Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingxu arrives at Yuxiang Mountain, the headquarters plane of the Virtual Universe Company, after winning the genius competition.
• He is welcomed by Aitor, the administrator of miscellaneous affairs for the Primal District, and given a manor spanning over a thousand kilometers in diameter.
• Li Qingxu explores his manor and learns about the privileges of his new status, including a personal Immortal teacher and an Immortal Military Lord guard leader.
• He accesses the Virtual Universe Company's treasury to purchase basic secret techniques using his 100,000 points.

Character Developments

• Li Qingxu demonstrates his humility and patience by accepting his current situation and waiting for his Immortal teacher and guard leader.
• He shows his determination and strategic thinking by immediately starting to study basic secret techniques to lay a solid foundation for his cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and hierarchy of the Virtual Universe Company, with Immortals residing on Thunder Island and core geniuses on Yuxiang Mountain.
• The importance of secret techniques in cultivation and the need to start from the basics.
• The value of patience and strategic planning in long-term goals.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingxu interacts with Aitor, who guides him through the Primal District and explains his new status and privileges.
• Li Qingxu does not interact with any other characters in this chapter, but his actions attract the attention of two unknown individuals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Feng, now a World Lord, leaves his soul slaves Di Fan and Baikaluo on Earth and heads to the Virtual Universe Company's global headquarters to enter the Initial Universe.
• Luo Feng boards an ancient, F-grade spaceship, the Guiyan Stone Mother, to travel to the headquarters.
• Li Qingxu, in the virtual universe, attempts to integrate the Shrouding the Heavens system with the Swallowed Star System but fails repeatedly.
• After a year, Luo Feng's spaceship arrives at the Virtual Universe Company's headquarters, a massive continent floating in the cosmic void.

Character Developments

• Luo Feng: He has become a World Lord and is now leaving his soul slaves to further their cultivation. He is heading to the company headquarters to enter the Initial Universe.
• Li Qingxu: He continues his cultivation, attempting to integrate the two systems. He realizes that he needs to advance the realms of the Shrouding the Heavens system in tandem with the gene multiplier. He also gains a new insight about the Immortal Third Slash Dao.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Advancement: Both Luo Feng and Li Qingxu are focused on their cultivation and advancement, with Li Qingxu gaining new insights into his path.
• Mentorship and Guidance: The lack of proper mentors and high-quality secret techniques is highlighted as a barrier to Di Fan and Baikaluo's advancement.

Character Interactions

• Luo Feng and Di Fan/Baikaluo: Luo Feng leaves instructions and secret techniques for his soul slaves before departing.
• Li Qingxu and Nine Swords Venerable: Li Qingxu's strange cultivation process puzzles Nine Swords Venerable, who also acts as a guide for Li Qingxu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingxu arrives at the Void Universe Company headquarters and is given a villa to stay in.
• He spends a year and five months cultivating, breaking through to the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm.
• He is summoned by Nine Swords Venerable to meet the other geniuses before their departure to Chaos City.

Character Developments

• Li Qingxu's cultivation advances, and he reaches the peak of the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm.
• He reflects on his past life's cultivation and decides to focus on creating his own law.
• Luo Feng, another main character, is reintroduced and interacts with Li Qingxu.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivating one's own path and law to achieve true strength.
• The hierarchy and competition among the geniuses, with those from the Heaven and Earth District feeling overlooked and wanting to prove themselves.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingxu and Luo Feng reunite, with Li Qingxu teasing Luo Feng about his obsession with the Virtual Universe.
• The young geniuses from the Heaven and Earth District discuss their grievances about not being given a chance to compete in the top 100 and their desire to prove themselves against those from the Taichu District.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Geniuses, led by the Tall Thin Red-Eyed Man, board a Big Fish Spaceship to travel to the Initial Universe.
• They arrive at Chaos City, where the laws of the universe fuse naturally, forming the Chaos Law.
• The reception envoy of Chaos City greets them and leads them into the city.

Character Developments

• Li Qingxu has broken through to the Universe Level and exhibits a genuine fighting spirit for the first time.
• Nine Swords Venerable shows interest in Li Qingxu's peak bloodline and combat power.
• The City Lord of Chaos City observes Li Qingxu and acknowledges his human lineage but notes his exceptional bloodline.

Significant Themes

• The fusion of origin laws in the Initial Universe, creating the Chaos Law.
• The potential danger and mortality in Chaos City, hinted at by Nine Swords Venerable.
• The interest and curiosity of powerful existences in Li Qingxu's peak bloodline and cultivation method.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingxu interacts with Nine Swords Venerable, who assesses his cultivation level and expresses curiosity about his bloodline.
• The City Lord of Chaos City observes Li Qingxu from afar, acknowledging his human lineage and noting his exceptional bloodline.
• The reception envoy of Chaos City leads the geniuses into the city, providing them with basic information about their new environment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group of human geniuses arrives at Chaos City in the Initial Universe.
• They are informed about the three treasures of Chaos City: the operation of universe laws, the 52 Chaos Steles, and a third treasure outside the city.
• Each genius has one opportunity to contemplate a Chaos Stele for seven days.
• Li Qingxu, the protagonist, chooses the Universe Chaos Stele, which covers both space and time origin laws.

Character Developments

• Li Qingxu demonstrates his clear and certain path by choosing the Universe Chaos Stele, aiming to cultivate both time and space origin laws simultaneously.
• The burly man, Chaos City Lord, shows appreciation for Li Qingxu's choice and acknowledges his identity.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of enlightenment and self-improvement through contemplation of the Chaos Steles.
• The importance of choosing the right path for personal growth and success.
• The rarity and value of geniuses in the universe.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingxu interacts with the Reception Envoy, choosing the Universe Chaos Stele.
• The burly man, Chaos City Lord, observes Li Qingxu and acknowledges his potential.
• Li Qingxu's choice of the Universe Chaos Stele draws attention and speculation from other great existences in the universe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingxu arrives at Chaos City and chooses the Universe Chaos Stele.
• He enters the meditation chamber and begins comprehending the Origin Laws of the stele.
• After seven days, he is forced to leave the chamber and is advised to find a residence and enter the 'Heavenly Bridge' in the Virtual Universe.

Character Developments

• Li Qingxu demonstrates his exceptional talent by fully comprehending the first image of the Universe Chaos Stele and partially understanding the second.
• Candri, the Guardian of the Chaos Steles, shows appreciation for Li Qingxu's potential.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and enlightenment through cultivation and comprehension of Origin Laws.
• The scarcity of resources and opportunities, emphasizing the importance of making the most of each chance.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingxu interacts with Candri, who guides him and acknowledges his potential.
• Li Qingxu's interaction with the Universe Chaos Stele deepens his understanding of the Origin Laws of space and time.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingxu arrives at the Heavenly Bridge plane, a special virtual universe with 52 Heavenly Bridges corresponding to the 52 Universe Chaos Steles.
• Guardian Bafen explains that each Heavenly Bridge has levels (from 10 to 32), and passing them grants opportunities to comprehend the corresponding stele. Reaching the 18th level grants permanent residency in Chaos City.
• Li Qingxu challenges the Universe Heavenly Bridge, which has 30 levels. He faces his first opponent, a Fighter, on the first level.

Character Developments

• Li Qingxu demonstrates his calm and confident demeanor, choosing to fight without a weapon like his opponent.
• Guardian Bafen shows his role as a guide and announcer, sending emails to notify important figures about Li Qingxu's challenge.

Significant Themes

• The dual cultivation of the Origin Laws of Space and Time is emphasized as exceptionally difficult but powerful, reflecting the theme of balance and synergy.
• The importance of comprehension and integration of laws in combat is highlighted, regardless of the weapon used.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingxu interacts briefly with Guardian Bafen, showing respect and asking questions.
• Li Qingxu faces his first opponent, a Fighter, on the Heavenly Bridge, displaying curiosity about his opponent's fighting style.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingxu faces and defeats guardians on each level of the Universe Heavenly Bridge, starting from the first level.
• The guardians' strength increases significantly from the sixth level onwards, with each using multiple space-time mysteries.
• Li Qingxu clears the ninth level, then faces a more challenging opponent on the tenth level, which he eventually clears.
• The eleventh and twelfth levels are set within a planet, with the bridge extending from the stellar core to the surface.
• On the twelfth level, Li Qingxu faces a yellow-robed martial artist who uses a powerful technique combining 108 space-time mysteries into a single strike.

Character Developments

• Li Qingxu demonstrates his exceptional abilities, easily defeating guardians and showcasing his deep comprehension of space and time laws.
• Li Qingxu's calm and confident demeanor remains unchanged despite facing increasingly powerful opponents.

Significant Themes

• The power of comprehension and enlightenment of space and time laws.
• The challenges and growth of a practitioner as they face stronger opponents.
• The divide between Universe Level and Domain Lord Level members of the Virtual Universe Company.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingxu interacts briefly with the guardians on each level, either through combat or dialogue.
• A group of powerful Immortal Spirits watches Li Qingxu's progress on screens, discussing his abilities and achievements.

Chapter Summary: “Bury Your Head and Charge!”

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingxu clears the twelfth level of the Heavenly Bridge by using nine planets to destroy the yellow-robed warrior’s ten thousand avatars.
• The bridge’s stages shift through different environments: the planet’s core, magma layer, surface, and eventually a star. Every three levels form a checkpoint.
• At the thirteenth level, Li Qingxu chooses to fight a warrior-type opponent within a star.
• The fire-armored warrior uses a powerful flame sword technique based on the 108 mysteries of time and space, corresponding to the fourth diagram of the Universe Chaos Stele, “Galaxy.”
• Li Qingxu recognizes the technique, evades it through teleportation, studies its structure, and reproduces it using the Secret of Fighting, defeating the gatekeeper.
• From the fourteenth through the seventeenth levels, Li Qingxu continues using teleportation to avoid attacks while analyzing and copying the gatekeepers’ techniques.
• His mastery of teleportation makes him nearly impossible for opponents to hit. Since the gatekeepers lack the spatial technique Sealing, their powerful attacks are ineffective.
• Li Qingxu eventually reaches the twentieth level, a feat previously achieved at the Universe Level only by Kedi.
• Observers on the central island are stunned by his unprecedented talent and rapidly deepening comprehension.
• Guardian Bafen attempts to send news of the achievement but discovers that the information is being blocked.
• Venerable Guiyi arrives and orders everyone to keep Li Qingxu’s twentieth-level achievement strictly confidential, allowing only the high-ranking Venerables behind them to know.

2. Character Developments

• Li Qingxu demonstrates overwhelming spatial comprehension, especially in teleportation. His understanding of the Origin Law of Space is stated to rival that of a Universe Venerable, far exceeding what would normally be expected of someone at the Universe Level.
• He proves himself not merely powerful but exceptionally adaptable, learning an enemy’s technique and reproducing it through the Secret of Fighting.
• His strength lies in a distinct cultivation system: after breaking through the Four Poles and receiving recognition from the Supreme Rule, his connection to the Primordial Universe’s origin dramatically accelerated his comprehension.
• Li Qingxu’s rapid progress establishes him as a peerless genius comparable to Kedi, one of the most famous prodigies in human history.
• The yellow-robed warrior adapts by creating ten thousand avatars, but this strategy is still overcome by Li Qingxu’s destructive power.
• The fire-armored warrior displays a sophisticated time-space sword technique but cannot counter Li Qingxu’s teleportation.
• The observing immortals shift from skepticism and amusement to admiration and awe as Li Qingxu surpasses their expectations.
• Venerable Guiyi reveals the seriousness of Li Qingxu’s achievement by personally enforcing secrecy around it.

3. Significant Themes

• Overwhelming specialization: Li Qingxu’s teleportation gives him such a decisive advantage that even stronger attacks are useless if they cannot reach him.
• Learning through combat: Rather than simply overpowering opponents, Li Qingxu studies their techniques and turns their own methods against them.
• The advantage of an alternative cultivation path: His unique system allows his spatial comprehension to advance far beyond what is normal for his realm.
• Talent and historical comparison: Reaching the twentieth level places Li Qingxu among the rarest geniuses in the history of the human race.
• Secrecy and political importance: His achievement is so extraordinary that the higher authorities suppress the news to prevent it from spreading.
• Confidence backed by ability: Li Qingxu remains calm and dismissive because his confidence is supported by a genuine and nearly insurmountable advantage.

4. Character Interactions

• The yellow-robed warrior mocks the idea of a Universe Level challenger possessing teleportation, but Li Qingxu’s ability forces him to change strategies.
• Li Qingxu calmly assures the warrior to continue before defeating the avatar army.
• The fire-armored warrior praises Li Qingxu’s confidence and attacks with a powerful sword technique, but Li Qingxu recognizes, avoids, and ultimately reverses the technique.
• The observing King-level immortals joke about Li Qingxu’s “cheating” advantage and argue over which faction can claim association with him, noting that he belongs to the Universe lineage and is connected to Nine Swords Venerable.
• Their banter turns into genuine astonishment when Li Qingxu reaches the twentieth level.
• Bafen silently prepares to publicize the achievement, but the information blockade prevents him from doing so.
• Venerable Guiyi directly informs the assembled immortals that the news must remain secret, reinforcing the political and strategic importance of Li Qingxu’s talent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingxu clears the 20th level of the Heavenly Bridge, earning a vast amount of points.
• He decides to challenge the Illusion Sea to gather more points for purchasing high-level secret techniques.
• Li Qingxu clears the 10th island of the Illusion Sea, demonstrating extraordinary willpower and consciousness.

Character Developments

• Li Qingxu shows remarkable growth in his willpower and consciousness, making him a formidable force even at Universe Level 9.
• The black-scaled administrator of the Illusion Sea recognizes Li Qingxu's potential and is surprised by his progress.

Significant Themes

• The importance of willpower and consciousness in cultivation and personal growth.
• The role of the Illusion Sea and the Heavenly Bridge in selecting and testing exceptional talents.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingxu interacts with various illusions during his journey through the Illusion Sea, but his resolve remains unshaken.
• The black-scaled administrator observes Li Qingxu's progress and communicates with him through emails.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Feng arrives at the Heavenly Bridge plane and learns about its structure and difficulty from Guardian Bafen.
• Luo Feng challenges the Nine Universes Heavenly Bridge, but fails to pass the first level.
• Luo Feng receives an email from King Zhenyan, recommending a combat technique called Drifting Blood and providing guidance on the Nine Universes Chaos Stele.
• Li Qingxu purchases four advanced books on space and time after clearing the Illusion Sea and receives a point multiplier from the Chaos City Lord.

Character Developments

• Luo Feng realizes the vast gap between him and Li Qingxu and decides to seek Li's advice on the Origin Law of Space.
• Li Qingxu, having cleared the 21st level of the Illusion Sea, plans to challenge the Heavenly Bridge after comprehending the four advanced books.

Significant Themes

• The importance of basics and foundations in cultivation, as seen in Luo Feng's defeat and King Zhenyan's advice.
• The vast differences in strength and status among Immortals, as highlighted by Babata's explanation of King Zhenyan's rank.
• The significance of guidance and mentorship in cultivation, as demonstrated by King Zhenyan's email to Luo Feng.

Character Interactions

• Luo Feng and Guardian Bafen: Luo Feng learns about the Heavenly Bridge from Bafen, who also expresses his anticipation for Luo Feng's challenge.
• Luo Feng and King Zhenyan: Although they haven't met, King Zhenyan's email to Luo Feng shows his interest and guidance, setting up a potential mentor-mentee relationship.
• Luo Feng and Li Qingxu: Luo Feng decides to seek Li Qingxu's advice, indicating a shift in their relationship from rivals to potential mentors and mentees.
• Li Qingxu and the Chaos City Lord: The Chaos City Lord's email to Li Qingxu shows his recognition and support, hinting at a potential future interaction between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingxu agrees to guide Luo Feng in understanding the Law of Space.
• Luo Feng visits Li Qingxu in Chaos City.
• Li Qingxu demonstrates the essence of the Law of Space using 108 silver threads.
• Luo Feng decides to dedicate half a year to comprehending the Law of Space.

Character Developments

• Li Qingxu shows his expertise and willingness to help Luo Feng.
• Luo Feng expresses gratitude and determination to learn from Li Qingxu.

Significant Themes

• The importance of guidance and mentorship in understanding complex laws.
• The depth and complexity of the Law of Space.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingxu and Luo Feng meet to discuss Luo Feng's understanding of the Law of Space.
• Luo Feng seeks guidance from Li Qingxu, showing respect and appreciation for his knowledge.

Chapter Summary: “Apprenticeship? Where Is Luo Feng?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• On Thunder Island, Nine Swords Venerable reviews the Universe Heavenly Bridge results of the latest batch of 1,000 geniuses, excluding Li Qingxu.
• Bolan has passed two levels, while Rong Jun has unexpectedly passed one. The other geniuses, especially those from the Taichu District, have shown steady progress.
• Nine Swords Venerable watches footage of Rong Jun’s battle and becomes suspicious because the ancient Universe Country Lords Yuanchen and Gu Lun are competing to take Rong Jun as a disciple. He believes they must have recognized a hidden secret in Rong Jun’s talent.
• Yuanchen Universe Country Lord personally accepts Rong Jun as his disciple and demonstrates the first axe of the Giant Axe Chaos Stele. His demonstration reveals terrifying power, freezing and splitting space itself.
• Yuanchen instructs Rong Jun to master the first axe and pass the fourth level of the Heavenly Bridge before he will teach him the second axe.
• Rong Jun becomes intensely excited and begins studying the technique. Confident in his new opportunity, he believes he can soon surpass Bolan, though he still dismisses Luo Feng because Luo Feng has not yet passed the first level.
• In Chaos City, Li Qingxu enters the City Lord Mansion. Observers assume he intends to seek a teacher, but he ignores the opportunity and goes directly to comprehend the Universe Chaos Stele.
• The Immortals interpret Li Qingxu’s behavior as extreme arrogance, comparing him unfavorably even with the famously proud Kedi.
• The chapter ends with an ape-man wondering why there has been no news or movement from Luo Feng.

Character Developments

• Nine Swords Venerable: Becomes intrigued and unsettled by Rong Jun’s unusual appeal to Yuanchen and Gu Lun. Although he cannot discover the secret behind Rong Jun’s talent, he recognizes that something about the young genius is exceptional.
• Rong Jun: Gains enormous confidence after becoming Yuanchen’s disciple. His understanding of the Giant Axe Chaos Stele advances rapidly, and he begins to see himself as capable of overtaking stronger rivals.
• Yuanchen Universe Country Lord: Reveals his personal investment in Rong Jun by providing a direct and carefully slowed demonstration of the first axe. He views Rong Jun as a prodigy comparable to Li Qingxu and is pleased to have secured him as a disciple.
• Li Qingxu: Displays extraordinary independence and arrogance. Rather than seeking instruction from the Chaos City Lord or another powerful expert, he goes straight to comprehend the Chaos Stele on his own.
• Luo Feng: Does not appear directly, but his absence becomes notable. Other observers begin questioning why he has shown no activity or produced any impressive results.

Significant Themes

• The value of true genius: Ordinary talent has little appeal to supreme beings, but geniuses with the potential to become Universe Country Lords—or even greater existences—are worth competing over.
• Hidden potential and mystery: Rong Jun’s appeal cannot be explained by his current achievements alone, suggesting that his teachers have perceived a deeper, undiscovered quality.
• Mentorship and inheritance: Yuanchen’s demonstration shows how direct guidance from a supreme expert can dramatically accelerate a disciple’s comprehension.
• Pride and independence: Li Qingxu’s refusal to seek a master emphasizes his confidence and self-reliance, while also making him appear arrogant to the watching Immortals.
• Premature judgment: Rong Jun dismisses Luo Feng based on his current Heavenly Bridge performance, foreshadowing the possibility that Luo Feng’s true abilities have yet to be revealed.

Important Character Interactions

• Nine Swords Venerable and the lion-headed Immortal: The report on the geniuses’ results leads Nine Swords to request and analyze Rong Jun’s combat footage.
• Nine Swords and Rong Jun’s footage: Nine Swords studies Rong Jun’s battle repeatedly, trying to uncover the secret that attracted two ancient Universe Country Lords.
• Yuanchen and Rong Jun: Yuanchen formally teaches Rong Jun the first axe of the Giant Axe Chaos Stele, establishing their master-disciple relationship.
• Li Qingxu and the Chaos City Lord’s domain: Li Qingxu’s entry into the City Lord Mansion raises expectations that he will seek a master, but he instead chooses solitary comprehension, surprising and amusing the observing Immortals.
• The Immortals and Luo Feng: Their final speculation about Luo Feng highlights his current silence and sets up anticipation for his next move.

Chapter Summary: Comprehension, Luo Feng Breaks Through

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingxu spends 70 days using ten enlightenment opportunities before the Universe Chaos Stele. He abandons the first three diagrams and concentrates on the fourth through sixth, which represent increasingly complex combinations of the Origin Laws of Time and Space.
• While studying the Chaos City Lord’s first six volumes of Universe, Li learns that the first three volumes contain enough techniques to form a secret move comparable to an Immortal, while the next three can produce a move powerful enough to rival a King among Immortals.
• When the bronze gate opens, Candri observes that Li’s aura of the Origin Law of Time has advanced dramatically—from the level of a tiny meteorite to that of a planet. Li has finally crossed the threshold of understanding Time, bringing him closer to the balanced, combined cultivation of Time and Space.
• After returning to his residence, Li continues studying the Initial Universe’s laws and practices the first six volumes of Giant Axe, even condensing law energy into axe-shaped attacks. He becomes so absorbed in cultivation that he pays little attention to Luo Feng.
• Six months later, Luo Feng awakens from meditation and prepares to test the results of his intensive comprehension. He plans to challenge the Heavenly Bridge before returning to study the Nine Universes Chaos Stele and verify his insights.
• Luo Feng briefly observes Li meditating and is shaken by the terrifying aura surrounding him, momentarily seeing an illusion of a collapsing galaxy. This convinces Luo Feng that Li’s strength is far beyond what he initially assumed.
• Luo Feng challenges the Heavenly Bridge and unexpectedly clears three levels in succession. His achievement surpasses Bolan, who had previously reached only the second level.
• The third Heavenly Bridge level is a major threshold: passing it signifies that a cultivator has formally entered the path of Chaos Stele comprehension and qualifies to attend lectures from powerful sect leaders. The eighteenth level would grant permanent residence in Chaos City and the right to establish a sect.

Character Developments

• Li Qingxu: Makes a major breakthrough in the Origin Law of Time, greatly narrowing the gap between his understanding of Time and Space. His aura becomes so profound that even Luo Feng is nearly drawn into an illusion by it. Li is also expanding his combat abilities through the Giant Axe techniques.
• Luo Feng: After six months of meditation, achieves a rapid breakthrough, clearing three Heavenly Bridge levels at once. He becomes more confident but remains cautious because of Li’s overwhelming progress. His comprehension now places him ahead of Bolan and far beyond most other new geniuses.
• Candri: Becomes increasingly impressed with Li, believing his talent may exceed even Kedi’s. He is pleased that his investment in Li is proving worthwhile.
• Bafen: Is astonished by Luo Feng’s rapid advancement and immediately reports the unprecedented result.
• Babata: Encourages Luo Feng to set ambitious goals, initially suggesting that he aim to match Li’s earlier achievement of clearing nine levels.

Significant Themes

• The power of comprehension: Both Li and Luo Feng demonstrate that deep understanding of universal laws can produce enormous leaps in strength.
• Time and Space as complementary paths: The chapter emphasizes the difficulty and superiority of mastering both Origin Laws together, with Li gradually moving toward this rare and powerful path.
• Cultivation and competition: Li and Luo Feng motivate one another indirectly, with each serving as a benchmark for the other’s progress.
• Talent versus established limits: Luo Feng’s achievement challenges expectations, showing that even prodigies like Bolan can be surpassed through sudden breakthroughs.
• The hierarchy of advancement: The Heavenly Bridge levels represent clearly defined stages of comprehension, with the third level marking entry into true Chaos Stele mastery and the eighteenth signifying the status of a major teacher and founder.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingxu and Candri: Candri recognizes Li’s breakthrough and praises his progress, while Li modestly describes it as only a small achievement. Candri reminds him that ten enlightenment opportunities remain.
• Luo Feng and Babata: Babata questions Luo Feng about his progress and urges him to challenge the Heavenly Bridge. Luo Feng reveals that he intends to test his insights immediately.
• Luo Feng and Li Qingxu: Though they do not directly speak, Luo Feng’s observation of Li deeply affects him. Li’s aura creates a frightening vision and makes Luo Feng realize how formidable his rival has become.
• Bafen and the other observers: Bafen and the surrounding geniuses react with disbelief to Luo Feng’s result, recognizing it as an extraordinary breakthrough that places him among the most exceptional talents in Chaos City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Feng clears three levels of the Heavenly Bridge in half a year, causing shock among the geniuses.
• Over three hundred geniuses attempt the Heavenly Bridge after hearing about Luo Feng's feat.
• Ten years pass, and Li Qingxu, Bolan, and other geniuses continue to cultivate in Chaos City, secretly competing with each other.
• King Zhenyan and Tong Nan visit Chaos City, and Li Qingxu decides to break through to the Immortal Platform realm after visiting two places.

Character Developments

• Luo Feng: Proves himself a prodigious talent by clearing three levels of the Heavenly Bridge in half a year.
• Li Qingxu: Reaches the Grand Perfection of the ninth transformation of the Dragon Transformation and decides to break through to the Immortal Platform realm.
• Bolan, Rong Jun, Wuka, Jiang Mo, and other geniuses: Feel pressured by Luo Feng's progress and attempt the Heavenly Bridge.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry among geniuses.
• The importance of hard work and dedication in cultivation.
• The concept of "obstruction" in cultivation, both literal (Heavenly Bridge) and metaphorical (barriers in understanding the Origin Law of Time).

Character Interactions

• Long Yun feels miserable and collapses after learning about Luo Feng's progress.
• Bolan, Rong Jun, Wuka, Jiang Mo, and other geniuses attempt the Heavenly Bridge after hearing about Luo Feng.
• King Zhenyan and Tong Nan visit Chaos City and meet with Long Yu.
• Li Qingxu decides to break through to the Immortal Platform realm after visiting two places.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingxu arrives at Chaos City and learns about Chaos Beasts and Chaos True Spirits from a stone stele.
• He decides to absorb Chaos True Spirits to strengthen his soul and divine sense.
• Over a month, he slays 10,081 Universe Level Chaos Beasts and absorbs their Chaos True Spirits.
• His divine consciousness improves significantly, and he's about to break through his current realm.

Character Developments

• Li Qingxu demonstrates his powerful divine sense and consciousness, which allows him to quickly absorb and benefit from Chaos True Spirits.
• His understanding of the Initial Universe's operating laws deepens, and his divine consciousness recovers some vitality.

Significant Themes

• The importance of tempering and growth through challenges (encouraging juniors to venture out and battle Chaos Beasts).
• The connection between divine sense, soul, and the universe's Origin Laws.
• The benefits of absorbing Chaos True Spirits for those below the Immortal level.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingxu interacts with no other characters in this chapter, focusing solely on his own growth and absorption of Chaos True Spirits.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingxu challenges the Universe Level Primal Heaven-Reaching Mountain, a ten-thousand-mile peak created by the Virtual Universe.
• At the mountain’s base, he encounters three gatekeepers: a powerful Minotaur wielding a Giant Axe, a silver-armored Ape Person using the third-tier telepathic weapon Arc Snake, and a Snake Person skilled in psychic attacks.
• The three attack him simultaneously, but Li Qingxu effortlessly uses a spatial technique, declaring “Shatter,” and destroys them instantly.
• At the mountainside, the same opponents appear with ten times their original strength. Li Qingxu remains untroubled and clears the stage with ease.
• At the summit, the gatekeepers are one hundred times stronger than those at the foot, but Li Qingxu destroys the entire space with a single axe-shaped strike.
• The resurrected guardians congratulate him for clearing the mountain at the Universe Level, an achievement extremely rare among humanity.
• Li Qingxu treats the accomplishment casually, considering it merely equivalent to the twelfth level of the Heavenly Bridge. He returns to his manor to continue studying and preparing for his advancement to the Domain Lord level.
• News of his achievement spreads throughout humanity and soon reaches the Alien Races.
• Within a Zerg infiltration organization, leaders conclude that the human authorities may be concealing Li Qingxu’s true strength. They compare his potential to Kedi, a legendary peerless genius.
• The Zerg designate Li Qingxu as their highest-priority target, “No. 1,” and report the threat to their race because they currently lack the strength to eliminate him.

Character Developments

• Li Qingxu demonstrates overwhelming spatial-law comprehension and combat power. He defeats every level of the mountain without apparent effort, revealing that the challenge is far below his actual abilities.
• His calm, restrained attitude emphasizes his confidence. He views the mountain as a minor task undertaken mainly to obtain free points before breaking through to the Domain Lord stage.
• The Minotaur, Ape Person, and Snake Person function as increasingly powerful gatekeepers. Their surprise and respect after his victory highlight the exceptional nature of his achievement.
• The Zerg leaders’ reaction establishes Li Qingxu as a major strategic threat, potentially comparable to Kedi and other geniuses whose future accomplishments could reach the peak King level.

Significant Themes

• Hidden strength and misjudgment: Li Qingxu’s official achievement appears modest, but the Alien Races suspect that humanity has concealed his true level.
• Genius and destiny: Clearing the mountain at the Universe Level marks Li Qingxu as a once-in-ten-million-eras genius, suggesting extraordinary future potential.
• Effortless superiority: The escalating challenges fail to pressure him, reinforcing the enormous gap between his current power and that of ordinary geniuses.
• Political and military consequences: A single public achievement triggers alarm across the universe and makes Li Qingxu the focus of enemy assassination efforts.
• Legacy and comparison: His potential comparison to Kedi recalls the danger posed by exceptional geniuses and foreshadows attempts to eliminate him before he can mature.

Character Interactions

• The three gatekeepers initially greet Li Qingxu with excitement and confidence, treating his challenge as entertainment and attacking together without concern for fairness.
• Li Qingxu responds with minimal words and overwhelming force, contrasting their aggressive coordination with his calm dominance.
• After being resurrected, the guardians shift from opponents to respectful witnesses, congratulating him and urging him to return for higher-level challenges.
• In the Zerg organization, the golden-robed messenger urgently reports Li Qingxu’s success to the Zerg Mother Nest. The leadership debates the meaning of his achievement, ultimately deciding that he represents a threat comparable to Kedi and must receive the highest priority.

Chapter Summary: Breakthrough to Immortal Platform, Law of Time Acknowledged

Key Plot Points and Events

• Deep beneath the wilderness outside Chaos City, Li Qingxu enters profound meditation and continues advancing his cultivation.
• He harmonizes Yin and Yang laws through a Taiji Dao Diagram, embodying the principle that the interaction of Yin and Yang gives rise to all creation.
• In the Virtual Universe, Li Qingxu clears the Domain Lord-level Primal Heaven-Reaching Mountain. Because his divine sense is already exceptionally powerful, he bypasses the first layer of the Immortal Platform and reaches the third stage of the second layer, equivalent to World Lord Level 3.
• He immediately challenges the World Lord-level Primal Heaven-Reaching Mountain. The three guardians—the Minotaur, Ape-man, and Snake Woman—are effortlessly defeated by his overwhelming willpower.
• Li Qingxu clears the mountainside and summit with equal ease, using law comprehension comparable to that of a Universe Venerable and the second form of his secret technique, [Universe].
• His achievement of clearing the Universe, Domain Lord, and World Lord-level Primal Heaven-Reaching Mountains in one day shocks the Virtual Universe Company and is described as unprecedented.
• The Chaos City Lord observes Li Qingxu’s rapid progress and suspects that his cultivation method and origins are fundamentally different from those of the Primordial Universe.
• Li Qingxu receives enormous rewards—ultimately accumulating over 1.031 trillion points. He spends the entire amount on the complete [Universe] secret-technique collection and a vast body of related cultivation materials.
• Half a month later, a powerful temporal aura spreads through Chaos City. The surrounding cultivators realize that someone has gained recognition from the Origin Law of Time.

Character Development

• Li Qingxu demonstrates extraordinary advancement, rising from Universe Level 9 to World Lord Level 3 in only ten years without weakening his foundation.
• His divine sense, willpower, and law comprehension are shown to be far beyond his apparent cultivation level.
• He becomes increasingly focused on collecting high-level secret techniques rather than immediately purchasing treasures or directly increasing his combat power.
• His mastery of Yin-Yang principles deepens, and he continues preparing for the approaching Immortal Third Slash Dao.
• The Chaos City Lord develops both admiration and suspicion toward Li Qingxu. He recognizes him as an even greater prodigy than Kedi but remains concerned that Li Qingxu’s mysterious cultivation system and origins may conceal unknown dangers.

Significant Themes

• Harmony of Yin and Yang: Li Qingxu’s cultivation emphasizes balance and mutual completion rather than the dominance of one force over the other.
• Rapid growth supported by solid foundations: His advancement is extraordinary, yet it is not portrayed as reckless; his divine sense, consciousness, law comprehension, and combat ability develop together.
• Knowledge over material power: Li Qingxu spends his immense wealth on secret techniques and understanding instead of treasures, highlighting the long-term importance of comprehension.
• The limits of conventional cultivation: His strange law patterns and arrays suggest that his path lies outside the established systems of the Primordial Universe.
• Recognition by the laws of the universe: The chapter ends by signaling that Li Qingxu—or another major figure—is about to achieve a significant breakthrough involving the Origin Law of Time.

Character Interactions

• The three Heaven-Reaching Mountain guardians initially tease and challenge Li Qingxu, but he instantly overwhelms them through his will and leaves them no opportunity to fight.
• After reviving, the guardians offer him sincere congratulations and acknowledge that his achievement places him among the greatest geniuses in human history.
• The Chaos City Lord privately analyzes Li Qingxu’s progress, comparing him favorably to Kedi while wondering about his true origins and cultivation method.
• Li Qingxu ignores numerous messages from Universe Venerables and even Universe Masters, remaining focused on selecting cultivation manuals.
• The chapter closes with the cultivators of Chaos City reacting collectively to the sudden manifestation of the Time Origin Law, creating anticipation for the next breakthrough.

Chapter Summary: “Time is Supreme, Space is King”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The descent of the Origin Law of Time shocks the inhabitants of Chaos City, especially the young geniuses participating in the Genius Tournament. Such recognition is extraordinarily rare because Time is one of the universe’s two supreme laws.
• Deep underground, Li Qingxu receives the recognition of the Origin Law of Time. A mysterious droplet enters his sea of consciousness, allowing his divine sense to enter the Origin Land of Time.
• Within that origin space, Li Qingxu comprehends the Law of Time while using the Nine-Layer Dao Diagram of the Secret of Movement to accelerate his understanding tens of thousands of times. The first layer of the diagram begins to materialize through the pure power of Time.
• After returning to his body, Li Qingxu’s newly recognized Time Law interacts with his already powerful Space Law. The Space Law, previously stalled at the King-level invincible threshold, becomes fully perfected.
• Li Qingxu demonstrates the terrifying power of both laws by briefly freezing the surrounding chaotic energy before allowing it to return to normal.
• Immortal experts in Chaos City realize that Li Qingxu has achieved simultaneous recognition of both supreme Origin Laws while still a World Lord. They conclude that he surpasses even the legendary prodigy Kedi and may eventually become a Universe Master.
• Li Qingxu travels to the Universe Heavenly Bridge and announces his intention to challenge the 21st level. The Guardian Bafen is surprised, since that level requires comprehension equivalent to a Universe Venerable.
• The chapter ends as Li Qingxu approaches the 21st-level gatekeeper, who possesses complete Space Law comprehension. The enormous gap between the 20th and 21st levels is emphasized.

Character Development

• Li Qingxu: Makes a monumental breakthrough by gaining recognition of the Origin Law of Time. His Space Law is simultaneously perfected, giving him comprehension comparable to or exceeding that of invincible Kings. He becomes a once-in-hundreds-of-millions-of-epochs prodigy and gains the potential to reach the level of a Universe Master.
• Guardian Bafen: Normally calm and watchful, he becomes intrigued and surprised by Li Qingxu’s confidence in attempting the nearly impossible 21st level.
• Chaos City’s Immortal experts: Their view of Li Qingxu changes from seeing him as an extraordinary young genius to recognizing him as an unprecedented peerless talent.

Significant Themes

• The supremacy of Time and Space: Time and Space are presented as the two fundamental powers underlying the universe—“Time is supreme, Space is king.”
• The difficulty of cultivation: Even reaching the 20th level of the Heavenly Bridge is extraordinarily difficult, while advancing to the 21st level represents a qualitative leap rather than a minor improvement.
• Genius and destiny: Li Qingxu’s rapid progress marks him as a rare figure destined for immense future achievements, provided he survives.
• The long road of cultivation: Perfecting the Space Law is portrayed not as the end, but merely the beginning of higher paths such as the Great Dao of Space and the Void Great Dao.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingxu and the Chaos City experts do not directly converse, but his breakthrough draws their attention and prompts astonished discussion about his potential.
• Li Qingxu exchanges friendly words with Guardian Bafen at the Heavenly Bridge. Bafen questions whether Li Qingxu can pass the 21st level, while Li Qingxu confidently implies that he would not have come without intending to challenge it.
• The interaction establishes Li Qingxu’s growing confidence and the contrast between his extraordinary ambition and the normally accepted limits of even the strongest Kings.

Summary of “Through the Twenty-First Level”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingxu reaches the 21st level of the Universe Heavenly Bridge, the final level in the black-hole environment.
• The guardian explains that passing requires comprehension of the complete Law of Space or Law of Time, placing the challenge at the level of a Universe Venerable.
• Li Qingxu chooses to fight as a Fighter. The guardian arrogantly offers him the first move, believing Li Qingxu will have no chance if he attacks first.
• Li Qingxu immediately uses the spatial technique “Seal,” imprisoning the guardian before he can react.
• The guardian counters with “Kill,” transforming into a blade of spatial law and beginning to break through the seal.
• Before the guardian can escape, Li Qingxu unleashes his ultimate Nine-Layer Dao Diagram, infused with fused Laws of Time and Space. The attack destroys the guardian and clears the 21st level.
• Li Qingxu returns to his manor and resumes studying the enormous collection of books he purchased with 500 billion points.
• Monitor Bafen witnesses the battle and is shocked that a World Lord has defeated a 21st-level guardian. He recognizes the achievement as unprecedented, surpassing even the former genius Kedi, who had failed at this level.
• Bafen’s attempt to report the result is blocked by the Virtual Universe Company. Venerable Guiyi personally appears and orders him not to reveal the battle footage.
• In Chaos City, Li Qingxu continues studying the Origin Laws, analyzing the law patterns of the Initial Universe and deepening his understanding.

Character Developments

• Li Qingxu demonstrates that his comprehension has advanced beyond the ordinary World Lord realm. His ability to use “Seal” against a Universe Venerable-level guardian proves his mastery of the complete Law of Space.
• He remains calm, confident, and controlled throughout the battle. Rather than fighting to the limit, he treats the encounter as a test of his strength and ends it once he has learned enough.
• The guardian is initially confident and courteous, but his confidence collapses when Li Qingxu seals him instantly. Although he uses “Kill” to resist, he is ultimately overwhelmed.
• Monitor Bafen changes from amused anticipation to astonishment and fear after witnessing Li Qingxu’s strength. He realizes that Li Qingxu’s achievement could have enormous consequences.
• Venerable Guiyi reveals the seriousness of the situation by personally suppressing information about the result, indicating that the higher authorities view Li Qingxu’s talent as extraordinary and potentially disruptive.

Significant Themes

• Unprecedented genius: Li Qingxu’s victory establishes him as a talent beyond historical precedent, even among the Virtual Universe Company’s greatest prodigies.
• Initiative and timing: The battle emphasizes that in combat between equally matched experts, striking first can determine the outcome. Li Qingxu exploits the guardian’s invitation and immediately uses “Seal.”
• The gap between realms: Although Li Qingxu is still a World Lord, his law comprehension has reached the level of a Universe Venerable, showing that cultivation realm and combat comprehension do not always advance together.
• Secrecy and political significance: The authorities conceal the result because Li Qingxu’s achievement could attract attention, alter expectations, or create strategic consequences within the organization.
• Continuous learning: Despite his breakthrough, Li Qingxu does not become complacent. He returns to studying and continues analyzing the laws, reinforcing the theme that mastery requires endless accumulation and insight.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingxu and the guardian engage in a brief but decisive exchange: the guardian gives Li Qingxu the initiative, and Li Qingxu uses that opening to seal and destroy him.
• Bafen reacts emotionally to the battle, moving from wanting to observe Li Qingxu’s failure to recognizing a historic achievement.
• Venerable Guiyi’s conversation with Bafen establishes the higher authorities’ control over information and their concern over Li Qingxu’s unprecedented power.
• Li Qingxu’s activities in Chaos City and his virtual training show his continuing relationship with the broader cultivation community, though his focus remains on solitary study and advancement.