Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• White Hair demonstrates his immense power by destroying an asteroid in space.
• Zhao Cheng and White Hair discuss the nature of civilization and power, with Zhao Cheng asserting that civilization serves as an anchor in the multiverse.
• In the real world, the Cosmic Federation rapidly suppresses rebellious forces, aiming to complete their task before losing momentum.
• Zhao Cheng observes the world's changes and the Cosmic Federation's plans to build supercity ecosystems, each capable of housing one to two billion people, using advanced technology and automation.

Character Developments

• White Hair: Shows his immense power and shares his philosophical views on civilization and power.
• Zhao Cheng: Reflects on the nature of civilization and its role in the multiverse, and observes the world's changes without directly interfering.

Significant Themes

• The role of civilization in the multiverse.
• The relationship between power and civilization.
• The challenges of unifying humanity and maintaining momentum in change.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng and White Hair discuss their views on civilization and power, with Zhao Cheng sharing his unique perspective.
• The various interest groups in the real world struggle to find a solution to the Cosmic Federation's suppression, ultimately realizing the futility of their efforts without Zhao Cheng's deterrence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Cosmic Federation decides to build supercities, offering residents everything if they move, while those who stay can keep their original resources.
• Despite the offer, some people suspect the Federation's intentions and fear unemployment due to full automation.
• Construction of the supercity ecosystem is livestreamed to gain public support.
• Resistance to the Cosmic Federation persists, with some people sabotaging construction machines.
• Arguments for and against the Cosmic Federation's intentions circulate, causing confusion among ordinary people.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng observes human history's progress and reflects on his own experiences with power and structure.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang reaches the ten-thousandth floor of the grotto-heaven, facing her projection, and attempts to showcase her new sword art.

Significant Themes

• Progress vs. Tradition: The Cosmic Federation's supercities represent progress, while some people cling to their original resources and fear change.
• Power and Control: The Cosmic Federation's absolute power is unprecedented, sparking resistance and suspicion.
• Perceptive Awareness: Zhao Cheng gains a deeper understanding of his perceptive awareness, likening it to a mountain with deep clouds.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng observes and reflects on the human world's events, comparing them to his own experiences.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang challenges Zhao Cheng's projection in the grotto-heaven, attempting to prove her strength and skill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng's consciousness-sense collapses, giving him a unique perspective of the world as fluctuations.
• He experiences a reversal to the innate, remaking his seventh, eighth, and ninth senses.
• Zhao Cheng breaks through the consciousness gate, gaining a multiversal perspective.
• His memories rewind and complete, allowing him to experience his past through his current perspective.
• A great explosion occurs within Zhao Cheng's consciousness, revealing the peculiar nature of his memories from his previous life.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng's understanding of the world deepens, and he gains new abilities and perspectives.
• He becomes aware of the potential consequences of his existence on parallel spacetimes.

Significant Themes

• The concept of innate abilities and acquired skills, and the significance of reversing to the innate.
• The idea of unity and completeness within the multiverse and cosmic light.
• The nature of memories and perspectives, and the impact of rewinding and completion on one's understanding of the past.

Character Interactions

• The chapter focuses primarily on Zhao Cheng's internal journey and growth, with no significant interactions with other characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng wakes up in an unfamiliar guesthouse.
• He receives a message from a colleague, Wang Yun, about mountain climbing.
• He meets his old college roommate, Zhang Daoyi, who predicts Zhao Cheng's death.
• Zhao Cheng realizes he's dreaming and is trying to remember his past life.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng: He's introspective, has a crush on Wang Yun, and is trying to piece together his past life.
• Zhang Daoyi: He's calm, almost eerie, and seems to know about Zhao Cheng's past life.
• Wang Yun: She's a colleague of Zhao Cheng who has feelings for him.

Significant Themes

• Memory and identity: Zhao Cheng is struggling to remember his past life.
• Death and mortality: The conversation with Zhang Daoyi brings up the topic of death.
• Dreams and reality: Zhao Cheng tries to discern whether he's dreaming or awake.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng and Wang Yun: They have a friendly, almost flirtatious relationship, with Wang Yun expressing interest in Zhao Cheng.
• Zhao Cheng and Zhang Daoyi: They have a tense, mysterious interaction, with Zhang Daoyi hinting at Zhao Cheng's impending death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng discovers discrepancies in his memories of Old Wang's death and Old Zhang's behavior.
• He explores the possibility of returning to his original world to find answers.
• After completing a memory rewind, Zhao Cheng's spiritual power increases significantly, allowing him to lock onto Zhao Xiaoxiang's future and enlighten his counterparts faster.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang, in the grotto-heaven world, improves her swordsmanship and fights Zhao Cheng to a standstill.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng: Becomes more curious and determined to find answers about Old Zhang and his memories. His spiritual power grows, enhancing his abilities.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang: Develops her swordsmanship through intense training and battles with Zhao Cheng. She gains confidence and sets new goals for herself.

Significant Themes

• Memory and reality: Zhao Cheng grapples with the discrepancies between his memories and the rewinded past.
• Growth and improvement: Both Zhao Cheng and Zhao Xiaoxiang strive to grow stronger and better, with Zhao Xiaoxiang setting her sights on the senior division World Sword Trial.
• The role of a mentor: Zhao Cheng provides guidance and support to Zhao Xiaoxiang, helping her advance in her cultivation journey.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng and Old Zhang: Zhao Cheng suspects that Old Zhang has a problem, which he plans to investigate further.
• Zhao Cheng and Zhao Xiaoxiang: They continue to spar and train together, with Zhao Xiaoxiang improving rapidly due to Zhao Cheng's guidance and the intense battles.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang and her future self: Zhao Xiaoxiang reflects on her growth and sets new goals for herself, motivated by her desire to prove herself in the World Sword Trial.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng's grotto-heaven evolves, consuming power due to outsiders' presence.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang breaks through to Sword Master, causing heavy power depletion.
• Zhao Cheng enters a trance-like state studying the Black Sword for a hundred years.
• Zhao Cheng awakens in an unfamiliar cemetery, finding his own grave.
• He discovers a century of history erased and his own death, with no memory of the events.
• The Panel shows a countdown due to the End of the Multiverse instance and spacetime anchor disorder.

Character Developments

• Zhao Xiaoxiang: Breaks through to Sword Master, shows concern for Zhao Cheng's well-being.
• Zhao Cheng: Enters a prolonged state of study, awakens to find himself in an unfamiliar place and time.

Significant Themes

• Time manipulation and its consequences.
• The power of the Black Sword and its connection to Zhao Cheng's experiences.
• The mysterious nature of the Sword Ancestor and its potential influence on Zhao Cheng.
• The erasure of history and the loss of personal memories.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Xiaoxiang and Zhao Cheng: Zhao Xiaoxiang shows concern for Zhao Cheng's well-being, while Zhao Cheng ponders the mysteries surrounding him.
• Zhao Cheng and the Sword Ancestor: Zhao Cheng suspects the Black Sword (Sword Ancestor) might have deliberately brought him to this new reality or it could be an accident.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng observes a sealed span of time, revealing a hundred-year-old event where a mysterious force attempted to restart the Ancient Cosmos, causing chaos and destruction.
• The Earth Universe falls into Ancient Emperor Heaven, a higher-dimensional space, facing imminent danger due to rapid dimensional change.
• A female immortal intervenes, saving the lives within the Earth Universe and other falling universes, merging them into Ancient Emperor Heaven.
• Over a hundred years, Ancient Emperor Heaven becomes the center of the Ancient Cosmos, with two main factions: native Ancient Cosmos races and fallen Dark Domain races.
• Humans from the Earth Universe, empowered by the Sword Seed, challenge the native races' dominance and change the dynamics of Ancient Emperor Heaven.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng evolves from deducing events to deducing people, witnessing the past and present, and engaging in a battle with the mysterious force behind the Ancient Cosmos's restart.
• The female immortal saves countless lives from falling universes, demonstrating her immense power and compassion.
• Humans from the Earth Universe, initially weak, grow stronger due to the Sword Seed and dimensional ascension, challenging the status quo in Ancient Emperor Heaven.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The struggle for power and control is evident in the battle for dominance in Ancient Emperor Heaven between native races and fallen Dark Domain races, including humans from the Earth Universe.
• Adaptation and Survival: Lifeforms must adapt to survive in rapidly changing environments, as seen in the Earth Universe's dimensional ascension and the competition for resources in Ancient Emperor Heaven.
• The Price of Progress: The restart of the Ancient Cosmos and the dimensional ascension of the Earth Universe illustrate that progress often comes at a great cost.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng's silent observation and deduction serve as a catalyst for revealing past events and understanding the present situation.
• The female immortal's intervention saves lives from falling universes, demonstrating her interaction with and protection of other beings.
• Humans from the Earth Universe interact with and challenge the native races of Ancient Emperor Heaven, changing the power dynamics and shifting the balance of control.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter discusses the state of the universe after the restart, with Earthlings and Ancient Cosmos races coexisting, leading to a hundred years of chaos and power shifts.
• Zhao Cheng reflects on his past actions and the upcoming battle with the mastermind behind the scenes.
• The spacetime anchor repair countdown begins, and Zhao Cheng learns it will return everything to its initial state before the mastermind's intervention.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng contemplates his past actions and the potential future battle, showing his strategic thinking and caution.
• The mastermind behind the scenes is revealed to be gravely wounded and cautious, observing the situation before acting.

Significant Themes

• The theme of caution and careful planning is emphasized, both in Zhao Cheng and the mastermind's actions.
• The power dynamics between Earthlings and Ancient Cosmos races are explored, highlighting the chaos and uncertainty in the universe after the restart.

Character Interactions

• The chapter focuses on Zhao Cheng's introspection and the mastermind's cautious observation, with no direct interactions between them yet.
• Zhao Cheng's thoughts hint at a potential future interaction with himself, raising questions about time and communication.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng, seemingly gone, is revealed to have returned in the body of another.
• Zhao Cheng plans to ascend directly in his new body to test its limits.
• Earth's civilization has elevated Zhao Cheng to a god-like status, with a pantheon centered around him.
• The Civilization Council, Earth's highest authority, is divided into two factions: war and peace, led by Wang Lian and Zheng Xin respectively.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng: Still driven by self-interest, he is curious about his new body's capabilities.
• Wang Lian: A young, talented Earthling who has rapidly ascended to Second-Heaven Half-Sovereign status through numerous trials.
• Zheng Xin: Even younger than Wang Lian, he obtained immense power from the Universe Great Seal and is also a Second-Heaven Half-Sovereign.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and shifting alliances within Earth's civilization.
• The worship of Zhao Cheng and the role of religion in society.
• The concept of 'Sons of Heavenly Mandate' and the protagonist's fortune in Ancient Cosmos.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng's interaction with his own statue reveals his self-centered nature, contrasting with the public's perception of him.
• The division between Wang Lian and Zheng Xin represents the internal strife within the Civilization Council, reflecting the broader conflict between the war and peace factions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Lian, a high-ranking official in the Dark Domain Alliance, secretly colludes with the Ancient Cosmos Alliance.
• Wang Lian advocates for war to create chaos and sacrifice more lives to gain power using a mysterious treasure.
• Zheng Xin, another high-ranking official, advocates for peace talks to buy time for their race to grow stronger.
• The Civilization Council votes to shelve the peace talks, but a mysterious figure opposes this decision.

Character Developments

• Wang Lian: Reveals his true colors as a traitor, using his position to manipulate the alliance for personal gain.
• Zheng Xin: Demonstrates his wisdom and foresight, understanding the long-term benefits of peace talks despite the short-term costs.
• The mysterious figure: Introduced as a powerful and cold individual, opposing the council's decision.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Wisdom: Wang Lian's ambition leads him to betray his race, while Zheng Xin's wisdom guides him to make decisions for the greater good.
• War vs. Peace: The debate between Wang Lian and Zheng Xin highlights the consequences of war and peace, with Wang Lian advocating for war and Zheng Xin advocating for peace talks.
• Trust and Deception: Wang Lian's deception is a testament to his cunning, while Zheng Xin's suspicion hints at his intuition and perceptiveness.

Character Interactions

• Wang Lian vs. Zheng Xin: Their debate reveals their contrasting views and motivations, with Wang Lian using emotional rhetoric to sway the council, while Zheng Xin appeals to reason and long-term strategy.
• The mysterious figure vs. The Civilization Council: The figure's sudden appearance and opposition to the council's decision hint at a power struggle within the alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Xiaoxiang, a highly respected figure, appears at the Black Domain Alliance meeting, which is unusual as she typically disinterests herself in such matters.
• She proposes a new resolution, challenging the existing one, and initiates a formal debate.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang's past actions, including burying alive thirty million surrendered soldiers, are discussed, revealing her extreme methods and dedication to her path of slaughter.

Character Developments

• Zhao Xiaoxiang: Her character is explored in depth. Despite her brutal methods, she is revealed to be deeply affected by her experiences, particularly the loss of her father, Zhao Cheng. Her white hair and advanced cultivation are testament to her growth and determination.
• Zhao Cheng: Though not physically present, his influence on Zhao Xiaoxiang is evident. His disappearance has driven Zhao Xiaoxiang to new heights of cultivation and extremes of behavior.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: The theme of cultivation as a means of growth and self-improvement is emphasized. Zhao Xiaoxiang's cultivation journey is a result of her experiences and losses.
• Power and Prestige: The chapter explores the dynamics of power and prestige within the Earth Universe's political landscape. Zhao Xiaoxiang's influence and respect are derived from her military achievements and extreme methods.
• Sacrifice and Loss: The theme of sacrifice, both in terms of Zhao Xiaoxiang's actions and the losses she has endured, is prevalent. These sacrifices have shaped her character and driven her cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Xiaoxiang and Zhao Cheng: Their relationship is hinted at, with Zhao Cheng's disappearance serving as a significant driving force for Zhao Xiaoxiang's actions.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang and the Civilization Council: The chapter explores the dynamics between Zhao Xiaoxiang and the council members. Her presence and actions challenge their existing plans and force them to reassess their strategies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Civilization Council discusses contracting their front lines and redistributing resources due to setbacks.
• Zheng Xin, a Half-Sovereign, presents a detailed plan for territory contraction and resource management.
• Wang Lian, another councilor, questions Zheng Xin's motives and suggests entrusting the task to someone else.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang, the de facto leader, accuses Wang Lian of betraying humanity based on her intuition.
• Wang Lian offers to serve in the Criminal Prison Camp to prove his loyalty.

Character Developments

• Zheng Xin demonstrates his strategic prowess and commitment to civilization's development.
• Wang Lian reveals his cunning and political maneuvering, though his true motives remain unclear.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang shows her intuition and determination to protect humanity, even when it means confronting her own allies.

Significant Themes

• Selflessness vs. Self-Interest: Zheng Xin's selfless dedication contrasts with Wang Lian's self-interested schemes.
• Trust and Suspicion: The councilors' trust in each other is shaken, leading to accusations and counter-accusations.
• Power and Influence: The struggle between Zhao Xiaoxiang and Wang Lian highlights the importance of power and influence in decision-making.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Xin and Zhao Xiaoxiang share a mutual respect, with Zhao Xiaoxiang entrusting him with the crucial task of population relocation.
• Wang Lian and Zhao Xiaoxiang's relationship becomes tense as Zhao Xiaoxiang suspects Wang Lian of betrayal.
• The councilors' interactions reveal their political maneuvering and self-interest, despite their shared goal of protecting humanity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Xiaoxiang, enraged, attacks Wang Lian without clear evidence, using her Mirror Flower Blood Moon killing sword.
• Wang Lian defends himself using multiple Great Lord-grade treasures and tries to flee, but Zhao Xiaoxiang intercepts him.

Character Developments

• Zhao Xiaoxiang: Reveals her ruthless and tyrannical nature, willing to kill without concrete evidence. Her Vault of Heaven Nine-Slaying Sword now has four chapters and six killing swords, each with its own focus and mysteries.
• Wang Lian: Shows his true power and fortune, using multiple Great Lord-grade treasures to defend himself, but ultimately fails to escape Zhao Xiaoxiang.
• Zhao Cheng: Guides the situation from the shadows, locking onto a future possibility to achieve his desired outcome.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption: Zhao Xiaoxiang's actions highlight the abuse of power and the lack of due process.
• The cost of ambition: Wang Lian's accumulation of treasures and power has led him to this desperate situation.
• The consequences of actions: Zhao Xiaoxiang's actions have severe consequences, not just for Wang Lian, but also for those who might intervene.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Xiaoxiang vs. Wang Lian: Their conflict escalates, with Zhao Xiaoxiang determined to kill Wang Lian, while he tries to defend himself and escape.
• Zhao Cheng vs. The situation: Zhao Cheng manipulates events from the shadows, guiding the situation to his desired outcome.
• The powerful figures vs. Zhao Xiaoxiang: They initially try to mediate but back down when faced with Zhao Xiaoxiang's ruthlessness, highlighting the power imbalance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Lian is trapped by Zhao Xiaoxiang's divine ability, which distorts the world and is nearly on par with a Great Sovereign's power.
• Wang Lian realizes that Zhao Xiaoxiang possesses a grotto-heaven seed left behind by the Dao Ancestor, which has aided her cultivation.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang draws her sword, Void Kalpa, imbued with her love and hatred, which threatens Wang Lian's life.
• Wang Lian activates the Seven Sins Evil Tower, sacrificing treasures to boost his power.

Character Developments

• Wang Lian's greed for power is piqued upon learning about Zhao Xiaoxiang's advantage, leading him to take risks.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang's strength and determination are revealed, fueled by her love and hatred for Zhao Cheng.

Significant Themes

• The power of emotions (love and hatred) in driving personal growth and strength.
• The influence of legacies and opportunities on cultivation progress.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Wang Lian and Zhao Xiaoxiang face off, with Zhao Xiaoxiang's power overwhelming Wang Lian initially.
• Wang Lian's desperation leads him to activate the Seven Sins Evil Tower, indicating his resolve to fight back.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Lian sacrifices his vast fortune to the Black Tower, which grants him a powerful, ancient cultivation method.
• Wang Lian's power surges, and he gains boundless philosophical insight.
• The Black Tower enhances Wang Lian's strength by adding a higher-dimensional spiritual structure to his core spirit, like armor.
• Wang Lian sees the world in a simplified, high-dimensional perspective, allowing him to comprehend Zhao Xiaoxiang's sword strike.
• Wang Lian unleashes three sword seals, matching Zhao Xiaoxiang's sword strike, and shatters space.
• Wang Lian breaks free from his shackles and prepares to leave.

Character Developments

• Wang Lian demonstrates decisive action and resolve, discarding his fortune for a chance at increased power.
• Wang Lian gains new insights and abilities, bridging the gap between his and Zhao Xiaoxiang's power levels.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang's power is revealed to be overwhelming, forged from the blood of countless living beings.

Significant Themes

• Great sacrifice brings great gain.
• The disparity in power and height between cultivators can be bridged through ancient technology.
• The world's methods have changed, and so have its paths.

Character Interactions

• Wang Lian and Zhao Xiaoxiang's power levels are revealed to be more evenly matched, setting the stage for further conflict.
• Wang Lian's actions leave other experts present dazzled and curious about the Black Tower's power.
• Wang Lian's decision to flee instead of killing Zhao Xiaoxiang raises questions and intrigue among the other experts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Lian realizes the extent of Zhao Xiaoxiang's power and decides to flee but is stopped by Zheng Xin's attack.
• Wang Lian understands that he and Zheng Xin are destined enemies, and only one can survive.
• Wang Lian sacrifices a portion of his fortune to empower himself, transforming the Black Tower into the Seven Sins Battle Armor.
• Wang Lian decides to sacrifice everyone present, including the Civilization Council members and Zhao Xiaoxiang, to gain more power.
• Ancient Cosmos's semi-monarchs sacrifice their people to awaken their Sacred Ancestor's will.

Character Developments

• Wang Lian: Becomes increasingly desperate and ruthless, willing to sacrifice anyone to gain power and defeat Zheng Xin.
• Zheng Xin: Shows boldness and caution, understanding that Wang Lian is his nemesis.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang: Remains calm and composed, using the Heavenly Book Jade Register to protect herself.

Significant Themes

• Power and its corrupting influence (Wang Lian's descent into ruthlessness)
• Destiny and fate (Wang Lian and Zheng Xin's destined conflict)
• Sacrifice (Wang Lian's willingness to sacrifice others for power, and the Ancient Cosmos semi-monarchs' sacrifice of their people)

Character Interactions

• Wang Lian vs. Zheng Xin: Their conflict deepens, with Wang Lian becoming increasingly determined to kill Zheng Xin.
• Wang Lian vs. Civilization Council: Wang Lian decides to sacrifice them for power, leading to their resistance.
• Ancient Cosmos semi-monarchs: They work together to sacrifice their people to awaken their Sacred Ancestor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng discovers an ancient, powerful existence awakening, connected to the Dark Age and barely alive.
• Ancient Cosmos faces another crisis as ancient clans betray them, leading to a bloody conflict.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang uses a scripture to block a fatal strike, and Wang Lian attacks her.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang uses a trump card, merging with a white-clad figure resembling Zhao Cheng, suggesting his possible return.
• The fake Zhao Cheng fights and kills Wang Lian, but Wang Lian revives through the power of the Seven Sins Battle Armor.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng: Realizes the existence of an ancient, powerful being and understands its connection to the Dark Age. He also sees that this being is barely alive and will die if it leaves its nest.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang: Uses a scripture to defend against a fatal attack and later merges with a white-clad figure resembling Zhao Cheng, suggesting she might be able to summon him back.
• Wang Lian: Overcomes the trial of the heart but becomes obsessed with the power of the Seven Sins Battle Armor. He dies but revives through the armor's power, becoming its true master.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and Trust: Ancient clans betray their own people, highlighting the theme of betrayal and the importance of trust.
• Power and Ambition: Characters like Wang Lian are driven by power and ambition, leading to their downfall.
• Life and Death: The ancient existence and Wang Lian both face death and find ways to cheat it, emphasizing the theme of life and death.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng and the Ancient Existence: Zhao Cheng sees the ancient existence and understands its plight, setting up a potential conflict or interaction.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang and Wang Lian: Their fight leads to Zhao Xiaoxiang's use of her trump card and the appearance of the fake Zhao Cheng.
• Fake Zhao Cheng and Wang Lian: Their interaction leads to Wang Lian's death and revival, revealing the power of the Seven Sins Battle Armor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Lian, split into seven, attacks Zhao Cheng with a powerful divine ability, but Zhao Cheng easily counters it.
• Wang Lian's power grows with each resurrection, but Zhao Cheng remains undefeated.
• Wang Lian mutates into a monster after exhausting his spiritual currents and kills Zhao Xiaoxiang.
• The monster hunts and devours all life in Ancient Emperor Heaven.
• Zhao Cheng waits silently until the monster's power is used to heal injuries, then takes three steps, ascending to the Eighth Heaven and becoming a higher-dimensional life-form.

Character Developments

• Wang Lian: Grows stronger with each resurrection, eventually mutating into a monster.
• Zhao Cheng: Remains calm and undefeated, ascends to a higher-dimensional life-form.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang: Dies after being killed by the mutated Wang Lian.

Significant Themes

• The strong devour the weak; power is the fundamental law of the universe.
• The importance of information and knowledge in combat.
• The consequences of forced ascension.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng and Wang Lian: Engage in a battle where Wang Lian grows stronger but ultimately fails.
• Zhao Cheng and Zhao Xiaoxiang: Zhao Cheng does not save her, accepting her death for the sake of understanding his opponent better.
• The mastermind and Zhao Cheng: The mastermind makes no move, observing Zhao Cheng's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ancient Cosmos has suffered a catastrophic event, with many lives lost and dimensional worlds displaced or destroyed.
• Gods and Devils emerge from sealed forbidden zones, causing further devastation.
• Zhao Cheng ascends to Grand Sovereign, manifesting divinity and sensing all life in the Ancient Cosmos.
• Zhao Cheng understands cultivation as an endless cycle from ten thousand to one and back.
• He feels the universe's fragility and sees its birth and death in a single glance, growing stronger.
• Zhao Cheng faces instability in three of his eight great pillars, but adapts and stabilizes his form.
• He evolves new divine abilities and reaches his true absolute summit.
• Calamities evolve around him upon ascending, which he easily dispels.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng ascends to Grand Sovereign, gaining divine abilities and understanding the multiverse's fragility.
• He faces and adapts to the instability of his great pillars, demonstrating his resilience and adaptability.
• Some old monsters sense Zhao Cheng's ascension and are frightened by his power.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and Adaptation: Zhao Cheng's ability to adapt to his unstable great pillars and face calamities showcases his resilience.
• Power and Fragility: The universe's fragility is juxtaposed with Zhao Cheng's immense power, highlighting the delicate balance between strength and vulnerability.
• Cultivation as a Cycle: The concept of cultivation as an endless cycle from ten thousand to one and back is introduced.

Character Interactions

• Some old monsters sense Zhao Cheng's ascension and are frightened by his power, demonstrating his awe-inspiring presence.
• Zhao Cheng interacts with the calamities that evolve around him, easily dispelling them and showcasing his dominance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ancient Cosmos is in turmoil with unprecedented events.
• Zhao Cheng, holding Void Kalpa, arrives in a forbidden zone, killing nearby old monsters with a gaze.
• He seeks the hidden mastermind behind recent events, navigating through false coordinates and disguises.
• Zhao Cheng encounters a jade sarcophagus containing a female immortal's corpse, who awakens and addresses him as "Sword Ancestor."
• The female immortal shares her memories, revealing a path of qi refinement and mentioning a hero named Sword Ancestor, a human emperor named Qi, and a golden age for humanity.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng demonstrates immense power, killing old monsters with a mere gaze, and shows strategic thinking in tracking the hidden mastermind.
• The female immortal, despite being dead, awakens and shares her memories, revealing her tenacity and loyalty to the Sword Ancestor.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Zhao Cheng's power brings fear and death to the old monsters, while the female immortal's power allowed her to protect her universe.
• Time and destiny: Zhao Cheng ponders the effects of changing the past and the mysteries of time.
• Identity and purpose: Zhao Cheng questions his identity as the Sword Ancestor, and the female immortal's memories hint at a grander purpose and history.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng interacts with the female immortal's lingering consciousness, learning about the Sword Ancestor and humanity's past.
• Zhao Cheng's presence instills fear in the old monsters, reversing their usual roles as destroyers and oppressors.
• Zhao Cheng's actions hint at a potential confrontation with the hidden mastermind, setting up future events.