Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lei Mo shares insights about the disparities among Sovereign ranks, warning against probing his residence.
• Purple Thorn Sovereign believes Lei Mo's words, while others remain skeptical.
• The Ghost Original Bodies in the Spirit World transform into Soul Runes, allowing many Spirit World Deities to break through their realms.
• Lei Mo instructs the Spirit World Deities to spread the Druid cultivation method and faith in the Dominator Temple across material planes.
• Mengba successfully refines the Black Tortoise essence blood, turning into a pitch-black giant egg.

Character Developments

• Lei Mo: Shows his might and warns the Sovereigns, decides not to share knowledge freely, and instructs the Spirit World Deities to spread their teachings.
• Purple Thorn Sovereign: Believes Lei Mo's words and understands the disparities among Sovereign ranks.
• Mengba: Successfully refines the Black Tortoise essence blood, transforming into a pitch-black giant egg.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of revealing secrets among Sovereigns.
• The spread of knowledge and its impact on the material planes.
• Transformation and growth, symbolized by Mengba's metamorphosis.

Character Interactions

• Lei Mo interacts with the Sovereigns, warning them not to probe his residence.
• Lei Mo communicates with Qigu and Tevier about spreading the Druid cultivation method and faith in the Dominator Temple.
• Lei Mo observes Mengba's refinement process and interacts with the pitch-black giant egg.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lei Mo, now the Chief Sovereign of Earth and Destruction, finds a giant egg and brings it to his City Lord's Mansion.
• He suspects it might be the egg of the Divine Beast Black Tortoise, but neither Bowen nor Reding can confirm this.
• Lei Mo decides to nurture the egg with Earth Sovereign Power, and after several hundred years, it hatches into a young beast.
• The young beast, named Mengba, has a carapace covered in spikes and resembles a cross between a turtle and a snake, but no spirit snake phantom is visible.

Character Developments

• Lei Mo becomes more fearless and decisive after becoming a Chief Sovereign, willing to take risks and experiment.
• Mengba, the young beast, is curious and playful, displaying infantile behavior.

Significant Themes

• Patience and waiting: Lei Mo waits for several hundred years for the egg to hatch, demonstrating his patience and commitment.
• Experimentation and discovery: Lei Mo's decision to nurture the egg with Earth Sovereign Power shows his willingness to explore and learn.

Character Interactions

• Lei Mo interacts with Bowen and Reding, seeking their knowledge about the Black Tortoise Divine Beast.
• Lei Mo observes and cares for Mengba after it hatches, showing a fatherly affection.
• Mengba interacts playfully with Lei Mo, displaying curiosity and a desire for connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lei Mo encounters a young Black Tortoise named Mengba in the spirit world.
• Lei Mo uses his divine sense to communicate with Bowen, instructing him to persuade Reding and the others to comprehend the Totem Pillar to preserve their lives.
• The spirit world experiences a rapid increase in the number of High-Gods, with several hundred times more than before.
• Lei Mo contemplates the nature of the spirit world and his own role in it.

Character Developments

• Lei Mo: Struggles with his emotions towards the Four Divine Beasts and their fate. He feels a strong connection to Mengba but is unsure how to approach him. He also reflects on his own limitations and the potential consequences of provoking the son of the plane.
• Mengba: Loses his memories and behaves like a child, playing in the pool and showing curiosity towards Lei Mo but also wariness.

Significant Themes

• The fate of the Four Divine Beasts and Lei Mo's connection to them.
• The nature of the spirit world and its relationship with the material planes.
• Lei Mo's self-awareness and his limitations as the Overlord of the Spirit World.

Character Interactions

• Lei Mo and Mengba: Lei Mo feels a strong connection to Mengba but is unsure how to interact with him. Mengba is curious about Lei Mo but also wary.
• Lei Mo and Bowen: Lei Mo uses his divine sense to communicate with Bowen, instructing him to persuade Reding and the others to comprehend the Totem Pillar.
• Lei Mo and Qigu: Lei Mo discusses the rapid increase in High-Gods in the spirit world with Qigu and reflects on his own limitations and the potential consequences of provoking the son of the plane.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Spirit World's god-level beings undergo a great breakthrough, coinciding with the Ghost Original Body's loss of contact.
• Mengba, the young beast, absorbs a divine spark and transforms into a divine beast Black Tortoise, then into a young man.
• Mengba becomes a Lowgod with the Innate Divine Ability Spatial Barrier.
• Lei Mo decides to have Mengba cultivate in a room with Franklin's projected Runes.

Character Developments

• Mengba: Transforms into a divine beast and then a young man, becomes a Lowgod, and gains new memories.
• Lei Mo: Reflects on his own experiences and the nature of the soul, decides to protect Mengba's cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The nature of the soul and its relationship to memories and identity.
• The power dynamics and relationships between sovereigns and their creations/divine beasts.
• The boredom and lack of challenge in Lei Mo's life as the Chief Sovereign of Earth and Destruction.

Character Interactions

• Lei Mo and Mengba: Lei Mo guides and protects Mengba, while Mengba shows reverence and respect for Lei Mo.
• Qigu and Mengba: Qigu explains the nature of Mengba's creation and helps him understand his new reality.
• Lei Mo and Qigu: They discuss Mengba's cultivation arrangements, showing a level of trust and understanding between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lei Mo returns to the Spirit World after a thousand years.
• Franklin informs Lei Mo that the Soul Rune has surpassed the Initial Rune in profundity.
• Lei Mo learns that Ghost Original Bodies can manifest fused profound mysteries as Soul Runes.
• Lei Mo considers the possibility of obtaining a Paragon's Soul Rune by killing their original body.
• Lei Mo decides to continue researching the Spirit World despite potential risks.

Character Developments

• Lei Mo's thought processes become more chaotic and bold, even daring to test Hongmeng.
• Lei Mo's perspective on life changes, valuing growth and research over fear of consequences.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of the Spirit World.
• The pursuit of knowledge and growth despite potential risks.
• The consequences of jealousy and competition among god-level beings.

Character Interactions

• Lei Mo communicates with Franklin, sharing his thoughts and plans.
• Lei Mo instructs Franklin to keep an eye on the Martial World Plan.
• Lei Mo considers the implications of souls becoming gods on the Spirit World's transformation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lei Mo decides to prioritize returning to Earth and seeing his family.
• Linley kills Oufu, and Lei Mo reflects on the cruelty and ruthlessness of the Sovereigns.
• Lei Mo sets a rule for himself to keep one hand in reserve and not act rashly.
• Rachel breaks through to become a Midgod, and her soul's deductive ability increases significantly.
• Lei Mo discovers that Seraph's magic cannot be traced back to any Sovereign, sparking his curiosity.
• Lei Mo's Earth Chief Sovereign clone successfully enters Seraph, indicating that his soul is compatible with the plane.
• Lei Mo decides to experiment with Tevier to see if souls reborn in the Spirit World can enter Seraph.
• Lei Mo discovers spatial cracks covering the outer perimeter of Seraph.

Character Developments

• Lei Mo becomes more cautious and strategic, prioritizing self-preservation and planning.
• Rachel's soul becomes more powerful after breaking through to Midgod.
• Lei Mo's curiosity about Seraph grows, leading him to investigate the plane further.

Significant Themes

• The cruelty and ruthlessness of the Sovereigns.
• The importance of self-preservation and planning in a dangerous world.
• The mysteries and secrets of Seraph.

Character Interactions

• Lei Mo and Rachel share cultivation insights and discuss their discoveries.
• Lei Mo considers Tevier as a potential candidate for his experiment regarding souls reborn in the Spirit World.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Lei Mo's Earth Chief Sovereign clone explores the space around Seraph, discovering its uniqueness among material planes.
• He observes spatial cracks connecting Seraph to space turbulence, noting their peculiar behavior.
• A pebble vanishes into a spatial crack and doesn't reappear, sparking Lei Mo's interest.

Character Developments

• Lei Mo demonstrates patience and curiosity in investigating the spatial anomalies.

Significant Themes

• The mystery and power of space turbulence.
• The connection between Seraph and space turbulence, hinting at Seraph's uniqueness.

Character Interactions

• None in this chapter.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Lei Mo learns about a divine beast, Xingyi, enslaved by Damon, who possesses a mysterious crystal suspected to be a Sovereign Spark.
• Xingyi, a Midgod, recently broke through to High-God, and his Law of Death has also advanced to High-God.
• Lei Mo confirms the crystal's authenticity by having Xingyi use his Innate Divine Ability, Light of the Star Eyes, on Lei Mo's Earth Chief Sovereign clone.

Character Developments

• Damon: Shows interest in Xingyi's crystal and reveals his desire for the Sovereign Spark. He remains rational and not greedy, indicating the influence of the Spirit World.
• Xingyi: Breaks through to High-God and demonstrates his Innate Divine Ability, Light of the Star Eyes, which targets the soul and is extremely powerful.

Significant Themes

• The influence of the Spirit World on Damon's behavior and his desire for the Sovereign Spark.
• The potential of soul-mutated individuals, like Damon, and their ability to fuse Laws and Edicts.
• The power of Xingyi's Innate Divine Ability and its impact on Lei Mo's Chief Sovereign clone.

Character Interactions

• Damon and Lei Mo: Damon shares information about Xingyi and his crystal with Lei Mo, showing respect and deference. Lei Mo considers giving Damon the Sovereign Spark but is uncertain about the consequences.
• Damon and Xingyi: Damon encourages Xingyi to use his Innate Divine Ability on Lei Mo's Chief Sovereign clone to confirm the crystal's authenticity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xingyi's Innate Divine Ability, a silver ball of light, is annihilated by Lei Mo.
• Lei Mo recognizes Xingyi's Divine Spark as a Destruction Divine Spark.
• Xingyi reveals he became a god with his original body to avoid soul weaknesses and hasten soul cultivation.
• Lei Mo asks Xingyi to reveal his true form, which is a silver, mechanical-looking sphere with a large, silver pupil.
• Lei Mo appoints Xingyi as a member of the Dominator Temple with the authority to mobilize temple armies.

Character Developments

• Xingyi: Shows humility and respect towards Lei Mo, reveals his true form, and accepts his new role in the Dominator Temple.
• Lei Mo: Demonstrates his power by annihilating Xingyi's Innate Divine Ability, shows curiosity and caution in learning about Xingyi, and makes strategic decisions regarding Xingyi's role.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Characters strive to become stronger, as seen in Xingyi's choice to become a god with his original body and Damon's longing for a Divine Spark.
• Divine Beasts and Divine Sparks: The rarity and importance of Divine Sparks are emphasized, with Lei Mo recognizing Xingyi's Divine Spark and Damon's desire for one.
• Leadership and Authority: Lei Mo exercises his authority as Chief Sovereign, appointing Xingyi to the Dominator Temple and granting him significant powers.

Character Interactions

• Lei Mo and Xingyi: Lei Mo tests Xingyi's abilities and learns about his background, ultimately granting him a position in the Dominator Temple.
• Lei Mo and Damon: Lei Mo understands Damon's longing for a Divine Spark but also acknowledges the difficulties in obtaining one, setting the stage for future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lei Mo, using Utrecht's name, refines the Destruction High Sovereign Spark and gives it to Damon, making him the first triple-soul-mutated super expert with a Lightning Chief Sovereign clone.
• Lei Mo swears Damon to loyalty using a Supreme God oath, despite knowing it might be ineffective.
• Damon successfully integrates the Lightning-type High Sovereign Spark, strengthening his clone.
• Lei Mo decides not to actively destroy things or kill wantonly, focusing on his plans for Rachel, Margaret, and Torista.

Character Developments

• Lei Mo becomes more cautious and calculating, weighing gains and losses, but ultimately decides to act more freely as a Sovereign.
• Damon gains significant power and becomes a Lightning Chief Sovereign, with potential for further growth.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances: Lei Mo's actions aim to strengthen his position and create powerful allies like Damon.
• Change and consequences: Lei Mo's actions alter the course of history, and he grapples with the potential consequences.

Character Interactions

• Lei Mo and Damon: Lei Mo is cautious yet willing to invest in Damon's potential, while Damon shows unwavering loyalty.
• Lei Mo and Mengba (Black Tortoise): Lei Mo thinks of Mengba's success and plans to improve Rachel, Margaret, and Torista's talents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with Lei Mo, the Dominator, pondering about the Yulan Continent's name and its absence in the Spirit World's records.
• Lei Mo reflects on the limitations of the current Druid cultivation method and decides to improve the Transformation Rune.
• After thousands of years, Lei Mo's original body and clones dedicate themselves to research, cultivation, and fusion of profound mysteries.
• A red-haired girl in the Netherworld activates a peculiar crystal, causing the Law of Death to manifest powerfully and disrupting the plane's stability.

Character Developments

• Lei Mo: Continues his research on improving the Transformation Rune, leading to a breakthrough in simplifying it. His clones also progress in their cultivation and fusion of profound mysteries.
• Mengba, Bill, and Bailey: Mengba and Bill become Midgods, while Bailey is close to completing the fusion of four profound mysteries.
• Red-haired girl: She is revealed to be a powerful being, capable of manipulating the Law of Death on a grand scale.

Significant Themes

• The power of names and the fluidity of material planes.
• The limitations and potential of the Druid cultivation method.
• The pursuit of improvement and research in cultivation.
• The consequences of manipulating powerful laws and edicts.

Character Interactions

• Lei Mo interacts with his clones, guiding and supporting their cultivation and research.
• The red-haired girl interacts with the Law of Death, demonstrating her power and influence over it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Netherworld experiences spatial turbulence, but its two Sovereigns remain unaffected.
• The Chief Sovereign of Death, Chris, is revealed to be alive and powerful.
• Chris seeks revenge on those who hunted her, starting with Gewolge and Valtanyan.

Character Developments

• Chris, the Chief Sovereign of Death, is shown to be fiery, domineering, and powerful, with a dark history in the Netherworld.
• Gewolge and Valtanyan, her enemies, are shown to be arrogant and careless, leading to their demise.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics of the Netherworld.
• The Law of Death and its mysteries.
• The consequences of one's actions and the concept of karma.

Character Interactions

• Chris confronts and eliminates Gewolge and Valtanyan, showcasing her power and ruthlessness.
• The interactions between Chris and her pursuers highlight the tension and danger in the Netherworld.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chris, the Chief Sovereign of Death, is recorded by the Spirit World for her actions, causing concern and curiosity among other Sovereigns.
• Lei Mo, the Sovereign of Hell, learns about Chris's actions and decides to visit the Netherworld to investigate.
• Chris is seen slaughtering divine-level beings in the Netherworld, which Lei Mo observes using his divine sense.
• Lei Mo meets Chris and they have a conversation about Sovereign Sparks and their ranks.

Character Developments

• Chris: She is revealed to be the Chief Sovereign of Death, with a young girl's appearance and red hair. She is powerful and confident but can also be shy and hesitant.
• Lei Mo: He is curious and enjoys watching Chris's actions. He is knowledgeable about Sovereign Sparks and their ranks, sharing this information with Chris.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the relationship between Sovereigns and divine-level beings.
• The importance of Willpower in Sovereign Sparks and their ranks.
• The rules and etiquette among Sovereigns, such as avoiding the residences of other Sovereigns with one's divine sense.

Character Interactions

• Lei Mo and Chris: They meet for the first time, and Lei Mo is curious about Chris's actions and identity. Chris is initially angry at Lei Mo's divine sense intrusion but later asks him about Sovereign Sparks, showing a shy and hesitant side.
• Chris and the divine-level beings: Chris is seen slaughtering divine-level beings, seemingly for enjoyment or practice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chris, the Chief Sovereign of Death, challenges Lei Mo to a Willpower contest.
• Lei Mo reveals the ranks of Sovereigns, causing Chris to realize her status as a Lesser Sovereign.
• Lei Mo tests Chris's Willpower, and afterward, she reveals her name to him.
• Lei Mo decides to explore the Netherworld, while Chris decides to visit Hell.

Character Developments

• Chris: Realizes her status as a Lesser Sovereign, becomes more cautious, and reveals her name to Lei Mo.
• Lei Mo: Becomes disinterested in Chris's cold demeanor after helping her, decides to explore the Netherworld.

Significant Themes

• Strength determines status and everything in this world.
• Sovereigns have ranks, with Chief Sovereigns being the highest.
• Divine beasts conceal their true forms and Innate Divine Abilities.

Character Interactions

• Lei Mo and Chris: Initially interact with mutual respect, but Lei Mo becomes disinterested in Chris's coldness after helping her.
• Lei Mo and Franklin: Communicate through the soul, with Franklin providing information about the strange heart object.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lei Mo discovers a pitch-black artifact heart in the Netherworld, suspecting it to be the Heart of the Netherworld.
• He successfully occupies the artifact heart using Franklin, his Sovereign of the Law of Death.
• Lei Mo summons Optimus Prime, a Metal Lifeform that has become a god on its own.
• In the Heavenly Realm, a new Sovereign suspected to be the Light Chief Sovereign starts a massacre, occupying Floating Island.

Character Developments

• Lei Mo continues to expand his influence and power, now controlling the Heart of the Netherworld and possessing multiple Sovereign clones and artifacts.
• Franklin demonstrates his unique ability to envelop and hide the artifact heart.
• Optimus Prime, the first Metal Lifeform to become a god on its own, is introduced.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle among Chief Sovereigns, with Lei Mo, Chris, and the suspected Light Chief Sovereign making moves.
• The mysterious nature of the Heart of the Netherworld and its potential connection to Hongmeng energy.
• The continuous evolution and growth of the Spirit World and its inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Lei Mo interacts with Qigu, his subordinate, discussing the recent developments in the Three Realms.
• Lei Mo's Earth Chief Sovereign clone is mentioned, showing his presence in the Bloodhoof City of the Netherworld.
• The suspected Light Chief Sovereign in the Heavenly Realm is introduced, with no direct interaction with Lei Mo yet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lei Mo inquires about the Light Chief Sovereign, Polito, who is suspected to be the Great Sun Divine Dove.
• Polito, after refining his Sovereign Spark, killed all beings who knew his background, including dozens of god-level beings from the Spirit World.
• The Spirit World's analysis suggests that other Sovereigns exchanged blows with Polito but then submitted, indicating their inferior strength.

Character Developments

• Lei Mo shows concern for the Holy Spirit Pavilion's safety and secrecy, demonstrating his cautious nature.
• Qigu, Lei Mo's subordinate, displays loyalty and understanding of Lei Mo's principles, following his orders without question.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The hierarchy among Sovereigns is explored, with Polito's actions showing his dominance over other Sovereigns.
• Secrecy and Caution: Lei Mo's emphasis on keeping the Holy Spirit Pavilion's true nature secret highlights the theme of careful planning and discretion.

Character Interactions

• Lei Mo and Qigu interact, with Lei Mo seeking information and Qigu providing it, demonstrating their hierarchical relationship.
• The relationship between Polito and other Sovereigns is hinted at, showing Polito's dominance and the other Sovereigns' submission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Holy Hall in the Heavenly Realm is revealed to be Devil Castle's front, owned by the Fate Chief Sovereign.
• The Spirit World controls the Holy Hall, using it to manipulate Sovereigns and their followers.
• Polito, the Light Chief Sovereign, is attempting to unify the Heavenly Realm, causing unrest among the Sovereigns.

Character Developments

• Lei Mo, the Destruction Chief Sovereign, remains hidden and manipulative, using the Spirit World to control events.
• Qigu, a Spirit World god, shows political acumen and understanding of Lei Mo's intentions.
• Polito, the Light Chief Sovereign, reveals his ambition to unify the Heavenly Realm.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: The Spirit World manipulates the Holy Hall and the Sovereigns to serve its purposes.
• Ambition and power struggle: Polito's attempt to unify the Heavenly Realm leads to conflict among the Sovereigns.
• Hidden strength: The true power of the Spirit World and the Fate Chief Sovereign remain unknown.

Character Interactions

• Lei Mo and Qigu: Lei Mo shares his insights with Qigu, who understands and carries out his orders.
• Polito and Casanova: Polito displays his authority and disdain towards Casanova, who represents the Sovereigns not yet under his control.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Floating Island, a land suspended above the Heavenly Continent, is introduced with its unique features and Plane Teleportation Array.
• Barbol, the city lord of Barbol City, refuses to submit to the Light Chief Sovereign Polito, despite the harsh conditions presented by Chretien, Barbol's Sovereign friend.
• Polito mocks Chretien for understanding the current power dynamics and not protecting his friend, Barbol.

Character Developments

• Barbol remains arrogant and unwilling to submit, even in the face of Polito's overwhelming power, due to his past status as a supreme powerhouse and his belief in Chretien's protection.
• Chretien, though unable to protect Barbol, feels stifled and resentful due to Polito's mockery but accepts the situation to avoid confrontation.

Significant Themes

• The changing power dynamics in the Heavenly Realm, with Sovereigns now ruling over powerhouses like Barbol.
• The consequences of pride and arrogance, as seen in Barbol's refusal to submit to Polito.
• The struggle between loyalty and self-preservation, as seen in Chretien's inability to protect Barbol and his resentment toward Polito.

Character Interactions

• Barbol and Chretien's friendship is tested as Chretien cannot protect Barbol from Polito's demands.
• Polito's mocking and dismissive attitude toward Chretien highlights the power imbalance between them.
• Barbol's refusal to submit to Polito showcases his pride and unwillingness to yield, despite the consequences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Polito, an Overlord, becomes the strongest Sovereign in the Heavenly Realm and unifies it through force.
• Barbol, a Destruction Divine Beast and City Lord of Barbol City, refuses to submit to Polito and is killed by him.
• The Heavenly Realm's four remaining Sovereigns, including Chretien, a Fate Sovereign, are left to deal with the aftermath of Polito's unification.

Character Developments

• Chretien, initially trying to persuade Barbol to submit, ultimately accepts Barbol's fate and returns to his secluded valley.
• Polito, driven by ambition, unifies the Heavenly Realm through force and becomes its sole ruler.
• Barbol, despite his strength, is unable to resist Polito's power and meets his end.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control among Sovereigns.
• The consequences of defying the strongest force in a realm.
• The futility of resistance against overwhelming power.

Character Interactions

• Chretien attempts to reason with Barbol, but ultimately accepts his decision.
• Polito demonstrates his power by killing Barbol and destroying his city.
• Lei Mo, in the Spirit World, discusses the Heavenly Realm's events with Qigu and expresses his disinterest in managing gods' affairs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Polito, the Light Chief Sovereign, unifies the Heavenly Continent by creating a Spiral of Silence, isolating himself from other Overgods.
• Lei Mo, the Earth Chief Sovereign, watches Polito's actions, waiting for him to face misfortune.
• Lei Mo inquires about the Holy Spirit Pavilion's status, and Qigu, a Spirit World Deity, reports that it might be a Heaven and Earth Wonder connected to the Heavenly Continent.
• Lei Mo suggests that the Holy Spirit Pavilion's function could be related to cultivation, and Qigu immediately adjusts the research direction of the Spirit World Deities.

Character Developments

• Polito: Shows arrogance and self-importance, isolating himself from other Overgods.
• Lei Mo: Demonstrates his omniscience and all-capability, guiding the Spirit World Deities' research direction.
• Qigu: Exhibits exceptional comprehension skills and efficiency in executing Lei Mo's orders.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics among Overgods and Chief Sovereigns.
• The influence of the Holy Spirit Pavilion and its potential connection to the Heavenly Continent.
• The Spirit World's absolute obedience to Lei Mo's commands and their efficient execution.

Character Interactions

• Lei Mo and Polito: Lei Mo watches Polito's actions with amusement and anticipation of his downfall.
• Lei Mo and Qigu: Lei Mo guides Qigu's research direction, and Qigu executes the orders efficiently.
• Qigu and the Spirit World Deities: Qigu adjusts the research direction, and the Spirit World Deities immediately comply.