Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun enters seclusion to condense Dao inscriptions of two Primordial Immortal Treasures.
• The Supreme Unity Immortal Court and the State Religion remain calm despite Chen Xun's actions.
• The Ancient Saint Clan cuts ties with the Chaos Clan, leading to the latter's decline.
• The Supreme Unity Great World develops cross-domain transmission artifacts, and trade among the myriad races flourishes.
• Immortal Court Prince Gu Lisheng visits the Fushi Sect and participates in the Great World Prodigy Battlefield.
• The Supreme Unity Immortal Court seizes the Dao from the Chaos Clan and enters a path of endless positive cycles.
• The Human Race discreetly rises under the Supreme Unity Immortal Court's leadership.
• Hao'an Spirit King attains immortality and brings out the Chaos Clan's Primordial Immortal Treasure, the Di Seal.
• The Moon Mother proposes a marriage contract between Gu Lisheng and a descendant of the Chi Family.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun finds peace and ease in his seclusion, relieved from his past burdens.
• Gu Lisheng establishes himself as a powerful figure, shaking the Dao hearts of prodigies across the myriad races.
• Chi Hao, now Hao'an Spirit King, gains immortality and brings prosperity to the Supreme Unity Immortal Court.
• Gu Lisheng struggles with the prospect of an arranged marriage, feeling trapped by the marriage contract proposed by the Moon Mother.

Significant Themes

• The rise and fall of powers, as seen with the Chaos Clan's decline and the Supreme Unity Immortal Court's prosperity.
• The Human Race's discreet rise and their plan to rescue Small Realms outside the various Great Worlds.
• The importance of destiny and karma, as seen with the Di Seal's appearance and the marriage contract between Gu Lisheng and the Chi Family.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Gu Qijie's relationship improves, with the Ancient Saint Clan cutting ties with the Chaos Clan.
• Gu Lisheng interacts with the prodigies of the myriad races during the Great World Prodigy Battlefield, solidifying his status as a powerful figure.
• Chi Hao and Gu Lisheng interact, with Chi Hao believing in the marriage contract between Gu Lisheng and the Chi Family, much to Gu Lisheng's dismay.
• The Moon Mother and Gu Lisheng have a strained relationship, with the Moon Mother arranging a marriage contract for Gu Lisheng without his consent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Junior Brother Yue Xuan attains immortality, boosting the Mountain-Moving Clan's status.
• Immortal Court's Great Emperor Qingfu achieves immortality, causing a stir across the Taiyi Great World.
• Immortal King Zang returns, and the Taiyi Great World celebrates with a grand banquet at the Nine Provinces Heavenly Palace.
• Immortal King Zang and Yue Xuan discuss the Taiwei Great World's troubles and Futian's current status.

Character Developments

• Junior Brother Yue Xuan: Attains immortality, enhancing his clan's influence.
• Immortal King Zang: Returns after years of warring in other Great Worlds, shows concern for Futian's well-being.
• Gu Lisheng: Now governs one province, expresses ambition to reclaim Small Realms, but is advised against it by Immortal King Zang.
• Yue Xuan: Displayed his righteous spirit and willingness to help the Taiwei Great World's spirit beast clans.

Significant Themes

• Immortality and its impact on the world.
• The responsibility of powerful cultivators towards living beings.
• The consequences of incorporating Small Realms into the Immortal Court.

Character Interactions

• Immortal King Zang and Gu Lisheng: Discuss Gu Lisheng's governance and his plans for the Small Realms.
• Immortal King Zang and Yue Xuan: Catch up, discuss the Taiwei Great World's troubles, and Futian's current status.
• Gu Lisheng and Immortal King Zang: Interrupt their conversation, revealing Gu Lisheng's curiosity about Futian's grudge against him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Supreme Unity Immortal Emperor and Empress make a grand entrance, signaling the beginning of the Immortal Pool Banquet.
• The Immortal Emperor proclaims the flourishing of the Immortal Dao and the prosperity of all races in Taiyi Great World.
• The Immortal Court bestows generous gifts upon the attendees, including spiritual medicines, rare treasures, and longevity medicines.
• The Fushi Supreme Elder, Heavenly Secrets Ancestor, and the old headmaster of Primordial Academy discuss the progress of the Rebirth Immortal Canon and the revival of their fallen disciples.

Character Developments

• Gu Shenyu, the Supreme Unity Immortal Emperor, is revealed to be a One-Calamity Immortal despite his immense aura and majesty.
• Gu Lisheng, the Immortal Emperor's son, shows reverence and excitement towards his father's cultivation and authority.
• Heavenly Secrets Ancestor, despite his injuries, maintains his sharp tongue and stubbornness.
• The Fushi Supreme Elder expresses his desire to revive fallen disciples and acknowledges the challenges of reversing the Dao of Life and Death.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of the Supreme Unity Immortal Court and its Immortal Emperor.
• The importance of fortune and karma in cultivation and the Dao.
• The challenges and complexities of reversing the Dao of Life and Death.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shenyu and Gu Lisheng: Father and son share a moment of connection and understanding.
• Heavenly Secrets Ancestor, Fushi Supreme Elder, and the old headmaster of Primordial Academy: The three seniors engage in friendly banter while discussing the Rebirth Immortal Canon and the revival of their fallen disciples.
• Immortal Court officials and attendees: The Immortal Court demonstrates its generosity and power through the lavish gifts bestowed upon the attendees.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Hao (Spirit King Hao'an) confronts Ancient Immortal at the Ascension Banquet, humiliating him in front of the Immortal Court officials.
• Ancient Immortal restrains his anger, not wanting to cause further trouble.
• Futian, now with a Heavenly Dao Law Mark, appears in the depths of space, threatening the Supreme Unity Immortal Court.
• The Immortal Court officials are alarmed and worried as Futian's immense power and intent to challenge Gu Shenyu become clear.

Character Developments

• Ancient Immortal: Struggles to control his anger and maintain composure despite Chi Hao's provocation.
• Chi Hao: Shows his true colors as a power-hungry and arrogant immortal, seeking to humiliate Ancient Immortal.
• Futian: Demonstrates his immense power and determination to confront Gu Shenyu, striking fear into the hearts of the Immortal Court officials.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the abuse of power (Chi Hao's treatment of Ancient Immortal).
• The consequences of past actions (Ancient Immortal's grudge against Chi Hao and Futian's intent to confront Gu Shenyu).
• The fear and awe of immense power (the Immortal Court officials' reaction to Futian's appearance).

Character Interactions

• Ancient Immortal vs. Chi Hao: A tense exchange filled with hostility and humiliation.
• Futian vs. Gu Shenyu: The anticipation of a confrontation between two powerful figures.
• Immortal Court officials vs. Futian: A collective display of fear and worry in response to Futian's threat.

Chapter Summary: “Sixth Step of the Immortal Realm”

Key Plot Points and Events

• After hundreds of thousands of years of travel, battle, and seclusion, Chen Xun—known publicly as Futian—has achieved an extraordinary transformation. His immortal essence, soul, body, Dao arts, and accumulated foundations have all undergone ultimate sublimation.
• Chen Xun openly exerts overwhelming pressure on the Supreme Unity Immortal Court, effectively challenging the Immortal Emperor and placing himself in opposition to both the Immortal Court and the State Religion.
• Those present realize that Chen Xun has likely surpassed the Five Tribulations and reached the legendary Sixth Step of the Immortal Realm.
• Grand Marshal Dong Yue attempts to stop him outside the Heavenly Gate by summoning the Demon-Slaying Dao Soldier and drawing on the earth-vein power of the Nine Provinces.
• Chen Xun easily destroys Dong Yue’s Dao Soldier and overwhelms the Nine Provinces’ earth-vein power with the Heavenly Dao Law Mark between his brows. Dong Yue is completely immobilized and forced back.
• Huang Gu, another Grand Marshal, acknowledges that Dong Yue is no match for Chen Xun because Chen Xun has grasped the authority of the Great Dao of heaven and earth.
• Chen Xun then directly challenges Gu Immortal Emperor. Rather than fighting within the Supreme Unity Immortal Court and endangering ordinary beings, Gu Immortal Emperor opens a rift to a realm beyond the heavens and agrees to battle there.
• Gu Immortal Emperor reveals the Heavenly Dao Cause-and-Effect Sword, a powerful weapon connected to Gu Lisheng’s former natal artifact and the founding of the Fortune Immortal Court.
• Gu Immortal Emperor enters the rift, while the Heavenly Palace erupts in panic and alarm at the impending confrontation.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun/Futian: His years of cultivation have brought him to the Sixth Step, making him powerful enough to influence the Nine Provinces and challenge the Immortal Court directly. His former status as a troublesome junior has transformed into that of an independent, terrifying powerhouse. He now acts with calm authority and openly confronts the highest powers of the immortal realms.
• Gu Immortal Emperor: He finally stops avoiding Chen Xun and accepts a direct battle beyond the heavens. His controlled demeanor suggests immense confidence, though the complexity briefly visible in his eyes hints at a personal connection or unresolved history involving the Heavenly Dao Cause-and-Effect Sword.
• Grand Marshal Dong Yue: His confidence collapses after Chen Xun effortlessly destroys his Dao Soldier and nullifies the earth-vein power of the Nine Provinces. He is forced to recognize the vast gap between himself and Chen Xun.
• Huang Gu: He provides an objective assessment of Chen Xun’s strength, confirming that Chen Xun now possesses authority comparable to that of the Immortal Court itself.
• Yue Xuan, Qingfu, and the Mountain-Seated Duck: Their reactions show fear and emotional distress over Chen Xun’s apparent betrayal of the State Religion. They still care about him, but understand that his actions have placed him beyond the protection of the sect.
• The State Religion disciples and Fushi Sect elders: They are caught between loyalty to Chen Xun and obedience to the Immortal Court, realizing that his confrontation has become a major political and cosmic crisis.

Significant Themes

• The culmination of long-term cultivation: Chen Xun’s power is presented as the result of immense time, endurance, and accumulated foundations rather than a sudden advancement.
• Defiance against established authority: Chen Xun’s challenge represents an open rejection of the Immortal Court’s political and spiritual dominance.
• Power and prestige: The chapter emphasizes that reputation and authority are nearly as important as life itself in the immortal world. Chen Xun’s public confrontation permanently changes his standing.
• Heavenly Dao authority: The Heavenly Dao Law Mark symbolizes Chen Xun’s ability to command or influence the laws governing the world, placing him beyond ordinary Immortals.
• The limits of institutional power: The Nine Provinces’ earth veins, the Demon-Slaying Dao Soldier, and the Immortal Court’s generals all prove inadequate against an individual who has reached the Sixth Step.
• Protection of ordinary beings: Both Chen Xun and Gu Immortal Emperor move the battle beyond the heavens to avoid devastating the common people of the Supreme Unity realm, suggesting that their conflict is not entirely reckless or self-serving.

Character Interactions

• The State Religion disciples, including Yue Xuan and Qingfu, plead or react anxiously as Chen Xun pressures the Immortal Emperor, revealing their conflicted loyalty.
• The Mountain-Seated Duck scolds Chen Xun for humiliating the Immortal Emperor and the State Religion, though its concern reflects fear for Chen Xun’s consequences.
• Dong Yue directly confronts Chen Xun but is defeated almost instantly. Huang Gu then acknowledges Chen Xun’s superiority and explains the nature of his power.
• Chen Xun and Gu Immortal Emperor finally exchange direct words. Chen Xun accuses the Emperor of hiding from him, while the Emperor responds by offering a battle beyond the heavens.
• The chapter ends with Gu Immortal Emperor revealing his decisive weapon and entering the battlefield, while those in the Heavenly Palace react with shock and terror.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Immortal Empress Moon Mother reassures the Immortal Court that after defeating Futian, the Immortal Court will flourish, and the Immortal Emperor Realm will bear the karma owed to the Gu Family.
• Futian and Gu Shenyu (Gu Immortal Emperor) face off, leading to a cataclysmic battle beyond the heavens.
• Their battle causes the collapse of countless ancient dead stars, galaxies, and the birth of new heavens and earths.
• The battle's impact reaches several Great Worlds, causing living beings to believe that heaven and earth might be ascending again.

Character Developments

• Immortal Empress Moon Mother: Shows confidence in the Immortal Court's victory and its future prosperity.
• Futian (Chen Xun): Demonstrates his power and unorthodox path of the Immortal Dao, shocking Gu Shenyu.
• Gu Shenyu (Gu Immortal Emperor): Reveals his ability to stir the heavens and earth of Supreme Unity and transform the fortune of a Great World within his body.

Significant Themes

• Karma and destiny: The past actions of the Gu Family and the State Religion have led to this great battle, reflecting the theme of karma and destiny.
• Power and consequence: The immense power of Futian and Gu Shenyu leads to catastrophic consequences, affecting multiple Great Worlds and causing fear and awe among living beings.

Character Interactions

• Immortal Empress Moon Mother and the Immortal Court: The Immortal Empress reassures the Immortal Court, showing unity and confidence among their ranks.
• Futian and Gu Shenyu: The two engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their immense power and the consequences of their clash. Their interaction highlights the theme of power and its consequences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Gu Shenyu's battle seems to last an eternity yet also an instant.
• Chen Xun activates the River of Time, revealing Gu Shenyu's past actions.
• Gu Shenyu admits to killing Gu Qingyan and exterminating the Gu Family and Fortune Clan.
• Chen Xun reveals he knows about the Immortal Court's grand plan and is not swayed by it.
• Chen Xun expands the Mysterious Yellow Great World, displaying overwhelming World-Creation Power.
• Chen Xun gathers the power of the Taiyi Great World into his palm, becoming its sovereign.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Shows immense power and resolve, seeking justice for his friend. He is disappointed in Gu Shenyu's choices and reveals he knows about the Immortal Court's plans.
• Gu Shenyu: Admits to his past actions, showing no remorse. He underestimates Chen Xun's power and resolve.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions and the weight of past decisions.
• The power dynamics between immortals and the impact of their choices on the world.
• The theme of justice and the pursuit of it, even in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Gu Shenyu: Their interaction is filled with tension and disappointment. Chen Xun's power and resolve contrast with Gu Shenyu's stubbornness and underestimation of his opponent.
• Chen Xun and the Immortal Court: Chen Xun's actions and words challenge the Immortal Court's power and plans, showing his independence and resolve.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun (disguised as Futian) confronts Gu Shenyu, revealing proficiency in the suppressed Great World Origin Dao.
• Chen Xun attacks Gu Shenyu, severely injuring him and causing the Immortal Emperor throne to collapse.
• Ancient Immortal challenges Chen Xun, but is immediately struck down by Immortal Lightning.
• Gu Shenyu admits to sealing and exiling the Gu Family corpses within a Star Core.
• Chen Xun pursues Supreme Fortune through the void for a hundred years before catching up to him.
• Supreme Fortune reveals his intention to find the Immortal Realm with Chen Xun.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Demonstrates immense power and wisdom, challenging Gu Shenyu and pursuing Supreme Fortune.
• Gu Shenyu: Suffering a severe defeat, Gu Shenyu shows resilience and determination to continue his Dao.
• Supreme Fortune: Despite his power and ambition, Supreme Fortune shows loneliness and a desire for companionship in his pursuit of the Immortal Realm.

Significant Themes

• Dao Strife: The conflict between Chen Xun, Gu Shenyu, and Supreme Fortune revolves around their interpretations of the Dao and their pursuit of Immortal power.
• Heaven Strife: The struggle between the powerful races of the Three Thousand Great Worlds and the Fortune Immortal Court, as well as the conflict between Gu Shenyu and the Heavenly Dao.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun vs. Gu Shenyu: Chen Xun's power and wisdom challenge Gu Shenyu's Dao and majesty, leading to Gu Shenyu's defeat.
• Chen Xun vs. Supreme Fortune: Chen Xun's pursuit of Supreme Fortune through the void leads to a philosophical debate about the existence of the Immortal Realm.
• Gu Shenyu and Supreme Fortune: Despite their conflict, both characters share a determination to pursue their Dao and a loneliness born from their power and ambition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Supreme Fortune, after being defeated and forced to flee the Three Thousand Great Worlds, encounters Chen Xun (Futian) in the void.
• Chen Xun reveals that Supreme Fortune's actions caused the deaths of many, including Immortal King Zang's family and sect disciples, creating a deep karmic debt between them.
• Supreme Fortune reveals that he believes Chen Xun is from the Immortal Realm and that the Immortal Realm exists.
• Chen Xun confirms that he knows about the Immortal Realm but cannot reveal much. He agrees to travel with Supreme Fortune to find the Immortal Realm.
• Supreme Fortune, convinced that Chen Xun can guide him to the Immortal Realm, enters the Heavenly Dao Mirror and leaves.

Character Developments

• Supreme Fortune: Becomes more determined to find the Immortal Realm, believing it to be the only way to achieve Longevity. He grows more confident and less cautious around Chen Xun, seeing him as a potential guide to the Immortal Realm.
• Chen Xun (Futian): Reveals more about his true origins and knowledge of the Immortal Realm. He agrees to travel with Supreme Fortune, possibly to prevent him from causing further chaos or to fulfill his own purposes.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Longevity: Both characters are driven by their desire for Longevity and the ambition to reach the Immortal Realm.
• Karmic Debt: The consequences of Supreme Fortune's actions in the Three Thousand Great Worlds catch up to him, creating a deep karmic debt with Chen Xun.
• The Immortal Realm: The mysterious and elusive Immortal Realm is the ultimate goal for both characters, representing the pinnacle of Immortal Cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Supreme Fortune: Their interaction is marked by mutual understanding and agreement, with Supreme Fortune seeing Chen Xun as a potential guide to the Immortal Realm, and Chen Xun agreeing to travel with him for unknown reasons. Their conversation is filled with hidden meanings and unspoken truths.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun reflects on Supreme Fortune's past and his own situation in the void.
• Chen Xun decides to wait for Supreme Fortune to die and collect his Primordial Immortal Treasures.
• In the Taiyi Great World, the Immortal Court prospers, and the Taiyi Immortal Prison and Taiyi Ghost Gate are established.
• Chen Xun spends ten thousand years in retirement, painting and tinkering with ancient treasures.
• Gu Lisheng and Song Heng visit Chen Xun, bringing ancient treasures for appraisal.
• Chen Xun invites Gu Lisheng to go fishing, referring to him as the 'All-Heavens Angler.'

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Reflects on his past and current situation, remains calm and strategic. He enjoys his retirement but still maintains his sharp wit and competitiveness.
• Gu Lisheng: Maintains his perfect demeanor but struggles with his true nature. He is invited by Chen Xun to go fishing, hinting at his future as the 'All-Heavens Angler.'

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the impermanence of prosperity.
• The cyclical nature of power and influence in the Great World.
• The tension between Chen Xun's past and present, and his relationship with Gu Lisheng.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Gu Lisheng: Their relationship is complex, with Chen Xun treating Gu Lisheng like a son but also acknowledging his future power. Gu Lisheng struggles with his true nature and his relationship with Chen Xun.
• Chen Xun and Supreme Fortune: Chen Xun reflects on Supreme Fortune's past and his own situation, leading to his decision to wait for Supreme Fortune's death.
• Chen Xun and the Taiyi Immortal Court: Chen Xun observes the court's prosperity and the establishment of the Taiyi Immortal Prison and Taiyi Ghost Gate, hinting at his disapproval of their methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Gu Lisheng go fishing at Ten Kshana Sea.
• Chen Xun uses his fishing rod made from Crane Spirit Tree, while Gu Lisheng uses his Causal Power fishing rod.
• Chen Xun reveals he once fished with ancient sages at Primordial Embrace Cave.
• Gu Lisheng asks Chen Xun about his views on the world's trend.
• Chen Xun agrees to share his insights if Gu Lisheng addresses him as 'Great-Grandpa.'

Character Developments

• Gu Lisheng: Shows respect and eagerness to learn from Chen Xun, but is frustrated by Chen Xun's unconventional methods and teasing.
• Chen Xun: Maintains his calm and unruffled demeanor, using fishing as a metaphor to teach Gu Lisheng about the world's trend and his own approach to life.
• Song Heng: Shows deference to Chen Xun and is eager to please him.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the changes in the world.
• The unconventional wisdom of the old and the eagerness of the young.
• The use of metaphor and parable to teach and convey deeper meanings.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Gu Lisheng: The older, wiser Chen Xun teases and tests Gu Lisheng, who is eager to learn from him but struggles to keep up with his unconventional methods.
• Chen Xun and Song Heng: Chen Xun treats Song Heng with affection and indulgence, while Song Heng is eager to please him.
• Gu Lisheng and Song Heng: Gu Lisheng is aware of Song Heng's deference to Chen Xun but does not interact with him directly in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and the Mountain-Seated Duck meet Gu Lisheng, the Prince of the Supreme Unity Immortal Court, and exchange information.
• Chen Xun helps Gu Lisheng by revealing potential threats to the Immortal Court and advises him to hide more of their treasures.
• Over the years, Chen Xun and the Mountain-Seated Duck visit the Immortal Court annually, and the Mountain-Seated Duck consumes longevity-extending spiritual medicines brought by Gu Lisheng.
• Chen Xun and the Mountain-Seated Duck embark on a journey to retrieve treasures from the hundred Ancient Immortal Forbidden Grounds.
• The Mountain-Seated Duck undergoes a tribulation and reaches the Pseudo-Immortal realm, with Chen Xun helping it through the Immortal Thunder Calamity.
• The Immortal Empress of the Supreme Unity Immortal Court comes to persuade Chen Xun, but he curses her and the Primordial Immortal Clan.

Character Developments

• Gu Lisheng shows respect and deference to Chen Xun, seeking his guidance.
• Chen Xun remains indifferent to the Supreme Unity Immortal Court's power and wealth, preferring to stay within the sect.
• The Mountain-Seated Duck's lifespan extends due to consuming longevity-extending spiritual medicines, but its vitality begins to decline.
• Chen Xun's relationship with the Immortal Empress Moon Mother becomes strained due to his curses.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Supreme Unity Immortal Court and other factions, such as the Ancient Immortal Forbidden Grounds and the Primordial Immortal Clan.
• Chen Xun's indifference to worldly power and his focus on personal cultivation and the well-being of his disciples.
• The consequences of greed and ambition, as seen in the Primordial Immortal Clan's actions.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Gu Lisheng interact as teacher and student, with Chen Xun providing guidance and advice to Gu Lisheng.
• Chen Xun and the Mountain-Seated Duck maintain their close relationship, with Chen Xun helping the Mountain-Seated Duck through its tribulation.
• Chen Xun and the Immortal Empress Moon Mother have a strained relationship, with Chen Xun cursing her and the Primordial Immortal Clan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun (Old Six) meets Mountain-Seated Duck, who acknowledges Chen Xun's talent and submits to him.
• Mountain-Seated Duck enters seclusion to stabilize its Pseudo-Immortal realm.
• Chen Xun lives a peaceful life, visited by junior disciples, while Gu Lisheng and Song Heng leave the Taiyi Great World.
• Immortal King Zang ascends to immortality in the Desolate Star Sea, causing a massive phenomenon.
• Chen Xun meets Immortal King Zang, who reveals that Chen Xun has returned from within time.

Character Developments

• Mountain-Seated Duck submits to Chen Xun, acknowledging his talent and seeking his guidance.
• Chen Xun remains humble and unassuming, enjoying his peaceful life while subtly influencing the younger generations.
• Immortal King Zang ascends to immortality, becoming a powerful Immortal King, and gains insights into Chen Xun's true nature.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between cultivators and the acknowledgment of talent and status.
• The passage of time and the consequences of actions taken in the past.
• The interconnectedness of the Three Thousand Great Worlds and the potential consequences of their ascension into the Immortal Realm.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Mountain-Seated Duck: They share a mutual respect and understanding, with Mountain-Seated Duck submitting to Chen Xun and seeking his guidance.
• Chen Xun and Immortal King Zang: They meet for the first time since Immortal King Zang's ascension, with Immortal King Zang expressing gratitude and acknowledging Chen Xun's true nature.
• Chen Xun and Gu Lisheng/Song Heng: Though they do not meet in this chapter, their actions and decisions are mentioned, showing their growth and independence.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun prepares to confront the Desolate Star Sea’s will and its Reverse Five-Elements Power, determined to test whether they can suppress him. He orders Immortal King Zang to activate his Immortal Body and power, while acknowledging that the Supreme Unity Immortal Court still lacks the strength to rescue Zang directly.
• Chen Xun’s action causes the entire Desolate Star Sea to tremble, sending terrifying phenomena throughout the Desolate Heaven Domain and even into other Heavenly Domains. The Immortal Court, Immortal Emperor Gu Shenyu, the Immortal Empress, Prince Gu Lisheng, and the myriad races all react with shock and anticipation.
• The Longevity Yu Clan seals the Ultimate Dao Imperial Heaven region to protect Immortal King Zang’s Dao attainment. Meanwhile, the clan’s influence and wealth expand rapidly after following the Military Court into the wider Heavenly Domains.
• After a thousand years, Immortal King Zang successfully attains the Dao and leaves the Desolate Star Sea. The Immortal Court celebrates, but Chen Xun remains inside, furious that the Star Sea’s will continues trying to suppress him.
• Chen Xun rescues Mountain-Seated Duck and Immortal King Zang, then becomes more defiant and unconcerned with karmic consequences. He begins seriously researching how the Five Elements can become immortal through the Reverse Five-Elements Dao.
• Chi Hao reveals that he proposed placing Chen Xun in the “Immortal Prison.” Chen Xun retaliates by forcing him to comprehend the Dao in the Desolate Star Sea for three years. Their hostile but comedic relationship continues: Chi Hao repeatedly visits, mocks Chen Xun, and is beaten into helping construct a Stellar Palace.
• Over the next hundred thousand years, the Supreme Unity Immortal Court grows into a dominant force. Its leaders suppress ancient evils, defeat demons, guard key passages, expand territory, and develop new systems of cultivation and defense.
• The Immortal Court spreads the Water Spirit Art among weak races, allowing them to overcome the difficulty of Foundation Establishment. Although powerful races mock this policy as inefficient, it reflects the Court’s commitment to protecting all living beings.
• The Immortal Court and its allies begin expanding into the void, claiming lands from newly formed worlds. The Taiyi Great World’s Immortal Dao development gradually surpasses that of other Great Worlds, including the previously favored Boundless Great World.
• At the 120,000-year mark, Immortal Emperor Gu Shenyu completes his Fortune Immortal Dao. He enters the Boundless Great World alone and returns a thousand years later, having decisively intimidated its myriad races and Immortal Venerables.
• Chen Xun finally succeeds in opening a path for the Reverse Five-Elements Dao and discovers what he believes is the correct method for making the Five Elements immortal. However, upon emerging, he finds Gu Shenyu waiting and claiming that the Immortal Emperor—not Chen Xun himself—has once again saved him.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Becomes increasingly bold, irreverent, and resistant to heavenly suppression. Having accepted that he cannot truly sleep or die, he adopts a more carefree and confrontational attitude. His research into the Reverse Five-Elements Dao eventually succeeds, giving him a possible method to overcome heaven-and-earth restrictions.
• Immortal King Zang: Successfully attains the Dao and later resumes his path of warfare. He develops a close, respectful relationship with Chen Xun and becomes an important figure stationed beyond Taiyi’s heavens.
• Immortal Emperor Gu Shenyu: Remains mysterious and powerful, eventually completing the Fortune Immortal Dao and overwhelming the Boundless Great World through sheer authority. His final claim that he “saved” Chen Xun reinforces his role as both protector and rival.
• Immortal Empress Moon Mother: Supports the Immortal Court’s expansion and broader responsibilities, even when these policies conflict with Chen Xun’s more cautious views.
• Prince Gu Lisheng: Becomes fiercely loyal to Chen Xun and the Immortal Court. His increasing distance from the Primordial Immortal Clan shows his growing independence and willingness to reject even well-intentioned outsiders.
• Mountain-Seated Duck: Remains Chen Xun’s loyal companion, spending most of its time in the Desolate Star Sea after nearly all of its former peers in the religious sect have died.
• Chi Hao: Serves as Chen Xun’s comic antagonist and reluctant companion. His sarcasm and pride repeatedly lead to punishment, yet he continues returning and ultimately contributes to Chen Xun’s Stellar Palace.
• Qingfu and Yue Xuan: Continue supporting Chen Xun emotionally. Qingfu matures into a powerful Immortal Court Spirit King, while Yue Xuan brings clansmen to the Star Sea to provide Chen Xun with the liveliness he once said he enjoyed.

Significant Themes

• Defiance against heaven and fate: Chen Xun’s struggle against the Desolate Star Sea represents resistance to cosmic laws that seek to suppress or exclude him.
• The cost and meaning of immortality: Chen Xun’s inability to truly sleep or die leaves him detached from ordinary time and karmic concerns, forcing him to find purpose in continued exploration and companionship.
• Expansion versus responsibility: The Immortal Court expands aggressively, but unlike conquerors driven by slaughter, it is constrained by its mandate to protect life and uphold Dao and virtue.
• Equality among the myriad races: The Water Spirit Art symbolizes the Court’s effort to aid weak races, challenging the elitist belief that only powerful species deserve access to cultivation.
• Order replacing chaos: The Immortal Court’s military victories, cultivation reforms, trade networks, and territorial expansion establish a new political and spiritual order across the Great Worlds.
• Companionship amid endless time: Chen Xun’s bonds with Zang, Mountain-Seated Duck, Qingfu, Yue Xuan, and even Chi Hao help offset the loneliness and emotional exhaustion of an immortal existence.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Immortal King Zang cooperate in confronting the Desolate Star Sea, later forming a relationship based on mutual respect and philosophical discussion.
• Chen Xun’s exchanges with Chi Hao combine genuine conflict with comic familiarity; Chi Hao’s visits lead to beatings, forced cultivation, and the construction of Chen Xun’s Stellar Palace.
• Mountain-Seated Duck remains Chen Xun’s closest everyday companion, regularly traveling between the religious sect and the Star Sea.
• Qingfu visits Chen Xun despite her increasing responsibilities, showing that their bond survives her transformation into a powerful official.
• Prince Gu Lisheng supports Chen Xun and rejects the Primordial Immortal Clan’s visit, reflecting his loyalty to the Immortal Court.
• Chen Xun and Gu Shenyu maintain a complicated relationship of protection, rivalry, and seniority. Gu Shenyu’s final remark undercuts Chen Xun’s triumph and suggests that the Immortal Emperor continues to operate several steps ahead of him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Gu Shenyu meet at the Star Sea Borderlands.
• Gu Shenyu reveals he has suppressed Taiyi Heaven and Earth's Origin and will, and that the Immortal Court has done so to gain control over the Taiyi Great World.
• Gu Shenyu shares his plan to suppress the Origin of the Three Thousand Great Worlds, unify them under the Immortal Dao, and transcend heaven and earth to enter the True Immortal realm.
• Gu Shenyu entrusts the Taiyi Great World and his imperial son to Chen Xun while he embarks on his quest.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Recognizes Gu Shenyu's power and accepts his request to protect the Taiyi Great World. He understands Gu Shenyu's plan but does not try to dissuade him.
• Gu Shenyu: Reveals his Emperor's Dao, which involves defying the great tide, heaven and earth, to protect the weak. He is determined to suppress the Origin of the Three Thousand Great Worlds and unify them under the Immortal Dao.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle between the Immortal Court and the myriad races of the Three Thousand Great Worlds.
• The concept of defying heaven and earth to protect the weak, as embodied by Gu Shenyu's Emperor's Dao.
• The consequences of suppressing a Great World's Origin, as illustrated by First Fusion Immortal's fate.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Gu Shenyu: They have a calm and collected conversation about Gu Shenyu's plans and the future of the Taiyi Great World. Chen Xun accepts Gu Shenyu's request to protect the Taiyi Great World.
• Chen Xun and Mountain-Seated Duck: After Gu Shenyu's departure, Chen Xun and Mountain-Seated Duck discuss the events and decide to return to the sect to examine Chen Xun's ancient treasures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ancient Immortal, a disciple of the Primordial Academy, challenges Chen Xun (now an Immortal Venerable) to a battle.
• The battle is intense and affects the environment within tens of millions of miles.
• Despite Ancient Immortal's immense power, Chen Xun easily defeats him with a single punch.
• Ancient Immortal dies, but not before cursing Chen Xun.
• Chen Xun plays a suona tune to send Ancient Immortal off, which has a strange effect on both Ancient Immortal and Mountain-Seated Duck.
• Ancient Immortal's Immortal Corpse turns into sand and is carried away by the wind towards the Ancient Immortal Forbidden Grounds.

Character Developments

• Ancient Immortal: Despite his immense power and dedication to the Martial Dao, he is no match for Chen Xun. His death is marked by bitterness and a desire to suppress Chen Xun in his next life.
• Chen Xun: Now an Immortal Venerable, he shows no interest in fighting Ancient Immortal initially but agrees to the battle. He is powerful and seemingly emotionless, but he shows a hint of melancholy at Ancient Immortal's death.
• Mountain-Seated Duck: He is shocked by Ancient Immortal's power and is affected by Chen Xun's suona tune.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The vast difference in power between Chen Xun and Ancient Immortal highlights the theme of power dynamics in the Immortal Court Era.
• Death and Reincarnation: Ancient Immortal's death and his reincarnation in the forbidden ground sandstorm underscore the themes of death and reincarnation in the Immortal cultivation world.
• Emotional Detachment: Chen Xun's lack of emotional response to Ancient Immortal's death suggests a level of emotional detachment that may be common among powerful immortal cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun vs. Ancient Immortal: Their battle is the core of the chapter, highlighting their power dynamics and their differing views on the Martial Dao.
• Chen Xun and Mountain-Seated Duck: Their interaction is brief but shows Mountain-Seated Duck's shock at Ancient Immortal's power and his reaction to Chen Xun's suona tune.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ancient Immortal emerges from the Myriad Tribulations Time-Sand without a Spiritual Root, facing the shackle of lifespan for his Martial Dao cultivation.
• Chen Xun, the Five-Elements Dao Ancestor, plans to extend the life of the Mountain-Seated Duck, his companion, by creating a Life Imprint painting using immortal blood, bones, and life essence of ancient beings and demons.
• Chen Xun decides to venture beyond the heavens to reap lives, aiming to help the Mountain-Seated Duck live another life by stepping upon the bones of the strongest beings from the Three Thousand Great Worlds.

Character Developments

• Ancient Immortal: Still alive but facing the issue of lifespan due to his lack of Spiritual Root.
• Chen Xun (Five-Elements Dao Ancestor): Seeks to extend the life of the Mountain-Seated Duck and plans to venture beyond the heavens to find a solution.
• Mountain-Seated Duck: Aging and facing the end of its life, worried about Chen Xun's plans.

Significant Themes

• Longevity and the struggle against mortality.
• The power of ancient beings and the potential of their legacy.
• The consequences of defying heaven and altering fate.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and the Mountain-Seated Duck: Chen Xun is determined to help the Mountain-Seated Duck live longer, while the Duck is worried about Chen Xun's plans and the consequences of defying heaven.
• Chen Xun and the Immortal Empress: Chen Xun refuses to associate with the Immortal Court due to their refusal to help him suppress the Great World Origin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun, after a hundred, three hundred, and five hundred years of travel, finally finds Supreme Fortune near the Big Dipper Immortal Stele.
• Supreme Fortune, guided by the Heavenly Dao Mirror, had sought the Immortal Realm for thirty thousand years but failed.
• He was gravely wounded in the process and now awaits death in the void.
• Chen Xun arrives, and Supreme Fortune gifts him the Big Dipper Immortal Stele before passing away peacefully.

Character Developments

• Supreme Fortune: He remains undeterred by his failure to find the Immortal Realm, accepting his fate with dignity and carefreeness. He finds solace in listening to Chen Xun's Dao teachings before his death.
• Chen Xun: He maintains his calm and collected demeanor, guiding Supreme Fortune in his final moments. He accepts the Big Dipper Immortal Stele as a gift.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of the Immortal Realm: Supreme Fortune's lifelong pursuit of the Immortal Realm highlights the theme of unyielding determination and eventual acceptance of fate.
• The Elusiveness of the Dao: The difficulty in finding the Immortal Realm and Supreme Fortune's acceptance of his fate reflect the elusiveness and unpredictability of the Dao.
• Companionship and Solitude: Supreme Fortune's final moments with Chen Xun contrast with his long years of solitude, emphasizing the importance of companionship.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Supreme Fortune: Chen Xun guides Supreme Fortune in his final moments, providing him with the solace of the Dao's voice. Their interaction is peaceful and respectful, with Supreme Fortune gifting Chen Xun the Big Dipper Immortal Stele before his death.
• Supreme Fortune and the Immortal Realm: Supreme Fortune's lifelong pursuit of the Immortal Realm and his eventual acceptance of its elusiveness highlight the complex relationship between desire and acceptance in the pursuit of the Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun retrieves the Big Dipper Immortal Stele, learning about Supreme Fortune's fate and the nature of Primordial Immortal Treasures.
• Chen Xun decides to expand the Mysterious Yellow Great World within him to prepare for future contingencies.
• Chen Xun invades the Ancient Immortal Forbidden Grounds in the Desolate Heaven Domain, causing a commotion and alarming the Immortal Court and other races.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun's understanding of Primordial Immortal Treasures deepens, and he becomes more determined to protect his interests.
• The Immortal Court and other races in the Desolate Heaven Domain are put on high alert due to Chen Xun's actions.

Significant Themes

• The nature and fate of Primordial Immortal Treasures, and their connection to Heaven and Earth's will.
• The struggle for power and resources among Immortal Venerables and the Immortal Court.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun's actions put him at odds with the Immortal Court and other races in the Desolate Heaven Domain.
• The old headmaster of the Primordial Academy intervenes on Chen Xun's behalf, showing the academy's support for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Futian, now an Exalted Venerable, heads to Myriad Tribulations Time-Sand to confront Ancient Immortal, without informing the Primordial Academy.
• The Immortal Empress, Moon Mother, intervenes to mediate but is rebuffed by Futian.
• Futian engages in a battle with Moon Mother, causing day and night to reverse in the Desolate Heaven Domain.
• Gu Lisheng, the Immortal Prince, learns of the battle and dispatches troops to intervene.

Character Developments

• Futian: Shows arrogance and disregard for the Immortal Court, willing to confront even the Immortal Empress. His actions are driven by his desire to protect the Heavenly Dao and his resolve to face any consequences.
• Moon Mother: Demonstrates her power and determination by engaging Futian in battle. She seeks to maintain order and prevent further escalation of the conflict.
• Gu Lisheng: Reveals his concern for his mother's safety and the stability of the Immortal Court. He takes immediate action to stop the battle.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the limits of authority: The conflict between Futian and the Immortal Court highlights the tension between individual power and institutional authority.
• Consequences of actions: Futian's disregard for the Immortal Court's wishes leads to a direct confrontation with the Immortal Empress, demonstrating the potential consequences of his actions.
• Protection of the Heavenly Dao: Futian's actions are driven by his desire to protect the Heavenly Dao, reflecting the importance of this concept in the story.

Character Interactions

• Futian and Moon Mother: Their interaction is marked by conflict and mutual disregard for each other's authority, leading to a direct confrontation.
• Gu Lisheng and Song Heng: Their interaction reveals Gu Lisheng's concern for his mother and the Immortal Court's stability, leading him to take immediate action to stop the battle.