Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Four women—Jiang Yaru, Chu Rong, Yu Qiqi, and Su Ji—secretly embark on a journey to find the legendary True Dragon Nest, believed to hold immense treasures and resources.
• Xia Ping, unaware of their departure, is in seclusion, consuming the Five-Element Liquid and breaking through to the middle stage of the Purple Mansion Realm.
• Xia Ping's cultivation progress is astonishing, but he laments the lack of resources to advance further.

Character Developments

• Yu Qiqi: Driven by the desire to protect her race, she takes the initiative to lead her friends in search of the True Dragon Nest, aiming to become the Mermaid Empress.
• Jiang Yaru, Chu Rong, and Su Ji: They support Yu Qiqi's decision, seeking strength and independence to protect themselves and their people.
• Xia Ping: He demonstrates remarkable cultivation progress, highlighting his extraordinary talent and potential.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Determination: Yu Qiqi and her friends exhibit strong ambition and determination to improve their strength and protect their people.
• Resource Scarcity: The lack of resources is a significant barrier to Xia Ping's cultivation progress, emphasizing the importance of resources in advancement.
• Legacy and Treasure: The True Dragon Nest represents a legendary treasure and a potential path to power, reflecting the allure of ancient legacies.

Character Interactions

• Yu Qiqi and her friends display strong camaraderie and mutual support, deciding to face challenges together.
• Xia Ping and Cat Immortal interact briefly, with Cat Immortal expressing awe at Xia Ping's cultivation progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping returns to Yanhuang Planet after deciding not to leave immediately for the Endless Sea.
• He finds his parents entertaining guests, including the District Chief of Yang Province and other influential figures, who have come to curry favor with the Xia Family due to Xia Ping's advancement to the King Realm.
• Xia Ping's parents, now acting like nouveau riche, accept expensive gifts and favors from the visitors.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: He shows concern for his parents and decides to visit them before leaving for the Endless Sea. He also demonstrates his ability to remain invisible and use his spiritual power to observe his surroundings.
• Xia Chuanliu and Huang Lanxin: They have become arrogant and greedy due to their son's new status, accepting expensive gifts and favors from visitors. They also show a lack of humility and respect for others.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of power and wealth.
• The changing dynamics of family relationships due to sudden social status changes.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping's parents interact with the District Chief and other influential figures, accepting gifts and favors while maintaining a facade of humility.
• Xia Ping observes his parents' behavior from outside the villa, showing a mix of concern and disapproval.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping returns home, surprising his parents.
• He brings two portions of the Five Elements Spirit Fruit, which can significantly enhance one's cultivation and lifespan.
• Xia Ping reveals he has Divine Ability Realm robots as bodyguards, obtained from an ancient ruin.
• He shares his plan to leave for the universe and the reason behind it—the threat of the Red Scarf Bandits.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping shows maturity and responsibility, understanding the gravity of his mission and the potential consequences.
• Xia Chuanliu demonstrates wisdom and understanding, acknowledging the seriousness of the situation and Xia Ping's decision.
• Huang Lanxin expresses her concern and love for her son, asking only for his safe return.

Significant Themes

• The burden of power and responsibility.
• The importance of family and love.
• The dangers lurking beyond the known world.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping interacts with his parents, sharing his plans and seeking their understanding and support.
• Xia Chuanliu and Huang Lanxin express their pride and concern for their son, ultimately supporting his decision.
• Xia Ping's robots serve as a symbol of his power and protection, reflecting his new status and capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping decides to plant the Five Elements Spirit Tree in his parents' villa to cultivate more Five Elements Spirit Fruit for humanity's advancement.
• He leaves most of his Divine Ability Realm robots to protect his parents and the tree.
• The tree grows rapidly, forming a Five Elements Domain and transforming the villa into a blessed land for cultivation.
• Xia Ping's parents wake up to find the transformed villa and learn about the tree's significance.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates his strategic thinking and foresight in using the Five Elements Spirit Fruit to trade for treasures and strengthen humanity.
• Xia Chuanliu and Huang Lanxin are overwhelmed by the implications of the Five Elements Spirit Tree's presence and the potential for humanity's advancement.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and strength (through the acquisition of the Five Elements Spirit Fruit).
• The transformation of the world and humanity's future (with the emergence of the Five Elements Spirit Tree).
• The importance of family and protection (Xia Ping's decision to leave robots to protect his parents).

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping shares his plans with his parents, demonstrating his trust in them.
• Xia Chuanliu and Huang Lanxin express their shock and excitement at the news of the Five Elements Spirit Tree.
• Xia Ping considers informing the Invincible Kings about the tree, showing his awareness of potential threats and the need for allies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Xia Family villa becomes a military restricted zone, with the Federal Government purchasing the entire complex, allowing only the Xia family to reside there.
• Rumors spread about a mysterious mist around the Xia villa and an Invincible King's visit, causing a stir in Tianshui City.
• The city's fate changes, with plans to make it the future center of Yanhuang Planet and potentially the capital of the Yang Province District.
• In the Xia Family villa's backyard, Invincible Kings gather to witness the Five Elements Spirit Tree, which can produce fruits to rapidly advance cultivators to the King Realm.
• Xia Ping reveals that the tree can produce enough fruit for 100 people annually, sparking excitement among the Kings.
• Xia Ping states that he will trade the Five Elements Spirit Fruits for treasures, ensuring he won't suffer losses.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates his power and influence, attracting the attention of Invincible Kings and the Federal Government.
• The Kings show respect and eagerness to cooperate with Xia Ping, understanding the importance of his Five Elements Spirit Tree for humanity's survival in the universe.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation and its impact on society and politics.
• The importance of unity and cooperation among powerful individuals for humanity's survival and expansion into the universe.
• The potential consequences of extraordinary events on a city's fate and the lives of its residents.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping interacts with various Invincible Kings, showcasing his confidence and assertiveness in trading the Five Elements Spirit Fruits for treasures.
• The Kings display their excitement and eagerness to obtain the Five Elements Spirit Fruits, understanding their value in advancing cultivators to the King Realm.
• Residents of Tianshui City gossip about the Xia family's sudden rise to power and the city's changing fate, reflecting their curiosity and awe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping departs from the Cloud Sky Realm, traveling into space on the Moon Goddess.
• He watches the vast, boundless universe through the ship's virtual projection, feeling its infinite expanse and lack of borders.
• Xia Ping learns about the distribution of powers in the universe from the Cat Immortal, who explains the hierarchy from planets to nations to martial arts sects.
• The Cat Immortal reveals that the strongest powers in the universe are martial arts sects, which can control countless cosmic nations and star sectors.
• Xia Ping learns that these sects often dispatch disciples to manage nations or have their graduates hold important positions.
• The Cat Immortal advises Xia Ping to join a Saint-level sect for survival and numerous benefits, such as comprehensive training, cultivation resources, martial arts manuals, and fellow disciples' support.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: He shows curiosity and a willingness to learn about the universe, understanding the importance of joining a powerful sect for survival and growth.
• The Cat Immortal: It demonstrates its vast knowledge of the universe and its cunning nature, guiding Xia Ping towards the best course of action.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and power dynamics of the universe.
• The importance of having a powerful backer or sect for survival and growth.
• The advantages of joining a Saint-level sect, such as comprehensive training, resources, and support.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping interacts with the Cat Immortal, asking questions and receiving guidance about the universe and the best course of action for his journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping learns about the Universe Sect, a Saint-level sect governing six star domains, which advocates teaching without discrimination.
• The Universe Sect is holding its once-every-four-years recruitment for outer sect disciples on Universe Planet, a vast and resource-rich planet with twenty times Yanhuang Planet's gravity.
• Xia Ping decides to join the Universe Sect, aiming to evolve rapidly and witness talented experts from various races.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping shows eagerness to join the Universe Sect and grow stronger, understanding the importance of keeping a low profile in the universe.
• Cat Immortal reveals its bad premonition about Xia Ping's journey, hinting at potential troubles ahead.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and complexity of the universe, requiring accurate star maps for navigation.
• The importance of keeping a low profile and avoiding unnecessary trouble in the universe.
• The opportunity for growth and self-improvement that the Universe Sect presents.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and Cat Immortal discuss the Universe Sect, its recruitment process, and the challenges Xia Ping might face.
• Xia Ping expresses his anticipation for the journey to Universe Planet and his eagerness to enter the Cosmic Virtual Network.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping leaves the Novice Village and enters Far East City, a lower-tier city in the Cosmic Virtual Network.
• He learns about the tiered city system: lower-tier (Purple Mansion to Divine Ability Realm), mid-tier (Treasure Refining to Golden Core Realm), and upper-tier (Return to Truth to Lightning Tribulation Realm).
• Upon arrival, he's greeted by a bustling crowd and learns about the need for Universal Coins to navigate the virtual network.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Shows curiosity and ambition, wanting to find a way to earn Universal Coins quickly.
• Cat Immortal: Provides guidance and advice, discouraging Xia Ping's desire to get rich quickly and emphasizing slow, steady growth.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Universal Coins for cultivation and navigation in the virtual network.
• The challenges and struggles of cultivators in the lower tiers.
• The concept of slow, steady growth versus quick, risky advancement.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping interacts with the Novice Village Chief, who facilitates his transfer to Far East City.
• He meets Cat Immortal, who serves as his guide and mentor.
• A shady middle-aged man in a floral shirt approaches Xia Ping, attempting to sell him Gale Shoes, marking the start of potential scams and deceptions in the city.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping meets a man selling 'Gale Shoes', which can increase movement speed fivefold.
• The man claims to be selling the shoes at a loss due to his mother's medical expenses.
• Xia Ping expresses admiration for the man's filial piety and decides to buy all his shoes.
• Cat Immortal reveals the shoes are knock-offs, not genuine.
• Xia Ping decides to buy one million pairs, shocking the man.
• The man agrees to provide the shoes, asking about Xia Ping's capital.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Shows naivety and impulsiveness, eager to prove himself in business. He admires filial piety and is initially gullible.
• The man in the floral shirt: A con artist who exploits Xia Ping's naivety. He's desperate for money and sees Xia Ping as an easy target.

Significant Themes

• Greed and exploitation: The man in the floral shirt sees an opportunity to fleece Xia Ping for his wealth.
• Naivety vs. Experience: Xia Ping's lack of worldly experience makes him an easy target for scams.
• Filial Piety: Xia Ping admires the man's filial piety, which is used as a tool to manipulate him.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and the man in the floral shirt: The man tries to swindle Xia Ping, while Xia Ping is initially gullible but later shows ambition in business.
• Xia Ping and Cat Immortal: Cat Immortal warns Xia Ping about the shoes being knock-offs, showing concern for his well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping, a wealthy young man, offers to buy one million pairs of counterfeit Gale Shoes for fifty million Universal Coins as a deposit, with the rest to be paid later.
• The man in the floral shirt, a con artist, sees an opportunity to swindle Xia Ping and involves his accomplices in the scheme.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Displayed his wealth and carefree attitude, hinting at a potential scheme of his own.
• The man in the floral shirt: Revealed his greed and desperation to get rich quickly, showing his willingness to exploit others.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences: The man in the floral shirt's greed leads him to attempt to swindle Xia Ping, potentially setting him up for a fall.
• Wealth disparity: The vast difference between Xia Ping's wealth and the man in the floral shirt's poverty fuels the latter's envy and desire to exploit the former.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and the man in the floral shirt: Xia Ping's nonchalant attitude towards his wealth contrasts with the man in the floral shirt's desperation, setting the stage for their interaction.
• The man in the floral shirt and his accomplices: The man in the floral shirt involves his accomplices in his scheme, revealing their shared greed and skepticism.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping, posing as a rich, naive young master (Wu Wudi), signs a contract to buy knockoff Gale Shoes for ten million Universal Coins.
• He asks about a place to sell the shoes and is directed to a market in West City.
• At the market, Xia Ping sets up a stall, hires shills to attract a crowd, and sells the knockoff shoes for 1,000 Universal Coins each.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Maintains his act as a spoiled, arrogant rich kid while secretly planning to scam the scammers.
• The man in the floral shirt and his companions: They see Xia Ping as an easy target, hoping to exploit him for more money before disappearing.

Significant Themes

• Greed and deception: The scammers exploit Xia Ping's perceived naivety, while Xia Ping plans to turn the tables on them.
• Appearances vs. reality: Xia Ping's act as a foolish rich kid contrasts with his actual cunning.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping interacts with the scammers, playing the role of a naive, generous young master.
• Xia Ping hires shills to create a crowd at his stall, drawing attention and curiosity.
• The crowd at the market reacts with disbelief and amusement to Xia Ping's bold pricing and the apparent presence of a shill customer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping (Wu Wudi), a spendthrift heir, sells fake Gale Shoes, claiming they're genuine.
• A customer questions the shoes' authenticity, leading to Xia Ping's boastful promise of threefold compensation if they're fake.
• The crowd realizes Xia Ping's folly and plans to exploit his promise by buying large quantities of the shoes to extort money.
• In one hour, they order 30,000 pairs, with the number still rising.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Initially appears arrogant and foolish, but his true intentions remain unclear. He decides to postpone deliveries, hinting at possible cunning.
• The Crowd: Initially disdainful of Xia Ping, they quickly turn greedy and manipulative, seeing an opportunity to exploit his promise.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Manipulation: The crowd's primary motivation is to exploit Xia Ping's promise for personal gain.
• Foolishness vs. Cunning: Xia Ping's initial behavior suggests foolishness, but his decision to postpone deliveries hints at potential cunning.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping interacts with the crowd, initially dismissive and arrogant, but later cooperative in signing contracts.
• The crowd interacts with each other, plotting to exploit Xia Ping's promise and keeping their plans secret from him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping's stall selling Knockoff Gale Shoes gains massive popularity in Far East City.
• News spreads, attracting people from all over the city, leading to a massive queue and quick sell-out.
• Xia Ping decides to end the sale early, having sold two billion Universal Coins' worth of shoes.
• Buyers eagerly await the delivery of their shoes, planning to sue Xia Ping for compensation.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates business acumen and confidence, despite the initial skepticism and mockery.
• The man in the floral shirt and his group see Xia Ping as an easy target to scam, underestimating him.
• The people of Far East City show their greed and desperation for easy money, lining up overnight to buy shoes.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences: The people of Far East City are blinded by the prospect of easy money, leading them to make impulsive decisions.
• Appearances vs. reality: Xia Ping's stall appears to be a simple shoe business, but it's part of a larger plan.
• The power of marketing: Xia Ping's offer of triple compensation for fakes drives people to buy his shoes, demonstrating the influence of marketing tactics.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping interacts with customers, selling shoes and taking orders on credit.
• The man in the floral shirt and his group discuss and plan to scam Xia Ping.
• Buyers interact with each other, sharing their purchases and plans to sue Xia Ping for compensation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping deliberately appears at a stall in the West City market to confront customers who received fake Gale Shoes.
• Customers demand compensation, but Xia Ping argues that he has already compensated them according to the contract.
• Customers are unsatisfied with the compensation (three times the number of fake shoes) and try to sue Xia Ping, but their cases are rejected by the city courts.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates his arrogance, cunning, and lack of remorse for swindling customers.
• Customers show their outrage and desperation in seeking justice, but their attempts are thwarted by the legal system.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and the abuse of power by those in authority.
• The lack of justice for the common people when faced with powerful and connected individuals.
• The importance of reading and understanding contracts before signing them.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping interacts with the angry crowd, taunting and provoking them while maintaining a calm and confident demeanor.
• Customers interact with each other, expressing their frustration and trying to find ways to seek justice against Xia Ping.
• The city courts and judges are mentioned as being in cahoots with Xia Ping, further frustrating the customers and emphasizing the theme of corruption.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping's scam involving Knockoff Gale Shoes is exposed, causing uproar among the swindlers.
• The swindlers demand refunds but realize there's no way to get their money back from Xia Ping.
• They express their anger, regret, and envy of Xia Ping's earnings (1.2 billion Universal Coin).
• Liu Neng, who introduced Xia Ping to the group, tries to distance himself from the situation.
• The swindlers discuss their inability to retaliate against Xia Ping and vow to remember him.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping's cunning and skill in swindling are further highlighted, earning him the respect and envy of other swindlers.
• Liu Neng shows cowardice and attempts to evade responsibility for introducing Xia Ping to the group.
• The swindlers collectively experience anger, regret, and envy, leading to a loss of face and financial losses.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences: The swindlers' greed leads them to fall victim to Xia Ping's scam, resulting in significant financial losses and loss of face.
• Karma and justice: The swindlers, who typically prey on others, find themselves on the receiving end of a scam, raising questions about justice and karma.
• The art of deception: Xia Ping's skill in deception is praised by the other swindlers, highlighting the admiration for cunning and trickery within their community.

Character Interactions

• The swindlers interact with each other, expressing their anger, regret, and envy, ultimately leading to a collective loss of face and a vow to remember Xia Ping.
• Liu Neng attempts to distance himself from the situation, highlighting the lack of loyalty and responsibility among the swindlers.
• Xia Ping, though not physically present, remains the central figure of discussion and resentment among the swindlers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping (Wu Wudi) swindles 1.2 billion Universal Coins from over a million people in Far East City, making headlines across five star regions.
• News of Xia Ping's feat reaches various great families, who recognize him as the conman who swindled their children in the Novice Village.
• Great families dispatch people to Far East City to capture Xia Ping and seek revenge.
• Ye Mengyao's group learns about Xia Ping's actions and discusses his true identity, with Ye Mengyao determined to capture and interrogate him.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping (Wu Wudi): His reputation as a great conman grows, and he becomes a target for the great families.
• Ye Mengyao: She becomes more determined to capture and punish Xia Ping after learning about his latest feat.

Significant Themes

• The power of deception and manipulation.
• The consequences of one's actions and the pursuit of revenge.
• The vastness and interconnectedness of the universe, as news spreads across star regions.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping's actions draw the attention of various great families, leading to a collective pursuit of him.
• Ye Mengyao and her friends discuss Xia Ping's true identity and plan to capture him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping earns 1.2 billion Universal Coins, far exceeding his expectations.
• The Cat Immortal warns Xia Ping about the trouble he's caused, fearing for their safety.
• Xia Ping decides to repair the Saint-level starship using his earnings.
• The system awards Xia Ping a Super Gift Pack for surpassing 1 billion Hate Points, containing a World Tree Seed.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Displayed his extraordinary ability to make money, causing significant trouble but also earning vast wealth.
• The Cat Immortal: Showed concern for their safety, acknowledging Xia Ping's extraordinary abilities but worrying about the enemies he's made.

Significant Themes

• The law of the universe: survival of the fittest and extraordinary means for extraordinary results.
• The vastness of the universe: providing both opportunities and hiding places.
• The power of money: enabling repairs to the Saint-level starship and opening new possibilities.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and the Cat Immortal: Xia Ping's reckless actions cause the Cat Immortal to worry about their safety, leading to a tense but honest exchange.
• Xia Ping and the System: Xia Ping's accumulation of Hate Points leads to a reward from the system, further enhancing his power.

Detailed yet Concise

This chapter focuses on Xia Ping's latest earnings and the Cat Immortal's concerns about the trouble they're in. Xia Ping's extraordinary ability to make money is acknowledged, but his reckless actions also pose significant risks. The chapter ends with Xia Ping receiving a powerful reward from the system, setting the stage for further developments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping's Purple Mansion absorbs the World Tree Seed, which cracks open and sprouts into a sapling.
• The sapling rapidly grows, absorbing vast amounts of cosmic energy, and merges with Xia Ping's soul.
• Xia Ping's cultivation speed increases tenfold, and his Purple Mansion space evolves towards the late stage.
• The World Tree sapling provides immense benefits, but requires vast resources to grow.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping's cultivation and soul energy significantly improve due to the World Tree sapling.
• Xia Ping gains a deeper understanding of the universe and the relationship between divine beasts and their trees.

Significant Themes

• The power and benefits of divine trees, such as the World Tree.
• The vastness and grandeur of the Universe Planet and its advanced weapon systems.
• The bustling nature of Universe Planet, with many dignitaries and geniuses gathering for the Universe Sect's entrance exam.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping interacts with the Cat Immortal, who provides information about Universe Planet and its entrance exam.
• Xia Ping expresses his eagerness to enter Universe Planet, and the Cat Immortal agrees.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping arrives at Universe Planet, a massive city with a sprawling docking port for interstellar ships.
• The Moon Goddess, Xia Ping's ship, is unregistered and must proceed to the A-level zone for registration to avoid being classified as an illegal smuggling craft.
• Xia Ping learns that to open an account at the prestigious Universal Bank, one needs at least one hundred million Universal Coins.
• Upon landing, Xia Ping feels the planet's gravity, twenty times that of Yanhuang Planet, and adapts using his magical power.
• He also notices the spiritual energy density is over a hundred times greater than in the Cloud Sky Realm.
• A staff member greets Xia Ping and informs him about the registration process and the upcoming Universe Sect entrance examination.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates adaptability and composure upon facing the planet's high gravity and learning about the universe's banking system.
• Cat Immortal shows knowledge of the universe's systems and customs, acting as a guide for Xia Ping.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and diversity of the universe, with different planets having varying gravity and spiritual energy density.
• The importance of registration and banking in the universe for interstellar travel and transactions.
• The prestige and influence of the Universe Sect and the Universal Bank.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping interacts with Cat Immortal, learning about the universe's systems and customs.
• Xia Ping meets a staff member at the docking port, registering the Moon Goddess and learning about the Universe Sect's entrance examination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping arrives on Universe Planet and registers as a resident.
• He opens a bank account with 1.24 billion Universal Coins.
• He learns about the Universe Sect's entrance exam registration fee of 10,000 Universal Coins.
• Xia Ping heads to the central plaza for the assessment, finding it packed with diverse cultivators from various races.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates determination and understanding of the exam's significance.
• The Cat Immortal shows knowledge of the Universe Sect's requirements and procedures.

Significant Themes

• The Universe Sect's high standards and exclusivity.
• The life-changing opportunity that the assessment presents.
• The vast diversity of cultivators from different races and backgrounds.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping interacts with the Cat Immortal, seeking information and guidance.
• The crowd at the central plaza is filled with determined young cultivators, each with their own aspirations and insecurities.