Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing meets Wu Xuanyi, a late-stage Supreme Sovereign, who tests Mu Qing's strength and advises him not to rush his breakthrough to the Sovereign Realm.
• Mu Qing learns that four out of the five team members for the Dark Heaven Universe exploration mission are late-stage Supreme Sovereigns.
• Mu Qing engages Qingyuan Immortal Lord, a Nine-Tribulation Dominator, to upgrade his Azure Marsh Divine Sword to a top-grade sacred artifact using the Heart of the Universe and a Mystic Space Divine Stone.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing: Realizes the significance of his Dharma Body traits and decides to accumulate strength before breaking through to the Sovereign Realm. Understands the concept of a true universe and the role of Dharma Body experts in super-level factions.
• Wu Xuanyi: Shows his prowess by testing Mu Qing and reveals his knowledge about Dharma Body mighty experts.
• Qingyuan Immortal Lord: Demonstrates his expertise in artifact refinement by agreeing to upgrade Mu Qing's Azure Marsh Divine Sword. Explains the concept of an Elder World connected to a true universe and the role of Dharma Body experts in protecting elders.

Significant Themes

• Accumulation of strength and the importance of not rushing breakthroughs, especially for those with the potential to become Dharma Body mighty experts.
• The power and influence of Dharma Body experts in the world of cultivation.
• The concept of true universes and their connection to Elder Worlds in super-level factions.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing and Wu Xuanyi: They test each other's strength and share insights about cultivation.
• Mu Qing and Qingyuan Immortal Lord: Mu Qing seeks Qingyuan Immortal Lord's help in upgrading his Azure Marsh Divine Sword, and the elder explains the concept of an Elder World connected to a true universe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qingyuan Immortal Lord stops artifact forging after a day.
• Mu Qing enters the quiet chamber and sees two clusters of violet-gold flames: one enveloping the Azure Marsh Divine Sword, the other a dark-colored liquid (Mu Qing's melted Heart of the Universe).
• Qingyuan Immortal Lord explains that artifact forging at their level relies on understanding and unique divine abilities.
• He presents two choices for advancing the Azure Marsh Divine Sword: keeping it as the core or making the Heart of the Universe the core.
• Mu Qing chooses to keep the Azure Marsh Divine Sword as the core.
• The forging process takes three days, causing a massive phenomenon and finally resulting in a more powerful Azure Marsh Divine Sword.
• Mu Qing learns about transcendent Sacred Artifacts and the Ink Shadow Dark Axe's self-repairing ability from Qingyuan Immortal Lord.
• Mu Qing's exploration squad arrives in the Dark Heaven Universe, and he effortlessly clears a planet of dark creatures using his advanced Azure Marsh Divine Sword.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing demonstrates his growth and understanding of artifact forging, making an informed decision about his sword's advancement.
• Qingyuan Immortal Lord shows his expertise and willingness to share knowledge with Mu Qing.
• Mu Qing's squad members, especially the second-stage Supremes, gain a newfound respect for Mu Qing's strength after learning about his encounter with Nether Soul Sovereign.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and personal divine abilities in artifact forging, as opposed to relying on external objects.
• The power and rarity of top-tier Sacred Artifacts.
• The self-repairing ability of transcendent Sacred Artifacts.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing interacts with Qingyuan Immortal Lord, learning about artifact forging and gaining insight into the Ink Shadow Dark Axe's nature.
• Mu Qing's squad members express curiosity about his past encounters and show respect for his strength.
• Mu Qing demonstrates leadership and expertise within his squad, taking the initiative to clear the planet of dark creatures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing's team splits up to explore the Dark Heaven Universe more efficiently.
• Mu Qing discovers a spatial Secret Realm on a planet using the scroll sacred artifact, containing a nest of dark creatures.
• Mu Qing encounters a dark Flood Dragon, which he easily defeats.
• A mysterious figure ambushes Mu Qing, but he repels the attack and captures the figure, who is revealed to be Black General, a reincarnated Sovereign.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing demonstrates his prowess, defeating a second-stage Supreme Sovereign dark creature and capturing Black General with ease.
• Black General, a former general of the Dark Heaven Dharma King, is revealed to be a reincarnated Sovereign with a past as a Nine Tribulations Sovereign.

Significant Themes

• The power of the scroll sacred artifact in recording and revealing hidden details.
• The influence of the Ink Shadow Dark Axe on dark creatures and Mu Qing's advantage in using it.
• The concept of reincarnation and the loss of power and backing after reincarnation, as seen with Black General.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing and Black General: Mu Qing captures Black General and uses Legilimency to read his memories, while Black General is initially hostile but eventually submits to Mu Qing's power.
• Mu Qing and the other team members: They split up to explore the Dark Heaven Universe, but Mu Qing's encounter with Black General is not shared with the others in this chapter.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing uses Legilimency to read Black General's memories, learning about his past as a Nine-Tribulation Dominator and his reincarnation.
• Mu Qing discovers that Black General was killed by a Dharma Body powerhouse from Death Hell, possibly the Lich King.
• Mu Qing captures Black General and uses Misty Hand to control him.
• Two mysterious figures, including a Demon Clan expert named Chu Ying, observe Mu Qing and plan to use him to find clues about Dark Heaven Dharma King's tomb.
• An Shaomu falls into the Tomb of the Dark Heaven Dharma King (Dark Abyss), and Mu Qing's team decides to rescue him.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing gains valuable information about Black General's past and strengthens his position by controlling a late-stage Supreme.
• An Shaomu's disappearance highlights the potential dangers in the Dark Heaven Universe, even for final-stage Supremes.

Significant Themes

• The power of Legilimency and its limitations.
• The consequences of reincarnation and the loss of power.
• The allure of ancient secrets and powerful artifacts.
• The potential dangers lurking in seemingly safe environments.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing and Black General: Mu Qing gains the upper hand and controls Black General after learning his origins.
• Mu Qing and Chu Ying: Unbeknownst to Mu Qing, Chu Ying plans to use him and later eliminate him for the Ink Shadow Dark Axe.
• Mu Qing and his team: They decide to rescue An Shaomu from the Dark Abyss together.
• Long Mingqing and Mu Qing: Long Mingqing provides information about An Shaomu's predicament.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A powerful, late-stage Supreme dark creature ambushes An Shaomu, pushing him into the Dark Abyss.
• Mu Qing and others enter the Dark Abyss to rescue An Shaomu and find an empty tomb, with no signs of the Dark Heaven Dharma King.
• Mu Qing uses the Ink Shadow Dark Axe, which resonates with the Dark Abyss, revealing an enormous, ominous eyeball (Eye of Death) at its deepest point.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing demonstrates the power of the Ink Shadow Dark Axe, revealing the Eye of Death.
• An Shaomu is unharmed but trapped in the Dark Abyss.
• Wu Xuanyi and others realize the significance of the Ink Shadow Dark Axe and the Eye of Death.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Ink Shadow Dark Axe and its connection to the Dark Abyss and the Eye of Death.
• The potential danger and value of the Eye of Death, a remnant of a Dharma Body great power.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing, Wu Xuanyi, Long Mingqing, Ao Yulin, and Zhang Zhen work together to rescue An Shaomu and explore the Dark Abyss.
• They discuss the origins and significance of the Eye of Death, with Wu Xuanyi recognizing the Ink Shadow Dark Axe.
• Wu Sheng suggests contacting a Dharma Body great power, but is unable to reach his father, Wu Xuanji.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing and his group try to contact their Dharma Body powerhouse mentors but fail.
• They are attacked by a Nine Tribulation Sovereign, revealed to be Chu Ying of the Demon Clan.
• Chu Ying seeks to capture Mu Qing for the Death Demon Eye and a transcendent Holy Artifact.
• Mu Qing realizes he's been betrayed by Mo Shan of the Spacetime Gate.
• Chu Ying attacks, but Mu Qing uses the Ink Shadow Dark Axe to wound him, drawing upon the power of his Immortal Starry Sky.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing: Realizes the extent of Mo Shan's betrayal, uses the Ink Shadow Dark Axe's power to wound Chu Ying.
• Chu Ying: Reveals his true intentions, underestimates Mu Qing's power.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust: Mo Shan's betrayal highlights the theme of trust and loyalty within factions.
• Power disparity: The vast difference in power between Mu Qing and Chu Ying emphasizes the theme of power and its consequences.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing vs. Chu Ying: Mu Qing's struggle against Chu Ying showcases his resilience and resourcefulness.
• Mu Qing and his group: They stand together against Chu Ying, displaying unity and courage in the face of death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing activates the Ink Shadow Dark Axe, a transcendent sacred artifact, injuring Chu Ying, the Holy Demon King.
• An empty coffin from the Tomb of the Dark Heaven Dharma King moves and swallows Mu Qing, Chu Ying, and others in an ink-like vortex.
• Headmaster Wu arrives but fails to find any trace of Mu Qing and the others. He suspects a Dharma Body powerhouse's involvement.
• Wu Xuanji and Crane Headmaster discuss Mo Shan's betrayal and the disappearance of Mu Qing's group.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing demonstrates his ability to wield a transcendent sacred artifact due to his Dharma Body traits.
• Chu Ying, the Holy Demon King, is injured by Mu Qing and later swallowed by the ink-like vortex.
• Mo Shan betrays the Life Royal Court and defects to Death Hell, revealing the Origin Realm's existence.
• Wu Xuanji and Crane Headmaster discuss the situation and decide to make Mo Shan's betrayal public.

Significant Themes

• The power of transcendent sacred artifacts and Dharma Body traits.
• Betrayal and its consequences, as seen with Mo Shan.
• The vastness and mystery of the multiverse, with Mu Qing and the others' disappearance highlighting the unknown forces at play.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing and Chu Ying: Their battle highlights Mu Qing's power and Chu Ying's shock at being injured by a lower-realm cultivator.
• Wu Xuanji and Crane Headmaster: They discuss the situation, with Wu Xuanji taking responsibility for not noticing Mo Shan's betrayal earlier.
• Mo Shan and Wu Xuanji: Mo Shan's betrayal and Wu Xuanji's inability to find Mu Qing's group lead to a tense standoff between them.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing wakes up in an unknown world after his battle with Mo Shan, with his Ink Shadow Dark Axe reduced to an ordinary divine artifact.
• He discovers he's in a vast, suppressed world, possibly the Origin Realm, and can't contact the outside world or use his full power.
• After exploring, he finds a city named Black Domain City, guarded by second-stage Supreme beings.
• He meets a black-armored guard named He Cheng, who believes Mu Qing is from the Sacred Domain and offers him assistance.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing: Injured but recovering, curious about the new world, and cautious about revealing his true origins.
• He Cheng: Enthusiastic, ingratiating, and perceptive, sensing Mu Qing's true cultivation realm and offering help.

Significant Themes

• Suppression and restraint of power in the new world.
• The importance of caution and adaptability in an unknown environment.
• The potential wealth and status of visitors from the Sacred Domain.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing and He Cheng: Mu Qing uses Legilimency to gather information from He Cheng, who believes Mu Qing is a wealthy and powerful visitor from the Sacred Domain and offers him assistance.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing discovers that the Dark Heaven Dharma King, whom he believed to be dead, is alive and well, cultivating in seclusion within the Dark Heaven Sect.
• He learns that the Dark Heaven Dharma King is the founding ancestor of the Dark Heaven Sect and the ruler of the Black Domain.
• Mu Qing decides to find a way to contact the Dark Heaven Dharma King and return the Ink Shadow Dark Axe.
• He also plans to find An Shaomu and the others, who should still be alive in the Origin Realm.
• Mu Qing infiltrates the Sacred Treasure Hall in Black Domain City, using a sacred artifact to meet the manager, Duan An.
• He uses Legilimency to control Duan An's mind, making him believe that Mu Qing is his cousin from the Sacred Domain.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing becomes more cautious and strategic, aware of the potential danger posed by the Dark Heaven Dharma King.
• He continues to use his Legilimency and other abilities to gather information and gain control over situations.
• Duan An is shown to be a skilled artifact refiner but is no match for Mu Qing's power.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and political landscape of the Origin Realm, with the Dark Heaven Sect, Black Demon Sect, and Ink Shadow Pavilion as major forces.
• The importance of identity and background in the Origin Realm, as Mu Qing uses his knowledge of the Sacred Domain to infiltrate the Sacred Treasure Hall.
• The theme of control, with Mu Qing using his Legilimency and Imperius Curse to control others' minds and actions.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing interacts with Duan An, using a sacred artifact to gain an audience with him and then controlling his mind.
• Mu Qing continues to think about An Shaomu and the others, planning to find them in the Origin Realm.
• He also considers the potential threat posed by the Dark Heaven Dharma King, who is now aware of Mu Qing's possession of the Ink Shadow Dark Axe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing uses the Imperius Curse to control Duan An, the leader of the Black Domain's Sacred Treasure Hall.
• Mu Qing learns that long-distance communication is impossible in the Origin Realm, and he decides to let An Shaomu and the others find him by making a splash.
• Duan An suggests Mu Qing join one of the Black Domain's top sects to gain recognition, and he recommends the Black Domain Grand Competition as a means to do so.
• Mu Qing discovers shocking information about the Origin Realm's domain lords, who are all former Great Sovereigns from the multiverse, and learns that the Reincarnation Saint, the lord of the Sacred Domain, has fallen.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing demonstrates his cunning and manipulative side by using the Imperius Curse to control Duan An and gain information.
• Duan An, under the Imperius Curse, is completely obedient and helpful to Mu Qing, providing valuable insights into the Origin Realm and its customs.

Significant Themes

• The power of manipulation and control, as demonstrated by Mu Qing's use of the Imperius Curse.
• The vastness and mystery of the Origin Realm, with its unique rules and restrictions.
• The connection between the Origin Realm and the multiverse, with the domain lords being former Great Sovereigns.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing interacts with Duan An, using him as a source of information and a tool to achieve his goals.
• There is no other significant character interaction in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing learns that the Reincarnation Saint, who had tasked Xin Rui with finding him, is rumored to be dead in the multiverse and the Origin Realm.
• An Shaomu, a late-stage Supreme Realm Heavenly Pride, joins the Black Demon Sect, causing a stir in the Black Domain.
• Mu Qing decides to join the Black Demon Sect to reunite with An Shaomu and potentially find their other scattered companions.
• Mu Qing meets the Black Demon Sect's overseer, Ku, at the City Lord's Manor, where he's to be assessed for direct entry as an elite disciple.
• The City Lord's son, Young Master Jin, also present for assessment, is arrogant and disrespectful to Overseer Ku.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing: Continues to cultivate the Primordial Cosmos Scripture, nearing the perfected realm. He's determined to find his companions and join the Black Demon Sect.
• An Shaomu: Has joined the Black Demon Sect, making a significant impression with his late-stage Supreme Realm strength.
• Overseer Ku: A Ruler powerhouse, he's initially courteous but grows irritated by Young Master Jin's arrogance.
• Young Master Jin: An arrogant second-tier Supreme, he believes he'll become a true disciple of the Black Demon Sect and looks down on others.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and alliances between different domains in the Origin Realm.
• The importance of talent and strength in the Origin Realm, with Heavenly Prides being highly valued.
• The potential danger of the Dark Heaven Dharma King and the Lich King's pasts.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing and Duan An: Duan An helps Mu Qing arrange a meeting with the Black Demon Sect's overseer for direct entry.
• Overseer Ku and Young Master Jin: Ku is initially polite but grows irritated by Jin's arrogance.
• Mu Qing and Overseer Ku: Ku is impressed by Mu Qing's final-stage Supreme Realm strength and waives the assessment for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Young Master Jin challenges Mu Qing to a duel, underestimating him.
• Mu Qing defeats Young Master Jin with ease, revealing his true strength.
• Mu Qing and Manager Ku travel to the Black Demon Sect.
• Mu Qing meets with the six elders of the Black Demon Sect.

Character Developments

• Young Master Jin: Shows arrogance and underestimates Mu Qing, leading to his defeat.
• Mu Qing: Demonstrates his true strength, which is far beyond Young Master Jin's expectations.
• An Shaomu: Pretends not to recognize Mu Qing to maintain his cover.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within the Black Demon Sect.
• The importance of background and connections in the cultivation world.
• The value of Heavenly Prides from the Sacred Treasure Hall headquarters.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing vs. Young Master Jin: Mu Qing's overwhelming victory showcases his strength and Young Master Jin's underestimation.
• Mu Qing and Manager Ku: They travel together to the Black Demon Sect, with Manager Ku providing information about the sect.
• Mu Qing and the Black Demon Sect Elders: The elders show interest in Mu Qing due to his background and strength, hoping to recruit him as a core disciple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing arrives at the Black Demon Sect, attracting the attention of six elders due to his status as a final-stage Supreme and his connection to the Sacred Treasure Hall.
• The elders compete to take Mu Qing as their personal disciple, offering various benefits.
• Mu Qing must pass the Myriad Demon Tower to become a personal disciple. The tower has ten floors, with the ninth floor being the challenge for peak Supremes like Mu Qing.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing: He is calm and collected, weighing the benefits offered by each elder. He is interested in Elder Mo's offer to help him create a divine ability.
• The Elders: They are eager to take Mu Qing as a personal disciple due to his potential and connection to the Sacred Treasure Hall. Elder Ye is the strongest among them, being a Nine-Tribulation Ruler.

Significant Themes

• The importance of background and connections in the cultivation world.
• The competition and hierarchy within the Black Demon Sect.
• The value of the Myriad Demon Tower as a tempering and selection tool.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing interacts with the six elders, listening to their offers and considering his options.
• The elders compete among themselves to attract Mu Qing.
• Ji Zhou and Sakura Tsubasa discuss the commotion at the Myriad Demon Tower, revealing their awareness of the situation and the limited slots for entering the Sacred Land.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing enters the Myriad Demon Tower to challenge its trials.
• Inside, he encounters Elder Mo Zi, who reveals she knows he's from outside the Origin Realm.
• Mo Zi offers to help Mu Qing conceal his identity and create a divine ability in exchange for the Ink Shadow Dark Axe.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing remains calm and composed despite Mo Zi's revelations, showing his strategic thinking and adaptability.
• Mo Zi demonstrates her intelligence and resourcefulness, using the Myriad Demon Tower's secrecy to approach Mu Qing.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Secrecy: Mu Qing's true origin is a secret he must keep, and Mo Zi's knowledge of it presents both risk and opportunity.
• Power Dynamics: The exchange between Mu Qing and Mo Zi highlights the power imbalance between them, with Mu Qing needing Mo Zi's help to conceal his identity.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing and Mo Zi's interaction is tense yet cooperative, with each party seeking to gain an advantage.
• Mu Qing's calm demeanor contrasts with Mo Zi's alluring yet calculating approach, showing their different personalities and strategies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing reaches the tenth floor of the Myriad Demon Tower.
• He encounters Elder Mo, who offers to help him leave the Origin Realm if he performs well.
• Mu Qing clears the ninth floor quickly, astonishing the Black Demon Sect disciples and elders.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing demonstrates his strength and confidence, clearing floors quickly and using a top-grade Sacred Artifact without hesitation.
• Elder Mo reveals she can sense the Ink Shadow Dark Axe and hints at her connection to the Dark Heaven Dharma King.
• Mu Qing speculates that Elder Mo is one of the Dark Heaven Dharma King's generals.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: Mu Qing's rapid progress through the tower highlights his power and the importance of strength in the cultivation world.
• Alliances and favors: Elder Mo's offer to help Mu Qing leave the Origin Realm in exchange for his performance suggests the importance of alliances and favors in achieving goals.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing and Elder Mo: Their interaction reveals Elder Mo's knowledge of the Ink Shadow Dark Axe and her offer to help Mu Qing, hinting at a potential alliance.
• Mu Qing and the Black Demon Sect disciples/elders: Mu Qing's quick clearance of the ninth floor surprises and impresses the sect members, causing them to reassess his strength.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing faces a First Tribulation Sovereign undead creature on the tenth floor of the Myriad Demon Tower.
• Mu Qing uses his top-tier Sacred Artifact, the Azure Marsh Divine Sword, to contend against the undead creature's frigid corpse energy.
• Mu Qing activates his Sword Dao Divine Ability, 'Slay the Azure Heavens!', to attack the undead creature.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing demonstrates his composure and confidence in facing a powerful opponent.
• Mu Qing's background in the Sacred Treasure Hall is revealed to be significant, as he possesses a top-tier Sacred Artifact.

Significant Themes

• The power of top-tier Sacred Artifacts and their rarity.
• The difference between Mu Qing and other final-stage Supremes in facing the frigid corpse energy.

Character Interactions

• The Black Demon Sect elders and disciples watch Mu Qing's challenge, with some expressing jealousy, curiosity, or concern.
• Ji Zhou and Sakura Tsubasa discuss Mu Qing's background and potential threat.
• An Shaomu and Lan Qian comment on Mu Qing's composure and potential to last longer than expected.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing enters the tenth floor of the Myriad Demon Tower and faces the green-haired corpse, a First Tribulation Sovereign.
• Mu Qing's Sacred Body allows him to ignore the chilling corpse qi, giving him a significant advantage.
• Mu Qing severs the green-haired corpse's arm with a single sword strike, demonstrating his immense power.
• Mu Qing uses various divine abilities and the power of the Azure Marsh Divine Sword to wound the green-haired corpse.
• The green-haired corpse uses its self-created divine ability, Extreme Ice Storm, against Mu Qing.
• Mu Qing withstands the Extreme Ice Storm using the power of the Creation Star and severs the green-haired corpse's head with a final sword strike, killing it.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing: Shows immense power and resilience, demonstrating his Sacred Body and the power of the Azure Marsh Divine Sword. He also reveals his ability to withstand powerful divine abilities using the Creation Star.
• Green-haired corpse: Initially underestimates Mu Qing but eventually realizes his power. It uses its self-created divine ability but is ultimately killed by Mu Qing.

Significant Themes

• The power of laws (rules) and the difference between final-stage Supremes and Sovereigns.
• The importance of a Sacred Body in protecting against powerful attacks.
• The immense power of top-grade sacred artifacts and divine abilities.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing vs. Green-haired corpse: A fierce battle ensues between Mu Qing and the green-haired corpse, with Mu Qing ultimately emerging victorious.
• Surrounding elders and disciples: They watch the battle with shock and disbelief, recognizing Mu Qing's Sacred Body and his immense power. Some even suspect that he might clear the tenth floor.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing clears the tenth floor of the Myriad Demon Tower, defeating a First Tribulation Sovereign (green-haired yin corpse).
• He is appointed Acting Administrator of Blackflame City and gains the benefits of a true disciple.
• Mu Qing chooses Elder Mo as his mentor.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing demonstrates his strength and talent, shocking the Black Demon Sect.
• Elder Mo shows interest in Mu Qing, treating him differently from other disciples.
• Ji Zhou, a rival disciple, becomes jealous and resentful of Mu Qing's success and Elder Mo's favoritism.

Significant Themes

• Talent and strength recognition (Mu Qing's achievements earn him special treatment).
• Rivalry and jealousy (Ji Zhou's resentment toward Mu Qing).
• Mentorship and favoritism (Elder Mo's interest in Mu Qing).

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing and Elder Mo: She shows affection toward him, likely to provoke jealousy in others.
• Mu Qing and Ji Zhou: Unspoken rivalry and animosity due to Elder Mo's favoritism.
• Mu Qing and the Black Demon Sect Master: The Master is impressed by Mu Qing's potential and grants him special treatment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Qing arrives at Elder Mo's peak, where she suggests building Direct Disciple Peak close to hers.
• Mu Qing asks for guidance in creating a divine ability centered around the Destruction Star and Creation Star.
• Elder Mo reveals she can help Mu Qing become a genuine Heavenly Pride of Sacred Treasure Hall.
• Mu Qing hands over the Ink Shadow Dark Axe to Elder Mo.
• Elder Mo attacks Mu Qing upon realizing the axe's power has decreased.
• Mu Qing explains how they arrived in the Origin Realm, and Elder Mo reveals Dark Heaven Dharma King's involvement.

Character Developments

• Mu Qing: Shows concern about his identity being exposed and seeks Elder Mo's help to create a divine ability.
• Elder Mo: Reveals her connection to Dark Heaven Dharma King and her desire for the Ink Shadow Dark Axe. Shows impulsive behavior when upset.

Significant Themes

• Identity and deception: Mu Qing's disguise as a Heavenly Pride of Sacred Treasure Hall and Elder Mo's help in solidifying this identity.
• Power dynamics: The relationship between Mu Qing and Elder Mo, with Elder Mo initially appearing dominant but later showing vulnerability.
• Connections and secrets: The revelation of Dark Heaven Dharma King's involvement in Mu Qing's arrival in the Origin Realm and his control over the Ink Shadow Dark Axe.

Character Interactions

• Mu Qing and Elder Mo: Their interaction begins with Elder Mo leading Mu Qing around her peak, but tension arises when Elder Mo attacks Mu Qing after seeing the weakened Ink Shadow Dark Axe. They later discuss the circumstances surrounding their arrival in the Origin Realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Zi reveals that the Dark Heaven Dharma King had control over the Ink Shadow Dark Axe and likely orchestrated their entry into the Origin Realm.
• Mu Qing is not worried about being trapped in the Origin Realm and expresses his ambition to reach the Great Sovereign Realm and leave the Origin Realm on his own.
• Mo Zi agrees to help Mu Qing create a divine ability, but is skeptical about his chances of reaching the Dharma Body realm.

Character Developments

• Mo Zi: Shows indifference towards Mu Qing after losing interest in him once he no longer has the Ink Shadow Dark Axe. She is confident in her ability to create divine abilities, having created eighty in her cultivation journey.
• Mu Qing: Remains calm and composed despite Mo Zi's indifference. He is determined to reach the Dharma Body realm and leave the Origin Realm, driven by his desire for revenge against Ghost Soul Sovereign and Chu Ying.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination: Mu Qing's unwavering goal to reach the Dharma Body realm and leave the Origin Realm showcases his ambition and determination.
• Power dynamics: The relationship between Mo Zi and the Dark Heaven Dharma King highlights the power dynamics between them, with the Dharma King manipulating events from behind the scenes.

Character Interactions

• Mo Zi and Mu Qing: Their interaction reveals Mo Zi's initial interest in Mu Qing due to the Ink Shadow Dark Axe, which wanes once he no longer possesses it. Despite this, she agrees to help him create a divine ability. Mu Qing, however, remains focused on his goals and is not deterred by her indifference.