Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nangong Xiangtian warns Hua Yunfei and Dao Wuxu that if the ancient Aragami Holy Land returns and attempts to reunify Arid State, both Kaoshan Sect and Dao Yi Immortal Sect could become targets.
• He explains that Aragami Holy Land was once the foremost power in the Big Dipper Star, having produced multiple Great Emperor-level figures and possessing several Emperor Weapons. Even the current great factions would be wary of its return.
• Because Kaoshan Sect may be close to Holy Land level but lacks comparable supreme artifacts, Nangong offers the protection of the Nangong Ancient Clan. He promises that, although his clan may not confront Aragami Holy Land directly, it could preserve Kaoshan Sect.
• After Hua Yunfei and Dao Wuxu accept his sincerity, the relationship between Kaoshan Sect and the Nangong Ancient Clan becomes closer.
• Hua Yunfei later worries about how to recruit disciples who possess both Sacred Tier Low Grade aptitude and a special physique. Since such individuals are extremely rare and highly valued by major sects, he decides to attend the upcoming Immortal Ranking competition to search for potential candidates.
• He jokingly admits that he intends to exploit the disciple-recruitment system by finding talented people now and recruiting them later when missions are issued. The system reluctantly concedes that this does not violate its rules.
• Two days later, the Immortal Ranking begins after thousands of years. The competition will determine the new Nine Great Immortal Sects.

Character Developments

• Nangong Xiangtian demonstrates loyalty, generosity, and confidence in the Nangong Ancient Clan’s strength. His willingness to protect Kaoshan Sect reveals that he genuinely values their friendship.
• Dao Wuxu responds warmly and humorously, showing that his rivalry with Nangong Xiangtian is friendly rather than hostile.
• Hua Yunfei becomes more accepting of Nangong Xiangtian as a trustworthy ally, though he remains unconcerned about the supposed threat of Aragami Holy Land because of Kaoshan Sect’s hidden Great Emperor-level backing.
• Hua Yunfei also reveals his practical and opportunistic side: instead of waiting for lucky encounters, he plans to use the Immortal Ranking as a recruiting ground.

Significant Themes

• Alliance and mutual trust: Nangong Xiangtian’s offer strengthens ties between two powerful sects and emphasizes the value of cooperation in a dangerous era.
• Hidden strength and strategic confidence: The apparent power gap between Kaoshan Sect and Aragami Holy Land is undermined by Kaoshan Sect’s secret Great Emperor-level ancestor.
• The coming Golden Great Era: The recovery of heaven and earth, increasing spiritual energy, and the weakening of Great Emperor Xuanhuang’s Dao suppression suggest that a new Great Emperor may eventually appear.
• Competition for power: The return of ancient clans and Hidden Great Sects creates intense conflict over the nine positions of the Immortal Ranking.
• Resourcefulness and rule exploitation: Hua Yunfei treats the system’s restrictions creatively, framing his advance preparation as a legitimate use of the rules rather than cheating.

Character Interactions

• Nangong Xiangtian gives Hua Yunfei and Dao Wuxu a serious warning and offers them protection, prompting a more intimate alliance.
• Dao Wuxu jokes that he will go easy on Nangong when they fight in the future, and Nangong responds with playful irritation, highlighting their growing camaraderie.
• Hua Yunfei directly questions whether Nangong can speak for the entire Nangong Ancient Clan, leading Nangong to reveal more of his clan’s confidence and authority.
• The system challenges Hua Yunfei’s recruitment plan, but ultimately acknowledges that his strategy is technically legal.
• The chapter ends by shifting from private discussions among allies to the public, high-stakes beginning of the Immortal Ranking battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Immortal Ranking competition begins in Zhengxian City, drawing numerous forces.
• The Kaoshan Sect, not participating, leisurely heads to their reserved seats, the best in the house.
• Lin Yang challenges Ye Bufan and suffers a crushing defeat, realizing the gap between them.
• Jia Duobao offers to treat everyone to roast chicken, causing laughter and camaraderie.
• True Lord Yuntian reveals he won't answer Hua Yunfei's question about restoring Mu Qiuxue's physique origin until he becomes Sect Master.
• True Lord Tianji vows to beat up anyone who insults the Kaoshan Sect.
• The Kaoshan Sect approaches the competition venue, where the Ghost Nether Mansion's Holy Son awaits, interested in True Lord Xiaxuan.

Character Developments

• Lin Yang experiences a reality check after being easily defeated by Ye Bufan, realizing the vast gap in their strengths.
• Mu Qiuxue remains confident in her Shadow Immortal Body despite her losses to Ye Bufan.
• True Lord Tianji, secretly having broken through to the Lin Dao Realm, feels the need to prove himself.

Significant Themes

• The vast disparity in strength between cultivators, especially those with powerful physiques like Ye Bufan.
• The importance of perseverance and hard work, as seen in Lin Yang's determination to improve.
• The hidden depths of the Kaoshan Sect, hinted at by True Lord Yuntian's vague responses.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yang and Ye Bufan's sparring session highlights the power gap between them.
• Jia Duobao's offer of roast chicken brings laughter and unity among the Kaoshan Sect disciples.
• True Lord Yuntian's evasive response to Hua Yunfei's question about Mu Qiuxue's physique origin hints at the Kaoshan Sect's mysteries.
• The Ghost Nether Mansion's Holy Son and the old man's conversation reveals their interest in and plans for the Kaoshan Sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Tianchou, the Double-Pupiled Holy Son of the Tianming Sect, expresses interest in True Lord Xiaxuan and her female disciples.
• Ancestor Qingyuan of the Sun Moon Divine Cult arrives, drawing Yi Tianchou's attention and desire.
• Yi Tianchou harbors murderous intent towards Saint Qingyun, who is seen with Ancestor Qingyuan.
• True Lord Xiaxuan and her disciples from the Kaoshan Sect arrive at the martial arts arena.

Character Developments

• Yi Tianchou: Reveals his lustful and ambitious nature, coveting powerful women and plotting to eliminate rivals.
• Ancestor Qingyuan: Shows displeasure at being coveted by Yi Tianchou and is later calmed by Saint Qingyun's words.
• Saint Qingyun: Displays a gentle and considerate demeanor, successfully placating Ancestor Qingyuan.

Significant Themes

• Lust and ambition: Yi Tianchou's desire for powerful women and his ambition to become the Tianming Cult Master.
• Power dynamics: The interactions between characters highlight the power disparities and the influence of status and strength.
• Manipulation and control: Saint Qingyun's ability to calm Ancestor Qingyuan demonstrates his understanding of her emotions and his skill in manipulating the situation to his advantage.

Character Interactions

• Yi Tianchou and Old Man Mu: Yi Tianchou shares his lustful thoughts with Old Man Mu, who tries to advise caution.
• Yi Tianchou and the Tianming Sect elder: The elder warns Yi Tianchou about his behavior, and Yi Tianchou vows to defy the elder's expectations once he gains more power.
• Ancestor Qingyuan and Saint Qingyun: Saint Qingyun successfully placates Ancestor Qingyuan after she becomes upset, strengthening their bond.
• Yi Tianchou and Ancestor Qingyuan: Yi Tianchou covets Ancestor Qingyuan, while she becomes aware of his lustful thoughts and harbors murderous intent towards him.
• Yi Tianchou and Saint Qingyun: Yi Tianchou sees Saint Qingyun as a rival and plans to eliminate him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with Yi Tianchou, the Holy Son of the Tianming Sect, admiring True Lord Xiaxuan and her disciples, with Old Man Mu facilitating their introduction.
• The Kaoshan Sect arrives at the martial arts arena for the Immortal Ranking, causing a stir among the other sects present.
• The Yin Yang Holy Cult's elder, Elder Gui, argues with True Lord Wuji, leading to tension.
• Yi Tianchou and Old Man Mu from the Tianming Sect arrive, with Yi Tianchou expressing interest in True Lord Xiaxuan.
• The entrance to the arena explodes, and the Aragami Holy Land appears, holding the severed heads of the Dao Yi Immortal Sect's members, including their Sect Master and Ancestor Tianjing. They declare their return and demand the Kaoshan Sect present their heads.

Character Developments

• Yi Tianchou: Shows interest in True Lord Xiaxuan and her disciples, revealing his impure intentions.
• True Lord Xiaxuan: Remains calm and composed despite Yi Tianchou's advances.
• Elder Gui: Demonstrates his pride and arrogance, picking a fight with True Lord Wuji.
• True Lord Wuji: Stands up to Elder Gui, showing no fear despite their cultivation difference.
• Aragami Holy Land: Reveals their brutal nature and desire for dominance, wiping out the Dao Yi Immortal Sect and demanding the Kaoshan Sect's surrender.

Significant Themes

• Power and Dominance: The Aragami Holy Land's return and their brutal display of power emphasize the theme of dominance in the cultivation world.
• Arrogance and Pride: Elder Gui's behavior and the Aragami Holy Land's actions highlight the consequences of excessive arrogance and pride.
• Beauty and Desire: Yi Tianchou's interest in True Lord Xiaxuan and her disciples explores the theme of beauty and desire in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Yi Tianchou and True Lord Xiaxuan: Yi Tianchou expresses his interest in True Lord Xiaxuan, while she remains composed and uninterested.
• Elder Gui and True Lord Wuji: The two exchange heated words, showcasing their pride and arrogance.
• Aragami Holy Land and the Dao Yi Immortal Sect: The Aragami Holy Land's brutal treatment of the Dao Yi Immortal Sect members demonstrates their ruthless nature and disregard for life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Aragami Holy Land, a once-powerful sect, reappears and threatens the Kaoshan Sect.
• The Kaoshan Sect is isolated as other sects distance themselves, hoping to avoid getting involved.
• Ancestor Qingyuan of the Sun Moon Divine Cult intervenes, giving the Aragami Holy Land ten breaths to leave or face her wrath.

Character Developments

• True Lord Yuntian remains calm and composed, showing confidence in his sect's abilities.
• Hua Yunfei, Peak Master of Dao Origin Peak, is ready to defend the Kaoshan Sect.
• Ancestor Qingyuan demonstrates her power and authority, unafraid of the Aragami Holy Land's threats.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The reappearance of the Aragami Holy Land shifts the balance of power, causing other sects to reevaluate their positions.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Disciples of the Kaoshan Sect show loyalty, willing to fight to the death, while other sects distance themselves, showing potential betrayal.
• Protecting the Weak: Ancestor Qingyuan's intervention highlights her role as a protector, not necessarily for the Kaoshan Sect, but to maintain the dignity of the Sun Moon Divine Cult and the Yaoguang Holy Land.

Character Interactions

• True Lord Yuntian and Hua Yunfei display a strong bond, with Yuntian trusting Yunfei to handle the situation.
• Ancestor Qingyuan's intervention creates tension with the Aragami Holy Land, showing her disregard for their threats.
• Sects like the Yin Yang Holy Cult, Qiankun Grotto-Heaven, and the Immortal Mansion show indifference or fear, keeping their distance from the Kaoshan Sect's predicament.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ancestor Qingyuan, the Old Ancestor of the Sun Moon Divine Cult, confronts the Aragami Holy Land, which has sent two Saint King Realm experts to threaten and intimidate the other sects.
• A battle ensues between Ancestor Qingyuan, an old woman from the Yaoguang Holy Land, a woman in red, and a black-robed old man from the Aragami Holy Land, all of whom are Saint King Realm experts.
• Dao Wuxu, a member of the Kaoshan Sect, arrives and single-handedly kills a Sage Realm Perfection Level expert from the Aragami Holy Land, revealing the Kaoshan Sect's true strength.

Character Developments

• Ancestor Qingyuan: Shows no fear of the Aragami Holy Land and is willing to fight to defend her sect's honor.
• Dao Wuxu: Reveals his true strength, breaking through to Saint King Realm first layer and demonstrating the Kaoshan Sect's power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of unchecked power.
• The importance of standing up against oppression and bullying.
• The role of individual strength in shaping one's destiny and the destiny of their sect.

Character Interactions

• Ancestor Qingyuan vs. Aragami Holy Land: Qingyuan stands up to the Aragami Holy Land, while they threaten and intimidate other sects.
• Dao Wuxu vs. Aragami Holy Land: Dao Wuxu arrives and demonstrates the Kaoshan Sect's true strength by killing an Aragami Holy Land expert, challenging their dominance.

Chapter Summary:

The Arrogant Dao Wuxu

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dao Wuxu reveals himself as a Saint King Realm powerhouse, shocking everyone in the martial arts arena.
• His strength proves that the Kaoshan Sect has been hiding its true power. With Dao Wuxu protecting it, the sect could potentially overpower even the Yin Yang Holy Cult, whose ancestor is only at the Half-Saint level.
• Old Man Mu realizes that the Ghost Nether Mansion would never have survived an attack from the Kaoshan Sect if Dao Wuxu had intervened. Consumed by hatred and frustration, he fears that his revenge plan has become impossible.
• Yi Tianchou reassures Old Man Mu that he will destroy the Kaoshan Sect after obtaining True Lord Xiaxuan and her disciples. However, he secretly considers Old Man Mu disposable and has no intention of honoring the promise.
• The various factions react with shock and unease, especially the Shadow Profound Valley and Yin Yang Holy Cult. Elder Gui remains contemptuous, believing the Aragami Holy Land could still destroy the Kaoshan Sect.
• Dao Wuxu prevents the Aragami Holy Land’s people from approaching their injured ancestor, threatening to kill anyone who takes another step.
• He reveals that he deliberately did not kill the middle-aged Aragami expert. The man regenerates after being decapitated, allowing Dao Wuxu to humiliate him further.
• Dao Wuxu openly challenges the Aragami Holy Land to attack the Kaoshan Sect once its Saint King ancestors return. He declares that he intends to defeat its strongest figures and restore fear and respect for the Kaoshan Sect.
• The Aragami expert is enraged and vows that the Holy Land will soon make the entire Big Dipper remember its power.

Character Developments

• Dao Wuxu is established as extremely powerful, confident, and deliberately arrogant. He seeks not merely to win but to crush his opponents’ pride and publicly reestablish the Kaoshan Sect’s prestige.
• Old Man Mu becomes increasingly desperate. His obsession with revenge blinds him, making him cling to Yi Tianchou’s promises despite his weakened position.
• Yi Tianchou appears generous toward Old Man Mu but privately reveals himself as manipulative and calculating. He views Old Man Mu only as a tool.
• Elder Gui shifts from openly looking down on the Kaoshan Sect to privately justifying his confidence through the Aragami Holy Land’s supposed superiority.
• The middle-aged Aragami expert suffers humiliation after being defeated and regenerated by Dao Wuxu. His anger turns into a desire for retaliation and a plan to restore the Holy Land’s reputation.

Significant Themes

• Hidden strength and deception: The Kaoshan Sect’s true power has been concealed, shocking factions that believed they understood its limits.
• Pride and humiliation: Dao Wuxu intentionally spares his opponent so that he must experience defeat and regret rather than escape through death.
• Political manipulation: Yi Tianchou exploits Old Man Mu’s loyalty while secretly planning to abandon him once he is no longer useful.
• Reputation and deterrence: Dao Wuxu believes strength must be displayed publicly to make enemies fear the Kaoshan Sect and acknowledge its status.
• Resurgence of ancient powers: The recovery of heaven and earth, the reopening of the Immortal Ranking, and the return of ancient factions suggest that the balance of power is rapidly changing.

Character Interactions

• Dao Wuxu and the Aragami Holy Land: Their exchange is openly hostile. Dao Wuxu insults their authority and challenges them to prove their strength, while their representative vows revenge.
• Yi Tianchou and Old Man Mu: Yi Tianchou offers false reassurance, promising revenge on the Kaoshan Sect; internally, he mocks Old Man Mu’s faith and intends to discard him.
• Dao Wuxu and the surrounding factions: His challenge is directed not only at the Aragami Holy Land but at every faction that has underestimated the Kaoshan Sect.
• Old Man Mu and the Kaoshan Sect: Old Man Mu’s hatred deepens when he realizes the sect had possessed overwhelming power all along, making him feel both helpless and ridiculed.

Chapter Summary: “Who Refused to Accept Kaoshan Sect?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dao Wuxu dramatically demonstrates Kaoshan Sect’s strength, defeating two powerful opponents and restoring the sect’s pride after a period of humiliation.
• Kaoshan Sect disciples celebrate enthusiastically, while former allies and elders recall how Dao Wuxu and Tianji Peak were once bullied by stronger figures.
• In the sky, a battle between four Saint King Realm experts intensifies. The Aragami Holy Land’s fighters gain the advantage over Ancestor Qingyuan of the Sun Moon Divine Cult and the purple-clad elder from Yaoguang Holy Land.
• Hua Yunfei decides that the Aragami Holy Land’s forces must die. He sends an incarnation formed from a strand of divine soul toward the Saint King battlefield, confident that such enemies do not require his full strength.
• The Tianming Cult Master openly insults Kaoshan Sect and dismisses Dao Wuxu’s display of power as arrogance.
• Dao Wuxu challenges him, promising to beat Tianming Sect into submission.
• A concealed Saint King Realm expert from Tianming Sect emerges and clashes with Dao Wuxu’s aura, injuring many weaker spectators through the resulting pressure.
• The expert’s appearance reveals Tianming Sect’s ambition to become a recognized Holy Land-level force and challenge the authority of the two Supreme Dao Holy Lands.
• Dao Wuxu reveals that he had already sensed the hidden Saint King expert through his mastery of Karma and heavenly secrets.
• Before the confrontation can properly begin, Hua Yunfei suddenly appears above the old ancestor, unnoticed by everyone. He kills the Saint King expert with a single saber strike.
• Hua Yunfei then confronts the Tianming Cult Master, who begs for mercy and attempts to explain himself. Hua Yunfei refuses to listen and kills him as well.

Character Developments

• Dao Wuxu: Gains confidence and authority after his overwhelming victories. He openly challenges those who question Kaoshan Sect and displays the perceptive abilities granted by his cultivation of the Dao of Karma.
• Hua Yunfei: Shows extreme power, composure, and ruthlessness. He considers the Aragami cultivators insignificant and effortlessly kills the Tianming Sect’s Saint King ancestor and Cult Master without allowing them to negotiate.
• Kaoshan Sect disciples: Their morale rises sharply. They transform from feeling oppressed and overlooked into loudly celebrating their sect’s renewed prestige.
• Tianming Cult Master: Reveals himself as arrogant and politically ambitious, but his confidence collapses into terror once Hua Yunfei targets him.
• Tianming Sect’s hidden ancestor: Initially presents himself as a powerful protector and rebukes Dao Wuxu, but is instantly killed, exposing the gap between his strength and Hua Yunfei’s.

Significant Themes

• Restoration of dignity: Kaoshan Sect’s victories allow its disciples to reclaim their pride after being looked down upon by other factions.
• Power and intimidation: The chapter emphasizes that even the residual force of Saint King Realm experts can seriously injure weaker cultivators, underscoring the brutal hierarchy of the cultivation world.
• Arrogance and consequences: Tianming Sect attempts to establish prestige by challenging Kaoshan Sect, but its arrogance leads directly to the deaths of its strongest representatives.
• Hidden strength: Several factions conceal Saint King Realm experts, revealing that the Immortal Ranking event is also a contest of political influence and military power.
• Absolute dominance: Hua Yunfei’s effortless intervention demonstrates that the conflict is occurring beneath his true level of power. Those who believe they can use Kaoshan Sect to gain status badly misjudge the situation.

Character Interactions

• Kaoshan Sect disciples cheer for Dao Wuxu, strengthening the bond between the ancestor and the sect.
• Former Tianji Peak figures reminisce about Dao Wuxu’s past mistreatment, while True Lord Wuji jokingly suggests bullying Tianji in celebration.
• Hua Yunfei exchanges lighthearted remarks with the elders before turning serious about eliminating the Aragami Holy Land’s forces.
• The Tianming Cult Master insults Dao Wuxu, leading Dao Wuxu to challenge him directly.
• Tianming’s old ancestor attempts to intimidate Dao Wuxu, but Dao Wuxu mocks his concealment and demonstrates that he had already detected him.
• Hua Yunfei interrupts the confrontation, kills the old ancestor, and then executes the Tianming Cult Master when he refuses to accept Kaoshan Sect’s authority.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The hidden Kaoshan Sect expert kills the Tianming Cult Master for insulting Kaoshan Sect, revealing that the cult leader’s arrogance has cost him his life.
• The remaining Tianming Sect members beg for mercy, but the Kaoshan Sect Old Ancestor refuses, arguing that they would not have spared Kaoshan Sect if their positions were reversed. He kills every surviving member, wiping out the entire Tianming Sect presence.
• The martial arts arena falls silent. No faction dares challenge Kaoshan Sect after witnessing the Old Ancestor’s overwhelming power.
• The Divine Sword Sect identifies the attacker as a Great Sage Realm expert, meaning Kaoshan Sect may possess the strength of a Supreme Tier faction.
• The Jiang Family discusses Kaoshan Sect’s dangerous position. Although the Jiang Family Clan Leader admires Kaoshan Sect and wants to protect it, his Old Ancestor warns that Aragami Holy Land and the Tianming Sect are formidable enemies.
• The yellow-robed Kaoshan Sect expert reunites with Dao Wuxu. Their teasing, irreverent exchange reveals a close and familiar relationship, contrasting with the expert’s terrifying public authority.
• Aragami Holy Land attempts to de-escalate the conflict by demanding that Kaoshan Sect apologize. The yellow-robed expert rejects the proposal, mocking Aragami Holy Land’s representative for being motivated by fear and refusing to acknowledge its authority.
• The battle between four Saint King Realm experts concludes. Ancestor Qingyuan of the Sun Moon Divine Cult returns carrying the head of the opposing black-robed Saint King.
• She publicly declares that the Sun Moon Divine Cult will protect Kaoshan Sect, challenging both Tianming Sect and Aragami Holy Land to confront her faction instead.

Character Developments

• Kaoshan Sect’s Old Ancestor / yellow-robed expert: Establishes himself as fearless, ruthless, and overwhelmingly powerful. He protects Kaoshan Sect without hesitation and refuses to submit even to Aragami Holy Land. His playful banter with Dao Wuxu reveals a mischievous and familiar personality beneath his intimidating exterior.
• Tianming Cult Master: His arrogance and attempt to oppose Kaoshan Sect lead directly to his death. His downfall becomes an example of reckless provocation.
• Yi Tianchou: Becomes terrified and resentful after realizing that the Tianming Cult Master’s foolishness has placed everyone in danger. His ambitions of reaching the Great Emperor realm contrast sharply with his helplessness in the current crisis.
• Dao Wuxu: Though now a Saint King Realm expert, he remains familiar and casually argumentative with the yellow-robed Old Ancestor. Their interaction suggests a long-standing bond.
• Jiang Family Clan Leader: Shows admiration for Kaoshan Sect and expresses a willingness to defend it, revealing his confidence and boldness.
• Aragami Holy Land representative: Becomes fearful and frustrated when diplomacy fails. His attempt to use Aragami Holy Land’s reputation as leverage is dismissed.
• Ancestor Qingyuan: Returns victorious and decisively strengthens Kaoshan Sect’s position by offering the Sun Moon Divine Cult’s protection and openly confronting multiple powerful factions.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of arrogance: The Tianming Cult Master’s needless provocation results in the destruction of his entire faction.
• Strength as authority: Kaoshan Sect’s hidden Great Sage Realm expert completely changes how other factions view the sect, proving that power determines who can speak with impunity.
• Fear versus defiance: Aragami Holy Land relies on its reputation to demand submission, while Kaoshan Sect refuses to be intimidated.
• Political alliances and shifting power: The Jiang Family considers supporting Kaoshan Sect, while the Sun Moon Divine Cult openly commits to defending it, potentially changing the balance among the major factions.
• Mercy and retribution: The Kaoshan Sect Old Ancestor justifies his ruthless actions through the principle that enemies would show no mercy if given the opportunity.
• Hidden strength: Kaoshan Sect’s true capabilities continue to exceed public expectations, suggesting that its apparent status conceals much greater power.

Character Interactions

• The Tianming Sect members plead with the Kaoshan Sect Old Ancestor, but he rejects their appeals and executes them.
• The various factions observe and comment on Kaoshan Sect’s strength, with the Divine Sword Sect recognizing its Great Sage Realm foundation.
• The Jiang Family Clan Leader proposes protecting Kaoshan Sect, while his Old Ancestor urges caution.
• Dao Wuxu and the yellow-robed expert exchange crude, humorous insults, demonstrating their close relationship.
• The Aragami Holy Land representative attempts to negotiate, but the yellow-robed expert humiliates him and refuses to apologize.
• Ancestor Qingyuan’s declaration transforms the conflict from Kaoshan Sect versus several enemies into a larger confrontation involving the Sun Moon Divine Cult.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ancestor Qingyuan reveals that the Aragami Holy Land’s black-robed ancestor has been killed, along with the red-robed woman from the Yaoguang Holy Land. This shocks the surrounding powers, who begin suspecting an alliance between the Kaoshan Sect and the Sun Moon Divine Cult.
• The surviving Aragami Holy Land envoy threatens to report the incident and have the Holy Land destroy the Kaoshan Sect. Ancestor Qingyuan responds that the Sun Moon Divine Cult will protect the Kaoshan Sect.
• Dao Wuxu kills the envoy’s remaining companions but deliberately keeps him alive. He and the yellow-robed middle-aged man decide to take him along so that he can witness the destruction of the Aragami Holy Land.
• The Immortal Ranking resumes after the conflict, with the assembled forces refocusing on competing for Immortal Positions.
• Hua Yunfei secretly leaves Zhengxian City and meets Dao Wuxu and the yellow-robed man, who is revealed to be Hua Qingfeng, his Great Grandfather.
• Hua Qingfeng warmly praises Hua Yunfei’s talent and cultivation. Their playful exchange with Dao Wuxu reveals that the Hua Family and Dao Wuxu are close, familiar allies.
• The group attempts to discover the Aragami Holy Land’s location. Dao Wuxu cannot search the captive’s soul because of a restriction, so Hua Yunfei uses his Quasi-Emperor cultivation and heavenly-secret techniques to investigate.
• Hua Yunfei successfully locates the Aragami Holy Land: it is hidden within the Eastern Domain’s forbidden land, the Ascension Road.

Character Developments

• Ancestor Qingyuan demonstrates loyalty and gratitude toward the Kaoshan Sect because they previously saved her life. She firmly accepts responsibility for protecting them.
• Dao Wuxu becomes more openly ruthless and confident, killing the Aragami experts and planning to make their surviving envoy witness the Holy Land’s downfall.
• Hua Yunfei is revealed to be a Quasi-Emperor, greatly exceeding the expectations of the Aragami envoy. His ability to extract heavenly secrets establishes him as a crucial figure in the coming assault.
• Hua Qingfeng, Hua Yunfei’s Great Grandfather, is introduced as a powerful and cheerful member of the Hua family. His teasing relationship with Dao Wuxu suggests a long history of familiarity and rivalry.
• The surviving Aragami envoy shifts from arrogant defiance to shock and fear as he witnesses the Kaoshan Sect’s strength and learns that Hua Yunfei can locate the Holy Land.

Significant Themes

• Repaying debts and honoring loyalty: Ancestor Qingyuan protects the Kaoshan Sect because they saved her life, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and obligation.
• The collapse of former supremacy: The once-dominant Aragami Holy Land suffers a devastating defeat, showing that its old reputation no longer guarantees safety.
• Hidden strength and underestimated powers: The Kaoshan Sect continues to reveal unexpectedly powerful figures, while Hua Yunfei’s cultivation surprises everyone.
• Destruction of arrogance: The Aragami envoy’s threats and confidence are steadily undermined as his allies are killed and his secret stronghold is exposed.
• Family and camaraderie: The reunion between Hua Yunfei and Hua Qingfeng introduces a warm familial dynamic, contrasting with the chapter’s violence and political tension.

Character Interactions

• Ancestor Qingyuan confronts the Aragami envoy and promises to defend the Kaoshan Sect.
• Dao Wuxu and the yellow-robed middle-aged man coordinate the punishment of the Aragami envoy, intending to make him witness his Holy Land’s destruction.
• Dao Wuxu introduces Hua Qingfeng to Hua Yunfei, leading to a humorous exchange about Hua Qingfeng’s habit of kicking Dao Wuxu.
• Hua Yunfei, Dao Wuxu, and Hua Qingfeng work together to uncover the Aragami Holy Land’s location, with Hua Yunfei ultimately providing the breakthrough.

Chapter Summary: “Ascension Road!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ascension Road is introduced as an ancient forbidden land in the Eastern Domain, rumored to be the original location of the Immortal Gate and to contain the secret of immortality. Countless cultivators have entered it and vanished, and even Ancient Great Emperors are said to have died there.
• Hua Yunfei discovers that the Aragami Holy Land is concealed within the Ascension Road. Rather than being deterred, he reasons that if the Aragami Holy Land can hide there, he should also be capable of entering.
• Hua Yunfei estimates a ninety-percent chance of destroying the Aragami Holy Land, though he admits the Ascension Road’s dangers make unforeseen accidents possible.
• Hua Qingfeng and Dao Wuxu decide that this is not enough certainty and begin contacting additional Kaoshan Sect ancestors for support.
• The Hua Family Old Ancestor suddenly communicates with them, assuring them that he is present. His arrival immediately gives Hua Qingfeng and Dao Wuxu confidence that the Aragami Holy Land can be defeated.
• Inside the Aragami Holy Land, the Aragami Holy Lord examines the broken spirit tablets of the black-robed old man and the woman in red, who were killed while attempting to destroy the sects of Arid State. He blames their failure on incompetence and suspects the Sun Moon Divine Cult or Yaoguang Holy Land of being responsible.
• A mysterious Black-Robed Person arrives and reveals that the Aragami Holy Land is serving a powerful organization. The organization orders it to produce this era’s Great Emperor and seize the universe’s Heavenly Heart Mark.
• The Black-Robed Person also warns that a terrifying lineage left behind by an ancient Great Power may exist somewhere in the universe. The Aragami Holy Land must therefore remain cautious during the coming struggle for the Emperor Dao.

Character Developments

• Hua Yunfei demonstrates confidence and determination, refusing to be intimidated by the Ascension Road. However, his acknowledgment of a ninety-percent success rate rather than absolute certainty shows that he remains cautious and realistic about the danger.
• Hua Qingfeng and Dao Wuxu initially worry about the risks but become emboldened once the Hua Family Old Ancestor announces his presence.
• The Hua Family Old Ancestor is established as a major source of security and power. His previous killing of the Woman in Black Dress has earned him immense authority and inspires immediate confidence.
• The Aragami Holy Lord is arrogant toward his subordinates but becomes respectful and deferential in the presence of the Black-Robed Person. His confidence in the Aragami Holy Land’s dominance is shaken slightly by the warning about a hidden, potentially superior lineage.
• The Black-Robed Person acts as an intermediary for a mysterious organization, revealing that the Aragami Holy Land is not acting independently and has larger ambitions than simply reclaiming influence.

Significant Themes

• Danger versus confidence: The chapter contrasts Hua Yunfei’s measured courage with the extreme dangers of the Ascension Road. Even great powers must leave room for the unknown.
• Hidden secrets and ancient legacies: The Ascension Road, the Immortal Gate, the Aragami Holy Land, and the mysterious ancient lineage all emphasize the world’s deep and unresolved history.
• Power beneath the surface: The Aragami Holy Land’s concealment and its relationship with a greater organization suggest that many forces operate beyond the knowledge of ordinary cultivators.
• The struggle for imperial destiny: The coming contest to become the era’s Great Emperor and control the Heavenly Heart Mark is presented as a major conflict involving both the Aragami Holy Land and the mysterious organization behind it.
• Arrogance and caution: The Aragami Holy Lord’s confidence contrasts with the Black-Robed Person’s warnings, suggesting that overconfidence may become a serious weakness.

Character Interactions

• Hua Yunfei dismisses the middle-aged man’s attempts to provoke and mock him, calling him a clown and refusing to engage further.
• Hua Qingfeng questions Hua Yunfei’s confidence and suggests summoning reinforcements, showing concern for the group’s safety.
• Dao Wuxu agrees that a ninety-percent chance of success is insufficient when lives are at stake.
• The Hua Family Old Ancestor reassures the group from afar, transforming their caution into confidence.
• The Aragami Holy Lord angrily condemns the dead black-robed old man and woman, then speculates that the Sun Moon Divine Cult or Yaoguang Holy Land killed them.
• In contrast, the Aragami Holy Lord behaves respectfully toward the Black-Robed Person, who warns him about the organization’s demands and the possibility of a rival hidden lineage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A black-robed figure, later revealed to be Yang Le from the Heaven Stealing Organization, meets with the Aragami Holy Lord.
• Yang Le seeks treasures from the Aragami Holy Land to recover her strength.
• It's revealed that Aragami Emperor Venerable, the founder of the Holy Land, is still alive as a remnant soul and plans to use his descendants to revive himself.
• Yang Le and the Aragami Holy Lord form an alliance, with Yang Le promising to speak well of the Holy Land to higher-ups in the organization.
• Yang Le leaves the Holy Land and enters the Ascension Road, where she's intercepted by Hua Yunfei.

Character Developments

• Yang Le: Revealed to be a member of the Heaven Stealing Organization, seeking to recover her strength. She's cunning and persistent, showing no qualms about using others for her goals.
• Aragami Emperor Venerable: Still alive as a remnant soul, he plans to use his descendants to revive himself, showing a ruthless side.
• Aragami Holy Lord: Eager to please Yang Le, hoping to gain favor with the Heaven Stealing Organization and potentially elevate his Holy Land.

Significant Themes

• Power and Manipulation: Characters use their power to manipulate others for their goals.
• Revitalization and Revival: The desire to regain lost power or life, driving characters' actions.
• Alliances and Betrayals: Characters form alliances based on mutual benefit, but betrayals are always a possibility.

Character Interactions

• Yang Le and Aragami Holy Lord: They form an alliance, with Yang Le manipulating the Holy Lord into giving her treasures.
• Yang Le and Aragami Emperor Venerable: They discuss their plans, with Aragami Emperor Venerable revealing his scheme to use his descendants.
• Yang Le and Hua Yunfei: They confront each other, with Hua Yunfei intercepting Yang Le and demanding to know the Heaven Stealing Organization's goals.

Chapter Summary: “Give Me Back My Imperial Weapons!”

Plot and major events

Hua Yunfei confronts a member of the Heaven Stealing Organization, who refuses to reveal the organization’s purpose. Meanwhile, at Aragami Holy Land, a disguised Hua Yunfei—posing as the organization’s Black Robed Person—returns to deceive the Aragami Holy Lord. He claims that the organization needs three Imperial weapons from the holy land and threatens to end their cooperation when the Holy Lord hesitates. Fearing the loss of the organization’s support and his chance to enter its mysterious destination, the Holy Lord gives in and summons the Aragami Halberd, Heavenly Desolation Blade, and Sky Breaking Battle Armor.

Character developments

The Aragami Holy Lord is shown to be ambitious, fearful, and easily manipulated. His desire to gain the organization’s favor overwhelms his caution, leading him to surrender the holy land’s greatest treasures. The disguised Hua Yunfei demonstrates strategic intelligence, confidence, and ruthless deception. He exploits the Holy Lord’s greed and reverence for powerful outsiders before revealing his true identity.

Character interactions

The Black Robed Person pressures the Holy Lord through anger, false praise, and promises of future recognition. The Holy Lord repeatedly apologizes and flatters him, desperate to preserve their alliance. After obtaining the weapons, Hua Yunfei suddenly attacks, seals the Holy Lord’s cultivation, and grabs him by the throat. He reveals that he is actually an enemy cultivator from a small sect targeted by Aragami Holy Land.

Themes

The chapter emphasizes deception, arrogance, and the dangers of blind ambition. Aragami Holy Land’s willingness to sacrifice its foundations for the approval of a supposedly superior organization becomes its downfall. It also highlights poetic justice: the Holy Lord, who intended to destroy Hua Yunfei’s sect, is tricked into handing over the very weapons meant to secure his power. The chapter ends with him realizing that he has personally turned his holy land’s three Imperial weapons over to its enemy and becoming overwhelmed with grief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hua Yunfei, disguised as the black-robed man, infiltrates the Aragami Holy Land.
• He demands the return of three Emperor Weapons given to him by the Aragami Holy Lord.
• The Emperor Weapons, fearing the Chaos Bell, side with Hua Yunfei and agree to destroy the Aragami Holy Land.
• Hua Yunfei sends the Supreme Cauldron of the Pill Emperor and several Supreme Weapons to assist, promising the Emperor Weapon sublimation slot to the one who kills the most.

Character Developments

• Hua Yunfei: Shows cunning and ruthlessness in his plan to destroy the Aragami Holy Land.
• The Aragami Holy Lord: Dies after trying to negotiate with Hua Yunfei.
• The Emperor Weapons: Initially loyal to the Aragami Holy Land, they switch allegiance due to fear of the Chaos Bell and Hua Yunfei's persuasion.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The strong dictate terms to the weak, as seen in Hua Yunfei's treatment of the Aragami Holy Land.
• Betrayal: The Aragami Holy Land has betrayed its original purpose, leading to its destruction.
• Competition: The Supreme Weapons compete for the Emperor Weapon sublimation slot, highlighting their ambition.

Character Interactions

• Hua Yunfei and the Aragami Holy Lord: A tense negotiation ends in the Holy Lord's death.
• Hua Yunfei and the Emperor Weapons: Hua Yunfei persuades them to switch sides, using the Chaos Bell as leverage.
• The Supreme Weapons: They compete against each other to gain the Emperor Weapon sublimation slot.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Eastern Sacred Sword, a Supreme Weapon, attacks Aragami Holy Land, leading to its destruction.
• A grey-clothed old man, a Perfection Level Quasi-Emperor, emerges to defend Aragami Holy Land.
• The Chaos Bell, another Supreme Weapon, arrives to aid the Eastern Sacred Sword and engages the old man.
• The Chaos Bell's power is revealed to be comparable to an ordinary Great Emperor, defeating the old man.
• The Purple Gold War Hammer, the old man's Supreme Weapon, defects to the Chaos Bell.
• Hua Yunfei, a second-heaven Quasi-Emperor, arrives and easily defeats the grey-clothed old man.

Character Developments

• The Eastern Sacred Sword shows arrogance and overconfidence, leading to it being overwhelmed by the old man.
• The Chaos Bell demonstrates its immense power and reputation, subduing the Purple Gold War Hammer.
• The grey-clothed old man shows resilience and cunning, trying to escape despite his injuries.
• Hua Yunfei reveals his formidable strength, defeating the old man with a single punch.

Significant Themes

• The power and importance of Supreme and Emperor Weapons.
• The disparity in strength between cultivators and their weapons.
• The resilience and cunning of powerful cultivators.

Character Interactions

• The Eastern Sacred Sword and the Chaos Bell work together to defeat the old man.
• The Purple Gold War Hammer defects from the old man to the Chaos Bell.
• Hua Yunfei aids the Chaos Bell in defeating the old man.

Key Plot Points

• Hua Yunfei, a Kaoshan Sect disciple, infiltrates the Aragami Holy Land and defeats two powerful cultivators, including the Son of the Sky Breaking Great Emperor.
• The Kaoshan Sect's Old Ancestors steal treasures from the Aragami Holy Land's Treasure Vault.
• A mysterious white-robed middle-aged man, later revealed to be a Great Emperor, arrives to destroy the Aragami Holy Land.
• Sky Breaking Great Emperor's remnant body is summoned to defend the Aragami Holy Land.

Character Developments

• Hua Yunfei showcases his immense power, easily defeating cultivators much higher than him in realm.
• The Son of the Sky Breaking Great Emperor is revealed to be weak and unable to protect his Holy Land.
• Sky Breaking Great Emperor's remnant body is summoned, displaying formidable power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the disparity between realms.
• The consequences of actions and the retribution they bring.
• The struggle for resources and dominance among sects and holy lands.

Character Interactions

• Hua Yunfei and the Kaoshan Sect Old Ancestors work together to infiltrate and steal from the Aragami Holy Land.
• The Son of the Sky Breaking Great Emperor and Sky Breaking Great Emperor's remnant body interact, with the son merging with the remnant body to fight.
• The white-robed Great Emperor and Sky Breaking Great Emperor's remnant body face off, with the Great Emperor displaying overwhelming power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sky Breaking Great Emperor, a legendary figure, used the Dao of Sky Breaking to defeat all gods in his era.
• After achieving his Dao, he disappeared and returned severely wounded, spending tens of thousands of years recuperating without healing.
• He eventually defied Heaven to live a second life but disappeared soon after.
• One hundred thousand years later, his Imperial Dao suppression disappeared, indicating his fall.
• The Son of Sky Breaking Great Emperor summons his father's remnant body, a formidable Great Emperor's empty shell.
• A white-robed middle-aged man, an avatar of a Great Emperor, confronts them.
• Sky Breaking Great Emperor's remnant body attacks but is defeated in one move, his body shattered, and blood rains down.

Character Developments

• Sky Breaking Great Emperor: Initially invincible, he becomes severely wounded and frail. Despite living a second life, he falls and his remnant body is defeated easily.
• Son of Sky Breaking Great Emperor: Initially confident, he becomes captured and helpless after his father's remnant body is defeated.
• White-robed middle-aged man: Calm and confident, he reveals himself as an avatar of a Great Emperor. He defeats Sky Breaking Great Emperor's remnant body effortlessly.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the decline of once-great figures.
• The consequences of betraying one's principles and ancestors' legacy.
• The power dynamics between Great Emperors and their avatars.

Character Interactions

• Sky Breaking Great Emperor (remnant body) vs. White-robed middle-aged man (avatar): The remnant body attacks but is easily defeated, highlighting the power gap between them.
• Son of Sky Breaking Great Emperor vs. White-robed middle-aged man: The son is captured and helpless, showing the avatar's dominance.
• Sky Breaking Great Emperor (remnant body) and Son: They briefly communicate, with the son expressing his resolve to face the Heaven Stealing Organization with his life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The middle-aged man in White Robe, a clone of the sixty-ninth generation Old Ancestor of the Hua Clan, annihilates the Aragami Holy Land.
• He banishes the Sky Breaking Emperor's Son to the Ascension Road as punishment for his crimes.
• The middle-aged man sends all the people of the Aragami Holy Land to an unknown, dark land to suffer and await death.
• Aragami Emperor Venerable, a remnant soul, confronts the middle-aged man but is ultimately defeated and annihilated.
• In Zhengxian City, the Immortal Ranking competition continues, and the Tianming Sect arrives, seeking retribution against the Kaoshan Sect.

Character Developments

• The middle-aged man in White Robe demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, eradicating the Aragami Holy Land and its remnants without mercy.
• Aragami Emperor Venerable shows pride and desperation, trying to reclaim his power and dignity but ultimately failing.
• Ancestor Qingyuan maintains her composure and indifference when facing the Tianming Sect's threats.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: The middle-aged man's immense power allows him to destroy the Aragami Holy Land, but it also leads to the suffering of its people.
• Pride and fall: Aragami Emperor Venerable's pride in his past accomplishments leads to his downfall.
• Retribution and consequences: The Tianming Sect seeks retribution against the Kaoshan Sect, highlighting the theme of actions having consequences.

Character Interactions

• The middle-aged man in White Robe and Aragami Emperor Venerable have a tense confrontation, leading to a battle that results in Aragami's annihilation.
• Ancestor Qingyuan and the Tianming Sect's representative exchange words, with Ancestor Qingyuan showing indifference and the Tianming Sect threatening the Kaoshan Sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A bald middle-aged man from the Tianming Sect, a Great Sage Realm expert, arrives at the martial arts arena, causing a stir.
• Ancestor Qingyuan of the Sun Moon Divine Cult confronts the Tianming Sect expert, refusing to let them attack the Kaoshan Sect.
• Holy Lord Yaoguang of the Yaoguang Holy Land intercedes, pressuring Ancestor Qingyuan to let the Tianming Sect and Kaoshan Sect resolve their issues.
• The Sun Moon Cult Master advises Ancestor Qingyuan to let the Kaoshan Sect handle the situation, as they likely have hidden strength.
• True Lord Yuntian, Tianji, Wuji, and Xiaxuan discuss revealing more of the Kaoshan Sect's strength to deter the Tianming Sect.
• Hua Qingfeng returns and suggests eliminating the Tianming Sect to show a bit more of the Kaoshan Sect's power.

Character Developments

• Ancestor Qingyuan: Shows her principled nature and willingness to keep her promises, even against powerful opponents.
• Sun Moon Cult Master: Reveals his wisdom and understanding of the Kaoshan Sect's strategy.
• Holy Lord Yaoguang: Demonstrates his political acumen by involving other major powers to pressure Ancestor Qingyuan.
• Hua Qingfeng: Returns after dealing with the Aragami Holy Land and suggests a more aggressive approach against the Tianming Sect.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political maneuvering among sects and holy lands.
• The importance of keeping promises and maintaining one's principles, even in the face of adversity.
• The strategy of concealing one's true strength and revealing it gradually to maintain an advantage.

Character Interactions

• Ancestor Qingyuan and the bald middle-aged man from the Tianming Sect: A tense standoff, with Qingyuan refusing to back down despite the power difference.
• Ancestor Qingyuan and the Sun Moon Cult Master: A silent exchange where the Cult Master understands Qingyuan's motivation and advises her on the Kaoshan Sect's situation.
• Holy Lord Yaoguang and Ancestor Qingyuan: A verbal clash, with Yaoguang pressuring Qingyuan to let the Tianming Sect and Kaoshan Sect resolve their issues.
• The True Lords of the Kaoshan Sect: Discuss revealing more of their sect's strength to deter the Tianming Sect, with Hua Qingfeng suggesting they eliminate the sect entirely.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kaoshan Sect's True Lords and Ancestor express their intention to destroy Tianming Sect and take their place among the Nine Great Immortal Sects.
• Hua Qingfeng, Kaoshan Sect's Ancestor, initiates a live broadcast showing a Quasi-Emperor from Kaoshan Sect attacking Tianming Sect.
• Tianming Sect's nine Great Sages and multiple Saint Kings engage the Kaoshan Sect's Quasi-Emperor but are easily defeated.
• Tianming Sect's hidden Quasi-Emperor emerges to face the Kaoshan Sect's Quasi-Emperor.

Character Developments

• Hua Qingfeng displays his confidence and cunning by orchestrating the live broadcast and revealing Kaoshan Sect's Quasi-Emperor.
• The bald middle-aged man from Tianming Sect shows his concern and desperation as he realizes the threat posed by Kaoshan Sect's Quasi-Emperor.
• The hidden Quasi-Emperor of Tianming Sect reveals himself, demonstrating the sect's hidden strength.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between sects and the struggle for dominance.
• The importance of hidden strength and secrets in maintaining a sect's power and reputation.
• The impact of a Quasi-Emperor's presence and the fear it instills in others.

Character Interactions

• Hua Qingfeng interacts with the other sect leaders, expressing Kaoshan Sect's intentions and showing them the live broadcast.
• The bald middle-aged man from Tianming Sect interacts with his sect members, expressing his concern and desperation as they face the threat from Kaoshan Sect.
• The Quasi-Emperors from both sects interact through their auras, setting the stage for a potential battle.