Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Xiaoshi and Zhao Shanhe, agents of the Federal Investigation General Bureau, are in Chang'an Town, awaiting the Chongyang World's detachment to escape the Golden Province.
• They witness a funeral procession for a young man, Fusheng, who died mysteriously.
• Cultists from the Tianli Faction are searching for them, making their situation precarious.
• A Heavenly Human, a powerful cultist, is guarding the World Plateau's route, waiting for their escape.
• The agents plan to deliver a mysterious treasure, the Human Emperor Seal, to the Capital to accomplish a great deed.
• Meanwhile, in Golden City, a Golden Armored Being, a Venerable at the first realm of the divine path, seeks an audience with the Central Extreme Cult Master (Zhang Fusheng) to discuss the possibility of becoming a deity worshipped by his sect, seated in a Heavenly Position.

Character Developments

• Meng Xiaoshi and Zhao Shanhe: They are determined to escape the Golden Province and deliver the Human Emperor Seal to the Capital. They are resourceful and cautious, blending into the funeral procession to avoid cultists.
• Zhang Fusheng: He demonstrates maturity and wisdom beyond his years, communicating with the Central Extreme Cult Master and negotiating with the Golden Armored Being on behalf of his sect.

Significant Themes

• Escape and survival: Meng Xiaoshi and Zhao Shanhe are desperate to escape the Golden Province, highlighting the theme of survival against overwhelming odds.
• Power and authority: The Golden Armored Being's desire for a Heavenly Position in Zhang Fusheng's sect underscores the theme of power and authority, both within the sect and the Federation.
• The cost of progress: Fusheng's death in martial arts practice raises the theme of the cost of progress and the consequences of one's actions.

Character Interactions

• Meng Xiaoshi and Zhao Shanhe: They work together, trusting each other implicitly, and share a common goal of escaping the Golden Province.
• Zhang Fusheng and the Golden Armored Being: They engage in a negotiation, with Zhang Fusheng acting as an intermediary between the Golden Armored Being and the Central Extreme Cult Master, showcasing Zhang Fusheng's diplomatic skills.
• Gari and Zhang Fusheng: Though not directly interacting in this chapter, their relationship is implied to be one of mutual respect and trust, with Gari entrusting the negotiation to Zhang Fusheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Fusheng meets with the Golden Armored Being and Su Qiansuan in a bamboo forest.
• Zhang Fusheng reveals the deities supporting him, including Miss Mingyue, the Azure Emperor, the World-Honored One (Kunlun), the Central Extreme Cult Master, and the Heavenly Venerate (Dao Ancestor).
• The Golden Armored Being agrees to help establish a new righteous sect within half a year.
• Zhang Fusheng asks for the Golden Armored Being's help with an unspecified task.

Character Developments

• Zhang Fusheng: He demonstrates his connections with powerful deities, including the Heavenly Venerate, to intimidate the Golden Armored Being and Su Qiansuan. He shows political acumen by asking for the Golden Armored Being's help without revealing the task.
• Golden Armored Being: It becomes more respectful and cooperative towards Zhang Fusheng after learning about his connections. It agrees to help establish the new sect and promises to resolve the Golden Province matter.
• Su Qiansuan: He remains mostly silent and observant, showing no significant development in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter highlights the power dynamics between deities and their influence on each other's decisions.
• Alliances and Cooperation: The formation of alliances is crucial for achieving common goals, as seen in Zhang Fusheng's efforts to establish a new sect.
• Respect and Awe: The Heavenly Venerate's appearance instills respect and awe in the other deities, demonstrating the hierarchy within their society.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fusheng and the Golden Armored Being: Their interaction shifts from initial tension to cooperation, with the Golden Armored Being showing deference to Zhang Fusheng after learning about his connections.
• Zhang Fusheng and Su Qiansuan: Their interaction is minimal in this chapter, with Su Qiansuan mainly observing the conversation between Zhang Fusheng and the Golden Armored Being.
• Zhang Fusheng and Miss Mingyue: Although not physically present, Miss Mingyue's interaction with Zhang Fusheng through the altar projection shows her respect and willingness to join the new sect under his leadership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Fusheng, with Emperor Tang, escapes the underground Martial Arts Manor using the Helplessness Bridge activated by the Golden Armor being and Su Qiansuan.
• They arrive in a bamboo forest where Zhang Fusheng meets with the Golden Armor being and Su Qiansuan.
• They discuss the impending detachment of Chongyang World from the Golden Province, which will fall into the World Plateau.
• Zhang Fusheng plans to return to Chongyang World to await the detachment and the potential great opportunity in Chang'an Town.
• He also plans to eliminate the God of Plague, with the assistance of Miss Mingyue.

Character Developments

• Zhang Fusheng: He continues to reveal his extraordinary abilities and connections, planning to merge a foreign land into his Spiritual Realm and eliminate the God of Plague.
• Emperor Tang: He remains calm and composed, showing no signs of his previous imperial status.
• The Golden Armor being and Su Qiansuan: They assist Zhang Fusheng and express their willingness to help him in his future plans.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and status is explored as Emperor Tang adapts to his new identity and Zhang Fusheng reveals his true abilities.
• The theme of opportunity and fate is present as Chongyang World's detachment and the potential great opportunity in Chang'an Town are discussed.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fusheng interacts with the Golden Armor being and Su Qiansuan, discussing their plans and seeking their assistance.
• Zhang Fusheng and Emperor Tang interact, with the latter showing understanding and acceptance of his new identity.
• Meng Xiaoshi and Zhao Shanhe interact, expressing their concern for the chaotic world and the fate of ordinary people.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chongyang City has been repaired after the previous upheaval.
• Zhang Fusheng returns and announces two significant changes: Chongyang City will detach from the Golden Province and drift towards the World Plateau, and it will be renamed Gaotian City, recognizing various sects and achieving autonomy.
• Zhang Fusheng declares he will rule Chongyang dictatorially and orders a meeting with high-ranking members of various sects in three days.

Character Developments

• Zhang Fusheng has advanced to the Heavenly Human realm, demonstrating his power and authority.
• Li Guoquan, Hu Zhongli, and other high-ranking officials are initially skeptical and opposed to Zhang Fusheng's plans but later show deference due to his newfound power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for control over Chongyang City.
• The consequences of Chongyang's detachment from the Golden Province and its impact on the city's future.
• The recognition and coexistence of various sects and factions within Gaotian City.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fusheng asserts his dominance over the high-ranking officials, silencing their objections with his newfound power.
• Zhang Fusheng interacts briefly with Lin Changle, asking her to investigate a previous incident and relay a message to the various sects.
• Chen Daoling and Zhao Wenting are initially uncertain about Zhang Fusheng's plans but do not openly oppose him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Divine Walker of the Mandala System discusses the Gaotian Association and Zhang Fusheng with four great monks.
• Zhang Fusheng's parents attend his funeral, where Meng Xiaoshi, a member of the Federation's Investigation Department, reveals that Zhang Fusheng is alive.
• Tianli cultists arrive, recognize Zhang Fusheng's name, and flee in fear.
• Meng Xiaoshi and Zhao Shanhe are pursued by the Tianli cultists and encounter Zhang Fusheng, who is accompanied by terrifying skeletons.

Character Developments

• Zhang Fusheng: Revealed to be alive and accompanied by powerful entities, striking fear into the Tianli cultists.
• Meng Xiaoshi: Discovers Zhang Fusheng's survival and encounters him, realizing he is extraordinary.
• Zhao Shanhe: Aids Meng Xiaoshi and recognizes Zhang Fusheng's power, showing deference.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of Zhang Fusheng, who is feared by cultists and accompanied by powerful entities.
• The mystery surrounding Zhang Fusheng's true nature and his connection to the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fusheng and Meng Xiaoshi: Zhang Fusheng recognizes Meng Xiaoshi from her brief glimpse of him through the Six Great Prisons.
• Zhang Fusheng and Zhao Shanhe: Zhang Fusheng shows interest in Zhao Shanhe's divination skills.
• Zhang Fusheng and the Tianli cultists: The cultists recognize Zhang Fusheng's name and flee in fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Fusheng uses his powers to see the Six Paths of Reincarnation and arrives at a location where Meng Xiaoshi and Zhao Shanhe are being pursued by the Tianli Faction.
• He retrieves the Human Emperor Seal from Meng Xiaoshi, which is revealed to be a symbol of the Human Sovereign, carrying the fortune of humanity and a portion of the Heavenly Fortune.
• Zhang Fusheng learns about the Six Great Prisons established by the Speaker of the Federation and understands that souls are taken there after death.
• He sends Meng Xiaoshi and Zhao Shanhe back to the Capital with a token, asking them to deliver it to their superior in the Investigation Department.

Character Developments

• Zhang Fusheng: Demonstrates his powerful abilities and learns about the Six Paths of Reincarnation and the Human Emperor Seal. He shows mercy towards Meng Xiaoshi and Zhao Shanhe, bestowing benefits upon them and sending them back to the Capital as messengers.
• Meng Xiaoshi and Zhao Shanhe: They obtain the Human Emperor Seal and are pursued by the Tianli Faction. After meeting Zhang Fusheng, they are sent back to the Capital with a token from him.

Significant Themes

• The Six Paths of Reincarnation and the control of souls by the Federation Speaker.
• The power and significance of the Human Emperor Seal, which carries the fortune of humanity and a portion of the Heavenly Fortune.
• The connection between the Investigation Department and the Human Emperor Seal.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fusheng interacts with Meng Xiaoshi and Zhao Shanhe, showing them mercy and sending them back to the Capital as messengers.
• Zhang Fusheng consults with Emperor Tang about the Human Emperor Seal and the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
• Zhang Fusheng encounters a vision of Nüwa, the half-snake, half-human being, while observing the Human Emperor Seal's origin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Fusheng meets Nüwa, who creates a mud figure resembling him and anchors it within the Buzhou Heavenly Pillar.
• Zhang Fusheng anchors the Buzhou Heavenly Pillar in his Spiritual Realm, causing it to expand massively.
• He discovers that he can leave an Immortal Thought on Buzhou, marking his presence.
• In the Capital, Jiang Feinao discusses the Mother Star's mysteries with her teacher.

Character Developments

• Zhang Fusheng: Realizes the importance of staying true to his identity, gains a deeper understanding of his human ancestor status.
• Jiang Feinao: Shows curiosity and dedication to her research, learns about Cui Qingyi's multitasking abilities and her eventual demise.

Significant Themes

• Identity and self-awareness: Zhang Fusheng learns to prioritize his true self over his various mythical personas.
• Multitasking and dedication: Jiang Feinao and Cui Qingyi both demonstrate exceptional multitasking abilities, highlighting the importance of focus and dedication in research.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fusheng and Nüwa: Nüwa guides Zhang Fusheng, helping him understand his true self and anchoring his human ancestor status within Buzhou.
• Jiang Feinao and the old dean: They discuss the Mother Star's mysteries and Cui Qingyi's multitasking abilities, showcasing their intellectual curiosity and dedication to research.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Old Dean connects Jiang Feinao with her senior disciple in the Golden Province to discuss the Root Layer.
• A probe team detects spiritual power fluctuations in the Root Layer, older than the universe (13.8 billion years).
• The spiritual inscription [Zhang Fusheng was here] is discovered, suggesting the existence of an Ancient Saint.
• The Old Dean uses the Heavenly Position Instrument to determine the status of the spiritual inscription, revealing it to be from the Human Ancestor.

Character Developments

• Jiang Feinao shows her extensive knowledge and rapid progress in understanding the Root Layer.
• The Old Dean demonstrates his wisdom and experience in handling the discovery.
• Zhang Xiaoxi and Chen Qingxue are shocked by the discovery and its connection to Zhang Fusheng.
• Zhang Fusheng, upon waking, accepts his new status as the Human Ancestor and decides to continue his journey.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of ancient mysteries and the Root Layer.
• The discovery of the Human Ancestor's existence and its implications.
• The connection between the present and the ancient era.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Feinao interacts with her senior disciple, demonstrating her intellectual curiosity and respect for her senior's knowledge.
• The Old Dean shares his wisdom and experience with Jiang Feinao and his disciples.
• Zhang Xiaoxi and Chen Qingxue discuss the implications of the discovery and their connection to Zhang Fusheng.
• Zhang Fusheng and Emperor Tang discuss their next steps, with Emperor Tang showing curiosity about the past and Zhang Fusheng displaying his newfound status and determination.

Plot Points and Events

• Chang'an Town is bustling with powerful figures, including nobles from Golden City, due to an impending opportunity.
• The Wang family, a Heavenly Human family, arrives, intending to monopolize the opportunity and clear out the town.
• Zhang Fusheng and Emperor Tang arrive in Chang'an Town, with Zhang Fusheng displaying immense power by dispersing the Wang family's eight Cave Heavens and driving them out of the town using a Flame God Mountain.
• Zhang Fusheng enters the Martial Arts Manor, where the old woman, a Heavenly Human, is surprised to see him alive and asks how he escaped the Yellow Springs.

Character Developments

• Zhang Fusheng demonstrates significant growth in power, capable of dispersing Cave Heavens and driving away Heavenly Human family members.
• The old woman in the Martial Arts Manor is revealed to be a Heavenly Human who has undergone the second decline.
• Cui Baihua, a young girl outside the manor, is intrigued by Zhang Fusheng and considers approaching him.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for resources and opportunities.
• The consequences of revealing one's true identity and the importance of discretion.
• The potential danger and allure of the impending opportunity in Chang'an Town.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fusheng interacts with Li Yiyi and Luo Cheng, acknowledging their previous encounter.
• Zhang Fusheng faces off against the Wang family, driving them out of Chang'an Town.
• The old woman in the Martial Arts Manor interacts with Zhang Fusheng, questioning him about his escape from the Yellow Springs.
• Cui Baihua observes the events in Chang'an Town and considers approaching Zhang Fusheng.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Martial Arts Manor transforms into a small world, manifesting Luofeng Divine Mountain.
• The Wu Family's Old Woman, a Heavenly Human, is revealed to be a descendant of Empress Zetian.
• Zhang Fusheng, representing the Gaotian Association, negotiates with the Old Woman, who agrees to give up her cultivation and techniques in exchange for the freedom of Emperor Tang.
• The Old Woman's soul, whole and unbroken, meets Emperor Tang, who judges her for her usurpation.
• Zhang Fusheng takes the seat of the Yama Heavenly Son, judges the Old Woman, and sentences her to guard the Helplessness Bridge for a million years.
• Chongyang World detaches from the Golden Province and hurtles towards a vast, boundless expanse.

Character Developments

• The Old Woman is revealed to be a Heavenly Human and a descendant of Empress Zetian, showing her loyalty to Emperor Tang.
• Zhang Fusheng demonstrates his power and cunning, negotiating with the Old Woman and taking the seat of the Yama Heavenly Son.
• Emperor Tang shows his authority and wisdom, judging the Old Woman and acknowledging Zhang Fusheng's decision.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and betrayal, as seen in the Old Woman's actions and Emperor Tang's judgment.
• Power dynamics and negotiation, shown in Zhang Fusheng's dealings with the Old Woman.
• Karma and reincarnation, hinted at in Zhang Fusheng's murmurs about the Wu Family and the Yuan family.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fusheng interacts with the Old Woman, negotiating and ultimately defeating her.
• Emperor Tang interacts with the Old Woman's soul, judging her and acknowledging Zhang Fusheng's decision.
• Zhang Fusheng and Emperor Tang interact, with Zhang Fusheng showing deference to Emperor Tang's judgment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Fusheng leaves Chongyang at the last moment, using a Great Teleportation Technique.
• The Chongyang World falls onto the World Plateau, causing a stir among the Deities guarding it.
• A Venerable is the first to find the Chongyang World, but he's blocked by a river of purple qi and a Heaven-Piercing Monument with Li Shimin's name.
• Zhang Fusheng plans to suppress an evil peach tree, guide Mingyue down from the starry sky, and cut down the God of Plague below.

Character Developments

• Zhang Fusheng: He leaves Chongyang to handle Golden Province affairs and plans to return to the World Plateau. He reflects on his identity and the connection between the God of Plague and Laozi.
• The Golden Armored Being and Su Qiansuan: They agree to help Zhang Fusheng suppress the evil peach tree and cut down the God of Plague.
• The Old Beggar: He escapes from the Ten Directions Vortex, having gained immense benefits from the immortal peach tree and reaching the Heavenly Human limit. He plans to ascend to godhood and seeks revenge on Mingyue.

Significant Themes

• Identity and destiny: Zhang Fusheng ponders his connection to the God of Plague and his true self.
• Opportunity and growth: The Chongyang World's fall brings opportunities for growth and advancement, both for Zhang Fusheng and the Old Beggar.
• Power and authority: The Heaven-Piercing Monument and Li Shimin's name demonstrate the power and authority of the Great Tang Sage.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fusheng, The Golden Armored Being, and Su Qiansuan: They drink tea together, discuss plans, and form an alliance to tackle the upcoming challenges.
• The Old Beggar and the Divine Envoy: The Old Beggar orders the Divine Envoy to eliminate the intruders who appear using the Teleportation Technique.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Fusheng and his companions find themselves in a realm with ten whirlpools, facing the Tianli Faction and their severely injured Heavenly Human leader.
• The Heavenly Human is killed and absorbed by Zhang Fusheng, who then merges the Land of Exotic Treasures into his Spiritual Realm.
• Zhang Fusheng anchors the South Heaven Gate and Miro Heavenly Palace plaques, creating a Heavenly Realm Sea of Clouds and a Guanghan Palace in his Spiritual Realm.
• Zhang Fusheng cultivates for four thousand six hundred years, reaching the second mental limit of a Heavenly Human, and his Spiritual Realm's mortal world develops into a prosperous era.

Character Developments

• Zhang Fusheng absorbs the Heavenly Human's power, increasing his strength and understanding of the Heavenly Human realm.
• Zhang Fusheng's Spiritual Realm evolves, mirroring the Three Realms, with the addition of a Heavenly Realm Sea of Clouds and a Guanghan Palace.
• The mortal world within Zhang Fusheng's Spiritual Realm develops into a prosperous era, with a population exceeding one billion and five distinct dynasties.

Significant Themes

• The theme of cultivation and enlightenment is emphasized, with Zhang Fusheng's mental cultivation reaching eight thousand nine hundred years.
• The theme of the Three Realms is further explored, with Zhang Fusheng's Spiritual Realm mirroring the Old World's reality.
• The theme of faith and divine statues is highlighted, with the mortal world's inhabitants establishing kingdoms around divine statues and forming unshakeable faiths.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fusheng interacts with the Heavenly Human leader of the Tianli Faction, ultimately absorbing his power.
• Zhang Fusheng interacts with the South Heaven Gate and Miro Heavenly Palace plaques, anchoring them in his Spiritual Realm.
• Zhang Fusheng interacts with the inhabitants of his Spiritual Realm's mortal world, nourishing them with Pure Qi and ensuring their prosperity.

Plot Points and Events

• Six-Armed Mahakala and the Ancestor of Land Immortals clash, leading to a tense standoff.
• The Ancestor of Land Immortals reveals that they've both been manipulated by Zhang Fusheng.
• They agree to temporarily set aside their differences to deal with Zhang Fusheng.
• In the Spiritual Realm, Zhang Fusheng discovers he has five Heavenly Human cultivators and a thriving mortal world.
• He establishes a rule forbidding internal strife and promotes peace.
• Zhang Fusheng plans to introduce wild beasts and plants to his Spiritual Realm and capture Star Beasts.

Character Developments

• Six-Armed Mahakala shows restraint and agrees to a temporary alliance with the Ancestor of Land Immortals.
• Zhang Fusheng becomes more aware of the power of incense and fire offerings in his Spiritual Realm and its potential for growth.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between deities and the consequences of their actions.
• The relationship between the Great Heaven and Earth and the Spiritual Realm.
• The potential for growth and change within the Spiritual Realm.

Character Interactions

• Six-Armed Mahakala and the Ancestor of Land Immortals interact, leading to a fragile alliance.
• Zhang Fusheng interacts with the five Heavenly Humans in his Spiritual Realm, though they are unaware of his presence.

Summary of Chapter Three: "The Plague God, I'm Here to Collect My Debt!"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Fusheng retrieves Niu Dali from the Eight Sceneries Palace, modifying his memories to serve his purpose.
• Zhang Fusheng returns to his body in the mortal world and decides to devour the God of Plague to restart Miss Mingyue's original plan.
• The group, including Zhang Fusheng, Miss Mingyue, Su Qiansuan, and the Golden Armored Being, travels to Jiangzhou to confront the God of Plague.
• Zhang Fusheng reveals his true power and intention to the God of Plague, announcing his arrival to collect a debt.

Character Developments

• Zhang Fusheng: He has grown significantly in power, now able to devour all things and has the backing of a Heavenly Venerate. He is determined to slay the God of Plague.
• Niu Dali: Awakened as a Human Treasure, Niu Dali is confused and disoriented, struggling to understand his situation and the powerful figures around him.
• Su Qiansuan and the Golden Armored Being: They are revealed to be Venerables, powerful figures in the cultivation world. They accompany Zhang Fusheng to Jiangzhou, eager to witness the slaying of a Great Divine Power user.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Zhang Fusheng's growth and determination to challenge the God of Plague highlight the theme of power and ambition. He is no longer the ordinary person he once was and is now capable of contending with divine beings.
• Consequences of Actions: Niu Dali's fate serves as a reminder of the consequences of one's actions. His current state is a result of his past decisions and actions.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fusheng and Niu Dali: Their interaction reveals the power dynamics between them. Niu Dali, once Zhang Fusheng's senior brother, is now completely under his control, highlighting Zhang Fusheng's growth and Niu Dali's fall from grace.
• Zhang Fusheng and the God of Plague: Their interaction sets the stage for the upcoming conflict. The God of Plague's response to Zhang Fusheng's challenge indicates his awareness of the threat and his readiness to face it.
• Zhang Fusheng, Miss Mingyue, Su Qiansuan, and the Golden Armored Being: Their interaction shows a united front against the God of Plague. Despite their individual strengths, they recognize the need to work together to achieve their goal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Fusheng activates the Dharma Heaven Elephant Earth technique, transforming into a colossal form and devouring parts of Jiangzhou's heaven and earth, along with the God of Plague's divine fetus.
• The God of Plague retaliates, causing Zhang Fusheng to fall into a critical state, but he manages to counter the plague using the power of the Buddha's lamp.
• Zhang Fusheng battles the divine fetus, opening more cave heavens and reaching the Heavenly Human Third Decay and Third Marvel.
• Miss Mingyue uses a scroll left by [Zhen Yuanzi] to capture the God of Plague's true body, and Zhang Fusheng swallows the Plague Heavenly Position.
• Zhang Fusheng is rescued by Miss Mingyue, who offers him the scroll containing the God of Plague in exchange for the Plague Heavenly Position.

Character Developments

• Zhang Fusheng: He activates a powerful technique, battles the God of Plague, and swallows the Plague Heavenly Position. He also reaches the Heavenly Human Third Decay and Third Marvel.
• Miss Mingyue: She uses a scroll left by [Zhen Yuanzi] to capture the God of Plague's true body and offers it to Zhang Fusheng in exchange for the Plague Heavenly Position.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and Heavenly Positions.
• The struggle between deities and cultivators.
• The concept of fate and destiny.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fusheng interacts with the God of Plague, battling and ultimately swallowing its Heavenly Position.
• Miss Mingyue interacts with Zhang Fusheng, rescuing him and offering him the scroll containing the God of Plague in exchange for the Plague Heavenly Position.

Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Fusheng, now in his Fourth Decline as a Heavenly Human, prepares to leave Hangu City, fulfilling a prophecy to ride a bull west.
• He integrates the Plague Heavenly Position, given by Miss Mingyue, and receives gifts from Su Qiansuan and Golden Armor.
• Zhang Fusheng, accompanied by Ruan Yutu, rides the Scarlet Ox (True Lord Scarlet Ox's divine fetus) westward, leaving behind three cries of "I'm going," each with significant consequences.

Character Developments

• Zhang Fusheng accepts his destiny as Laozi, the savior of this era, and embarks on his journey westward.
• Miss Mingyue becomes a True God, enthroned on the Plague Heavenly Position.
• Ruan Yutu is taken along as Zhang Fusheng's 'god-daughter.'

Significant Themes

• Destiny and fate: Zhang Fusheng's journey is guided by a prophecy, but he remains uncertain about his role and the future.
• Sacrifice and suffering: Zhang Fusheng's departure is marked by the alleviation of the plague and suffering from the Golden Province, symbolizing his willingness to bear the burdens of others.
• Transformation and rebirth: The journey westward signifies a new beginning for Zhang Fusheng, leaving behind his old life and embracing his destiny.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fusheng and Miss Mingyue exchange words and gifts, acknowledging their new roles and the power shift between them.
• Zhang Fusheng, Su Qiansuan, and Golden Armor exchange gifts and pleasantries, solidifying their friendship and alliance.
• Zhang Fusheng and Ruan Yutu begin their journey together, with Ruan Yutu acting as a guide and companion.

Summary of the Chapter

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Fusheng and Ruan Yutu arrive at Golden City on the World Plateau.
• They meet Lian Laosan, who offers to guide them to the fallen Chongyang World in exchange for a fee.
• Lian Laosan reveals that they will stop at a Buddhist temple on the way, which is rumored to be from the declining Spirit Mountain lineage.

Character Developments

• Zhang Fusheng remains mysterious and unassuming, appearing frail and aged.
• Ruan Yutu is portrayed as obedient and cautious, consulting her adoptive father before making decisions.
• Lian Laosan is introduced as a rough-looking man with a coffin on his back, acting as a guide and protector. He is revealed to have connections with the Investigation Bureau.

Significant Themes

• The theme of guidance and protection is highlighted, with Lian Laosan offering his services for a fee.
• The mysterious fog on the World Plateau is emphasized, affecting visibility and safety.
• The decline of the Spirit Mountain lineage is mentioned, foreshadowing potential conflicts or challenges.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fusheng interacts minimally with Lian Laosan, mostly through Ruan Yutu.
• Ruan Yutu and Lian Laosan discuss the details of their journey, with Ruan Yutu showing deference to her adoptive father's decisions.
• Lian Laosan and his daughter, Lian Xiaosi, are shown to have a close relationship, with Lian Xiaosi expressing worry about her father's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at Leiyin Temple, located at Hangu Pass.
• Zhang Fusheng encounters a familiar figure, Old Man Zhou, at the temple market.
• Inside the temple, worshippers offer their Essence, Qi, and Spirit as incense to a Maitreya Buddha statue, with some being drained dry by the merit box.
• Zhang Fusheng decides to confront the Buddha statue, flipping over the censer.

Character Developments

• Zhang Fusheng: Shows curiosity and caution about the temple, displays his power by flipping the censer.
• Old Man Zhou: Recognizes Zhang Fusheng but can't place him, expresses unease about the temple's worship method.
• Third Disciple and Fourth Girl: Act as guides, warn about the temple's peculiarities, and worship the Buddha statue.

Significant Themes

• The temple's peculiar worship method and its connection to the Maitreya Buddha statue.
• The theme of greed and its consequences, as seen in the worshippers' wishes and the merit box's reaction.
• Zhang Fusheng's curiosity and determination to confront the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fusheng and Old Man Zhou: Recognize each other but don't reveal their familiarity.
• Zhang Fusheng and Third Disciple/Fourth Girl: The group travels together, with Third Disciple acting as a guide and warning about the temple.
• Zhang Fusheng and the Maitreya Buddha statue: Zhang Fusheng confronts the statue, questioning its nature.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Fusheng, a disheveled old man, enters a Buddhist temple with a peculiar pagoda.
• He encounters a weasel possessing a Buddha statue, which asks, "Having seen the future, why do you not bow?"
• Zhang Fusheng uses his powers to alter the past, trying to understand the statue's origins and intentions.

Character Developments

• Zhang Fusheng: He demonstrates his ability to alter the past, revealing his power and curiosity about the statue's origins.
• The Weasel/Buddha Statue: It reveals that it has the legacy of the Yellow Brow Buddha Ancestor and knows about the future, but it's unclear if it's telling the truth.

Significant Themes

• The power of altering the past and its consequences.
• The true nature of the Buddha statue and its connection to the future.
• The legacy of the Old World and the secrets it holds.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fusheng interacts with the weasel/Buddha statue, trying to understand its origins and intentions.
• He also interacts with pilgrims in the temple, but they are unaware of the supernatural events unfolding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The story begins with a mission briefing on Whale-Penguin Ship No. 92, which is approaching the Hangu Pass area for a high-risk operation.
• The operation is rated as high-risk with an estimated mortality rate of over 39% and involves a potential Destiny Event and a Buddhist temple.
• The Investigation Department is involved, with Meng Xiaoshi and Zhao Shanhe participating due to their loss of the Human Emperor Seal.
• The operation is led by Kong Zhongshu, who warns Meng Xiaoshi about the danger and the difference in status between her and Zhao Shanhe.
• Meanwhile, Zhang Fusheng senses a Destiny Event and learns about the prophecy of destiny-bearers from the Red Ox True Lord.
• The Investigation Department's space-air ship arrives at the market near the Buddhist temple, and a confrontation ensues between the Myriad Gods Cult followers and the locals.
• Lian Laosan, a local Grandmaster, is severely injured, and his daughter, Fourth Girl, seems to have foreseen his fate.
• Ruan Yutu, the masked girl, intervenes and effortlessly kills the Myriad Gods Cult followers, including a Grandmaster and a dozen Martial Arts Masters.
• The group then retreats to an inn, where Zhang Fusheng learns about the Future Scripture and its connection to the Buddhist temple.

Character Developments

• Meng Xiaoshi: She is a member of the Investigation Department, participating in the high-risk operation due to her loss of the Human Emperor Seal. She is worried about the mission and the potential danger to Zhao Shanhe. Kong Zhongshu, her superior, warns her about the risk and the status difference between her and Zhao Shanhe.
• Zhao Shanhe: He is a young man from the Investigation Department, participating in the high-risk operation with Meng Xiaoshi. He is concerned about Meng Xiaoshi's safety.
• Kong Zhongshu: He is a middle-aged man leading the high-risk operation. He is scholarly and serious, warning Meng Xiaoshi about the danger and the status difference between her and Zhao Shanhe.
• Zhang Fusheng: He senses a Destiny Event and learns about the prophecy of destiny-bearers from the Red Ox True Lord. He observes the confrontation at the market and learns about the Future Scripture from Lian the Third.
• Lian Laosan: He is a local Grandmaster who is severely injured during the confrontation. His daughter, Fourth Girl, seems to have foreseen his fate.
• Ruan Yutu: She is a masked girl who intervenes in the confrontation and effortlessly kills the Myriad Gods Cult followers. She is revealed to be a top Great Grandmaster and the adoptive daughter of Zhang Fusheng.

Significant Themes

• Destiny: The story revolves around a potential Destiny Event, which is a rare and powerful occurrence. The prophecy of destiny-bearers is also mentioned, suggesting that these individuals have a significant role to play in the story's events.
• Risk and Danger: The high-risk operation emphasizes the danger and potential mortality of the mission. The difference in status between Meng Xiaoshi and Zhao Shanhe also highlights the risk and danger they face.
• Power and Authority: The Investigation Department's involvement and the arrival of their space-air ship demonstrate their power and authority. The ease with which Ruan Yutu defeats the Myriad Gods Cult followers also showcases her immense power.

Character Interactions

• Meng Xiaoshi and Zhao Shanhe: They are both members of the Investigation Department, participating in the high-risk operation together. They are concerned about each other's safety and share a close bond.
• Kong Zhongshu and Meng Xiaoshi: Kong Zhongshu is Meng Xiaoshi's superior and also a family friend. He warns her about the danger and the status difference between her and Zhao Shanhe.
• Zhang Fusheng and Lian the Third: Zhang Fusheng learns about the Future Scripture and its connection to the Buddhist temple from Lian the Third.
• Ruan Yutu and the Myriad Gods Cult followers: Ruan Yutu effortlessly defeats the Myriad Gods Cult followers, demonstrating her immense power and authority.