Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luoyu Immortal Sect's city, Jiuping, falls to Fudong Immortal Sect on Du En's first day in office.
• Meng Changqing, active in the starry sky, learns of the battle and sends an urgent message.
• Du En decides to go to Jiuping City alone to confront the main force of Fudong's invading army.
• True Person Zhen Hong is ordered to defend the Southern Land and coordinate the defense of all areas.
• Du En leaves for Jiuping City, while True Person Zhen Hong prepares for defense and potential territorial concessions to Xiulin Immortal Sect.

Character Developments

• Du En demonstrates calm and rational judgment under pressure, showing confidence in his abilities and plans.
• Meng Changqing shows concern for the situation and the potential involvement of other immortal sects.
• True Person Zhen Hong shows loyalty and competence in following Du En's orders, understanding the gravity of the situation, and acting accordingly.
• True Person Silkworm of Fudong Immortal Sect is depicted as erratic and cruel, enjoying the torment of captives.
• True Person Rao and Qingluan of Fudong Immortal Sect show differing views on the treatment of captives and the threat posed by Du En.

Significant Themes

• The urgency and gravity of the war between immortal sects.
• The ruthless and dehumanizing practices of Fudong Immortal Sect.
• The potential for territorial concessions and alliances between immortal sects.
• The importance of loyalty, competence, and rational judgment in times of crisis.

Character Interactions

• Du En and Meng Changqing discuss the situation and Du En's plans.
• Du En and True Person Zhen Hong discuss the defense of the Southern Land and potential territorial concessions.
• True Person Silkworm, Rao, and Qingluan discuss their plans for dealing with Du En and the captives.
• True Person Rao and Qingluan have differing views on the treatment of captives and the threat posed by Du En.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En arrives at Jiuping City, finding it occupied by the Fudong Immortal Sect, with the city's inhabitants replaced by Rootless Wood, a trap set by the Fudong Sect.
• Du En uses the Expelling Land technique, an Earth-grade Daoist Magic, to create mountains and block the enemy's path, attempting to trap them inside.
• The Fudong Sect sends waves of creatures to test Du En, which he swiftly annihilates using the Expelling Land technique.
• Du En trains and improves his Expelling Land technique, achieving proficiency and mastery levels in a short time, causing concern among the Fudong Sect's True Persons.
• Rao Zhenren, a True Person, confronts Du En, manifesting a colossal ape dharma image to counter the Expelling Land technique. Du En responds by using the technique again.

Character Developments

• Du En demonstrates his calm and composed demeanor under pressure, showcasing his strategic thinking and Void Refinement abilities.
• Rao Zhenren reveals his fear of Du En's rapid growth and Heavenly Pride status, venting his frustration.

Significant Themes

• The power of Heavenly Prides and their rapid growth in cultivation and understanding of Daoist Magic.
• The strategic and tactical aspects of war, with both sides attempting to gain the upper hand.

Character Interactions

• Du En faces off against Rao Zhenren, a True Person of the Fudong Immortal Sect, showcasing his strength and determination.
• The Fudong Sect's True Persons discuss their strategies and actions, revealing their concerns and disagreements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En lures the three True Persons out of Jiuping City by threatening to use a large number of armed cultivators to detonate within the city.
• The True Persons, fearing the disruption of their plans, decide to confront Du En outside the city.
• Du En engages in a fierce battle with the three True Persons, using his Three True Divine Fires, Unpredictable Blade, and True Indestructible form.

Character Developments

• Du En demonstrates his strategic prowess by luring the enemies out and using the armed cultivators as a threat.
• The True Persons show their desperation and willingness to engage in direct combat to prevent Du En's plan.
• Du En's subordinates, armed with Magic Tools, show their eagerness and restlessness but are ultimately controlled by the enemy's Yin Evil.

Significant Themes

• Power and worship: Du En's display of power inspires admiration and worship from his subordinates.
• Strategic planning: Both sides demonstrate strategic thinking, with Du En luring the enemies out and the True Persons trying to disrupt his plans.
• The power of numbers: Du En's use of a large number of armed cultivators as a threat highlights the strategic value of numbers in warfare.

Character Interactions

• Du En interacts with his subordinates, arming them with Magic Tools and using them as a threat to lure the enemies out.
• The True Persons interact with each other, discussing their plans and deciding to confront Du En outside the city.
• Du En engages in close combat with Rao Zhenren, demonstrating the power of his True Indestructible form.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En lures Silkworm and Rao True Persons with a trap, using their Natal Magic Treasures against them.
• Du En reveals his true strength, using multiple Magic Tools to overpower the True Persons.
• The Corpse of Qiongqi, a powerful undead creature, attacks Du En, but he counters with the True Nether Daoist Magic.

Character Developments

• Du En demonstrates remarkable strategic thinking, patience, and overwhelming power, proving himself a formidable opponent.
• Silkworm and Rao True Persons show their true forms and powers but are ultimately outmatched by Du En.
• The Corpse of Qiongqi is revealed to be a formidable foe, capable of bypassing Du En's defenses.

Significant Themes

• The power of patience and strategy in battle, as shown by Du En's trap.
• The interconnected nature of principles, as demonstrated by Du En's understanding of the True Indestructible principle.
• The dangers of underestimating one's opponent, as seen with Silkworm and Rao True Persons.

Character Interactions

• Du En's calm and composed demeanor contrasts with the True Persons' impulsiveness and overconfidence.
• The True Persons' desire for power and status leads them to underestimate Du En, resulting in their downfall.
• Du En's interaction with the Corpse of Qiongqi highlights his adaptability and resourcefulness in facing unexpected threats.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En uses his Daoist Magic: True Nether to freeze and crack the skin of Silkworm True Person and the Corpse of Qiongqi.
• The Corpse of Qiongqi severs its own head to escape Du En's attack.
• Du En creates multiple Phoenix Blood Spears to impede the Corpse of Qiongqi and uses Expelling Land Daoist Magic to kill Qing Luan True Person.
• The Qiongqi True Lord retreats, and Du En successfully defends Jiuping City, repelling the Fudong Immortal Sect's invasion.
• Du En orders the capture and interrogation of Fudong cultivators, revealing that the main invading force has been annihilated.

Character Developments

• Du En demonstrates his power and strategic thinking, earning the respect of his allies and instilling fear in his enemies.
• Qing Luan True Person reveals her hidden Natal Magic Treasure: Ten Winds' Ode, but it's ultimately ineffective against Du En.
• The Qiongqi True Lord shows his cunning and decisiveness, retreating at the right moment to preserve his strength.

Significant Themes

• Power and strategy: Du En's victory is not just about brute force but also his ability to read the situation and adapt his tactics.
• Cunning and decisiveness: Both Du En and the Qiongqi True Lord exhibit these qualities, with the Qiongqi True Lord showing that even when outmatched, he knows when to retreat.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent: Qing Luan True Person's attempt to flee results in her death, highlighting the dangers of underestimating Du En.

Character Interactions

• Du En and the Silkworm True Person: Their dynamic shifts as Du En gains the upper hand, with the Silkworm True Person growing increasingly afraid and resentful.
• Du En and the Qiongqi True Lord: Their interaction is tense and strategic, with the Qiongqi True Lord acknowledging Du En's cunning and warning him about the future.
• Du En and the cultivators of the Southern Land of Luoyu: Du En's victory inspires his allies, who cheer for him and follow his orders, demonstrating their growing respect and trust in him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tao Shao, accompanying True Lord Linyu, feels overwhelmed by his peer's cultivation progress and sighs about his own stagnation.
• Nangong Sheng, in the Nine Provinces, defeats a peak Nascent Soul stage cultivator, Mu Cang, but the latter's tenacious vitality allows him to continue taunting Nangong Sheng, even in death.
• Rui Yi, a former leader of the Zhijing Immortal Sect, feels the power of her peers surpassing her and expresses her emotions.
• Silkworm True Person, despite his plans being ruined, survives the backlash from his Natal Magic Treasure shattering and vows revenge.
• Qiongqi True Lord, in the late Integration stage, expresses confidence in his ability to kill Du En, despite the latter's Heavenly Pride status.
• Du En, after ransacking Jiuping City, finds no useful supplies and learns from True Person Zhen Hong that the Fudong Immortal Sect has not sent small units to wreak havoc everywhere, indicating a hidden scheme.

Character Developments

• Tao Shao: Realizes his peers have surpassed him in cultivation and expresses self-doubt.
• Nangong Sheng: Shows composure and determination in battle, but still feels frustrated by his opponents' tenacity.
• Rui Yi: Feels the power of her peers surpassing her and expresses her emotions, hinting at her own progress.
• Silkworm True Person: Survives the backlash from his Natal Magic Treasure shattering but is filled with hatred and fear towards Du En.
• Qiongqi True Lord: Expresses jealousy and malice towards Du En, confident in his ability to kill him.
• Du En: Remains calm and collected, focused on preparing for the enemy's next offensive.

Significant Themes

• The rapid cultivation progress of Du En's peers, causing others to feel left behind.
• The tenacity and resilience of powerful cultivators, making them difficult to kill completely.
• The hidden schemes and strategies of the Fudong Immortal Sect, hinting at a complex and treacherous situation.

Character Interactions

• Tao Shao and True Lord Linyu: Tao Shao feels overwhelmed by Linyu's cultivation progress.
• Nangong Sheng and Mu Cang: Nangong Sheng defeats Mu Cang but is frustrated by his opponent's tenacity.
• Rui Yi and her master: Rui Yi expresses her emotions to her master, who hesitates in her response.
• Silkworm True Person and his subordinates: Silkworm True Person vents his frustration and hatred towards Du En, killing his subordinates in the process.
• Qiongqi True Lord and Du En: Qiongqi True Lord expresses his confidence in killing Du En, while Du En remains focused on preparing for the enemy's next offensive.
• Du En and True Person Zhen Hong: Du En learns about the Fudong Immortal Sect's hidden scheme from Zhen Hong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The teleportation plaza in Shu City reopens, allowing people to enter.
• Du En's old acquaintances and subordinates, including Wei Ming, Ning Caize, Ying Dongqing, and Ren Li, arrive in Shu City.
• The war drums sound again, signaling a new round of warfare. The Fudong Immortal Sect, with the help of the traitorous Great Cultivator Yunyi, takes over Great City Yunyi and seven surrounding cities.
• Du En summons key officials for an emergency meeting to discuss countermeasures against the Yunyi rebels and the Fudong sect.

Character Developments

• Tang Wenren, a former acquaintance of Du En, is now in the Late Nascent Soul stage and feels uncertain about facing Du En due to the passage of time and changes in their circumstances.
• Yang Xin, another acquaintance of Du En, is filled with trepidation and has postponed his cultivation breakthrough due to Du En's influence and the volatile political situation.
• Ren Li is shocked and disbelieving upon hearing about Great Cultivator Yunyi's betrayal.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and changes in circumstances, affecting relationships and mindsets.
• The influence of power struggles on the lives of those below and their future.
• Betrayal and its consequences.

Character Interactions

• Tang Wenren warmly greets Du En's old acquaintances and subordinates, while Yang Xin is more solicitous and integrates with them quickly.
• Wei Ming and Lan Dieqiao reunite, but their reunion is marred by Wei Ming's teasing about a supposed "vixen" he found on the side.
• Ren Li introduces his junior brothers and sisters to Du En's old acquaintances and subordinates, but their reunion is cut short by the news of Great Cultivator Yunyi's betrayal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En returns to Southern Shucheng and reveals Yun Yi's rebellion.
• He exposes the corruption and collusion among the Great Cultivators and the Inspectorate Guard.
• Du En reclaims all major permissions and command tokens of the guards in the Southern Land cities.
• He orders the arrest and execution of corrupt Great Cultivators and replaces them with puppets.

Character Developments

• Du En demonstrates his power and authority, acting decisively to resolve internal conflicts.
• Yun Yi's rebellion is exposed, revealing his ambition and willingness to consume people to advance his cultivation.
• The Great Cultivators show their true colors, prioritizing their own interests over the Southern Land's stability.

Significant Themes

• Power and authority: Du En's actions highlight the importance of power and authority in maintaining order and stability.
• Corruption and collusion: The Great Cultivators' actions illustrate the dangers of corruption and collusion within a governing body.
• Ambition and its consequences: Yun Yi's actions show the potential dangers of unchecked ambition.

Character Interactions

• Du En interacts with the Great Cultivators, exposing their corruption and ordering their arrest.
• Du En communicates with Xu Fengjiao, assigning her to keep an eye on the imprisoned Great Cultivators.
• Du En's actions cause unease and discomfort among the people of the Southern Land, highlighting the impact of his decisions on their lives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• True Person Silkworm and Yun Yi open the Blood Sky Window in Yunyi City, preparing for a True Lord's power to descend.
• Du En suspects that the enemy is not united and might be planning something else.
• True Lord Zhu Ding visits Du En, warning him about the Fudong Immortal Sect's determination and the consequences of losing troops and territory.
• Du En decides to have Du En remain in Shu City and fulfill his duties instead of searching for the Corpse of Qiongqi.
• True Lord Zhu Ding discovers that Du En uses the Demon Emperor Great Dao to bypass his trap.

Character Developments

• True Person Silkworm becomes more cautious and fearful after his previous defeat.
• Yun Yi remains expressionless and determined to rebel against the Fudong Immortal Sect.
• True Person Zhen Hong feels guilty and anxious about his past actions and is determined to atone for his crimes by meritorious service.
• Du En remains calm and composed, making decisions based on the current situation.
• True Lord Zhu Ding reveals his schemes and warnings to Du En, hinting at his intentions.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence between different sects and True Lords.
• The consequences of past actions and the importance of making amends.
• The use of schemes and traps in political and power struggles.
• The determination and resolve of characters in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• True Person Silkworm and Yun Yi work together to open the Blood Sky Window, revealing their united front.
• Du En and True Lord Zhu Ding have a tense conversation, with Du En remaining calm and composed while True Lord Zhu Ding hints at his schemes and warnings.
• True Person Zhen Hong feels guilty and anxious about his past actions, leading to a tense interaction with Du En.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yunyi City smoothly transitions to Fudong's allegiance due to True Person Yun Yi's influence.
• Hai Zhu, now a Nascent Soul stage cannon fodder, resents Du En and Yun Yi, targeting their disciples Tang Mingshuang and Lu Quan.
• Du En confronts the enemy forces, with Silkworm True Person and Yunyi True Person biding their time until the Blood Sky Window is fully formed.
• Du En uses his True Wood Domain and then the Wood Realm to attempt to penetrate the enemy's defenses, but Silkworm True Person counters with Boundary Fixing Nails, immobilizing Du En.

Character Developments

• Tang Mingshuang and Lu Quan struggle with their new allegiance and face harassment from Hai Zhu.
• Du En remains calm and strategic, using his powers to challenge the enemy forces.
• Silkworm True Person and Yunyi True Person maintain a defensive stance, waiting for the Blood Sky Window's completion.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between loyalty and self-preservation, as seen in Tang Mingshuang and Lu Quan's internal conflict.
• The use of power and strategy in warfare, exemplified by Du En's and Silkworm True Person's actions.
• The consequences of betrayal and the resentment it breeds, as seen in Hai Zhu's targeting of Tang Mingshuang and Lu Quan.

Character Interactions

• Tang Mingshuang and Lu Quan face off against Hai Zhu, who harbors resentment and malice towards them.
• Du En confronts the enemy forces, with Silkworm True Person and Yunyi True Person observing and countering his moves.
• The relationship between Du En and the True Persons remains tense, with neither side fully trusting the other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The cultivators from five small cities are sacrificed to a blood ritual, cursing Du En with their resentment.
• Silkworm True Person reveals that the cultivators in Yunyi City have been replaced with non-pityable individuals.
• Du En uses a swarm of Magic Tools to breach the city's defenses, followed by a grand artifact refining display.
• Du En's Wood Realm begins to push against the Boundary Fixing Nail.

Character Developments

• Silkworm True Person becomes increasingly desperate and irrational, revealing his schemes and losing his composure.
• Du En remains calm and composed, demonstrating his power and skill through artifact refining and strategic use of Magic Tools.
• Yun Yi True Person realizes that the cultivators in Yunyi City have been replaced and seems to accept it.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions and the karma that follows.
• The power of resentment and curses, and how they can affect cultivators.
• The use of strategy and tactics in warfare, both in terms of combat and defense.

Character Interactions

• Silkworm True Person and Du En engage in a battle of wits and power, with Silkworm True Person becoming increasingly frustrated and desperate.
• Hai Zhu, Tang Mingshuang, and Lu Quan interact, with Hai Zhu trying to manipulate the situation to his advantage.
• Yun Yi True Person and Silkworm True Person have a tense interaction, with Yun Yi True Person realizing the truth about the cultivators in Yunyi City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En unleashes a fierce attack, causing Silkworm True Person to intervene and stabilize the defenses.
• Du En retreats, then deploys a puppet army equipped with Sixth Tier magic treasures to assault the city.
• The Fudong Immortal Sect mobilizes its forces to defend Yunyi City.
• Du En's puppets breach the outer defenses, causing significant casualties among the rebellious cultivators.
• Silkworm True Person intervenes to save Tang Mingshuang and Lu Quan from certain death.

Character Developments

• Du En demonstrates his strategic prowess and resourcefulness by deploying puppets to wear down the defenses.
• Silkworm True Person shows his concern for Yun Yi True Person's disciples, hinting at his desire to maintain a good relationship with him.
• Tang Mingshuang and Lu Quan display their resilience and determination in the face of danger.

Significant Themes

• The relentless and strategic nature of Du En's attacks, using overwhelming numbers and relentless pressure to wear down the defenses.
• The theme of survival and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds, as seen in Tang Mingshuang and Lu Quan's struggle against the puppets.
• The theme of alliances and relationships, as Silkworm True Person seeks to maintain a good relationship with Yun Yi True Person.

Character Interactions

• Du En and the Fudong Immortal Sect's True Persons engage in a battle of wits and strategy, with Du En using his puppet army to wear down the defenses.
• Silkworm True Person and Yun Yi True Person work together to defend Yunyi City, with Silkworm True Person showing concern for Yun Yi's disciples.
• Tang Mingshuang and Lu Quan face the puppet army together, demonstrating their determination and resilience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En achieves a breakthrough in puppet crafting, enabling him to mass-produce mid-grade Sixth Tier puppets.
• The puppets' assault leads to the collapse of Yunyi City's outer wall and the destruction of seven smaller cities surrounding it.
• Du En attempts to lure the True Persons out by threatening the smaller cities, but they remain defensive.
• The Corpse of Qiongqi appears, and Du En activates the Wood Realm, causing widespread woodification and mutation among the enemy cultivators.

Character Developments

• Du En's puppet crafting skills reach new heights, allowing him to create more powerful puppets.
• The True Persons, particularly the Yunyi True Person, demonstrate their power and strategic thinking in defending the city.
• The Corpse of Qiongqi shows cunning and adaptability in its actions.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its consequences is emphasized through the destruction caused by Du En's puppets and the Wood Realm.
• The theme of control versus freedom is explored through the rebellious cultivators' attempts to break free from their control and the True Persons' inability to prevent the Wood Realm's assimilation.

Character Interactions

• Du En and the True Persons engage in a battle of wits and power, each trying to outmaneuver the other.
• The Corpse of Qiongqi interacts with Du En, attempting to gauge his intentions and capabilities.
• The rebellious cultivators interact with the True Persons, expressing their resentment and fear through their desperate cries for help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En and Fu Dong clash, with Du En borrowing the power of the Wood Realm and the Sun's fire, while Fu Dong controls the Corpse of Qiongqi.
• Du En is severely injured, but Silkworm True Person sees an opportunity to kill him.
• Meanwhile, the Mucang Immortal Sect's elite army, led by the Spirit Restraining General, attacks Southern Shu City, catching the defenders off guard.
• The prison's restrictions are temporarily lifted, giving the imprisoned Great Cultivators a chance to escape or betray Shu City.

Character Developments

• Du En demonstrates his power and resilience, but is ultimately severely injured.
• Silkworm True Person sees an opportunity to kill Du En.
• The Spirit Restraining General and his allies show their strength and determination.
• Xu Fengjiao, disguised as a Great Cultivator, prepares to use her hidden weapons and is nervous about the outside situation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating opponents.
• The desperation and resilience of those facing overwhelming odds.
• The opportunistic nature of some characters, seizing chances when they arise.

Character Interactions

• Du En vs. Fu Dong: A clash of might and cunning, with Du En's power overwhelming but Fu Dong's strategy nearly successful.
• Du En vs. Silkworm True Person: The latter sees an opportunity to kill Du En, highlighting the former's vulnerability.
• The Spirit Restraining General vs. True Person Zhen Hong: A show of force and determination from both sides, setting the stage for a fierce battle.
• Xu Fengjiao vs. the other Great Cultivators: While not directly interacting, their shared situation and uncertainty about the outside world create a tense atmosphere.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Fengjiao, a spy for the Meng faction, delivers a storage magic tool containing hundred self-detonating magic tools to Yang Dong, who then passes it to Tang Wenren for delivery to True Person Zhen Hong.
• The Great Cultivators, captured and imprisoned, hesitate to escape despite the opportunity, fearing the consequences and preferring to stay and wait for the outcome.
• The battle for Shu City reaches a critical point, with two more lines of defense breached, and the final line about to fall.
• True Person Ju Ling taunts True Person Zhen Hong, causing the remaining cultivators to flee, leading to a full rout.

Character Developments

• Xu Fengjiao reveals her true allegiance and helps the resistance, delivering crucial tools to aid their cause.
• Yang Dong, initially conflicted, ultimately decides to help Xu Fengjiao and delivers the magic tool to Tang Wenren.
• Tang Wenren, despite his injuries, ensures the delivery of the magic tool to True Person Zhen Hong.
• True Person Zhen Hong, facing the rout of his forces, laments the loss of his cause and the unity of the Luoyu Southern Land.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and loyalty: Xu Fengjiao's change of allegiance and the Great Cultivators' hesitation to escape highlight the complex nature of loyalty and betrayal in the face of power dynamics and personal survival.
• Unity and disunity: The rout of the Luoyu Southern Land forces and the inability of the cultivators to maintain their defenses emphasize the importance of unity and the consequences of disunity in the face of adversity.
• The consequences of inaction: The Great Cultivators' decision to stay in the prison and wait for the outcome rather than taking action highlights the potential consequences of inaction and indecision in critical situations.

Character Interactions

• Xu Fengjiao and Yang Dong: Their interaction shows Xu Fengjiao's change of allegiance and Yang Dong's initial conflict and eventual decision to help her, highlighting their evolving relationship and trust.
• True Person Zhen Hong and the remaining cultivators: The interaction between True Person Zhen Hong and the remaining cultivators, who flee at the first sign of defeat, underscores the loss of his authority and the rotten core of his power.
• True Person Zhen Hong and True Person Ju Ling: Their interaction, with Ju Ling taunting Zhen Hong and causing the rout, emphasizes the power dynamics between the two and the consequences of Ju Ling's actions.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mucang Immortal Sect breaks through the final defense of Shu City.
• Zhen Hong, an old True Person, detonates himself to buy time but is ultimately defeated.
• Du En arrives just in time, saves Zhen Hong, and kills the Silkworm True Person.
• True Lord Qiongqi reveals his true form, intending to kill Du En.
• Du En absorbs the Fierce Beast Turbid Blood and heals his injuries.
• True Person Yun Yi asks Du En for orders.

Character Developments

• Zhen Hong shows his determination and sacrifice for Shu City.
• Du En demonstrates his power and strategic thinking, arriving just in time to save Zhen Hong.
• True Lord Qiongqi shows his true form and power.
• True Person Yun Yi betrays Fudong Immortal Sect and assists Du En.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and determination in the face of adversity (Zhen Hong).
• Strategic planning and timing (Du En).
• Betrayal and shifting alliances (True Person Yun Yi).

Character Interactions

• Zhen Hong and Du En: Zhen Hong's sacrifice allows Du En to arrive just in time.
• Du En and True Lord Qiongqi: Du En faces off against Qiongqi's true form.
• Du En and True Person Yun Yi: Yun Yi betrays Fudong Immortal Sect to assist Du En.

• Du En, having understood the disorder in spacetime, uses the Time Wheel and Spatial Manipulation to return to the correct point in time, preventing the battle's escalation.
• The Mucang Immortal Sect's Six Ju Generals attempt to self-destruct, but Du En intervenes and halts their plan.
• Du En confronts the Six Ju Generals, using his puppets to distract and kill their subordinates, while the generals try to restrain him with various techniques.
• Du En easily counters their attacks, killing the Life and Action Restraining Generals, and blinding the God and Law Restraining Generals with his gaze.
• Du En reforges the Clavicle Hook and kills the Body Restraining General, then absorbs the resentment and sin created, causing his Great Dao, Grand Profound, to break through.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Du En returns to the correct point in time, preventing further deterioration of the battle.
2. The Mucang Immortal Sect's self-destruction attempt is halted by Du En.
3. Du En faces off against the Six Ju Generals, using his puppets to distract and kill their subordinates.
4. Du En counters the generals' attacks, killing three of them and blinding two.
5. Du En's Great Dao, Grand Profound, breaks through after absorbing resentment and sin.

Character Developments

• Du En demonstrates his power and calm demeanor, easily countering the Six Ju Generals' attacks.
• The Mucang Immortal Sect's cultivators show fear and panic, retreating in disarray.
• The Six Ju Generals display their techniques, attempting to restrain Du En, but ultimately fail.

Significant Themes

• The power of Du En's calm and calculated approach, allowing him to counter the generals' attacks.
• The fear and panic of the Mucang Immortal Sect's cultivators, highlighting their lack of true power and reliance on revival.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent, as seen in the Six Ju Generals' failed attempts to restrain Du En.

Character Interactions

• Du En interacts with the Six Ju Generals, using his puppets to distract and kill their subordinates, then countering their attacks.
• The Mucang Immortal Sect's cultivators interact with Du En's puppets, showing fear and panic as they retreat.
• The Six Ju Generals interact with Du En, attempting to restrain him with their techniques but ultimately failing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En kills the remaining five Spirit Restraining Generals.
• The last Spirit Restraining General activates the power of a True Lord's treasure, transforming into the Nether Lord Pingjiang.
• Du En manifests the Pingjiang Chapter, evolves his Natal Magic Treasure, and seizes the principles of the Yin Netherworld to refine the True Nether Daoist Magic.
• He defeats the transformed Spirit Restraining General and captures some Mucang cultivators.
• Du En recovers lost territories from the Fudong Immortal Sect and defends Shucheng against the Mucang Immortal Sect.

Character Developments

• The Spirit Restraining General, despite his power and initial confidence, is overwhelmed by Du En's strength and ultimately defeated, showing the futility of his overconfidence.
• Du En demonstrates his ability to evolve his Natal Magic Treasure, further solidifying his status as a formidable opponent.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its consequences is explored through the Spirit Restraining General's transformation and subsequent defeat.
• The theme of evolution and growth is highlighted as Du En evolves his Natal Magic Treasure.

Character Interactions

• The Spirit Restraining General's interaction with Du En showcases the vast difference in their power levels and understanding of cultivation.
• The Mucang cultivators' interaction with Du En highlights their desperation and willingness to surrender, contrasting with Du En's decisive actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Fudong Immortal Sect escalates the Hegemony War, drawing attention to the Southern Land of Luoyu.
• The Mucang and Zhijing Immortal Sects make peace, allowing Mucang to breach the Grand Array's entrance into Luoyu, and both sects temporarily ally with Fudong.
• Du En, a junior True Person, unexpectedly defeats the combined forces of Fudong and Mucang, halting the war's progression.
• The True Lords of Fudong, Mucang, and Zhijing reassess Du En's threat, and the war enters a stalemate.
• Du En issues a wartime resolution, lifting restrictions in the Southern Land of Luoyu, which is approved by all True Lords.

Character Developments

• Du En demonstrates his strength and strategic prowess, proving himself a formidable opponent and earning the respect of other True Lords.
• True Lord Qiongqi (Fudong) and True Lord Taotie (Fudong) reassess Du En's capabilities and decide to keep a closer eye on him.
• True Lord Huiqing (Zhijing) regrets not acting against Du En earlier and considers him a true prodigy with a clear path to the Great Dao.
• True Lord Zhu Ding (Mucang) confronts the Mucang True Lords, leading to a destructive battle within the Mucang territory.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and alliances between the Immortal Sects.
• The struggle for resources and territory in the Hegemony War.
• The pursuit of the Great Dao and the differences between Du En and the other True Lords.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent and the importance of adaptability in war.

Character Interactions

• Du En interacts with the cultivators of Shu City, showing mercy and understanding, and inspiring them to rebuild their city.
• True Lords Qiongqi, Taotie, and Huiqing communicate their thoughts and plans regarding Du En and the war.
• True Lord Zhu Ding confronts the Mucang True Lords, leading to a destructive battle, highlighting the tension and competition between the Immortal Sects.
• The cultivators of Shu City show respect and obedience to Du En, demonstrating their loyalty and willingness to follow his lead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En distributes the Great Elixir, healing and empowering his allies, including Zhen Hong who reaches Void Refinement Completion and becomes a Weak Heavenly Pride.
• Du En orders the dismantling of unnecessary cities and the relocation of people to Star Realms in the Starry Sky.
• True Lord Chengru arrives to help Du En remove the suppression of his sect's grand formation and eliminate a hidden threat in Shu City.
• True Lord Chengru returns Mojiu City to Du En, hinting at a larger scheme involving the Southern Land of Luoyu.
• Du En practices Divine Machine Puppet Control using Mojiu City and plans to execute the traitor, Hua Ting.

Character Developments

• Zhen Hong's healing and empowerment lead him to the threshold of becoming a Heavenly Pride.
• Du En demonstrates his strategic thinking and decisiveness in handling the war and the aftermath.
• True Lord Chengru shows his cunning and manipulative nature, hinting at a larger plot involving the Southern Land.
• An Ruqin, the supervisor of the Prison and Punishment Department, shows her adaptability and concern for her future.

Significant Themes

• The theme of adaptation and change, as seen in An Ruqin's actions and Du En's handling of the war.
• The theme of power and influence, as seen in the interactions between Du En, True Lord Chengru, and the other True Lords.
• The theme of hidden threats and manipulation, as seen in True Lord Chengru's actions and the hidden danger in Shu City.

Character Interactions

• Du En and True Lord Chengru interact, with True Lord Chengru attempting to manipulate Du En into asking for reinforcements.
• Du En and An Ruqin interact, with An Ruqin trying to ingratiate herself with Du En to avoid potential consequences.
• Yang Dong and An Ruqin interact, with Yang Dong teasing An Ruqin about her change of heart.