Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Ling, "Ling Yi," and Guang are in Qingqiu, the forbidden land of the Fox Clan.
• Guang asks Pei Ling if he wishes to become immortal, revealing the existence of the 'long river of time,' an alternative path to immortality.
• Pei Ling experiences visions of different futures in the long river of time, each showing a different outcome of his actions in Qingqiu.
• After numerous visions, Pei Ling is pushed into the river, causing the wave crest to crash down and bringing him back to the present in Qingqiu.
• Pei Ling accidentally casts the Immortal Technique [Ten Thousand Miles of Red Dust, Fear Me as Heaven], which fails, severely wounding him.
• The Ascension Branch Two [Chess Game Contest] is activated, and Guang invites Kongmeng and Mogui to look into an ancient well, revealing a scene of Pei Ling in Qingqiu.

Character Developments

• Pei Ling: Struggles with the decision to become immortal, experiences various futures, and is severely wounded after casting an Immortal Technique.
• Guang: Reveals the existence of the long river of time, creates illusions, and invites Kongmeng and Mogui to look into the well.
• Kongmeng and Mogui: Fall into Guang's illusion, witness a scene of Pei Ling in Qingqiu, and are confused about the 'opportunity to become immortal.'

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of immortality and its consequences.
• The manipulation of time and destiny.
• The power of illusions and deception.

Character Interactions

• Pei Ling and Guang: Guang reveals the long river of time to Pei Ling and creates illusions for him to experience.
• Pei Ling and "Ling Yi": They are seen together in one of the visions in the long river of time.
• Kongmeng, Mogui, and Guang: Guang invites them to look into the well, revealing a scene of Pei Ling in Qingqiu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Ling attempts to cast the immortal technique [Ten Thousand Feet of Red Dust, Fear Me as Heaven] but fails, causing him to be severely injured.
• Guang, a powerful Nine-tailed Fox, offers Pei Ling a chance to ascend to immortality if he helps his race overcome their calamity.
• Pei Ling, under the system's control, summons Guang and Yan using the [Summon Immortal Technique].
• Pei Ling successfully casts the immortal technique, triggering a Heavenly Tribulation that destroys Qing Qiu and annihilates the Nine-tailed Fox clan.
• In a separate timeline, a Nine-tailed Fox girl tells "Zisai" and "Fu Qiong" different versions of how Pei Ling left Qing Qiu, suggesting manipulation of time and events.
• In another scene, "Kongmeng" and "Mogui" witness Pei Ling's actions through a well, but it doesn't seem related to becoming an immortal. Guang and Yan then disappear.

Character Developments

• Pei Ling: Shows resilience and determination in the face of failure and injury. He remains under the system's control, following its guidance.
• Guang: Initially offers Pei Ling a chance to ascend to immortality but later disappears, possibly to avoid something or to hide.
• Yan: Also disappears after Guang, suggesting they might be connected or have a shared purpose.
• The Nine-tailed Fox girl: Manipulates time and events, providing different accounts of Pei Ling's actions, hinting at her power over time or reality.
• "Zisai" and "Fu Qiong": Witness the manipulation of time and events, becoming increasingly confused and vigilant.

Significant Themes

• The manipulation of time and events, suggesting a higher power or entity controlling the narrative.
• The struggle for power and immortality, as seen in Pei Ling's attempts to cast the immortal technique and Guang's offer.
• The consequences of failure and the struggle for survival, shown in the annihilation of the Nine-tailed Fox clan.

Character Interactions

• Pei Ling and Guang: Guang offers Pei Ling a chance to ascend to immortality, but Pei Ling remains under the system's control and doesn't engage with Guang's offer.
• The Nine-tailed Fox girl and "Zisai" & "Fu Qiong": The girl manipulates their perception of events, causing confusion and vigilance among them.
• "Kongmeng," "Mogui," and Guang: They witness Pei Ling's actions through a well but are unsure of Guang's intentions. Guang and Yan then disappear, leaving them uncertain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The courtyard in the Temple suddenly becomes spacious, and the Nine-tailed Fox elders are confused.
• "Kongmeng" and "Mogui" suspect that the Nine-tailed Fox clan leader, Guang, has left, and they could potentially annihilate the remaining Nine-tailed Foxes or leave the Temple.
• Pei Ling and "Ling Yi" arrive at the Temple, and Pei Ling sees "Kongmeng" and "Mogui" in a reflection in the well, engaged in a Dao Discussion with Guang.
• Guang is summoned away by Pei Ling's [Summon Immortal Technique], and "Kongmeng" and "Mogui" are left in the Temple for the third round of Dao Discussion.

Character Developments

• "Kongmeng" and "Mogui" become more confident and assertive, realizing they could potentially overpower the remaining Nine-tailed Foxes.
• Pei Ling demonstrates his strategic thinking and understanding of the situation, piecing together the events and realizing the significance of the Dao Discussion.

Significant Themes

• Time and its manipulation: The [Summon Immortal Technique] allows Pei Ling to summon individuals from the past, and the Dao Discussion between "Kongmeng," "Mogui," and Guang involves the "past" and "future."
• Power dynamics: The departure of Guang and his daughter changes the power balance within the Temple, giving "Kongmeng" and "Mogui" an advantage.

Character Interactions

• "Kongmeng" and "Mogui" interact with the Nine-tailed Fox elders, questioning them about Guang's departure.
• Pei Ling and "Ling Yi" interact with each other silently as they explore the Temple, with "Ling Yi" following Pei Ling's lead.
• "Kongmeng" and "Mogui" interact with Guang through the Dao Discussion, though Guang is not physically present.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter is set in the forbidden land of the fox tribe, Qingqiu.
• A Nine-tailed Fox girl, claiming to be the Eldest Daughter of the clan's leader, appears and reveals that she sided with the humans to avoid enraging the human who had no relation to her.
• Guang and Yan, occupying the bodies of "Fu Qiong" and "Zisai," argue with the Nine-tailed Fox girl about the past events, trying to pinpoint the exact time when the human decided to annihilate Qingqiu.
• A fierce battle ensues between the three, with the Nine-tailed Fox girl attacking first, seriously injuring "Fu Qiong."
• Meanwhile, in Qingqiu's temple courtyard, the Nine-tailed Fox elders discuss the disappearance of their clan leader and young master, while "Kongmeng" and "Mogui" insist on waiting for the patriarch's return to continue the Dao discussion.
• The Nine-tailed Fox elders attempt to forcefully remove one of the humans, but their attacks are nullified by "Kongmeng" and "Mogui's" powerful auras.

Character Developments

• The Nine-tailed Fox girl's true identity and motives are revealed, showing her cunning and manipulative nature.
• Guang and Yan, despite being in human bodies, display their powerful abilities and determination to protect their clan.
• "Kongmeng" and "Mogui" demonstrate their unwavering resolve and confidence in their human race, as well as their formidable strength.

Significant Themes

• The theme of family and blood relations is explored through the interactions between the Nine-tailed Fox girl, Guang, and Yan.
• The power dynamics between the human race and the Nine-tailed Fox clan are highlighted, with both sides displaying their strength and determination.

Character Interactions

• The primary interaction is between the Nine-tailed Fox girl, Guang, and Yan, as they argue and fight over the past events.
• "Kongmeng" and "Mogui" interact with the Nine-tailed Fox elders, displaying their resolve and strength in the face of adversity.
• The interactions between the characters highlight their individual strengths, motivations, and loyalties.

Summary of "The Knocker" Chapter

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Ling and "Ling Yi" are in Qingqiu's Temple courtyard. "Ling Yi" recovers her immortal power while Pei Ling awaits.
• A mysterious being approaches, singing the Qingqiu Song, and embraces Pei Ling from behind, attempting to entrap him in an illusion.
• Pei Ling remains unaffected due to the System's control. The being reveals itself as Yan, the future Lord of Qingqiu, and attacks Pei Ling with a Nine-tailed Fox's head, attempting to corrupt and devour him.
• Meanwhile, "Kongmeng" and "Mogui" are attacked by Nine-tailed Fox elders in the same courtyard. They defend themselves using their martial arts skills and Suzhen Heaven's [Immovable Heaven Seal].

Character Developments

• Pei Ling remains calm and composed under the System's control, unaffected by the illusion and Yan's attack.
• "Ling Yi" is initially captivated by the Qingqiu Song but later shows concern for Pei Ling.
• The Nine-tailed Fox elders display their ferocity and cunning in battle.

Significant Themes

• The power of illusions and the mind over matter.
• The struggle between the Human Race and the Demon Race.
• The theme of past and future, as hinted by the Qingqiu Song and Yan's appearance.

Character Interactions

• Pei Ling and "Ling Yi" share a silent understanding, with "Ling Yi" showing concern for Pei Ling's well-being.
• The Nine-tailed Fox elders cooperate in their attack on "Kongmeng" and "Mogui."
• Pei Ling and the mysterious being (Yan) engage in a silent battle of wills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kongmeng and Mogui face a Nine-tailed Fox clan in a battle, using the [Immovable Heaven Seal] to nullify their illusions and divine abilities.
• The battle ends with the Nine-tailed Fox clan severely injured, and the two human cultivators standing victorious.
• The Nine-tailed Fox elder reveals that the 'Gazing at Heaven' well shows reflections of one's thoughts, with restrictions on gazing into it.
• The patriarch of the Nine-tailed Fox clan gazed into the well, defying the Heavenly Law, to secure a path to survival for his descendants, leading to their eventual sealing and demise.

Character Developments

• Kongmeng and Mogui demonstrate their strength and strategic thinking, winning the battle against the powerful Nine-tailed Fox clan.
• The Nine-tailed Fox clan shows their resilience and desperation, trying to survive against the heavenly tribulation and protect their clan.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Heavenly Dao and its laws, which cannot be defied without consequences.
• The struggle for survival and the lengths a clan will go to protect itself.
• The consequences of actions and the importance of adhering to one's duties and responsibilities.

Character Interactions

• Kongmeng and Mogui fight side by side, showing unity and trust in their abilities.
• The Nine-tailed Fox clan elders, despite their injuries and impending doom, try to warn Kongmeng and Mogui about the dangers of the 'Gazing at Heaven' well.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Ling is attacked by Yan, the patriarch of the Nine-tailed Fox clan during the Primordial Era War, in an illusory battle that becomes real.
• The Intelligent Cultivation System keeps restarting the "Chess Game Contest" ascension branch, preventing Pei Ling from retaliating or escaping.
• Yan reveals that Qingqiu's distortion and the clan's repeated annihilation are due to gazing into the Fusheng Chess Game, which eroded Qingqiu and its inhabitants.
• Yan attempts to kill Pei Ling, but he survives and is resurrected unharmed.
• Two chess pieces, representing the laws of "past" and "future," merge with Pei Ling's replicas, enhancing his power.

Character Developments

• Pei Ling remains calm and undisturbed throughout the torture, showing resilience and acceptance of his situation.
• Yan, the Golden Immortal patriarch of the Nine-tailed Fox clan, is revealed to be the only survivor of the heavenly tribulation that sealed Qingqiu. She is determined to kill Pei Ling and is surprised by his immortality.

Significant Themes

• The curse of the Fusheng Chess Game and its connection to Qingqiu's distortion and the Nine-tailed Fox clan's fate.
• The struggle for survival and defiance of heavenly laws, as seen in Yan's words about living in defiance of the Heavenly Dao.
• The power of time and its laws, represented by the black and white chess pieces.

Character Interactions

• Pei Ling and Yan interact through Yan's monologue while torturing Pei Ling, revealing her clan's history and her intentions.
• The Intelligent Cultivation System interacts with Pei Ling, restarting the "Chess Game Contest" ascension branch repeatedly, preventing him from acting independently.
• Pei Ling's replicas interact with the chess pieces, merging with them and enhancing Pei Ling's power.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Ling obtains the Laws of Time (past and future) from the chess game, allowing him to manipulate time.
• Yan, the Nine-tailed Fox patriarch, attacks Pei Ling but cannot harm him due to his newfound control over time.
• Pei Ling uses the Laws of Time to evade Yan and plans to take Senior "Ling Yi" back to the Primordial Era War.
• The System suddenly opens Ascension Branches One and Three, causing Pei Ling's body to act independently.
• Pei Ling escapes Qingqiu, leaving behind Yan and "Ling Yi."

Character Developments

• Pei Ling gains control over time, allowing him to evade Yan's attacks and plan his next move.
• Yan, despite her power, cannot harm Pei Ling due to his new abilities and is left confused and frustrated.
• "Ling Yi" remains entranced by the [Qingqiu Song] and is left behind in Qingqiu.

Significant Themes

• The power of time and its manipulation.
• The struggle between Pei Ling and Yan, highlighting their respective strengths and limitations.
• The consequences of Pei Ling's actions on the world around him, particularly the changes in Qingqiu.

Character Interactions

• Pei Ling and Yan engage in a tense standoff, with Pei Ling using his newfound powers to evade Yan's attacks.
• Pei Ling plans to take "Ling Yi" back to the Primordial Era War, showing his concern for her well-being.
• Yan and Pei Ling's interaction highlights the power dynamics between them, with Pei Ling gaining the upper hand due to his new abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A fierce battle ensues between the Nine-tailed Fox girl (Guang and Yan in disguise), "Fu Qiong" (Guang), and "Zisai" (Yan).
• The Nine-tailed Fox girl reveals that she stands with the Human Race, angering her sister "Zisai" and father "Fu Qiong."
• Pei Ling arrives, and the battle intensifies. The Nine-tailed Fox girl reveals that she is being assisted by Pei Ling.
• The battle ends with the disappearance of all combatants as the sun rises.
• Yan and "Kongmeng" confirm their victory in the Dao Discussion and plan to meet Pei Ling at the Hua Xi bank.
• In Qingqiu, the Nine-tailed Fox clan prepares for an ancestral sacrifice to communicate with the Upper Realm about the tribulation.

Character Developments

• The Nine-tailed Fox girl (Guang and Yan) shows hostility towards the Human Race and her family, revealing her true colors.
• "Zisai" (Yan) is confused and follows her father's orders, showing loyalty but also naivety.
• Pei Ling, under the system's control, plays a crucial role in the battle, aiding the Nine-tailed Fox girl.
• Yan, in the past timeline, is confused about her sister's identity and follows her father's orders.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and loyalty: The Nine-tailed Fox girl betrays her family and race, while Yan remains loyal to her father.
• The power of time: The battle's outcome is influenced by the system's manipulation of time and the rejection of Pei Ling's presence in this timeline.
• The consequences of actions: The Nine-tailed Fox clan faces tribulation due to the actions of their descendants.

Character Interactions

• The Nine-tailed Fox girl interacts with her family, revealing her true intentions and causing tension.
• Pei Ling interacts with the Nine-tailed Fox girl, aiding her in battle.
• Yan interacts with her father and the Nine-tailed Fox girl, showing confusion and loyalty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group (Fu Qiong, Zisai, Ling Yi, Kongmeng, Mogui) returns to the era of the Great Desolation War after leaving the divine temple in Qingqiu.
• They find themselves in a familiar room on the island, with the ancient cypress still standing but the magnolia tree gone.
• They discover that the Nine-tailed Fox clan has more immortals than before, suggesting a significant change in Qingqiu's history.
• They encounter an enigmatic figure who introduces itself as Wushi, claiming to have no name or origin.
• Meanwhile, Pei Ling, outside Qingqiu, plays the Qingqiu Song on his Lingbo Cold Dragon Zither, attracting a dragon from the Dragon Race.
• The dragon, after being entranced by the music, realizes it has missed its duty to make it rain, potentially violating the heavenly order.

Character Developments

• Fu Qiong, Zisai, and Ling Yi regain their senses after being possessed by an immortal and quickly assess their surroundings.
• Kongmeng and Mogui, after initially suspecting an illusion, confirm they are back in the era of the Great Desolation War.
• Wushi's presence and words hint at its immense power and mysterious origins.
• Pei Ling, under the system's control, plays the Qingqiu Song, attracting a dragon from the Dragon Race.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Qingqiu Song and its ability to influence beings, as seen with the dragon.
• The consequences of disrupting the heavenly order, as demonstrated by the dragon's potential punishment.
• The enigma of Wushi's identity and its connection to the group's journey.

Character Interactions

• The group interacts briefly, sharing their discoveries and speculations about their return to the Great Desolation War era.
• Fu Qiong, Zisai, Ling Yi, Kongmeng, and Mogui all react to Wushi's presence, acknowledging its power and mystery.
• Pei Ling's actions, controlled by the system, indirectly affect the dragon, leading to its realization of its missed duty.

In the Primordial Era, a black-clad figure plays a captivating zither melody that enchants all living beings, causing them to lose track of time. The Dragon Race, including the Dragon Queen, is affected, leading to a delay in the rain. The Dragon Queen descends to investigate, finding that a mortal's zither music has caused this disruption. She decides to confront the mortal directly to resolve the issue.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. A black-clad figure plays a mesmerizing zither melody, stopping time for all living beings.
2. The Dragon Race, including the Dragon Queen, is affected, leading to a delay in the rain.
3. The Dragon Queen descends to the mortal realm to investigate the cause of the delay.
4. She discovers that a mortal's zither music is responsible for the disruption.
5. The Dragon Queen decides to confront the mortal directly to resolve the issue.

Character Developments

1. The Dragon Queen demonstrates her authority and decisiveness in addressing the issue.
2. Zong Jing, a Dragon Race junior, shows incompetence and lack of awareness, angering the Dragon Queen.

Significant Themes

1. The power of music and its ability to captivate and control living beings.
2. The consequences of neglecting one's duties, as seen in Zong Jing's failure to perform his rain-making task.
3. The Dragon Queen's responsibility and authority in maintaining the balance of the Primordial Era.

Character Interactions

1. The Dragon Queen interacts with Zong Jing, questioning him about the delay in the rain.
2. The Dragon Queen contemplates the situation and decides to confront the mortal directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qingqiu, the realm of the Nine-tailed Fox clan, is facing a heavenly tribulation that causes everything to wither and die.
• Si Hanyong, an Immortal King, arrives to investigate and finds the clan annihilated. She then seeks out a human who played an exquisite immortal song on his zither.
• Meanwhile, in an illusion, the founding Patriarch of Wushi Villa, "Wushi," reveals to five Human Race members that Qingqiu's resources and destiny belong to the Human Race.

Character Developments

• Si Hanyong: She is an Immortal King with immense power and presence. She can take over all the sacred duties and order of a world, as seen when she inspects the "Gazing at Heaven" well. She is calm and collected, even when faced with the annihilation of the Nine-tailed Fox clan.
• The Human Zither Player: He is a skilled musician who can play an immortal song that captivates all beings. He is engrossed in his music, seemingly unaware of Si Hanyong's presence.
• "Wushi": He is the founding Patriarch of Wushi Villa and one of the nine ancestors of the Human Race. He reveals that he left the immortal song "Qingqiu Song" in Qingqiu and that the Human Race has claim to all resources and destiny of the Nine-tailed Fox clan.

Significant Themes

• Power and Authority: Si Hanyong's character emphasizes her immense power and authority as an Immortal King. "Wushi" also demonstrates his power and authority as one of the nine ancestors of the Human Race.
• Music and Its Power: The human zither player's music captivates all beings, showing the power of music to influence and control.
• Destiny and Claim: "Wushi" reveals that the destiny of the Nine-tailed Fox clan is also the Human Race's destiny, emphasizing the theme of claim and ownership over resources and fate.

Character Interactions

• Si Hanyong and the Human Zither Player: Si Hanyong is drawn to the human's zither playing and decides to give him a Dragon Transformation Pill for his skill. The human, however, is engrossed in his music and seems unaware of her presence.
• "Wushi" and the Five Human Race Members: "Wushi" reveals crucial information to the five Human Race members, guiding them and revealing the Human Race's claim to Qingqiu's resources and destiny.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Ling plays the [Qingqiu Song] on Jian Mu, attracting the Dragon Queen, Si Hanyong.
• While playing, Pei Ling experiences the path of the [Orthodox Heavenly Way] and encounters the remnants of Immortal Venerable Yan Xu's attack.
• Pei Ling returns to the waterfall where he first played the song, and Si Hanyong requests one more performance.

Character Developments

• Pei Ling gains insight into the [Orthodox Heavenly Way] and improves his cultivation.
• Si Hanyong, captivated by Pei Ling's music, delays her return to listen to one more song.

Significant Themes

• The power of music to captivate and influence.
• The path to immortality and the challenges it presents.
• The vast difference in power and status between the Dragon Queen and a mortal like Pei Ling.

Character Interactions

• Pei Ling and Si Hanyong's interaction is minimal, with Si Hanyong mainly listening to Pei Ling's music and Pei Ling only grabbing her wrist to lead her away.
• Si Hanyong's subordinates wait for her return, following her instructions to delay their departure.

Summary of "Completing the Immortal Path"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Ling, under the System's control, brings the Dragon Queen, Si Hanyong, to Qingqiu.
• He plays the [Qingqiu Song] on his [Lingbo Cold Dragon Zither], causing the scenery to revert to its past state.
• Si Hanyong transforms into a mortal woman, and Pei Ling temporarily increases his cultivation to the 102nd Dao Tribulation using the [Return] technique.
• He then uses [Ten Thousand Feet of Red Dust, Fear Me as Heaven] to solidify his cultivation, facing a tribulation lightning strike.
• Five humans (Kongmeng, Ling Yi, Zisai, Fu Qiong, and Mogui) recount their experiences of ascending Jian Mu and becoming Immortals.
• The Dragon Race and Golden Crow Race go to war, with the Dragon Queen personally engaging. The Immortal Venerable Wushi plans to sever Jian Mu soon.

Character Developments

• Pei Ling: Under the System's control, he plays the zither, temporarily increases his cultivation, and faces a tribulation.
• Si Hanyong: She transforms into a mortal woman, seemingly falling for Pei Ling's music.
• Kongmeng, Ling Yi, Zisai, Fu Qiong, and Mogui: They recall their experiences of ascending Jian Mu and becoming Immortals.

Significant Themes

• The power of music and its influence on immortals and mortals.
• The journey to immortality and the challenges faced along the way.
• The consequences of fabricated stories becoming reality.

Character Interactions

• Pei Ling and Si Hanyong: Their interaction is driven by the System's control over Pei Ling, with Si Hanyong seemingly captivated by his music.
• The five humans: They share their experiences of ascending Jian Mu, suggesting a collective journey towards immortality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Ling successfully navigates the 102nd and 103rd Dao Tribulations and ascends to the next level.
• He encounters Si Hanyong, the Dragon Queen, in a small building in Qingqiu, where they marry due to a misunderstanding.
• Pei Ling, under the System's control, takes advantage of Si Hanyong's confusion to absorb her power, advancing his cultivation.
• After three days, Si Hanyong regains her senses and questions Pei Ling. He then absorbs nine suns' power and ascends further.

Character Developments

• Pei Ling: Advances his cultivation significantly by absorbing Si Hanyong's power and the nine suns' energy. His aura reaches the 104th Dao Tribulation.
• Si Hanyong (Dragon Queen): Initially confused and infatuated, she later regains her senses and questions Pei Ling. She remains unaware of the true extent of Pei Ling's actions.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Manipulation: Pei Ling, controlled by the System, manipulates Si Hanyong's emotions and absorbs her power without her full consent.
• Cultivation and Ascension: The chapter focuses on Pei Ling's rapid cultivation progress, highlighting the power he gains from absorbing Si Hanyong's energy and the nine suns.
• Marriage and Intimacy: The chapter explores the implications of a forced marriage between Pei Ling and Si Hanyong, with Si Hanyong initially unaware of the true nature of their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Pei Ling and Si Hanyong: Pei Ling, under the System's control, takes advantage of Si Hanyong's confusion to absorb her power. Si Hanyong, initially unaware, later questions Pei Ling but remains oblivious to the full extent of his actions.
• Pei Ling and the System: The System controls Pei Ling, manipulating him to absorb Si Hanyong's power and the nine suns' energy to advance his cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dragon Queen, Si Hanyong, is in her palace when a figure, presumed to be the Dragon King, appears in a pool of spirit jade.
• The Dragon King asks about the whereabouts of two Great Sun Golden Crows, Zhu Xi and Dan Xi.
• Si Hanyong reveals that she only captured Zhu Xi and doesn't know about Dan Xi.
• The Dragon King reveals that he and the Golden Crow King aim to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the four powerful beings who have engaged in battle.
• Si Hanyong and the Dragon King discuss strategies to expand their influence, either by transcending in time or order.
• The Dragon King informs Si Hanyong that the Golden Crow King will descend within a few days.
• Si Hanyong decides to capture all remaining Great Sun Golden Crows before the Golden Crow King's descent.
• Zhu Xi, imprisoned at the seabed, curses and provokes the aquatic creature guards.
• Si Hanyong appears and reveals that only Zhu Xi has been captured.
• Zhu Xi reveals that Dan Xi was captured by the Dragon Race, but Si Hanyong dismisses this.
• Si Hanyong attempts to threaten Zhu Xi, but a sun, a gift from her mortal husband, appears and envelops Zhu Xi.

Character Developments

• Si Hanyong (Dragon Queen): She remains calm and composed throughout, showing no emotion despite Zhu Xi's provocations. She reveals a strategic mind, discussing plans with the Dragon King, and decides to capture all Great Sun Golden Crows before the Golden Crow King's descent.
• Zhu Xi: Despite being imprisoned, Zhu Xi remains defiant and arrogant, cursing and provoking the guards. He reveals that Dan Xi was captured by the Dragon Race, showing concern for his sister.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: The Dragon King and Si Hanyong discuss strategies to expand their influence, either by transcending in time or order.
• Alliances and Rivalries: The Dragon Race and the Golden Crow clan are at war, but their Kings aim to stand together against the four powerful beings. The Dragon King and Si Hanyong discuss ceding authority to the Golden Crow King.
• Memory and the Past: Si Hanyong's memories of her mortal husband surface, hinting at a past she might have forgotten.

Character Interactions

• Si Hanyong and the Dragon King: They discuss strategies and the current situation, showing a level of trust and understanding.
• Zhu Xi and the Aquatic Creature Guards: Zhu Xi provokes and insults the guards, showing his defiance and arrogance despite his imprisonment.
• Si Hanyong and Zhu Xi: Si Hanyong reveals that only Zhu Xi has been captured and threatens him, but Zhu Xi reveals that Dan Xi was also captured by the Dragon Race.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Ling, under the system's control, performs the [Qingqiu Song] to collect Great Suns and increase his Dao Tribulations, reaching one hundred and five.
• In the Primordial Era, Si Hanyong recalls a past event involving a Human Race cultivator and her children's bloodline.
• Eight Great Sun Golden Crows appear, demanding the release of Zhu Xi and Dan Xi, leading to a confrontation with Si Hanyong.
• Si Hanyong sends Zhu Xi, a Great Sun Golden Crow, to Jian Mu, causing a Great Sun to appear before Pei Ling, who absorbs it.

Character Developments

• Pei Ling continues to advance in his cultivation, absorbing another Great Sun and reaching one hundred and five Dao Tribulations.
• Si Hanyong reflects on her past and the bloodline of her children, hinting at a complex relationship with the Human Race cultivator.

Significant Themes

• The influence of the past on the future and vice versa, as seen in Pei Ling's simultaneous progression through multiple Ascension Branches.
• The power dynamics and relationships between different races, as exemplified by the confrontation between the Dragon Queen and the Great Sun Golden Crows.

Character Interactions

• The chapter focuses on Pei Ling's internal journey and Si Hanyong's introspection, with minimal interaction between characters. However, the impending conflict between the Dragon Queen and the Great Sun Golden Crows sets the stage for future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Ling completes his 105th Dao Tribulation and begins to calm down from his intense cultivation.
• The Dragon Queen leaves after their cultivation session, and Pei Ling, under the System's control, increases his Dao Tribulations to 106.
• In the Primordial Era, the Dragon Queen returns after a month-long absence, and the journey resumes.

Character Developments

• Pei Ling's cultivation continues to increase, reaching 106 Dao Tribulations, and he gains a better understanding of his power.
• The Dragon Queen's attitude towards Pei Ling changes due to the order of rules across time, acknowledging their relationship.

Significant Themes

• The theme of cultivation and progression continues as Pei Ling increases his Dao Tribulations.
• The theme of time and its effects on characters and events is emphasized with the Dragon Queen's return and Pei Ling's realization about the order of rules across time.

Character Interactions

• Pei Ling and the Dragon Queen continue their cultivation, leading to a change in the Dragon Queen's attitude towards him.
• Zong Jing, the Dragon clan descendant, waits anxiously for the Dragon Queen's return, while the Merfolk attendant Die Lan remains calm and collected.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dragon Queen, Si Hanyong, freezes eight Great Sun Golden Crows, demonstrating her immense power.
• She spits out eight suns, which swallow the frozen Golden Crows and transform into radiant suns before being sent away.
• Pei Ling returns to Jian Mu, increases his cultivation to 107 tribulations, and encounters a remnant of the Immortal Venerable of Yan Xu, leading him to the Dragon Race's Crystal Palace.

Character Developments

• Si Hanyong showcases her overwhelming power and status as an Immortal King, easily defeating the eight Great Sun Golden Crows.
• Pei Ling's cultivation grows stronger, and he encounters a remnant of the Immortal Venerable of Yan Xu, which transports him to the Dragon Race's Crystal Palace.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Dragon Race and the Golden Crow race, with Si Hanyong's dominance emphasized.
• The vast difference in strength between Immortal Kings and lower realms, as demonstrated by Si Hanyong's ease in defeating the Golden Crows.

Character Interactions

• Si Hanyong interacts with her Dragon Race subordinates, displaying her authority and majesty.
• Pei Ling encounters the Dragon Queen and the Dragon King in the Crystal Palace, leading to a tense confrontation.

Plot Points and Events

• Pei Ling successfully aligns with the reality of his story, completing it and becoming immortal.
• He ascends to the realm of a True Immortal Clerk, then to a Dao Governing Immortal Official, and finally to a Golden Immortal.
• He gains control of four Immortal Official positions: Daylight, Rainfall, Reproduction, and World Destruction.
• The System attempts to gift Pei Ling a new Dao Companion but fails due to an external attack.
• Pei Ling is transported to Qingqiu, where he meets the Nine-tailed Fox girl, who is now more mature and alluring.

Character Developments

• Pei Ling ascends to immortality, gaining immense power and understanding of his Immortal Official positions.
• The Nine-tailed Fox girl has aged and matured, displaying a new level of charm and allure.

Significant Themes

• The power and significance of Immortal Official positions.
• The path to becoming an Immortal King and the obstacles posed by the four Immortal Venerables.
• The consequences of the System's upgrade and its attempt to gift Pei Ling a new Dao Companion.

Character Interactions

• Pei Ling interacts with the Nine-tailed Fox girl, who reminds him of his promise to stay in Qingqiu for one night.
• Pei Ling confirms the safety of his companions in Qingqiu.