Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The third level of the ruins opens, and cultivators at the Hundred Million Dao Realm enter.
• Xue He and Li Xiao, both Hundred Million Dao Realm cultivators, analyze the strength of Li Su's true body and conclude that he's not an ultimate Daluo cultivator but might have achieved Limit-Breaking Great Perfection.
• Xue He and Li Xiao decide to notify the cultivators outside about Li Su's strength.
• Li Su's true body learns that he's being livestreamed and is shocked. He realizes that the cultivators outside will likely call for reinforcements, possibly near-Saints.

Character Developments

• Xue He and Li Xiao demonstrate their experience and analytical skills, impressing the other cultivators.
• Li Su's true body shows concern and unease about being exposed and the potential arrival of near-Saints.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchy among cultivators of different realms.
• The potential threat and benefits of exposing Li Su's strength to the outside world.

Character Interactions

• Xue He and Li Xiao work together to analyze the situation and decide on a course of action.
• Li Su's true body interacts with his avatar, showing his concern about the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su, the protagonist, is in a ruin and realizes he's become the center of attention, drawing powerful beings to the ruin.
• He concludes that the ruin's master has grand designs, possibly wanting to consume top-tier powerhouses or use them as scapegoats.
• Li Su decides to prepare and fight back if necessary, using his supreme treasure and the time he has before other powerful beings arrive.

Character Developments

• Li Su demonstrates his analytical skills and strategic thinking, assessing the situation and planning his response.
• He shows determination and willingness to fight back if provoked, indicating his growth and maturity.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The theme of power and its influence is prominent, with Li Su acknowledging the danger he's in due to his newfound attention.
• Trust and Betrayal: Li Su's realization that the ruin's master might not have good intentions raises questions about trust and loyalty among powerful beings.
• Preparation and Adaptation: Li Su's decision to prepare and fight back if necessary highlights the theme of adaptability and proactive planning in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Li Su interacts with the other powerful beings in the Primordial World indirectly through his thoughts, as he considers their reactions and potential actions.
• His internal dialogue with himself showcases his thought process and decision-making, with no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Hundred Million Dao Realm trial involves swarms of early Daluo Realm insects, catching cultivators off guard.
• Li Su's team suffers casualties, but he uses the opportunity to secretly collect energy from the insects.
• Over three months, Li Su amasses vast energy, but the trial's intensity and the number of insects worry him.
• Li Su awakens from his injury-induced slumber to find his wives and other women caring for him, their affection ratings increased.

Character Developments

• Li Su: Realizes the trial's true power and the potential threat of the ruins' master. He decides to conserve his strength and prepare for the worst.
• Xue Xue, Zhao Yan, An Ran, and the formation girl: Their affection ratings for Li Su increase due to his selfless act of protecting them.

Significant Themes

• The power of preparation and foresight, as seen in Li Su's strategic energy collection.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent, as demonstrated by the cultivators' initial complacency in the face of the insect swarms.
• The bonds between characters, highlighted by the women's increased affection for Li Su.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and his wives (Xue Xue, Zhao Yan): Their relationship deepens as they face danger together.
• Li Su and the other women (An Ran, the formation girl, Li Chu): Their affection for Li Su grows due to his selfless act of protection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su awakens after a month-long coma, having won goodwill from the crowd due to his actions against the master of the ruins.
• Xue Xue and Zhao Yan tend to Li Su, revealing their genuine affection for him, much to his surprise and the envy of others.
• Li Su learns about the true nature of the Love Wine and its role in binding souls and creating karma.
• Qiao Tian and Xiao Zhan continue to excel in the trials, drawing admiration and praise from the crowd.
• Li Su advances to the seventh level of the Billion Dao Realm, nearing the eighth level, and feels his Dao trembling with potential.
• Billion Dao Realm experts, including Xue Beikong, arrive at the scene.

Character Developments

• Li Su: Advances in his cultivation, feels the potential of his Dao, and is surprised by the genuine affection of Xue Xue and Zhao Yan.
• Xue Xue: Shows deep affection for Li Su, revealing her true feelings and willingness to share him with Zhao Yan.
• Zhao Yan: Also displays genuine affection for Li Su, accepting the situation and preparing herself for 'falling in love' with him.
• Qiao Tian and Xiao Zhan: Continue to excel in the trials, drawing admiration and praise, and setting their sights on catching up to Li Su.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Love Wine in binding souls and creating karma.
• The impact of genuine affection and love on individuals, even those dedicated to the pursuit of the Way.
• The envy and malice directed at Li Su due to his sudden rise in status and the affection shown to him by Xue Xue and Zhao Yan.

Character Interactions

• Li Su, Xue Xue, and Zhao Yan: The three share a tender and affectionate moment, with Li Su surprised by their genuine feelings.
• Li Su and the crowd: Li Su faces envy and malice from others due to the affection shown to him by Xue Xue and Zhao Yan.
• Qiao Tian and Xiao Zhan: The two continue to excel in the trials, drawing admiration and praise, and setting their sights on catching up to Li Su.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Billion Dao Realm experts descend, led by Li Su's father-in-law.
• The ruin trembles, and a vast mountain filled with ancient bones and a broken cauldron appears.
• Xue Beikong and other Billion Dao Realm cultivators encircle Li Su's location, preparing to capture him.
• Kui Snake, a Billion Dao Realm expert from the Nine Dao Sect, challenges Li Su to a one-on-one fight.

Character Developments

• Li Su: Shows surprise and acceptance of Kui Snake's challenge, hinting at his confidence and willingness to fight.
• Kui Snake: Demonstrates his strength and confidence by challenging Li Su, showing no fear despite the realm difference.
• Xue Beikong: Feels intense irritation towards Li Su's appearance, hinting at his growing desire to fight him.

Significant Themes

• The power of realms: The gap between realms is emphasized, with Kui Snake's confidence coming from his higher realm despite Li Su's strength.
• The desire to fight: Both sides display a strong desire to fight, with Li Su accepting Kui Snake's challenge and Xue Beikong feeling intense irritation towards Li Su.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and Kui Snake: They exchange words before Kui Snake challenges Li Su to a one-on-one fight, showing their mutual confidence and willingness to fight.
• Xue Beikong and Li Su: Xue Beikong feels intense irritation towards Li Su's appearance, hinting at their growing animosity and desire to fight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su faces an attack from eight Billion Dao Realm experts, including his father-in-law, Xue Beikong.
• Li Su's formidable foundation and origin allow him to withstand the initial onslaught.
• Xue Beikong and Kui Snake are injured by Li Su's counterattacks: Xue Beikong is sent flying, and Kui Snake's soul is severely wounded after being reincarnated multiple times.
• The eight experts decide to execute Plan B due to Li Su's overwhelming strength.

Character Developments

• Li Su demonstrates his mastery over multiple Supreme Daos (Dao of Life and Soul), far beyond his Billion Dao Realm level.
• Xue Beikong and Kui Snake, despite their strength, are injured and shocked by Li Su's power.
• The other Billion Dao Realm experts are unnerved by Li Su's strength and agree to Plan B.

Significant Themes

• The power of Supreme Daos and the shock they cause even among Billion Dao Realm experts.
• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability in battle.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and Xue Beikong: Despite being father-in-law and son-in-law, they are enemies in this battle.
• Kui Snake and Li Su: Kui Snake underestimates Li Su and suffers severe soul injuries as a result.
• The eight Billion Dao Realm experts: They initially underestimate Li Su but quickly realize their mistake and agree to Plan B.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Eight Billion Dao Realm cultivators, each representing a Great Dao, battle against Li Su.
• Li Su suppresses and defeats them one by one, despite their combined strength.
• Half-Evil, the Billion Dao Realm expert from Half-Evil, flees after being gravely wounded by Li Su.
• Xue Beikong and the others follow Half-Evil into the thick fog, with Li Su in pursuit.

Character Developments

• Li Su demonstrates his overwhelming power and comprehension, defeating the eight cultivators.
• Half-Evil shows cowardice and prioritizes his own safety, fleeing the battle.
• Xue Beikong becomes increasingly irritated and focused on attacking Li Su's lower body.
• The cultivators outside, including Xue He, Qiao Tian, and Xiao Zhan, are shocked and disheartened by Li Su's power.

Significant Themes

• The disparity in power and comprehension between Li Su and the other cultivators.
• The importance of understanding one's enemy and oneself in battle.
• The consequences of underestimating an opponent and the psychological impact of facing overwhelming power.

Character Interactions

• Li Su clashes with the eight cultivators, targeting Half-Evil and Xue Beikong the most.
• Half-Evil and Xue Beikong exchange glances, revealing their displeasure toward each other.
• The cultivators outside discuss their target's power and the implications of their defeat.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• A powerful aura erupts from Mist Mountain, causing Dao Fruits to resonate and glow.
• Corpses on the mountain begin to emit cultivation technique Dao Fruits, which can be directly absorbed.
• Li Su realizes that the strongest Dao cultivation is a world with twin Daos, which would drive even Near-Saints mad.
• Li Su decides to cooperate with the ruin's plan and approaches the strongest Dao cultivation.
• Xue Beikong and others, unable to absorb the Dao cultivation, form a spell formation and summon a powerful figure to prevent Li Su from obtaining it.

Character Developments

• Li Su: Realizes the true purpose of the ruin and decides to cooperate. Feels annoyed by his wives' curses.
• Xue Beikong and others: Become obsessed with the idea of obtaining a cultivation technique Dao Fruit. Feel resentment towards Li Su for trying to obtain the strongest one.
• Half-Evil: Feels wary of Li Su's growing power and sees him as a future threat to the evil spirits' cause.

Significant Themes

• Greed and obsession: The characters' desire for power and wealth leads them to make questionable decisions.
• The consequences of one's actions: Li Su's actions have far-reaching effects on those around him, both positive and negative.
• The struggle for power: The characters are constantly vying for dominance and control, leading to conflict and tension.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and Xue Beikong: Li Su's actions cause Xue Beikong to curse him, despite being his nominal father-in-law.
• Li Su and his wives: Li Su feels annoyed by his wives' curses, particularly Xue Xue's vulgar language.
• Li Su and Half-Evil: Half-Evil sees Li Su as a potential threat to the evil spirits' cause and feels wary of his growing power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A newcomer, a Near-Saint, arrives, causing a commotion that draws the attention of Li Su and the Billion Dao Realm cultivators.
• Li Su slashes the space, intending to sever the passage, but Xue Beikong intervenes and holds him off.
• The Near-Saint scolds the cultivators, calling them "trash," and descends into the ruins.
• Xue Beikong dies, and the Xue Family mourns his loss.
• The Near-Saint enters the ruins, and Li Su hides, planning to escape later.
• The Dao attainment begins to take shape atop Mist Mountain.

Character Developments

• Li Su demonstrates his power, using two supreme Daos simultaneously, and escapes when the Near-Saint arrives.
• Xue Beikong dies, and the Xue Family mourns his loss, feeling hatred towards the Near-Saint.
• Kui Snake and the other cultivators feel disdain and bitterness due to the Near-Saint's treatment of them.
• The Near-Saint reveals his arrogance and disregard for the cultivators.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the treatment of lower-ranked cultivators by higher-ranked ones.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent and the importance of caution.
• The pursuit of power and the lengths one will go to obtain it.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and the Near-Saint: Li Su demonstrates his power, and the Near-Saint underestimates him, leading to Li Su's escape.
• Xue Beikong and the Xue Family: Xue Beikong dies, and the Xue Family mourns his loss, feeling hatred towards the Near-Saint.
• Kui Snake and the other cultivators and the Near-Saint: The Near-Saint scolds the cultivators, calling them "trash," and they feel disdain and bitterness due to his treatment of them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su realizes the ruin's formations are exceptionally brilliant and dangerous.
• A Near Saint descends into the ruin, seeking a Dao attainment.
• The Near Saint fuses with the dual-Dao cultivation, unaware of its true nature.
• The great cauldron awakens and begins a process that will result in its death.
• Everyone is expelled from the ruin, and the great cauldron vanishes into the Primordial World.
• The Limit Da Luo return and question Kui Snake and the others, learning the truth about the ruin.
• Xue Beikong, who should have been dead, reappears alive.

Character Developments

• Li Su demonstrates his analytical prowess and caution, deciding to take everyone out of the ruin.
• The Near Saint reveals his arrogance and underestimates the ruin's power.
• Xue Beikong's survival hints at his resilience and potential hidden strength.

Significant Themes

• The power of formations and the danger they pose.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies.
• The theme of rebirth and awakening, as seen in the great cauldron's actions.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and the Near Saint have a tense standoff, with Li Su trying to protect the others.
• Kui Snake and the others interact with the Limit Da Luo, revealing the truth about the ruin.
• The Xue Family Patriarch comforts Xue Xue and Xue Bugui, promising to avenge their father.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xue Beikong, presumed dead, reappears alive, shocking everyone.
• The Xue Family is overjoyed, while others find Xue Beikong's behavior awkward.
• The Li Family's ancestor suggests that the 'Heavenly Genius' was an illusion created by the relic.
• The Ancestors decide to send the juniors away first and await further instructions from above.

Character Developments

• Xue Beikong: Despite his daughter's affection, he remains distant and disapproving toward his son, Xue Bugui.
• Xue Bugui: Feels hurt and resentful due to his father's favoritism toward Xue Xue and his coldness toward him.
• Li Su: Discovers Yuding Zhenren inside his avatar's stomach after the relic vanishes. Yuding explains the truth about the ruins and his own past.

Significant Themes

• The power of relics and their potential dangers.
• The complex relationships and emotions within families, particularly between fathers and sons.
• The importance of trust and sincerity in relationships, as seen in the interactions between Li Su, Perfected Taiyi, and Yuding Zhenren.

Character Interactions

• Xue Beikong and Xue Xue: Their emotional reunion highlights Xue Beikong's favoritism and Xue Xue's dependence on her father.
• Xue Beikong and Xue Bugui: Xue Beikong's coldness and Xue Bugui's resentment deepen their strained relationship.
• Li Su, Perfected Taiyi, and Yuding Zhenren: Their interactions showcase trust, understanding, and mutual respect, even in the face of potential danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su returns to Xue City after two years, having made immense gains, including cultivation breakthroughs and valuable treasures.
• He learns about the Xue Family's plan for a Love Wine cultivation session with Xue Xue and Zhao Yan.
• The Love Wine session lasts for over a month, causing a stir in the Xue Family and Xue City.

Character Developments

• Li Su's cultivation reaches the perfected late seventh level of the Billion Dao Realm.
• Xue Xue and Zhao Yan's cultivation is expected to improve significantly after the Love Wine session.
• The Xue Family Patriarch returns in a poor mood due to the near-Saint's death.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Mythical Realm and foreign races, with the potential for war looming.
• The importance of ranks and the desire for breakthroughs among limit Grand Luo cultivators.
• The impact of the Love Wine session on the characters and the community.

Character Interactions

• Li Su interacts with Madam Xue, who provides resources for his cultivation and arranges the Love Wine session.
• Xue Xue and Zhao Yan are embarrassed and nervous about the Love Wine session.
• The Xue Family Patriarch and Li Su have a tense discussion.
• Xue Bugui is surprised and stunned by the length of the Love Wine session.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su, having completed the Love Wine process with Xue Xue and Zhao Yan, reflects on his gains and decides it's time to leave.
• He exposes his true identity to Xue Beikong and his wife, revealing he is the powerful figure from the ruins who possessed Pei Feng.
• Li Su leaves behind betrothal gifts, including immortal peaches, Billion Dao Realm cultivation portions, and information about Half-Evil, before departing for the Mythical Realm.

Character Developments

• Li Su: He gains insights into the Dao of Fate, laying a foundation for his future Dao Attainment. He also decides to leave for the Mythical Realm, prioritizing his family's safety.
• Xue Beikong and his wife: They are shocked by Li Su's true identity and the revelation that their son-in-law is a Dao Son of a great sect. They decide to inform the old ancestor about the situation.

Significant Themes

• Identity and deception: Li Su's true identity is revealed, highlighting the theme of deception and the consequences it brings.
• Power dynamics: The power imbalance between Li Su and the Xue Family is evident, with Li Su holding the upper hand due to his strength and the information he possesses.
• Family and responsibility: Li Su's actions show his concern for his family's safety, prioritizing their well-being even in the face of danger.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and Xue Beikong: Their interaction reveals the power dynamic between them, with Li Su asserting his dominance and Xue Beikong accepting it, albeit reluctantly.
• Li Su and Xue Beikong's wife: Their interaction shows the wife's initial confusion and eventual acceptance of Li Su's true identity, as well as her realization of the benefits her daughters have gained from the marriage.
• Li Su and the Xue Family: The interaction between Li Su and the Xue Family highlights the tension between them, with Li Su warning them not to force his wives to stand against him and offering them a way out by suggesting they wait until the overall situation is settled.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su continues gathering intelligence about the Primordial World and its powers.
• He learns about the mysterious Holy Palace and Night Demon factions.
• Li Su enters seclusion to cultivate and raise his realm, spending three years in isolation.
• Meanwhile, Xue Xue and Zhao Yan awaken from their incubation, causing a massive disturbance and triggering a Great Daluo Tribulation.
• Heartless True Person and the Nine Heavens Sovereign return from their mission, finding that a month in heaven has passed as thirty years on Earth.

Character Developments

• Li Su focuses on cultivating and understanding the Dao of Fate.
• Xue Xue and Zhao Yan awaken with powerful new abilities, drawing the attention of the Xue Family and triggering a tribulation.
• Heartless True Person and the Nine Heavens Sovereign grow anxious about the passage of time and the potential dangers Li Su might face.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and its consequences.
• The gathering of intelligence and its importance in strategic planning.
• The power dynamics between different factions and their potential for conflict.

Character Interactions

• Li Su continues his solitary cultivation, with no significant interactions during this period.
• The Xue Family gathers to discuss the awakening of Xue Xue and Zhao Yan, and the impending tribulation.
• Heartless True Person and the Nine Heavens Sovereign interact with their companions, expressing their concern for Li Su's safety and the precarious situation in the Mythical Realm.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Li Su completes his cultivation to the tenth level of the Billion Dao Realm, surpassing many Daluos with thousands of years of cultivation.
• His river is gestating something, but it hasn't borne fruit yet due to the absence of his own Great Dao.
• The formation created by Heartless True Person and the Nine Heavens Sovereign is triggered, revealing that they have returned with others.
• The cause of the impending war between the Mythical Realm and the alien races is revealed to be the Light-Spitting Insects introduced by Li Su.

Character Developments

• Li Su's cultivation has reached an astonishing level, nearing the Extreme Daluo Realm, and he has fulfilled the requirements to retrieve the Pangu Banner.
• Li Su is still struggling to find his own Great Dao and is considering using one of the Seven Supreme Sages as his primary Dao if necessary.
• Heartless True Person and the Nine Heavens Sovereign have returned, bringing others, and are eager to retrieve the supreme treasure.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to find one's own Great Dao and the consequences of not doing so.
• The power dynamics between the Mythical Realm and the alien races, and the impending war.
• The unintended consequences of Li Su's actions, specifically the Light-Spitting Insects causing a great war.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and Heartless True Person discuss the urgency of retrieving the supreme treasure.
• Li Su learns about the impending war and its connection to the Light-Spitting Insects.
• The Nine Heavens Sovereign and the alien race member discuss the impact of the Light-Spitting Insects on the Mythical Realm and the alien races.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The superhero team, The Mighty Heroes, are forced to take a mandatory one-day hiatus due to a city-wide emergency.
• The heroes are ordered to stay in their secret hideout, The Nest, to avoid causing any further chaos or endangering civilians.
• During their day off, the heroes must deal with their own personal issues and boredom, leading to various conflicts and revelations.

Character Developments

• Captain Hero: Struggles with his identity as a hero and the weight of his responsibilities. He considers quitting but ultimately reaffirms his commitment.
• Lady Liberty: Reflects on her past and the sacrifices she's made for her hero life, leading her to consider a romantic relationship with a civilian.
• Brainwave: Realizes the importance of teamwork and communication, deciding to be more open with his teammates about his plans and strategies.
• Gadget: Overcomes his fear of heights and gains confidence in his abilities after helping a teammate in distress.

Significant Themes

• The personal lives and struggles of superheroes.
• The importance of teamwork and communication in a team dynamic.
• The responsibility and burden of heroism.
• The struggle between personal desires and one's duty as a hero.

Character Interactions

• Captain Hero & Lady Liberty: They clash over Captain Hero's desire to quit and Lady Liberty's decision to pursue a romantic relationship. Ultimately, they reach a mutual understanding and support each other's choices.
• Brainwave & Gadget: Brainwave's secret plan to improve The Nest's security system causes tension with Gadget, who feels left out. They resolve their conflict by working together to complete the project.
• The entire team: Throughout the day, the heroes engage in various activities, such as playing games, cooking, and training, which help them bond and strengthen their team dynamic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su meets Heartless True Person and the Nine Heavens Sovereign, who are astonished by his rapid growth.
• They learn Li Su's destination: the Central Domain, a mysterious and unusual place.
• Upon arrival, the Central Domain reacts to Li Su's presence, forming a vortex.
• Li Su reveals that he's here due to the Pangu Banner's guidance, an inheritance from Jade Purity Teacher (Three Pure Ones).

Character Developments

• Li Su: Shows confidence and capability, revealing his connection to the ancient Primordial World and the Three Pure Ones.
• Heartless True Person and Nine Heavens Sovereign: Acknowledge Li Su's rapid growth and agree to help him, understanding the importance of the Pangu Banner.
• Thunderfire Venerable (Elucidation Sect): Feels betrayed by Heartless True Person and the Sovereign, learning Li Su's connection to the Elucidation Sect.

Significant Themes

• The legacy of the ancient Primordial World and the Three Pure Ones.
• The power and significance of supreme treasures.
• Trust and cooperation among different factions.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and Heartless True Person/Nine Heavens Sovereign: They work together, with Li Su sharing information about his lineage and destination.
• Thunderfire Venerable and Li Su: Thunderfire Venerable feels a connection to Li Su due to his Elucidation Sect lineage, but is upset that he wasn't informed earlier.
• The group: They discuss and plan their next steps, acknowledging the importance of Li Su's role in entering the Central Domain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su enters the Central Domain and is attacked by swarms of evil-nature creatures.
• He discovers a vast, flesh-like world filled with these creatures, which are incubating powerful entities.
• Li Su encounters multiple cocoons, each containing an Extreme Daluo-level creature with a Great Dao aura.

Character Developments

• Li Su demonstrates incredible strength and adaptability in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The Extreme Daluo in Li Su's Great Dao River are shocked by his power and begin to suspect he's a Saint's descendant.

Significant Themes

• The power of overwhelming numbers and the struggle against insurmountable odds.
• The emergence of new Saints and the death of old ones, hinting at a larger cycle or conflict.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and the Extreme Daluo in his river communicate mentally, with Heartless True Person guiding him.
• The Extreme Daluo discuss Li Su's strength and origins, speculating about his connection to Saints.
• The group shares an ominous premonition about the creatures incubating in the cocoons.

• Li Su is surrounded by a crimson tide of insects, numbering in the trillions, which are attacking him relentlessly.
• The Daluo Realm cultivators discuss the situation and decide that Li Su should retrieve fragments from the sixty-seven giant cocoons around him.
• Li Su activates his four Dao Fruits and charges towards the cocoons, facing increasing resistance from the insects.
• The insects suddenly change their attack method, demonstrating an ability to think and adapt, which surprises everyone.
• Li Su decides to use Soul Supreme, his fifth Dao Fruit, to counter the insects' thinking ability.
• Xiaoqian, the Daughter of the Lunar Yin, emerges from the Ghost Domain and releases a cry that affects the consciousness of all living things, causing the insects to collapse.
• Li Su quickly retrieves fragments from the cocoons and escapes the Red Tide's range.
• The thinking ability of the insects disappears, leaving only instinctual behavior, and the power of Soul Supreme decreases significantly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su continues to explore the red tide world, covering at least 30-40 million li without reaching the end.
• He discovers that the ironworm-like creatures form thoughts by combining, and that the world is spherical.
• Li Su decides to break through the flesh upward to escape the world.
• He successfully cuts into the flesh, but the crimson tide below stitches it back together, causing a shift in the world's balance.
• Li Su is engulfed by an intense, world-destroying heat, which the Kindling Flame Banner identifies as a fissure between two worlds.

Character Developments

• Li Su: Grows weary from continuously using his Saint Supreme power, gains understanding of the ironworm creatures, and becomes anxious about the Pangu Banner's silence.
• Kindling Flame Banner: Awakens due to the intense heat, expresses shock and concern about the world's instability, and temporarily retreats into Li Su's river.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Saint Supremes.
• The instability of worlds and the consequences of manipulating them.
• The importance of understanding and controlling one's environment.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and the Kindling Flame Banner: The banner awakens and provides brief information before retreating, leaving Li Su to face the intense heat alone.
• Li Su and the ten old monsters: They discuss the situation and decide to break through the flesh, but the Kindling Flame Banner's retreat leaves them without immediate guidance.