Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Windermere sends a swarm of Whale Sharks through a spatial rift, testing or destroying the Ancient Desolate Continent.
• Little Yura's transformation ritual causes spatial turbulence, opening rifts that swallow people and bring Abyss creatures.
• Roger closes Secret Vault No. 1 and returns to the Water Moon Kingdom.
• Roger searches for Little Yura, finding him divided into thousands of heterogeneous flesh pieces, combining to form an Abyss Guardian.

Character Developments

• Roger accepts that his current Authority Rank limits his problem-solving methods to violence.
• Roger decides to carry out violence to the end, facing the Whale Shark Swarm and the Abyss Guardian.
• Axiya helps Roger close the Secret Vault and returns to the Hidden Hero Realm to rest.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of insufficient Authority Rank and the reliance on violence.
• The struggle between the Abyss Will and the Prime Material Plane.
• The transformation of Little Yura into an Abyss Guardian.

Character Interactions

• Roger and Axiya work together to close the Secret Vault.
• Roger and Brandon are separated by a spatial turbulence, but Roger believes Brandon can handle it.
• Roger and the Greed Jar interact, with the jar attempting to change its offering terms before reverting to normal.

Plot Points and Events

• Roger ignores the Milestone System's advice, confident in handling Little Yura with the Greed Jar.
• He attempts to kill the disassembled flesh chunks of Little Yura but finds them resistant and high in health, providing no Extermination Order rewards.
• The Abyss Will attacks Quinan, causing chaos and destruction. The Ancient Desolate Continent is the worst affected.
• Little Yura is revealed to be the 14th "Plane Behemoth" from the Abyss, capable of destroying worlds and infecting land with Abyss Badlands.
• Roger learns that the Celestial Gods Race and the Starry Sky God Race are preparing to fight on the Ten Thousand Year Mountain Range, despite the Abyss threat.
• Little Yura is reborn as the Abyss Guardian and lands on Quinan, causing devastation and tsunamis.

Character Developments

• Roger's confidence in handling Little Yura is shaken as he faces the Abyss Guardian's immunity to various attacks.
• Roger's concern for Beya grows as she enters the Black Crystal World to find him.

Significant Themes

• The threat of the Abyss and its Plane Behemoths to the Prime Material Plane.
• The potential conspiracy behind the Celestial Gods Race's actions.
• The consequences of the Abyss Guardian's presence on Quinan.

Character Interactions

• Roger interacts with Smith, learning about Beya's whereabouts and the current situation on Quinan.
• Roger's Injured Wolves provide him with information about the impending war on the Ten Thousand Year Mountain Range.
• Roger's interaction with the Abyss Guardian is imminent, with him preparing to use the Andes Copper Book to contain it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roger uses the Andes Copper Book to contain the Abyss Behemoth, saving Quinan from destruction.
• A swarm of mutated Whale Sharks attacks Quinan, led by Cunning Windermere.
• Roger kills a Whale Shark using Griffith, gaining a small increase in his Martial Arts Strength.

Character Developments

• Roger demonstrates his resolve and resilience in facing the Abyss Behemoth and the Whale Shark invasion.
• Griffith shows weakness but agrees to help Roger fight the Whale Sharks, striking a deal for pigs as compensation.
• Cindy offers to help Roger fight the Abyss Behemoth but is persuaded by Roger to let him handle it first.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against overwhelming odds and the resilience of the human spirit.
• The consequences of prolonged exposure to disaster and the loss of hope.
• The power of determination and resolve in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Roger and Cindy have a mental conversation, with Cindy offering to help and Roger declining, showing trust in his own abilities.
• Roger and Griffith have a back-and-forth negotiation, with Griffith agreeing to help Roger fight the Whale Sharks in exchange for pigs.
• Roger's interaction with the Whale Sharks shows his determination and annoyance at their attempts to mimic others and extort him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roger kills a Whale Shark and gains the ability to traverse the Natural Teleportation Gate to the Sea of Ruins.
• He encounters and kills 16 Whale Sharks, increasing his Martial Arts Intensity.
• He discovers the "Falling Goose Heavenly Palace" in the Sea of Ruins, which he suspects is related to Masters Qu Feng and Black Tiger.
• Upon returning to Quinan, he finds the Celestial Gods Race and the Starry Sky God Race on the brink of war and intervenes.

Character Developments

• Roger becomes more proactive and decisive in his actions.
• He gains a better understanding of his Martial Arts Intensity attribute and its limits.
• He discovers a new location of interest, the Falling Goose Heavenly Palace, which stirs his curiosity and determination to explore it.

Significant Themes

• The power of authority and reputation, as Roger's mere presence intimidates monsters and forces two powerful races to halt their conflict.
• The importance of understanding one's limits and when to act, as seen in Roger's decision to leave the Sea of Ruins after half an hour despite his desire to explore further.

Character Interactions

• Roger interacts with the Whale Sharks, demonstrating his power and causing them to flee in terror.
• He encounters the powerful being "Liang Kai Shui" in the Sea of Ruins, who reveals hostility towards him but does not attack.
• Upon returning to Quinan, Roger intervenes between the Celestial Gods Race and the Starry Sky God Race, preventing them from engaging in battle.

Plot Points and Events

• Roger arrives at the Ten Thousand Year Mountain Range, where the Celestial Gods Race and the Starry Sky God Race are poised for war.
• Roger, using his Exorcist identity, forces a ceasefire and mediates between the two races, earning him honor points and an exclusive mission.
• Despite the ceasefire, small-scale skirmishes continue, with neither side willing to back down.
• Roger warns the leaders of both races, threatening to kill them all if they continue fighting.

Character Developments

• Roger demonstrates his dominance and authority as an Exorcist, successfully mediating between the two races.
• The leaders of both races show deference to Roger's power but remain determined to protect their interests.
• Roger shows empathy for the innocent lives lost in the skirmishes.

Significant Themes

• The inevitability of conflict between mortal enemies.
• The power dynamics between Roger and the other races.
• The consequences of defying an Exorcist's will.

Character Interactions

• Roger interacts with the leaders of both races, issuing warnings and threats.
• The leaders of both races show deference to Roger but remain determined to protect their interests.
• Roger empathizes with the innocent lives lost in the skirmishes, showing a softer side to his dominant persona.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roger attempts to communicate with the Ferocious Ape (Ancient Desolate Will) but is refused, even blacklisted.
• Roger suspects a mastermind behind the Celestial Gods Race's actions and the Torrent Will's behavior.
• Roger receives messages from Hediwala, Longevity Village, and Turing, each with their own updates and requests.
• The Coiling Dragon Spear is completed, and Roger activates its devouring effect to consume Constantine's 'Oath of Azure'.

Character Developments

• Roger: Becomes more determined to find the mastermind behind the Celestial Gods Race's actions. Shows interest in learning more about Longevity Village and Telodal. Completes the Coiling Dragon Spear and activates its devouring effect.
• Hediwala: Decides to leave the Immortal Palace due to discrimination and heads for the higher Star Tracks. Warns Roger about the Immortal Palace and Telodal.
• Longevity Village: Escapes their crisis and holds a ceremony to honor Roger. Plans to perform a physical sacrifice across planets to honor Roger.
• Turing: Informs Roger about the Cosmic Stairway and its treasures, seeking Roger's help to open it. Roger suspects Turing's intentions and refuses to help.

Significant Themes

• Discrimination and prejudice (Hediwala's experience with the Immortal Palace).
• Trust and deception (Roger's suspicion of Turing's intentions and the suspected mastermind behind the Celestial Gods Race).
• Power and responsibility (Roger's role as the demon slayer and his responsibility towards Quinan).

Character Interactions

• Roger and Hediwala: Part ways on good terms after a heart-to-heart conversation. Hediwala warns Roger about the Immortal Palace and Telodal.
• Roger and Longevity Village: Roger learns about the villagers' crisis and their plans to perform a physical sacrifice to honor him.
• Roger and Turing: Roger receives Turing's letter about the Cosmic Stairway but suspects his intentions and refuses to help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roger successfully forges the Coiling Dragon Spear, absorbing the Oath of Azure in the process.
• The Coiling Dragon Spear gains a new special effect, "Three Spears Fatal," which consumes 25% durability per use.
• Roger sets up defenses and lures enemies by simulating an Ascension Ritual.
• He kills a projection of the Eternal Serpent and gains the specialty "Art of Eternal Youth," which slows his lifespan reduction by 50%.
• Beya appears, revealing that their enemies are the Eternal Serpent and Quinan.

Character Developments

• Roger demonstrates his strategic thinking by setting up defenses and luring enemies.
• Beya reveals information about their enemies, showing trust in Roger.

Significant Themes

• Patience and strategy in dealing with enemies.
• The power of the Coiling Dragon Spear and its new special effect.
• The revelation of enemies and the importance of information.

Character Interactions

• Roger and Beya meet after her release, with Roger asking about their enemies.
• Beya reveals the identities of their enemies to Roger, showing trust and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roger encounters a Beya-like figure who turns out to be a projection of the Eternal Serpent, aiming to assassinate him.
• Roger uses his Feats to defend against the assassination attempt and kills the projection.
• Roger decides to enter the depths of the starry sky to confront the Eternal Serpent, planning to undergo his Second Ascension before doing so.

Character Developments

• Roger demonstrates his vigilance and adaptability in dealing with the Eternal Serpent's trickery.
• Roger's determination to flip the table and confront the mastermind behind the scenes grows stronger.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and hidden truths continues, with Roger feeling manipulated by unknown forces.
• The theme of power and preparation is emphasized as Roger plans to undergo his Second Ascension before confronting the Eternal Serpent.

Character Interactions

• Roger interacts with Smith, learning about the path to the starry sky and making plans for his Second Ascension.
• Roger summons Ao, the Celestial Supreme, using Alan's Summoning Ring, revealing the ring's powerful capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roger is surprised by Alan's aura and the value of the summoning ring.
• Roger summons Ao, who is initially feared by Cindy, Roger's Scavenger.
• Ao reveals he is not Ao himself but a projection, and introduces Pandora, his wife.
• Roger tests Ao's abilities and asks him to protect the continent and himself during his ascension.
• Ao kills several powerful beings nearby to ensure Roger's safety, much to Roger's dismay.
• Roger begins his secondary ascension to become a Qi Refiner and gains new traits, Domains, and Authorities.

Character Developments

• Roger: Becomes a Qi Refiner, gains new traits and Domains, and obtains the Forging Authority Rank.
• Ao: Reveals he is a projection of the Celestial Realm's Lord, not Ao himself, and demonstrates his powerful abilities.
• Cindy: Shows fear upon encountering Ao, revealing her past as a 'Celestial Realm traitor'.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the fear of the powerful (Ao and Cindy).
• The relationship between Alan and Ao, hinting at Alan's past life in the Celestial Realm.
• The value of artifacts and their potential secrets (the summoning ring and Pandora's connection to the Hollowing Curse).

Character Interactions

• Roger and Ao: Roger tests Ao's abilities and asks for his protection, while Ao demonstrates his power and reliability.
• Roger and Cindy: Cindy fears Ao, revealing her past to Roger.
• Ao and Pandora: Ao introduces Pandora as his wife, showing affection towards her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roger opens the 'Treasure Sack' and sees an Artifact Embryo, the Star-Slaying Sword, but decides not to take it as it's not the most useful for him now.
• He receives nine Feats, including 'Weapon Soul', 'Volcano Lord', 'Proficient Crafting', 'Artifact Mastery', 'Iron Manipulation', 'Divine Smith's Wrath', 'Light of Wisdom', 'Roger's Forging Workshop', and 'Heavenly Dao Ascension'.
• Roger completes his second Heavenly Dao Ascension, gaining five Metamorphosis Gifts, including 'Self-Reshape' and 'Sword Immunity', and comprehending the 'Borrowing Momentum' Authority Rank.

Character Developments

• Roger demonstrates self-control and long-term planning by not taking the Star-Slaying Sword, prioritizing future growth over immediate power.
• He gains new abilities and knowledge, further enhancing his Forging Authority Rank and overall strength.

Significant Themes

• Patience and long-term planning vs immediate gratification.
• The power of self-control and delayed gratification.
• The importance of knowledge and understanding in achieving goals.

Character Interactions

• Roger interacts with Ao, deciding to settle their score after completing his second ascension.
• No other character interactions are mentioned in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roger travels through the Totem Realm, now desolate and ruined, to reach the Old Temple of the Stars.
• He discovers a stone tablet revealing that Celestial God Quinan helped the Starry Sky God Race leave an anchor point on the Ancient Desolate Continent.
• Roger activates the Sealed Road, a teleportation gate leading to the starry sky, and encounters Constantine in a cabin within a mystical forest.
• He traverses half the Sealed Road, finding himself in a Celestial God Game Center, and successfully sends a spell coordinate into it.
• Roger is ejected from the spacetime tunnel and finds himself in the depths of the starry sky, face to face with the Eternal Serpent.

Character Developments

• Roger's resolve strengthens as he feels like a trapped beast, determined to break free from the net being woven on the Ancient Desolate Continent.
• Smith, Roger's guide, provides information about the Old Temple of the Stars and the Sealed Road but doesn't play a significant role in this chapter.
• Constantine, the Celestial God, is discovered by Roger hiding in a cabin within the mystical forest, seemingly unaware of Roger's presence.

Significant Themes

• Control and Loss of Control: Roger notices the journey to the Ancient Desolate Continent has been the most variable and out of control compared to his previous tasks, leading him to suspect Quinan or Mystra of blocking his "Complete Sixth Sense."
• Manipulation and Schemes: The revelation that Quinan helped the Starry Sky God Race leave an anchor point on the Ancient Desolate Continent suggests a larger scheme involving the Celestial Gods Race and the creation of an "Artificial Celestial God."

Character Interactions

• Roger interacts with Smith, his guide, as they traverse the Totem Realm and the Old Temple of the Stars.
• Roger encounters Constantine in the mystical forest but doesn't interact with him directly.
• Roger doesn't interact with any Totem Gods in the Totem Realm, as they avoid him due to his powerful aura.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roger enters the Starry Sky and encounters strange, volatile elements.
• He discovers the Eternal Serpent, which is actually a bizarre entity formed by over a hundred smaller serpents linked head to tail.
• Roger encounters and defeats two large groups of monsters, the Skrulls and the dark creatures, using his mecha and various techniques.
• He finds the Ancient Serpent Stairway and the Superdimensional Mirror, which shows him a scene from the next universe.
• Roger meets Zhu, who claims to be a true immortal Superdimensional Being, and they have a standoff.
• Roger tours Zhu's temple and learns about his theory of infinite parallel universes.
• The Jade Phoenix awakens prematurely due to the approach of the Vortex Creatures, revealing Zhu's deception.

Character Developments

• Roger demonstrates his adaptability and strength by mastering movement in the Starry Sky medium and defeating powerful monsters.
• Zhu reveals his true intentions and shows his manipulative nature.

Significant Themes

• Identity and destiny: Roger questions his identity as a Superdimensional Being, and Zhu manipulates him based on this uncertainty.
• The cyclical nature of the universe: Zhu's theory of infinite parallel universes suggests that events repeat across different universes.
• The consequences of interference: Zhu believes that interfering with fate is futile and that Roger's actions are pointless.

Character Interactions

• Roger and Zhu have a tense standoff, with Zhu trying to convince Roger to join him as a companion.
• Roger remains calm and collected, not revealing his true thoughts or intentions to Zhu.
• The Jade Phoenix's awakening hints at a hidden threat, revealing Zhu's deception and setting the stage for a potential confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Vortex Creature attacks, and Roger uses a teleportation scroll to escape.
• Roger discovers the Eternal Serpent's Temple is empty and uses Formless Mist to divine the Eternal Serpent's whereabouts.
• Roger loots the Eternal Serpent's small treasury, finding mostly fakes.
• Roger takes the Eternal Serpent's Divine Fire, causing the Serpent of the End to awaken.
• Roger kills the Serpent of the End with his Three Spears Fatal technique and enters the Starry Sky Descent Road.

Character Developments

• Roger becomes more cunning and strategic, using Formless Mist to gather information and outmaneuver the Eternal Serpent.
• The Eternal Serpent is revealed to be weak and manipulative, using projections and clones to intimidate Roger.
• The Little Jade Phoenix is inexperienced and easily frightened, but its power is still formidable.

Significant Themes

• The power of deception and manipulation, as seen in the Eternal Serpent's actions.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies, shown when the Eternal Serpent awakens the Serpent of the End.
• The value of information and intelligence gathering, demonstrated by Roger's use of Formless Mist.

Character Interactions

• Roger and the Eternal Serpent have a tense standoff, with Roger ultimately gaining the upper hand.
• Roger and the Little Jade Phoenix have a brief interaction, with the latter complaining about Roger's actions.
• Roger and the Serpent of the End have a climactic battle, with Roger emerging victorious.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive tremor occurs in the Aurora Zone, causing panic among the islanders.
• The floating cities, belonging to the "Cosmic Observatory," enter a state of high alert due to the Country of Chaos's northern expedition.
• The islanders learn about the dire situation outside the Aurora Zone and appreciate the mages' protection, despite the hardships they face.
• A life-threatening alarm is raised from the floating city, and the mages evacuate, leaving the islanders behind.
• A crack appears in the sky, and a planet-sized object approaches, later revealed to be the corpse of the Serpent of the End, which falls between the Twin Stars, forming a bridge.
• The protagonist arrives on Mystra, obtaining new milestones and discoveries.

Character Developments

• The islanders' attitudes towards the mages shift from resentment to gratitude as they learn about the external situation.
• The mages prioritize their own safety over the islanders', abandoning them when danger approaches.
• The protagonist, having arrived on Mystra, demonstrates his calm and decisive nature in the face of the Serpent of the End's corpse.

Significant Themes

• The theme of abandonment and self-preservation is highlighted as the mages leave the islanders to fend for themselves.
• The theme of resilience and adaptation is shown as the islanders face hardships and adjust their attitudes towards the mages.
• The theme of the unknown and the unexpected is explored as the Serpent of the End's corpse, rather than the creature itself, falls between the Twin Stars.

Character Interactions

• The islanders and the mages' relationship is strained due to the mages' protective measures, but it improves when the islanders learn about the external situation.
• The mages prioritize their own safety over the islanders', leading to a tense interaction as the islanders realize they've been abandoned.
• The protagonist's interaction with the Serpent of the End's corpse is brief but demonstrates his calm and decisive nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roger attempts to draw Feats from the Serpent of the End, initially failing nine times but ultimately succeeding in drawing three Feats.
• Roger obtains the Feats: Mercury Secret Art, Ring of Corruption, and Starry Sky Catapult.
• The Serpent of the End's corpse forms a bridge between Twin Stars, Mystra and Quinan.
• Baya, the Sea Serpent Queen, transforms the serpent bridge into a stable structure, creating the Twin Stars Corridor.
• Baya builds cable cars and connects the bridge to various parts of Twin Stars.
• Baya reveals she has gained two Authorities and is close to level 190, planning to attempt breaking through to become a Celestial God within two hundred years.
• Baya brings Mystra, the White Mystra, to Roger.

Character Developments

• Roger: Shows determination and adaptability in the face of failure, demonstrates strategic thinking in utilizing his new Feats, and exhibits understanding and acceptance of Baya's plans.
• Baya: Exhibits her immense power and authority, demonstrates her commitment to protecting Twin Stars, and reveals her personal growth and plans for the future.
• Mystra (White): Shows a desire to connect with Roger, expresses her identity as Mystra but not that Mystra, and seeks Roger's help in persuading Baya.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and adaptability in the face of failure.
• Strategic thinking and planning for the future.
• Power and authority, and their responsible use.
• Identity and connection, and the desire to belong.

Character Interactions

• Roger and Baya: Show mutual respect and understanding, work together to achieve a common goal, and share their plans and intentions.
• Roger and Mystra (White): Roger is taken aback by her appearance and her connection to him, but he shows willingness to help her.
• Baya and Mystra (White): Baya seems to have a misunderstanding about Mystra's identity, leading to tension between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• White is revealed to be one of three vessels created by Mystra, representing her 'Maiden' side.
• Mystra's reincarnation was ambushed, and her true reincarnation body has not appeared.
• Quinan is suspected to be behind the ambush and is using a Blood Sacrifice to simulate his own ascension to a Celestial God.
• Roger and Beya consider the possibility that Mystra's reincarnation could be one of them, but they dismiss the idea.

Character Developments

• White: Reveals her true nature and shares information about Mystra's reincarnation plans.
• Roger: Struggles to accept Quinan's betrayal and considers the possibility of Mystra's reincarnation being himself or the Queen.
• Beya: Shows concern for Mystra's situation and considers the possibility of Mystra's reincarnation being herself or Roger.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust: Quinan's betrayal of Mystra highlights the theme of trust and its importance in relationships.
• Reincarnation and destiny: The search for Mystra's reincarnation explores the theme of destiny and whether it can be controlled or manipulated.
• Power and corruption: Quinan's actions raise questions about the corrupting influence of power and the potential for even the most noble figures to succumb to it.

Character Interactions

• Roger and White: Roger questions White about Mystra's situation, and White shares what she knows.
• Roger and Beya: The two discuss the possibility of Mystra's reincarnation being one of them and consider how to proceed.
• Roger, Beya, and White: The three discuss Quinan's actions and the implications for Mystra's reincarnation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The God of War Chariot is spreading the 'God of War Frenzy Blood Song', causing all living beings on the Ancient Desolate Continent to engage in endless, frenzied slaughter.
• The souls of the fallen warriors are being drawn into the God of War Chariot to condense the God of War Halos, necessary for Quinan's resurrection.
• Roger and Beya discuss potential solutions: killing everyone, finding Mystra's reincarnation, or containing the present world using the Andes Copper Book.

Character Developments

• Roger struggles with the decision to slaughter the innocent, showing his moral compass and reluctance to kill indiscriminately.
• Beya, despite her ruthless reputation, also hesitates before ultimately deciding to support Roger's decision.
• Bai provides potential solutions but remains indifferent to the outcome.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of unchecked power and ambition, as seen through Quinan's actions.
• The moral dilemma of having to choose between greater good and individual lives.
• The cyclical nature of history and the potential consequences of interrupting it.

Character Interactions

• Roger and Beya work together to find a solution, with Beya supporting Roger's decision.
• Roger and Bai have a tense exchange, with Bai offering solutions but remaining detached from the outcome.
• The Ancient Desolate Will shows hostility towards Roger and Beya, sensing their presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Frenzy Blood Song, a divine battle song from the God of War Quinan, is now twisted into an evil tune bewitching people into endless combat frenzy.
• Roger decides to cut the root of the problem by weakening Quinan's power after resurrection and finding a way out for the innocent lives on the Ancient Desolate Continent.
• Roger reveals his Celestial God Body, the White Turbid Serpent, to attract the attention of the nearby eyes.
• Roger persuades the Red Valley Descendants to temporarily enter the Xia Yin Realm for safety and seeks the dwarves' permission to use "Secret Vault No. 1" for his plan.
• The real-time information feedback system from the little wolf cubs is completed, showing the progress of the blood sacrifice.
• Roger initiates the deification ritual for his Celestial God Body, choosing the "Prayer Fire" and obtaining the "Rootless God" template.

Character Developments

• Roger demonstrates his determination and resolve to save the innocent lives on the Ancient Desolate Continent, even at the risk of becoming a god.
• Beatrice supports Roger's decision and offers her help, showing her trust and faith in him.
• The White Turbid Serpent, Roger's Celestial God Body, is promoted to a Divine Kingdom Practitioner and obtains the "Rootless God" template, showcasing its exceptional aptitude.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between good and evil, represented by Roger's determination to save the innocent lives and Quinan's dark incantations.
• The power of faith and belief, demonstrated by the Divine Fire and the Divine Kingdom Practitioner template.
• The consequences of one's actions, shown through the blood sacrifice and its impact on the innocent lives.

Character Interactions

• Roger and Beatrice discuss Roger's plan to save the innocent lives, with Beatrice offering her support and help.
• Roger interacts with the Red Valley Descendants and the dwarves to prepare for his plan, seeking their permission and cooperation.
• Roger and the White Turbid Serpent establish a connection, with Roger initiating the deification ritual for the Celestial God Body.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roger, a Heavenly Dao Ascendant, easily progresses through the Divine Kingdom Practitioner path with the White Turbid Serpent's support.
• Roger designates Secret Vault No. 1 as his Divine Domain, which Beya refines and expands into a vast continent, housing a Sea God Holy Mountain and other resources.
• Roger prepares to kill the ancient beast on the Ancient Desolate Continent using the Scavenger, a Celestial God Armor designed for world-ending purposes.
• Roger activates the Scavenger and uses the 'Hand of World Extinction' to annihilate a significant portion of life on the Ancient Desolate Continent.

Character Developments

• Roger demonstrates his power and confidence as a Heavenly Dao Ascendant, looking down upon the Divine Kingdom Practitioner path.
• Beya shows her reliability and commitment to supporting Roger, providing him with Divine Power and refining his Divine Domain.
• The White Turbid Serpent gains a 'Legendary Status' and increases its Divine Power, becoming a reliable tool for Roger.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty and rarity of becoming a god, even with the shortcut of the Divine Kingdom Practitioner path.
• The power and responsibility that comes with being a Divine Kingdom Practitioner, as seen through Roger's creation of a Divine Domain to house innocent souls.
• The destructive potential of world-ending weapons and the consequences of using them, as demonstrated by the Scavenger's annihilation of life on the Ancient Desolate Continent.

Character Interactions

• Roger and Beya work together to refine and expand Roger's Divine Domain, demonstrating their trust and reliance on each other.
• Roger consults Beya on how to efficiently kill the ancient beast, showing his respect for her expertise.
• Roger and the White Turbid Serpent work in tandem, with the White Turbid Serpent providing Divine Power and Roger piloting the Scavenger to annihilate life on the Ancient Desolate Continent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Floating City cluster returns to its original position, and a Giant Serpent descends, revealing itself as the White Turbid Serpent, a Natural God.
• The islanders witness the Twin Stars Guardian's figure, leading them to believe he has ascended to godhood.
• The White Turbid Serpent declares its name and demands worship, causing the islanders to kneel and offer tribute.
• Glenn and Turing discuss the situation, deciding to activate the Cosmic Stairway and launch the Mayfly Project.
• The Hand of World Extinction appears, and the souls of the perished begin to be guided into the Divine Domain Gates by the White Turbid Serpent.
• Roger, within the Scavenger Armor, struggles with the necessity of killing to save souls, leading to a drop in his Xia Yin Value and reputation.

Character Developments

• Roger: Struggles with the moral implications of killing to save souls, leading to a drop in his Xia Yin Value and reputation. He obtains a new Feat, Hand of Instant Death, from his Sin Mark.
• Glenn: Decides to activate the Cosmic Stairway and launch the Mayfly Project, risking the fate of the Cosmic Observatory and the lives of tens of thousands of people in the Floating City.
• Turing: Initially hesitant about Glenn's plan, ultimately agrees to it. He considers how Roger's strength could become a burden due to the title of Twin Stars Guardian.

Significant Themes

• The burden of power and responsibility, as seen through Roger's struggle with the necessity of killing to save souls and Turing's consideration of Roger's future.
• The consequences of one's actions, both for oneself and others, as seen through Roger's drop in Xia Yin Value and reputation.
• The struggle between morality and necessity, as seen through Roger's internal conflict and Glenn's decision to activate the Cosmic Stairway.

Character Interactions

• Glenn and Turing discuss the situation and decide to activate the Cosmic Stairway, showing their trust in each other's judgment.
• Roger, within the Scavenger Armor, interacts with the souls he guides into the Divine Domain Gates, feeling regret for their inability to live as they did in life.
• The islanders interact with the White Turbid Serpent, kneeling and offering tribute upon hearing its declaration.