Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng discovers he needs 8 billion more Justice Points to advance, nearly half of Lieyang Immortal Sect's inventory.
• He decides to target Xuanqing Immortal Palace for resources and Justice Points.
• Chu Sheng asks Zhaoyang to cultivate killing intent towards him to facilitate his departure.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Realizes the extent of resources needed for his cultivation, decides to target Xuanqing Immortal Palace.
• Zhaoyang: Follows Chu Sheng's order to cultivate killing intent towards him, showing loyalty and obedience.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for resources and power in the cultivation world.
• The consequences of one's actions and the karmic cycle (Chu Sheng's decision to target Xuanqing Immortal Palace).

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Zhaoyang: Chu Sheng gives Zhaoyang an unusual order, which she follows despite confusion.
• Chu Sheng and Lieyang Immortal Sect disciples: Disciples express their admiration for Chu Sheng and wish to become his disciples, but he declines.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng expresses dissatisfaction with the Millennial Resources provided, hinting at his true cultivation level and needs.
• Zhengyang High Venerable offers to guide Chu Sheng to Xuanqing Immortal Palace.
• At Chiyang Hall, Immortal Venerable of Lieyang and the Grand Elder discuss Chu Sheng's intentions. They suspect him of trying to flee with the sect's resources.
• A disciple reports that someone named Hao Yun is seeking an audience with He Qiang.
• The Grand Elder tests Chu Sheng's claim about moving killing intent, leading to a tense confrontation.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Reveals his dissatisfaction with the resources provided, hinting at his higher cultivation level. Shows his determination and impatience.
• Zhengyang High Venerable: Struggles to reconcile the Chu Sheng he knows with the current one, questioning his previous assessment of Chu Sheng's character.
• Immortal Venerable of Lieyang: Shows concern for Chu Sheng's safety and the sect's reputation, trying to navigate the situation diplomatically.
• The Grand Elder: Grows increasingly suspicious and hostile towards Chu Sheng, leading to a tense confrontation.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: The Grand Elder and Zhengyang High Venerable grapple with their trust in Chu Sheng, leading to misunderstandings and conflict.
• Power and Respect: Chu Sheng's cultivation level and actions demand respect, challenging the authority of the sect's elders.
• Ambition and Sacrifice: Chu Sheng's actions hint at a greater ambition, potentially putting him at odds with the sect's interests.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Zhengyang High Venerable: Their dynamic has changed since their time in the Divine Ruins Ancient Land, with Zhengyang High Venerable questioning his understanding of Chu Sheng.
• Chu Sheng and the Grand Elder: Their relationship deteriorates as the Grand Elder grows more suspicious and hostile towards Chu Sheng, leading to a tense confrontation.
• Immortal Venerable of Lieyang and the Grand Elder: They discuss Chu Sheng's intentions, with the Grand Elder pushing for a more aggressive stance while Immortal Venerable of Lieyang tries to maintain diplomacy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhengyang High Venerable tries to rekindle his friendship with Chu Sheng, but Chu Sheng dismisses him, causing Zhengyang to feel neglected.
• The Xuanqing Immortal Palace is in turmoil due to the annihilation of the Great Yan Divine Dynasty and the death of Hong Feng from the Myriad Star Immortal Sect.
• Chiguo Immortal Venerable is summoned to divine the killer of Hong Feng but fails due to a powerful backlash from the Heavenly Secrets.

Character Developments

• Zhengyang High Venerable's feelings are hurt by Chu Sheng's indifference.
• Nangong Yanran remains composed and calm despite the serious situation.
• Chiguo Immortal Venerable's divination skills are challenged, and he faces a life-threatening backlash.

Significant Themes

• The theme of friendship and loyalty is explored through Zhengyang's feelings towards Chu Sheng.
• The power dynamics and politics of the immortal world are shown through the reactions to Hong Feng's death and the Great Yan Divine Dynasty's annihilation.

Character Interactions

• Zhengyang High Venerable and Chu Sheng's interaction highlights the difference in their cultivation levels and Chu Sheng's indifference.
• Nangong Yanran and Chiguo Immortal Venerable's interaction shows the latter's arrogance and the former's calm demeanor under pressure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng arrives at Xuanqing Immortal Palace, demanding something back on behalf of the Star Alliance.
• He kills several disciples and an elder, drawing the attention of the Palace Master, Nangong Yanran, and Chiguo Immortal Venerable.
• Chu Sheng refuses to back down and engages in a battle with Chiguo Immortal Venerable, displaying immense power for his cultivation level.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng demonstrates his fearlessness, arrogance, and immense power, growing more confident in his abilities.
• Chiguo Immortal Venerable, initially dismissive of Chu Sheng, becomes increasingly alarmed and enraged by Chu Sheng's strength and attitude.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance vs. Humility: Chu Sheng's unyielding arrogance contrasts with Chiguo Immortal Venerable's initial underestimation and growing concern.
• Power Dynamics: The power imbalance between immortals and mortals is highlighted, with Chu Sheng challenging this hierarchy.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Chiguo Immortal Venerable's interaction is marked by escalating tension, with Chu Sheng's calm demeanor contrasting with Chiguo's growing anger and astonishment.
• Nangong Yanran, the Palace Master, observes the scene but does not intervene directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng awakens the 'Dominator' ability, gaining control over the Ancient True Spirit that had been attacking him.
• The True Spirit, now under Chu Sheng's command, attacks and severely wounds Chiguo Immortal Venerable and Nangong Yanran.
• Chu Sheng demonstrates incredible regenerative abilities, healing from severe wounds in seconds.
• Chiguo Immortal Venerable and Nangong Yanran flee, leaving behind the True Spirit Armor.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Shows new abilities (Dominator, enhanced regeneration), grows in power, and gains a powerful ally in the True Spirit.
• Chiguo Immortal Venerable: Loses his most powerful asset (the True Spirit Armor), suffers a significant setback, but plans to profit from the information about Chu Sheng.
• Nangong Yanran: Flees with Chiguo Immortal Venerable, her actions and thoughts remain mostly unchanged.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The shift in power between Chu Sheng and the other characters, particularly Chiguo Immortal Venerable.
• Regeneration and healing: The theme of recovery and resilience, both physical (Chu Sheng) and metaphorical (Chiguo Immortal Venerable's plans to recover from his losses).
• The cost of power: The consequences of losing a powerful asset (Chiguo Immortal Venerable's True Spirit Armor) and the potential gains from newfound power (Chu Sheng's control over the True Spirit).

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and the True Spirit: A new alliance forms, with the True Spirit now following Chu Sheng's commands.
• Chu Sheng, Chiguo Immortal Venerable, and Nangong Yanran: Their dynamic shifts as Chu Sheng gains the upper hand, leading to Chiguo and Nangong's retreat.
• Chiguo Immortal Venerable and Nangong Yanran: They work together to escape, but their individual plans and motivations remain unclear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng, after killing the Xuanqing Immortal Palace cultivators, gains 5.7 billion Justice Points.
• He finds a True Spirit Armor piece that can summon a peak Loose Immortal-level phantom.
• Chu Sheng confronts Chiguo Immortal Venerable and Nangong Yanran, kills them, and gains 4 billion Justice Points each.
• He captures their spirits and orders them to hand over their cultivation resources.
• Chu Sheng returns to Xuanqing Immortal Palace's ruins with them, accessing the Treasure Vault.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, killing without hesitation.
• Chiguo Immortal Venerable and Nangong Yanran show fear and submission after their deaths.
• Chu Sheng reveals his greed for resources and lack of respect for the value of the True Spirit Armor piece.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Chu Sheng's strength allows him to act without mercy, but it also leads to waste and disrespect for valuable items.
• Greed: Chu Sheng's desire for resources drives his actions, even after gaining a significant amount of Justice Points.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng interacts with Chiguo Immortal Venerable and Nangong Yanran, showing no remorse in killing them and demanding their resources.
• The captured spirits show deference and obedience to Chu Sheng, highlighting his power and their fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng enters the treasure vault and finds numerous heavenly materials, earthly treasures, and even true Immortal Realm supreme treasures.
• He discovers the 'Nine-Turn Immortal Marrow' among the treasures, which he uses to break through to Half-Step Immortal Triple.
• On the star river route, Han Li, a Half-Step Immortal Triple cultivator, is seen abducting young girls, causing outrage among the cultivators on the Gilded Immortal Boat.
• Zhaoyang receives a message from Zhengyang High Venerable revealing that Xuanqing Immortal Venerable and Chiguo Immortal Venerable have fled, indicating that Chu Sheng has likely destroyed the sect.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng breaks through to Half-Step Immortal Triple, further solidifying his power.
• Han Li, a notorious cultivator, is introduced, showcasing the dark side of the cultivation world.
• Zhaoyang and the Grand Elder of Lieyang Immortal Sect grapple with their inability to act against Han Li, highlighting their reluctance to cause trouble before the Ascension Tournament.

Significant Themes

• The ruthless nature of the cultivation world, where power dynamics dictate actions and inactions.
• The hypocrisy of the Righteous Path, as seen in the contrasting behaviors of cultivators like Chu Sheng and those on the Gilded Immortal Boat.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents, as demonstrated by the Grand Elder's reflection on his loss to Chu Sheng.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng interacts with Nangong Yanran, revealing her past deception towards Chiguo Immortal Venerable.
• Zhaoyang and the Grand Elder discuss the situation with Han Li, showcasing their differing views on intervention.
• The Grand Elder reflects on his loss to Chu Sheng, indicating a shift in his perception of Chu Sheng's power and methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng, now at Half-Step Immortal Triple realm, arrives at the Ascension Tournament, shocking the Supreme Elder and Grand Elder of the Lieyang Immortal Sect.
• Chu Sheng refuses to reveal the details of his armor-plate treasure to the Supreme Elder.
• A cultivator from the Changnan Starzhou Song Family confronts Han Li about his lewd behavior, but Han Li, unperturbed, demands the woman accompany him instead.
• Chu Sheng intervenes and reveals his identity as a Grand Elder of the Lieyang Immortal Sect, causing Han Li to change his tune.
• Han Li propositions Chu Sheng, leading to a quick and decisive duel where Chu Sheng kills Han Li with a single slash.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Advances to Half-Step Immortal Triple realm, demonstrating his incredible growth and potential.
• Han Li: Initially arrogant and lecherous, he becomes cautious and respectful upon learning Chu Sheng's identity and strength.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect: Han Li's behavior changes drastically once he realizes Chu Sheng's strength and status.
• The consequences of underestimating others: Han Li's proposition and subsequent death highlight the dangers of underestimating one's opponents.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and the Lieyang Immortal Sect Elders: Their interactions show the Elders' surprise and respect for Chu Sheng's rapid growth and newfound status.
• Chu Sheng and Han Li: Their brief exchange demonstrates Han Li's initial arrogance, followed by his caution and eventual demise.
• Song Family members: Their conversation reveals their disbelief in Song Ziyue's claims about Chu Sheng, foreshadowing the upcoming revelation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng kills Han Li, saving several girls from being enslaved.
• The Lieyang Immortal Sect takes the girls home, and one girl expresses a desire to serve Chu Sheng.
• Song Ziyue visits Chu Sheng, and he tells her not to participate in the Ascension Tournament.
• The Song Family discusses Chu Sheng's actions and concludes he's trying to curry favor with the Myriad Star Immortal Sect.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Shows his ruthless side by killing Han Li without hesitation. He also displays a lack of interest in the Ascension Tournament.
• Song Ziyue: Struggles to reconcile the current Chu Sheng with the one she knew in the Divine Ruins Ancient Land.
• Song Qing: Becomes defiant and disdainful after learning about Chu Sheng's actions.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: Chu Sheng is initially judged by his appearance, with some assuming he's evil due to his ruthless actions. However, his actions also show he's not entirely evil.
• Judgment and Bias: Chu Sheng judges Song Qing based on his own biases, leading to misunderstandings and conflict.
• Power Dynamics: The Myriad Star Immortal Sect's power and influence are shown to be significant, with many fearing their retribution.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Han Li: Their conflict results in Han Li's death and the girls' rescue.
• Chu Sheng and Song Ziyue: Their interaction is brief, with Chu Sheng giving her a cryptic message.
• The Song Family: They discuss Chu Sheng's actions and come to their own conclusions about his motives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The fleet of immortal boats arrives at the Xinglan Star Continent, the core territory of the Myriad Star Immortal Sect.
• Cultivators are stopped at the outskirts and informed that only those participating in the selection can enter the main domain.
• Chu Sheng and Song Qing register for the Ascension Tournament. A cultivator accuses Chu Sheng of killing Blood Bone High Venerable Han Li.
• The Myriad Star Immortal Sect deacon defends Chu Sheng, and he cripples the accuser's cultivation.
• Qi Yuan, the inspector from the Great Sheng Dynasty, watches Chu Sheng's actions and expresses interest in him.
• Star Mystic Immortal Venerable, the sect master, arrives and discusses the loss of the Sui Chen Dagger with Qi Yuan.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng demonstrates his calm and decisive nature by crippling the accuser without hesitation.
• Qi Yuan reveals his interest in Chu Sheng's potential as a resource for cultivation advancement.
• Star Mystic Immortal Venerable shows fear and uncertainty when faced with Qi Yuan's questions.

Significant Themes

• The value of talent and potential in the cultivation world.
• The ruthless nature of cultivators and their disregard for life.
• The power dynamics between sects and the imperial dynasty.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and the Myriad Star Immortal Sect deacon: The deacon supports Chu Sheng, indicating the sect's interest in his talent.
• Chu Sheng and the gray-robed cultivator: Chu Sheng cripples the cultivator for accusing him falsely.
• Qi Yuan and Star Mystic Immortal Venerable: Qi Yuan pressures Star Mystic Immortal Venerable for information about the Sui Chen Dagger and the mysterious guest in the Eastern Star Sector.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ascension Tournament's first round involves testing cultivators' innate constitutions using the Dao-Testing Stone.
• The stone's reactions indicate the constitution's grade: white (ordinary), green (spirit), blue (mystic), purple (earth), and red (heaven).
• Chu Sheng, with an Immortal-Grade constitution, causes no reaction on the stone, initially puzzling everyone.
• The deacon later clarifies that the stone can't detect constitutions above the Heaven Grade.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Proven to have an Immortal-Grade innate constitution, the highest possible. He demonstrates his Half-Step Immortal Triple cultivation and asserts dominance.
• Song Qing: Shows pride upon discovering his earth-grade constitution but maintains composure when facing Chu Sheng.
• Ma San: Fails the test with a spirit-grade constitution and later provokes Chu Sheng, leading to a tense confrontation.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Potential: The Dao-Testing Stone reveals cultivators' innate talent, influencing their futures and status.
• Dominance and Hierarchy: Chu Sheng's display of power establishes his superiority, while Ma San's challenge highlights the hierarchical nature of the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng vs. Ma San: Tension builds between them, culminating in Chu Sheng's display of power, which subdues Ma San.
• Chu Sheng vs. Song Qing: They acknowledge each other's potential, with Song Qing showing respect despite his earth-grade constitution.
• Cultivators vs. Chu Sheng: Most cultivators initially underestimate Chu Sheng but quickly realize his immense potential, leading to a shift in their attitudes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng cripples Ma San's cultivation for provoking him at the assembly grounds.
• An elder, Song Elder, praises Chu Sheng's actions and encourages him, revealing that the Sect Master is watching him.
• 64 cultivators, including Chu Sheng, pass the first round of verification.
• Chu Sheng faces the Ascension Platform's second assessment, where he must climb the stairs under increasing pressure and resist Inner Demon illusions.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng demonstrates his confidence and disregard for others, crippling Ma San's cultivation and dismissing those who try to curry favor with him.
• A woman cultivator, who later turns out to be Lin Xi, initially underestimates Chu Sheng but becomes impressed by his steadfastness on the Ascension Platform.
• Qi Yuan, the sect master, and the elders of Myriad Star Immortal Sect are intrigued and suspicious of Chu Sheng's abilities and background.

Significant Themes

• Talent vs. Temperament: Chu Sheng's immense talent is juxtaposed with his arrogant and violent temperament, raising questions about his potential for growth and success.
• The Path of Immortality: The path to immortality is portrayed as challenging and fraught with obstacles, both physical and mental, as seen in the Ascension Platform's assessment.
• Secrets and Schemes: Chu Sheng's past actions and true motives remain shrouded in mystery, hinting at a larger scheme or secret.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Ma San: Their interaction highlights Chu Sheng's confidence and willingness to act decisively, even against those more powerful than him.
• Chu Sheng and the crowd: After the first round of verification, cultivators try to curry favor with Chu Sheng, but he dismisses them, showing his disdain for others.
• Lin Xi and Chu Sheng: Lin Xi initially underestimates Chu Sheng but becomes impressed by his performance on the Ascension Platform, leading her to reassess her opinion of him.
• Qi Yuan and the Myriad Star Immortal Sect elders: They are intrigued and suspicious of Chu Sheng, leading to speculation about his true background and motives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng, a transmigrator, easily ascends the Ascension Platform in less than an hour, shocking the deacons.
• Shen Lian, a cultivator from the Eastern Star Sector, reaches the summit in six hours, unaware of Chu Sheng's earlier arrival.
• Shen Lian questions the deacons about the preferential treatment given to Chu Sheng, learning that Chu Sheng reached the summit five hours before him.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Shows off his power and disinterest in the sect's examination process, revealing his impatience and arrogance.
• Shen Lian: Initially confident in his achievement, becomes disbelieving and indignant upon learning about Chu Sheng's feat.

Significant Themes

• Genius vs. Hard Work: Chu Sheng's easy victory contrasts with Shen Lian's struggle, highlighting the theme of natural talent versus effort.
• Perception and Reality: The deacons' different attitudes toward Chu Sheng and Shen Lian reveal the discrepancy between their perceptions and the reality of Chu Sheng's achievement.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and the Deacons: Chu Sheng shows disinterest in the deacons' attempts to engage him, while they are awestruck by his feat.
• Chu Sheng and Shen Lian: Although they haven't interacted directly, Shen Lian's indignation at Chu Sheng's preferential treatment hints at future rivalry or conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng, a cultivator from the Lieyang Immortal Sect, climbs the Immortal Ascension Platform without encountering any illusions, surprising Shen Lian.
• Shen Lian, a Class-C secret agent, reveals his identity and mission to investigate the Myriad Star Immortal Sect's collusion with the Dachen Dynasty's Inspection Office in refining human pills.
• Zhao Lingxi, the Fourteenth Princess, is also present to investigate the same case.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Initially thought to be a local cultivator, he reveals his ability to see through immortal disguises and offers to help Shen Lian find evidence in one day, showing confidence and ambition.
• Shen Lian: Recognizes Chu Sheng's potential and considers recruiting him, revealing his mission and the gravity of the case.
• Zhao Lingxi: Her presence and purpose are revealed, but she remains uninvolved in the conversation.

Significant Themes

• The corrupt practices of powerful organizations and the struggle against them.
• The value of exceptional innate talent and the exploitation of cultivators.
• The importance of evidence in investigations and the challenges faced in obtaining it.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Shen Lian: They share a conversation about the case, with Chu Sheng offering his help and Shen Lian revealing his mission and considering recruiting Chu Sheng.
• Chu Sheng and Zhao Lingxi: Chu Sheng shows interest in Zhao Lingxi, but they do not interact directly in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng reveals his plan to use himself as bait to expose the Myriad Star Immortal Sect's human pill refinement.
• Shen Lian, a Secret Investigation Institute agent in disguise, gives Chu Sheng a communication star talisman for help if needed.
• Qi Yuan, the sect leader, discovers Shen Lian's true identity and orders his expulsion.
• The third and final assessment takes place. Chu Sheng's answers—"Kill," "Kill," and "Breakthrough comes first"—shock everyone.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng demonstrates his resolve and ruthlessness, prioritizing his goals over moral considerations.
• Shen Lian shows concern for Chu Sheng's safety and provides him with a means to call for help.

Significant Themes

• Ruthlessness vs. Compassion: Chu Sheng's answers highlight his unyielding nature, contrasting with the more compassionate responses of other cultivators.
• Sacrifice for the Greater Good: The third question explores the cultivators' willingness to sacrifice their personal goals for the benefit of others.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Shen Lian: They exchange information and resources, forming an alliance of sorts.
• Qi Yuan and Star Mystic Immortal Venerable: The sect leader orders the venerable to expel Shen Lian and Chu Sheng, showing his control over the sect's affairs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng's honest and unyielding answers during the assessment impress Star Mystic Immortal Venerable, who decides to take him as a personal disciple despite his controversial answers.
• Zhao Lingxi and Shen Lian, disguised, fail the assessment, hinting at their identities' exposure. They leave the platform.
• Chu Sheng is brought to Myriad Star Hall, where Sect Master Qi Yuan reveals he knows about Chu Sheng's true identity and challenges him to show his trump card.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Demonstrates unwavering principles and a strong will, even in the face of adversity. He remains calm and composed, hinting at hidden power or confidence.
• Star Mystic Immortal Venerable: Shows appreciation for honesty and potential, accepting Chu Sheng as a disciple despite his unorthodox answers.
• Qi Yuan: Reveals his awareness of Chu Sheng's true identity and challenges him, displaying his confidence and limited patience.

Significant Themes

• Honesty vs. Conformity: Chu Sheng's honest answers, though controversial, impress the sect master, highlighting the theme of valuing honesty over convention.
• Power Dynamics: The interactions between characters showcase the power dynamics within the sect and the cultivation world, with Qi Yuan's challenge to Chu Sheng being a prime example.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng & Star Mystic Immortal Venerable: Their interaction shows the venerable's appreciation for Chu Sheng's honesty and potential, leading to him taking Chu Sheng as a disciple.
• Chu Sheng & Qi Yuan: Their interaction reveals Qi Yuan's awareness of Chu Sheng's true identity and his challenge to Chu Sheng, displaying his confidence and limited patience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Lian, a C-class secret investigator, recognizes Zhao Lingxi, the princess, despite her disguise.
• Zhao Lingxi reveals her identity and discusses a plan to expose the Myriad Star Immortal Sect and the Inspection Office's collusion in refining human pills.
• Shen Lian reveals that Chu Sheng has agreed to help find evidence but is now in danger.
• Venerable Chen, a fifth-rank Immortal General, arrives to protect Zhao Lingxi and reveals that Qi Yuan, a high-ranking official, is at the Myriad Star Immortal Sect.
• The group decides to leave, but an unexpected event occurs: the entire Xinglan Star Continent is plunged into darkness, and a terrifying pressure sweeps over the area.

Character Developments

• Shen Lian: He shows loyalty and concern for Chu Sheng's safety, going so far as to stay behind to await news from him. He also demonstrates his investigative skills by recognizing Zhao Lingxi.
• Zhao Lingxi: She initially underestimates Chu Sheng but later acknowledges his courage after learning he agreed to help. She shows determination to expose the truth and refuses to leave until the vile scheme is uncovered.
• Chu Sheng: Although not physically present, his actions and decisions shape the events of the chapter. He agrees to help Shen Lian find evidence, putting himself in danger.
• Venerable Chen: He shows concern for Zhao Lingxi's safety and advises her to return to the imperial capital. He reveals that Qi Yuan is at the Myriad Star Immortal Sect, putting Chu Sheng in danger.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Concern for Others: Shen Lian's actions demonstrate his loyalty to Chu Sheng and his concern for his safety.
• Determination to Uncover the Truth: Zhao Lingxi's refusal to leave until the truth is exposed highlights her determination to bring the culprits to justice.
• Danger and Courage: Chu Sheng's decision to help Shen Lian shows courage in the face of danger, while the unexpected event at the end of the chapter emphasizes the high stakes involved.

Character Interactions

• Shen Lian and Zhao Lingxi: They discuss the plan to expose the collusion and argue about whether to leave or stay, showcasing their differing views on the situation.
• Shen Lian and Venerable Chen: They greet each other respectfully, with Venerable Chen showing concern for Zhao Lingxi's safety and advising her to return to the imperial capital.
• Zhao Lingxi and Venerable Chen: They discuss the situation and Zhao Lingxi's decision to leave or stay, with Venerable Chen ultimately convincing her to return to the imperial capital.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An unprecedentedly massive Immortal Tribulation occurs, covering the entire Xinglan Star Continent.
• The Myriad Star Immortal Sect is at the center of the tribulation, suggesting that a cultivator there is attempting a breakthrough.
• Venerable Chen, Zhao Lingxi, and Shen Lian flee the star continent to avoid the tribulation's aftermath.
• The Lieyang Immortal Sect and other nearby sects panic and evacuate the area.

Character Developments

• Venerable Chen prioritizes protecting Zhao Lingxi but also ensures Shen Lian's safety.
• Shen Lian shows growth in his understanding and loyalty, choosing to follow Venerable Chen despite the danger.
• Song Yunshan and Song Ziyue realize that Chu Sheng is the one undergoing the tribulation, understanding his earlier warning to Song Qing.

Significant Themes

• Power and Consequences: The immense power of the Immortal Tribulation highlights the potential consequences of cultivators' actions.
• Loyalty and Sacrifice: Venerable Chen's actions show his loyalty to Zhao Lingxi and his willingness to protect others, even at great risk to himself.
• Fate and Regret: The Song Family's realization about Chu Sheng's tribulation brings them regret and despair, as they understand too late the significance of his warning.

Character Interactions

• Venerable Chen and Shen Lian: Venerable Chen shows concern for Shen Lian's safety, while Shen Lian demonstrates his loyalty by following Venerable Chen.
• Song Yunshan and Song Ziyue: Their interaction reveals their realization about Chu Sheng's tribulation and the regret they feel for not heeding his warning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Yuan attempts to kill Chu Sheng to stop the immortal tribulation but fails as Chu Sheng's body regenerates.
• The world-destroying immortal tribulation descends, annihilating the Myriad Star Immortal Sect and half of Xinglan Star Continent.
• Eighty-one bolts of Chaos Divine Lightning fall, reducing the entire area to primordial chaos.
• An Immortal Gate of Guidance opens, revealing a desolate and ruined landscape beyond.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng demonstrates his Immortal Body ability, regenerating from his exploded form.
• Qi Yuan's desperation and fear grow as he realizes the scale of the tribulation and Chu Sheng's resilience.
• Star Mystic Immortal Venerable and Zhao Lingxi witness the opening of the Immortal Gate, expressing disbelief and shock.

Significant Themes

• The power and unpredictability of immortal tribulations.
• The pursuit of ascension and the reality of the immortal realm.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Qi Yuan and Chu Sheng: Qi Yuan attempts to kill Chu Sheng, but Chu Sheng's resilience frustrates and alarms Qi Yuan.
• Star Mystic Immortal Venerable and Zhao Lingxi: They witness the immortal gate opening together, expressing their disbelief and shock at the scene beyond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng triggers an unprecedented immortal tribulation after passing through an immortal gate.
• A giant hand from the Upper Realm reaches out to seize Chu Sheng, but an invisible force blocks it, causing the immortal gate to shatter.
• After the gate's collapse, Chu Sheng's aura surges, indicating a massive increase in cultivation power.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng demonstrates extraordinary cultivation progress, jumping three major realms to reach the peak of the True Immortal realm.
• Venerable Chen reveals knowledge about the Myriad Buddha Kingdom's reincarnation cultivation, suggesting Chu Sheng might be a reincarnated cultivator.

Significant Themes

• The power of reincarnation and accumulated cultivation over multiple lives.
• The vast disparity between realms and the challenges of ascending through them.
• The consequences of underestimating an opponent, as seen with the Myriad Star Immortal Sect's attempt to eliminate Chu Sheng.

Character Interactions

• Venerable Chen and Zhao Lingxi discuss the possibility of Chu Sheng being a reincarnated cultivator from the Myriad Buddha Kingdom.
• Chu Sheng contacts the Secret Investigation Institute, expressing his success in handling the case.