Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The God of Machines, Undying Supreme, and Enlightenment Prophet break away from the Level-9 Battlefield, drawing the attention of other Dominators and Level-9 Beings like Gray Mist Cthulhu.
• Saine, controlling the God of Machines, takes the Enlightenment Prophet away, followed by Gray Mist Cthulhu and Little White.
• The group returns to the Material Star Realm, causing intense repulsive force from the strict rules, before entering the Chaos Void where the Immortal Domain's homeland is located.
• They head towards the Prehistoric World, with the Enlightenment Prophet struggling violently as they approach.

Character Developments

• Saine demonstrates strategic thinking and control over the God of Machines, leading the group back to the Chaos Void.
• Gray Mist Cthulhu shows curiosity and a desire to align with Saine and the Undying Supreme, despite the risks.
• The Enlightenment Prophet reveals increased resistance as they approach the Prehistoric World.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the Balance Rules and their consequences.
• The importance of the Chaos Void as a battleground for Level-9 Beings.
• The allure of the Prehistoric World and its significance to the Enlightenment Prophet.

Character Interactions

• Saine and the Undying Supreme work together to subdue the Enlightenment Prophet.
• Gray Mist Cthulhu joins them, showing interest in their actions.
• The Enlightenment Prophet struggles against Saine and the Undying Supreme as they approach the Prehistoric World.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Moon Star and Sun Star exert immense pressure, even overwhelming Saine, who is piloting the God of Machines and bolstered by the Mechanical Civilization and the Magic Cube, equivalent to a late Level-9.
• Immortal Domain Civilization's powerhouses, including Master Tongtian and Tathagata Buddha, observe the impending Level-9 Great War but are mere spectators due to its overwhelming power.
• The battle shifts into the depths of the Chaos Qi Sea, where even Astral Realm Overseer Ming and Su can't track the movements of beings like Saine's God of Machines and the Gray Mist Level-9.
• Astral Realm Overseer Ming enters the Chaos Void secretly, noticed by Saine and Pan Gu, the true master of the Prehistoric World.
• Pan Gu's true body begins to emerge, and the Moon Star and Sun Star's rule radiance solidifies, hinting at the birth of new Guardians in the Wizard World.

Character Developments

• Saine feels the immense pressure of the Prehistoric World and realizes the power surpasses even present-day Astral Realm Beings.
• Astral Realm Overseer Ming feels wary, fearful, and curious about the secrets hidden in the Chaos Qi Sea and decides to explore it secretly.

Significant Themes

• The overwhelming power of the Prehistoric World and the Level-9 Great War, which surpasses the capabilities of even high-ranking Immortal Domain Saints.
• The curiosity and desire to explore hidden secrets, as seen in Astral Realm Overseer Ming's decision to enter the Chaos Void.
• The transformation of source rules and the rise in plane abundance, hinting at the birth of new Guardians in the Wizard World.

Character Interactions

• Saine and Astral Realm Overseer Ming both notice Ming's secret entry into the Chaos Void, but neither reacts immediately.
• Pan Gu, the true master of the Prehistoric World, also notices Ming's entry but keeps his focus on the Enlightenment Prophet.
• The Enlightenment Prophet feels the immense pressure of the Prehistoric World and realizes its power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pan Gu, a primordial being, intervenes in the battle, wielding the Creation of the Heavens Axe.
• Pan Gu's attack transcends Level 9, severely injuring the Enlightenment Prophet.
• The Enlightenment Prophet begs to join the Evil Tide Civilization as their Fourth Supreme to avoid death.
• Pan Gu continues to attack the Enlightenment Prophet, who struggles to withstand the assault.
• The Enlightenment Prophet finds he cannot escape the Chaos Void or sense the Astral Realm's balance rules.

Character Developments

• Pan Gu: Revealed as a primordial, transcendent being with immense power.
• Enlightenment Prophet: Weakened and desperate, begs to join the Evil Tide Civilization to avoid death.
• Astral Realm Overseer Ming: Attempts to flee but finds the Chaos Void locked down.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for dominance among civilizations.
• The consequences of breaking balance rules and the struggle to transcend dimensions.
• The ancient, primordial origins of the universe and their impact on current events.

Character Interactions

• Pan Gu and the Enlightenment Prophet: Pan Gu attacks the Enlightenment Prophet relentlessly, showing no mercy.
• The Enlightenment Prophet and the Undying Supreme: The Enlightenment Prophet begs to join the Evil Tide Civilization, but the Undying Supreme shows no interest.
• Astral Realm Overseer Ming and the Chaos Void: Ming attempts to flee but finds the Chaos Void locked down, preventing his escape.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Astral Realm Overseer Ming is trapped by Pan Gu's gaze in the Chaos Qi Sea of the Immortal Domain.
• Pan Gu engages in a conversation with Ming, unseen by other Level-9 Experts.
• Pan Gu continues to battle the Enlightenment Prophet, assisted by other Level-9 Experts like Saine, Gray Mist Level-9, and Little White.
• The Enlightenment Prophet is killed, and his Level-9 body fragments scatter across the Prehistoric World and other Cultivation Worlds, providing nutrient for their development.

Character Developments

• Ming: Realizes the vastness of the Star Realm and his own insignificance, accepts Pan Gu's discussion.
• Pan Gu: Demonstrates his immense power and determination to eliminate the Enlightenment Prophet.
• Enlightenment Prophet: Meets his end after a fierce battle, his body providing nutrient for the Prehistoric World and other Cultivation Worlds.

Significant Themes

• Power and Powerlessness: Ming's realization of his insignificance compared to Pan Gu and the Star Realm.
• Death and Consequences: The Enlightenment Prophet's death and the scattering of his body, providing nutrient for other worlds.
• Exploration and Risk: Star Realm Dominators entering the Immortal Domain's Chaos Void, facing the consequences of their decisions.

Character Interactions

• Pan Gu and Ming: Pan Gu traps Ming, then engages in a private conversation with him.
• Pan Gu and Enlightenment Prophet: Pan Gu relentlessly pursues and battles the Enlightenment Prophet until his death.
• Star Realm Dominators and Immortal Domain Experts: A battle ensues between them on the outskirts of the Level-9 Great War.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A grand event occurs with a Level-9 Being (Enlightenment Prophet) and dozens of Dominators, promising significant rewards.
• A fierce battle (melee) erupts in the Chaos Void between the Immortal Domain, Prehistoric World, and the Star Realm Dominators.
• The Enlightenment Prophet's fragments contain valuable "light" energy, beneficial to the Immortal Domain.
• The Chaos Void prevents Dominators from escaping, leading to a one-sided slaughter.
• Pan Gu, a Level-9 Being, wounds the Enlightenment Prophet and targets idle Dominators with his axe's power.
• The Immortal Domain's Sages, led by Nüwa, engage in battle with the Dominators, using Civilization Supreme Treasures and supported by home-field advantage.
• Younger cultivators from the Immortal Domain join the battle, demonstrating their cultivation system's strengths.

Character Developments

• Pan Gu: Demonstrates immense power, wounding the Enlightenment Prophet and targeting Dominators.
• Nüwa: Leads the Immortal Domain's Sages in battle, using the Creation Jade Disc.
• Zhong Kui: Advances to Level-8 Early-Stage after obtaining the Soul Hook Chain, a Civilization Supreme Treasure.
• Saine: Observes the battle, reflecting on the differences between the Immortal Domain and Wizard Civilization's cultivation systems.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for resources and influence between civilizations.
• The value of "light" energy and its potential benefits for the Immortal Domain.
• The advantages of home-field advantage and the constraints of rules on powerful beings.
• The differences in cultivation systems between the Immortal Domain and Wizard Civilization.

Character Interactions

• Pan Gu and Overseer Ming: Pan Gu rebukes Ming, offering a deal instead of immediate death.
• Immortal Domain Sages and Star Realm Dominators: Engage in a fierce battle, with the Sages gaining the upper hand due to home-field advantage and support from Pan Gu.
• Saine and Immortal Domain cultivators: Saine observes the battle, reflecting on the strengths of the Immortal Domain's cultivation system compared to his own civilization.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pan Gu, a Dominator, crushes the Enlightenment Prophet, another Dominator, in a Level-9 battle.
• The battle's aftermath enriches the Chaos Qi Sea, leading to the creation of new Cultivation Worlds.
• Saine, an Undying Supreme, observes and learns from Pan Gu's power, planning future research.

Character Developments

• Pan Gu demonstrates his overwhelming strength and power, opening the heavens and destroying the Chaos Qi Sea's Rules Barrier.
• Saine, driven by curiosity and ambition, plans to study Pan Gu's body tempering and mechanical manufacturing techniques.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Dominators and other lifeforms.
• The consequences of a Dominator's death and the benefits it brings to the Chaos Qi Sea.
• The potential cooperation between the Immortal Domain and the Wizard Civilization.

Character Interactions

• Saine marvels at Pan Gu's power and plans to learn from him.
• The Immortal Domain and the Wizard Civilization are positioned to benefit from the Evil Tide Star District's occupation, fostering potential cooperation.
• An unknown entity from a higher dimension observes the battle, hinting at possible future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Enlightenment Prophet's true spirit attempts to reform after its body is destroyed by Pan Gu.
• Pan Gu crushes Enlightenment Prophet's true spirit, seemingly killing it for good.
• Pan Gu destroys the Annihilation Light Staff and extracts its origin lights.
• Pan Gu looks toward the Astral Realm and slashes through time and space, targeting the Prophet Crystal Ball in the past.

Character Developments

• Saine witnesses Enlightenment Prophet's final defeat and is impressed by Pan Gu's power.
• Astral Realm Overseer Ming fears Pan Gu's intentions and is hesitant to act.
• Dim Radiance Prophet discovers Enlightenment Prophet's true spirit hidden in the Prophet Crystal Ball and experiences fear and shock.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Pan Gu's immense power is demonstrated, and its use has far-reaching effects across time and space.
• Betrayal and trust: Enlightenment Prophet's deception of Dim Radiance Prophet raises questions about trust and loyalty within civilizations.
• The struggle for survival: Both Enlightenment Prophet and Dim Radiance Prophet exhibit a strong will to survive, even in the face of overwhelming power.

Character Interactions

• Saine and Pan Gu: Saine observes Pan Gu's actions and is awestruck by his power.
• Pan Gu and Astral Realm Overseer Ming: Ming fears Pan Gu's intentions, and Pan Gu's actions put Ming under pressure.
• Enlightenment Prophet and Dim Radiance Prophet: Enlightenment Prophet's deception of Dim Radiance Prophet is revealed, causing Dim Radiance Prophet to experience fear and shock.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Enlightenment Prophet's aura and spirit finally dissipate from the Prophet World.
• The Prophet Sacred Fire atop the Prophet Tower goes out suddenly.
• The Dim Radiance Prophet's Prophet Crystal Ball shatters, revealing a star map-like pattern in its cracks.
• The Dim Radiance Prophet decides to migrate the entire Prophet Civilization.
• Great God Pan Gu erases the Enlightenment Prophet's backup measures in the Prophet Crystal Ball.
• The Enlightenment Prophet is presumed dead after Pan Gu's three consecutive slashes.
• Pan Gu converses privately with Astral Realm Overseer Ming.
• Saine orders the Mechanical Civilization Legion to assist the Immortal Domain in battle and collect rule-bound remnants.

Character Developments

• The Dim Radiance Prophet becomes determined to migrate the Prophet Civilization for its survival.
• Great God Pan Gu demonstrates his power and influence, erasing the Enlightenment Prophet's backup measures and conversing with Astral Realm Overseer Ming.
• Astral Realm Overseer Ming appears burdened with worries after his conversation with Pan Gu but shows no outward injuries.
• Saine exhibits his strategic thinking, ordering the Mechanical Civilization Legion to assist the Immortal Domain and collect valuable remnants.

Significant Themes

• Survival and Adaptation: The Prophet Civilization's decision to migrate highlights their will to survive and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Power and Influence: Great God Pan Gu's actions showcase his immense power and influence, shaping events around him.
• Knowledge and Discovery: Saine's interest in studying the remnants of the Enlightenment Prophet emphasizes the importance of knowledge and discovery in his character.

Character Interactions

• The Dim Radiance Prophet interacts with a Level-7 prophet, revealing his decision to migrate the Prophet Civilization.
• Great God Pan Gu interacts with Astral Realm Overseer Ming, conversing privately about unknown matters.
• Saine interacts with the God of Machines and Little White, ordering them to assist the Immortal Domain and collect remnants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The remaining Star Realm Dominators are defeated by the Sages of the Immortal Domain and Saine's Mechanical Civilization.
• A Level-8 Peak Dominator, resembling a spinning top, is killed after trying to flee.
• Pan Gu and Astral Realm Overseer Ming have a brief conversation before the battle ends.
• Saine approaches Pan Gu and Ming, but Pan Gu has little to say to Saine.
• Saine expresses curiosity about Overseer Ming and gratitude from both Wizard and Immortal Domain Civilizations.

Character Developments

• Saine's potential is recognized by Pan Gu as immense, surpassing even the Destruction Knight of the Wizard World.
• Overseer Ming seems to have received guidance from Pan Gu but appears lost and uncertain.
• Saine's Mechanical Civilization demonstrates its power and efficiency in battle.

Significant Themes

• Potential vs. Actual Power: Saine's potential is praised, but he's not yet at the level of the Destruction Knight.
• Alliances and Cooperation: The Immortal Domain and Wizard Civilizations are seen as complementary and potentially reliant on each other in the future.
• Power Dynamics: The Astral Realm Overseer's power and intentions remain uncertain, despite Pan Gu's influence.

Character Interactions

• Pan Gu and Saine: Pan Gu sees Saine's potential but doesn't provide much guidance, allowing Saine to explore on his own.
• Saine and Overseer Ming: Saine expresses curiosity about Ming and gratitude from both the Immortal Domain and Wizard Civilizations.
• Saine and the Level-8 Peak Dominator: The Dominator is killed after trying to flee, demonstrating Saine's power and the Mechanical Civilization's efficiency.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ming provides Saine with two vials of his Level-9 Blood.
• Ming leaves the Chaos Void, and neither the Undying Supreme nor the Gray Mist Level-9 intercepts him.
• Pan Gu, after killing the Enlightenment Prophet, offers his Level-9 Blood to the Undying Supreme and the Gray Mist Level-9 to help them open the Gate of Rules in the Flowing Light Retrospective World.
• Pan Gu's true body fades and disappears.
• The Undying Supreme and the Gray Mist Level-9 prepare to leave for the Flowing Light Retrospective World, and Saine decides to stay behind to handle matters in the Chaos Void.

Character Developments

• Ming shows cooperation and willingness to help Saine, despite their past conflict.
• Pan Gu demonstrates his power and generosity by offering his Level-9 Blood to help others.
• The Undying Supreme contemplates its decision to leave through the Gate of Rules, hinting at internal conflict.

Significant Themes

• The power and value of Level-9 Blood, which is highly sought after for research and opening gates.
• The theme of departure and leaving behind attachments, as seen in the Undying Supreme's and Gray Mist Level-9's preparations to leave.

Character Interactions

• Saine and Ming have a brief, business-like interaction, with Ming providing Saine with his blood.
• Pan Gu interacts with the Undying Supreme and the Gray Mist Level-9 by offering them his Level-9 Blood.
• Saine, the Undying Supreme, and the Gray Mist Level-9 discuss their plans to meet again in the Flowing Light Retrospective World.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saine helps the Immortal Domain eliminate remaining resisting Dominators and collects Spoils of War.
• Master Tongtian, wielding the Four Swords of Zhuxian and the transforming Azure Lotus Sword, fights against Star Realm Dominators.
• Saine arrives and discusses the Azure Lotus Sword's potential with Master Tongtian.
• Saine decides to leave the Mechanical Legion to assist Master Tongtian and handles a personal matter.
• Saine travels to the Tianming Empire to meet Gongsun Wudi.
• Saine proposes to bring the Tianming Empire into his Magic Cube for development, and Gongsun Wudi agrees, deciding to lead a portion of the people into the Magic Cube while keeping half of the Empire's strength in the starry sky.

Character Developments

• Saine: Shows his strategic and decisive nature in handling the war and making plans for the future of the Tianming Empire.
• Master Tongtian: Reveals his desire to travel to distant and profound reaches of the starry sky for further tempering and growth.
• Gongsun Wudi: Demonstrates her leadership and decisiveness in agreeing to Saine's proposal while considering the Empire's future.

Significant Themes

• Growth and Development: Characters like Master Tongtian and the Tianming Empire seek further growth and development.
• Planning and Strategy: Saine shows his strategic thinking in handling the war and planning for the Empire's future.
• Unity and Division: The decision to divide the Tianming Empire's strength between the Magic Cube and the starry sky reflects this theme.

Character Interactions

• Saine and Master Tongtian: They discuss the Azure Lotus Sword and Master Tongtian's plans for travel and growth.
• Saine and Gongsun Wudi: They discuss the future of the Tianming Empire and agree on a plan for its development.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saine concludes that the Tianming Empire will eventually be discovered by the Immortal Domain.
• Gongsun Wudi's choice to stay pleases Saine.
• Saine leaves the Tianming Empire for the Flowing Light Retrospective World.
• Evil Tide Civilization's elite Dominators, led by Devil Ancestors, begin dimensional ascension.
• Saine arrives at the Flowing Light Retrospective World with Gongsun Wudi.
• Evil Tide Civilization's withdrawal from the Material Star Realm is coordinated by Di Fa Demon Ancestor.
• Saine and others head towards the Seven Gates of Rules as they activate.

Character Developments

• Saine shows concern for the Tianming Empire's future and prepares for his own ascension.
• Gongsun Wudi demonstrates her commitment to the Tianming Empire.
• Nasi Xiu shows maturity and responsibility in preparing for the Evil Tide Civilization's departure.
• Gui Mie Demon Ancestor has a serious conversation with Nasi Xiu.
• Kai Huang Demon Ancestor remains to defend the Material Star Realm until the end.
• Di Fa Demon Ancestor continues to coordinate the Evil Tide Civilization's withdrawal despite his poor condition.

Significant Themes

• The inevitability of change and departure.
• Preparation and adaptation for the future.
• The consequences of one's choices and actions.
• The importance of ties and relationships.

Character Interactions

• Saine and Gongsun Wudi: Saine is pleased with Gongsun Wudi's decision to stay in the Tianming Empire.
• Nasi Xiu and Gui Mie Demon Ancestor: Nasi Xiu jokes with Gui Mie before its departure, showing a mix of melancholy and bravado.
• Saine and Secluded Bamboo Supreme, Mist and Haze Demon Ancestor, Di Fa Demon Ancestor: They exchange words before Saine leads them towards the Seven Gates of Rules.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saine and others arrive at the Seven Gates of Rules, where a battle is ongoing among Star Realm Dominators.
• Two Half-Level-9 Beings and five Level-8 Peak Dominators are present, corresponding to the seven Gates.
• Undying Supreme and Gray Mist Level-9 Cthulhu occupy two Gates, deterring others from approaching them.
• The remaining five Gates are contested by other Dominators, with alliances formed and broken due to the limited number of Gates.

Character Developments

• Cthulhu: Struggles with indecision about switching Gates with Undying Supreme, feeling uncertain about the consequences.
• Undying Supreme: Contemplates his future path—ascending through a Gate, leaving with Secluded Bamboo Supreme, or sensing his own departure. He reflects on the fates of past Level-9 Beings, seeking his own destiny.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: Both Cthulhu and Undying Supreme grapple with their fates, unsure of the correct path to take.
• Chaos and Competition: The battle among Dominators highlights the chaotic nature of their alliances and the intense competition for the limited Gates of Rules.

Character Interactions

• Cthulhu and Undying Supreme: Both Level-9 Beings consider switching Gates, but Cthulhu is uncertain about the consequences.
• Saine and others: Arrive to find a chaotic battle, with Dominators fighting their own battles and forming temporary alliances.
• Nan Yang: A Level-8 Peak Dominator of the Curse Descent Civilization, present at the Gates of Rules and acknowledges Saine and the others' arrival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Destruction Spring chooses not to engage in the battle among Dominators, instead absorbing residual Destruction Factors from the dimensional hegemony.
• After 2000 years, more Dominator Craters appear near the Gate of Rules, shocking and stimulating some Dominators.
• The Gray Mist Level-9 (Cthulhu) attacks and contributes the Enlightenment Prophet's Level-9 Blood to the blood sacrifice, bringing the Gate of Rules behind it to 70% completion.
• The Undying Supreme also contributes Level-9 Blood, pushing every Gate of Rules to 97.83% completion, but they are still 2% short.

Character Developments

• Saine observes the battle and predicts that someone won't be able to hold on much longer, foreshadowing Cthulhu's attack.
• Pumpkin Head Nan Yang profits from his association with Saine, avoiding targeting from other Dominators.
• The King of Myriad Forms remains active at the center of the Dominator battle group, showing remarkable endurance.

Significant Themes

• Balance and Rejection: The Astral Realm Will and laws of balance reject Cthulhu, leading to his attack.
• Sacrifice and Power: Dominators fight and sacrifice to complete the Dimensional Ascension Gate, seeking power and rule.
• Endurance and Limits: Characters like the King of Myriad Forms and Cthulhu show their limits and endurance in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Saine and the Evil Tide powerhouses allow Dominators to leave the battlefield but don't stop those who choose to stay.
• Cthulhu challenges the Star Realm Dominators, urging them to contribute more to the blood sacrifice.
• The Undying Supreme and Cthulhu work together to bring the Gates of Rules to near completion, showing a rare moment of cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cthulhu's presence causes chaos among Dominators, leading to a bloody battle.
• The Gate of Rules Altar is rising towards completion, but Cthulhu finds the process slow.
• Cthulhu seeks help from the Undying Supreme and Saine, but both decline.

Character Developments

• Cthulhu shows urgency and anxiety about the Gate's completion.
• The Undying Supreme remains unhurried and contemplative.
• Saine decides not to intervene, focusing on his own plans.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and transcendence among Dominators.
• The consequences of inaction and the importance of timing in intervention.
• The tension between cooperation and self-interest.

Character Interactions

• Cthulhu seeks help from the Undying Supreme and Saine, but both refuse.
• Nan Yang, leader of the Curse Descent Civilization, faces multiple attacks after Saine's refusal to help.
• Saine watches the battle with curiosity, showing interest in certain Dominators' abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nan Yang uses the Curse Descent Art, stripping the heads and senses of three Star Realm Dominators, rendering them unable to recover.
• Saine, intrigued by Nan Yang's methods, begins recording the battle for research purposes.
• The Gate of Rules condenses to 100% completion, connecting to seven different dimensions of dimensional time-space.

Character Developments

• Saine becomes more interested in Nan Yang's methods and begins studying the sensory domain.
• Nan Yang demonstrates his power and strategic thinking, earning respect from other Dominators.
• Old Ruler Cthulhu grows anxious about the Gate of Rules' completion progress.

Significant Themes

• The exploration and understanding of different rule-based methods and civilizations.
• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in battle.
• The consequences of permanent injuries inflicted by curse practitioners.

Character Interactions

• Saine and Nan Yang show mutual respect and curiosity towards each other's methods.
• Mist and Haze Demon Ancestor suggests a full-scale attack on the wounded Dominators, but Secluded Bamboo Supreme rejects the idea.
• Zi You remains silent, focusing on her goal of dimensional ascension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Evil Tide Civilization faces multiple Gates of Rules leading to different time-spaces.
• Cthulhu, a Gray Mist Level-9 Being, struggles to choose between two Gates of Rules, ultimately deciding to enter the one he initially chose.
• Cthulhu attacks Dominators who attempt to claim the gates chosen by Level-9 Beings, intensifying the time-space's rejection of him.
• Cthulhu enters his chosen Gate of Rules, leaving behind a majestic farewell message.

Character Developments

• Cthulhu: Struggles with indecision but ultimately follows his heart, demonstrating pride and confidence in his abilities. He shows no mercy to Dominators who threaten his chosen gate.
• Undying Supreme: Remains calm and composed throughout, offering his chosen gate to Cthulhu. He shows generosity and understanding, not reacting negatively to Dominators' attempts to claim his gate.

Significant Themes

• Decision Making: Characters grapple with difficult choices, with Cthulhu's indecision and eventual decision being a central focus.
• Power Dynamics: The struggle for control over the Gates of Rules highlights the power dynamics among the Evil Tide Civilization's Dominators and Level-9 Beings.
• Legacy and Future: Cthulhu's focus on the future and his farewell message emphasize the theme of leaving behind one's past and moving towards an uncertain future.

Character Interactions

• Cthulhu and Undying Supreme: Their tacit understanding from fighting side by side is evident, with Undying Supreme offering Cthulhu his chosen gate.
• Cthulhu and Dominators: Cthulhu shows no mercy to Dominators who threaten his chosen gate, highlighting the power imbalance between Level-9 Beings and lower-level Dominators.
• Undying Supreme and Dominators: Undying Supreme's calm demeanor and generosity contrast with the Dominators' eagerness to claim the gates, showcasing his understanding and control over the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cthulhu's departure leaves behind Level-9 Rule Mist, intensifying battles.
• Undying Supreme becomes the focus, but he ignores the approaching Dominators.
• Gates of Rules start forming, and Dominators fight to reach them.
• Saine approaches the Gate of Rules used by Cthulhu and retrieves a Gray-Blue Rule Stone from it.

Character Developments

• Cthulhu: Proves to be wise in choosing the right 'door' to leave through.
• Undying Supreme: Remains indifferent to the Gates of Rules, suggesting he has other plans.
• Saine: Demonstrates bravery and curiosity by touching the used Gate of Rules and retrieving a Rule Stone.

Significant Themes

• The importance and allure of the Gates of Rules, representing higher dimensions.
• The chaos and intensity of the battles, reflecting the desperation and ambition of the Dominators.
• The curiosity and exploration theme, as seen through Saine's actions.

Character Interactions

• Mist and Haze Demon Ancestor discuss Cthulhu's choice of 'door.'
• Dominators fight over approaching Undying Supreme and the Gates of Rules.
• Saine interacts with Little Tenth, discussing his intention to explore the Gate of Rules.
• Saine's action of retrieving the Rule Stone surprises and stuns Undying Supreme and other Dominators.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saine retrieves a unique Rule Crystal from a Gate of Rules, sparking envy from the Mist and Haze Demon Ancestor.
• A Level-8 Peak Dominator resembling a pterosaur seizes a Gate of Rules, enraging Asu Man'er, a Half-Level-9 expert from Decay Time-Space.
• Saine retrieves another Rule Stone from the same Gate of Rules, intriguing the surrounding Dominators and the Undying Supreme.
• Nan Yang of the Curse Descent Civilization approaches the Undying Supreme, asking for the Gate of Rules behind him.

Character Developments

• Saine demonstrates his unique ability to interact with Gates of Rules, retrieving two Rule Crystals.
• Asu Man'er, despite his power, shows rationality by not provoking Saine and the Undying Supreme after losing his target gate.
• The Undying Supreme shows curiosity about the Rule Crystals Saine retrieves.

Significant Themes

• The allure and mystery of the Gates of Rules and the Rule Crystals.
• The desperation and determination of powerful beings to secure these gates, even at great personal cost.
• The theme of respect and caution towards more powerful entities, as shown by Asu Man'er's behavior towards Saine and the Undying Supreme.

Character Interactions

• Saine interacts with the Mist and Haze Demon Ancestor, who shows interest in the Gates of Rules and protects Saine.
• Asu Man'er's interaction with the Level-8 Peak pterosaur Dominator highlights his rage and helplessness at losing his target gate.
• Nan Yang's interaction with the Undying Supreme showcases his audacity and desperation, as he asks for a gate that the Undying Supreme hasn't entered yet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nan Yang of the Curse Descent Civilization requests to use the Gate of Rules chosen by Enlightenment Prophet.
• Undying Supreme agrees but demands a high price, including valuable materials, Nan Yang's mask, and a portion of its Dominator blood essence.
• Nan Yang agrees, also promising three acts of unconditional assistance to Undying Supreme or the Evil Tide Civilization in the future.

Character Developments

• Nan Yang: Shows determination and desperation to use the gate, willing to part with its most precious possessions and make significant promises.
• Undying Supreme: Demonstrates his power and greed, driving a hard bargain and showing no mercy to Nan Yang.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Nan Yang's willingness to give up its most valuable possessions to achieve its goal.
• Power Dynamics: The interaction between Nan Yang and Undying Supreme highlights the power imbalance between them.
• Karmic Laws: The agreement between Nan Yang and Undying Supreme is bound by mysterious karmic curse laws, emphasizing the importance of promises and agreements.

Character Interactions

• Nan Yang and Undying Supreme: Their interaction is tense and unequal, with Undying Supreme holding all the power and Nan Yang desperate to make a deal.
• Nan Yang and Secluded Bamboo Supreme: Secluded Bamboo Supreme seems to understand Undying Supreme's intentions, showing a level of insight into Undying Supreme's thoughts.