Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The army of tanks, led by Jiang Ding, advances through mountains and enters the Southern Central Plain, a fertile region with a large population.
• The army is aware that their passage will destroy crops and cause suffering, but they press on.
• Jiang Ding learns about the Baoding Maitreya Sect, an incense-faith deity that enhances its power through believers' devotion.
• The army passes through a village with a Maitreya temple, where Jiang Ding observes the poverty of the villagers and their devotion to the sect.
• Jiang Ding orders the destruction of all Baoding Maitreya temples and the execution of both devout and non-devout abbots, as well as any commoners who resist.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ding demonstrates his ruthless and pragmatic nature, prioritizing military objectives over civilian well-being.
• An Siyan, Jiang Ding's subordinate, provides information and insights about incense-faith deities and their methods of gaining power.

Significant Themes

• The exploitation of the poor and ignorant by religious institutions for personal gain.
• The contrast between the wealth and power of religious leaders and the poverty of their followers.
• The ruthless pursuit of power and resources, even at the cost of civilian lives.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ding and An Siyan discuss the nature of incense-faith deities and their methods of gaining power.
• Jiang Ding issues orders to his subordinates regarding the destruction of temples and the execution of abbots and resisting commoners.
• The Great Li Imperial Guards and the emperor watch the army pass by, terrified but unharmed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, a young woman, decides to go out and have fun at a self-service KTV (Karaoke) bar.
• She meets a man named Li Wei at the KTV, who is also there alone.
• They spend the night singing, drinking, and talking, eventually sharing a kiss before parting ways.

Character Developments

• The protagonist: She is portrayed as independent, spontaneous, and open to new experiences. Her actions show a desire for freedom and fun, away from her daily routine.
• Li Wei: Although not much is revealed about his personality, his actions suggest he is also open to meeting new people and having a good time.

Significant Themes

• Freedom and Spontaneity: The protagonist's decision to go out and have fun represents a desire for freedom and a break from routine.
• Connection and Isolation: Despite being in a public place, both characters are alone, highlighting a theme of isolation. Their connection is temporary and fleeting, reflecting the transient nature of some human interactions.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Li Wei initially meet as strangers but quickly form a connection through shared enjoyment of karaoke and conversation.
• Their interaction is casual and uninhibited, with no mention of personal details or future plans, emphasizing the temporary and carefree nature of their encounter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Immortal Sect's divine army, led by Jiang Ding, advances towards the Black Tortoise Heavenly Palace's boundary-sealing formation.
• The Great Li Emperor watches the army's passage and speculates that they're targeting the Heavenly Palace's army.
• The Immortal Sect's army encounters and destroys Black Tortoise Heavenly Palace cultivators hiding underground to launch surprise attacks.
• The army reaches the Black Tortoise Four-Pole Boundary-Sealing Formation and begins a massive bombardment, but the formation remains unscathed.

Character Developments

• The Great Li Emperor shows concern for his kingdom's fate, worried about the outcome of the impending clash between the Heavenly Palace and the Immortal Sect.
• Jiang Ding, the commander-in-chief, remains calm and composed, overseeing the army's advance and the bombardment.
• Immortal Sect officers, such as Jin Lingfeng and Xue Qian, display determination and strategic thinking, but also show fear and unease when the formation withstands their bombardment.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle between the Heavenly Palace and the Immortal Sect for dominance, with the Great Li Kingdom caught in the middle.
• Technology vs. Dao: The Immortal Sect's advanced military technology faces off against the Black Tortoise Heavenly Palace's daoist formation, raising questions about the nature of power and progress.
• Fear and Uncertainty: Characters grapple with fear and uncertainty in the face of overwhelming power and the unknown.

Character Interactions

• The Great Li Emperor and his chief eunuch discuss the implications of the Immortal Sect's army passing through their kingdom.
• Immortal Sect officers discuss the bombardment's failure and the potential threat posed by the Black Tortoise Four-Pole Boundary-Sealing Formation.
• Jiang Ding shares reconnaissance footage with the officers, revealing the true extent of the formation's defensive capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Immortal Sect's heavy artillery bombardment is blocked by World War II artillery pieces within the Black Tortoise Heavenly Palace's formation.
• The Immortal Sect decides to use third-tier tactical nuclear bombs against the formation, starting with eight.
• The Black Tortoise Foundation Establishment cultivators use eight Spirit-Fusing Forbidden Treasures to counter the nuclear bombs, resulting in a stalemate.
• The Immortal Sect decides to advance their forces, led by Jiang Ding, toward the Black Tortoise Boundary-Sealing Formation.

Character Developments

• Jin Lingfeng, Xue Qian, and other Golden Core cultivators initially panic but regain composure and discuss strategies.
• Jiang Ding maintains his calm and composure, ordering the advance despite the risks.
• Xiang Jia, a Black Tortoise Dao Child, shows fear and concern but ultimately defends the formation using Spirit-Fusing Forbidden Treasures.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient formations and the limitations of modern technology.
• The desperation and determination of both sides in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The consequences of escalating warfare and the use of nuclear weapons.

Character Interactions

• Jin Lingfeng, Xue Qian, and other officers discuss and strategize together, showing unity and respect for one another's opinions.
• Jiang Ding gives orders and maintains confidence, inspiring his troops to advance.
• Xiang Jia interacts with his fellow Black Tortoise Foundation Establishment cultivators, showing concern for their well-being and the importance of their mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Eastern Extreme Demon Sect's (Immortal Sect's) tank force, led by Jin Lingfeng, swiftly advances 50 kilometers, outstripping the Black Tortoise Heavenly Palace's (BTHP) formation's attack range.
• Both sides engage in a massive artillery barrage. The Immortal Sect's shells, enhanced with spells, outmatch BTHP's World War II-era artillery.
• The BTHP's formation, the Black Tortoise Four-Pole Boundary-Sealing Formation, protects the Qi Refinement cultivators and mortals, but they are ultimately no match for the Immortal Sect's firepower.
• The BTHP's artillery force is completely wiped out, with only a small elite group of gunners remaining near the formation core.

Character Developments

• Xiang Jia, the BTHP's Dao Child, tries to protect the Qi Refinement cultivators and mortals but ultimately fails.
• Jin Lingfeng and the other Immortal Sect commanders display their military prowess and ruthlessness.

Significant Themes

• The vast disparity in power between the Immortal Sect and the BTHP, highlighting the theme of the strong preying on the weak.
• The fragility of Qi Refinement cultivators and mortals in the face of powerful attacks.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Jia gives orders to protect the Qi Refinement cultivators and mortals, but his efforts are in vain.
• Jin Lingfeng and the other Immortal Sect commanders coordinate their attacks, showcasing their teamwork and military strategy.
• The Qi Refinement cultivators and mortals are controlled by the BTHP's Foundation Establishment cultivators, highlighting the theme of manipulation and lack of free will.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Black Tortoise Four Extremes Boundary-Sealing Formation activates, unleashing powerful attacks against the invading tank forces.
• The tank forces, led by Jin Lingfeng, initially hold their ground with armor-piercing shells but eventually run out of strength against the relentless onslaught of flaming meteors.
• Jiang Ding, the Great Sun Sword Heir, intervenes, using his powerful sword skills to destroy the flaming meteors and clear the way for the tank forces.
• Xiang Jia, Black Tortoise's candidate Dao Child, attempts to defend the formation core but is ultimately overwhelmed by Jiang Ding's strength.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ding demonstrates his immense power and skill, solidifying his status as the "invincible young overlord of this realm."
• Xiang Jia, despite his initial determination, becomes increasingly desperate and fearful in the face of Jiang Ding's might.

Significant Themes

• The vast difference in power between Jiang Ding and other cultivators of his level.
• The futility of resistance against overwhelming force, as seen in Xiang Jia's eventual retreat.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ding and Xiang Jia: Their interaction highlights the power gap between them, with Jiang Ding easily overpowering Xiang Jia's defenses.
• Jin Lingfeng and the tank forces: They display camaraderie and trust in Jiang Ding's abilities, cheering him on and following his lead into the formation.
• Jiang Ding and Jin Lingfeng: Though not directly interacting in this chapter, their relationship is implied to be one of mutual respect and trust, with Jin Lingfeng relying on Jiang Ding's strength to lead the tank forces safely.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Jia, a candidate Dao Child of the Black Tortoise Heavenly Palace, faces the Great Sun Sword Heir, Jiang Ding, in battle.
• Xiang Jia attempts to flee using the Boundary-Fixing Formation but finds it sealed.
• He realizes the Heavenly Palace's ruthless rule: victory or death, no matter the cause of defeat.
• Xiang Jia decides to fight back using the full power of the Boundary-Fixing Formation.
• He summons a black-striped white tiger made of stellar metal Killing Intent to defend against Jiang Ding's Blue-Gold Flying Sword.
• The Formation's power is temporarily effective, but Jiang Ding's sword breaks through it.
• Xiang Jia manages to keep the formation active, but Jiang Ding's sword continues to pierce through the white tiger and threatens Xiang Jia directly.

Character Developments

• Xiang Jia: Initially cowardly and willing to flee, he regains composure and determination to fight when faced with certain death. He demonstrates strategic thinking and formation mastery.
• Jiang Ding: Shows calm and composed demeanor, acknowledging Xiang Jia's formation skills but remaining confident in victory.

Significant Themes

• Ruthlessness and the cost of failure in cultivation sects.
• The power of formations and their limitations.
• The struggle for survival and determination in the face of insurmountable odds.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Jia and Jiang Ding: The interaction is primarily a power struggle, with Xiang Jia trying to outmaneuver Jiang Ding using his formation skills, and Jiang Ding confidently countering each move.
• Xiang Jia and the Heavenly Palace: Xiang Jia's realization of the Heavenly Palace's rules highlights the harsh reality of their cultivation environment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Sun Sword Heir, Jiang Ding, uses a powerful attack, the Great Sun, to destroy the Black Tortoise Four-Pole Boundary-Sealing Formation.
• Xiang Jia, a Black Tortoise Heavenly Palace cultivator, attempts to counter this attack using the Four Spirits Evil-Exorcising Sword, a powerful sword technique that suppresses his sect.
• The clash between the Great Sun and the Four Spirits Evil-Exorcising Sword results in a stalemate, with the latter eventually dissipating.
• Jiang Ding's sword intent reaches its peak, but his soul's limit prevents further advancement.
• The Black Tortoise Heavenly Palace's Foundation Establishment cultivators are eliminated, and Jiang Ding retrieves the formation's core.

Character Developments

• Xiang Jia: He shows immense determination and desperation, using his essence blood to empower the formation, knowing that he might not survive the backlash. He ultimately fails to stop Jiang Ding.
• Jiang Ding: He demonstrates absolute confidence in his swordsmanship, facing the Four Spirits Evil-Exorcising Sword without fear. His sword intent reaches its peak, but his soul's limit hinders further growth.

Significant Themes

• Power vs. Limit: The clash between the Great Sun and the Four Spirits Evil-Exorcising Sword highlights the theme of power and its limits. Despite their immense strength, both techniques have their boundaries.
• Determination vs. Consequences: Xiang Jia's desperate attempt to stop Jiang Ding shows that even when faced with certain defeat, one's determination can lead to extreme actions, accepting the consequences.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ding vs. Xiang Jia: The primary conflict in this chapter is between Jiang Ding and Xiang Jia. Despite Xiang Jia's desperate efforts, Jiang Ding's power and confidence ultimately lead to his victory.
• Jiang Ding and the Black Tortoise Heavenly Palace: Jiang Ding's actions result in the destruction of the Black Tortoise Heavenly Palace's formation and the deaths of their Foundation Establishment cultivators, further escalating the conflict between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ding, after defeating Xiang Jia, reflects on the war's impact and the resources needed for his future plans.
• He decides to use Spirit Transformation-grade materials for his Dyson Sword Drones, but worries about the scarcity of such materials.
• He cultivates at a fourth-order spirit vein node for 15-16 days.
• The Immortal Sect's Stellar Boundary-Defining Grand Formation is deployed in the Southern Theater of the Desolate Copper Minor Realm.
• Plans for an offensive in the East Sea Theater are discussed, with Jiang Ding learning that high-level cultivators are now working in military factories due to the war's demands.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ding shows respect for his fallen enemy, Xiang Jia, by destroying his corpse with Azure Sword Qi.
• He demonstrates resourcefulness and long-term planning by deciding to use high-grade materials for his drones.
• An Siyan, chief of the General Staff Office, shows competence and knowledge in discussing the East Sea Theater's complexities and logistical needs.

Significant Themes

• Resource Scarcity: The limited availability of Spirit Transformation-grade materials highlights the challenges of cultivation and war.
• Cultivation and War: The war's demands drive high-level cultivators to work in military factories, blurring the lines between cultivation and mundane labor.
• Respect for Enemies: Jiang Ding's actions towards Xiang Jia's corpse show respect for a worthy opponent.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ding and An Siyan discuss the war's progress and plans, demonstrating a working relationship built on mutual respect and shared goals.
• High-level cultivators working in military factories show unity and shared purpose in the face of war's demands.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ding's army, bolstered by enthusiastic senior cultivators, begins their teleportation to the Desolate Copper Minor Realm's East Sea.
• Upon arrival, they face aggressive sea demonic beasts, including a peak Foundation Establishment octopus, which they defeat.
• After several days, the entire army group arrives, and they begin their assault on the East Sea array foundation, defended by a sixteen-armed Maitreya statue.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ding demonstrates his strategic prowess and calm leadership, even in the face of potential disciplinary issues among his troops.
• Jin Lingfeng, the Chief of General Staff, shows a relaxed, almost carefree side when not in combat, but quickly acknowledges her mistake and returns to discipline.

Significant Themes

• Discipline and Leadership: Jiang Ding's strict adherence to military discipline and his calm, collected demeanor in the face of potential insubordination highlight his leadership skills.
• Territorial Instincts and Aggression: The sea demonic beasts' fierce territorial instincts and aggression are emphasized, contrasting with the humans' strategic, calculated approach.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ding and Jin Lingfeng's interaction shows a dynamic between a strict commander and a more laid-back, but still disciplined, subordinate.
• Jiang Ding's exchange with the Maitreya statue demonstrates his unyielding determination and disregard for the statue's divine threats.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A headless Buddha statue in Yongling Temple collapses, destroyed by sword qi.
• The abbot and other temple officials react with rage, threatening to use the 'karmic fire' to punish the culprit's clan.
• The city lord arrives with soldiers, but several fanatical Buddhist believers, including the city commandant, are killed.
• An Siyan and Jiang Ding discuss their strategy to weaken Baoding Maitreya by destroying temples and killing fanatical believers.
• Amphibious tanks drive through Yongling City without stopping, creating a hazy, illusory feeling between the two sides.

Character Developments

• The abbot and other temple officials display their true colors, revealing their fanaticism and willingness to punish innocents.
• The city lord shows hesitation and fear, trying to appease both sides.
• An Siyan and Jiang Ding remain calm and strategic, discussing their plans to weaken Baoding Maitreya.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamic between mortals and Buddhas, and the essential equality of their true spirits.
• The contract between gods and humans in incense worship, and the consequences of violating it.
• The struggle between Buddha and demon, reflecting the conflict between the Baoding Maitreya Sect and the East Sea citizens.

Character Interactions

• The abbot and other temple officials interact with the city lord, displaying their authority and threats.
• An Siyan and Jiang Ding discuss their strategy, showing their understanding of the enemy and their determination to weaken Baoding Maitreya.
• The tanks and the city lord's forces interact, with the tanks passing through the city without stopping, creating a sense of distance and separation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Millions of tanks advance across the sea, facing harsh weather conditions but remaining undeterred.
• The tank army lands on Blackstone Island, destroying temples, killing fanatical Buddhist believers, and leaving warnings not to erect Buddha statues.
• The army encounters the Baoding Maitreya Sect's elite troops, with hundreds of howitzer shells decimating the enemy.
• The tank army sweeps through the island and prepares to move to Wood Spirit Great Island, one of the Baoding Maitreya Sect's strongholds.
• The Azure Garment youth, Jiang Ding, faces the Buddha's Eight Divisions, led by Baoding Maitreya, using sound-based spells and illusions to try and convert him.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ding (Azure Garment youth): Shows curiosity and calmness when faced with the Buddha's Eight Divisions and their leader, Baoding Maitreya. He remains unmoved by their attempts to convert him.
• An Siyan: Provides information about the Buddha's Eight Divisions and their methods of creation.

Significant Themes

• Religious Fanaticism vs. Rationality: The Baoding Maitreya Sect's fanatical believers are willing to die for their faith, while the tank army represents a more rational, pragmatic approach to conflict resolution.
• The Power of Belief: The incense-and-faith deities' strength is tied to the belief and devotion of their followers, highlighting the importance of faith in their existence and power.
• Conversion vs. Destruction: The Buddha's Eight Divisions attempt to convert Jiang Ding to their faith, while the tank army's approach is one of destruction, reflecting the different methods used by the two sides to achieve their goals.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ding and Baoding Maitreya: The Azure Garment youth shows no reaction to Baoding Maitreya's attempts to convert him, while the Buddha expresses frustration at Jiang Ding's lack of response.
• An Siyan and Jiang Ding: An Siyan provides information and support to Jiang Ding, demonstrating her loyalty and dedication to their cause.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Baoding Maitreya, a god, faces Jiang Ding, an azure-clad youth, who reveals immense killing intent.
• Jiang Ding's Blue-Gold Flying Sword clashes with Baoding Maitreya's swastika true word, resulting in a stalemate before the sword breaks through.
• The Gandharva King and Kinnara King, leaders of the Eightfold Buddhist Army, attempt to stop the flying sword but fail, leading to their deaths.
• Baoding Maitreya's faith core is pierced by the Blue-Gold Flying Sword, leading to Its destruction.

Character Developments

• Baoding Maitreya: Initially panicked, then furious, It fights to the end, adhering to Its doctrine of Vajra indestructibility and invincibility.
• Jiang Ding: Shows no mercy, using the flying sword to destroy Baoding Maitreya and the Eightfold Buddhist Army.
• Gandharva King and Kinnara King: Die protecting Baoding Maitreya, showcasing their devotion and power.

Significant Themes

• Power and Devotion: Baoding Maitreya's power is tied to Its followers' faith and devotion, as seen when the Eightfold Buddhist Army members sacrifice themselves to protect It.
• Doctrine and Belief: Baoding Maitreya's doctrine of Vajra indestructibility and invincibility drives It to fight despite knowing defeat is imminent.
• Consequences of Actions: The Gandharva King and Kinnara King's actions lead to their deaths, highlighting the consequences of their devotion to Baoding Maitreya.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ding vs. Baoding Maitreya: Jiang Ding shows no respect for Baoding Maitreya's divine status, treating It as an equal and ultimately defeating It.
• Baoding Maitreya and the Eightfold Buddhist Army: The army shows unwavering devotion to Baoding Maitreya, sacrificing themselves to protect It, even in the face of certain defeat.
• Gandharva King and Kinnara King: The two kings work together to defend Baoding Maitreya, showcasing their unity and power, but ultimately fail.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Immortal Sect's army, led by Jiang Ding, continues its offensive, clearing out demonic beasts, the Baoding Maitreya Sect's temples, and fanatical Buddhist followers.
• They reach the final Black Tortoise Four-Pole Boundary-Sealing Formation, which they destroy.
• Two months later, Jiang Ding observes the rapid change in the common people's faith, with devout believers nearly disappearing and nonbelievers increasing.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ding, the Great Sun Sword Heir, demonstrates his invincibility and strategic prowess.
• The common people show remarkable adaptability, rapidly changing their beliefs based on the new environment.

Significant Themes

• The power of faith and its manipulation by deities and Buddhas.
• The adaptability and pragmatism of humans.
• The conservatism and resource constraints of the Immortal Sect.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ding interacts with his army group commanders, Jin Lingfeng and Jin Chengkong, displaying confidence and calm.
• An Siyan, the Chief of General Staff, conveys the views of the General Staff Office to Jiang Ding, expressing concern about his impatience.
• Jiang Ding and An Siyan discuss the changes in the common people's faith, with Jiang Ding acknowledging the power of humans' adaptability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Buddha-Light Star, a manifestation of Baoding Maitreya's power, begins to dim due to the loss of incense faith and the surge of resentment from its believers.
• The Wild Copper Aerospace Army, led by Jiang Ding, decides to attack the Black Tortoise Four-Pole Boundary-Sealing Formation protecting Baoding Maitreya.
• Baoding Maitreya, driven mad by the loss of control and the backlash of resentment, decides to fight back and turn the world into a true Baoding Buddha Kingdom.
• Jiang Ding enters the boundary-sealing formation, causing the Incense Buddha Kingdom to shake and the Buddha army to emerge, led by eight division kings.

Character Developments

• Baoding Maitreya: Loses control and becomes power-hungry, seeking to create a true Baoding Buddha Kingdom.
• Jiang Ding: Shows determination and decisiveness in leading the attack against Baoding Maitreya.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of suppressing and exploiting faith for personal gain.
• The power of resentment and the backlash against oppressive forces.
• The struggle between divine entities and mortal cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Baoding Maitreya and its believers: Their relationship changes from one of reverence and faith to one of resentment and betrayal.
• Jiang Ding and the Wild Copper Aerospace Army: They show unity and determination in their mission to attack Baoding Maitreya.
• Baoding Maitreya and Jiang Ding: Their direct confrontation sets the stage for the final conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ding uses his Blue-Gold Flying Sword and armor-piercing shells to destroy Baoding Maitreya's Karmic Fire Golden Cauldron and Eightfold Buddhist Army.
• Baoding Maitreya attempts to use its incense-offering power and karmic fire to counter Jiang Ding but fails.
• The divine-human contract breaks, leading to Baoding Maitreya's incense-offering relic being destroyed by Jiang Ding's Supreme Clarity Flying Sword.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ding demonstrates his prowess in commanding armies and using his Sword Intent to enhance artillery shells.
• Baoding Maitreya's power and believers are significantly reduced, leading to its eventual defeat.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and faith (incense-offering deities vs. immortal cultivators)
• The destructive force of modern weaponry (armor-piercing shells) when enhanced by Sword Intent
• The consequences of breaking divine-human contracts

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ding and Baoding Maitreya engage in a fierce battle, with Jiang Ding ultimately emerging victorious.
• Baoding Maitreya's believers in the Eightfold Buddhist Army are destroyed along with their leader.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Black Tortoise Heavenly Palace's final tentacle in this world is severed, leading to the collapse of its starry-sky military formation.
• The Immortal Sect sets up the Stellar Boundary-Defining Formation, gaining control of the realm's spirit veins and earth veins.
• A Spirit Transformation Heavenly Lord, possibly on the verge of death, attacks the realm but is repelled by a spirit-particle beam.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ding demonstrates his power and composure in the face of a Spirit Transformation Heavenly Lord's attack.
• Other characters, like Jin Chengkong, show respect and awe for Jiang Ding's strength and the power of the Spirit Transformation Heavenly Lord.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for control of realms and their resources between the Immortal Sect and the Black Tortoise Heavenly Palace.
• The power dynamics between different realms and cultivator levels, with Spirit Transformation cultivators being among the most powerful.
• The value of battle merits and the opportunities they provide, such as exchanging for heavenly materials or even a Spirit Transformation opportunity.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ding interacts with other Immortal Sect cultivators, including Jin Chengkong, as they work together to secure the realm and defend against the Black Tortoise Heavenly Palace's attack.
• The Central Array-Spirit Computer interacts with Jiang Ding, notifying him of his obtained Spirit Transformation-level battle merit and its uses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ding learns about the victory in the Battle of Desolate Copper, with significant losses to the Black Tortoise Heavenly Palace.
• He inquires about obtaining Spirit Transformation-level military merit and learns about its uses, including exchanging for a Slumber Secret Realm opportunity.
• Jiang Ding exchanges one Spirit Transformation military merit to rename the Desolate Copper Minor Realm as the Ganghan Realm.
• He receives the Great Sun Orb, a pseudo-spirit treasure, from Sun Slayer True Lord as a reward for his service.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ding shows strategic thinking and decisiveness in renaming the realm and understanding the value of Spirit Transformation military merit.
• Sun Slayer True Lord demonstrates his trust in Jiang Ding by giving him the Great Sun Orb and entrusting him with a personal request.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within the Immortal Sect, with military merit playing a crucial role.
• The value of treasures and resources, which can be priceless to some but useless to others.
• The concept of life extension and the Slumber Secret Realm, highlighting the importance of lifespan in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ding interacts with the Central Array-Spirit Computer to learn about military merit and rename the realm.
• He receives the Great Sun Orb from Sun Slayer True Lord, showing the latter's trust and recognition of Jiang Ding's abilities.
• Jiang Ding's departure from the Sky-Covering Divine Banyan is witnessed by Jin Lingfeng and Siyan, showing his isolation despite his achievements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Immortal Sect acquires the Ganghan Minor Realm, causing a stir among cultivators and mortals.
• Jiang Ding returns from his mission, and his family and friends celebrate his safe return.
• Jiang Ding's grandparents and family members pinch his cheeks, symbolizing their affection and teasing his high-level cultivator status.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ding: He has grown from a young cultivator to a high-level cultivator commanding millions of troops. Despite his accomplishments, he remains humble and close to his family.
• Lin Gang and Lin Yong: They are moved by the immortality their names will gain through the Immortal Sect's acquisition of the Ganghan Minor Realm, realizing the significance of their association with Jiang Ding.
• Jiang Yuan: She plans to marry her late-stage Qi Refinement boyfriend, showing her independence and readiness to settle down.

Significant Themes

• Family and Belonging: The chapter emphasizes the importance of family and the bonds between Jiang Ding and his loved ones, despite his high status and the vast world of cultivation.
• Achievement and Immortality: The acquisition of the Ganghan Minor Realm highlights the desire for immortality and recognition, both for cultivators and mortals.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ding and his Family: The interactions between Jiang Ding and his family members showcase their affection and teasing, highlighting their close relationship despite Jiang Ding's high status.
• Jiang Ding and his Teachers: Jiang Ding visits his teachers, showing respect and appreciation for their guidance, despite their aging.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ding, now a Foundation Establishment cultivator, returns to his hometown after sixteen years and hosts a banquet for his high school teachers.
• He gives a top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill to each of his teachers through a kingfisher courier.
• Jiang Ding calculates his annual income from the Demon Nation, which amounts to over thirty-four million low-grade spirit stones.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ding has grown in power and wealth, becoming a Foundation Establishment cultivator and the ruler of the Demon Nation, with a significant income.
• His high school teachers are now mostly at the peak of Qi Refinement, having missed their chance for Foundation Establishment, and are retired or nearing retirement.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and power: Jiang Ding's immense wealth and influence are highlighted, contrasting with his humble beginnings.
• Time passage: Sixteen years have passed since Jiang Ding's high school days, and both he and his teachers have aged and changed.
• Gratitude and giving back: Jiang Ding shows appreciation for his teachers by giving them Foundation Establishment Pills, hoping to help them advance in their cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ding interacts with his high school teachers, reminiscing about the past and catching up on their lives.
• He communicates with the kingfisher courier, giving it a Foundation Establishment Pill and instructing it to deliver pills to his teachers privately.
• Jiang Ding reflects on his wealth and decides to upgrade the quasi-third-order Heavenly Sword Meteorfall Formation protecting his Demon Nation capital.