Chapter Summaries

Plot Points and Events

• Natsume and Kuramitsuha (disguised as Xingye) enter the divine palace using Nisshiki's memories and a successful impersonation.
• They open the main gate and are drawn inside, with Natsume's memories of the interior erased.
• Natsume successfully obtains the 'Method of Divine Ascension Through Sentience' but finds Kuramitsuha's memory of the palace also erased.
• Outside, the real Kuramitsuha tells Natsume that King Zhenruo and Xushiki both failed to revive the Otsutsuki progenitor, leading to a clan civil war.
• Natsume suspects the 'Kuramitsuha' before him is an imposter and uses a semi-divine artifact to restrain them.

Character Developments

• Natsume's acting and impersonation skills improve significantly.
• Kuramitsuha's memory of the palace interior is erased, suggesting a restriction on entrants.
• Natsume's suspicions about the 'Kuramitsuha' imposter hint at his growing caution and perceptiveness.

Significant Themes

• The power of memory and its manipulation, both as a tool and a restriction.
• The consequences of impersonation and deception.
• The dangers and rewards of exploration, as seen in Natsume's successful acquisition of the divine ascension method.

Character Interactions

• Natsume and Kuramitsuha work together to enter the divine palace, showcasing their trust and teamwork.
• Natsume's suspicion of the 'Kuramitsuha' imposter highlights his protective instincts towards Kuramitsuha and his growing wariness of potential threats.
• Kuramitsuha's delight at the clan's civil war indicates her eagerness to see the Otsutsuki Clan weakened.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsume exposes the opponent's deception and reveals that the Method of Divine Ascension Through Sentience is fake.
• The opponent reveals himself to be a copy of Natsume, with the same appearance and abilities.
• Natsume attempts to kill the copy but fails, as all his techniques are invalidated.
• The copy claims to have all of Natsume's memories and abilities, but Natsume argues otherwise.

Character Developments

• Natsume becomes more cautious and strategic after realizing the copy's power.
• The copy reveals knowledge of Natsume's abilities, such as the Eight Inner Gates.

Significant Themes

• Identity and self-discovery: Natsume struggles with the existence of a copy with his memories and abilities.
• Power dynamics: The copy's ability to control Natsume's techniques and weapons shifts the balance of power.

Character Interactions

• Natsume and the copy engage in a tense standoff, with Natsume trying to expose the copy's lies and the copy trying to convince Natsume of his identity.
• Natsume becomes more guarded and less impulsive in his interactions with the copy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The fake Natsume reveals he is an embodiment of Natsume's primal desires, separated from his soul.
• Natsume learns about the id, ego, and superego concepts, relating them to spiritual desire, intellect, and spirituality.
• The fake Natsume proposes cooperation to kill the 'incarnation of spirituality' for mutual benefit.
• Natsume agrees to cooperate but demands the 'Method of Spiritual Intelligence Ascending to Godhood' and answers to his questions.

Character Developments

• Natsume: Becomes more suspicious and strategic, trying to gather information while keeping his guard up.
• Fake Natsume (Id Natsume): Reveals his true nature and tries to persuade Natsume to cooperate, hinting at a hidden agenda.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Both characters try to deceive each other while trying to discern the truth.
• Identity: The exploration of Natsume's true self and the nature of his separated desires.
• Cooperation vs. Self-interest: The tension between working together for mutual gain and acting in one's own best interest.

Character Interactions

• Natsume and Fake Natsume engage in a tense conversation, each trying to outmaneuver the other.
• They discuss the possibility of cooperation, with Natsume demanding proof and the fake Natsume attempting to convince him.
• The interaction highlights their shared history and knowledge, as well as their mutual suspicion and mistrust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsume discovers he's still inside the palace, not in the main universe.
• The fake Natsume reveals that the palace contains an entire identical universe.
• Natsume agrees to cooperate with the fake Natsume to find the 'spiritual incarnation' and obtain the Method of Divine Ascension Through Sentience, but only receives half of it.
• The fake Natsume reveals he doesn't know how to leave the palace or what will happen when they do.
• Natsume questions the fake Natsume's allegiance, leading to a confrontation.

Character Developments

• Natsume remains suspicious and cautious, refusing to fully trust the fake Natsume.
• The fake Natsume is revealed to be deceitful and manipulative, ambushing Natsume and seizing the [Yellow Spring Seal] when he thinks Natsume is being too inquisitive.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Natsume struggles to trust the fake Natsume, leading to a breakdown in their cooperation.
• Identity: The fake Natsume's actions challenge the idea of a unified self, as he acts against Natsume's interests.
• Power dynamics: The fake Natsume seeks the power of the [Yellow Spring Seal] to gain an advantage over Natsume.

Character Interactions

• Natsume and the fake Natsume engage in a tense conversation, with Natsume probing for information and the fake Natsume trying to manipulate him.
• Their interaction ends in conflict when Natsume questions the fake Natsume's true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The fake Natsume seizes control of the Yellow Spring Seal, blocking Natsume's control over it.
• Natsume reveals he has more than one Divine Artifact, using the Thousand-Lead Stone to defend against the Yellow Spring Seal.
• The fake Natsume uses his ability to disrupt Natsume's control over the Thousand-Lead Stone, aiming to collapse the black curtain and kill Natsume.
• Natsume uses the Bridge of the Other Shore to evade the Yellow Spring Seal's attack.
• Natsume reveals he has more Divine Artifacts than the fake Natsume expected, reasserting control over the Thousand-Lead Stone.

Character Developments

• Natsume: Shows strategic thinking, preparation, and adaptability. He uses the fake Natsume's overconfidence and incomplete memories against him.
• Fake Natsume: Reveals his true intentions and abilities. His overconfidence leads him to underestimate the real Natsume.

Significant Themes

• Desire vs. Control: The fake Natsume, an incarnation of desire, seeks to control Natsume's Divine Artifacts to fulfill his desires. Natsume, however, maintains control and uses the fake's desire against him.
• Knowledge and Memory: The fake Natsume's incomplete memories and lack of knowledge about Natsume's past life and the system lead to his downfall.

Character Interactions

• Natsume and Fake Natsume: Their interaction is a battle of wits and power, with Natsume outmaneuvering the fake at every turn. The fake's overconfidence and underestimation of Natsume lead to his disadvantage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsume defeats the impostor, who is revealed to be his spiritual-desire incarnation.
• Natsume examines the impostor's memories to learn the truth about leaving the Ancestral God Palace.
• The impostor's goal is to kill Natsume's original self and possess his body.

Character Developments

• Natsume shows restraint and strategic thinking, refusing to kill the impostor immediately.
• The impostor reveals his true intentions and desires, contrasting with Natsume's self-control.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between desire and self-control.
• The consequences of unchecked greed and ambition.

Character Interactions

• Natsume and the impostor engage in a mental battle, with Natsume ultimately gaining the upper hand.
• Natsume expresses his disapproval of the impostor's actions and desires.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsume confronts and defeats his fake counterpart, who was created by separating the soul from its desires.
• Natsume learns that this digital world is a four-dimensional informational universe, replicating every informational element within the main universe, but with no physical entities.
• Natsume discovers that the digital world's purpose might be connected to Otsutsuki Shibai's goal of ascending to a True God.
• Natsume studies the complete Method of Divine Ascension Through Sentience, revealing two conditions for ascension: mastering ten primary authorities and possessing omniscience.

Character Developments

• Natsume gains a deeper understanding of the digital world's nature and its potential connection to Otsutsuki Shibai's plans.
• Natsume learns about the challenging conditions required for Divine Ascension Through Sentience.

Significant Themes

• The nature of reality and illusion, explored through the digital world's lifelike simulation of the real world.
• The pursuit of knowledge and omniscience as a path to power and divinity.
• The consequences of separating desires from one's soul, as seen in the fake Natsume's character.

Character Interactions

• Natsume interacts with his fake counterpart, leading to self-reflection and growth.
• Natsume's thoughts and speculations about Otsutsuki Shibai's motivations and actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsume discovers the Otsutsuki Clan's method for achieving 'omniscience' by creating a digital world synchronized with the main universe and using an ultra-high computational AI to control it.
• He learns that Otsutsuki Shibai built the [Ancestral God Palace] for this purpose but failed and turned to [Spiritual Ascension] instead.
• Natsume merges the complete version of the 'Method of Divine Ascension Through Sentience' and gains a rough understanding of the three paths to godhood.
• He realizes that to enter the [Inner World] of the simulated universe, he must either give up or kill his [spiritual-desire incarnation], risking severe self-injury.

Character Developments

• Natsume gains more knowledge about the paths to godhood and the essence of power, leading to deeper insights and speculations.
• The fake Natsume's extra memories reveal his intention to kill Natsume's original body to enter the [Inner World] and devour the remaining 'spiritual incarnation'.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and understanding (omniscience) as a path to godhood.
• The duality of order (sentience) and chaos (desire) in the essence of power.
• The consequences and risks of pursuing power, such as self-injury.

Character Interactions

• Natsume interacts with his [spiritual-desire incarnation], the fake Natsume, who reveals his intentions and provides valuable information.
• Natsume plans to help Jin Yu and deal with his spiritual incarnation but is now faced with the dilemma of entering the [Inner World].

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsume searches Fake Natsume's memories, causing him distress.
• Fake Natsume provokes Natsume, trying to get killed to avoid humiliation.
• Natsume remains calm and silent, refusing to engage in Fake Natsume's taunts.
• Natsume reveals he has a plan that requires Fake Natsume's cooperation.
• Meanwhile, the Council learns about the events in Dragon Palace City and the Royal Family's actions.

Character Developments

• Natsume demonstrates self-control and patience, refusing to engage in Fake Natsume's provocations, showing growth in his emotional management.
• Fake Natsume's pride is his weakness, leading him to act impulsively and seek death to avoid humiliation.
• Otsutsuki Genshi shows strategic thinking and decisiveness in handling the Council's affairs and responding to the Royal Family's actions.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between pride and humiliation, as seen in Fake Natsume's character.
• The consequences of impulsive actions, as seen in Fake Natsume's desire to be killed.
• The importance of self-control and patience, as demonstrated by Natsume.
• The political intrigue and power struggle within the Otsutsuki Clan, as seen in the Council and Royal Family's actions.

Character Interactions

• Natsume and Fake Natsume's interaction highlights their understanding of each other's desires and weaknesses, leading to a tense standoff.
• Otsutsuki Genshi's interaction with the Council members shows his leadership and decisiveness in handling the clan's affairs.
• The Council and the Royal Family's interactions reveal the underlying tension and power struggle between the two factions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Genshiki receives the Grand Elder's authorization to mobilize the Council's power but is filled with doubts.
• The Royal Family releases refugees from Dragon Palace City, hinting at a provocation.
• Genshiki learns about an abnormal situation at the Ancestral God Palace from Elder Otsutsuki Xiaoshiki.
• King Zhenruo convenes a [Supreme Strategic Conference], ordering all clan demigods to attend, including Council elders and Branch Family grand dukes.

Character Developments

• Genshiki: Struggles with doubts and the pressure of his task, shows strategic thinking and loyalty to the Council.
• Xushiki: Maintains calm and confidence, reveals he has hidden capable hands and is aware of a potential mole within the Main Family Council.
• King Zhenruo: Displayed as cunning and strategic, uses the [Supreme Strategic Conference] to put pressure on the Council.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle between the Royal Family and the Council.
• The potential betrayal of a Main Family elder.
• The importance of the [Supreme Strategic Conference] in deciding the Otsutsuki Clan's future.

Character Interactions

• Genshiki and Xushiki: Genshiki seeks guidance from Xushiki, who reassures him and provides direction.
• Genshiki and King Zhenruo: Genshiki becomes increasingly wary of King Zhenruo's schemes and the potential consequences of the [Supreme Strategic Conference].
• Genshiki and Elder Otsutsuki Xiaoshiki: Genshiki learns about the Ancestral God Palace situation from Xiaoshiki, further complicating his task.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Otsutsuki Genshi receives an invitation to a 'trap banquet' at the Royal Palace, which he plans to avoid.
• Genshi realizes the Royal House's strategy is to trap them inside the palace indefinitely or lose contact with council forces outside.
• Genshi decides to use the Branch Family Royal House to break the Royal House's trap by attacking their members, forcing them to postpone the meeting.

Character Developments

• Genshi shows strategic thinking and willingness to take risks to counter the Royal House's scheme.
• The Royal House is portrayed as cunning and manipulative, using an 'open scheme and conspiracy' to outmaneuver the council.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence within the Otsutsuki Clan.
• The use of strategy and manipulation in political and military conflicts.
• The risks and potential gains of taking bold, unconventional actions.

Character Interactions

• Genshi considers the Royal House's moves and plans a counterstrategy.
• The Royal House and the Council are shown as opposing forces, each trying to gain the upper hand in their conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsume decides to make the simulated universe collapse instead of killing his spiritual desire incarnation to enter the 'Inner World.'
• He plans to crash the system from within using multiple methods: exploring the universe's boundary, creating a time paradox, finding himself in the simulation, killing key people/objects, and using his divine artifact as a last resort.

Character Developments

• Natsume demonstrates strategic thinking, resourcefulness, and determination in his plan to escape the simulated universe.
• His spiritual desire incarnation is mentioned but not directly interacted with.

Significant Themes

• The nature of reality and simulation: Natsume questions the authenticity of his surroundings and seeks to expose the illusory world.
• The consequences of actions: Natsume weighs the potential losses and gains of his decisions, considering the impact on his path to godhood and the risks of walking into traps.
• The power of knowledge and information: Natsume uses his understanding of various methods to crash simulations to devise his plan.

Character Interactions

• Natsume interacts with his divine art clones, assigning them tasks to execute his plan.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, as Natsume is still trapped within the surface layer of the simulated universe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsume questions his existence in the simulated world and sends clones to investigate the Shiki Origin Realm and the Ninja World.
• Natsume attacks and kills Otsutsuki Takuya, the Main Family Royal House Governor, outside the Ancestral God Palace.
• Natsume's attack on Elder Otsutsuki Xiaoshiki is avoided due to Xiaoshiki's Divine Art Authority: Mirror Migration.

Character Developments

• Natsume demonstrates his powerful combat abilities and strategic thinking.
• Elder Otsutsuki Xiaoshiki shows his caution and cleverness by activating his divine art in advance to avoid Natsume's attack.

Significant Themes

• The nature of reality and simulation: Natsume questions whether he truly exists in the simulated world.
• Power and strategy: Natsume's overwhelming power and strategic choices highlight the importance of both in combat.

Character Interactions

• Natsume's interaction with the Otsutsuki guards outside the Ancestral God Palace showcases his aggressive and decisive nature.
• Elder Otsutsuki Xiaoshiki's interaction with Natsume demonstrates his caution and resourcefulness in the face of danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsume's overwhelming strength surprises Elder Xiao Shi, who compares him to the Maha Asura King.
• Natsume, armed with a Pseudo-Heavenly Marsh Spear, attacks the Otsutsuki forces.
• Elder Xiao Shi deploys a Large-Scale Composite Barrier to trap Natsume.
• Natsume uses the Thousand-Lead Stone to break the barrier and kills Elder Xiao Shi with the Demon Blade Hu Sinatuo.
• Natsume analyzes the souls of Elder Xiao Shi and Governor Takuya, discovering they are fake, created by an unknown entity with the authority to create life.

Character Developments

• Natsume demonstrates his immense power and strategic thinking, outsmarting Elder Xiao Shi.
• Elder Xiao Shi shows caution and resourcefulness but underestimates Natsume's capabilities.

Significant Themes

• The power of life creation and the difficulty of achieving it.
• The unknown entity's ability to create souls, hinting at its immense power.

Character Interactions

• Natsume and Elder Xiao Shi: Natsume outmaneuvers and defeats Elder Xiao Shi, showcasing his superior strength and strategy.
• Natsume and the unknown entity: Natsume discovers the entity's ability to create life, hinting at a potential future confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsume discovers that the "soul mimicry elements" are alive and similar to the [High Tower Source Core] he possesses.
• He realizes that these elements are part of the [Divine Intelligence AI] managing the simulated world, and decides to weaken the AI by taking more of these elements.
• Natsume finds the Main Family Continent engulfed in a civil war between the Royal Family and the Council.
• He learns from captured Otsutsuki that the history of the simulated world diverged from reality five thousand years ago, with King Zhenruo and Xushiki having different fates.

Character Developments

• Natsume's understanding of the simulated world's mechanics deepens, leading him to believe that the [Divine Intelligence AI] is the core system controlling the data.
• Natsume's curiosity about the civil war and the changes in King Zhenruo and Xushiki's fates drives him to investigate further.

Significant Themes

• The nature of reality and simulation, with Natsume questioning the existence of himself and others in this simulated world.
• The consequences of diverging timelines and the impact of key figures' fates on historical events.

Character Interactions

• Natsume interacts with two captured Otsutsuki, using an illusion to learn about the simulated world's history and the civil war.
• Natsume's actions and decisions are driven by his curiosity and desire to understand the simulated world better, with no significant interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsume is concerned about the severe deviations in the simulated world's timeline.
• He decides to interrogate an Otsutsuki demigod to understand the civil war's cause and the deaths of King Zhenruo and Xushi.
• Natsume chooses to target Otsutsuki Meishiki due to their familiarity and her relatively weak combat skills.
• He finds Meishiki in a [High Tower] at the Ninth Inspectorate's garrison.

Character Developments

• Natsume becomes more cautious and strategic due to the severe timeline deviations.
• Meishiki, despite being an elder, prioritizes her safety and profit over risking her life in the civil war.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of timeline deviations and the unpredictability of simulated worlds.
• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability in the face of unexpected circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Natsume, disguised as Hishiki, approaches Meishiki, who believes him to be genuine due to his appearance, aura, and genetic data.
• Meishiki lets "Hishiki" into the [High Tower] without suspicion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsume enters the High Tower and meets Otsutsuki Meishiki.
• Natsume convinces Meishiki to open the [Public Grand Treasury] for him.
• Natsume ambushes and captures Meishiki, extracting information from her.

Character Developments

• Natsume: Shows cunning and ruthlessness in deceiving Meishiki and obtaining information.
• Meishiki: Reveals her greed and lack of caution, leading to her capture.

Significant Themes

• Deception and manipulation: Natsume uses Meishiki's greed and desire for power to gain access to the treasury and extract information.
• Ruthlessness: Natsume shows no hesitation in attacking and capturing Meishiki to achieve his goals.

Character Interactions

• Natsume and Meishiki: Natsume manipulates Meishiki into opening the treasury, then captures and interrogates her. Meishiki is initially suspicious but becomes greedy and careless, leading to her capture.
• Natsume and the Otsutsuki Clan: Natsume learns about the civil war and the deaths of King Zhenruo and Xushiki, which he suspects were staged to hide their entry into the virtual world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsume's plans are disrupted by the disappearance of King Zhenruo and Xushiki, but he gains valuable information and the key to Meishiki's treasury.
• Natsume decides to target high-ranking Otsutsuki in the Royal City, where a major battle is taking place.
• He takes control of the war fortress, the Eye of the High Tower, and flies towards the Royal City, facing and defeating several Royal Family army groups along the way.
• The Eye of the High Tower's arrival intensifies the battle in the Royal City, with over twenty demigods engaged in a chaotic melee.

Character Developments

• Natsume's objectives shift from gathering information to causing destruction and accelerating the simulated world's collapse.
• King Jiaye, the Otsutsuki King from two generations ago, is revealed to be alive and ruling the Main Family Royal House. He is formidable but not as powerful as Natsume expected.

Significant Themes

• The power of divine artifacts is limited in this simulated world.
• The Eye of the High Tower's strategic importance is highlighted, demonstrating the power of a single fortress rivaling multiple demigods.
• The battle's dynamics shift with the arrival of another Eye of the High Tower, increasing the Council's advantage.

Character Interactions

• Natsume faces off against several Royal Family army groups, easily defeating them with the Eye of the High Tower's defenses.
• Natsume arrives at the Royal City battle, aiming to kill more demigods and accelerate the world's collapse.
• King Jiaye battles against Elder Meishiki and three other demigods, maintaining a slight upper hand despite being outnumbered.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natsume uses the 'Eye of the High Tower' to attack the Royal Family's demigods and war beasts, causing significant damage.
• He opens the 'Public Grand Treasury' of Hishiki and Meishiki, using vast quantities of Chakra Fruits and pills to increase the tower's output.
• Hishiki, realizing Meishiki's extravagant spending, tries to stop her but is injured and retreats into the tower.
• Natsume kills Hishiki inside the tower and continues to use the tower's firepower, nearly depleting the treasury's resources.
• Three Royal Family demigods are killed, and the Royal City is threatened.

Character Developments

• Natsume demonstrates his ruthlessness and disregard for resources, treating them as mere data.
• Meishiki's loyalty to the Council is questioned, as she squanders her own reserves to support the public cause.
• Hishiki shows concern for his accumulated wealth and tries to stop Meishiki's spending.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty: Meishiki's loyalty to the Council is a central theme, with her actions raising questions about her true motives.
• Wealth and Resources: The importance of resources and wealth is highlighted, with Hishiki's concern for his treasury contrasting with Natsume's disregard.
• Sacrifice: The characters' willingness to sacrifice for their goals is explored, with Meishiki and Natsume willing to spend vast resources to turn the tide of the battle.

Character Interactions

• Natsume and Hishiki: Natsume kills Hishiki inside the tower, showing no mercy despite their past connection.
• Meishiki and the Other Elders: Meishiki's actions surprise and confuse the other elders, who question her loyalty and extravagant spending.
• Natsume and the Royal Family: Natsume's actions threaten the Royal Family, with his firepower causing significant damage and breaching the Royal City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The battle between the Royal Family and the Council intensifies, with both sides suffering significant casualties, including four main-family elders.
• King Jiaye, using a divine spear, kills two main-family elders and destroys an 'Eye of the High Tower' in a single strike, narrowing the power gap between the two sides.
• The fallen demigods and their chakra are absorbed by the Main Family Continent, which starts to tremble and exhibit signs of revival.
• Natsume, sensing the danger, attempts to flee but is stopped by the system, which integrates with him and erases his consciousness. He and the 'Eye of the High Tower' are swallowed by the reviving 'Progenitor God Body'.

Character Developments

• King Jiaye demonstrates his decisiveness and ruthlessness, willing to abandon a divine artifact to kill his enemies.
• Natsume, initially an outsider, becomes increasingly involved and suspicious of the system's true nature and intentions.

Significant Themes

• The brutal nature of the war and its consequences.
• The power of divine artifacts and their potential to change the course of the battle.
• The system's true nature and its connection to the 'Otsutsuki Progenitor True God'.

Character Interactions

• King Jiaye's actions instill fear and determination in the remaining main-family elders, who now fight with increased ferocity.
• Natsume's interaction with the system turns hostile as it betrays him and erases his consciousness.