Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen learns about thirty-two ownerless Immortal Souls hidden in the Underground Corpse Cave.
• Xun, a Corpse King at the ninth level of the Creation Realm, reveals that her power comes from the Mandala Flower on the twentieth level, not the Immortal Souls.
• Mo Chen, Xun, and the Infernal Three-Headed Hound discuss the feasibility of obtaining the Immortal Souls on the twentieth level.
• The Infernal Three-Headed Hound reveals that Mo Chen can withstand the Mandala Flower's tidal power due to his Martial Arena's ability to rapidly increase his cultivation, offsetting the power of karma.
• Mo Chen decides to gather all thirty-two Immortal Souls to break through to the ninth level of the Creation Realm and open the path for the Second Universe's advancement.
• Xun is sent to collect Immortal Souls on the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth levels while Mo Chen and the Infernal Three-Headed Hound scout the twentieth level.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen demonstrates his ambition and strategic thinking, planning to gather all Immortal Souls to advance his cultivation and power.
• Xun shows her loyalty and willingness to follow Mo Chen's orders.
• The Infernal Three-Headed Hound displays its knowledge and understanding of the Mandala Flower's power and karma, proving its value as an advisor.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power hunger: Mo Chen's desire to gather all Immortal Souls to advance his cultivation and become a top expert in the Lesser Thousand World.
• Karma and its consequences: The Mandala Flower's tidal power taints cultivators with karma, which can have severe consequences if not addressed.
• Loyalty and following orders: Xun's willingness to follow Mo Chen's commands without question.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen and Xun discuss the location and obtainability of the Immortal Souls.
• Mo Chen, Xun, and the Infernal Three-Headed Hound strategize about obtaining the Immortal Souls on the twentieth level.
• Mo Chen gives Xun orders to collect Immortal Souls on the lower levels while he and the Infernal Three-Headed Hound scout the twentieth level.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen and the Infernal Three-Headed Hound (now named Big Black) reach the seventeenth level, where they capture and kill twelve Corpse Kings.
• Mo Chen learns that Corpse Kings' numbers dwindle but their strength increases the farther down they go.
• Mo Chen discovers that the Corpse Kings' corpse cores can be used for cultivation, similar to pills for humans.
• Mo Chen learns he can devour corpse cores due to his Twelve-Winged Fallen Angel bloodline, but only those of the same or higher realm.
• Mo Chen decides to synthesize low-grade corpse cores using the Cosmic Creation Furnace and successfully creates a Corpse King corpse core from the Second Creation Realm.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen shows no mercy in killing the Corpse Kings and demonstrates his strategic thinking in planning to synthesize low-grade corpse cores.
• Big Black shows loyalty and patience in accepting its new name and explains the uses of corpse cores to Mo Chen.

Significant Themes

• The theme of survival of the fittest is evident in the law of survival among undead creatures, where they devour each other to strengthen themselves.
• Mo Chen's unique bloodline allows him to bend or break rules, making him an exception, a recurring theme in the story.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen and Big Black have a mentor-mentee relationship, with Big Black providing information and guidance to Mo Chen.
• Mo Chen shows trust in Big Black, giving it a new name and accepting its explanations without question.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen successfully synthesizes low-tier corpse cores into higher-tier ones, obtaining four Fifth Creation Realm corpse cores.
• He refines these corpse cores within the system's Martial Arena, advancing his Heavenfire Universe from level 5 to level 8.
• He plans to use corpse cores from the eighteenth floor and ownerless Immortal Souls to reach the Ninth Creation Realm.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen's cultivation advances rapidly due to his unique bloodline and the powerful energy in the corpse cores.
• He becomes more determined to reach the Ninth Creation Realm.

Significant Themes

• The power of perseverance and hard work (Mo Chen's dedication to synthesizing and refining corpse cores).
• The interconnectedness of coincidence and inevitability in achieving success (Mo Chen's unique bloodline and the nature of the Corpse Kings).

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen interacts with the system, which guides and records his cultivation progress.
• He does not interact with any other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen's Infernal Three-Headed Hound returns with four Creation Eighth Realm Corpse Kings.
• Xun presents Mo Chen with 18 ownerless Immortal Souls.
• Mo Chen slaughters the Corpse Kings, absorbing their attributes into Emperor's Fall.
• Mo Chen cultivates and breaks through to the Creation Ninth Realm.
• The Heavenfire Universe advances to Level 9, transforming into a netherworld and strengthening Mo Chen's Twelve-Winged Fallen Angel bloodline.
• Mo Chen receives a new system mission: 'Ascend to the Immortal Realm'.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen demonstrates his power and ruthlessness by slaughtering the Corpse Kings without mercy.
• Mo Chen shows strategic thinking by relocating the Red Ghost Clan and transforming the Heavenfire Universe into a deathly universe.
• Mo Chen exhibits patience and a steady approach to his cultivation, deciding not to rush the Immortal Realm mission.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: Mo Chen's continuous cultivation and absorption of powerful attributes highlight the importance of strength in his world.
• Ruthlessness and mercy: Mo Chen's actions towards the Corpse Kings show his lack of mercy, while his relocation of the Red Ghost Clan indicates a degree of consideration for other lives.
• Patience and steadiness: Mo Chen's decision to take things one step at a time reflects his understanding of the importance of a steady pace in cultivation and growth.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen interacts with Xun, accepting the Immortal Souls she presents.
• Mo Chen interacts with the Infernal Three-Headed Hound, using it to capture and bring back the Corpse Kings.
• Mo Chen interacts with the system, receiving a new mission and observing the changes in his universe and bloodline.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen uses ten Immortal Souls to upgrade the Wild Universe to Level Seven, needing three more to reach Level Eight.
• He discovers a peculiar reaction between the Heavenfire Universe and the Wild Universe, reminiscent of the Dao of Yin-Yang Origin.
• Mo Chen decides to fuse the two universes after binding a new one.
• At the twentieth floor's entrance, Mo Chen encounters a mysterious tidal force and sees a bronze coffin containing a beautiful female corpse with a sword through her heart. She speaks to him, causing him pain and leaving a sword mark on his chest.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen shows restraint and caution in his cultivation, deciding not to rashly fuse his universes.
• The Infernal Three-Headed Hound and Xun display fear and concern for Mo Chen's safety, showing loyalty and respect.

Significant Themes

• The power of fusion and combination, as seen in the potential merging of the Heavenfire Universe and the Wild Universe.
• The consequences of curiosity and exploration, illustrated by Mo Chen's encounter with the tidal force and the female corpse.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen, the Infernal Three-Headed Hound, and Xun interact briefly, with the hound and Xun showing deference to Mo Chen and expressing their concerns about the twentieth floor's danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen encounters a ghost bride tied to him by a thread of causality.
• He learns that the ghost bride likes him and will follow him sincerely if he saves her.
• Mo Chen descends to the twentieth underground level, where he finds strange, glowing plants and drifting black mist.
• He navigates through the level, avoiding the black mist, and reaches a giant mushroom-like tree with Immortal Souls at its crown.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen experiences the power of causality firsthand and is initially bewildered by the ghost bride's attachment to him.
• He remains focused on his mission despite the unexpected entanglement with the ghost bride.

Significant Themes

• Causality: The chapter explores the concept of causality, showing how it can bind two beings together, even across life and death.
• Power and Danger: The tidal black mist represents power but also danger, illustrating the dual nature of power in the story.

Character Interactions

• The Infernal Three-Headed Hound and Xun interact with Mo Chen, providing explanations and support regarding the ghost bride and the dangers of the twentieth level.
• Mo Chen interacts with the ghost bride through his vision, though he hasn't met her in person yet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen faces a predicament with a mysterious, unharmed tree on the 20th level of the Underground Corpse Cave, which is surrounded by ownerless Immortal Souls.
• He attempts to destroy the tree using his Laws of Wind, Emperor's Fall sword, and Laws of Time and Space, but fails.
• He discovers that the tree is likely an illusionary projection from hell and decides to investigate its top.
• Upon reaching the top, he touches the Immortal Souls, triggering a powerful karmic force that entangles him.
• Mo Chen is thrown into a chaotic, kaleidoscopic world of his past, present, and future, experiencing various scenes and voices.
• He escapes the karmic entanglement by entering the system's Martial Arena and advancing the Wild Universe to level eight.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen demonstrates his determination and resilience in facing the unknown and mysterious karmic entanglement.
• He shows his ability to adapt and find solutions, even in desperate situations.

Significant Themes

• Karma: The theme of karma is prominent, showing its power and unpredictability. It represents the consequences of one's actions and the interconnectedness of events.
• Uncertainty and Adaptation: The chapter highlights the importance of adaptability in the face of uncertainty and the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen interacts with various people from his past, present, and future in the karmic world, though these interactions are not with specific individuals but rather representations of his experiences.
• His interaction with the system, particularly the Martial Arena, helps him escape the karmic entanglement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen's purpose on the twentieth floor is to find ownerless Immortal Souls.
• He encounters karmic entanglements but decides not to dwell on them.
• He discovers the Mandala Flower, the source of the tidal black mist, and realizes the three remaining Immortal Souls are near it.
• Mo Chen decides to face the tidal black mist head-on despite the risks.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen shows determination and resolve, choosing to confront his fears and the karmic entanglements.
• He exhibits a growing understanding of the Immortal Realm's cultivation methods and the power of karma.

Significant Themes

• Karma: The entanglements of karma are a significant obstacle in Mo Chen's path, but he chooses to confront them rather than avoid them.
• Determination and Resolve: Mo Chen's resolve strengthens as he decides to face his fears and the challenges ahead.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen interacts with the Infernal Three-Headed Hound (off-page), learning about the Immortal Realm's cultivation methods.
• Mo Chen's internal struggle and determination are the primary interactions in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen is overwhelmed by the immense power of cause and effect on the twentieth level of the Underground Corpse Cave.
• He experiences excruciating pain and loses control of his body.
• He is engulfed by a cocoon of causal threads, blurring his vision.
• Despite the torment, Mo Chen decides to face and understand the power of cause and effect rather than escaping into the system's Martial Arena.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen demonstrates remarkable resilience and determination in the face of extreme pain, showing his desire to understand and control the power of cause and effect.
• The Infernal Three-Headed Hound and Xun express concern for Mo Chen's safety but remain on the nineteenth level due to their inability to help him.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance: Mo Chen's refusal to give up despite the intense pain and his desire to understand the power of cause and effect.
• Power and Control: Mo Chen's ambition to master the power of cause and effect and his belief that it will grant him strength to surpass other immortals.

Character Interactions

• The Infernal Three-Headed Hound and Xun discuss Mo Chen's safety, with Xun reassuring the hound that they would know if Mo Chen were in danger due to their connection with him.
• Mo Chen's internal monologue reveals his determination to face the power of cause and effect and his plans to use the system's Martial Arena to aid his comprehension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen endures karmic entanglements for two hours in the twentieth level of the Underground Corpse Cave.
• He faints and retreats to the system's Martial Arena for rest and recovery.
• Mo Chen decides to cultivate and understand the power of karma using the Martial Arena's cultivation mode.
• He spends an immense amount of time (up to 3.9 billion years) trying to comprehend and control karma, ultimately failing.
• Mo Chen considers a connection between the red thread in Yue Lao's hand and karmic threads.
• Finally, he succeeds in grasping a wisp of karmic power and uses it to change the fate of an entangled woman.

Character Development

• Mo Chen demonstrates immense willpower and determination, enduring karmic pressure for two hours.
• He grows in understanding and respect for the power of karma, realizing its significance and complexity.
• Mo Chen's persistence and resilience are tested and strengthened through his long cultivation journey.

Significant Themes

• The power and complexity of karma.
• The struggle and perseverance required for enlightenment and understanding.
• The interconnectedness of fate and destiny.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen interacts with the system, which provides the Martial Arena for cultivation and narrates his cultivation journey.
• He indirectly interacts with the karmic threads and the Mandala Flower, which are the sources of his trials and enlightenment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen continues his enlightenment of the power of karma for ten billion years without success.
• The system suggests using higher-grade Immortal Souls for further cultivation.
• Mo Chen realizes he needs to ascend to the Immortal Realm to fully comprehend and control the power of karma.
• He faces the challenge of dealing with the karma clinging to him and the lack of ascension signs despite his breakthroughs.
• Mo Chen retrieves three ownerless Immortal Souls from the Mandala Flower area, facing dense Tidal Black Mist.
• He cultivates and advances the Wild Universe to level nine.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen's determination and persistence in pursuing enlightenment and power are reinforced.
• He shows strategic thinking in deciding to keep the remaining Immortal Souls for future use.
• Mo Chen's confidence in his strength grows as he nears the pinnacle of the lesser world's cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and persistence in pursuing power and enlightenment.
• The consequences and challenges of rapid growth and advancement.
• The limitations of the lesser world and the need to ascend to the Immortal Realm.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen's return from the Mandala Flower area surprises and impresses the Infernal Three-Headed Hound and Xun.
• Mo Chen shares his experiences and plans with his companions, showing trust and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen's cultivation skyrockets to the dual Ninth Creation Realm after leaving the Underground Corpse Cave.
• He decides to keep a low profile due to his numerous karmic entanglements.
• Outside the cave, Mo Chen finds an Orderkeeper Alliance warship waiting for him.
• A woman with dragon horns appears, surprised by Mo Chen's black mist-covered body, suggesting he encountered a Mandala Flower.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen has significantly advanced his cultivation but remains cautious due to his karmic debts.
• Ji An, an Orderkeeper, is eager to capture Mo Chen.
• The woman with dragon horns is introduced, showing curiosity and knowledge about the Mandala Flower.

Significant Themes

• Karma: Mo Chen's actions have consequences, and he's aware of the potential effects of his karmic entanglements.
• Power and Fame: Mo Chen's rapid advancement and actions have drawn unwanted attention, making him a wanted figure.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen interacts with Ji An, showing tension and hostility.
• Mo Chen's first interaction with the woman with dragon horns is brief but intriguing, hinting at a potential connection or knowledge she has about him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen encounters Long Zhiruo, Chief Investigator of the Orderkeeper Alliance, who warns him about the dangerous karma power surrounding him.
• Mo Chen refuses Long Zhiruo's offer to return with them, leading to a standoff.
• Mo Chen destroys an enormous warship with a single punch, demonstrating his immense power.
• After Mo Chen leaves, Long Zhiruo revokes his warrant and orders the Orderkeeper Alliance not to disturb him.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen: Shows impatience and unwillingness to cooperate with the Orderkeeper Alliance. Reveals his immense power, indicating he's a Ninth Creation Realm cultivator.
• Long Zhiruo: Remains calm and collected despite Mo Chen's threats. Recognizes Mo Chen's true strength and acts accordingly, showing wisdom and adaptability.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Mo Chen's immense strength allows him to dictate terms to the Orderkeeper Alliance.
• Adaptability: Long Zhiruo demonstrates her ability to adapt and change her stance based on new information.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen vs. Long Zhiruo: Mo Chen initially refuses Long Zhiruo's offer, leading to a tense standoff. After seeing Mo Chen's power, Long Zhiruo respects his strength and revokes his warrant.
• Orderkeeper Alliance members: React with shock and disbelief upon learning Mo Chen's true cultivation realm. They follow Long Zhiruo's orders to revoke his warrant and avoid further conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen returns to Earth and his childhood home unnoticed.
• He reassures his mother, Qin Lan, that he'll stay longer and handle matters from the aerospace center regarding the moon incident.
• Mo Chen uses his Temporal-Spatial Dao Law powers to travel back in time to when he was 15, aiming to prevent his father's death in a car accident.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen: Shows care and concern for his mother, Qin Lan. He's determined to change the past and save his father.
• Qin Lan: Initially overjoyed at her son's return, she becomes confused and worried when Mo Chen suddenly disappears and reappears, talking about bringing his father back.

Significant Themes

• Time travel and its consequences.
• Family and the desire to protect loved ones.
• The impact of sudden, tragic events on families.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen and Qin Lan: Their reunion is filled with warmth and love, but it's disrupted by Mo Chen's mysterious behavior and sudden disappearance.
• Mo Chen and his past self: Mo Chen reflects on his younger self's appearance and memories, fueling his determination to change the past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen sees his father after a long time and is overwhelmed with memories.
• Mo Chen plans to use his time-space powers to save his father from an impending car accident.
• Mo Weiguo receives an urgent call about a fire at the factory and rushes to leave.
• A dump truck hits Mo Weiguo's car at an intersection, flipping it onto its side.
• Mo Weiguo miraculously survives and is found standing on the sidewalk by Mo Chen.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen: He is determined to save his father from the accident that changed their lives. He is emotional and caring, showing his love for his father.
• Mo Weiguo (Dad): He is responsible and dedicated to his work, even prioritizing it over his safety. He is shocked and grateful when he sees Mo Chen.

Significant Themes

• Time and destiny: Mo Chen's ability to change the past and save his father explores the theme of altering one's fate.
• Family and love: The bond between father and son is central to the chapter, highlighting their love and concern for each other.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen and Mo Weiguo: Their reunion is emotional and heartfelt. Mo Chen's embrace of his father shows his love and relief at saving him.
• Mo Weiguo and the factory worker: The urgent call from the factory worker highlights Mo Weiguo's dedication to his work and the responsibilities he carries.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen returns home and embraces his father, Mo Weiguo, for the first time in years.
• Mo Chen reveals he wants to take his father away, leading Mo Weiguo to believe he's been found drunk.
• Mo Chen uses his time-traveling ability to bring Mo Weiguo home instantly.
• The family gathers in the living room as Mo Chen prepares to reveal his secret.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen: Shows affection and concern for his father, demonstrating maturity and responsibility.
• Mo Weiguo: Initially bewildered and confused, he becomes shocked and disbelieving upon being brought home instantly.
• Qin Lan (Mother): Surprised and frightened by the sudden appearance of her husband and son, she remains calm and attentive.
• Mo Hao (Younger Brother): Curious and lively, he teases Mo Chen about his time-travel claim.

Significant Themes

• Family bonds and love: The deep connection between Mo Chen and his father is highlighted, as is the love between all family members.
• Time travel: The chapter introduces the concept of time travel, which will likely be a central theme in the story.
• Truth vs. Fiction: The title and Mo Hao's reaction suggest that the family might initially doubt Mo Chen's time-travel claim, questioning whether it's a fictional story.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen and Mo Weiguo: Their emotional embrace shows their strong father-son bond, and Mo Chen's actions demonstrate his care and concern for his father.
• Mo Chen and Qin Lan: They share a warm, affectionate dynamic, with Qin Lan showing concern for her son's well-being.
• Mo Chen and Mo Hao: Their playful interaction shows the closeness and camaraderie between the brothers.
• The entire family: They gather together, showing unity and support, as Mo Chen prepares to share his secret.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen reveals he can travel through time and saved his father from a car accident.
• He shows them a recreation of the accident using his powers.
• Mo Chen brings his family to the Heaven Realm City in the Wild Universe.
• They meet Huang Tianyue and Zhao Qingcheng, who are introduced as Mo Chen's wives.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen: Confident, powerful, and mysterious. He reveals his ability to travel through time and his status in the Wild Universe.
• Mo Weiguo and Qin Lan: Initially shocked and disbelieving, they eventually accept Mo Chen's revelations and are delighted to meet their daughters-in-law.
• Mo Hao: Excited and eager to learn cultivation from Mo Chen.

Significant Themes

• The power of time travel and its consequences.
• The contrast between the mundane world and the fantastical Wild Universe.
• Family bonds and acceptance of change.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen reassures and guides his family through the revelations.
• Mo Weiguo and Qin Lan are initially shocked but ultimately accept and support Mo Chen's decisions.
• Mo Hao idolizes Mo Chen and is eager to learn from him.
• Huang Tianyue and Zhao Qingcheng greet Mo Chen's family warmly and lead them to their new home.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen focuses on family, enhancing their bodies for cultivation.
• He uses Mall Exchange Coupons to boost the Wild Universe's spiritual energy and cultivation speed, leading to an unprecedented surge of Emperor Realm experts across various races.
• The Wild Universe's territory expands, and order reigns under Qin Weiyang's rule.
• An energy surge attacks the Wild Universe's barrier, and Mo Chen confronts Li Kong, who seeks revenge for his son's death.
• Mo Chen faces a dozen powerful cultivators sent by Li Kong to kill him.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen: Devoted to family, uses his power to improve the Wild Universe, and remains calm and confident in the face of danger.
• Li Kong: Seeks revenge for his son's death, underestimates Mo Chen, and displays overconfidence.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Mo Chen's actions reshape the Wild Universe, drawing unwanted attention and conflict.
• Revenge: Li Kong's single-minded pursuit of vengeance clouds his judgment.
• Overconfidence: Li Kong and his allies underestimate Mo Chen, leading to potential downfall.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen and Li Kong: Mo Chen remains composed and taunting, while Li Kong is aggressive and dismissive.
• Mo Chen and the attackers: Mo Chen shows no fear, while the attackers are confident in their ability to defeat him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen, initially surrounded by a dozen men, suddenly disappears and reappears outside their encirclement.
• He swiftly kills all thirteen opponents, including two Sixth Creation Realm and one Seventh Creation Realm experts, with a single blade strike.
• Mo Chen's actions reveal he's at the Ninth Creation Realm, shocking Li Kong and his subordinates.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen demonstrates immense power and confidence, provoking Li Kong.
• Li Kong, initially underestimating Mo Chen, becomes enraged and fearful upon realizing Mo Chen's strength.

Significant Themes

• The vast difference in power between cultivation realms, with the Ninth Creation Realm being exceptionally rare and powerful.
• The theme of underestimation and its consequences, as Li Kong initially dismisses Mo Chen.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen and Li Kong engage in a tense standoff, with Mo Chen provoking Li Kong to fight.
• Li Kong's subordinates show fear and hesitation, failing to provide useful information to Li Kong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Kong, a Ninth Creation Realm expert, unleashes his Myriad Transformations Sword Array against Mo Chen.
• The array consists of 36,666 flying swords, each forged from rare Mystic Star True Iron, taking thirty-five million years to create.
• Mo Chen allows the array to engulf him, showing no signs of fear or evasion.

Character Developments

• Li Kong: Displayed his immense power and confidence, revealing his fearsome reputation.
• Mo Chen: Showed extraordinary composure and nonchalance in the face of a formidable attack, hinting at hidden strength.

Significant Themes

• Power and Reputation: Li Kong's array reflects his status and fearsome reputation.
• Composure vs. Arrogance: Mo Chen's calm demeanor contrasts with Li Kong's guards' overconfidence.

Character Interactions

• Li Kong vs. Mo Chen: The impending clash between two powerful figures.
• Li Kong's guards vs. Crew: The guards show off Li Kong's power, instilling awe and fear in the crew.