Ch. 681Another Road of Bones

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Liu Feng and Divine Yin enter a new realm through a spatial breach, finding it filled with Evil Specters and contaminated by turbid qi.
  • They discover an artifact-refining sect's ruins, which leads them to an inner world hidden within a mountain wall, guarded by a quasi-sect-master level Evil Specter.
  • Liu Feng and other cultivators enter the inner world, defeating the Evil Specter and obtaining sect master bones.
  • They decide to explore the region, but are attacked by insect Evil Specters while traveling south.
  • Liu Feng opens a spatial passage to escape, and he and Divine Yin discover a boundary where the white moonlight cannot reach, revealing a road of corpses and bones leading into the darkness.

Character Developments

  • Liu Feng demonstrates his spatial manipulation abilities, opening passages to escape danger and investigate the boundary.
  • Divine Yin Empress shows concern for Liu Feng's safety and expresses her desire to assist him in uncovering the truth about the realm.
  • Yuwen Shangwu, the madman, is revealed to be obsessed with finding spiritual treasures and fortuitous opportunities, leading him to act recklessly.
  • Old Ghost Luo, the Netherworld Sect's Supreme Elder, appears and tries to curry favor with Liu Feng, but is ignored.

Significant Themes

  • The nature of reality and the falsehood of the Void Realm.
  • The contamination of turbid qi and the struggle for survival in the new realm.
  • The pursuit of power and spiritual treasures, leading to reckless behavior and conflict among cultivators.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Feng and Divine Yin work together to explore the realm and uncover its secrets.
  • Liu Feng ignores Old Ghost Luo's attempts to gain his favor.
  • Yuwen Shangwu's reckless actions put him at odds with other cultivators.
  • The cultivators from various factions cooperate to some extent to face the dangers of the new realm, but also compete for resources and power.

Ch. 682Evil Specter Buddha

  • The chapter begins with Liu Feng and Shen Yin facing a road of corpses and bones that stretches into darkness, with no visible end. They decide not to proceed further due to the ominous presence.
  • Liu Feng sends shadow bodies and Gu insects to scout the left and right paths. The left path is passable, while the right path leads to certain death.
  • The insect tide pursues them, and other immortals and Buddhas, including Donghuang Xuan and Ao Rong, arrive. They all flee leftward, but many are captured by an evil Buddha that rises from the mountains.
  • Liu Feng and the others escape, but they are pursued by the evil Buddha's chains. They encounter the Azure Firmament Palace and Myriad Gods Hall, who have set up Dao artifacts to block their path.
  • Liu Feng and Yuwen Shangwu exchange blows, but neither can injure the other. Liu Feng decides to head east, and the Azure Emperor Tower pursues them.
  • Liu Feng senses something amiss with Cloud Dream's second defiled body, but he cannot sense her true body or cultivation level due to the Dao artifact's restriction.

Ch. 683Was an Immortal to Begin With

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The story takes place in the Eastern Sun Palace ruins, a vast, decayed immortal sect from the true Immortal Realm.
  • More than three hundred immortals from five factions (Blood Spirit Sect, Maiden Emperor Palace, Heavenly Chan Palace, Moon Hou Clan, and Shangguan Clan) enter the ruins, with the Shangguan Clan serving as pathfinders.
  • The immortals encounter empty shells of dead immortals and Buddhas, and the environment changes, revealing a flourishing immortal sect.
  • Liu Feng's evil body, accompanied by a middle-aged Daoist, leads a group of immortals to a massive, living flesh-and-blood cauldron.
  • Zhou Wan, a Blood Spirit disciple, encounters a Daoist nun resembling herself and panics.
  • Powerful beings from various sects enter the ruins, including Liu Feng in his true form.

Character Developments

  • Liu Feng: He discovers that he was an immortal of the Eastern Sun Palace in his past life. He seems to be the sect master or patriarch, as many disciples revere him.
  • Zhou Wan: She realizes that she had a past life in the Eastern Sun Palace, resembling a Daoist nun named Huiji Zi. She becomes terrified and seeks Liu Feng's help.
  • Shangguan Ya: She leads her clan as pathfinders, following Liu Feng's evil body deeper into the ruins. She shows determination and resilience.

Significant Themes

  • Reincarnation and Past Lives: The story explores the concept of reincarnation, with characters discovering their past lives in the Eastern Sun Palace.
  • Karma and Fate: The connections between characters, both good and ill, are highlighted, suggesting that their fates are intertwined.
  • Power and Status: The hierarchy within the Eastern Sun Palace is revealed, with Liu Feng being at the top, indicating his power and status in his past life.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Feng and Zhou Wan: Zhou Wan seeks Liu Feng's help, addressing him informally (Liu-lang) due to her fear and desperation.
  • Liu Feng and the Middle-Aged Daoist: The middle-aged Daoist leads Liu Feng's evil body, suggesting a connection between them.
  • Zhou Wan and the Daoist Nun: Zhou Wan encounters a Daoist nun resembling herself, causing her to panic and flee.

Ch. 684Eastern Sun Dao Scripture

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Liu Feng, Zhou Wan, and Divine Yin Empress approach the Eastern Sun Cauldron, where Liu Feng's past life's body parts are found.
  • Seven quasi-sect-masters from different factions pursue them, aiming to seize Liu Feng's past life's body parts and other benefits.
  • Liu Feng leads them to the edge of the turbid space, where the Eastern Sun Dao Scripture, the sect-protecting artifact of the Eastern Sun Palace, is revealed.
  • The six Dao artifacts of the pursuing factions attack the Eastern Sun Dao Scripture, causing it to release its suppressed Great Dao, weakening everyone's cultivation powers.

Character Developments

  • Liu Feng's cultivation in the path of spirit refinement advances to the middle stage of the Two-Body Immortal realm after obtaining a fragment of his past life's body.
  • Immortal-Riding Taoist recognizes the Eastern Sun Dao Scripture and becomes terrified, fleeing the scene before being devoured by an Eastern Sun Cauldron.

Significant Themes

  • The power of the Great Dao and its suppression of other cultivation powers.
  • The fear and recognition of one's past life or karmic ties, as seen in Immortal-Riding Taoist's reaction to the Eastern Sun Dao Scripture.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Feng, Zhou Wan, and Divine Yin Empress work together, with Liu Feng leading them to the Eastern Sun Dao Scripture.
  • The quasi-sect-masters of seven factions pursue Liu Feng, each with their own agenda, leading to a tense standoff.
  • Immortal-Riding Taoist's recognition of the Eastern Sun Dao Scripture causes him to flee in terror, ultimately leading to his demise.

Ch. 685Causality in Memory

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Liu Feng fuses the three Eastern Sun Cauldrons, creating an Evil Specter at the sect master level.
  • He teams up with Divine Yin Empress to fight against five quasi-sect masters and their Dao artifacts.
  • They destroy the Maiden Emperor Palace's and Azure Firmament Palace's Dao artifacts, killing their quasi-sect masters.
  • Liu Feng reclaims part of his previous-life body and learns about his past disciple, She Ying.
  • They travel upstream along a tributary of the Bitter Sea into the void, where they encounter an immense object.

Character Developments

  • Liu Feng regains memories from his previous life and becomes more like his old self.
  • Divine Yin Empress obtains the Great Five Elements Dao power and becomes stronger.
  • Zhou Wan discovers her connection to another person and obtains the Great Wish Dao power.
  • She Feiyun, the vice palace master of the Maiden Emperor Palace, is captured and killed by Liu Feng.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle for power and the consequences of ambition (Liu Feng, Dao Xuzi, and the person in the void).
  • The pursuit of truth and the cost of drawing close to it (Liu Feng, Divine Yin, and Zhou Wan).
  • The cyclical nature of life and death, and the inevitability of change (She Ying, She Feiyun, and the end of heaven and earth).

Character Interactions

  • Liu Feng and Divine Yin work together to fight against the five factions.
  • Liu Feng reclaims his previous-life body from She Feiyun.
  • Liu Feng, Divine Yin, and Zhou Wan travel together into the void, with Liu Feng protecting Zhou Wan.
  • Liu Feng and Divine Yin reach the limit of their power and stop at the edge of the immense object in the void.

Ch. 686Seeing the Truth

Plot Points and Events

+ Liu Feng and Divine Yin Empress discover the truth about the Void Realm and all living beings through a mirror reflecting the Void Realm.
+ Liu Feng learns that every living being may be an incarnation of the same person who created the false land and reshaped the souls of all beings.
+ Liu Feng decides to help Divine Yin Empress and the Jiang Family cross over to the Four Saints Alliance territory through a weak point in space.

Character Developments

+ Liu Feng reaches Two-Body Immortal perfection after cultivating for six thousand years using the Time Array Disk.
+ Divine Yin Empress maintains her composure despite learning the truth about the Void Realm.
+ Jiang Qingxuan and the Jiang Family members are shocked by Liu Feng's rapid advancement.

Significant Themes

+ The truth about the Void Realm and all living beings.
+ The purpose behind the creation of the false land and the reshaping of souls.
+ The struggle for power and resources among immortal races.

Character Interactions

+ Liu Feng and Divine Yin Empress work together to find a way to cross over to the Four Saints Alliance territory.
+ Liu Feng shows no surprise at Divine Yin Empress's shock upon seeing his advancement, indicating his confidence in his cultivation speed.
+ The Jiang Family members are awestruck by Liu Feng's rapid advancement, highlighting the power imbalance between them.

Ch. 687Returning to the First Calamity

  • The Jiang Clan and Liu Feng return to the Void Realm, witnessing its impending collapse due to the Four Saints Alliance's breach by longevity species and Evil Specters.
  • Liu Feng senses a karmic entanglement and kills a demon dragon from the Divine Dragon Temple, leading to a pursuit by the Jiang Clan's enemies.
  • Divine Yin and Liu Feng foresee multiple death tribulations, including encounters with She Ying (Dao Xuzi's reincarnated disciple) and a corpse immortal version of Divine Yin herself.
  • Liu Feng uses his Other Path Gu art to break free from the tribulations and leads the group to an inner world protected by Master Yangshan, a quasi-sect leader and stone rat cultivator.
  • Master Yangshan offers to help Liu Feng find the Chaos Insect and Hua Yue Rong in Chaos Heaven, and also attempts to divine the location of Cloud Dream but fails due to her extreme caution.
  • Liu Feng accepts Master Yangshan's offer, and they plan to set out for Chaos Heaven together.

Ch. 688Fragments of the Land of Reincarnation

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Liu Feng, Shen Yin, Jiang Qingxuan, and others flee the Eastern Sea, pursued by the Tree Sea Dao Image and Dharma Images.
  • The Void Realm's seven domains connect, and Chaos Heaven's suspended lands collapse, revealing a colorful sea containing fragments of the Land of Reincarnation.
  • Liu Feng's divine sense descends to the Insect Temple, instructing his followers to seek the opportunity in Chaos Heaven.
  • The Insect Temple followers, along with twenty thousand worshippers, emerge from the earth veins and head towards Chaos Heaven.
  • Chaos Heaven's cultivators rush into the colorful sea, many losing their minds and becoming two-faced monsters.
  • Zhou Wan, now a perfected Two-Body Immortal, awaits Liu Feng's demonic-path avatar and sees Luo Shenghun approaching.

Character Developments

  • Liu Feng's divine sense instructs his followers, revealing his immense power and awareness of the ongoing events.
  • Zhou Wan's cultivation advances to the perfected Two-Body Immortal realm, and she gains enlightenment about the Delusion Sea and the Land of Reincarnation's collapse.
  • Luo Shenghun, a middle-aged man with cultivation at the Great Perfection of the Two-Body Immortal realm, approaches Zhou Wan.

Significant Themes

  • The collapse of the Land of Reincarnation and its connection to the inability of living beings to bear offspring.
  • The immense power and influence of Liu Feng, even in his absence.
  • The delusional nature of living beings and the consequences of entering the Delusion Sea.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Feng's divine sense interacts with his followers at the Insect Temple, providing guidance and instruction.
  • Zhou Wan and Luo Shenghun approach each other, with Zhou Wan recognizing Luo Shenghun's cultivation as Netherworld Sect arts.
  • The cultivators in the colorful sea interact with the delusional illusions, many losing their minds and becoming two-faced monsters.

Ch. 689Chaotic Immortal Marsh

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Luo Shenghun, the former Supreme Elder of the Netherworld Sect, arrives near Delusion Sea and merges with his other half, regaining some of his peak strength.
  • The three Delusion Seas merge, and the time restriction at the center of the bone island in the central Delusion Sea accelerates and returns to normal.
  • Liu Feng releases An Yuzi, who leaves without a word. Liu Xiaoxiao stays behind to command the forces under Liu Feng, while Yuan Caihe, Bian Qingqin, and Yao Suxiang accompany him.
  • Liu Feng and his group board Luo Shenghun's war chariot and head to Chaotic Immortal Marsh. They encounter several major factions, including the Maiden Emperor Palace and the Nisa Cult, and observe many immortals and Buddhas hunting Chaotic Immortals.
  • Upon entering Chaotic Immortal Marsh, they encounter half-formed creatures wailing in agony, and Liu Feng reveals that they will first join up with his true body and capture a female cultivator.

Character Developments

  • Luo Shenghun regains some of his peak strength and is now capable of fighting one or two quasi-sect masters.
  • Liu Feng's Demonic Dao Body has reached perfection as a demonic Buddha sage and is at the late stage of the Two-Body Immortal realm in body refinement, while his Fury Body is at the middle stage.
  • Liu Xiaoxiao has cultivated to perfection in the Two-Body Immortal realm and can contend with a quasi-sect-master-level opponent without mishap.
  • Yuan Caihe, Bian Qingqin, and Yao Suxiang accompany Liu Feng, each with their unique strengths and roles to play.
  • Zhou Wan is revealed to be a pawn nurtured by Liu Feng, planted within the Blood Spirit Sect.

Significant Themes

  • The calamity and tribulation facing the Void Realm, with living beings beneath immortals and Buddhas expected to die out within a few thousand years.
  • The merging of Chaos Heaven into the seven regions of the Void Realm, leading to the appearance of Other Path cultivators.
  • The chaos of space and time within Chaotic Immortal Marsh, and the half-formed creatures growing from the mud.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Feng and Luo Shenghun form a temporary alliance, with Luo Shenghun helping Liu Feng navigate Chaotic Immortal Marsh.
  • Liu Feng's group encounters the Maiden Emperor Palace and the Nisa Cult, with Liu Feng's Demonic Dao Body meeting the eyes of the palace mistress of Maiden Emperor Palace.
  • Liu Feng's group encounters the Four Seas Dragon Clan, with the North Sea's Wujing Dragon King and an aged corpse dragon attacking them, followed by the arrival of a colossal barbarian Gu Master.

Ch. 690Slaying the North Sea Dragon Ancestor

Plot Points and Events

  • Liu Feng's clone and the Dao puppet Huyan Huan fight against two Dragon Kings (Wujing and Coexisting Dragon King) sent by the North Sea Dragon Ancestor.
  • Liu Feng's true body and Divine Yin Empress face off against four Dragon Kings and the North Sea Dragon Ancestor.
  • The North Sea Dragon Ancestor offers a Dao artifact in exchange for Liu Feng's time restriction, but Liu Feng refuses and decides to kill them.
  • Liu Feng's clone and the Dao puppet Huyan Huan defeat the two Dragon Kings, while Liu Feng's true body and Divine Yin Empress kill the four Dragon Kings and the North Sea Dragon Ancestor, obtaining their dragon essences.

Character Developments

  • Liu Feng's true body and clone display immense power, capable of fighting against and defeating quasi-sect master opponents.
  • Divine Yin Empress shows her strength and supports Liu Feng in battle.
  • Luo Shenghun realizes Liu Feng's power and decides to join forces with him.
  • Zhou Wan reveals her desire to claim the dragon essences left behind by the defeated Dragon Kings.

Significant Themes

  • Power and strength: Liu Feng's immense power allows him to challenge and defeat powerful opponents, including Dragon Ancestors and Kings.
  • Greed and ambition: Zhou Wan's desire for the dragon essences highlights the greed and ambition of some characters.
  • Respect and courtesy: The North Sea Dragon Ancestor's arrogant and disrespectful attitude towards Liu Feng leads to his downfall.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Feng and Divine Yin Empress work together to defeat the four Dragon Kings and the North Sea Dragon Ancestor.
  • Liu Feng's clone and the Dao puppet Huyan Huan fight against the two Dragon Kings.
  • Luo Shenghun decides to join forces with Liu Feng after seeing his power.
  • Zhou Wan reveals her desire to claim the dragon essences, showing her greed and ambition.

Ch. 691Two Other Path Cultivators

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Liu Feng and Divine Yin encounter twelve Chaotic Immortals controlled by an unknown Other Path cultivator, who also sends two powerful imperial-blood monsters (Taotie beast and fire phoenix).
  • They fight and obtain a piece of the dragon pearl and the dragon soul, but the other two pieces are taken by the imperial-blood monsters.
  • Liu Feng's group enters the depths of Chaotic Immortal Marsh, facing increasingly chaotic space and time, and encounter a sect leader-level Chaotic Immortal.
  • They bypass the Chaotic Immortal and continue pursuing Hua Yue Rong, who is being used as bait by another Other Path cultivator.

Character Developments

  • Liu Feng's true body is revealed to be stronger than most quasi-sect masters, capable of easily defeating multiple quasi-leaders.
  • Hua Yue Rong is revealed to be a puppet controlled by an Other Path cultivator, who is after Liu Feng's Time Array Disk.

Significant Themes

  • The power of Other Path cultivators and their Gu techniques.
  • The chaotic and unpredictable nature of Chaotic Immortal Marsh.
  • The pursuit of power and resources, leading to conflict and competition among cultivators.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Feng and Divine Yin work together to fight against the Chaotic Immortals and imperial-blood monsters.
  • Liu Feng's group, led by Master Yangshan, pursues Hua Yue Rong, with Luo Shenghun clearing the path using his Netherworld Sect techniques.
  • Liu Feng encounters another Other Path cultivator, who is also after his Time Array Disk, leading to a confrontation.

Ch. 692Chaotic Immortals at the Cult Master Level

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Liu Feng, Divine Yin, Master Yangshan, and Luo Shenghun encounter two sect-master-level Chaotic Immortals blocking their path, controlled by Ji Guilian, an Other Path cultivator.
+ They manage to bypass the first Chaotic Immortal but are pursued by a heavenly demon horde and another sect-master-level Chaotic Immortal.
+ Liu Feng's group escapes through a void barrier, leaving behind the three factions who are overwhelmed by the heavenly demons and Chaotic Immortals.
+ Fa Chi, the Third Heavenly King of the Wheel Turning Sect, sends a voice transmission to Liu Feng before dying.

Character Developments

+ Liu Feng shows concern for Fa Chi's fate but ultimately prioritizes his own mission.
+ Divine Yin, Master Yangshan, and Luo Shenghun express their eagerness to help Liu Feng obtain opportunities in the depths of Chaotic Immortal Marsh, hoping to advance their cultivation.
+ Zhou Wan becomes more reverent towards Liu Feng, aspiring to reach the sect leader level herself.

Significant Themes

+ The theme of karma and reincarnation is highlighted through Fa Chi's voice transmission and Liu Feng's reflection on the changes in the land of reincarnation.
+ The power dynamics between cultivators are emphasized, with Liu Feng and his group being more powerful than the other factions, but still facing significant challenges.

Character Interactions

+ Liu Feng's group works together to escape the Chaotic Immortals and heavenly demons, showcasing their teamwork and mutual respect.
+ Liu Feng, Divine Yin, Master Yangshan, and Luo Shenghun discuss their plans to obtain opportunities in the depths of Chaotic Immortal Marsh, revealing their shared goals and trust in each other.
+ Zhou Wan's admiration for Liu Feng grows, indicating a shift in her perception of him and her own aspirations.

Ch. 693Slaying the Other Path Gu Master

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Li Nidao, a quasi-sect master Other Path Gu Master, is battling Nirvana Rebirth Sect elders in Chaotic Immortal Marsh.
  • He is controlled by an Other Path Gu, 'Soul Erosion,' which allows him to use numerous techniques but has driven him mad.
  • Three Other Path cultivators (two Sacred Bloods and one Gu Master) are also after Li Nidao, seeking his Chaos Insect.
  • Liu Feng and his party arrive, defeat Li Nidao, and claim his divine soul and Other Path Gu.
  • A mudflow containing Chaos Insects and blood mud surges, drawing the attention of multiple factions.
  • Liu Feng sends Huyan Huan, his Dao puppet, to absorb the entire mudflow.

Character Developments

  • Li Nidao: His mind is muddled, controlled by his Other Path Gu, 'Soul Erosion.'
  • Liu Feng: He shows concern for Elder Xing, risking injury to save him.
  • Elder Xing (Xing Ziping): He is frozen by the Maiden Emperor Palace but is later rescued by Liu Feng.
  • Huyan Huan: He is refined into a Dao puppet and sent to absorb the mudflow.

Significant Themes

  • The power and danger of Other Path Gu techniques.
  • The struggle for resources and opportunities in Chaotic Immortal Marsh.
  • The consequences of losing control of one's mind and soul in the depths of the marsh.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Feng and Elder Xing: They acknowledge each other, and Liu Feng saves Elder Xing.
  • Liu Feng and the other factions: They eye each other warily, each seeking the benefits of the mudflow.
  • Liu Feng and Huyan Huan: Liu Feng sends Huyan Huan to absorb the mudflow, showing trust in his power.

Ch. 694Getting the Chaos Insect

Key Plot Points

  • The mudflow containing the Chaos Insect surges into Huyan Huan's inner world.
  • Three Other Path cultivators (Zheng Tianyong, Zhu Xiong, Gongsun Chuo) attack Liu Feng and his group.
  • Liu Feng and Shen Yin fight against the Other Path cultivators, while the Nisa Cult and Maiden Emperor Palace attempt to seize the Chaos Insect.
  • Liu Feng kills Zheng Tianyong and takes his Other Path Gu, then turns his attention to the Nisa Cult.

Character Developments

  • Liu Feng demonstrates his prowess by killing Zheng Tianyong and controlling the Nisa Cult immortals.
  • Luo Shenghun and Master Yangshan struggle against the Nisa Cult and Maiden Emperor Palace.
  • Xing Ziping intervenes to help Luo Shenghun and Master Yangshan.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle for power and resources, represented by the Chaos Insect.
  • The consequences of pushing one's limits, seen in Zheng Tianyong's death.
  • The importance of unity and cooperation, shown by Liu Feng's group working together.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Feng and Shen Yin work together to fight the Other Path cultivators.
  • Liu Feng takes control of the Nisa Cult immortals to attack their leader's incarnation.
  • Luo Shenghun, Master Yangshan, and Xing Ziping work together to defend against the Nisa Cult and Maiden Emperor Palace.

Ch. 695Reincarnation Wheel Projection

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Liu Feng's group encounters the Reincarnation Wheel's projection, guarded by two powerful Kun Immortals.
  • Other factions, including Kun Immortal Cave, Painted Snake, and Kirin Dragon, also arrive.
  • Liu Feng's avatar, now a Sect Master-level Blood Asura Longevity Seed, passes through the projection, hinting at future challenges.
  • The group decides to cultivate within the Yin-Refining Mirror's inner world before proceeding.

Character Developments

  • Liu Feng: Realizes the connection between his spirituality and his abandoned avatar, which has become a Longevity Seed. He decides to deal with it if necessary.
  • Divine Yin Empress, Luo Shenghun, and Master Yangshan: They sense the changes in time and the descent of Primeval Heavenly Demons, foreseeing a great calamity.
  • Xing Ziping: Warns Liu Feng about his avatar's actions.

Significant Themes

  • The power of the Reincarnation Wheel and its projection.
  • The descent of Primeval Heavenly Demons and its implications for the world.
  • The potential threat posed by Liu Feng's abandoned avatar.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Feng and his group: They discuss the situation and decide to cultivate together before proceeding.
  • Liu Feng and other factions: Tensions remain, but no direct conflicts occur.
  • Liu Feng and his avatar: Liu Feng contemplates the potential threat posed by his abandoned avatar.

Ch. 696Achievement of a Quasi-Sect Leader

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Jiang Clan, led by Ancestor Jiang Qingxuan, encounters two One-Body Immortal Gu Masters, Sikong Dujiao and Qin Zhilan, who are being pursued by the Insect Temple's inheritors.
  • Jiang Qingxuan captures the two women and attempts to divine their master, Cloud Dream's, whereabouts using their souls and a thread of Dao Xuzi's divine essence.
  • Liu Xiaoxiao arrives and retrieves the souls and divine essence, then reveals that Cloud Dream might be hiding in a Bitter Sea tributary of the Void Passage Road.
  • Liu Feng's Demonic Dao Body emerges from Chaotic Immortal Marsh, and he gives Liu Xiaoxiao a portion of the benefits he obtained from refining chaotic immortals. He then invites Jiang Qingxuan and the Insect Temple inheritors to help him find Cloud Dream.

Character Developments

  • Jiang Qingxuan: Shows his ruthless side by attempting to refine the two women's souls to divine Cloud Dream's location. He also reveals his ambition and cunning by inviting himself to help Liu Feng find Cloud Dream, hoping to gain a portion of the great fortune for himself.
  • Liu Xiaoxiao: Demonstrates her growing power and confidence by standing up to Jiang Qingxuan and retrieving the souls and divine essence. She also shows her eagerness to help Liu Feng find Cloud Dream, hoping to gain more power.
  • Liu Feng: Reveals his Demonic Dao Body, which has reached the quasi-sect-master level. He shows his generosity by giving Liu Xiaoxiao a portion of the benefits he obtained from refining chaotic immortals and inviting Jiang Qingxuan and the Insect Temple inheritors to help him find Cloud Dream.

Significant Themes

  • Ambition and Greed: Both Jiang Qingxuan and Liu Xiaoxiao show their ambition and greed by trying to gain a portion of Cloud Dream's great fortune for themselves.
  • Power Dynamics: The interactions between the Jiang Clan, the Insect Temple inheritors, and Liu Feng's Demonic Dao Body highlight the power dynamics between different factions and individuals in the Void Realm.
  • Karma and Fate: The karmic connection between Liu Feng, Cloud Dream, and her disciples is emphasized, as well as the idea that one's actions have consequences and can lead to unexpected encounters.

Character Interactions

  • Jiang Qingxuan and Liu Xiaoxiao: Their interaction shows the power dynamic between the two, with Liu Xiaoxiao asserting her dominance and Jiang Qingxuan trying to maintain his dignity and face.
  • Liu Feng and Jiang Qingxuan: Their interaction is brief but shows a level of respect and camaraderie, with Liu Feng inviting Jiang Qingxuan to help him find Cloud Dream and Jiang Qingxuan agreeing to assist him.
  • Liu Feng and Liu Xiaoxiao: Their interaction shows their close relationship and shared goals, with Liu Feng giving Liu Xiaoxiao a portion of the benefits he obtained and inviting her to help him find Cloud Dream.

Ch. 697No Liberation

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The chapter begins with various sects and factions traveling upward against the muddy current in the Chaotic Immortal Marsh, aiming to reach the Reincarnation Wheel's true body.
  • The Reincarnation Wheel's projection shatters, and two sect master-level Kun Immortals descend, ignoring all other cultivators.
  • An Other Path cultivator at the quasi-sect master level leads the way upward, followed by a graceful figure.
  • More than ten quasi-sect master-level Chaotic Immortals, including two female Other Path cultivators, are seen below.
  • Upon reaching a certain point, remnants of sect master wills and fragments of the Reincarnation Wheel appear, causing cultivators below the Two-Body Immortal realm to enter their inner worlds.
  • The fragments contain the Daos of destruction and yin-yang, and seeing them causes some cultivators to be possessed or lose control of their souls.

Character Developments

  • Liu Feng's true body has made significant progress, reaching the quasi-sect master level. He has cultivated four Great Daos and has an Other Path Gu, "Etching," which surpasses his previous Gu, "Erode Void."
  • Liu Feng has also achieved a Sacred Spirit Body, the innate water spirit, which corresponds to the final divine soul path.
  • Divine Yin Empress has gained greater comprehension of the Great Dao, increasing her strength despite not having a physical body.
  • Master Yangshan is close to becoming a sect master but has not yet broken through.
  • Luo Shenghun has recovered his sect master-level divine soul but is still lacking in physical body strength.
  • Zhou Wan has not become a sect master or even a quasi-sect master, remaining at the peak of the Two-Body Immortal realm.
  • Two female Other Path cultivators who had previously harmed Liu Feng's group are seen among the Chaotic Immortals.

Significant Themes

  • The pursuit of truth and the dangers it entails.
  • The power of the Great Dao and the consequences of witnessing it.
  • The struggle for survival and resources among cultivators.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Feng, Divine Yin Empress, and Luo Shenghun work together to protect their group and seize sect master spiritual essences.
  • Liu Feng saves Master Yangshan from being possessed by drawing him into an illusion.
  • The gathered factions compete to travel upward against the current, with some cultivators losing control or being possessed along the way.
  • Liu Feng keeps an eye on the two female Other Path cultivators who had previously harmed his group, planning to strike when the time is right.

Ch. 698Reincarnation Wheel and Mud Pool

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A massive mudflow carrying blood mud and Cult Leader spirituality descends.
  • Liu Feng collects over a thousand Reincarnation Wheel fragments while others struggle to obtain even one.
  • Ji Guilian, an Other Path Gu Master, flees, while Qian Jiaojiao, another Other Path cultivator, is killed by Liu Feng.
  • The group encounters another Reincarnation Wheel projection, blocking their path. They decide to exit through a nearby void fissure.

Character Developments

  • Liu Feng demonstrates his power by collecting numerous Reincarnation Wheel fragments and killing Qian Jiaojiao.
  • Ji Guilian shows cunning by escaping when the opportunity presents itself.
  • Divine Yin Empress and Luo Shenghun display their strength but are still wary of Liu Feng's power.

Significant Themes

  • The cruelty of reincarnation and the true nature of life and death.
  • The power of the Great Dao and the struggle for resources among cultivators.
  • The importance of adaptability and seizing opportunities in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Feng interacts with Divine Yin Empress and Luo Shenghun, working together to escape the mudflow and face the Reincarnation Wheel projection.
  • Ji Guilian and Qian Jiaojiao initially plan to join forces against Liu Feng but later flee separately due to the danger posed by the Reincarnation Wheel fragments.
  • The various factions, including the Maiden Emperor Palace, watch Liu Feng warily, aware of his growing power and the threat he poses.

Ch. 699Retracing the Void Passage Road

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Liu Feng decides to send his two filth bodies (evil and wrath) back to the Void Realm to settle karmic ties and meet a fellow Daoist, while his main body sets off for the Heaven Beyond Heaven with the Divine Yin Empress and others.
  • Liu Feng's Demonic Dao Body, accompanied by Liu Xiaoxiao and the Jiang Clan members, travels against the current on the Void Passage Road to confront Cloud Dream.
  • They encounter the Azure Firmament Palace, Zhou Tian Sect, and Soul-Devouring Hall, who have been tracking Cloud Dream. Liu Feng demands they hand over Dao Xuzi's divine essence and blood or face annihilation.
  • Meanwhile, Yuwen Shangwu, a madman from the Yuwen Clan, is also pursuing Cloud Dream, torturing Azure Firmament Palace immortals to lure her out.

Character Developments

  • Liu Feng's Demonic Dao Body demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, demanding submission from the great sects and threatening to annihilate them if they refuse.
  • Liu Xiaoxiao shows her determination to retrieve the divine essence and blood from Cloud Dream, even if it means confronting powerful sects.
  • Yuwen Shangwu reveals his obsession with finding Cloud Dream and his willingness to harm her allies to achieve his goal.

Significant Themes

  • The pursuit of power and immortality, as seen in Cloud Dream's actions and the consequences she faces.
  • The consequences of betrayal, as demonstrated by Cloud Dream's actions against her former sect, the Azure Firmament Palace.
  • The ruthlessness and determination of those seeking to achieve their goals, as shown by Liu Feng and Yuwen Shangwu.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Feng's Demonic Dao Body interacts with the great sects, demanding they submit to him or face annihilation.
  • Liu Xiaoxiao and Liu Feng's Demonic Dao Body work together to search for Cloud Dream and retrieve the divine essence and blood.
  • Yuwen Shangwu interacts with Cloud Dream's incarnations, torturing them to lure out her true body.

Ch. 700Cloud Dream's Fate

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yuwen Shangwu, now a quasi-sect master, is pursued by Liu Feng and others through the Void Passage Road.
  • Cloud Dream, having comprehended a method of transforming into the Dao, attempts to flee but is caught.
  • Liu Feng captures Cloud Dream and uses her soul fragments to refine Demonic Beasts, sending them back to the Great World.
  • Liu Feng absorbs Dao Xuzi's divine essence, elevating his and Liu Xiaoxiao's souls to the sect leader level.

Character Developments

  • Yuwen Shangwu's power and ambition grow, leading to his eventual defeat and absorption by Liu Xiaoxiao.
  • Cloud Dream becomes a quasi-sect master but is ultimately captured and used to create Demonic Beasts.
  • Liu Feng's power and influence increase, as he absorbs Dao Xuzi's divine essence and sends Demonic Beasts back to the Great World.

Significant Themes

  • The pursuit of power and the consequences of ambition.
  • The struggle for survival and the lengths one will go to ensure their own survival.
  • The importance of connections and alliances in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Feng and Liu Xiaoxiao work together to capture Yuwen Shangwu and Cloud Dream.
  • Liu Feng interacts with Jiang Qingxuan and the Jiang Family, promising them benefits for their assistance.
  • Cloud Dream pleads for her life, but Liu Feng shows no mercy, using her to create Demonic Beasts.
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