Ch. 701The Secrets of the Trial Battlefield; Shipyard Planning

Plot Points and Events

  • The Human Race in the Ten Thousand Races World Region is investigating a team of Multi-Armed Slaughter Race Cultivators targeting the Human Race.
  • Long Yun, a powerful Human Race cultivator, is secretly observing the Multi-Armed Slaughter Race team to gather information.
  • Zhang Zhi discovers a Deity Realm Cultivator from the Rune World Region in the Trial Tower and considers listing a Flying Ship in the Trading Market but decides against it.
  • Zhang Zhi visits the Demon Lord World Region through the Trial Battlefield and plans to pacify the Ten Thousand Races World Region to increase the probability of connecting to other World Regions.
  • Zhang Zhi inspects the Qi Refinement Small World and the Spiritual Treasure Small World, noting the increase in High-level Cultivators in the Qi Refinement Small World.
  • Zhang Zhi visits the Flying Ship Shipyard and learns about the Twelve Dynasties' plan to build over a thousand Shipyards in the Small World.

Character Developments

  • Long Yun is shown to be actively involved in protecting the Human Race, secretly observing the Multi-Armed Slaughter Race team.
  • Zhang Zhi demonstrates his strategic thinking, considering the implications of connecting to other World Regions and the Twelve Dynasties' Shipyard plan.
  • Fang Yun continues to influence the Qi Refinement Small World, leading to an increase in High-level Cultivators.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle for resources and territory among different races.
  • The importance of strategic planning and adaptability in the face of threats.
  • The influence of a Genius on the development of a Small World.
  • The potential consequences of revealing one's true power or existence to other races.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi interacts with the Human Race in the Ten Thousand Races World Region, discussing the Multi-Armed Slaughter Race team and the situation in the Demon Lord World Region.
  • Zhang Zhi exchanges Information with the staff of the Twelve Dynasties regarding the Shipyard construction plan.
  • Zhang Zhi observes the progress of the Flying Ship Shipyard and the increase in High-level Cultivators in the Qi Refinement Small World.

Ch. 702The Chemical Reaction Between the Demon Race and the Buddhist Path

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Flying Ships are the most promising technology for human enhancement in the Small World.
  • Zhang Zhi inspects the Qi Refiner Small World and finds that the highest cultivation level is mid-stage Weak Divine Power Realm.
  • He discovers that the Monster Race's Elephant Demon is in contact with Yang Shi of Guangli Temple, potentially integrating the Monster Race using the Buddhist Path.
  • In the Ten Thousand Races World Region, a Multi-Armed Slaughter Race team is investigating spatial fluctuations caused by a teleportation array near the Human Race's territory.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Zhi is preparing to offer courses at Fengjing University, gaining teaching experience by tutoring Liu Wanwan and Liu Xiaoxiao.
  • The Elephant Demon is consolidating power in the Monster Kingdom and seeks cooperation with Yang Shi and the Buddhist Path.
  • Your Excellency Long Yun is following the Multi-Armed Slaughter Race team, gathering information about their detection methods.

Significant Themes

  • The integration of technology (Extraordinary Technology Path) and cultivation (Qi Refiner Path) in the Small World.
  • The potential conflict and cooperation between the Monster Race and the Buddhist Path.
  • The Human Race's response to external threats, as seen in their evacuation around the teleportation array.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi interacts with the Bishop from the Academic Affairs Office to finalize his course details.
  • The Elephant Demon and Yang Shi engage in a veiled conversation, each trying to understand the other's intentions.
  • Your Excellency Long Yun communicates with Hu Xin'er and the others about the Multi-Armed Slaughter Race's approach.

Ch. 703The Probability of the Trial Battlefield; Arrival at Barren Heaven Continent

Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Zhi learns that the Multi-Armed Slaughter Race isn't sure about the spatial fluctuation and might be fooled, delaying a potential conflict.
  • Zhang Zhi visits the Trial Battlefield in the Godhood Attainer World Region, pondering the probability of connecting to different worlds.
  • Zhang Zhi prepares for his courses and enters the Small World to check on Professor Confucius's progress on the Barren Heaven Continent.
  • Professor Confucius's Clone arrives at the Barren Heaven Continent, revealing the truth about the Visiting Group's demise to the Human Race's High-level Officials.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Zhi: Becomes more involved in the Human Race's affairs, prepares for his courses, and considers the Trial Tower's connection probabilities.
  • Professor Confucius: Proves his statement about the Visiting Group's fate to the Human Race's High-level Officials on the Barren Heaven Continent.

Significant Themes

  • The Human Race's relations with other races and worlds.
  • The potential dangers and opportunities presented by the Trial Tower's connections to other worlds.
  • The struggle between reformist and extremist factions within the Human Race.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi interacts with the Bishop from the Academic Affairs Office to plan his courses.
  • Professor Confucius's Clone interacts with the Human Race's High-level Officials on the Barren Heaven Continent, revealing the truth about the Visiting Group's fate.

Ch. 704One Attainment, Eternal Attainment

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A Half-Step Main Deity Realm Cultivator suspects an internal traitor in the Visiting Group's attack.
  • The protective item given to the Descendants wasn't activated, suggesting instant Divine Soul annihilation.
  • The Human Race High-level Cultivators decide to interrogate captured Demon Slayers members to find the mastermind.
  • Professor Confucius's Clone warns about potential threats from other Races and Demon Slayers after the incident's revelation.
  • The Human Race Main God Realm Existences confirm that Professor Confucius's Clone is a One Attainment, Eternal Attainment Dao Integration Realm Cultivator, whose strength doesn't decrease outside his world.

Character Developments

  • Daoist Dixuan, a Half-Step Main Deity Realm Cultivator, is suspected of being involved in the Visiting Group's attack due to his recommendation of Liu Yun as a Person-in-Charge.
  • Professor Confucius's Clone reveals his world's unique Cultivation Realm characteristic, where Dao Integration Realm strength doesn't decrease outside their world.

Significant Themes

  • Betrayal and Trust: The internal traitor's actions highlight the theme of betrayal, while the Human Race's decision to interrogate Demon Slayers members together shows their desire to maintain trust among themselves.
  • Power Dynamics: The revelation of Professor Confucius's Clone's Cultivation Realm emphasizes the power dynamics between his world and the Barren Heaven Continent.
  • Consequences and Responsibility: The Human Race acknowledges the potential consequences of the incident and takes responsibility to find the mastermind and protect their interests.

Character Interactions

  • The Half-Step Main Deity Realm Cultivator interacts with other High-level Cultivators, expressing his suspicion of an internal traitor and suggesting interrogating Demon Slayers members.
  • Professor Confucius's Clone interacts with the Human Race Main God Realm Existences, warning them about potential threats and revealing his world's unique Cultivation Realm.
  • The Human Race Main God Realm Existences interact with each other, discussing the interrogation of Demon Slayers members and confirming Professor Confucius's Clone's Cultivation Realm.

Ch. 705Buddhist Jin or Monster Jin?

Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Zhi learns that the Human Race on the Barren Heaven Continent is safe, and the Spiritual Treasure Small World won't be targeted.
  • He considers the pros and cons of turning the Multiverse into a Continent like the Barren Heaven Continent.
  • He suspects the Great Calamity might be related to forces outside the Multiverse.
  • Zhang Zhi observes Yang Shi and the Elephant Demon's negotiations, noting their disagreements on integrating the Buddhist Path and the Jin Kingdom.
  • He listens to Fang Yun's lecture on Mount Buzhou.
  • Zhang Zhi meets an Existence from the Rune World Region in the Weak Divine Power Realm and encourages them to share information and tasks related to their World Region.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Zhi: Considers the implications of turning the Multiverse into a Continent, suspects the Great Calamity's origin, and takes a cautious approach to interacting with the Rune World Region.
  • Yang Shi: Reveals his ambition to turn the Jin Kingdom into a Buddhist Kingdom and expand the Buddhist Path's influence.
  • Elephant Demon: Recognizes some drawbacks of the Buddhist Path and wants to control its spread among the Monster Race.

Significant Themes

  • The potential benefits and drawbacks of turning the Multiverse into a Continent.
  • The power dynamics between the Buddhist Path and the Jin Kingdom.
  • The cautious approach to interacting with new World Regions.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi observes Yang Shi and the Elephant Demon's negotiations without intervening.
  • Zhang Zhi meets True Person Azure Sea from the Rune World Region, encouraging them to share information and tasks related to their World Region.

Ch. 706Revenge; Yang Shi and Elephant Demon's Negotiations Break Down

Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Zhi muses on the increasing trust in the Trial Tower as interactions with other World Regions grow.
  • Lord Long Yun discovers the cause of the Multi-Armed Slaughter Race's appearance: intense Spatial Fluctuations near the Human Race's side.
  • Zhang Zhi learns that the Multi-Armed Slaughter Race will not make major moves against the Human Race soon.
  • Zhang Zhi decides to reduce Trial Battlefields within the Ten Thousand Races World Region to increase his chances of going to other World Regions.
  • He posts a 'Leader Task' in the Task Center, offering rewards for Cultivators who can lead others from other World Regions into the Trial Tower.
  • Zhang Zhi enters the Celestial Dog World Region's Trial Battlefield.
  • He checks the progress of the Flying Ship's Shipyard and returns to the Main World.
  • Zhang Zhi teaches Liu Wanwan and Liu Xiaoxiao about the Mystic Pure Qi Cultivation Technique and Divine Abilities.
  • He inspects the Spiritual Treasure Small World and learns about the Human Race's actions against extremist organizations on the Barren Heaven Continent.
  • The Elephant Demon and Yang Shi fail to reach an agreement, and the Elephant Demon continues to make things difficult for the Buddhist Path.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Zhi becomes more strategic in his plans, aiming to increase his influence across World Regions.
  • The Elephant Demon remains steadfast in his opposition to the Buddhist Path and the Human Race.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle for power and influence between different factions (Human Race, Monster Race, and other World Regions).
  • The consequences of secrecy and deception (extremist organizations infiltrating the Human Race).
  • The potential for growth and expansion (Zhang Zhi's plans for the Trial Tower and the Human Race's actions on the Barren Heaven Continent).

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi interacts with Liu Wanwan and Liu Xiaoxiao, teaching them about Cultivation Techniques and Divine Abilities.
  • The Elephant Demon and Yang Shi fail to reach an agreement, leading to continued tension between the Monster Race and the Buddhist Path.
  • Zhang Zhi learns about the Human Race's actions on the Barren Heaven Continent through Professor Confucius's clone, highlighting the importance of information gathering and communication between different parties.

Ch. 707Savior; First Lecture

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Zhi inspects the Spiritual Treasure Small World and then the Qi Refinement Small World.
  • He observes the Trial Tower's activity and data, including the situation in the Ten Thousand Races World Region and the Celestial Dog World Region.
  • Zhang Zhi's first lecture at Fengjing University is a success, with over 130,000 auditors.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Zhi prepares and delivers his first lecture, demonstrating his Divine Abilities and impressing the audience.
  • Yan Bo, in the Celestial Dog World Region, has grown the Human Race's population and influence significantly.

Significant Themes

  • The potential and power of the Qi Refiner Path are emphasized.
  • The impact of the Human Race's actions on other races is explored, with the Human Race becoming a beacon of hope and saviors in the Celestial Dog World Region.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi interacts with the students and auditors during his lecture, impressing them with his knowledge and abilities.
  • Zhang Zhi reviews data provided by Yan Bo from the Celestial Dog World Region, showing the growth and influence of the Human Race there.

Ch. 708Revenge; Wipe Them Out to the Last

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Zhi continues teaching the Qi Refiner Path course, attracting a massive number of auditors from various worlds.
  • The Human Race on the Barren Heaven Continent pursues and eliminates members of extremist organizations involved in the Visiting Group attack, demonstrating their resolve and determination.
  • The Human Race plans to send another Visiting Group, this time led by four Half-Step Main Deity Realm members, and hand over captured extremist members to the Spiritual Treasure Small World.
  • Over twenty Foreign Races express interest in participating in the Visiting Group to visit the Spiritual Treasure Small World.
  • Zhang Zhi agrees to allow other races to participate in the Visiting Group.
  • The Elephant Demon pressures Guangli Temple, trying to force Yang Shi to agree to Its proposal.
  • The Human Race begins internal reforms.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Zhi remains calm and composed, making decisions based on his goals and observations.
  • The Human Race on the Barren Heaven Continent shows unity and resolve in pursuing justice and protecting their people.
  • Yang Shi faces pressure from the Elephant Demon but maintains his stance.
  • The Human Race within the Spiritual Treasure Small World begins reforms, indicating a desire for improvement.

Significant Themes

  • Justice and revenge: The Human Race on the Barren Heaven Continent pursues justice and revenge against those who attacked their Visiting Group.
  • Power dynamics: The Human Race demonstrates their power and determination to prevent other races from underestimating them.
  • Pressure and resistance: Yang Shi faces pressure from the Elephant Demon but resists Its demands.
  • Reform and improvement: The Human Race within the Spiritual Treasure Small World begins reforms to address their shortcomings.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi interacts with Professor Confucius's Clone, receiving updates on the Human Race's activities and deciding to allow other races to participate in the Visiting Group.
  • The Human Race on the Barren Heaven Continent interacts with other races, demonstrating their resolve and determination in pursuing justice.
  • The Elephant Demon interacts with Yang Shi, applying pressure to force him to agree to Its proposal.
  • The Human Race within the Spiritual Treasure Small World interacts with other races, observing their reforms and improvements.

Ch. 709A Startling Surprise: The Third Flower of Merit

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Zhi contemplates entrusting the reform of the Human Race in the Spiritual Treasure Small World to Yang, his former subordinate.
  • He inspects the Qi Refinement Small World, where progress on Flying Ships and Cultivator development is notable.
  • In the Trial Tower, Zhang Zhi finds that no one else has reached other world regions through the Trial Battlefield, despite reduced opening frequencies.
  • He reviews information from the Ten Thousand Races World Region and the Celestial Dog World Region, noting the Multi-Armed Slaughter Race's activities and the Human Race's progress in the Celestial Dog World Region.
  • Zhang Zhi discovers that Yan Bo, the leader of the Human Race in the Celestial Dog World Region, has begun showing signs of condensing the Third Flower of Merit, a crucial step towards achieving Merit-Based Sainthood and advancing to the Main God Realm.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Zhi: Contemplates entrusting the Human Race's reform in the Spiritual Treasure Small World to Yang, shows concern for the Human Race's future, and is shocked by Yan Bo's progress.
  • Yang: Mentioned as a potential leader for the Human Race's reform in the Spiritual Treasure Small World.
  • Yan Bo: Shows signs of condensing the Third Flower of Merit, demonstrating his potential to achieve Merit-Based Sainthood and advance to the Main God Realm.

Significant Themes

  • The Human Race's survival and development in various world regions.
  • The Multi-Armed Slaughter Race's threat and the resistance against it.
  • The potential of Merit-Based Sainthood and its implications for the Human Race.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi considers seeking guidance from Professor Zhuang Zi regarding Yan Bo's progress in condensing the Third Flower of Merit.
  • Yan Bo submits data to Zhang Zhi, indicating his signs of condensing the Third Flower of Merit and seeking guidance.

Ch. 710Doubts; Reasons; Altruism

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Zhi returns to Shenzhen and considers informing Professor Zhuang Zi about Yan Bo's progress towards Merit-Based Sainthood.
  • Zhang Zhi decides not to inform Professor Zhuang Zi immediately, instead choosing to search the Library for relevant information first.
  • He speculates on why Yan Bo can start condensing the Third Flower of Merit despite the small number of surviving humans in the Celestial Dog World Region.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Zhi: He becomes hesitant about informing Professor Zhuang Zi about Yan Bo due to the potential loss of a powerful ally and the risk of exposing his identity as the Trial Tower Master. He decides to search the Library for information on Merit-Based Sainthood first.
  • Yan Bo: He is shown to have started condensing the Third Flower of Merit on his own, which surprises Zhang Zhi.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle between personal gain and the greater good is evident in Zhang Zhi's hesitation to inform Professor Zhuang Zi about Yan Bo.
  • The concept of Merit-Based Sainthood and the recognition of the Human Will is explored further, with Zhang Zhi trying to understand the intricacies of this process.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi and Yan Bo: Their relationship is not explicitly shown in this chapter, but Zhang Zhi's thoughts about Yan Bo reveal his surprise and curiosity about Yan Bo's progress.
  • Zhang Zhi and Professor Zhuang Zi: Zhang Zhi considers informing Professor Zhuang Zi about Yan Bo but decides against it for now, showing a level of caution and self-interest.

Ch. 711Ginger Is Still Spicier When It's Old; 'Investment'

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Zhi learns from Professor Zhuang Zi's materials that Yan Bo is condensing his third Flower of Merit due to recognition from other races or the Celestial Dog World Region consciousness.
  • He realizes that the Human Race could potentially use similar methods to cultivate more existences to achieve Merit-Based Sainthood.
  • Zhang Zhi discovers that the test of the heart during the Three Flowers Converging on the Crown is not easy to pass, with severe consequences for failure.
  • He finds that Yan Bo's pure heart and selfless actions make him likely to pass the test and achieve Main Deity status.
  • Zhang Zhi learns that the time to condense the third Flower of Merit could be much shorter than previously thought, potentially taking only a few years for Yan Bo.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Zhi's understanding of Merit-Based Sainthood deepens, and he becomes excited about the prospect of having a Main God Realm helper in Yan Bo.
  • Yan Bo's potential to achieve Main Deity status is confirmed, and his pure heart is highlighted.

Significant Themes

  • The Merit-Based Sainthood Path's risks and rewards.
  • The importance of pure intentions and selfless actions in achieving Merit-Based Sainthood.
  • The potential for investment in promising Cultivators to yield significant returns.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi's thoughts revolve around Yan Bo, Professor Zhuang Zi, and the Human Race's future.
  • Yan Bo's actions and potential are discussed, with Zhang Zhi considering his future relationship with Yan Bo as a Main Deity.

Ch. 712The Second Visiting Group of Extremely High Caliber

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Professor Alliance's strategy for the Merit-Based Sainthood Path is revealed to be brilliant and far-sighted, aiming to identify cultivators with pure hearts and good intentions.
  • Zhang Zhi learns about the upcoming second Visiting Group, which has much higher specifications than the first, including twenty-one Half-Step Main Deity Realm cultivators.
  • The Visiting Group comprises members from various races, not just the Human Race, and more High-level Cultivators are expected to arrive later.
  • The Human Race from the Barren Heaven Continent informs Zhang Zhi that self-arriving cultivators might come to the Spiritual Treasure Small World, potentially including members of extreme organizations.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Zhi gains a deeper understanding and appreciation for the Professor Alliance's strategic planning.
  • Zhang Zhi becomes concerned about the potential threats posed by extreme organization members and self-arriving cultivators from the Barren Heaven Continent.

Significant Themes

  • Strategic planning and long-term vision (Professor Alliance's strategy)
  • Potential threats and security measures (protecting the Spiritual Treasure Small World)
  • Interracial interactions and curiosity (intelligent beings from the Barren Heaven Continent visiting the Spiritual Treasure Small World)

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi interacts with Professor Confucius's clone, receiving updates and guidance about the upcoming Visiting Group.
  • Zhang Zhi considers seeking help from Professor Confucius to reinforce the Spiritual Treasure Small World's security.
  • Zhang Zhi thinks about Yan Bo's potential Main God Realm power and wishes for his early ascension.

Ch. 713Only I Can Make the Trip Personally

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Zhi visits the Trial Tower and asks to meet Yan Bo.
  • He seeks Professor Confucius's help for the Spiritual Treasure Small World's issues.
  • Professor Confucius agrees to visit the Small World personally.
  • Zhang Zhi meets Yan Bo in the Qi Refinement Small World and discusses his upcoming Main Deity ascension.
  • Yan Bo expresses concern about his people and asks about the Sun Law.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Zhi demonstrates his responsibility and concern for the Small Worlds and their inhabitants.
  • Yan Bo shows his unwavering dedication to his people and their well-being, even after learning about his impending Main Deity ascension.
  • Professor Confucius displays his wisdom and willingness to help, even in complex situations.

Significant Themes

  • Responsibility and duty towards one's people and world.
  • The consequences of one's actions and the recognition of one's merits.
  • The challenges and rewards of achieving high cultivation levels.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi and Professor Confucius: Zhang Zhi seeks help from Professor Confucius, who agrees to visit the Spiritual Treasure Small World.
  • Zhang Zhi and Yan Bo: Zhang Zhi meets Yan Bo to discuss his upcoming Main Deity ascension and answers his questions about the Sun Law.

Ch. 714An Anomaly of the Buddhist Path

Zhang Zhi prepared the Spiritual Treasure Small World for the visiting group, whose powerful members planned to investigate whether it was connected to the Outer Domain Heavenly Demons. While inspecting the Buddhist Path, he uncovered an emerging branch that used horrific cruelty to create powerful artifacts, leaving him to recognize how easily it could endanger the Small World.

  • Zhang Zhi confirmed the visiting group would arrive in about three days and informed Professor Confucius, who agreed to meet him.
  • Zhang Zhi planned to hide the Witch Race Cultivation Path and Buddhist Path and to limit deaths and cremate corpses to reduce the chance of zombies appearing.
  • Zhang Zhi instructed himself to restrain Buddhist cultivators and conceal their practices before the visitors arrived.
  • Zhang Zhi found a temple surrounded by heavy resentment and used the World Bead to review its past.
  • Zhang Zhi discovered that the temple’s Buddha statue and artifacts had been made through the torture and deaths of young monsters, giving them great power and resentment.

Ch. 715Grand Ambition?;A Nonexistent Plan

Plot Points and Events

  • Yan Bo confirms with Zhang Zhi that controlling the Sun Law will allow him to return to the Celestial Dog World Region.
  • Yan Bo asks Zhang Zhi about entering the Trial Tower after achieving Main Deity status and participating in his "Grand Blueprint."
  • Zhang Zhi is surprised by Yan Bo's insights into his plans for the Human Race and the Trial Tower.
  • Yan Bo expresses his desire to assist Zhang Zhi in his plans after achieving Main Deity status.
  • Zhang Zhi decides to start planning for the integration of the Human Race across the Multiverse.
  • Zhang Zhi receives a message from Professor Confucius's clone about the delayed departure and additional members of the Visiting Group.

Character Developments

  • Yan Bo: Shows strategic thinking and understanding of Zhang Zhi's plans, expressing his desire to participate and assist.
  • Zhang Zhi: Realizes the potential in his Trial Tower plans and decides to start organizing a strategy for integrating the Human Race.

Significant Themes

  • The connection and integration of the Human Race across different world regions.
  • The power dynamics and relationships between world regions and their inhabitants.
  • The role of the Trial Tower in facilitating these connections and integrations.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi and Yan Bo: Yan Bo shares his insights and desires to participate in Zhang Zhi's plans, while Zhang Zhi is surprised and considers Yan Bo's request.
  • Zhang Zhi and his students/Inner Cabinet: Zhang Zhi assigns tasks for planning the integration of the Human Race.
  • Zhang Zhi and Professor Confucius's clone: Zhang Zhi receives an update about the Visiting Group's departure and members.

Ch. 716The Anomaly of the Buddhist Path

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Zhi receives a message from Professor Confucius' clone about the delegation's arrival in three days.
  • He plans to tidy up the Spiritual Treasure Small World to avoid misunderstandings with the visiting delegation.
  • Zhang Zhi discovers a temple with a Faceless Buddha Statue and Buddhist Artifacts filled with immense resentment.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Zhi demonstrates his concern for the Small World's reputation and his ability to handle delicate situations.
  • The Buddhist Path Cultivators show their ruthless methods to increase power quickly.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Morality: The Buddhist Path's methods raise questions about the cost of power and the moral implications of cultivation.
  • Perception and Reality: The visiting delegation's perception of the Small World could be vastly different from its reality, leading to misunderstandings.
  • Cultural Differences: The varying views on sentient beings and their treatment among different races are highlighted.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi interacts with the Buddhist Path Cultivators through time reversal, understanding their methods and the potential consequences.
  • Zhang Zhi's thoughts reveal his concern for the Small World's safety and his determination to protect it.

Ch. 717The Sinister Buddhist Path; Merits and Faults Cancelled Out

Plot Points and Events

  • The Buddhist Path sub-branch uses Human Race members as cultivation resources, causing Zhang Zhi to intervene.
  • Zhang Zhi discovers that the technique hasn't spread and decides to eliminate all practitioners.
  • He destroys Buda Temple, killing all its inhabitants, to prevent the technique's spread.
  • The Buddhist Path's sinister nature is revealed, and its actions are influenced by an 'awareness.'

Character Developments

  • Zhang Zhi: Shows determination to protect the Human Race, even from within their own kind.
  • The Abbot of Buda Temple: Initially a promising Buddhist Son, he falls prey to a sinister branch of the Buddhist Path.
  • Yang Shi: His authority as the 'Buddha' is questioned, and he may struggle to control the Buddhist Path's factions.

Significant Themes

  • The sinister nature of the Buddhist Path and its potential to corrupt its practitioners.
  • The struggle for control within the Buddhist Path, with multiple factions emerging.
  • The consequences of using sentient beings as cultivation resources.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi interacts with the Buddhist Cultivators of Buda Temple, ultimately deciding to eliminate them.
  • The Abbot of Buda Temple interacts with the Buddhist Path, leading to his corruption and eventual demise.
  • Zhang Zhi considers Yang Shi's role in controlling the Buddhist Path, planning to have him declare practitioners of the sinister branch as apostates.

Ch. 718Corpse Mountain and Sea of Blood

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yang Shi, leader of the Buddhist Path, refuses the Elephant Demon's terms, leading to a standoff with the Jin Kingdom.
  • Buda Temple, a branch of the Buddhist Path, is destroyed by an unknown entity for practicing a controversial cultivation technique.
  • Zhang Zhi, the Esteemed One, intervenes, warning all Buddhist Path Cultivators not to cultivate or comprehend the controversial branch.
  • Yang Shi distributes information about the controversial branch to Guangli Temple's Cultivators, who find it horrifying and evil.
  • Guangli Temple issues an edict forbidding the cultivation of the controversial technique and declaring its practitioners heretics.
  • Zhang Zhi and Professor Confucius enter the Spiritual Treasure Small World, with Zhang Zhi planning to close the World Gate leading to the Main World.

Character Developments

  • Yang Shi: Refuses to compromise his principles, leading to a precarious situation for the Buddhist Path.
  • Zhang Zhi: Shows his power and influence, protecting the Small World and warning against the controversial cultivation technique.
  • Buddhist Path Cultivators: React with shock and horror to the controversial technique, leading to a consensus against it.
  • Professor Confucius: Arrives in the Spiritual Treasure Small World, showing interest in learning about it.

Significant Themes

  • The consequences of refusing to compromise one's principles.
  • The power dynamics between different factions in the Extraordinary World.
  • The dangers of controversial and unethical cultivation techniques.

Character Interactions

  • Yang Shi and the Buddhist Path Cultivators: Yang Shi's refusal to compromise leads to resentment among some high-ranking members of the Buddhist Path.
  • Zhang Zhi and the Buddhist Path Cultivators: Zhang Zhi's intervention and warning lead to a consensus against the controversial cultivation technique.
  • Zhang Zhi and Professor Confucius: They enter the Spiritual Treasure Small World together, with Professor Confucius expressing interest in learning about it.
  • Zhang Zhi and Liu Wanwan's trio: They enter the Spiritual Treasure Small World together, with Liu Wanwan and the others having questions for Zhang Zhi about the Small World.

Ch. 719Chicken and Dog Ascension; A Fluke?

Key Plot Points & Events

  • Zhang Zhi reveals he created a second Small World, different from the Qi Refinement Small World.
  • He explains the situation of the Barren Heaven Continent and why Professor Confucius wants to enter this Small World.
  • The group visits the Spiritual Treasure Small World, meeting various races and seeing their progress.
  • Zhang Zhi notices Professor Confucius leaving the Small World, indicating the arrival of the Barren Heaven Continent Visiting Group.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Zhi: Shows humility despite his extraordinary luck and abilities.
  • Ao Guang: Advances to the Weak Divine Power Realm and becomes the Dragon King.
  • Liu Wanwan and Liu Xiaoxiao: Realize the extent of Zhang Zhi's abilities and his potential.

Significant Themes

  • Luck and destiny: Zhang Zhi's fortunate circumstances are emphasized, contrasting with his self-deprecation.
  • Growth and potential: The rapid advancement of the Spiritual Treasure Small World's inhabitants highlights Zhang Zhi's ability to cultivate worlds.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi and Zixia: Share a friendly, familiar relationship, with Zixia acknowledging Zhang Zhi's extraordinary luck.
  • Zhang Zhi and Liu Wanwan/Liu Xiaoxiao: The sisters express awe at Zhang Zhi's accomplishments and hint at deeper feelings.
  • Ao Guang and Zhang Zhi: The Dragon King shows respect and obedience to Zhang Zhi, his Venerable.

Ch. 720Unwelcome Visitors? A Miraculous Spell

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Visiting Group from Barren Heaven Continent arrives at Professor Confucius's Small World.
  • They initially approach with a dazzling white light, which Professor Confucius dispels with a spatial ripple.
  • The Visiting Group reveals they used a miraculous spell, the Light of Hope, to check for Outer Domain Heavenly Demons, as they had been invaded by them previously.
  • The Visiting Group requests permission to use the Light of Hope freely within the Small World to ensure it has no connection to the Outer Domain Heavenly Demons.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Zhi: Initially cautious and somewhat hostile towards the Visiting Group, he becomes more understanding and open after learning about their past with the Outer Domain Heavenly Demons.
  • Professor Confucius: Initially haughty and dismissive of the Visiting Group, he softens his stance after understanding their intentions.

Significant Themes

  • Suspicion and Trust: The Visiting Group's actions highlight the theme of suspicion and the need for trust-building between two worlds.
  • Power Dynamics: The interaction between the Small World and the Visiting Group underscores the power dynamics at play when two worlds meet.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Zhi and Professor Confucius: They work together to welcome the Visiting Group, with Zhang Zhi taking the lead in communication.
  • The Visiting Group and Professor Confucius's Clone: The Clone explains the Visiting Group's actions and intentions to Professor Confucius, bridging the gap between the two groups.
  • Zhang Zhi and the Visiting Group Representative: They engage in a dialogue where the representative requests permission to use the Light of Hope freely within the Small World.
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