Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Golden Sparrow Monarch and the Astrology Monarch fight, but the Human Demon (Wudao Monarch) intervenes and kills them both.
• Su Xiaobai's clone attempts to capture the Ancient Daos released by their deaths.
• Su Xiaobai successfully captures the Ancient Star Track Dao and Ancient Flowing Fire Dao.
• He begins to monitor the outer Ancient Domain using the Ancient Star Track Dao, discovering many Sub-Saint Persons and Saints fighting.
• Su Xiaobai decides to follow the Human Demon to steal more Ancient Daos.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai demonstrates strategic thinking and risk-taking by attempting to capture Ancient Daos from the Human Demon.
• The Human Demon shows his formidable power and ruthlessness, killing two Sub-Saint Persons without hesitation.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Su Xiaobai's desire to capture Ancient Daos to increase his power and influence.
• Risk vs. Reward: Su Xiaobai's decision to follow the Human Demon, knowing the risks involved but also the potential benefits.
• Survival of the Fittest: The brutal nature of the Ancient Domain, where the strong prey on the weak, and only the powerful survive.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiaobai and the Human Demon: A tense, one-sided chase, with Su Xiaobai trying to outsmart the Human Demon and steal Ancient Daos.
• Su Xiaobai and the Sub-Saint Persons: Su Xiaobai monitors their activities using the Ancient Star Track Dao, showing no interest in interacting with them directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tianshu Holy Monarch and Wan Jue Holy Monarch, each with five thousand Daos, are engaged in a centuries-long battle, causing their respective holy lands to be in disarray.
• The Human Demon, with a power level far below these Saints, arrives at Tianshu Holy Land but quickly flees upon sensing their battle.
• Su Xiaobai follows the Human Demon, capturing one hundred Ancient Daos over a year, which significantly enhances his power.
• Princess Yunxi and other Holy Sons are under attack by experts from other Holy Lands. Tianshu Holy Land's protective shield is broken, leaving them vulnerable.
• Yanpeng Monarch, an Eternal Epoch Monarch, attacks Tianshu Holy Land and captures Princess Yunxi and the two remaining Holy Sons. Su Xiaobai intervenes and kills Yanpeng Monarch.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai: Acquires one hundred Ancient Daos, reaching the power level of an Eternal Hundred Epoch Monarch, and gains the ability to challenge Sub-Saint Persons.
• Princess Yunxi: Struggles to maintain Tianshu Holy Land's protection but ultimately fails, becoming a captive.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for dominance among Holy Lands and their inhabitants.
• The consequences of prolonged, high-level conflicts (e.g., Tianshu and Wan Jue Holy Lands' decline).
• The vulnerability of lower-level experts in the face of powerful enemies (e.g., Holy Sons and Holy Maidens targeted by Eternal Monarchs).

Character Interactions

• Su Xiaobai and the Human Demon: Both exhibit similar behavior, joining battles they can win but fleeing when outmatched.
• Princess Yunxi and Yanpeng Monarch: Princess Yunxi is captured by Yanpeng Monarch after Tianshu Holy Land's protective shield is broken.
• Su Xiaobai and Yanpeng Monarch: Su Xiaobai intervenes and kills Yanpeng Monarch to save Princess Yunxi and the Holy Sons.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiaobai's rapid growth allows him to instantly kill an Eternal Epoch Monarch.
• He cleans up the battlefield, gathering valuable resources like Summoning Rings and Ancient Grade corpses.
• Su Xiaobai enters a secret realm and encounters a battle among five Holy Sons, killing two and capturing an Ancient Dao.
• He pursues and kills the remaining three Holy Sons, capturing more Ancient Daos.
• A Silver White Qilin, an Ancient Domain life form at the Eternal Myriad Epoch Monarch grade, appears and addresses Su Xiaobai.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai's power and confidence grow significantly.
• The Holy Sons show their desperation and weakness when facing Su Xiaobai.
• The Silver White Qilin reveals its knowledge of Su Xiaobai's visit to the Inheritance Land.

Significant Themes

• Rapid growth and power dynamics among cultivators.
• The value of resources and treasures in the Ancient Domain.
• The importance of reputation and the consequences of acting under false pretenses (Human Demon's image).

Character Interactions

• Su Xiaobai demonstrates his dominance over the Holy Sons.
• The Silver White Qilin shows appreciation for Su Xiaobai's composure and offers to help him, hinting at a potential alliance or assistance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiaobai encounters a Silver White Qilin in the secret realm, who seeks a Poison Pill.
• The Qilin offers one hundred and thirty-one Summoning Rings in exchange for a Poison Pill.
• Su Xiaobai obtains fifty-seven trillion six hundred billion Ancient Sources from the Summoning Rings.
• Su Xiaobai upgrades several System functions using the newly acquired Ancient Sources.
• He unlocks new functions: 'Dao Stealing' and 'Restriction Removed'.
• Su Xiaobai upgrades 'One-Click Skill Practice' to read Desolate Grade Cultivation Techniques.
• He begins practicing a Desolate Grade Cultivation Technique, with an enlightenment time of thirty thousand epochs.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai's wealth increases significantly, allowing him to upgrade System functions.
• Su Xiaobai's clones increase to ten million, enhancing his combat capabilities.
• Su Xiaobai gains the ability to read and practice Desolate Grade Cultivation Techniques.

Significant Themes

• The value of Ancient Sources and the importance of wealth in cultivation.
• The power of System upgrades and new functions.
• The difficulty and time required for enlightenment in higher-grade cultivation techniques.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiaobai interacts with the Silver White Qilin, negotiating a trade.
• Su Xiaobai's clones work together to practice a Desolate Grade Cultivation Technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiaobai leaves the secret realm competition, finding evidence of a fierce battle where over twenty Holy Sons perished.
• He discovers a Talisman with the message "Do not transcend," left by a Holy Son who killed many others to obtain it.
• In the Ancient Domain, the Holy Land war rages on, with Eternal Monarch level beings emerging as the primary combatants.
• The Human Demon, enraged by Su Xiaobai's actions, begins a killing spree, targeting Eternal Monarch level beings.
• Su Xiaobai benefits from the Human Demon's actions, rapidly expanding his Ancient Dao to 370 types.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai: He demonstrates his analytical skills by tracing the events in the secret realm and shows his strategic thinking by not pursuing the Transcendence secret. He also exhibits his patience and opportunism by following the Human Demon to reap benefits.
• The Human Demon: His anger and frustration grow due to Su Xiaobai's actions, leading him to engage in a killing spree. Despite his strength, he's unable to catch Su Xiaobai, showing his limits.

Significant Themes

• Power and Growth: Su Xiaobai's growth from an Ancient Eon Overlord level to a level comparable to an Eternal Hundred Epoch Monarch in just one year demonstrates the theme of rapid growth and power acquisition.
• Opportunity and Strategy: Su Xiaobai's actions, such as not pursuing the Transcendence secret and following the Human Demon, highlight the importance of recognizing and seizing opportunities, as well as strategic thinking.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiaobai and the Holy Sons: Su Xiaobai indirectly interacts with the Holy Sons through the aftermath of their battle, showing his analytical skills and strategic thinking.
• Su Xiaobai and the Human Demon: Their indirect interaction, with Su Xiaobai following the Human Demon, shows a dynamic of opportunism and frustration, with the Human Demon growing increasingly angry and Su Xiaobai benefiting from the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiaobai continues to plunder the outskirts of the Ancient Domain, increasing his Ancient Source to seven trillion.
• The battle between Taiya Monarch and Lingbo Monarch in the River of Time has lasted for ten epochs, with heavy casualties on both sides.
• Taiya Universe is on the brink of collapse due to the Gubo Nation's relentless attacks and the Taiya Universe's lack of reinforcements.
• Gubo Nation's strategy involves overwhelming numbers, targeting Ancient Venerable Grade powerhouses, and using the Taiya Universe as a training ground.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai's power grows significantly due to his plundering, but he doesn't immediately upgrade the System.
• Taiya Monarch is struggling to protect the Taiya Universe, with predictions of his collapse within a month.
• Lingbo Monarch, backed by the Gubo Nation, maintains a strong combat state, contributing to the Taiya Universe's decline.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of imbalance (Taiya Universe vs. Gubo Nation).
• The cost of war and the impact on civilians (displacement, loss of lineage, and foundation).
• The ruthlessness of the Gubo Nation in achieving their goals.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiaobai and the Human Demon work together to plunder resources, strengthening their position.
• Taiya Monarch and Lingbo Monarch engage in a prolonged, intense battle, with neither side able to gain the upper hand.
• Ancient Overlords from both sides clash, with the Gubo Nation's strategy of overwhelming numbers proving effective.
• Gubo Nation scientists arrive to research the corpses of powerhouses, further exploiting the Taiya Universe's defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Gubo Nation invades the Taiya Universe, hunting down Ancestor Grade cultivators.
• The Taiya Monarch withdraws his army from the River of Time, retreating to the Ancient Domain.
• The Lingbo Monarch pursues, claiming the Taiya Universe for the Gubo Nation.
• The Taiya Monarch arranges for the remaining people to be relocated to another space before leaving.
• The Lingbo Monarch attacks the Taiya Monarch, who blocks it at great personal cost.
• The Gubo Nation's bases are suddenly attacked and annihilated.
• Su Xiaobai, in his Reincarnation Form, arrives and confronts the Lingbo Monarch.

Character Developments

• The Taiya Monarch, despite his defeat, shows determination to protect his lineage and people.
• The Lingbo Monarch becomes arrogant and overconfident in his victory.
• Su Xiaobai returns at a crucial moment, revealing his true power and identity.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and survival between universes.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies.
• The importance of strategic decisions in warfare.

Character Interactions

• The Taiya Monarch and the Lingbo Monarch's power struggle reaches its climax.
• Su Xiaobai's arrival changes the dynamics of the battle, challenging the Lingbo Monarch.
• The Taiya Monarch and Su Xiaobai share a moment of recognition, acknowledging each other's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiaobai returns to the Taiya Universe to find it at a significant disadvantage due to a Lingbo Monarch's invasion and other major oversights at higher grades, leading to heavy losses.
• Su Xiaobai faces the Lingbo Monarch, an Eternal Monarch Grade opponent, and quickly assesses its strength and Daos.
• Su Xiaobai spreads clones across the Taiya Universe to cover important war zones and heals the Taiya Monarch, making them stronger than their peak.
• The Lingbo Monarch unleashes its signature move, Thunder Sea Calamity, which is countered by Empress Lingping's inherited Thunder Dao.
• Su Xiaobai confronts the Lingbo Monarch, who offers to withdraw from the Taiya Universe to save its life, but Su Xiaobai strikes it down with a powerful blade attack, annihilating it and all Gubo Nation invaders in the Taiya Universe.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai: Demonstrates immense power and ruthlessness, quickly assessing the Lingbo Monarch's strength and defeating it with ease. He also shows concern for the Taiya Universe's well-being, healing the Taiya Monarch and covering important war zones with clones.
• Empress Lingping: Shows significant growth in her power, having inherited a portion of the Calamity Celestial Venerable's Thunder Dao, allowing her to counter the Lingbo Monarch's Thunder Sea Calamity.
• Taiya Monarch: Recovers from severe injuries and becomes even stronger than at their peak after being healed by Su Xiaobai.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of imbalance, as seen in the Taiya Universe's disadvantage due to the Lingbo Monarch's invasion.
• The importance of heritage and inheritance, as seen in Empress Lingping's growth through inheriting the Calamity Celestial Venerable's Thunder Dao.
• Ruthlessness and decisiveness in the face of threats, as demonstrated by Su Xiaobai's actions against the Lingbo Monarch and its forces.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiaobai and the Lingbo Monarch: The Lingbo Monarch assesses Su Xiaobai's strength and Daos, while Su Xiaobai shows no interest in the Lingbo Monarch's thoughts and proceeds to attack.
• Su Xiaobai and the Taiya Monarch: Su Xiaobai heals the Taiya Monarch, making them stronger than their peak, and the Taiya Monarch expresses relief and satisfaction at the Taiya Universe's talent.
• Empress Lingping and the Lingbo Monarch: Empress Lingping counters the Lingbo Monarch's Thunder Sea Calamity with her inherited Thunder Dao, demonstrating her growth in power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The decade-long war in the Taiya Universe concludes with Su Xiaobai's victory.
• Su Xiaobai collects resources and recycles corpses and Summoning Rings using the System.
• He synthesizes a new Desolate Grade Cultivation Technique, 'Desolate: Annihilation Dao, Six Paths Reincarnation Profound God Demon Sealing Canon'.
• The Taiya Universe is severely weakened, and the Gubo Nation is almost completely annihilated.
• Su Xiaobai helps rebuild the Supreme Pure Yang Palace and leaves clones in the Taiya Universe.
• A mysterious envoy from the Transcendence Universe, Mr. Si, appears and reveals his identity.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai becomes more powerful, synthesizing a new Desolate Grade Cultivation Technique and leaving clones to protect the Taiya Universe.
• The Taiya Monarch becomes stronger, comprehending dozens of new Ancient Dao.
• Empress Lingping understands the importance of personal strength and takes Tantai Bai as her disciple.
• The Ancient Overlords express their desire to follow Su Xiaobai but are left behind in the Taiya Universe.

Significant Themes

• The cycle of life and death, and the resurgence of power.
• The importance of personal strength and growth.
• The consequences of wrong choices and actions.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiaobai interacts with the Taiya Monarch, Empress Lingping, and the Ancient Overlords, solidifying his status as the Taiya Universe's savior.
• The mysterious envoy, Mr. Si, interacts with Su Xiaobai, revealing his identity and the existence of the Transcendence Universe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mr. Si, the Transcendence Envoy, arrives in the Taiya Universe.
• He warns Su Xiaobai against attempting Transcendence, citing the destruction of Gubo Nation as an example.
• Mr. Si reveals that the transcendent world has eleven Transcendence Universes, and the appearance of a twelfth would trigger a catastrophic event.
• He suggests that Su Xiaobai can achieve an alternative form of eternal life by sacrificing other universes.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai learns about the consequences of attempting Transcendence and the existence of the Transcendence Universe.
• He becomes skeptical about the information given by Mr. Si and starts questioning the motives behind the warnings.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of perfection and its consequences.
• The struggle between self-preservation and the greater good.
• The role of destiny and free will in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiaobai interacts with Mr. Si, the Transcendence Envoy, who brings crucial information about Transcendence.
• Su Xiaobai's past experiences and cultivation methods through the System are brought into question, leading to internal reflection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The war in the Ancient Domain ends, with Princess Yunxi benefiting the most.
• The Beidou Jiang Kingdom orders all participating Holy Sons and Holy Maidens to become soldiers at the border.
• Su Xiaobai, excited about the prospect of fighting stronger opponents, joins the group.
• Tianshu Holy Land suffers heavy losses and begins reconstruction.
• An Eight Hundred Guard, King Liming, arrives to escort the Holy Sons and Holy Maidens to the border.

Character Developments

• Princess Yunxi: Becomes an Eternal Eon Monarch, feels weary of constant war, and worries about the journey to the border.
• Su Xiaobai: Excited about the opportunity to fight stronger opponents, begins gathering intelligence on Transcendence.

Significant Themes

• The cycle of warfare and decline in Jiang Kingdoms.
• The pursuit of Transcendence as the ultimate path to eternal life.
• The brutal nature of war and the struggle for survival among powerful beings.

Character Interactions

• Princess Yunxi and Su Xiaobai: Princess Yunxi expresses her concerns about the journey, while Su Xiaobai remains confident and eager.
• King Liming and the Holy Sons and Holy Maidens: King Liming warns the group about the brutal nature of the border wars and prepares to escort them through a Space-Time Vortex.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at the Great Desolate Ancient Mine, a vast mineral vein turned natural barrier between the Beidou Nation and the Immortal Queen Nation.
• They witness intense battles, with Desolate Ancient Celestial Venerables (Divine Generals) fighting at the peak of their power.
• Su Xiaobai and his companions are taken for an assessment to determine their ranks and positions on the battlefield.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai gains a new perspective on the power dynamics and tactics at the peak realm, understanding the insignificance of his current strength.
• King Liming demonstrates his grim determination and understanding of the border's dynamics.

Significant Themes

• The vast power gap between different realms, with Desolate Ancient Celestial Venerables being the most powerful beings on the battlefield.
• The disposable nature of lower-ranked beings in war, used as pawns and cannon fodder.
• The importance of military tactics and foundation in powerful beings.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiaobai and Princess Yunxi share a shocked glance upon learning the extent of the losses.
• King Liming shows reverence when mentioning the Divine Generals.
• Su Xiaobai secretly releases clones onto the battlefield, demonstrating his cunning and ambition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The border battlefield is in a state of endless war, with the Beidou Nation's army in disarray.
• Su Xiaobai, now known as White Shadow Guard, infiltrates the third legion of the Bronze Bone Celestial Venerable, acting as a medic.
• He joins a support team sent to the Great Desolate Ancient Mine, where thousands of Eight Hundred Guards are fighting.
• Inside the dark corner, Su Xiaobai detects over a hundred types of Ancient Dao and loots over three hundred billion Ancient Sources.
• He receives a divine sense transmission from the Desolate Celestial Venerable, an Ancient Celestial Venerable level being sealed in the dark corner, offering wealth and comprehension of over a thousand Ancient Daos in exchange for rescue.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai continues to demonstrate his adaptability and resourcefulness, taking on the role of a medic and infiltrating the third legion.
• The Desolate Celestial Venerable, despite being sealed, shows cunning and desperation, offering tempting rewards to Su Xiaobai.

Significant Themes

• The theme of survival and adaptation in a harsh, war-torn environment continues.
• The allure of power and wealth, and the lengths people will go to obtain them, is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiaobai interacts with the Bronze Bone Celestial Venerable, joining his legion and earning his trust.
• Su Xiaobai communicates with the Desolate Celestial Venerable, initially refusing his offer but later engaging in negotiation.
• Su Xiaobai's clones interact with the Eight Hundred Guards, helping to heal their injuries and stabilize the battlefield.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiaobai acquires the Ancient Dao of Desolate Ancient Celestial Venerable Grade and the macro perspective of a Divine General, enhancing his clones' power.
• He enters the central part of Battlefield 430, where Eternal Ten Thousand Epoch Monarchs are engaged in a protracted tug-of-war.
• Su Xiaobai observes the battle between Immortal Queen Nation and Beidou Nation's Eight Hundred Guards, who are severely depleted and desperate for reinforcements.
• He joins the battle, using his enhanced power to swiftly eliminate Eternal Ten Thousand Epoch Monarchs, boosting Beidou Nation's morale.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai's power and confidence grow with his new abilities.
• Beidou Nation's Eight Hundred Guards, despite their dire situation, show resilience and determination to fight back when they see Su Xiaobai's reinforcements.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The balance of power shifts with Su Xiaobai's arrival, giving Beidou Nation a much-needed boost.
• Desperation and Resilience: Both sides display desperation in their fight, but Beidou Nation's guards show resilience when faced with imminent defeat.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiaobai interacts briefly with the Eight Hundred Guards, boosting their morale and inspiring them to fight back.
• The Eight Hundred Guards of Immortal Queen Nation taunt and slander their opponents, trying to demoralize them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Eight Hundred Guards of the Beidou Nation engage in a desperate, close-quarters battle against the Immortal Queen Nation's forces.
• Su Xiaobai's arrival turns the tide, with his unique Ancient Dao allowing him to quickly gain strength and defeat enemies.
• Su Xiaobai heads towards the deepest part of the Dark Corner to find the relic of the Great Desolate Celestial Venerable and test his new Ancient Dao against Eternal Hundred Million Epoch Monarchs.
• The Golden Saber Guard and Silver Saber Guard, trapped and stalemated against four Eternal Hundred Million Epoch Monarchs of the Immortal Queen Nation, see Su Xiaobai's arrival as a chance to break the deadlock.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai: Demonstrates rapid growth in power, reaching a thousand types of Ancient Dao in a short period, and shows strategic thinking in battle.
• Golden Saber Guard and Silver Saber Guard: Reach their limits in battle, willing to take risks to break the stalemate, and show determination to complete their mission.

Significant Themes

• The power of Ancient Dao and their variety.
• The desperation and determination in battle.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in combat.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiaobai interacts briefly with the Eight Hundred Guards of the Beidou Nation, showing politeness but determination to continue his mission.
• The Golden Saber Guard and Silver Saber Guard communicate their plan to gamble and break the stalemate, showing trust and understanding between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Desolate Ancient Celestial Venerable uses an Ancient Dao to directly incinerate the souls of four Eternal Hundred Million Epoch Monarchs, causing them immense pain and leading to their deaths.
• Su Xiaobai's clone arrives and uses the same Dao to subdue the remaining two Eternal Hundred Million Epoch Monarchs, saving the two Eight Hundred Guards from the Beidou Nation.
• The two Eight Hundred Guards invite Su Xiaobai's clone to join them in searching for traces of the ancient Desolate Celestial Venerable in the Dark Corner.
• Su Xiaobai's clone enters the deepest part of the Dark Corner, where he encounters numerous Ancient Domain Lives, including one of Eternal Hundred Million Epoch Monarch Grade.
• Su Xiaobai's other clones spread across various battlefields along the border, scavenging for loot and self-destructing to weaken the Immortal Queen Nation's forces.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai's clone demonstrates his ruthlessness and efficiency in battle, using the same Dao to subdue enemies and showing no mercy.
• The Desolate Ancient Celestial Venerable reveals more about the Ancient Domain Lives and the dangers they pose.
• The Eight Hundred Guards from the Beidou Nation show respect and admiration for Su Xiaobai's clone after he saves them.

Significant Themes

• The power and ruthlessness of the Ancient Dao.
• The value of loot and spoils of war in the cultivation world.
• The dangers and challenges posed by Ancient Domain Lives.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiaobai's clone interacts with the two Eight Hundred Guards from the Beidou Nation, saving them and earning their respect.
• Su Xiaobai's clone communicates with the Desolate Ancient Celestial Venerable, showing interest in the Ancient Domain Lives.
• Su Xiaobai's clones interact with the Eight Hundred Guards from the Immortal Queen Nation, causing chaos and destruction on the battlefield.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiaobai's ruthless and powerful self-destruction attack on the Immortal Queen Nation's powerhouses, demonstrating his incredible combat power.
• The arrival of the support team from the Beidou Nation, finding the battlefield already cleared by Su Xiaobai's clones.
• Su Xiaobai obtaining intelligence from the fallen Eight Hundred Guards, learning about the Great Desolate Ancient Mine, Space-Time Vortexes, and the situation on other battlefields.
• The assessment for the Eight Hundred Guards involves ascending the Demon Tower, with each floor sealed by a powerful demonic creature. The rank is determined by the number of floors conquered.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai's strength and ruthlessness are further emphasized, earning him the title of a "ruthless self-destruction machine."
• The Golden Star Holy Son feels threatened by Su Xiaobai and Princess Yunxi's attendant, leading to animosity between them.

Significant Themes

• The theme of strength and power is emphasized, with the Demon Tower ascent serving as a test of one's combat prowess.
• The ruthless and cunning nature of war is highlighted, with Su Xiaobai's self-destruction attack and the assessment's focus on killing demonic creatures.

Character Interactions

• The Golden Star Holy Son and Princess Yunxi's attendant have a tense relationship, with the former feeling threatened by the latter's presence.
• King Liming interacts with the recruits, explaining the assessment process and the ranks within the Eight Hundred Guards.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiaobai uses his clones to efficiently collect Ancient Dao from fallen Eight Hundred Guards and infiltrates Beidou Nation's defenses.
• He experiments with the collected Ancient Dao, aiming to comprehend them all to the Founder level and enhance his Black Blade.
• Su Xiaobai's Shadows in the Dark Corner begin slaughtering Ancient Domain Life, yielding a vast amount of Ancient Source.
• The Great Desolate Celestial Venerable, sealed in the Dark Corner, is freed by Su Xiaobai using the Black Blade.
• The Great Desolate Celestial Venerable returns, causing a stir among the Divine Generals and Eight Hundred Guards on the border.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai: Demonstrates his strategic thinking and efficiency in collecting resources. He also shows his ambition to comprehend all Ancient Dao and enhance his Black Blade.
• The Great Desolate Celestial Venerable: Regains his freedom and power after being sealed for an unknown period. He maintains his majesty and killing intent, vowing to take revenge on the Immortal Queen Nation.

Significant Themes

• Resourcefulness and strategic thinking in obtaining resources and power.
• Ambition and determination in pursuing strength.
• The consequences of past actions and the return of a powerful figure.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiaobai and the Great Desolate Celestial Venerable: Su Xiaobai frees the Great Desolate Celestial Venerable, who then fulfills his promise by rewarding Su Xiaobai with Ancient Dao and Ancient Source.
• The Great Desolate Celestial Venerable and the Divine Generals/Eight Hundred Guards: The Great Desolate Celestial Venerable's return causes a significant reaction among the Divine Generals and Eight Hundred Guards, with the former welcoming him back and the latter being intimidated by his aura.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiaobai receives Ancient Daos from the Great Desolate Celestial Venerable, bringing him close to the Eternal Hundred Million Epoch Monarch's strength.
• The White Shadow Guard, led by Su Xiaobai, achieves remarkable military successes in just three days, gaining attention across Beidou Nation.
• Su Xiaobai enters the Demon Tower for the fourth day's assessment, while other Holy Sons like the Golden Star Holy Son and Princess Yunxi also participate.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaobai: Shows no interest in gathering information about the first seventy floors, indicating his confidence in his strength.
• Golden Star Holy Son: Passes the first seventy floors easily but struggles after the eightieth floor, reaching the eighty-ninth floor.
• Princess Yunxi: Advances steadily, reaching the eighty-ninth floor, and then the ninetieth floor, showing significant growth since her rebirth.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Confidence: Su Xiaobai's confidence in his abilities is evident in his lack of interest in gathering information and his decision to focus on the higher floors of the Demon Tower.
• Growth and Improvement: Both the Golden Star Holy Son and Princess Yunxi show growth from their previous appearances, with Princess Yunxi reaching a new level of strength.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiaobai and the Golden Star Holy Son: The Golden Star Holy Son's disdain for Princess Yunxi contrasts with Su Xiaobai's silent confidence, highlighting their different approaches and strengths.
• Princess Yunxi and the Legion Commanders: Princess Yunxi's progress in the Demon Tower garners attention from the Legion Commanders, who see potential in her as a candidate for the Vanguard Guards.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demonic Tower's floors from 90 onwards require defeating Sub-Saint Persons, making it challenging for most.
• Princess Yunxi struggles and reaches the 90th floor but decides not to fight to the death.
• On the 10th day, a Sub-Saint Person from Tianji Holy Land reaches the 98th floor, shocking everyone.
• Su Xiaobai, the White Shadow Guard, enters the tower last, attracting attention due to his numerous clones and battlefield merits.

Character Developments

• Princess Yunxi shows determination and self-awareness about her limits.
• Su Xiaobai remains humble and focused, not boasting about his abilities.

Significant Themes

• The theme of individual strength vs. collective power is explored through Su Xiaobai's clones and his personal combat capabilities.
• The importance of practical combat experience is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• The Legion Commanders discuss and anticipate Su Xiaobai's performance, showing their interest and high expectations.
• Su Xiaobai doesn't interact with others but focuses on his task, showing his single-minded determination.

Su Xiaobai's Progress in the Demonic Tower

• Reaches the 80th floor in half an hour, shocking everyone with his speed.
• Continues to the 90th floor without stopping, recycling demonic creatures and gaining vast amounts of Ancient Source.
• Breaks through to the 98th floor, facing increasingly powerful demonic creatures.