Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce is to be sold to the Nine Heavens Alliance.
• Qin Jiaojiao's family's lives are guaranteed if she surrenders and has her Nine Heavens Essence Blood transferred.
• Sikong Jing, disguised as a black-robed man, intervenes and challenges the Soul-Slaying Empire and the other three great factions.
• Lord Xiao destroys his small Divine Cosmos Ship and threatens to kill Qin Jiaojiao and Sikong Jing.

Character Developments

• Qin Luoluo (disguised as Qin Jiaojiao) remains calm and composed, even in dire situations.
• Sikong Jing reveals his strength and defiance, challenging the powerful factions.
• Fifth Madam shows cowardice and prioritizes her own life over the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce's fate.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for control.
• The consequences of defiance against overwhelming odds.
• The importance of identity and status in the Primordial Cosmos Great World.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Qin Luoluo (disguised as Qin Jiaojiao) work together, with Sikong Jing taking the lead in challenging their enemies.
• Qin Luoluo and Fifth Madam have a tense interaction, with Qin Luoluo showing disdain for her mother's cowardice.
• Lord Xiao and Feng Biao underestimate Sikong Jing due to his realm, leading to a tense standoff.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing, a Seven Tribulations Emperor Venerable, arrives and effortlessly defeats two Nine Tribulation Emperor Venerables, Lord Xiao and Feng Biao, who were harassing the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce.
• Sikong Jing challenges both opponents simultaneously, demonstrating his prowess and dominance.
• He saves Qin Luoluo from her father Qin Yitai's punishment and forces the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce to leave the Burial Emperor Tomb immediately.
• Sikong Jing prevents Lord Xiao and Feng Biao from contacting their superiors by destroying their communication stones and trapping them in his Absolute Sword Domain.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing reveals his immense power and confidence, establishing himself as a formidable force to be reckoned with.
• Qin Yitai shows concern for his daughter's safety but is still willing to punish her for disobedience.
• Lord Xiao and Feng Biao are humiliated and defeated, losing their composure and dignity.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for dominance among factions.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The importance of communication and information in strategic decision-making.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing demonstrates his superiority over Lord Xiao and Feng Biao, humiliating them and asserting his will.
• Qin Yitai and Qin Luoluo's father-daughter relationship is strained due to Qin Yitai's punishment and Luoluo's disobedience.
• Lord Xiao and Feng Biao's alliance is weakened as they are both defeated and humiliated by Sikong Jing.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Luoluo, possessing Qin Jiaojiao's body, returns to the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce with Sikong Jing and his group.
• Qin Yitai recognizes Qin Luoluo and learns that she was saved by Sikong Jing, whom he addresses as "Young Master Wild Beast, Mo Yu."
• Sikong Jing reveals that they must return to the Origin Universe Continent urgently due to threats from the four great powers, the Nine Heavens Alliance, and the War Beast Clan.
• The four great powers and the Nine Heavens Alliance send experts to investigate Sikong Jing's claim of invincibility beneath the Great Emperor Realm.

Character Developments

• Qin Luoluo: She has taken possession of Qin Jiaojiao's body and returns to her family, revealing her survival to Qin Yitai.
• Qin Yitai: He recognizes Qin Luoluo and learns about Sikong Jing's origins, becoming more concerned about the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce's safety.
• Sikong Jing: He introduces himself as "Young Master Wild Beast, Mo Yu" to Qin Yitai, maintaining his cover while revealing the urgent need to return to the Origin Universe Continent.

Significant Themes

• Survival and identity: Qin Luoluo's return and possession of Qin Jiaojiao's body raise questions about identity and survival.
• Power dynamics: The threats from various factions highlight the power dynamics at play in the Primordial Cosmos.
• Deception and secrets: Sikong Jing's true identity and the reasons for his urgency in returning to the Origin Universe Continent remain hidden from Qin Yitai and the other characters.

Character Interactions

• Qin Luoluo and Qin Yitai: Father and daughter reunite, with Qin Yitai expressing his joy and concern for Qin Luoluo's experiences.
• Qin Yitai and Sikong Jing: They meet for the first time, with Qin Yitai learning about Sikong Jing's origins and the urgent need to return to the Origin Universe Continent.
• The four great powers and the Nine Heavens Alliance: They send experts to investigate Sikong Jing's claim, demonstrating their collective interest in his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Emperors and experts from the Primordial Cosmos Great World observe the black-robed man (Shi Feng) and discuss his origins and potential.
• The four great factions and the Nine Heavens Alliance finalize their deal regarding the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce.
• War Conqueror Emperor of the War Beast Clan intervenes, claiming the black-robed man and the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce will be dealt with by their clan.
• Snow Baleful Emperor proposes replacing the Alliance Master of the Nine Heavens Alliance.
• Absolute Heart Emperor announces that the secret inheritance ground of the Nine Heavens Emperor will enter the Primordial Cosmos.

Character Developments

• The Emperors' initial assessment of Shi Feng is that he's an old Seven Tribulations Emperor Venerable with no powerful imperial bloodline.
• Divine Relic Dean, Ten Thousand Flames Emperor, and Ancient Soul Emperor reveal their insights about Shi Feng and the mysterious expert of the Hell Array.
• War Conqueror Emperor shows interest in Shi Feng due to his beastly aura.
• Snow Baleful Emperor and Absolute Heart Emperor play significant roles in escalating and de-escalating tensions between the factions, respectively.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and alliances between the Primordial Cosmos Great World's factions.
• The mysterious expert of the Hell Array and their influence on the Primordial Cosmos.
• The importance of imperial bloodlines and potential in the Primordial Cosmos.

Character Interactions

• The Emperors from the four great factions and the Nine Heavens Alliance discuss and negotiate about Shi Feng and the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce.
• War Conqueror Emperor asserts their clan's interest in dealing with Shi Feng and the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce.
• Snow Baleful Emperor and Absolute Heart Emperor engage in a tense exchange regarding the leadership of the Nine Heavens Alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing survived the Burial Emperor Tribulation and was suppressed within the Hell Array.
• The Nine Heavens Emperor's Secret Inheritance Site is dragged into the Origin Universe by the Burial Emperor Rules, aiming to teach the Origin Universe the complete Nine Heavens Sword Dao and kill Sikong Jing.
• The Great Emperors of the Origin Universe agree to halt their internal conflicts and determine their true leader once the Secret Inheritance Site stabilizes in the Origin Universe.
• Absolute Heart Emperor reveals that only those around a hundred years old can obtain the complete inheritance, focusing the competition on the three super Heavenly Prides.

Character Developments

• Absolute Heart Emperor: Reveals she has been modified and is also under a hundred years old, setting herself up as a contender for the Secret Inheritance Site. She undergoes her Punishment Tribulation at the end of the chapter.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: The Great Emperors' desire for power and control drives their decisions and actions.
• Competition and Rivalry: The competition for the Secret Inheritance Site and the leadership of the Origin Universe fuels tension and conflict among the Great Emperors.
• Deception and Trust: Absolute Heart Emperor deceives the other Great Emperors about the source of her information, highlighting the lack of trust among them.

Character Interactions

• Absolute Heart Emperor and the Great Emperors: They interact mainly through discussions and agreements, with Absolute Heart Emperor manipulating the situation to her advantage.
• Absolute Heart Emperor and the Hell Array's mysterious powerhouse: Implicitly mentioned, this interaction provides Absolute Heart Emperor with crucial information about the Secret Inheritance Site.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Absolute Heart Emperor is the fourth modified reincarnator, preparing for her Punishment Tribulation.
• The Nine Heavens Emperor's secret inheritance ground is about to arrive in the Primordial Cosmos.
• Using Demons to Control Demons appears briefly before returning to the Burial Emperor Battlefield, indicating that the will of the Nine Heavens Emperor is weakening.
• Sikong Jing and the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce are fleeing back to the Primordial Cosmos mainland.

Character Developments

• Absolute Heart Emperor is determined to claim the secret inheritance ground to become the ruler of the Primordial Cosmos.
• Qin Yitai is desperate to keep the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce alive and hopes for support from the Wild Beast Clan.
• Sikong Jing reveals his fabricated past to Qin Yitai, explaining how he helped Qin Luoluo possess Qin Jiajiao's body.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggle, as seen in Absolute Heart Emperor's desire to claim the inheritance ground.
• Survival and desperation, exemplified by Qin Yitai's efforts to keep his clan alive.
• Deception and manipulation, demonstrated by Sikong Jing's fabricated story.

Character Interactions

• Absolute Heart Emperor interacts with her mysterious guide, discussing her Punishment Tribulation and the inheritance ground.
• Qin Yitai interacts with Sikong Jing, seeking reassurance and information about the Wild Beast Clan's support.
• Sikong Jing interacts with Qin Yitai, revealing his fabricated past and manipulating Qin Yitai's hopes for survival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing recounts his journey with Qin Luoluo, including helping Sikong Jing escape the Hell Array, learning the Nine Heavens Sword Dao, and returning to the Burial Emperor Battlefield.
• Qin Yitai is shocked to learn that Sikong Jing has no backing and is pursued by powerful factions.
• Qin Luoluo tortures and kills the Fifth Madam to prevent exposure of their secret deal with Sikong Jing.
• Sikong Jing orders the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce to go into hiding and prepare for a potential attack on their way back.
• The Divine Cosmos Ship encounters multiple ships with evil Baleful Intent, forcing them to fight their way through.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: Shows loyalty and keeps his promises, erupts to save the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce, and plans to shock the Primordial Cosmos with his strength.
• Qin Luoluo: Becomes more ruthless and strategic, following Sikong Jing's orders to prepare for battle and protect the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce.
• Qin Yitai: Realizes the severity of their situation and regrets killing the Fifth Madam, but remains loyal to Sikong Jing.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and keeping promises (Sikong Jing)
• Ruthlessness and strategizing for survival (Qin Luoluo)
• Regret and acceptance of harsh realities (Qin Yitai)
• The struggle for power and influence in the Primordial Cosmos

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Qin Yitai: Qin Yitai is shocked and dismayed by Sikong Jing's lack of backing but remains loyal to him.
• Sikong Jing and Qin Luoluo: They work together to protect the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce, with Sikong Jing giving orders and Qin Luoluo executing them.
• Qin Luoluo and the Fifth Madam: Qin Luoluo tortures and kills the Fifth Madam to prevent exposure of their secret deal with Sikong Jing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing reveals his true Wild Beast form, striking fear into the Zither Treasure people.
• Five Divine Cosmos Ships, led by a Nine-Tribulation Blackflow Wolf, approach and attack.
• Sikong Jing learns that the War Beast Clan is now hunting the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing demonstrates his formidable presence and confidence, showing no fear against the powerful enemy.
• Qin Yitai and others from the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce are terrified by the approaching force but remain determined.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Vast Universe and Origin Universe, with the latter now led by the War Beast Clan.
• The Wild Beast Clan's history and Sikong Jing's unique status within it.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Qin Yitai have a brief exchange, with Qin Yitai hoping for a swift end to the battle.
• Sikong Jing and the Blackflow Wolf leader exchange words, revealing the War Beast Clan's interest in capturing Sikong Jing alive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing, disguised as a desolate beast, faces off against the Nine-Tribulation Blackflow Wolf and its demonic beast army.
• Sikong Jing uses his beastly pressure to disrupt the enemy's arrays and cause chaos among their ranks.
• He threatens to kill those who refuse to submit to him, demonstrating his overwhelming power.
• The Blackflow Wolf attempts to retreat but is stopped by Sikong Jing, who then defeats it in a display of brute force.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing reveals his immense beastly might and power, striking fear into the enemy and instilling confidence in his allies.
• The Blackflow Wolf shows cowardice and desperation as it faces Sikong Jing's might.

Significant Themes

• The power of beastly might and pressure.
• The importance of confidence and morale in battle.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing asserts his dominance over the Blackflow Wolf and its army, demonstrating his superiority.
• The Blackflow Wolf and its subordinates show fear and desperation in the face of Sikong Jing's power.
• The Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce's people watch in awe as Sikong Jing turns the tide of battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing, despite his young appearance, is called a 'Wild Beast old man' by Blackflow Wolf, a Nine-Tribulation Emperor Venerable.
• Sikong Jing effortlessly slays numerous demon beast Emperor Venerables, including those at the Eight Tribulations, with a single sword strike.
• The Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce, led by Qin Yitai, pursues and slaughters the fleeing demon beasts.
• Sikong Jing extracts and kills Blackflow Wolf's spirit shadow, learning the reason behind the Great Emperors' belief that he's an old man.
• Sikong Jing orders Wan Qi to join the pursuit, threatening her with death if she refuses.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: Demonstrates overwhelming power, revealing his true strength to the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce. He learns about the Great Emperors' perception of his age.
• Wan Qi: Struggles with her loyalty to the Origin Universe and her fear of death. She eventually joins the pursuit, hoping to see Sikong Jing's downfall in the Origin Universe.
• Qin Yitai: Impressed by Sikong Jing's power, he asks about Sikong Jing's age, hinting at his doubts about Sikong Jing's youth.

Significant Themes

• The Aurora Emperor Vein is revealed as Sikong Jing's 'hidden danger,' a potential weakness that could expose him.
• Sikong Jing's youth is called into question, raising doubts about his value and potential in the eyes of the Great Emperors.
• The power dynamics between Sikong Jing and the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce shift, with Sikong Jing's power instilling fear and awe.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Blackflow Wolf: Sikong Jing extracts and kills Blackflow Wolf's spirit shadow, learning the truth behind the Great Emperors' perception of his age.
• Sikong Jing and Wan Qi: Sikong Jing threatens Wan Qi with death if she doesn't join the pursuit, revealing his determination to carry out his plans.
• Qin Yitai and Sikong Jing: Qin Yitai asks Sikong Jing about his age, hinting at his doubts and curiosity about Sikong Jing's true background.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing reveals Mu Bujun's Aurora Sacred Pearl Fragment, dispelling doubts about his origin and potential.
• Qin Yitai sees hope for the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce, envisioning Sikong Jing drawing Great Emperor backers.
• Sikong Jing asks about the Aurora Sacred Pearl's nourishing process and learns about exceptions.
• Sikong Jing decides to attempt cultivating an Aurora Emperor Vein using Mu Bujun's fragment, despite the challenges and risks.

Character Developments

• Qin Yitai: Recognizes Sikong Jing's potential and sees hope for his business.
• Sikong Jing: Shows determination to cultivate an Aurora Emperor Vein, despite the difficulties and potential consequences.

Significant Themes

• Potential and recognition: Sikong Jing's potential is recognized by Qin Yitai, but he still faces challenges proving himself.
• Defying expectations: Sikong Jing aims to cultivate an Aurora Emperor Vein, challenging the norms and expectations of the Origin Universe.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Qin Yitai: Qin Yitai sees Sikong Jing's potential and expresses excitement about his future.
• Sikong Jing and Wan Qi: Wan Qi expresses doubt about Sikong Jing's ability to cultivate an Aurora Emperor Vein, but he remains undeterred.
• Sikong Jing and the Great Emperors: Sikong Jing senses the presence of Great Emperor spirit shadows observing him, hinting at potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing continues his cultivation, unaware of the Great Emperors observing him.
• The Divine Cry Sect's Great Emperors assess Sikong Jing, finding him disappointing and decide not to recruit him.
• Emperor Zhan Ke orders the demon beasts to stop intercepting the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce and instructs Zhan Da to eliminate them on the Primordial Cosmos land.
• Su Yuexi arrives at the Dark Demon Entrance with Vast Cosmos Emperors but doesn't find Sikong Jing.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing remains focused on his cultivation, unaware of the external threats.
• The Divine Cry Emperor and Empress show ambition and determination to rise above the War Beast Clan.
• Emperor Zhan Ke demonstrates his strategic thinking and concern for his successor, Zhan Da.
• Su Yuexi exhibits worry and concern for Sikong Jing's safety.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence among factions in the Primordial Cosmos.
• The importance of cultivating geniuses to maintain a faction's dominance.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents, as seen through the Divine Cry Sect's assessment of Sikong Jing.

Character Interactions

• The Divine Cry Emperor and Empress discuss their sect's situation and decide not to pursue Sikong Jing.
• Emperor Zhan Ke interacts with his subordinates, issuing orders and expressing his intentions.
• Su Yuexi's worry for Sikong Jing's safety drives her to await his return at the Dark Demon Entrance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuexi receives a message from Sikong Jing about his actions in the Primordial Cosmos.
• She returns to the Vast Cosmos and suggests breaking the seal of the Spirit Seal Realm, but Absolute Pill Emperor threatens to interfere with the Great Emperors' tribulations if they do so.
• Chen Lusheng and the other Great Emperors decide to wait until they have all passed their tribulations before breaking the seal.
• Su Yuexi escorts Black Tiger, Wu Wanfa, and others to undergo the Burial Emperor Tribulation.
• Heaven-Sunder Emperor Tian Wuxiu and Absolute Beast Emperor, two of the Four Absolutes, search for a way to reach the seventeenth level of the Ancient Ancestor Hell Array.
• Sikong Jing, in seclusion, prepares to face a Ninth Tribulation demon beast sent by War Beast.

Character Developments

• Su Yuexi demonstrates her importance as the substitute for Using Demons to Control Demons, escorting experts to their tribulations.
• Chen Lusheng and the other Great Emperors show strategic patience in waiting to break the seal.
• Sikong Jing continues to cultivate and prepare for potential threats, demonstrating his resourcefulness and determination.

Significant Themes

• The ongoing conflict between the Vast Cosmos and Primordial Cosmos Great Worlds.
• The importance of timing and strategy in war and cultivation.
• The power dynamics between the Great Emperors and the Four Absolutes.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuexi interacts with Xie Bumian and Chen Lusheng, conveying important information and discussing strategy.
• Chen Lusheng and the other Great Emperors discuss the timing of breaking the seal and the potential interference from the Four Absolutes.
• Sikong Jing interacts with the Ninth Tribulation demon beast sent by War Beast, setting the stage for a potential confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Nine-Tribulation demonic beast delivers a letter of challenge to the Zither Treasure Divine Cosmos Ship, slicing through its protective formation and injuring the Zither Treasure experts.
• Sikong Jing (Wild Beast Young Master) intercepts and neutralizes the letter, accepting the challenge on behalf of the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce.
• The letter reveals that the War Beast Young Master has captured most of the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce members in Zither Treasure City and will execute them if Sikong Jing doesn't accept the challenge within two months.
• Sikong Jing decides to proceed to Zither Treasure City, acknowledging that the War Beast Clan's true target is the potentially existing Wild Beast Emperor behind him.

Character Developments

• Qin Yitai, the leader of the Zither Treasure experts, is initially confident but becomes increasingly worried and fearful as the situation escalates.
• Sikong Jing demonstrates his power and calm demeanor, accepting the challenge and revealing that he has cultivated the Aurora Emperor Vein in just one year.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and political intrigue between the Wild Beast Clan, War Beast Clan, and Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce.
• The theme of facing insurmountable odds and the determination to fight against them.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yitai and Sikong Jing: Qin Yitai becomes increasingly reliant on Sikong Jing's strength and leadership, while Sikong Jing maintains a calm and confident demeanor, reassuring Qin Yitai despite the dire situation.
• Sikong Jing and Qin Luoluo, Wan Qi, and the other two: Sikong Jing reveals his cultivation progress to them, further solidifying his position as their leader and protector.

Chapter Summary: “Holy Light Not Yet Arrived, Zither Treasure City”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing reveals that his apparent Aurora Emperor Vein is an imitation, created by absorbing energy from a fragment of the Aurora Sacred Pearl and suppressing it with Tribulation-Breaking Power. He has not truly cultivated an Emperor Vein.
• Mu Bujun and Qin Luoluo warn that the deception may not fool the Emperors, especially because Sikong Jing previously had no Emperor Vein and only possessed an Aurora aura.
• To strengthen the deception, Sikong Jing plans to improve his companions over the next two months, focusing particularly on Wan Qi.
• He intends to make Wan Qi cultivate a genuine Nine Heavens Imperial Bloodline and become a true Nine Heavens Sword Maiden. His larger goal is to provoke the Aurora Sacred Pearl into descending its sacred light a second time, thereby creating a real Aurora Emperor Vein for her and helping disguise his own condition.
• Wan Qi objects, but Sikong Jing forcibly begins reshaping her through his bloodline essence and an illusion that tempers her martial path.
• Sikong Jing’s Beast Heart Body simultaneously guides Qin Luoluo, helping her strengthen Qin Jiaojiao’s body and existing Nine Heavens Essence Blood. Mu Bujun receives additional monster flesh and blood to improve his mediocre body and is left to cultivate independently.

Yu Mang’s Developments

• In the seventeenth level of the Hell Array, Yu Mang establishes contact with Tian Wuxiu of the sixteenth level and learns that he is connected to Jue Tian, Absolute Heart’s senior brother.
• Tian Wuxiu’s mastery of the first eight levels of the Nine Heavens Sword Dao resonates with Yu Mang’s own sword cultivation, giving Yu Mang hope that he can finally break through the Hell Array.
• Yu Mang asks Horse Armor to recall Yu Xing from the Origin Universe so he can teach him the first eight levels of the Nine Heavens Sword Dao before the Nine Heavens Emperor’s Secret Inheritance Site opens.
• After more than a month of training, Yu Mang uses the sword techniques to attack the Hell Array’s chains, but realizes his strength is still insufficient. He resolves to use the Nine Heavens Sword Dao to advance a realm that has resisted him for seven Burial Emperor eras.

Journey to Zither Treasure City

• More than a month later, Sikong Jing and his companions arrive at the Primordial Cosmos Great World aboard the Divine Cosmos Ship.
• They pass through the evil Killing Intent surrounding the world and enter a landscape of spiritual mountains, jade waters, and vast lands. Sikong Jing notes that its spiritual energy is similar to that of the Vast Cosmos, despite the Burial Emperor Rules separating the two.
• Qin Yitai explains that they are in the Divine Cry Cosmos Domain, territory of the Divine Cry Sect, and that Zither Treasure City lies half a month away.
• Sikong Jing already knows the Primordial Cosmos’s twelve-domain structure from Mu Bujun and the others. The Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce is located in the Divine Chosen Cosmos Domain, a region dominated by mid-sized factions and currently central to the Nine Heavens Alliance.
• Qin Yitai repeatedly expects sacred light to descend upon Sikong Jing once they enter the Primordial Cosmos, believing his terrifying potential should attract the Aurora Sacred Pearl’s blessing.
• However, no holy light appears during the journey or even after they reach Zither Treasure City, leaving Qin Yitai confused and disappointed.

Character Developments and Interactions

• Sikong Jing becomes increasingly manipulative and strategic, using his companions as part of a plan to deceive powerful figures and Heaven itself. Despite Wan Qi’s resistance, he imposes his will and personally reshapes her cultivation.
• Wan Qi remains suspicious and wary of Sikong Jing’s schemes, but is forced to undergo transformation intended to elevate her into a true Nine Heavens Sword Maiden.
• Qin Luoluo accepts a supporting role in Sikong Jing’s plan and is guided in strengthening Qin Jiaojiao’s body and bloodline.
• Mu Bujun assists with information about the Primordial Cosmos and receives physical enhancement rather than intensive personal guidance.
• Qin Yitai continues to misunderstand Sikong Jing’s origins and abilities, treating him as the powerful “Wild Beast Young Master” and expecting him to receive holy light.
• Yu Mang gains a major opportunity through his connection with Tian Wuxiu and becomes more determined to break the Hell Array and seize an advantage in the upcoming inheritance struggle.

Significant Themes

• Deception and strategic disguise: Sikong Jing’s false Emperor Vein and his plan to manipulate the Aurora Sacred Pearl emphasize the importance of concealing one’s true strength.
• Forced transformation and control: Sikong Jing’s treatment of Wan Qi and the others shows how he is willing to override their wishes to achieve a larger objective.
• Heavenly recognition versus true ability: The absence of holy light raises questions about whether divine acknowledgment reflects genuine talent, external conditions, or hidden limitations.
• Opportunity and inheritance: Yu Mang’s discovery of the Nine Heavens Sword Dao illustrates how information and cooperation can reshape the balance of power.
• Patience and long-term plotting: Both Sikong Jing and Yu Mang pursue gradual cultivation and carefully timed plans connected to future battles and secret inheritances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Divine Cosmos Ship of the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce arrives, carrying the Wild Beast Clan's representative, Sikong Jing.
• The War Beast Clan's young master, Zhan Da, and his brother, Zhan Shu, await them in Zither Treasure City.
• Zhan Da publicly humiliates and kills some Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce members to pressure Qin Yitai and Sikong Jing.
• Zhan Shu, a Seven Tribulations Emperor Venerable, challenges Sikong Jing, intending to kill him within ten moves.
• Sikong Jing requests a wager before the fight, but Zhan Da dismisses the idea, stating that the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce's fate is already sealed.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing (Wild Beast Clan): He remains calm and composed despite the provocation and threats, prioritizing the safety of the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce members.
• Zhan Da (War Beast Clan): He is arrogant and cruel, enjoying the suffering of others. He sees the battle as a means to establish the War Beast Clan's power and intimidate the Origin Universe.
• Zhan Shu (War Beast Clan): He is confident in his strength and underestimates Sikong Jing, believing he can defeat him within ten moves.
• Qin Yitai: He is distressed by his younger sister's plight but holds back from interfering, awaiting Sikong Jing's actions.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The War Beast Clan seeks to assert its dominance over the Origin Universe, while the Wild Beast Clan tries to protect its interests and allies.
• Provocation and Humiliation: Zhan Da uses the lives of the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce members to pressure and humiliate Sikong Jing and Qin Yitai.
• Underestimation: Zhan Shu underestimates Sikong Jing's strength, potentially leading to a miscalculation in their battle.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing vs. Zhan Da: Sikong Jing attempts to negotiate a wager for the battle, but Zhan Da dismisses him, showing his disrespect and disregard for Sikong Jing's life.
• Zhan Shu vs. Sikong Jing: The two prepare to engage in a battle, with Zhan Shu confident in his victory and Sikong Jing remaining calm and composed.
• Qin Yitai and Sikong Jing: Qin Yitai is distressed by his sister's situation, while Sikong Jing focuses on protecting the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce members and engaging with Zhan Shu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The War Beast Young Master mocks the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce, causing despair among its members.
• Qin Yitai, the president, realizes there's no hope for survival without a Great Emperor's help.
• Sikong Jing, the Wild Beast Young Master, reveals his plan to force the War Beast Young Master into a wagered battle.
• Sikong Jing swiftly defeats the younger War Beast Young Master, Zhan Shu, and captures his spirit shadow.
• Sikong Jing threatens to destroy Zhan Shu's spirit shadow if anyone interferes, freezing the War Beasts' Great Emperors.
• Sikong Jing forces the War Beast Young Master, Zhan Da, to agree to a wagered battle.

Character Developments

• Qin Yitai: Despairing but accepting of their dire situation, he acknowledges the naivety of both himself and Sikong Jing.
• Sikong Jing: Proves to be cunning and powerful, using his quick thinking and combat skills to turn the tables.
• Zhan Da: Initially confident and mocking, he becomes cautious and forced into agreement after Sikong Jing's actions.
• Zhan Ke (War Beast Emperor): Values Zhan Shu greatly, but is forced to hold back due to Sikong Jing's threat.

Significant Themes

• Despair and hope: The Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce faces imminent doom, but Sikong Jing's actions offer a glimmer of hope.
• Power dynamics: The presence of Great Emperors and their influence on the situation highlight the power imbalance.
• Cunning and adaptability: Sikong Jing's quick thinking and ability to adapt to the situation turn the tables in their favor.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Zhan Da: Their interaction is tense and one-sided, with Sikong Jing forcing Zhan Da into agreement.
• Sikong Jing and Zhan Ke: Their interaction is implicit but threatening, with Sikong Jing's actions preventing Zhan Ke from intervening.
• Qin Yitai and his subordinates: They share despair and acceptance of their situation, with Qin Yitai acknowledging the naivety of their previous plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing, a mysterious old man, captures Zhan Shu, the War Beast Clan's Little Young Master, and challenges Zhan Da, the War Beast Clan's leader.
• Zhan Da is forced to accept Sikong Jing's wagered battle to save Zhan Shu, with the condition that if Zhan Da wins, Sikong Jing will release Zhan Shu and guarantee the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce's safety for a hundred years, and if Sikong Jing wins, he gets one day to escape.
• The battle between Sikong Jing and Zhan Da begins.

Character Developments

• Zhan Da: Loses his initial arrogance and is forced into a corner by Sikong Jing's actions.
• Sikong Jing: Shows cunning and strategic thinking, putting the War Beast Clan in a difficult position.
• Zhan Shu: Captured and used as a bargaining chip by Sikong Jing.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Sikong Jing uses his capture of Zhan Shu to manipulate the War Beast Clan and force Zhan Da into a wagered battle.
• Reputation and honor: The War Beast Clan is concerned about its reputation and the potential backlash from breaking the wager.
• Survival and desperation: The people of the Zither Treasure Chamber of Commerce face a desperate situation, with their survival at stake.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing vs. Zhan Da: Sikong Jing outmaneuvers Zhan Da, forcing him into a wagered battle with unfavorable conditions.
• Zhan Da and War Conqueror: They discuss and decide on their course of action, ultimately agreeing to the wager.
• Various factions (Nine Heavens Alliance, Four Great Powers, Divine Relic Dean, Divine Cry Sect): They watch the events unfold and discuss their observations and predictions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhan Da and Sikong Jing face off, with Zhan Da initially dominating.
• Sikong Jing's Fist-Burst Domain is shattered by Zhan Da's "Break" cry.
• Zhan Da and Sikong Jing exchange powerful punches, shattering space and prompting two emperors to intervene and set up a battle barrier.
• Zhan Da uses his War Beast Rending Claw, but Sikong Jing blocks and counters with his own giant claw.
• Sikong Jing's domain is reborn, and the two engage in a domain battle with their ferocious beast armies.

Character Developments

• Zhan Da shows improvement and increased strength.
• Sikong Jing reveals hidden power, surprising the onlookers.
• The Divine Cry Emperor expresses interest in investing in Sikong Jing.

Significant Themes

• The strength of the younger generation and their potential.
• The power dynamics between the War Beast Clan and other factions.
• The consequences of space shattering and the need for a battle barrier.

Character Interactions

• Zhan Da and Sikong Jing clash, with Zhan Da initially underestimating Sikong Jing.
• The Mist Emperor and another emperor intervene, setting up a battle barrier.
• The Divine Cry Emperor expresses interest in Sikong Jing, despite his age.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhan Da, the War Beast Young Master, transforms into his beast form and uses his ultimate technique, the Beast God Seal, against Sikong Jing, the Wild Beast Old Man.
• Sikong Jing draws his red and black twin swords, creating an Absolute Sword domain to counter and contain Zhan Da's Beast God Seal.
• Holy light descends from the Aurora Sacred Pearl, initially thought to be for Zhan Da, but it heads towards Sikong Jing instead.

Character Developments

• Zhan Da demonstrates his true power and uses his most powerful technique, showing his determination to defeat Sikong Jing.
• Sikong Jing reveals his mastery of the Absolute Sword Dao, showcasing his composure and strength under pressure.
• Wan Qi, inside Sikong Jing's spatial treasure, expresses her indignation at being deceived but understands the risk of the holy light exposing Sikong Jing.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: The characters' abilities and techniques are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of power dynamics in their world.
• Deception and truth: Sikong Jing's deception is challenged by the potential exposure from the holy light, raising questions about honesty and trust.
• Opportunity and risk: The holy light's descent presents an opportunity for Sikong Jing but also carries significant risks, reflecting the theme of seizing opportunities despite potential dangers.

Character Interactions

• Zhan Da and Sikong Jing: Their intense battle showcases their power and determination, with each pushing the other to their limits.
• Sikong Jing and Wan Qi: Their interaction reveals Sikong Jing's deception and Wan Qi's awareness of the situation, highlighting their dynamic as captor and captive.
• The spectators: Their reactions to the holy light's descent demonstrate their excitement, anticipation, and jealousy, emphasizing the significance of the event in their world.