Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yuan learns that the Corpse Kun has merged with a taboo of the Barbaric Domain, making it more dangerous.
• Fu Qi advises Li Yuan to break through the Limit of Lifespan to resist the taboo's invasion.
• Li Yuan sets up a mansion on the outskirts of the Barbaric Domain and awaits developments.
• Linglong Hall collects heavenly materials and earthly treasures that can extend lifespan, delivering them to Li Yuan.
• Li Yuan consumes these treasures, increasing his lifespan by several thousand years.
• Li Yuan deduces a new cultivation method, [True Fate Art], to resist the plundering of lifespan by forbidden entities.

Character Developments

• Li Yuan becomes more cautious and vigilant about the Corpse Kun's newfound power.
• Li Yuan is determined to break through the Limit of Lifespan to gain more control over his fate.
• Li Yuan's intelligence and deductive abilities are further showcased with the creation of the [True Fate Art].

Significant Themes

• The power of forbidden entities and the importance of resisting their attacks.
• The significance of breaking through the Limit of Lifespan to gain control over one's fate.
• The value of intelligence and deduction in overcoming challenges.

Character Interactions

• Li Yuan and Fu Qi discuss the situation in the Barbaric Domain and the best course of action.
• Li Yuan interacts with Zhang Xuwen and the other Firefly Remnants, who are eager to help him collect heavenly materials and earthly treasures.
• Li Yuan's clone experiences the forbidden entity's attack, providing valuable insights for Li Yuan's deductions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Many powerful individuals, including Li Yuan, are waiting near the Barbaric Domain.
• An Outsider Demon of the Great Thousand Realm emerges from the domain, panicked and distressed.
• The demon is captured and interrogated, but its mind is compromised, and it can't provide coherent information.
• Ma Changying attempts to use a Soul Searching Technique and a Soul Suppressing Pagoda to read the demon's memories but contracts a forbidden aura, losing three thousand years of his life.
• Gong Yao suggests killing the demon, but an attendant suggests handing it over to Li Yuan instead.
• Li Yuan arrives and uses his Illusory Dragon Sword Shadow technique to read the demon's memories.

Character Developments

• Gong Yao: Shows leadership among the gathered powerhouses, initially eager to kill the demon but considers Li Yuan's involvement.
• Ma Changying: Reveals a secret technique for reading memories but suffers severe backlash from the forbidden aura.
• Li Yuan: Arrives to investigate the captured demon, uses his Illusory Dragon Sword Shadow technique to read its memories without suffering backlash.

Significant Themes

• The danger and allure of the Barbaric Domain.
• The power of forbidden auras and the risks associated with them.
• The value of information and the lengths people will go to obtain it.

Character Interactions

• Gong Yao and the other powerhouses discuss the situation and consider their options.
• Ma Changying attempts to use his technique but suffers severe consequences.
• Gong Yao and his attendant discuss handing the demon over to Li Yuan.
• Li Yuan arrives and interacts with the gathered powerhouses, ultimately deciding to read the demon's memories himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yuan infiltrates the memory of an Outsider Demon (a fish demon) that escaped the Barbaric Domain.
• He witnesses the sudden eruption of forbidden power from the Corpse Kun's cave dwelling, which briefly reveals a terrifying, distorted figure.
• Li Yuan observes the subsequent events in the Barbaric Domain: the spread of forbidden power, the panic and despair of the demon races, and the eventual madness of the Corpse Kun, which starts devouring the lifespans of all demon races.
• The fish demon's memories become chaotic, and Li Yuan withdraws. Upon exiting, Li Yuan is briefly affected by the forbidden aura but quickly resists it using his True Fate Art.
• The fish demon turns into dust due to the complete eruption of the forbidden aura within it. Ma Changying, who was also contaminated, is reassured by Li Yuan that he's not in danger.
• Li Yuan advises everyone to leave the Barbaric Domain as it's now extremely dangerous, with no more Outsider Demons inside except for the Corpse Kun, which has become an even more bizarre and dangerous existence.

Character Developments

• Li Yuan demonstrates his mastery of the True Fate Art, resisting the forbidden power with minimal lifespan loss.
• Ma Changying panics after being briefly contaminated by the forbidden aura but is reassured by Li Yuan.
• The fish demon's condition worsens over time, leading to its eventual demise.
• The demon races in the Barbaric Domain face extinction due to the Corpse Kun's madness and the erosion of the forbidden aura.

Significant Themes

• Despair and Survival: The demon races face imminent extinction, leading to panic, despair, and infighting.
• Power and Control: Li Yuan's mastery of the True Fate Art allows him to resist the forbidden power, showcasing his strength and control.
• Brutality and Ruthlessness: The struggle for survival in the Barbaric Domain leads to constant battles and slaughter among the demon races.

Character Interactions

• Li Yuan and Ma Changying: Li Yuan reassures Ma Changying after he's contaminated by the forbidden aura.
• Li Yuan and the powerhouses: Li Yuan advises them to leave the Barbaric Domain, and some choose to believe him and depart.
• The demon races in the Barbaric Domain: They fight each other for control over the ever-shrinking safe zones, leading to further dwindling of their numbers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yuan senses the Corpse Kun's increased strength while reading the fish demon's memories.
• Li Yuan decides to continue increasing his lifespan to break through the Limit of Lifespan and face the Corpse Kun.
• You Qi, son of the former You Family head, infiltrates the Barbaric Domain with his subordinates to find the Corpse Kun and potentially use it against Li Yuan.

Character Developments

• Li Yuan remains focused on his goal of increasing his lifespan and breaking through the Limit of Lifespan to confront the Corpse Kun.
• You Qi, driven by hatred and a desire for revenge, seeks out the Corpse Kun to potentially use it against Li Yuan.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and hatred (You Qi's motivations)
• Pursuit of power and strength (Li Yuan's focus)
• The consequences of past actions (the You Family's downfall and Li Yuan's actions against them)

Character Interactions

• Li Yuan interacts with Zhang Xuwen, who provides him with rare treasures to increase his lifespan.
• You Qi interacts with his loyal subordinates, leading them into the Barbaric Domain to find the Corpse Kun.
• Li Yuan and the Corpse Kun have a remote confrontation, with Li Yuan sensing the entity's increased strength.

Plot Points and Events

• The Corpse Kun absorbs the Kui Niu and Giant Yu, gaining two additional heads and immense power.
• You Qi, the young master of the You Family, approaches the Corpse Kun seeking an alliance against Li Yuan.
• The Corpse Kun agrees, but its true intentions are unclear.

Character Developments

• You Qi: He is desperate for revenge against Li Yuan and is willing to make any sacrifice, including allying with the Corpse Kun.
• Corpse Kun: It is revealed to be aware of Li Yuan's strength and potential, feeling threatened by him. It agrees to ally with the You Family but has its own plans.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: You Qi's single-minded pursuit of revenge drives him to make a dangerous alliance.
• Power Dynamics: The Corpse Kun, despite its strength, feels threatened by Li Yuan, highlighting the importance of power in this world.
• Alliances of Convenience: Both You Qi and the Corpse Kun enter into an alliance for their own purposes, with no guarantee of loyalty or trust.

Character Interactions

• You Qi and the Corpse Kun: They form an uneasy alliance, with the Corpse Kun manipulating You Qi and his family for its own ends.
• Li Yuan and various experts: Li Yuan receives gifts and visitors from distant realms, forging alliances and gaining resources to extend his life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yuan breaks through the Limit of Lifespan, nearing ascension to the Supreme Domain.
• Four individuals, later revealed to be You Qi and his companions, join Li Yuan's inner circle, displaying melancholic demeanor.
• You Qi and his companions, driven by the Corpse Kun, attack Li Yuan during his breakthrough, attempting to interrupt his promotion.
• They use a secret technique to drag Li Yuan's residence into the Barbaric Domain.

Character Developments

• Li Yuan: Approaching the Supreme Domain, displays concern for the four newcomers' sorrowful demeanor.
• You Qi and his companions: Revealed to be assassins from the Barbaric Domain, driven by the Corpse Kun, display desperation and determination.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and longevity.
• The consequences of past actions and the struggle to escape them.
• The fine line between success and failure in cultivation, and the dangers of interruption during breakthroughs.

Character Interactions

• Li Yuan and the four newcomers: Li Yuan notices their sorrow but doesn't probe further.
• Li Yuan and You Qi: Li Yuan is unaware of You Qi's true intentions; You Qi and his companions attack Li Yuan during his breakthrough.
• You Qi and his companions: They cooperate to execute the Corpse Kun's orders, displaying unity and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yuan is confronted by You Qi, the sole survivor of the You Clan, whom he had destroyed in the past.
• You Qi reveals that he has obtained forbidden power from the Corpse Kun, allowing him and his companions to control forbidden energy and attack Li Yuan.
• Li Yuan admits to destroying the You Clan but remains calm and unapologetic.
• You Qi and his companions attack Li Yuan, but he maintains his breakthrough state to the Supreme Domain and defends against their assault.
• You Qi attempts to use the power of the Barbaric Domain to drain Li Yuan's lifespan, but Li Yuan defeats them with a casual strike.
• The forbidden power in the sky re-gathers and infuses into the bodies of the fallen You Family disciples, transforming them into four bizarre runes that attack Li Yuan.

Character Developments

• Li Yuan remains calm and composed throughout the confrontation, even when facing powerful enemies. He admits to his past actions without remorse, showing his unyielding nature.
• You Qi is driven by hatred and a desire for revenge, leading him to seek forbidden power. His actions ultimately result in his downfall.

Significant Themes

• The theme of borrowed power is prominent in this chapter, as You Qi's reliance on forbidden power from the Corpse Kun ultimately leads to his defeat. This emphasizes the importance of one's own strength and the dangers of relying on external forces.
• The consequences of past actions are another significant theme, as Li Yuan's destruction of the You Clan comes back to haunt him in the form of You Qi's vengeance.

Character Interactions

• The interaction between Li Yuan and You Qi highlights their contrasting personalities and motivations. Li Yuan's calm and unapologetic demeanor contrasts with You Qi's driven and emotional state.
• The dynamic between Li Yuan and the You Family disciples showcases the power imbalance between them, with Li Yuan's strength far surpassing that of his enemies, even while maintaining his breakthrough state.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Corpse Kun's true form is revealed, with three heads (Kui Niu, Giant Yu, and its original form).
• Li Yuan and the Corpse Kun engage in a fierce battle, evenly matched due to Li Yuan's incomplete breakthrough and the Corpse Kun's forbidden power and devoured strength.
• Li Yuan discovers the Corpse Kun's weakness: the necks of its three heads, which maintain its power balance. He attempts to strike these nodes but is evaded.

Character Developments

• Li Yuan: Maintains composure and strategic thinking during the battle, deducing the Corpse Kun's weakness.
• Corpse Kun: Descends into madness and desperation, using forbidden techniques and devouring its own kin for power.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences: The Corpse Kun's obsession with revenge leads it to destroy its own kin and become more monstrous.
• The price of power: Both Li Yuan and the Corpse Kun face the consequences of their actions, with the Corpse Kun's power coming at the cost of its morality and sanity.

Character Interactions

• Li Yuan and Fu Qi: Fu Qi intervenes to save Li Yuan from a surprise attack, risking his remnant soul's existence. Li Yuan expresses gratitude and acknowledges his debt to Fu Qi.
• Li Yuan and Corpse Kun: Their interactions are filled with animosity and mutual understanding of each other's strength and intentions. The Corpse Kun blames Li Yuan for its current state, while Li Yuan sees the Corpse Kun as despicable and vile.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yuan uses the [Star Child's Northern Black Tortoise] technique to create a colossal Black Tortoise phantom to defend against the Corpse Kun's attacks.
• Li Yuan decides to stall the Corpse Kun until he breaks through to the Supreme Domain, then return to finish the fight.
• The Corpse Kun absorbs the forbidden power of the entire Barbaric Domain, transforming into human form and becoming much stronger.
• Li Yuan breaks through to the Supreme Domain and easily defeats the Corpse Kun with a single finger strike, destroying the Barbaric Domain in the process.

Character Developments

• Li Yuan: Successfully breaks through to the Supreme Domain, demonstrating his power and determination to protect his people.
• Corpse Kun: Transforms into human form, showing adaptability and desperation, but ultimately falls to Li Yuan's power.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Li Yuan's growth in power allows him to protect his people and defeat his enemies, but it also brings challenges and responsibilities.
• Transformation and adaptation: The Corpse Kun's transformation into human form highlights the adaptability of even the most ancient and powerful beings.
• The cost of war: The destruction of the Barbaric Domain and the Corpse Kun's death serve as reminders of the high price paid for conflict.

Character Interactions

• Li Yuan vs. Corpse Kun: Their final battle showcases Li Yuan's growth and the Corpse Kun's desperation, ultimately leading to the latter's defeat.
• Li Yuan and Zhang Xuwen: Their reunion after Li Yuan's victory is filled with relief and gratitude, symbolizing the bond between them and their shared history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yuan returns to the Azure Orchid Ancient Realm after defeating the Corpse Kun, revealing his breakthrough to the Supreme Domain.
• News of Li Yuan's achievement spreads, causing shock and awe among the populace.
• Li Yuan secretly examines the damaged Brocade Sparrow Sword and attempts to help Fu Qi, who is severely injured.
• Li Yuan tasks Linglong Hall with dealing with the remnants of the You Family and finding methods for resurrection and body reconstruction.
• Li Yuan visits the Shattered Star Sea to thank Hua Niang and seek methods for resurrection.

Character Developments

• Li Yuan: Achieves the Supreme Domain, becomes an ultimate expert, and shows concern for Fu Qi's well-being.
• Fu Qi: Injured by the Corpse Kun's forbidden power, his remnant soul is on the brink of dissipation.
• Hua Niang: Revealed to have an ultimate expert master, sees through Li Yuan's disguise, and offers help in finding resurrection methods.

Significant Themes

• Power and Status: Li Yuan's newfound power and status as an ultimate expert bring him respect and fear, changing the dynamics of his relationships.
• Loyalty and Gratitude: Li Yuan's concern for Fu Qi shows his loyalty and gratitude towards those who have helped him.
• Hidden Strengths: Hua Niang's connection to an ultimate expert reveals the hidden strengths and influences behind her.

Character Interactions

• Li Yuan and Fu Qi: Li Yuan tries to help Fu Qi, showing his gratitude and concern for his mentor.
• Li Yuan and Hua Niang: Li Yuan visits Hua Niang to thank her and seek her help in finding resurrection methods, while Hua Niang reveals her connection to an ultimate expert.
• Li Yuan and the Azure Orchid Ancient Realm populace: Li Yuan's return causes shock and awe, with people rushing to pay their respects and curry favor with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yuan discovers Hua Yanxin has the Method of Resurrection, which he needs, and arranges to meet again in two months to trade.
• Li Yuan and Fu Qi travel to the Canglan Realm, Fu Qi's homeland, after Fu Qi's remnant soul manifests.
• In the Canglan Realm, they find Chen Wenguang, a descendant of Fu Qi's family, who has changed his surname to Chen due to hardships.

Character Developments

• Li Yuan: Shows eagerness to obtain the Method of Resurrection and accompanies Fu Qi to his homeland.
• Fu Qi: Reminisces about his past and meets his descendant, Chen Wenguang, changing his name back to Fu Wenguang.
• Chen Wenguang (now Fu Wenguang): Discovers his true lineage and accepts his new identity.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the decline of a family's status.
• The importance of lineage and ancestral roots.
• The resilience of one's bloodline and the ability to endure hardships.

Character Interactions

• Li Yuan and Fu Qi: They travel together, and Li Yuan listens to Fu Qi's stories about his past.
• Fu Qi and Fu Wenguang: Fu Qi meets his descendant, changes his name back to Fu, and shares stories about their family's history.
• Fu Wenguang and Widow Wang: Fu Wenguang ponders about his feelings for Widow Wang before leaving Changliu Island.

Summary of the Chapter "Resurrection"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qi's revival requires his descendant's blood and a resurrection method.
• Li Yuan, Fu Qi, and Fu Wenguang travel to a secluded island in the Canglan Realm to prepare for Fu Qi's revival.
• Fu Wenguang cultivates the Heavenly Sword Technique and improves his strength rapidly with the help of Li Yuan's pills.
• After two months, they meet Hua Yanxin in the Shattered Star Sea, who provides the Bloodline Resurrection Method for free, as a gift from her master.
• Li Yuan cultivates the resurrection method, and Fu Wenguang provides his blood for the ritual.
• After a hundred days, Fu Qi's revival begins, and his soul starts to regenerate.

Character Developments

• Fu Wenguang: He rapidly improves his cultivation, reaching the Manifestation Realm, and provides his blood for Fu Qi's revival.
• Fu Qi: He awaits his revival, relying on Li Yuan's cultivation of the resurrection method and Fu Wenguang's blood.
• Li Yuan: He cultivates the Bloodline Resurrection Method to the perfect stage and oversees Fu Qi's revival.

Significant Themes

• Revival and Resurrection: The chapter focuses on the process of reviving a deceased person, exploring the theme of life after death.
• Cultivation and Growth: Fu Wenguang's rapid cultivation progress highlights the theme of personal growth and improvement.
• Sacrifice and Assistance: Fu Wenguang's willingness to provide his blood for Fu Qi's revival emphasizes the theme of selflessness and helping others.

Character Interactions

• Li Yuan and Fu Qi: They work together to facilitate Fu Qi's revival, with Li Yuan cultivating the resurrection method and Fu Qi providing guidance.
• Fu Qi and Fu Wenguang: They interact as ancestor and descendant, with Fu Qi guiding Fu Wenguang's cultivation and Fu Wenguang providing his blood for Fu Qi's revival.
• Li Yuan and Hua Yanxin: They meet briefly, with Hua Yanxin providing the Bloodline Resurrection Method and expressing her master's desire to meet Li Yuan later.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qi, resurrected by Li Yuan, recovers his strength to the Supreme Domain level.
• Li Yuan and Fu Qi meet with Hua Yanxin's master, Xuan Yi, in the Shattered Star Sea.
• Xuan Yi reveals the existence of the Upper Realm, a legendary place where cultivation beyond the Supreme Domain is possible.
• Xuan Yi invites Li Yuan and Fu Qi to accompany him to the Upper Realm, seeking their strength and partnership.
• After a year of preparation, the three set off towards the Upper Realm.

Character Developments

• Fu Qi regains his strength and returns to his peak as an ultimate expert of the Supreme Domain.
• Li Yuan, having never heard of the Upper Realm, learns about its existence and potential opportunities.
• Xuan Yi demonstrates his seriousness and confidence in finding the Upper Realm and entering it.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and further cultivation beyond the Supreme Domain.
• Cooperation and partnership among ultimate experts for a common goal.
• The mystery and allure of the Upper Realm as a legendary place.

Character Interactions

• Li Yuan and Fu Qi interact with Xuan Yi, learning about the Upper Realm and deciding to accompany him on the journey.
• Hua Yanxin's relationship with her master, Xuan Yi, is shown to be close and friendly, despite his stern demeanor.
• Li Yuan and Fu Qi discuss and agree on their decision to go to the Upper Realm together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The story of Li Yuan's exploration of the Upper Realm remains open-ended.
• The author decides not to continue the story to maintain its meaning and mystery.

Character Developments

• Li Yuan's journey and growth are left unexplored.
• The author acknowledges flaws in the story's planning and execution.

Significant Themes

• The theme of uncertainty and the unknown is emphasized.
• The author reflects on the importance of thorough planning and writing quality.

Character Interactions

• Not applicable, as this is an Author's Note and does not contain character interactions.

Brief Reference

• The author concludes Li Yuan's story, leaving his journey in the Upper Realm unexplored.
• The author acknowledges shortcomings in the story's planning and writing, promising improvement in future works.
• The author thanks readers for their support and hints at a new book's release.