Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Chen receives the Dharma from the Primordial Dao Ancestor, learning about the Thirty-Two Heavens and their corresponding realms: Ghost, Mortal, Desire, Form, and Formless.
• The Dao Ancestor gifts Yu Chen a treasure pearl, which helps him advance his status and triggers changes in the Nine-Rank status system.
• Miaotong True Lord, feeling the shift, realizes Yu Chen's ascension to the Third Rank and expresses surprise and curiosity.

Character Developments

• Yu Chen gains a deeper understanding of the cultivation system of the Scripture of Deliverance and advances his status to the Third Rank.
• Miaotong True Lord, initially dismissive of the Upper Clear Lingbao Lineage, becomes interested in their alliance with Yu Chen and the Scripture of Deliverance.

Significant Themes

• The cultivation system of the Scripture of Deliverance, which emphasizes the union of humans and gods, no distinction between mortals and immortals, and the deliverance of all beings.
• The Nine-Rank status system and the power dynamics among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• The Primordial Dao Ancestor imparts knowledge to Yu Chen, marking a significant interaction that propels Yu Chen's cultivation forward.
• Miaotong True Lord's reaction to Yu Chen's advancement highlights the competitive and interconnected nature of the cultivation world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Chen's ascension to a third-rank Immortal Deity position is celebrated by Wei Primordial Lady and Ge True Lord.
• The Deliverance World dissipates, and the system of ascension and descent across the Five Worlds integrates into the Nine-Rank Divine Position system.
• Yu Chen's fortunes link with Wei Primordial Lady and Ge True Lord's, and they invite him to visit their Dao grounds.
• Yu Chen enters seclusion in White Deer City to stabilize his realm and gather insights from his ascension.
• A treasure pearl forms above Yu Chen's Jade Golden Light Ruyi, attracting the attention of Heavenly Deities and Heavenly Immortals in the main world, including a true dragon in the Eastern Sea.

Character Developments

• Yu Chen consolidates his power and position, attracting the attention of powerful beings in the main world.
• Wei Primordial Lady and Ge True Lord recognize Yu Chen's importance and invite him to join their lineage, offering him half the seats in the Patriarch Hall.

Significant Themes

• The interconnection of fortunes and positions among cultivators.
• The recognition and respect given to those who have ascended to a third-rank Immortal Deity position.
• The attraction of power and influence, drawing the attention of other powerful beings.

Character Interactions

• Wei Primordial Lady and Ge True Lord congratulate Yu Chen on his ascension and invite him to join their lineage.
• Yu Chen interacts with the true dragon in the Eastern Sea, although indirectly, through the treasure pearl's formation.
• Wei Primordial Lady and Ge True Lord discuss Yu Chen's position and their invitation to him, highlighting their respect and desire for his alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lord Dong Chen, on Penglai Island, senses the aura of the Primordial One and suspects someone has obtained the Dao Ancestor's inheritance in the Eastern Sea.
• Sun Xingzhen, via a jade bell, offers help to Dong Chen, revealing he will ascend to Great Firmament Heaven and leaves behind his inheritance.
• Dong Chen calculates the origin of the one who obtained the inheritance but can't pinpoint their exact location.
• Sun Xingzhen conceals the other party's aura with his final strike before ascending.

Character Developments

• Lord Dong Chen shows his prowess in calculating heavenly secrets and his connection with Sun Xingzhen.
• Sun Xingzhen displays his power and willingness to help, setting up his inheritance before ascending to Great Firmament Heaven.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and inheritance, with characters trying to locate and control the Dao Ancestor's power.
• The choice between the Supreme Unity and Great Firmament immortal paths, reflecting the duality of choices in life and cultivation.
• The concept of ascension and leaving behind legacies, as seen in Sun Xingzhen's actions.

Character Interactions

• Lord Dong Chen and Sun Xingzhen interact through the jade bell, showing their friendship and mutual respect.
• Yu Chen, though not directly interacting with other characters, is affected by their actions and gains new insights into the Supreme Unity path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Chen reflects on the four realms of cultivation: Human, Ghost, Earth, and Heaven.
• He realizes the importance of perfecting the three treasures of essence, qi, and spirit for advancing to the Heavenly Immortal Realm.
• Yu Chen understands that his spirit is already well on its way to perfection, while qi and essence require more cultivation.
• He plans to cultivate in a suitable world to advance his qi and later find a world specializing in the physical body to perfect his essence.

Character Developments

• Yu Chen gains a deeper understanding of his cultivation path and the requirements for advancing to the Heavenly Immortal Realm.
• He acknowledges the advantages he has in cultivating his spirit and plans his next steps for qi and essence.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and perfecting the three treasures of essence, qi, and spirit for cultivation advancement.
• The role of suitable environments and cultivation methods in perfecting each treasure.
• The advantage of having a solid foundation in one treasure (in Yu Chen's case, spirit) and the challenges of perfecting the others.

Character Interactions

• Yu Chen observes Ancient Vine Immortal, a guardian outside the grotto-heaven, as an example of successful cultivation of the Earth Immortal Undying Body.
• He considers the cultivation paths of others, such as Tongming, who has the bloodline of the Dark Bird.
• Yu Chen interacts with the instance worlds he has experienced, sending parts of his consciousness into them for further cultivation and exploration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Chen emerges from seclusion to find Fusang's integration with the Central Plains accelerating.
• The exchange of primordial energy between Fusang and the Central Plains is being suppressed by Amaterasu, Susanoo, and other Fusang deities, but also secretly accelerated by unknown forces from the Central Plains.
• Yu Chen encounters True Lord Yu and Zhang Celestial Master, who are blocking his path to Fusang to prevent him from further accelerating the integration.
• Yu Chen challenges Zhang Celestial Master, who uses the Three-Five Evil-Slaying Twin Swords and his unique third-rank immortal-deity status against Yu Chen.

Character Developments

• Yu Chen: Shows his prowess by challenging Zhang Celestial Master, demonstrating his ability to condense a third-rank status himself and his skill in using the Severing Sword.
• Zhang Celestial Master: Shows his pride and confidence in his family's inheritance, using the Three-Five Evil-Slaying Twin Swords and his unique third-rank immortal-deity status against Yu Chen.
• True Lord Yu: Acts as a mediator between Yu Chen and Zhang Celestial Master, revealing that they are there to protect the interests of someone else.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Fusang and the Central Plains for dominance.
• The power of inheritance versus self-condensed statuses.
• The role of magical treasures and their influence on combat.

Character Interactions

• Yu Chen vs. Zhang Celestial Master: A duel to test each other's abilities and resolve.
• Yu Chen and True Lord Yu: A tense standoff, with True Lord Yu trying to prevent Yu Chen from entering Fusang while also attempting to maintain a respectful demeanor.
• Zhang Celestial Master and True Lord Yu: Allies working together to block Yu Chen's path, with Zhang Celestial Master taking the lead in the confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Chen and Zhang Celestial Master engage in a spell duel using their respective treasures: the Severing Sword and the Three-Five Male-Female Exorcising Sword.
• Zhang Celestial Master uses the Four Seasons Sword Formation, evolving the Earthly Branches and the Four Spirits and Twenty-Eight Constellations.
• Yu Chen uses the Jade Radiance Wish-Granting Scepter and the Severing Sword to disrupt and evade Zhang's formation.
• Yu Chen ultimately uses the Pointing at Earth to Make Steel spell to seal the void and restrain Zhang Celestial Master.

Character Developments

• Yu Chen demonstrates his ability to adapt and evade, showcasing his title of "Blessings-Born Boundless True Lord."
• Zhang Celestial Master reveals his mastery over the Four Seasons Sword Formation and uses powerful talismans.

Significant Themes

• The theme of adaptability and evasion vs. structured, overarching power is explored through the duel.
• The use of treasures and their evolution reflects the characters' cultivation levels and understanding of their tools.

Character Interactions

• Yu Chen and Zhang Celestial Master engage in a tense, strategic duel, each trying to outmaneuver the other.
• True Lord Yu observes the duel and comments on its outcome, showing his understanding of the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Celestial Master's Yangping Governance Seal flies to him, unleashing primordial qi and nullifying Yu Chen's attacks.
• Zhang Celestial Master reveals his lineage's focus on One Origin, Two Principles, and Four Symbols, but their failure to reach the second rank.
• Zhang Celestial Master admits his involvement in Fusang's arrangements and Amaterasu's plans.
• Yu Chen deduces Zhang Celestial Master's true path: using the Four Spirits and Twenty-Eight Constellations to return to One Origin and yin.
• Yu Chen suggests Zhang Celestial Master absorb the sun's essence and face the Bright-Moon Treasure Cauldron on the Lunar Star.

Character Developments

• Zhang Celestial Master: Reveals his lineage's history and his personal aspirations, showing a strategic and ambitious side.
• Yu Chen: Demonstrates sharp insight and understanding of the immortal Dao, anticipating Zhang Celestial Master's plans.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of higher status and power in the immortal Dao.
• The conflict between ultimate yang and yin, and the challenges of attaining the second rank.
• The interconnectedness of the immortal Dao factions and their manipulations.

Character Interactions

• Yu Chen and Zhang Celestial Master: Engage in a strategic conversation, with Yu Chen deducing Zhang's plans and offering advice.
• Zhang Celestial Master and Amaterasu: Implied manipulation and cooperation in their plans for Fusang and the Central Plains.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Celestial Master reveals that the Lunar Star's power has surpassed the third-rank threshold and is nearing the second rank.
• He hints at a plan involving the supreme Western god to reorganize the powers of the light side and change the relative status of the sun and moon.
• Yu Chen learns about the immortal and Buddhist lineages' and the imperial court's plans to assimilate the supreme Western god into the Nine-Rank Position System.
• Zhang Celestial Master obstructs Yu Chen's trip to Fusang but compensates him with an imitation Sun God Mirror and a pair of imitation Three-Five Evil-Slaying Twin Swords.
• Yu Chen uses the dream world to send the treasures to A Lu and the brothers Qi and Yu, then speaks with Nyx about her resurrection.

Character Developments

• Zhang Celestial Master: Reveals his knowledge of the supreme Western god's plans and his role in experiments on Fusang. He shows generosity by compensating Yu Chen for obstructing his trip.
• Yu Chen: Demonstrates his power by revealing the true scene of Nyx's resurrection. He learns about the Western Ocean's changes and the immortal and Buddhist lineages' plans.
• Nyx: Recalls her past and shares information about the Western Ocean's recent changes with Yu Chen. She learns about the manipulation of her life by powers from the Central Plains.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics between the Central Plains and the Western Ocean.
• The Nine-Rank Position System and its influence on the cultivation system and living environment.
• The manipulation of divine powers and the consequences of such actions.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Celestial Master and Yu Chen: Zhang reveals information about the supreme Western god and compensates Yu Chen for his obstruction. Yu Chen learns about the plans involving the supreme Western god.
• Yu Chen and Nyx: Yu Chen reveals the true scene of Nyx's resurrection, and Nyx shares information about the Western Ocean's changes with Yu Chen. They discuss the manipulation of Nyx's life by powers from the Central Plains.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nyx reveals that the supreme deity of the Western Ocean has devoured three worlds, including hers, and that His power has fluctuated over time.
• She speculates that He suffered a split in His divine personality, leading to the emergence of the Trinity concept (Father, Son, Holy Spirit).
• Yu Chen enters the Haotian Primordial Qi Sea and observes the influence of the Western Ocean's supreme deity on the Central Plains' cultivators.

Character Developments

• Nyx: She shares more about her past and her speculations about the Western Ocean's supreme deity, showing her wisdom and insight.
• Yu Chen: He gains a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between the Central Plains and the Western Ocean, and the true nature of their conflict.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Central Plains and the Western Ocean is more complex than initially thought, involving the fusion of worlds and the clash of divine principles.
• The Western Ocean's supreme deity is unique and fears losing His position by merging into the nine-rank hierarchy.

Character Interactions

• Yu Chen and Nyx: They exchange information and insights, with Nyx providing crucial details about the Western Ocean's history and Yu Chen sharing his observations from the Haotian Primordial Qi Sea.
• Yu Chen and the Seven-Colored Deer: The deer shows off his progress and receives praise from Yu Chen, leading to a playful interaction between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Chen reflects on his educational philosophy and the need for precepts to guide his disciples, especially after spreading the Demon King Method.
• He drafts a set of precepts and invites Wei Primordial Lady and Ge True Lord to review and revise them.
• They discuss and revise the precepts, deciding to use the Deliverance Grotto-Heaven as a trial for potential disciples.

Character Developments

• Yu Chen: Shows his educational philosophy, willingness to adapt, and concern for his disciples' future.
• Wei Primordial Lady: Demonstrates her experience and wisdom in guiding disciples.
• Ge True Lord: Exhibits his understanding of the sect's needs and the importance of structure.

Significant Themes

• Education and guidance: Yu Chen's approach to teaching and the role of precepts in shaping disciples.
• Freedom vs. structure: Balancing personal freedom with necessary guidelines to prevent misuse of power.
• Innovation and tradition: The tension between adhering to established rules and allowing room for growth and change.

Character Interactions

• Yu Chen, Wei Primordial Lady, and Ge True Lord collaborate and debate, showing mutual respect and a shared commitment to the sect's well-being.
• Yu Chen and the Seven-Colored Deer: The deer's playful behavior contrasts with Yu Chen's serious reflections, highlighting the lighthearted side of his character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Mechanism City on the Western Ocean, led by Yan Ji, Master Huang, and Master Lu, prepares for war after hearing about Yu Chen's duel with Zhang Celestial Master.
• Yan Ji decides to gift her position to Master Huang, allowing him to become the Mechanism Puppet Lord, a third-rank unique immortal-god position.
• The Mechanism City transforms into a Mechanism Grotto-Heaven, with Master Huang as its core.
• The Heavenly Consort and Lord of Earth in the Central Plains' capital are awakened due to the Haotian Primordial Qi Sea's disturbances, discussing Yu Chen's growing influence and the attempts of other lineages to advance to the third rank.

Character Developments

• Master Huang: Ascends to a third-rank position, becoming the Mechanism Puppet Lord, and merges with the Mechanism City.
• Yan Ji: Decides to gift her position to Master Huang, showing a degree of selflessness and understanding of the greater good.
• Master Lu: Merges with the Mechanism City to facilitate Master Huang's advancement, demonstrating sacrifice for the greater good.
• Heavenly Consort: Discusses Yu Chen's influence and the attempts of other lineages to advance, showing awareness of the changing world dynamics.
• Lord of Earth: Discusses Yu Chen's influence and the attempts of other lineages to advance, expressing concern about the potential chaos.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good: Characters like Yan Ji and Master Lu sacrifice their personal goals to ensure the survival and advancement of their lineage and mechanism arts.
• Power dynamics and change: The Heavenly Consort and Lord of Earth discuss the shifting power balance due to Yu Chen's influence, highlighting the instability and chaos that can result from such changes.
• The path to advancement: The mechanism masters' attempts to ascend to the third rank emphasize the struggle and sacrifice required to reach higher levels of power and understanding.

Character Interactions

• Yan Ji, Master Huang, and Master Lu: Their interactions highlight their differing views on sacrifice, personal gain, and the greater good, ultimately leading to Master Huang's advancement.
• Heavenly Consort and Lord of Earth: Their conversation reveals their awareness of the changing world dynamics and the potential consequences of such shifts, showcasing their understanding of the broader political and power landscape.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Daoist Li Miao, a renowned Medicine Daoist, attempts to ascend to the Third Rank by gathering plague and five-poison power during the Dragon Boat Festival.
• The Landlord and Heavenly Consort observe Daoist Li's actions and discuss the likelihood of his success.
• Yu Chen, now a Third-Rank cultivator, is called by the Landlord and Heavenly Consort, but he ignores them.
• Yu Chen, Wei Primordial Lady, and True Lord Ge exchange unique rice dumplings created by Yu Chen, each with different effects.

Character Developments

• Daoist Li Miao is shown to be ambitious and resourceful, attempting to ascend to the Third Rank by fusing plague and five-poison power into his system.
• The Landlord expresses concern about cultivators attempting to ascend to the Third Rank, mentioning the difficulties faced by those who wish to do so.
• Yu Chen demonstrates his culinary skills and understanding of medicinal effects through the rice dumplings he creates, showing his versatility as a cultivator.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Risk: Daoist Li's attempt to ascend to the Third Rank highlights the risks and rewards of cultivators pursuing higher ranks.
• Power and Control: The Heavenly Consort and the Landlord's discussion about cultivators ascending to the Third Rank touches on the power dynamics between cultivators and the imperial court.
• Culinary Dao and Medicinal Arts: Yu Chen's rice dumplings showcase the intersection of culinary and medicinal Dao, reflecting his unique perspective on cultivation.

Character Interactions

• The Landlord and Heavenly Consort discuss cultivators' attempts to ascend to the Third Rank, revealing their concerns and insights.
• Yu Chen, Wei Primordial Lady, and True Lord Ge exchange rice dumplings, showcasing their camaraderie and mutual respect.
• Yu Chen ignores the Landlord and Heavenly Consort's calls, subtly demonstrating his independence and disregard for their authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Primordial Lady and Ge True Lord discuss the upcoming rise to third-rank immortal-deity positions.
• They consider supporting figures from the Five Sacred Mountains, Four Seas, and the mortal world.
• Yu Chen mentions that the mechanism lineage's success was due to humanity's fate support.
• Wei Primordial Lady reveals that the Buddhist school's Great Vow Method was sealed due to excessive borrowing.
• They discuss the prospects of Lady Chongfu (Goddess Tongxian) and the King of Manifested Spirit.
• Yu Chen is suggested as a potential match for Lady Chongfu to help her integrate her authorities.

Character Developments

• Wei Primordial Lady shows her lively and straightforward nature, and her understanding of the Buddhist school's past.
• Ge True Lord shows his wisdom and understanding of the current situation.
• Yu Chen reveals his insights into the changes within humanity and the mechanism lineage's success.

Significant Themes

• The role of fate and origin in rising to third-rank immortal-deity positions.
• The integration and transformation of authorities for successful ascension.
• The relationship between the imperial court and cultivators, and the potential benefits of imperial investiture.

Character Interactions

• Wei Primordial Lady and Ge True Lord work together to discuss potential candidates for ascension and the benefits of supporting them.
• Yu Chen shares his insights and is considered as a potential match for Lady Chongfu.
• The three discuss the prospects of various figures and the challenges they face in rising to the third rank.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Lingguan attempts to break through to a third-rank immortal god status, drawing attention from Wei Primordial Lady, Ge True Lord, and Yu Chen.
• Various forces probe Wang Lingguan's foundations, seeking to determine the extent of the Divine Firmament Lineage's inheritance he possesses.
• Another cultivator, unknown to Wang Lingguan, is breaking through to a sixth-rank status and secretly stealing Wang Lingguan's aura and status.

Character Developments

• Wei Primordial Lady reveals her knowledge of the Divine Firmament Lineage's past and its connection to the current situation.
• Ge True Lord provides additional context and insights into the Immortal Dao's history and the Divine Firmament Lineage's fate.
• Yu Chen decides to intervene in Wang Lingguan's breakthrough to protect his disciple's providence and clear their connection.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within the Immortal Dao, with various factions seeking to gain advantage or protect their interests.
• The lingering influence of the Divine Firmament Lineage and its grandmaster's actions on the current state of the Immortal Dao.
• The delicate balance between the Immortal Dao and the human path, and the consequences of disrupting that balance.

Character Interactions

• Wei Primordial Lady, Ge True Lord, and Yu Chen observe Wang Lingguan's breakthrough together, sharing insights and theories about the Divine Firmament Lineage's inheritance.
• Yu Chen guides his disciple, Zhao Xuanlang, to protect Wang Lingguan's Dharma during the breakthrough, further entangling their fates.
• An unknown cultivator secretly targets Wang Lingguan, highlighting the hidden dangers and manipulations within the Immortal Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Lingguan's ascension attempt fails due to external interference, causing his origin to scatter.
• Zhao Xuanlang, Yu Chen's disciple, gains a significant portion of Wang Lingguan's origin and authority over plague, advancing his status.
• Medicine Daoist Li Miao attempts to use the five poisons and plague to attain the Dao but is interrupted by a fourth-rank plague deity.
• Daoist Li chooses to sacrifice himself to create an Orthodox God of the medical Dao, but falls short of a third-rank status.

Character Developments

• Wang Lingguan's power and status are weakened, while Zhao Xuanlang's are strengthened.
• Medicine Daoist Li Miao's attempt to attain the Dao fails, but he chooses to sacrifice himself to create a new deity.
• Ge True Lord and Wei Primordial Lady observe the events but do not intervene directly.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and status among cultivators.
• The consequences of interfering with others' ascension attempts.
• The responsibility of cultivators towards the mortal world.
• The creation of new deities and the path of divine Dao.

Character Interactions

• Ge True Lord and Wei Primordial Lady discuss the events unfolding, with Wei Primordial Lady suggesting that Yu Chen should act to save Wang Lingguan.
• Yu Chen helps stabilize Zhao Xuanlang's aura and observes the distribution of Wang Lingguan's scattered origin.
• Medicine Daoist Li Miao's guardians attempt to save him, but he chooses to sacrifice himself to create a new deity.
• Ge True Lord and Yu Chen both intervene to save Medicine Daoist Li Miao, with Ge True Lord preserving a thread of his life and Yu Chen protecting his mind.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Daoist Li fails to ascend to the third-rank divine status due to his separation of the Plague Demon King and his own origin.
• Cultivators in the Central Plains attempt to ascend but fail, and their divine status origins are absorbed by third-rank cultivators.
• Lady Chongfu uses the Tide-Sound Method and the title of Heavenly Consort to attempt ascension, drawing power from all living beings.
• The Heavenly Consort at court is angered and retaliates with powerful divine thunders.

Character Developments

• Daoist Li learns the consequences of separating his origin and the Plague Demon King.
• Lady Chongfu demonstrates her ambition and resourcefulness in attempting ascension.
• The Heavenly Consort at court shows her power and fury in response to Lady Chongfu's challenge.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of separating one's origin and divine status.
• Ambition and its potential backlash.
• The power dynamics between divine status holders.

Character Interactions

• Yu Chen, Wei Primordial Lady, and Ge True Lord observe and discuss the ascension attempts.
• Lady Chongfu interacts with her believers and the Heavenly Consort at court through her ascension attempt.
• The Heavenly Consort at court reacts to Lady Chongfu's challenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Chen understands that Lady Chongfu's ascension attempt is common knowledge among major sects.
• Wei Primordial Lady and Ge True Lord explain the significance of Lady Chongfu's ascension title and the potential consequences.
• Yu Chen reveals that he believes the ascension attempt is a test orchestrated by multiple factions.
• Yu Chen, Wei Primordial Lady, and Ge True Lord decide to use Li Daoist, a fourth-rank cultivator, to deliver the Demon King Method to Lady Chongfu, hoping to save her and draw her into their system.

Character Developments

• Yu Chen demonstrates his growing knowledge and foresight, anticipating future events with greater accuracy.
• Wei Primordial Lady and Ge True Lord show their strategic thinking and understanding of political dynamics.
• Li Daoist expresses his willingness to help Lady Chongfu and repay his karmic debt to Yu Chen.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances among different factions (Buddhist sect, ancient gods, immortal path, etc.)
• The consequences of Lady Chongfu's ascension title and its implications for the court's worship of Haotian.
• The manipulation of events by various factions for their own gain.

Character Interactions

• Yu Chen, Wei Primordial Lady, and Ge True Lord collaborate to decide on a plan to help Lady Chongfu.
• Yu Chen communicates their intentions to Li Daoist, who agrees to assist them.
• The interactions hint at the complex web of alliances and rivalries among the characters, with each having their own motivations and goals.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Yu Chen leaves Wei Primordial Lady and Ge True Lord to address issues in the world and draw his Western Ocean goddess into their system.
• He returns to White Deer City to find Nyx's spiritual embryo in a critical state, leaking power and manifesting celestial phenomena.
• Yu Chen discusses Nyx's upcoming birth and her new identity after fusing with her true body.
• Nyx decides on her new name, Jin Ling, and Yu Chen bestows a divine position upon her.

Character Developments

• Yu Chen: Shows concern for Nyx's well-being and prepares for her integration into the Central Plains system.
• Nyx (Jin Ling): Advances in her spiritual embryo form, chooses her new name, and accepts her divine position.

Significant Themes

• Power and Rank: Nyx's growing power and Yu Chen's third-rank authority are central to the chapter.
• Identity and Transition: Nyx's upcoming rebirth and new identity reflect her evolution and Yu Chen's support.

Character Interactions

• Yu Chen & Nyx (Jin Ling): They discuss Nyx's birth, her new name, and Yu Chen bestows a divine position upon her, solidifying their mentor-mentee relationship.
• Yu Chen & Seven-Colored Deer & Turtle Spirit: Yu Chen asks the two to leave while he speaks with Nyx, showing his trust in them to protect Nyx.

Chapter Summary: “A Journey”

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Chen reveals that he had arranged for Wei Primordial Lady and Ge True Lord to support the divine edict he offered Nyx. By incorporating elements of the Demon King Method and the Scripture of Deliverance, the edict will gradually transform Nyx’s identity within the Central Plains system.
• Nyx accepts the divine edict without negotiation and fuses it into her core. Her manifested power weakens temporarily, but her aura becomes fully compatible with the Central Plains’ laws. Her true title begins incorporating the name “Golden Spirit,” alongside associations with the Mother of the Dipper and the Scripture of Deliverance.
• Nyx decides to enter seclusion to stabilize and adapt to her new power. Yu Chen leaves her under Turtle Spirit’s protection.
• Seven-Colored Deer reacts jealously and demands an explanation for Yu Chen’s secret dealings. Yu Chen reassures him and invites him on a journey, shrinking him to a tiny size so he can carry him.
• Yu Chen takes Seven-Colored Deer to a barren mountain region whose earth veins were nearly destroyed when an earth deity forcibly extracted its energy to attempt a breakthrough.
• Seven-Colored Deer uses his innate power as a yin-yang and five-elements spirit to heal the land. When ordinary nourishment proves insufficient, he sacrifices some of his own blood to restore the earth veins.
• The land begins recovering, with grass and shoots returning. Exhausted from the effort, Seven-Colored Deer falls asleep in Yu Chen’s arms.
• Yu Chen notices that the deer’s repair work is incomplete but praises him nonetheless and replenishes his strength with mana. He then entrusts the restored region to White Deer, who accepts the responsibility as another opportunity for advancement.

2. Character Developments

• Nyx undergoes a major transformation by formally integrating into the Central Plains’ divine system. Though her immediate power decreases, her foundation becomes more stable and compatible with the world’s orthodox laws. Her identity begins shifting from an outsider of the western pantheon toward the Central Plains’ Golden Spirit.
• Yu Chen demonstrates long-term planning, political foresight, and concern for both Nyx’s safety and Seven-Colored Deer’s emotional needs. He also acts as a mentor by giving White Deer a new responsibility.
• Seven-Colored Deer reveals a compassionate and dutiful nature beneath his childish, jealous behavior. His instinct to heal the land leads him to sacrifice his own blood, showing maturity, courage, and a deep connection to his role as an auspicious beast.
• Turtle Spirit continues to serve as a reliable guardian, remaining behind to protect Nyx during her seclusion.
• White Deer gains a new chance to develop by being assigned stewardship of the restored land.

3. Significant Themes

• Integration and transformation: Nyx’s acceptance of the divine edict symbolizes the merging of different divine traditions and the reshaping of identity through belonging.
• Sacrifice and restoration: Seven-Colored Deer’s blood represents the personal cost of healing a damaged world, while the land’s recovery emphasizes renewal through selfless action.
• Responsibility and stewardship: The chapter presents powerful beings not merely as conquerors but as guardians responsible for repairing and maintaining the natural world.
• Mentorship and growth: Yu Chen guides the younger or less-established characters by giving them protection, opportunities, and responsibilities suited to their abilities.
• Affection beneath discipline: Yu Chen treats Seven-Colored Deer with a mixture of teasing, correction, and genuine care, highlighting their close, familial relationship.

4. Character Interactions

• Yu Chen and Nyx: Their exchange is based on trust and transparency. Yu Chen explains the consequences of the divine edict, and Nyx accepts them decisively before entering seclusion.
• Yu Chen and Seven-Colored Deer: Seven-Colored Deer’s jealousy leads to playful tension, but Yu Chen comforts him by taking him along on the journey. Yu Chen later criticizes his incomplete work while still recognizing and rewarding his effort.
• Yu Chen and Turtle Spirit: Yu Chen entrusts Turtle Spirit with Nyx’s protection, confirming Turtle Spirit’s role as a dependable guardian.
• Seven-Colored Deer and the land: The deer responds emotionally to the suffering of the earth, treating the barren region almost as a living being in need of help.
• Yu Chen and White Deer: Yu Chen assigns White Deer responsibility for maintaining the restored territory, and White Deer responds with formal loyalty and gratitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Chen repairs earth veins with the Seven-Colored Deer, leaving behind spirit deer to maintain them.
• They visit a town where a storyteller recounts Yu Chen's deeds and origins, gathering power and authority for him.
• Yu Chen arrives at the Upper Clear Lingbao Lineage's sacred grounds, where he meets a Lingzhi Girl and Ginseng Child, both Rank Four plant spirits.

Character Developments

• Yu Chen: He continues to repair earth veins, demonstrating his power and benevolence. He also shows understanding and compassion towards the Lingzhi Girl and Ginseng Child.
• Seven-Colored Deer: It recovers its strength and becomes friends with the Lingzhi Girl and Ginseng Child, seeking Yu Chen's help for them.
• Lingzhi Girl and Ginseng Child: They are Rank Four plant spirits, struggling to stabilize their medicinal properties after rapid advancement. They are cautious around Yu Chen but friendly towards the Seven-Colored Deer.

Significant Themes

• The power of storytelling and rumors in gathering authority and nourishing a cultivator's path.
• The challenges faced by plant spirits, especially herbs and spiritual roots, in attaining the Dao.
• The compassion and benevolence shown by Yu Chen towards the Lingzhi Girl and Ginseng Child.

Character Interactions

• Yu Chen and the Seven-Colored Deer: They work together to repair earth veins, and the deer seeks Yu Chen's help for its new friends.
• Yu Chen and the Lingzhi Girl/Ginseng Child: Yu Chen examines them and offers to help through the Seven-Colored Deer.
• The Lingzhi Girl, Ginseng Child, and the Seven-Colored Deer: They play together and become friends, with the deer seeking Yu Chen's assistance for their well-being.