Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary: “Five Thunders Orthodox Method!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu An unleashes the Five Thunders Orthodox Method, causing his innate destructive aura to manifest as terrifying lightning.
• Dark clouds gather over Emperor’s Peak, and lightning begins striking the area. One bolt hits the mountain, nearly disrupting the formation created by Ning Daoqi.
• The lightning strike causes Ning Daoqi to suffer a backlash, weakening the formation and shocking everyone from Cihang Jingzhai.
• Ning Daoqi realizes that Wu An is responsible for summoning the heavenly phenomenon. Wu An explains that his technique is the Five Thunders Orthodox Method, enhanced dramatically after merging with the Thunder Spirit Pearl.
• Ning Daoqi initially becomes fearful, recognizing that Wu An’s technique affects a far wider area and appears more powerful than the formation left behind by the Shattered Void expert Dini.
• When no further lightning strikes occur, Ning Daoqi concludes that Wu An cannot freely control the heavenly lightning. Believing Wu An’s technique has limitations, he launches another powerful attack through the formation.
• A massive hand formed from clouds and mist descends toward Wu An. Ning Daoqi intends to kill him before another bolt of lightning can strike.
• Wu An reveals that Ning Daoqi has misunderstood the situation: the external lightning is not his strongest weapon, but merely a natural phenomenon drawn out by the Five Thunders Orthodox Method.
• Wu An releases tiny, colorless bolts of lightning formed from his Xiantian destructive aura. They effortlessly annihilate Ning Daoqi’s enormous formation-made hand and strike Ning Daoqi directly.
• The lightning begins vaporizing Ning Daoqi’s right arm. To survive, Ning Daoqi cuts off the arm himself before the destructive energy can spread further.
• Ning Daoqi retreats in terror, while Zhu Yuyan, Wanwan, Fan Qinghui, and the Cihang Jingzhai disciples are left stunned by Wu An’s overwhelming power.

Character Developments

• Wu An demonstrates that he has concealed the true extent of his abilities. His control over destructive lightning is far more dangerous than the heavenly lightning surrounding Emperor’s Peak.
• Ning Daoqi shifts from confidence to fear. He initially believes the formation can defeat Wu An, then tries to exploit what he thinks is a limitation in Wu An’s technique, only to suffer the loss of his arm.
• Fan Qinghui and the Cihang Jingzhai disciples lose their confidence as they witness both the destruction of their formation and Ning Daoqi’s injury.
• Zhu Yuyan and Wanwan are visibly shocked, realizing that even Wu An’s seemingly minor attacks possess devastating power.

Significant Themes

• Hidden strength and deception: Wu An allows Ning Daoqi to misunderstand the limits of his power before revealing his true attack.
• The conflict between human formations and heavenly force: Dini’s powerful defensive formation is shown to be inferior to Wu An’s lightning techniques.
• Overconfidence and miscalculation: Ning Daoqi’s attempt to exploit Wu An’s supposed weakness leads directly to his defeat and mutilation.
• Destructive power and fear: The colorless lightning represents a more precise and terrifying form of destruction than the spectacular lightning in the sky.
• Reversal of power: The chapter transforms Wu An from someone apparently trapped by the formation into the dominant figure, while Ning Daoqi becomes desperate and defensive.

Character Interactions

• Ning Daoqi repeatedly questions Wu An’s identity and the source of his technique, while Wu An responds calmly and dismissively.
• Ning Daoqi attempts to psychologically pressure Wu An by attacking before another lightning strike can occur.
• Wu An directly mocks Ning Daoqi’s assumptions, explaining that the visible lightning is not his strongest method.
• The surrounding characters react collectively with disbelief and terror as Wu An destroys the formation and severely injures Ning Daoqi.

Chapter Summary: “Dini”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu An’s attack severely damages Ning Daoqi and breaks through the protective formation surrounding Emperor’s Peak—an array created by Dini, the founder of Cihang Jingzhai and a legendary expert who had Shattered the Void.
• Fan Qinghui is horrified because the formation should have been far beyond the abilities of ordinary martial artists, yet Wu An destroys it with ease.
• Ning Daoqi recognizes Wu An’s overwhelming strength and attempts to beg for mercy while secretly preparing another method.
• Ning Daoqi crushes an ancient jade pendant, activating a final reserve left by Cihang Jingzhai. The spiritual power across Emperor’s Peak gathers and forms the image of Dini, dressed in moon-white robes.
• The disciples of Cihang Jingzhai believe that their founder has returned and kneel in reverence. Zhu Yuyan is similarly shocked and becomes convinced that Wu An and everyone else are doomed.
• Ning Daoqi proudly claims that even if the figure is only Dini’s remnant, it can easily kill Wu An.
• Wu An uses his Sharingan to see through the illusion, recognizing that the “Dini” before them is not a living person but a spiritual imprint formed from clouds, mist, and condensed spiritual power.
• Ning Daoqi asks the imprint to kill Wu An. The imprint responds by causing a massive prison of clouds and mist to form around Emperor’s Peak, setting up the next confrontation.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Demonstrates even greater confidence and insight. After surviving Ning Daoqi’s resistance, he remains calm when confronted with Dini’s supposed return and immediately identifies the figure’s true nature through the Sharingan.
• Ning Daoqi: Moves from confidence to fear after being critically injured, then regains his arrogance once he activates Cihang Jingzhai’s hidden trump card. His desperation and reliance on Dini’s imprint reveal that he cannot defeat Wu An through his own strength.
• Fan Qinghui: Becomes shaken and sorrowful as she realizes the sect’s ultimate defensive measure has been forced into use. She views the situation as evidence of the failure of Dini’s descendants.
• Zhu Yuyan: Experiences disbelief and despair upon seeing the image of Dini, believing that the appearance of such a legendary figure makes Wu An’s defeat inevitable.
• Cihang Jingzhai’s disciples: Display intense reverence and emotional devotion toward Dini, treating the spiritual projection as their living patriarch.

Significant Themes

• Reality versus appearance: The chapter contrasts the seemingly miraculous return of Dini with Wu An’s ability to perceive that she is only a spiritual imprint.
• The limits of inherited power: Cihang Jingzhai relies on a centuries-old remnant rather than its own current strength, suggesting the decline of the sect’s later generations.
• Overconfidence and misjudgment: Ning Daoqi assumes that Dini’s imprint guarantees victory, while Wu An calmly understands its limitations.
• Legacy and worship: The disciples’ emotional reaction shows how deeply Dini’s reputation shapes Cihang Jingzhai’s identity.
• Power beyond conventional martial arts: Wu An’s Five Thunders technique, Sharingan, and spiritual perception place him outside the normal standards of the world’s martial artists.

Character Interactions

• Wu An and Ning Daoqi: Ning Daoqi acknowledges Wu An’s superior power and briefly begs for mercy, but secretly prepares a countermeasure. After activating the imprint, he resumes taunting Wu An, only for Wu An to expose the deception.
• Wu An and Dini’s imprint: Wu An does not treat the apparition as a true legendary expert. His calm analysis undermines the awe and fear surrounding it.
• Ning Daoqi and Dini’s imprint: Ning Daoqi summons the imprint and commands it to eliminate Wu An, treating it as the final authority capable of securing victory.
• Fan Qinghui and Dini’s legacy: Fan Qinghui laments before the image of her founder, believing that the sect’s descendants have failed and exhausted its ultimate protection.
• Zhu Yuyan and the apparition: Zhu Yuyan’s reaction reflects the fear Dini’s name inspires among rival sects, though her despair is based on the mistaken assumption that the figure is real.

Chapter Summary: “Shattering the Void!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dini, the former founder and a Shattering the Void-level expert of Cihang Jingzhai, manifests through an imprint and seizes control of every formation on Emperor’s Peak.
• Ning Daoqi, who had originally controlled the main formation, loses authority completely. With Dini’s superior understanding of the formations, their power increases from something Ning could wield at a level of ten to something Dini can use at a level of hundreds or even thousands.
• Cihang Jingzhai’s disciples, including Fan Qinghui, rejoice and regard Dini as their savior against Wu An. Zhu Yuyan, however, becomes utterly hopeless, believing escape is impossible before a Shattering the Void expert.
• Dini attacks Wu An with a seemingly harmless thread of cloud and mist. Wu An cuts it apart with the King’s Sword Intent and the Five Thunders Orthodox Method, but countless more threads appear.
• The threads are far more powerful than Ning Daoqi’s strongest attack and continuously regenerate. Wu An’s Six Treasury Immortal Thieves technique is severely weakened because the formation suppresses the surrounding energy, preventing him from replenishing his strength normally.
• Wu An initially relies on sword techniques to destroy the threads, but realizes he must use overwhelming force to eliminate them all at once.
• He opens the Third Gate of the Eight Gates, then the Fourth, greatly increasing his strength. His punches destroy hundreds and then over a thousand cloud-and-mist threads, shocking Ning Daoqi and Fan Qinghui, who had believed Dini’s victory was certain.
• When the threads continue to regenerate, Wu An opens the Fifth and Sixth Gates. The Sixth Gate creates an “Absolute Domain” around him, a three-meter sphere from which all external matter and energy are expelled. Within this space, Wu An becomes effectively invincible.
• The chapter ends with Wu An opening the Seventh Gate. The void above Emperor’s Peak shatters, revealing a massive gateway, causing Ning Daoqi to recognize that Wu An has reached the realm of Shattering the Void.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Reveals that he has been concealing far more power than anyone expected. His escalating use of the Eight Gates demonstrates that he can match—or potentially surpass—the terrifying strength of Dini’s formation-enhanced imprint. Opening the Sixth Gate gives him a powerful defensive domain, while the Seventh Gate marks his apparent entry into the Shattering the Void realm.
• Dini: Establishes overwhelming control over the formations and initially dominates the battle with effortless, endlessly regenerating attacks. Her abilities show the enormous gap between ordinary formation control and that of a true Shattering the Void expert.
• Ning Daoqi: Shifts from confidence to fear. He first predicts that Wu An will be killed within half an hour, but becomes horrified when Wu An repeatedly reveals new levels of strength and finally shatters the void.
• Fan Qinghui: Displays complete faith in Dini, kneeling before her and expecting Wu An’s defeat. Like Ning Daoqi, she is stunned when Wu An’s strength surpasses her expectations.
• Zhu Yuyan: Falls into despair upon Dini’s appearance, believing Wu An cannot escape. Her reaction highlights how overwhelming Dini’s reputation and power are.
• Cihang Jingzhai’s disciples: Treat Dini as a righteous savior and Wu An as a great devil, reinforcing their one-sided view of the conflict.

Significant Themes

• Hidden strength and escalating power: Wu An repeatedly reveals deeper reserves, overturning everyone’s assumptions about the battle.
• Legacy and mastery: Dini’s control over the formations illustrates the advantage of the original creator’s knowledge over later users such as Ning Daoqi.
• Absolute power versus technical advantage: Dini possesses superior formation control and regeneration, while Wu An counters with overwhelming martial force and the Eight Gates.
• Reversal of expectations: The supposedly doomed Wu An gradually becomes the source of fear, while the confident defenders of Cihang Jingzhai are left stunned.
• Transcending limits: The opening of the Seventh Gate represents a decisive breakthrough beyond ordinary martial power and into the legendary Shattering the Void realm.

Character Interactions

• Dini’s arrival immediately changes the power dynamic between Wu An and Ning Daoqi, taking control of the formation away from Ning.
• Fan Qinghui kneels to Dini, while the other disciples look to her to destroy Wu An.
• Ning Daoqi and Fan Qinghui encourage one another and confidently assess Wu An’s defeat, but their certainty collapses as he opens successive Gates.
• Wu An and Dini engage in a direct contest between her formation-generated cloud threads and his swordsmanship, physical power, and Absolute Domain.
• The final revelation of Wu An’s Seventh Gate leaves Ning Daoqi terrified, transforming the battle from a seemingly guaranteed victory for Dini into an uncertain confrontation between two Shattering the Void-level forces.

Chapter Summary: “A Twist!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wanwan is nearly crushed by the immense pressure released when Dini appears through the formation. She asks whether she is going to die, but Zhu Yuyan is too stunned to answer.
• A massive rift tears open in the sky, accompanied by dark clouds, lightning, and celestial music. Wanwan realizes that Wu An has achieved the legendary realm of Shattering the Void.
• The revelation terrifies everyone present:
  • Fan Qinghui regrets refusing to surrender the He Shi Bi, realizing the sect has provoked an opponent powerful enough to destroy Cihang Jingzhai.
  • Ning Daoqi is overwhelmed by fear, viewing Wu An as essentially an immortal being.
  • Wanwan recognizes that Wu An’s strength surpasses anything she imagined.
• The rift expands into a gateway to another realm. Wu An considers entering it but chooses not to, since he has no need to risk himself and possesses other ways to travel between worlds.
• Wu An realizes that opening the Seventh Gate of the Eight Gates is enough to achieve Shattering the Void in this relatively low-level world. He speculates that even opening all Eight Gates might not produce the same result in a higher-level universe, where space is more stable.
• Wu An withdraws his power, causing the rift to close and disappear.
• He then turns his attention back to Dini. Under his overwhelming pressure, her body begins to collapse, but she suddenly appears to gain genuine consciousness.
• Dini explains that the shattered void allowed her True Spirit to pass through the connection between realms and enter the imprint that had manifested before Wu An.
• Having understood the situation, Dini asks Wu An to spare Cihang Jingzhai.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Reveals a power level comparable to legendary immortals by using the Seventh Gate to shatter the void. Despite his strength and curiosity about the other realm, he remains cautious and rational, refusing to enter an unknown gateway unnecessarily. He also gains a deeper understanding of how world levels affect the power of the Eight Gates.
• Dini: Changes from an apparently lifeless, program-like manifestation into a conscious being with a True Spirit. Her awareness and personality return, and she intervenes directly to protect Cihang Jingzhai.
• Wanwan: Moves from confidence in Wu An’s strength to genuine shock and fear after witnessing the void shatter. She begins to understand that Wu An exists on a level far beyond the strongest figures of her world.
• Zhu Yuyan: Is rendered speechless and visibly shaken by Wu An’s revelation, showing how extraordinary the event is even to a powerful martial artist.
• Fan Qinghui: Experiences immediate regret and panic after realizing that her earlier refusal to surrender the He Shi Bi may have endangered the entire sect.
• Ning Daoqi: His confidence collapses as he recognizes Wu An as an existence comparable to the legendary Shattering-the-Void figures of history.

Significant Themes

• Power beyond human comprehension: Wu An’s ability to shatter the void places him in the realm of myth and transforms the balance of power instantly.
• World-level limitations: The chapter emphasizes that abilities are relative to the stability and level of each world; the same technique may have vastly different effects in different universes.
• Caution versus ambition: Although Wu An has access to a possible path toward another realm, he chooses safety and information over reckless exploration.
• Legends becoming reality: Historical figures such as Dini and Guang Chengzi are shown not as mere myths but as examples of a real, terrifying level of power.
• Unexpected survival and revival: Dini’s True Spirit entering the imprint creates a twist, allowing her consciousness to return and changing the confrontation from a simple battle into a negotiation.
• Consequences of arrogance: Fan Qinghui’s refusal to compromise now threatens Cihang Jingzhai’s survival, demonstrating the danger of underestimating an opponent.

Character Interactions

• Wanwan seeks reassurance from Zhu Yuyan, but Zhu is too stunned by the sky’s transformation to respond.
• The gathered martial artists collectively react to Wu An’s power, with fear and disbelief replacing their earlier resistance.
• Wu An observes and analyzes the rift rather than immediately using it, demonstrating his control over the situation.
• After Dini regains consciousness, she respectfully addresses Wu An as “Fellow Daoist” and asks him to spare Cihang Jingzhai, marking the beginning of a direct negotiation between two beings of extraordinary power.

Chapter Summary: “Suppress and Kill!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dini’s imprint demands that Wu An spare Cihang Jingzhai, presenting it as “advice” while subtly threatening him with retaliation after he ascends to the Upper Realm.
• She assumes Wu An will comply because he will eventually need to ascend and would not want to create a powerful future enemy.
• Wu An mocks Dini’s confidence, revealing that her threat is meaningless because he is not from this world and does not need to ascend through its normal path.
• Wu An activates the Seventh Gate of the Eight Gates and suppresses the surrounding space, preventing Dini from using the protective formation.
• He kills Dini’s imprint, then destroys the formation covering Emperor’s Peak.
• With the formation gone, Wu An turns his attention to the people of Cihang Jingzhai. Fan Qinghui admits that they deserve the consequences because their sect provoked him.
• Rather than resisting, Fan Qinghui submits, hoping to preserve the sect.
• Wu An decides to prioritize obtaining the He Shi Bi and orders Cihang Jingzhai to bring it out.
• A trembling disciple presents a carved wooden box containing the He Shi Bi, and Wu An’s expression changes when he opens it.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Demonstrates his decisiveness, overwhelming strength, and refusal to be manipulated or intimidated. His outsider status allows him to ignore Dini’s supposed leverage. Although willing to destroy Cihang Jingzhai, he shows some restraint by reconsidering after Fan Qinghui submits.
• Dini: Her confidence and calculated threat fail completely. She underestimates Wu An’s origins and motives, leading directly to her destruction.
• Fan Qinghui: Shifts from leader of a hostile sect to a submissive survivor. She recognizes Wu An’s superiority and attempts to save Cihang Jingzhai through obedience.
• Zhu Yuyan and Wanwan: Observe the confrontation anxiously. Zhu Yuyan initially believes Wu An will make the pragmatic choice and obey Dini, but Wu An’s unexpected response disproves her prediction.

Significant Themes

• Misjudging an opponent: Dini’s plan fails because she assumes Wu An shares the world’s conventional goals and fears.
• Power and intimidation: Dini tries to control Wu An through the promise of a future threat, but his superior strength and different circumstances render her threat useless.
• Submission versus destruction: Fan Qinghui’s willingness to acknowledge fault contrasts with Dini’s arrogance, giving Cihang Jingzhai a chance of survival.
• The danger of pride and overconfidence: Dini believes she has predicted Wu An’s decision, but her certainty prevents her from recognizing the possibility that he will reject her entire premise.

Character Interactions

• Wu An and Dini: Their exchange moves from negotiation to open hostility. Dini issues a veiled ultimatum, while Wu An responds with ridicule and kills her imprint.
• Wu An and Fan Qinghui: Fan Qinghui cautiously submits and accepts responsibility for the conflict. Wu An questions her sincerity before ordering her to produce the He Shi Bi.
• Zhu Yuyan and Wanwan: Wanwan asks her master what Wu An will do, and Zhu Yuyan predicts he will compromise—only to be proven wrong by his attack on Dini.

Chapter Summary: “Return!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fan Qinghui presents Wu An with the He Shi Bi, admitting that Cihang Jingzhai has no means of resisting him.
• When the jade is removed from its protective box, it releases a natural radiation-like field that disrupts martial artists’ internal energy. Ning Daoqi is affected, but Wu An remains completely unharmed.
• Using his Sharingan, Wu An notices mysterious star-like energy contained within the He Shi Bi. He then stores the jade directly in his system space, shocking Fan Qinghui and Ning Daoqi.
• Fan Qinghui offers access to Cihang Jingzhai’s treasury in exchange for sparing the sect. Wu An agrees not to destroy them, but imposes a punishment: Cihang Jingzhai must seal itself for one hundred years and stop interfering in worldly affairs.
• Fan Qinghui accepts the condition, recognizing that it is far better than annihilation. The sect’s disciples also submit and bid Wu An farewell.
• The system announces that Wu An’s mission is complete and that he will return to the Urban World in ten minutes.
• Wu An refuses Fan Qinghui’s offer to visit the treasury and departs. He successfully returns to his original world, but immediately senses that something is wrong, ending the chapter on a cliffhanger.

Character Developments

• Wu An demonstrates overwhelming strength and composure. He is immune to the He Shi Bi’s weakening radiation, can analyze its hidden energy with the Sharingan, and effortlessly store it in his system space.
• He shows both mercy and authority by sparing Cihang Jingzhai while imposing a severe century-long banishment from worldly affairs.
• Fan Qinghui completely abandons resistance and adopts a submissive attitude. Her priority shifts from protecting the sect’s status to ensuring its survival.
• Ning Daoqi becomes even more impressed and fearful of Wu An after witnessing his supernatural ability to make the He Shi Bi disappear.
• Zhu Yuyan and Wanwan develop deeper awe toward Wu An, viewing him as an almost immortal or divine figure.
• Wu An remains wary of the Upper Realm and specifically thinks of Dini, suggesting that future conflict may involve forces beyond the current world.

Significant Themes

• Absolute power and submission: Wu An’s strength is so overwhelming that established sects and powerful martial artists can only obey.
• Mercy through punishment: Although Wu An spares Cihang Jingzhai, he ensures they pay for their previous attack by surrendering their influence for a century.
• Mystical energy and supernatural artifacts: The He Shi Bi is presented not merely as a valuable jade, but as a mysterious object containing an unknown form of energy.
• The transience of worldly power: Cihang Jingzhai’s centuries of political and spiritual influence can be neutralized by a single command.
• Transition between worlds: Wu An’s return emphasizes how each journey feels like an entire lifetime, while the final anomaly hints that the Urban World may have changed during his absence.

Character Interactions

• Fan Qinghui respectfully gives Wu An the He Shi Bi and later bargains for Cihang Jingzhai’s survival.
• Wu An questions whether she is truly willing to sacrifice the sect’s treasury, then sets the terms of his mercy.
• Ning Daoqi witnesses Wu An’s abilities and loses his previous contempt for Fan Qinghui’s submission.
• Zhu Yuyan and Wanwan observe the exchange and become increasingly reverent toward Wu An.
• The chapter closes with Wu An returning home, only to discover an unexpected change that remains unexplained.

Chapter Summary: “The World Level of the Urban World!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• After returning from the Great Tang Twin Dragons World, Wu An remains temporarily in the Seventh Gate state of the Eight Gates technique, a level powerful enough to shatter space in the Great Tang world.
• However, he discovers that he cannot break space in the Urban World, even with comparable strength. This leads him to suspect that the Urban World has a much higher world level and far more stable space than the Great Tang world.
• Wu An reflects on the apparent contradiction: if the Urban World is so powerful, supernatural energy should be abundant. He recalls the Central Plains Spirit Meridian, which was sealed a century earlier by the Founding Ancestor using the Nine Provinces Dragon Veins. This sealing supposedly severed Heaven and Earth and caused supernatural arts to decline.
• He connects the mystery to the Dragon-Shaped Jade Pendant from his childhood and concludes that he must capture the mysterious “Master” involved in Xu Qing’s kidnapping to learn the truth.
• As the Eight Gates’ duration ends, Wu An suffers severe backlash. His meridians begin to shatter, but the Meteoric Tear Projection releases powerful life force and heals him.
• Wu An survives, though narrowly, and decides not to risk opening all Eight Gates because the backlash would likely be fatal without using a Resurrection chance.
• He settles his completed mission and receives three Silver Treasure Chests and four Golden Treasure Chests—seven chests in total, more than he expected.
• The first Silver Chest contains Fu Cailin’s Yijian Technique. Wu An recognizes that it complements his powerful but rigid King’s Sword Intent by improving his adaptability and ability to predict opponents.
• The second Silver Chest contains the Evil Emperor Relic, which normally holds the accumulated inner power of successive Demon Gate rulers. Wu An initially believes it is useless because he cannot absorb martial inner power.
• The system reveals that the relic can instead instantly restore all of Wu An’s expenditures, making it potentially valuable as a recovery resource.

Character Development

• Wu An becomes more cautious and analytical. Rather than assuming the Urban World is ordinary, he reevaluates its true nature based on the stability of its space and the existence of the Dark Realm.
• He shows growing interest in the hidden supernatural history of the Urban World, especially the sealed Spirit Meridian and the Founding Ancestor’s actions.
• Wu An also recognizes the limits of his current power. Although he can survive the Seventh Gate’s backlash, he acknowledges that using the Eighth Gate would be extremely dangerous.
• His fighting style develops through the acquisition of the Yijian Technique, which addresses the weaknesses of his King’s Sword Intent.

Significant Themes

• World hierarchy and hidden power: The chapter suggests that the seemingly ordinary Urban World may be more powerful or higher-ranked than the Great Tang world.
• Suppressed supernatural energy: The decline of supernatural arts is presented as the consequence of the Central Plains Spirit Meridian being sealed.
• Power and risk: Wu An’s use of the Eight Gates demonstrates that overwhelming strength comes with potentially devastating consequences.
• Adaptation over brute force: The Yijian Technique represents prediction and flexibility, balancing Wu An’s direct and destructive sword intent.
• Uncovering buried history: The chapter advances the mystery surrounding the Founding Ancestor, the Spirit Meridian, the Dragon-Shaped Jade Pendant, and the mysterious Master.

Character Interactions

• Wu An internally reasons with the system regarding his mission rewards and the uses of the Evil Emperor Relic.
• His past connection to the Dragon-Shaped Jade Pendant links him indirectly to the sealed Central Plains Spirit Meridian.
• Xu Qing’s kidnapping and the information gained from her kidnappers motivate Wu An’s plan to capture the mysterious Master.
• Through the system’s rewards, Wu An gains access to the legacy of major figures from the Great Tang world, particularly Fu Cailin’s sword technique and the Demon Gate’s accumulated power.

Chapter Summary: “Surprise!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu An opens several treasure chests and receives powerful rewards from the Great Tang world.
• The Evil Emperor Relic can instantly restore all of his expended resources, including mental energy. Because the Ultimate Nullifier consumes a large portion of his mental attributes, the relic effectively doubles the number of times he can use it in succession—from roughly three uses to six.
• He obtains and learns the Eight Methods of the Well, an offensive technique created by Kou Zhong.
• The first Golden Treasure Chest grants him the Longevity Formula, which immediately adds one thousand years to his lifespan.
• The second Golden Treasure Chest grants the Heavenly Blade Nine Questions, the supreme blade technique of Song Que. After cultivating it, Wu An manifests a powerful Heavenly Blade Intent and considers combining it with his King’s Sword Intent.
• The third Golden Treasure Chest grants the Undying Seal Technique, an illusion-based martial art created by Shi Zhixuan. Wu An realizes it can complement his Sharingan’s illusion abilities.
• The final Golden Treasure Chest contains He Shi Bi, a mysterious jade said to gradually transform its owner’s physique, though the eventual result is unknown.
• After finishing with the rewards, Wu An leaves his room and expects Xu Qing and Nini to return soon.

Character Developments

• Wu An’s strength and versatility increase significantly. The Evil Emperor Relic gives him a powerful recovery trump card, while the new techniques broaden his offensive and illusion-based abilities.
• His lifespan expands by a thousand years, removing his concern about aging during prolonged missions across different worlds.
• Wu An begins thinking strategically about combining different powers, especially:
  • The Evil Emperor Relic with the Ultimate Nullifier
  • The Heavenly Blade with the King’s Sword
  • The Undying Seal Technique with the Sharingan
• He becomes increasingly confident and ambitious, imagining himself fighting with both blade and sword while wielding multiple forms of Intent.

Significant Themes

• Accumulation of power: Each treasure chest provides Wu An with another ability, emphasizing his rapid growth and expanding arsenal.
• Resource management and preparation: The Evil Emperor Relic addresses one of Wu An’s main limitations by restoring both physical and mental energy.
• Longevity and transcendence: The Longevity Formula allows Wu An to escape ordinary human limits and prepares him for centuries of future missions.
• Fusion of techniques: Wu An consistently looks for ways to combine abilities from different worlds, making his powers more effective together than separately.
• Mystery and potential: He Shi Bi’s unknown effect introduces an unresolved possibility for future physical transformation.

Character Interactions

• There are no direct interactions with other characters in the chapter.
• Wu An primarily interacts with the system, issuing commands to cultivate techniques and questioning the effects of his rewards.
• He briefly thinks about Xu Qing and Nini, anticipating their return at the chapter’s end.

Chapter Summary: “Buddhist Beads”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nini gives Wu An an elaborate gift box from Xu Qing. Inside is a string of Buddhist beads that Xu Qing claims were consecrated by a famous monk and can supposedly protect the wearer from all illnesses.
• Wu An uses his Three-Tomoe ability to inspect the beads and discovers that they contain powerful black baleful energy, forming the image of a terrifying skull. He realizes the beads are likely cursed rather than protective.
• Wu An concludes that Xu Qing is unaware of the danger and was probably not trying to harm him. He suspects the Dark Realm is once again targeting him.
• Rather than reveal his suspicions, Wu An calmly questions Xu Qing about where she obtained the beads. He then invites her to dinner, allowing him to investigate their origin discreetly.
• After dinner, Wu An returns home with Nini. He tells her that they will begin house hunting the next day and prepare to move.
• Nini is reluctant to leave their small, run-down rental apartment, but Wu An reassures her that they can either move or even purchase the entire residential complex if necessary.
• The next morning, Master Tiger arrives alone and in an ordinary Bentley, honoring Wu An’s wish to remain inconspicuous. He personally drives Wu An and Nini to view properties in the prestigious Half-Mountain Villa District.
• Master Tiger explains that the district is home to wealthy tycoons, high-ranking officials, and other powerful figures. During the journey, Wu An notices a fiery red Ferrari and recognizes its driver, setting up the next development.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Demonstrates his supernatural ability and sharp judgment by identifying the hidden curse in the beads. His suspicion and anger toward the Dark Realm deepen, though he remains controlled and strategic rather than acting impulsively. He also shows concern for Nini’s safety and future by arranging a move to a better home.
• Xu Qing: Appears sincere and affectionate, giving Wu An a carefully chosen present. Her embarrassment and concern suggest genuine feelings for him, while her ignorance of the beads’ curse confirms that she is likely being used by an unseen enemy.
• Nini: Remains innocent, trusting, and emotionally attached to their current home. She also shows practical concern about Wu An wasting money, highlighting her growing sense of responsibility toward him.
• Master Tiger: Continues to treat Wu An with great respect and obedience. Despite his usual tendency toward dramatic displays, he follows Wu An’s instructions and personally provides discreet transportation.

Significant Themes

• Hidden danger beneath appearances: The Buddhist beads look like a benevolent religious gift but conceal sinister energy, emphasizing that appearances can be deceptive.
• Manipulation and unseen enemies: Xu Qing unknowingly becomes the means through which the Dark Realm may be attempting to curse Wu An.
• Protection and responsibility: Wu An’s concern for Xu Qing and Nini reveals his protective nature, even though he expresses it through calm, practical decisions.
• Power and discretion: Despite his influence and wealth, Wu An insists on keeping a low profile, contrasting his status with his desire to avoid unnecessary attention.
• Attachment versus change: Nini’s reluctance to leave their old apartment reflects the emotional value of familiar places, while Wu An’s plans represent their movement toward a safer and more prosperous life.

Important Character Interactions

• Nini enthusiastically presents Xu Qing’s gift and explains its supposed protective powers, while Wu An hides his discovery that the beads are cursed.
• Wu An questions Xu Qing about the beads without accusing her, preserving her trust while gathering information.
• Wu An and Xu Qing share a meal, strengthening their connection and giving Wu An an opportunity to investigate the situation.
• Wu An reassures Nini about moving, balancing her sentimental attachment with his practical concern for their living conditions.
• Master Tiger respectfully drives Wu An and Nini to the villa district, reinforcing the authority Wu An holds over him.
• The chapter ends when Wu An recognizes the woman in a red Ferrari, creating a cliffhanger and hinting at a significant upcoming encounter.

Chapter Summary: “Encounter!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu An sees a Ferrari speeding away and recognizes Jiang Xuefei inside. He is surprised because she had supposedly returned to Yanjing with Elder Yang and Professor Sun.
• Jiang Xuefei also briefly notices Wu An but assumes it was an illusion because the Ferrari was moving too quickly and Eastsea is a large city.
• Jiang is traveling through Eastsea with her close friend Wen Wanyu, who belongs to the influential Wen Family of Yanjing.
• Wen Wanyu questions Jiang about her unusual behavior and suggests that she has developed feelings for Wu An, the mysterious man from Jiang’s previous concert.
• Wen reveals that Young Master Ji of the powerful Ji Family is still waiting for Jiang’s answer to his romantic pursuit. She pressures Jiang to accept him, arguing that few men could compare with a member of one of Yanjing’s Nine Great Royal Clans.
• Jiang firmly insists that her romantic decisions are her own and refuses to be swayed. Wen secretly looks down on Jiang’s apparent preference for Wu An and has ulterior motives because she has accepted benefits from Young Master Ji.
• Wen and Jiang arrive at the Half-Mountain Villa District, where Wen has rented a villa for their vacation.
• Shortly afterward, Wu An arrives at the same villa district with Nini and Master Tiger. Master Tiger goes to handle the transfer procedures while Wu An heads toward the service hall.
• At the entrance, Wu An and Jiang unexpectedly come face-to-face. Jiang recognizes him in surprise and calls out his name.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Remains calm and observant, recognizing Jiang from the Ferrari and later arriving at the villa district with Master Tiger and Nini. His unexpected meeting with Jiang sets up a significant reunion.
• Jiang Xuefei: Her feelings for Wu An become clearer. Although she knows little about him beyond his extraordinary piano performance, his music has remained in her thoughts, linking his image closely with her emotions. She also demonstrates independence by rejecting Wen’s attempts to control her romantic choices.
• Wen Wanyu: Is established as proud, calculating, and status-conscious. She favors Young Master Ji because of his powerful family background and has accepted benefits from him. Despite claiming concern for Jiang, she mainly seeks to influence Jiang’s decision.
• Master Tiger: Continues to treat Wu An with great respect, carefully handling practical matters on his behalf.
• Young Master Ji: Does not appear directly, but his influence drives the conflict surrounding Jiang’s romantic future.

Significant Themes

• Fate and coincidence: Wu An and Jiang unexpectedly encounter one another in the vast city of Eastsea, suggesting that their connection may be destined.
• Love versus social status: Wen evaluates men according to family power and political influence, while Jiang is drawn to Wu An because of his talent and the emotional impact of his music.
• Personal independence: Jiang refuses to let her family connections or Wen’s pressure dictate her romantic decisions.
• Mystery and attraction: Jiang knows little about Wu An, but his extraordinary musical performance has left a lasting impression and sparked her interest.
• Power and influence: The prestige of the Nine Great Royal Clans shapes the behavior of wealthy families and creates pressure on Jiang to accept a politically advantageous relationship.

Important Character Interactions

• Jiang and Wen discuss Jiang’s unusual behavior and possible feelings for Wu An.
• Wen pressures Jiang to choose Young Master Ji, comparing Wu An unfavorably with the powerful Ji family heir.
• Jiang defends her right to make her own decision, creating tension between the two friends.
• Wu An and Jiang finally meet again at the villa district, ending the chapter on a moment of shock and anticipation.

Chapter Summary: “Two Worlds”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu An unexpectedly encounters Jiang Xuefei at a villa district. Jiang is surprised but pleased to see him.
• Wu An introduces Nini as his younger sister, while Jiang introduces her best friend, Wen Wanyu.
• Wen Wanyu observes Wu An and quickly judges him as an ordinary, unimpressive man because he is driven there by someone else and apparently does not own a car.
• Believing Jiang Xuefei is romantically interested in Wu An, Wen Wanyu decides to separate them and steer Jiang toward Young Master Ji, a powerful heir of the Ji Family, one of Yanjing’s nine great royal clans.
• At the service hall, Wen Wanyu emphasizes that renting a villa costs one million for a week, intending to highlight the supposed financial gap between Wu An and Jiang.
• When Wu An shows no reaction, Wen Wanyu directly warns him to stay away from Jiang, declaring that he is unworthy of competing with Young Master Ji.
• Wu An remains calm and dismissive, regarding both Wen Wanyu and Young Master Ji as insignificant “ants.”
• Jiang Xuefei defends Wu An and warns Wen Wanyu that their friendship may end if she continues insulting him.
• Just as Wen Wanyu claims Wu An could never afford a villa, Master Tiger arrives and announces that Wu An has acquired Villa No. 1, the mountaintop property, along with its property certificate.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Remains composed, detached, and confident despite Wen Wanyu’s insults. His hidden wealth and status are revealed at the end when he becomes the owner of the most prestigious villa.
• Jiang Xuefei: Shows clear concern for Wu An and challenges Wen Wanyu’s prejudice. Her willingness to threaten their friendship indicates that she values Wu An deeply.
• Wen Wanyu: Develops from a skeptical observer into an openly hostile protector of Jiang. She is strongly class-conscious, worships wealth and family background, and assumes Wu An is inferior based on appearances.
• Nini: Acts as Wu An’s affectionate younger sister and notices the frequent appearance of beautiful women around him, adding a light, teasing element.
• Master Tiger: Appears deferential toward Wu An, suggesting Wu An possesses considerable influence and authority.

Significant Themes

• “Two worlds” and social class: Wen Wanyu believes Wu An and Jiang belong to different social worlds because of wealth, status, and connections.
• Appearances versus reality: Wu An initially appears to be an ordinary man, but his ownership of Villa No. 1 exposes Wen Wanyu’s assumptions as completely wrong.
• Power and hidden identity: Wu An’s calmness reflects confidence in power and resources that others do not yet understand.
• Prejudice and materialism: Wen Wanyu equates worth with money, noble blood, property, and family influence.
• Loyalty and friendship: Jiang’s defense of Wu An demonstrates that her loyalty outweighs Wen Wanyu’s social expectations.

Character Interactions

• Wu An and Jiang reunite politely, while Nini’s curiosity about Jiang creates a warm sibling-like exchange.
• Wen Wanyu interrogates Wu An about his circumstances and attempts to belittle him through comparisons with Young Master Ji.
• Wu An responds with indifference, frustrating Wen Wanyu and revealing that he does not recognize her social hierarchy as meaningful.
• Jiang confronts Wen Wanyu, choosing to protect Wu An rather than tolerate her insults.
• Master Tiger’s announcement dramatically reverses the power dynamic, leaving Wen Wanyu shocked and speechless as Wu An’s true financial position is revealed.

Chapter Summary: “Villa No. 1”

Plot and Key Events

• Master Tiger reveals that Wu An has obtained Villa No. 1, the exclusive mountaintop property regarded as the “emperor” of the Half-Mountain Villa District.
• The villa had never been sold because the district’s powerful developer intended to keep it for himself. Its transfer to Wu An shocks everyone in the service hall.
• Wu An signs the ownership documents, then realizes he has not paid for the property. Master Tiger explains that the developer gifted the villa to Wu An after hearing that he wanted to purchase one.
• Wen Wanyu, who had previously mocked Wu An for being unable to afford even a rental, is humiliated and refuses to believe the ownership certificate is genuine.
• Master Tiger angrily defends the certificate and his credibility, but Wu An calmly ends the confrontation and asks Master Tiger to lead him to the villa.
• After Wu An and Master Tiger leave, Wen Wanyu convinces Jiang Xuefei to follow them secretly, hoping to expose what she believes is a deception.
• Wu An and Master Tiger notice they are being followed. Master Tiger suggests dealing with Wen Wanyu, but Wu An dismisses the idea and allows her to continue following them.

Character Developments

• Wu An: His immense status and influence in Eastsea City become even clearer. He remains calm and confident, accepting the valuable gift without surprise and refusing to be provoked by Wen Wanyu’s accusations.
• Wen Wanyu: Her arrogance collapses into shock and embarrassment after discovering Wu An owns Villa No. 1. Unable to accept the reversal of status, she becomes defensive and insists the situation is fake.
• Jiang Xuefei: She realizes she has never truly understood Wu An’s identity or power. Though uneasy about following him, she allows Wen Wanyu’s pressure and curiosity to influence her.
• Master Tiger: He continues to show Wu An extreme respect and loyalty. His anger at Wen Wanyu stems from concern that her accusations could damage his standing with Wu An.

Significant Themes

• Power versus wealth: Owning an expensive villa demonstrates wealth, but receiving Villa No. 1 as a gift signifies overwhelming influence and authority.
• Reversal of social status: Wen Wanyu’s earlier mockery is overturned when Wu An proves far more powerful than she expected.
• Appearances and hidden identities: Wu An’s young age and reserved manner conceal his true influence, causing others to underestimate him.
• Confidence and composure: Wu An’s calm reaction contrasts sharply with the astonishment, jealousy, and disbelief of those around him.
• Respect and loyalty: Master Tiger’s careful obedience shows the importance of Wu An’s position within Eastsea’s upper-class power structure.

Character Interactions

• Wen Wanyu’s disbelief clashes with Master Tiger’s authority when she calls the ownership transfer fake.
• Jiang Xuefei acts as a more cautious observer, recognizing that Wu An is far more significant than she previously assumed.
• Master Tiger offers to protect Wu An’s reputation and even hints at using force against Wen Wanyu, but Wu An stops him.
• Wu An notices Wen Wanyu and Jiang Xuefei following him but responds with indifference, emphasizing his confidence and control.

Chapter Summary: “You Lied!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Master Tiger brings Wu An and Nini to a luxurious mountaintop villa. The vast estate includes gardens, a swimming pool, and sweeping views above the clouds.
• Wu An is pleased because the secluded property will allow him to protect his secrets, control the area with Moss’s surveillance, and potentially release his dragon subordinates without being noticed.
• Inside the villa, an unknown and exceptionally beautiful woman enters without permission and behaves as though she owns the place.
• Master Tiger angrily confronts her, but she immobilizes him merely by releasing her overwhelming aura, revealing that she possesses extraordinary power.
• Wu An identifies her as connected to the supernatural “Dark Realm,” but she clarifies that she is not actually from it.
• The woman explains that she came to investigate the strange event that occurred in Eastsea City’s outskirts the previous day, when someone used the Five Thunders Orthodox Method and summoned Heavenly Might.
• She asks Wu An whether he was present and whether he saw anyone or anything unusual. Wu An admits he was in the suburbs but denies witnessing anything strange.
• Wu An realizes that the woman is investigating the supernatural disturbance—not Xu Qing’s kidnapping—and concludes that she is likely unrelated to the Dark Realm forces.
• The woman initially accepts his answer and prepares to leave, but suddenly senses something wrong and accuses Wu An of lying.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Becomes more confident and relaxed after obtaining a secure base. He remains calm when the woman intimidates Master Tiger and quickly analyzes her motives and abilities. He deliberately conceals his involvement in the Heavenly Might incident.
• Master Tiger: Shows his eagerness to please Wu An by arranging the villa, but his confidence collapses when the mysterious woman overwhelms him effortlessly.
• Nini: Is delighted by the villa’s beauty, providing an innocent contrast to the tense supernatural encounter.
• The mysterious woman: Is introduced as proud, powerful, and highly perceptive. Though she is investigating the prior supernatural event methodically, her arrogance and sharp instincts make her a potential threat to Wu An.

Significant Themes

• Secrecy and concealment: Wu An’s new villa represents both physical security and a place where he can hide his extraordinary resources and subordinates.
• Power and hierarchy: The woman’s effortless suppression of Master Tiger demonstrates the vast difference between ordinary fighters and supernatural beings.
• Deception and investigation: Wu An lies to protect his identity, while the woman relies on observation and intuition to uncover the truth.
• Misunderstanding and hidden connections: Wu An initially suspects the woman is tied to Xu Qing’s kidnapping, but later realizes her investigation concerns an entirely different supernatural event.

Character Interactions

• Master Tiger seeks Wu An’s approval of the villa and reacts angrily to the woman’s intrusion.
• The woman humiliates Master Tiger by declaring that he is unworthy to speak with her.
• Wu An and the woman engage in a tense verbal exchange, each assessing the other’s power and background.
• Wu An conceals the truth about his actions, but the woman ultimately recognizes the deception and confronts him directly: “You lied to me!”

Chapter Summary: “Burning Mountains and Boiling Seas!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• A woman confronts Wu An, accusing him of lying about the violent thunderstorm that occurred near Eastsea City the previous day.
• She has questioned numerous witnesses and realizes that Wu An’s failure to mention the phenomenon is suspicious.
• The woman demands to know what Wu An saw and why he is hiding information. When he refuses, she uses her supernatural powers to freeze the villa and its surroundings.
• She creates an enormous frost domain and forms an ice spike beneath herself, displaying overwhelming power and frightening Master Tiger.
• The woman threatens Nini and Master Tiger to force Wu An to cooperate. Master Tiger attempts to attack her but is effortlessly knocked aside.
• Wu An deduces that she is searching for the person responsible for the thunderstorm. He then reveals that he is the very person she has been seeking.
• The woman is stunned when she realizes Wu An is not an ordinary person. Fearing the consequences of having provoked him, she attempts to flee.
• She uses her freezing ability to trap Wu An temporarily, then escapes the villa.
• Wu An easily breaks through the frost with a flame-based power. A terrifying aura of fire emerges from his eyes, producing flames capable of “burning mountains and boiling seas,” while the surrounding ice rapidly melts.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Remains calm and confident throughout the confrontation. He demonstrates sharp deduction, recognizing the woman’s true objective, and finally reveals his overwhelming strength.
• The woman: Initially arrogant and aggressive, believing Wu An to be an ordinary person. After discovering his identity, she becomes frightened and realizes she may have made a fatal mistake by threatening his companions.
• Nini: Shows fear and relies on Wu An for protection, reinforcing their close relationship.
• Master Tiger: Recognizes the woman’s terrifying strength and becomes helpless in her presence, though he still tries to protect Wu An and Nini.

Significant Themes

• Hidden identity and misjudgment: The woman assumes Wu An is ordinary, while he conceals extraordinary power and is actually the person she is hunting.
• Power and intimidation: The woman attempts to dominate the situation through threats and supernatural force, but Wu An’s composure suggests he is far more powerful.
• Protection and loyalty: Nini’s concern for Wu An and Master Tiger’s attempt to defend him highlight the bonds among the characters.
• The return or suppression of cultivation: The woman’s reference to her “Spirit Body” and the sealed Central Plains Spirit Meridian suggests a larger history involving lost or restricted supernatural cultivation systems.

Character Interactions

• The woman interrogates Wu An and threatens Nini and Master Tiger when he refuses to answer.
• Master Tiger warns Wu An to escape and later tries to attack the woman, but she defeats him effortlessly.
• Wu An counters the woman’s threats with calm questions and accurately identifies her purpose.
• His revelation that he is the source of the thunderstorm completely changes the power dynamic, causing the woman to panic and flee.
• The chapter ends with Wu An confronting her escape using a powerful flame aura that overwhelms her frost abilities.

Chapter Summary: “Shock”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Wanyu and Jiang Xuefei wait outside Villa No. 1 after secretly following Wu An and Master Tiger. Wanyu is stunned to discover that Wu An truly owns or has access to the mountaintop villa, which is vastly more luxurious and expensive than the surrounding properties.
• A mysterious, exceptionally beautiful woman enters the villa. Wen Wanyu recognizes the aura surrounding her as similar to that of powerful figures connected to the Nine Great Royal Clans and fears that Wu An may have provoked someone far beyond his ability to handle.
• The temperature around the villa suddenly plummets, and frost rapidly spreads across its walls. Jiang Xuefei realizes Wu An is inside and wants to help, but Wen Wanyu restrains her, believing Wu An is doomed and warning that they could be caught up in the conflict.
• The situation abruptly reverses: the mysterious woman staggers out of the villa in terror, while the frost melts beneath an overwhelming wave of heat. An invisible force then drags her back inside.
• Inside, the woman kneels before Wu An. He reveals that he knows she was searching for him and demands to know who sent her.
• She admits that her master ordered her to investigate the strange thunderstorm that had recently covered several miles and attracted attention.
• Wu An orders her to summon her master. When she hesitates, he activates his Three-Tomoe, implicitly threatening her and demonstrating that refusal will have serious consequences.

Character Developments

• Wen Wanyu: Her confidence in dismissing Wu An is shaken when she sees the grandeur of his villa and the power of the mysterious woman. She briefly takes pleasure in believing Wu An is about to be eliminated, revealing lingering resentment, but becomes frightened and confused when the woman is defeated instead.
• Jiang Xuefei: Her concern for Wu An leads her to attempt to enter the villa despite the danger. This contrasts with Wen Wanyu’s instinct for self-preservation and suggests greater loyalty or emotional attachment to Wu An.
• Wu An: He is shown to possess overwhelming power and complete composure. He easily neutralizes the woman’s extreme cold with a wisp of Divine Flame aura, forces her back into the villa, and interrogates her without fear. His calm, mocking manner emphasizes his confidence and growing dominance.
• The mysterious woman: Initially appears powerful enough to freeze the villa and intimidate Wen Wanyu, but is quickly reduced to fear and submission. Her terror reveals that Wu An is far stronger than she anticipated.
• The woman’s master: Though unseen, the master is introduced as a powerful figure who detected the unusual thunderstorm and sent an investigator to uncover its cause.

Significant Themes

• Hidden power and mistaken judgment: Wen Wanyu assumes wealth is Wu An’s only advantage and believes he is helpless against the mysterious woman, only to discover that his true strength is far greater.
• Reversal of dominance: The apparent attacker becomes the victim, creating a sharp shift from supernatural threat to total submission.
• Fear versus composure: The woman, Wen Wanyu, and Jiang Xuefei react with panic and uncertainty, while Wu An remains calm and in control.
• Consequences of supernatural power: Wu An’s thunderstorm has attracted the attention of powerful forces, suggesting that his abilities can no longer remain unnoticed.
• Intimidation and authority: Wu An’s use of the Divine Flame aura and Three-Tomoe establishes his authority without requiring a prolonged battle.

Character Interactions

• Wen Wanyu tries to persuade Jiang Xuefei to abandon Wu An and flee, while Jiang Xuefei resists because she is worried about him.
• The mysterious woman confronts Wu An but is immediately overwhelmed and dragged back into the villa.
• Wu An interrogates her about her mission and master, using calm threats rather than open violence.
• The chapter ends with Wu An preparing to escalate the confrontation after the woman hesitates to summon her master.

Chapter Summary: “Dog Without a Home!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Winter Spirit agrees to compromise after realizing that resisting Wu An would only prolong her and her master’s suffering.
• She contacts someone by phone, apparently summoning her master, while Wu An remains curious rather than hostile.
• Winter Spirit explains the concept of Spirit Bodies: exceptionally gifted individuals with an affinity for natural powers such as fire, water, wind, ice, and thunder.
• She reveals that the Central Plains Spirit Meridian was sealed, making Spirit Bodies rarer and weakening their abilities.
• Winter Spirit identifies herself as an Ice Spirit Body and assumes Wu An must possess Thunder, Fire, or even dual Thunder-Fire abilities because of his overwhelming power.
• Wu An denies being a Spirit Body, implying that his strength comes from something far beyond the abilities of ordinary gifted cultivators.
• Winter Spirit’s master, an old Daoist, arrives and immediately apologizes for his disciple’s offense. Wu An spares them and questions the Daoist about the Dark Realm.
• The Daoist explains that the Dark Realm is a modern collective name for dozens of hidden forces. Historically, these groups existed under various identities, including pre-Qin Qi Refiners, secret powers influencing dynasties, and secluded “High Immortals.”
• He ultimately describes the present-day Dark Realm as an alliance of weakened, displaced forces banding together under pressure—essentially, “a group of stray dogs without a home.”

Character Developments

• Wu An continues to demonstrate absolute dominance and confidence. He is curious about the Spirit Meridian and Dark Realm but does not regard Spirit Bodies as genuine threats.
• Winter Spirit shifts from resistance and fear to submission and cooperation. Her understanding of Wu An’s power deepens, though she remains skeptical of his claim that he is not a Spirit Body.
• Master Tiger is stunned by Wu An’s abilities. His previous despair turns into awe and reinforced loyalty.
• Nini remains completely confident in Wu An, viewing him as invincible and accepting his extraordinary feats without surprise.
• Winter Spirit’s master displays humility and caution, immediately recognizing that Wu An could kill him but has chosen not to.

Significant Themes

• Power beyond established systems: Wu An’s strength exceeds the conventional categories of Spirit Bodies, suggesting he belongs to a higher order of power.
• Decline of ancient cultivation: The sealing of the Central Plains Spirit Meridian and the spread of technology have weakened traditional supernatural forces.
• Old powers adapting to the modern world: Winter Spirit’s use of a phone shows how ancient or hidden practitioners have adjusted to contemporary society.
• Submission before overwhelming strength: Both Winter Spirit and her master abandon pride and resistance when confronted with Wu An’s superiority.
• The fall of former greatness: The Dark Realm’s transformation from influential hidden powers into a desperate alliance of “stray dogs” highlights the decline and fragmentation of ancient forces.

Character Interactions

• Winter Spirit negotiates with Wu An and answers his questions about Spirit Bodies.
• Wu An questions Winter Spirit about her abilities and the Central Plains Spirit Meridian, while she speculates about his possible Thunder-Fire nature.
• Master Tiger and Nini react differently to Wu An’s power: Tiger is shocked and reverent, while Nini is calmly trusting.
• Winter Spirit’s master humbly apologizes for her and submits to Wu An’s authority.
• Wu An uses the meeting with the old Daoist to obtain historical information about the Dark Realm, connecting its past influence to the collapse of the Wu Family.

Chapter Summary: “Traversal, Mission Begins!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu An questions an old Taoist about the Dark Realm. The Taoist explains that after the Founding Ancestor sealed the Central Plains Spirit Meridian using the Nine Provinces Dragon Veins, Heaven and Earth were severed, spiritual arts declined, and the Dark Realm lost much of its former power.
• The Taoist clarifies that he and people like him are independent cultivators, not members of the Dark Realm, because they reject its extreme methods.
• He reveals that a private gathering of Dark Realm figures and independent cultivators will be held in two days around Eastsea City and Four Seas Province. Wu An agrees to attend after learning that an insider’s recommendation is required.
• The Taoist and his disciple, Winter Spirit, cautiously leave Wu An’s villa. Nini observes that they seem deeply afraid of him.
• Wu An speaks with Master Tiger, who is relieved that the villa survived the earlier confrontation. Wu An then allows Jiang Xuefei and Wen Wanyu, who have been waiting outside, to enter.
• Jiang Xuefei checks on Wu An’s safety, while Wen Wanyu warns him about the terrifying power and influence of Young Master Ji and the Nine Great Royal Clans.
• Wu An intimidates Wen Wanyu with overwhelming pressure, instantly silencing her and making her realize that her life is entirely in his hands.
• Jiang Xuefei and Wen Wanyu leave. Wu An tells Jiang Xuefei that she may use his name if trouble arises, causing her to become embarrassed and grateful.
• Master Tiger departs after receiving Wu An’s acknowledgment for his service.
• As Nini explores the villa, the system suddenly announces a new mission and warns that traversal will begin in ten minutes.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Displays growing interest in the Dark Realm and accepts the invitation to investigate it firsthand. He remains calm and confident, effortlessly suppressing Wen Wanyu and reinforcing his overwhelming status in Eastsea City.
• Old Taoist: Reveals more about the spiritual world and the Dark Realm while carefully treating Wu An with respect and fear. He becomes responsible for securing Wu An’s invitation to the upcoming gathering.
• Wen Wanyu: Her arrogance collapses when Wu An releases his pressure. Although she attempts to threaten him through Young Master Ji’s influence, she is forced to retreat after recognizing the vast difference in their power.
• Jiang Xuefei: Shows genuine concern for Wu An and maintains a friendly relationship with him. Her gratitude and embarrassment at his offer of protection suggest increasing trust and possible affection.
• Master Tiger: His attitude shifts from fear of Wu An’s background to genuine reverence for Wu An’s own strength. He is eager to earn Wu An’s approval.
• Nini: Remains innocent and curious, enjoying the villa and providing a lighter contrast to the chapter’s tense confrontations.

Significant Themes

• Decline and transformation of spiritual power: The sealing of the Central Plains Spirit Meridian explains the weakening of ancient cultivation traditions and the Dark Realm’s reduced influence.
• Power and hierarchy: Wu An’s effortless dominance over others emphasizes the enormous gap between him and ordinary cultivators, wealthy families, and political powers.
• Fear versus loyalty: Characters such as the Taoist and Master Tiger respond to Wu An with fear, respect, or a desire to serve, while Wen Wanyu’s confidence disappears once she experiences his true strength.
• Hidden worlds and investigation: The upcoming gathering offers Wu An a chance to explore the Dark Realm’s structure and possibly uncover the identity of the person connected to the Shi Family incident.
• Sudden transition and uncertainty: The system’s traversal announcement abruptly shifts the story toward a new mission and world, creating suspense about Wu An’s next destination.

Character Interactions

• Wu An and the old Taoist discuss the Dark Realm, leading to the invitation to the private gathering.
• Nini comments on the Taoist’s fear of Wu An, showing her intuitive awareness despite her innocence.
• Wu An reassures Jiang Xuefei after her concern and offers her protection through his name.
• Wen Wanyu challenges Wu An verbally by invoking Young Master Ji, but Wu An responds with a display of pressure that completely overpowers her.
• Wu An acknowledges Master Tiger’s efforts, strengthening their relationship.
• Nini’s playful exploration of the villa is interrupted by the system’s mission announcement, ending the chapter on a cliffhanger.

Chapter Summary

Wu An receives a new system mission but reacts calmly, having already completed dozens of missions. While preparing to leave, he helps Nini turn on the television through Moss, his artificial intelligence. He reassures her that he will return soon and secretly withdraws to a locked room, where he scans the surroundings with the Sharingan and Moss to ensure no one discovers his greatest secret.
After declaring himself ready, Wu An summons a massive seven-colored spacetime passage. He reflects on the passage’s extraordinary ability to manipulate not only space but also time, recalling that previous visits to the same world had occurred at different points in history. Although he cannot yet comprehend or control time, he resolves to continue growing stronger and enters the passage.
Wu An arrives in an unfamiliar modern city filled with skyscrapers, vehicles, English signs, and predominantly Western pedestrians. He realizes that this mission world appears to share the Urban World’s modern setting but is likely located outside China. His striking appearance attracts attention from numerous women, including a very young girl, but Wu An rejects their advances because he is focused on completing the mission and avoiding failure caused by time limits.
Before he can investigate further, a commotion erupts nearby. A person jumps from the roof of a skyscraper several hundred meters high and crashes into the street. The bystanders assume the victim must be dead, but once the dust clears, an unexpected and seemingly impossible scene is revealed, ending the chapter on a cliffhanger.

Character Development and Interactions

• Wu An: Displays growing composure and professionalism toward system missions. He is cautious about protecting his secret, increasingly aware of the spacetime abilities involved in his travels, and remains focused despite distractions.
• Nini: Acts obediently and sensibly, trusting Wu An when he says he will return soon. Their interaction shows a warm, protective relationship.
• Moss: Continues to function as Wu An’s reliable artificial intelligence assistant, operating the television and scanning the room for danger.
• Wu An and the strangers: Several women attempt to approach Wu An because of his extraordinary appearance, but he declines them, prioritizing the mission.
• Wu An and the falling figure: Their interaction has not yet occurred, but the mysterious survivor or phenomenon appears likely to become central to the mission.

Significant Themes

• Growth and adaptation: Wu An has become accustomed to traveling between worlds and handling missions that once would have amazed him.
• Secrecy and caution: He takes extensive precautions to conceal his system and spacetime travel from everyone in the Urban World.
• Space, time, and power: Wu An recognizes that the system’s spacetime passage operates on a level far beyond his current abilities, inspiring both awe and ambition.
• Duty over temptation: Despite receiving attention from attractive strangers, Wu An remains committed to completing his mission.
• Mystery and suspense: The chapter establishes an unfamiliar world and ends with a seemingly impossible survival after a fatal fall.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious caped man survives a fall of several hundred meters, rapidly healing from his injuries. Wu An recognizes him as Wolverine when the man blocks a dark-golden bullet with his metal claws.
• Wu An identifies the setting as the X-Men world, where genetically mutated humans known as Mutants are feared and persecuted by ordinary humans.
• The chapter explains the conflict between:
  • Magneto, who wants Mutants to dominate humanity and has ordered Wolverine’s assassination.
  • Professor X, who advocates peaceful coexistence and runs X Academy to help Mutants.
• Wolverine has rejected recruitment by both Magneto and Professor X because of his independent and proud nature, making him a target of Magneto.
• Wu An receives a system mission: help Wolverine resist Magneto’s pursuit.
• Assessing the world’s major threats, Wu An acknowledges Magneto’s ability to manipulate metal and the Earth’s magnetic field, Professor X’s devastating psychic powers, and Jean Grey’s potential connection to the Phoenix Force.
• When Wolverine attempts to leave, Wu An stops him and orders him to remain by his side, promising that he will not allow Wolverine to die.
• Wolverine distrusts Wu An and challenges his confidence. Wu An responds by striking him with what appears to be a casual palm attack, sending him flying and causing him to spit blood.

Character Developments

• Wu An quickly adapts to the new world, identifies its key figures and power structure, and evaluates the threats posed by its strongest Mutants.
• His system mission places him directly against Magneto, but rather than showing fear, Wu An becomes eager to test himself against a powerful opponent.
• Wu An displays increasing confidence and authority, treating Wolverine as someone under his protection and asserting that he can guarantee Wolverine’s survival.
• Wolverine is shown as physically resilient, cautious, proud, and fiercely independent. His confidence is shaken when Wu An effortlessly overpowers him despite his steel claws and healing ability.
• Magneto, Professor X, and Jean Grey do not appear directly, but their reputations and abilities establish them as the central forces shaping the conflict.

Significant Themes

• Mutant persecution and social conflict: The chapter introduces the divide between ordinary humans and Mutants, emphasizing fear, prejudice, and the struggle for acceptance.
• Competing ideologies: Magneto’s militant belief in Mutant supremacy contrasts with Professor X’s vision of peaceful coexistence.
• Power and confidence: Wu An’s willingness to challenge powerful figures reflects his growing self-assurance, while Wolverine’s defeat establishes the gap between them.
• Protection and control: Wu An claims to protect Wolverine, but his domineering command also suggests that his protection may involve controlling Wolverine’s movements.
• Survival in a dangerous world: The system mission immediately places Wu An in a high-stakes conflict where Wolverine’s survival is essential to his success.

Character Interactions

• Wu An and Wolverine: Their first interaction is confrontational. Wu An blocks Wolverine’s escape, demands that he stay close, and promises to protect him. Wolverine responds with suspicion and is shocked when Wu An defeats him with a single casual strike.
• Magneto and Wolverine: Though they do not meet in the chapter, Magneto’s order to assassinate Wolverine establishes them as enemies.
• Magneto and Professor X: Their opposing philosophies create the central ideological conflict of the X-Men world and indirectly shape Wolverine’s situation.

Chapter Summary

Key plot points and events

Wu An overwhelms Wolverine with a single slap, leaving him shocked that his Adamantium claws nearly shatter against Wu An’s palm. Wolverine quickly heals from his injuries, demonstrating his extraordinary regenerative ability. Wu An notes that Wolverine’s healing is, in some ways, superior to his own Meteoric Tear Projection, since Wolverine can recover as long as any part of his body remains, while Wu An cannot regenerate destroyed vital organs.
Convinced that Wu An has no reason to deceive him—and recognizing that Wu An could kill him if he wished—Wolverine agrees to trust him. The two leave the area before the gathering crowd can cause further trouble and travel to the top of a skyscraper. Wu An reveals that he intends to wait for Magneto, whom Wolverine has angered by refusing recruitment. Wu An admits that his main reason for helping Wolverine is curiosity: he wants to witness Magneto’s ability to influence Earth’s magnetic field.
Magneto’s subordinates soon arrive and leap onto the rooftop. Their leader orders Wolverine to return with them, setting up the coming confrontation.

Character developments

• Wu An: Establishes himself as overwhelmingly powerful, fast, confident, and mysterious. He uses his strength deliberately to gain Wolverine’s trust and openly seeks a battle with Magneto for the experience and challenge.
• Wolverine: Moves from disbelief and suspicion to reluctant trust in Wu An. Although he still doubts that Wu An can truly rival Magneto, he gains confidence from Wu An’s protection and chooses not to flee when Magneto’s forces arrive.
• Magneto: Does not appear directly, but his influence and reputation dominate the chapter. He is portrayed as a powerful Mutant leader whose authority Wolverine respects, even though Wolverine resists joining him.

Significant themes

• Strength as the basis of trust: Wu An believes Wolverine will only accept his intentions after seeing undeniable power.
• Reputation versus reality: Wolverine’s legendary status is contrasted with Wu An’s unknown but superior abilities, while Magneto’s enormous reputation causes Wolverine to underestimate Wu An’s potential.
• Curiosity and the pursuit of power: Wu An is motivated less by morality or personal loyalty than by the chance to test himself against famous superpowered figures.
• Regeneration and immortality: The chapter compares Wolverine’s nearly limitless healing with the restrictions of Wu An’s own restorative ability.

Character interactions

Wu An dominates Wolverine in combat, then calmly explains his intentions and gains his reluctant cooperation. Wolverine questions why Wu An is helping him, and Wu An answers that he wants to see Magneto’s powers firsthand. Their uneasy alliance is reinforced when Magneto’s agents arrive, with Wolverine relying on Wu An’s strength rather than escaping. The chapter ends with Magneto’s leading subordinate confronting Wolverine and demanding that he return.