Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng discovers a statue of Zhao Tingxian, now a deity, on a star he visits.
• He learns that Zhao Tingxian has been cultivating followers and incense offerings for over thirty thousand years.
• Chu Zheng suspects Zhao Tingxian's true body is now an Immortal Venerable and has vast ambitions.
• He decides to investigate Zhao Tingxian's secrets after the Incarnation Tribulation.
• Chu Zheng and Nie Longhu extract Star Origin Fluid from the star's core, with Nie Longhu teaching Chu Zheng the method.
• Nie Longhu warns Chu Zheng not to mention him or the method to anyone else.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng's understanding of the universe expands, learning about star classifications and Heavenly Laws.
• Nie Longhu becomes more cautious and distances himself from Chu Zheng, suspecting Chu Zheng might be connected to the Immortal Alliance.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of deities in the universe.
• The dangers of entangling oneself in others' karma and the importance of secrecy in cultivation.
• The vast differences in cultivation levels and understanding of the universe between Chu Zheng and Nie Longhu.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Nie Longhu work together to extract Star Origin Fluid, with Nie Longhu teaching Chu Zheng the method.
• Nie Longhu warns Chu Zheng not to mention him or the method to anyone else, indicating his caution and desire to distance himself from Chu Zheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive Tianyao Federation fleet arrives, intending to conquer the star.
• Chu Zheng, witnessing the slaughter, decides to intervene and asks for Zhao Tingxian.
• Zhao Tingxian appears, revealing he has spared Chu Zheng's life thrice due to karmic ties.
• An Immortal King, Ming Tianyin, arrives to strip Zhao Tingxian's Immortal Bone and execute punishment.
• Chu Zheng's physical body is destroyed, and he returns to his main body in the Azure Cloud Realm.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Intervenes in the battle, learns about his past karmic ties with Zhao Tingxian, and faces his first Incarnation Tribulation.
• Zhao Tingxian: Reveals his past actions towards Chu Zheng, shows indifference towards the believers' deaths, and faces Ming Tianyin.
• Ming Tianyin: Arrives to execute Zhao Tingxian, demonstrating the power of an Immortal King.
• Nie Longhu: Witnesses Chu Zheng's tribulation, decides not to involve his sect further due to the heavy karmic entanglements.

Significant Themes

• Karmic Ties: The theme of karmic ties is emphasized, with Zhao Tingxian sparing Chu Zheng's life thrice due to their karmic connection.
• Power Dynamics: The vast power dynamics between cultivators of different realms are shown, with Immortal Kings and Immortal Venerables possessing immense power.
• Interstellar Conquest: The Tianyao Federation's interstellar conquest is portrayed, highlighting the brutal and one-sided nature of such conflicts.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Zhao Tingxian: Their karmic connection is revealed, with Zhao Tingxian sparing Chu Zheng's life and explaining his past actions.
• Chu Zheng and Ming Tianyin: They do not interact directly, but Ming Tianyin's arrival and actions lead to Chu Zheng's physical body being destroyed.
• Chu Zheng and Nie Longhu: They briefly interact before Chu Zheng's tribulation, with Nie Longhu deciding not to involve his sect further due to Chu Zheng's heavy karmic entanglements.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng's Incarnation Tribulation lasted 30 years in the Azure Cloud Realm, but only 3 months passed.
• After seclusion, Chu Zheng learns from Zhao Tingxian that he has been in this world for over 20 years, not 3.
• Chu Zheng decides to visit the Grand Void Holy Land to uncover more secrets.
• Chu Zheng condenses a Nine-Aperture Golden Core, triggering a Heavenly Phenomenon that benefits all Grand Xuan cultivators.
• Chu Zheng successfully enters the Nascent Soul Realm, causing a stir in the Azure Cloud Realm.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Realizes he's been in this world longer than he thought, decides to investigate his past, advances to the Nascent Soul Realm.
• Geng Yiyang: Becomes restless and frequently wanders after his Immortal Tribulation.
• Fu Quanliang: Takes on more responsibilities in Grand Xuan Holy Land, enjoys his new role.
• Song Lingxue: Reflects on her feelings for Chu Zheng and her uncertain future.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and its impact on cultivation and life.
• The consequences of extraordinary talent and Heaven's favor.
• The burden of secrets and the drive to uncover the truth.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Zhao Tingxian: Their conversation reveals a significant secret about Chu Zheng's past.
• Chu Zheng and Song Lingxue: They spend time together cultivating, and Song Lingxue reflects on her feelings for Chu Zheng.
• Chu Zheng and the Grand Xuan cultivators: The Heavenly Phenomenon benefits all Grand Xuan cultivators, strengthening their bond with Chu Zheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng's rise to the top of the Hidden Dragon Ranking causes a stir in the Four Realms of Cangyun.
• Many factions send treasures and offer loyalty to the Grand Xuan Holy Land.
• Chu Zheng triggers a Celestial Phenomenon upon breaking through, further solidifying his status.
• Shang Zuling decides to challenge Chu Zheng before the Myriad Sects Hidden Dragon Competition.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng's mindset shifts; he becomes more contemplative and less concerned with fleeting fame.
• Shang Zuling feels threatened by Chu Zheng's rapid progress and decides to face him now rather than wait for the competition.

Significant Themes

• The rapid rise of Chu Zheng and its impact on the balance of power in Cangyun.
• The pressure and challenge posed by Chu Zheng's cultivation speed on Shang Zuling's Dao heart.
• The importance of facing challenges head-on, as demonstrated by Shang Zuling's decision to challenge Chu Zheng.

Character Interactions

• Shang Tianshu and Shang Zuling discuss Chu Zheng's rise and its implications.
• Geng Yiyang returns to Tai Xuan and interacts with Chu Zheng, noticing the changes in his demeanor.
• Chu Zheng searches the Grand Xuan Scripture Depository for information about the Immortal Alliance's past decrees, setting the stage for his visit to the Grand Void Holy Land.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Space Channel is sealed, and the Azure Cloud Realm returns to calm.
• The Grand Void Holy Land is under scrutiny due to Zhao Tingxian's betrayal.
• Chu Zheng, as the Grand Xuan Holy Lord, visits the Grand Void Holy Land to investigate Zhao Tingxian's whereabouts.
• Chu Zheng enters Zhao Tingxian's former Cave Mansion, finding a damaged God Statue.

Character Developments

• Bai Zhixiao, the Grand Void Holy Lord, has entered the Immortal Tribulation Realm.
• Zuo Lingzhi has reached the Profound Connection Realm.
• Ji Xiao, a Grand Void True Disciple, expresses gratitude to Chu Zheng for sparing her life and offers her loyalty.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of betrayal and the impact on one's former sect.
• The power dynamics between Holy Lands and the Immortal Alliance.
• The importance of cultivating longevity and not rushing one's path.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhixiao and Chu Zheng maintain a cold and distant demeanor towards each other.
• Ji Xiao expresses gratitude and offers loyalty to Chu Zheng, but he remains unmoved.
• Chu Zheng silently scans the Grand Void Holy Land, comparing it to his own Holy Land.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng visits the Grand Void Holy Land to investigate Zhao Tingxian's past.
• He discovers a hidden cave mansion with alchemy equipment and cultivation notes, hinting at Zhao's struggles and experiments.
• Chu Zheng finds a broken Divine Statue and repairs it, revealing it to be a Dao Ancestor Golden Body.
• He attempts to contact the Dao Ancestor through the Golden Body but fails.
• Upon returning to Grand Xuan, Chu Zheng receives challenge letters from Shang Zuling and a Transfer Order from the Immortal Alliance.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: He continues to grow in cultivation and reputation, becoming a Holy Lord and topping the Hidden Dragon Ranking. He also shows interest in the Incense Godhood Path and begins exploring it.
• Zhao Tingxian: His past struggles and experiments are revealed, showing his obsession with finding a balance between his physique and cultivation method. His rapid cultivation speed and connection to the Dao Ancestor are hinted at.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and its difficulties: Both Chu Zheng and Zhao Tingxian face challenges in their cultivation paths, with Zhao's struggle being particularly intense due to his mismatched physique and method.
• The Dao Ancestor: The mysterious being's influence is felt through the Golden Body and Zhao's rapid cultivation, hinting at a deeper connection to the events unfolding.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Ji Xiao: They interact briefly, with Ji Xiao escorting Chu Zheng and expressing disappointment that he found no clues.
• Chu Zheng and Bai Zhixiao: Though they don't meet directly, Bai's actions and thoughts are revealed, showing his confusion and regret over the Grand Void Holy Land's current state.
• Chu Zheng and Shang Zuling: They arrange a sparring match, with Shang challenging Chu Zheng to a bout to determine victory or defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Immortal Alliance's conscription spans many realms, and the front lines are vast.
• Chu Zheng decides to slip away from the Immortal Alliance's notice, planning to continue cultivating through the myriad realms and the Chaos Sea.
• Chu Zheng agrees to a battle with Shang Zuling, drawing the attention of most cultivators in the Azure Cloud Realm.
• The battle between Chu Zheng and Shang Zuling takes place. Shang Zuling comes alone, and Chu Zheng uses his full strength, employing the Lesser Five Elements Sword Array and Thunder Force.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: He decides to break away from the Immortal Alliance's notice, showing his determination to follow his own path. He uses his full strength in the battle against Shang Zuling, revealing the extent of his power.
• Shang Zuling: She comes alone to the battle, showing her confidence and pride. She acknowledges the power of Chu Zheng's techniques, which are not from the Immortal Path.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for Heavenly Fortune and the Immortal Path.
• The conflict between personal will and the expectations of others (e.g., the Immortal Alliance).
• The power of determination and resolve in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Shang Zuling: Their battle is a clash of wills and power, with Chu Zheng emerging victorious. Shang Zuling acknowledges Chu Zheng's strength and the unique nature of his techniques.
• The surrounding cultivators: They watch the battle with anticipation and awe, recognizing the power of both combatants.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Azure Cloud Realm's Myriad Sects Hidden Dragon Competition ends with Chu Zheng defeating Shang Zuling, securing the top spot.
• The Immortal Alliance issues a Transfer Order, requiring cultivators from Azure Cloud Realm to join an army resisting Myriad Realms cultivators who have invaded the Immortal Alliance's territory.
• Bai Nian, a Confucian Path cultivator, manifests Righteous Qi, marking his entry into the cultivation world.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: He continues to grow stronger, now capable of controlling thunder and attracting Heavenly Fortune. He also considers his Natal Supernatural Ability.
• Shang Zuling: After her defeat, she reflects on her combat methods and considers exploring new paths.
• Bai Nian: He steps onto the Confucian Path, manifesting Righteous Qi, and gains Chu Zheng's attention.

Significant Themes

• Heavenly Fortune: Chu Zheng's victory brings him more Heavenly Fortune, which manifests in various ways, including increased cultivation speed and the appearance of new opportunities.
• Paths of Cultivation: The story explores different paths of cultivation, including the Immortal Path, Martial Path, and Confucian Path, each with its unique characteristics and benefits.
• War and Conflict: The impending war with the Myriad Realms cultivators highlights the consequences of past actions and the necessity of facing challenges head-on.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Shang Zuling: Their battle ends with mutual respect, but no deep bond is formed.
• Chu Zheng and Bai Nian: Chu Zheng takes an interest in Bai Nian's cultivation and considers helping him.
• Geng Yiyang and Chu Zheng: Geng Yiyang continues to support and guide Chu Zheng, handling external matters to allow Chu Zheng to focus on cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng gives Bai Nian a Confucian scripture, the Wintery Poems Collection, to aid his cultivation.
• Chu Zheng agrees to take Bai Nian back to Phantom Spirit City before he leaves for the Myriad Realms.
• Chu Zheng spends several months carving the divine ability imprint of the Heaven Escaping Five Elements Technique into his Golden Core.
• Chu Zheng's split soul, sent for an Incarnation Tribulation, returns with memories of a life where he cultivated to the peak of the Golden Core stage, imprinting eight Great Divine Abilities.

Character Developments

• Bai Nian: Decides to leave the Azure Cloud Realm to seek cultivation in the Myriad Realms, showing determination and willingness to take risks.
• Chu Zheng: Completes the inscription of the Heaven Escaping Five Elements Technique, gains experience from an Incarnation Tribulation, and becomes more powerful.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Both Chu Zheng and Bai Nian make progress in their cultivation journeys, with Chu Zheng gaining a new divine ability and Bai Nian preparing to leave for the Myriad Realms.
• Fulfilling Promises: Chu Zheng keeps his promise to take Bai Nian back to Phantom Spirit City, showing that he values his word.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Bai Nian: Their interaction shows a mentor-mentee relationship, with Chu Zheng guiding Bai Nian and helping him make decisions about his cultivation path.
• Chu Zheng and Geng Yiyang: Though not present in this chapter, Geng Yiyang's message reminds Chu Zheng of the upcoming trip Outside the Realm, showing their connection and coordination.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng visits Tai Xuan City, collects ancient relics, and helps the Song Clan open a Heritage Secret Realm.
• He travels to Phantom Spirit City alone with Bai Nian, meeting the sect's elders, including Qin Feng and Han Yuliang.
• Chu Zheng learns the full story of the Song Family's High-grade Immortal Bone and Ling Qi's death from Feng Qiyuan.
• He receives the Immortal Alliance's Transfer Order and prepares to depart for the battlefield in three days.
• The Grand Xuan Holy Land's fleet crosses the Cosmos through a Light Gate, arriving at an unfamiliar starry sky with a Giant Pass stretching across it.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng's cultivation has reached the Nascent Soul Stage, and he has become the master of a holy land, gaining influence and respect.
• Qin Feng has reached the Nascent Soul Stage and Mid-grade Immortal Bone talent, but his cultivation is still inferior to Chu Zheng's.
• Han Yuliang, now a Nascent Soul cultivator, is surprised to see Chu Zheng alive and well.
• Feng Qiyuan, the Phantom Spirit Sect's Grand Elder, reveals the truth about the Song Family's Immortal Bone and Ling Qi's death to Chu Zheng.
• Geng Yiyang laments Chu Zheng's rapid advancement, drawing him into a war Outside the Realm.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between Chu Zheng's rapid advancement and Qin Feng's slow cultivation pace highlights the theme of time and opportunity in cultivation.
• The conflict between the Phantom Spirit Sect and the Grand Void Holy Land raises questions about desperation, power dynamics, and the value of High-grade Immortal Bones.
• The impending war Outside the Realm emphasizes the chaos and danger of the Myriad Realms, contrasting with the relative safety of the Azure Cloud Realm.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Qin Feng meet again, with Qin Feng now acknowledging Chu Zheng's strength and influence.
• Chu Zheng confronts Feng Qiyuan, demanding the truth about the Song Family's Immortal Bone and Ling Qi's death.
• Geng Yiyang expresses his concern for Chu Zheng's rapid advancement and involvement in the war Outside the Realm.
• The Holy Lords of the Four Realms of Cangyun interact with the Middle-aged Woman, who urges them to hurry through the Light Gate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Pass is revealed to be a semi-finished product, still under construction, smelted from 746 great stars and imprinted with the law auras of fourteen true immortals.
• Chu Zheng and the Cangyun Realm cultivators are led into the pass, where they meet Si Jizhong, a late Immortal Tribulation realm cultivator and deputy general of the Immortal Alliance's Poxue Army.
• Cultivators are divided into groups based on their realms, with Chu Zheng and other Divine Infant cultivators assigned to lay formation patterns under the guidance of a Profound Mystery realm immortal general.
• Chu Zheng discovers that cultivators with high-grade immortal bones or above are selected for special treatment, and he is among those chosen.
• After a year, the Heavenly Pass is attacked by cultivators from the Myriad Realms, leading to a massive battle.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng maintains a low profile, acting within his means, and observes the operations within the Heavenly Pass.
• Si Jizhong is introduced as a stern and capable leader, overseeing the reinforcement of the Heavenly Pass.
• Chu Zheng's cultivation improves slightly over the year, approaching the Mid Golden Core stage.

Significant Themes

• The vast disparity in power and status between cultivators of different realms.
• The exploitation of lower-realm cultivators for labor and resources by the Immortal Alliance.
• The monotony and danger of life within the Heavenly Pass.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Geng Yiyang communicate briefly, with Geng Yiyang warning Chu Zheng to act cautiously.
• Chu Zheng spots Shang Zuling, who acknowledges him with a nod but does not approach.
• Chu Zheng interacts with Immortal Alliance cultivators, who select him for special treatment due to his high-grade immortal bone talent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The battle between the Immortal Alliance and the All Heavens Myriad Realms begins.
• An Eighth Order True Immortal, the Eight-Armed Divine Monarch, is severely wounded and retreats.
• The battlefield shifts into another layer of space to prevent further damage to the Immortal Pass.
• Chu Zheng collects a True Immortal's severed limb and a broken Nether Heaven Ring.
• The Myriad Realms' cultivators breach the Immortal Pass, aiming to destroy the Spirit Melting Array.
• Aberrants from the Heavens join the battle.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng's combat power increases due to his Five Elements Immortal Roots and Yin Yang Divine Soul.
• Shang Zuling reveals his understanding of the All Heavens Myriad Realms and the Heavens.
• Song Yusang, the head of the Southern Domain Song Clan, is rescued by Chu Zheng.

Significant Themes

• The Struggle for Heavenly Fortune: The battle is a contest for power and resources, with rewards given to those who earn enough merits.
• The Immortal Dao Heavenly Fortune: The will of the Immortal Dao, which rewards cultivators based on their merits.
• The distinction between the Myriad Realms (human race's orthodox path) and the Heavens (gathering place for demons).

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Shang Zuling discuss the battle and the opportunity it presents.
• Chu Zheng rescues Song Yusang from Aberrants and takes him into his Small World.
• The Immortal Alliance and the All Heavens Myriad Realms clash, with both sides suffering losses.

Chapter Summary: Fall of a True Immortal, Plans Afoot

Key Plot Points and Events

• A devastating World-Destroying Divine Light strikes the Immortal Pass, forcing the entire Heavenly Pass out of its Star Domain. Its defensive magic arrays begin collapsing, while countless cultivators are killed or reduced to disembodied Divine Infants and Primordial Spirits.
• Chu Zheng shields Shang Zuling from the impact with his Divine Fire. Although injured, Shang Zuling remains combat-capable and refuses to leave with him, choosing instead to search for surviving members of the Shang clan.
• Chu Zheng heads toward the shattered outer perimeter of the Heavenly Pass. He decides that staying near the center could trap him if the Immortal Alliance loses, and begins planning possible escape routes through the Myriad Realms.
• Two Fifth Order Myriad Realms cultivators—a powerful man and a yin-energy woman—attack Chu Zheng, intending to capture him so the woman can absorb his Yang Essence through dual cultivation. Chu Zheng uses the Blazing Fire Spear to nearly kill the man. The woman saves him by severing and retrieving his head, and the pair retreat.
• Chu Zheng locates Geng Yiyang fighting a powerful opponent while transformed into a nearly perfected Fire God form. Rather than interrupting him, Chu Zheng begins gathering the Grand Xuan elders and placing them inside his Small World for safety.
• The True Immortal battlefield draws closer to the Heavenly Pass. The Immortal Alliance is revealed to be losing badly: one True Immortal is shot through the brow by a Cyan-gold Arrow and crushed against the pass’s defensive barrier.
• Four Immortal Alliance True Immortals have fallen, leaving only two, while the Myriad Realms still possess five beings of comparable strength. The pass’s guardian considers joining the battle, but another True Immortal warns that abandoning the pass would doom everyone within it.
• Chu Zheng prepares to escape through spatial cracks forming in the damaged magic arrays. Before he can act, the Martial Saint Pei Hengxing arrives.
• Pei Hengxing effortlessly kills one Myriad Realms expert, then captures four fleeing enemies with his immense blood vitality. Using his newly created “Demon Splitter” fist technique, he destroys two of them outright. The remaining two are rescued by a descending Heavenly Ladder.
• Pei Hengxing’s arrival reverses the crisis. His overwhelming strength effectively resolves the immediate threat to the Heavenly Pass.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Becomes increasingly pragmatic and cautious. He recognizes that the Immortal Alliance may lose and begins preparing for survival rather than blindly defending the pass. He demonstrates improved mastery of Divine Fire and the Blazing Fire Spear, while also taking responsibility for protecting the Grand Xuan elders.
• Shang Zuling: Shows independence and loyalty to her clan by refusing Chu Zheng’s protection and choosing to search for her people. She acknowledges Chu Zheng’s growing strength but does not become dependent on him.
• Geng Yiyang: Reveals that his Fire God Transformation is far more advanced than Chu Zheng’s, approaching the level of true Immortal Fire. His battle confirms his exceptional mastery of fire-based cultivation.
• Pei Hengxing: Makes a spectacular entrance as a complete Martial Saint, possessing power close to that of a Martial Dao Great Saint. He is calm, courteous, and emotionally restrained despite possessing enough strength to kill high-level True Immortal opponents with ease.
• The Myriad Realms cultivators: Their confidence collapses upon encountering Pei Hengxing. Their immediate flight emphasizes the overwhelming gap between them and the Martial Saint.

Significant Themes

• Survival amid overwhelming catastrophe: Chu Zheng’s decision to seek escape routes reflects the chapter’s shift from confident resistance to desperate preparation.
• The vast hierarchy of power: The destruction caused by True Immortal battles, followed by Pei Hengxing’s effortless slaughter of comparable beings, highlights the terrifying differences between cultivation realms.
• Responsibility and sacrifice: Chu Zheng risks himself to protect Shang Zuling and later safeguards the Grand Xuan elders, while the pass’s True Immortal remains behind because abandoning the defense would doom everyone.
• Independence and mutual respect: Shang Zuling refuses to burden Chu Zheng, and Chu Zheng respects her decision rather than forcing her to accompany him.
• Calmness versus chaos: The battlefield is filled with destruction and panic, yet Pei Hengxing remains composed and courteous, making his terrifying strength even more striking.
• Preparation before defeat: The chapter repeatedly emphasizes anticipating failure—repairing the pass, gathering allies, preserving escape options, and concealing one’s identity among the Myriad Realms.

Important Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Shang Zuling: Chu Zheng protects her from the divine strike and offers to take her away. Shang Zuling declines, prioritizing her clan, and the two part with mutual respect.
• Chu Zheng and the dual-cultivation pair: The pair view Chu Zheng primarily as a source of cultivation energy. Chu Zheng responds decisively, nearly killing the male cultivator and forcing both to retreat.
• Chu Zheng and Geng Yiyang: Chu Zheng observes Geng Yiyang’s battle without interrupting, showing caution and respect for his elder’s combat situation.
• Chu Zheng and the Grand Xuan elders: He gathers and shelters them in his Small World, taking active responsibility for their survival.
• Pei Hengxing and the Myriad Realms experts: Pei Hengxing politely invites them to “discuss the Dao,” but immediately demonstrates overwhelming martial power, killing two and forcing the others to flee.
• The Immortal Alliance defenders: Their arguments reveal the impossible strategic dilemma: the True Immortals want to join the larger battle, but leaving the Heavenly Pass would cause its defenders and inhabitants to perish.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Hengxing, a powerful Martial cultivator, arrives and defeats three True Immortal-level beings from the All Heavens Myriad Realms in quick succession.
• The Immortal Alliance wins the battle but suffers significant losses, including the destruction of magic arrays and the death of many cultivators.
• The Immortal Alliance begins repairing the Heavenly Pass and cleaning up the battlefield, with Chu Zheng joining the cleanup team.
• Remnants of True Immortal-level beings and fragments of exotic treasures are collected, with the Immortal Alliance assigning high-level cultivators to oversee and register them.

Character Developments

• Pei Hengxing demonstrates incredible combat power, showcasing the strength of Martial cultivators.
• Chu Zheng continues to gather valuable fragments, revealing his resourcefulness and determination to build wealth.

Significant Themes

• The balance between the Immortal Alliance, Martial Hall, and All Heavens Myriad Realms, hinting at a future war.
• The importance of Heavenly Fortune and the threat posed by the Dao Ancestor.
• The value of remnants and fragments, and the Immortal Alliance's vigilance in collecting them.

Character Interactions

• Pei Hengxing and Kuang Tianxian discuss the war situation, the threat of the Dao Ancestor, and the possibility of a future Dao War.
• Chu Zheng discreetly releases the Grand Xuan Elder and Song Yusang from the small world and joins the battlefield cleanup team, gathering fragments without drawing attention.

Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng understands the importance of clearing outer-realm battlefields and the strict procedures for handling remains and treasures.
• He experiences an increase in Heavenly Luck, which accelerates his cultivation speed.
• The Immortal Alliance offers cultivators a choice: return to their original realm or join the front lines.
• Most cultivators choose to go to the main battlefield, while Chu Zheng decides to return to Azure Cloud.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng becomes more reserved and cautious about revealing his true power and intentions.
• Geng Yiyang shows concern for Chu Zheng's future and the path he chooses.
• Shang Zuling chooses to go to the main battlefield, seeking to prove herself and gain battle merits.

Significant Themes

• The uncertainty and danger of the Lineage War.
• The importance of keeping one's edge hidden until ready to reveal it.
• The struggle between ambition and caution in choosing one's path.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Geng Yiyang part ways, with Geng Yiyang giving Chu Zheng an Immortal Treasure before leaving.
• Chu Zheng and Shang Zuling part ways, with Shang Zuling encouraging Chu Zheng to consider going to the main battlefield.
• Two mysterious figures block the flying ship carrying Chu Zheng and the others, asking for Chu Zheng by name.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng encounters two Demon Emperors, Chi Xu and Chi Xuan, who invite him to meet the East Victory Demon Immortal.
• Chu Zheng refuses, suspecting the Demon Immortal's connection to Zhao Tingxian and the Myriad Worlds.
• Chi Xu attempts to seize Chu Zheng but is stopped by Jiang Wanquan, who escorts Chu Zheng back to the Azure Cloud Realm.
• Upon returning, Chu Zheng finds the Grand Xuan Holy Land quiet and releases Bai Nian from the small world.
• Chu Zheng and Song Lingxue enter seclusion for cultivation.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Shows wisdom and caution in dealing with the Demon Emperors, understanding the potential danger and political implications. He decides to enter seclusion to improve his cultivation and the rank of his Restorer profession.
• Song Lingxue: Advances her cultivation to the ninth level of the Primordial Qi Realm and prepares for Core Formation.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Demon Race and the Immortal Alliance, with the Azure Cloud Immortal King's protection over the Azure Cloud Realm.
• The potential danger and political implications of Chu Zheng's connection to the Myriad Worlds and Zhao Tingxian.
• The importance of cultivation and self-improvement for facing future challenges.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Chi Xu/Chi Xuan: Tense interaction, with Chi Xu attempting to seize Chu Zheng and Chu Zheng refusing, leading to a standoff.
• Chu Zheng and Jiang Wanquan: Jiang Wanquan assists Chu Zheng, showing his respect and protection towards cultivators from the Azure Cloud Realm.
• Chu Zheng and Song Lingxue: They both enter seclusion for cultivation, showing their dedication to improving their strength.

Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng travels to a new star, governed by the Divine Court with 36,500 deities.
• He witnesses a tribe's grand sacrifice, where two children are offered to a River God (Third Order deity).
• A cultivator named Tong Tianye (Third Order) arrives, challenging the River God and destroying its statue.
• Chu Zheng takes the boy's body and, after being carried away by the river, begins cultivating on the shore.
• He reaches a city with open gates, learning about the Incense Godhood Path and its practitioners.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: He continues to explore new realms and adapt to new environments, demonstrating resilience and curiosity.
• Tong Tianye: He shows strength and confidence in his challenge against the River God, revealing his cultivation of the Incense Godhood Path.
• Yuan Dazun: He approaches Chu Zheng, seeking a believer and offering to fulfill his wishes, showing desperation to gain followers.

Significant Themes

• The Incense Godhood Path: The path's dual nature is explored, offering immortality and power but also entangling cultivators with Karma.
• Belief and Worship: The importance of believers for deities and the power of incense is emphasized.
• Adaptation: Chu Zheng's ability to adapt to new environments and circumstances is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and the River God: Although they don't interact directly, Chu Zheng observes the River God's power and its relationship with the tribe.
• Chu Zheng and Tong Tianye: They don't interact, but Chu Zheng witnesses Tong Tianye's challenge against the River God.
• Chu Zheng and Yuan Dazun: They have a brief interaction, with Yuan Dazun attempting to gain Chu Zheng as a believer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng, a child with no divine aura, meets Yuan Dazun, who offers to fulfill his wishes in exchange for his belief.
• Chu Zheng lists rare spiritual ingredients he needs, which Yuan Dazun agrees to provide.
• Chu Zheng eats at a restaurant with a Food God Painting, learning about the Food God's legend.
• Chu Zheng decides to experiment with the Incense Godhood Path, starting with creating a fictitious deity.
• Chu Zheng enters the Spiritual Transformation Realm and gains the ability to use Supernatural Abilities.
• Chu Zheng finds fragments of Magic Tools on a battlefield to use for his experiment.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Demonstrates his extraordinary appetite and talent, growing stronger and more independent. He starts exploring the Incense Godhood Path.
• Yuan Dazun: Initially sees Chu Zheng as a potential powerful believer, invests in him, and becomes Chu Zheng's first believer.

Significant Themes

• The Incense Godhood Path: The power and influence of incense deities, the importance of believers, and the virtuous cycle of incense.
• Belief and Worship: The mutual choice between deities and believers, and the role of deities in fulfilling wishes.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Yuan Dazun: Yuan Dazun tries to win Chu Zheng over as a believer, while Chu Zheng sees Yuan Dazun as a potential first believer for his experiment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng, now in the Jade Bone Realm, has a Divine Statue with a blank face, which he names 'Zhengchu Dao Lord.'
• Yuan Dazun, initially skeptical, becomes the first believer of Zhengchu Dao Lord after seeing the Divine Statue's power.
• Chu Zheng begins to gather believers for his Divine Statue, fabricating a mythological biography to establish credibility.
• After three years, the Divine Statue evolves a Divine Embryo, gaining a wisp of True Spirit.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Advances to the late stage of the Jade Bone Realm through diligent cultivation. He becomes more confident and strategic in his plans, accepting the unexpected consequences of his actions.
• Yuan Dazun: Becomes the first believer of Zhengchu Dao Lord, showing loyalty and dedication to the Divine Statue. He helps Chu Zheng by acting as an intermediary in exchanging Magic Tools for resources.

Significant Themes

• Faith and Belief: The power of faith is explored through the Incense Godhood Path. Believers' worship can nourish deities, while deities can grant blessings to their followers.
• Cultivation and Ambition: Chu Zheng's relentless pursuit of cultivation power and his strategic planning to gather believers reflect his ambition and determination.
• Unpredictability and Adaptation: The unexpected consequences of Chu Zheng's actions, such as the Divine Statue gaining a wisp of True Spirit, force him to adapt and continue his plans.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Yuan Dazun: Their relationship evolves from one of mutual benefit to one of trust and loyalty. Yuan Dazun becomes a devoted believer and helper to Zhengchu Dao Lord, while Chu Zheng values Yuan Dazun's assistance and shows appreciation for his efforts.
• Chu Zheng and the Divine Statue: Chu Zheng's initial shock and uncertainty about the Divine Statue's power give way to acceptance and strategic planning to harness its potential.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng enters the Divine Embryo Realm, becoming an incense deity.
• He learns about the importance of a True Name and the tiered system of believers (Fanatical, True, and False).
• His believers, gathered through Spirit Stones, have low-quality Incense Wish Power, but they help him advance his cultivation significantly.
• Yuan Da Zun, his only True Believer, helps him gather more believers over seven years.
• The Cold Pond Spirit Lord, a Fourth Order God, demands a share of Chu Zheng's incense power and threatens war.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: He understands the intricacies of the Incense Godhood Path, advances his cultivation, and prepares for a potential war.
• Yuan Da Zun: He becomes more devoted to Chu Zheng, acting as his spokesperson and gathering believers. He also understands the potential consequences of the impending conflict.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchy among incense deities.
• The importance of believers and their tiered system.
• The struggle for resources (incense power and believers) among deities.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Yuan Da Zun: They work together to grow Chu Zheng's believers and prepare for the Cold Pond Spirit Lord's threat.
• Chu Zheng and the Cold Pond Spirit Lord: They are on a collision course, with the Cold Pond Spirit Lord demanding a share of Chu Zheng's incense power and Chu Zheng preparing to defend his territory.