Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian has accumulated billions of simulation points but hasn't perfected his final Chaos Great Dao to avoid triggering the Chaos Destruction Tribulation prematurely.
• He stops his World Clones from absorbing treasures to prevent accelerating the tribulation.
• Outsiders from other universes, including Xue Wuya and Xue Tianyi from the Ninth Universe, enter the Chaos Sea in search of the Children of the Epoch.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian continues to improve his strength through [Divine Martial Simulations] and [Endless Dao Comprehension Simulations], increasing the number of Chaos Great Daos he comprehends and perfects.
• Xue Wuya and Xue Tianyi, juniors of the Ninth Universe's controller, the Blood Ancestor, are sent to find the Children of the Epoch. They are powerful but lack specific knowledge about the Chaos Sea.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of the Chaos Sea and its differences from other universes.
• The search for the Children of the Epoch, which drives the plot and brings characters from different universes together.
• The pursuit of power and knowledge through simulations and exploration.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian interacts with his World Clones, who are exploring the Chaos Sea and other worlds freely.
• Xue Wuya and Xue Tianyi interact, discussing their mission and the nature of the Chaos Sea. They also interact with figures from other universes, all searching for the Children of the Epoch.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian has reached his 2,536th Divine Martial Simulation, with nearly 600 comprehended Chaos Great Daos.
• He realizes he has less than 30,000 years left until the Chaos Destruction Tribulation, and his current [Simulation Points] are insufficient.
• The Mystic Dragon True Realm starts to perish, and Zheng Qian learns that its two Supreme experts, Mystic Mother and Azure Dragon, along with all inhabitants, have been annihilated.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian's character is shaped by his determination to comprehend all three thousand Chaos Great Daos and his resolve to influence the Simulator, despite its power over him.
• Zheng Qian's World Clone discovers the destruction of the Mystic Dragon True Realm and its inhabitants, fueling his killing intent and resolve to find the culprit.

Significant Themes

• The theme of destiny and free will is explored as Zheng Qian seeks to shape his own destiny despite the Simulator's influence.
• The theme of power and consequence is shown through the destruction of the Mystic Dragon True Realm and its inhabitants, leading to the acceleration of the Chaos Destruction Tribulation.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian interacts with his World Clone, who provides him with crucial information about the Mystic Dragon True Realm's destruction.
• Zheng Qian's interaction with the Simulator is implied, showing his desire to influence and control it, but it remains untouchable and out of his reach for now.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian, using his 'Eye of Karma,' discovers two unbroken, exceptionally strong karma threads leading towards the Qianyuan True Realm.
• He learns that the Qianyuan True Realm is under attack by unknown assailants.
• Zheng Qian's World Clone arrives at the scene and overhears the attackers discussing their plans to obtain the True Realm's origin to accelerate their seventh tribulation.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian demonstrates his immense power and knowledge of the Chaos Sea.
• The attackers, Moluo and another black-robed figure, reveal their disregard for the True Realm's inhabitants and their eagerness to obtain the origin for their own gain.

Significant Themes

• The boundless nature of karma and its ability to connect beings.
• The power and rarity of perfected Chaos Great Daos.
• The disregard for life and the pursuit of power at any cost.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian interacts with the attackers, Moluo and the other black-robed figure, for the first time, displaying his strength and curiosity about their motives.
• The attackers reveal their disregard for the Qianyuan True Realm's inhabitants, showcasing their ruthlessness and ambition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian and Moluo are shocked by each other's strength.
• Moluo realizes Zheng Qian might be the Son of the Seventh Universe he's been searching for.
• Zheng Qian overhears Moluo and Moyang's conversation, confirming he's in the Seventh Universe.
• Moluo and Moyang attack Zheng Qian together, revealing their Perfection Level Supreme Daos.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian: Shows immense strength, learns about his potential role as the Son of the Seventh Universe, plans to capture Moluo and Moyang alive.
• Moluo: Realizes Zheng Qian's potential, decides to attack together with Moyang.
• Moyang: Agrees to attack Zheng Qian, unaware of Moluo's certainty about Zheng Qian's identity.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between universes and their inhabitants.
• The pursuit of Cosmic Origin and its impact on the Chaos Destruction Tribulation.
• The struggle for control and dominance among powerful cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian vs. Moluo and Moyang: Zheng Qian plans to capture them, while they attack him together, unaware of his plans.
• Moluo and Moyang: They communicate telepathically, deciding to attack Zheng Qian together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian faces attacks from Moluo and Moyang, but his strength is far superior.
• A mysterious power within Moluo and Moyang's Divine Souls erupts, killing them and shattering Zheng Qian's power.
• Zheng Qian extracts their memories, revealing nine major universes and the existence of other invaders.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian demonstrates his immense power and ability to control others.
• Moluo and Moyang's deaths reveal their origins and the true extent of their mission.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and interconnectedness of the universes.
• The power dynamics between realms and races.
• The importance of speed and efficiency in achieving goals.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian interacts with Moluo and Moyang, ultimately defeating them and learning from their memories.
• Qiankun Supreme, a bystander, watches the events unfold.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian senses that killing Moluo and Moyang delayed the Chaos Destruction Tribulation by 200,000 years, potentially allowing him to comprehend all three thousand Chaos Great Daos.
• The Demon Ancestor, controller of the First Universe, learns of Moluo and Moyang's clones' deaths and concludes they were likely caught in a cosmic disaster due to the Seventh Universe's imminent collapse.
• Zheng Qian dispatches World Clones to guard major True Realms and searches the Chaos Sea for the remaining outsiders.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian becomes more determined to delay the Chaos Destruction Tribulation and comprehend all Chaos Great Daos.
• Moluo and Moyang, despite their clones' deaths, escape punishment from the Demon Ancestor and plan to recover their lost World Power and Divine Soul origins.

Significant Themes

• Time: Zheng Qian's primary concern is extending time to comprehend more Chaos Great Daos and delay the tribulation.
• Cosmic Calamity: The Seventh Universe's imminent collapse and the acceleration of its tribulation are central to the plot.
• Power and Control: The Demon Ancestor's control over the First Universe and his subordinates, and Zheng Qian's strategic use of his World Clones to gain an advantage.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian interacts with his World Clones, dispatching them to guard True Realms and search the Chaos Sea.
• Moluo and Moyang interact with the Demon Ancestor, reporting their clones' deaths and receiving unexpected leniency.
• Zheng Qian and the Demon Ancestor, though not directly interacting, are both focused on the Seventh Universe's fate, with Zheng Qian trying to save it and the Demon Ancestor expecting its demise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian, 1500 years after killing Moluo and Moyang, tracks down and kills two more outsiders, delaying the Chaos Destruction Tribulation by 200,000 years.
• Over time, he continues to find and kill outsiders from different universes, each death delaying the tribulation by about 200,000 years.
• He kills a total of 16 outsiders, postponing the tribulation by nearly 2 million years, allowing him to perform nearly 20,000 more Divine Martial Simulations.
• Zheng Qian continues to comprehend Great Daos, reaching a total of 2,999 after 160,000 years and 16,000 simulations.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian's strength and understanding of Great Daos increase significantly over time.
• His Natal World, clones, and Cultivation Methods improve as he comprehends more Great Daos.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge (Great Daos) to postpone the inevitable (Chaos Destruction Tribulation).
• The consequences of actions and inactions (outsiders' deaths and tribulation delay).
• Patience and perseverance in the face of slow progress (comprehending Great Daos).

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian interacts with outsiders from various universes, all of whom he kills to postpone the tribulation.
• His clones continue to guard the True Realms, reflecting his cautious and strategic nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian completes infusing his Simulator and perceives the myriad Great Daos he's comprehended, realizing he's one step away from understanding all three thousand Chaos Great Daos.
• He learns that the final Great Dao to comprehend is the False Dao, which is incredibly difficult due to his already powerful talent and comprehension.
• Zheng Qian begins Divine Martial Simulations to draw a Golden Talent related to the False Dao, attempting to comprehend it.
• Over multiple simulations (100+), he fails to comprehend the False Dao, causing him frustration but not despair, as he still has plenty of time.

Character Development

• Zheng Qian's determination and patience grow as he faces the challenge of comprehending the False Dao.
• His understanding of his own limitations and the difficulty of the task deepens with each failed simulation.

Significant Themes

• Persistence in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The struggle against one's own strengths becoming obstacles.
• The relentless pursuit of self-improvement and growth.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian interacts with various simulated versions of himself, learning from each simulation but not directly engaging with other characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian completes the Chaos Destruction Tribulation simulation, comprehending all three thousand Chaos Great Daos, except for the Order and False Daos.
• He activates the "Endless Dao Comprehension Simulation" to perfect the Order and False Daos, successfully doing so after 4,235 years and 1,888 years respectively.
• Zheng Qian decides to integrate the three thousand perfected Chaos Great Daos into his own [Primordial Limitless Supreme Dao] himself, fearing the consequences of doing so in the simulation.
• He begins the process of perfecting his [Primordial Limitless Supreme Dao] with approximately 23,000 years until the Chaos Destruction Tribulation.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian demonstrates patience and calmness in his cultivation, even under pressure. His state of mind improves with the enhancement of his Seven-Colored Talents.
• Zheng Qian shows strategic thinking and caution, deciding to complete the final step of his cultivation himself due to potential risks in the simulation.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of perfection in cultivation and comprehension of Daos.
• The consequences of actions in simulations versus reality.
• The importance of patience and calmness in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian interacts with himself across different simulations and locations, all working towards the same goal of perfecting his [Primordial Limitless Supreme Dao].

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian's [Primordial Limitless Supreme Dao] reaches complete consummation.
• His Natal World transforms into a black hole, devouring Chaos Qi at an accelerated rate.
• Zheng Qian's Divine Soul consciousness ascends to the Origin Land of the Seventh Universe.
• He learns about the Seventh Universe's final Chaos Destruction Tribulation and the need for a Dao Master Realm expert to stabilize it.
• Zheng Qian discovers the Seventh Universe's history of self-inflicted misfortune due to the actions of the Three Thousand Chaos Demon Gods.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian becomes a Dao Master Realm expert, on par with the Origin Will of the Seventh Universe in standing.
• Zheng Qian gains knowledge about the Seventh Universe's history and the upcoming Chaos Destruction Tribulation.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of inaction and indifference (Cosmic Origin Will's indifference leading to the Seventh Universe's self-inflicted misfortune).
• The power and responsibility of a Dao Master Realm expert (controlling a universe, sharing its glory and ruin).

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian interacts with the Cosmic Origin Will of the Seventh Universe, learning about its history and the upcoming tribulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian realizes he can't fully comprehend any Great Dao in the Seventh Universe's simulation due to its incomplete nature.
• He enters the Endless Dao Comprehension Simulation to improve himself at the origin land where all Great Daos are complete.
• Zheng Qian decides to refine the Three Thousand Great Daos' origins of the Seventh Universe simultaneously to increase his strength exponentially.
• He splits his divine soul consciousness into three thousand clones, each capable of refining a cosmic origin, confirming his ability to refine all origins at once.
• Zheng Qian successfully refines all Three Thousand Great Daos' origins, gaining control over the entire Seventh Universe and its lifeforms, and the ability to reshape its form.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian demonstrates his strategic thinking and determination by attempting to refine all Great Daos' origins simultaneously.
• He shows growth in his divine soul consciousness as he refines the origins, increasing his speed and efficiency.

Significant Themes

• Completeness vs. Incompleteness: The incompleteness of the Seventh Universe limits Zheng Qian's understanding of the Great Daos, while the completeness of the origin land allows him to improve himself.
• Strength and Power: Refining the Great Daos' origins grants Zheng Qian increased strength and control over the Seventh Universe, highlighting the power of understanding and mastering the fundamental principles of the universe.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian learns a method from Xue Wuya's ancestor, a universe controller, to refine the Great Daos' origins simultaneously, showcasing the knowledge exchange between characters.
• Zheng Qian's divine soul consciousness clones work together to refine the origins, demonstrating unity and cooperation among his different aspects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian discovers he's not just a Universe Controller but the Lord of the Universe.
• His Natal World begins transforming into a universe, which will greatly enhance his power.
• He learns that accelerating this process requires seizing origins from other universes or using the Seventh Universe's origins, but this could be dangerous.
• Zheng Qian's Attribute Panel shows he's at the Dao Master Realm First Heaven, with over thirteen trillion Simulation Points.
• He finds out he can no longer conduct any form of simulation, only view his attributes and absorb Cosmic Origin for points.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian's power and understanding of his role in the universe have significantly increased.
• He's now aware of the potential dangers and complexities of accelerating his Natal World's growth into a universe.

Significant Themes

• Power and Responsibility: Zheng Qian's increased power brings new responsibilities and risks.
• Growth and Patience: He must balance his desire for growth with the need for caution and patience.
• Unpredictability: The universe's complexity and potential dangers highlight the uncertainty of his situation.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian interacts with no other characters in this chapter, as it's primarily an internal monologue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian discovers a new Simulator function, 'Conversion', allowing him to transform Simulation Points into Cosmic Origin.
• He converts all his Simulation Points into Cosmic Origin, integrating it into his Natal Universe for growth.
• Zheng Qian calculates that his Natal Universe will take 1.38 million years to digest the Cosmic Origin.
• He plans to sneak into other universes to Devour their Cosmic Origin but faces challenges like avoiding detection and ensuring his main body's safety.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian demonstrates strategic thinking and long-term planning, prioritizing his Natal Universe's growth and exploring new methods to obtain Cosmic Origin.
• He acknowledges the risks involved in his bold idea and begins preparing his Cosmic Clones for potential universe infiltration.

Significant Themes

• Cosmic Origin: Its importance, scarcity, and Zheng Qian's relentless pursuit of it drive the plot forward.
• Growth and Development: Zheng Qian's Natal Universe and his Cosmic Clones' evolution are central to his plans.
• Risk vs. Reward: Zheng Qian weighs the potential gains against the risks involved in his bold idea.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian interacts with his Cosmic Clones, preparing them for potential universe infiltration and strengthening them to the Universe level.
• Although not physically present, the eight Universe Controllers are mentioned as potential adversaries, influencing Zheng Qian's decisions and plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian, after ten thousand years of refinement and perfection, has raised his three hundred Cosmic Clones to the Cosmic level and perfected his cultivation methods, martial arts, and secret techniques.
• He encounters a problem: the Seventh Universe's Cosmic Origin is insufficient to maintain his clones' cultivation.
• He decides to probe another universe before engaging in a full-scale conflict. He chooses the Ninth Universe (Blood Ancestor's universe) as his target.
• The Universe Controllers of the other eight universes have been waiting for Zheng Qian's emergence for fifty thousand years. They discuss their strategies.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian: He has significantly improved his strength and that of his Cosmic Clones. He's now ready to engage in conflict with other Universe Controllers.
• The Universe Controllers: They have been patiently waiting for Zheng Qian's emergence. They're eager to deal with him but also cautious, given his unexpected strength.

Significant Themes

• Patience and Preparation: Zheng Qian has spent fifty thousand years preparing, while the other Controllers have been waiting for him.
• Strength and Power: Zheng Qian's focus on perfecting his cultivation methods and martial arts reflects his desire for power and strength.
• Revenge: Zheng Qian's motivation for engaging with other universes is driven by his desire to avenge the destruction of a True Realm in his Seventh Universe.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian and the Universe Controllers: Zheng Qian is ready to engage with the other Controllers, while they are waiting for him and discussing strategies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian, the Lord of the Seventh Universe, leaves his universe for the first time, encountering the terrifying Void Power.
• He senses the auras of the controllers of the other eight universes and decides to confront them.
• Zheng Qian appears outside an ancient stone hall and dispatches a Cosmic Clone into it, while his main body and other clones form a great formation to capture the controllers inside.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian demonstrates his immense power and confidence, showing no fear of the other controllers.
• The eight controllers, though powerful, are no match for Zheng Qian's might.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Void Power outside universes.
• The importance of the Cosmic Origin and the risks of attempting to absorb it from other universes.
• The cultivation method of the Dao Master Realm: comprehending all Three Thousand Great Daos to perfection.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian senses the auras of the eight controllers and decides to confront them.
• The eight controllers, upon sensing Zheng Qian's arrival, unleash their Great Dao Pressures against him, but he remains unfazed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian, the controller of the Seventh Universe, breaks through to the Dao Master Realm.
• He encounters the controllers of the other eight universes, who display their power to intimidate him.
• The controllers demand compensation for the junior subordinates Zheng Qian killed and the Cosmic Origin he absorbed.
• Zheng Qian refuses to compensate and instead attacks the controllers.
• He easily defeats the Blood Ancestor (Ninth Universe) and the Demon Ancestor (First Universe).
• The remaining six controllers attempt to escape but are met by Zheng Qian's three hundred Cosmic Clones.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian demonstrates his immense power and confidence, refusing to back down from the other controllers.
• The Blood Ancestor and the Demon Ancestor show their strength but are ultimately no match for Zheng Qian.
• The remaining six controllers display cowardice and attempt to flee upon seeing Zheng Qian's power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics among Cosmic Controllers.
• The importance of Cosmic Origin for cultivation and universe expansion.
• Zheng Qian's disregard for the other controllers' demands and his willingness to fight.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian interacts with the controllers of the other eight universes, initially with mockery and later with violence.
• The controllers initially attempt to intimidate Zheng Qian but quickly turn to fear and flight when he shows his power.
• Zheng Qian's three hundred Cosmic Clones coordinate with his main body to pursue the fleeing controllers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian, having obtained Cosmic Origin from the other eight universes, travels to the Ninth Universe to test his strength and plan.
• He tears open the Ninth Universe's cosmic barrier and sends his World Clone inside.
• The Blood Ancestor, controller of the Ninth Universe, detects Zheng Qian's presence and attacks him with a powerful blood-red spear.
• Zheng Qian counters with a Yin Yang Vortex, easily disintegrating the Blood Ancestor's attack.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian demonstrates his power and confidence, showing no fear of the Blood Ancestor or his universe.
• The Blood Ancestor, initially confident, becomes shocked and determined after Zheng Qian blocks his powerful attack.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: Zheng Qian's power is emphasized, contrasting with the Blood Ancestor's initial overconfidence.
• The Ninth Universe's strength: The chapter highlights the Ninth Universe's development and power, setting it apart from the Seventh Universe.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian and the Blood Ancestor: Their interaction is hostile, with the Blood Ancestor attacking Zheng Qian upon seeing him, and Zheng Qian retaliating with ease.
• Zheng Qian's Cosmic Clone and the Ninth Universe: The clone interacts with the Ninth Universe's Origin Will, which detects and alerts the Blood Ancestor to Zheng Qian's presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian, a Universe Lord, enters the Ninth Universe controlled by the Blood Ancestor, a Cosmic Controller.
• The Blood Ancestor seals Zheng Qian's access to Space-Time techniques and cosmic energy, aiming to force him into a battle of attrition.
• Zheng Qian realizes that to kill a Cosmic Controller, one must destroy both their controlled universe and their Natal World.
• The Blood Ancestor attacks Zheng Qian with [Blood Killing God Spears], which he withstands using his Yin Yang vortex and Three Thousand Great Daos.
• Zheng Qian calculates that his clone can last three days before running out of power. He plans to use his 300 clones to drain the Ninth Universe's Cosmic Origin.
• Zheng Qian attempts to leave the Ninth Universe, which the Blood Ancestor tries to prevent. Zheng Qian successfully escapes by manipulating spatial nodes.
• Zheng Qian recalls his clones and prepares for an all-out assault on the Ninth Universe to drain its origin.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian demonstrates his understanding of Cosmic Controllers' nature and their vulnerabilities.
• He showcases his strategic thinking and adaptability in response to the Blood Ancestor's tactics.
• The Blood Ancestor reveals his power and determination to defend his universe.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Universe Lords and Cosmic Controllers, highlighting the latter's resilience and the former's need for strategic planning.
• The exploration of different universes and the challenges faced by Universe Lords when entering others' domains.
• The importance of understanding one's enemy and their strengths and weaknesses in combat.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian and the Blood Ancestor engage in a battle of wits and power, with Zheng Qian ultimately outmaneuvering the Blood Ancestor.
• Zheng Qian's clones, though not present in this chapter, are mentioned as crucial components of his plan to drain the Ninth Universe's origin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qian returns to the Ninth Universe, surprising the Blood Ancestor with his immense power (301 Cosmic Clones).
• The Blood Ancestor, realizing Zheng Qian's strength, surrenders and agrees to Zheng Qian's condition: allowing him to enter seclusion in the Ninth Universe for 300,000 years without disturbance.
• Zheng Qian begins his seclusion, secretly devouring the Ninth Universe's Cosmic Origin, while the Blood Ancestor monitors him.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qian: Shows immense power and strategic thinking, aiming to devour all universes' Cosmic Origins.
• Blood Ancestor: Initially aggressive, but quickly submits to Zheng Qian's power, agreeing to his condition to protect his universe and himself.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Zheng Qian's immense power allows him to dictate terms to the Blood Ancestor.
• Deception: Zheng Qian's true intention is to drain the Ninth Universe, while the Blood Ancestor is unaware of this.
• Patience and long-term planning: Zheng Qian is willing to wait 300,000 years to achieve his goal.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qian and the Blood Ancestor: Zheng Qian's power intimidates the Blood Ancestor, leading to a tense but ultimately submissive interaction.
• The controllers of the eight universes: They gather outside the Fifth Universe due to Zheng Qian's threat, showing unity in the face of a common enemy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The eight Universe Controllers gather at the Blood Ancestor's summons.
• The Blood Ancestor tries to share information about Zheng Qian (Hun Yuan Dao Venerable) but is initially met with reluctance.
• Zheng Qian has been sitting in meditation in the Ninth Universe for over 25,000 years, accumulating over 450 billion Simulation Points.
• The Blood Ancestor accuses Zheng Qian of Devouring the Cosmic Origin of the Ninth Universe, leading to a tense standoff.

Character Developments

• The Blood Ancestor is shown to be desperate and willing to risk confronting Zheng Qian to save his Ninth Universe.
• Zheng Qian remains calm and unruffled, refusing to admit to the accusations and threatening war if necessary.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the fear of the strong.
• The consequences of actions and the desperation they can cause.
• The struggle between self-preservation and responsibility.

Character Interactions

• The Blood Ancestor and Zheng Qian engage in a tense verbal exchange, with the Blood Ancestor struggling to maintain his composure.
• The other Universe Controllers initially show reluctance to engage with Zheng Qian but later express interest in the information the Blood Ancestor has about them.