Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng arrives at the Jade Profound Palace on Qingtian Peak, seeking guidance from its Qi Cultivators.
• He meets Kuang Yuanshan, a Seventh Order Qi Cultivator, who is the first person to greet him due to his recent tribulation.
• Kuang Yuanshan shares insights about undergoing tribulations and mentions that the method of Incarnation Tribulation is only accessible to disciples of Golden Immortals.
• He reveals that the Northern Spirit Golden Immortal, whom Chu Zheng knows, is one of the top experts under the Taiqing Hunyuan Dao Lord.
• Kuang Yuanshan shares legends about the Dao Ancestor, including his battle with the Immortal Ancestor and the subsequent division of Heavenly Fortune.
• Chu Zheng inquires about the Zhengchu Dao Lord, but Kuang Yuanshan has no knowledge of such a person, suggesting they might have existed before the Primordial Era.

Character Developments

• Kuang Yuanshan: A calm and reserved Seventh Order Qi Cultivator who is open to sharing his knowledge with Chu Zheng. He is cautious about causing trouble and is not very curious about Chu Zheng's affairs.
• Chu Zheng: Shows curiosity about the Dao Ancestor's legends and the Zhengchu Dao Lord, hinting at his desire to uncover his past and lineage.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics among different Daoist lineages and the struggle for Heavenly Fortune.
• The dangers and unpredictability of tribulations for Qi Cultivators.
• The importance of proper etiquette and caution when interacting with powerful beings.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Kuang Yuanshan: They engage in a polite and respectful conversation, with Kuang Yuanshan sharing his knowledge about Qi Cultivators and the Dao Ancestor's legends. Chu Zheng, in turn, inquires about the Northern Spirit Golden Immortal and the Zhengchu Dao Lord.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng learns about the ancient battle at the end of the Primordial Era, which is inaccessible due to a Heavenly Pass.
• He visits the Jade Profound Palace, where he meets Kuang Yuanshan and learns about Qi Cultivators and their circumstances.
• Chu Zheng then travels to a Buddhist kingdom, seeking insights into Buddhism and its views on life, death, and reincarnation.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: He becomes more curious about the ancient battle and its secrets, and his understanding of Buddhism deepens after meeting Yishan.
• Kuang Yuanshan: He heals from his injuries after taking a Spirit Pill from Chu Zheng, realizing its immense value and Chu Zheng's potential background.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of fame and fortune, and the importance of not being trapped by these desires.
• The debate on the reality of reincarnation and transmigration, and the differing views of Buddhism and Daoism.
• The erasure of history and the desire to uncover the truth about the past.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng interacts with Kuang Yuanshan, learning about Qi Cultivators and the ancient battle.
• Chu Zheng meets Yishan, the abbot of Hundred Brilliance Temple, and discusses the meaning of life, death, and reincarnation.
• The Jade Profound Palace's sect leader, Xuan Tianming, and other disciples discuss Chu Zheng's visit and the potential risks and benefits of interacting with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng collects Buddhist cultivation methods and ancient treasures, discovering an unranked treasure called Golden Light of Merit with extraordinary effects.
• He traverses the Qingyun Realm, understanding its secrets as his cultivation deepens.
• Upon returning to the Great Li dynasty, he finds significant changes: a massive military mobilization for the Myriad Worlds Battlefield, a Confucian scholar gaining enlightenment, and Daoist lineages seeking recognition.
• Chu Zheng attempts to contact Geng Yiyang but fails. He decides to send news back urgently.
• After half a year, Chu Zheng senses an impending tribulation.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng's understanding of the world deepens with his increased cultivation, leading to a sense of calm and detachment.
• His concern for the Grand Xuan Holy Land and Shang Cangyun grows, driving him to send news back urgently.

Significant Themes

• The shrinking of the world as cultivation increases, leading to a sense of emptiness and boredom.
• The importance of fortune in cultivation and life, as exemplified by the Golden Light of Merit.
• The interconnectedness of realms and the impact of events in one realm on others, as seen in the mobilization for the Myriad Worlds Battlefield.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng interacts with no new characters in this chapter, focusing instead on his own cultivation and the changes in the Great Li dynasty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Tomb is about to close, triggering a Blood Tribulation that will kill all living beings inside.
• The Great Tomb contains a secret related to peak powerhouses of the universe and a buried Dao Master seeking to leave a legacy.
• Sword Twelve visits Chu Zheng, gives him a bowl of Sacred Blood, and leaves, not accompanying him this time.
• Chu Zheng faces the second Heavenly Tribulation, which is more intense than the first. He uses the Frost Blossom Heavenly Brocade to protect himself.
• During the tribulation, Chu Zheng's Main Body absorbs a large amount of Immortal Qi, causing his cultivation to surge to the Seventh Level of Immortal Tribulation.
• Chu Zheng decides to create a Small World to stabilize his cultivation and prevent ascension.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng's cultivation advances rapidly due to the Immortal Qi absorbed during the tribulation, reaching the Seventh Level of Immortal Tribulation.
• Sword Twelve shows less concern for Chu Zheng, indicating that he believes Chu Zheng can handle this tribulation on his own.

Significant Themes

• The power of Heavenly Tribulations and the struggle for survival.
• The importance of a Foundation (Small World) for Immortal cultivators to control their power and prevent ascension.
• The connection between the Great Tomb and the peak powerhouses of the universe.

Character Interactions

• Sword Twelve visits Chu Zheng to provide assistance and advice before leaving him to face the tribulation alone.
• Chu Zheng, through his tribulation, realizes the need to create a Small World to stabilize his cultivation and prevent ascension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng begins refining a small world connected by the Void Condensing Bracelet, finding it incredibly solid and sealed, making it difficult to escape without Immortal Treasures or Sacred Artifacts.
• He estimates it will take nearly ten years to refine the world, a process that's slow and requires his own strength, with no assistance from the Restoration Panel.
• Before entering seclusion, Chu Zheng tries to contact Song Lingxue but receives no immediate reply, causing him worry.
• On the All Heavens Battlefield, Song Lingxue survives another life-threatening encounter, advancing to the peak of the Spirit Gathering realm, and loses her left arm.
• In the Heavenly Wutong Realm, Chu Zheng encounters Mu Xin, who has been guarding the 'Zhengchu Dao Lord Shrine' for over a hundred years. As he approaches, his restoration skills reach the Eighth Order, and he gains a new Supernatural Ability, Fate Stealing Art.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: He faces a challenging task in refining the small world, which will take years. He's also concerned about Song Lingxue's safety. His restoration skills advance to the Eighth Order.
• Song Lingxue: She continues to grow stronger in the All Heavens Battlefield, reaching the peak of the Spirit Gathering realm, and plans to target Sixth Order alien species next.
• Mu Xin: He has remained at the Zhengchu Dao Lord Shrine for over a hundred years, still at the mid-Fourth Realm, showing dedication and patience.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Time: Every step forward in cultivation requires vast amounts of time, and cultivators must be patient and persistent.
• Growth through Adversity: Both Chu Zheng and Song Lingxue face challenges that push them to grow stronger.
• Fate and Destiny: The mention of the Heavenly Fortune and the new Supernatural Ability, Fate Stealing Art, hints at the theme of controlling one's destiny.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Song Lingxue: Their connection is maintained through the Spirit Communication Jade Scroll, with Chu Zheng worrying about Song Lingxue's safety and her briefly replying that she's safe.
• Chu Zheng and Mu Xin: Their interaction is brief, with Chu Zheng surprised to find Mu Xin still at the shrine after over a hundred years.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng obtains the Fate Stealing Art, which allows him to steal the Heavenly Fortune of beings he kills, potentially making him a powerhouse on par with a Dao Ancestor.
• He finds Mu Xin still guarding the temple in the Great Tomb, over a hundred years after he left.
• Chu Zheng decides to leave the Great Tomb and head towards the Heavenly Wutong Tree, taking Mu Xin with him.
• Before leaving, he buries a round bead and a delayed message for Sword Twelve.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Realizes the immense power of the Fate Stealing Art and feels unease about the mysterious assistance he's been receiving. He decides to continue his cultivation journey despite his concerns.
• Mu Xin: Has his cultivation significantly increased due to worshipping Chu Zheng's Golden Body in the temple. He is shocked and honored by the rewards Chu Zheng gives him.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: The Fate Stealing Art's power could make Chu Zheng a threat to the balance of the universe, raising questions about the responsible use of power.
• Trust and manipulation: Chu Zheng feels manipulated by the mysterious assistance he's been receiving, highlighting the theme of trust and control in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Mu Xin: Chu Zheng treats Mu Xin kindly, rewarding him generously and offering him a chance to leave the Great Tomb. Mu Xin is loyal and grateful, willing to follow Chu Zheng despite the potential dangers.
• Chu Zheng and Sword Twelve: Although they don't interact directly, Chu Zheng leaves a message and a gift for Sword Twelve before departing the Great Tomb, showing his appreciation for their help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng learns about the Heavenly Wutong Realm's chaotic Heavenly Fortune and the Heavenly Wutong Tree's connection to the Myriad Worlds.
• He returns to Huoyan City to retrieve a Melting Bead from the Gu Clan, leaving them a Seventh Order battle saber in return.
• Jian Twelve retrieves an orb of Origin Qi from the Great Tomb and reports to Gongyi Ziyu, who decides not to pursue Chu Zheng.
• Chu Zheng arrives at Yunhua Palace, meets with Mu Xin, and uses their Teleportation Array to reach the Heavenly Wutong Tree.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: His perception of Heavenly Fortune sharpens, and he decides to explore the Myriad Worlds further. He retrieves the Melting Bead and settles his karmic debt with the Gu Clan.
• Mu Xin: He returns to Yunhua Palace after over a hundred years, revealing his survival to the elders and introducing Chu Zheng.
• Gu Zhenxun: He grows the Gu Clan significantly over a hundred years and accepts a Seventh Order battle saber from Chu Zheng.
• Jian Twelve: He retrieves an orb of Origin Qi from the Great Tomb and reports to Gongyi Ziyu.
• Gongyi Ziyu: She decides not to pursue Chu Zheng, focusing on the Dao Master's awakening.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Chu Zheng's cultivation advances, allowing him to consider exploring the Myriad Worlds further. The Gu Clan also grows stronger under Gu Zhenxun's leadership.
• Karmic Debt: Chu Zheng settles his karmic debt with the Gu Clan, reflecting the importance of this concept in cultivation and life.
• Power Dynamics: The complex power dynamics within the Heavenly Wutong Realm are evident, with various Daoist Lineages and clans vying for territory and influence.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Mu Xin: They travel together, with Mu Xin guiding Chu Zheng to Yunhua Palace.
• Chu Zheng and Gu Zhenxun: They meet again after a hundred years, with Chu Zheng retrieving the Melting Bead and settling his karmic debt with the Gu Clan.
• Jian Twelve and Gongyi Ziyu: Jian Twelve reports to Gongyi Ziyu about the Origin Qi orb, and they discuss the Dao Master's awakening.
• Mu Xin and Yunhua Palace Elders: Mu Xin returns to Yunhua Palace and explains his survival to the elders.

Summary of the Chapter

1. Key Plot Points & Events

• Revelation of the Heavenly Wutong Tree: Chu Zheng uses his Spiritual Eye to discover that the Heavenly Wutong Tree is a sentient being in the Realm of Eternal Mythology (Tenth Order). It has completely refined this world, absorbing even the Heavenly Dao, and has elevated the world's grade. It originated from the Myriad Worlds but was damaged by Evil Qi.
• Travel Through the Realm: Chu Zheng journeys toward the tree's summit. The environment around it is heavily corrupted by Evil Qi, which strangely feels pleasant to him due to his Yin Corpse nature. The area is filled with violent, gloomy cultivators practicing corpse/ghost arts.
• Discovery of the Nether Phoenix: At the summit, Chu Zheng finds a massive Nether Phoenix (Ninth Order) pinned to the branches by golden heavenly locks and shrouded in black Evil Qi. It is a living being from the Myriad Worlds with incomplete memories and origin damage.
• Revelation of the Restoration Panel's Evolution: Chu Zheng realizes his abilities as an Eighth-Order Restorer have evolved—the panel can now restore intangible things like memories, though it requires a specific medium (Dead Soul Spirit Jade).
• Confrontation at the Wood Nest: As Chu Zheng approaches a hidden Wood Nest, he is forcibly teleported into a hall woven from vines, where he encounters the tree's external incarnation.

2. Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Demonstrates growing courage and capability by confronting a Tenth-Order being. He feels more at ease in Evil Qi, reinforcing his unique Yin Corpse identity. His analytical abilities are highlighted as he deduces the panel's new memory-restoration functions.
• Wu Tong (New Character): Introduced as an external incarnation of the Ancestral Blood Wutong, refined from a remnant body of a Myriad Worlds being. He is a Tenth-Order powerhouse with a calm, deathly aura, appearing both ancient and dangerously dismissive of Chu Zheng.

3. Significant Themes

• Cosmic Scale and Power Disparity: The chapter emphasizes the overwhelming gap between those in the Realm of Eternal Mythology and lower realms, portraying them as entities who can observe past, present, and future, rendering the Great Universe devoid of secrets.
• Evil Qi and Yin Corruption: Explores the concept of a corrupted, life-giving world turning into a sinister, yin-filled land, and how this environment shapes its cultivators and residents.
• The Limits of Restoration: Highlights the growing complexity of Chu Zheng's power, shifting from restoring physical bodies to abstract concepts like memories, linking power to the intangible.

4. Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng vs. Environment: He observes the local Aberrants and cultivators, noting their violent, gloomy nature, but avoids direct conflict as he climbs.
• Chu Zheng vs. Wu Tong: This is the main interaction. Wu Tong immediately sees through Chu Zheng’s nature (soul origin from another world, using the Qi Cultivator's Incarnation Tribulation method). He dominates the interaction through a forced spatial relocation and ends with a direct, threatening question: "What have you come here for? Seeking death?" establishing an antagonistic and tense standoff.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng meets Wu Tong, a native of the Chaos Sea, who can see the past and future of most beings.
• Wu Tong is puzzled by Chu Zheng's blank past and future, similar to a Qi Cultivator Dao Ancestor.
• Chu Zheng asks Wu Tong for a path to observe the Myriad Worlds.
• A caged Nether Phoenix's Nascent Soul, once Wu Tong's friend, attacks, causing Chu Zheng distress.
• Chu Zheng offers to help repair the Nether Phoenix's lost memories.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Shows respect and caution when facing Wu Tong, reveals his desire to explore the Myriad Worlds, and offers to help the Nether Phoenix.
• Wu Tong: Shows patience and curiosity towards Chu Zheng's peculiarity, reveals his past friendship with the Nether Phoenix, and explains his current predicament.
• Nether Phoenix's Nascent Soul: Exhibits intense hatred towards Wu Tong, with no memory of their past friendship.

Significant Themes

• The River of Time: Wu Tong's inability to see Chu Zheng's past or future hints at the mysteries of time and destiny.
• Friendship and Betrayal: Wu Tong's past friendship with the Nether Phoenix contrasts with her current enmity, raising questions about loyalty and memory.
• The Power of Qi Cultivation: Wu Tong's comparison of Chu Zheng to a Qi Cultivator Dao Ancestor emphasizes the strength and mystery of the Qi Cultivation path.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Wu Tong: Their interaction is respectful yet curious, with Wu Tong showing unusual patience towards Chu Zheng.
• Wu Tong and the Nether Phoenix: Their interaction is tense and hostile, with the Nether Phoenix's lost memories causing her to see Wu Tong as an enemy.
• Chu Zheng and the Nether Phoenix: Chu Zheng's offer to help repair the Nether Phoenix's memories shows his willingness to assist, despite the risk.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng offers to help Wu Tong repair his memories using a rare material called Dead Soul Spirit Jade, found in the Myriad Worlds.
• Wu Tong agrees to take Chu Zheng to the Myriad Worlds to find this material.
• Wu Tong reveals that the Myriad Worlds is the Yellow Springs of ancient times, where souls of the deceased go instead of reincarnating.
• He explains that the Heavenly Dao created the Myriad Worlds and its two regions, Soul Derivation Pool and Bone Burial Valley, to house the souls of the deceased, wiping their memories of their past lives.
• Wu Tong shares that he doesn't know what happens to the beings of the Myriad Worlds after they die in the Myriad Worlds.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Shows initiative in helping Wu Tong, revealing his knowledge about the Myriad Worlds and his eagerness to go there.
• Wu Tong: Reveals his deep knowledge about the Myriad Worlds and the ancient times, showing his willingness to help Chu Zheng despite his initial doubts.

Significant Themes

• Life and Death: The chapter delves into the nature of life and death, exploring the consequences of the Heavenly Dao's actions on the balance of Yin and Yang.
• Memory and Identity: The wiping of memories in the Myriad Worlds raises questions about identity and the essence of being.
• Unknown and Uncertainty: The lack of knowledge about what happens to beings of the Myriad Worlds after they die in the Myriad Worlds adds an element of uncertainty and mystery.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Wu Tong: Their interaction is built on mutual respect and a growing understanding of each other's intentions and knowledge. Wu Tong's initial doubt in Chu Zheng's abilities is replaced by a willingness to help him after seeing his knowledge and eagerness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng, a recently deceased individual, is brought back to life using a secret technique and enters the Myriad Worlds through a Space Channel suppressed by Wu Tong.
• The Myriad Worlds is a vast continent with different regions governed by Divine Mansions, each having a powerhouse in the Realm of Eternal Mythology.
• Wu Tong established the Hundred Phoenix Pavilion in the Myriad Worlds to search for the Immortal Phoenix and gained significant influence within Lingtian Mansion's territory.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Realizes the vastness and complexity of the Myriad Worlds and understands the challenges of leaving it.
• Wu Tong: Reveals more about his actions in the Myriad Worlds and the difficulties of leaving it.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and complexity of the Myriad Worlds and the Great Universe.
• The challenges and restrictions of leaving the Myriad Worlds.
• The interconnectedness of beings from the Myriad Worlds and the Great Universe.

Character Interactions

• Wu Tong guides and explains the Myriad Worlds' situation to Chu Zheng, offering rare words of comfort and advice.
• Chu Zheng and Wu Tong discuss the possibility of leaving the Myriad Worlds, with Wu Tong revealing the difficulties involved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Tong explains that beings in the Great Universe have emotions and desires, leading to attachments and weaknesses, like Wu Tong's obsession with the Nether Phoenix.
• Chu Zheng asks if beings from the Great Universe can survive in the Myriad Worlds; Wu Tong says it's impossible long-term due to the Myriad Worlds' extreme craving for Yang energy.
• Wu Tong reveals that beings in the Myriad Worlds believe accumulating Yang energy can lead to true resurrection, but none have succeeded.
• Wu Tong takes Chu Zheng to the Soul Derivation Pool, a vast black ocean where remnant souls and spirits emerge and absorb Evil Qi to become Evil Spirits.
• Wu Tong gives Chu Zheng a Dead Soul Spirit Jade, which can help spirits connect with memories, to aid in restoring his memories.

Character Developments

• Wu Tong shows his understanding of emotions and desires, revealing his weakness for the Nether Phoenix.
• Chu Zheng demonstrates curiosity and concern for his friends' situations, showing his caring nature.

Significant Themes

• The theme of desire and attachment, as seen in Wu Tong's obsession with the Nether Phoenix, and the beings of the Myriad Worlds' desire for Yang energy and resurrection.
• The theme of the struggle for survival and resources, as seen in the conflict between the Great Universe and the Myriad Worlds, and the beings of the Myriad Worlds fighting amongst themselves.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Wu Tong have a conversation where Wu Tong shares insights about the Myriad Worlds and the Great Universe, showing a level of trust and understanding between them.
• Wu Tong helps Chu Zheng by taking him to the Soul Derivation Pool and giving him the Dead Soul Spirit Jade, showing his willingness to assist Chu Zheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng obtains Dead Soul Spirit Jade to repair the Nether Phoenix's memories.
• They return to the Nether Phoenix's cage, and Chu Zheng uses all the jade to activate the Restoration Panel.
• The Nether Phoenix regains consciousness but attacks Chu Zheng with her phoenix cry, causing severe injuries.

Character Developments

• Wu Tong shows concern and fear for the Nether Phoenix's recovery, revealing his affection for her.
• Chu Zheng experiences the power of the Nether Phoenix's attack and the Restoration Panel's limits.

Significant Themes

• The power of memories and their importance to individuals.
• The consequences of unchecked power, as seen in the Nether Phoenix's attack on Chu Zheng.

Character Interactions

• Wu Tong and the Nether Phoenix: Wu Tong's desperation to restore the Nether Phoenix's memories is evident, while she remains hostile towards him.
• Chu Zheng and Wu Tong: Wu Tong promises great rewards to Chu Zheng if he continues helping with the memory restoration, showing his desperation and Chu Zheng's value to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng's current best method for resolving Tribulation Qi is Tribulation crossing, with visible results.
• Wu Tong, the authority over the Heavenly Wutong Realm, reveals that he can control the power of Heavenly Tribulations but cannot help with the Eighth Order tribulation.
• Wu Tong explains the True Immortal Tribulation: the Great Tribulation of Five Elements and Yin Yang, followed by the Chaos True Tribulation, to perfect one's foundation and transform from acquired to innate power.
• The Eighth Order represents a qualitative transformation, merging the barriers of the Immortal Path's True Immortal realm, the Martial Path's Saint realm, and the Qi Cultivation's hundred tribulations to enter the Heavenly Immortal realm.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Reflects on his cultivation methods and decides to make a decision about his paths soon. He agrees to Wu Tong's terms to stay and cultivate in the Wood Nest.
• Wu Tong: Shows sincerity and humility in dealing with Chu Zheng, hoping to gain his favor and learn about resurrection and the return of the deceased.

Significant Themes

• The importance of making decisions and choosing one's path in cultivation.
• The qualitative leap in life's essence and understanding of laws when entering the Eighth Order.
• The connection between cultivators and the Great Universe, and their Heavenly Fortune.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Wu Tong: They have a respectful and equal exchange, with Wu Tong offering guidance and Chu Zheng showing willingness to learn and agree to his terms.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng's rapid cultivation progress causes instability in his foundation.
• He prepares to face the Five Elements Tribulation after stepping into the True Immortal Realm.
• Wu Tong agrees to take the Nether Phoenix back to the Myriad Worlds, despite her incomplete memory repair.
• Nether Phoenix summons reinforcements from the Myriad Worlds to kill Wu Tong upon arrival.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng: Realizes Wu Tong's true intentions and feels uneasy about the situation.
• Wu Tong: Admits his true feelings for Yun Dan (the Nether Phoenix) and decides to settle their conflict.
• Nether Phoenix: Reveals her true intentions and summons help to kill Wu Tong.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of rapid cultivation progress and the importance of a stable foundation.
• The struggle between truth and falsehood, and the difficulty of mending broken things.
• The theme of love, loss, and betrayal, as seen in Wu Tong's relationship with Yun Dan.

Character Interactions

• Chu Zheng and Wu Tong: Chu Zheng feels uneasy about Wu Tong's decisions, while Wu Tong remains determined.
• Wu Tong and Nether Phoenix: Wu Tong finally confronts Nether Phoenix, revealing his true feelings and intentions.
• Nether Phoenix and the Myriad Worlds' beings: Nether Phoenix summons help from the Myriad Worlds to kill Wu Tong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Tong realizes that the Nether Phoenix is not the same as his memories, and some things cannot be changed despite his profound cultivation.
• The Soul Derivation Pool becomes turbulent as powerful beings arrive, and Evil Qi surges.
• Wu Tong kills the Nether Phoenix instantly, shocking those present with his power.
• Li Yunzhao, the Mansion Lord of Lingtian Mansion, appears and offers passage to the Chaos Sea through the Space Channel in his domain.
• Shang Cangyun, a powerful figure from the Myriad Worlds, is present and acknowledges Chu Zheng but does not engage.

Character Developments

• Wu Tong: Shows his ruthless side by instantly killing the Nether Phoenix. He reveals that he knew the general course of events for the day and sealed the Space Channel to protect the Chaos Sea.
• Li Yunzhao: Reveals his identity as the Mansion Lord of Lingtian Mansion and offers passage to the Chaos Sea, showing a familial attitude towards Wu Tong.
• Shang Cangyun: Acknowledges Chu Zheng but does not engage, hinting at a complex history and reasons for his actions.

Significant Themes

• The futility of trying to change some things, even with profound cultivation.
• The power dynamics and politics among the Mansion Lords and powerful beings in the Myriad Worlds.
• The importance of family and connections, as shown by Li Yunzhao's attitude towards Wu Tong.

Character Interactions

• Wu Tong and the Nether Phoenix: Their interaction highlights the difference between Wu Tong's memories and reality, leading to the Nether Phoenix's death.
• Wu Tong and Li Yunzhao: They show a familial relationship, with Li Yunzhao offering assistance and Wu Tong expressing gratitude.
• Chu Zheng and Shang Cangyun: They acknowledge each other, but Shang Cangyun does not engage, hinting at a complex history between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Zheng's past is revealed to Li Yunzhao, who recognizes Shang Cangyun as an old acquaintance of Chu Zheng's.
• Li Yunzhao asks Chu Zheng for help in restoring his past memories but is refused due to the vast difference in their cultivation levels.
• Wu Tong, sensing danger, quickly dispels Chu Zheng's physical form to protect him, leaving no trace behind.
• On All Heavens Battlefield, Song Lingxue successfully completes her Blood Trial by slaying the last Oddity on her star, finishing three years early.

Character Developments

• Chu Zheng maintains his secret about Shang Cangyun but is forced to reveal his connection to the Great Universe.
• Li Yunzhao shows curiosity and interest in Chu Zheng's past and his connection to a possible Ancestral Realm expert.
• Wu Tong demonstrates his protective stance towards Chu Zheng, using his knowledge of Karma Threads to deter Li Yunzhao.
• Song Lingxue exhibits remarkable resilience and combat prowess, completing her Blood Trial ahead of schedule.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between cultivators of different levels, with Li Yunzhao's curiosity and Wu Tong's protective stance highlighting the vast gap between them and Chu Zheng.
• The importance of past memories and the difficulty in restoring them, as seen through Li Yunzhao's request and Chu Zheng's refusal.
• The relentless pursuit of strength and survival, exemplified by Song Lingxue's successful completion of the Blood Trial.

Character Interactions

• Li Yunzhao and Wu Tong's exchange reveals their differing views on Chu Zheng, with Li Yunzhao showing curiosity and Wu Tong displaying protectiveness.
• Chu Zheng's interaction with Li Yunzhao and Wu Tong highlights the power imbalance between them, with Chu Zheng unable to help Li Yunzhao due to his lower cultivation level.
• Song Lingxue's interaction with the examiner confirms her successful completion of the Blood Trial, showcasing her resilience and accomplishment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Lingxue, after passing the Blood Trial, is greeted by Ji Hong, the Martial Hall Reception Envoy.
• Ji Hong offers her a Spirit Pill and arranges for her to meet Xie Xingzhong and Yu Ning upon her return to the Martial Hall.
• Song Lingxue is escorted back to the Martial Hall via a Space Channel.
• She meets her Martial Attendants, who are actually puppets named after her, a privilege exclusive to Martial Hall True Disciples.
• Song Lingxue learns she owns a Great Realm named 'Ling Xue', filled with abundant cultivation resources and governed by high-order beings.

Character Developments

• Song Lingxue: She has just passed the Blood Trial and entered the Fifth Realm of the Martial Path. She is cautious and careful, especially in a foreign land like the Martial Hall.
• Ji Hong: He is amiable and respectful towards Song Lingxue, understanding her importance as a Martial Dao Prodigy who could become a Martial Dao Great Sage or even a Dao Master in the future.

Significant Themes

• Power and Privilege: The chapter highlights the immense power and privileges that come with being a True Disciple of the Martial Hall, such as owning a Great Realm and having personalized Martial Attendants.
• Caution and Cautionary Measures: Song Lingxue's caution is evident in her interactions with Ji Hong, and the Martial Hall's measures to ensure loyalty, like creating puppets as Martial Attendants.

Character Interactions

• Song Lingxue and Ji Hong: Ji Hong is respectful and amiable towards Song Lingxue, while she is cautious and direct in her requests to meet Xie Xingzhong and Yu Ning.
• Song Lingxue and Song Yi: Song Lingxue interacts with Song Yi, discovering that the Martial Attendants are actually puppets, and learns about the Great Realm under her command.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Lingxue arrives at a palace provided by the Martial Hall, equipped with high-grade resources for cultivation.
• Xie Xingzhong sends Song Tonghai and others to the Ling Xue Realm to reunite with Song Lingxue.
• Xie Xingzhong warns Song Lingxue about the Immortal Alliance's pursuit of Chu Zheng due to his connection with Shang Cangyun.
• Song Lingxue receives a summons from the Martial Hall's Hall Master, Ji Zhouyin, an Ancestral Realm expert.

Character Developments

• Song Lingxue: She reunites with her father and learns about the Azure Cloud Immortal Lord's defection and the implications for Chu Zheng. She becomes more cautious about contacting Chu Zheng.
• Xie Xingzhong: He reveals his knowledge of the Azure Cloud Immortal Lord's defection and the Immortal Alliance's pursuit of Chu Zheng, showing his concern for Song Lingxue's safety.
• Ji Zhouyin: He is introduced as the Hall Master of the Martial Hall, an Ancestral Realm expert, and shows interest in meeting Song Lingxue.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Martial Hall, the Immortal Alliance, and the Myriad Worlds.
• The consequences of Shang Cangyun's actions on those around him, including Chu Zheng and the Grand Xuan Holy Land.
• The importance of fortune and opportunity in cultivation, as exemplified by Song Lingxue's chance to meet the Martial Ancestor.

Character Interactions

• Song Lingxue and Song Tonghai: They reunite after a long separation, with Song Tonghai expressing his relief and affection for his daughter.
• Song Lingxue and Xie Xingzhong: Xie Xingzhong warns Song Lingxue about the Immortal Alliance's pursuit of Chu Zheng and offers her advice on how to proceed.
• Song Lingxue and Ji Zhouyin: They meet for the first time, with Ji Zhouyin offering Song Lingxue an opportunity to observe eternity, a privilege granted by the Martial Ancestor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Lingxue attracts the attention of the Martial Ancestor, who reveals the 'Observe the Myriad Ages' technique, allowing her to see the paths of past and future martial prodigies.
• She learns that the Martial Path's Heavenly Fortune is limited and that a future being will gather all ten percent of the Heavenly Fortune, not a martial cultivator.
• Song Lingxue travels through time, meeting the Ancient Martial Ancestor and then an unknown, powerful figure in the distant future.
• She receives teachings from this future figure, who cultivates a path of immense power but also significant lifespan consumption.

Character Developments

• Song Lingxue: Becomes more determined to gain power quickly, even if it means taking an unorthodox path. She receives teachings from a powerful future martial cultivator.
• Ji Zhouyin (Martial Ancestor): Reveals more about the limitations of the Martial Path and the future of the Great Universe. He shows concern for Song Lingxue's well-being but allows her to make her own choices.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and its cost: Song Lingxue is willing to sacrifice lifespan to gain Combat Power quickly, highlighting the theme of the cost of power.
• The limits of the Martial Path: The Martial Ancestor reveals that the Martial Path's Heavenly Fortune is limited, and a future being will gather all ten percent, not a martial cultivator.
• The influence of the past and future: Song Lingxue learns from the paths of past martial prodigies and receives teachings from a future figure, emphasizing the interconnectedness of past, present, and future.

Character Interactions

• Song Lingxue and Ji Zhouyin (Martial Ancestor): Ji Zhouyin shares his knowledge with Song Lingxue and allows her to use 'Observe the Myriad Ages,' but he doesn't reveal everything, letting her make her own decisions.
• Song Lingxue and the Ancient Martial Ancestor: She learns from the Ancient Martial Ancestor's path but finds it not suitable for her needs.
• Song Lingxue and the unknown future figure: She receives teachings from this powerful figure, who cultivates a path of immense power but also significant lifespan consumption.