Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The heavenly secrets are in chaos, and divination abilities have been reduced.
• Candlemas Buddha and the Nine Grains Emperor discuss strategies to survive and cooperate.
• Xin Xichen, another version of Candlemas Buddha, is tasked with defeating the Nine Grains Emperor.
• Various factions, including the Night Emperor, Disaster Bringer, and Nine-Headed Dragon Emperor, prepare to seize the opportunity to Attain the Dao.
• Changzhen Esteemed Immortal and Ning Zheng (Oath Lord Esteemed Immortal) engage in a fierce battle, with Ning Zheng refusing to compromise and insisting on fighting.

Character Developments

• Candlemas Buddha: Shows decisiveness and understanding of the Kindling Fire connection, willing to sacrifice himself to help Xin Xichen.
• Xin Xichen: Demonstrates determination and understanding of his duty as an heir of the Xin Dynasty Royal Family.
• Changzhen Esteemed Immortal: Initially confident and arrogant, becomes panicked and desperate to Attain the Dao and withdraw from the fight.
• Ning Zheng: Shows unwavering resolve, refusing to compromise and determined to defeat Changzhen Esteemed Immortal.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and survival in the face of adversity.
• The spirit of inheritance and the Kindling Fire connection.
• The pursuit of power and status, and the consequences of breaking agreements.
• The struggle between different factions to seize opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Candlemas Buddha and Xin Xichen: Candlemas Buddha tasks Xin Xichen with defeating the Nine Grains Emperor, showing faith in his younger self.
• Changzhen Esteemed Immortal and Ning Zheng: Their intense battle highlights their contrasting views on compromise and integrity.
• Various factions: They communicate and prepare to Attain the Dao, showing their determination to seize the opportunity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortals, offended by Xi Rong's (Vice Manor Lord) words, decide to wage war on the future era.
• They deploy countless Changzhen Esteemed Immortals across various timelines, altering history and rewriting the past.
• The Changzhen Esteemed Immortals descend upon the present world, threatening to crush the future era.
• Xi Rong stands against the vast army of the past, defying the Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortals.

Character Developments

• Xi Rong (Vice Manor Lord) shows unwavering resolve and courage, standing alone against the might of the past.
• The Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortals reveal their arrogant and overbearing nature, willing to wage war to prove their dignity.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between submission to nature (past) and resistance (future).
• The human way versus the heavenly way.
• The power dynamics between the past and the future.

Character Interactions

• The Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortals vs. Xi Rong (Vice Manor Lord): The immortals, offended by Xi Rong's words, decide to wage war on the future era, while Xi Rong stands against them, defending the future.
• Xi Rong (Vice Manor Lord) vs. The Past: Xi Rong defies the vast army of the past, representing the human way against the heavenly way.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng's proclamation against rebels ignites excitement and unity among cultivators across the Nine Continents.
• The Golden God, representing Xi Rong, engages in a fierce battle against the Changzhen Esteemed Immortals, buying time for others to attempt to Attain the Dao.
• The battle's intensity causes the world's membrane to crack, threatening the world's existence.
• Various cultivators, including those from Xi Rong Manor and neutral parties, secretly strive to Attain the Dao to help turn the tide.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng (Golden God) demonstrates unyielding resolve and strength, inspiring unity and pride among cultivators.
• Xin Xichen, despite his past actions, is determined to Attain the Dao and defeat Jiu Sui, driven by his desire to protect his world.
• Other cultivators, like Ink Plum True Immortal, see this crisis as an opportunity to Attain the Dao and become powerful figures.

Significant Themes

• Unification and Pride: Ning Zheng's speech unites cultivators across the Nine Continents, instilling pride and a shared purpose.
• Desperation and Opportunity: The dire situation presents an opportunity for cultivators to Attain the Dao, potentially changing the course of history.
• Freedom and Independence: The battle represents a struggle for freedom from the control of the Immortal Realm and Nether Realm.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng (Golden God) vs. Changzhen Esteemed Immortals: A one-sided battle, with the Golden God holding off multiple enemies to buy time.
• Xin Xichen and others vs. Themselves: They strive to Attain the Dao, each driven by their own motivations and fears.
• Cultivators across the Nine Continents: United in their support for Xi Rong, they watch the battle with anticipation and desperation, hoping for a turning point.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng and Changzhen Esteemed Immortal engage in a fierce battle.
• Ning Zheng declares that history is divided into the Human Way and the Heavenly Dao, enraging Changzhen.
• Both sides use powerful techniques, with Changzhen drawing from the past and Ning Zheng quickly comprehending and matching them.
• The battle causes immense destruction, leading to discussions about relocating survivors to another parallel world.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng demonstrates his astonishing talent, keeping pace with Changzhen's rapidly evolving techniques.
• Changzhen Esteemed Immortal shows his ruthlessness and determination to win, even learning Ning Zheng's paths.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Human Way and the Heavenly Dao.
• The power of comprehension and talent in cultivators.
• The consequences of war and destruction on the environment and people.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng vs. Changzhen Esteemed Immortal: A battle of wits, power, and comprehension.
• Cultivators from various worlds: They watch the battle in awe, some attempting to comprehend the techniques used, leading to qi deviation.
• Xi Rong cultivators: They support Ning Zheng, highlighting his exceptional talent and contrasting it with Changzhen's cheating.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng progresses rapidly in the Way of Luck Value with Changzhen Esteemed Immortal's help.
• Both Ning Zheng and Changzhen Esteemed Immortal are racing towards mastering the Way of Luck Value.
• The battle between them intensifies, causing the [Future] world to collapse.
• Ning Zheng's luck value decreases rapidly, nearing his limit.
• The painter creates painted people of Changzhen Esteemed Immortal to help them enlighten faster.
• Xin Xichen and the Myriad Beast Esteemed Immortal both reach breakthroughs and prove themselves as Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortals.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: Struggles with the pressure of death and the rapid consumption of his luck value.
• Changzhen Esteemed Immortal: Focuses on researching the Way of Auspiciousness and the Way of Luck Value.
• Xin Xichen: Reaches True Immortal Great Perfection and proves himself as a Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortal.
• Myriad Beast Esteemed Immortal: Reflects on his past and regains his youthful ideals, proving himself as a Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortal.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and enlightenment under extreme pressure.
• The consequences of one's actions and the potential to change one's fate.
• The importance of trust and equality among different races.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and Changzhen Esteemed Immortal: Both are racing to master the Way of Luck Value, with Ning Zheng feeling threatened by Changzhen's progress.
• The painter and the Changzhen Esteemed Immortals: The painter helps them enlighten faster by creating painted people of Changzhen Esteemed Immortal.
• Xin Xichen and the Myriad Beast Esteemed Immortal: Both reach breakthroughs and prove themselves as Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortals, with Xin Xichen showing excitement and the Myriad Beast Esteemed Immortal reflecting on his past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiumu Qing, a contestant for the second arena, reminisces about her past and the changes in her companions after they came to the future.
• Changzhen Esteemed Immortal, a super monster, puts pressure on the future.
• Myriad Beast Esteemed Immortal and Xin Xichen step into the Half Celestial Phenomenon realm and begin to Attain the Dao.
• Changzhen Esteemed Immortal prepares his final move, a devastating punch that threatens the entire future.

Character Developments

• Jiumu Qing reflects on her past and the loss of her true self.
• Changzhen Esteemed Immortal reveals his desperation and willingness to destroy everything to achieve his goal.
• Myriad Beast Esteemed Immortal and Xin Xichen show determination and unity in their quest to Attain the Dao.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the changes it brings to individuals and the world.
• The cost of power and the desperation it can drive one to.
• Unity and determination in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Jiumu Qing reflects on her past with her companions, highlighting the changes they've undergone.
• Myriad Beast Esteemed Immortal and Xin Xichen work together to Attain the Dao, showing unity and support.
• Changzhen Esteemed Immortal interacts with the other characters primarily through his actions, showing his disregard for their lives and his single-minded pursuit of power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Changzhen Esteemed Immortal and Ning Zheng engage in a final, all-out battle using their most powerful technique, "Doomsday's Sound."
• The attack is so powerful that it's visible across all worlds, stunning gods and mortals alike.
• Both combatants are severely injured and near death after the attack, with no clear victor initially.
• Changzhen Esteemed Immortal reveals his true identity as a future version of Ning Zheng before disappearing.
• Xin Xichen becomes the Oath Lord Esteemed Immortal, surpassing the Myriad Beast Esteemed Immortal.
• Xin Xichen offers the Myriad Beast Esteemed Immortal a chance to serve him and travel to the Prehistoric Era, which he accepts.
• Xin Xichen enters the Prehistoric Era and greets the Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortals.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: He faces his future self, Changzhen Esteemed Immortal, and understands the latter's plan to escape the past. He's left contemplative about his own future.
• Changzhen Esteemed Immortal: He reveals his true identity and plan to Ning Zheng before disappearing.
• Xin Xichen: He becomes the Oath Lord Esteemed Immortal and recruits the Myriad Beast Esteemed Immortal as his mount and subordinate.
• Myriad Beast Esteemed Immortal: He accepts Xin Xichen's offer, finding a way to continue his journey despite his defeat.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: The revelation of Changzhen Esteemed Immortal's true identity raises questions about fate and destiny.
• Power and Responsibility: Xin Xichen's ascension to the Oath Lord Esteemed Immortal position highlights the power and responsibilities that come with it.
• Redemption and Second Chances: The Myriad Beast Esteemed Immortal's acceptance of Xin Xichen's offer suggests a chance at redemption and a new path.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng vs. Changzhen Esteemed Immortal: Their battle is a clash of wills and a reflection on their shared past and future.
• Xin Xichen vs. Myriad Beast Esteemed Immortal: Xin Xichen's recruitment of the Myriad Beast Esteemed Immortal shows his strategic thinking and understanding of power dynamics.
• Xin Xichen vs. Prehistoric Era Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortals: Xin Xichen's greeting to the Prehistoric Era Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortals demonstrates his confidence and respect for their power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xin Xichen attains the Dao and joins the Esteemed Immortals, causing time to halt briefly.
• The Esteemed Immortals discuss their plans to reclaim resources from the future and establish reincarnation platforms.
• In the future era, the battle ends, and people begin to migrate to parallel worlds for survival.

Character Developments

• Xin Xichen, now a Celestial Phenomenon, is proud and defiant, refusing to be indebted to Xi Rong and vowing to protect the past.
• True Human Dan Ding and Ink Plum acknowledge the end of the battle and the need to relocate to parallel worlds.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of war and destruction.
• The struggle for resources and power.
• The resilience and adaptability of life in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Xin Xichen interacts with the Esteemed Immortals, discussing reincarnation and resource reclamation.
• True Human Dan Ding and Ink Plum discuss the need to relocate and their close call with attaining the Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Rong Manor's quest board fills with tasks to treat the wounded, indicating a large-scale battle.
• The world is about to end, leading to an emergency evacuation of cultivators.
• The Medical Fairy Maidens and blacksmiths work tirelessly to manage the retreat and treat the wounded.
• The last immortal boat leaves, and the world collapses behind them.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng observes the evacuation, reflecting on the future's brutality and the painter's influence.
• The Nine Grains Emperor discusses the progress of the era and the common people's suffering.

Significant Themes

• The progression of the era and its consequences.
• The painter's influence and control over the future.
• The common people's suffering amidst progress and conflict.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and the Nine Grains Emperor discuss the era's progress and the future's challenges.
• The Medical Fairy Maidens and blacksmiths collaborate to manage the evacuation and treat the wounded.

Future Events

• Three million years later, cultivators explore shattered Parallel Worlds, searching for ancient ruins and lost timelines.
• A scavenger team finds an ancient scroll depicting Xi Rong, the God of War-like being, and his beliefs about humanity's conquest of nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Time shifts to the present, and everyone enters a new Daoist parallel world, the Divine Court's Nine Grains Emperor's era.
• The world is divided into four major nebulae: Buddha Kingdom, Divine Court, Demon Country, and Corpse Country.
• Immortal boats arrive to organize and settle populations in respective nebulae zones.
• People realize the power of the "river of time" to overwrite and save, understanding that the official history has changed.
• Ning Zheng and Nine Grains discuss their mutual benefit and the meaninglessness of history.
• Xi Rong Manor decides to find a place to settle down and potentially create an independent worldline.
• Ning Zheng consolidates his foundation and breaks through to the ninth layer of True Immortal.
• Blacksmiths discuss the unofficial history and anomalies in the Four Poles Nebula.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: Consolidates his foundation, breaks through to the ninth layer of True Immortal, and gains insights into Dao and law domains.
• Nine Grains Emperor: Maintains his gentle and kind demeanor while being cunning and strategic.
• Jiu Cai Rong: Shows excitement and amusement towards the changes in history and his own actions.
• Su Yu Niang: Updates her combat strength to the seventh layer of True Immortal.
• Mo Mei and Dan Ding Zhenren: Show signs of breaking through to the next True Immortal realm.
• Blacksmiths: Discuss the anomalies in the Four Poles Nebula and the changes in the real world's sky.

Significant Themes

• The Power of Time: The "river of time" can overwrite and save, changing official history.
• Meaninglessness of History: The characters discuss the futility of using history as a mirror and the lessons people fail to learn from it.
• Mutual Benefit and Cooperation: Ning Zheng and Nine Grains discuss their shared interests and the importance of collaborating against common enemies.
• Anomalies and Parallel Worlds: The blacksmiths discuss the strange occurrences in the Four Poles Nebula and the connection between the parallel world and the real world.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and Nine Grains: They discuss their mutual benefit, the meaninglessness of history, and the possibility of creating an independent worldline for Xi Rong Manor.
• Blacksmiths: They interact on the forum, discussing the unofficial history, anomalies, and the connection between the parallel world and the real world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The blacksmiths discover that changes they make in the game's star arrangement cause immediate changes on Earth.
• They realize they might be transmigrants who altered the past, creating the current star systems and possibly Earth's history.
• They decide to secretly reverse the changes and observe Earth's reaction using telescopes.
• Some blacksmiths consider committing suicide to determine if they're truly alive in reality or just "embers."

Character Developments

• Jiu Cai Rong shows leadership and caution in handling the situation.
• Sword Fairy Maiden is secretive and follows Jiu Cai Rong's instructions.
• Ye Kuang Xiu demonstrates analytical skills and proposes the causality theory.
• Su Yu Niang expresses her long-held suspicion that they might be embers and suggests committing suicide to test their reality.
• Ning Zheng, an NPC, observes the blacksmiths' actions and decides to investigate Earth himself.

Significant Themes

• Causality and the impact of changing the past.
• The nature of reality and existence in the game and the real world.
• Ambition and the desire for power and immortality.

Character Interactions

• Jiu Cai Rong and Sword Fairy Maiden work together to keep the star changes a secret.
• Ye Kuang Xiu, Jiu Cai Rong, and Su Yu Niang discuss their situation and possible actions.
• The blacksmiths share their thoughts and theories, leading to a collective decision to investigate further.
• Ning Zheng observes the blacksmiths' actions, leading him to decide to investigate Earth himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng has a premonition about Earth's connection to the prehistoric times and the Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortals.
• He prepares for his journey to Earth by re-acclimating to the ninth-level True Immortal realm, inspecting various professional areas of his manor, and conversing with esteemed immortals and other allies.
• He discovers that the power distribution in the unofficial history is favorable, and he has a large harvest of Esteemed Immortal materials and supreme treasures from the fallen Changzhen Esteemed Immortal.
• He meets the painter who agrees to create new character materials for the next cycle of reincarnation.
• Ning Zheng finally has time to explore Earth and is reborn there.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng continues to grow in power and understanding, speculating about Earth's connection to prehistoric times and the Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortals.
• The three Neutral Esteemed Immortals (Shell Immortal, Da Shou Esteemed Immortal, Ping Tian Esteemed Immortal) semi-awaken and realize they are dead but are determined to come back to life.
• The painter reveals he plans to install countless faucets for reincarnation, draining resources from the 'Future' nation to the 'Past' nation.

Significant Themes

• The connection between Earth and prehistoric times, and its relation to the Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortals.
• The power dynamics and resource distribution in the unofficial history.
• The cycle of reincarnation and the creation of new character materials.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with various esteemed immortals, the painter, and other allies, discussing the current state of affairs and making preparations for his journey to Earth.
• Ning Zheng observes the people of Earth, sensing their daily lives and the impact of the "Sword Forging Manor" game on their culture.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng realizes he's in the present, not the past or future, as indicated by the lack of the Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortal and the presence of modern technology.
• He visits a secret base and finds Ye Kuang Xiu, then explores the solar system and beyond, searching for signs of the present.
• The Human Ancestor, Sacrifice, appears and takes Ning Zheng to a restaurant in another galaxy, revealing his perspective on time.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng shows curiosity and pragmatism, focusing on understanding the present and its events.
• Sacrifice, the Human Ancestor, reveals his dejected yet calm demeanor, denying the existence of the past and future, and claiming victory after a battle.

Significant Themes

• Time and Existence: Sacrifice's perspective challenges the conventional understanding of time and existence, with only the present being real.
• Perspective: The conversation highlights how perspective shapes understanding, with Sacrifice seeing Ning Zheng as a historical figure or future traveler.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with Ye Kuang Xiu briefly, showing no interest in his current activities.
• Ning Zheng meets Sacrifice, who shares his unique perspective on time and reveals information about Earth's changes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng learns that his existence and era are mere data, and the present is reality.
• Sacrifice reveals it's still fighting the three major Esteemed Immortals in its present, and the war hasn't ended.
• Sacrifice deduces the future to summon Esteemed Immortals, while the opposing side uses the past to suppress the future.
• The battle is frozen at three figures, with two remaining to be summoned.
• Sacrifice reveals that the fifteen million years of war are just a single second in its present.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: Realizes the truth about his existence and era, accepts his reality, and decides to fight to prove his worth.
• Sacrifice: Reveals its ongoing battle, shows indifference towards other lives, and offers help to Ning Zheng under certain conditions.

Significant Themes

• Reality vs. Illusion: The distinction between what is real and what is data or illusion.
• Power and Fist: The idea that the strong determine reality, and the weak are considered fake.
• Time Perception: Different perspectives on time and its passage.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and Sacrifice: Sacrifice reveals truths to Ning Zheng, offers help, and sets conditions for Ning Zheng's survival and validation.
• Sacrifice and the three Supreme Esteemed Immortals: They are engaged in a battle that has lasted less than a second in Sacrifice's present but over fifteen million years in Ning Zheng's era.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng decides to return to his old home, Sword Forging Manor, after learning about his lineage and the truth of the era from a mysterious painter.
• He initiates a counter-invasion plan, sending blacksmiths to reincarnate in the Prehistoric Era, starting from the Earth cluster line.
• The Divine Court Emperor informs Ning Zheng that their resources are being stolen by the enemy, led by the Night Emperor.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng shows determination and strategic thinking in his decision to counter-invade the Prehistoric Era.
• The Night Emperor, an old friend, is now an enemy leader, demonstrating adaptability and cunning.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation and Time Travel: The theme of reincarnation continues, with blacksmiths preparing to reincarnate in the Prehistoric Era.
• Counterattack and Retaliation: Ning Zheng's decision to counter-invade the Prehistoric Era highlights the theme of retaliation against enemies.
• Disgust and Adaptation: The use of the Night Emperor by both the painter and the Prehistoric Esteemed Immortal emphasizes the theme of disgust and adaptation in response to it.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with Jiu Cai Rong, assigning him the task of leading blacksmiths in the reincarnation mission.
• Ning Zheng communicates with the Divine Court Emperor, discussing the resource theft and the involvement of the Night Emperor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Divine Court's Emperor, Ning Zheng, and two others (a painter and a blacksmith) form an alliance to handle external threats.
• Ning Zheng decides to reincarnate into the Prehistoric Era to find a specific individual named "Ning Zheng" who had risen to power and then erased his origins.
• Jiu Cai Rong, a blacksmith, reincarnates into his college days and decides to change his past by confronting his ex-girlfriend, Lu Feifei, who had cheated on him.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: He shows decisiveness and strategic thinking in handling external threats. He also demonstrates his power by reincarnating into another timeline.
• Jiu Cai Rong: He initially appears happy and carefree but is deeply hurt by his past. After reincarnating, he shows determination to change his history and assert his power.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation and Changing Destiny: Characters can reincarnate and alter their past, challenging the concept of fate and destiny.
• Power and Identity: Characters use their power to shape their identities and challenge societal perceptions of them.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and the Painter/Blacksmith: They work together with clear roles and understanding, showing a high level of trust and cooperation.
• Jiu Cai Rong and Lu Feifei: Their interaction highlights Jiu Cai Rong's determination to change his past and confront his ex-girlfriend.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiu Cai Rong, a reincarnated immortal, makes a grand entrance by flying with his ex-girlfriend and her lover, publicly humiliating them and demonstrating his powers.
• He announces his arrival and intention to help Earth develop and resist future threats.
• He teaches humanity about cultivation, and the blacksmiths (reincarnated immortals) spread knowledge about various professions and job changes.
• The immortals decide to leave Earth after one day, leaving behind a part of themselves to continue developing the planet.

Character Developments

• Jiu Cai Rong shows arrogance and defiance, using his powers to assert his status as a reincarnated immortal.
• The blacksmiths, upon reincarnating, initially plan to return home in glory but are restricted by their sect leader, Ning Zheng.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation and second chances.
• Power and its responsible use.
• The impact of extraordinary events on society.
• The concept of 'AFK' (Away From Keyboard) in the context of transcending time and leaving behind embers of their existence.

Character Interactions

• Jiu Cai Rong interacts with his ex-girlfriend and her lover, publicly humiliating them.
• The blacksmiths interact with their parallel world selves and others, showing off their powers and knowledge.
• The blacksmiths discuss their plans to leave Earth and continue their reincarnation journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The blacksmiths successfully complete their mission and return to their physical bodies, which are nearing death.
• They reincarnate and arrive in an era one million years after their modified timeline, where Earth is thriving and has expanded with secret realms.
• Ning Zheng observes that only a few embers successfully awaken and become Ghoul Kings, disappointing him.
• The blacksmiths restart and modify their lives repeatedly, significantly increasing their combat power within 30 minutes.

Character Developments

• The blacksmiths' power grows exponentially with each reincarnation, reaching Human Immortal, Heavenly Immortal, and even True Immortal levels.
• Ning Zheng realizes the power disparity between the 'upper class' (Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortals) and ordinary cultivators like his blacksmiths.
• Xin Xichen appears, acknowledging Ning Zheng's strategy of nurturing True Immortals to steal resources.

Significant Themes

• The power of reincarnation and time manipulation.
• The vast disparity in power and perception between different levels of existence.
• The importance of aptitude and talent in cultivation.
• The resource war and competition for Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortal seats.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and Xin Xichen communicate, with Xin Xichen acknowledging Ning Zheng's strategy and expressing his pride.
• The blacksmiths discuss their newfound power and perspective, questioning the meaning of their lives compared to the Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xin Xichen explains the basics of the current era to Ning Zheng, emphasizing that all Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortals are destruction gods, maintaining ecosystem health by preventing resource centralization.
• Xin Xichen reveals he's been destroying galaxies and killing True Immortals to compete on the Celestial Phenomenon Esteemed Immortals' killing ranking.
• Ning Zheng learns about the top killers on the ranking: Life Esteemed Immortal, Time Esteemed Immortal, and Space Esteemed Immortal.
• Xin Xichen shares his confusion about the Esteemed Immortals' views on humanity's relationship with nature and destruction gods.

Character Developments

• Xin Xichen: Becomes more open to the Esteemed Immortals' views on destruction, questioning his previous beliefs.
• Ning Zheng: Maintains his stance against excessive killing, believing in a balance between humans and nature.

Significant Themes

• The necessity of destruction and decay in the ecosystem.
• The relationship between humanity and nature.
• The role of destruction gods in maintaining balance.

Character Interactions

• Xin Xichen and Ning Zheng discuss their views on the Esteemed Immortals' beliefs and the killing ranking.
• Xin Xichen shares his experiences with the Esteemed Immortals, seeking Ning Zheng's perspective.
• Ning Zheng refuses to join the killing ranking, maintaining his principles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng decides to continue developing Earth instead of stealing materials from the blacksmith immortals.
• Earth, now 1 million years later, transitions from a Single-dimensional Civilization to a Multi-dimensional Civilization with the birth of the first High-dimensional True Immortal.
• Earth civilization begins time-space travel, leading to both positive developments and ethical challenges.
• Earth faces class stratification and attracts "natural disasters" due to its rapid expansion as a High-dimensional Civilization.
• Earth enters the final stage of Hyper-dimensional Civilization with Ning Zheng's help.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng demonstrates strategic thinking by choosing to develop Earth instead of immediate gain.
• The blacksmith immortals and their disciples reach their potential limits but are still far from the level of Esteemed Immortals.
• Earth's civilization advances significantly, leading to societal changes and challenges.

Significant Themes

• The advancement of civilization and its consequences.
• The ethical implications of time-space travel and parallel world interactions.
• The survival of civilizations and the cosmic arena competition for Hyper-dimensional Civilization status.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the blacksmith immortals, deciding their fate and Earth's development path.
• Earth's citizens interact with their parallel world selves, leading to both positive and negative consequences.
• Ning Zheng reflects on the classification of civilizations and the challenges faced by Earth as a High-dimensional Civilization.