Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie enters Incomplete Mountain and finds himself in a vast, empty hall with five closed doors at the far end.
• Tang Mei exits the Sky-Piercing Treasure Mirror and joins Zhang Tie.
• Zhang Tie opens the leftmost door and discovers a room filled with dense fire-element aura, containing an elemental pool that produces top-grade fire elemental crystals.
• Zhang Tie harvests all the fire elemental crystals from the four elemental pools, storing them in Castle of Black Iron.
• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei prepare to enter the central door.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie demonstrates his curiosity and greed for resources, collecting all the elemental crystals for future use.
• Tang Mei shows her seriousness and readiness for the challenges ahead, taking the lead in entering the central door.

Significant Themes

• The power and value of elemental crystals, which can be used to cultivate and construct divine beings' materials.
• The vastness and mystery of Incomplete Mountain, containing elemental pools and unknown dangers.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei work together, with Tang Mei providing guidance and Zhang Tie demonstrating his strength and greed for resources.
• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei show mutual respect and trust, with Tang Mei taking the lead in entering the central door, indicating her confidence in Zhang Tie's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei infiltrate Incomplete Mountain through a damaged gate.
• They encounter a long, dimly lit passage with strange, damaged materials and a preserved corpse that attacks them.
• After defeating the corpse, they face a horde of Gods' War Puppets in a vast mountain-belly space, including a powerful dark-blue puppet.
• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei coordinate to defeat the puppets, with Tang Mei handling the dark-blue puppet and Zhang Tie clearing a path to the left stairway.
• They escape up the stairway, pursued by relentless Gods' War Puppets.
• To evade their pursuers, they hide in an underwater pool and swim through a secret passage.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie demonstrates his strength and skill, using the Heaven-Parting Sword to great effect and employing his Protective Sword Aura and Eye Sword Art.
• Tang Mei showcases her Wa Emperor-level strength, easily defeating the dark-blue Gods' War Puppet and creating a path for Zhang Tie.
• Both characters display exceptional teamwork and coordination.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and coordination are essential for overcoming challenges.
• The relentless pursuit of the Gods' War Puppets highlights the unyielding nature of their programming and the need for adaptability in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei work together seamlessly, with Tang Mei taking the lead in strategy and Zhang Tie providing powerful support.
• Their interaction is minimal but effective, relying on voice transmissions to coordinate their actions.
• Despite their different backgrounds and personalities, they complement each other well in combat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei swim through a complex network of pipes filled with cold, dense, and corrosive water for nearly eight hours.
• They discover a massive dragon skeleton and Zhang Tie stores it in Castle of Black Iron.
• They emerge into an enormous space within Incomplete Mountain, containing a lake and ruined buildings.
• They find a devastated forest of Heavenly Sandalwood trees, all charred and fallen.
• They spend the night in a hollowed-out tree trunk, where they find that the scent of the dead Heavenly Sandalwood trees has beneficial effects.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie shows curiosity and respect upon seeing the dragon skeleton, a symbol of his clan's totem.
• Tang Mei expresses regret at the destruction of the Heavenly Sandalwood forest, highlighting her knowledge of rare materials and their uses.

Significant Themes

• The destructive power of the war and the passage of time, as seen in the devastation of the forest and the loss of its precious resources.
• The value and rarity of materials, with Heavenly Sandalwood being one of the most precious substances mentioned so far.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei work together to navigate the underwater pipes and find shelter in the forest.
• They share their knowledge and experiences, with Tang Mei providing information about Heavenly Sandalwood and Zhang Tie showing his practical skills, such as creating a fire and roasting potatoes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie considers moving the celestial sandalwood trees into his Castle of Black Iron.
• Tang Mei shares the complete map of the Incomplete Mountain's interior with Zhang Tie, revealing its complex structure and their current location in the Celestial Sandalwood Grove.
• Their ultimate goal is the Light-Sound Heaven at the top of the Incomplete Mountain, where the spatial pearl of the Sky-Piercing Realm is located.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie shows his practical and opportunistic side, wanting to bring back treasures from the Sky-Piercing Realm.
• Tang Mei displays her mischievous and playful nature, teasing Zhang Tie.
• Zhang Tie's familiarity with Tang Mei grows, allowing him to see through her act of resentment.

Significant Themes

• The theme of treasure hunting and gathering resources for personal gain and strategic purposes is emphasized.
• The complex and dangerous nature of the Incomplete Mountain is highlighted, with its labyrinthine routes and hidden dangers.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei's interactions show a growing familiarity and camaraderie, with Tang Mei playingfully teasing Zhang Tie and Zhang Tie seeing through her act.
• Zhang Tie's practical and opportunistic nature is revealed through his conversation with Tang Mei about moving the celestial sandalwood trees.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tiger's cousin is getting married, and Tiger is assisting with wedding preparations.
• Updates for the next two days may be delayed due to Tiger's involvement in the wedding.

Character Developments

• Tiger: Shows responsibility and willingness to help with family events.

Significant Themes

• Family obligations and responsibilities.
• Time management and prioritization.

Character Interactions

• Tiger's interaction with his family is implied, as he is helping with his cousin's wedding.
• Tiger's communication with readers, expressing understanding and gratitude for their support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie discovers a route to the highest level of Mountain Ruins, Heaven of Light, through a tower called Sky-Piercing Tower.
• Tang Mei warns Zhang Tie about the dangers in Heaven of Light, including powerful dead beings called Baleful Gods.
• Zhang Tie learns that Heaven of Light might contain beings with two or three divine chakras, making it extremely dangerous.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie shows determination to proceed despite the risks, driven by his desire to merge with the spatial treasure orb of the Sky-Piercing Realm.
• Tang Mei reveals more about her knowledge of Incomplete Mountain and its dangers, showing her intelligence and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• The theme of facing danger and adversity head-on, driven by a strong determination and goal.
• The power of law and its consequences, as seen in the creation of Baleful Gods.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei continue to interact as companions, with Tang Mei acting like a younger sister to Zhang Tie.
• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei share a meal of roasted potatoes, showing a level of comfort and familiarity with each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie battles and escapes from Gods' War Puppets in the Realm of Light.
• He leads them away from a hidden entrance to a lower level.
• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei enter a vast, desolate space with a towering white tower at its center, reflecting a starry sky.
• They rush towards the tower before the pursuing Gods' War Puppets can return.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie demonstrates his combat skills, strategic thinking, and determination.
• Tang Mei shows trust in Zhang Tie's abilities and follows his lead.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds.
• Strategic retreat and deception to gain an advantage.
• The vastness and mystery of the universe.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei work together seamlessly, showing tacit understanding and trust in each other's abilities.
• Zhang Tie's clone is mentioned, implying a connection to his past and the challenges he has faced.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei enter the Sky-Piercing Realm's artifact spirit hall in Incomplete Mountain.
• They encounter Gods' War Puppets, but Tang Mei uses a token to pacify them.
• Zhang Tie learns that the artifact spirit hall is a temporary foothold for rest and preparation before entering Heaven of Light.
• Zhang Tie sends a clone to scout Heaven of Light, finding it filled with the corpses of shattered baleful gods.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie's Clone Technique proves crucial in their journey up the tower, allowing them to bypass obstacles and enemies.
• Tang Mei demonstrates knowledge of Incomplete Mountain's layout and history, showing she's more than just a guide.

Significant Themes

• The power of preparation and rest, as Zhang Tie and Tang Mei take time to recover before facing the final challenge.
• The destructive nature of the war between gods and men, as seen in the shattered remains of baleful gods in Heaven of Light.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei work together, with Tang Mei providing information and Zhang Tie using his powers to navigate challenges.
• Zhang Tie's clone acts independently but in service to Zhang Tie's plan, showcasing the utility of his Clone Technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei reach Heaven of Light, finding it empty and littered with fragments of four Baleful Gods.
• Zhang Tie cleans up the fragments using his Battle Qi.
• They find the spatial treasure orb of the Sky-Piercing Realm at the center of Heaven of Light, guarded by a boulder with a divine spring.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie shows his practical side, prioritizing his goals of going home and fusing Castle of Black Iron with the Sky-Piercing Realm over investigating the mystery of the Baleful Gods' deaths.
• Tang Mei accepts Zhang Tie's pragmatic approach and doesn't press the issue.

Significant Themes

• Pragmatism vs. Curiosity: Zhang Tie chooses to focus on his goals rather than indulging in curiosity about the Baleful Gods' deaths.
• Power Dynamics: The existence that killed the Baleful Gods is acknowledged as a powerful entity to be avoided.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei's relationship remains cordial, with Zhang Tie showing no signs of romantic interest in Tang Mei.
• Zhang Tie's indifference to the mystery of the Baleful Gods' deaths contrasts with Tang Mei's curiosity, highlighting their different priorities.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie drinks from the Nine Heavens Divine Spring, fully entering the Thought Realm.
• He offers some to Tang Mei, but she declines, explaining that it's most effective before condensing a divine wheel.
• Zhang Tie decides to take all the Nine Heavens Divine Spring with him, as it will prevent the Devil Race from producing more Devil Emperors.
• Tang Mei agrees but suggests Wa Emperor Palace keeps some for future human God Emperor advancements.
• Tang Mei reveals there's more to the conflict between humans and devils that Zhang Tie might want to see.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie's strength increases significantly after drinking the Nine Heavens Divine Spring, solidifying his path to becoming a God Emperor.
• Tang Mei shows understanding and cooperation, prioritizing humanity's future over personal gain.

Significant Themes

• The balance of power between humans and the Devil Race is a central theme, with Zhang Tie's actions aiming to tip the scales in humanity's favor.
• The importance of preparation and foresight is highlighted, as Zhang Tie ensures Wa Emperor Palace keeps Nine Heavens Divine Spring for future use.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei interact as equals, with Tang Mei treating Zhang Tie with respect and deference.
• Their conversation reveals a shared understanding and commitment to the well-being of humanity in the Sky-Piercing Realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie learns from Tang Mei that the conflict between humans and devils is rooted in a divine stone that contains the secret history of the ancient gods.
• Zhang Tie attempts to extract information from the stone using his spiritual energy, eventually succeeding after a prolonged effort.
• The stone reveals the origins of the gods, devils, and humans: the gods and devils were once a single race that arrived on Earth from another realm, consuming a strange substance that caused them to evolve differently, leading to conflict and war.
• The war destroyed the structure they had built to return home, causing environmental changes on Earth and leading to the current state of humans and devils.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie demonstrates his determination and persistence in seeking knowledge, pushing his spiritual energy to its limits to extract information from the divine stone.
• Tang Mei shows concern for Zhang Tie's well-being, attempting to revive him after he collapses from the overwhelming information.

Significant Themes

• The origins of humans and devils, and the nature of their conflict.
• The consequences of war and conflict on society and the environment.
• The power of knowledge and understanding to shed light on complex issues.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Tang Mei interact as teacher and student, with Tang Mei providing information and Zhang Tie seeking understanding.
• Zhang Tie's reaction to the information he gains from the divine stone is one of revelation and understanding, indicating a significant personal growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie discovers the true history of the Gods' War and the origins of Gods and Devils.
• He realizes that the creamy liquid from underground split a divine human group into two antagonistic races.
• Zhang Tie decides to put the divine stone and Sky-Piercing Realm's spatial orb into Castle of Black Iron.
• Castle of Black Iron begins fusing the Sky-Piercing Realm's spatial orb, causing unusual celestial phenomena.
• Zhang Tie prepares to leave the Sky-Piercing Realm and returns to Great Xia.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie learns the truth about the Gods' War but understands its futility in stopping the conflict.
• He decides to leave the Sky-Piercing Realm and return to Great Xia.

Significant Themes

• The futility of truth in the face of reality and the inevitability of conflict.
• The origins and consequences of the Gods' War and the division between Gods and Devils.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie shares his discoveries with Tang Mei.
• Tang Mei understands the implications of Zhang Tie's findings and decides to return to Wa Emperor City with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Allied Forces and the Holy Alliance Empire are locked in a brutal war for control of Coldwater City on the Hicks Peninsula.
• The First Field Infantry Corps of the Ota Empire's Sixth Royal Legion is ordered to prevent Coldwater City from falling completely to the enemy within two months, facing execution if they fail.
• Hobenstock (Wolfhound), a level nine Warrior, suspects enemy presence in a half-collapsed building and signals his squad to approach silently.

Character Developments

• Hobenstock demonstrates his keen hearing and stealth, crucial for a Warrior operating in enemy territory.
• The Human Allied Forces are shown to be desperate and willing to make significant sacrifices to prevent the enemy from linking the eastern and northern fronts.

Significant Themes

• The brutal nature of the war and the high stakes involved, with both sides suffering immense losses.
• The desperation of the Human Allied Forces, who are willing to make significant sacrifices to prevent strategic defeat.
• The dehumanization of the enemy, with the Holy Alliance Empire's human Warriors referred to as "bastards" and "running dogs" of the Devil Race.

Character Interactions

• Hobenstock communicates with his squad using hand signals, demonstrating trust and coordination among the Warriors.
• The Human Allied Forces are shown to be working together, with multiple nations and units fighting side by side in Coldwater City.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hobenstock and his elite squad infiltrate a building in Coldwater City during heavy rain to eliminate enemy forces.
• They use a feint to surprise the enemy and initiate a fierce, close-quarters battle.
• The squad suffers heavy casualties, with only four members, including Hobenstock, surviving.
• They retreat, carrying the heads of the enemy soldiers they killed.

Character Developments

• Hobenstock demonstrates exceptional combat skills, strategic thinking, and leadership.
• The enemy soldiers show ferocity and desperation in their fight, even resorting to suicide attacks.

Significant Themes

• The brutal and unforgiving nature of war.
• The importance of strategy and surprise in combat.
• The cost of war on soldiers, both physically and emotionally.

Character Interactions

• Hobenstock and his squad members work together seamlessly, demonstrating a high level of coordination and trust.
• Hobenstock and the enemy Level Nine warrior engage in a fierce, one-on-one battle.
• The enemy soldiers fight desperately, even when outnumbered and wounded.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hobenstock's squad relocates to a subterranean wine cellar after a battle.
• They mourn their fallen comrades and discuss their losses.
• Hobenstock consoles his men and prepares to continue the search.
• A strange, powerful lightning strike occurs nearby, causing an earthquake-like tremor.

Character Developments

• Hobenstock shows leadership, empathy, and determination.
• Mole feels guilty for missing an opportunity to capture a high-value target but is consoled by Hobenstock.
• A squad member questions if anyone will remember their sacrifices, reflecting on the insignificance of their roles in the grand scheme of war.

Significant Themes

• Loss and mourning for fallen comrades.
• The insignificance of individual lives in the face of war and history.
• Determination to continue fighting despite personal losses.

Character Interactions

• Hobenstock consoles and motivates his men, showing a mix of stern leadership and empathy.
• Mole seeks Hobenstock's reassurance and receives it.
• The squad members share their grief and concerns, fostering a sense of camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A golden giant egg falls from the sky during a lightning storm, landing in a crater near Hobenstock and his squad.
• Hobenstock investigates the egg, and it hatches, revealing Zhang Tie.
• Zhang Tie uses a secret method to freeze everything around him and approaches Hobenstock.
• Zhang Tie learns about the current state of the Holy War and Great Xia through Soul Reading Hobenstock's memories.
• Zhang Tie erases Hobenstock's recent memories and uses an Invisibility Mirage Pearl to disappear.

Character Developments

• Hobenstock: An officer of the Royal Legion of the Ota Empire, he is brave and follows military protocol but is also pragmatic and knows when to retreat.
• Zhang Tie: After hatching from the egg, he is weak but still powerful. He demonstrates his ability to use secret methods and Soul Reading, showing growth in his powers.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time: Forty-two years have passed since the Holy War began, and much has changed.
• The struggle against the Devil Race: The war continues, with humans fighting both the Devil Race and each other.
• The power of knowledge: Zhang Tie's ability to read memories allows him to quickly understand the current situation.

Character Interactions

• Hobenstock and his squad members: They interact with each other as they investigate the egg and react to the strange events.
• Zhang Tie and Hobenstock: Zhang Tie approaches Hobenstock, reads his memories, and erases them, demonstrating his power and mercy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie uses the Invisibility Mirage Pearl to escape a ruined building, but he feels weak and dizzy.
• He learns that using the "Advent" formula secret art has left him weakened for three years. His strength is now at one percent of its peak, and he can't use Castle of Black Iron or communicate with Heller.
• Zhang Tie takes shelter in an abandoned inn, uses a Concealment Technique to hide, and finds clothes to wear.
• He realizes that crossing the human defensive line to leave the Hicks Peninsula war zone will be difficult and dangerous due to his weakened state.

Character Development

• Zhang Tie's resilience and adaptability are shown as he quickly finds a solution to his immediate needs (clothing) despite his weakened state.
• He demonstrates strategic thinking by considering the risks and challenges of leaving the war zone.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of Power: The use of powerful secret arts has a significant backlash, highlighting the theme of consequences for one's actions.
• Adversity and Resilience: Zhang Tie's ability to adapt and find solutions in difficult circumstances is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie interacts with no other characters in this chapter, focusing instead on his internal thoughts and actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie returns to Great Xia, weakened and unable to enter the Castle of Black Iron.
• He realizes the gravity of his situation: the Devil Race and the three great Great Xia sects want him dead.
• He recovers his strength rapidly, discovering that the Infinite Divine Prison within his Divine Palace Bright Point is releasing a dazzling multicolored energy that transforms into mental energy and Battle Qi.
• This energy continues to pour forth, compressing and transforming the mental energy and Battle Qi within his Sea of Consciousness and qi sea into the same multicolored energy.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie understands the importance of strength and feels anxious about Great Xia's situation and the potential threat to Golden Crow Hall.
• He is astonished by the recovery speed of his strength and the mysterious energy from the Infinite Divine Prison.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and power in survival and achieving goals.
• The mysterious energy from the Infinite Divine Prison hints at the existence of unknown, powerful forces in the universe.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie interacts with his own inner self, observing the changes within his Divine Palace Bright Point and Sea of Consciousness.
• There's no external interaction in this chapter, as Zhang Tie is alone, recuperating and contemplating his situation.

• Key Plot Points and Events: The author reflects on reaching ten million words in his writing journey, expressing gratitude to readers for their support and companionship.
• Character Developments: The author (Tiger) acknowledges his personal growth and improvement in writing over the years, despite initial shortcomings.
• Significant Themes: Gratitude, companionship, personal growth, and the shared experience of readers and authors.
• Character Interactions: The author interacts with readers through his writing, creating a bond and shared journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie's spiritual energy and Battle Qi merge into a dazzling, rainbow-like energy.
• His Sea of Consciousness and sea of qi connect, with two cyclical energy channels linking them.
• Zhang Tie discovers that his protective Battle Qi and Master Concealment Technique rune have improved by about forty percent.
• He realizes that he can use the dazzling energy and plans to shorten his "period of weakness" using a Time Tower.
• Zhang Tie remembers Occam and decides to find him on the Western Continent to help locate a Time Tower.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie's spiritual energy and Battle Qi evolve, leading to improved abilities and a shorter recovery time.
• Zhang Tie's strategic thinking and planning skills are demonstrated as he considers his next moves.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and growth: Zhang Tie's abilities evolve in response to new circumstances, allowing him to adapt and grow stronger.
• Resourcefulness: Zhang Tie uses his wits and available resources to plan his next steps, even in challenging circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie's thoughts briefly turn to Occam, his former ally, and he considers seeking him out for assistance.
• Zhang Tie interacts indirectly with the soldiers and units of the Ota Empire through their supply points, using their resources to restore his strength.