of their lot, grateful for the smallest kindnesses, and believe in the power of gods and ghosts.

Significant Themes

• The inevitability of societal evolution and the exploitation of the common people.
• The power of belief and mythology in shaping a society.
• The destruction of knowledge and alternative paths of cultivation to maintain control.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the blacksmiths at the Sword Forging Manor, updating them about the new Daoist profession and its benefits.
• The common people in the destined world interact with Daoist temples, seeking blessings and protection from gods and ghosts.
• The Night Emperor and Jian Xin secretly communicate and plan, manipulating events in the destined world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The era has entered a state of academic stagnation due to monopolistic dictatorship and lack of competition.
• Emperor Chang Jin, an Outer Realm Demonic God, sits on the throne, expressing frustration with the era's stagnation but unwilling to change his ways.
• The Night Emperor, disguised as a minister, observes Emperor Chang Jin, having allowed the era to decline to test the limits of Karma and Karmic Debt.
• The Night Emperor realizes that excessive absorption of others' luck values leads to entanglement with Karmic Debt and potential transformation into terrifying monsters, which he names 'Karmic Demons'.

Character Developments

• Emperor Chang Jin: Despite being aware of the era's issues, he remains unconcerned and focused on consolidating his power, leading to increased Karmic Debt and Karma.
• The Night Emperor: He gains insights into the path of cultivating luck, understanding that excessive exploitation of others' luck values leads to entanglement with Karma and potential transformation into Karmic Demons. He resolves to avoid this path and cultivate himself diligently.

Significant Themes

• Karma and Karmic Debt: The consequences of exploiting others' luck values and the accumulation of Karmic Debt, which can lead to retribution and transformation into Karmic Demons.
• Power and Responsibility: Emperor Chang Jin's monopolization of power leads to stagnation and suffering, highlighting the responsibility that comes with power.
• Cultivation Path: The Night Emperor's realization that excessive exploitation is a low-level practice, and true cultivation involves increasing one's own luck value and refining mixed luck values.

Character Interactions

• Emperor Chang Jin and The Night Emperor: The Night Emperor observes Emperor Chang Jin, having allowed the era to decline to test the limits of Karma and Karmic Debt. He calculates that Emperor Chang Jin's excessive absorption of luck values will lead to his downfall.
• The Night Emperor and Other Ministers: The Night Emperor interacts with other ministers, including the thirty-seven Great Emperors Fuming who have changed their appearances. They all withdraw after the Heavenly Court meeting, leaving Emperor Chang Jin alone on the throne.