Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Void Beetle, controlled by Ying Wu, speaks human words and attacks Elder Wang and the others.
• Li Chen attempts to kill the Void Beetle but fails due to its reinforced shell.
• Elder Wang and the others are killed by the Void Beetle.
• Li Chen flees, leaving behind a Nether Corpse which is destroyed by the Void Beetle.
• Ying Wu releases Sang Zhi, Sang Beici, and others, taunting them about the Phantom Illusion Sect's inability to rescue them.

Character Developments

• Li Chen's arrogance fades as he faces the Void Beetle's power, and he is forced to flee.
• Sang Zhi remains defiant and hopeful despite his severe injuries and the dire situation.

Significant Themes

• The power of Ying Wu's modified Void Beetle and her control over it.
• The futility of the Phantom Illusion Sect's attempts to rescue the captives.
• The theme of despair and hope, as seen in Sang Zhi's unyielding attitude.

Character Interactions

• Ying Wu and Song Wen discuss their plans and observations about Li Chen's departure.
• Ying Wu taunts the captives, particularly Sang Zhi, about the Phantom Illusion Sect's inability to save them.
• The Void Beetle and the Nether Corpse engage in a brief, evenly matched battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Chen returns with reinforcements after half a month, consisting of one mid-tribulation-transcendence cultivator (Ku Yan) and seven Mahayana cultivators, all practicing the Corpse King Reincarnation Art.
• Ku Yan and Li Chen's group stop 10,000 li away from the giant insect phantom, intending to capture it alive.
• Song Wen reveals himself, attacking Ku Yan with his late tribulation-transcendence cultivation and powerful lightning arts, ultimately defeating her.
• Ku Yan's subordinates attempt to flee but are blocked by flying swords.

Character Developments

• Song Wen demonstrates his formidable power, easily defeating Ku Yan, a mid-tribulation-transcendence cultivator.
• Ku Yan shows her desperation and fear when faced with Song Wen's overwhelming strength, revealing that she is from the Phantom Illusion Sect.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between cultivators, with Song Wen's late tribulation-transcendence stage being significantly higher than Ku Yan's mid-tribulation-transcendence stage.
• The suppressive nature of lightning arts against corpse-path techniques, highlighting the differences between righteous and demonic cultivation paths.

Character Interactions

• Li Chen and Ku Yan work together to capture the giant insect phantom but are ultimately no match for Song Wen's power.
• Song Wen and Ku Yan engage in a one-on-one battle, showcasing Song Wen's superior cultivation and combat skills.
• Ku Yan's subordinates attempt to flee but are blocked by Song Wen's flying swords, indicating his control over the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ku Yan and her group are defeated and captured by Song Wen and Ying Wu.
• Song Wen and Ying Wu reveal they are from the Divine Blood Sect and want information about the Phantom Illusion Sect.
• Li Chen, despite Ku Yan's protests, betrays the sect to gain a quick death and a chance to live.

Character Developments

• Ku Yan: Starts defiant but becomes desperate and helpless as she's tortured.
• Li Chen: Initially loyal to the sect, he betrays it to save himself, showing cowardice and pragmatism.
• Song Wen & Ying Wu: Display their power and ruthlessness, torturing captives for information.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal: Li Chen betrays his sect and Ku Yan to save himself, highlighting the theme of betrayal for personal gain.
• Power Imbalance: The vast difference in power between the captors and captives is evident, with the former able to torture and control the latter at will.

Character Interactions

• Ku Yan & Li Chen: Ku Yan is furious at Li Chen's betrayal, while Li Chen shows no remorse, prioritizing his own survival.
• Song Wen & Ying Wu: They work together to interrogate and torture the captives, showing a united front and ruthless efficiency.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Wen, the Divine Blood Sect Master, confronts Li Chen and other Phantom Illusion Sect cultivators, including Ku Yan.
• Li Chen offers to betray the sect and help Song Wen lure out Youye, the sect master, but Song Wen refuses and kills them all, absorbing their cultivation.
• Song Wen and Ying Wu wait for Youye's retaliation but are surprised when no one appears after a month.
• They decide to investigate the Phantom Illusion Sect, and upon releasing the captured Scarlet Sun Sect cultivators, Song Wen breaks his promise and attacks them.

Character Developments

• Song Wen: Shows ruthlessness in eliminating potential threats and absorbing their cultivation. He also demonstrates caution around Ying Wu, hiding his ability to devour cultivation.
• Li Chen: Betrays his sect in a desperate attempt to survive but is ultimately killed by Song Wen.
• Ku Yan: Remains loyal to her sect and mocks Li Chen's betrayal before her death.
• Sang Zhi and Sang Beici: Captured Scarlet Sun Sect cultivators who are killed by Song Wen after he breaks his promise.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and Trust: Li Chen's betrayal of his sect and Song Wen's breaking of his promise highlight the theme of broken trust and its consequences.
• Power and Ruthlessness: Song Wen's absorption of others' cultivation and his willingness to break promises showcase the ruthless nature of power and its corrupting influence.
• Curiosity and Caution: Ying Wu's curiosity about Song Wen's ability is tempered by her caution, showing that even allies may harbor secrets and suspicions.

Character Interactions

• Song Wen and Li Chen: Li Chen tries to ingratiate himself with Song Wen but is ultimately rejected and killed.
• Song Wen and Ku Yan: Ku Yan remains defiant and mocking until her death.
• Song Wen and Ying Wu: Ying Wu is curious about Song Wen's ability but respects his privacy, showing a level of trust between them.
• Sang Zhi and Sang Beici: Mother and son display affection and protectiveness toward each other before their deaths.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Wen and Ying Wu infiltrate Qilin Transformation City, disguised to avoid detection.
• They are trapped in a barrier set up by Youye, the Phantom Illusion Sect's Sect Master, who has been expecting their arrival.
• Youye reveals that he had prepared for their revenge by gathering information on nearby cultivators and setting up traps.
• The four Phantom Illusion Sect Tribulation Transcendence cultivators and numerous Great Ascension cultivators appear.
• Ying Wu attempts to break the barrier with her flying swords, but the barrier's power disperses the attack, killing the other trapped cultivators.

Character Developments

• Song Wen realizes he underestimated Youye's cunning and preparation.
• Ying Wu demonstrates her powerful sword formation and summons the Kui Bull, revealing her divine beast.

Significant Themes

• Cunning and preparation: Youye's thorough preparation and cunning allow him to anticipate and counter Song Wen and Ying Wu's plans.
• Power dynamics: The power imbalance is evident as the Phantom Illusion Sect's forces outnumber and outrank Song Wen and Ying Wu.

Character Interactions

• Song Wen and Ying Wu work together, with Song Wen strategizing and Ying Wu executing attacks.
• Youye interacts with his subordinates, displaying his authority and knowledge of the situation.
• The trapped cultivators panic and are ultimately killed by Ying Wu's attack on the barrier.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Youye attempts to capture Song Wen and Ying Wu using a powerful trapping formation.
• Ying Wu and Song Wen, riding a Kui Bull, break through the barrier with the help of Youye's disciples.
• Youye reveals his bone bell, which withstands the Kui Bull's Azure Thunder Python attack.
• Song Wen and the four Tribulation Transcendence cultivators clash; Song Wen uses the Soul-Slaying Spike technique, which is disrupted by Youye's formation.
• Youye reveals his plan to capture and kill Song Wen, relying on his years of preparation and the formation's advantage.

Character Developments

• Youye demonstrates his power and strategic planning, showing he's a formidable opponent.
• Song Wen and Ying Wu prove their strength and determination, breaking through Youye's initial trap.
• The four Tribulation Transcendence cultivators show their loyalty and skill, following Youye's orders.

Significant Themes

• Power and strategy: Youye's years of planning and preparation are a testament to his power and strategic thinking.
• Unity and teamwork: Youye's disciples work together, using their formation to disrupt Song Wen's attack and protect each other.
• Determination and resolve: Both sides show unwavering determination to achieve their goals.

Character Interactions

• Youye vs. Ying Wu and Song Wen: Youye holds his ground against Ying Wu and Song Wen, showing his strength and confidence.
• Youye and his disciples: Youye commands his disciples, who follow his orders and work together to protect each other and capture Song Wen.
• Song Wen and the four Tribulation Transcendence cultivators: Song Wen faces off against the four cultivators, using his Soul-Slaying Spike technique, which is ultimately disrupted by Youye's formation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Nine Calamities Measuring-Heaven Sword's attack is blocked by the green barrier, pushing it and its occupants 20-30 li away.
• Four Tribulation Transcendence cultivators combine their powers to summon a hundred-li tall fiend god phantom.
• Song Wen (Extreme Yin) uses a blood crystal to create multiple illusions of himself to evade the fiend god's attacks and reach the green barrier.
• Song Wen attempts to break the green barrier using Annihilation Yang Thunder, severely weakening it.
• The fiend god intervenes and stabilizes the barrier, seemingly killing Song Wen.

Character Developments

• Song Wen (Extreme Yin) demonstrates his power and cunning, pushing the Phantom Illusion Sect to their limits.
• The Phantom Illusion Sect's Mahayana cultivators and four Tribulation Transcendence cultivators show their unity and resilience in maintaining the green barrier.
• Youye expresses confidence in his sect's victory and offers Ying Wu a chance to join him.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: The fiend god's immense power brings destruction but also saves the Phantom Illusion Sect.
• Unity and resilience: The green barrier's maintenance highlights the importance of collective effort and perseverance.
• Cunning and adaptability: Song Wen's use of illusions and strategic retreat showcases the value of intelligence in battle.

Character Interactions

• Song Wen vs. Phantom Illusion Sect: Song Wen's relentless assault puts the Phantom Illusion Sect on the defensive, testing their limits.
• Youye vs. Ying Wu: Youye taunts Ying Wu, expressing confidence in his sect's victory and offering Ying Wu a chance to join him, highlighting their power dynamic.
• Four Tribulation Transcendence cultivators: Their cooperation in summoning the fiend god phantom demonstrates their teamwork and shared goal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Extreme Yin is revealed to be alive, having used a death-substitution technique.
• Ying Wu and Youye engage in a battle, with Ying Wu using a hundred and nine flying swords and Youye employing a Funeral Banner.
• Song Wen (Extreme Yin) summons a blood-colored giant to fight the Eight-Armed Fiendish Deity controlled by the Phantom Illusion Sect.
• The sect's four Tribulation Transcendence cultivators struggle to maintain the Eight-Armed Fiendish Deity due to exhaustion of magical power.
• The sect's defensive barrier is on the verge of collapse under the blood-colored giant's assault.

Character Developments

• Ying Wu remains calm and composed even after Extreme Yin's supposed death.
• Youye shows concern for the sect's survival and becomes enraged when the sect's cultivators refuse to fight.
• The four Tribulation Transcendence cultivators of the Phantom Illusion Sect prioritize their own survival over the sect's, showing cowardice and lack of loyalty.

Significant Themes

• The theme of loyalty and betrayal is highlighted through the actions of the Phantom Illusion Sect's cultivators.
• The theme of power and its consequences is shown through the destructive force of the battle and the exhaustion of magical power.

Character Interactions

• Ying Wu and Youye engage in a battle, with Youye trying to prevent Ying Wu from aiding Extreme Yin.
• Extreme Yin and the Phantom Illusion Sect's cultivators are in a stalemate, with Extreme Yin eventually gaining the upper hand.
• The four Tribulation Transcendence cultivators of the Phantom Illusion Sect refuse to aid each other, prioritizing their own survival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Wen, a blood-colored giant, defeats and captures forty-nine Mahayana cultivators and four Tribulation Transcendence cultivators, including Yu Sheng.
• Youye, seeing his subordinates defeated, flees westward. Song Wen pursues him.
• Song Wen devours the spiritual power of the captured cultivators to increase his cultivation.
• Ying Wu and Youye face off. Youye attempts to self-destruct, but Song Wen intervenes with his Soul-Slaying Spikes.

Character Developments

• Song Wen: Shows immense power, strategic thinking, and ruthlessness. He increases his cultivation by devouring his captives and intervenes to prevent Youye's self-destruction.
• Youye: Becomes desperate and maddened by his impending defeat. He attempts to self-destruct rather than be captured.
• Ying Wu: Reveals she possesses many ninth-rank spirit beasts, demonstrating her power and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ruthlessness: Song Wen's actions highlight the theme of power and the ruthlessness required to maintain it. He doesn't hesitate to devour his captives to increase his strength.
• Desperation and Madness: Youye's actions show how desperation can lead to madness and reckless behavior.
• Strategic Planning: Ying Wu's use of her spirit beasts and Song Wen's intervention against Youye's self-destruction show the importance of strategic planning in battle.

Character Interactions

• Song Wen and Youye: Song Wen pursues Youye, ultimately preventing his self-destruction.
• Ying Wu and Youye: Ying Wu encircles and taunts Youye, trying to capture him alive.
• Song Wen and Ying Wu: They work together to capture Youye, with Song Wen ultimately preventing Youye's self-destruction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Wen uses the Soul-Splitting Blade to stop Youye's self-destruction, but Youye's cultivation is rapidly dissipating.
• Song Wen attempts to devour Youye's cultivation to prevent its loss, triggering a Three-Nine Heavenly Tribulation.
• Song Wen suppresses his magic power to delay the tribulation, and it temporarily retreats.
• Song Wen decides to visit the Phantom Illusion Sect to take their treasures before returning to the Divine Blood Sect.

Character Developments

• Song Wen demonstrates his ruthlessness and opportunism by attempting to devour Youye's cultivation.
• Song Wen shows his strategic thinking by deciding to take the Phantom Illusion Sect's treasures before facing the heavenly tribulation.
• Ying Wu displays concern for Song Wen's safety and understands the severity of the heavenly tribulation.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of rushed cultivation and the importance of preparation for the heavenly tribulation.
• The ruthless nature of cultivation and the struggle for resources.
• The strategic and opportunistic mindset of cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Song Wen and Ying Wu work together to deal with the aftermath of Youye's self-destruction and the impending heavenly tribulation.
• Song Wen shows disregard for Ying Wu's concerns about the Phantom Illusion Sect's treasures, prioritizing his own interests.
• Ying Wu expresses disapproval of Song Wen's decision but ultimately complies with his wishes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying Wu and Song Wen return to Qilin Transformation City and Phantom Illusion Sect, demanding the return of all stolen treasures.
• Phantom Illusion Sect and Qilin Transformation City comply, fearing Ying Wu's power.
• Song Wen considers refining Youye's Heavenly Law Bell but is uncertain about its ability to withstand heavenly tribulation.
• Ying Wu and Song Wen return to Scarlet Sun Sect and use the teleportation formation to go back to the Zhan Clan in Falling Star Province.
• Ying Wu, enraged by Zhan Ji's insincerity, kills him and three other Mahayana cultivators of the Zhan Clan.
• Ying Wu and Song Wen leave the Zhan Clan and continue their journey to Cangwu Province on the Kui Bull.

Character Developments

• Ying Wu: Reveals her Tribulation Transcendence cultivation level, displays her power and authority, and shows disdain for those who displease her.
• Song Wen: Struggles with the decision to refine Youye's Heavenly Law Bell due to the risk of drawing heavenly tribulation.
• Zhan Ji: Shows insincerity and fear towards Ying Wu and Song Wen, leading to his demise.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and fear: Ying Wu's display of power instills fear in those who would dare defy her.
• Trust and betrayal: Zhan Ji's insincerity and fear of Ying Wu lead to his downfall, highlighting the importance of trust in relationships.
• Risk and reward: Song Wen weighs the risks and potential rewards of refining Youye's Heavenly Law Bell.

Character Interactions

• Ying Wu and Song Wen: Ying Wu supports Song Wen with her spiritual power, showing their close relationship and mutual trust.
• Ying Wu and Zhan Ji: Ying Wu's disdain for Zhan Ji's insincerity leads to a confrontation that results in Zhan Ji's death.
• Ying Wu and Phantom Illusion Sect/Qilin Transformation City: Ying Wu demands the return of stolen treasures, and the sects comply out of fear for their lives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Wen and Ying Wu return to the Divine Blood Sect after a year and a half.
• Song Wen decides to attempt refining the Heavenly Law Bell to potentially trigger or prepare for the Three-Nine Heavenly Tribulation.
• He invites his old friends to witness his tribulation, including Bai Wei, Ye Bing, Lan Chen, Qiao Mengyu, Wang Qiuyue, Mo Yexue, Yan Yuyan, Zhou Siyi, Xuan Li, and Qiluo.

Character Developments

• Song Wen is now a late-stage Tribulation Transcendence cultivator and the master of the Divine Blood Sect.
• Bai Wei, Ye Bing, and Lan Chen still harbor feelings for Song Wen.
• Qiao Mengyu feels estranged and resentful towards Song Wen.
• Wang Qiuyue, Mo Yexue, and Yan Yuyan are shocked to see Song Wen's cultivation progress.
• Mo Yexue reveals that she and Song Wen came from the lower realm together.
• Zhou Siyi is worried about Song Wen's impending tribulation.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of heavenly tribulations.
• Friendship and camaraderie among cultivators.
• The desire for ascension to the Immortal Realm and eternal life.

Character Interactions

• Song Wen and Ying Wu discuss his plans for the Heavenly Law Bell and inviting friends to witness his tribulation.
• Song Wen greets his old friends, each with varying reactions upon seeing him.
• Mo Yexue expresses her envy and excitement about Song Wen's impending tribulation.
• Zhou Siyi expresses her worry about Song Wen's tribulation.
• Song Wen assures his friends that he has confidence in transcending the tribulation.
• He offers his friends accommodations and assistance during their stay at the Divine Blood Sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Wen, after three years of cautious cultivation, reaches the perfected Tribulation Transcendence realm and must face the Three-Nine Heavenly Tribulation.
• He chooses to undergo the tribulation outside the Divine Blood Sect to prevent destruction, with Ying Wu and others sealing off the area.
• The tribulation begins with dark clouds gathering, followed by lightning bolts striking Song Wen one after another, increasing in power after every nine bolts.

Character Developments

• Song Wen demonstrates his resilience and calm under pressure, using his Thunder Kui Wings and Nine Calamities Measuring-Heaven Sword to withstand the tribulation bolts.
• Ying Wu shows concern for Song Wen's safety and protects the others from the tribulation's pressure.

Significant Themes

• The power of heaven and the struggle against it, symbolizing the challenge of cultivation and the consequences of advancing too quickly.
• The importance of preparation and caution, as seen in Song Wen's careful cultivation over the past three years.

Character Interactions

• Ying Wu and the others watch Song Wen's tribulation from a distance, expressing worry and awe.
• Qiao Mengyu doubts Song Wen's ability to withstand the tribulation, but Ying Wu rebukes her, showing confidence in Song Wen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Wen, having nourished the Heavenly Law Bell for three years, uses it to withstand the tenth tribulation lightning, successfully blocking it.
• He continues to endure the tribulation lightning using the bell, the Nine Calamities Measuring-Heaven Sword, and the Thunder Kui Wings, until the bell is severely damaged after the eighteenth bolt.
• For the nineteenth bolt, Song Wen uses forty-nine Flood Dragon Banners to form the Celestial Dipper Unfading Formation, which withstands the lightning but eventually breaks, causing Song Wen to spit out blood.
• He uses the Blood Spirit Sacrifice to recover his magic power and creates a Blood Sea to face the remaining tribulation lightning.
• The twenty-fifth bolt tears apart the Blood Sea, and Song Wen uses his physical body to block the twenty-sixth bolt, falling into the sea but surviving.
• The final, twenty-seventh bolt descends as a massive, piercing lightning strike from the ninth heaven.

Character Developments

• Song Wen demonstrates his resilience and resourcefulness in facing the tribulation lightning, using various methods and treasures to withstand its power.
• He shows no fear or hesitation in facing the tribulation, even when his treasures are damaged or destroyed.

Significant Themes

• Endurance and Persistence: Song Wen's unyielding determination to face and overcome the tribulation lightning, despite the damage to his treasures and body.
• Resourcefulness: Song Wen's ability to adapt and use different methods and treasures to face each bolt of lightning.

Character Interactions

• Ying Wu and Zhou Siyi watch the tribulation from a distance, expressing concern for Song Wen's safety.
• The cultivators who came to witness the event retreat when the Blood Sea sweeps toward them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Blood Sea transforms into a giant and attacks Song Wen during his tribulation.
• Song Wen withstands 27 lightning strikes using various techniques and artifacts.
• The heart tribulation begins, transporting Song Wen to a hellish landscape.
• Defeated foes from Song Wen's past appear, demanding retribution.

Character Developments

• Song Wen demonstrates immense power and resilience during the lightning tribulations.
• Song Wen's confidence and arrogance grow, fueled by his past victories.

Significant Themes

• The manifestation of one's fears and guilt during the heart tribulation.
• The consequences of Song Wen's past actions catching up to him.

Character Interactions

• Song Wen faces off against a multitude of his past enemies, who now seek revenge.
• Ying Wu and Zhou Siyi observe the tribulation from afar, with Ying Wu expressing confidence in Song Wen's resolve.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Wen successfully passes the Three-Nines Heavenly Tribulation, becoming an immortal.
• He returns to the Divine Blood Sect, where he's celebrated by his disciples and allies.
• Sixty years later, he ascends to the Immortal Realm through an ascension passage.
• In the Immortal Realm, he finds a peaceful, lush environment filled with immortal spiritual qi.
• He encounters an old man from a nearby human city, who greets him as a newly ascended immortal.

Character Developments

• Song Wen demonstrates resilience and determination during his heart tribulation, choosing to embrace madness to overcome it.
• He expresses gratitude to Ying Wu for his help and acknowledges the support of his disciples and allies.
• Song Wen shows eagerness to enter the Immortal Realm and begins his journey there.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and Determination: Song Wen's ability to overcome obstacles, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges.
• Gratitude and Recognition: Song Wen acknowledges the help he's received from others, showing appreciation for their support.
• New Beginnings: The ascension to the Immortal Realm represents a new chapter in Song Wen's life, filled with both anticipation and uncertainty.

Character Interactions

• Song Wen and Ying Wu: They express mutual respect and gratitude for their partnership.
• Song Wen and his disciples/allies: They celebrate his ascension together, demonstrating their unity and loyalty.
• Song Wen and the old man from the Immortal Realm: The old man greets Song Wen respectfully, acknowledging his status as a newly ascended immortal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Wen, an ascender, arrives at Peaceful Township and is offered the position of 'resident immortal' by the town mayor, Zhu Mingyuan, in exchange for protection from demonic beasts.
• Song Wen agrees, initially keeping his distance but gradually integrating into the town's life.
• He cultivates using the provided resources, reaching the Spirit Void Dao Immortal realm in ten years.
• Song Wen and Zhu Yue, the mayor's granddaughter, become Dao companions.
• After Zhu Yue's death during her tribulation, Song Wen leaves Peaceful Township to explore the Immortal Realm.
• He returns to Blue Star after a hundred thousand years, having reached the Great Unity True Immortal realm.

Character Developments

• Song Wen: Starts as a wary ascender, becomes integrated into Peaceful Township life, and grows from a Spirit Void Dao Immortal to a Great Unity True Immortal.
• Zhu Yue: Grows from a curious young woman to a Tribulation Transcendence cultivator, eventually perishing during her tribulation.
• Zhu Mingyuan: Remains consistent as the town mayor, showing honesty and goodwill throughout.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Integration: Song Wen's initial wariness gives way to trust and integration into the town's life.
• Loss and Loneliness: Zhu Yue's death leads Song Wen to feel profound loneliness, driving him to leave Peaceful Township.
• Homecoming: After exploring the Immortal Realm, Song Wen's desire to return to Blue Star grows, becoming his ultimate goal.

Character Interactions

• Song Wen and Zhu Yue: Their relationship evolves from initial curiosity to affection, ultimately becoming Dao companions.
• Song Wen and Zhu Mingyuan: Their relationship shifts from wariness to trust and mutual respect.
• Song Wen and the Town: The town's residents come to revere Song Wen as a god-like figure, leading to a harmonious coexistence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Wen returns to Azure Planet after spending over 200,000 years in another world, with only a few days having passed on Azure Planet.
• He reunites with his parents, who believe he's been missing, and spends peaceful days with them.
• His parents push him away, sending him back to his original world, where he's about to face the Three-Nine Heavenly Tribulation.
• After overcoming the tribulation, he's about to ascend to the Immortal Realm, but the ascension passage appears unexpectedly early.

Character Developments

• Song Wen experiences a range of emotions: relief at returning home, contentment in his parents' company, and confusion and sadness upon being sent back.
• His parents, initially disbelieving and distant, show tenderness and determination in sending him back to his destiny.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and its subjective experience.
• The conflict between personal desires and one's destined path.
• The blurring of reality and illusion, as experienced in Song Wen's heart tribulation.

Character Interactions

• Song Wen's reunion with his parents is filled with warmth, nagging, and eventual acceptance of his fate.
• Ying Wu, though not physically present, provides guidance and support, showing concern for Song Wen's well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Wen (Extreme Yin) is about to ascend to the Immortal Realm after successfully passing the Three-Nine Heavenly Tribulation.
• His friends, including Ying Wu, Zhou Siyi, Bai Wei, Lan Chen, Ye Bing, and Qing Lian, bid him farewell.
• Ying Wu gives Song Wen a late ninth-rank Void Dragon Vine to take with him.
• Feng Zhongli, who has been searching for Song Wen, arrives just as he is about to ascend. She tries to enter the ascension passage but fails, and it closes before she can reach Song Wen.

Character Developments

• Song Wen (Extreme Yin): He has grown stronger, refining over a hundred wisps of immortal spiritual qi and reaching the Tribulation Transcendence Realm. He accepts his ascension with resolve.
• Feng Zhongli: She has been searching for Song Wen for over 200 years, showing dedication and persistence. She arrives too late to meet him before his ascension.
• Ying Wu: She accepts Song Wen's ascension and promises to take care of his friends. She gives him the Void Dragon Vine as a parting gift.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Timing: The theme of being too late is emphasized through Feng Zhongli's arrival. Despite her efforts, she misses Song Wen by mere moments.
• Ascension and New Beginnings: Song Wen's ascension signifies a new chapter in his life, leaving behind his friends and the mortal realm.

Character Interactions

• Song Wen and Ying Wu: They share a moment of understanding and farewell, with Ying Wu promising to care for his friends.
• Song Wen and Feng Zhongli: They have a brief reunion before Song Wen's ascension, with Feng Zhongli expressing her regret at arriving too late.
• Feng Zhongli and Bai Wei: They meet again after many years, with Bai Wei expressing surprise at Feng Zhongli's arrival in Cangwu Province.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Wei and Feng Zhongli reunite; Feng Zhongli reveals her feelings for Song Wen, which were unrequited.
• Song Wen ascends to the Immortal Realm through the Immortal Ascension Platform.
• Gu Que, residing in Song Wen's Sea of Consciousness, is killed by Song Wen to prevent potential danger from the High-Heaven Immortal Domain.

Character Developments

• Feng Zhongli: Reveals her long-standing feelings for Song Wen, expressing regret for not confessing earlier.
• Song Wen: Shows decisiveness and caution in eliminating potential threats, even if it means killing Gu Que.
• Gu Que: Accepts his fate, warns Song Wen about the dangers of the Immortal Realm, and dies.

Significant Themes

• Love and Regret: Feng Zhongli's unrequited love and her regret for not confessing earlier.
• Trust and Betrayal: Song Wen's lack of trust in Gu Que leads to the latter's death.
• Caution and Survival: Song Wen's cautious approach to ensure his survival in the Immortal Realm.

Character Interactions

• Feng Zhongli and Bai Wei: Reunite and discuss their shared connection to Song Wen.
• Song Wen and Gu Que: Their relationship turns hostile as Song Wen decides to eliminate Gu Que.
• Two Immortal Realm Cultivators: Discuss the ascension event, showing disdain for cultivators from the lower realm.