Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong, the Great Qin Emperor, single-handedly destroys the Imperial Star of the Western Wasteland, killing all Star Saints and the Star Demon Emperor.
• A Near-God Star Demon intervenes but is killed by the Yellow Springs Ghost Mother.
• Jiang Changkong demands compensation from the Eastern Sea and Western Sea kingdoms for aiding the Star Demons.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong demonstrates his immense power, reaching a level where he can challenge Near-Gods, and reveals his intention to wipe out all Star Demons.
• The Star Demon Emperor, despite his strength, is powerless against Jiang Changkong and begs for mercy, only to be killed.
• The Near-God Star Demon is killed by the Yellow Springs Ghost Mother, showing her immense power and hunger for Near-God energy.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Jiang Changkong's immense power allows him to act unilaterally, but it also makes him a target for other powerful factions.
• Revenge and hatred: Jiang Changkong's desire to wipe out all Star Demons is driven by his hatred for them, stemming from his past experiences.
• The cycle of life and death: The Yellow Springs Ghost Mother's appearance and actions emphasize the theme of death and the cycle of life and death.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong and the Star Demon Emperor: Their interaction is one of power and submission, with the Star Demon Emperor ultimately begging for mercy from Jiang Changkong.
• Jiang Changkong and the Near-God Star Demon: Their interaction is brief but tense, with Jiang Changkong provoking the Near-God and the Near-God responding with deadly intent.
• Jiang Changkong and the Yellow Springs Ghost Mother: Their interaction is one of mutual respect and cooperation, with the Ghost Mother aiding Jiang Changkong in his fight against the Near-God.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Western Wasteland is conquered, and Jiang Changkong decides how to distribute the spoils of war.
• He orders the transformation of the Western Wasteland into nether soil, forbidding any living beings except the Earth Line and Star Demons.
• Jiang Changkong's brother, Jiang Changming, is tasked with managing the resources and secretly skimming some for himself.
• Jiang Changkong demands compensation from the Eastern Sea and Western Sea Kingdoms, leading to tense negotiations.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong shows his strategic and decisive nature in managing the war spoils and transforming the Western Wasteland.
• Jiang Changming demonstrates his cunning and opportunism in his new role, skimming resources and attempting to negotiate compensation.
• The two Emperors, Huang Qianlin and the Western Sea Emperor, show their fury and indignation at Jiang Changkong's demands.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Jiang Changkong's actions demonstrate his desire to consolidate power and control resources, even going so far as to transform an entire region to suit his needs.
• Negotiation and Diplomacy: The failed negotiations between Jiang Changming and the two Emperors highlight the importance of diplomacy and the potential consequences of failed communication.
• Consequences of Actions: The near-gods' involvement in the aftermath of the Western Wasteland's destruction underscores the severe repercussions of Jiang Changkong's actions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong and Jiang Changming: Jiang Changkong's trust in his brother is evident, as he gives him a significant role in managing resources. However, Jiang Changming's cunning and opportunism hint at potential future conflicts.
• Jiang Changkong and the two Emperors: The tense negotiations between Jiang Changkong and the two Emperors reveal their mutual animosity and unwillingness to compromise.
• The near-gods: Their involvement in the aftermath of the Western Wasteland's destruction showcases their power and influence, as well as their concern for the fate of another near-god.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying Liuli worries about the Earth Immortal Kingdom's precarious situation.
• Jiang Changkong asks Ying Liuli to burn his body and take it back to his homeland if he dies.
• Near-Gods gather and agree to delay their campaign against Great Qin.
• Jiang Changkong enters seclusion to advance his martial arts.

Character Developments

• Ying Liuli shows concern for the Earth Immortal Kingdom and admiration for Jiang Changkong's calm demeanor.
• Jiang Changkong reveals his preparations for death and his desire to protect his homeland, showing a rare moment of vulnerability.
• The Near-Gods display their ambition for immortality and willingness to manipulate the three great battle physiques for their own gain.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggle among the Near-Gods.
• Jiang Changkong's attachment to his homeland and his desire to protect it.
• The precarious position of the Earth Immortal Kingdom.

Character Interactions

• Ying Liuli and Jiang Changkong discuss the Earth Immortal Kingdom's situation and Jiang Changkong's final wishes.
• The Near-Gods meet and agree to delay their campaign against Great Qin.
• Jiang Changkong interacts with the nine Yellow Springs Near-Gods, expressing his intention to challenge the Near-Gods again upon emerging from seclusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong completes his seclusion, advancing his cultivation to the peak of Star Saint and refining his top-tier mid-grade martial arts and array dao.
• He decides to attack the Western Sea, sending troops and personally leading an expedition.
• Upon arrival, he immediately attacks the Western Sea Imperial City, drawing out the Near-God stationed there.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong: Advances his cultivation and strength, demonstrating his dominance and decisiveness by directly attacking the Western Sea.
• Near-God of the Western Sea: Shows anger and surprise at Jiang Changkong's sudden and aggressive attack.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Jiang Changkong's actions highlight his power and influence, contrasting with the other Great Emperors' situations.
• Consequences of actions: The Western Sea's Near-God is caught off guard, emphasizing the importance of anticipating and preparing for potential threats.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong and the Near-God of the Western Sea: Their interaction is brief but intense, with the Near-God expressing anger and surprise at Jiang Changkong's attack.
• Jiang Changkong and the Ghost Lord: The Ghost Lord accompanies Jiang Changkong and announces his arrival, demonstrating their alliance and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Western Sea Emperor is attacked by Great Qin, leading to a fierce battle.
• Jiang Changkong, the Great Qin Emperor, uses near-god attacks to wound the Western Sea Emperor, despite suffering severe injuries himself.
• The Western Sea Emperor is forced to compensate Great Qin and sign a contract.
• Near-gods from various Immortal Kingdoms gather to confront Jiang Changkong.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong demonstrates his power and determination, pushing the Western Sea Emperor to the brink of defeat.
• The Western Sea Emperor shows vulnerability and desperation, begging for mercy and agreeing to compensate Great Qin.
• The near-gods from other Immortal Kingdoms display their unity and resolve to confront Jiang Changkong.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of defying the established order.
• The struggle for resources and the price of ambition.
• The tension between individual will and the collective will of near-gods.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong and the Western Sea Emperor: A power struggle that ends with the Western Sea Emperor's submission.
• Jiang Changkong and the near-gods: Tension builds as near-gods from other Immortal Kingdoms gather to confront him.
• The Western Sea Emperor and the near-god: The near-god expresses frustration with the Western Sea Emperor's passivity.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Twenty near-gods arrive at the Great Qin Imperial Star, demanding an explanation for the attack on the Western Sea.
• Jiang Changkong, disguised as the Great Emperor, summons the near-gods for an audience, provoking their anger.
• Jiang Changkong reveals his reasons for attacking the Western Sea and demonstrates his peak Star Saint strength.
• The near-gods leave after Jiang Changkong's explanation, and he orders Jiang Changming to demand resources from other nations.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong: Shows his prowess as a peak Star Saint, provokes the near-gods, and plans to step into the near-god realm using gathered resources.
• The near-gods: Realize Jiang Changkong's potential and hope for his quick ascension to near-god status to increase their chances of becoming immortals.
• Ghost Mother: Acknowledges her mistake in attacking the wrong target and follows Jiang Changkong's orders.
• Jiang Changming: Improves significantly and is tasked with gathering resources from other nations.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for resources among nations and near-gods.
• Jiang Changkong's ambition to become a near-god and his manipulation of others to achieve this goal.
• The near-gods' desperation to become immortals and their willingness to support Jiang Changkong's ascension.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong interacts arrogantly with the near-gods, provoking their anger but ultimately satisfying them with his explanation and demonstration of strength.
• Ghost Mother and Jiang Changming follow Jiang Changkong's orders without question, showing their loyalty to him.
• The near-gods interact with Jiang Changkong, initially angry but ultimately supportive of his ambition to become a near-god.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Western Sea Emperor delivers compensation to Great Qin.
• News spreads about Great Qin's invasion of the Western Sea, causing panic among other emperors.
• Huang Qianlin, the Eastern Sea Emperor, is worried about Great Qin's emperor demanding compensation next.
• The Near-Gods decide to establish a sparring platform for emperors to avoid direct conflicts.
• Huang Qianlin contacts the Western Sea Emperor, who reveals that Great Qin's emperor is a true emperor even to the Near-Gods.
• Jiang Changming demands compensation from Huang Qianlin, who agrees to pay within ten days.
• Other emperors try to form an alliance with Huang Qianlin to resist Great Qin, but he declines.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changming: Shows confidence and assertiveness in demanding compensation from other emperors.
• Huang Qianlin: Becomes more timid and cautious after his encounter with Jiang Changyue, agreeing to pay compensation without resistance.
• The Western Sea Emperor: Shows resilience after her defeat and pays compensation to Great Qin.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The Near-Gods maintain control over the emperors, while Great Qin's emperor challenges this hierarchy.
• Fear and caution: Huang Qianlin's timidity reflects the fear emperors have of Great Qin's emperor and the consequences of disobeying the Near-Gods.
• Resource allocation: The demand for compensation highlights the importance of resources in the Divine Kingdom and the emperors' willingness to pay to avoid conflict.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changming and Huang Qianlin: Jiang Changming demands compensation from Huang Qianlin, who agrees without resistance.
• Huang Qianlin and the Western Sea Emperor: They share their experiences and fears regarding Great Qin's emperor.
• Huang Qianlin and the other emperors: Huang Qianlin declines to form an alliance with them to resist Great Qin, showing his caution and timidity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Near-Gods of the Eastern Sea, Western Sea, and Northern Sea refuse to hand over resources to Great Qin, planning to lay a trap on Earth instead.
• Nan Yuyang, the Earth Emperor, informs his major forces about Great Qin's demand and advises them to flee, leading them to offer resources to avoid destruction.
• The Southern Wasteland Emperor warns Jiang Changkong about the other emperors' plan and offers to secretly deliver resources.

Character Developments

• Nan Yuyang shows cunning and manipulation, using the situation to make the major forces of Earth hand over resources to Great Qin.
• Jiang Changkong demonstrates his strategic thinking, giving the other nations time to prepare while also improving his own strength.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation among Near-Gods and nations.
• The consequences of refusing to cooperate with Great Qin and Jiang Changkong.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Nan Yuyang manipulates the major forces of Earth to hand over resources to Great Qin.
• Jiang Changkong interacts with the Southern Wasteland Emperor, showing appreciation for his warning and offering him a chance to survive in the future.
• The Near-Gods of the Eastern Sea, Western Sea, and Northern Sea refuse to cooperate with Great Qin, leading to a potential confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong receives resources from Nan Yuyang and decides to advance to the Near-God realm.
• He enters seclusion in Yellow Springs, while the various nations plot against him.
• The Three Great Battle Bodies engage in combat to temper themselves, approaching the Near-God limit.
• Jiang Changkong's secondary body 'commits suicide' and is burned by Ying Liuli, who suspects it was a fake.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong: Advances to the Near-God realm, understands the power and transformation of Near-Gods.
• Ying Liuli: Becomes suspicious of Jiang Changkong's secondary body and decides to investigate further.

Significant Themes

• Transformation and evolution: Jiang Changkong's advancement to the Near-God realm represents a significant transformation in his power and understanding.
• Suspicion and deception: Ying Liuli's suspicion of Jiang Changkong's secondary body highlights the theme of deception and hidden truths.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong and Ying Liuli: Their interaction is brief but tense, with Ying Liuli burning Jiang Changkong's secondary body and him asking her to send his ashes back to Earth.
• The Near-Gods: They discuss Jiang Changkong's death and decide to let Ying Liuli take his body back to Earth, focusing more on the Three Great Battle Bodies' progress.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong breaks through to the Near-God realm after seven years of seclusion.
• He learns about the Near-God realm's transformation process and the power of martial arts at this level.
• Jiang Changkong visits the Immortal-Slaying Platform and the golden matter above the starry vault, attempting to break through it.
• He decides to return and teach the other Great Emperors a lesson before attempting to break through the golden matter again.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong: Becomes an Early Near-God, gains a better understanding of the Near-God realm, and demonstrates his determination to become an immortal.
• Ghost Mother: Shows respect towards Jiang Changkong's new power level and provides guidance about the golden matter and the immortal gate.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and immortality, with Jiang Changkong's focus on breaking through the golden matter to gain Essence, Qi, and Spirit.
• The challenges and limitations of the Near-God realm, as highlighted by the difficulty in breaking through the golden matter and the healing properties of the immortal gate.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong and Ghost Mother: They interact as teacher and student, with Ghost Mother providing information and guidance, and Jiang Changkong demonstrating his power and determination.
• Jiang Changkong and Jiang Changming: They discuss the situation with the other Great Emperors, with Jiang Changming hinting at the difficulties faced by Jiang Changkong's senior sisters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Seven years have passed, and the seven Great Emperors have reached the Near-God realm.
• The Great Qin Emperor, Jiang Changkong, emerges from seclusion and confronts the nine Great Emperors on Second Earth.
• Jiang Changkong, already at the Near-God realm, easily defeats the seven Great Emperors and kills the Northern Sea Emperor.
• The Near-Gods intervene, furious at Jiang Changkong's actions, but he remains defiant.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong: He has made significant progress, reaching the Near-God realm and displaying immense power and confidence.
• The Northern Sea Emperor: He is arrogant and underestimates Jiang Changkong, leading to his demise.
• The Near-Gods: They are shocked and angered by Jiang Changkong's actions, revealing their desire for him to succeed in cultivating the strongest battle body.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Jiang Changkong's overwhelming power and confidence highlight the theme of strength as a means to an end.
• Ambition and Arrogance: The Northern Sea Emperor's arrogance leads to his downfall, contrasting with Jiang Changkong's calculated ambition.
• Immortality and the Path to It: The Near-Gods' desire for Jiang Changkong to succeed in cultivating the strongest battle body underscores their ultimate goal of achieving immortality.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong vs. The Nine Great Emperors: Jiang Changkong's easy defeat of the seven Great Emperors showcases his immense power and their lack of ability to challenge him.
• Jiang Changkong vs. The Near-Gods: The confrontation between Jiang Changkong and the Near-Gods highlights their differing views on the path to immortality and the methods employed to achieve it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong, now a Near God, confronts the eight Great Emperors and their respective Near Gods, demanding resources and challenging their authority.
• He floats the six Great Emperors and their Near Gods into the sky, demonstrating his strength.
• The Shark King arrives and mediates, convincing Jiang Changkong to retreat on the condition that he will only emerge when the Near Gods become immortals.
• Jiang Changkong seals himself in the Yellow Springs sealed land, awaiting the Near Gods' transformation into immortals.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong: Becomes more arrogant and overbearing, asserting his dominance over the Near Gods and Great Emperors. He demonstrates his strength and willingness to fight against overwhelming odds.
• The Shark King: Shows his influence and mediation skills, convincing Jiang Changkong to retreat and avoiding a large-scale conflict.
• Nan Yuyang: Reflects on his situation and decides to learn from Jiang Changkong, planning to become a Near God and challenge the other Near Gods.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and authority: Jiang Changkong's actions highlight the power struggle between him and the other Near Gods and Great Emperors, as well as the consequences of defying authority.
• Immortality: The pursuit of immortality drives the actions of both Jiang Changkong and the Near Gods, leading to conflicts and alliances.
• Indulgence and consequences: The Yellow Springs Lineage's indulgence of Jiang Changkong leads to his overbearing behavior, raising questions about the consequences of excessive indulgence.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong vs. the Near Gods and Great Emperors: Jiang Changkong's confrontations with the Near Gods and Great Emperors showcase his arrogance and willingness to fight, while the Near Gods struggle to maintain their authority and control over him.
• The Shark King's mediation: The Shark King's intervention prevents a large-scale conflict, demonstrating his influence and diplomatic skills.
• Nan Yuyang's reflection: Nan Yuyang's introspection and decision to learn from Jiang Changkong show his growth and determination to improve his situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong, presumed dead, reappears and meets Nan Yuyang and Ying Liuli.
• Jiang Changkong reveals he's become a near god and leaves a drop of blood for his rebirth.
• Jiang Changkong cultivates in seclusion for 29 years and 3 months, reaching the peak of near god.
• He plans to use the golden substance above the black curtain to upgrade and become an immortal god.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong: Becomes a near god, cultivates diligently, and plans to upgrade to an immortal god.
• Nan Yuyang: Shocked by Jiang Changkong's survival, agrees to keep his identity secret and sends his blood drop back to Earth.
• Ying Liuli: Helps conceal Jiang Changkong's identity, takes his blood drop, and advises Nan Yuyang to wait patiently.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and progression: Characters strive to improve their strength and reach higher realms.
• Secrets and deception: Characters keep secrets from each other, leading to misunderstandings and hidden agendas.
• Immortality and deathlessness: The ultimate goal of cultivation, driving characters' actions and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong and Nan Yuyang: Reunite after Jiang Changkong's supposed death, with Nan Yuyang expressing relief and willingness to hand over his responsibilities.
• Jiang Changkong and Ying Liuli: Interact briefly, with Ying Liuli acknowledging Jiang Changkong's strength and advising caution.
• Jiang Changkong and Jiang Changming: Not directly interacting in this chapter, but Jiang Changming cultivates nearby, supporting Jiang Changkong's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Emperors struggle to advance to the Near God realm, taking over 60 years, while their nations descend into brutal warfare.
• Earth retreats within the Starry Sky Gate and is targeted by other nations.
• The Great Emperors finally attain the Near God realm and rebel against the Near Gods, killing the Near God Star Demon.
• The Near Gods descend, and the Great Emperors fight desperately but are easily defeated and captured.

Character Developments

• The Great Emperors, driven to desperation, finally rebel against the Near Gods who have been manipulating them.
• Huang Qianlin, the Great Emperor of Heavenly Wasteland, takes a leading role in the rebellion and expresses his resentment towards the Near Gods.
• Nan Yuyang, initially the most obedient Great Emperor, remains silent during the rebellion.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and rebellion: The Great Emperors, once manipulated by the Near Gods, finally rise up against their controllers.
• Desperation and futility: Despite their newfound power, the Great Emperors realize the vast gap between them and the Near Gods, leading to a desperate but ultimately futile fight.
• The cost of ambition: The Near Gods' ambition to become immortals has led to the suffering of countless beings in the starry sky.

Character Interactions

• The Great Emperors unite in their rebellion against the Near Gods, expressing their shared resentment and determination.
• Huang Qianlin and Nan Yuyang interact briefly, with Huang Qianlin taking a leading role while Nan Yuyang remains silent.
• The Near Gods express their disdain and coldness towards the Great Emperors, viewing them as disposable pawns.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Near-gods gather, attempting to convince the eight Emperors to fuse their battle bodies to open the Immortal Gate.
• The eight Emperors refuse, leading to a stalemate.
• Nan Yuyang and the other Emperors go into seclusion to improve their strength.
• Jiang Changkong chooses 'fusion upgrade,' entering a new transformation with divine power.
• After twenty years, Jiang Changkong's gray blood drop emanates an immortal and god-like aura, shaking half the starry sky.

Character Developments

• Nan Yuyang accepts the near-gods' dominance, focusing on improving his strength.
• Jiang Changkong completes his fusion upgrade, approaching immortality.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of immortality and power.
• The consequences of defying the rules set by the immortals and gods.
• The awakening of all things in the face of divine power.

Character Interactions

• Near-gods vs. Eight Emperors: Tension and disagreement over opening the Immortal Gate.
• Nan Yuyang and Ying Liuli: Nan Yuyang accepts Ying Liuli's support, handing over his nation's control to her.
• Jiang Changkong and his friends: Jiang Changkong's friends protect his territory and watch over it during his seclusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A drop of Jiang Changkong's blood, now immortal god blood, escapes from a secret chamber and travels through space, empowering quasi-gods and emperors.
• The quasi-gods, including Hua Tianrui, pursue the blood, while Earth's higher-ups, including Nan Yuyang, witness its effects.
• The blood empowers the three senior schoolmates (Ji Ziling, Wu Yuxi, and Lin Feiyu) and the seven emperors, helping them break through to new stages.
• Jiang Changkong appears in a gray, misty world and reveals his plan to open the immortal gate, requiring the emperors to hold out until he emerges from seclusion.

Character Developments

• The three senior schoolmates advance to the Star Saint realm, and the seven emperors reach the middle quasi-god stage.
• Nan Yuyang breaks through to the middle quasi-god stage.
• Jiang Changkong is revealed to be at a critical juncture in his fusion into an immortal god.

Significant Themes

• The power of immortal god blood and its impact on quasi-gods and emperors.
• The struggle between quasi-gods and emperors, and their eventual cooperation to delay the enemy for Jiang Changkong.
• The theme of fusion, both in terms of Jiang Changkong's transformation and the potential fusion of the three great battle bodies to open the immortal gate.

Character Interactions

• The three senior schoolmates interact with Ying Liuli, who protects them from the quasi-gods.
• Nan Yuyang and the other emperors encounter Jiang Changkong in the gray, misty world and agree to help him.
• Jiang Changkong interacts with the Shark King, revealing his plan to open the immortal gate.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong fuses with the chaos star, becoming an immortal god (Martial Immortal/Martial God).
• He descends into the starry sky, causing widespread destruction and fear among the Near-Immortals.
• Jiang Changkong retrieves the three Immortal Palaces and slaughters the Near-Immortals, fulfilling his promise to bury and annihilate them.
• He announces that he will open the Immortal Gate in one year and invites all Great Emperors and races to Second Earth.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong ascends to immortality, gaining immense power and control over the starry sky.
• The Near-Immortals, despite their strength, are no match for Jiang Changkong's newfound power and fall one by one.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Jiang Changkong's ascension to immortality grants him immense power and control over the starry sky, highlighting the theme of power dynamics.
• Retribution and Justice: Jiang Changkong's actions serve as retribution for the Near-Immortals' past actions, emphasizing the theme of justice and consequences.
• Ascension and Immortality: The pursuit of immortality drives the characters' actions and serves as a central theme.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong interacts with the Near-Immortals, ultimately defeating and killing them all.
• He communicates with Nan Yuyang, signaling the end of his reign as the Great Qin Emperor and his new role as Earth's immortal.

Key Plot Points

• Jiang Changkong leaves behind seven Dao paths for the starry sky and dissolves the Earth Immortal Kingdom and Great Qin.
• He evolves the starry sky with chaotic divine power and leaves his senior sisters and Jiang Changming with treasures to aid their cultivation.
• After a year, Jiang Changkong opens the immortal gate, allowing near-gods to ascend and raising the strength of all living beings in the starry sky.
• He ascends to the Immortal Realm but finds the Dragon King to be surprisingly weak, at the early Martial Immortal stage.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong: Ascends to the Immortal Realm, discovers the Dragon King's weakness, and is shocked by the difference in power levels.
• The Dragon King: Initially appears majestic but is later revealed to be a child at the early Martial Immortal stage, causing Jiang Changkong to question his ascension.

Significant Themes

• The power gap between the mortal world and the Immortal Realm.
• The impact of Jiang Changkong's actions on the starry sky and its living beings.
• The unexpected nature of the Immortal Realm and its inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong interacts with the Dragon King and the near-god lobster General Shrimp, questioning the Dragon King's power level and the nature of the Immortal Realm.
• The Shark King and other near-gods ascend to the Immortal Realm but are not present during Jiang Changkong's initial interactions with the Dragon King.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong ascends to the Immortal Realm and meets the Eastern Sea Little Dragon King and a Near-God giant lobster.
• He cannot provide information about his mortal realm, causing confusion among the Dragon King and her general.
• Jiang Changkong waits for the Shark King to awaken while discussing the Immortal Realm with the Little Dragon King.
• He refines immortal stone powder, astonishing the Dragon King and the lobster.
• The Shark King remains unconscious for a month, revealing her exceptional talent.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong: Shows adaptability to the Immortal Realm's pressure and refines immortal stone powder, revealing his powerful chaos divine power.
• Little Dragon King: Reveals her limited knowledge about the Immortal Realm and her slow cultivation progress, hinting at a possible obstacle in her cultivation.
• Shark King: Demonstrates exceptional talent by remaining in the Ascension Pool for a month.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation to new environments and challenges (Jiang Changkong's quick adaptation to the Immortal Realm's pressure).
• The importance of information and knowledge (the Little Dragon King's struggle to help Jiang Changkong due to lack of information about his mortal realm).
• Talent and cultivation (the Shark King's exceptional talent and the Little Dragon King's slow progress).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong interacts with the Little Dragon King and the Near-God giant lobster, learning about the Immortal Realm and refining immortal stone powder.
• The Little Dragon King and the giant lobster discuss Jiang Changkong's background and cultivation, speculating about his mortal realm's wealth.
• The Little Dragon King and Jiang Changkong discuss her cultivation progress and the reason behind her stagnation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong spends over a hundred years leveling up in the Dragon Palace.
• The Shark King, Ao Qingyu, awakens and reveals she is the Thirteenth Sea King of the Eastern Sea in the mortal realm.
• The Dragon Palace is revealed to be extremely small, fitting only within a one-meter radius, shocking the Shark King.
• Jiang Changkong decides to stay and learn more about the situation in the Immortal Realm before leaving.

Character Developments

• The little Dragon King is shown to be timid and childish, lacking understanding of the dire situation of the dragon race.
• The Shark King, Ao Qingyu, is revealed to be an ancestor-level figure in the Immortal Realm, showing respect and deference to the little Dragon King.
• Jiang Changkong is shown to be practical and indifferent, prioritizing his own safety and interests.

Significant Themes

• The decline of the Eastern Sea dragon race and the Dragon Palace.
• The contrast between the grand status of the Shark King in the Immortal Realm and the pitiful state of the Dragon Palace.
• The struggle for survival and the harsh reality of the Immortal Realm.

Character Interactions

• The Shark King shows respect and deference to the little Dragon King, addressing him as 'Dragon King' and 'sovereign.'
• Jiang Changkong interacts with the Shark King and the little Dragon King, showing indifference to their plight while being practical about his own situation.
• The near-god giant lobster shows loyalty to the Dragon King, guarding the Dragon Palace and recounting its history to the Shark King.