Li Yang

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Li Yang 200
Alias	Little Mage 46 101 116 117, Immeasurable Celestial Venerable 207, Immeasurable Dharma Master 144, Great Emperor Guanyin 164, Miaoshan Celestial Venerable 164, Ancestral Master 101 102 143, Immeasurable Patriarch 183, Father God 200 294
Origin	Great Desolation 200
Dao Inheritance	Human Teachings 46 102 116 117 157 200
Cultivation Level	Taiyi Realm Peak 200 309 (previously Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal 172, Golden Immortal Realm 116 171, Returning Dao Realm 5)
Realm	Taiyi Realm Peak 200 309
Great Dao	Great Dao of Strength 200
Master	Old Daoist Qi Yuan 36 101 116 117 157
Teacher	Grand Pure Sage / Taiqing 46 91 309
Senior Disciple Brother	Li Changshou 9 10 30 39 67 68 116 117 118 157 171 183
Senior Brother	Grand Master Xuandu 46 73 91 123 124 207
Junior Disciple Sister	Lan Ling'e 5 9 30 34 39 116 117 118 157 171 207
Disciples	Dong Yuan 141 164 200, Jiang Lin'er 157 164, Ji Wuyou 101 102, Venerable Wangqing 101 102
Spiritual Treasures	Heaven and Earth Exquisite Black Yellow Pagoda 46, Taiji Diagram 46 68 116 117, Twelve-Grade Creation Green Lotus Seed 91, Golden Book and Jade Tome 164 231
Abilities/Skills	Alchemy (Three-Revolutions Golden Core) 30 34 36, Array Formations 30 67, Poison (Fellow Daoist, Please Stay) 68, Samadhi True Fire 60, One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones 91, spiritual treasure refinement 213 321
Traits	Work-Life Balance 34 200, Late Bloomer 200, Innate Indestructible 200, Innate Immortal 200
Age	286,639 years 200
Current Status	Restored after being “reset”; continues to cultivate and develop the Great Daos derived from his Entry Panel while overseeing the growth of the Immeasurable Taiji World and the Human Teachings 200 309 329

Physical Description

Li Yang is described as having a decent, handsome, and dashing appearance 73. Initially, his daoist robe was tattered and his body injured during his immortal ascension tribulation, but his continuously transforming immortal physique emitted a multicolored immortal radiance 23. After recovering from injuries, he possessed an Immortal Physique and Dao Bones, exuding an ethereal aura. He also had silver, purple, and black interwoven vertical lines on his forehead, which made him appear majestic, solemn, and handsome 54. At one point, his injuries caused his hair to turn white 51. When returning from chaos, his hair was disheveled, his Immeasurable Sword was broken, one Immeasurable Boot was missing with half his foot exposed, and his Dao Robe was ragged 153.

Specific details include:

• Attire: He wore an Immeasurable Dao Robe and Immeasurable Dao Boots, with the Immeasurable Sword at his waist 116. The Immeasurable Dao Robe is a dark cyan Innate Spiritual Treasure 108. His Daoist robe was tattered during his tribulation 23. When returning from chaos, his Dao Robe was ragged and revealing, and one Immeasurable Boot was missing 153.
• Facial Features: He has silver, purple, and black interwoven vertical lines on his forehead 54. Qi Yuan noted his resemblance to the Little Mage, particularly his attire 116. Youqin Xuanya also noted his striking similarity to Li Yang, with the only difference being a Dao pattern between his eyebrows 183.
• Body: He possesses an Immortal Physique and Dao Bones 54. His body transformed into an immortal physique during his tribulation 23. His body emits a fragrance due to his Nine Revolutions Immortal Physique cultivation method 35.
• Hair: His hair turned white due to injuries 51. When returning from chaos, his hair was disheveled 153.

Character Background

Li Yang, a transmigrator, began his journey in a new world, quickly demonstrating exceptional cultivation speed, reaching Qi Refining First Stage in a single meditation session 3. He was taken in by Qi Yuan, who became his master, alongside fellow disciples Li Changshou and Lan Ling'e 2. Initially, Li Changshou, suspicious of Li Yang's rapid progress, even poisoned him with Soft Immortal Powder 2.

Li Yang's early life was marked by his dedication to his master. He tirelessly worked to refine a Three-Revolutions Golden Core to repair Qi Yuan's damaged Dao foundation before an impending Heavenly Tribulation, even delaying his own Dao path 34. During Qi Yuan's tribulation, Li Yang sustained severe injuries from Heavenly Punishment, which would cause him to lose one year of his life per hour, requiring either becoming an Immortal or a Nine-Turn Golden Pill to heal 39. He later began comprehending the Great Dao to counter these injuries and extend his lifespan 40.

His identity and lineage became more complex over time. He was recognized as the Human Teachings' Little Mage, inheriting the Grand Pure Sage's teachings and receiving powerful artifacts like the Heaven and Earth Exquisite Black Yellow Pagoda and a Taiji Diagram from Grand Master Xuandu 46. This status made him a significant figure, with even True Man Du'e, ancestor of the Immortal Crossing Sect, acknowledging him as "Second Senior Brother" 101. Old Daoist Qi Yuan, Li Yang's master, was surprised by Li Yang's striking resemblance to the Little Mage, eventually confirming Li Yang's identity to his disciples 101 116.

Li Yang's cultivation journey has been characterized by significant events, including his Heavenly Tribulation, which drew the attention of Saints and the Dao Ancestor 86. He has also experienced a "reset" where his power and cultivation level decreased, similar to after creating the world, and his Great Dao of Strength repaired itself 200. His disciples, such as Dong Yuan, have spread his teachings and engaged in continuous wars in various worlds, shaping civilizations 141. Li Yang's incarnations have also taken disciples in lower realms, with these disciples eventually ascending and recognizing him 140 143.

Following his return, Li Yang resumed authority over Great Emperor Guanyin's Imperial Palace and expanded the infrastructure supporting ascension throughout the lower realms 213 214. He also developed the Immeasurable Dao, strengthened the Human Path and Earth Dao, and used his influence to foster broad cultivation, technological, and civilizational development 214 286 309. In the Immeasurable Taiji World, he is revered by its Innate Gods and Demons as Father God 200 294.

Power Progression

Cultivation Level	Milestone	Chapter
Qi Refining First Stage	Reached in a single meditation session	3
Qi Refining Second Stage	Reached quickly during cultivation	4
Returning Dao Stage Nine	Achieved	22
Origin Immortal Stage	Master Qi Yuan stabilizes cultivation at mid-stage	40
Void Refining Sixth Stage	Sensed by Jiu Wu	40
Heavenly Immortal Realm Peak	Achieved	56
Golden Immortal	Underwent tribulation and achieved	88
Golden Immortal Mid-stage	Current cultivation level	91
Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal	Achieved upon return	172
Taiyi Realm Peak	Current cultivation level	200 152
Yang God	First disciple Dong Yuan achieves	141
Immeasurable Celestial Venerable	Returned and drove Sage Zhunti away, demonstrating overwhelming power	207
Taiyi Realm Peak	Continued developing multiple Daos and comprehending Entry-derived powers	218 309
Taiji Realm	Began preparing to prove the Great Daos of his Entry Panel to this realm	309

Abilities and Traits

Work-Life Balance

This trait enhances cultivation effects based on the duration of rest time accumulated 152 200. The longer Li Yang rests, the more effective his cultivation becomes 34.

• Applications:
  • Allows Li Yang to enter states of enlightenment, significantly boosting his comprehension 34.
  • Provides a buff that aids in deducing complex methods, such as the Star Dou Array 10.
  • Accumulated rest time can be used to heal injuries 53.
  • Gives him a foundation for researching and proving a corresponding Great Dao 309.
• Limitations:
  • Requires actual rest time to accumulate benefits 152 200.

Late Bloomer

This trait increases Li Yang's comprehension and cultivation effectiveness as he ages 152 200.

• Applications:
  • Significantly boosts comprehension, especially when combined with other traits like Work-Life Balance 34 53.
  • Enhances the speed and quality of cultivation 152 200.
  • Allowed him to retain exceptional comprehension even after his personal power and realm were reset 200.
• Limitations:
  • Benefits are directly tied to age, meaning younger ages yield fewer advantages 34.

Innate Indestructible

This trait allows Li Yang to bestow Innate Indestructible Power upon all things, accumulating one point daily 152 200. The more power accumulated, the better the effect 152 200.

• Applications:
  • Can be used to create Innate Spiritual Treasures when combined with Innate Immortal Power 152.
  • Enhances the potential of gestating Innate Gods and Demons 152.
  • Contributes to the formation of Great Dao's Innate Dao Restrictions 152.
  • Upgrades Ascension Platforms, Sky Mending Talismans, armaments, and other cultivation infrastructure 213.
  • Can be studied as a distinct Dao Power and integrated into Li Yang's Great Dao of Strength 309.
• Limitations:
  • Accumulates slowly, at one point per day 152 200.
  • Requires combination with Innate Immortal Power for certain applications 152.

Innate Immortal

This trait enables Li Yang to bestow Innate Immortal Power upon all things, accumulating one point daily 152 200. The more power accumulated, the better the effect 152 200.

• Applications:
  • Can transform magic treasures into Spiritual Treasures, especially those close to becoming one 152.
  • Creates Innate Spiritual Treasures when combined with Innate Indestructible Power 152.
  • Enhances the potential of gestating Innate Gods and Demons 152.
  • Contributes to the formation of Great Dao's Innate Dao Restrictions 152.
  • Supports his large-scale refinement of Innate Spiritual Treasures and Spiritual Roots 213 321.
• Limitations:
  • Accumulates slowly, at one point per day 152 200.
  • Requires combination with Innate Indestructible Power for certain applications 152.

Great Dao of Strength

Li Yang cultivates the Great Dao of Strength, which he interprets broadly to encompass any form of power, including time, space, chaos, and even the Heavenly Dao 81.

• Applications:
  • Allows for a unique and expansive approach to cultivation, incorporating diverse forms of power 81.
  • Provides a framework for understanding and utilizing various Great Daos 81.
  • Integrates disparate powers and Dao concepts into a single ever-expanding Dao, enabling Li Yang to support the advancement of vast numbers of cultivators 286 309.
  • Allows him to treat powers such as Chaos Power, future-related power, Myriad Tribulations Indestructible Power, and the powers derived from his Entries as forms of strength suitable for comprehension and use 295 307 309.
• Limitations:
  • Considered an "impassable" path by many, including the Taiji Diagram, due to its difficulty and the failure of powerful beings to master it 81.
  • Li Yang's interpretation is unorthodox and bewilders others 81.
  • His increasingly high cultivation makes direct interference with present and future events more difficult 294.

Alchemy Prowess

Li Yang possesses exceptional skill in alchemy, capable of refining powerful immortal pills and Golden Cores 36.

• Applications:
  • Refined a Three-Revolutions Golden Core capable of mending a Dao Foundation and attracting a lightning tribulation 36.
  • Can deduce and perfect complex alchemy recipes 34.
  • Refines various immortal pills, such as the three-revolutions immortal pills 30.
  • Plans to establish and improve Imperial Palace alchemy furnaces to support the Human Teachings' cultivators 213.
• Limitations:
  • Refining powerful pills can attract heavenly attention and tribulations 36.
  • Requires significant knowledge and resources 34 36.

Formation Mastery

Li Yang is skilled in array formation, capable of creating and adjusting powerful formations 30 47.

• Applications:
  • Completed a composite immortal-grade great formation 30.
  • Can adjust and enhance existing formations, such as the Grand Formation of Celestial Stars 47.
  • Can use formations for defensive purposes, such as enduring lightning tribulations within his Grotto-Heaven 36.
• Limitations:
  • Powerful formations can be complex and require significant effort to master 30.
  • Some powerful formations, like the Demon Race's Grand Formation of Celestial Stars or the Witch Race's Twelve Heavenly Gods and Demons Great Formation, have significant limitations and cannot be easily deployed 46.

Clone Creation

Li Yang can create various types of clones for different purposes 5.

• Applications:
  • Can create clones that convert Void Energy into Spiritual Energy, supplying his space with surplus energy 10.
  • Can create "Golden Core" Origin Immortal Clones 10.
  • Crafted a meticulous clone with a Heavenly Eye integrating Daos of Time, Space, and Thunder, along with other Great Daos 70.
  • Can create clones with four heads, eight arms, and multiple vertical eyes for enhanced combat 107.
  • Uses avatars to act within the Immortal Crossing Sect while his true identity and true body remain elsewhere 227 235.
• Limitations:
  • Clones may require specific materials for advanced features 70.
  • The number of clones may need to be increased to meet consumption demands 23.

Strategic Thinking and Cunning

Li Yang demonstrates strategic and cunning abilities in various situations 68.

• Applications:
  • Uses potent poisons like 'Fellow Daoist, Please Stay' to incapacitate enemies 68.
  • Plans recruitment strategies and new immortal cultivation methods 97.
  • Can deduce and anticipate the actions of others, including "lunatics" 110 157.
  • Can use his knowledge to "shoot the arrow first and then draw the target," reversing cause and effect to discover problems 157.
  • Secretly strengthens the Human Path and Earth Dao while publicly facilitating cooperation and technology transfers among other factions 214.
• Limitations:
  • His cunning can lead to playful teasing, such as with Li Changshou's female clone 68.
  • His high status and power can limit his ability to intervene openly in lower-level affairs 157 235.

Heavenly Secrets Deduction

Li Yang possesses the ability to deduce heavenly secrets 157.

• Applications:
  • Can clarify and make heavenly secrets more obvious through calculation 157.
  • Can understand complex connections, such as the relationship between a specific individual and the Dragon Clan ascending to heaven 157.
  • Possesses an increasingly powerful perception of the future, eventually seeing ten thousand years ahead at a glance 329.
• Limitations:
  • His high cultivation level and identity as a Great Emperor mean he cannot directly intervene in certain matters, needing to follow the general trend 157.
  • He deliberately avoids relying on his future sight, believing that fixation on predetermined outcomes would distort his mindset and path 307 329.

Enhanced Physical Body

Li Yang's physical body is exceptionally powerful 87.

• Applications:
  • Can withstand powerful tribulations, such as the Purple Firmament Tribulation, with minimal injuries 87.
  • Comparable in strength to a mid-grade acquired Spiritual Treasure 87.
  • Can be strengthened through various methods, including alchemy, artifact forging, talismans, and formations 22.
• Limitations:
  • Can still sustain severe injuries, such as from Heavenly Punishment, requiring powerful remedies like a Nine-Turn Golden Pill or becoming an Immortal to heal 39.

New Immortal Cultivation Method Creation

Li Yang can conceive and draft new immortal cultivation methods 97.

• Applications:
  • Created a method for rapid ascension focused solely on cultivating the spirit, inspired by the concept of 'Respectable Citizen' 97.
  • This method progresses from Yin Spirit to Yang Spirit and then ascension to the Heavenly Court 97.
  • His New Method spreads cultivation among ordinary beings and becomes a major force shaping the Human-Yao War and mortal Martial Path 227.
• Limitations:
  • Methods are initially in nascent stages with low potential and many obstacles 97.
  • Their widespread adoption can destabilize established power structures and provoke conflict 214 227.

Spiritual Treasure Refinement and Distribution

Li Yang can refine, upgrade, and distribute Spiritual Treasures on an enormous scale 213 321.

• Applications:
  • Re-refines Immortal Transformation Pools and plans to elevate them into Innate Spiritual Treasures 213.
  • Upgrades armaments and equipment for the Imperial Guard, benefiting soldiers and officers alike 213.
  • Produces and distributes Innate Spiritual Treasures and Innate Spiritual Root seeds to disciples, senior disciples, and other cultivators 321.
  • Uses the World Tree's passages to distribute Supreme Innate Spiritual Roots and High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures according to contribution 329.
• Limitations:
  • Large-scale refinement requires enormous material reserves and careful delegation to the Imperial Palace's specialized halls 213.
  • The circulation of high-level alchemical methods remains constrained by the Grand Pure Sage's authority 213.

Relationships

• Li Changshou: Li Yang's senior brother. Their relationship is characterized by mutual understanding, manipulation, and a deep bond of trust 30 66. Li Changshou initially poisoned Li Yang with Soft Immortal Powder, but later takes responsibility for him and Lan Ling'e, guiding them in the cultivation world 2. They often tease Lan Ling'e together 7. Li Changshou is protective of Li Yang and meticulously plans their actions 66. Li Yang is aware of Li Changshou's schemes and plans his own revenge 30. Li Yang also knows Li Changshou's true identity and purpose, leading to a shift in their dynamic where Li Changshou becomes more submissive 118. Despite Li Yang's immense rise in status, he continues to recognize Li Changshou as his senior brother and seeks to provide protection for him, Lan Ling'e, and Qi Yuan 172 227.
• Lan Ling'e: Li Yang's junior sister. Li Yang provides her with pills to aid her cultivation and promises her a great treasure upon reaching the ninth stage of Returning Dao 30 51. She is often teased by Li Yang and Li Changshou 7. Lan Ling'e shows affection towards Li Yang and is eager to improve her cultivation 49 51. She expresses anger and a desire for justice after learning about her master's past 118. Under Li Yang's protection, she breaks through to the Golden Immortal Realm 207. She later manages a Middle Thousand World with Li Yang's assistance and remains reliant on him for its administration 242.
• Qi Yuan: Li Yang's master. He shows favoritism towards Li Yang, treating him gently and teaching him personally 2. Qi Yuan is proud of Li Yang's aptitude but also concerned about the dangers his rapid cultivation might bring 3. He is pleased with Li Yang's belief in him 2. Li Yang sees Qi Yuan as a loving and warm figure 204. Qi Yuan eventually proves the Dao as a Golden Immortal, while continuing to feel guilty that Li Yang once endangered himself to repair his Dao foundation 227.
• Youqin Xuanya: A fellow disciple who shows persistence in her feelings for Li Yang, visiting him twice during his seclusion 80. She bonds with Li Yang during a dangerous situation, finding solace in his company and his strategic planning 19. Li Yang's figure becomes clearer in her heart after he saves her 16. She is disappointed when she doesn't see Li Yang but is moved by his dedication to the Dao 42. When meeting Immeasurable Patriarch, she is struck by his resemblance to Li Yang, noticing only the Dao pattern on his brow as a difference 183.
• Fairy Jiujiu: A martial aunt who is stern and protective of her disciples. She is angered by Li Yang's lack of ambition and assigns others to keep an eye on him during a dangerous mission 9. She uses Li Yang as a test subject for his great formation 30. She shows concern for her disciples' safety 19.
• Yuan Qing: Initially appears as a refined and elegant young cultivator, but Li Yang knows him to be a schemer and the first villain in the original work 9. He shows a friendly facade towards Li Yang but harbors unknown intentions 9. Li Yang uses a clone to distract Yuwen Ling, allowing him to kill Yuan Qing 18.
• Grand Master Xuandu: Li Yang's senior brother. He shows interest in gossip and is amused by a situation involving a "Freedom Gate" sect, patting Li Yang on the shoulder 125 174. Li Yang considers him a good figure in his life 204. Xuandu transferred the responsibility of guarding the Heavenly Court to Li Yang and supported his assumption of authority there 123 124. He also temporarily arranged for Dong Yuan to oversee Li Yang's Imperial Palace during Li Yang's absence 200.
• True Man Du'e: A rogue immortal whom Li Yang greets with respect, acknowledging him as "Brother Dao" 101. He enthusiastically introduces Li Yang to his disciples, including Ji Wuyou, Sect Master of the Immortal Crossing Sect, and Old Daoist Qi Yuan 101 102.
• Ji Wuyou: Sect Master of the Immortal Crossing Sect and a registered disciple of True Man Du'e. He bows to Li Yang as "Martial Uncle" 101 102.
• Venerable Wangqing: From Sky Breaking Peak, Immortal Crossing Sect. He is among those who receive gifts from Li Yang and show respect 101 102.
• Jiang Lin'er: A Loose Cultivator from the Human Teachings' Immortal Crossing Sect. Li Yang values her, and the Taiji Diagram suggests a connection between them, though Li Yang and Jiang Lin'er do not know each other directly 164 174.
• Dong Yuan: Li Yang's disciple. He questions Li Yang's valuation of Jiang Lin'er and recounts her story to Li Yang 164 174. Dong Yuan assists Li Yang in administering the Imperial Palace, carries out his large-scale refinement and deployment orders, and becomes trusted with Li Yang's deeper plans concerning the Human Path, Earth Dao, and Heavenly Dao 213 214.
• Taiqing / Grand Pure Sage: Li Yang's teacher and principal supporter among the Saints. Taiqing recognized Li Yang as a disciple, bestowed One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones and other inheritances, and remained confident in Li Yang's survival after his apparent fall 91 200. Li Yang trusts Taiqing with secrets concerning Chaos, worlds, and Transcendence, and later accepts his advice to cultivate patiently and research the deeper nature of his Entry-derived powers 229 309.
• Innate Gods and Demons of the Immeasurable Taiji World: Li Yang is revered by these beings as Father God. He treats them with genuine goodwill, teaches them superior divine abilities, and receives their loyalty and willingness to share information and memories in return 200 204 294.

Significant Events

• Li Yang and Li Changshou discover assassins targeting them and Youqin Xuanya 13.
• Li Yang plans to participate in the Immortal Crossing Sect's Trial Convention to gather resources and undergo tribulation to become an Immortal outside the sect 7.
• Li Yang uses 'Golden Core' clones to provide energy for a sanctuary and suppress its space 10.
• Li Yang and Li Changshou deliberately leave a faint trace for pursuers in the Chaotic Miasma Treasure Forest 12.
• Li Yang evades Yuwen Ling's attacks and then uses a giant hammer to defeat one of Yuwen Ling's subordinates 17.
• Li Yang uses a clone to distract Yuwen Ling, allowing him to kill Yuan Qing and other cultivators, and then uses the 'Fellow Daoist, Please Stay' poison to defeat Yuwen Ling 18.
• Li Yang lures and traps an Origin Immortal pursuer of Youqin Xuanya using a specially created storage bag 19.
• Li Yang completes the final set of formation flags for a composite immortal-grade great formation and refines three-revolutions immortal pills 30.
• Qi Yuan successfully passes his tribulation and achieves Becoming an Immortal 39.
• Li Yang discovers his severe injuries from Heavenly Punishment, which will cause him to lose one year of his life per hour, and that only Becoming an Immortal or a Nine-Turn Golden Pill can heal him 39.
• Li Yang begins to comprehend the Great Dao to counter his Great Dao injuries 40.
• Li Yang emerges from seclusion and averts a disaster on Lesser Qiong Peak 51.
• Li Yang's injuries cause his hair to turn white, but he remains unconcerned, choosing to extend his lifespan to better comprehend the Great Dao 51.
• Li Changshou sets up many arrays on Lesser Qiong Peak, building upon Li Yang's composite array 65.
• Li Yang and Li Changshou prepare their clones for combat, with Li Yang setting his into a large array 67.
• Li Yang and Senior Disciple Brother infiltrate an enemy camp and use 'Fellow Daoist, Please Stay' poison to incapacitate enemies 68.
• Li Yang uses a Taiji Diagram to suppress Daoist Wenjing 71.
• Li Yang accepts a Golden Lotus Seed and a Nine-grade Merit Golden Lotus, and Grand Master Xuandu appears to assist him in subduing Daoist Wenjing 74.
• Li Yang receives the Eight Treasures Universe Bag containing valuable treasures from the Taiji Diagram, including the Bitter Bamboo and a branch of the Bodhi Tree 78.
• Li Yang comprehends various Great Daos from the Sword Token, including the Heaven-Severing Dao, Upper Pure Immortal Light, Demonic Dao, and the fundamental Great Dao of the Western Teachings 80.
• Li Yang undergoes an extraordinary Golden Immortal Tribulation observed by the Three Pure Ones, the Dao Ancestor, and great cultivators throughout the Primordial World 86 87.
• Li Yang is accepted by Taiqing and receives the Twelve-Grade Creation Green Lotus seed, One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, and the Classic of Virtue and Dao 91.
• Li Yang accepts the divine position of Great Emperor Guanyin and begins taking responsibility for spreading the Dao and addressing suffering in the Primordial World 96.
• Li Yang assumes responsibility for guarding the Heavenly Court and becomes overseer of marriages within the Human Teachings 124.
• Li Yang meets his disciples and their lineages at Jade Void Palace and gifts them Nine-Thousand-Year-Old Flat Peaches and Six-Thousand-Year-Old Flat Peaches 102.
• Li Yang leaves for the East Sea and faces an attack by a White Dragon 102.
• Li Yang realizes the discrepancy in time flow between the Lesser Thousand Worlds and the Heavenly Court, deepening his comprehension of the Great Dao of Time 141.
• Li Yang successfully crafts Ascension Platforms and a single, large Immortal Transformation Pool 141.
• Li Yang returns from Chaos after millions of years there, having achieved Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal cultivation while only a few years passed in the Primordial World 172.
• Li Yang awakens in the Immeasurable Taiyi World, finding his power and cultivation level decreased, similar to after creating the world 200.
• Li Yang discovers that the Immeasurable Taiyi World has grown significantly and merged with his previous creation 200.
• Li Yang returns, drives Zhunti away, and establishes his power as the Immeasurable Celestial Venerable 207.
• Li Yang protects Lan Ling'e as she overcomes her Demon Obstruction and proves the Dao as a Golden Immortal 207.
• Li Yang uses his dharma eye to discern good from evil and calls out Immortals who secretly raised Demon to accrue Merit, stripping them of their immortal titles 211.
• Li Yang upgrades thousands of Ascension Platforms and Sky Mending Talismans, distributes equipment to the Imperial Guard, and begins re-refining Immortal Transformation Pools 213.
• Li Yang shares his plans to strengthen the Human Path and Earth Dao with Dong Yuan while preparing for a final tempering in Chaos 214.
• Li Yang's New Method expands the number of cultivators and contributes to the changing conditions behind the Human-Yao War 227.
• Li Yang discloses secrets regarding Chaos, the Three Paths, and Transcendence to Taiqing 229.
• Li Yang distributes the Immeasurable Dao throughout the Great Desolation World and prepares cultivators for Transcendence 242.
• Li Yang upgrades the Immortal Transformation Pools to allow resurrection for beings below the Golden Immortal Realm and reorganizes the Immeasurable Dao alongside the Four Paths 286.
• Li Yang begins studying the deeper applications of Myriad Tribulations Indestructible Power and considers integrating it into all offensive and defensive methods 307.
• Li Yang resolves to prove the Great Daos associated with Work-Life Balance, Late Bloomer, Innate Indestructible Power, and Innate Immortal Power to the Taiji Realm 309.
• Li Yang distributes large quantities of Innate Spiritual Treasure and Innate Spiritual Root seeds to his disciples and allied cultivators 321.
• Li Yang issues an Imperial Decree distributing Supreme Innate Spiritual Roots and High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures throughout the Immeasurable Taiji World 329.

Themes

The narrative explores several overarching themes, including the pursuit of individual destiny, the complexities of power and influence, and the enduring bonds of discipleship and mentorship. Characters often grapple with their roles within a larger cosmic order, making sacrifices and challenging established norms to achieve their goals. The story also delves into the nature of cultivation, highlighting both its dangers and its potential for profound transformation, while emphasizing the importance of strategic thinking and loyalty.

• Discipleship and Mentorship: Li Yang demonstrates generosity and care for his disciples, gifting them Flat Peaches for longevity and immortality 102. He also guides Dong Yuan in understanding cultivation principles 136 and promises to help Lan Ling'e advance 51. Conversely, Li Yang's loyalty to his master, Qi Yuan, is evident in his tireless efforts to refine a Golden Core to mend Qi Yuan's damaged Dao foundation 34 36.
• Generosity and Wealth: Li Yang's abundance of Flat Peaches and his willingness to share them create goodwill among his disciples 102. His later distribution of Spiritual Treasures and Spiritual Roots turns personal abundance into a means of strengthening entire Daoist traditions and worlds 321 329.
• Power Dynamics: The respect and deference shown to Li Yang due to his status and the gifts he bestows illustrate existing power structures 102. Li Yang's unique interpretation of the "Great Dao of Strength," encompassing all forms of power, challenges conventional understanding and even the authority of the Heavenly Dao 81.
• Resurrection and Change: Li Yang's revival and the significant growth of the Immeasurable Taiyi World, which has merged with his previous creation, force him to re-evaluate his understanding of reality and his place within it 200.
• Inheritance and Succession: The search for a successor to Immeasurable's cause, with Xuandu suggesting Li Changshou, underscores the importance of legacy and continuity 200.
• Loyalty and Devotion: Li Yang's dedication to helping his master, even at the cost of his own progress, highlights his loyalty and devotion 34.
• Time and Sacrifice: Li Yang's decision to use his 'Work-Life Balance' trait to dedicate three years to refining the Golden Core for his master emphasizes the theme of time and sacrifice for a greater cause 34. His injuries also lead him to extend his lifespan to better comprehend the Great Dao, reflecting patience and persistence 51.
• The Struggle Against Fate: Li Yang's efforts to deduce the Golden Core recipe and the uncertainty surrounding his master's tribulation date reflect a struggle against predetermined outcomes and a desire to control destiny 34.
• Romance and Rivalry: Youqin Xuanya's feelings for Li Yang create a potential love triangle with Lan Ling'e, introducing elements of romantic tension and rivalry 80.
• Cultivation and Talent: Li Yang's diligence and exceptional talent are showcased through his comprehension of various Great Daos, including the Heaven-Severing Dao, Upper Pure Immortal Light, and Demonic Dao 80. His rapid cultivation speed is noted early on, causing concern for his master and senior brother 3.
• Dangers and Consequences of Cultivation: The risks associated with tribulations and the severe injuries Li Yang sustains from Heavenly Punishment, which threaten his lifespan, highlight the perilous nature of cultivation 39.
• Comprehension of the Great Dao: Li Yang's injuries provide him with an opportunity to interact with and understand various aspects of the Great Dao more deeply 51. His deepening comprehension of the Great Dao of Time leads to confusion about his mental positioning and the Taiyi Realm 141.
• Strategic Warfare and Cunning Tactics: Li Yang demonstrates strategic thinking by using poison to incapacitate enemies 68 and by taking proactive measures to deter threats to the Immortal Crossing Sect, contrasting with Li Changshou's more cautious approach 70.
• The Pursuit of One's Own Path: Li Yang's determination to cultivate the "Great Dao of Strength," despite widespread discouragement, illustrates his resolve to forge his own destiny 81.
• Ambition and Innovation: Li Yang's desire to create a true world within Chaos by upgrading his sanctuary to a Grotto-Heaven reflects his ambition and innovative thinking 26.
• Self-circulation and Sustainability: Li Yang's plan to evolve materials within his Grotto-Heaven and establish formations for medicinal herbs emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency 26.
• Stability vs. Risk: Characters grapple with the trade-offs between rapid cultivation progress and the risks it brings 3. Li Changshou prioritizes stability and avoiding direct confrontations 60, while Li Yang believes true stability comes from proactive deterrence 70.
• The Heavenly Dao's Influence and Schemes: The narrative frequently alludes to the Heavenly Dao's overarching influence, with Li Yang recognizing that tribulations are part of "a certain lunatic's script" 148. He also becomes aware of deep schemes within the Primordial Era, leading him to question his place and actions 78. Li Yang's decision to "bet on the Heavenly Dao" and enter its chess game reflects his engagement with these cosmic forces 172.
• Human Path and Collective Advancement: Li Yang's later actions emphasize empowering ordinary beings, spreading cultivation methods, establishing ascension infrastructure, and supporting diverse schools of thought. He views the broad flourishing of ideas and civilizations as essential to strengthening the Human Path against the Heavenly Dao's control 214 227.
• Responsibility of Power: Li Yang's control over the Imperial Palace, Ascension Platforms, Immortal Transformation Pools, and vast reserves of Spiritual Treasures presents power as an obligation to provide protection, opportunity, and institutional support for others 213 286.
• Freedom and Non-Interference: As Li Yang's cultivation rises, he confronts the paradox that greater power can make intervention more difficult. His decision to conceal himself and reduce his direct influence reflects a search for a future shaped by autonomous development rather than his unilateral control 294 307.
• Future, Knowledge, and Restraint: Li Yang's growing ability to perceive the future does not bring simple certainty. Instead, he chooses restraint, fearing that excessive reliance on foresight will create arrogance and distort his Dao heart 307 329.