Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu reveals to Sheng that Xuan is of the Cang Race.
• Gu sends Sheng away from the Ancient Great Profound Heaven.
• Gu reflects on his past actions and the origins of the Cang Race.
• Sheng meets Zhen Xin and learns that the Cang Race is planning to fight the Human Race.

Character Developments

• Gu: Reveals his past actions and the truth about the Cang Race's origin. Reflects on his failures and the consequences of his decisions.
• Sheng: Learns the truth about Xuan's origins and the Cang Race. Shows concern for the Cang Race's future and the impending war with the Human Race.
• Zhen Xin: Shows indifference and coldness towards Sheng initially but later reveals concern for the Cang Race's fate. Keeps the Xuan Ancestor's absence a secret.

Significant Themes

• Truth and Deception: Gu's revelations about the Cang Race's origin challenge the truth the Cang Race has known. The consequences of Gu's deceptions are explored.
• Consequences of Actions: Gu's past actions, driven by his desire for power, have led to the current dire situation for the Cang Race. The theme of cause and effect is prominent.
• Identity and Belonging: The question of Xuan's origins and his relationship with the Cang Race raises questions about identity and belonging.

Character Interactions

• Gu and Sheng: Gu reveals the truth to Sheng, showing a level of trust. Sheng, in turn, shows concern for Gu's well-being and the Cang Race's future.
• Sheng and Zhen Xin: Sheng and Zhen Xin reunite, with Sheng showing deference to Zhen Xin due to her past actions. Zhen Xin shows concern for Sheng's well-being but remains secretive about the Xuan Ancestor's absence.
• Gu and the Reader: Gu's internal monologue provides insight into his thoughts and motivations, allowing the reader to understand his perspective better.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ancestor meets Sheng and Zhen Xin, revealing he's aware of Sword Ancestor's actions but hasn't intervened yet.
• Xuan Ancestor makes arrangements for Sheng and Zhen Xin without specifying what those arrangements are.
• Zhou Kongming receives a set of powerful flying swords from the Dao Lord of Absolute Void.
• Li Ke convenes a meeting with Sword Sect's Truth Insight disciples to discuss battle arrangements.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ancestor: Shows awareness of Sword Ancestor's actions but chooses not to intervene yet.
• Zhou Kongming: Receives powerful flying swords, showing growth and preparation for the upcoming battle.
• Li Ke: Demonstrates leadership by convening a meeting and trying to maintain seriousness, despite the casual attitude of her senior disciples.

Significant Themes

• Preparation for the final battle between the Human Race and the Cang Race.
• The consequences of inaction and the inevitability of conflict.
• The responsibility of leadership and the challenges of maintaining order among powerful subordinates.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ancestor and Sheng: Xuan Ancestor acknowledges Sheng's question about his race but doesn't provide a direct answer.
• Xuan Ancestor and Zhen Xin: Xuan Ancestor makes arrangements for them without elaborating, leaving Zhen Xin curious.
• Zhou Kongming and Qi Ling: They discuss their roles in the upcoming battle, expressing concern for each other.
• Li Ke and the Sword Sect disciples: Li Ke struggles to maintain order and seriousness during the meeting, highlighting the casual attitude of her senior disciples.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xuanqing, a Dao Integration expert from the Spirit Sound Workshop, arrives at the Fuling Seventh Planetary System with Moon Void, a Life-Bound Sword of a deceased Profound Penetration master from the Sword Sect.
• She meets True Monarch Yuling, who guides her to the core of the Void-Severing Life-Slaughtering Star Array, where Moon Void is placed to stabilize the array.
• Meanwhile, at the Sword Sect, Xu Xing, Ning Ruo, and Moon Shadow discuss the Extreme Sword, Sword Lord Ji's Life-Bound Sword, which is nearing its limit.

Character Developments

• Chen Xuanqing: Shows off her Dao Integration stage and eccentric behavior, impressing the Void Return cultivators she meets.
• True Monarch Yuling: Reveals knowledge about the Void-Severing Life-Slaughtering Star Array and Extreme Sword, hinting at her background and connection to the Sword Sect.
• Xu Xing: Reflects on his failure to find a suitable Sword Lord for the Extreme Sword, feeling responsible for its condition.
• Ning Ruo: Comforts Xu Xing, acknowledging the Extreme Sword's loyalty to its former master.
• Moon Shadow: Expresses her unwavering loyalty to her master, Xu Xing, and appears in person to emphasize her stance.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and devotion: Moon Void's and Moon Shadow's unwavering loyalty to their respective masters, and the Extreme Sword's refusal to acknowledge another master.
• Responsibility and guilt: Xu Xing feels responsible for the Extreme Sword's condition and blames himself for not finding a suitable Sword Lord.
• Power and influence: The Void-Severing Life-Slaughtering Star Array's immense power and the Sword Sect's historical significance are highlighted through the Extreme Sword and Moon Void's backstories.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xuanqing and True Monarch Yuling: They greet each other as senior and junior sisters, showing familiarity and mutual respect. Chen Xuanqing shows off her knowledge, while True Monarch Yuling shares information about the star array and Extreme Sword.
• Xu Xing, Ning Ruo, and Moon Shadow: They discuss the Extreme Sword's condition, with Xu Xing feeling guilty, Ning Ruo comforting him, and Moon Shadow expressing her loyalty to her master.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Moon Shadow transforms back into a wisp of Red Radiance and returns to Xu Xing's palm.
• Yuanjun visits the Sword Sect to report on the Karma Network deployment and to see Xu Xing.
• The Charm Ancestor's recent actions are discussed, and Ning Ruo expresses her desire to stay ahead of the others.
• Bie Xuening and Yuanjun arrive, leading to a brief argument between Bie Xuening and Ning Ruo.
• The conversation shifts to Ji Yinxue, who has not entered seclusion despite attaining Dao Extremity.
• The Saint Venerable appears in the Chaos Sea, observing the boundless world connected to the Great Profound Realm and warning his True Gods not to interfere.

Character Developments

• Ning Ruo: Shows possessiveness and competitiveness regarding Xu Xing's affection.
• Bie Xuening: Remains cold and indifferent, disapproving of Ning Ruo's behavior.
• Yuanjun: Keeps a calm and composed demeanor, reporting official business without showing personal emotions.
• Saint Venerable: Shows unusual urgency and concern regarding the boundless world, warning his True Gods not to interfere.

Significant Themes

• Competition and possessiveness among the True Immortals for Xu Xing's affection.
• The impending final battle and the True Immortals' preparations for it.
• The Saint Venerable's involvement and his warning to his True Gods, hinting at the importance and potential danger of the boundless world.

Character Interactions

• Ning Ruo and Bie Xuening: Argue briefly, with Bie Xuening disapproving of Ning Ruo's behavior and Ning Ruo trying to provoke her.
• Xu Xing and Ning Ruo: Xu Xing tries to change the subject to avoid awkwardness, while Ning Ruo expresses her desire to stay ahead of the others in terms of affection.
• Yuanjun and the others: Yuanjun reports official business calmly, while Bie Xuening and Ning Ruo discuss Ji Yinxue's situation and the final battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Jiuyu, the Sword Sect Master, is overwhelmed with work but remains determined to become the Sect Master.
• She creates a group chat with other Sect Masters to keep them accountable.
• The cultivators above Void Return have left for the starry sky, leaving only those below that realm on the Central Continent.
• Bie Xuening and Charm Ancestor discuss their feelings for Chen Yuanlin (Dao Brother).

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu shows resilience and dedication to her role as Sword Sect Master.
• Bie Xuening expresses her affection for Chen Yuanlin and her approval of Charm Ancestor's feelings for him.
• Charm Ancestor displays her playful and confident personality.

Significant Themes

• Determination and Perseverance: Chi Jiuyu's unwavering resolve to become the Sword Sect Master despite her workload.
• Friendship and Camaraderie: The Sect Masters' group chat shows their connection and mutual support.
• Love and Affection: Bie Xuening and Charm Ancestor's expressions of love for Chen Yuanlin.

Character Interactions

• Chi Jiuyu and Yuyi: Chi Jiuyu's disciple and sword spirit, showing a master-disciple bond and mutual support.
• Bie Xuening and Charm Ancestor: The Sword Venerable and Charm Ancestor discuss their feelings for Chen Yuanlin, showing a friendly and understanding relationship.
• The Sect Masters in the group chat: They interact, support each other, and keep each other accountable through their group chat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An inexplicable change occurs within the Sea of Chaos while Xu Xing is in seclusion.
• Taiping Daoist Jiang Lin, once a minor cultivator, has risen to become the master of the Taiping Dao, governing the world and commanding gods.
• Jiang Lin struggles to fully control his Taiping Dharma Form, a manifestation of his power that requires the support of a million deities.
• Jiang Lin experiences a sudden vision of his past, where he was a frail old man facing a powerful demon in a ruined temple.

Character Developments

• Jiang Lin has grown from a minor cultivator with a near-exhausted lifespan to a powerful Dao Master, but he still faces challenges in controlling his power.
• Jiang Lin's past is revealed, showing his humble beginnings and the hardships he faced.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to control power and the consequences of wielding it.
• The contrast between Jiang Lin's past and present, highlighting his growth and the changes in his world.
• The interconnectedness of the human world and the divine realm, as seen through the Taiping Dharma Form.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Lin interacts with the Divine Path Celestial Venerable, who seems to have urgent news to share but is hesitant due to Jiang Lin's powerful state.
• In Jiang Lin's vision, he interacts with a frail girl and a half-grown boy, who are presumably his disciples or followers from his past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Lin encounters a Heavenly Venerable who recognizes a mark on Jiang Lin's brow, signifying his understanding of the Great Dao.
• Jiang Lin comprehends the ultimate truth of the Great Dao, seeing a figure within a red moon.
• The Chaos Sea is suffused with crimson light, indicating a shift in the balance of power.
• The Sword Ancestor (Xu Xing) attains Dao Source, the highest level of enlightenment, surpassing Dao Attainment and Dao Holding.
• Saint Venerable encounters Xu Xing in the Chaos Sea, who reveals his omnipresence.
• Xuan, another character, attains Dao Source and prepares to face Xu Xing in a final battle.

Character Developments

• Jiang Lin: Achieves a profound understanding of the Great Dao, marking a significant spiritual growth.
• Xu Xing (Sword Ancestor): Attains Dao Source, becoming the most powerful character in the story so far.
• Xuan: Also attains Dao Source, preparing to confront Xu Xing, revealing his true form and motivations.

Significant Themes

• Enlightenment and Understanding: Characters strive to comprehend the ultimate truths of the Great Dao.
• Power and Balance: The attainment of Dao Source shifts the balance of power in the story's universe.
• Sacrifice and Remorse: Characters grapple with the consequences of their actions and the weight of their past decisions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Lin and the Heavenly Venerable: The Heavenly Venerable recognizes Jiang Lin's mark, signifying his understanding of the Great Dao.
• Saint Venerable and Xu Xing: Saint Venerable encounters Xu Xing, who reveals his omnipresence.
• Xuan and Xu Xing: Xuan prepares to face Xu Xing in a final battle, revealing his true form and motivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan attains Dao Source, gaining omniscience but losing his sense of self.
• Gu, the first individual living being, is refined into a Dao armament by Xuan, sacrificing his 'self' for its power.
• Xu Xing and the Thirteen True Immortals of Great Profound prepare to fight Xuan, with Xu Xing disappearing suddenly along with all other cultivators.

Character Developments

• Xuan: Attains Dao Source, gains omniscience but loses his sense of self. Refines Gu into a powerful Dao armament.
• Gu: Sacrifices his 'self' to become a Dao armament, his power at the peak of Dao Holding.
• Xu Xing: Disappears suddenly, along with all other cultivators, to prepare for the fight against Xuan.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of attaining Dao Source: losing one's sense of self and becoming unable to return.
• The cycle of cause and effect, retribution never failing, as seen in Xuan's use of Cang as a sacrifice and his refining of Gu.
• The power of a Dao Attainer's 'self' as a sacrifice, creating a formidable Dao armament.

Character Interactions

• Xuan and Gu: Xuan refines Gu into a Dao armament, acknowledging Gu's role in his creation but also his mistakes.
• Xu Xing and the Thirteen True Immortals of Great Profound: They prepare to fight Xuan, with Xu Xing disappearing suddenly, leaving them to discuss their strategy.
• Xu Xing and the Saint Venerable: Xu Xing protects the Saint Venerable from Xuan, acknowledging Their help in clearing out certain people with ulterior motives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan forges a Dao armament from Gu, which destroys everything in its path.
• A moon-white phantom and a crimson phantom emerge from the Dao armament, neutralizing Remorse's attack and splitting the Far Side of the Starry Sky.
• The Great Profound Realm is divided into three layers, each with different scenarios.
• Ji, the Cang Race's strongest Truth Insight cultivator, clashes with Gu Mo and other Human Race cultivators.
• Ji Yinxue and Jieye are intercepted by Cang Race opponents.
• The Human Race struggles against the Cang Race's overwhelming numbers and powerful cultivators.
• Sword Lord Ji appears, healing the Extreme Sword and forcing back the Cang Race Truth Insights.

Character Developments

• Xuan: Forges a Dao armament from Gu, showing his power and determination.
• Remorse: Sent flying by the moon-white phantom and saved by Tyrant Sovereign.
• Ji: Demonstrates his immense strength and indifference, pausing the battle with his appearance.
• Sword Lord Ji: Returns, healing the Extreme Sword and showing arrogance towards Ji.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The Cang Race's overwhelming power versus the Human Race's strategic and individual strengths.
• Determination: Xuan's resolve to see his plans through, despite the consequences.
• Arrogance: Ji's and Sword Lord Ji's confidence in their abilities.

Character Interactions

• Xuan and Remorse: Xuan's Dao armament from Gu neutralizes Remorse's attack.
• Ji and Gu Mo: Ji easily overpowers Gu Mo, showing his immense strength.
• Ji Yinxue and Zhen Xin: They clash, neither able to gain the upper hand.
• Jieye and Sheng: They engage in battle, with neither gaining an advantage.
• Ji and Sword Lord Ji: They exchange words, with Sword Lord Ji showing arrogance towards Ji.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The battle between Ji and Sword Lord Ji begins, with Ji using his "Nine Ji! Return to Ruins!" against Sword Lord Ji's "Extreme Sword."
• Zhou Kongming faces a powerful Cang Race member and is later ambushed by Du Changfeng, who is killed by Autumn Moon.
• Throughout the starry sky, high-level cultivators from both sides fall in silence, including Chen Xuanqing, True Monarch Purple Universe, Liu Yang and Liu Yu, and others.
• In the Central Continent, Lin Xingyue faces three Cang Race cultivators who have invaded from the past, killing two with a single punch.

Character Developments

• Ji demonstrates his growth and power, standing against Sword Lord Ji.
• Zhou Kongming shows his prowess but is later ambushed, revealing his vulnerability.
• Autumn Moon awakens and joins the battle, showcasing her strength and indifference.
• Lin Xingyue displays his immense power, easily defeating two Cang Race cultivators.

Significant Themes

• The battle's scale and intensity, with high-level cultivators dying in silence.
• The struggle between Ji and Sword Lord Ji, representing the conflict between the past and the present.
• The awakening of Autumn Moon, symbolizing the awakening of ancient powers.

Character Interactions

• Ji and Sword Lord Ji clash, revealing their deep-seated conflict and Ji's growth.
• Zhou Kongming and the red-haired Cang Race member engage in a fierce battle, with Du Changfeng's ambush revealing Zhou Kongming's vulnerability.
• Autumn Moon joins the battle, showing her indifference and power as she kills Du Changfeng.
• Lin Xingyue faces the Cang Race cultivators, demonstrating his immense strength and puzzlement at their weakness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Yu, a Void Return cultivator, easily defeats three Cang Race members.
• Yong Li, a powerful Cang Race member, arrives and reveals that Cang Race members have infiltrated the Supreme Dao Sect.
• Xiao Yu sets up a formation to trap Yong Li, who attempts to break it but fails.
• The battles across the three Great Profound Realms are at a standstill. In the first realm, Xu Xing and Xuan are evenly matched. In the second, thirteen True Immortals are stalemated with a Dao Holding Soldier. In the third, the Human Race has the upper hand against the Cang Race.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yu demonstrates his strength and strategic thinking by setting up a formation to trap Yong Li.
• Yong Li shows his power and arrogance, underestimating Xiao Yu and the Human Race's capabilities.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Human Race and Cang Race, with the Human Race showing unexpected strength.
• The importance of strategy and adaptability in combat, as shown by Xiao Yu's use of formations.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yu and Yong Li: Xiao Yu outsmarts Yong Li, who underestimates him, leading to a tense standoff.
• The Human Race and Cang Race: Despite the Cang Race's innate advantages, the Human Race holds the upper hand in Central Continent due to their adaptability and strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Second Great Profound Realm is nearly destroyed, with only a few remnant stars left.
• The seven-colored crystal, a Dao Holding Soldier formed from Gu, is repeatedly shattered and reconstructed by the True Immortals and Xuan.
• Xuan uses his omnipotence to revive the Dao Holding Soldier and hasten his own 'self' demise.
• Xuan declares that upon his death, transcendence will vanish from the Chaos Sea for a thousand years, and the Myriad Worlds will enter the Age of Dharma's End.
• Xu Xing and Xuan clash in the First Great Profound Realm.

Character Developments

• Xuan: Xuan's 'self' is dying rapidly due to using omnipotence. He wants the past to return and the future to unfold without his influence.
• Xu Xing: Xu Xing understands that Xuan's actions are hastening his own demise. He prepares to face Xuan.
• Charm Ancestor: She reassures the others that their efforts are not futile, as Xuan's 'self' is being weakened.

Significant Themes

• Meaning and Purpose: The characters grapple with the meaning of their actions, especially in the face of Xuan's omnipotence and the impending Age of Dharma's End.
• Sacrifice: Xuan's decision to hasten his own demise to revive the past and let the future unfold naturally is a significant sacrifice.
• Transcendence: The concept of transcendence is challenged and ultimately changed by Xuan's declaration.

Character Interactions

• Xuan and Xu Xing: Their confrontation is imminent, with Xuan using his omnipotence to revive the Dao Holding Soldier and Xu Xing preparing to face him.
• Charm Ancestor and the True Immortals: They work together to repeatedly shatter the Dao Holding Soldier, understanding that their efforts are not futile despite the repeated reconstructions.
• Saint Venerable: He feels unease about the impending clash between Xu Xing and Xuan, understanding the potential consequences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter opens with Saint Venerable witnessing a message from Dao Ancestor Xuan, hinting at the end of the transcendent order a thousand years hence.
• The battle between the two sides (Sword Ancestor's and Dao Ancestor Xuan's) remains undecided, with Saint Venerable choosing to remain hidden and observe.
• In the Central Continent, the war against the Cang Race intensifies, with even cultivators below Void Return stage being sent from the Cang Race's Ancient Great Profound Heaven.
• Qi Ling, a Divine Mechanism Artifact Refining Pavilion cultivator, hesitates in killing a young Cang Race member, leading to a conversation with Xi Li, an ascender from the Earth Immortal Realm.

Character Developments

• Saint Venerable: He remains undecided about the outcome of the battle between the two sides. His thoughts reveal his disdain for the nine True Gods and their scheming.
• Qi Ling: She struggles with the cruelty of the war, showing mercy to a young Cang Race member, which nearly costs her life. She learns from Xi Li about the necessity of their actions.
• Xi Li: She demonstrates her maturity and understanding of war, having experienced a similar conflict in the Earth Immortal Realm. She emphasizes the importance of their actions and the consequences of showing mercy.

Significant Themes

• Cruelty of war and the necessity of harsh actions for survival.
• The struggle between morality and practicality in times of crisis.
• The consequences of hesitation and mercy in life-and-death situations.

Character Interactions

• Saint Venerable's inner monologue reveals his thoughts on the battle and the True Gods.
• Qi Ling and Xi Li's conversation highlights the differing perspectives on the war and the importance of their actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Thirteen True Immortals of Great Profound continue to destroy the Dao soldiers, accelerating the death of Xuan's "self."
• The battle in the Third Great Profound Realm remains deadlocked, with both sides unable to gain an advantage.
• In the Central Continent, the Cang Race intensifies their attacks, leading to heavy casualties on both sides.
• The Cang Race plans to break the Sword Sect's formation by sending in more low-level cultivators to distract the Human Race's higher-ups in the Starry Sky.

Character Developments

• Gu's revival as a Dao soldier grows increasingly slow, indicating that Xuan's "self" is perishing.
• The Cang Race members, including Can Wu and Ting Jun, are faced with difficult decisions due to the dire situation, leading to moral dilemmas and guilt.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions and the guilt that follows.
• The desperation and willingness to make sacrifices in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The struggle between personal desires and the greater good.

Character Interactions

• You, Chen Huan, and Hong Sovereign discuss the ongoing situation and the fate of Gu.
• Can Wu and Ting Jun discuss the Cang Race's strategy and the grim reality they face.
• Chang Yao and Jiu Shi, two Starry Sky Void Returns, share a conversation about their thoughts on the war and their fears for the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race and Cang Race's war in the Central Continent and Starry Sky continues.
• Jiu Shi and Chang Yao discuss the Cang Race's treatment of surrendered cultivators.
• Xi Li strategizes to preserve Human Race cultivators and restrain the Cang Race.
• The battle reaches a critical point after a year, with both sides suffering heavy losses.
• Xuan Ancestor's self-severing transcendent method reaches its end, leading to the disappearance of extraordinary power and the beginning of an age without Dharma.

Character Developments

• Jiu Shi and Chang Yao: Jiu Shi shows fear of the Cang Race's modifications, while Chang Yao remains loyal to the Human Race.
• Xi Li: She demonstrates strategic thinking and leadership, prioritizing the preservation of Human Race cultivators.
• Xuan Ancestor: He maintains his self-awareness for a year before succumbing to the Self-Severing Transcendence method.
• Xu Xing: He feels a mix of emotions, including weariness and emptiness, after achieving victory and witnessing Xuan Ancestor's end.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of war and the struggle for survival.
• The struggle between good and evil, and the different stances people take.
• The passage of time and the inevitable end of extraordinary power.

Character Interactions

• Jiu Shi and Chang Yao: They share a tense conversation about the Cang Race's treatment of surrendered cultivators.
• Xi Li and other Void Return cultivators: Xi Li communicates her strategies and thoughts with other Void Return cultivators.
• Xu Xing and Xuan Ancestor: Xu Xing reflects on his past with Xuan Ancestor and pays his respects before Xuan's end.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing encounters the 'Initial' or 'Cause', who reveals that he is the first 'Dao Source' and explains the concept of 'Dao Source Has No Return'.
• Xu Xing decides to let go of his omniscience and omnipotence, choosing to live a normal life.
• The red light from Xu Xing's body restores the world, reviving the dead and repairing the damaged realms.
• Xu Xing meets with the thirteen True Immortals and announces his decision to enjoy life, leaving the future of the world to them.

Character Developments

• Xu Xing: Decides to give up his 'Dao Source' status to live a normal life, showing his desire for a peaceful existence.
• Cause: Reveals his origin and purpose, seeking to understand the 'Dao Source' further and persist his 'self'.
• The thirteen True Immortals: Reflect on their past actions and the future of the world, with Kui leaving to deal with his personal matters.

Significant Themes

• The burden of omniscience and omnipotence, and the desire for a normal life.
• The consequences of one's actions and the responsibility of powerful beings.
• The cyclical nature of life and the importance of living in the present.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Cause: Their conversation reveals the nature of the 'Dao Source' and Xu Xing's decision to give it up.
• Xu Xing and the thirteen True Immortals: Xu Xing informs them of his decision to leave the world's future to them and not be involved in the retrieval of the Time Branch.
• Chi Jiuyu and Du Ruoheng: Chi Jiuyu, now calm and composed, interacts with Du Ruoheng, showing her acceptance of the changes in the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Jiuyu returns to the Sword Sect after a year, stepping down as acting Sect Master.
• She meets Du Ruoheng, who is surprised by her transformation and professionalism.
• Chi Jiuyu learns that her Master and Martial Uncle are busy and unavailable, sparking her curiosity.
• She invites Martial Uncle Star Ancestor (Chen Huan) for a meal to subtly inquire about her Master's activities.
• Chen Huan reveals that her Master is currently 'resting' and enjoying life, much to Chi Jiuyu's surprise.

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu has grown more mature and responsible after serving as acting Sect Master for a year.
• Du Ruoheng is impressed by Chi Jiuyu's growth and professionalism.
• Chen Huan reveals that her Master, the Sword Ancestor, is taking a break after years of hard work.

Significant Themes

• Growth and maturity: Chi Jiuyu's transformation after serving as acting Sect Master.
• Work-life balance: The Sword Ancestor's decision to take a break and enjoy life.
• Curiosity and investigation: Chi Jiuyu's desire to find out what her Master is currently busy with.

Character Interactions

• Chi Jiuyu and Du Ruoheng: They interact professionally, with Du Ruoheng acknowledging Chi Jiuyu's growth.
• Chi Jiuyu and Chen Huan: They discuss the Sword Ancestor's activities, with Chen Huan revealing that he is resting.
• Chi Jiuyu and Hong Qingchen: They share a meal, with Hong Qingchen mirroring Chi Jiuyu's actions and words.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Pill Ancestor and Tyrant Sovereign express boredom due to the lack of activity in the Big Boss Group.
• The Pill Ancestor asks the Sword Ancestor (Xu Xing) about the nature of the Dao Source and its omniscience and omnipotence.
• Xu Xing reveals he can elevate an ordinary person to a high-level Dao Attainment practitioner without side effects, except they can't become the Dao Source.
• Xu Xing discusses his encounter with Xuan with Yuanjun, revealing it happened after he started living with her and Senior Sister.
• Charm Ancestor arrives, and Xu Xing welcomes her, saying she's arrived at the perfect time.

Character Developments

• Xu Xing (Sword Ancestor): Reveals his understanding of the Dao Source, its omniscience, and omnipotence. He also discusses his encounter with Xuan and his relationship with Yuanjun and Charm Ancestor.
• Yuanjun: Expresses curiosity about Xu Xing's encounter with Xuan and her relationship with him. She also shows affection towards Xu Xing.
• Charm Ancestor: Arrives at the end of the chapter, expressing her liking for Xu Xing and hoping she's not interrupting.

Significant Themes

• The nature of the Dao Source and its omniscience and omnipotence.
• The relationship between Xu Xing, Yuanjun, and Charm Ancestor, hinting at a polyamorous dynamic.
• The influence of Xuan on Xu Xing's understanding and actions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing, Yuanjun, and Charm Ancestor: They interact affectionately, with Xu Xing showing affection towards both Yuanjun and Charm Ancestor, and Yuanjun showing slight jealousy towards Charm Ancestor.
• Xu Xing and the Pill Ancestor: They discuss the nature of the Dao Source, with the Pill Ancestor expressing amazement at Xu Xing's revelations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing and Charm Ancestor discuss future plans, including sorting out the chaotic 'past', gathering in the Great Profound Realm, and Xu Xing's return to his hometown.
• Chi Jiuyu and Zhang Yunlu visit Bie Xuening, where Chi Jiuyu is given red envelopes by both Bie Xuening and Yuanjun.
• Chi Jiuyu meets Charm Ancestor at her residence, who asks about her relationship with Bie Xuening and hints at a favor involving Bie Xuening, Spirit Ancestor, and Yuanjun.

Character Developments

• Xu Xing: He remains calm and collected, sharing his plans for the future with Charm Ancestor. He also expresses his intention to return to his hometown once things are mostly settled.
• Charm Ancestor: She teases and provokes Xu Xing, trying to make him admit his feelings for her. She also shows interest in Chi Jiuyu's relationship with Bie Xuening and hints at a favor she needs.
• Chi Jiuyu: She initially puts on airs in front of Bie Xuening but quickly changes her attitude when she realizes she might miss out on red envelopes. She also realizes she's been used by Yuanjun to deliver a message to Xu Xing.
• Bie Xuening: She is pleased with Chi Jiuyu's maturity and gives her a red envelope. She also mentions that Xu Xing is resting.
• Yuanjun: She gives Chi Jiuyu a red envelope and hints that Xu Xing is free to talk to her directly.

Significant Themes

• The theme of 'past' and 'future' is further explored, with Xu Xing planning to sort out the chaotic 'past' and make preparations for the future.
• The theme of 'relationships' is emphasized, with Charm Ancestor hinting at a favor involving Bie Xuening, Spirit Ancestor, and Yuanjun, and Chi Jiuyu's relationship with Bie Xuening being discussed.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Charm Ancestor: They discuss future plans, with Charm Ancestor teasing Xu Xing and trying to make him admit his feelings for her.
• Chi Jiuyu and Bie Xuening: Chi Jiuyu visits Bie Xuening and receives red envelopes from both Bie Xuening and Yuanjun. Bie Xuening is pleased with Chi Jiuyu's maturity.
• Chi Jiuyu and Yuanjun: Yuanjun gives Chi Jiuyu a red envelope and hints that Xu Xing is free to talk to her directly.
• Chi Jiuyu and Charm Ancestor: Chi Jiuyu meets Charm Ancestor at her residence, where Charm Ancestor asks about her relationship with Bie Xuening and hints at a favor she needs.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Jiuyu is approached by Charm Ancestor with a task related to her master's past.
• Chi Jiuyu is sent to the 'past' to set it straight and witness events from the childhoods of her master, Martial Uncle, Yuanjun, and Spirit Ancestor.
• Chi Jiuyu agrees to the task for payment and to witness her master's past.
• Lin Xuanxuan visits Chi Jiuyu, and they discuss the possibility of running for Sect Master in the future.
• Zhao Ruohan hints that the cultivation requirement for Sect Master might be relaxed due to the disappearance of the Cang Race.

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu shows curiosity about her master's past and agrees to Charm Ancestor's task for payment and knowledge.
• Lin Xuanxuan expresses interest in running for Sect Master after her experience as acting Sect Master.
• Zhao Ruohan demonstrates her analytical skills by predicting a possible relaxation of the Sect Master's cultivation requirement.

Significant Themes

• The importance of one's past and the curiosity it can evoke.
• The desire for power and influence, as seen in Chi Jiuyu's and Lin Xuanxuan's interest in the Sect Master position.
• The potential relaxation of cultivation requirements for the Sect Master position due to the disappearance of the Cang Race.

Character Interactions

• Chi Jiuyu interacts with Charm Ancestor, agreeing to her task despite initial reluctance.
• Chi Jiuyu and Lin Xuanxuan discuss their experiences as acting Sect Masters and the possibility of running for Sect Master in the future.
• Zhao Ruohan shares her insights about the potential relaxation of cultivation requirements for the Sect Master position.