Ch. 1081All Beings Join Forces
Summary: “All Beings Join Forces”
Key Plot Points and Events
- The entire world senses the arrival of Azure Cloud Li Family ancestor Li Yaowen and the overwhelming power of his sixteen invincible clones. Their confrontation with Heavenly Dao Li Xiang illuminates the skies over Eastern Yi and shakes the world.
- In the Immortal Tomb, the surviving members of the old Immortal Court—including Immortal Emperor Zhang Baijie—observe the conflict. Their group has been demoralized since its defeat ten thousand years earlier, having failed to escape the world or resist the Heavenly Dao and the Thirteen Ancient Sages.
- Zhang Baijie finally urges the immortals to fight. His question—“Can you still fight?”—rekindles their courage, hatred, and desire for freedom.
- Zhang explains that the battle between the Heavenly Dao and the Ancient Sages is the culmination of their long struggle for control of the Immortal Realm. The Heavenly Dao prepared the human world as a weapon against the sages, while the sages cultivated Li Yaowen’s clones as weapons against the Heavenly Dao.
- Before the immortals can act, more than a thousand survivors from various races arrive at the Immortal Tomb, led by figures such as Zishu Feng, Ximing, and the Witch Ancestor. They seek an alliance because escaping the world is now their only chance of survival.
- Although the old immortals initially look down on these newer powers, Zhang Baijie suppresses their arrogance and accepts the necessity of cooperation. Old racial divisions and ancient grudges have largely disappeared under the threat of the apocalypse.
- Zishu Lingtian raises concern about the Azure Cloud Li Family, whose members have spent ten thousand years absorbing resources and increasing their strength. The survivors fear that the family may now be even more dangerous than before.
- As the alliance forms, Heavenly Dao Li Xiang and Li Yaowen’s clones finally begin their full-scale battle. Their clash spreads across the world, annihilating everything touched by their power.
- A mysterious passage appears within the spatial disturbances around Eastern Yi. It creates a strange spiritual connection, and several immortals realize that they may have originated there or awakened from it, hinting at the deeper source of immortals and the world’s origins.
Character Developments
- Zhang Baijie regains his determination and leadership. After ten thousand years of defeat and despair, he recognizes that the immortals need someone to direct their anger and becomes the commander of a renewed resistance.
- The ancient immortals move from resignation and fear to collective battle intent. Their suffering under the Heavenly Dao transforms into a desire for justice and liberation.
- Zishu Feng, Zishu Lingtian, Ximing, and the Witch Ancestor demonstrate that the newer races and survivors have matured beyond their former prejudices. They willingly seek cooperation with their former enemies.
- Chen Mo expresses deep hatred toward the forces controlling the world and a desire to fight, though his confidence weakens when the possible threat of the Azure Cloud Li Family is discussed.
- The Azure Cloud Li Family is portrayed as an increasingly ominous force. Their long period of cultivation and assimilation of stolen power suggests that they may now rival or surpass the other major factions.
Significant Themes
- Unity in the face of catastrophe: Ancient enemies abandon racial and personal conflicts because survival requires cooperation.
- Resistance against oppression: The immortals’ rage reflects their long history of being manipulated, suppressed, and exploited by the Heavenly Dao and the Ancient Sages.
- The cyclical struggle for power: The Heavenly Dao and the Ancient Sages have spent ages using one another—and the mortal world—as weapons in their contest for control.
- Hope after defeat: Zhang Baijie’s call to battle marks a shift from despair to renewed purpose.
- The mystery of origins: The passage in Eastern Yi and the immortals’ memories suggest that the true origin of immortals may be connected to a hidden realm or source beyond the current world.
Character Interactions
- Zhang Baijie’s exchange with Wanrong reveals the immortals’ uncertainty and suppressed despair; his challenge to fight reignites their spirit.
- Chen Mo and Hua Ji openly voice their motivations—vengeance and the desire to return home—while the other immortals join in their anger.
- Zhang Baijie explains the larger political conflict between the Heavenly Dao and the Ancient Sages, giving the immortals a clear reason to act.
- The old immortals and the newer survivors confront one another suspiciously, but Zhang prevents contempt from destroying the possibility of cooperation.
- Zishu Lingtian’s warning about the Azure Cloud Li Family introduces tension within the alliance, while Chen Mo tries unsuccessfully to reassure the group.
- The beginning of the battle between Li Xiang and Li Yaowen interrupts the alliance’s preparations and reveals the mysterious passage that may connect all immortals to a common origin.