Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping emerges from seclusion, having consolidated his Treasure Refining Realm cultivation and absorbed half of the dragon blood in the Dragon Blood Pool.
• He discovers that his divine sense and mana have become more powerful, and he can now control objects with his mind effortlessly.
• The system informs him that he has gained 1.01 billion Hate Points from the Dragon-Man Race, bringing his total to 2.5 billion.
• The system warns him that a mysterious force attempted to spy on him while he was cultivating, suggesting it might be Tania, the owner of the True Dragon Nest.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping's cultivation has improved significantly, and he has unsealed ninety thousand Hell Golden Crow cells.
• He is confident in facing the next lightning tribulation, which he expects to be the thirty-six-fold lightning tribulation.

Significant Themes

• Xia Ping's power and confidence grow as he advances in cultivation and gains more resources.
• The threat of Tania looms, highlighting the danger Xia Ping faces as an intruder in her territory.

Character Interactions

• There are no character interactions in this chapter, as Xia Ping is alone throughout.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping leaves the True Dragon Nest after gathering all dragon blood and spiritual herbs.
• The group departs using the Star Ship, which is bombarded by the forbidden formations on their way out.
• They successfully exit the Dragon God Forbidden Land and return to the Cloud Sky Realm via a space jump.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: He has advanced to the Treasure Refining Realm after his time in the True Dragon Nest. He's also more confident and aware of the vastness of the universe.
• Jiang Yaru, Yu Qiqi, Su Ji, and Chu Rong: They've realized the insignificance of their strength in the universe and the need to join a Saint-level sect for further growth.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and danger of the universe.
• The importance of cultivation resources and knowledge for advancement.
• The inevitability of change and the need to adapt.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping reassures Yu Qiqi and Su Ji that he will recommend them to the Universe Sect.
• The group expresses their excitement about returning to the Cloud Sky Realm and the prospect of eating their favorite foods again.
• Xia Ping receives a message from the leaders of the Cloud Sky Realm, hinting at an important discussion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The human kings, led by Gu Xilai, decide to leave the Cloud Sky Realm to venture into the universe and seek higher cultivation realms.
• They plan to join the Cosmic Mercenary Organization, a powerful interstellar group, to gain resources and knowledge for advancement.
• The kings of the Demon Race and the Sea Clan also decide to leave the Cloud Sky Realm, joining the human kings on their journey.

Character Developments

• The human kings show determination and ambition, ready to face the challenges of the universe to improve their cultivation.
• Xia Ping understands and supports their decision, knowing it's the right choice for their growth.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and the pursuit of growth.
• The vastness and danger of the universe.
• The importance of making one's own path and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and the human kings discuss their plans and bid each other farewell.
• The human kings, Gu Xilai, Sun Yangdao, and Liu Wuming, show unity and shared ambition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping successfully condenses the Dragon Clan's divine ability, 'Seven Kill True Dragon Roar', after absorbing Sha Qi (negative energy) from space and converting it into mana.
• The divine ability's power is immense; a full roar could affect an area within a radius of ten thousand miles, with a thousand-mile radius becoming a forbidden zone for life due to Sha Qi erosion.
• Xia Ping feels restricted by the Cloud Sky Realm's laws, unable to exert his full power beyond the Divine Ability Realm.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping's power and understanding of his abilities grow as he successfully condenses a powerful divine ability.
• He becomes aware of his limitations in the Cloud Sky Realm and the potential for further growth.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation and the limits imposed by one's environment.
• The struggle and growth that comes from facing challenges and restrictions.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping interacts with Chu Rong, Jiang Yaru, Yu Qiqi, and Su Ji after his seclusion.
• They discuss and share a meal together, with Xia Ping teasing them, especially Yu Qiqi and the girls' figures.
• The group decides to enter the Cosmic Virtual Network together, with Xia Ping providing the necessary equipment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping and his friends (Chu Rong, Yu Qiqi, Jiang Yaru, and Su Ji) enter the Cosmic Virtual Network's Far East City, a virtual reality mirroring the real world.
• Xia Ping enters despite being above the city's cultivation level limit due to the Cloud Sky Realm's suppression.
• Xia Ping and his friends change their appearances and names to avoid recognition.
• Xia Ping is recognized and targeted by the public, who demand he leave and pay them back, due to his past actions in the city.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping maintains his confident and unapologetic demeanor, claiming his critics are merely "fans" expressing their love intensely.
• His friends express disbelief and concern for their safety, realizing the extent of Xia Ping's troublemaking.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of exposing one's true identity in a treacherous universe.
• The consequences of past actions catching up to a character (Xia Ping's reputation in Far East City).
• The duality of fame: while some admire, others may hate or resent.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping's friends express their disapproval and disbelief at the extent of his notoriety.
• The public in Far East City reacts with anger and indignation towards Xia Ping, demanding he leave and pay them back.
• Xia Ping maintains his composure, claiming his critics are merely expressing their admiration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping's actions in Far East City cause widespread resentment, with people wanting to harm him.
• News spreads about a Saint-level forging technique, the Li Fire Forging Technique, found in the wild, causing a city-wide commotion.
• Xia Ping decides to join the hunt for the Li Fire Forging Technique.
• Xia Ping receives a call from the children he met in the Novice Village, who have now reached the Purple Mansion Realm and are coming to find him.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping shows interest in obtaining the Li Fire Forging Technique to advance his treasure refining skills.
• The children from the Novice Village demonstrate exceptional growth, reaching the Purple Mansion Realm in a short time.

Significant Themes

• Greed and competition for powerful resources (the Li Fire Forging Technique).
• Rapid growth and potential in young cultivators (the children from the Novice Village).

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping interacts with the people of Far East City, who are hostile towards him due to his actions.
• Xia Ping speaks with the children from the Novice Village over the communicator, expressing surprise at their rapid growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of children, including Ye Jiajia, approach Xia Ping in Far East City.
• Xia Ping decides to leave Far East City to hunt down a villain and takes the children with him.
• News of Xia Ping's departure spreads, and many in Far East City see this as an opportunity to confront him.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Shows a caring and protective side towards the children, demonstrating his willingness to take responsibility for their safety.
• Ye Jiajia and the children: Display excitement and eagerness to join Xia Ping on his mission, showcasing their bravery and determination.
• Far East City residents: Reveal their resentment and desire for revenge against Xia Ping, highlighting their jealousy and bitterness.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and Jealousy: Many residents of Far East City feel jealous of Xia Ping's wealth and success, leading them to seek revenge.
• Protection and Responsibility: Xia Ping takes the children under his wing, showing his willingness to protect and take responsibility for them.
• Bravery and Determination: The children display courage and determination in their desire to join Xia Ping on his mission.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping interacts with the children, showing a caring and protective side, while also teaching them about his past.
• The children interact with Xia Ping, expressing their excitement and eagerness to join him on his mission.
• Far East City residents interact with each other, expressing their resentment and desire for revenge against Xia Ping.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping (Wu Wudi) leaves Far East City, attracting attention from various dark organizations.
• The Black Tiger Gang, the largest gang in Far East City, plans to capture and extort Xia Ping for his wealth.
• Black Tiger Gang leader, Lu Hu, reveals he possesses the Ice Soul Silver Needle, a real-world artifact that can damage souls within the virtual network, making it possible to threaten Xia Ping's life.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping's departure from Far East City increases his vulnerability and draws unwanted attention.
• Lu Hu demonstrates his cunning and ruthlessness by planning to use the Ice Soul Silver Needle to intimidate Xia Ping.

Significant Themes

• Greed and temptation: The vast wealth Xia Ping possesses entices various groups to attempt to capture and extort him.
• The blurred line between the virtual and real worlds: The Ice Soul Silver Needle's ability to damage souls in the virtual network highlights the potential dangers of the Cosmic Virtual Network.

Character Interactions

• The Black Tiger Gang members interact with Lu Hu, expressing their eagerness to capture Xia Ping and their fear of the Ice Soul Silver Needle.
• Lu Hu interacts with his gang members, revealing his plans and the capabilities of the Ice Soul Silver Needle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping leads a group out of Far East City, including Yu Qiqi, Chu Rong, Su Ji, and Jiang Yaru.
• They are immediately blocked by members of dark organizations, who aim to capture or kill Xia Ping.
• Xia Ping tries to intimidate them with his supposed high status but fails.
• Several men attack Xia Ping, but he kills them all with a single punch, revealing his immense strength.
• Xia Ping continues to fight, wiping out the group and leaving behind a pile of treasures worth at least ten million Universal Coins.
• Xia Ping and his group continue their journey, with the little brats now admiring Xia Ping's strength.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates his significant progress in cultivation, now possessing strength on par with the Divine Ability Realm.
• The little brats gain respect and admiration for Xia Ping's power.

Significant Themes

• The power of wealth and resources (Xia Ping's ability to buy pills and herbs to boost his cultivation).
• The dangers and treasures of the wilderness (the treasures left behind by the dead and the caution required when venturing out).

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping's group faces off against members of dark organizations.
• Xia Ping intimidates and fights against the opposing group, showcasing his strength and earning the respect of the little brats.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping encounters and defeats multiple groups of enemies, instilling fear and awe due to his strength.
• The Li Fire Forging Technique's recipient, Hou San, is hiding among the searchers, undetected.
• Xia Ping uses the system to locate Hou San and decides to capture him quickly.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping's reputation grows, striking fear into his enemies due to his formidable combat skills.
• Hou San demonstrates cunning by hiding in plain sight, evading detection.

Significant Themes

• Strength and reputation: Xia Ping's power and victories earn him respect and fear.
• Cunning and deception: Hou San uses his wit to evade capture.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping intimidates his pursuers, causing them to retreat and wait for reinforcements.
• Xia Ping decides to act alone to capture Hou San, leaving Jiang Yaru, Yu Qiqi, Su Ji, and Chu Rong to wait at a secluded spot.
• Hou San sneers at the searchers, revealing his disdain for their abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hou San, an ordinary rogue cultivator, obtains a Saint-tier secret manual, the Li Fire Forging Technique, after a monster drops it.
• His former companions, driven by jealousy and greed, spread news of his acquisition, leading to a hunt for him.
• Hou San infiltrates a search party to escape suspicion, planning to leave once they reach the outskirts of the mountain range.
• He fantasizes about his future as a powerful forging master, seeking revenge on those who rejected him.
• Xia Ping, another cultivator, tracks and finds Hou San, knocking him unconscious with a brick, and retrieves the Li Fire Forging Technique.

Character Developments

• Hou San: Initially an ordinary, cowardly cultivator, he becomes ambitious and vengeful after obtaining the Li Fire Forging Technique, dreaming of becoming a powerful forging master and seeking revenge on those who rejected him.
• Xia Ping: A cultivator who tracks and captures Hou San, displaying stealth and decisive action.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Ambition: Hou San's desire for power and revenge drives him to deceive others and fantasize about a better future.
• Consequences of Actions: Hou San's former companions' jealousy leads to his being hunted, and his own ambition leads to his capture.
• Fate and Opportunity: The Li Fire Forging Technique changes Hou San's fate, but ultimately, it's his own actions and Xia Ping's intervention that determine his outcome.

Character Interactions

• Hou San and the Search Party: Hou San infiltrates the search party, interacting with them while planning his escape.
• Hou San and Xia Ping: Xia Ping tracks and captures Hou San, their interaction minimal but decisive, with Xia Ping using a brick to knock Hou San unconscious.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hou San wakes up after being knocked out, discovering he's been robbed of the Li Fire Forging Technique and all his magical artifacts, including his Skin Mask and rations.
• He finds a note from Wu Wudi claiming the technique has a "predestined affinity" with him, infuriating Hou San.
• Meanwhile, Xia Ping reaches a valley where Jiang Yaru and the children are surrounded by the Black Tiger Gang, led by Lu Hu, who demands to know Wu Wudi's whereabouts.

Character Developments

• Hou San: Becomes desperate and vengeful after being robbed, determined to confront Wu Wudi.
• Wu Wudi (off-screen): Shows arrogance and disregard for Hou San, leaving his name after the theft.
• Lu Hu: Demonstrates his power and influence as the leader of the Black Tiger Gang, seeking Wu Wudi.

Significant Themes

• Theft and its consequences: Wu Wudi's actions lead to Hou San's desperation and desire for revenge.
• Power dynamics: The Black Tiger Gang's display of force against Jiang Yaru and the children highlights the importance of strength in this world.
• Predestination: Wu Wudi's claim of "predestined affinity" with the Li Fire Forging Technique raises questions about fate and free will.

Character Interactions

• Hou San and Wu Wudi: Their interaction is indirect but tense, with Hou San vowing revenge and Wu Wudi showing no remorse.
• The Black Tiger Gang and Jiang Yaru's group: The gang threatens the group, leading to a standoff with no immediate resolution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Hu, leader of the Black Tiger Gang, threatens Yu Qiqi and expresses intent to capture and torture Jiang Yaru and her group.
• Black Tiger Gang members attempt to seize Jiang Yaru and the others, but are incapacitated by a mysterious force.
• Xia Ping (Wu Wudi) arrives and effortlessly kills dozens of Black Tiger Gang members with a single move, revealing his immense power.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping (Wu Wudi): Reveals his true strength, demonstrating that he is far more powerful than previously believed. He shows concern for Jiang Yaru and the others, indicating a level of care and protection.
• Jiang Yaru and the others: Display courage and resilience, unafraid of the Black Tiger Gang's threats. They trust in Xia Ping's return to protect them.
• Lu Hu: Realizes the severity of the situation and the underestimation of Xia Ping's power. He begins to feel the pressure and danger.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter highlights the shift in power dynamics as Xia Ping's true strength is revealed, turning the tables on the Black Tiger Gang.
• Trust and Betrayal: The Black Tiger Gang's underestimation of Xia Ping leads to their misfortune, while Jiang Yaru and the others' trust in him is validated.
• Consequences of Actions: Lu Hu's threats and actions lead to severe consequences for his gang members, demonstrating the repercussions of underestimating one's opponents.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and Jiang Yaru: Xia Ping's arrival reassures Jiang Yaru and the others, showing a protective dynamic between them.
• Lu Hu and Xia Ping: Their interaction reveals Lu Hu's underestimation of Xia Ping and the subsequent realization of his mistake.
• Black Tiger Gang members and Xia Ping: The gang members' initial confidence turns to shock and fear as they witness Xia Ping's power, highlighting the power imbalance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping demonstrates his power by using the Star-Drawing Technique: Infinite Gravity, crushing the Black Tiger Gang members.
• Lu Hu, the leader of the Black Tiger Gang, uses his martial divine ability, Nine Tigers Overlord Blade, to attack Xia Ping.
• Xia Ping counters Lu Hu's attack with a yin and yang power-infused hand, sealing Lu Hu's mana and hurling him deep underground.
• Ye Jiajia and the other little brats attack the Black Tiger Gang members, but Xia Ping increases gravity to immobilize them.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping showcases his immense power and control, proving himself to be a monstrous genius.
• Lu Hu, despite his strength, is easily defeated by Xia Ping, highlighting the power gap between them.
• Ye Jiajia and the other little brats display their courage and willingness to fight, but their lack of strength is evident.

Significant Themes

• The power of the strong and the weak's inability to resist.
• The importance of control and precision in using one's power.
• The courage and determination of the young, despite their lack of strength.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping vs. Lu Hu: A clear display of power and skill, with Xia Ping overwhelming Lu Hu.
• Xia Ping vs. Black Tiger Gang: Xia Ping demonstrates his dominance over the gang, crushing their morale.
• Ye Jiajia and the little brats vs. Black Tiger Gang: The kids show their bravery but are ultimately no match for the gang's strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of children, including Ye Jiajia, attack and eliminate the Black Tiger Gang, demonstrating extraordinary strength and abilities.
• Xia Ping's gravitational suppression immobilizes the gang members, making them easy targets.
• The children's attacks are devastating, with Ye Jiajia's punch alone wiping out dozens of gang members, and others using abilities like Samadhi True Fire and meteor-like impacts.
• After half an hour, over two thousand Black Tiger Gang members are wiped out.
• Tens of thousands of people, led by Wu Wudi, arrive seeking Xia Ping, believing he possesses the Li Fire Forging Technique.

Character Developments

• Ye Jiajia: Shows immense strength and violence, capable of destroying dozens of As-You-Will Realm cultivators with a single punch.
• The other children: Display unique and powerful abilities, further emphasizing their monstrous nature.
• Lu Hu: Realizes the severity of his mistake in provoking Xia Ping and his group, now facing tens of thousands of enemies.
• Wu Wudi: Leads a massive force to confront Xia Ping, seeking the Li Fire Forging Technique.

Significant Themes

• The vast differences in power and resources between cultivators in the Cloud Sky Realm and the universe.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents, as seen by Lu Hu's regret.
• The potential dangers and troubles that follow Xia Ping, affecting those around him.

Character Interactions

• The children work together to eliminate the Black Tiger Gang, showcasing their teamwork and coordination.
• Xia Ping's gravitational suppression aids the children in their attack, demonstrating his role as a support.
• Lu Hu's enemies arrive, leading to a tense standoff between Xia Ping and Wu Wudi's forces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping is surrounded by numerous criminal gangs, including the Wolf Fang Gang, Big Bear Gang, and others, seeking the Li Fire Forging Technique.
• Xia Ping confirms he has the Li Fire Forging Technique but claims it is rightfully his as a descendant of the Wu Family.
• The gangs demand he hand over the technique, threatening to kill him if he refuses.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping maintains his composure and confidence, even when faced with overwhelming odds.
• Hou San, who leaked the news about the Li Fire Forging Technique, is consumed by anger and a desire for revenge against Xia Ping.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for resources.
• The consequences of deceit and manipulation.
• The importance of reputation and standing in the criminal underworld.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping's calm demeanor contrasts with the aggressive and impatient demands of the gang leaders.
• Xia Ping's claim of lineage to Ancestor Li Fire is met with skepticism and ridicule from the gangs.
• Hou San's hatred for Xia Ping grows, leading him to leak the news about the Li Fire Forging Technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping, alias Wu Wudi, is cornered by multiple alien gangs for the Li Fire Forging Technique.
• He uses the Seven Kill True Dragon Roar divine ability, wiping out sixty thousand cultivators and severely injuring the leaders.
• The remaining gang members are terrified and demoralized.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates his immense power and fearlessness, earning respect from his companions.
• The gang leaders underestimate Xia Ping's strength and are shocked by his display of power.

Significant Themes

• The power of fear and intimidation in combat.
• The importance of underestimating one's opponent.
• The vast difference in strength between cultivators of the same rank.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping's companions are awestruck by his power.
• The gang leaders are humiliated and frightened by Xia Ping's strength.
• The remaining gang members are demoralized and terrified.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping faces a group of Divine Ability Realm cultivators who want to challenge him for the Li Fire Forging Technique.
• They attempt to use Jiang Yaru and other students as leverage to force Xia Ping to hold back.
• Xia Ping uses the Azure Emperor Longevity Technique, Myriad Manifestations, to control the forest's plants, turning them into weapons against the enemies.
• The plants kill the enemies, releasing soul energy that Xia Ping absorbs, strengthening his divine sense.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, showing no mercy to his enemies.
• The gang members show their cowardice and desperation as they realize the futility of their situation.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Xia Ping's immense power allows him to control the environment and defeat his enemies, but it also makes him feared and hated.
• The cost of victory: Xia Ping gains soul energy from his enemies' deaths, but the method of acquisition is brutal and morally questionable.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and the gang members: Xia Ping mocks and defeats the gang members, while they try to outsmart him but ultimately fail.
• Xia Ping and Jiang Yaru: Although not directly interacting, Xia Ping's actions protect Jiang Yaru and the other students from harm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping, using his wood-element Divine Ability, manipulates plants to fight against the Wolf Fang Gang and other factions, killing tens of thousands and scattering the remaining cultivators.
• Despite the immense mana consumption, Xia Ping's divine sense evolves and expands due to the pure soul energy absorbed from the killed cultivators.
• Lu Hu, the leader of the Black Tiger Gang, escapes during the chaos but is later found and killed by Xia Ping in the real world, losing all his virtual treasures.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates his formidable power, striking fear into the hearts of other cultivators and proving his heritage and strength.
• Lu Hu, despite his cunning, is ultimately outsmarted and killed by Xia Ping, highlighting the danger of underestimating his opponent.

Significant Themes

• The power of Divine Abilities and the importance of mana cultivation.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent and the dangers of greed.
• The stark contrast between Xia Ping's seemingly ordinary appearance and his true strength and heritage.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and the various factions, showcasing his overwhelming power and striking fear into their hearts.
• Xia Ping and Lu Hu, demonstrating Xia Ping's cunning and ruthlessness in dealing with his enemies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping discovers the Ice Soul Silver Needle, a weapon capable of killing opponents within the Virtual Network, annihilating their soul.
• Cat Immortal explains that the Cosmic Virtual Network was created by Saints for souls to become immortal and that it's possible to bring items from the outside world into the Virtual Network and vice versa.
• Xia Ping learns about spirit mountains, which are occupied by powerful factions and produce spiritual herbs with immense benefits for cultivators.
• Xia Ping decides to retaliate against the Black Tiger Gang by seizing their spirit mountains.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping shows ambition and determination to seize resources and punish those who have wronged him.
• Cat Immortal reveals more of its knowledge about the Virtual Network and its history.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for resources within the Virtual Network.
• The blurring line between the virtual and the real, with consequences in both realms.
• Xia Ping's growing awareness of the Virtual Network's true nature and potential.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and Cat Immortal engage in a conversation that reveals important information about the Virtual Network.
• Xia Ping's decision to retaliate against the Black Tiger Gang shows his growing confidence and willingness to take risks.