Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing's demonic transformation continues, with no sign of ending.
• Su Yuexi's life lamp regains brightness, but she's separated from Sikong Jing's consciousness.
• Su Yuexi attempts to self-destruct her dantian to weaken herself and make Sikong Jing the strongest in 'Using Demons to Control Demons.'
• She fails to self-destruct and can't even die, as her dantian and body are reconstructed by the God-Devouring Demoness's essence blood.
• Su Yuexi tries to end her life, but the New Snow-Tempered Sword Spirit takes her body back to the Dark Demon Small World.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing remains calm and determined despite his extreme pain, focusing on improving his Qing Ling Sword.
• Su Yuexi becomes desperate and willing to do anything to free Sikong Jing, even attempting suicide multiple times.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against fate and the relentless pursuit of freedom.
• The consequences of using others as tools for personal gain (the God-Devouring Demoness's essence blood controlling Su Yuexi).

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi's bond is tested as she tries to save him, but he's unaware of her struggles.
• Su Yuexi interacts with the Original Snow-Tempered Sword Spirit, seeking advice and ultimately attempting suicide with the Sword Shatter Emperor's knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuexi completes her second reconstruction and returns, her evil aura stronger than ever.
• She attempts to enter the Hell Array to see Sikong Jing but fails.
• She decides to enter the Primordial Cosmos to seize the Aurora Sacred Pearl for access to the Hell Array.
• Xie Bumian stops her, suggesting she wait until she becomes an Emperor.
• The Anti-Seal Faction seizes the Spirit Race's territory and the seal of the Spirit Seal Realm.
• Absolute Pill Emperor and the other Four Absolutes go into hiding.
• Su Yuexi's condition worsens, and she begins to lose control of her God-Devouring Demoness bloodline.
• The five Great Emperors visit her, intending to suppress her bloodline, but she regains control using the Qing Ling Sword Jing.
• She decides to trust Sikong Jing and wait for his return.

Character Developments

• Su Yuexi struggles with her God-Devouring Demoness bloodline but eventually gains control with the help of the Qing Ling Sword Jing.
• She accepts that Sikong Jing can become the strongest in Using Demons to Control Demons without her self-destruction and decides to wait for his return.
• The five Great Emperors are concerned about Su Yuexi's condition and try to help her.

Significant Themes

• Trust and belief in loved ones (Su Yuexi's trust in Sikong Jing).
• The struggle against inner demons and the path to self-control (Su Yuexi's battle against her God-Devouring Demoness bloodline).
• The power dynamics and politics of the Great Worlds (the Anti-Seal Faction's seizure of the Spirit Race's territory and the ongoing hunt for the Four Absolutes).

Character Interactions

• Su Yuexi interacts with the five Great Emperors, who are concerned about her condition and try to help her.
• Su Yuexi interacts with her parents, inviting the five Great Emperors to her home.
• Xie Bumian continues to watch over and protect Su Yuexi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing's friends, elders, and demon beasts from the Ten Thousand Beasts Heavenly Prison secretly gather at Su Yuexi's place, revealing they've been watching her progress.
• The New Snow-Tempered Sword Spirit announces that someone has surpassed Su Yuexi in Using Demons to Control Demons, naming Sikong Jing.
• On the seventeenth level of the Hell Array, Sikong Jing awakens after three years of punishment, causing a tremor throughout the level.
• A monster reports that white light and a terrifying sword intent have appeared on the eighteenth level, emanating from the former location of the World Within a World.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: He has made significant progress in his understanding of the Qing Ling Sword and the Pure Spirit Nine Hearts Method. He has also comprehended aspects of the Nine Heavens Six-Horned Magic Beast's bloodline, allowing him to resist the Burial Emperor Rules' consciousness stripping and return to his body.
• Su Yuexi: She is surprised and pleased to hear that Sikong Jing has surpassed her in Using Demons to Control Demons.

Significant Themes

• The power of will and determination, as seen in Sikong Jing's resistance against the Burial Emperor Rules.
• The consequences of one's actions, as demonstrated by Mu Bujun's betrayal and the subsequent torture by Yu Mang.
• The interconnectedness of events and characters, shown by the simultaneous occurrences on different levels of the Hell Array.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing's friends and elders gather to support Su Yuexi, showing their loyalty and camaraderie.
• Mu Bujun's betrayal leads to his torture by Yu Mang, highlighting the consequences of his actions.
• Sikong Jing's awakening affects the entire seventeenth level, drawing the attention of other characters and monsters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing discovers he's the strongest in 'Using Demons to Control Demons' and can leave the Hell Array.
• The Nine Heavens Emperor's sword intent strikes, severing Sikong Jing's chains and freeing him.
• Mysterious powerhouses modify monsters to hunt down Sikong Jing.
• Sikong Jing flees into the eighteenth level of the Hell Array, pursued by monsters and mysterious powerhouses.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: Becomes the strongest in 'Using Demons to Control Demons', regains freedom, and faces new challenges.
• Nine Heavens Emperor: Shows support for Sikong Jing, leaving behind a powerful sword intent to free him.
• Mysterious Powerhouses: Modify monsters to eliminate Sikong Jing, fearing the emergence of another Nine Heavens Emperor.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Sikong Jing's newfound strength and the Burial Emperor Rules' attempts to control him.
• Fear of the Unknown: Mysterious powerhouses fear Sikong Jing's potential, leading to their actions against him.
• Perseverance: Sikong Jing's determination to overcome challenges and continue his journey.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and the Nine Heavens Emperor: Sikong Jing benefits from the Nine Heavens Emperor's past actions, showing a connection between them.
• Sikong Jing and Mysterious Powerhouses: Sikong Jing faces opposition from these powerhouses, who seek to eliminate him.
• Sikong Jing and Mystic Jade Emperor: Sikong Jing briefly interacts with Mystic Jade Emperor, asking him to take care of himself before leaving.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing is about to leave the eighteenth level when Yu Mang's true body arrives, aiming to kill Sikong Jing for a chance to escape the Hell Array.
• Sikong Jing uses the lingering power of the Nine Heavens Emperor's sword dao array to break through the monster blockade and escape the Hell Array.
• Sikong Jing emerges from the Hell Array into the Burial Emperor Battlefield, clearing out the Yin Spirit Evil Qi and killing the pursuing monsters.
• Sikong Jing senses the invasion of the Primordial Cosmos Great World's experts and army, along with a strong Nine Heavens aura.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing demonstrates his strategic thinking and quick decision-making, using the Nine Heavens Emperor's sword dao array to escape the Hell Array.
• Yu Mang's true body is revealed, showing his determination to escape and his combat power, despite being wounded.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Nine Heavens Sword Dao is shown to be capable of driving away Yin Spirit Evil Qi and even carrying Sikong Jing out of the Hell Array.
• The invasion of the Primordial Cosmos Great World's forces highlights the ongoing conflict between the two worlds.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Yu Mang's interaction is brief but intense, with Yu Mang pursuing Sikong Jing and Sikong Jing using the Nine Heavens Emperor's power to escape.
• Sikong Jing's interaction with the monsters is one-sided, as he clears them out upon emerging from the Hell Array.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing learns about the Origin Universe's massive invasion force, led by the Absolute Heart Emperor, using the Nine Heavens Sword Dao.
• Sikong Jing decides to return to the Hell Array to destroy the crossing passage or drive the invaders back to the Origin Universe.
• Inside the Hell Array, Yu Mang learns that Sikong Jing has returned and hopes to use this opportunity to kill him and escape.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: Shows determination to protect Vast Cosmos and stop the Origin Universe's invasion, even at the risk of returning to the Hell Array.
• Yu Mang: Still focused on killing Sikong Jing to escape the Hell Array and gain a reward.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Vast Cosmos and the Origin Universe.
• Sikong Jing's role as a threat to the Burial Emperor Rules and the mysterious powerhouses.
• The consequences of breaking the seal between the two universes before the Vast Cosmos Great World's Emperor Venerables undergo their tribulation.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Mu Bujun: Sikong Jing orders Mu Bujun to take him back into the Hell Array.
• Yu Mang and the old battle beast monster: Yu Mang asks the old battle beast monster to sever his chains, and they discuss Sikong Jing's return.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing detonates the residual power of the sword dao array, wrapping himself in Nine Heavens Sword Qi, and exits the Hell Array.
• He uses the drawn-out Nine Heavens Sword Qi to cripple the passageway, separating it by a hundred miles and blocking the Origin Universe's large-scale invasion.
• The severed passageway allows battlefield Yin Spirits to flood in, attacking the Origin Universe invaders on both sides.
• Sikong Jing enters the Vast Universe side of the passageway to eliminate the remaining Origin Universe invaders.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing demonstrates his strategic thinking and determination to protect the Vast Universe by using the Nine Heavens Sword Qi to sever the passageway.
• He shows no mercy towards the Origin Universe invaders, displaying his killing intent and resolve.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between the Vast Universe and the Origin Universe.
• Sikong Jing's resolve and determination to protect his universe.
• The power of the Nine Heavens Sword Dao and its potential to turn the tide of battle.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing interacts with the old battle beast monster and Yu Mang through his spiritual projection, but their conversation is cut short as he focuses on his plan to sever the passageway.
• Sikong Jing faces off against the Origin Universe Emperor Venerables in the passageway, demonstrating his prowess and killing intent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing, now a monster-like existence, destroys the passage and kills over seventy percent of the Primordial Cosmos Emperor Venerables blocking the Yin Spirit Evil Qi.
• The remaining Primordial Cosmos Emperor Venerables flee, and several Divine Cosmos Ships stop to support them.
• Sikong Jing pursues and kills the fleeing Emperor Venerables, then boards a Divine Cosmos Ship and kills a Nine-Tribulation Emperor Venerable.
• The Primordial Cosmos Great Emperor who had been clearing the way arrives and catches Sikong Jing's Nine Heavens sword radiance.
• Sikong Jing uses battlefield Yin spirits to bombard the Great Emperor and the Divine Cosmos Ships, killing the Great Emperor and the troops aboard the first ship.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: He has transformed into a monster-like existence, using the Mad Beast Sword Dao and battlefield Yin spirits to devastating effect. He seeks to expel the attributes that turned him into a monster and test his new sword dao.
• Primordial Cosmos Great Emperor: He is revealed to be of low status among the Primordial Cosmos Great Emperors, having only recently entered the Great Emperor realm. He is killed by Sikong Jing's attack.

Significant Themes

• The power of the battlefield Yin spirits and Sikong Jing's new Mad Beast Sword Dao are emphasized, showing their destructive potential.
• The theme of the Burial Emperor Battlefield as a unique and dangerous place where even newly ascended Great Emperors can be killed is reinforced.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing interacts with the Primordial Cosmos Emperor Venerables and the Great Emperor, killing them all.
• The Primordial Cosmos Emperor Venerables and the Great Emperor interact with each other, trying to form an Army-Slaying Formation to counter Sikong Jing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing confirms that using the Mad Beast Sword Dao no longer incurs punishment from the Burial Emperor Rules.
• He uses this power to attack Pathfinder Emperor and the Divine Cosmos Ship fleets, destroying them.
• Mist Emperor from the Origin Universe attempts to reach Sikong Jing but fails due to the slow movement speed in the battlefield's center.
• Sikong Jing draws Yin Spirit Evil Qi into the passageway, killing more invaders, but cannot fill the entire passage.
• He begins sorting and digesting the powers within his body.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, killing numerous invaders without remorse.
• Pathfinder Emperor and Mist Emperor show leadership and concern for their people but ultimately fail to protect them.
• Yu Mang expresses concern about the lack of reaction from the Burial Emperor Rules and considers the implications of modifying geniuses from the Origin Universe.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Mad Beast Sword Dao and the Burial Emperor Rules.
• The struggle for survival and the consequences of failure in the face of overwhelming power.
• The limitations of movement and speed within the Burial Emperor Battlefield's center.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and the invaders: Sikong Jing demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, killing the invaders without mercy.
• Pathfinder Emperor and Mist Emperor: They coordinate their efforts to protect their people but ultimately fail.
• Yu Mang and the old monster of war beasts: Yu Mang seeks information about the Burial Emperor Rules and considers the implications of modifying geniuses from the Origin Universe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The mysterious powerhouses plan to use transformed geniuses from Primordial Cosmos to kill Sikong Jing, adhering to the rules.
• The Burial Emperor Rules reward Battle Beast Old Monster with an entire Burial Emperor era of cultivation time if his transformed successor kills Sikong Jing.
• Su Yuexi returns to the Spiritless Mountain Range and prepares to take Emperor Venerables of the Seventh Tribulation or below to the Burial Emperor Tomb for their tribulations. However, she finds that the passage to Using Demons to Control Demons has vanished.

Character Developments

• Yu Mang understands the plan of the mysterious powerhouses and the Burial Emperor Rules.
• Su Yuexi discovers the disappearance of Using Demons to Control Demons and is shocked and confused.

Significant Themes

• The manipulation of rules and power dynamics between the Primordial Cosmos and Vast Cosmos Great Worlds.
• The consequences of defying the rules and the rewards for adherence.

Character Interactions

• Yu Mang interacts with Battle Beast Old Monster, learning about the plan to use transformed geniuses to kill Sikong Jing.
• Su Yuexi interacts with Sword Shatter Emperor, who warns her about the potential danger from Origin Universe invaders.
• Su Yuexi's interaction with the Original Snow-Tempered Sword Spirit reveals that it has no knowledge of the disappearance of Using Demons to Control Demons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The experimental ground of 'Using Demons to Control Demons' disappears, along with the New Snow-Tempered Sword Spirit and the Magic Beast Sword Spirit.
• Su Yuexi guesses that Sikong Jing's strength might have triggered the disappearance, but the Original Snow-Tempered Sword Spirit dismisses this, suggesting another reason.
• Su Yuexi senses the scent of the Punishment Tribulation and informs the Emperors about the disappearance of 'Using Demons to Control Demons'.
• Sikong Jing continues to cultivate in the Burial Emperor Tomb, struggling with the chaotic heaven-and-earth spiritual energy.
• After half a month, Sikong Jing's appearance becomes more human, and he receives a visit from the New Snow-Tempered Sword Spirit, which attacks him.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: He continues to cultivate and improve his spirit-shadow realm. His appearance becomes more human, but he still struggles with the impurities from the hell array's spiritual energy.
• New Snow-Tempered Sword Spirit: Its appearance has changed due to being reforged, and it now carries a strange killing intent towards Sikong Jing.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the chaotic spiritual energy and the Burial Emperor Rules' suppression.
• The consequences of breaking the rules and the potential punishment.
• The search for the disappeared 'Using Demons to Control Demons'.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing interacts with the New Snow-Tempered Sword Spirit, which attacks him, leading to a tense standoff.
• Su Yuexi interacts with the Original Snow-Tempered Sword Spirit, discussing the disappearance of 'Using Demons to Control Demons' and sensing the Punishment Tribulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing's Snow-Tempered Sword suddenly erupts with a terrifying aura, pouring spiritual energy impurities into him, transforming him back into a monster.
• The Snow-Tempered Sword Spirit reveals it's been filled with the spiritual energy of the Hell Array and is preventing Sikong Jing from breaking through.
• Sikong Jing struggles to sort out the impurities, taking half a month, and decides to return to the Vast Cosmos Great World.
• The Using Demons to Control Demons experimental ground leaves Dark Demon and enters the Burial Emperor Battlefield, with two forces contending within it.
• Sikong Jing realizes the Burial Emperor Rules are counterattacking against the Nine Heavens Emperor and preventing him from learning the ninth level of Using Demons to Control Demons.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing's appearance and state worsen due to the increased spiritual energy impurities, making it difficult for him to break through to the next realm.
• Sikong Jing's determination to complete Using Demons to Control Demons and become a Blood Devour Magic Beast with true consciousness strengthens.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Burial Emperor Rules and the Nine Heavens Emperor's influence, with the rules trying to hinder Sikong Jing's progress.
• Sikong Jing's unyielding resolve in the face of adversity, refusing to be deterred from his goals.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing interacts with the Snow-Tempered Sword Spirit, which reveals its manipulation by the Burial Emperor Rules.
• Sikong Jing observes the Using Demons to Control Demons experimental ground's struggle within the Burial Emperor Battlefield, inferring the conflict between the rules and the Nine Heavens Emperor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing's future self vows to break the Burial Emperor Rules.
• The Magic Beast Sword Spirit reveals that Using Demons to Control Demons will be taken into the Primordial Cosmos, altered, and used to cultivate powerhouses to restrain and annihilate Sikong Jing.
• Sikong Jing decides to enter the Primordial Cosmos directly to prevent this plan.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing's determination and resolve strengthen as he faces the Burial Emperor Rules' counterattack.
• The Magic Beast Sword Spirit shows loyalty and concern for Sikong Jing's safety.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the Burial Emperor Rules and their influence on the cosmos.
• Sikong Jing's resolve to protect his world and its inhabitants from the Burial Emperor Rules' machinations.
• The consequences of Sikong Jing's actions and the potential invasion of Vast Cosmos.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing interacts with the Magic Beast Sword Spirit, learning about the situation in Vast Cosmos and the threat posed by the Burial Emperor Rules.
• Sikong Jing's determination to enter the Primordial Cosmos is influenced by his desire to protect Vast Cosmos and its living beings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Nine Heavens Emperor's will in 'Using Demons to Control Demons' is losing to the Burial Emperor Rules, causing the giant mountain to move towards the Origin Universe.
• Sikong Jing decides to infiltrate the Origin Universe by concealing his Vast Cosmos attributes and devouring bloodlines of Origin Universe beings.
• He enters the Hell Array multiple times to collect monster flesh and blood with Origin Universe attributes to aid his disguise.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing demonstrates his strategic thinking and determination to enter the Origin Universe, showing his resolve and resourcefulness.
• Mu Bujun, Qin Luoluo, and Wan Qi express their views on Sikong Jing's plan, with Qin Luoluo being hopeful and Wan Qi skeptical.

Significant Themes

• Sikong Jing's desire to return to the Origin Universe and his willingness to go to great lengths to achieve it.
• The power dynamics between the Nine Heavens Emperor's will and the Burial Emperor Rules, with the latter gaining the upper hand.
• The challenges and dangers of infiltrating the Origin Universe, as highlighted by Wan Qi's skepticism.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing interacts with Mu Bujun and Qin Luoluo, enlisting their help in sorting and devouring the monster flesh and blood.
• Wan Qi expresses her disbelief in Sikong Jing's plan, creating tension and differing opinions among the group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing decides to sneak into the Primordial Cosmos despite the risks.
• He sends a message bird to Su Yuexi, detailing his experiences and arrangements for the Vast Cosmos.
• Sikong Jing begins devouring and purifying monster bloodlines from the Primordial Cosmos to conceal his Vast Cosmos aura.
• He selects a suitable identity from the Primordial Cosmos monsters for his infiltration.
• After a month, Sikong Jing successfully conceals his Vast Cosmos aura and appears as a demon beast of the Primordial Cosmos.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing demonstrates determination and resourcefulness in his plan to enter the Primordial Cosmos.
• Qin Luoluo shows knowledge of the Primordial Cosmos, suggesting Sikong Jing adopt the identity of the "Wild Beast Clan."

Significant Themes

• The danger and uncertainty of Sikong Jing's journey into the Primordial Cosmos.
• The importance of adaptability and disguise for Sikong Jing's survival and success in the Primordial Cosmos.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing interacts with Mu Bujun and the other man, learning about Primordial Cosmos demon beasts and their bloodlines.
• Qin Luoluo advises Sikong Jing on his identity and provides information about the Primordial Cosmos.
• Sikong Jing sends a message to Su Yuexi, entrusting her with the Vast Cosmos' development during his absence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Luoluo reveals the history of the Wild Beast Clan, their origin from the War Beast Clan, and their desire to become human.
• Sikong Jing decides to disguise himself as a Wild Beast to enter the Origin Universe undetected.
• Wan Qi expresses doubt about Sikong Jing's chances of survival in the Origin Universe due to his inability to expel impurities and his tendency to provoke powerhouses.
• Sikong Jing imbues Wan Qi and Mu Bujun with monster flesh and blood to make them appear more like Wild Beasts, preparing them as his subordinates.

Character Developments

• Qin Luoluo shows her knowledge of the Wild Beast Clan's history and physical traits.
• Sikong Jing demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability in creating a disguise to enter the Origin Universe.
• Wan Qi accepts her likely death at Sikong Jing's hands but is instead transformed into a humanoid monster.
• Mu Bujun accepts his transformation into a humanoid monster without resistance.

Significant Themes

• Disguise and deception as a means of survival and infiltration.
• The consequences of past actions and the need to adapt to new circumstances.
• The power dynamics between different factions and the potential for conflict.

Character Interactions

• Qin Luoluo shares information with Sikong Jing, aiding his plan to infiltrate the Origin Universe.
• Wan Qi expresses her doubts about Sikong Jing's chances of survival, leading to a tense moment before she is transformed.
• Sikong Jing transforms Wan Qi and Mu Bujun, demonstrating his control over them as subordinates.

• Sikong Jing, Mu Bujun (as A-Mu), Wan Qi (as A-Qi), and Qin Luoluo (as Qin Jiaojiao) travel to the Primordial Cosmos using a Divine Cosmos Ship.
• Upon arrival, they encounter a massive palace and numerous Divine Cosmos Ships belonging to various factions, including the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce.
• Sikong Jing decides to infiltrate the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce's Divine Cosmos Ship to gather information about the Origin Universe and the experimental site for Using Demons to Control Demons.
• Qin Luoluo, who has possessed her younger sister's body, leads the group aboard the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce's ship, where they find a crowd gathered at the bow, awaiting the arrival of someone.
• Qin Luoluo spots her father among the crowd and is excited to see him alive, but Sikong Jing stops her from approaching, sensing hostile intent from an approaching small Divine Cosmos Ship.

Key Plot Points

• Arrival at the Primordial Cosmos
• Encounter with the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce's Divine Cosmos Ship
• Infiltration of the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce's ship
• Discovery of Qin Luoluo's father

Character Developments

• Qin Luoluo: Shows excitement upon seeing her father alive and is eager to approach him.
• Sikong Jing: Demonstrates caution and vigilance, sensing hostile intent from the approaching ship.

Significant Themes

• Disguise and infiltration
• Gathering information
• Family reunion (Qin Luoluo's father)

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Qin Luoluo: Sikong Jing stops Qin Luoluo from approaching her father, showing concern for their safety.
• Qin Luoluo and her father: Qin Luoluo is excited to see her father alive but is prevented from approaching him by Sikong Jing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Soul-Slaying Empire and the Divine Relic Academy return the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce to the Nine Heavens Alliance, as Shi Feng and Qin Jiaojiao (the former Sword Son and Sword Maiden) are no longer alive.
• Qin Yitai, the president of the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce, begs for mercy, but Feng Biao, the vice president of the Divine Relic Academy, demands the chamber's secrets and wealth, threatening to leave Qin Yitai with only an intact corpse.
• Qin Yitai blames his Fifth Madam (Qin Jiaojiao's mother) for the chamber's downfall and strikes her.

Character Developments

• Qin Yitai: Desperate and submissive, he begs for mercy and blames his Fifth Madam for the chamber's fate.
• Feng Biao: Cruel and unyielding, he demands the chamber's secrets and wealth, showing no mercy.
• Qin Jiaojiao's Mother (Fifth Madam): Submissive and silent, she accepts Qin Yitai's blame and strike without resistance.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and its consequences: Shi Feng and Qin Jiaojiao's betrayal led to the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce's downfall.
• Power dynamics: The four great powers manipulate and discard the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce as they see fit.
• Family and loyalty: Qin Yitai's loyalty to his family leads him to blame his Fifth Madam for their misfortune.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yitai and Feng Biao: Qin Yitai begs for mercy, but Feng Biao shows no compassion, demanding the chamber's secrets and wealth.
• Qin Yitai and Qin Jiaojiao's Mother: Qin Yitai blames his Fifth Madam for their misfortune and strikes her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Luoluo, disguised as Qin Jiaojiao, returns to the Primordial Cosmos with Sikong Jing and his allies.
• They confront Qin Yitai, the leader of the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce, and Lord Xiao of the Soul-Slaying Empire.
• Qin Luoluo claims she survived the Vast Cosmos and returned due to a twist of fate.
• Lord Xiao and Feng Biao, the dean of the Nine Heavens Academy, report Qin Jiaojiao's return to their superiors.

Character Developments

• Qin Luoluo: Disguises herself as Qin Jiaojiao to gain access to the Primordial Cosmos and the Divine Relic Small World. She is loyal to Sikong Jing and willing to betray the entire Primordial Cosmos if necessary.
• Qin Yitai: Struggles with disbelief and confusion upon seeing Qin Jiaojiao, but remains suspicious. He reveals that the Nine Heavens Alliance is on the brink of collapse due to Shi Feng's and Qin Jiaojiao's betrayal.
• Lord Xiao: Initially skeptical of Qin Jiaojiao's identity, he eventually accepts her claim and reports her return to his superiors.
• Feng Biao: Holds a deep hatred for Qin Jiaojiao and the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce. He also reports Qin Jiaojiao's return to his superiors.

Significant Themes

• Identity and disguise: Qin Luoluo's disguise as Qin Jiaojiao raises questions about identity and the consequences of deception.
• Loyalty and betrayal: Qin Luoluo's loyalty to Sikong Jing leads her to consider betraying the entire Primordial Cosmos, highlighting the complex nature of loyalty and the potential for betrayal.
• Power dynamics: The interactions between Qin Luoluo, Qin Yitai, Lord Xiao, and Feng Biao illustrate the power dynamics at play in the Primordial Cosmos, with each character vying for control and influence.

Character Interactions

• Qin Luoluo and Qin Yitai: Their reunion is tense and awkward, with Qin Yitai struggling to accept Qin Jiaojiao's return and Qin Luoluo asking about the Nine Heavens Alliance's power structure on Sikong Jing's behalf.
• Qin Luoluo and Lord Xiao: Lord Xiao initially questions Qin Luoluo's identity but eventually accepts her claim, leading to a temporary suspension of the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce's transaction.
• Qin Luoluo and Feng Biao: Feng Biao harbors deep hatred for Qin Luoluo and the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce, reporting Qin Jiaojiao's return with clear animosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yitai reveals that Gongsun Chi, a Nine Heavens Sword Son, has become incredibly powerful, capable of slaying a Ninth-Tribulation Emperor Venerable at the Six-Tribulation realm and now invincible beneath the Emperor realm.
• Gongsun Chi's emergence leads to a war between the Nine Heavens Alliance and the Four Great Powers, with countless medium-sized powers pledging allegiance to the Nine Heavens Alliance.
• A woman named Chang Xiangxiang, another super genius under a hundred years old, challenges Gongsun Chi and ends his streak, leading to a balance of power between the Nine Heavens Alliance and the Four Great Powers.
• Absolute Heart Emperor returns and reports about Sikong Jing, causing all factions to focus on the Vast Cosmos Great World and the secret inheritance ground there.
• A hundred-year genius from the War Beast Clan emerges, defeats Chang Xiangxiang and Gongsun Chi, and helps Absolute Heart Emperor calm the dispute, leading to a full-scale invasion of the Vast Cosmos Great World.
• The Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce is in dire straits, with the Nine Heavens Alliance hating them and the four major powers preparing to sell them off.
• Lord Xiao and Feng Biao discuss and decide that direct family members of the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce can return with Lord Xiao to the four major powers, while the Nine Heavens Alliance will deal with the rest.

Character Developments

• Qin Luoluo (Qin Jiajiao) returns and is determined to save the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce.
• Sikong Jing realizes that Gongsun Chi and Chang Xiangxiang are likely modified individuals like him.
• Qin Yitai is desperate to save the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce and seeks Sikong Jing's help.

Significant Themes

• The emergence of powerful individuals (Heavenly Prides) under a hundred years old disrupts the balance of power and leads to war.
• The struggle for control over the secret inheritance ground in the Vast Cosmos Great World.
• The precarious position of the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce, caught between the Nine Heavens Alliance and the Four Great Powers.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yitai shares information about the Primordial Cosmos Great World with Qin Luoluo and Sikong Jing.
• Sikong Jing and Qin Luoluo discuss the situation and potential solutions.
• Lord Xiao and Feng Biao negotiate the fate of the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce.