Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary: Return to You Prefecture, Trade with the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate!

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist gives Su Wanqing a choice: accompany him to Central Prefecture and continue cultivating, or remain in Mystic Prefecture forever at Nascent Soul Great Perfection.
• Su Wanqing initially hesitates, fearing that her cultivation will pollute the secret realms and endanger the future of humanity. The protagonist deliberately refuses to explain everything, forcing her to make the decision based on her own Dao heart.
• When the protagonist begins to leave, Su Wanqing chooses to follow him. She declares that humanity will still have a future because she intends to become its future and eventually defeat the Cunning Insects ruling the Canglan Realm.
• Six months later, the protagonist brings Su Wanqing to a secret realm in Central Prefecture, where she meets Zhuge Qing and the others. She recognizes Qin Yang as the Son of Destiny and learns the truth about his situation during the journey.
• The protagonist leaves Su Wanqing with Zhuge Qing and returns to You Prefecture. He warns Zhuge Qing that having two Sons of Destiny cultivate together may accelerate secret-realm pollution, so its condition must be carefully monitored.
• Back at the Sword Pavilion, the protagonist meets Zi You, Lin Tian, and Fang Jingchun. He reveals his plan to release the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate two years before the coming Heavenly Tribulation and negotiate with him.
• His intended trade is for the Blood Tablet and, most importantly, a method to suppress the Cunning Insect inside the Immortal Sword of Great Void.
• Zi You is alarmed that he intends to deal with a Cunning Insect, fearing betrayal. The protagonist argues that the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate will be unable to escape the coming catastrophe anyway, and that Cunning Insects are not completely united with one another.
• The next day, the protagonist enters the Blood Demon Secret Realm. He notices that its spiritual energy has become even scarcer and is surprised by the rapid advancement of Ye Chuxue, now in the early Body Integration Realm, and Xuanyuan Tian Ji, who has reached Void Refining Great Perfection.
• He travels to the Blood Tablet and asks Xia Qiange to open the formation so he can negotiate directly with the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate.

Character Developments

• Su Wanqing: Moves from despair and self-loathing over her identity to firm resolve. She accepts responsibility for becoming humanity’s future rather than abandoning cultivation out of guilt.
• The Protagonist: Demonstrates confidence in guiding others through difficult choices. He also becomes increasingly pragmatic, willing to negotiate with an enemy species to obtain a way to control the Immortal Sword of Great Void.
• Zi You: Remains deeply hostile and distrustful toward Cunning Insects, but is forced to consider the protagonist’s practical reasoning.
• Ye Chuxue and Xuanyuan Tian Ji: Their dramatic cultivation breakthroughs suggest that major changes are occurring within the Blood Demon Secret Realm.
• Bai He: Displays a subtle, unreadable reaction when Su Wanqing leaves, hinting at possible hidden thoughts or motives.

Significant Themes

• Personal choice and responsibility: Su Wanqing must decide whether to sacrifice her own cultivation for humanity or pursue strength and take responsibility for saving the human race.
• Hope through strength: The chapter presents cultivation not as selfish ambition, but as a means of creating a future and overthrowing oppression.
• Pragmatism versus moral purity: The protagonist is willing to cooperate with a dangerous enemy when doing so may solve a greater threat.
• Internal divisions among enemies: The protagonist emphasizes that the Cunning Insects are not perfectly united, making alliances and exploitation of their conflicts possible.
• The looming catastrophe: Secret-realm pollution, the approaching Heavenly Tribulation, and the Cunning Insects’ rule continue to shape the characters’ decisions.

Important Character Interactions

• The protagonist challenges Su Wanqing to make her own decision, ultimately prompting her declaration of determination.
• He entrusts Su Wanqing to Zhuge Qing and warns him about the danger of two Sons of Destiny accelerating the pollution of the secret realm.
• Zi You questions the wisdom of negotiating with the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate, while the protagonist defends the plan as both necessary and advantageous.
• The chapter ends with the protagonist asking Xia Qiange to open the Blood Tablet’s formation, setting up his imminent negotiation with the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate.

Chapter Summary: “Completing the Transaction, Finding the Method!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist tells Xia Qiange that they intend to enter the Blood Demon Secret Realm and negotiate with the imprisoned Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate.
• Xia Qiange initially objects, recognizing the danger of dealing with a cunning and untrustworthy Cunning Insect. The protagonist reassures her that Zi You has approved the plan, convincing Xia Qiange to open a passage through the formation.
• Inside the formation, the protagonist finds the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate suspended by nine bronze chains that bind his Nascent Soul. His true form is a grotesque mass covered in mouths.
• The protagonist offers to help free him in exchange for assistance. The Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate becomes interested but attempts to gain the upper hand by demanding that the protagonist release him so he can retrieve the fragments of the Immortal Sword of Great Void.
• The protagonist counters that the sword is not essential to them, while the Heavenly Venerate desperately wants freedom. They reveal that the Blood Demon Secret Realm is no longer used for cultivation and that the Heavenly Venerate may remain trapped for tens of thousands of years as its spiritual energy slowly depletes.
• Realizing that the protagonist has the stronger bargaining position, the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate agrees to a deal, provided they sign a Great Dao Contract.
• After the contract is completed, the Heavenly Venerate explains that the Cunning Insects’ power comes from their exceptionally strong souls. He also reveals that the Immortal Realm contains formations capable of refining or suppressing souls, though he does not know their exact nature.
• Although the information is incomplete, the protagonist gains an important lead regarding how to deal with the immortal Cunning Insect sealed within the Great Void Sword.
• The protagonist interprets the contract as allowing them to delay the Heavenly Venerate’s release for up to five years, then leaves the formation. The Heavenly Venerate warns that he will kill and consume the protagonist’s Nascent Soul once freed.
• Xia Qiange reseals the formation. The protagonist then returns to Xuanyuan Tian Ji to discuss the new information.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates confidence, strategic thinking, and strong negotiation skills. Rather than being intimidated by the Heavenly Venerate, they exploit his desperation for freedom and secure useful information without immediately releasing him.
• Xia Qiange remains cautious and responsible, prioritizing the safety of the protagonist and the integrity of the formation. She ultimately respects Zi You’s authority and assists with the negotiation.
• The Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate shifts from amusement and arrogance to concern when he realizes his imprisonment may last for thousands of years. Though forced to compromise, he remains dangerous and openly intends to betray or kill the protagonist after gaining freedom.
• Zi You’s influence is reinforced, as her approval is enough to settle Xia Qiange’s objections in the Sword Pavilion Master’s absence.

Significant Themes

• Negotiation and power balance: The protagonist succeeds by identifying that the supposedly powerful Heavenly Venerate is actually the more desperate party.
• Trust and binding agreements: Neither side trusts the other, so the Great Dao Contract serves as a formal safeguard while also exposing the limits and loopholes of their deal.
• Freedom versus imprisonment: The Heavenly Venerate’s desperation emphasizes the psychological and strategic cost of being trapped for millennia.
• Knowledge as progress: Even without receiving a complete answer, the protagonist obtains a crucial direction: soul-refining formations in the Immortal Realm may be the key to confronting the Cunning Insect in the Great Void Sword.
• Dangerous alliances: The chapter highlights the risks of cooperating with enemies whose assistance may be useful but whose hostility remains unchanged.

Important Character Interactions

• Protagonist and Xia Qiange: Xia Qiange warns against the deal but ultimately opens the formation after learning that Zi You approved it.
• Protagonist and Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate: They engage in a tense exchange of threats and bargaining, with the protagonist manipulating the Heavenly Venerate’s fear of prolonged imprisonment.
• Protagonist and Zi You: Though Zi You does not appear directly, her prior approval enables the protagonist’s plan.
• Protagonist and Xuanyuan Tian Ji: After completing the negotiation, the protagonist seeks Xuanyuan Tian Ji to share or act on the information gained.

Chapter Summary: Infiltrating the Great Qi Imperial Palace’s Underground Treasury

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist asks Xuanyuan Tian Ji whether a formation exists that can trap and refine the Nascent Soul inside the Immortal Sword of Great Void—the Cunning Insect, whose former cultivation reached the Immortal Realm.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji reveals the Yin Yang Twin Birth Great Array, a formation requiring extremely powerful Yin and Yang spiritual items. Ordinary materials would be insufficient for refining an Immortal-Realm Nascent Soul.
• The protagonist consults Zi You, who explains that high-grade Yin and Yang treasures are exceedingly rare in the Canglan Realm and are usually guarded by powerful sects and aristocratic families.
• Remembering that the Great Qi Dynasty possesses another Nine Netherworld Grass, an extreme Yin treasure, the protagonist decides to seize it. He had previously given a similar herb to Ye Chuxue, helping activate her Taiyin Body and greatly improve her cultivation.
• The protagonist and Zi You travel to the Southern Region of Central Prefecture with Jiang Yang. Zhuge Qing later joins them after learning of their plan and the lost formation.
• Zhuge Qing confirms that the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion once recorded the Yin Yang Twin Birth Great Array, though the formation has since been lost. He also agrees that the Nine Netherworld Grass would be an excellent material for it.
• The group reaches the Great Qi imperial capital and executes a two-pronged plan:
  • Zi You and Jiang Yang openly attack the imperial palace, drawing out the Great Qi Emperor.
  • The protagonist and Zhuge Qing use the Great Void Technique to infiltrate the palace and locate its underground treasury.
• Zhuge Qing breaks through the treasury’s powerful protective formation, allowing the protagonist to enter. They are astonished by the immense collection of treasures inside and realize that the Nine Netherworld Grass is only a moderately valuable item among the vault’s holdings.
• Before they can take anything, an unseen figure addresses them as intruding “rats,” signaling that their presence has been discovered.

Character Developments

• The protagonist becomes increasingly confident that the Cunning Insect can be refined and merged with the Immortal Sword of Great Void, provided suitable Yin and Yang treasures can be found.
• He demonstrates greater strategic caution by bringing Jiang Yang and involving Zhuge Qing rather than relying solely on his own strength.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji is established as possessing rare knowledge of ancient formations, including one thought lost even by the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.
• Zi You takes an active combat role, confronting the Great Qi Emperor directly and using her overwhelming Sword Intent to create the distraction needed for the infiltration.
• Zhuge Qing proves the value of his formation expertise by quickly deciphering the Great Qi treasury’s defensive array.
• Jiang Yang supports Zi You in the frontal assault, helping maintain the diversion.
• Ye Chuxue, though absent, remains relevant because the protagonist’s earlier gift of a Nine Netherworld Grass motivates the search for another one.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and strategic cooperation: The mission succeeds because each character contributes a specialized ability—combat strength, stealth, formation expertise, or support.
• The rarity and value of resources: Powerful spiritual treasures are scarce, and even a major item such as the Nine Netherworld Grass may be considered ordinary within an imperial dynasty’s hidden treasury.
• Risk versus reward: The protagonist knowingly provokes a powerful dynasty to obtain a treasure necessary for a much greater goal.
• Ancient knowledge and lost legacies: The Yin Yang Twin Birth Great Array represents forgotten cultivation knowledge that may provide the key to overcoming the Immortal-Realm Cunning Insect.
• Hidden strength: The Great Qi Dynasty appears ordinary on the surface, but its wealth and defensive capabilities reveal that its true power is far greater than outsiders assume.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Xuanyuan Tian Ji discuss the requirements and limitations of the Yin Yang Twin Birth Great Array.
• The protagonist informs Zi You of the formation and the Great Qi Dynasty’s Nine Netherworld Grass, prompting her surprise and immediate interest.
• Zi You and the protagonist coordinate the expedition, with Jiang Yang accompanying them for added security.
• Zhuge Qing is brought into the plan, confirms the formation’s history, and validates the suitability of the Nine Netherworld Grass.
• Zi You confronts the Great Qi Emperor in a direct battle, insulting his assumptions about the human race and creating the distraction needed for the protagonist and Zhuge Qing to enter the treasury.
• At the chapter’s end, the protagonist and Zhuge Qing are confronted by an unknown guardian or powerful figure inside the vault, setting up the next conflict.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist and Zhuge Qing encounter a hidden Great Qi Mahayana cultivator—the dynasty’s Second Ancestor—in the underground treasury.
• Zhuge Qing engages the Second Ancestor in battle while the protagonist loots the treasury, successfully obtaining the Nine Netherworld Grass.
• Unable to defeat Zhuge Qing or prevent the theft, the Second Ancestor collapses the treasury, forcing the protagonist and Zhuge Qing to escape.
• They emerge into the imperial palace, where the Great Qi Emperor is fighting Zi You. The emperor discovers the treasury has been robbed and becomes enraged.
• Zi You attempts to teleport everyone away using the Great Void Technique, but the imperial palace is sealed by a barrier created by a pseudo-immortal artifact.
• Zhuge Qing explains that the barrier can only be broken by a powerful offensive pseudo-immortal artifact or a genuine immortal artifact. Zi You’s Chaos Bell cannot break it.
• The Great Qi Emperor orders his forces to attack. The protagonist kills a Body Integration Realm general instantly with the Great Desolation Sky Prison Finger, then massacres the surrounding imperial guards using the technique and the Great Void Sword.
• The protagonist realizes that the Great Void Sword may be powerful enough to break the palace barrier.
• Before he can act, the Great Qi palace splits open and the dynasty’s true Old Ancestor awakens.
• The Old Ancestor reveals an overwhelming hidden cultivation base. His power rises from early Mahayana to late Mahayana, then breaks through to the One Tribulation Realm.
• Zhuge Qing and Zi You are stunned. Zi You prepares to use the Chaos Bell and fight desperately, but the protagonist stops her.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates a major increase in confidence and combat power. He easily defeats elite Body Integration guards and begins considering whether the Great Void Sword can overcome the palace’s pseudo-immortal barrier.
• Zhuge Qing proves capable of holding off the Great Qi Second Ancestor but is shocked to discover that the dynasty possesses an even stronger One Tribulation Realm expert.
• Zi You shifts from controlled confidence to genuine solemnity. Her original plan—to kill the Great Qi Emperor, seize the pseudo-immortal artifact, and escape—becomes impossible after the Old Ancestor appears.
• The Great Qi Emperor is exposed as powerful but not the dynasty’s strongest figure. His anger over the stolen treasury turns into alarm as the protagonist overwhelms his guards.
• The Great Qi Second Ancestor is revealed as the guardian of the treasury. Although formidable, he is overshadowed by his awakened elder brother.
• The Great Qi Old Ancestor emerges as the true hidden power of the dynasty, treating the protagonists as “nutrients” and signaling an intent to consume or exploit them.

Significant Themes

• Hidden strength and deceptive appearances: The Great Qi Dynasty appeared to possess only Mahayana-level power, but secretly hid a One Tribulation Realm ancestor.
• Escalation of danger: The protagonists move from an apparently manageable theft and escape to a life-threatening confrontation with a Tribulation Crossing expert.
• Power and desperation: The protagonist’s slaughter of the imperial guards shows overwhelming individual strength, but the Old Ancestor’s arrival demonstrates that raw power has limits.
• Greed and consequences: The theft of the treasury provokes the Great Qi Dynasty into sealing the palace and awakening its strongest defender.
• Strategic reliance on artifacts: The barrier and the Chaos Bell highlight the importance of pseudo-immortal and immortal artifacts in determining escape and victory.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist consults Zhuge Qing about his confidence in fighting the Second Ancestor and later asks whether the barrier can be broken.
• Zi You attempts to rescue the protagonist and Zhuge Qing, but the sealed palace prevents their escape.
• The protagonist asks Zi You whether her Chaos Bell can destroy the barrier; she admits it lacks the necessary offensive power.
• The Great Qi Emperor reassures the Second Ancestor after the treasury collapses, then commands his soldiers to attack the protagonist.
• The protagonist and the imperial guards clash violently, ending with the guards’ complete defeat.
• The Great Qi Emperor respectfully addresses the newly awakened Old Ancestor as “Big Brother,” revealing the family hierarchy and the Old Ancestor’s superior status.
• As Zi You prepares for a desperate battle against the One Tribulation Realm expert, the protagonist urgently tells her to wait, leaving the chapter on a tense cliffhanger.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zi You prepares to attack the Great Qi forces directly, but the protagonist suggests using the Great Void Sword to break the barrier trapping them.
• Zhuge Qing supports the plan, and Zi You agrees to protect the protagonist while he attacks the barrier.
• The Great Qi Old Ancestor attacks with nascent law power, but Zi You easily blocks it with the Chaos Bell.
• The protagonist repeatedly strikes the barrier with the Great Void Sword while using his True Dragon Treasure Body. Although the barrier initially repairs itself, continuous attacks create increasingly severe cracks.
• The barrier finally shatters, allowing Zi You to use the Great Void Technique to teleport herself, the protagonist, and Zhuge Qing away.
• The Great Qi Old Ancestor recognizes the technique and realizes that someone from the ancient Zi Clan may still be alive. He orders the Holy Land to be informed.
• After escaping to the border near the Barren Wasteland, the group confirms that the Great Qi forces cannot pursue them.
• The protagonist gives Zi You the Nine Netherworld Grass and reveals that he also obtained numerous treasures from the Great Qi treasury. Half of the treasures are given to Zhuge Qing for the protagonist’s External Incarnation and Su Wanqing.
• The protagonist regrets being unable to reach the treasury’s most valuable treasures before it collapsed.
• Two months later, he enters the Blood Demon Secret Realm and asks Xuanyuan Tian Ji whether the Nine Netherworld Grass can serve as the extremely yin material for the Yin Yang Twin Birth Great Array.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji explains that the grass is too weak to refine a Nascent Soul of the Immortal Realm. However, she proposes supplementing it with a Nine Revolutions Soul Refining Array, which only requires Spirit Stones.
• The combined arrays can compensate for the Nine Netherworld Grass’s shortcomings, but the extremely yang material requirement cannot be reduced below the level of the Nine Netherworld Grass.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates greater confidence and resourcefulness by devising the plan to break the barrier rather than relying on Zi You’s reckless attack. His physical strength and sword technique prove capable of damaging a barrier the Great Qi forces considered unbreakable.
• Zi You shows both a strong fighting spirit and trust in the protagonist’s judgment. She shifts from direct confrontation to protecting him and successfully leads the group’s escape.
• Zhuge Qing acts as a calm and practical ally, recognizing the feasibility of the protagonist’s plan and helping secure the treasures afterward.
• The Great Qi Old Ancestor is exposed as overconfident. His disdain for the Great Void Sword’s ability to break the barrier turns into anger and alarm once the protagonist succeeds.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji remains knowledgeable and pragmatic, offering a technical solution that makes the insufficient Nine Netherworld Grass usable despite its limitations.

Significant Themes

• Resourcefulness over brute force: The protagonist escapes not by overpowering the Great Qi ancestors, but by identifying and exploiting a weakness in the barrier.
• Hidden identities and ancient legacies: Zi You’s use of the Great Void Technique reveals a possible surviving connection to the ancient Zi Clan, raising the stakes of the conflict.
• The importance and limitations of treasures: Even rare items such as the Nine Netherworld Grass may be insufficient for higher-level cultivation, requiring formations and supplementary methods.
• Trust and cooperation: The escape depends on the coordinated efforts of the protagonist, Zi You, and Zhuge Qing.
• Risk and regret: The protagonist succeeds in obtaining valuable treasures but remains frustrated that the most important items in the Great Qi treasury were lost.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist persuades Zi You to abandon a reckless attack and instead protect him while he breaks the barrier.
• Zhuge Qing validates the protagonist’s strategy and helps distribute the stolen treasures.
• Zi You checks whether the mission succeeded, and the protagonist reassures her by presenting the Nine Netherworld Grass and additional treasures.
• The protagonist and Xuanyuan Tian Ji debate the grass’s usefulness. Their exchange reveals a humorous misunderstanding: she had another solution, but neither had discussed it earlier because, as she puts it, “you didn’t ask.”
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji explains the strengths and weaknesses of the two formations, while the protagonist eagerly explores whether the combined method can reduce the remaining material requirements.

Chapter Summary: Great Void Sword Art’s Strongest Divine Ability—Sky Slaying!

Key Plot Points and Events

• After three years of searching, the protagonist still finds no extreme-yang treasures beyond the Nine Netherworld Grass. With less than two years before his agreement with the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate expires, he assigns the search to his External Incarnation and returns to the Blood Demon Secret Realm to cultivate.
• He temporarily abandons the Heavenly Mystery Art and Heavenly Evolution Art to focus on the Great Void Sword Art, which contains the powerful divine ability Sky Slaying.
• Sky Slaying has four stages:
  1. Drawing Sword into the Dao
  2. Forging the Soul Sword Embryo
  3. Condensing Sword to Break Heaven
  4. Slaying Heaven with One Sword
• The third stage is especially difficult, requiring the practitioner to temper the sword through all nine Heavenly Tribulations. Although the ability promises the power to “slay the heavens with a single sword,” it can only reach its ultimate level after entering the Immortal Realm.
• After three months of ineffective cultivation in the Blood Demon Secret Realm, the protagonist realizes he cannot sense the world’s sword-dao laws there. He moves to the Sword Pavilion and cultivates atop its highest peak.
• Over the following year, he manages to collect several strands of Sword Intent from the surrounding sword-dao laws. Though insufficient to form Sword Origin, this progress reassures him that his efforts were not wasted.
• When the agreed deadline arrives, he returns to the Blood Demon Secret Realm with Zi You and Jiang Yang. He has already sent Xuanyuan Tian Ji, Ye Chuxue, and the others back to the Sword Pavilion for safety.
• He destroys the Blood Tablet, releasing the sealed Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate. The Great Void Sword Fragment inside the tablet attempts to merge with his sword, but he suppresses and stores it instead, recognizing that the timing is unsuitable for fusion.
• The newly freed Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate is enraged after discovering that the secret realm’s spiritual energy has been nearly exhausted, contradicting the protagonist’s earlier assurances.
• Zi You and Jiang Yang attack him with Sword Intent, but their strikes only leave faint marks because he has achieved physical sainthood and possesses strength comparable to a Mahayana cultivator.
• Rather than fight, the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate retreats, intending to return to the Purple Heaven Holy Land and restore his Tribulation Crossing cultivation within three years. He promises to return and kill the protagonist and his companions.
• The protagonist deliberately allows him to escape, planning to exploit the public celebration and gift-giving that will follow the Heavenly Venerate’s restored cultivation. His real objective is to steal extreme-yang treasures from the visiting powers.

Character Developments

• The protagonist becomes more strategic and pragmatic. Although he fails to complete the first stage of Sky Slaying, he gains valuable Sword Intent and chooses not to force a premature battle with the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate.
• He demonstrates confidence and foresight by preparing Zi You and Jiang Yang for the confrontation, evacuating the others, and concealing his true plan from the Heavenly Venerate.
• Zi You and Jiang Yang show their loyalty and readiness by accompanying the protagonist and attacking the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate together. They remain puzzled by the protagonist’s decision to let their enemy escape.
• The Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate emerges physically powerful but weakened in cultivation. His arrogance remains intact, as he dismisses the protagonist’s threat and believes he can easily recover his former strength before taking revenge.

Significant Themes

• Patience and strategic retreat: The protagonist recognizes that victory does not always require defeating an enemy immediately. Allowing the Heavenly Venerate to leave serves a larger plan.
• The limits of cultivation: Even an extraordinary divine ability like Sky Slaying requires immense time, proper surroundings, and higher cultivation realms. Talent alone cannot overcome these conditions.
• Preparation versus brute force: The protagonist relies on planning, allies, and timing rather than directly confronting an overwhelmingly powerful opponent.
• Resource scarcity and survival: The search for extreme-yang items remains central, influencing cultivation choices, alliances, and the protagonist’s willingness to take dangerous risks.
• Foreshadowing and impending disaster: With only two years until the Great Tribulation of Heaven and Earth, every decision is shaped by the approaching catastrophe.

Important Character Interactions

• The protagonist informs Zi You beforehand that freeing the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate may trigger a battle, prompting her to bring Jiang Yang and help protect the group.
• The protagonist and the Heavenly Venerate exchange threats: the Heavenly Venerate vows revenge after recovering his cultivation, while the protagonist confidently warns that he will not be given another opportunity.
• Zi You and Jiang Yang question why the protagonist did not pursue the weakened Heavenly Venerate. He explains that the Heavenly Venerate’s return to the Purple Heaven Holy Land will create an opportunity to steal the extreme-yang treasures he desperately needs.
• The chapter ends with the protagonist accepting the risk of his plan. If it fails, he may abandon merging with the Immortal Sword of Great Void altogether.

Chapter Summary: “Great Tribulation of Heaven and Earth Descends!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• By Year 24, the protagonist successfully cultivates the first layer of the divine ability Sky Slaying, condensing all of his Sword Intent into Sword Origin.
• He overcomes his deepest Inner Demon, which takes his own form, by destroying it directly with Sword Intent. This triggers a powerful celestial phenomenon throughout the Sword Pavilion.
• The protagonist learns that the Purple Heaven Holy Land will hold a banquet to celebrate the return of the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate in six months.
• He realizes the banquet coincides with the predicted arrival of the Great Tribulation of Heaven and Earth, and plans to begin his major actions after returning from the Holy Land.
• He travels to meet Zhuge Qing, discovering that Qin Yang has safely broken through to the early Mahayana Realm, confirming that the Cunning Insect’s backlash caused no lasting harm.
• To avoid exposing his identity, the protagonist joins the weaker Great Zhou Dynasty delegation when traveling to the Purple Heaven Holy Land.
• During the banquet, Zhuge Qing and Jiang Yang create a distraction while the protagonist and Zi You use the Great Void Technique to search for treasures.
• Zi You discovers a highly valuable Dragon Saliva Immortal, an ingredient even more precious than Dragon Saliva Grass and essential to a ninth-grade pill recipe.
• The protagonist is distracted by this discovery during the gift presentation, causing his theft to be exposed.
• The Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate recognizes him and confronts him, believing the protagonist has foolishly delivered himself into his hands.
• Instead of fleeing, the protagonist confidently points toward the sky, revealing that the true threat is the approaching Great Tribulation, marked by thunder and violent changes in the void.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates major growth in both sword cultivation and mental fortitude. Having previously nearly succumbed to an Inner Demon, he now defeats a manifestation of himself without hesitation. His confidence has also increased, as he deliberately faces the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate rather than retreating.
• Zi You proves her usefulness as a scout and treasure hunter by locating the Dragon Saliva Immortal. She works closely with the protagonist during the infiltration.
• Zhuge Qing and Jiang Yang cooperate by remaining at the banquet and drawing attention away from the theft operation.
• Qin Yang reaches the early Mahayana Realm safely, relieving the protagonist’s concerns about the Cunning Insect’s influence.
• Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate returns to the Tribulation Crossing Stage and becomes arrogant and vengeful. He views the protagonist’s presence at his banquet as a direct insult, but fails to understand that a much greater danger is unfolding above them.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji recognizes the profound nature of Sky Slaying and the celestial phenomenon it causes, highlighting her knowledge and awareness.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming inner weakness: The protagonist’s victory over his Inner Demon represents the stabilization of his Dao heart and a crucial step in his cultivation.
• Preparation versus destiny: The characters make careful plans around the banquet, but the arrival of the Great Tribulation transforms the situation beyond their control.
• Confidence and confrontation: The protagonist no longer relies solely on evasion or allies. His calm challenge to the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate shows his growing power and self-assurance.
• Hidden danger beneath ceremony: The banquet appears to be a celebration of the Blood Demon’s return, but it becomes the setting for theft, confrontation, and the arrival of a world-shaking calamity.
• Value and opportunity: The Dragon Saliva Immortal represents a rare opportunity tied to advanced pill refinement, motivating the risky infiltration.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist explains his cultivation to the Sword Pavilion members after the celestial phenomenon, while Xuanyuan Tian Ji identifies the technique as Sky Slaying.
• He discusses the Purple Heaven Holy Land’s plans with Zi You and Jiang Yang, informing them of the approaching Great Tribulation and his intended future actions.
• He reunites with Zhuge Qing and confirms Qin Yang’s successful breakthrough, strengthening their alliance.
• At the banquet, Zhuge Qing and Jiang Yang serve as decoys while the protagonist and Zi You search for treasures.
• Zi You alerts the protagonist to the Dragon Saliva Immortal, but his reaction causes the theft to be noticed.
• The Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate confronts the protagonist directly. Their exchange reveals the Blood Demon’s confidence and the protagonist’s refusal to submit, ending with the protagonist directing attention to the terrifying phenomenon in the sky.

Chapter Summary: Central Prefecture in Chaos, Sword Pavilion Master Dies!

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive spatial rift opens above the Purple Heaven Holy Land, creating black holes that drain the Canglan Realm’s Spiritual Energy.
• A gigantic Spiritual Energy hand emerges and targets the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate. Despite fleeing and resisting, he is captured and dragged toward the void.
• The Purple Heaven Holy Land’s Holy Lord and Elders attack the hand in an attempt to save him.
• A powerful old man—stronger than the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate—emerges from the Holy Land and uses chains formed from laws to slow the giant hand.
• The Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate briefly regains hope and calls for the old man’s help.
• A second giant hand appears and targets the old man. His law chains are instantly destroyed, and he is captured as well.
• More black holes and giant hands appear across the Purple Heaven Holy Land, abducting numerous Tribulation Crossing cultivators and provoking widespread panic.
• The protagonist avoids acting prematurely, waiting to see whether more Tribulation Crossing experts will appear, then evacuates Zhuge Qing and the others.
• Central Prefecture descends into chaos as various forces take advantage of the crisis to plunder one another’s resources.
• After two months, the black holes vanish, but every Tribulation Crossing expert from Central Prefecture’s major forces has been captured.
• Upon returning to the Sword Pavilion, the protagonist learns that its Pavilion Master has also been taken by the mysterious shadowy beings.

Character Developments

• The protagonist remains cautious and strategically minded, refusing to intervene until the Purple Heaven Holy Land reveals all of its hidden strength. He prioritizes rescuing Zhuge Qing, Zi You, and the others once the situation becomes overwhelming.
• Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate shifts from arrogance and aggression to terror and despair when faced with an enemy vastly beyond his abilities. He ultimately stops resisting after being captured.
• The Purple Heaven Holy Land’s old man is revealed to be an exceptionally powerful Tribulation Crossing cultivator who genuinely attempts to save the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate, but is effortlessly overwhelmed.
• Zi You demonstrates loyalty and awareness by asking whether the protagonist intends to act, but she is shocked to discover that the Sword Pavilion Master was secretly a Tribulation Crossing expert.
• Zhuge Qing and the others experience the Great Tribulation of Heaven and Earth firsthand and struggle to remain calm.
• The protagonist begins reassessing the Sword Pavilion Master’s identity, realizing that her apparent Mahayana cultivation may have been deliberately concealed.

Significant Themes

• Powerlessness before a greater cosmic force: Even peak Tribulation Crossing cultivators are helpless against the mysterious giant hands.
• The hidden depths of powerful figures: The old man and Sword Pavilion Master both possess strength far beyond what others understood.
• Chaos and opportunism: Once the strongest cultivators disappear, Central Prefecture’s factions quickly turn to resource plundering and conflict.
• Secrecy and deception: The Sword Pavilion Master’s true cultivation was hidden, possibly through an extraordinary disguise technique.
• Survival through caution: The protagonist’s restraint and timely evacuation prove more valuable than reckless resistance.

Character Interactions

• The Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate flees from the giant hand while the protagonist observes, recognizing that escape is impossible.
• The protagonist speaks with Zi You and Zhuge Qing, explaining that it is not yet time to intervene.
• The old man attempts to rescue the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate, prompting the latter to cry out to him for help.
• The protagonist forcibly removes Zhuge Qing, Zi You, and the others from the collapsing situation.
• At the Sword Pavilion, Lin Tian and Gu Xinyue struggle to reveal the bad news, while Xuanyuan Tian Ji explains that the Pavilion Master has been captured.
• Zi You reacts with disbelief upon learning that the Pavilion Master was actually a Tribulation Crossing expert, leading the protagonist to question the Pavilion Master’s true origins and abilities.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming reflects on the possibility that a hidden Tribulation Crossing expert still exists in the Purple Heaven Holy Land. Although the True Sight has revealed secrets even behind the Great Tribulation’s black hole, he cannot confirm the truth because the Sword Pavilion Master is absent.
• After the Great Tribulation of Heaven and Earth, the Sword Pavilion is demoralized. Su Ming decides that the immediate priority is to eliminate the Cunning Insect race in Central Prefecture.
• He orders a one-year preparation period and excludes Zhou Lingxi from the initial campaign, hoping to preserve her as humanity’s future hope because of her Immortal Eye. However, she later insists on joining.
• Su Ming’s External Incarnation, accompanied by Zhuge Qing, begins sweeping through the Great Zhou Dynasty. It devours the blood and qi of Cunning Insects while deliberately sparing ordinary humans.
• The External Incarnation destroys the outer and central cities of the dynasty, defeats the Imperial Guard leader, kills the Cunning Insects in the capital, and ultimately kills the Great Zhou Emperor with Zhuge Qing’s assistance.
• Over the next six months, nearly the entire Southern Domain—except the heavily defended Great Qi Dynasty—is purged of Cunning Insects. Su Ming and Zhuge Qing then return to the secret realm to cultivate.
• By the twenty-fifth year, the External Incarnation reaches the Great Perfection of the Body Integration Realm, matching Su Ming’s main body. However, its cultivation cannot surpass that of the main body.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji completes the formation and returns the fully restored Immortal Sword of Great Void to Su Ming. The weapon dramatically increases his confidence and gives him the strength to challenge Mahayana experts.
• Su Ming divides the campaign:
  • Zhou Lingxi and Lin Tian are sent to destroy the major powers in Green and You Prefectures.
  • Su Ming, Zi You, Zhuge Qing, Qin Yang, and others target the four great families of Central Prefecture.
  • Heitian is sent to contact the Black King and test whether the Demon Race will cooperate against the Cunning Insects.
• Su Ming attacks the Eastern Domain while publicly claiming allegiance to the Demonic Dao, promising to spare mortals and Qi Refining cultivators.
• The four great families unite against him, but the Black King eventually leads the Demon Race into Central Prefecture. After joining Su Ming’s forces, they overwhelm the families.
• With the Immortal Sword of Great Void, Su Ming kills two early-stage Mahayana experts despite being only at the peak of the Body Integration Realm.
• The four great families retreat to the Jun Family’s ancestral land and request aid from the Purple Heaven Holy Land. They are ultimately annihilated.
• Su Ming then invades the Purple Heaven Holy Land. At first, the assault appears successful, but an ancient coffin emerges. The Purple Firmament Holy Lord revives the withered figure inside using his vital blood.
• The revived figure possesses the unmistakable aura of the Tribulation Crossing Stage, proving that such a powerful being still exists in the Canglan Realm.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Becomes increasingly decisive, strategic, and confident. He shifts from preparation and uncertainty to openly challenging major powers and Mahayana experts. His acquisition of the complete Immortal Sword of Great Void marks a major increase in combat power.
• Zhou Lingxi: Advances to the early Void Refining Realm and is recognized as a potential future hope for humanity. Though Su Ming tries to protect her by keeping her away from the main battle, she stubbornly insists on participating.
• Zhuge Qing: Acts as Su Ming’s trusted partner and military support, helping the External Incarnation conquer the Great Zhou Dynasty and later participating in the campaign against the four great families.
• The External Incarnation: Grows rapidly by consuming the blood and qi of Cunning Insects, eventually reaching the Great Perfection of the Body Integration Realm. Its limitation—that it cannot surpass Su Ming’s cultivation—becomes clear.
• The Black King: Is given an opportunity to prove his loyalty. By leading the Demon Race into Central Prefecture, he becomes an important ally in the war against the Cunning Insects.
• The Purple Firmament Holy Lord: Reveals access to an ancient, terrifying power by sacrificing his vital blood to revive the figure in the coffin.
• The revived Tribulation Crossing expert: Emerges as a major threat and overturns Su Ming’s expectation that no such beings remain in the Canglan Realm.

Significant Themes

• Hope and sacrifice: Su Ming views Zhou Lingxi as a possible surviving hope for humanity, emphasizing the importance of preserving future potential even during desperate wars.
• Preparation versus action: The chapter moves from careful planning and cultivation to a large-scale offensive against the Cunning Insects.
• Power and hidden forces: Su Ming’s growing strength seems overwhelming until the ancient coffin reveals that even greater, concealed powers remain.
• Alliance and trust: The Black King’s cooperation tests whether humans and demons can unite against a common enemy.
• Moral ambiguity: Su Ming operates under the appearance of the Demonic Dao and conducts mass slaughter, but intentionally spares ordinary humans and targets only the Cunning Insects.
• The limits of confidence: The Immortal Sword gives Su Ming confidence that he can defeat Mahayana experts, yet the appearance of a Tribulation Crossing being demonstrates that his understanding of the world’s remaining power is incomplete.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming discusses the future campaign with the Sword Pavilion members during a three-day strategy meeting.
• He assigns Zhuge Qing to guide and support the External Incarnation’s campaign.
• Zhou Lingxi repeatedly argues with Su Ming after being ordered to remain behind, eventually persuading him to let her participate.
• Su Ming coordinates with Zi You, Zhuge Qing, Qin Yang, and the Black King in the campaign against the four great families.
• The four great families act together against Su Ming but are forced into retreat by the combined human and demon forces.
• The Purple Heaven Holy Land’s plea for assistance from the four families leads directly to Su Ming’s invasion.
• The Purple Firmament Holy Lord’s intervention and revival ritual reveal the hidden Tribulation Crossing expert, ending the chapter on a major revelation and cliffhanger.

Chapter Summary: “Escape into Heavenly Void!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• An emaciated figure emerges from an ancient coffin and rapidly restores himself into a white-haired old man whose strength far exceeds the Tribulation Crossing Stage.
• Zhuge Qing immediately senses the danger and orders everyone to retreat, but the old man freezes the entire group with the power of laws.
• The old man kills Jiang Yang, Zi You, and the Black King in succession, devouring their Nascent Souls. The protagonist struggles desperately against the restraint, but cannot break free.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji secretly weakens the restriction, allowing the protagonist to use the Great Void Technique to escape with her while the old man is distracted.
• Enraged by their escape, the old man orders the Purple Heaven Holy Land to search the entire Canglan Realm for them.
• The protagonist and Xuanyuan Tian Ji flee toward You Prefecture, only to discover that the passage has been sealed by the Holy Land. At the same time, the protagonist senses that their External Incarnation has been destroyed.
• With returning to You Prefecture now impossible, Xuanyuan Tian Ji proposes going to Heavenly Void as their only remaining path to survival, revenge, and possibly saving Canglan Realm.
• They travel through the Endless Sea and reach the outskirts of Heavenly Void on the twenty-fifth day. After observing Hao Tian Holy Land’s defenses, they enter the Heavenly Void Forbidden Land.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji explains that the powerful Tribulation Crossing cultivators of Canglan Realm were likely consumed by the unknown entity behind the black hole during the previous catastrophe. The old man from Purple Heaven Holy Land was only temporarily revived through the Holy Lord’s vital essence and was physically weaker than a normal Body Integration cultivator.
• Inside Heavenly Void, Xuanyuan Tian Ji reveals her theory that it is an artificially created separate space containing a dangerous passage to the Upper Realm. Finding this passage could allow them to reach the Upper Realm without becoming immortals.
• Near the Broken Mountain and the former location of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, they encounter a Hao Tian Holy Land team that has apparently been waiting for them. The chapter ends as the team surrounds them.

Character Developments

• The protagonist is forced to confront overwhelming power and the failure of the plan to eliminate the Cunning Insects. Despite despair and witnessing multiple allies die, they remain determined to survive and seek revenge.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji proves herself indispensable, using her abilities to free the protagonist and guiding them toward Heavenly Void. Her knowledge of the ancient catastrophe and her theory about the Upper Realm give the protagonist a new objective.
• Zhuge Qing demonstrates sharp awareness by recognizing that the resurrected old man is far stronger than expected and immediately attempting to withdraw.
• Jiang Yang, Zi You, and the Black King are killed by the old man, emphasizing the devastating gap between their strength and his.
• The old man is revealed as an extraordinarily powerful but physically diminished survivor of the previous catastrophe. His fury at being deceived exposes both his arrogance and his inability to understand how the protagonists escaped.

Significant Themes

• Despair and perseverance: The failed counterattack appears to destroy humanity’s last hope, yet the protagonist refuses to surrender.
• The vast gap in power: The old man’s effortless massacre highlights the danger of the higher cultivation realms and the protagonists’ vulnerability.
• Survival through trust and cooperation: The protagonist survives only because of Xuanyuan Tian Ji’s timely intervention and guidance.
• Hidden truths and cosmic mysteries: The chapter expands the mystery surrounding the black hole, the ancient catastrophe, Heavenly Void, and the unknown existence behind the Upper Realm passage.
• Hope through escape and transformation: Rather than continuing a doomed struggle in Canglan Realm, the protagonists seek a new path in the Upper Realm.

Important Character Interactions

• Zhuge Qing warns the group to retreat after sensing the old man’s terrifying aura, but the old man immobilizes everyone.
• The protagonist fights desperately against the law-based restraint, while Xuanyuan Tian Ji quietly prepares an escape.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji telepathically instructs the protagonist to flee when the old man is distracted, enabling their escape together.
• The protagonist initially questions Xuanyuan Tian Ji’s plan to abandon You Prefecture, but she convinces them that Heavenly Void is their only viable route.
• The two debate the existence of the Upper Realm and Xuanyuan Tian Ji explains her interpretation of Heavenly Void.
• Upon entering the Broken Mountain region, the protagonist and Xuanyuan Tian Ji are confronted by a waiting Hao Tian Holy Land team, setting up the next conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist and Xuanyuan Tian Ji encounter Hao Tian Holy Land cultivators in the Heavenly Void, who reveal that cultivation levels drop by one realm every five years in the Broken Mountain.
• The protagonist easily defeats Body Integration Stage cultivators using the Great Desolation Sky Prison Finger and engages in a duel with the Elder of Hao Tian Holy Land, killing him.
• Hao Tian Holy Land sends five Great Ascension stage powerhouses, including the Hao Tian Holy Master, to capture the protagonist and Xuanyuan Tian Ji.
• The protagonist and Xuanyuan Tian Ji discover a landmass with a vortex-like passage leading to the 'Void Realm,' which they believe might be a path to the Upper Realm.
• The Hao Tian Holy Master arrives, and the protagonist challenges him, encouraging Xuanyuan Tian Ji to enter the Void Realm while he stalls the Hao Tian Holy Master.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates his power and confidence, defeating stronger opponents with ease.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji shows loyalty and trust in the protagonist's plan.
• The Hao Tian Holy Master reveals his arrogance and underestimation of the protagonist's capabilities.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its consequences, as the protagonist's strength attracts both allies and enemies.
• The theme of perseverance and resilience, as the protagonist continues to find paths forward despite being pursued.
• The theme of trust and loyalty, as seen between the protagonist and Xuanyuan Tian Ji.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Xuanyuan Tian Ji work together, with the protagonist taking the lead in combat and decision-making.
• The protagonist and the Hao Tian Holy Master engage in a verbal sparring match, with the protagonist taunting the Hao Tian Holy Master to follow them into the Void Realm.
• The Hao Tian Holy Land cultivators underestimate the protagonist, leading to their defeat.

Chapter Summary: The Despairing Void Realm

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming and Xuanyuan Tian Ji enter the Void Realm, where chaotic laws immediately immobilize and heavily suppress them. The pressure grows stronger as they advance, though Su Ming’s True Dragon Treasure Body gradually adapts.
• They discover that the Void Realm contains a spatial loop. Despite marking their path with the Great Void Sword, they repeatedly return to the same location.
• The realm’s abnormal temporal laws cause rapid aging. After one year they remain trapped, after five years Su Ming can no longer walk, and after seven years he dies, ending the simulation.
• The simulation reveals that the Void Realm is effectively a place of no return, despite being capable of blocking access to the Upper Realm.
• Su Ming claims every available reward through the “I Want It All” talent, gaining cultivation at the Great Perfection of the Body Integration Realm, numerous treasures and techniques, an External Incarnation, the True Dragon Treasure Body, and other powerful abilities.
• He learns that the simulation cooldown has increased to two years, earlier than expected.
• After recovering from his injuries, Su Ming returns to the Sword Pavilion with Jiang Yang and informs him that the Pavilion Master has authorized his use of the Blood Demon Secret Realm to attempt a breakthrough to the Mahayana Realm.
• Su Ming’s External Incarnation rescues Zhou Lingxi from the Great Zhou Imperial Family. Su Ming teaches her the Heavenly Evolution Art, gives her cultivation resources, and directs her to seek refuge at the Sword Pavilion.
• Zhou Lingxi asks to accompany Su Ming, but he refuses because of the danger, promising to return.
• Su Ming travels through the Endless Sea and eventually reaches Heavenly Void, confirming that events match the simulation. After recovering, he enters Heavenly Void.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Gains major strength and insight from the failed simulation. He becomes more cautious and strategically prepared, understanding the dangers of the Void Realm and Heavenly Void. He also takes greater personal responsibility for protecting allies, handling the next mission without relying on Zi You or Zhuge Qing.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji: Acts as Su Ming’s companion and adviser within the Void Realm, identifying the spatial loop and explaining the chaotic laws.
• Jiang Yang: Is finally given access to the Blood Demon Secret Realm, creating a direct opportunity for him to break through to the Mahayana Realm.
• Zhou Lingxi: Becomes more independent by receiving the Heavenly Evolution Art and being sent to the Sword Pavilion. Her emotional attachment to Su Ming is made clear, but she ultimately prepares to follow his instructions.

Significant Themes

• The limits of power: Even Su Ming’s powerful physique cannot overcome the Void Realm’s spatial and temporal laws.
• Knowledge through sacrifice: The simulation ends in death, but provides crucial information that allows Su Ming to prepare for the real journey.
• Time and mortality: The Void Realm’s accelerated aging emphasizes the inevitability of decline and the terrifying cost of remaining trapped.
• Protection and separation: Su Ming repeatedly sends allies to safety rather than exposing them to danger, even when doing so causes emotional pain.
• Destiny versus preparation: By using the simulation’s foreknowledge, Su Ming attempts to alter the outcome of an apparently predetermined disaster.

Character Interactions

• Xuanyuan Tian Ji warns Su Ming about the increasing suppression and recognizes that they may be trapped in a spatial cycle.
• Su Ming and Jiang Yang share a reunion before returning to the Sword Pavilion; Su Ming then helps arrange Jiang Yang’s path to the Mahayana Realm.
• Su Ming comforts Zhou Lingxi, refuses her request to accompany him, gives her resources, and sends her toward the Sword Pavilion for protection.
• The chapter ends with Su Ming entering Heavenly Void, deliberately confronting the dangerous location whose deadly secrets he learned through the simulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming enters the Heavenly Void and heads towards the Broken Mountain.
• He encounters disciples from the Hao Tian Holy Land, taunts them, and enters the Broken Mountain.
• Inside the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, Su Ming initiates a simulation and draws the powerful Red Talent—Child of Destiny (True).
• Su Ming absorbs Immortal Qi from the Immortal Source and releases Xuanyuan Tian Ji.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji agrees to use a Teleportation Talisman to take them to the Upper Realm, but she needs to cultivate first.
• Su Ming gives Xuanyuan Tian Ji the absorbed Immortal Qi, and she begins closed-door cultivation.

Character Developments

• Su Ming obtains a powerful Talent, Child of Destiny, which significantly boosts his chances of triggering hidden opportunities and surviving deadly situations.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji, now out of the Immortal Source, plans to cultivate and use the Teleportation Talisman to take them to the Upper Realm.

Significant Themes

• Luck and destiny: Su Ming's new Talent emphasizes his favored status by the Heavenly Dao.
• Cultivation and growth: Both Su Ming and Xuanyuan Tian Ji focus on cultivating to improve their strength and prepare for the journey ahead.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with the Hao Tian Holy Land disciples, taunting them before entering the Broken Mountain.
• Su Ming and Xuanyuan Tian Ji discuss their plans, with Xuanyuan Tian Ji agreeing to use the Teleportation Talisman after cultivating.
• Su Ming gives Xuanyuan Tian Ji the Immortal Qi he absorbed, showing his trust in her and their shared goal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming and Xuanyuan Tian Ji use a Teleportation Talisman to reach the upper realm, specifically the Canglan Realm.
• They find themselves in a sacrificial site where humans are being controlled by Cunning Insects.
• A masked woman, later revealed as Yue Liuli, the High Priest of the tribe, approaches them.
• Su Ming and Xuanyuan Tian Ji learn that the Canglan Realm they're from is actually a part of the Immortal Realm, known as the Deadlands.
• Yue Liuli explains that the Deadlands were separated from the upper realm due to a catastrophic battle and that the Cunning Insects were expelled ten thousand years ago.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Realizes the true nature of his realm and its history.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji: Nods in understanding when Yue Liuli mentions the Deadlands.
• Yue Liuli: Reveals her identity as the High Priest and shares her knowledge about the Deadlands' origin and separation from the upper realm.

Significant Themes

• The true nature of realms and their history.
• The power dynamics between realms and their inhabitants.
• The consequences of ancient battles and their impact on present-day societies.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Xuanyuan Tian Ji: Work together to navigate the upper realm and gather information.
• Su Ming and Yue Liuli: Exchange information about their realms and learn from each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dead Zone's Sinister Worms are remnants unable to ascend to the Immortal Realm.
• The Heavenly Dao in the Dead Zone is incomplete and chaotic, preventing ascension.
• The Sinister Worm clan's concern about cultivators' ascension is due to the possibility of the Heavenly Dao being fully devoured, creating a new Immortal Realm.
• The Canglan Realm's current situation is dire, with dwindling human population and Immortal Qi due to a severed Heavenly Dao and an invasion by the Guixian Clan.
• The Guixian Clan, a mutated race, feeds on human flesh and blood, causing the Great Tribulation of Heaven and Earth in the Dead Zone in twenty years.
• The tribal leader wants to meet the protagonist and Xuanyuan Tian Ji.

Character Developments

• The protagonist learns the truth about the Dead Zone, the Canglan Realm, and the Guixian Clan.
• Yue Liuli reveals her knowledge of the Canglan Realm's history and current state.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji listens and learns alongside the protagonist.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and resources between different races.
• The consequences of a polluted and incomplete Heavenly Dao.
• The desperation and resilience of humanity in the face of extinction.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist, Xuanyuan Tian Ji, and Yue Liuli discuss the Dead Zone's truth and the Canglan Realm's situation.
• Yue Liuli leads the protagonist and Xuanyuan Tian Ji to meet the tribal leader.
• The protagonist feels secure in meeting the leader due to his cultivation level.

Chapter Summary: Dongdao Divine Continent!

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist and Xuanyuan Tian Ji arrive in the Canglan Realm and are discovered in the sacrificial grounds of Yue Liuli’s tribe.
• The tribe leader, Chu Ling, is revealed through True Sight to possess the same cultivation level as the protagonist: Great Perfection of the Body Integration Realm.
• After Yue Liuli explains that the newcomers emerged from the “land of death,” Chu Ling becomes intensely interested in the protagonist’s unusually strong physical vitality. The protagonist conceals his True Dragon Treasure Body, claiming his strength comes from lifelong body-refining cultivation.
• Chu Ling arranges lodging for the pair in a wooden hut and invites them to remain in the tribe temporarily.
• Yue Liuli explains that the Canglan Realm is controlled by the Guixian Clan, which treats its human population as blood food. She also reveals that the teleportation array is controlled by the Guixian Clan and cannot realistically be used by ordinary humans to leave the realm.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji establishes a protective formation and questions whether Yue Liuli’s information is entirely trustworthy. Both he and the protagonist become suspicious of Chu Ling, whose attention is focused more on the protagonist’s vitality than on their origins or circumstances.
• The protagonist decides they must leave the tribe but first needs information about the surrounding region. He obtains a map of the Canglan Realm from Yue Liuli.
• The map reveals that the realm consists of seven major continents of roughly equal size and strength. The pair are currently located in a remote mountain range on the Dongdao Divine Continent, but the map provides little information about local powers or the Guixian Clan’s distribution.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji discovers that although Immortal Qi is scarce, the realm contains extremely pure Spiritual Energy—possibly because the Canglan Realm’s Heavenly Dao is incomplete or part of its world origin lies in the Deadlands.
• The protagonist begins cultivating and confirms that the Spiritual Energy is even denser than that of the Deadlands’ secret realms, giving him renewed hope for advancement.

Character Developments

• The protagonist remains cautious and conceals the nature of his True Dragon Treasure Body after detecting Chu Ling’s possible greed. He begins treating the tribe as a temporary refuge rather than a safe home.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji demonstrates his analytical and suspicious nature. He notices Chu Ling’s abnormal behavior, protects their conversation with a formation, and investigates the realm’s cultivation conditions.
• Chu Ling initially appears welcoming and hospitable, but his fixation on the protagonist’s vitality reveals potentially sinister motives. His anger during a private conversation with Yue Liuli further increases suspicion.
• Yue Liuli assists the newcomers by providing shelter and a map, but her conflicted expression and later regret suggest that she may be concealing information or feel guilty about their situation.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: The protagonist must determine which parts of Yue Liuli’s account are reliable while remaining wary of Chu Ling’s hidden intentions.
• Survival in an unfamiliar world: The newcomers lack knowledge of the Canglan Realm and must gather information before choosing their next move.
• Predation and oppression: The Guixian Clan’s treatment of humans as blood food establishes the realm as a dangerous, exploitative environment.
• Hidden strength and greed: The protagonist’s extraordinary vitality attracts Chu Ling’s interest, emphasizing the danger of revealing one’s abilities.
• Hope amid danger: The discovery of exceptionally pure Spiritual Energy gives the protagonist a promising opportunity for cultivation despite the realm’s hostile conditions.

Important Character Interactions

• Protagonist and Chu Ling: Their first meeting is outwardly polite but filled with concealed suspicion. Chu Ling studies the protagonist’s vitality, while the protagonist hides his true body constitution.
• Yue Liuli and Chu Ling: Yue Liuli privately informs Chu Ling about the newcomers, after which Chu Ling’s attitude changes. Their later private argument suggests disagreement over how to handle the visitors.
• Protagonist and Yue Liuli: The protagonist requests a map, and Yue Liuli reluctantly provides one. Her regretful expression hints at sympathy or remorse.
• Protagonist and Xuanyuan Tian Ji: The two discuss the credibility of the tribe’s leaders, agree that they should leave soon, and assess the realm’s geography and cultivation environment together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Chen and Xuanyuan Tian Ji decide to leave Chu Ling's tribe due to his suspicious behavior.
• Chu Ling invites them for a meal, intending to poison them to capture and hand them over to the Guixian Clan for an opportunity to break through to the Mahayana Realm.
• Su Chen's External Incarnation appears, revealing his true strength, and kills Chu Ling.
• The Guixian Clan arrives, preventing Su Chen and his companions from escaping.

Character Developments

• Su Chen: Reveals his External Incarnation, demonstrating his hidden strength and catching Chu Ling off guard.
• Chu Ling: Reveals his true intentions and tries to capture Su Chen for personal gain, ultimately leading to his demise.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Betrayal: Chu Ling's true purpose and his attempt to poison and capture Su Chen highlight the theme of deception and betrayal.
• Hidden Strength: Su Chen's External Incarnation demonstrates the theme of hidden strength and the unexpected.

Character Interactions

• Su Chen and Chu Ling: Their interaction reveals Chu Ling's true intentions and Su Chen's ability to keep his composure and reveal his hidden strength at the right moment.
• Su Chen and Xuanyuan Tian Ji: They work together, deciding to leave the tribe and later escaping together.
• Su Chen and Yue Liuli: Yue Liuli tries to warn Su Chen, showing her concern for his safety, while Su Chen helps her escape.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Xuanyuan Tian Ji and the protagonist (Su Ming) flee the Chu Ling tribe using the Great Void Technique to escape a pursuing Guixian expert.
• They arrive in the Qin Kingdom, a mortal kingdom unaware of the Canglan Realm's true nature.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji reveals that the Human Race's status has dramatically declined, and she shares memories of the Human Emperor's era.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji experiences a sudden memory flash, causing her pain, and she faints. Su Ming cares for her in the Qin Kingdom.

Character Developments

• Xuanyuan Tian Ji: Reveals more about her past and the Human Emperor's era. Experiences a memory flash, which she later shares with Su Ming.
• Su Ming: Feels shocked and shaken by Xuanyuan Tian Ji's revelations. Shows concern for Xuanyuan Tian Ji's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The decline of the Human Race's status and the rise of other races (Sinister Worms, Guixian Clan).
• The mystery surrounding the Human Emperor's fate and the Weiyang Immortal Realm.
• The contrast between the Canglan Realm's true nature and the mortals' ignorance.

Character Interactions

• Xuanyuan Tian Ji and Su Ming: They share information and experiences, with Su Ming showing concern for Xuanyuan Tian Ji's well-being.

Key Plot Points

• Xuanyuan Tian Ji reveals she's from the Weiyang Immortal Realm and was sealed before a major incident.
• The Guixian Clan's appearance in the Canglan Realm might be connected to that incident.
• The Canglan Realm has strict cultivation controls; all cultivators must join academies.
• Long Xinyue, a mortal with a special physique (Moon Devouring Yin Body) and incomplete Nascent Soul, is discovered.

Character Developments

• Xuanyuan Tian Ji: Recalls her past and expresses concern about the Weiyang Immortal Realm's current situation.
• Long Xinyue: Revealed to be a reincarnated soul with potential for rapid cultivation once his Nascent Soul is complete.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of past actions (Xuanyuan Tian Ji's sealed past and its potential connection to the current situation).
• The struggle between control and freedom in cultivation (strict academy system vs. rogue cultivators).

Character Interactions

• You and Xuanyuan Tian Ji: Discuss the Weiyang Immortal Realm's past and decide to help Long Xinyue.
• You and Long Xinyue: You offer him a place in your household, and he senses the Cunning Insect within you.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist discovers that Long Xinyue can sense the Guixian within him.
• After a month of fruitless inquiries, the protagonist uses the Heavenly Mystery Art to deduce the location of the Land of Destruction, finding it to be the Black Abyss.
• The Black Abyss is not marked on any maps, suggesting it has been deliberately hidden by the Guixian Clan.
• The protagonist decides to travel to the Southern Desolate Divine Continent, where the Black Abyss is located, despite the risks.
• He crosses the Eastern Nether Sea using the Great Void Technique, encountering a Body Integration Stage Demonic Beast along the way.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates his determination and resilience in pursuing his goals, even in the face of great risks and obstacles.
• Long Xinyue shows sensitivity to the Guixian's presence, indicating his unique abilities.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji chooses to stay in the Qin Kingdom to cultivate, showing responsibility and wisdom in her decisions.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle between the protagonist and the Guixian Clan, with the latter attempting to conceal the Black Abyss's existence.
• The protagonist's relentless pursuit of his goals, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges.
• The theme of exploration and discovery, as the protagonist ventures into the unknown to uncover the truth about the Black Abyss.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with Long Xinyue, revealing his true purpose and seeking his understanding and assistance.
• The protagonist consults with Xuanyuan Tian Ji about his plans, respecting her decision to stay behind.
• The protagonist's encounter with the Demonic Beast showcases his quick thinking and combat skills.