Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon Realm launches a surprise attack on the Ancient Immortal Realm, surprising Mu Qing and the others.
• Heavenly treasures and top-grade divine stone veins begin appearing frequently across the Starry Sky Realm and the universe, signaling the imminent mature phase of the universe.
• Mu Qing prepares for the universe's mature phase, ordering all Half-Supremes to make their breakthrough attempts.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing: He realizes the universe's mature phase is near and prepares for it. He also shows concern for Darkless's progress.
• Darkless: He becomes a Half-Supreme and a disciple of Annihilation Supreme. He successfully creates a Supreme-level lifeform, naming it the Starry Sky Behemoth.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Mu Qing's control over the Starry Sky Realm is absolute, maintaining order and preventing chaos despite the abundance of heavenly treasures.
• Ambition and Preparation: Mu Qing and the other powerhouses prepare for the universe's mature phase, knowing it will bring great changes and opportunities.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Mu Qing's methods for controlling others, like the Star Seed with the power of the Evil God Scripture, highlight his cautious nature regarding potential betrayals.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing and Xin Rui: They discuss the recent events and the universe's mature phase.
• Mu Qing and Chen Jiusheng: Chen Jiusheng reports the latest developments to Mu Qing, including Darkless's progress.
• Darkless and Annihilation Supreme: They discuss techniques for creating lifeforms, leading to Darkless's creation of the Starry Sky Behemoth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing enters the Chaos God Temple with Chen Jiusheng.
• An Wu has been using the temple's time acceleration to create powerful lifeforms.
• The first Starry Sky Behemoth, a biological cosmic warship, is born.
• The Behemoth demonstrates its capabilities, including straight-line speed of a Fifth Heaven Supreme and weapons that can threaten Supremes.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing: Shows satisfaction and approval of An Wu's creation.
• An Wu: Proves his genius and dedication to creating powerful lifeforms, earning Mu Qing's trust.

Significant Themes

• The power of time manipulation and its consequences.
• The potential and limitations of manufactured lifeforms.
• The balance between offensive power and defensive capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing and An Wu: Mu Qing is impressed by An Wu's work, leading to a positive interaction.
• An Wu and the Starry Sky Behemoth: An Wu demonstrates his control over the Behemoth, showcasing his mastery over his creation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing's Starry Sky Behemoths are produced at an astonishing rate, with two Supremes potentially created in a day.
• The universe is about to enter its mature phase, causing the entire Starry Sky Realm to tremble.
• Over thirty-six thousand Half-Supremes gather, ready to use the universe's advancement to break through to the Supreme Realm.
• Mu Qing provides ten top-grade divine stone mineral veins to aid their breakthroughs and uses his powers to supply energy continuously.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing demonstrates his power and generosity by providing resources and energy to help Half-Supremes break through.
• The Half-Supremes show their trust in Mu Qing and their eagerness to gain strength.

Significant Themes

• The universe's advancement and the increase in living beings' power levels.
• Mu Qing's leadership and generosity in helping others grow stronger.
• The trust and loyalty of subordinates towards Mu Qing.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing interacts with his subordinates, such as Elder Tu, Dun King, and Xin Rui, showing his confidence and determination.
• The Half-Supremes interact with each other, expressing their excitement and anticipation for the breakthrough opportunity.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Over 36,000 Half-Supremes simultaneously break through to the Supreme Realm, marking the Chaos Universe's advancement into its mature stage.
• Mu Qing senses the entire Starry Sky Realm and finds three heavenly treasures with significant benefits and a Sovereign Sacred Relic (a jade-green sprout).
• Mu Qing attempts to refine the jade-green sprout but is attacked by a divine bolt of lightning from the cosmic consciousness.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing's Universe Sacred Body advances to contain the power of four realms of starry skies.
• Mu Qing's Starry Sky Book shows interest in the jade-green sprout but does not act on its own.

Significant Themes

• The Chaos Universe's advancement into its mature stage brings about changes and opportunities.
• Mu Qing's Universe Sacred Body and his control over the Starry Sky Realm allow him to find and refine heavenly treasures and Sovereign Sacred Relics.
• The cosmic consciousness interferes with Mu Qing's actions, hinting at its awareness and potential hostility.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing consults with Dun King, Star Phoenix, and others about the unrecognized heavenly treasures but receives no useful information.
• Mu Qing's interaction with the cosmic consciousness is indirect and hostile, leading to a confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing encounters the universe consciousness, which targets the Dominator sacred artifact he's about to obtain.
• A battle ensues, with Mu Qing using the Ancient God Realm and the power of the River of Time to resist the chaos palm.
• Mu Qing stops time for two seconds, allowing him to escape using the Starry Sky Gate.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing's strength and resourcefulness are tested as he faces the universe consciousness. He uses his unique abilities and scriptures to survive.
• The Dun King, Xin Rui, and Chen Jiusheng show concern for Mu Qing's well-being and help him recover after his battle.

Significant Themes

• The power of the universe consciousness and chaos origin is explored, highlighting their immense strength and Mu Qing's vulnerability against them.
• The consumption of energy and resources is a recurring theme, with Mu Qing's vast starry skies of energy being depleted by his powerful techniques.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing's interaction with the universe consciousness showcases his resourcefulness and determination to survive.
• The Dun King, Xin Rui, and Chen Jiusheng demonstrate their loyalty and concern for Mu Qing, helping him recover after his battle.

Key Plot Points

• Mu Qing encounters a chaotic palm, which he believes is a Sovereign Sacred Artifact, but it turns out to be the universe consciousness.
• Ming Xuan reveals that the universe consciousness has acted simultaneously across all ten realms of the universe, seizing ten Sovereign Sacred Artifacts that had appeared.
• Mu Qing learns that Ming Xuan can no longer enter the River of Time.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing gains a deeper understanding of the power of time and the strength of tenth-level Supremes after his encounter with the universe consciousness.
• Ming Xuan shows concern about the universe consciousness's increased intelligence and its ability to act across all realms simultaneously.

Significant Themes

• The power and intelligence of the universe consciousness.
• The appearance of Sovereign Sacred Artifacts and their significance.
• The restriction of the River of Time and the difficulty of entering it.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing shares his experience with Ming Xuan, leading to the discovery that the universe consciousness has acted across all realms.
• Ming Xuan explains his inability to re-enter the River of Time to Mu Qing.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing learns from Ming Xuan that the Heavenly Emperor might make a move against the Evil God for the Holy Spirit Universe Crystal.
• The universe's advancement into its mature stage causes a surge in heavenly treasures, with some benefiting Mu Qing's subordinates.
• Over eleven thousand Half-Supremes successfully break through to the Supreme realm, forming the Supreme Legion under Mu Qing's command.
• Mu Qing discovers a potential eighth or ninth-rank heavenly treasure, a blood-red ancient tree, in the Heavenly Chen Realm.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing: Continues to strengthen his forces and cultivate, aiming to improve his Universe Sacred Body and advance his dominator-grade scriptures.
• Dun King, Xin Rui, and Star Phoenix: Assume leadership roles in the Supreme Legion, with Dun King as the leader and the others as deputy commanders.
• The newly promoted Supremes: Gain loyalty to the Starry Sky Realm through the implantation of Star Seeds.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle between the Heavenly Emperor and the Evil God, with the Holy Spirit Universe Crystal as the central focus.
• The rapid advancement of the Chaos Universe and the birth of heavenly treasures, leading to a surge in Supremes.
• The control and loyalty of subordinates, with Mu Qing using Star Seeds to ensure the loyalty of his new Supreme forces.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing interacts with Ming Xuan, learning about the Heavenly Emperor's potential plans.
• Mu Qing discusses the Supreme Legion's formation and leadership with Dun King, Xin Rui, and Star Phoenix.
• Mu Qing shares his cultivation plans with Elder Tu and Chen Jiusheng, expressing his curiosity about the potential advancement of his Sun Scripture.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing learns about a blood-colored ancient tree in the Heavenly Chen Realm that can help him advance his Universe Sacred Body and create Supremes.
• He decides to seize the tree and leaves for the Heavenly Chen Realm.
• Upon arrival, he finds many powerful figures gathered in the nearby Moon Dark Galaxy, including Supremes from the demon, devil, and Holy Realms.
• Mu Qing uses the Fortune Pearl to obtain detailed intelligence about the Blood-colored Ancient Tree from a high-ranking Holy Realm member.
• He witnesses the tree's roots devouring entire planets and realizes its immense power and danger.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing shows determination to obtain the Blood-colored Ancient Tree to advance his Universe Sacred Body.
• Dun King, Xin Rui, and others express their trust in Mu Qing's abilities but decide not to accompany him to the Heavenly Chen Realm.
• A high-ranking Holy Realm member provides Mu Qing with crucial intelligence about the Blood-colored Ancient Tree.

Significant Themes

• The temptation and allure of power, as seen in the Blood-colored Ancient Tree's ability to create Supremes and advance Mu Qing's Universe Sacred Body.
• The consequences of unchecked ambition, demonstrated by the Blood-colored Ancient Tree's destruction of entire planets and galaxies.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing consults with Dun King about the Blood-colored Ancient Tree and decides to act alone.
• Mu Qing communicates with the Black Realm through the Fortune Pearl to obtain intelligence about the Blood-colored Ancient Tree from a Holy Realm member.
• Mu Qing observes the interactions between various factions gathered in the Moon Dark Galaxy, sensing the tension and danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Blood Ancient Tree, rooted throughout an entire galaxy, is revealed to be using an entire galaxy as nourishment.
• The various factions gather in the Moon Dark Galaxy to wait for the Blood Ancient Tree's fruits to ripen.
• Mu Qing meets Annihilation Supreme and other Black Realm members in a Secret Realm space created by the Hidden Barrier, a new Tenth-Grade Divine Artifact.
• The Hidden Barrier's abilities are revealed: it creates a hidden space and can detect the area near the Blood Ancient Tree.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing feels the temptation of the Blood Ancient Tree but resists it.
• Annihilation Supreme reveals his new Tenth-Grade Divine Artifact, the Hidden Barrier, and its abilities.
• Mu Tuo and Gai Linxuan, two new Black Realm members, are introduced, having cultivated Sovereign-level Scriptures to the minor achievement realm.

Significant Themes

• Temptation and self-control: Mu Qing resists the temptation of the Blood Ancient Tree.
• Power and hierarchy: The various factions gather, each with their own strengths and ambitions, reflecting the power dynamics in the universe.
• Secrets and hidden spaces: The Hidden Barrier creates a secret space, highlighting the theme of secrets and hidden powers.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing meets Annihilation Supreme and other Black Realm members, leading to a discussion about their plan to seize the Blood Ancient Tree.
• Mu Qing, Mu Tuo, and Gai Linxuan size each other up, acknowledging each other's strength.
• Annihilation Supreme shares his new Divine Artifact with Mu Qing, demonstrating trust and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Annihilation Supreme, not Sword Heart Supreme, is leading the mission to investigate the Blood Ancient Tree.
• The Blood Ancient Tree's interior contains complex spaces and passageways, with a beating heart in the core region suspected to be its lifeline.
• The group discovers that Tenth Heaven Supremes are behind the various factions watching the Blood Ancient Tree.
• Annihilation Supreme provides a spatial device that can summon Ming Xuan and Sword Heart Supreme at any time.
• The group's target is the heart of the Blood Ancient Tree, which Ming Xuan has prepared crystals to control.
• Annihilation Supreme decides to wait for other factions to make a move before entering the Blood Ancient Tree's interior together.

Character Developments

• Annihilation Supreme demonstrates his immense confidence in his divine artifacts and reveals his ability to create spatial passages.
• Mu Qing realizes the significance of the Blood Ancient Tree and decides to help Ming Xuan control it.
• Great Serpent expresses his eagerness to perform well and potentially receive Ming Xuan's guidance.

Significant Themes

• The allure and power of the Blood Ancient Tree attract various factions, including Tenth Heaven Supremes.
• The importance of caution and strategy in dealing with powerful and unknown entities.
• The value of unity and cooperation among the group to achieve their goal.

Character Interactions

• Annihilation Supreme shares information and strategies with the group, demonstrating his leadership and expertise.
• Mu Qing and Great Serpent express their thoughts and intentions, showing their commitment to the mission and their personal goals.
• The group waits together in a comfortable environment created by Annihilation Supreme, fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of eleven Rogue Cultivators, led by a blue-haired man at the fifth level of the Supreme realm, approach the Blood Ancient Tree.
• They are the first to attempt to interact with the tree, despite sensing danger from it.
• The blue-haired man claims that the tree's fruit can directly propel them to the Tenth Heaven of the Supreme realm, persuading his companions to proceed.
• They touch the tree and are pulled into its internal space, with the blue-haired man emerging to notify the Demon Realm.
• The Purple Dragon Demon King, a Demon Realm expert at the ninth level of the Supreme realm, leads his faction to take the first step inside the Blood Ancient Tree.

Character Developments

• The blue-haired man is revealed to be cunning and manipulative, using his companions as cannon fodder and deceiving them for personal gain.
• The Purple Dragon Demon King demonstrates his power and influence as a high-ranking Demon Realm expert.

Significant Themes

• Greed and ambition, as the Rogue Cultivators are drawn to the potential power of the Blood Ancient Tree's fruit.
• Manipulation and deception, shown by the blue-haired man's actions.
• Power dynamics, as the various realms watch and react to the Rogue Cultivators' actions.

Character Interactions

• The blue-haired man interacts with his companions, persuading them to approach the Blood Ancient Tree despite their fears.
• The blue-haired man secretly communicates with the Demon Realm, setting up a deal with the Purple Dragon Demon King.
• The Purple Dragon Demon King leads his faction in response to the blue-haired man's notification.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Purple Dragon Demon King sends a blue-haired man to investigate the Blood Ancient Tree, threatening his life if he doesn't comply.
• The Demon Race, led by the Purple Dragon Demon King, enters the Blood Ancient Tree after the blue-haired man reports no danger.
• Ying Xuantian, a ninth-level Supreme devil cultivator, leads a group of over fifty devil cultivators into the Blood Ancient Tree, aiming to eliminate a rival faction within his group.
• Various factions, including the Holy Realm and the Ancient Immortal Realm, enter the Blood Ancient Tree after the Demon Race and devil cultivators.

Character Developments

• The blue-haired man is revealed to be working for the Demon Race, investigating the Blood Ancient Tree under threat.
• Ying Xuantian is shown to be ambitious and cunning, aiming to eliminate rivals and gather intelligence for the Black Realm.
• Zhou Qing, Man Gu, and Feng Ling, the Sovereign's descendants, are revealed to be together and recognize the Blood Ancient Tree.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal, as seen in the blue-haired man's situation and Ying Xuantian's plans.
• Ambition and power struggle, exemplified by Ying Xuantian's actions and the various factions' desire to seize the Blood Ancient Tree.
• Familiarity and recognition, as Zhou Qing and Man Gu recognize the Blood Ancient Tree.

Character Interactions

• The Purple Dragon Demon King and the blue-haired man have a master-servant relationship, with the Demon King threatening the blue-haired man's life.
• Ying Xuantian and his group have a tense relationship with another group of devil cultivators, with Ying Xuantian planning to eliminate them.
• Zhou Qing, Man Gu, and Feng Ling interact, recognizing the Blood Ancient Tree together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group recognizes the Blood Ancient Tree as the legendary Blood Demon Ancient Tree from the Heaven-Bearing Universe.
• They enter the tree, finding it identical to descriptions in ancient books, with intricate blood-colored passageways and a pungent scent.
• Man Gu reveals that the tree's heart is its most valuable part, capable of forging an immortal, supreme body.
• They encounter blood-colored monsters as they advance, similar to insects with antennae like tree trunks.
• Elsewhere, the Purple Dragon Demon King leads his group, killing insects and finding the blue-haired man near death. He reveals that the blue-haired man's Blood Baleful Physique allows him to fuse with a Blood Heart, eliminating most monsters' hostility.

Character Developments

• Feng Ling, Zhou Qing, and Man Gu show greed upon recognizing the Blood Demon Ancient Tree.
• Zhou Qing demonstrates caution and wisdom, warning her companions to be careful.
• Man Gu reveals his lineage from Tianba Sovereign and shares secret information about the Blood Demon Ancient Tree's heart.
• The blue-haired man regains clarity and understands he was manipulated by the Purple Dragon Demon King.
• The Purple Dragon Demon King shows his ruthlessness and cunning, using the blue-haired man to obtain a Blood Heart.

Significant Themes

• Greed and temptation (Blood Demon Ancient Tree's power)
• Manipulation and control (Purple Dragon Demon King's use of the blue-haired man)
• Caution and wisdom (Zhou Qing's advice)

Character Interactions

• Feng Ling, Zhou Qing, and Man Gu work together, sharing information and deciding their next steps.
• The Purple Dragon Demon King manipulates the blue-haired man, ultimately killing him to obtain a Blood Heart.
• Zhou Qing's group and the Purple Dragon King's group are unaware of each other's presence within the Blood Demon Ancient Tree.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• The Purple Dragon Demon King leads a group of Demon Race experts into the Blood Demon Ancient Tree.
• They encounter and defeat a blue-haired man, from whom they extract a Heart of Blood, refining it into a Blood Pearl to protect against Bloodworms.
• Annihilation Supreme learns from Ming Xuan that the tree is a tenth-grade heavenly treasure called the Blood Demon Ancient Tree, which will awaken and become a true tenth-level Supreme expert upon maturing.
• The group learns about Blood Demons, powerful monsters that guard the Hearts of Blood, and that the Blood Demon Ancient Tree's heart must be seized before it awakens.

Character Developments

• The Purple Dragon Demon King demonstrates his knowledge and control over the Blood Demon Ancient Tree and its inhabitants.
• Annihilation Supreme shows his strategic thinking and knowledge about the Blood Demon Ancient Tree's origins and potential.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Blood Demon Ancient Tree, which can absorb entire star systems and universes.
• The struggle for control and resources among powerful factions, as seen in the images from the Heaven-Bearing Universe and another universe.

Character Interactions

• The Purple Dragon Demon King and the Demon Race experts work together to navigate the Blood Demon Ancient Tree.
• Annihilation Supreme shares crucial information with Mu Qing and the others, fostering a sense of unity and understanding among the group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing discovers the Blood Demon Ancient Tree's limitless growth potential and its tribulations.
• Annihilation Supreme reveals Ming Xuan's plan to control the Blood Demon Ancient Tree and create Supreme experts.
• The group encounters blood insects, with special bloodworms posing the biggest threat due to their formless, shadowless nature and powerful single-life attack.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing realizes the true value and danger of the Blood Demon Ancient Tree.
• Annihilation Supreme demonstrates his strategic thinking and knowledge about the Blood Demon Ancient Tree.

Significant Themes

• The temptation and danger of power, as seen in the Blood Demon Ancient Tree's allure and tribulations.
• The pursuit of control and dominance, reflected in Ming Xuan's ambitions and the various factions' goals.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing and Annihilation Supreme exchange information about the Blood Demon Ancient Tree.
• The group faces a common enemy in the blood insects, showcasing their individual strengths and teamwork.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group faces endless blood insects, including special ones that are invisible, traceless, and have a powerful one-time attack.
• Mu Qing realizes the special blood insects' horns contain a unique power that can tear through anything and is difficult to heal from.
• Mu Qing conjectures that the special blood insects might be hiding in a special spatial domain beyond the void.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing becomes increasingly curious and determined to investigate the special blood insects' abilities and the possible existence of another special space beyond the void.
• Great Serpent struggles with the injuries from special blood insects due to his lower strength compared to the others.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Blood Demon Ancient Tree and its creations (blood insects and blood demons).
• The exploration of space and its layers, with Mu Qing speculating about an alternate dimension beyond the endless void.
• The comparison of Mu Qing's progress in cultivating multiple Sovereign-grade scriptures with others' cultivations.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing shares his thoughts with the group, but they are more focused on finding the Blood Heart quickly.
• Gai Linxuan recognizes Mu Qing's Chaos Scripture at the major mastery realm and explains its characteristics.
• Xian Muran feels defeated by Mu Qing's rapid progress in cultivating multiple scriptures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing attempts to break through the Endless Void using his powers but fails.
• Annihilation Supreme reveals that beyond the Endless Void lies the Nonexistence Domain, a battlefield for Tenth Heaven Supremes.
• Mu Qing uses the Starry Sky Gate to bypass the Endless Void and enters the Nonexistence Domain, successfully killing special Bloodworms.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing demonstrates his immense power but faces limitations in breaking through the Endless Void.
• Annihilation Supreme shares valuable knowledge about the spatial layers and battlefields of experts.
• Mu Qing shows adaptability and resourcefulness by using the Starry Sky Gate to enter the Nonexistence Domain.

Significant Themes

• The power of experts and their limitations.
• The existence of multiple spatial layers and battlefields for powerful beings.
• The importance of adaptability and unconventional methods in overcoming obstacles.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing and the group discuss and observe Mu Qing's attempts to break through the Endless Void.
• Annihilation Supreme shares his knowledge with the group, revealing the existence of the Nonexistence Domain and its connection to the special Bloodworms.
• Mu Qing successfully enters the Nonexistence Domain, proving his resourcefulness and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing enters the Nonexistence Domain, discovering that special Bloodworms live there and can attack continuously, not just once before dying.
• Annihilation Supreme reveals that the Nonexistence Domain is a battlefield for Tenth Heaven Supremes, along with the void, endless void, and alternate dimension.
• Annihilation Supreme receives a message from Ying Xuantian, and the group decides to help him with a small matter.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing gains a better understanding of the Nonexistence Domain and the special Bloodworms' abilities.
• Annihilation Supreme shows his knowledge of various spatial battlefields and his connection with Ying Xuantian.
• Pang Dun expresses his eagerness to control the Blood Demon Ancient Tree for its potential value.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of different spatial domains and their uses, particularly as battlefields for powerful cultivators.
• The value and potential of the Blood Demon Ancient Tree and its creations, the special Bloodworms.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing shares his findings about the special Bloodworms with the group, leading to a discussion about their nature and potential use.
• Annihilation Supreme communicates with Ying Xuantian, deciding to assist him, and uses a mysterious artifact to transport the group.
• Xian Muran feels envious of Mu Qing's status and knowledge within the Black Realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying Xuantian and his group encounter ancient relics of the Devil Ancestor Hall inside the Blood Demon Ancient Tree.
• Both sides clash, with Ying Xuantian aiming to eliminate the ancient relics to prevent them from reporting his possession of the Devil Ancestor's token to the Heavenly Emperor.
• Mu Qing, the Annihilation Supreme, and their group arrive, joining the battle.
• Mu Qing deals with special Bloodworms in the Nonexistence Domain while the others eliminate the ancient relics.
• The Annihilation Supreme reveals a Tenth-Grade Divine Artifact, the Black-Gold Hammer, effortlessly defeating the remaining ancient relics.

Character Developments

• Ying Xuantian: Shows ambition and ruthlessness in eliminating potential threats.
• The Annihilation Supreme: Demonstrates immense power with his Tenth-Grade Divine Artifact, revealing his dedication to artifact forging and lack of interest in the Sovereign realm.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances: The struggle between Ying Xuantian and the ancient relics, and the shift in power with the arrival of Mu Qing's group.
• Artifact forging: The Annihilation Supreme's focus on creating powerful artifacts, hinting at the importance of tools in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Ying Xuantian and the Annihilation Supreme: Ying Xuantian shows respect towards the Annihilation Supreme, while the latter seems to regard Ying Xuantian as an ally of equal standing.
• Mu Qing and the Annihilation Supreme: They discuss the possibility of forging another Tenth-Grade Divine Artifact and a Sovereign Sacred Artifact, hinting at their close relationship and shared goals.

Chapter Summary: “The Blood Demon Appears”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing offers Annihilation Supreme another sovereign-grade scripture in exchange for a Tenth-Grade Divine Artifact.
• Annihilation Supreme agrees, explaining that sovereign-grade scriptures are vital for his upcoming breakthrough to the tenth layer of the Supreme Realm and for forging sovereign artifacts.
• Mu Qing chooses an offensive Tenth-Grade Divine Artifact, hoping to gain a powerful trump card capable of unleashing tenth-layer Supreme might.
• Annihilation Supreme warns that such an artifact consumes enormous energy. Even he could only activate his Black-Gold Hammer three times at full power, while someone else might manage only one activation. Mu Qing remains confident because his body contains the energy of four starry skies.
• Afterward, the group deals with the Blood Heart and the surrounding Bloodworms. Annihilation Supreme places the heart inside a specially made heart container that can stimulate its power and prevent Bloodworms from attacking its bearer.
• The container is given to Ying Xuantian, allowing him and his demonic cultivator subordinates to continue their mission to investigate the Demon Race.
• Mu Qing’s ability to enter the Nonexistence Domain and eliminate the special Bloodworms makes the group’s journey through the Blood Demon Ancient Tree much easier. They continue traveling upward toward the Ancient Tree Heart at the top of the trunk.
• Several days later, they discover another chamber containing a Blood Heart. While Annihilation Supreme and the others fight the ordinary Bloodworms, Mu Qing enters the void to eliminate the special ones.
• Just as Mu Qing approaches the Blood Heart, a seemingly ordinary Bloodworm launches a devastating attack. Mu Qing narrowly escapes using a Starry Sky Serpent.
• The Bloodworm transforms into a terrifying Blood Demon, more than thirty meters tall, armed with black horns and a violent killing aura. It is revealed to be at the peak of the Eighth Layer of the Supreme Realm.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing demonstrates increasing confidence in his immense energy reserves and combat potential. He believes he can activate a Tenth-Grade Divine Artifact at least once despite not having reached the tenth Supreme layer.
• His unique ability to deal with special Bloodworms establishes him as essential to the group’s progress, though Mu Qing jokingly realizes Annihilation Supreme is treating him like a useful tool.
• Annihilation Supreme is shown to be both a master artifact forger and a practical strategist. He values sovereign-grade scriptures, carefully considers Mu Qing’s needs, and creates a heart container capable of bypassing the Blood Heart’s usual restrictions.
• Ying Xuantian recognizes Mu Qing and the others as promising figures and attempts to build stronger ties with them. He accepts the Blood Heart container and leaves to continue investigating the Demon Race.
• The sudden appearance of the Blood Demon introduces a new and powerful threat, forcing Mu Qing and the group to confront an enemy far more dangerous than the ordinary Bloodworms.

Significant Themes

• Power and preparation: Sovereign-grade scriptures and Tenth-Grade Divine Artifacts represent the resources needed to challenge the highest realms of power.
• The cost of strength: Even the most powerful artifacts demand enormous energy, emphasizing the limitations that accompany overwhelming abilities.
• Cooperation and mutual benefit: Mu Qing, Annihilation Supreme, and Ying Xuantian rely on one another’s abilities and resources while pursuing separate objectives.
• Hidden dangers: The Blood Demon’s emergence shows that seemingly ordinary threats may conceal powerful enemies, reinforcing the dangers of the Blood Demon Ancient Tree.
• Progress toward greater conflict: The group’s ascent toward the Ancient Tree Heart and Ying Xuantian’s investigation of the Demon Race suggest that larger battles and revelations are approaching.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing and Annihilation Supreme negotiate a mutually beneficial exchange: a sovereign-grade scripture for a Tenth-Grade Divine Artifact.
• Annihilation Supreme warns Mu Qing about the artifact’s energy consumption, while Mu Qing confidently assures him that he can handle it.
• Annihilation Supreme gives Ying Xuantian the Blood Heart container, acknowledging that Ying’s group lacks Mu Qing’s ability to neutralize special Bloodworms.
• Ying Xuantian thanks Annihilation Supreme, observes Mu Qing’s contribution, and expresses his intention to maintain relations with the group.
• During the new Blood Heart encounter, Annihilation Supreme warns Mu Qing of the incoming attack, allowing Mu Qing to evade the transformed Blood Demon.