Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary: A Hundred Thousand Epochs

Key Plot Points and Events

• After the World of Jin disappears, the experts trapped inside it face the possibility of permanent isolation or death. Luo Feng promises that his avatar will attempt to escape and warns the remaining experts that, if he fails, they must either self-destruct their avatars or remain there forever.
• Luo Feng pilots a True God-level warship through the World of Jin’s Miniature Universe membrane, but the ship is destroyed almost immediately by endless flames. He confirms that escape is impossible and that he cannot determine the World of Jin’s current location.
• The news devastates the trapped experts. More than a thousand Universe Masters and True Gods—including large contingents from the two Holy Lands—remain stranded. The Purple Moon and Eastern Emperor Holy Lands are left severely weakened because most of their strongest experts are inside the World of Jin.
• For over six thousand epochs, trapped experts repeatedly attempt to escape using increasingly powerful warships. Every attempt fails, and True God Moye ultimately dies while piloting a Void True God-level warship. Afterward, the survivors abandon their efforts.
• A hundred thousand epochs after the Sector Beast calamity, Ye Muxuan finally ends his long seclusion. His Miniature Universe has completed its evolution into a normal, life-supporting universe, though it remains empty because he never moved any clansmen into it.
• After absorbing the divine power accumulated in the universe’s origin space, Ye Muxuan restores his body to its full twelve-light-year height and achieves a genuine Perfect Divine Body.
• With Great Sage Xihe’s guidance, Ye Muxuan comprehends the first diagram scroll, grasps part of the origin of time, and creates a fourteenth-order Secret Technique—placing him at the beginner level of an Eternal True God.
• Ye Muxuan prepares to attempt Reincarnation, a breakthrough that could allow him to become an Eternal True God and potentially help Xihe return to the Origin Continent.
• He leaves seclusion and travels directly to the Qingyuan Secret Realm, where his eldest disciple, True God Qingying, welcomes him. His return immediately attracts the attention of the Human Race, whose experts gather to see him.

Character Developments

• Luo Feng: Demonstrates responsibility toward the Hong Alliance by personally attempting to rescue the trapped experts. His failure emphasizes the limits of even his immense power and deepens the mystery of the Universe Ocean.
• The trapped experts: Their hope gradually collapses as repeated escape attempts fail. The death of True God Moye marks the final end of their resistance.
• Dark Melody Demon Lord: Becomes isolated and contemplative as the last surviving True God from the First and Second Reincarnation Eras within the World of Jin. His silent watch reflects the hopelessness of the trapped population.
• Ye Muxuan: Undergoes the chapter’s greatest transformation. After a hundred thousand epochs of cultivation, he evolves his Miniature Universe, restores his Perfect Divine Body, masters part of the origin of time, and reaches the threshold of Eternal True God power.
• Great Sage Xihe: Continues guiding Ye Muxuan, motivated both by their relationship and by the possibility that his eventual passage through Reincarnation may help her return to the Origin Continent.
• True God Qingying: Remains devoted to Ye Muxuan and joyfully receives him after his seclusion.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and danger of the Universe Ocean: Even True God-level warships are helpless against unknown forces such as the endless flames, reinforcing that the universe remains largely incomprehensible.
• Hope versus inevitability: The trapped experts repeatedly fight against their fate, but failure and death eventually force them to accept permanent confinement.
• Long-term cultivation and patience: Ye Muxuan’s hundred-thousand-epoch seclusion illustrates the extraordinary timescales required for advancement at the highest levels.
• Power and sacrifice: The Holy Lands weaken catastrophically by sending most of their experts into the World of Jin, while those left behind must endure the consequences.
• Reincarnation and transcendence: Ye Muxuan’s progress shifts the focus from survival within the Universe Ocean to the possibility of reaching a greater realm and accessing the Origin Continent.

Important Character Interactions

• Luo Feng reassures the Hong Alliance experts before attempting to escape, then reports his failure to Chaos True God and the gathered Human Race experts.
• The trapped experts look to Luo Feng for hope, but his inability to escape extinguishes much of their confidence.
• Dark Melody Demon Lord silently observes the World of Jin’s Miniature Universe membrane, reflecting his isolation and concern.
• Great Sage Xihe advises Ye Muxuan throughout his seclusion and discusses the importance of Reincarnation and the Origin Continent with him.
• Ye Muxuan thanks Xihe for her guidance before departing to meet True God Qingying.
• Qingying’s joyful welcome marks Ye Muxuan’s return to the wider Human Race and sets up the next stage of the story.

Chapter Summary: “Breakthrough: Eternal True God”

Key Plot Points and Events

• After a banquet, Ye Muxuan tells his disciple, True God Qingying, that he intends to break through to True God and enter Reincarnation, despite the current Reincarnation era still having trillions of epochs remaining.
• He explains that his goals have evolved over time: surviving the Outer Battlefield, freeing the Qingyuan Clan from its secret realm, improving humanity’s position, and ultimately preparing humanity for the unknown future beyond Reincarnation.
• Humanity has become the dominant force in the Universe Ocean, possessing dozens of True Gods and hundreds of Masters of the Universe. Ye Muxuan believes his departure can serve as a scouting mission for the future.
• Ye Muxuan informs humanity’s major powerhouses of his plan. His family, especially Qing Que and Yan Tong, remain close to him, fearing that entering Reincarnation will separate them permanently from his true body.
• Before beginning his breakthrough, Ye Muxuan spends an extended period traveling throughout the Primal Universe with Qing Que and Yan Tong. They visit black holes, dying stars, secret realms, and former homelands, appreciating ordinary experiences because of their impending separation.
• They return to the Qingyuan Star Region and later visit the abandoned secret realm where the Qingyuan Clan once lived. There, they see Zhong Li, an ancient clan elder trapped at the limit of Universe Venerable. Ye Muxuan recognizes that Zhong Li’s emotional burden may prevent further progress.
• Ye Muxuan begins his breakthrough. His Miniature Universe expands dramatically, first surpassing the Holy Land Universes, then exceeding the normal Void True God limit of ten billion light-years.
• Contrary to everyone’s expectations, the universe continues expanding until it reaches an unprecedented diameter of one hundred billion light-years. It becomes the largest known Miniature Universe in existence, second only to the Primal Universe.
• This transformation establishes Ye Muxuan’s universe as a future Holy Land Universe and demonstrates that he has directly advanced to the level of an Eternal True God.
• The breakthrough consumes enormous quantities of divine power. Although his divine body is still less than one hundred-millionth converted, his Eternal True God realm and Heart of the True God allow him to maintain great strength and continue converting power.
• With only one month remaining before his scheduled entry into Reincarnation, Ye Muxuan arrives at the core of his Miniature Universe and senses the Supreme Rules, calculating that the remaining time should be sufficient.

Character Developments

• Ye Muxuan: Reveals his mature, selfless outlook. Having achieved his major goals for the Qingyuan Clan and humanity, he now seeks to explore what lies beyond Reincarnation. His breakthrough confirms his extraordinary cultivation and places him among—or beyond—the legends of Eternal True Gods.
• True God Qingying: Shows deep concern for her teacher and struggles emotionally with the uncertainty of his departure. Her admiration and loyalty remain unwavering.
• Qing Que and Yan Tong: Become especially attached to Ye Muxuan during his final period before Reincarnation. Their shared journey emphasizes their intimate bond and the value they place on their remaining time together.
• Luo Feng: Watches the breakthrough with pride and begins considering what Ye Muxuan’s achievement means for his own future path.
• Mountain Sitting Guest: Is profoundly shocked by the 100-billion-light-year Miniature Universe. He realizes the scale of Ye Muxuan’s perfection and decides to give him valuable knowledge from the Origin Continent.
• Zhong Li: Is portrayed as isolated and burdened by the loss of his former companions. His stagnant cultivation suggests that emotional attachments and unresolved grief may be blocking his advancement.

Significant Themes

• Legacy and sacrifice: Ye Muxuan’s decision to enter Reincarnation is framed as a sacrifice for humanity’s future, allowing him to explore the unknown before others follow.
• The passage of time: The journey through old territories and the ruined Qingyuan secret realm shows how civilizations, stars, and relationships change across immense spans of time.
• Mortality and separation: Even powerful True Gods face the pain of leaving loved ones behind. Ye Muxuan’s family values personal companionship despite their near-infinite lifespans.
• Perfection and transcendence: The unprecedented size of Ye Muxuan’s Miniature Universe symbolizes his exceptional cultivation and his movement beyond established limits.
• Emotional bonds as both strength and burden: Ye Muxuan’s relationships give meaning to his final journey, while Zhong Li’s inability to move beyond the past threatens to halt his cultivation.
• Hope for the future: Humanity’s rise and the creation of a vast new Holy Land Universe suggest that Ye Muxuan’s achievements will protect and sustain countless descendants after the Primal Universe’s destruction.

Character Interactions

• Ye Muxuan and Qingying discuss his plans, with Qingying questioning the urgency and expressing concern about Reincarnation.
• Ye Muxuan reassures Qing Que and Yan Tong that the breakthrough will not happen immediately, but still spends his remaining time exclusively with them.
• During their travels, Yan Tong rescues a Flame Star Giant Beast and chooses it as a companion for Le Yun’s descendant, reflecting the family’s affectionate concern for future generations.
• Ye Muxuan, Qing Que, and Yan Tong silently observe Zhong Li rather than interrupting his solitude, demonstrating respect for his grief and inner struggle.
• Humanity’s and the Universe Ocean’s major powerhouses gather to witness Ye Muxuan’s breakthrough, their reactions ranging from shock and admiration to pride in his achievement.
• Mountain Sitting Guest and Luo Feng both interpret the breakthrough as evidence of Ye Muxuan’s extraordinary potential, while Ye Muxuan remains focused on the next stage: entering Reincarnation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Muxuan, now a True God, attempts to resurrect several deceased Universe Masters from humanity's past.
• He successfully resurrects eleven Universe Masters, including his two disciples, Lord Yunpeng, and Lord Xianmao.
• Juehua True God of the Purple Moon Holy Land offers to exchange information about crossing Reincarnation for the Chaos Golden Wings possessed by Galaxy Lord Luo Feng.
• The human race reacts with indignation, leading to the capture of over a hundred Purple Moon Holy Land Universe Masters.
• Ye Muxuan orders Luo Feng to destroy the Purple Moon Holy Land, which he does, marking the end of the Purple Moon Holy Land.

Character Developments

• Ye Muxuan demonstrates his power and willingness to protect humanity's heritage by resurrecting its fallen Universe Masters.
• Luo Feng shows his loyalty and obedience to his teacher, Ye Muxuan, by carrying out his order to destroy the Purple Moon Holy Land.
• The True Gods of the human race exhibit their unity and indignation at the Purple Moon Holy Land's audacity.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchies within the Universe Ocean, with True Gods at the top and Universe Masters below them.
• The importance of heritage and the respect for humanity's past, as shown by Ye Muxuan's efforts to resurrect fallen Universe Masters.
• The consequences of underestimating or provoking powerful entities, as demonstrated by the Purple Moon Holy Land's fate.

Character Interactions

• Ye Muxuan interacts with his disciples, showing concern for their well-being and willingness to protect them.
• Luo Feng and Ye Muxuan demonstrate their teacher-student bond, with Luo Feng showing unwavering loyalty to his teacher's commands.
• The True Gods of the human race exhibit unity and solidarity in the face of external threats, showing their collective power and influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Muxuan (Shadow Blade Venerable) reminisces about accepting Qing Shuang as his disciple.
• Within the Qingyuan Secret Realm, Ye Muxuan reunites with his family in his Miniature Universe, activating time acceleration.
• True God experts from the human race gather outside Qingfeng World to witness Ye Muxuan's entry into Reincarnation.
• Ye Muxuan enters the Qingjing Jade Gold Pagoda and leaves for the Land of Darkness, carrying his most precious treasures.

Character Developments

• Ye Muxuan: Reflects on his past decisions and expresses confidence in Qing Shuang's future.
• Qing Shuang: Recalls her journey as Ye Muxuan's disciple and expresses gratitude and determination.

Significant Themes

• Master-Disciple Relationship: The bond between Ye Muxuan and Qing Shuang highlights the importance of guidance and trust in cultivation.
• Legacy and Succession: Ye Muxuan's entry into Reincarnation raises questions about the future of the human race and the Shadow Blade Holy Land.
• Cultivation and Growth: Qing Shuang's journey illustrates the continuous development and improvement of a cultivator.

Character Interactions

• Ye Muxuan and Qing Shuang: The master and disciple share a heart-to-heart conversation, with Ye Muxuan expressing his confidence in Qing Shuang's potential.
• Ye Muxuan and his family: They spend time together in Ye Muxuan's Miniature Universe before his entry into Reincarnation.
• Human race True God experts: They gather to witness Ye Muxuan's departure, highlighting their respect and reverence for him.

Chapter Summary: “Reincarnation Passage”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Muxuan enters the Land of Darkness and reaches the Reincarnation passage inside the Qingjing Jade Gold Pagoda. The passage is filled with colorful energy and countless fleeting human, beast, plant, and other soul-like forms.
• Guided by the Supreme Rules, he directs the pagoda into the passage. His presence immediately disappears from the Universe Ocean, placing him in a mysterious state beyond its boundaries.
• Before departing, Ye Muxuan leaves avatars in the Qingyuan Secret Realm and his Miniature Universe, ensuring that he can continue acting even while his true body undergoes Reincarnation.
• In the Shadow Blade Holy Land, his avatar discusses Reincarnation with Original Ancestor, Giant Axe Founder, and Luo Feng. Ye Muxuan explains that the process is not dangerous and represents a “new beginning,” though its deeper secrets cannot be spoken.
• His successful attempt proves that Reincarnation is not a scheme by the Origin Will of the Primal Universe. This overturns Original Ancestor’s earlier suspicions and changes the Human Race’s understanding of the path to eternity.
• Inside the passage, Great Sage Xihe appears through the Xiyue Mirror and observes the strange soul-like forms. Ye Muxuan studies information about the Origin Continent from the Memory Stone given by Mountain Sitting Guest and from several powerful inheritances.
• Over more than a month, Ye Muxuan replenishes his divine body while absorbing knowledge about the Origin Continent’s geography, powers, and dangerous political landscape.
• At the end of the chapter, strange light and a new fluctuation signal that Ye Muxuan has arrived at the Origin Continent.

Character Developments

• Ye Muxuan: Takes the decisive step toward Reincarnation, demonstrating confidence and preparation. He uses avatars, inherited knowledge, and the Memory Stone to safeguard his interests and deepen his understanding before entering the new world.
• Original Ancestor: His belief that Reincarnation might be a trap collapses after witnessing Ye Muxuan’s successful transition and continued existence. He becomes more open to reconsidering the path.
• Luo Feng: Shows strong curiosity and yearning toward Reincarnation, though his agreement with the Origin Will prevents him from attempting it for now.
• Giant Axe Founder: Displays intense fighting spirit and eagerness to pursue higher realms.
• Great Sage Xihe: Gains her first direct view of a Reincarnation passage, revealing her unfamiliarity with this stage despite her great power.
• Mountain Sitting Guest and other inherited figures: Their knowledge becomes increasingly valuable as Ye Muxuan prepares to enter the Origin Continent.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation as renewal: Reincarnation is presented not as death or destruction, but as a transition into a new beginning and the necessary route toward true eternity.
• The limits of knowledge: The deeper secrets of Reincarnation remain forbidden, while information about realms beyond True God may also be temporary and subject to future suppression.
• Overturning old assumptions: Original Ancestor’s former distrust demonstrates how incomplete information can shape major decisions and beliefs.
• Preparation for a higher world: Ye Muxuan’s careful study of inheritances emphasizes that survival in the Origin Continent will require knowledge as well as power.
• The scale and danger of existence: The Origin Continent is depicted as a vast, unstable world where sects, kingdoms, tribes, and secret organizations constantly wage war, and even accidental attacks by supreme experts can destroy entire civilizations.

Character Interactions

• Ye Muxuan’s avatar answers Luo Feng’s questions and gives the Human Race’s leading True Gods its first meaningful explanation of Reincarnation.
• Luo Feng and Giant Axe Founder respond with anticipation, while Original Ancestor silently reassesses his former opposition.
• Ye Muxuan and Great Sage Xihe share the experience of observing the Reincarnation passage, with Xihe offering insight into the nature of the passing soul forms.
• Ye Muxuan’s interaction with the accumulated inheritances—especially the information from Mountain Sitting Guest, Great Sage Xihe, and other powerful legacies—prepares him for his arrival in the Origin Continent.

Chapter Summary: “Xihe Reincarnates”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Muxuan arrives on the Origin Continent after passing through reincarnation. The passage disappears behind him, leaving him stranded in an unfamiliar snowy wilderness.
• He examines the new realm and discovers that its laws—especially the laws of chaos—are far clearer and more potent than those of the Universe Ocean.
• The Origin Continent’s space is exceptionally stable. Ye Muxuan cannot teleport and can only move through the void over short distances.
• The environment contains vastly richer energy than the Universe Ocean, allowing beings to cultivate rapidly. Immortality is effectively the minimum natural level of existence, while True Gods are common.
• Ye Muxuan realizes that time flows drastically differently between the two realms: one second on the Origin Continent equals 10,081 seconds in the Universe Ocean.
• He decides to avoid attracting attention, focus on comprehending the laws of chaos, and gradually restore his divine body to its proper size and strength.
• Using the Xiyue Mirror and the God King-level Qingjing Jade Gold Pagoda, Great Sage Xihe returns to the Origin Continent despite having only a fragment of his life imprint remaining.
• Neither Ye Muxuan nor Xihe can identify their exact location. Xihe confirms they are not in the dangerous Eastern Extreme Region or the Snow Realm Territory, ruled by the monstrous Snow Realm Ancestor.
• Xihe announces that he will reincarnate, severing his karma and avoiding contact with Ye Muxuan until he can protect himself.
• Inspired by Ye Muxuan’s achievements, Xihe plans to attempt the hundred-thousandfold Divine Power Path, while retaining the Infinite Divine Body path as a fallback.
• Xihe transforms into a droplet of silver blood and dissipates, beginning his reincarnation.

Character Developments

• Ye Muxuan enters a new stage of existence as an Eternal True God on the Origin Continent. He recognizes both the opportunities and dangers of the realm and adopts a cautious, low-profile strategy.
• His understanding of cultivation deepens: he sees that the Origin Continent is far more suitable for advancing toward the chaos realm, but also realizes that his current strength is insufficient for teleportation or complete control of his divine body.
• Great Sage Xihe accepts a complete break from his former identity and relationships. His decision to reincarnate reflects both humility and ambition: he wishes to start anew and pursue a stronger cultivation path.
• Xihe is influenced by Ye Muxuan’s success, choosing to test the difficult Divine Power Path while preserving an alternative route.

Significant Themes

• A new beginning: Both characters stand at the threshold of a new era—Ye Muxuan in an unknown world and Xihe through reincarnation.
• Power and scale: The chapter emphasizes how ordinary the former peak experts of the Universe Ocean become on the Origin Continent, where True Gods are widespread and even greater beings dominate entire regions.
• Caution versus ambition: Ye Muxuan chooses concealment and gradual cultivation, while Xihe embraces the risk of rebuilding himself to pursue a higher path.
• Separation and independence: Their agreement was transactional, and Xihe’s reincarnation marks the end of their current partnership. Each must now progress independently.
• The vastness of existence: The unfamiliar landscape, immense time differential, stable space, and powerful God Kings establish the Origin Continent as an overwhelmingly larger and more dangerous stage.

Character Interactions

• Ye Muxuan consults Xihe about their location because of Xihe’s former experience on the Origin Continent.
• Xihe explains the dangers of the major regions and reassures Ye Muxuan that their current location is comparatively fortunate.
• Xihe tells Ye Muxuan of his reincarnation plans and promises not to seek him out until he can preserve his own life.
• Ye Muxuan respects Xihe’s choice and does not attempt to retain him, wishing him success.
• They part on friendly but uncertain terms, with Xihe expressing hope that they will meet again at the peak.

Chapter Summary: “Marquis Youxue”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Muxuan is hiding in the Xuanling Tower within a remote snow-covered valley on the Origin Continent. His divine body has been heavily suppressed by the continent’s environment, though the divine power from his Miniature Universe is gradually restoring it.
• Although he is now an Eternal True God with a Perfect Divine Body and many treasures, Ye Muxuan realizes that he is only a lower-middle-tier expert on the Origin Continent. True status and territory generally require reaching the Chaos Realm.
• The Pagoda Spirit instructs him to fuse with the Qingjing Jade Gold Pagoda’s fifth Control Core. The fusion succeeds, giving him additional resources and access to a partial map of the Origin Continent.
• Because the map lacks recognizable landmarks, Ye Muxuan still cannot determine his location. He leaves the snow domain and searches for signs of life.
• After three days, he detects several Void True Gods guarding a rare natural treasure: a mature Red Flame Ice Crystal Flower. He conceals himself and the treasure with the Muying Disk, waiting for the flower to mature.
• After thirteen eras of waiting, the three Void True Gods harvest the flower. Ye Muxuan immediately appears and takes it from them without a fight. Realizing the overwhelming difference in strength, the three surrender the treasure to preserve their lives.
• By questioning them, Ye Muxuan learns that he is in Dark Snow Chaos Prefecture of the Hanfeng Kingdom. The nearest major city is Snowfield City, which is controlled by Marquis Youxue.
• Ye Muxuan orders the three Void True Gods to guide him there. Relieved that their lives are spared, they agree.

Character Developments

• Ye Muxuan: Adjusts to the Origin Continent’s oppressive environment and begins recovering his divine body. He becomes more aware of the continent’s power hierarchy and his own limitations. His cautious, opportunistic nature is shown when he uses the Red Flame Ice Crystal Flower both as a valuable treasure and as a way to identify his location.
• Pagoda Spirit: Continues acting as Ye Muxuan’s guide, advising him on cultivation, the Control Core, and how to locate civilization.
• The three Void True Gods: Initially act as guards and harvesters of the Red Flame Ice Crystal Flower, but quickly recognize Ye Muxuan’s superiority and submit to him. Their surrender demonstrates their pragmatism and survival instincts.
• Marquis Youxue: She does not appear directly, but her influence is established. She governs Dark Snow Chaos Prefecture and controls Snowfield City as a Peak Chaos Realm expert under the Hanfeng Kingdom.

Significant Themes

• Power and hierarchy: Eternal True Gods are powerful but relatively ordinary on the Origin Continent, while Chaos Realm experts possess the authority to govern territories and receive noble ranks.
• Adaptation and survival: Ye Muxuan must cope with suppression, unfamiliar geography, dangerous creatures, and an unknown political landscape.
• Caution and strategy: Rather than fighting immediately, Ye Muxuan hides his presence, waits for the treasure to mature, and uses intimidation to obtain it safely.
• The vastness of the Origin Continent: Even with inherited legacies and a partial map, Ye Muxuan struggles to identify his location, emphasizing the continent’s immense scale.
• Fortune and opportunity: The chance discovery of the Red Flame Ice Crystal Flower gives Ye Muxuan both a valuable resource and the information needed to begin integrating into civilization.

Character Interactions

• Ye Muxuan respectfully consults the Pagoda Spirit, who reminds him that fusing with the fifth Control Core will provide useful information.
• After obtaining the Red Flame Ice Crystal Flower, Ye Muxuan confronts the three Void True Gods. They immediately recognize him as a superior “Divine Lord” and offer him the treasure.
• Ye Muxuan questions them about their location and then compels them to act as guides to Snowfield City. Their cooperation reflects both his authority and their fear of losing their lives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Muxuan, an Eternal True God, travels to Snowfield City, accompanied by three Void True Gods.
• Along the way, cultivator squads and strange beasts avoid him due to his powerful aura.
• Upon arrival, Ye Muxuan sees the vast city wall and learns about its legions, including the Snowship Legion and Ice Lotus Legion, which are Mechanical Flow Treasures capable of wielding Chaos Realm might.
• He enters the city without any obstacles.

Character Developments

• Ye Muxuan demonstrates his power and status as an Eternal True God, instilling fear and respect in those around him.
• The three Void True Gods accompanying him show deference and fear, highlighting the power dynamics among cultivators.

Significant Themes

• Power and Status: The chapter emphasizes the importance of power and status in the cultivator world, with Ye Muxuan's actions and reactions from others illustrating this.
• Fear and Respect: The fear Ye Muxuan instills in others showcases the respect and awe powerful cultivators command.

Character Interactions

• Ye Muxuan interacts minimally with others, mainly through his intimidating presence. He doesn't engage in conversation with the three Void True Gods or the cultivators he passes.
• The cultivators he encounters show deference and caution, highlighting the power dynamics and lack of interaction between cultivators of vastly different strengths.

Plot points and events

• Ye Muxuan explores Snowfield City, a vast city protected by a powerful formation that restricts ordinary cultivators’ movement and spatial travel.
• He notices the city’s diverse inhabitants, whose human appearances conceal many different lifeforms, and reflects on the dangers and appetites of the Origin Continent’s powerful beings.
• He arrives at Yanfeng Hall, a major organization backed by the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom and known for trade and intelligence.
• Needing funds and somewhere to stay, he sells a mature Red Flame Ice Crystal Flower. Yanfeng Hall appraises it as upper-grade and offers 150,000 Cosmic Sand, which he accepts.
• He receives the payment in a jade bottle and samples Ice Soul Wine, an expensive drink that sharpens his perception of Chaos laws.

Character development

• Ye Muxuan comes across as observant and composed, carefully studying the city and its defenses while keeping his own aura at the level of an ordinary Eternal True God.
• Though powerful enough to threaten figures from his past, he treats them as largely irrelevant and has spared Eastern Emperor Ancestor because the latter has kept a low profile.
• His practical side is emphasized: despite possessing powerful treasures, he avoids selling essential weapons and instead trades a valuable resource to secure a foothold in the city.

Character interactions

• A Yanfeng Hall attendant warmly welcomes Ye Muxuan, serves him Ice Soul Wine, and responds attentively to his request to buy a bottle.
• The attendant professionally appraises the flower, offers the standard price set by headquarters, and provides the agreed payment.

Significant themes

• Power and safety: Even a heavily protected city reflects the dangers of a world where only the strongest can ignore restrictions.
• Desire and survival: Powerful beings remain driven by appetites and ambitions, while weaker cultivators may become prey.
• Wealth and independence: Establishing oneself requires resources, even for a formidable cultivator.
• Institutional authority: Yanfeng Hall’s influence and backing are so great that it can conduct business confidently with beings of every rank.

Chapter Summary: “Dark Hall”

Key Plot Points and Events

• After purchasing a treasure worth 150,000 Cosmic Sand, Ye Muxuan joins Yanfeng Hall’s Dark Hall, an organization that handles missions, intelligence, and purchases across the Origin Continent.
• As an Eternal True God, he is allowed to join without assessment or fees. He adopts the codename “Cleaving Edge” and receives a Dark Hall communication token usable in major cities.
• Ye Muxuan purchases basic intelligence about the Origin Continent’s major kingdoms, organizations, cities, and dangerous figures for ten Cosmic Sand. The Dark Hall grants him a credit limit of 1,000 Cosmic Sand, repayable within one epoch, though he pays immediately.
• The intelligence reveals that:
  • Shi Kingdom now has four God Kings and has recruited Skull Peak God King.
  • Shi Kingdom is preparing for possible conflict with Liuyu Kingdom, whose ruler is a God King and guest official of Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom.
  • Several major powers, including Jin Kingdom, Wu Kingdom, and the Duan Donghe lineage, are listed as destroyed, though Ye Muxuan considers it possible that their leaders survived through reincarnation or hidden contingencies.
• Ye Muxuan is shocked to discover bounty missions targeting Xuelite, the lord of Snowfield City, and Xuelishu, commander of the Snowfield Guard Legion—both powerful figures connected to Marquis Youxue. He finds it absurd that such bounties are posted in their own sphere of influence.
• Later, in the Universe Ocean, Ye Muxuan’s incarnation meets Luo Feng and Mountain Sitting Guest beneath a World Tree. He informs Mountain Sitting Guest that Skull Peak God King has become another potential opponent.
• Ye Muxuan angrily threatens the Origin Will of the Primal Universe, which has been observing him, declaring that he will seize its body within one Reincarnation era if it continues watching him.
• Mountain Sitting Guest identifies Skull Peak as likely motivated by cultivation resources rather than personal enmity and states that his true enemies remain only three specific opponents.

Character Developments

• Ye Muxuan becomes more strategically cautious after arriving on the Origin Continent. He recognizes the need to understand its power structure before taking risks, since his death would cause the collapse of his Miniature Universe.
• He demonstrates confidence and aggressiveness by immediately joining the Dark Hall, purchasing intelligence, and threatening the Primal Universe’s Origin Will.
• His choice of the codename “Cleaving Edge” reflects his identity as a wielder of a War Blade.
• Mountain Sitting Guest remains calm and analytical. He evaluates Skull Peak God King rationally and distinguishes between genuine enemies and people merely acting for resources.
• Luo Feng serves as a familiar companion and participant in the discussion, observing the exchange between Ye Muxuan and the Origin Will.
• The Origin Will continues to monitor Ye Muxuan and the others, creating an atmosphere of surveillance and tension.

Significant Themes

• Information as power: Ye Muxuan’s first priority is learning which factions and experts pose a threat, showing that survival on the Origin Continent depends as much on intelligence as strength.
• The vast hierarchy of cultivation: Even God Kings and powerful organizations operate within political limits, while knowledge concerning the highest levels of power is too valuable to be easily purchased.
• Uncertainty of death: The discussion of destroyed kingdoms and possible reincarnation emphasizes that powerful cultivators may leave hidden survival methods behind.
• Political neutrality and indirect conflict: Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom allows its guest officials to fight among themselves, illustrating the complexity of alliances and the limits of institutional protection.
• Defiance against higher powers: Ye Muxuan’s confrontation with the Origin Will highlights his boldness and refusal to accept constant observation or control.
• Pragmatism versus personal enmity: Mountain Sitting Guest’s assessment of Skull Peak distinguishes resource-seeking opponents from those driven by deep grudges.

Character Interactions

• Ye Muxuan and the Dark Hall attendant: The attendant explains the organization’s services, membership rules, credit system, and intelligence prices while helping Ye Muxuan register under his new codename.
• Ye Muxuan and the Origin Will: Ye Muxuan openly challenges the unseen entity, threatening to seize its body if it continues spying on him.
• Ye Muxuan, Luo Feng, and Mountain Sitting Guest: The three meet in the Universe Ocean to exchange information. Ye Muxuan warns Mountain Sitting Guest about Skull Peak, while Mountain Sitting Guest explains that Skull Peak is probably motivated by resources rather than personal hostility.

Chapter Summary: Nightfall Divine Lord

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Muxuan leaves Yanfeng Hall and arrives at a massive three-story palace in Snowfield City that manages residences for powerful cultivators:
  • The first floor serves ordinary True Gods.
  • The second is for Void True Gods.
  • The third is reserved for Eternal True Gods.
• Two palace officials receive Ye Muxuan, whose arrival is unusual because Eternal True Gods rarely settle in Snowfield City.
• The officials show him a model of the city and explain that Eternal True God residences surround the Chaos Ruins, where the Laws of Chaos are easier to comprehend.
• Ye Muxuan selects Chaos A-65, a spacious cave residence with snow peaks, an ice river, lakes, and constructed pavilions. Though not among the most prestigious locations, it is relatively close to the Chaos Ruins.
• He pays the enormous price of thirteen thousand Cosmic Sand and registers the honorific title “Nightfall Divine Lord.”
• The officials immediately report his arrival to the City Lord Mansion, concerned that an unknown Eternal True God could pose a threat.
• City Lord Xuelite reviews Ye Muxuan’s movements: entering the city, sightseeing, visiting Yanfeng Hall, and purchasing a residence. Finding nothing suspicious, he classifies Ye Muxuan as D-rank for observation.

Character Developments

• Ye Muxuan: Publicly adopts the identity and title of Nightfall Divine Lord. His decision to purchase a permanent residence suggests that he intends to remain in Snowfield City for some time. His calm, decisive behavior and ability to spend thirteen thousand Cosmic Sand demonstrate considerable wealth and status.
• The Palace Officials: Their reactions reveal both excitement and anxiety. They are eager to encounter an Eternal True God but understand that failing to report an unknown powerful figure could have deadly consequences.
• City Lord Xuelite: Presented as cautious, experienced, and politically responsible. Although he is an elite Eternal True God with two Chaos Realm techniques, he avoids provoking Ye Muxuan and chooses surveillance instead.

Significant Themes

• Power and hierarchy: The city’s layered residential system reflects the strict social ranking between True Gods, Void True Gods, Eternal True Gods, and Chaos Overlords.
• The pursuit of higher cultivation: Eternal True Gods prioritize comprehending the Laws of Chaos and advancing into the Chaos Realm. Their residences are valuable largely because of their proximity to the Chaos Ruins.
• Security and suspicion: An unknown powerful figure naturally attracts official scrutiny. Even harmless actions are documented and assessed for possible danger.
• Public identity and hidden motives: Ye Muxuan openly establishes himself as Nightfall Divine Lord, yet his origins and intentions remain unknown, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty.

Character Interactions

• Ye Muxuan speaks briefly and directly with the two residence officials, who respectfully address him as a Divine Lord.
• The officials disagree subtly over whether his arrival indicates danger. The slight official assumes that openly buying a residence suggests peaceful intentions, while the plump official insists that only formal reporting can protect them.
• City Lord Xuelite studies the reports concerning Ye Muxuan and silently observes his newly purchased residence, signaling that their relationship currently consists of cautious monitoring rather than direct contact.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Muxuan, known as the Nightfall Divine Lord, purchases Cave Residence No. 65 in Snowfield City, drawing attention from various factions.
• He enters seclusion in a jade-green tower within the cave residence, absorbing divine power and comprehending Laws of Chaos from the nearby Chaos Ruins.
• After two eras (over two billion epochs in the Universe Ocean), Ye Muxuan's divine body reaches its perfect limit, growing to 18 billion kilometers in height.
• He leaves the cave residence, finding it too quiet, and decides to explore Snowfield City.
• He senses a powerful secret treasure on the third floor of a palace and eventually stops at Misty Rain Tower, which has a high concentration of treasure auras at the Void True God and Eternal True God levels.

Character Developments

• Ye Muxuan's divine body grows significantly in size and power during his seclusion, reaching the perfect limit for an Eternal True God under the Origin Continent's environmental suppression.
• He demonstrates his ability to sense treasures, leading him to Misty Rain Tower.

Significant Themes

• The vast difference in cultivation environments between the Universe Ocean and the Origin Continent.
• The addictive nature of cultivation and the difficulty of advancing to the next stage, even for Eternal True Gods.
• The value and allure of secret treasures to cultivators.

Character Interactions

• There are no direct interactions between characters in this chapter, as Ye Muxuan is in seclusion or exploring the city alone. However, his actions draw the attention of various factions in the city.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Muxuan visits Misty Rain Tower, a famous entertainment venue in Snowfield City.
• He is led to Orchid Moon Pavilion, where he watches a performance by Lu Lan, a Void True God of the Plant Lifeform race.
• The master of Misty Rain Tower invites Ye Muxuan to Rain Fragrance Pavilion, but he declines.

Character Developments

• Ye Muxuan: He shows no interest in getting involved with the major factions of Origin Continent and declines a meeting with the tower master, demonstrating his caution and desire to avoid conflicts.
• Lu Lan: She performs an illusionary song and dance for Ye Muxuan, showing her skills and the power of her race's talents.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics among the major factions in Snowfield City, with Eternal True Gods at the top.
• The importance of cultivation resources for True Gods and Void True Gods.
• The role of entertainment venues like Misty Rain Tower in facilitating communication and information exchange among factions.

Character Interactions

• Ye Muxuan interacts with Lu Lan and the two greeters, showing his indifference to their attempts to engage him.
• The master of Misty Rain Tower attempts to meet Ye Muxuan but is declined.
• Various powerful figures in Snowfield City take notice of Ye Muxuan's arrival at Misty Rain Tower, showing their interest in him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Muxuan (Nightfall Divine Lord) meets Dark Edge Divine Lord and Crimson Flame Divine Lord at Orchid Moon Pavilion.
• Dark Edge Divine Lord reveals he possesses the Wu Kingdom's inheritance, which includes techniques for crafting high-level Mechanical Flow Treasures like the Chaos Golden Wings and the Chaos Boat.
• Crimson Flame Divine Lord, who came from the Universe Ocean and reached the Eternal True God level quickly, offers his personally brewed wine to the others.

Character Developments

• Ye Muxuan shows interest in the Wu Kingdom's inheritance and Crimson Flame Divine Lord's wine, indicating his curiosity and appreciation for craftsmanship and unique treasures.
• Dark Edge Divine Lord reveals pride in his achievements and the Wu Kingdom's inheritance, showing his confidence and ambition.
• Crimson Flame Divine Lord displays humility about his wine-making skills, despite his impressive accomplishments, suggesting a calm and collected demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The power and value of inheritances, as seen through the Wu Kingdom's techniques and the respect they command.
• The importance of unique skills and accomplishments, as demonstrated by Crimson Flame Divine Lord's wine-making prowess.
• The social dynamics among powerful experts, with each character showing deference to the others based on their status and achievements.

Character Interactions

• Ye Muxuan, Dark Edge Divine Lord, and Crimson Flame Divine Lord meet and exchange pleasantries, with each showing respect for the others' accomplishments.
• Yunyan, the master of Misty Rain Tower, acts as the host and shows deference to all three Divine Lords, highlighting her social status and diplomatic skills.
• Lu Lan, Ye Muxuan's attendant, remains in the background but shows eagerness to taste Crimson Flame Divine Lord's wine, indicating her curiosity and desire for improvement.

Summary: “Severing Karma, Cleaving Spacetime”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Crimson Flame Divine Lord’s origins are revealed: he came from the Universe Ocean and entered the Origin Continent through Reincarnation. Though initially insignificant as a Void True God, he advanced rapidly and became an Eternal True God in just over one hundred thousand epochs.
• His exceptional brewing skills earned Great Sage Youxue’s approval, making him a guest elder and city-guard general of Snowfield City. His status establishes that outsiders from the Universe Ocean can rise to prominence.
• When Yunyan identifies Crimson Flame, the gathered Eternal True Gods begin to suspect that the mysterious Nightfall Divine Lord may also originate from the Universe Ocean.
• Ye Muxuan tastes Crimson Flame’s wine, Crimson Soul Intoxication, and praises it. Dark Edge Divine Lord confirms its uniqueness and Great Sage Youxue’s admiration for it.
• Puba Divine Lord suddenly appears at Misty Rain Tower and asks to taste the wine. His arrival terrifies Yunyan and triggers Ye Muxuan’s survival instincts.
• Puba is revealed to be an extraordinarily powerful Eternal True God at the peak of that realm, having comprehended eleven Chaos Realm moves—far beyond Dark Edge Divine Lord’s abilities.
• Puba focuses on Ye Muxuan and asks to sit with him. In response, a mysterious blade of light erupts from the vertical eye between Ye Muxuan’s brows. It strikes Puba, whose form immediately fades, and continues through the Orchid Moon Pavilion and Misty Rain Tower.
• The blade pierces the Supreme Rules’ barrier and destroys a Miniature Universe seven hundred billion light-years across.
• The attack shocks the four God Emperors—Yanfeng, Thunder, Feng Xi, and another ancient power. They determine that the strike was not caused by any known God Emperor.
• They discover that the attack has severed karma and cut apart spacetime, making it impossible to trace its origin through karma or the river of time.
• The event suggests that a previously unknown existence may possess power surpassing even the four recognized God Emperors.

Character Developments

• Crimson Flame Divine Lord: His reputation and rise are clarified. He is no longer merely a mysterious outsider but an influential figure trusted by Snowfield City’s highest authority.
• Ye Muxuan: His danger and hidden power become dramatically more apparent. His body or consciousness contains a mysterious Flat Cylindrical Object capable of producing a devastating blade attack. His instinctive fear of Puba contrasts with the overwhelming power released through him.
• Puba Divine Lord: Introduced as a seemingly ordinary, hunched old man, he is exposed as one of the most terrifying beings in the Origin Continent. His presence alone frightens Yunyan and triggers Ye Muxuan’s defensive response.
• Yunyan: Despite her composed courtesy as host of Misty Rain Tower, she visibly fears Puba, revealing his notorious reputation and the danger he represents.
• Dark Edge Divine Lord: His confidence and strength are placed in perspective. Although powerful, he is far below Puba and seemingly insignificant compared with the force behind the mysterious blade.
• The Four God Emperors: Their confidence in their ability to observe and trace events is shaken. For the first time, they encounter an attack that bypasses their normal methods of investigation and appears capable of surpassing their own destructive limits.

Significant Themes

• Hidden identities and origins: Crimson Flame’s Universe Ocean background raises suspicion about other mysterious figures, especially Nightfall Divine Lord.
• The limits of power: Even the strongest known beings—the God Emperors—cannot directly destroy a Miniature Universe, yet the mysterious blade does so effortlessly.
• Mystery beyond established knowledge: The attack introduces a force or existence outside the recognized power structure of the Origin Continent.
• Karma and spacetime: The severing of karma and cutting of spacetime symbolize the destruction of causality, leaving even the greatest experts unable to discover the truth.
• Appearance versus reality: Puba looks weak and ordinary but is monstrously powerful, while the seemingly threatened Ye Muxuan becomes the channel for an even more astonishing force.
• Outsiders and exceptional advancement: Crimson Flame’s rise from the Universe Ocean demonstrates that seemingly barren origins do not prevent an individual from reaching the highest realms.

Important Character Interactions

• Yunyan and Crimson Flame: Yunyan publicly reveals Crimson Flame’s origins, changing the atmosphere and drawing attention to other mysterious figures.
• Ye Muxuan and Crimson Flame: Ye Muxuan samples Crimson Flame’s wine, creating a brief moment of admiration and curiosity before the crisis begins.
• Puba and Ye Muxuan: Puba’s attempt to approach Ye Muxuan provokes a catastrophic defensive reaction, suggesting that Ye Muxuan—or the power within him—regards Puba as a threat.
• Yunyan and Puba: Yunyan responds respectfully to Puba but is clearly terrified, highlighting the imbalance between them.
• The God Emperors: Yanfeng, Thunder, Feng Xi, and their counterpart communicate across vast distances through karma, jointly investigating the impossible attack and realizing that it cannot be attributed to any known power.

Chapter Summary: “Hidden Kill”

Key Plot Points and Events

• After Puba Divine Lord’s death, his true form is revealed as the corpse of a massive, unfamiliar beast. The oppressive tension in Orchid Moon Pavilion eases once Ye Muxuan collects the corpse and the exposed treasures.
• Ye Muxuan returns to Yanfeng Hall to sell items taken from Puba Divine Lord. He presents a complete set of thirteen conical spikes, which are identified as Chaos secret treasures once used by the mysterious assassin Hidden Kill to kill the direct son of a Chaos Grand Saint.
• Yanfeng Hall reveals that Hidden Kill was an infamous Eternal True God with a bounty of 3.3 million Cosmic Sand, despite his unknown identity and exceptional ability to evade divination.
• Rather than accept Yanfeng Hall’s direct offer of seventy million Cosmic Sand, Ye Muxuan consigns the conical spikes to an upcoming auction in hopes of obtaining a higher price.
• Ye Muxuan sells more than thirty additional treasures and resources from Puba Divine Lord for 9.73 million Cosmic Sand, retaining only the items useful to him or the Human Race.
• He leaves Yanfeng Hall with a vast fortune and spends time casually shopping before entering an ordinary-looking restaurant. His senses detect a treasure inside with an aura nearly as powerful as the Chaos secret treasures he has just consigned.
• While Ye Muxuan drinks wine and listens to singers in a private room, the City Lord Mansion receives confirmation that Hidden Kill has died. Because of the karmic connection between Hidden Kill and Dark Hall, Yanfeng Hall is able to verify that his karmic ties have been severed and determine that he is truly dead.
• The bounty on Hidden Kill is withdrawn and returned to its sponsors, minus Yanfeng Hall’s fee, publicly announcing that the notorious assassin has been killed.

Character Developments and Interactions

• Ye Muxuan remains calm, discreet, and strategically minded. He conceals the true significance of his acquisitions, sells only what he does not need, and chooses consignment for the most valuable treasure rather than accepting a quick payment.
• His actions demonstrate increasing financial freedom and confidence: after securing enormous wealth, he casually shops and enjoys entertainment instead of immediately pursuing further opportunities.
• Dark Edge Divine Lord and Crimson Flame Divine Lord, previously self-assured, are visibly stunned by Puba Divine Lord’s death and become absorbed in examining the treasures left behind.
• Yunyan maintains a composed, dignified presence during the aftermath, while Lu Lan reacts with shock, becoming rigid and silent like a plant.
• The attendants in Orchid Moon Pavilion collapse from the oppressive atmosphere, emphasizing the overwhelming power and shock of the event.
• At Yanfeng Hall, the attendant treats Ye Muxuan respectfully but struggles to hide his surprise after recognizing the historical importance and value of the conical spikes.
• Ye Muxuan interacts courteously with the attendant, negotiating calmly and making practical decisions about the sale and auction.

Significant Themes

• The exposure of hidden identities: Puba Divine Lord is revealed to have been the legendary assassin Hidden Kill, showing that powerful figures may maintain entirely separate public and secret identities.
• Death and karmic certainty: Hidden Kill’s death is confirmed not merely through physical evidence but through the severing of his karmic connection, underscoring the importance of karma in the world’s power structure.
• The value of secrecy: Ye Muxuan keeps his own involvement hidden while disposing of Hidden Kill’s possessions, allowing others to believe only that the assassin has died.
• Wealth and strategic resource management: The chapter emphasizes the enormous value of Chaos secret treasures and Ye Muxuan’s careful distinction between items to retain, sell immediately, or auction.
• Calm amid upheaval: While the death of Hidden Kill causes alarm across the City Lord Mansion and Dark Hall, Ye Muxuan remains relaxed, quietly enjoying wine and music, highlighting his composure and growing strength.

Chapter Summary: “Auction”

Key Plot Points and Events

• In the Primal Universe’s Qingyuan Universe Kingdom, Master Yinmei accepts Rui Qing as his nineteenth personal disciple. Rui Qing is a talented descendant of the Qingyuan Clan, descended from Qing Wu’s line, and Master Yinmei intends to personally nurture him.
• On the Origin Continent, Ye Muxuan spends more than a hundred days exploring Snowfield City, though he has covered only about one percent of its enormous territory.
• News of Nightfall Divine Lord’s overwhelming strength spreads after he effortlessly kills Puba Divine Lord, an Eternal True God who had mastered eleven Chaos Realm moves and slain numerous opponents. Snowfield City’s powerful figures recognize that Nightfall Divine Lord is extremely dangerous but generally reasonable unless provoked.
• Ye Muxuan attends invitations from Snowfield City’s major factions and successfully establishes himself among its Eternal True Gods. Those who challenge or underestimate him are killed without hesitation, while others begin treating him cautiously and respectfully.
• The Yanfeng Hall consignment auction begins. Participants enter an anonymous illusory space through their bidding tokens, where treasures are displayed and bids are submitted simultaneously by all attendees.
• Ye Muxuan declines to buy Eternal True God-level weapons and armor because he already possesses superior treasures and expects eventually to reach the Chaos Realm.
• He purchases eleven portions of Space-Time Liquid for over seventeen million Cosmic Sand, intending to improve his comprehension of the Space-Time Origin Law.
• He spends more than forty million Cosmic Sand on formation materials and cultivation treasures, strengthening his foundation in formations.
• On the auction’s final day, the complete set of conical-spike Chaos Secret Treasures that Ye Muxuan had consigned is sold. Its price rises from fifty million to ninety-three million one hundred thousand Cosmic Sand, exceeding Yanfeng Hall’s original valuation and providing Ye Muxuan with substantial resources after fees.

Character Developments

• Master Yinmei becomes a mentor and protector to Rui Qing. Though Rui Qing is separated from him by countless generations, Master Yinmei takes pride in his talent and hopes to nurture him into a figure who can eventually surprise his own father.
• Rui Qing begins an important new stage of cultivation as Master Yinmei’s personal disciple. His confidence and eagerness show that he is highly motivated.
• Ye Muxuan further establishes himself as one of Snowfield City’s most formidable and influential Eternal True Gods. His calm conduct, careful spending, and long-term focus reveal strategic judgment rather than impulsive greed.
• Ye Muxuan’s purchases demonstrate that he is already planning beyond the Eternal True God realm, especially toward cultivation of the Space-Time Origin Law and advancement into the Chaos Realm.

Significant Themes

• Power and reputation: Nightfall Divine Lord’s effortless killing of Puba Divine Lord reshapes Snowfield City’s understanding of the local power structure. Reputation is built not only through strength but through the willingness to act decisively.
• Mentorship and legacy: Master Yinmei’s acceptance of Rui Qing emphasizes the importance of bloodline, inheritance, and the responsibility of powerful figures to cultivate future generations.
• Strategic cultivation: Ye Muxuan chooses resources according to his future goals, refusing equipment that will soon become obsolete and instead investing in treasures that can improve his laws, formations, and eventual advancement.
• Anonymous competition and rationality: The auction removes personal identities, discouraging grudges and allowing participants to bid according to genuine needs rather than status or rivalry.
• Accumulation of wealth and resources: The sale of Ye Muxuan’s consigned treasure gives him the financial foundation to continue cultivating and preparing for the next realm.

Character Interactions

• Master Yinmei formally names Rui Qing his nineteenth disciple and encourages him to cultivate diligently.
• Ye Muxuan interacts with Snowfield City’s City Lord Mansion and major factions through their invitations, gradually earning acceptance among the city’s Eternal True Gods.
• His violent encounters with those who provoke him reinforce his relationship with the city’s other experts: respect is possible, but only if they recognize his boundaries.
• During the anonymous auction, Ye Muxuan competes indirectly with countless powerful experts, securing the treasures he needs while benefiting from the high bids on his own consigned Chaos Secret Treasure set.

Chapter Summary: “Servants”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The lengthy auction concludes with the final Chaos secret treasure, the War Blade, selling for 6.9 billion Cosmic Sand.
• Ye Muxuan’s consciousness returns to his cave residence, where he confirms that the auction was real and retrieves his winnings through the cyan Yanfeng Hall token.
• The token can either collect auctioned items at any Yanfeng Hall or teleport them directly to the user’s location within the Origin Continent. Ye Muxuan uses it to receive seven sealed purple jade boxes.
• The boxes contain:
  • Eleven bottles of Temporal-Spatial Liquid.
  • His remaining Cosmic Sand—over 31 million after fees and purchases.
  • More than one hundred Formation Base materials in five varieties, purchased for over 40 million Cosmic Sand.
• With his wealth secured, Ye Muxuan reflects that the resources obtained from killing Puba Divine Lord can support his cultivation until he reaches the Chaos Overlord realm.
• His reputation as Nightfall Divine Lord has grown so powerful that few factions dare provoke him. Some experts even offer large sums merely to borrow his name and protection, though Ye Muxuan values the reputation only because it allows him to cultivate undisturbed.
• He studies the sealing formations on the jade boxes, recognizing them as a combination of Trapping and Spirit Arrays. Since his specialty is Killing Arrays, he treats them only as reference material.
• Ye Muxuan attempts to fish in the ice lake of his cave residence using a purple bamboo rod. After three unsuccessful days, he jokingly concludes that the supposed beginner’s luck is a lie.
• His cave-residence formation announces visitors. A Void True God manager from one of Snowfield City’s leading trading companies arrives with five True God candidates to serve Ye Muxuan.
• Ye Muxuan admits the group, explains that he needs three servants to manage the residence, and immediately uses his powerful soul force to place all six visitors into an illusion.

Character Developments

Ye Muxuan

• Demonstrates increased wealth, influence, and confidence after the auction.
• Shows his practical attitude toward fame, using his reputation as protection rather than seeking status for its own sake.
• Reveals his meticulous nature by examining the auction boxes’ formations before opening them.
• Remains detached and somewhat humorous in ordinary matters, as shown by his failed fishing attempt.
• Displays overwhelming soul and illusion abilities despite not specializing in illusion techniques.

Trading-company manager and five True Gods

• They are portrayed as cautious and respectful, aware of Ye Muxuan’s fearsome reputation.
• The manager has carefully selected the candidates and is eager to secure Ye Muxuan as a customer.
• All six become helpless before Ye Muxuan’s illusion technique.

Significant Themes

• Power and reputation: Ye Muxuan’s growing fame protects him from interference, demonstrating how strength and reputation function as political shields in Snowfield City.
• Wealth and cultivation: The auction winnings provide the resources necessary for long-term advancement, emphasizing the importance of material wealth in the path to higher realms.
• Convenience and technological advancement: The Yanfeng Hall token offers instantaneous delivery that even the Virtual Universe cannot match, highlighting the sophistication of the Origin Continent’s systems.
• Solitude versus responsibility: Although Ye Muxuan has no servants and must personally receive visitors, he seeks servants to preserve his time and support his secluded cultivation.
• Strength beyond specialization: Even without specializing in illusion techniques, Ye Muxuan can effortlessly dominate True Gods and a Void True God, showing the breadth of his cultivation and soul power.

Character Interactions

• Ye Muxuan and Yanfeng Hall: The cyan token provides him with a secure, private method of receiving his auction purchases.
• Ye Muxuan and the trading-company manager: The manager approaches respectfully and presents carefully chosen servants, hoping to establish a valuable relationship with the powerful Divine Lord.
• Ye Muxuan and the five True Gods: He evaluates them as potential household servants, then uses an illusion to test or control them before making a final decision.
• Ye Muxuan and his disciples: Though they do not appear directly, his ability with illusions is linked to the influence of his disciples, True God Qingying and the Silver Soul Palace Master, who specialize in soul-path and illusion techniques.

Chapter Summary: “Void Array Body”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Muxuan sends the remaining True God servants to explore their new cave abode, then seals himself inside the Qingjing Jade Gold Pagoda to cultivate in isolation.
• He opens five purple jade boxes containing more than a hundred rare materials purchased for over forty million Cosmic Sand. Together with supplies from the Thousand Star Hall, the materials are worth over seventy million Cosmic Sand.
• Under the Pagoda Spirit’s observation, Ye Muxuan begins cultivating the defensive Secret Technique Void Array Body. He spends more than six hundred days refining the materials and inscribing their foundational formation patterns.
• He integrates the Formation Bases into his eighteen-billion-kilometer Perfect Divine Body. The process is meticulous and requires him to ignore outside invitations and messages from his son, Lian Feng.
• After the first level of the technique forms, Ye Muxuan tests its defense by striking his arm with the Shadow Admiration Blade, empowered by his fifteenth-rank offensive ability. The attack leaves no injury.
• Ye Muxuan concludes that the first level can withstand the full-force attacks of most Eternal True Gods. The technique has three levels: the first for Eternal True Gods, the second for Chaos Overlords, and the third for God Kings.
• He then consumes Space-Time Liquid to improve his comprehension of the soul and the Laws of Chaos, studying the inheritances left by Great Sage Xihe and the Kingdom Lord of Wu Kingdom.
• Inside the Flat Cylindrical Object, he discovers the origin aura of Puba Divine Lord, divided into eleven fragments corresponding to Puba’s eleven Chaos Realm moves. By touching one fragment, Ye Muxuan witnesses the process of an Eternal True God comprehending a Chaos Realm move.

Character Developments

• Ye Muxuan demonstrates exceptional wealth, patience, precision, and determination. He spends an enormous fortune and more than six hundred days perfecting the foundations of Void Array Body rather than rushing the process.
• His combat capabilities become more balanced: although he already possesses powerful offensive techniques, he now gains an exceptionally strong defensive foundation.
• His long-term ambitions are emphasized. He cultivates the technique only after reaching the limit of his Perfect Divine Body so that it will not hinder future breakthroughs to the Chaos Overlord or God King realms.
• His understanding of higher-level cultivation begins to deepen through Space-Time Liquid, the Time Origin inheritance, and Puba Divine Lord’s recorded origin insights.
• The Pagoda Spirit is shown to be knowledgeable about the Sect’s inheritance and impressed by how quickly Ye Muxuan gathered materials that were difficult even for the Spirit to obtain.
• Lian Feng appears indirectly through unanswered messages, highlighting Ye Muxuan’s complete focus on cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and foundation: Powerful breakthroughs require flawless groundwork. A tiny error in the formation patterns could affect Ye Muxuan’s future development.
• Survival as a form of strength: The chapter stresses that defense and the ability to preserve one’s life are as important as offense and combat awareness. Survival is necessary before one can pursue future achievements.
• Standing on the shoulders of predecessors: Ye Muxuan benefits from the Sect’s established inheritance, avoiding the immense difficulty of creating the technique himself.
• Wealth and opportunity: Extraordinary resources make advanced cultivation possible, but even immense wealth cannot replace patience, precision, or understanding.
• Continuous advancement: After improving his defense, Ye Muxuan immediately turns toward deeper comprehension of Space-Time Laws and Chaos Realm techniques.

Character Interactions

• Ye Muxuan has a brief instructional relationship with the Pagoda Spirit, whose knowledge explains the history and difficulty of Void Array Body.
• He deliberately cuts himself off from the outside world, ignoring invitations from Snowfield City’s forces and communications from Lian Feng.
• His interaction with Puba Divine Lord is indirect but significant: through Puba’s origin aura, Ye Muxuan gains access to an experiential view of how a Chaos Realm move is comprehended.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Muxuan emerges from seclusion after three hundred days in the outside world.
• He discovers that the Flat Cylindrical Object can devour an opponent's origin and analyze their moves.
• Lian Feng informs Ye Muxuan about Yunhu Venerable's breakthrough to Universe Master and the discovery of a talented genius in their clan.
• Lian Feng expresses his intention to establish a sixth faction for their lineage within the Human Race.

Character Developments

• Ye Muxuan: He continues to make progress in his cultivation, now capable of performing a Chaos-level move. He also shows affection towards his disciples by rewarding Yunhu and the talented genius in their clan.
• Lian Feng: He demonstrates maturity and responsibility in handling matters of the Shadow Blade Holy Land Universe. He also shows initiative in considering the political landscape of the Human Race.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics within the Human Race and the need for representation among the True Gods.
• The importance of nurturing and rewarding talented disciples to maintain the strength and influence of a lineage.

Character Interactions

• Ye Muxuan and Lian Feng: The father-son duo discusses matters of the Human Race and the Shadow Blade Holy Land Universe. Ye Muxuan shows understanding and support for Lian Feng's plans.
• Ye Muxuan and Yunhu Venerable: Though not present, Yunhu's breakthrough is acknowledged by Ye Muxuan, who rewards him for his progress.
• Lian Feng and the talented genius in their clan: Lian Feng shows interest in nurturing the talented genius, indicating his responsibility towards the future of their lineage.