Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kun Yu, a Demon Race Master, enters Holy Land, but is unaware of its true nature and is tricked into paying entry and exit fees, causing him to doubt his life.
• Jiang Changkong, now the Judicial Heavenly God, receives a visit from Ji Chang'an and three other powerful figures from the Divine Court.
• The Divine Court offers terms to Jiang Changkong: Holy Land can exist but not expand, the Divine Court will not interfere within Holy Land, and Holy Land must be opened to Heavenly Court's Enlightenment Hall, Dao Sound Hall, and Dao Arts Palace.

Character Developments

• Kun Yu's ignorance and naivety are exploited by the guards of Holy Land, leading him to question his understanding of the world.
• Jiang Changkong maintains his calm and composure while negotiating with the Divine Court, showing his determination to protect his interests and Holy Land.

Significant Themes

• Ignorance and deception: Kun Yu's lack of knowledge about Holy Land leads him to be tricked, highlighting the theme of ignorance being exploited.
• Power dynamics: The negotiation between Jiang Changkong and the Divine Court showcases the power imbalance between them, with the Divine Court holding more leverage.

Character Interactions

• Kun Yu interacts with the guards of Holy Land, leading to his confusion and frustration.
• Jiang Changkong interacts with Ji Chang'an and the other three Divine Court figures, negotiating terms for Holy Land's existence and expansion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Divine Court and Jiang Changkong (Judicial God King) agree on the price for his breakthrough support: 50 divine stones for a minor realm, 150 for a major realm, with calculations based on the realm after the breakthrough.
• Jiang Changkong reveals that the Heavenly Court has four immortal offices, including the Dragon King, Moon Goddess, and Judicial Demon God.
• Ji Chang'an (Martial Star) and Jiang Changkong discuss the Heavenly Court's and Divine Court's powers of Heaven and their plans for unification.
• Jiang Changkong agrees to help the Divine Court with the Demon Master Kun Yu and requests that the Holy Land not pay tribute, offering the Eastern Sea and purification of the Dead Seas in return.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong demonstrates his strategic thinking and willingness to make deals, showing his value to the Divine Court.
• Ji Chang'an shows his political acumen and willingness to accommodate Jiang Changkong's requests for the benefit of the Divine Court.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances between the Heavenly Court, Divine Court, and Demon Court.
• The importance of resources (divine stones, spiritual essence, golden elixirs) for cultivation and breakthroughs.
• The value of information and intelligence gathering, as seen in Jiang Changkong's revelations about the Heavenly Court.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong and Ji Chang'an discuss their plans and make deals, showcasing their mutual respect and willingness to cooperate.
• Jiang Changkong and the Water Virtue Immortal King negotiate the division of gains from dealing with the Demon Master, highlighting their differing priorities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong and Water Virtue Immortal King discuss cooperating against Demon Master Kun Yu.
• Jiang Changkong plans to involve the Heavenly Court's Flower-Fruit Mountain divine ape, Sun Yuan, in the operation.
• Sun Yuan arrives in person at the Divine Court, ready to collaborate with Jiang Changkong and Water Virtue Immortal King.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong: Shows strategic thinking and manipulation skills, aiming to use Sun Yuan to teach Kun Yu a lesson.
• Water Virtue Immortal King: Demonstrates shrewdness and ambition, willing to share profits with Jiang Changkong and Sun Yuan.
• Sun Yuan: Shows loyalty to the Demon Race and Flower-Fruit Mountain, eager to confront Kun Yu.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and alliances: Characters form temporary alliances to achieve their goals, with each party having their own agenda.
• Power dynamics: The struggle for power and influence among different factions, with each side trying to gain an advantage.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong and Water Virtue Immortal King: They cooperate to plan against Kun Yu, with Jiang Changkong being more cautious and strategic, while Water Virtue Immortal King is more open about sharing profits.
• Jiang Changkong and Sun Yuan: They reunite, with Jiang Changkong playing along with Sun Yuan's loyalty to the Demon Race and Flower-Fruit Mountain, while Sun Yuan is eager to confront Kun Yu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Holy Land's ruins emerge, revealing ancient auras of true dragons, demon marshals, and a Kunpeng.
• Kun Yu, the Demon Teacher, is drawn to the ruins due to the Golden Crow aura within him.
• Jiang Changkong allows the Holy Land's citizens to enter the ruins, while his incarnations observe from outside.
• Inside the ruins, a True God is killed by Lunar Divine Power, further intriguing Kun Yu.

Character Developments

• Kun Yu shows his eagerness and greed for the Golden Crow aura within the ruins, despite his initial skepticism.
• Jiang Changkong demonstrates his strategic mind, setting up the ruins to lure Kun Yu and potentially obtain a Divine Emperor treasure.
• Sun Yuan reveals his disdain for Kun Yu, calling him a "dumb bird" and expressing his desire to see him captured.

Significant Themes

• Greed and ambition, as seen in Kun Yu's pursuit of the Golden Crow aura and Jiang Changkong's desire for a Divine Emperor treasure.
• Deception and manipulation, with Jiang Changkong using the ruins to trick Kun Yu and the Holy Land's citizens.
• The power dynamics between the Divine Court and the Demon Court, as well as the potential consequences of a Divine Emperor treasure's appearance.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong and Sun Yuan discuss their plans, with Sun Yuan expressing his disdain for Kun Yu and his eagerness to capture him.
• The four peak Divine Kings and the ape discuss their intentions regarding the potential Divine Emperor treasure, with Jiang Changkong suggesting a contest of abilities to determine its owner.
• Kun Yu's incarnations interact with the Holy Land's citizens as they explore the ruins, ultimately leading to the death of one of Kun Yu's True God incarnations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Chang'an and two other Divine Kings invite Jiang Changkong to the Divine Court to discuss the Dao.
• Kun Yu, the Demon Race's teacher, enters the ruins to investigate the ancient aura of Kunpeng.
• Sun Yuan, the Demon Race's grand marshal, reveals information about the true Heavenly Realm and the path taken by ancient immortals and gods.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong: He remains calm and composed, revealing his intention to strengthen his Demon Emperor's position and establish an independent power.
• Sun Yuan: He shows resentment towards the Demon Emperor's softening and reveals his desire to help the Demon Emperor regain dominance.
• Kun Yu: He continues his investigation despite the dangers and suspicions.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and dominance in the immortal realm.
• The search for ancient secrets and treasures in the ruins and the Heavenly Realm.
• The allure and danger of the path taken by ancient immortals and gods.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong, Ji Chang'an, the Water Virtue Immortal King, and Po Jun provoke Sun Yuan to sow discord within the Demon Race.
• Sun Yuan shares information about the Heavenly Realm with Jiang Changkong, revealing his trust in him.
• Kun Yu's investigation in the ruins is observed by the Divine Kings and Jiang Changkong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Dao's shattering led to the Heavenly Realm's split and the Immortal Realm's erosion by chaos.
• Jiang Changkong explores the Divine Court's territory, searching for the Devil Ancestor's item, to no avail.
• Kun Yu, the Demon Master, summons Divine Kings and Lords to the Holy Land, aiming to obtain a treasure within.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong demonstrates his patience and caution while searching for the Devil Ancestor's item.
• Kun Yu shows his cunning and influence, gathering powerful allies to help him obtain the treasure.

Significant Themes

• The erosion of the Immortal Realm by chaos and the eventual return to chaos if the Heavenly Dao remains shattered.
• The power dynamics between the Divine Court, the Demon Race, and other factions, highlighting the importance of alliances and influence.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong communicates with Ji Chang'an and the other Divine Kings, discussing their plans for dealing with Kun Yu and the gathered powerhouses.
• Kun Yu leads a group of Divine Kings and Lords, aiming to obtain the treasure within the Holy Land, unaware of Jiang Changkong's presence and intentions.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at a ruin on a Kunpeng's back, guarded by a restriction.
• Kun Yu attempts to open the restriction but is injured.
• The palace's true identity is revealed as Heavenly Dao Palace, containing ancient Demon Race treasures.
• Kun Yu obtains a secret key to enter the palace but is interrupted by Jiang Changkong's arrival.

Character Developments

• Kun Yu's ambition and greed grow as he learns about the treasures within Heavenly Dao Palace.
• Jiang Changkong, Ji Chang'an, and the others return from their tea break, revealing their awareness of Kun Yu's actions.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient Demon Race treasures and their potential to shape the Immortal Realm's future.
• The theme of ambition and its consequences, as seen through Kun Yu's character.

Character Interactions

• Kun Yu interacts with his thirteen followers, displaying arrogance and confidence in his abilities.
• Jiang Changkong, Ji Chang'an, and the others interact, expressing surprise and amusement at Kun Yu's situation.
• Tension builds between Kun Yu and Jiang Changkong as they prepare for a confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong faces off against Kun Yu, the Demon Master, who wields a God Emperor treasure.
• Kun Yu attacks with the might of a Higher God, but Jiang Changkong withstands it using the power of heaven and faith.
• Jiang Changkong defeats Kun Yu with a single finger, suppressing the God Emperor treasure and capturing the Demon Master.
• The remaining Demon Race members are captured by Jiang Changkong and the Judicial Heavenly God's subordinates.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong demonstrates immense power, surpassing the limits of a God King and drawing close to the God Emperor realm.
• Kun Yu, despite being a Demon Master with a God Emperor treasure, is easily defeated by Jiang Changkong.
• The Judicial Heavenly God's subordinates show improvement in their strength and coordination.

Significant Themes

• The power of heaven, faith, and innate divine bodies are crucial for overcoming powerful enemies.
• The gap between acquired and innate divine treasures is vast and insurmountable.
• The Divine Court's influence and resources are significant, allowing them to recruit powerful individuals like Jiang Changkong.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong and Kun Yu engage in a tense and powerful battle, with Jiang Changkong ultimately emerging victorious.
• Jiang Changkong and the Judicial Heavenly God work together to capture the Demon Race members, showing a cooperative relationship.
• The Judicial Heavenly God's subordinates follow his orders and capture the remaining Demon Race members, demonstrating their loyalty and obedience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The battle at the ruins ends with Jiang Changkong's victory, capturing all opponents alive.
• Kun Yu, the Demon Master, is taken to heaven by Ji Chang'an and the other God Kings.
• A Divine Emperor intervenes, taking Kun Yu and the Divine Emperor's treasure, leaving the captured opponents with the God Kings.
• Jiang Changkong remodels the ruins to provide benefits to his believers without taking lives.
• He also encourages the citizens of the Holy Land to revere heaven and obey heavenly laws.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong demonstrates his power and strategic thinking, gaining the Heavenly Dao's favor.
• Kun Yu's defeat and capture reveal his past merits and the importance of the secret key he possesses.
• The Divine Emperor shows interest in Kun Yu's findings, hinting at potential future developments.

Significant Themes

• The Heavenly Dao's favor and its connection to Jiang Changkong's actions.
• The importance of merits and past achievements in determining one's fate and position.
• The power dynamics between different factions, such as the Divine Court and the Demon Court.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong and Kun Yu: Jiang Changkong defeats and captures Kun Yu, revealing his true lineage and the value of the secret key.
• Jiang Changkong and the Heavenly Dao: Jiang Changkong seeks the Heavenly Dao's favor and discusses Sun Yuan's advancement with it.
• Kun Yu and the Divine Emperor: The Divine Emperor saves Kun Yu but remains unimpressed by his findings, hinting at potential consequences for Kun Yu's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Flame Divine Emperor dismisses the idea of becoming a Primordial Saint as nonsense.
• Kun Yu reveals that Jiang Changkong took the Heavenly Dao Palace containing ancient scriptures, including the Phoenix Immortal Scripture.
• The Flame Divine Emperor decides to help Kun Yu kill Jiang Changkong, offering him the Witch-Slaying Sword.
• Jiang Changkong develops the Holy Land, rewarding him with 100,000 powers of heaven, but no further rewards follow.
• Ji Chang'an arrives with resources for Jiang Changkong but reveals that Kun Yu was rescued. He offers a deal: resources, access to the Ancient Heavenly Realm, and a chance to kill one of three Immortal Kings in exchange for Jiang Changkong's cooperation.

Character Developments

• The Flame Divine Emperor remains skeptical about the possibility of becoming a Primordial Saint.
• Kun Yu becomes more desperate to kill Jiang Changkong, hoping to regain the Flame Divine Emperor's favor.
• Jiang Changkong continues to develop the Holy Land and maintains his resolve to govern it properly.
• Ji Chang'an shows his diplomatic skills, trying to appease Jiang Changkong while securing a deal beneficial to the Divine Court.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power: Characters strive for more power and influence, with Primordial Saints being the ultimate goal.
• Cooperation and manipulation: Characters work together or against each other to achieve their objectives, with the Divine Court attempting to manipulate Jiang Changkong.
• Development and growth: Jiang Changkong focuses on developing the Holy Land, showing his commitment to his role as the Divine King.

Character Interactions

• The Flame Divine Emperor and Kun Yu: The Flame Divine Emperor is dismissive of Kun Yu's claims, but ultimately agrees to help him kill Jiang Changkong.
• Jiang Changkong and Ji Chang'an: Jiang Changkong is initially suspicious of the Divine Court's intentions but agrees to their deal, setting the stage for further conflict.
• Jiang Changkong and his subordinate gods: Jiang Changkong sends his subordinate gods to maintain the Holy Land, showing his leadership and responsibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong and Ji Chang'an ascend to the Divine Court's heavenly passage.
• They arrive at the Divine Court's territory, marked by four stone steles for the Immortal, Demon, Heavenly, and Divine Courts.
• Jiang Changkong decides to explore the starry sky, starting with Chaos above.
• An Immortal King attacks Jiang Changkong, revealing himself as a rogue Immortal King who preys on other immortals and gods.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong demonstrates his immense power, easily defeating a peak Divine King Immortal King.
• Ji Chang'an shows no intention of guiding Jiang Changkong, leaving him to explore on his own.

Significant Themes

• The power of Chaos and its threat to the Immortal Realm.
• The danger and opportunity presented by the shattered Heavenly Realm and the absence of the Heavenly Dao.
• The ruthlessness and lawlessness of some Immortal Kings in the starry sky.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong and Ji Chang'an interact briefly before parting ways to explore separately.
• Jiang Changkong encounters and defeats a rogue Immortal King, gaining information about the starry sky's dangers and opportunities.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong encounters and slays a late-stage Immortal King, gaining 350,000 units of Essence, Qi, and Spirit.
• He travels to see chaos and finds a ruined star with a divine tree containing a palace (Doushuai Palace).
• Upon entering the palace, he faces a yellow-robed figure and an immortal formation, which he overcomes.
• Inside the palace, he finds an empty room with a pill furnace containing a world of three-colored flames and a blue wolf.
• Jiang Changkong is attacked by the blue wolf, which transforms into a three-colored flame divine wolf, and he engages in combat.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong demonstrates his power and resilience, easily defeating a late-stage Immortal King and a limit God King-level yellow-robed figure.
• He shows caution and wariness when facing the unknown, such as when approaching the divine tree and entering the pill furnace.

Significant Themes

• The power of chaos and Jiang Changkong's resistance to it.
• The strength and resilience of Jiang Changkong's Acquired Chaos Dao Body.
• The mystery and danger of ancient ruins and their guardians.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong interacts with the yellow-robed figure and the blue wolf/three-colored flame divine wolf, showcasing his combat prowess.
• Two unknown voices discuss Jiang Changkong's capture and refinement, hinting at the existence of other beings within the pill furnace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong and Sun Li, an Immortal King, are trapped inside a pill furnace within Doushuai Palace.
• Two Immortal Kings outside the furnace are refining a golden pill using the person (presumably Jiang Changkong) inside.
• Jiang Changkong tries to break out of the furnace using his Chaos Golden Body, but fails to shatter it.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong: Shows determination and willingness to fight despite the dire situation.
• Sun Li: Reveals his past actions and expresses hope in Jiang Changkong's ability to break out.
• The two Immortal Kings outside: Display confidence in their refining process and underestimate Jiang Changkong's strength.

Significant Themes

• Desperation and resilience in the face of insurmountable odds.
• The power of hope and belief in miracles.
• The ruthlessness of Immortal Kings in their pursuit of power.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong and Sun Li: Jiang Changkong listens to Sun Li's story and decides to attempt breaking out, while Sun Li hopes for a miracle but also warns Jiang Changkong about his divine power usage.
• The two Immortal Kings: They work together to refine the golden pill, with the older one expressing confidence in his pill refinement skills and the younger one showing deference to his experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong and Sun Li are brought to an unknown place by an azure wolf through a spatial passage.
• They enter a wolf-shaped structure filled with immortal qi and mysterious immortal formations.
• Jiang Changkong encounters two early-stage Divine Kings (an immortal maiden and a young immortal deity) who have been exploring the place for years.
• Sun Li gets into a fight with someone inside, causing the immortal formations to trigger attacks.
• A peak Divine King discovers a clue related to Samadhi Divine Fire.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong remains calm and composed, showing no fear or surprise at the new environment.
• Sun Li's strength recovers after absorbing immortal qi, and he gets into a fight, revealing his aggressive nature.
• The two early-stage Divine Kings show caution and vigilance around Jiang Changkong, hinting at their awareness of the Divine Court's power.

Significant Themes

• The search for clues related to Doushuai Palace and the real Doushuai Palace.
• The danger of triggering the immortal formations, leading to attacks.
• The allure of Samadhi Divine Fire, which attracts the attention of the Divine Kings.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong interacts briefly with the two early-stage Divine Kings, showing no interest in their warnings or questions.
• Sun Li gets into a fight with an unknown opponent, showing his impulsive nature.
• The peak Divine King tries to find the source of the Samadhi Divine Fire, drawing the attention of other Divine Kings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sun Li admits to knowing about the Samadhi Divine Fire and leads the peak Divine Kings to a spatial passage, leaving his friend behind.
• Sun Li's brother, Sun Qing, approaches Jiang Changkong with a plan to open the restriction and split the treasure evenly.
• Sun Li, Sun Qing, and Jiang Changkong act together, using the Purple-Gold Red Gourd to open the restriction and enter a spatial rift connected to Kui Wood Wolf's past.

Character Developments

• Sun Li demonstrates his cunning by luring the peak Divine Kings away and using the Purple-Gold Red Gourd to open the restriction.
• Sun Qing reveals his resourcefulness and willingness to cooperate with Jiang Changkong to obtain the treasure.
• Jiang Changkong shows his confidence in his strength and willingness to take on the other Immortal Kings and their resources.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Betrayal: Sun Li's friend is left behind, while Sun Li and Sun Qing act together, raising questions about loyalty and trust among allies.
• Power Dynamics: The struggle for power and resources is evident in the interactions between the Immortal Kings, Divine Kings, and Jiang Changkong.

Character Interactions

• Sun Li and Jiang Changkong: They form a temporary alliance, with Sun Li leading the way and Jiang Changkong handling the other Immortal Kings and their resources.
• Sun Qing and Jiang Changkong: They cooperate to open the restriction and split the treasure, with Sun Qing providing the method and Jiang Changkong handling the combat.
• Sun Li and Sun Qing: The brothers work together, demonstrating their trust and cooperation in obtaining the treasure.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong, Sun Qing, and Sun Li encounter a powerful monkey-like creature while traversing a passage filled with Samadhi Divine Fire.
• Jiang Changkong engages in a fierce battle with the monkey, demonstrating his immense strength and divine power.
• The Purple-Gold Red Gourd, carrying the trio, escapes the scene as the monkey is temporarily incapacitated.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong: Shows off his formidable combat skills and divine power, proving his capability to handle Immortal Kings of the four great powers.
• Sun Qing and Sun Li: Reveal their past exile from the Heavenly Court and their difficulties in returning to the Immortal Realm.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power: Jiang Changkong's immense strength and the monkey's ferocious might highlight the importance of power in this world.
• Exile and Isolation: The Sun Li brothers' story underscores the theme of exile and the difficulties faced by those cast out from their homelands.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong and the Sun Li brothers: They share their past experiences, leading to a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect.
• Jiang Changkong and the Monkey: Their intense battle showcases their mutual respect for each other's strength and power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong and the Sun Li brothers encounter an intelligent ape and later a ferocious Divine Dragon, both at the peak of the Divine King realm but lacking intelligence.
• They continue to encounter various powerful, ferocious beasts, all at the peak of the Divine King realm and unable to be captured alive.
• They reach a stone pillar with three dragon-like chains binding an enormous figure with a human body and dragon's head, radiating terrifying ferocious might.
• Jiang Changkong discovers a stone stele behind the figure, inscribed with ancient immortal script detailing the site's history and failed experiments.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong demonstrates his power and fearlessness by approaching the enormous figure and the stone stele.
• The Sun Li brothers show caution and concern for their safety, while also displaying their knowledge of ancient immortal script.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and perfection, as seen in the ancient immortal gods' experiments to fuse dragon, phoenix, and qilin bloodlines and revive divine artifacts.
• The consequences of failed experiments and the dangers of unchecked ambition.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong, Sun Li, and Sun Qing work together to explore the site, with Jiang Changkong taking the lead and the Sun Li brothers providing support and knowledge.
• The three show mutual respect and trust, with Jiang Changkong relying on the Sun Li brothers' knowledge of ancient immortal script and the brothers trusting Jiang Changkong's strength and judgment.

Chapter Summary: “What I Got Was Disobedient”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong and the Sun brothers discover that the Samadhi Divine Fire is forging the origins of extraordinarily powerful divine artifacts, including treasures connected to figures such as Lao Jun and the Devil Ancestor.
• Jiang approaches the fire pit and is overwhelmed by two forces: a destructive aura that provokes uncontrollable killing intent, and a suppressive force that restrains his divine power.
• The Devil Ancestor and Demon Emperor immortal offices within Jiang absorb these forces, each gaining a mysterious fragment. The Heavenly Dao fragment then suppresses both.
• Sun Qing and Sun Li also receive fragments from the fire pit. Sun Qing’s strength rises to the late Immortal King stage, while Sun Li approaches the peak of his realm.
• Jiang, apparently gaining no obvious improvement, investigates the fire pit further. He suspects that the ancient immortal gods may have attempted to forge the Pangu Axe, also known as the Heaven-Opening Axe.
• Inside the fire pit, the group finds a hidden world containing countless ancient test subjects suspended in the divine flames. Immortal inscriptions explain the ancient gods’ experiments: strengthening creatures, creating innate divine bodies, reversing them toward chaos, and forcibly combining the bloodlines of the three major races.
• The inscriptions reveal the existence of a drifting treasure trove left behind by the ancient immortal gods. It contains complete divine artifacts and can only be summoned using many artifact-origin essences, unless discovered directly by a Saint.
• The method for opening the treasure trove is incomplete, but Jiang and the brothers memorize it. They decide the site must be destroyed to prevent others from learning the secret.
• The inscriptions confirm that the Pangu Axe was never successfully created, likely because the Heavenly Dao itself would not permit its reappearance.
• The Sun brothers prepare to destroy the area with their newly acquired powers, but Jiang explains that the treasures he obtained are “disobedient” and do not obey his commands.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong: Demonstrates his willingness to confront dangerous forces directly and gains two powerful fragments, though he does not initially recognize them as an advantage. He becomes increasingly suspicious of the Devil Ancestor’s true demands and reflects on the relationship between the failed creation of the Pangu Axe and the collapse of the Heavenly Dao.
• Sun Qing: Receives a fragment that dramatically raises his cultivation to the late Immortal King stage. He becomes more confident and actively helps investigate and absorb the Samadhi Divine Fire.
• Sun Li: Gains a fragment infused with killing intent, greatly increasing his strength and bringing him close to his realm’s limit. He takes responsibility for reading and interpreting the inscriptions and becomes more cautious about protecting the treasure-trove secret.
• The ancient immortal gods: Their past experiments are revealed as increasingly ambitious attempts to create stronger lifeforms and possibly recreate the power of Pangu. Their failures and abandoned research establish their dangerous legacy.

Significant Themes

• Power beyond control: The forces Jiang obtains are so powerful that even he cannot command them, emphasizing that great power may carry its own will and danger.
• Forbidden creation and divine limits: The ancient gods attempted to reverse life toward innate and chaotic origins and to forge a weapon comparable to the Pangu Axe, but cosmic laws prevented their success.
• Secrets and strategic knowledge: The treasure-trove opening method is as valuable as any artifact. Possessing even incomplete knowledge gives Jiang and the brothers leverage over future contenders.
• The consequences of experimentation: The ancient immortal gods’ test subjects and failed creations show the destructive results of manipulating bloodlines, bodies, and the foundations of existence.
• Fate and unequal rewards: Sun Qing and Sun Li gain obvious increases in strength, while Jiang jokes that he has received only troublesome, uncontrollable treasures—though his fragments may ultimately be more significant.

Character Interactions

• Sun Qing and Sun Li initially rely on Jiang to confront the dangerous force beneath the enormous figure, recognizing that only he can withstand something beyond the Divine King realm.
• They worry when Jiang is enveloped in destructive black energy but later approach after receiving artifact fragments of their own.
• The brothers tease Jiang about his gains, assuming he has benefited as much as they have. Jiang’s complaint that his treasures “do not listen” leaves them confused and amused.
• Together, the three investigate the hidden inscriptions, uncover the treasure-trove secret, and agree to destroy the site to keep their discovery from their enemies.

Chapter Summary: “Ten Relics, Nine Fakes”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Changkong, Sun Li, and Sun Qing destroy a wall inside the fire pit while searching for a way to open the treasure. Behind it, they discover a large supply of exceptionally high-quality Immortal Stone powder.
• The powder contains roughly two million units of Essence, Qi, and Spirit. Jiang Changkong claims 1.2 million, while Sun Li and Sun Qing divide the remainder.
• Before leaving, Jiang Changkong encounters a strange tattered cloth strip depicting an ancient divine axe. The strip shoots into his body, suggesting that he has unknowingly acquired another mysterious treasure or inheritance.
• The group leaves through the spatial passage and returns to the entrance, where four major factions—the Heavenly Court, Divine Court, Immortal Court, and Aoyin clan—ambush them and demand their gains.
• Jiang Changkong refuses to submit to any faction. He overwhelms the attackers through sheer divine might, crushing their formations, severely injuring or killing their forces, and ultimately annihilating Aoyin Laihe and the other leading Immortal Kings and God Kings.
• By searching Golden River Immortal King’s soul, Jiang Changkong learns the truth behind the alchemy furnace: the Heavenly Court discovered it and used the Doushuai Palace as a false relic to lure immortals and gods inside, where they were refined into Golden Elixirs.
• Sun Li explains that such deception is common in the Immortal Realm, summarized by the saying: “Of ten relics, nine are fake; four refine pills, and five pass down teachings.” Many supposed inheritances are actually traps designed to steal resources.
• Jiang Changkong decides to return to the alchemy furnace and confront those controlling it. The group re-enters the furnace, and Sun Li lends Jiang Changkong a sword-like divine artifact fragment filled with terrifying Killing Intent.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong becomes increasingly confident and uncompromising. After gaining more resources and a mysterious divine axe image, he demonstrates overwhelming power against the four great factions and openly rejects political allegiance to the Heavenly Court, Divine Court, or Immortal Court.
• His attitude toward the major factions hardens. He views their previous “protection” and recruitment efforts as potentially exploitative, reasoning that his exile means he owes them no loyalty.
• Jiang Changkong also develops greater awareness of the Immortal Realm’s hidden corruption. Learning that immortals and gods were deliberately sacrificed for alchemy reinforces his distrust and anger.
• Sun Li and Sun Qing retain a more cynical and resigned attitude. Unlike Jiang Changkong, they are unsurprised by the deception surrounding the alchemy furnace, having grown accustomed to the major factions’ schemes.
• Sun Li gains confidence after obtaining a divine artifact but quickly realizes that Jiang Changkong’s strength remains far beyond what he and Sun Qing can match. He nevertheless supports Jiang Changkong by lending him a powerful artifact fragment.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and institutional corruption: The major factions manipulate, deceive, and sacrifice ordinary immortals and gods for power and resources.
• False inheritance and dangerous relics: Supposed treasures may be traps, while genuine opportunities are hidden behind destruction, deception, or unexpected discoveries.
• Independence versus allegiance: Jiang Changkong rejects the idea that powerful organizations have the right to claim or control him simply because they once offered him shelter or status.
• Power and survival: Strength determines freedom in the Immortal Realm. Jiang Changkong’s overwhelming cultivation allows him to defy multiple factions simultaneously.
• Cynicism born from experience: Sun Li and Sun Qing’s calm response to the alchemy furnace’s atrocities reflects how normalized exploitation has become in their world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Changkong cooperates with Sun Li and Sun Qing during the treasure hunt, though he collects the majority of the Immortal Stone powder due to his superior speed.
• Sun Li warns Jiang Changkong that enemies may be waiting outside, but Jiang Changkong confidently decides to confront them rather than retreat.
• The leaders of the four factions attempt to recruit, threaten, or intimidate Jiang Changkong, each claiming authority over him. Jiang Changkong rejects them all and attacks.
• After the battle, Sun Li and Sun Qing explain the broader pattern of fake relics and deceptive inheritances, showing their experience and fatalistic understanding of the Immortal Realm.
• The chapter ends with Sun Li offering Jiang Changkong a dangerous sword fragment, signaling that the three are preparing for another major confrontation inside the alchemy furnace.

Chapter Summary: “Shattering the Alchemy Furnace”

Key Plot Points and Events

• With Sun Li’s permission, Jiang Changkong uses a fragment of a divine sword containing pure killing intent and sword qi.
• He channels Chaos Divine Power into the fragment, causing the sword’s power to erupt inside the alchemy furnace where he has been imprisoned.
• The furnace, despite being forged from Divine Emperor-grade materials, begins to crack under the assault. Visions of corpse mountains and blood seas spread around it.
• Jiang Changkong breaks out, accompanied by Sun Li and another ally, and discovers that the two men responsible are old acquaintances:
  • The old man is a peak Divine King and the alchemist from the Heavenly Court who previously imprisoned him.
  • The second man is another Divine King.
• Jiang Changkong uses the Judicial Book of Heaven to pronounce both guilty. When the old alchemist attacks with golden sword light, Jiang effortlessly destroys it and kills both men with a single palm strike.
• He takes their belongings and claims the alchemy furnace before departing with Sun Li and the others, knowing the Heavenly Court will soon notice the deaths.
• After finding a temporary refuge, Jiang inventories his gains and uses his accumulated Essence, Qi, and Spirit to advance his cultivation to the peak Divine King realm.
• His innate aura, Chaos Laws, divine patterns, and overall divine power grow substantially. He can now resist a Divine Emperor-grade treasure without relying on his Chaos Golden Body or outside enhancements.
• Jiang also confirms that Sun Yuan has returned to Heavenly Court territory, with one of Jiang’s divine-power incarnations secretly hidden inside him.
• Ji Chang’an contacts Jiang through a jade token, warning him that the Heavenly Court and Demon Court intend to move against him. The Demon Master reportedly possesses a divine artifact designed to counter Jiang.
• Jiang and Ji Chang’an negotiate an uneasy understanding: the Divine Court will not attack him, and Jiang will not interfere with its affairs or enter ruins it discovered first. Jiang agrees outwardly, while privately suspecting the Divine Court of participating in fraudulent ruins schemes.
• Jiang ultimately heads toward the deeper regions of the void, where danger is greater but independent cultivators and gods are more active.

Character Developments

• Jiang Changkong: Demonstrates a major increase in power and confidence. He decisively kills two Divine Kings, including a former enemy, and reaches the peak Divine King realm. His sense of justice remains uncompromising, but he becomes more strategic, temporarily tolerating the Divine Court’s questionable actions until he gains enough strength to confront them.
• Sun Li: Shows complete trust in Jiang by allowing him to use the divine sword fragment. He and his companions recognize Jiang’s overwhelming strength and do not need to intervene during the battle.
• The old Heavenly Court alchemist: Revealed as the person who imprisoned Jiang. His confidence quickly turns to fear when Jiang breaks the furnace and defeats him effortlessly.
• Ji Chang’an: Acts as a cautious intermediary for the Divine Court. He warns Jiang about future threats and attempts to secure a non-aggression arrangement, though he remains dissatisfied with Jiang’s independence.
• Sun Yuan: Although absent from the main confrontation, he becomes important as Jiang secretly tracks him and places an incarnation within his body.

Significant Themes

• Power and transformation: Jiang’s escape and cultivation breakthrough show his rapid rise from a target of manipulation to a force capable of confronting major factions.
• Justice and retribution: Jiang treats the attack on him as a crime deserving death, using the Judicial Book of Heaven to frame his retaliation as lawful punishment.
• Trust and ownership: Sun Li’s willingness to lend the sword fragment contrasts with the selfishness of the Devil Ancestor and Demon Emperor, whom Jiang criticizes for refusing to share their treasures.
• Political pragmatism: Jiang cannot yet challenge every corrupt faction directly, so he accepts temporary compromises while preparing for a future reckoning.
• Hidden conspiracies: The fraudulent ruins and false opportunities suggest that powerful factions manipulate weaker cultivators through schemes involving alchemy and indoctrination.
• Survival in a dangerous world: The deeper void represents both greater danger and greater opportunity for those outside the protection of the major courts.

Character Interactions

• Jiang and Sun Li cooperate through mutual trust, with Sun Li lending the sword fragment that enables Jiang’s escape.
• Jiang confronts the old alchemist and the young Divine King, mocking their former confidence before killing them.
• Ji Chang’an and Jiang engage in a tense but controlled negotiation. Ji warns Jiang of attacks from the Heavenly Court and Demon Court, while Jiang insists that he will retaliate against anyone who provokes him.
• Their agreement reflects mutual caution rather than genuine friendship: the Divine Court avoids attacking Jiang, while Jiang agrees not to interfere with its activities for the time being.