Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng, the legendary number one Heavenly Prodigy of the Star Sea, appears at Xumi Temple's Dharma Assembly.
• Xuan Hei, an old acquaintance of Chu Sheng, is shocked to see him.
• A main battle Spirit Boat, belonging to Wu Yifeng of Qingxu Sect, is revealed to be a Star Alliance standard, which is illegal to harbor secretly.
• Wu Yifeng tries to defend himself, claiming the Spirit Boat belongs to his sect, but Chu Sheng insists it's hidden and asks Wu Yifeng's master to testify.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Shows his dominance and power, ready to confront Wu Yifeng and his sect over the illegal Spirit Boat.
• Wu Yifeng: Panics as he's confronted by Chu Sheng, tries to involve his master to testify for him.
• Venerable Du'e: Terrified of Chu Sheng, begs Wu Yifeng to mediate.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of defying authority (Chu Sheng vs. Wu Yifeng and Qingxu Sect).
• The value of honesty and integrity (Chu Sheng's insistence on exposing Wu Yifeng's lie).

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Xuan Hei: Reunite, and Chu Sheng shows concern for Xuan Hei's well-being.
• Chu Sheng and Wu Yifeng: Confrontation escalates as Chu Sheng accuses Wu Yifeng of hiding the illegal Spirit Boat.
• Wu Yifeng and his master: Wu Yifeng seeks his master's help to testify for him, putting his master in a difficult position.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng confronts Wu Yifeng about possessing a Spirit Boat, exposing Wu's lies.
• Chu then reveals that Xumi Temple, led by Venerable Du'e, has been secretly slaughtering mortals to refine blood for ritual artifacts.
• Venerable Du'e initially denies the accusations but later confesses under Chu Sheng's pressure.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Demonstrates his authority and investigative skills, revealing his role as a Security General Office envoy.
• Venerable Du'e: Initially defiant and cunning, he crumbles under pressure and confesses to the crimes, showing his lack of moral fortitude.
• Wu Yifeng: Exposed as a liar, he is humiliated and loses his composure.

Significant Themes

• Power and Authority: Chu Sheng's status and abilities allow him to expose wrongdoings and maintain order.
• Moral Corruption: Venerable Du'e's actions and eventual confession highlight the moral decay within Xumi Temple.
• Consequences of Actions: Wu Yifeng's lies and Venerable Du'e's crimes catch up to them, leading to public humiliation and potential punishment.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng vs. Wu Yifeng: Chu exposes Wu's lies, leading to Wu's humiliation.
• Chu Sheng vs. Venerable Du'e: Chu's investigation and pressure lead Venerable Du'e to confess his crimes.
• Venerable Du'e vs. Xumi Temple: Venerable Du'e's confession implicates Xumi Temple, potentially leading to its downfall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng uses a mental secret technique to force confessions from Venerable Du'e, Ye Feng Han, True Person Zhiwei, and Min Huang about their involvement in blood sacrifices.
• The crowd reacts with shock and outrage upon learning the truth about Xumi Temple, Myriad Sword Manor, and Azure Cloud Pavilion.
• Venerable Du'e admits to using forbidden techniques obtained from an unknown source and activates a Creation Realm pressure from Xumi Temple before attempting suicide.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng demonstrates his power and disregard for the usual order, demanding the death of the confessed criminals.
• Venerable Du'e, initially defiant, becomes desperate and attempts to take Chu Sheng down with him by activating the Creation Realm pressure from Xumi Temple.
• Min Huang, initially defiant, confesses and expresses fear of Chu Sheng's power and disregard for the law.
• Master Wu Wang accepts his fate and begins chanting Buddhist incantations, indicating he expects to die today.

Significant Themes

• The corruption and hypocrisy of powerful sects and individuals, who exploit the weak and flaunt their power.
• The consequences of one's actions and the inevitable reckoning that follows.
• The power dynamics between martial artists and commoners within the Star Alliance.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng confronts and forces confessions from the guilty parties, showing no mercy.
• Venerable Du'e and Min Huang initially try to deny or justify their actions but eventually confess under pressure from Chu Sheng.
• Master Wu Wang accepts his fate and begins preparing for death, acknowledging that today's events were destined to happen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Venerable Du'e reveals that the 'blood sacrifice refining technique' was actually a method to nurture a powerful fiend, a Blood Devouring Tai Sui, using the blood of mortals and cultivators.
• The Blood Devouring Tai Sui, now revealed, is a colossal beast formed from Xumi Temple, with a vertical pupil that terrifies all present.
• Chu Sheng, initially overwhelmed, suddenly unleashes a vast and powerful energy, causing everyone to be pushed back. He then begins to grow in size and radiates divine might.

Character Developments

• Venerable Du'e is revealed to be manipulative and power-hungry, using others as pawns in his scheme to nurture the fiend.
• Chu Sheng demonstrates his true power, growing in size and radiating divine might, striking fear into the Blood Devouring Tai Sui.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and power dynamics: Venerable Du'e manipulates others for his own gain, highlighting the theme of power dynamics and manipulation.
• The consequences of ambition: Venerable Du'e's ambition leads to the nurturing of a dangerous fiend, causing widespread terror and destruction.
• True power: Chu Sheng's true power is revealed, showing that true strength can overcome even the most terrifying foes.

Character Interactions

• Venerable Du'e interacts with Min Huang and the other two, revealing his true intentions and causing them despair.
• Chu Sheng interacts with Xuan Hei, Su Wei, and the others, pushing them back to safety before revealing his true power.
• The Blood Devouring Tai Sui interacts with Chu Sheng, submitting to his divine might.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng returns to find the Blood Devouring Tai Sui (a powerful fiend) prostrating before him.
• Venerable Du'e, the main culprit of the Blood Refining Ritual case, is crushed by Chu Sheng's foot, along with other villains.
• Chu Sheng reveals that he will dismantle Xumi Temple, Myriad Sword Manor, and Azure Cloud Pavilion for their involvement.
• The Blood Devouring Tai Sui reveals its true form and offers to serve Chu Sheng, claiming it can possess and enhance inanimate objects like spirit boats.
• Chu Sheng spares the Blood Devouring Tai Sui and orders it to protect the common people and uphold justice.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng demonstrates his immense power and indifference towards his enemies. He shows mercy to the Blood Devouring Tai Sui based on its lack of malicious intent in the blood sacrifices.
• The Blood Devouring Tai Sui, initially terrified and confused, submits to Chu Sheng after learning he is not its original master. It expresses remorse for its past actions and agrees to serve Chu Sheng.

Significant Themes

• Power and its responsible use: Chu Sheng's immense power is juxtaposed with his commitment to justice and protecting the common people.
• Redemption and atonement: The Blood Devouring Tai Sui seeks to make amends for its past sins by serving Chu Sheng and upholding justice.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and the Blood Devouring Tai Sui: Their interaction begins with fear and confusion but ends with the fiend willingly submitting to Chu Sheng, showing respect and willingness to follow his orders.
• Chu Sheng and the surviving witnesses: Chu Sheng warns them against committing wicked deeds in the future, showing his commitment to justice and protection of the common people.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng learns about the Sky-Piercing Trial Cliff's rumored Great Divine Ability inheritance.
• He discovers that Wu Wang, now the abbot of Dajue Temple, betrayed his past life and lured people to their deaths at the cliff.
• Chu Sheng confronts Wu Wang at the Dharma Assembly.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Shows determination and ambition in pursuing the Great Divine Ability inheritance.
• Wu Wang: Revealed to be the traitor from Chu Sheng's past life, now seeking atonement as a Buddhist monk.

Significant Themes

• Karma and consequences of past actions.
• Ambition and temptation (Chu Sheng's pursuit of power).
• Redemption and atonement (Wu Wang's path to Buddhism).

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Wu Wang: Their interaction reveals Wu Wang's past betrayal and sets the stage for a potential confrontation.
• Xuan Hei and Chu Sheng: Xuan Hei's friendly demeanor contrasts with the tense atmosphere, highlighting the impending conflict.
• Master Wu Wang and Dajue Temple monks: Wu Wang's calm acceptance of his past karma contrasts with the shock and disbelief of his disciples.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng meets Master Wu Wang, who recognizes him as the same person from a past life.
• Chu Sheng, upset by the recognition, attacks Master Wu Wang, severely injuring him and crippling his cultivation.
• Master Wu Wang reveals that the Sky-Piercing Trial Cliff, where Chu Sheng seeks an inheritance, has been open for over three hundred years.
• Chu Sheng leaves, and Master Wu Wang decides to pass on the position of abbot to Xuan Ming.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Shows a decisive and unrestrained side, revealing his true nature to others. He seeks the inheritance from the Sky-Piercing Trial Cliff.
• Master Wu Wang: Accepts his fate after being injured, deciding to pass on his position and settle his affairs in his remaining time.
• Xuan Ming: Shows reluctance to accept the position of abbot, hinting at a secret he wants to know.

Significant Themes

• Karma and reincarnation: Master Wu Wang believes Chu Sheng is the same person from a past life, while Chu Sheng denies it.
• Consequences of actions: Master Wu Wang's lifelong cultivation is crippled due to his past actions.
• Succession and responsibility: Master Wu Wang passes on the position of abbot to Xuan Ming, highlighting the theme of accepting responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Master Wu Wang: Their interaction is tense, with Chu Sheng denying Master Wu Wang's recognition and eventually attacking him.
• Xuan Ming and Master Wu Wang: Xuan Ming is reluctant to accept the position of abbot, hinting at a secret he wants to know from his master.
• Chu Sheng and Xuan Hei: There's a brief interaction where Chu Sheng says they'll catch up if they have a chance, showing a lack of animosity despite Xuan Hei's initial hostility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng possesses the Spirit Boat, renaming it 'Tai Sui', and the Blood Devouring Tai Sui enhances its speed, defense, and main cannon power.
• Dajue Temple's group encounters two mysterious, powerful figures in black robes, who are interested in the person who crippled Master Wu Wang (Chu Sheng) and the Sky-Piercing Trial Cliff.
• The black-robed figures kidnap Master Wu Wang and head towards the Sky-Piercing Trial Cliff, showing no concern for Chu Sheng reaching there first.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Shows no anger at the Tai Sui's demand for essence blood, indicating a calm and understanding demeanor. He also demonstrates a level of confidence in his abilities.
• Master Wu Wang: Reveals that he was crippled by a half-step Creation Realm expert (Chu Sheng) and provides information about him to the black-robed figures.
• Xuan Ming and Dajue Temple disciples: Show loyalty and concern for Master Wu Wang but are easily overwhelmed by the black-robed figures' power.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter emphasizes the power hierarchy, with the black-robed figures' overwhelming strength contrasting with the Dajue Temple group's weakness.
• Cooperation and Trust: Chu Sheng's cooperation with the Tai Sui and his calm acceptance of its demands highlight the importance of trust and understanding in alliances.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and the Tai Sui: They establish a cooperative relationship, with the Tai Sui enhancing the Spirit Boat's capabilities and Chu Sheng providing it with essence blood.
• Black-robed figures and Dajue Temple group: The interaction between the black-robed figures and the Dajue Temple group showcases the vast power gap between them, with the former easily overpowering the latter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Master Wu Wang, a 2000-year-old monk, suspects the identities of two strangers on the Spirit Boat.
• They reveal they're from the Great Yan Divine Dynasty, bordering the Star Alliance, seeking the Sky-Piercing Trial Cliff's inheritance.
• Master Wu Wang learns the Dynasty's prince is at the Cave Profound Realm, accompanied by two early Creation Realm experts.
• He fears Chu Sheng's involvement could lead to war between the Star Alliance and the Dynasty.
• The strangers plan to provoke Chu Sheng into attacking, blaming his death on the Dynasty's enforcers to avoid retaliation from the Star Alliance.

Character Developments

• Master Wu Wang: Shows wisdom and foresight, understanding the potential consequences of Chu Sheng's involvement.
• The strangers (Great Yan Divine Dynasty): Reveal their true colors, displaying arrogance and underestimation of Chu Sheng.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political intrigue between the Star Alliance and the Great Yan Divine Dynasty.
• The potential consequences of Chu Sheng's actions on a larger scale.

Character Interactions

• Master Wu Wang and the strangers: Master Wu Wang tries to reason with the strangers, warning them about Chu Sheng's strength, while they dismiss his concerns and plan to provoke Chu Sheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins at the entrance of the Sky-Piercing Secret Realm, a dangerous place with no proven rewards, yet still attracting cultivators due to the allure of potential great opportunities.
• A Plain-clothed Woman approaches a Hooded Youth, curious about his race, and they have a brief interaction.
• The youth offers to travel with her, and she agrees despite her Senior Brother's warnings and disapproval.

Character Developments

• The Plain-clothed Woman: She shows curiosity and courage, willing to take risks and trust the youth despite her Senior Brother's concerns. She also demonstrates a strong intuition about the youth's potential.
• The Hooded Youth: He remains mysterious and calm throughout, showing no reaction to the Plain-clothed Woman's initial curiosity or the mocking from the crowd. He reveals his face and horns, showing a majestic and noble appearance that captivates the woman.
• The Senior Brother: He shows concern for his Junior Sister's safety but becomes disappointed and helpless when she decides to trust the youth. He decides to let her make her own decisions, stepping back from his protective role.

Significant Themes

• The allure of potential great opportunities and the risks cultivators are willing to take.
• Trust and intuition in making decisions, as shown by the Plain-clothed Woman's trust in the youth.
• The tension between protection and independence, as seen in the relationship between the Senior Brother and the Plain-clothed Woman.

Character Interactions

• The Plain-clothed Woman and the Hooded Youth: They have a brief interaction that leads to the woman agreeing to travel with the youth, showing trust and potential partnership.
• The Plain-clothed Woman and her Senior Brother: They have a tense interaction, with the Senior Brother expressing his concerns and disappointment, while the woman asserts her decision to trust the youth. Their relationship shifts as the Senior Brother decides to let her make her own choices.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The young man, who isn't from the Star Alliance, is waiting for his friends to arrive.
• He asks the Plain-clothed Woman about Chu Sheng, a renowned Heavenly Prodigy.
• A blood-red Spirit Boat, piloted by Chu Sheng, arrives, causing panic among the crowd.
• The young man confirms that Chu Sheng is on the Spirit Boat.

Character Developments

• The young man is revealed to be an outsider, seeking help from the Plain-clothed Woman.
• The Plain-clothed Woman is initially cautious but agrees to help the young man after he promises to reveal his identity later.

Significant Themes

• The danger of illegal entry into the Star Alliance.
• The power dynamics and fear inspired by Chu Sheng's reputation and arrival.
• The young man's determination to confront Chu Sheng.

Character Interactions

• The young man and the Plain-clothed Woman discuss Chu Sheng and the young man's identity.
• The young man reassures the Plain-clothed Woman that his friends will handle the situation with Chu Sheng.
• The Plain-clothed Woman expresses her fear and confusion as the Spirit Boat approaches.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Fourth Prince arrives at the Sky-Piercing Trial Cliff, using himself as bait to provoke Chu Sheng.
• Chu Sheng lands, and the crowd initially thinks he's approachable but is quickly disabused of that notion by his arrogance.
• The Fourth Prince confronts Chu Sheng, and Chu Sheng beheads him without hesitation.

Character Developments

• The Fourth Prince shows cunning by using himself as bait but underestimates Chu Sheng's ruthlessness.
• Chu Sheng displays his arrogance and ruthlessness, living up to his reputation.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance and its consequences: Chu Sheng's and the Fourth Prince's arrogance lead to their respective fates.
• Cunning vs. Ruthlessness: The Fourth Prince uses cunning to try and trap Chu Sheng, but Chu Sheng's ruthlessness prevails.

Character Interactions

• The Fourth Prince and Chu Sheng: Their interaction is brief but intense, leading to the Fourth Prince's death.
• The Plain-clothed Woman and the Fourth Prince: She worries about him, but he reassures her, hinting at his plan.
• The two Venerables: They discuss their plan, showing their loyalty to the Fourth Prince and their concern for his safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng, a special inspector from the Star Alliance Security General Administration, beheads the Fourth Prince of the Great Yan Divine Dynasty, who had trespassed into Star Alliance territory.
• The two Venerables accompanying the prince reveal their affiliation with the Great Yan Divine Dynasty, which has nine Immortal Venerables, causing panic among the crowd.
• Chu Sheng reveals his identity as a special inspector and refuses to back down, despite the Venerable's threats and display of Creation Realm power.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng demonstrates his fearlessness and determination in the face of adversity, showing no signs of backing down despite facing a powerful enemy from a more influential dynasty.
• The Fourth Prince is portrayed as arrogant and disrespectful, underestimating Chu Sheng and paying the ultimate price for his actions.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: The Great Yan Divine Dynasty's influence and power are emphasized, contrasting with the Star Alliance's, highlighting the theme of power dynamics.
• Courage and Determination: Chu Sheng's fearlessness and resolve in the face of a superior enemy showcase these qualities.
• Respect for Laws and Boundaries: Chu Sheng upholds the Star Alliance's laws, showing respect for territorial boundaries and rules.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng vs. The Venerables: The interaction between Chu Sheng and the two Venerables is tense and confrontational, with Chu Sheng refusing to back down despite the Venerables' threats and displays of power.
• Chu Sheng vs. The Crowd: The crowd's reaction to the situation reveals their fear and avoidance of Chu Sheng, highlighting the power dynamics and the potential consequences of his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng triggers the Tai Sui's powerful cannon, which threatens everyone present.
• Chu Sheng uses his vital energy to push everyone out of the cannon's range, but the two Venerables remain.
• The cannon fires, creating a rift in the wasteland that reaches into the starry sky.
• A figure ascends from the rift, revealing itself as a ten-thousand-zhang-tall giant, Xiao Shentong, who is recognized as Chu Sheng.
• The Venerable expresses disbelief at Chu Sheng's survival and power, but remains confident in his own strength.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, willing to attack without hesitation.
• The Venerable shows his arrogance and underestimation of Chu Sheng's power.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences.
• The gulf between realms and the limitations of Divine Abilities.
• Arrogance and underestimation of opponents.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and the Venerables: Chu Sheng's actions put the Venerables in danger, and they flee, but Chu Sheng's power is so great that even they cannot escape unscathed.
• The Venerable and the crowd: The Venerable expresses his disbelief and arrogance towards Chu Sheng's power, while the crowd is terrified and in awe of Chu Sheng's might.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng reveals his true power, summoning a sentient, monstrous weapon, a black saber, which grows to match his giant form.
• The saber unleashes a Demon God phantom that fuses with Chu Sheng, significantly boosting his power.
• The Venerable, realizing Chu Sheng's immense strength, sends a message to the Divine Dynasty and prepares to fight to his death.
• Chu Sheng attacks with the Myriad Soldier Devouring Abyss, creating a massive crater and seemingly defeating the Venerable.
• The Venerable survives but is severely injured, and the battle's outcome remains uncertain.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng demonstrates his true power, proving himself to be a formidable opponent even at the half-step Creation Realm.
• The Venerable shows admiration for Chu Sheng's potential but remains determined to defeat him.

Significant Themes

• The power of true Creation and the might of Creation Realm experts.
• The potential consequences of underestimating an opponent.
• The struggle between admiration and duty in the face of a powerful enemy.

Character Interactions

• The Venerable and Chu Sheng engage in a battle of immense proportions, with the Venerable acknowledging Chu Sheng's potential and Chu Sheng showing no mercy.
• The crowd watching the battle reacts with shock and awe at the display of power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng blasts away the souls of two early-stage Creation Realm villains from the Great Yan Divine Dynasty using his Spirit Seizing and General Dispatch technique.
• He decides to learn from the captured Venerable to understand the Divine Dynasty's secrets and prepare for future challenges.
• The Bloodthirsty Demon Lord expresses surprise at Chu Sheng's power and questions the number of people he's killed. Chu Sheng responds that he's saved more people than he's killed.
• The Tai Sui absorbs the blood energy of the defeated Venerables and suggests attacking the crowd below, but Chu Sheng refuses, stating they are innocent.
• Chu Sheng asks if the three defeated cultivators have any companions.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Shows his power and resolve in dispensing justice, displaying a moral compass by refusing to harm innocents.
• The Bloodthirsty Demon Lord: Recognizes Chu Sheng's power and begins to see him as a master worth serving.
• The Tai Sui: Reveals its greed for blood energy but ultimately submits to Chu Sheng's authority.

Significant Themes

• Justice and morality: Chu Sheng's actions and decisions highlight his commitment to justice and protecting the innocent.
• Power and responsibility: Chu Sheng's growing power brings him new challenges and responsibilities, such as dealing with the Great Yan Divine Dynasty.
• Consequences of actions: The plain-clothed woman's regret and guilt demonstrate the consequences of ignoring good advice and making poor decisions.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and the Bloodthirsty Demon Lord: The Demon Lord expresses surprise at Chu Sheng's power and questions his past actions, leading to a brief exchange.
• Chu Sheng and the Tai Sui: The Tai Sui suggests attacking the crowd below, but Chu Sheng sternly refuses, asserting his authority.
• The plain-clothed woman and her Senior Brother: The woman seeks forgiveness from her Senior Brother, but he remains cold and unforgiving, highlighting the consequences of her past actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Plain-clothed Woman is accused of colluding with the Fourth Prince against Chu Sheng.
• Chu Sheng interrogates her, and she reveals that she fell in love with the Fourth Prince and agreed to help him against Chu Sheng.
• Chu Sheng kills the woman for her foolishness and the danger she posed.
• The crowd disperses after Chu Sheng warns them not to covet the Sky-Piercing Trial Cliff's opportunities.
• Chu Sheng collects the Storage Rings of the two Venerables and the Fourth Prince.
• He finds a Jade Slip containing the 'Nine-Five Dragon Qi Art' in the Fourth Prince's Storage Ring.

Character Developments

• The Plain-clothed Woman's foolish love for the Fourth Prince leads to her death.
• Chu Sheng demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, killing the woman without hesitation.
• The crowd shows fear and obedience towards Chu Sheng.

Significant Themes

• Foolish love leading to tragic consequences.
• Power dynamics and fear in the cultivation world.
• The value of cultivation resources and artifacts, which are insignificant to Chu Sheng.

Character Interactions

• The Plain-clothed Woman's Senior Brother, Song, distances himself from her to avoid being implicated in her schemes.
• The crowd interacts with Chu Sheng, showing fear and respect, and quickly disperses after his warning.
• Chu Sheng interacts with the Plain-clothed Woman, interrogating and ultimately killing her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng discovers the Nine-Five Dragon Qi Art, a supreme Cultivation Method, within the Jade Slip.
• The Cultivation Method presents its ultimate power at the Great Accomplishment stage to Chu Sheng's Sea of Consciousness, showcasing immense strength.
• Chu Sheng learns that the Cultivation Method requires the Mystic Gold Dragon race bloodline, which the Great Yan royal family possesses.
• He finds a Mystic Gold Dragon Pearl and a Mirage Shadow Jade Pendant among the Fourth Prince's belongings.
• The Jade Pendant receives a message from the Great Yan Divine Dynasty, which Chu Sheng accesses.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng's interest is piqued by the Nine-Five Dragon Qi Art, leading him to consider refining members of the Great Yan royal family for their bloodline.
• Li San and Zhang Si, the two Venerables, reveal their names and explain the uses of the Mystic Gold Dragon Pearl and the Mirage Shadow Jade Pendant to Chu Sheng.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and strength through Cultivation Methods.
• The importance of bloodlines and lineage in Cultivation, as seen with the Great Yan royal family's Mystic Gold Dragon race bloodline.
• The consequences of one's actions, as demonstrated by the Fourth Prince's death and the subsequent message from the Great Yan Divine Dynasty.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng interacts with Li San and Zhang Si, learning about the items they brought and their names.
• Chu Sheng communicates with an unknown sender from the Great Yan Divine Dynasty via the Mirage Shadow Jade Pendant, though their conversation is brief and tense.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng is challenged by a woman, who turns out to be the mother of the Fourth Prince he killed.
• She demands he commit suicide within a month to atone for his son's death, threatening to destroy the Star Alliance if he doesn't.
• Chu Sheng learns that the Great Yan Divine Dynasty has nine Immortal Venerables in the Immortal Realm, while the Star Alliance has only six, with rumors suggesting one has perished.
• He also finds out that the Immortal Venerable of the Qing Ming Chu Family is rumored to be dead.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng shows no fear or remorse, maintaining his calm and confident demeanor.
• The woman (the Fourth Prince's mother) remains composed and dignified, despite her son's death.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of defying authority (Chu Sheng vs. the Great Yan Divine Dynasty).
• The importance of reputation and honor (Chu Sheng's refusal to commit suicide).
• The impact of rumors and misinformation (the Immortal Venerable's supposed death).

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng interacts with Li San and Zhang Si, learning about the strength of the Great Yan Divine Dynasty and the Star Alliance.
• The woman (the Fourth Prince's mother) and Chu Sheng have a tense exchange, with her demanding atonement and him refusing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng claims he can summon an Ascension Realm cultivator, shocking Li San, Zhang Si, and the Bloodthirsty Demon Lord.
• Chu Sheng asks about a figure named Chu Sheng from over two thousand years ago, who was an Immortal Realm expert from the Star Alliance region.
• Li San and Zhang Si confirm they've never heard of such a figure, suggesting his existence was deliberately erased.
• Chu Sheng decides to visit the Sky-Piercing Trial Cliff.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng displays confidence and knowledge about the Ascension Realm, hinting at his extraordinary background.
• The Bloodthirsty Demon Lord shows fear and respect towards Chu Sheng, revealing his past as a dominant figure in the Star Sea.
• Li San and Zhang Si demonstrate loyalty and honesty, admitting they've never heard of Chu Sheng despite his impressive reputation.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchy of the Star Sea, with the Immortal Realm being the highest known combat power, and the Ascension Realm existing only in legends.
• The erasure of historical figures and the power struggle behind it, suggesting the political intrigue and manipulation in the Star Sea.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng interacts with the Bloodthirsty Demon Lord, revealing his knowledge of the Ascension Realm and his interest in the figure named Chu Sheng.
• Li San and Zhang Si interact with Chu Sheng, expressing their disbelief at the existence of an Immortal Realm expert from their region and the possibility of his erasure.
• The Bloodthirsty Demon Lord interacts with Chu Sheng, showing fear and respect, and later suggesting the erasure of Chu Sheng's existence could be due to a transcendent being.