Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Monk Xuan Ci, a Sequence prodigy from the Bliss Starfield, challenges Lu Yuan.
• Lu Yuan easily defeats Xuan Ci, demonstrating his overwhelming power.
• Xuan Ci warns Lu Yuan about potential trouble from the Present Buddha faction of the Bliss Starfield.
• Jiang Ningxian explains the complex dynamics of the Bliss Starfield and its two Buddha factions.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan: Proves his strength and dominance, showing he can protect Earth and its inhabitants.
• Monk Xuan Ci: Realizes Lu Yuan's power and concedes defeat, showing wisdom in retreat.
• Jiang Ningxian: Provides crucial information about the Bliss Starfield and its factions, demonstrating her knowledge and experience.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and hierarchy in the starry sky.
• The complexity and politics within powerful factions, such as the Bliss Starfield's Buddhist factions.
• The importance of understanding one's opponents and their motivations.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan vs. Monk Xuan Ci: A clear display of power and dominance, with Lu Yuan emerging victorious.
• Lu Yuan and Jiang Ningxian: They discuss the events and share information, showing a strong partnership and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ningxian admits the inferiority of the Arid Flame Star Domain compared to the Bliss Starfield and Sky Dragon Starfield.
• Lu Yuan learns about the origins and strengths of these two powerful starfields.
• They discuss the impending descent of the Divine Sons of the two great races.
• Lu Yuan decides to use this opportunity to break through to the Immortal Realm.
• Lu Yuan begins closed-door cultivation to adapt to the changes brought by the Heavenly Emperor Ancient Token and organize his recent gains.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ningxian: Shows understanding and acceptance of the Arid Flame Star Domain's inferiority and expresses concern for Lu Yuan's safety.
• Lu Yuan: Demonstrates his resolve to break through to the Immortal Realm and his strategic thinking regarding the future invasion of the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demons.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and foundations of different starfields.
• The importance of preparation and adaptation in the face of powerful enemies.
• The pursuit of strength and growth.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Jiang Ningxian discuss the strengths of the two great starfields, the impending descent of the Divine Sons, and Lu Yuan's plans to break through to the Immortal Realm. They part ways with Jiang Ningxian expressing her concern for Lu Yuan's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan enters seclusion to perfect his states for an impending breakthrough to the Immortal Realm.
• The Heavenly Court prepares for the Divine Sons' return, knowing they pose the most significant threat.
• Earth becomes a hub for Extraterrestrial Beings seeking opportunities due to its early recovery and rich resources.
• The Ji Family Divine Son arrives and begins to open a passage to Earth using a mysterious seal, assisted by his bloodline power.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan gains insights from his battle with Monk Xuan Ci, understanding the importance of an "invincible posture" in major fights.
• The Ji Family Divine Son demonstrates his family's ancient method to open a passage through Severing Heaven and Earth.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and anticipation for the upcoming confrontation with the Divine Sons.
• The allure of Earth's resources and opportunities for Extraterrestrial Beings.
• The power of ancient methods and bloodline heritage, as shown by the Ji Family Divine Son.

Character Interactions

• The Ji Family Divine Son and the Eternal Divine Son reunite, discussing their plans and coordinating their actions.
• The Heavenly Court's high-ranking officials and subordinates work together to prepare for the Divine Sons' return.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Powerful auras and divine lights converge in the universe, focusing on Earth.
• A passage is formed in the sky, allowing projections of two Divine Sons (from Ji and Eternal Clans) to descend to Earth.
• Earth's inhabitants sense the impending danger, and the Heavenly Court prepares for surveillance of extraterrestrial beings already on Earth.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan completes his integration and comprehension, harmonizing all his powers. He opens his eyes after an unknown period, appearing calm yet vicissitudinous.
• The two Divine Sons prepare to kill Lu Yuan, with the Eternal Divine Son unfazed by other star regions' intentions.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the threat of extraterrestrial beings.
• Lu Yuan's growth and preparation for facing the Divine Sons.
• The Heavenly Court's role in protecting Earth and surveilling extraterrestrial beings.

Character Interactions

• The Divine Sons' intentions are clear, with the Eternal Divine Son focused solely on killing Lu Yuan.
• Lu Yuan and Jiang Ningxian (implicitly, as she observes his state) interact, with Lu Yuan reflecting on his growth and readiness for the upcoming battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan emerges from seclusion, seeing a channel of light in the sky, indicating the arrival of the two Divine Sons' projections.
• The passage is completed, and figures from the Eternal Clan and Ji Clan descend, waiting for their Divine Sons' avatars.
• The Divine Sons' projections appear, announcing their descent in three days to challenge Lu Yuan.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan gains confidence and an 'invincible spirit' from his seclusion, ready to face the Divine Sons.
• Jiang Ningxian and her brother reach the peak of the Great Saint Realm, ready to break through to the Immortal Realm.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The Divine Sons' projections display their power and authority, intimidating those below.
• Alliances and Unity: The Jiang family and the Heavenly Court stand together against the incoming threats.
• Preparation and Anticipation: Both sides prepare for the upcoming battle, with the Divine Sons confident in their victory and Lu Yuan ready to face them.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and the Jiang siblings discuss their plans and preparations.
• The Divine Sons' projections interact with Lu Yuan, issuing their challenge and threats.
• The Heavenly Court's subordinates, led by Zhu Qingyu, discuss their concerns with Jiang Ningxian about the incoming threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Court's followers and younger generation, including two Divine Sons (projections), arrive, causing pressure and awe.
• Lu Yuan emerges from Mount Tai, calm and confident, dispersing the pressure.
• Lu Yuan confronts the Divine Sons, scattering their projections with a single punch.
• The clansmen of the two great clans retreat, intimidated by Lu Yuan's might.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan demonstrates his invincibility within his realm, scattering Divine Son projections with ease.
• The Divine Sons and their clansmen show arrogance initially but retreat when faced with Lu Yuan's power.
• Zhu Qingyu and the others gain confidence in Lu Yuan's strength.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the awe of strength.
• The pressure and fear caused by superior power.
• The calm and composed demeanor of Lu Yuan, contrasting with the arrogance of the Divine Sons.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan directly confronts and scatters the Divine Sons' projections, showing his dominance.
• The clansmen of the two great clans retreat after Lu Yuan's display of power, showing their fear and helplessness.
• Zhu Qingyu and the others watch Lu Yuan's actions, gaining confidence and excitement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan intimidates the Eternal Clan and Ji Clan members, scattering their Divine Sons' projections.
• The two clans decide to eliminate Lu Yuan before he grows stronger.
• The real battle is set for three days later.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan demonstrates his power and confidence, showing no fear of the top clans.
• The Divine Sons of the Eternal Clan and Ji Clan become determined to kill Lu Yuan to preserve their clans' honor.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the fear of losing face among the top clans.
• The anticipation and dread of the upcoming battle between Lu Yuan and the Divine Sons.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and the Heavenly Court members: Lu Yuan reassures them and sends them away.
• The Eternal Divine Son and the Ji Family Divine Son: They agree to use their full power in their projections to ensure Lu Yuan's defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ji Family and Eternal Divine Sons descend to Earth, their projections possessing Immortal Realm strength.
• They challenge Lu Yuan, who accepts, reaching the peak of the Great Sage realm.
• The battle begins, causing space cracks and overwhelming the Heavenly Court members and Extraterrestrial Beings watching from afar.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan remains confident and calm, ready to face the Divine Sons.
• The Divine Sons are serious and cautious, acknowledging Lu Yuan's potential threats.
• Heavenly Court members, like Zhu Qingyu and the Jiang siblings, step up to protect the court during the battle.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for dominance among starfields.
• The consequences of arrogance and recklessness (referring to Lu Yuan's past actions).
• The importance of caution and preparation in the face of great challenges.

Character Interactions

• The Divine Sons work together, their combined power overwhelming.
• Lu Yuan faces off against the Divine Sons, showing no fear.
• Jiang Ningxian and Jiang Haokong support the Heavenly Court, working together with Zhu Qingyu to protect it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan fights the Eternal Divine Son and the Ji Family Divine Son tens of thousands of miles away from Mount Tai.
• The battle causes massive destruction, with mountains crumbling and rivers evaporating.
• Lu Yuan is injured for the first time, but his battle intent surges.
• The two Divine Sons reveal their true power, displaying Immortal-level strength.
• Lu Yuan, despite being injured, becomes more determined and charges at the Divine Sons again.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan shows his resilience and determination, even after being injured. His battle intent grows stronger.
• The two Divine Sons reveal their true power, showing that they are formidable opponents.

Significant Themes

• The theme of resilience and determination in the face of adversity is highlighted through Lu Yuan's character.
• The power dynamics between realms are explored, with the Divine Sons displaying Immortal-level strength against Lu Yuan.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan faces off against the two Divine Sons, with neither side backing down.
• Jiang Ningxian and Jiang Haokong watch the battle, worried about Lu Yuan but holding back from intervening.
• Extraterrestrial Beings watch the battle, initially expecting Lu Yuan's defeat but becoming uncertain as he charges at the Divine Sons again.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan decides to attempt breaking through to the Immortal Realm during the battle to defeat the two Divine Sons.
• The Divine Sons, aware of Lu Yuan's intent, prepare countermeasures using their Immortal Realm power.
• The battle intensifies, with Lu Yuan sustaining severe injuries.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan: Shows determination and desperation, pushing himself to the brink to achieve the Immortal Realm.
• Jiang Ningxian: Recognizes Lu Yuan's intent and understands the risks he's taking.

Significant Themes

• The immense challenge and danger of breaking through to the Immortal Realm.
• The power disparity between the Immortal Realm and lower cultivation levels.
• The importance of preparation and foundation in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ningxian and Jiang Haokong: Discuss Lu Yuan's situation, with Jiang Ningxian expressing her belief in Lu Yuan's potential to reach the Immortal Realm.
• Lu Yuan and the Divine Sons: Engage in a fierce battle, with the Divine Sons using their Immortal Realm power to suppress Lu Yuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan, severely injured, prepares to face the two Divine Sons' final attack.
• Jiang Haokong wants to intervene, but Jiang Ningxian believes in Lu Yuan's abilities and decides to wait.
• Lu Yuan suddenly exhibits a peerless aura, indicating a breakthrough to the Immortal Realm.
• The two Divine Sons attempt to attack but are repelled by Lu Yuan's newfound power.
• Lu Yuan breaks through to the Immortal Realm, demonstrating immense power with a single palm strike that injures the Divine Sons.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan: Proves his resilience and growth by breaking through to the Immortal Realm despite severe injuries and the overwhelming power of the Divine Sons.
• Jiang Haokong: Shows concern for Lu Yuan's safety and willingness to intervene, demonstrating his loyalty and growth as a character.
• Jiang Ningxian: Maintains her faith in Lu Yuan's abilities and exercises restraint, showing wisdom and maturity in her decision-making.

Significant Themes

• Growth and Resilience: Lu Yuan's journey illustrates the theme of growth and resilience, as he overcomes adversity and emerges stronger.
• Faith and Trust: Jiang Ningxian's unwavering faith in Lu Yuan highlights the importance of trust and belief in one's abilities and potential.
• Power Dynamics: The struggle between Lu Yuan and the Divine Sons explores the theme of power dynamics, showing how shifts in power can alter the course of events.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and the Divine Sons: Their interaction showcases the power imbalance and the tension between them, culminating in Lu Yuan's breakthrough and subsequent display of power.
• Jiang Haokong and Jiang Ningxian: Their sibling interaction demonstrates their differing viewpoints and the trust they have in each other's judgment, ultimately leading to a united front in supporting Lu Yuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan successfully breaks through to the Immortal Realm, shocking everyone present.
• The situation reverses; the two Divine Sons, who previously had the advantage, now appear unstable and suppressed.
• The Eternal Divine Son and the Ji Family Divine Son join forces to attack Lu Yuan, hoping to kill him while he hasn't fully adapted to his new power.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan: Becomes an Immortal, demonstrating increased power and adaptability.
• The Eternal Divine Son and the Ji Family Divine Son: Realize the gravity of their situation, acknowledging Lu Yuan's strength and the likelihood of defeat.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Lu Yuan's breakthrough to the Immortal Realm shifts the balance of power, causing the Divine Sons to reassess their chances.
• Adaptability: Lu Yuan's ability to adapt to his new power quickly is a significant factor in the reversal of the situation.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and the Divine Sons: The Divine Sons' disbelief and growing unease contrast with Lu Yuan's calm and increasing confidence in his newfound power.
• Jiang Ningxian and Jiang Haokong: Both express relief and shock at Lu Yuan's breakthrough, with Jiang Haokong acknowledging Lu Yuan's rapid progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan, after sensing his newfound power, confronts the two Divine Sons.
• The Divine Sons, despite their pride and power, are effortlessly crushed by Lu Yuan.
• Lu Yuan expresses his intention to end the conflict, and the Divine Sons attempt to flee but are immobilized and defeated.
• Lu Yuan returns to Mount Tai, where he is greeted by Elder Ji, Elder Yun, Zhu Qingyu, and the Jiang family.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan: Achieves the Immortal Realm, demonstrating immense power and calm demeanor.
• The Divine Sons: Despite their pride and power, they are humbled and defeated by Lu Yuan, showing their true strength and limitations.

Significant Themes

• Power and Pride: The Divine Sons' immense pride is challenged and humbled by Lu Yuan's power.
• Transformation and Growth: Lu Yuan's transformation into an Immortal showcases his continuous growth and development.
• Respect and Recognition: Lu Yuan's victory earns respect and recognition from the Extraterrestrial Beings, elevating the Milky Way Starfield's status.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan vs. The Divine Sons: Lu Yuan demonstrates his superiority, defeating both Divine Sons with ease.
• Lu Yuan and the Jiang family: Jiang Haokong, in particular, feels suppressed by Lu Yuan's power, showing the power dynamics between them.
• Lu Yuan and the Extraterrestrial Beings: Lu Yuan's victory earns him respect and recognition from the Extraterrestrial Beings, changing their perception of the Milky Way Starfield.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Haokong, the Divine Son of his clan, is confident in his strength and talent, considering himself among the strongest of his peers.
• After witnessing Lu Yuan's battle against the Ji Clan and Eternal Clan's Divine Sons, Jiang Haokong realizes Lu Yuan's overwhelming power and doubts his ability to defeat him again.
• Lu Yuan, having just entered the Immortal Realm, decides to seclude himself for adaptation and leaves the Heavenly Court's affairs to others, trusting Jiang Ningxian to handle matters in his absence.

Character Developments

• Jiang Haokong experiences a significant blow to his confidence and pride after witnessing Lu Yuan's power, questioning his ability to defeat Lu Yuan again.
• Lu Yuan, now an Immortal, displays his capability to traverse space instantly, further solidifying his mythical status.

Significant Themes

• The theme of confidence and pride is explored through Jiang Haokong's realization of his limitations against Lu Yuan.
• The power of belief and ambition is shown through the Heavenly Court's determination to make the Milky Way Starfield a top power under Lu Yuan's leadership.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Jiang Haokong's interaction highlights the power gap between them, shaking Jiang Haokong's confidence.
• Lu Yuan entrusts the Heavenly Court's affairs to Jiang Ningxian, showing his trust in her capabilities and their close relationship.
• The Heavenly Court members discuss their ambitions for the Milky Way Starfield, demonstrating their unity and determination under Lu Yuan's leadership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan's battle against the Ji Family Divine Son's projection instills confidence in the Heavenly Court and others, showing that Extraterrestrial Beings are not invincible.
• The Ji Family Divine Son and the Eternal Divine Son discuss their next steps, acknowledging Lu Yuan's threat and deciding to accelerate their invasion plans.
• The Eternal Divine Son suggests using the Bliss Starfield to counter Lu Yuan, given their past conflict.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan's growth to the Immortal Realm makes him a significant threat to the Ji and Eternal Clans.
• The Ji Family Divine Son and the Eternal Divine Son recognize Lu Yuan's potential and decide to act preemptively.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Milky Way and Extraterrestrial Beings shift as Lu Yuan's strength grows.
• The theme of growth and potential is highlighted, with Lu Yuan's rapid advancement serving as a catalyst for change.

Character Interactions

• The Ji Family Divine Son and the Eternal Divine Son discuss their plans, showing a level of cooperation despite their past conflict.
• The various clans in the solar system watch Earth silently, reflecting on Lu Yuan's rise and the potential consequences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Milky Way Starfield's revival attracts powerful beings from other starfields seeking resources and opportunities.
• Lu Yuan breaks through to the Immortal Realm, astonishing everyone and making them question their plans to suppress potential threats.
• Lu Yuan enters seclusion to adapt to his new power, discovering a connection between his soul, physique, and the Heavenly Emperor Ancient Token.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan: Becomes an Immortal, gains new abilities like soul projection, blood regeneration, and space manipulation. He also realizes there's more to the Heavenly Emperor Ancient Token than he knows.
• Extraterrestrial Beings: Realize Lu Yuan's potential and hesitate to act against him, fearing retribution and the intervention of the Jiang Clan.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for resources and opportunities.
• The consequences of underestimating an opponent (as seen with the Divine Sons).
• The potential of the Milky Way Starfield and Lu Yuan to regain ancient glory.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and the Extraterrestrial Beings: Lu Yuan's rise to the Immortal Realm causes the Extraterrestrial Beings to reassess their plans and hesitate to act against him.
• Lu Yuan and the Jiang Clan: Implicitly, the Jiang Clan's support for Lu Yuan and their alliance with the Earth's Heavenly Court deter the Extraterrestrial Beings from acting rashly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The two Divine Sons (from the Eternal Clan and Ji Clan) suffered a loss against Lu Yuan, causing concern as he might pose a threat to them in the future.
• Earth experiences an increase in Spiritual Fruits and Exotic Grasses, leading to another wave of Awakener outbreak.
• More Extraterristrial Beings descend to Earth, attracted by its advantageous cultivation conditions.
• The Jiang Clan reinforces the Heavenly Court with additional forces from various Star Domains.
• Lu Yuan emerges from his three-month seclusion, having fully adapted to the Immortal Realm.
• Yinglong, after a long period of seclusion, breaks through to the Saint Realm and arrives at the Heavenly Court.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan: Fully adapts to the Immortal Realm, increasing his strength significantly.
• Jiang Ningxian: Arranges for the Heavenly Court's defense and growth in Lu Yuan's absence, showing her strategic and leadership skills.
• Yinglong: Breaks through to the Saint Realm, demonstrating its rapid cultivation speed.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power dynamics: The more powerful Lu Yuan becomes, the more he is respected and feared, influencing the actions of others.
• Adaptation and growth: Characters adapt to new environments and challenges, leading to personal growth and development.
• Unity and cooperation: The Heavenly Court grows stronger through unity and cooperation, both internally and with external allies like the Jiang Clan.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Jiang Ningxian: Their relationship deepens as they work together to protect Earth and the Heavenly Court, with Jiang Ningxian alleviating some of Lu Yuan's burdens.
• Lu Yuan and Yinglong: Although not directly interacting in this chapter, their reunion is implied, with Yinglong's growth serving as a testament to Lu Yuan's influence and protection.
• The Divine Sons and Lu Yuan: Their conflict remains unresolved, with the Divine Sons determined to regain their lost face and Lu Yuan potentially posing a threat to them in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Yinglong, now at the Sub-Saint realm, arrives at Mount Tai to inform Lu Yuan about the location of one of the Nine Cauldrons in the East Sea Dragon Palace.
• Lu Yuan decides to retrieve the cauldron, accompanied by Yinglong and Jiang Ningxian, leaving Mount Tai after three days.
• Lu Yuan bestows more fortune power upon his Heavenly Court subordinates before departing.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan has reached the Immortal Realm, surprising Yinglong.
• Jiang Ningxian shows interest in learning about the Sky Dragon Starfield and its potential alliance with the Heavenly Court.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances among different realms and clans.
• The importance of strength and growth in facing future crises.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan, Yinglong, and Jiang Ningxian form a temporary alliance to retrieve the cauldron from the East Sea Dragon Palace.
• Zhu Qingyu and the Ice Fairy remain on Mount Tai to maintain the Heavenly Court's affairs while Lu Yuan is away.
• Jiang Ningxian seeks information from Yinglong about the Sky Dragon Starfield, indicating her strategic thinking and concern for the Heavenly Court's future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Divine Sons of the Eternal and Ji Clans retreat to seek help from their clans to eliminate Lu Yuan.
• Lu Yuan, Jiang Ningxian, and Yinglong embark on a journey to the East Sea to find the Sky Dragon Starfield and the seventh Nine Cauldron.
• They enter the East Sea Dragon Palace, a vast complex of independent spaces, to search for the Nine Cauldron.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan remains calm and patient in his search for the Nine Cauldrons.
• Yinglong demonstrates knowledge of the Dragon Palace and its history, revealing its inherited memories.
• Jiang Ningxian displays her understanding of the True Dragon legend and her clan's history.

Significant Themes

• The legend of the True Dragon and its connection to various races.
• The power dynamics between clans and the potential threat Lu Yuan poses to the Eternal and Ji Clans.
• The vastness and complexity of the East Sea Dragon Palace, reflecting the challenges Lu Yuan faces in his quest.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan, Jiang Ningxian, and Yinglong work together to navigate the Dragon Palace, with Yinglong leading the way based on its memories.
• Jiang Ningxian and Yinglong discuss the Sky Dragon Starfield and the True Dragon legend.
• Yinglong expresses hesitation about searching in the Dragon Prison, revealing its past and the fear it holds for that place.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan, Jiang Ningxian, and Yinglong (Ao Ze) travel to the Dragon Prison, a place of captivity for powerful beings.
• They find one of the Nine Cauldrons unguarded in front of a prison cell, which surprises them.
• Ao Ze reveals that the cauldron is restricted by a powerful Dragon Clan figure, and its removal depends on their abilities.

Character Developments

• Yinglong (Ao Ze) shows hesitation and fear when entering the Dragon Prison, revealing his respect for its power and history.
• Lu Yuan and Jiang Ningxian demonstrate their confidence and strength, reassuring Ao Ze.

Significant Themes

• The power and history of the Dragon Clan are emphasized through the Dragon Prison and the Nine Cauldrons.
• The theme of ancient artifacts and their significance is reinforced with the discovery of another cauldron.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Jiang Ningxian work together, showing trust and confidence in each other's abilities.
• Ao Ze seeks their help to retrieve the cauldron, showing a level of dependence on them despite being a powerful Yinglong.