Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Lingxue's cultivation has advanced significantly due to the Dragon Subduing Art of Blood Fiend, making her nearly invincible at her current level.
• She decides to complete her Blood Trial early to improve her evaluation in the Martial Hall.
• Chu Zheng arrives at the Three Hells Gate, intending to annihilate it, and successfully does so with his powerful Divine Abilities.
• He Yi, an Inner Sect Elder of the Star Moon Sect, appears and questions Chu Zheng about He De and He Yunjin.

Character Developments

• Song Lingxue's power and confidence have grown, leading her to set ambitious goals for herself.
• Chu Zheng demonstrates his immense power, effortlessly destroying the Three Hells Gate, and shows a hint of his strategic thinking by leaving He Yunjin alive.
• He Yi reveals his protective nature towards He Yunjin, suggesting a deeper relationship between them.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its consequences is further explored as Chu Zheng's strength allows him to act decisively, but also draws attention and potential retaliation.
• The theme of Karma and cause-and-effect is seen in Chu Zheng's decision to spare He Yunjin, which may have future repercussions.

Character Interactions

• The interaction between Chu Zheng and He Yi highlights the stark difference in their power levels and the tension between them due to He Yunjin's fate.
• The absence of interaction between Song Lingxue and Chu Zheng in this chapter emphasizes their separation and the challenges they face in their respective paths.

Plot Points and Events

• He Yi attacks Chu Zheng with a Five Elements Sword Array, but Chu Zheng easily dispels it.
• He Yi uses his trump card, an Immortal Slaying Flying Dagger, which injures Chu Zheng's Nascent Soul.
• Chu Zheng survives the attack and decides not to kill He Yi, instead leaving him alive after healing his injuries.
• Chu Zheng learns about the situation in the great universe and the Myriad Worlds Battlefield, including Shang Cangyun's actions.

Character Developments

• He Yi's determination to avenge his son leads him to use his ultimate trump card, the Immortal Slaying Flying Dagger, despite knowing the risks.
• Chu Zheng shows mercy and leaves He Yi alive, indicating a change in his stance towards the He family.
• Shang Cangyun's actions on the Myriad Worlds Battlefield reveal his growing power and the attention he draws from Immortal Emperors.

Significant Themes

• The theme of revenge and its consequences is explored through He Yi's actions and Chu Zheng's decision to spare him.
• The power dynamics between the Immortal Alliance and the myriad worlds are highlighted, with the Immortal Alliance having the upper hand in the war.
• The theme of betrayal is seen in Shang Cangyun's actions and the rumors circulating about him.

Character Interactions

• He Yi and Chu Zheng's interaction shows the power gap between them and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• Chu Zheng's interaction with He Yi reveals his changing attitude towards the He family, showing a level of mercy he hadn't shown before.
• The interactions between the Immortal Alliance and the myriad worlds, as well as the pursuit of Shang Cangyun by Immortal Emperors, highlight the complex political landscape of the great universe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng learns about Shang Cangyun's predicament and the Immortal Emperor's intervention.
• He realizes the uniqueness of the Azure Cloud Realm and its connection to the Myriad Worlds and extraterrestrial demons.
• Chu Zheng visits various countries and Daoist Lineages to gather information about the Myriad Worlds.
• He discovers that the Myriad Worlds are plagued by extraterrestrial demons, and many cultivators become demons after death.
• Chu Zheng enters an Incarnation Tribulation, choosing a body in the Myriad Worlds, which turns out to be a half-corpse demon.
• He overhears two cultivators discussing his body and their plans for him.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng's cultivation improves rapidly, but he's still far from the realm of existences like Shang Cangyun.
• He becomes more determined to uncover the secrets of the Azure Cloud Realm and the Myriad Worlds.
• The Jade Pot Spirit Lord, an Incense God, shows deference to Chu Zheng due to his powerful Wish Power.

Significant Themes

• The theme of reincarnation and the afterlife is explored, with Chu Zheng believing in reincarnation and the existence of the Yellow Springs.
• The conflict between the Immortal Alliance and Shang Cangyun highlights the power dynamics and political intrigue in the great Universe.
• The relationship between the Azure Cloud Realm, the Myriad Worlds, and extraterrestrial demons is a central mystery driving the plot.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng interacts with various Daoist Lineages to gather information, but they become cautious due to the unknown Qi Cultivator's Tribulation.
• He meets the Jade Pot Spirit Lord, who provides him a place to stay in his divine palace.
• Two unknown cultivators discuss their plans for Chu Zheng's current body, unaware of his consciousness within it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng, a cultivator from the Myriad Worlds, accidentally enters a corpse in the Heavenly Wutong Realm.
• The corpse, a powerful zombie, is controlled by the Corpse Control Art by Song Zhao, a Third Order cultivator.
• Chu Zheng, now in the zombie's body, awakens and is initially controlled by Song Zhao but soon breaks free.
• Song Zhao and Gu Zhenxun, a Second Order cultivator from the Gu family, discuss the zombie's potential and the risk of it spiraling out of control.
• Gu Zhenxun decides to try and influence the zombie, hoping to bring it under the Gu family's command.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Now inhabiting a zombie's body, Chu Zheng is no longer a living person but a special being. He's unaware of the outside world and relies on Song Zhao and Gu Zhenxun for information.
• Song Zhao: Recognizes the zombie's potential but fears its lack of control. He's willing to give Gu Zhenxun a chance to tame it but is prepared to eliminate it if necessary.
• Gu Zhenxun: Sees the zombie as the Gu family's hope for prominence. He's willing to take the risk to tame it, despite the potential danger.

Significant Themes

• Control vs. Freedom: The struggle between those who want to control the zombie (Song Zhao, initially) and those who want it to have freedom (Gu Zhenxun).
• Risk vs. Reward: The potential benefits of taming the zombie versus the risk of it spiraling out of control.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Song Zhao: Initially, Song Zhao controls Chu Zheng, but Chu Zheng soon breaks free, showing his growing independence.
• Song Zhao and Gu Zhenxun: They discuss the zombie's fate, with Song Zhao advocating for its elimination and Gu Zhenxun wanting to tame it.
• Gu Zhenxun and Chu Zheng: Gu Zhenxun decides to try and influence Chu Zheng, hoping to bring him under the Gu family's command, showing a change in his initial fear of the zombie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng, in his walking corpse form, is interested in the Heavenly Wutong Tree but must act cautiously due to his current state.
• He discovers that his body has a mysterious vitality that can slow down physical decay.
• The Gu Clan values Chu Zheng and provides him with a dedicated palace and Blood Slaves for nourishment.
• After two years, Chu Zheng is about to undergo a "Corpse Molt" and is at the peak of the Third Order.
• Gu Zhenxun asks Chu Zheng to kill someone for him in exchange for more Essence Blood.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: He has made significant progress in his cultivation, nearing the Fourth Order, and is about to undergo a Corpse Molt. He also discovers the mysterious vitality in his body.
• Gu Zhenxun: He has been patiently attempting to communicate with Chu Zheng for two years and now seeks his help in a conflict with another family.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and consequences of using power in the Heavenly Wutong Realm.
• The cyclical use of resources and the efficiency of raising Blood Slaves compared to killing people for blood.
• The potential for extending one's lifespan through cultivation and the mysterious vitality in Chu Zheng's body.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Gu Zhenxun: After two years of interaction, Gu Zhenxun believes Chu Zheng possesses human-like intelligence and asks for his help, offering more Essence Blood in exchange. Chu Zheng agrees without hesitation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Zhenxun is grateful and promises to improve the quality of Blood Slaves after Chu Zheng's successful Corpse Molt.
• Chu Zheng undergoes a Corpse Molt, growing wings and becoming a Flying Corpse, and his body becomes more compatible with Yang Qi.
• The Gu Clan faces a crisis with the Bai Clan, and Chu Zheng is taken to help resolve it.
• Before a canyon, the Gu Clan and Bai Clan stand off, with the Bai Clan having more cultivators and a Fourth Order expert, Ying Chongyun, from the Divine Phoenix Dao.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Grows wings, becomes a Flying Corpse, and his body becomes more compatible with Yang Qi.
• Gu Zhenxun: Desperate to save his clan, he takes Chu Zheng to face the Bai Clan, showing his determination and resourcefulness.
• Ying Chongyun: A Fourth Order expert from the Divine Phoenix Dao, he is renowned for slaying demons and eliminating evil.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources between noble families (Gu Clan vs. Bai Clan).
• The threat of powerful demons or monsters (Chu Zheng as a potential threat to the world).
• The importance of cultivation levels and the danger of underestimating opponents (Ying Chongyun underestimating Chu Zheng).

Character Interactions

• Gu Zhenxun and Chu Zheng: Gu Zhenxun is grateful to Chu Zheng and takes him to help against the Bai Clan.
• Chu Zheng and Ying Chongyun: They face off, with Ying Chongyun trying to slay Chu Zheng, but Chu Zheng remains unfazed and even mocks Ying Chongyun's Thunder Law.
• Gu Zhenxun and Song Zhao: They communicate secretly, with Song Zhao expressing his concerns about Chu Zheng's power and the Gu Clan's situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying Chongyun, a cultivator, battles Chu Zheng, a zombie with extraordinary abilities.
• Chu Zheng demonstrates the ability to manipulate lightning and fire, swallowing them to increase his cultivation.
• Ying Chongyun injures Chu Zheng with a flying sword, but the wound heals instantly, indicating Chu Zheng's Indestructible Body ability.
• Chu Zheng pursues Ying Chongyun, who retreats to seek reinforcements.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Shows immense power, rapid healing, and the ability to wield magic tools, revealing his Indestructible Body ability and rapid growth in power.
• Ying Chongyun: Initially confident, Ying Chongyun becomes cautious and fearful after witnessing Chu Zheng's abilities, deciding to retreat for reinforcements.

Significant Themes

• Power and Fear: The chapter explores the dynamics of power and fear, with Ying Chongyun initially confident due to his power but becoming fearful as Chu Zheng's abilities are revealed.
• Unpredictability: The narrative highlights the unpredictability of Chu Zheng's abilities, challenging Ying Chongyun's expectations and plans.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng vs. Ying Chongyun: The primary interaction is the battle between Chu Zheng and Ying Chongyun, which shifts from Ying Chongyun's initial confidence to his eventual retreat due to Chu Zheng's overwhelming power.
• Song Zhao: While not directly involved in the battle, Song Zhao watches in shock, realizing that the zombie's abilities might be due to a powerful remnant soul bound within it, hinting at a deeper connection between the two characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng pursues and defeats Ying Chongyun, killing him with a single palm strike.
• Chu Zheng intervenes in the battle between the Gu and Bai Clans, turning the tide and annihilating the Bai Clan.
• Gu Zhenxun takes control of Huoyan City and increases the number of Blood Slaves.
• Chu Zheng's cultivation advances to the Flying Corpse Realm, and he begins collecting ancient artifacts and Magic Treasures.
• Gu Zhenxun discovers a fragment of the Cold Spirit Ruler in the Gu Clan's treasury, originating from an ancient Great Tomb.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng demonstrates his formidable strength, defeating Ying Chongyun easily and turning the battle between the Gu and Bai Clans.
• Gu Zhenxun shows his decisiveness and efficiency in taking control of Huoyan City and increasing the number of Blood Slaves.
• Song Zhao reveals his intelligence and resourcefulness, sensing the abnormality in Chu Zheng and offering to help him escape his Corpse Demon Body.

Significant Themes

• The theme of strength and power, with Chu Zheng's overwhelming might dictating the course of events.
• The theme of control and manipulation, as Gu Zhenxun takes control of Huoyan City and Chu Zheng manipulates the Gu Clan for his own purposes.
• The theme of ancient secrets and hidden power, with the discovery of the Cold Spirit Ruler fragment hinting at the existence of an ancient Great Tomb and its unknown creature.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Ying Chongyun: A one-sided battle, showcasing Chu Zheng's superior strength.
• Chu Zheng and Gu Zhenxun: A symbiotic relationship, with Chu Zheng providing protection and Gu Zhenxun offering resources and compliance.
• Chu Zheng and Song Zhao: A moment of understanding and respect, as Song Zhao acknowledges Chu Zheng's abnormality and offers his assistance.

Chapter Summary: Ancient Aura Left Behind

Key Plot Points

• After the Gu Clan consolidates control of Huoyan City, their power more than doubles in a decade under Chu Zheng's backing
• Gu Zhenxun learns from the Bai Clan incident and hides the Blood Slaves underground while improving their quality, even bleeding himself occasionally
• Divine Phoenix Dao and Crimson Flame Sect investigate Ying Chongyun's disappearance but quickly clear the Gu Clan; Chu Zheng realizes Ying Chongyun's claimed favor with the Divine Phoenix Dao Master was a lie
• Chu Zheng's cultivation nears Sixth Order, with his body transforming into a peculiar lifeform—an Yin Corpse showing signs of life (heart trembling, blood thawing)
• Chu Zheng restores two Seventh Order battle weapons: the Cold Spirit Ruler (offensive) and the Soul Stabilizing Bell (protects his weak Primordial Spirit)
• Chu Zheng reveals he has never detected Tribulation Qi, raising concerns about his usefulness to his Main Body
• Chu Zheng refuses Gu Zhenxun's offering of ten virgin blood descendants and announces his departure
• He compensates the Gu Clan with a Melting Bead (blood storage device) and a Storage Spirit Ring filled with treasures, artifacts, and cultivation scriptures
• Chu Zheng travels to the ancient Great Tomb, disguising his appearance, and reaches a city built near it (a natural-born settlement of all races seeking to explore the tomb)
• He trades a Fifth Order treasure for information and heads toward the tomb, sensing its ancient, deadly aura

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Reaches near-Sixth Order cultivation; physically transformed (nearly a zhang tall, muscular, purple fur about to fully manifest). Shows growing foresight by paying off the Gu Clan to maintain a future blood supply connection. Decides he is strong enough to explore the Great Tomb, believing he needs near-Main Body strength to operate on the world stage.
• Gu Zhenxun: Pragmatic and calculating; deduced Chu Zheng is a fallen Great Power's Remnant Soul in an Yin Corpse. Constantly curries favor for the Gu Clan's future benefit, yearning for Cultivation Methods. Shaken by the generosity of Chu Zheng's parting gift, seeing the Gu Clan's glorious future.

Significant Themes

• Life from death / transformation: The Yin Corpse body gradually gaining vitality, creating a strange fusion of Yin-Yang Qi
• Transactional power relationships: The Gu Clan-Chu Zheng alliance based on mutual benefit rather than loyalty
• Strategic preparation: Chu Zheng gathering resources, treasures, and strength before risking the wider world
• Concealment and paranoia: Disguises, hidden Blood Slaves, suppressed information, the need to avoid attracting powerful attention

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng & Gu Zhenxun: Master-patron dynamic; Gu Zhenxun obeys out of fear and self-interest, Chu Zheng provides rewards while maintaining distance and control
• Chu Zheng & the ten women: He senses their terror and deems them useless, dismissing them—pragmatic rather than cruel
• Chu Zheng & tailing beings: His ability to walk comfortably under the blazing sun despite heavy Yin Qi intimidates potential predators, causing some to retreat

Chapter Summary: “Ancient Corpse”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng arrives at the suspended entrance to the Great Tomb, a vast Small World filled with dense yin energy and the remains of countless ancient powerhouses.
• He studies the surrounding environment and learns that the tomb has four mountain passes. Only the first two have been explored, while the third and fourth remain extremely dangerous, reportedly containing Eighth Order Corpse Kings and possibly the tomb’s transformed master.
• Chu Zheng purchases multiple maps from cultivators selling supplies and information near the entrance, comparing them to determine the safest and most accurate route.
• Upon entering the Small World, Chu Zheng’s disguise is destroyed by the intense yin energy, revealing his true form as a powerful flying corpse. Other cultivators become suspicious but retreat after realizing he is far more intelligent and formidable than ordinary Yin Corpses.
• He begins exploring the outer region through Earth Escape, collecting numerous fragments of ancient magic treasures, weapons, talismans, and ornaments buried underground.
• While traveling through a subterranean passage, Chu Zheng encounters an Ancient Corpse that has drained the essence blood from several corpses. The Ancient Corpse ambushes him and appears roughly equal to—or stronger than—Chu Zheng.
• Chu Zheng kills it in a single decisive strike with the Seventh Order Cold Spirit Ruler, destroying its skull and Primordial Spirit. The resulting impact causes a massive disturbance that shakes the surrounding land.
• To avoid attracting unwanted attention, Chu Zheng carries the remains away and hides in a temporary underground Cave Mansion.
• He extracts the Ancient Corpse’s Yin Core and absorbs the remaining Corpse Qi using the Qi Ingestion Method. The energy greatly enhances his cultivation, allowing him to advance from the Fifth Order into the Sixth Order.
• Shortly afterward, Chu Zheng senses something unusual and discovers a ruined temple bearing the name “Shrine of Zhengchu Dao Lord.”
• Inside, he finds a perfectly preserved statue whose face is identical to that of his main body. Since “Zhengchu Dao Lord” was a title he had supposedly chosen at random, the discovery leaves him shocked and deeply unsettled.

Character Development

• Chu Zheng demonstrates caution and strategic judgment by buying multiple maps, avoiding unnecessary confrontations, and traveling underground rather than openly flying through dangerous territory.
• His unique nature as an intelligent, sunlight-tolerant flying corpse becomes increasingly apparent. Unlike ordinary Yin Corpses, he possesses sophisticated reasoning and combat ability, causing other cultivators to fear and avoid him.
• He gains a major cultivation breakthrough by absorbing the Ancient Corpse’s Yin Core and Corpse Qi, entering the Sixth Order.
• Chu Zheng becomes aware of a serious vulnerability: without Tribulation Qi, his ability to sense danger and predict fortune or misfortune is greatly reduced. The Ancient Corpse’s ambush exposes this weakness.
• The discovery of the shrine and statue challenges Chu Zheng’s understanding of his own identity and suggests a mysterious connection between him, the Great Tomb, and the Dao Lord bearing his title.

Significant Themes

• Opportunity within danger: The Great Tomb is both a deadly burial ground and a source of immense power, offering ancient relic fragments and the remains of powerful corpses.
• Identity and predestination: The identical title and statue imply that Chu Zheng’s supposed random choice may be connected to an existing figure, fate, or hidden past.
• Transformation and abnormality: Chu Zheng’s existence defies the normal limitations of Yin Corpses, emphasizing his status as an unnatural or exceptional being.
• Power and risk: Advancement requires exploiting dangerous opportunities, but the loss of Tribulation Qi and the presence of stronger Corpse Kings show that Chu Zheng remains vulnerable.
• Decay and imbalance: The Small World’s simultaneous sun and moon, overwhelming yin energy, and fading yang suggest a realm gradually collapsing into a domain dominated by corpses, ghosts, and yin gods.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng interacts briefly with the map and talisman sellers at the tomb entrance, purchasing their maps while rejecting guides and low-grade protective items.
• Other cultivators observe Chu Zheng’s revealed corpse form and choose not to pursue him, recognizing that his intelligence and strength are abnormal.
• Chu Zheng has a sudden, violent confrontation with the Ancient Corpse, killing it before it can seriously threaten him.
• His final “interaction” is with the mysterious statue of Zhengchu Dao Lord, whose identical appearance creates a disturbing connection between Chu Zheng and the ancient shrine.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng discovers a Clay Figurine of a Golden Body in a temple, which he initially suspects might be a Divine Statue of the Dao Ancestor.
• He realizes the temple is billions of years old, much older than the Small World it's in, suggesting it was placed there by an unknown force.
• Chu Zheng abducts a young cultivator, Mu Xin, and forces him to worship the Divine Statue to activate it using Incense Wish Power.
• The Divine Statue accepts Mu Xin's worship, activating and connecting with Chu Zheng's main body, revealing it to be identical to him.
• Chu Zheng becomes confused and troubled by this discovery, questioning his own existence and the authenticity of his reincarnation memories.
• Half a month later, Chu Zheng decides to set aside his thoughts and focus on increasing his strength, planning to find the Dao Ancestor for answers.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Becomes increasingly confused and troubled by the revelation of the Divine Statue, leading him to question his own existence and the authenticity of his memories. He decides to focus on increasing his strength to face the challenges ahead.
• Mu Xin: Initially terrified of Chu Zheng, he complies with his demands to worship the Divine Statue. He becomes a devout worshipper, hoping to gain protection from the deity and survive his ordeal.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Existence: Chu Zheng's discovery of the Divine Statue raises questions about his own identity and the authenticity of his memories, leading him to reflect on the nature of his existence.
• Power and Control: The Divine Statue's activation through Incense Wish Power highlights the theme of power and control, with Chu Zheng attempting to manipulate the situation to his advantage.
• Faith and Belief: Mu Xin's devout worship of the Divine Statue, despite his initial disbelief in deities, explores the theme of faith and belief, and its potential consequences.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Mu Xin: Chu Zheng abducts Mu Xin and forces him to worship the Divine Statue, initially treating him as a pawn. However, Mu Xin's sincere worship and Chu Zheng's subsequent inaction create a tense, uncertain dynamic between them.
• Chu Zheng and the Divine Statue: Chu Zheng's initial excitement and confusion at discovering the Divine Statue give way to unease and determination as he grapples with the implications of its existence and his connection to it.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Chu Zheng, now at the Sixth Order, descends into the Great Tomb to search for ancient corpses.
2. He encounters a malevolent spirit that attempts to possess him, but his Soul Stabilizing Bell dispels it, and he absorbs its Soul Power.
3. Over a year, Chu Zheng kills five ancient corpses, enhancing his cultivation and physical body.
4. He decides to proceed to the third mountain pass, where Corpse Kings are rumored to appear.
5. As he nears the Great Tomb's center, the environment's Yin Qi intensifies, and he faces stronger ancient corpses and malevolent spirits.
6. Chu Zheng senses an impending lightning tribulation upon reaching the peak of the Sixth Order.
7. The tribulation begins with a powerful purple lightning bolt that severely injures him but also dissipates some of his inherent Tribulation Qi.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng's combat power and physical body have significantly improved since advancing to the Sixth Order.
• His divine soul strength grows after absorbing Soul Power from the malevolent spirit.
• He becomes more cautious and discreet as he encounters stronger enemies in the second mountain pass.
• Chu Zheng understands that his Yin Corpse form will face a unique, perilous lightning tribulation upon reaching the Seventh Order.

Significant Themes

• The Great Tomb's environment is hostile to most creatures but a treasure trove for cultivators practicing Yin Spirits and malevolent spirits.
• The lightning tribulation Chu Zheng faces is a consequence of his Yin Corpse form defying the natural order.
• The absorption of Soul Power from the malevolent spirit highlights the potential benefits and risks of possessing a powerful physical body.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng encounters various ancient corpses and malevolent spirits, which he defeats or absorbs Soul Power from.
• He considers bestowing treasures upon the young cultivator in the temple upon his return.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, but Chu Zheng's actions and decisions are influenced by his experiences and the environment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng struggles with wearing down Tribulation Qi in his Incarnation Tribulations, facing natural disasters and man-made calamities.
• In the Immortal Tribulation Secret Realm, Chu Zheng accumulates intangible Tribulation Qi instead of triggering Lightning Tribulations.
• He undergoes a Heavenly Tribulation, consisting of four bolts of heavenly lightning, which he withstands using the Soul Stabilizing Bell.
• Chu Zheng uses the opportunity to rapidly advance his cultivation to the Immortal Tribulation Third Layer.
• After the tribulation, he departs the Great Tomb, leaving behind Yin Corpses and Malevolent Spirits attracted by his blood.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng learns to utilize Heavenly Tribulations to wear down his Tribulation Qi more efficiently.
• His main body's cultivation advances significantly, reaching the Immortal Tribulation Third Layer.
• Chu Zheng's body and aura undergo changes after stepping into the Seventh Order, showing signs of vitality and absorbing Yin Qi more effectively.

Significant Themes

• Tribulation and Growth: Chu Zheng's tribulations serve as opportunities for growth and advancement, both in terms of cultivation and understanding of the Yin Corpse path.
• Adaptation and Innovation: Chu Zheng adapts to new situations and innovates by using Heavenly Tribulations to wear down his Tribulation Qi, demonstrating his resourcefulness and determination.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng's tribulation attracts the attention of various living beings, but none approach him due to his newfound strength and the potential risks involved.
• He plans to encounter a Corpse King at the second mountain pass to learn more about the Yin Corpse path, hinting at potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng, now at the Seventh Order, explores the second mountain pass of the Great Tomb, encountering stronger Malevolent Spirits and Yin Corpses.
• He finds a vast expanse of Mystic Yin Grass and various Yin-element Spiritual Medicines, which he collects.
• Chu Zheng discovers a rift in a mountain range, leading to a valley where he finds a Frost Moon Clan skeleton with a high-grade Saint Artifact, the Frost Blossom Heavenly Brocade.
• He encounters Sword Twelve, an Eighth Order Unyielding Bone, who reveals that the Great Tomb entombs a Dao Lord planning for revival.
• Sword Twelve offers to guide Chu Zheng's cultivation, and Chu Zheng accepts.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng's confidence grows after reaching the Seventh Order, and he seeks out dangerous areas to improve his cultivation.
• Sword Twelve, an Eighth Order Unyielding Bone, is revealed to be a Sainted Physical Body with extraordinary insight into cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and cultivation, with Chu Zheng seeking to increase his strength and learn from Sword Twelve.
• The consequences of meddling with ancient powers, as seen in the Dao Lord's plans and the potential enmity with the tomb's master.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Sword Twelve meet and agree to a master-disciple relationship, with Sword Twelve offering guidance and Chu Zheng seeking to learn from him.
• Chu Zheng's encounter with the Frost Moon Clan skeleton hints at potential dangers in the Great Tomb, such as the malevolent spirit that killed the skeleton.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng and Sword Twelve enter an Underground Palace within the Great Tomb.
• They find the palace to be ancient and filled with dense Yin Qi.
• Sword Twelve reveals that the Great Tomb will seal itself in about two to three hundred years, killing all remaining beings inside.
• Chu Zheng is directed to a hall to cultivate the Yin Corpse lineage's technique, which is inside a blood coffin.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Realizes he's becoming more adaptable and less interested in ancient history as his lifespan extends. He also grows curious about beings who have died and been reborn.
• Sword Twelve: Reveals he's been revived for over three million years and has only been in the Great Tomb for a fraction of its total existence. He advises Chu Zheng not to dwell on his past life.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and change: Chu Zheng's growing indifference to ancient history and Sword Twelve's long lifespan highlight the constant change in the universe and the need for adaptability.
• Severance of the past: Both Chu Zheng and Sword Twelve emphasize the importance of leaving the past behind after being reborn or revived.
• The inevitability of death: The impending sealing of the Great Tomb and the death of all remaining beings inside underscore the inescapable nature of death.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Sword Twelve: They have a mentor-mentee dynamic, with Sword Twelve guiding Chu Zheng through the Great Tomb and advising him on cultivation. Chu Zheng, in turn, asks Sword Twelve about his past and the Great Tomb's history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng's daily restoration count increases to seven after lying in the Blood Coffin.
• He discovers that the Yin Corpse's Lightning Tribulation can have multiple Heavenly Thunder strikes, with exceptional individuals facing up to four.
• Chu Zheng speculates about Qi Cultivators' tribulations and the Heavenly Dao's targeting of them.
• He cultivates in the Blood Coffin for over thirty years, repairing the Frost Blossom Heavenly Brocade and storing Immortal Qi for his Incarnation's next tribulation.
• Sword Twelve sends Chu Zheng to face his second Heavenly Tribulation, giving him a bowl of his heart's blood for emergency use.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng's cultivation improves significantly, and he gains more experience as a Restorer.
• Sword Twelve shows concern for Chu Zheng's growth and willingness to help, despite the risks.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictable nature of Heavenly Tribulations and the potential targeting of Qi Cultivators by the Heavenly Dao.
• The importance of preparation and seizing opportunities for growth, as seen in Chu Zheng's cultivation and Immortal Qi storage.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng interacts with Sword Twelve, seeking his help to face the tribulation and receiving a bowl of heart's blood as aid.
• The interaction is brief but shows mutual respect and understanding between the two characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng accelerates his cultivation by drawing vast amounts of Immortal Qi, pushing him to the Fifth Level of Immortal Tribulation in a short span.
• His clone's Lightning Tribulation triggers his main body's advancement, allowing him to bypass tribulation concerns until he becomes a Heavenly Immortal.
• Chu Zheng survives a Lightning Tribulation with five strikes, attracting Sword Twelve's attention and assistance.
• Sword Twelve brings Chu Zheng to meet the Great Commander, revealing the existence of a vast Yin Army within the Great Tomb.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng's cultivation rapidly advances due to the Immortal Qi and his clone's tribulation, reaching the Fifth Level of Immortal Tribulation.
• Chu Zheng demonstrates resilience and quick thinking in surviving the Lightning Tribulation and healing himself.
• Sword Twelve shows kindness and excitement towards Chu Zheng's potential, revealing his respect for the Great Commander.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between the flow of time and the rapid advancement of cultivation.
• The power and danger of Lightning Tribulations, reflecting the will of the Heavenly Dao.
• The accumulation of power and potential within the Great Tomb, foreshadowing future events.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Sword Twelve: Sword Twelve assists Chu Zheng in healing after the tribulation and brings him to meet the Great Commander, showing respect and kindness towards Chu Zheng's potential.
• Chu Zheng and the Great Commander: Though not yet met, the Great Commander's influence is felt through Sword Twelve's reverence, hinting at a future interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng and Sword Twelve enter the central hall of the Great Tomb, guarded by Yin Spirits.
• The hall contains a painting of a cosmic battle and a lotus pedestal with a Great Commander (Gongyi Ziyu) and twelve treasure banners.
• Chu Zheng encounters a being from the Myriad Worlds, Gongyi Ziyu, who recognizes similarities between him and an old acquaintance, the Zhengchu Dao Lord.
• Chu Zheng briefly enters the painting, witnessing a Dao War before being pulled back.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Demonstrates his talent and encounters a powerful being from the Myriad Worlds, hinting at his true form's connection to the Zhengchu Dao Lord.
• Gongyi Ziyu: Reveals her past life's memory through the painting, showing her involvement in a cosmic battle, and recognizes Chu Zheng's similarity to her old acquaintance.

Significant Themes

• The connection between Chu Zheng's true form and the Zhengchu Dao Lord is further explored.
• The power and influence of beings from the Myriad Worlds are emphasized through Gongyi Ziyu's strength and past experiences.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Sword Twelve: Sword Twelve leads Chu Zheng and presents a token to open the hall, showing respect for the Great Commander.
• Chu Zheng and Gongyi Ziyu: They interact briefly, with Gongyi Ziyu recognizing Chu Zheng's similarity to her old acquaintance and warning him about his cultivation path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng learns about the Myriad Worlds' connection to the Yellow Springs and Reincarnation.
• He meets Gongyi Ziyu, a soul from the Myriad Worlds, who challenges his preconceptions about souls from there.
• Sword Twelve finds Chu Zheng a new place to cultivate in the core area of the Great Tomb.
• Chu Zheng plans to leave the Great Tomb to go to the center of the Heavenly Wutong Realm and learn more about the Myriad Worlds.
• In the Qingyun Realm, Chu Zheng's main body cultivates to the Fifth Level of Immortal Tribulation and learns about a setback on the battlefield between the All Heavens and Myriad Worlds and the Martial Hall Immortal Alliance.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng's understanding of the Myriad Worlds and souls evolves after meeting Gongyi Ziyu.
• Sword Twelve's initial high expectations for Chu Zheng's talent lessen, but he still helps him.
• Chu Zheng's main body cultivates significantly, attracting the attention of the Immortal Alliance.

Significant Themes

• The nature of the Myriad Worlds and souls.
• The challenges and consequences of rapid cultivation.
• The war between the All Heavens and Myriad Worlds and the Martial Hall Immortal Alliance.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Gongyi Ziyu communicate, challenging each other's perceptions.
• Sword Twelve helps Chu Zheng, despite his initial disappointment in Chu Zheng's talent.
• Chu Zheng interacts with Jade Pot Spirit Lord to gather information about recent events in the Myriad Worlds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The war between the Immortal Alliance's Martial Hall and the All Heavens and Myriad Worlds has escalated, with unpredictable consequences if magnates from across epochs and space-time join.
• Chu Zheng learns that the All Heavens are suffering heavy losses against the Martial Hall.
• Chu Zheng decides to visit the Daoist sect in the Qingyun Realm to inquire about Qi Cultivators and the sect of Nie Longhu.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng's understanding of Spatial Law advances rapidly after entering the Immortal Tribulation.
• Chu Zheng becomes more cautious about revealing his Immortal Path cultivation, especially to powerful beings like Golden Immortals.

Significant Themes

• The impending lineage war and its potential consequences for the Great Universe.
• The power dynamics between the Immortal Alliance, Martial Hall, and the All Heavens and Myriad Worlds.
• The struggle for Heavenly Fortune and the reshuffling of power structures.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng interacts with the Jade Pot Spirit Lord, rewarding him with Incense Wish Power for his services.
• Chu Zheng plans to visit the Jade Profound Palace, a Daoist sect in the Qingyun Realm, to gather information about Qi Cultivators and Nie Longhu's sect.