Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Flame Talisman True Lord detects an anomaly in the aura of Thunder-Taming True Lord (Thunder Tamer) and realizes that No-Self has backlashed against him and taken over his body.
• Flame Talisman True Lord attempts to intervene, but Inverted Balance True Lord blocks him, protecting No-Self.
• Flame Talisman True Lord and Inverted Balance True Lord engage in a fierce battle in the Great Void, neither able to gain the upper hand.
• Flame Talisman True Lord draws upon greater power from his true body, causing Inverted Balance True Lord's expression to turn grave.

Character Developments

• Flame Talisman True Lord: Realizes the deception of No-Self and becomes determined to stop him. He grows increasingly angry and anxious as the battle with Inverted Balance True Lord progresses.
• Inverted Balance True Lord: Initially appears calm and collected, but his expression turns grave when Flame Talisman True Lord draws upon greater power. His true intentions remain unclear.

Significant Themes

• Deception and betrayal: No-Self's deception of Thunder Tamer and the Flame Phoenix Immortal Palace is a central theme.
• Power dynamics: The struggle for power and influence between the Flame Phoenix Immortal Palace and the Inverted Immortal Palace is a key aspect of the chapter.
• The importance of Immortal Palaces: The chapter highlights the significance of Immortal Palaces in the cultivation world, as they provide resources and protection for cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Flame Talisman True Lord vs. Inverted Balance True Lord: The two engage in a fierce battle, with neither able to gain the upper hand. Their interaction is marked by hostility and a struggle for dominance.
• Flame Talisman True Lord and No-Self: Their relationship is one of enmity, as Flame Talisman True Lord seeks to stop No-Self's plans and kill him.
• Inverted Balance True Lord and No-Self: Inverted Balance True Lord protects No-Self, but his true intentions remain unclear. Their relationship is ambiguous, and it's not clear if Inverted Balance True Lord is acting out of loyalty to No-Self or for other reasons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• No-Self, now controlling Thunder-Taming True Lord's body, plans to advance to the Dao Embryo realm using the Void Illusory World Mirror and the Myriad Selves Tribulation-Transcending Ascension Method.
• He begins his ascension attempt, causing significant changes in heaven and earth.
• Flame Talisman True Lord, from the Flame Phoenix Immortal Palace, tries to stop No-Self's ascension, but Inverted Balance True Lord intervenes.
• Gu Lingxiao, sensing the changes, realizes that someone is attempting to reach the Dao Embryo realm and decides to hasten his own cultivation.

Character Developments

• No-Self: He has resolved his lifespan crisis and gained extraordinary abilities but still seeks to advance to the Dao Embryo realm to become immortal.
• Gu Lingxiao: He becomes aware of the impending danger and decides to speed up his cultivation to leave Azure Firmament Mountain.

Significant Themes

• Immortal Ascension: The desire to become immortal and the challenges faced in achieving it, especially after the change in heaven that closed the gate of ascension.
• Power Struggle: The conflict between No-Self, Flame Talisman True Lord, and Inverted Balance True Lord, each with their own agendas and interests.
• Cultivation and Growth: Gu Lingxiao's decision to hasten his cultivation, reflecting the theme of personal growth and self-improvement.

Character Interactions

• No-Self vs. Flame Talisman True Lord: No-Self's ascension attempt is opposed by Flame Talisman True Lord, leading to a clash between them.
• Inverted Balance True Lord's Intervention: Inverted Balance True Lord supports No-Self's ascension, acting as a counterbalance to Flame Talisman True Lord.
• Gu Lingxiao's Realization: Gu Lingxiao senses the changes and decides to speed up his cultivation, indirectly interacting with the main events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Chen cultivates in the Immortal Thunder Pool, where his Yang Spirit is tempered by heavenly lightning.
• He breaks through to the late Yang Spirit realm, gaining nine thousand Yang Spirit thoughts and purifying his soul with Yang energy.
• Jiang Chen gains divine insight, seeing through his true self and sensing changes within his body.
• He cultivates the Qi-Sea Nourishing Mysterious Whale secret art, advancing his Astral Qi to a new level.
• Jiang Chen absorbs the power of the three demon hides, perfecting his Heavenly Dipper True Form.
• Outside, True Lord Xuan Qiong and the Wind-Thunder Demon Emperor continue their battle, with the latter seeing a new possibility for survival.

Character Developments

• Jiang Chen's cultivation advances significantly, gaining new insights and powers.
• True Lord Xuan Qiong becomes more determined, deciding to take someone down with him if he can't stop the Wind-Thunder Demon Emperor's race from ascending to the Dao Embryo realm.

Significant Themes

• The power of perseverance and tenacity in cultivation (Jiang Chen's Yang Spirit).
• The importance of balance and harmony in cultivation (hardness and softness in Astral Qi).
• The interconnectedness of all things (Jiang Chen's new understanding of the Heavenly Dipper True Form).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Chen's inner cultivation journey is introspective, with no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter.
• True Lord Xuan Qiong and the Wind-Thunder Demon Emperor continue their battle, with the latter trying to provoke the former into desperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Qiong, a Celestial Phenomenon-level cultivator, begins burning his life force to fight the Wind-Thunder Demon Emperor, knowing he's near death anyway.
• The Wind-Thunder Demon Emperor ignites his bloodline and merges with the Ancient Thunder Seal, gaining immense power.
• A mysterious, colossal whale-like creature attacks the Wind-Thunder Demon Emperor, who realizes he's been lured into a trap by Xuan Qiong.
• The Wind-Thunder Demon Emperor attempts to flee using the Ancient Thunder Seal but is pursued by the whale creature.

Character Developments

• Xuan Qiong accepts his impending death and fights recklessly, showing no fear.
• The Wind-Thunder Demon Emperor, driven into a corner, burns his bloodline and foundation, prioritizing survival over future cultivation.
• The Wind-Thunder Demon Emperor's arrogance grows with his newfound power but is humbled when he realizes Xuan Qiong's trap.

Significant Themes

• Desperation and Recklessness: Both characters fight recklessly when cornered, prioritizing immediate survival over long-term consequences.
• Trap and Deception: Xuan Qiong's strategic planning and deception highlight the importance of intelligence and foresight in battle.
• Power and Sacrifice: The characters' willingness to burn their life force and foundations to gain power or survive emphasizes the cost of power.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Qiong vs. Wind-Thunder Demon Emperor: Their battle showcases their power, desperation, and strategic thinking.
• Mysterious Whale Creature: Its sudden appearance and powerful attacks add a new dynamic to the battle, forcing the Wind-Thunder Demon Emperor to flee.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wind-Thunder Demon Emperor attempts to escape the black hole but is tricked by Jiang Chen and Xuan Qiong. He is eventually consumed by the black hole.
• Jiang Chen reveals his Archaic Kunpeng Transformation to Xuan Qiong.
• A Heavenly Eye manifests in the sky, indicating that someone is attempting to breakthrough to the Dao Embryo realm.
• A terrifying tribulation descends upon Azure Firmament Mountain.

Character Developments

• The Wind-Thunder Demon Emperor's arrogance and underestimation of his opponents lead to his demise.
• Jiang Chen demonstrates his strategic prowess and powerful divine abilities.
• Xuan Qiong reveals that the Impermanence Sect has only had one and a half Dao Embryo cultivators in its history.

Significant Themes

• The power of deception and strategy in combat.
• The vast gap between the Heavenly Phenomenon and Dao Embryo realms.
• The rarity and significance of Dao Embryo cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Chen and Xuan Qiong work together to defeat the Wind-Thunder Demon Emperor.
• Jiang Chen shares his Archaic Kunpeng Transformation with Xuan Qiong.
• Xuan Qiong shares historical insights about the Impermanence Sect with Jiang Chen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• No-Self, inhabiting a Thunder Peng body, attempts to condense a Dao Embryo at Azure Firmament Mountain's summit.
• The power of the Great Dao manifests, and a heavenly phenomenon of Three Thousand Thunder Tribulations emerges.
• No-Self's Dao rhythm collides with Heaven and Earth's Dao rhythm, leading to a violent collision.
• No-Self successfully verifies his Dao rhythm and begins condensing his Dao Embryo, experiencing extreme pain.
• He condenses a mysterious embryo, which is an empty shell forged from Dao rhythms.
• No-Self uses the Primordial Tai Cang Thunder to stir the mysterious embryo and draw upon the Great Dao's power.

Character Developments

• No-Self demonstrates his unyielding temperament and determination in condensing his Dao Embryo despite the intense pain.
• He gains a deeper understanding and control over the power of lightning, feeling invincible.
• No-Self's consciousness is temporarily lost in the Great Dao, highlighting the terror and allure of the Great Dao's essence.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Great Dao.
• The process of condensing a Dao Embryo and the differences between heavenly phenomenon and Dao Embryo cultivators.
• The struggle and determination required for cultivation advancement.

Character Interactions

• No-Self interacts with the power of the Great Dao and his own consciousness, with the Void Illusory World Mirror playing a crucial role in pulling him back from losing himself in the Great Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• No-Self, facing the Great Dao's power, reaches his limit but hasn't fully rooted it in his mystic embryo.
• He uses the Heavenly Flame Heart-Cleansing Marrow to manifest his Dao heart, severing entanglements with the Great Dao.
• He successfully forms a Dao embryo, but his body starts showing signs of strain due to the lack of immortal qi.
• No-Self decides to find immortal qi by drawing it down from the Immortal Realm and needs a vessel to carry it.
• He seizes the Impermanence-Nonbeing Grotto-Heaven from the Impermanence Sect, causing chaos and natural disasters.
• Xuan Qiong senses No-Self's true identity and is shocked.

Character Developments

• No-Self: Advances to the Dao Embryo realm, faces the challenge of immortal qi deficiency, and reveals his true form.
• Xuan Qiong: Realizes No-Self's true identity and is taken aback.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and danger of cultivators in rooting the Great Dao's power.
• The importance of immortal qi for Dao Embryo cultivators in the current era.
• The consequences of No-Self's actions on the Impermanence Sect.

Character Interactions

• No-Self and the Impermanence Sect: No-Self invades and seizes the sect's grotto-heaven, causing destruction.
• No-Self and Xuan Qiong: Xuan Qiong senses No-Self's true identity, leading to shock and incomprehension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• No-Self, the true leader of the Impermanence Sect, reveals his plan to reforge Azure Firmament Mountain using the Void Myriad-Manifestation Furnace Method.
• He aims to use this method to raise Azure Firmament Mountain to a higher level, potentially creating a path to heaven.
• True Lord Xuan Qiong reveals that No-Self has been using a forbidden method, the Spirit Treasure Ascension Method, which has caused him to lose his emotions over time.

Character Developments

• No-Self: Revealed to be the mastermind behind the sect's actions, he is willing to sacrifice the sect for his own advancement. His actions show a growing detachment from his emotions due to the Spirit Treasure Ascension Method.
• True Lord Xuan Qiong: Realizes the truth about No-Self's plans and feels betrayed. He becomes more cautious and worried about the sect's future.
• Jiang Chen: Becomes more suspicious of No-Self's true intentions and starts preparing for a potential escape.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Betrayal: No-Self's true intentions and methods are revealed, showing how he has deceived the sect and its disciples for his own gain.
• Sacrifice for Power: No-Self is willing to sacrifice the sect and its cultivators to achieve his goals, highlighting the corrupting influence of power.
• The Cost of Immortality: The Spirit Treasure Ascension Method shows the high cost of attempting to extend one's life and power, in this case, the loss of emotions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Chen and True Lord Xuan Qiong: They discuss the implications of No-Self's actions and prepare for potential dangers. Their relationship deepens as they share secrets and strategize together.
• No-Self and the Sect: No-Self's true intentions are revealed, showing a lack of care for the sect and its disciples, highlighting the disconnect between him and the sect he leads.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Lingxiao successfully breaks through to the Celestial Phenomenon realm, but encounters unexpected danger due to No-Self's formation of a Dao Embryo and reforging of Azure Firmament Mountain.
• Gu Lingxiao discovers anomalies in No-Self's divine ability, Thunder Tamer, which bears traces of the Impermanence Sect.
• Azure Firmament Mountain begins to grow wildly, signaling its rise.
• No-Self attempts to use Azure Firmament Mountain's momentum and the Thunder Roc Clan's divine abilities to ascend to the heavenly realm, following the legend of the Thunder Roc Ancestor.

Character Developments

• Gu Lingxiao: Successfully breaks through to the Celestial Phenomenon realm, but faces new challenges and dangers. His divine abilities, Five-Elements Heaven-Deriving Calculation Art and Five-Elements Light-Dividing Calamity-Evading Escape, are enhanced.
• No-Self: Forms a Dao Embryo and uses it to reforge Azure Firmament Mountain. He attempts to ascend to the heavenly realm using the mountain's momentum and the Thunder Roc Clan's divine abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Great Dao and its manifestations.
• The dangers and challenges of cultivation breakthroughs.
• The pursuit of immortality and ascension to the heavenly realm.
• The interconnectedness of events and the consequences of actions.

Character Interactions

• Gu Lingxiao and Jiang Chen: Though not directly interacting, both are affected by No-Self's actions. Gu Lingxiao faces unexpected danger during his breakthrough, while Jiang Chen realizes he's forgotten about Gu Lingxiao's situation.
• No-Self, Flame Talisman True Lord, and Inverted Balance True Lord: No-Self's actions cause the other two to cease their battle and observe the situation on Azure Firmament Mountain. They discuss the implications of No-Self's plan and the potential consequences for their respective immortal palaces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• No-Self ascends to a higher status, feeling the closeness to the Great Dao.
• He realizes that without immortal qi, maintaining this state is unrealistic and would worsen his condition.
• No-Self uses the Void Illusory World Mirror to create a new Grotto-Heaven, Impermanence-Carefree Heaven, by reflecting illusion with reality.
• Carefree Heaven expands to cover Yuhuan Continent, drawing in souls of the dead and causing some living beings to end their lives to ascend into it.
• True Lord Xuan Qiong tries to stop No-Self but is easily defeated and absorbed into Carefree Heaven, along with the Nine Heavens Pure Righteous Bell.

Character Developments

• No-Self: He becomes more determined in his goal to create a perfect, immortal world for the Impermanence Sect, showing no hesitation in absorbing his fellow cultivators into Carefree Heaven.
• True Lord Xuan Qiong: He accepts his fate and tries to buy time for Jiang Chen to escape, showing selflessness and determination to protect the Impermanence Sect's legacy.

Significant Themes

• Impermanence vs. Permanence: No-Self's desire for a permanent, carefree world contrasts with the impermanence of life and the natural cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
• The consequences of power: No-Self's pursuit of power and control leads him to create a world that, while seemingly perfect, is built on the suffering and absorption of others.
• Sacrifice for the greater good: True Lord Xuan Qiong's willingness to sacrifice himself to protect the Impermanence Sect's legacy highlights the complex nature of morality and the greater good.

Character Interactions

• No-Self and True Lord Xuan Qiong: Their final confrontation highlights the stark contrast between No-Self's desire for a perfect, immortal world and Xuan Qiong's determination to protect the Impermanence Sect's legacy.
• No-Self and Jiang Chen: Though not directly interacting in this chapter, their differing views on the nature of reality and the path of cultivation are set up as a central conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• No-Self uses his Impermanence-Carefree Heaven to enshroud Azure Firmament Mountain, threatening to assimilate it into an illusory world.
• No-Self attempts to open a gate to the Immortal Realm using Taiyi Heaven-Rending Divine Thunder.
• Gu Lingxiao escapes using his Five-Elements Light-Dividing Calamity-Evading Escape technique.
• Jiang Chen escapes with Xuanji True Lord, realizing he's trapped in an illusory reflection of the world.
• No-Self attempts to breach the barrier between immortals and mortals again using the Void Illusory World Mirror, succeeding and causing an immortal light to descend upon the mortal world.

Character Developments

• Jiang Chen understands the power of the Dao Embryo and decides to leave Azure Firmament Mountain.
• No-Self becomes increasingly desperate to open the gate to the Immortal Realm, showing his determination and single-mindedness.
• Gu Lingxiao demonstrates his cunning and resourcefulness in escaping the restriction.
• Jiang Chen exhibits his wisdom and adaptability in understanding the nature of the illusory world and finding a way out.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the mortal and immortal realms, and the consequences of attempting to bridge the gap between them.
• The power of determination and single-mindedness, as seen in No-Self's pursuit of opening the gate to the Immortal Realm.
• The importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of adversity, as demonstrated by Jiang Chen and Gu Lingxiao.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Chen and Xuanji True Lord work together to escape Azure Firmament Mountain.
• No-Self's actions alarm and attract the attention of powerful figures in the Yuhuan Continent.
• Gu Lingxiao's escape goes unnoticed by No-Self, highlighting the latter's overconfidence and underestimation of his opponents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Immortal qi descends on the Spirit-Void Realm, stirring powerful cultivators.
• A dragon-serpent phantom detects the immortal qi and decides to hasten its plans.
• No-Self absorbs the immortal qi, reopening the rift to the Immortal Realm.
• Flame Talisman True Lord and Inverted Balance True Lord observe the scene, then destroy their avatars and retreat.
• No-Self sees an enormous corpse in the Immortal Realm and encounters the Divine Lord of Manifest Response Treasure.

Character Developments

• No-Self's transformation resumes with the absorption of immortal qi.
• Flame Talisman True Lord and Inverted Balance True Lord show caution and self-preservation.
• The Divine Lord of Manifest Response Treasure is revealed, demonstrating immense power.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of immortality and longevity drives characters' actions.
• The Immortal Realm's true nature is shrouded in mystery and danger.
• Power and caution are balanced; characters act based on their perceived risks.

Character Interactions

• No-Self interacts with the Divine Lord of Manifest Response Treasure, leading to his defeat.
• Flame Talisman True Lord and Inverted Balance True Lord observe the same event but react differently.
• The dragon-serpent phantom and No-Self have indirect interactions through their actions towards the Immortal Realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dao Embryo falls, and the semi-immortal artifact shatters, causing Azure Firmament Mountain to collapse.
• No-Self survives despite his severe injuries and the destruction of his artifact.
• Jiang Chen escapes from the illusory world and attacks No-Self, dealing him another grievous wound.
• No-Self attempts to use his most powerful divine ability, Void Purifying Tribulation Light, but Jiang Chen counterattacks with his Yang Spirit and Water-Fire Furnace, suppressing No-Self's divine soul.
• No-Self's remnant soul is refined by the Water-Fire Furnace, and Jiang Chen attempts to kill him, but No-Self's divine soul revives using an ancient technique.
• Jiang Chen realizes that one of No-Self's selves is his teacher, and he decides to leave No-Self's remnant soul sealed in the Water-Fire Furnace and flee with the shattered mirror fragment.

Character Developments

• No-Self's divine soul is severely weakened but remains undying, making him nearly impossible to kill.
• Jiang Chen demonstrates immense divine soul strength, capable of suppressing and attacking No-Self's divine soul directly.
• Jiang Chen's teacher is revealed to be one of No-Self's selves, adding a personal connection to their conflict.

Significant Themes

• The theme of undying and immortality is explored through No-Self's character, who cannot be killed despite his severe injuries.
• The power of divine soul is highlighted, with both Jiang Chen and No-Self possessing immense divine soul strength.
• The consequences of manipulating and dividing one's soul are shown through No-Self's multiple selves turning against him.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Chen and No-Self engage in a fierce battle, with Jiang Chen trying to kill No-Self and No-Self attempting to use his most powerful divine ability against him.
• Jiang Chen's teacher is revealed to be connected to No-Self, adding a personal dimension to their conflict.
• No-Self's selves betray him, further weakening his divine soul and causing him to turn on himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Holy Lord Yi Yang and Holy Lord Dan Xi, powerful Dao Embryo cultivators, discover a fragment of the Immortal Realm containing a true god's corpse.
• They agree to cooperate and cross over to the fragment together, aware of potential competition from other Immortal Palaces.
• Meanwhile, Heaven-Bearing Qiyuan Great Divine Lord, leader of Divine Dao Founding, receives a revelation about a true god's appearance and prepares to worship it using the Five-Colored Altar.

Character Developments

• Holy Lord Yi Yang: Shows openness and honesty, prioritizing cooperation over conflict with Dan Xi.
• Holy Lord Dan Xi: Initially suspicious, she accepts Yi Yang's sincerity and agrees to cooperate.
• Heaven-Bearing Qiyuan Great Divine Lord: Demonstrates his piety and determination to fulfill his wish related to the true god.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation vs. Competition: Yi Yang and Dan Xi choose to cooperate, while Qiyuan competes with other deities.
• Power Dynamics: The true god's corpse represents immense power, attracting various factions.
• Fate and Destiny: Qiyuan's altar played a crucial role in his ascension, reflecting the theme of changing one's fate.

Character Interactions

• Yi Yang and Dan Xi: They maintain open communication, leading to a cooperative agreement.
• Qiyuan and the myriad gods: They interact in a hierarchical manner, with Qiyuan leading the worship of the true god.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Chen escapes from Azure Firmament Mountain after separating from No-Self.
• He discovers that the entire Yuhuan Continent is affected by the illusory world, which may make it unsuitable for cultivation if not resolved.
• Jiang Chen finds a broken mirror fragment containing Yuan Gang's remnant soul and the Myriad Selves Tribulation-Transcending Ascension Method.
• He learns that True Lord Xuan Qiong's consciousness is trapped in an illusion within the mirror but is still alive.

Character Developments

• Jiang Chen's understanding of the illusory world and No-Self's power deepens.
• Yuan Gang's remnant soul is revealed to be in the mirror fragment, and he passes on the Myriad Selves Tribulation-Transcending Ascension Method to Jiang Chen.
• True Lord Xuan Qiong's consciousness is trapped in an illusion, but his life is not in immediate danger.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the illusory world and No-Self.
• The importance of cultivation and understanding one's path, especially in the face of powerful enemies.
• The relationship between Jiang Chen and his teacher, Yuan Gang.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Chen interacts with Yuan Gang's remnant soul, learning about the Myriad Selves Tribulation-Transcending Ascension Method and True Lord Xuan Qiong's condition.
• No direct interactions with other characters in this chapter, but the mention of the illusory world's influence on the Yuhuan Continent hints at potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Chen, after splitting his divine soul to deal with No-Self, is severely injured and needs time to recover.
• Xuanji True Lord, who had been swallowed by Jiang Chen, escapes and guards him while he meditates.
• Jiang Chen and Xuanji True Lord discuss the Impermanence Sect's likely state and the power of the illusory world pervading Yuhuan Continent.
• They decide to proceed carefully towards the Impermanence Sect, aware of the distance and the illusory world's influence.
• Yiyang Saint Lord and Danxi Saint Lord enter a ruined starry sky suspected to be a fragment of the Immortal Realm.
• They discover the corpse of a true immortal god, the Golden Toad, and marvel at its majesty and the concept of 'immortal gods born alongside the Dao.'

Character Developments

• Jiang Chen is injured but determined to recover and return to the Impermanence Sect.
• Xuanji True Lord shows concern for the Impermanence Sect and its cultivators, highlighting her leadership and responsibility.
• Yiyang Saint Lord and Danxi Saint Lord, despite their initial caution, are awestruck by the true immortal god's corpse, revealing their reverence for true immortals.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and Concern: Xuanji True Lord's worry for the Impermanence Sect and its cultivators underscores the theme of responsibility and concern for one's community.
• Power and Awe: The true immortal god's corpse instills awe in Yiyang Saint Lord and Danxi Saint Lord, emphasizing the power and majesty of true immortals.
• Distance and Journey: The vast distance between Jiang Chen and the Impermanence Sect, and the journey towards it, symbolizes the challenges and obstacles they face.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Chen and Xuanji True Lord discuss the sect's situation and their plans, showing a cooperative and respectful relationship.
• Yiyang Saint Lord and Danxi Saint Lord, despite their initial caution, share a moment of awe and reverence at the sight of the true immortal god, highlighting their shared respect for true immortals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dan Xi and Yi Yang Saint Lords notice an anomaly in the starry sky, which they realize is a trap set by Divine Dao Founding.
• They attempt to flee but are stopped by Golden Toad, who devours their avatars and drains their essence and lifespan.
• Golden Toad, now rejuvenated, sends a black qi to Azure Firmament Mountain, repairing the illusion realm and empowering No-Self.
• No-Self, empowered, attempts to condense a new Dao Embryo.

Character Developments

• Dan Xi Saint Lord: Realizes the danger and tries to sever Heaven and Earth, but her mana is drained. Later, she uses an immortal artifact to stabilize her condition.
• Yi Yang Saint Lord: Experiences the same fate as Dan Xi, and also uses an immortal artifact to suppress himself.
• Golden Toad: Revived by consuming the Saint Lords' essence, it sends black qi to Azure Firmament Mountain.
• No-Self: Empowered by Golden Toad's influence, he begins to condense a new Dao Embryo.

Significant Themes

• The power of incense offerings and its consequences.
• The trap set by Divine Dao Founding and its effects on the Saint Lords.
• The struggle for power and survival among immortals and gods.

Character Interactions

• Dan Xi and Yi Yang Saint Lords work together to escape but are ultimately defeated by Golden Toad.
• Golden Toad interacts with the Saint Lords only to devour their essence.
• No-Self interacts with the illusion realm and Golden Toad's power, leading to his empowerment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious gaze overlooks the Yuhuan Continent, and Xiyi Sage Lord appears, planning to clean up the mess caused by the Inverted Immortal Palace and the Flame Phoenix Immortal Palace.
• Xiyi Sage Lord slashes out twice with his sword. The first sword awakens those deceived by the Illusory World, and the second sword destroys the Illusory World and slays No-Self.
• After No-Self's death, the Illusory World collapses, and Yuhuan Continent returns to normal.
• Jiang Chen unconsciously enters a state of enlightenment and begins to comprehend the Great White Slaughter-Form Sword Chapter.
• Xiyi Sage Lord notices Jiang Chen's comprehension and sends a streak of sword light to aid him.

Character Developments

• Xiyi Sage Lord demonstrates his immense power and wisdom, easily handling the Illusory World threat.
• Jiang Chen shows his potential in the sword dao, completing a fourth-tier sword art under Xiyi Sage Lord's guidance.

Significant Themes

• The power of a true god's lingering will and the danger it poses to the world.
• The struggle between enlightenment and madness in cultivating powerful sword arts.
• The interconnectedness of cultivation and the world's changes.

Character Interactions

• Xiyi Sage Lord and Jiang Chen: Xiyi Sage Lord notices Jiang Chen's comprehension of the sword art and aids him, showing interest in his progress.
• Xuanji True Lord and Jiang Chen: Xuanji True Lord observes Jiang Chen's enlightenment but remains silent, allowing him to continue his cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious, formless sword descends from the heavens, severing the connection between the shattered starry sky and the present world, preventing a divine corpse's influence.
• No-Self, a Celestial Phenomenon cultivator from the Impermanence Sect, is assimilated by the divine corpse and revives, blending the illusory world with reality.
• Xiyi Sage Lord attempts to destroy No-Self and the illusory world one last time using an Immortal Sword, but the power is diminished by the illusory world.
• Jiang Chen and Xuanji True Lord decide to return to the Impermanence Sect, suspecting that Gu Lingxiao may have returned there.

Character Developments

• Xiyi Sage Lord: Shows his prowess by contacting the Immortal Sword and attempting to destroy the illusory world. He expresses concern about destroying the entire Yuhuan Continent.
• Jiang Chen: Guesses the origin of the Immortal Sword and suspects that Gu Lingxiao may have returned to the Impermanence Sect. He decides to hurry back, feeling that something unexpected will happen.
• Xuanji True Lord: Trusts Jiang Chen's judgment and agrees to return to the Impermanence Sect. She believes that the War-Stopping Immortal Abode's involvement ensures the problem will be resolved.

Significant Themes

• The power of immortals and gods, even remnants, can be troublesome and difficult to deal with.
• The blurring of reality and illusion, making it challenging to distinguish and combat.
• The potential danger and chaos within the Impermanence Sect, drawing characters like Gu Lingxiao back to it.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Chen and Xuanji True Lord discuss the Immortal Sword and decide to return to the Impermanence Sect together.
• Xiyi Sage Lord attempts to communicate with Jiang Chen about the situation but is interrupted by another sword cry and No-Self's revival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Impermanence Sect's ancestral grounds are devastated: Nonbeing Heaven vanishes, Great Splendor Mountain collapses, and many disciples are killed or injured.
• Sect Master Yun Wuya perishes in the disaster.
• Cold Moon Fairy, using the Lunar Mirror, struggles to hold back the storm of earth qi and prevent further destruction.
• The sect's future is uncertain, with many True Lords presumed dead.

Character Developments

• Cold Moon Fairy: Her cold temperament is revealed to have deep affection for the Impermanence Sect. She experiences emotional turmoil, leading to a breakthrough in her cultivation to the Celestial Phenomenon realm. However, she remains somber due to the sect's dire situation.
• Gu Lingxiao: He secretly returns to the Impermanence Sect, finding it weakened and unprotected. He plans to obtain the Primordial Unity Ancient Stele to complete his foundation.

Significant Themes

• Loss and Grief: The chapter explores the emotional toll of loss and destruction on Cold Moon Fairy and the Impermanence Sect.
• Opportunity in Misfortune: Gu Lingxiao sees the sect's fall as an opportunity to further his goals.

Character Interactions

• Cold Moon Fairy and Ge Ziling: Cold Moon Fairy tasks Ge Ziling with checking on the sect's branches, showing trust in her.
• Cold Moon Fairy and Gu Lingxiao: Though not physically present together, their differing perspectives on the sect's fall highlight their contrasting goals and motivations.