Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mo returns to the Divine Realm, learns about the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden's revival, and decides to delay it.
• He creates a seven-layered Divine Rune for amplification and learns the truth about the Divine World's formation.
• The decisive battle between the Qing Kingdom's army and the allied forces erupts, drawing everyone into a Divine Realm killing field.

Character Developments

• Shen Mo becomes more determined to prevent the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden's revival and delays his return to the Immortal Realm.
• Guan Ling is resolute in reviving her Master, showing no signs of changing her mind.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against fate and the consequences of one's actions.
• The power dynamics between different realms and factions.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo and Guan Ling's differing views on reviving the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden lead to a tense standoff.
• The Long-eared God Faction and the allied forces clash, with Shen Mo fighting against top False Gods like the Blazing Sun God and the Silver Moon God.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The battle between False Gods, Divine Stronger individuals, and Contract Cultivators reaches its peak, causing catastrophic destruction in the Yi Kingdom.
• The Silver Moon God is slain by Shen Mo, and the Blazing Sun God flees the battlefield.
• The invading army and the Long-eared God Faction suffer heavy losses, with many soldiers and False Gods losing their divine power.
• Guan Ling collects the remnants of the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden's corpse and prepares to resurrect her.
• The Blazing Sun God's body disintegrates, and its divine power is absorbed by the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden's left eye.

Character Developments

• Shen Mo is close to repaying his debt to Guan Ling and can return to the Immortal Realm.
• Guan Ling is excited about the impending resurrection of her master, the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden.
• The Blazing Sun God, despite its defeat, seems to possess independent personality and intelligence, and its body disintegrates willingly.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle between False Gods and the consequences of their battles.
• The cycle of life and death, as seen in the resurrection of the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden and the disintegration of the Blazing Sun God.
• The impact of divine power on individuals and the world around them.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo and Guan Ling communicate through the imprint in Shen Mo's Sea of Consciousness.
• Guan Ling shares her excitement about the resurrection of her master with Shen Mo.
• The Blazing Sun God's body disintegrates, seemingly willingly, in response to the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden's resurrection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• All False Gods, including the Long-eared God, perish simultaneously.
• The Nine Heavens Profound Maiden revives and opens the Ghost Gate Pass, sending all Contract Cultivators out of the Divine World.
• Shen Mo and other cultivators discover that Divine Dao has permeated the Xuanhuang Universe, and they can now use Divine Runes and God-bestowed items in the Immortal Dao world.
• Shen Mo returns to the Immortal Realm with Chen Mengze and Jiang Yingying, leaving the remaining Contract Cultivators in the Outer Void.
• The Nine Heavens Profound Maiden, with Guan Ling's help, begins repairing the cosmic ruins, restoring vitality to withered worlds and stellar remnants.

Character Developments

• Shen Mo: Shows concern for the identity and intentions of the revived Nine Heavens Profound Maiden. He returns to the Immortal Realm with Chen Mengze and Jiang Yingying but leaves other Contract Cultivators in the Outer Void due to caution and resource constraints.
• Nine Heavens Profound Maiden: Revives and sends all Contract Cultivators out of the Divine World. She begins repairing the cosmic ruins, demonstrating her power and intentions to restore the universe.
• Guan Ling: Confirms that the revived Nine Heavens Profound Maiden is indeed Yang Jingmu. She assists her master in repairing the cosmic ruins and communicates with Shen Mo.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden's revival on the Immortal Dao and the Xuanhuang Universe.
• The uncertainty surrounding the identity and intentions of the revived Nine Heavens Profound Maiden.
• The consequences of the False Gods' perishment and the Divine World's destruction for the cultivators and the universe.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo, Chen Mengze, and Jiang Yingying: They work together to return to the Immortal Realm, leaving other Contract Cultivators in the Outer Void.
• Shen Mo and the remaining Contract Cultivators: Shen Mo refuses to take them back to the Immortal Realm due to caution and resource constraints, causing some cultivators to plead with him.
• The Nine Heavens Profound Maiden and Guan Ling: They work together to repair the cosmic ruins, demonstrating their power and intentions to restore the universe. Guan Ling communicates with Shen Mo on behalf of her master.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Divine World is located in a star domain that was once a Heaven and Earth Gate, now a ruin due to an ancient war.
• Shen Mo uses the "Sensing and Descending to Other Realms" method to observe the universe, revealing the Xuanhuang Immortal Realm and the desolate, timeless void beyond.
• The Nine Heavens Profound Maiden explains that the void is the ultimate destination of all universes in nirvana, and Old Remnants reside in different dimensions within the Xuanhuang Universe.
• Azure Saint Yuan Jun and Houtian Venerable's avatars arrive, inviting the Profound Maiden to join them. They are attacked when she refuses.

Character Developments

• Shen Mo gains a deeper understanding of the universe and the nature of Old Remnants.
• The Nine Heavens Profound Maiden is revealed to be the Ancestor of Deities in the Immortal Dao Era, capable of mastering the Divine path to ascend to the Zenith Heaven realm.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of universes and the concept of time and space.
• The relationship between the Immortal Path and Old Remnants, and the struggle for power and influence.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo and the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden share a friendly rapport, with her treating him like an old friend.
• Azure Saint Yuan Jun and Houtian Venerable's avatars attempt to recruit the Profound Maiden, leading to a confrontation with Shen Mo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Azure Saint Yuan Jun's avatar sacrifices herself to unleash a powerful strike against Shen Mo, destroying the Myriad Spirit Divine Fiend Formation and millions of Demon Soul Generals.
• Nine Heavens Profound Maiden transforms her Divine Bridge into a Heaven and Earth Bridge, allowing eight hundred innate Deities to enter the Xuanhuang Universe.
• She hosts a banquet for Contract Cultivators, settling God Slaying Merit and inviting them to cultivate in the Nine Heavens Realm.
• Shen Mo declines the invitation, but Jiang Yingying decides to stay and cultivate the Divine Path.
• After the banquet, Shen Mo visits the Nine Heavens Realm, and the Divine World's situation stabilizes under Nine Heavens Profound Maiden's rule.
• The God Slaying Hall completes its mission, and the Ma and Wang Family Villages are relocated.
• Shen Mo returns to Five Dragon Mountain, where he faces requests for rejuvenation from sect members.
• He decides to release rejuvenation slots as top-tier rewards, one every ten years.
• Fan Ying, the reincarnation of the True Immortal from the Immortal Feather Sect, is sent back and continues to cultivate in the Qingyun Cave Heaven.

Character Developments

• Shen Mo: Becomes more influential and respected, declines Nine Heavens Profound Maiden's invitation to cultivate the Divine Path.
• Chen Mengze: Returns to Five Dragon Mountain with Shen Mo, politely declines the invitation to cultivate in the Nine Heavens Realm.
• Jiang Yingying: Decides to stay in the Nine Heavens Realm to cultivate the Divine Path.
• Nine Heavens Profound Maiden: Resurrects, stabilizes the Divine World, and invites cultivators to join her in the Nine Heavens Realm.
• Azure Saint Yuan Jun: Sacrifices her avatar to attack Shen Mo, leading to her demise.
• Fan Ying: Returns to Five Dragon Mountain, continues to cultivate under Shen Mo's supervision.

Significant Themes

• The choice between the Immortal Path and the Divine Path.
• The consequences of actions and the settling of karmic debts.
• The power dynamics between cultivators and the impact of their decisions on others.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo and Nine Heavens Profound Maiden: They interact briefly, with Nine Heavens Profound Maiden inviting Shen Mo to cultivate in her realm, but he declines.
• Shen Mo and Jiang Yingying: They discuss their plans after the banquet, with Jiang Yingying deciding to stay in the Nine Heavens Realm.
• Shen Mo and sect members: Shen Mo faces requests for rejuvenation from sect members, leading him to create a solution involving sect merit.
• Shen Mo and Fan Ying: Shen Mo keeps Fan Ying in the Qingyun Cave Heaven to prevent her from being drawn into unpredictable situations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mo returns to the Dragon Heart World to rebuild the Nanke Spirit Land.
• He meets Zhao Lingyin, who is not pleased with his arrival.
• Shen Mo constructs the Nanke Spirit Land and leaves a clone behind.
• He spends time with Zhao Lingyin and later begins cultivating his Primordial Dharma Body.
• Shen Mo senses impending tribulations and uses divination to predict external threats.
• He visits the Yuan Jun Dharma Body and triggers its manifestation, causing a world origin crisis.
• The Yuan Jun Dharma Body attempts to seize control of the Cosmic Stars Formation.
• Zhao Lingyin's body begins to mutate due to the crisis, and Shen Mo intervenes to help her.

Character Developments

• Shen Mo continues to advance in his cultivation, reaching the late stage of the Formless Realm.
• He becomes aware of the potential dangers of his future tribulations.
• Zhao Lingyin's cultivation is at the mid-stage Divine Bridge Realm, and she assists Shen Mo in facing the Yuan Jun Dharma Body.
• Azure Saint Yuan Jun's Dharma Body manifests, revealing her true power and intentions.

Significant Themes

• The theme of tribulations and their increasing intensity is emphasized.
• The interconnectedness of the Immortal path and the Divine path is explored.
• The consequences of Azure Saint Yuan Jun's actions and her true power are revealed.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo and Zhao Lingyin interact as a couple, with Zhao Lingyin assisting Shen Mo in his cultivation and facing the Yuan Jun Dharma Body together.
• Shen Mo's interaction with Azure Saint Yuan Jun's Dharma Body reveals her true intentions and power.
• Shen Mo's interactions with the Yuan Jun Dharma Body and Zhao Lingyin's mutation highlight his protective nature towards those close to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Azure Saint Yuan Jun's scheme to refine Zhao Lingyin into an avatar and seize the Jiaomu Jiao Nine Realms during Shen Mo's Tribulation of Becoming Immortal.
• Shen Mo's struggle against Azure Saint Yuan Jun's Nine Trees Dharma Body, with the help of the Cosmic Stars Formation and various Immortal Arts.
• The intervention of the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden, who severs the connection between Yuan Jun's Dharma Body and her, and refines the Dharma Body into an Immortal Tree.

Character Developments

• Azure Saint Yuan Jun: Shows her true colors as a cunning and ruthless opponent, willing to take risks for immense profit.
• Shen Mo: Demonstrates his power and resourcefulness in facing Yuan Jun's scheme, seeking help from Guan Ling and the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden.
• Zhao Lingyin: Recovers from her tribulation and merges with Shen Mo, worrying about his safety.
• Nine Heavens Profound Maiden: Intervenes to help Shen Mo, showing her enmity towards the Old Remnants.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Shen Mo and Azure Saint Yuan Jun, representing the conflict between the Old Remnants and the new generation of cultivators.
• The power of Dharma Bodies and the consequences of their destruction.
• The intervention of the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden, highlighting the importance of alliances and the influence of powerful cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo and Zhao Lingyin: Merge their Essence, Qi, and Spirit, showing their deep connection and mutual support.
• Shen Mo and Azure Saint Yuan Jun: Engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their power and cunning.
• Shen Mo and the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden: Seek her help, demonstrating their alliance against the Old Remnants.
• Azure Saint Yuan Jun and the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden: Their conflict results in Yuan Jun's Dharma Body being refined, showing the Profound Maiden's power and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The terrifying anomaly in the Outer Void of the Jiaomu Jiao Star Domain vanishes after the Mysterious Maiden's intervention.
• A Seventh Order Immortal Tree, formed from a portion of Azure Saint Yuan Jun's Dharma Body, appears in the Dragon Heart Realm.
• Shen Mo and Zhao Lingyin emerge from the Fairy Maiden Puppet and discover the benefits of the Immortal Tree, which can enhance the Dragon Heart Realm's foundation and increase its Spiritual Energy density.
• Shen Mo considers transplanting the Immortal Tree into his Qingyun Cave Heaven but decides against it due to the potential consequences.
• Zhao Lingyin chooses to absorb the Azure Wood Spirit Power from the Immortal Tree to enhance her cultivation.
• Shen Mo studies the Immortal Tree and comprehends many Immortal Arts and Martial Skills, planning to share them with the Chiyan Sect.
• The calamity caused by Azure Saint Yuan Jun's Dharma Aspect passes, leading to changes in the Jiaomu Jiao Nine Realms and the Nanke Spirit Land.

Character Developments

• Zhao Lingyin recovers from her Dao Body and Soul distortion and gains insights into cultivation, breaking through to the Divine Bridge Realm Late-stage.
• Shen Mo's understanding of the profundity of Dao arts deepens, realizing the vast difference between his and the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden's cultivation.
• The Evil Devouring Flying Centipede's body becomes more indestructible, and it shows no signs of deformation from the calamity, further increasing its value in Shen Mo's eyes.

Significant Themes

• The power and consequences of Heavenly Immortal-level cultivators' actions.
• The benefits and drawbacks of transplanting a Seventh Order Immortal Tree.
• The changes in the Jiaomu Jiao Nine Realms and the Nanke Spirit Land after the calamity.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo and Zhao Lingyin discuss the Immortal Tree's potential and decide on the best course of action for Zhao Lingyin's cultivation.
• Shen Mo shares the Immortal Arts and Martial Skills he comprehends from the Immortal Tree with Zhao Lingyin and plans to send a copy to the Chiyan Sect.
• Shen Mo values the Evil Devouring Flying Centipede more after it shows no signs of deformation from the calamity, considering it a potential tool for dealing with True Immortals in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mo returns to the Immortal Realm after ensuring Zhao Lingyin's safety.
• He decides to tackle the demonic afflictions on Chiyan Sect and Five Dragon Mountain first.
• He discovers an increase in Demonic Corruption cultivators on Five Dragon Mountain, despite no native Sky Demons being present.
• He finds a Cultivation Method in the souls of Demonic Corruption cultivators and suspects it's related to the Myriad Self Immortal Scripture.
• He learns that the Myriad Self Immortal Scripture was bought by Wang Hong of the Heavenly Immortal Dojo, Little Penglai.

Character Developments

• Shen Mo's cultivation advances to the Formless Realm Late-stage, nearing the True Immortal Realm.
• Lu Ming continues to serve as the Hall Master of the Punish Evil Hall, handling demonic afflictions on Five Dragon Mountain.
• Wang Hong, Ancestor Wuchen's successor, is introduced as a Heavenly Immortal with significant power.

Significant Themes

• The Tribulation of Becoming Immortal and external killing tribulations.
• The hidden dangers of Sky Demons and their connection to the Myriad Self Immortal Scripture.
• The karmic entanglements between Shen Mo and other characters, such as Wang Hong.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo interacts with Lu Ming regarding the Demonic Corruption issue on Five Dragon Mountain.
• He meets with Meng Chenyang, the Taiqing Xuanzong's Sect Master, to inquire about the Myriad Self Immortal Scripture.
• Shen Mo learns about Wang Hong, with whom he shares karmic ties due to their involvement in Dongjie Continent's heavenly merit.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mo, using his abilities, senses Wang Hong near the Nine Nether Sea.
• He manifests a body and asks Wang Hong to borrow the Myriad Self Immortal Scripture.
• Wang Hong, insulted, attacks Shen Mo, who then manifests a Primordial Dharma Body and subdues Wang Hong.
• Shen Mo learns about the strange occurrences among Sky Demons from Wang Hong and Ancestor Xuan Ku.
• He leaves without removing the spell restriction on Wang Hong and returns to Five Dragon Mountain.
• He finds a target with a flawed Dao Heart and summons Hong Gu.

Character Developments

• Shen Mo: Shows his power and strategic thinking, displaying no anger or rashness despite Wang Hong's insults. He's calm, collected, and thorough in his investigations.
• Wang Hong: Initially arrogant and dismissive, he becomes submissive and fearful after Shen Mo's display of power. He's willing to do anything to save his life.
• Ancestor Xuan Ku: Initially hostile, he becomes cooperative after Shen Mo shows no intention of harming him. He provides valuable information about the Sky Demons.
• Hong Gu: She's promoted to the Divine Bridge Realm and has improved her control over her Beguiler Spirit Body. She's eager to meet Shen Mo again.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Shen Mo's power and calm demeanor intimidate Wang Hong and Ancestor Xuan Ku, leading them to cooperate with him.
• Cultivation and Dao Heart: The stability of one's Dao Heart is crucial for cultivation. The target Shen Mo finds is on the verge of an Inner Demon attack due to a flawed Dao Heart.
• Sky Demons and the Myriad Self Immortal Scripture: The scripture's influence on Sky Demons and the potential consequences are hinted at, foreshadowing future events.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo and Wang Hong: Their interaction is tense and hostile, with Wang Hong initially dismissive and Shen Mo calm and collected, ultimately subduing Wang Hong.
• Shen Mo and Ancestor Xuan Ku: Despite their initial hostility, they have a productive exchange of information.
• Shen Mo and Hong Gu: Their reunion is filled with joy and anticipation, hinting at a deeper connection or shared history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Mingzhi, a Lishan Pill Sect Elder, is discovered to have become a Mutated Sky Demon without any apparent Native Sky Demons or dense Demonic Fiend Qi nearby.
• Shen Mo, Hong Gu, and Lu Ming investigate and find that Wang Mingzhi's cultivation bottleneck led to an Inner Demon tribulation, which resulted in his transformation into a Mutated Sky Demon.
• Wang Mingzhi attempts to escape and attack the trio but is subdued by Hong Gu.
• Shen Mo shares his findings about the changes in Sky Demon birth methods and the suspected involvement of the Sky Demon Progenitor.

Character Developments

• Shen Mo: He demonstrates his wisdom and understanding of the Great Dao by uncovering the truth behind Wang Mingzhi's transformation and the changes in Sky Demon birth methods.
• Hong Gu: She shows her strength and authority as a Divine Bridge Realm Great Cultivator by suppressing Wang Mingzhi with ease.
• Wang Mingzhi: He is revealed to have fallen due to his cultivation bottleneck and the failure of his Inner Demon tribulation, leading to his transformation into a Mutated Sky Demon.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and its consequences: The chapter explores the dangers and setbacks that cultivators face, such as Wang Mingzhi's failed breakthrough and subsequent transformation.
• The Sky Demon Progenitor's influence: The suspected involvement of the Sky Demon Progenitor in the changes to Sky Demon birth methods hints at a larger, ongoing plot.
• The Great Dao and its changes: The transformation of the Immortal Path and the Great Dao's influence on the Sky Demon race are central themes.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo and Hong Gu: They work together to investigate Wang Mingzhi's transformation, demonstrating their trust and cooperation.
• Shen Mo and Lu Ming: Lu Ming accompanies Shen Mo and Hong Gu but is not as actively involved in their discussions or decisions.
• Wang Mingzhi and the Lishan Pill Sect: Wang Mingzhi's fall and transformation highlight the potential dangers and consequences within a cultivation sect, affecting both individual cultivators and the sect as a whole.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mo learns about the new type of Sky Demons and the Myriad Self Demonic Scripture from Meng Chenyang's Divine Sense Jade Slip.
• He orders the capture and study of these new Sky Demons, sending them to the Grotto-Heaven Demon Realm for cultivation.
• Shen Mo renames the Myriad Self Demonic Scripture and begins studying it to verify its characteristics and potential dangers.
• He strengthens the Earth Origin Annihilation Formation to better detect and refine Demonic Fiend Qi.
• Shen Mo informs the Xuanyuan Immortal Alliance and the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden about the new Sky Demons.
• Wang Hong, the successor of Little Penglai, contacts Shen Mo about a Sixth Order Yaksha on the verge of becoming a new type of Sky Demon in the Nine Nether Sea.

Character Developments

• Shen Mo becomes more determined to cultivate into a True Immortal to contend with the Sky Demon Progenitor.
• Wang Hong agrees to cooperate with Shen Mo to find Sky Demons on the verge of cultivating to the Seventh Order in exchange for having the spell restriction on his soul removed.

Significant Themes

• The danger and potential of the new type of Sky Demons and the Myriad Self Demonic Scripture.
• The desire to become an immortal and the struggle against the Sky Demon Progenitor's path to Grand Unity.
• The cooperation between Shen Mo and Wang Hong, highlighting the importance of alliances in facing common threats.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo interacts with Lu Ming, giving him orders to search for hidden Sky Demons on Five Dragon Mountain.
• He meets with various True Immortal Force cultivators to discuss the new Sky Demon threat.
• Shen Mo communicates with the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden about the new Sky Demons.
• He cooperates with Wang Hong to find and study Sky Demons in the Nine Nether Sea.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mo investigates and eliminates a Sixth Order Peak Sky Demon, Ban Zhijia Jun, refining it into a Demon Soul General.
• Ban Zhijia Jun cultivates the Myriad Self Demonic Scripture and successfully merges with the Dao, repairing the Soul Refining Banner and imprinting its Dao onto it.
• Shen Mo plans to have more Demon Soul Generals merge with the Dao to weaken the backlash from the Soul Refining Banner and steal the Dao of the Sky Demon Progenitor.

Character Developments

• Shen Mo: Becomes more powerful and ambitious, planning to glimpse the wonders of Grand Unity and obstruct the Sky Demon Progenitor's path to Dao.
• Ban Zhijia Jun: Merges with the Dao, becomes an avatar of the Great Dao, and gains a divine ability to devour cultivators' physical bodies, souls, and Dao Fruits.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and the consequences of ambition.
• The struggle for the Dao and the battle for the ultimate realm of cultivation.
• The interconnectedness of cultivators and their artifacts, and the potential for artifacts to grow and evolve.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo and Wang Hong: Wang Hong helps Shen Mo find more Sky Demons, and Shen Mo removes the immortal art restrictions from Wang Hong's soul.
• Shen Mo and Ancestor Xuan Ku: Xuan Ku secretly observes Shen Mo's actions but does not intervene.
• Shen Mo and the Demon Soul Generals: Shen Mo orders them to cultivate the Myriad Self Demonic Scripture, aiming to have them merge with the Dao and strengthen the Soul Refining Banner.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mo arrives at the Venerable Myriad Saints Grotto-Heaven Ruins, scattering evil insects and Myriad Insect Evil Corpses with his Demon Slaying Sword.
• He plants the Soul Refining Banner at a Spirit Vein node, causing a surge of Spiritual Energy to pour into the banner's world.
• Shen Mo begins cultivating in a temporary cave mansion, refining Spiritual Energy into Primordial Power and Sha Origin for his Dharma Body and Demon Soul Generals, respectively.
• He decides to forge a Dao-Achieving Sword that resonates with his own Dao, inspired by the Soul Refining Banner and his past experiences with magic swords.

Character Developments

• Shen Mo's cultivation progresses as he condenses his Primordial Dharma Body, enhancing his combat power and understanding of his own Great Dao.
• The Demon Soul Generals within the Soul Refining Banner grow stronger, with Ban Zhijia Long becoming the first seventh-rank Demon Soul General.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of immortality and the path to becoming a True Immortal.
• The power of one's own Great Dao and the importance of resonating with it through one's magic sword.
• The struggle against external threats, such as the Sky Demon Progenitor and the Tribulation of Becoming Immortal.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo interacts with his Demon Soul Generals, particularly Ban Zhijia Long, as he plans to cultivate them further and strengthen the Soul Refining Banner.
• Although not present in this chapter, Shen Mo's past experiences with the Demon Slaying Sword and the Taiyi Sword influence his decision to forge a Dao-Achieving Sword.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mo condenses his Dao into a sword, the Primordial Sword of Dao Slaying, to test its power against future tribulations.
• He targets Lin Zai Zai, an old enemy, as the first test, but the strike severely wounds his Dharma Body, costing him twenty years of cultivation to recover.
• Lin Zai Zai, in the Immortal Realm, is refining the skeleton of a Four-eyed Giant to advance his White Bone Path and reach the True Immortal Realm.

Character Developments

• Shen Mo: Develops and condenses his Dao into a sword, demonstrating his power and resolve.
• Lin Zai Zai: Advances his cultivation and White Bone Path by refining powerful skeletons, showing his ambition and cunning.

Significant Themes

• The power of Dao and the consequences of severing it.
• The pursuit of cultivation and the cost of advancement.
• The karmic entanglements and enmities between cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo and Lin Zai Zai: Their past enmity drives Shen Mo to test his new sword on Lin Zai Zai, while Lin Zai Zai seeks power to defeat Shen Mo and other threats.
• Shen Mo and his Dharma Body: Shen Mo's Dharma Body is severely wounded by the backlash of testing his sword, highlighting the risks of pushing one's cultivation to the limit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cultivators in the Divine Bridge Realm face Three Disasters and Six Calamities, which are unpredictable and dangerous tribulations.
• Lin Zai Zai faces a tribulation while refining a Four-eyed Giant's corpse. The tribulation is intense and multiplies the damage due to his merged state with the corpse.
• Lin Zai Zai survives but is severely injured, falling back to the early stage of the Divine Bridge Realm.
• Shen Mo recovers his cultivation and receives a request from Immortal Bamboo Island's True Immortal ancestor, Kong Ce.
• Kong Ce seeks help to investigate a forbidden land in Immortal Abandonment Ridge, offering Creation Bamboo Sap as remuneration.
• Shen Mo decides to accompany Kong Ce, along with Daoist Jin Guang, Jade Spring Fairy, Xuanyuan Di, and White Crane Spirit Venerable.

Character Developments

• Lin Zai Zai's confidence in facing tribulations is shaken, and he suffers severe injuries, hindering his progress towards becoming a True Immortal.
• Shen Mo recovers his cultivation and decides to help Kong Ce, showing his willingness to assist allies within the Xuanyuan Immortal Alliance.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictability and danger of tribulations, particularly the Three Disasters and Six Calamities.
• The importance of alliances and mutual assistance among cultivators, as seen in the Xuanyuan Immortal Alliance.

Character Interactions

• Lin Zai Zai's internal struggle and determination while facing the tribulation.
• Shen Mo's interaction with Kong Ce, leading to his decision to help investigate the forbidden land.
• The gathering of True Immortals at the Cloud Palace, discussing and deciding to help Kong Ce.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Six True Immortals, including Shen Mo and Jade Spring Fairy, enter the Immortal Abandoned Ridge to investigate a Forbidden Land.
• They discover that the Forbidden Land is the Lingxu Realm, which had previously appeared as the Immortal-Demon Ancient Battlefield in the Xuntian Domain.
• Undead creatures, existing between life and death, emerge from Lingxu Realm and attack the group.
• The group struggles to defeat the undead due to their unique nature and the contamination of Xianjie Aura.
• Daoist Jin Guang attempts to suppress and seal the undead using the Earth Origin Annihilation Formation, but it fails due to the Xianjie Aura.
• The space of Immortal Abandoned Ridge becomes chaotic, separating the group and the undead.
• Shen Mo kills Yangji Shangren, one of the undead, using the Primordial Dao Slaying Sword, but it consumes a significant amount of his Magical Power.
• Lingxu Realm departs from the Immortal Realm, taking the undead with it.

Character Developments

• Shen Mo demonstrates his power and determination by using the Primordial Dao Slaying Sword to kill Yangji Shangren.
• Jade Spring Fairy and the other True Immortals show their prowess in battle against the undead.
• Kong Ce, as the leader, makes decisions and distributes Creation Bamboo Sap rewards to the group.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the Xianjie Aura and its contamination.
• The power of Forbidden Lands and their connection to other realms.
• The nature of life and death, explored through the undead creatures.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo and Jade Spring Fairy work together as a couple, supporting each other in battle.
• The six True Immortals cooperate and strategize against the undead threat.
• Kong Ce leads the group and makes decisions, while Daoist Jin Guang provides support with his Earth Origin Annihilation Formation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discusses the identity of the Lord of Lingxu Realm at a banquet hosted by Kong Ce.
• Shen Mo retrieves Venerable Yangji's Storage Bracelet and passes on his legacy to Daoist Jin Guang.
• Shen Mo returns to the Chiyan Sect and successfully refines six batches of Creation Immortal Pills.
• Chen An consumes a Creation Immortal Pill, significantly improving his Bone Structure and Talent.
• Shen Mo travels through various Immortal Continents, noticing increased turmoil and danger.
• Shen Mo enters a state of enlightenment and his Tribulation of Becoming Immortal shows signs of budding.
• Shen Mo returns to the Chiyan Sect and begins another period of secluded cultivation.
• Shen Mo promotes his Luck and Appearance basic Destinies to Gold quality, triggering changes on his Destiny Plate.

Character Developments

• Shen Mo continues to grow in power and understanding, promoting his basic Destinies and experiencing changes on his Destiny Plate.
• Chen An's Talent improves significantly after consuming a Creation Immortal Pill.
• Chen Mengze surpasses Zhao Lingyin in cultivation, nearing the Formless Realm.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and enlightenment in cultivation.
• The interconnectedness of individual destiny with the larger cosmic will.
• The consequences and benefits of consuming Destiny Points to improve Destinies.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo interacts with various characters at the banquet, discussing the Lord of Lingxu Realm.
• Shen Mo helps Daoist Jin Guang by passing on Venerable Yangji's legacy and giving him Spiritual Item resources.
• Shen Mo's relationship with Chen Mengze is hinted at, with potential benefits from dual cultivation at the same level.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Mo explores the function of his Destiny Plate, transforming his [Blood Shadow] Spiritual Power into a Special Destiny.
• Jiang Yingying, after consuming Creation Immortal Pills, decides to return to Five Dragon Mountain.
• Cao Ren presents the newly born Golden Dew River Water God to Shen Mo.

Character Developments

• Shen Mo: Realizes the potential of his Destiny Plate, understands the limitations and benefits of transforming Spiritual Powers into Special Destinies, and contemplates the future of the Immortal Path.
• Jiang Yingying: Advances in divine cultivation, faces challenges in gathering disciples for prayer power, and decides to return to Five Dragon Mountain.
• Cao Ren: Subdues the Golden Dew River Water God and brings her to the sect.

Significant Themes

• The limitations and benefits of transforming Spiritual Powers into Special Destinies.
• The challenges of divine cultivation and gathering disciples for prayer power.
• The future of the Immortal Path and the potential end of the Immortal Path Era.

Character Interactions

• Shen Mo and Cao Ren: Cao Ren presents the Water God to Shen Mo, who names and seals her as the Golden Dew River Water God.
• Jiang Yingying and Guan Ling: Jiang Yingying contacts Guan Ling to arrange her return to Five Dragon Mountain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yingying meets Cao Ren and Yang Jinlu (Golden Dew River Water God) at the Longevity Hall.
• Shen Mo discusses Jiang Yingying's progress in the Divine Path and offers her a solution to gather Prayer Power.
• Jiang Yingying decides to recruit disciples from Lingxi Mountain.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yingying: Struggles with her Divine Path cultivation due to lack of Prayer Power. She is determined to find a solution to advance her cultivation.
• Yang Jinlu: A newly born deity, she takes the surname Yang at Jiang Yingying's suggestion. She is timid but curious and eager to learn.

Significant Themes

• The Divine Path: The struggle of cultivators like Jiang Yingying to gather Prayer Power and advance in their Divine Path cultivation.
• The Integration of Immortal and Divine Paths: Divine Power now possesses the nature of Magical Power, allowing deities to cast immortal spells and use Magic Tools.
• The Emergence of Deities: The birth of deities like Yang Jinlu in the Immortal Realm, posing challenges and opportunities for the Chiyan Sect.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yingying and Cao Ren: They discuss the situation of Yang Jinlu and her potential as a disciple.
• Jiang Yingying and Shen Mo: They discuss Jiang Yingying's Divine Path cultivation and the sect's plans for dealing with newly born deities.
• Jiang Yingying and Yang Jinlu: Jiang Yingying offers guidance and support to Yang Jinlu, feeling a sense of kinship towards her as another deity.