Chapter Summaries

Ji Hao sensed Shi Hao had triggered a protective mark and turned toward the Nine Heavens, while the Ancient Immortal Relic Land’s final bloom drew sect masters seeking to seize Shi Hao. The chapter ended with the sect masters arguing over who would claim him as he stood surrounded.

• Ji Hao recognized that the mutated beasts resembled creatures from the Ancient Underworld, sensed danger from the Bronze Ancient Coffin, and withdrew.
• Ji Hao sensed his protective mark activate for Shi Hao and decided to settle old karmic ties while prioritizing Milk Baby’s safety.
• The Immortal Dao Flower Bud bloomed for the three-thousandth time, allowing the surviving Heavenly Prodigies and sect masters to gather outside the Ancient Immortal Relic Land.
• The sect masters learned that Shi Hao, known as Desolation, had overwhelmed the Ancient Freaks and other Heavenly Prodigies, and they searched for him.
• A celestial god spotted Shi Hao trying to sneak away, and several sect masters attacked and fought over him.
• The Heavenly Kingdom, Underworld Earth, Fallen God Ridge, Fire Cloud Cave, and other powers claimed Shi Hao, while Shi Hao remembered the Heavenly Kingdom’s assassins had killed Ghost Grandpa.

Chapter Summary: The Crippled Immortals’ Panic and the Kill Order Against Shi Hao

Key Plot Points and Events

• The masters of Fire Cloud Cave, Sword Valley, and the Demon Dragon Dao Sect reveal that the True Immortals behind their factions have ordered Shi Hao—“Desolation”—to be brought back alive.
• The other powerful factions are shocked and skeptical, demanding proof of the supposed decree. Before the dispute can continue, the Bronze Immortal Palace appears and confirms that its own Crippled Immortal also wants Shi Hao.
• The Crippled Immortals’ interest is driven by fear of the Thunder Emperor, whom they suspect is connected to Shi Hao. The Thunder Emperor was even more powerful than Kun Peng, whose dying attack had crippled these True Immortals in the past. They hope to seize Shi Hao and use him as a hostage or protective talisman.
• The Bronze Immortal Palace also holds a deep grudge against Shi Hao. Its former successor, the Young Lord of the Immortal Palace, was defeated and killed by Shi Hao after merging his primary and secondary bodies. Shi Hao then cut up and cooked the corpse, mockingly praising it as “crunchy and delicious,” humiliating the entire Immortal Palace.
• With four Crippled Immortals issuing decrees, the other masters abandon their attempts to claim Shi Hao, recognizing that opposing the True Immortals would be disastrous.
• Attention shifts to Ten Crown King, who arrives carrying the World Tree Sapling, one of the rarest and most valuable immortal treasures. The masters immediately attack him since they can no longer compete for Shi Hao.
• Ten Crown King displays overwhelming strength, using the sapling to unleash the power of the Myriad Paths and nearly breaking through the encirclement. An Imperial Tribe member then summons a snow-white bridge and rescues him. The masters reluctantly retreat, unwilling to provoke the Imperial Tribe.
• A master from the Bronze Immortal Palace finally orders Shi Hao to submit. Though the decree requires him to be taken alive, the master ominously warns that “alive” does not mean unharmed and suggests that death may be preferable.
• Shi Hao responds fearlessly, mocking the Crippled Immortals for provoking him despite their fear of the Thunder Emperor and the possibility of heavenly retribution.

Character Developments

• Shi Hao: Remains defiant and fearless despite being surrounded by powerful masters and targeted by multiple True Immortals. His confidence reflects his recent victories and his belief that the Crippled Immortals are acting out of fear.
• Ten Crown King: Demonstrates that he is still one of the greatest young talents besides Shi Hao. Under the pressure of battle, his strength and brilliance become even more apparent as he wields the World Tree Sapling against many masters.
• The Crippled Immortals: Their apparent authority is undercut by their panic. Rather than confronting the Thunder Emperor directly, they seek to control Shi Hao and use him as leverage for survival.
• The Young Lord of the Immortal Palace: Though already dead, his defeat serves as evidence of Shi Hao’s overwhelming power and explains the Immortal Palace’s intense hatred toward him.
• The Masters: They are opportunistic and pragmatic, abandoning the fight over Shi Hao once the True Immortals intervene, then immediately turning their greed toward Ten Crown King’s treasure.

Significant Themes

• Fear behind apparent authority: The Crippled Immortals issue commands from positions of power, but their actions reveal that they are terrified of the Thunder Emperor.
• Power and political hierarchy: True Immortal decrees, the Imperial Tribe’s status, and factional influence determine who can act freely in the Upper Realm.
• Greed and opportunism: The masters quickly shift targets from Shi Hao to the World Tree Sapling when they realize they cannot challenge the True Immortals.
• Defiance against oppression: Shi Hao refuses to submit even when facing multiple factions and possible execution, openly challenging the authority of the Crippled Immortals.
• Humiliation and karmic conflict: Shi Hao’s brutal defeat and mockery of the Immortal Palace’s successor intensify the faction’s desire for revenge and drive its pursuit of him.

Character Interactions

• The masters of Sword Valley and Fire Cloud Cave coordinate their claims over Shi Hao under the authority of their respective True Immortals.
• The Bronze Immortal Palace publicly confirms its own decree, transforming the dispute into a matter effectively controlled by the Crippled Immortals.
• The masters collectively turn against Ten Crown King, but the Imperial Tribe intervenes and forces them to back down.
• The Bronze Immortal Palace’s master threatens Shi Hao while attempting to compel his surrender, but Shi Hao answers with open mockery rather than fear.
• The chapter ends with the confrontation escalating between Shi Hao and the factions acting on behalf of the terrified Crippled Immortals.

The Masters of the factions under the Crippled Immortals tried to capture Shi Hao, but the Yinglong, Qi Daolin, and Kun Peng's Child intervened to protect him. The battle remained unresolved as Kun Peng's Child invoked the Thunder Emperor's name to challenge the Immortal Palace's threat.

• The faction Masters moved to seize Shi Hao, and the Yinglong arrived after agreeing with Gegu to help him in exchange for Dragon Blood Divine Grass.
• Shi Hao resisted with the Myriad Spirits Diagram and Golden Chariot, but the Masters sealed the void, wounded him, and struck down his escape attempt.
• Shi Hao used an ancient talisman to pierce the lord of Fire Cloud Cave, but the Masters continued attacking as the talisman cracked.
• The Yinglong swept away the Masters' attacks and fought the Bronze Immortal Palace's second Master while the others pressed toward Shi Hao.
• A gigantic foot knocked the charging Masters down, and Qi Daolin appeared before the Master of Sword Valley.
• Kun Peng's Child arrived, attacked the gathered factions, and warned the Immortal Palace that harming Shi Hao could bring a reckoning from the Thunder Emperor.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kun Peng’s Child condemns the True Immortals as “Crippled Immortals” and calls for Qi Daolin and the Immortal Living Being to be killed. The masters of the Demon Dragon Dao Sect and Fire Cloud Cave support him, pressuring the other factions to join the conflict.
• Several powerful enemies—including the Lord of the Heavenly Kingdom, the Master of the Demon Sunflower Garden, and the Master of the Western Religion—prepare to attack Qi Daolin and the Immortal Living Being.
• Qi Daolin and the Immortal Living Being arrive in time to rescue Shi Hao, who had been stranded and nearly suppressed in the Ancient Immortal Relic Land after the Ancient Immortal Bud disrupted his planned escape.
• Qi Daolin praises Shi Hao for surviving the siege of countless Masters. Kun Peng’s Child also acknowledges Shi Hao’s extraordinary achievements, saying he has surpassed expectations and begun walking the path toward the summit.
• Kun Peng’s Child’s mention of the Thunder Emperor causes the surrounding cultivators to realize that one of the legendary Ten Evils may still be alive. Many retreat, unwilling to offend such an existence.
• Xuelin’s ancestor considers intervening but deliberately waits for the most critical moment. Meanwhile, Cao Yusheng awakens his usually confused master, Old Muddle-Headed, by mentioning the Thunder Emperor.
• Old Muddle-Headed recalls the Thunder Emperor’s terrifying past: his ability to slay Immortals and challenge multiple Immortal Kings, as well as his eventual death after being besieged by the Foreign Land. Although Old Muddle-Headed has lost his combat strength, he predicts that Shi Hao will not die.
• The confrontation outside the Ancient Immortal Bud finally erupts. One side seeks to protect Shi Hao and his allies, while the other obeys the Crippled Immortals or harbors hatred toward Qi Daolin and Kun Peng’s Child.
• The Ancestor of the Snow Phoenix Clan blocks the Vice Master of Sword Valley from attacking Shi Hao, openly defying the will of the True Immortals. Other Masters continue waiting for an opportunity to capture Shi Hao and gain rewards from the Immortal Dao experts.
• Despite being injured and surrounded by hostile Masters, Shi Hao remains calm and confident, believing that if they fought at the same cultivation level, he could defeat them effortlessly.

Character Developments

• Shi Hao demonstrates remarkable endurance and composure. Even after suffering severe injuries and being surrounded by enemies, he refuses to show fear. His achievements earn recognition from Kun Peng’s Child and other ancient powerhouses.
• Kun Peng’s Child shifts from doubting whether Shi Hao could fulfill the expectations of figures such as Liu Shen and the Thunder Emperor to believing that Shi Hao is already advancing toward the highest realm.
• Qi Daolin reveals strong affection and pride toward Shi Hao, personally intervening to save him and praising his performance against the Ancient Immortal Relic Races.
• Old Muddle-Headed temporarily regains clarity after hearing the Thunder Emperor’s name. His memories establish the Thunder Emperor as an almost unparalleled figure whose death deeply affected the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
• The Ancestor of the Snow Phoenix Clan emerges as a principled protector, refusing to sacrifice Shi Hao for political convenience and directly challenging Sword Valley’s authority.
• Cao Yusheng shows deep loyalty and concern for Shi Hao, desperately urging his master to intervene.

Significant Themes

• The burden of legendary inheritances: Shi Hao is increasingly recognized as the successor to the hopes of figures such as the Thunder Emperor and Liu Shen.
• True immortality versus corrupted power: The chapter contrasts genuine Immortal Dao figures with the oppressive Crippled Immortals, emphasizing that cultivation alone does not make someone worthy of the title “immortal.”
• Political pressure and moral courage: Many Masters act out of fear or self-interest, while figures such as the Snow Phoenix Ancestor choose to resist the dominant power despite the danger.
• Legacy and remembrance: The Thunder Emperor’s history shows how the sacrifice of great heroes can shape entire eras, while his possible survival inspires both awe and fear.
• Calm confidence amid overwhelming danger: Shi Hao’s refusal to panic reinforces his transformation from a gifted youth into a battle-hardened powerhouse.

Character Interactions

• Kun Peng’s Child and Shi Hao: Kun Peng’s Child praises Shi Hao and acknowledges that he has exceeded the expectations of the older generation.
• Qi Daolin, the Immortal Living Being, and Shi Hao: The two elders rescue Shi Hao and restore his strength, strengthening their bond with him.
• Cao Yusheng and Old Muddle-Headed: Cao Yusheng’s frantic pleas awaken his master, whose memories of the Thunder Emperor provide crucial historical context and reassurance.
• Snow Phoenix Ancestor and Vice Master of Sword Valley: Their confrontation embodies the larger conflict between those defending Shi Hao and those enforcing the Crippled Immortals’ will.
• Shi Hao and the surrounding Masters: Though treated as prey by the older experts, Shi Hao views them without fear, confident in his superior potential and combat ability.

Shi Hao faced capture as powerful factions clashed around him, but Ji Hao’s voice awakened the Thunder Emperor Mark and lent him Supreme Being-level power. The chapter ended with Shi Hao standing amid thunder and lightning, ready to fight back.

• The Divine Temple's master tried to suppress Shi Hao, but the Jietian Sect's master stopped the temple, while Witch watched from nearby.
• Blood Bat moved to seize Shi Hao, but the Butian Sect's master blocked its path; Kun Peng's Child, White Tiger, the Peacock God Lord, and other masters joined the fighting.
• Qin Changsheng confronted the Master of the Western Religion, while Shi Hao's parents and younger brother arrived; more allies and opponents turned the rescue into a stalemate.
• The Crippled Immortal's faction gained the advantage, and the Bronze Immortal Palace's Supreme Being declared that no one could alter Shi Hao's fate.
• Ji Hao spoke to Shi Hao and channeled power through the Thunder Emperor Mark, bringing Shi Hao to the level of a Supreme Being.
• Shi Hao proclaimed himself Desolation as thunder and lightning filled the sky, preparing to confront the masters who sought him.

Shi Hao wielded the Thunder Emperor’s power to destroy the Immortal Palace’s attackers, but the Bronze Immortal Palace’s Supreme Being summoned the True Immortal. The Crippled Immortal arrived in a silver chariot pulled by eight Master-level Pegasi, leaving the gathered fighters overwhelmed by his immortal aura.

• Shi Hao declared himself Desolation and used heavenly lightning to kill the Master who had tried to ambush him.
• Shi Hao blasted the Bronze Immortal Palace away and reduced the White Tiger, the Buddha, and others to ash with lightning tribulations.
• The Supreme Being of the Immortal Palace summoned the supreme True Immortal, and the Crippled Immortal began to emerge from seclusion.
• The Crippled Immortal entered the Uninhabited Zone in a silver chariot pulled by eight Master-level Pegasi.
• The third-ranking figure of the Bronze Immortal Palace paid his respects to the Crippled Immortal’s chariot as others bowed beneath its pressure.

Liu Shen appeared to protect Shi Hao, but four Crippled Immortals confronted her and threatened to capture him and Kun Peng's Child. Ji Hao awakened within Shi Hao, donned the Thunder Emperor Armor, and shattered the Sword Immortal's life-bound sword, leaving the battle unresolved.

• Liu Shen's imprint confronted the Crippled Immortal of the Bronze Immortal Palace, who threatened Shi Hao and Sin Province.
• Liu Shen's white-robed form arrived and declared that Shi Hao was her disciple, but the Sword Immortal appeared and joined the Bronze Immortal Palace Crippled Immortal against her.
• Two more Crippled Immortals emerged, surrounding Shi Hao and Kun Peng's Child, while Liu Shen prepared to hold them back.
• Ji Hao awakened within Shi Hao and manifested the Thunder Emperor Dharma Body, causing the Crippled Immortals to fearfully recognize him.
• Ji Hao donned the Thunder Emperor Armor and struck the Sword Immortal's attack with a forbidden thunder sword, shattering the Sword Immortal's life-bound Immortal Sword.

Ji Hao killed the Sword Immortal with the Immortal-Slaying Guillotine and turned on the remaining Crippled Immortals. After their Three Talents Array shattered under his power, one of them summoned the Bronze Immortal Palace for protection.

• Ji Hao beheaded the Sword Immortal and used the Immortal-Slaying Guillotine to capture and execute his fleeing divine soul.
• The sect masters and Supreme Beings watched in fear as Ji Hao refined the fallen immortal's essence, while Shi Hao coveted the True Immortal blood.
• The Immortal Palace Remnant Immortal warned that killing him would provoke the Immortal Domain, but Ji Hao dismissed the threat and summoned the Immortal-Slaying Guillotine.
• The three remaining Crippled Immortals underwent ultimate sublimation and formed the Three Talents Array to fight Ji Hao.
• Ji Hao shattered the array with the will of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, splitting one Crippled Immortal with the divine sword.
• The wounded Crippled Immortal called the Bronze Immortal Palace away from its battle with Kun Peng's Child to shield him.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Bronze Immortal Palace’s Supreme Being betrays the Crippled Immortal factions, declaring that a Crippled Immortal is insignificant compared with him. Kun Peng’s Child kills him with Tianhuang.
• The Bronze Immortal Palace attempts to merge with its master and escape, but Ji Hao unleashes the Grass-Character Sword Art. The sword technique destroys the Crippled Immortal’s Divine Soul, killing the powerful survivor of the previous epoch.
• Ji Hao eliminates two other True Immortals in the Three Thousand Dao Provinces. He then pulls the damaged Bronze Immortal Palace into his hand, claiming it as an Immortal Artifact.
• He gathers the fallen expert’s immortal essence blood. Half is preserved for Shi Hao, while the other half is combined with Tribulation Lightning Liquid to heal Xuanwu, whose injuries and Divine Soul had been severely damaged.
• Xuanwu expresses guilt over his role in the ancient defeat of the Nine Heavens, but Ji Hao reassures him that the outcome was determined by fate and the Nine Heavens’ lack of Immortal Kings.
• After the deaths of the four Crippled Immortals and their leaders, their factions collapse. Other forces attack their inheritances and territories under the justification of clearing the names of Kun Peng’s descendants and the Blood of Sin lineage.
• Shi Hao receives large quantities of Immortal Treasures, Divine Source, and inherited resources as various factions seek his support. The Seven Kings of the Borderlands’ lineage gains renewed status, while the Three Thousand Provinces descend into political and military upheaval.
• Ji Hao turns his attention to the ancient bronze coffin in the Sea of Boundaries. Through its Dao Principles, he concludes that it is the true weapon of the Skeleton Immortal Emperor, not merely an ordinary coffin.
• He theorizes that the Three Worlds Bronze Coffin is only an urn and unrelated to the Skeleton Immortal Emperor. The ancient coffin was used to seal a powerful enemy, but it was corrupted and damaged when that enemy ambushed the Skeleton Immortal Emperor during his breakthrough toward the Immortal Emperor realm.

Character Developments

• Ji Hao/Thunder Emperor: Demonstrates overwhelming power by effortlessly killing a Crippled Immortal, destroying other True Immortals, and claiming the Bronze Immortal Palace. He also shows compassion by healing Xuanwu and preserving immortal blood for Shi Hao.
• Xuanwu: Reveals remorse over his past role in the Nine Heavens’ defeat. His interaction with Ji Hao shows that he is an ancient survivor who personally watched the Thunder Emperor rise to power.
• Shi Hao: Benefits greatly from the political aftermath, receiving tributes and resources while enjoying a period of rest after years of struggle. His position becomes even more influential because of Ji Hao’s backing.
• Cao Yusheng: Is shocked to discover Xuanwu’s connection to the Thunder Emperor and realizes that his master is far more ancient and significant than he had understood.
• The Crippled Immortal factions: Their former authority collapses with the deaths of their leaders, leaving their inheritances open to conquest and redistribution.

Significant Themes

• The end of an age: The deaths of the Crippled Immortals mark the collapse of ancient powers that had survived from the previous epoch.
• Power and legacy: Even legendary figures who once fought beings such as Kun Peng can eventually be surpassed by newer supreme experts like the Thunder Emperor.
• Redemption and fate: Xuanwu’s guilt is softened by Ji Hao’s reminder that the Nine Heavens’ defeat resulted from broader circumstances rather than one individual’s mistake.
• Political upheaval after victory: Removing tyrannical or discredited leaders does not restore immediate order; instead, their deaths trigger struggles over inheritances, territory, and influence.
• Ancient weapons and cosmic history: The bronze coffin embodies forgotten conflicts involving the Skeleton Immortal Emperor, Quasi-Immortal Emperor weapons, sealed enemies, and the erosion of power across countless epochs.

Character Interactions

• Kun Peng’s Child executes the Supreme Being of the Bronze Immortal Palace.
• Ji Hao destroys the Crippled Immortal with the Grass-Character Sword Art and later takes control of the Bronze Immortal Palace.
• Ji Hao heals Xuanwu and comforts him over his role in the Nine Heavens’ defeat.
• Cao Yusheng questions Xuanwu about his relationship with the Thunder Emperor, prompting Xuanwu to reveal their long history.
• Ji Hao’s support indirectly elevates Shi Hao and the Seven Kings of the Borderlands’ lineage during the postwar redistribution of power.

Ji Hao entered the seal around an ancient Quasi-Immortal Emperor, using the Daluo Sword Germ to pass through and confronting the enemy in a realm without essence qi. After discovering the sealed being had become the surrounding palaces and islands and was draining his essence qi, Ji Hao faced its manifested form.

• Ji Hao merged the Thunder Emperor with the Heavenly Emperor's authority and became a Quasi-Immortal Emperor.
• Ji Hao used the Daluo Sword Germ to open the seal and entered the darkness beyond the ominous islands.
• Ji Hao endured the sealed being's dark-rune storm and broke the Order Divine Chains with his Thunder Pond and Immunity to All Techniques.
• Ji Hao realized the ancient Quasi-Immortal Emperor had turned the palaces and islands into its body and was secretly consuming his essence qi.
• The sealed being appeared as a towering, skeletal figure after summoning two dazzling suns.

Chapter Summary:

Battle Resumes, Red-Haired Supreme

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Hao continues battling the ancient being sealed within the Void, whose decaying body is sustained only by indestructible origin matter.
• The opponent reveals that he altered his life form to merge with the Void and conserve energy, explaining how he survived countless years despite his near-decrepit physical state.
• He identifies himself as the Red-Haired Supreme, one of the Masters of the Black Epoch and the First Runner-up of the End-of-the-Road Supreme.
• The Red-Haired Supreme attempts to persuade Ji Hao to surrender his body in exchange for supreme scriptures and a great fortune, but Ji Hao mocks him and chooses to fight.
• Their battle escalates into a terrifying Quasi-Immortal Emperor clash, with their techniques disturbing the River of Time and allowing them to fight across different eras.
• The Skeleton Immortal Emperor’s seal prevents the Red-Haired Supreme from escaping or interfering freely with other ages. Karmic retribution further restrains both combatants from changing history.
• Their attacks nearly rupture the seal, shattering the Sea of Boundaries and causing countless Great Thousand Worlds to collapse back into Chaos.
• The power released by their battle even creates new Great Thousand Worlds, with heaven, earth, stars, and the fundamental forces of creation emerging from the aftermath.
• Both combatants summon Divine Weapons and continue their struggle.
• Ji Hao releases a Divine Soul projection from his Muddy Palace Pill, using a black-and-white Mystic Light technique to freeze the River of Time and all things within it.
• Although the Red-Haired Supreme is temporarily frozen, he remains confident and declares that merely freezing time is insufficient to kill him.

Character Developments

• Ji Hao demonstrates increasing courage and combat awareness. He recognizes that the Red-Haired Supreme is vastly stronger, but refuses to be intimidated or tempted by promises of power.
• Ji Hao makes use of his Mental Power, Combat Body, Divine Weapons, and Divine Soul projection, showing the breadth and sophistication of his abilities.
• The Red-Haired Supreme is revealed to be immensely powerful despite his skeletal, decayed appearance. His physical decline forces him to seek a new body, explaining his attempt to manipulate Ji Hao into surrendering.
• The Red-Haired Supreme retains overwhelming confidence and an arrogant, domineering attitude, treating Ji Hao as an interesting but fundamentally inferior opponent.
• The Skeleton Immortal Emperor’s strength and foresight are emphasized: his seal suppresses not only the Red-Haired Supreme’s body but also his ability to flee through time or evade karmic consequences.

Significant Themes

• Power versus decay: The Red-Haired Supreme’s ruined body contrasts with the immense power and immortality still contained within him.
• Defiance and autonomy: Ji Hao rejects the offer of power and refuses to become a vessel for another being, choosing resistance despite the overwhelming odds.
• The limits imposed on supreme beings: Even near-immortal entities cannot act without restriction; seals, time, and karmic retribution prevent them from freely altering reality.
• Cosmic-scale destruction and creation: The battle simultaneously destroys worlds and gives birth to new ones, portraying Quasi-Immortal Emperor power as capable of reshaping the foundations of existence.
• Time and causality: The fighters move through the River of Time, but remain constrained by the dangers of interfering with other eras.

Character Interactions

• The Red-Haired Supreme tries to dominate Ji Hao psychologically by introducing himself, emphasizing his status, and offering him supreme rewards.
• Ji Hao answers with contempt rather than submission, turning the exchange into a direct declaration of opposition.
• Their verbal confrontation quickly becomes a physical battle, with each using increasingly powerful techniques and weapons.
• Ji Hao’s time-freezing attack temporarily affects even the Red-Haired Supreme, but the latter immediately dismisses it, signaling that the true confrontation is far from over.

Ji Hao battled the Red-Haired Supreme across the River of Time, resisting his attempt to erase Ji Hao’s existence and forcing him to reveal his true form. Under the pressure, Ji Hao broke through to quasi-Immortal Emperorhood and prepared to unleash Emperor Law-Yuanshi.

• Ji Hao and the Red-Haired Supreme’s divine souls fought across the River of Time as their Dharma manifestations battled through the eras toward the beginning of heaven and earth.
• Ji Hao countered the Red-Haired Supreme’s destructive arts with creation, rebuilding what his opponent’s law had erased and injuring him.
• The Red-Haired Supreme revealed that he had nurtured a divine embryo in isolation while using his seal and battle against the Skeleton Immortal Emperor as tribulations on his path toward transcendence.
• Ji Hao awakened a second petal of the Five-Color Dao Lotus and broke through to quasi-Immortal Emperorhood through the Secret Realm Method.
• Ji Hao’s Yuanshi True King Dharma manifestation merged with the opening of heaven and earth, and Ji Hao formed a supreme Emperor Law half a step into transcendence.
• Ji Hao thanked the Red-Haired Supreme for the pressure and announced Emperor Law-Yuanshi.

Ji Hao used his embryonic Emperor Law-Yuanshi to withstand the Red-Haired Supreme’s forbidden power and overpower him. He killed the forbidden being and reflected on Yuanshi as the foundation of his Emperor Law, while demanding to see his opponent’s own Emperor Law.

• A voice announced “Emperor Law-Yuanshi” across the Heavens and Myriad Realms, drawing a brief response from the Dark Heavenly Court.
• Ji Hao’s Five-Color Dao Lotus and Yuanshi Grand Luo Heaven merged with the Five Secret Realms as he wielded the Pangu Banner and unleashed the Greater Universe Anti-Dao Sword and Lingbao Sword.
• The Red-Haired Supreme unleashed a shadow of ultimate destruction across the River of Time and attacked Ji Hao, but Emperor Law-Yuanshi protected him and Ji Hao shattered more than half the being’s body.
• The Red-Haired Supreme burned his strength and charged again, but Ji Hao destroyed his Great Dao and annihilated his true spirit with a punch.
• Ji Hao explained how Yuanshi made what existed within the Sea of Boundaries part of his power and said he could not yet evolve it into Emperor Law-Tai Shang.
• Ji Hao punched the Red-Haired Supreme apart again and demanded that he reveal his own Emperor Law.

Ji Hao used his newly comprehended Emperor Law to overwhelm Red-Haired Supreme, whose own laws empowered him and summoned an army of resurrected enemies. Ji Hao’s immense power began to drain him, leaving the battle unresolved as he recalled that Skeleton Immortal Emperor had once sealed Red-Haired Supreme.

• Ji Hao struck Red-Haired Supreme with attacks bearing the weight of the Heavens and Myriad Realms, while Red-Haired Supreme invoked the combat-enhancing Emperor Law Three Thousand Dao Heavens.
• Ji Hao realized Red-Haired Supreme’s transformation was limited by his dependence on ominous substance and its fixed supply of ashes.
• Red-Haired Supreme shattered his old body, tried to devour Ji Hao, and was driven back as Ji Hao’s array and Daluo Sword Germ strengthened the seal around him.
• Red-Haired Supreme invoked Yellow Springs Dream Demon and Nether Heavens, summoning vast forces of resurrected Immortal Kings and Quasi-Immortal Emperors.
• Ji Hao fought through the army with his Yuanshi-powered attacks, but his Emperor Law consumed so much energy that he was reduced to skin and bones.

Ji Hao fought the Red-Haired Supreme’s army and unleashed a supreme strike, while Wang Quan began his Immortal King Tribulation in the Sea of Boundaries. Wang Quan passed the ordeal testing his body, but his divine soul still faced the great daos and karmic chains.

• Ji Hao’s wounded body transformed into a crystalline immortal body, and his strength and aura grew as the Red-Haired Supreme recognized his potential.
• Ji Hao condensed his dao fruit into a supreme strike that destroyed puppets and Immortal King Phantoms, though the slaughter continued.
• Wang Quan emerged from years of recovery in the Thunder Pond and began his Immortal King Tribulation, facing lightning, karmic retribution, and the great dao’s efforts to stop him.
• Wang Quan endured repeated destruction and recovery until his body became imperishable and passed the physical trial of the Immortal King Tribulation.
• Wang Quan used the Suppression Sword Art to face the trial of his divine soul, as countless great daos pierced his Divine Soul Sword Germ and Time Chains and Karmic Chains bound him.

Wang Quan survived his tribulation and became an Immortal King as Anlan began assaulting the Heavenly Abyss. Anlan and five other Immortal Kings overwhelmed the Vermilion Bird King’s defense, leaving Emperor Pass facing an imminent invasion.

• Wang Quan broke through to kingship, sent his Bright Immortal Sword toward Nine Heavens, and gave Ji Hao’s Thunder Talisman to Wang Quan to use if needed.
• Ji Hao told Wang Quan about his costly battle with the Red-Haired Supreme and handed him a Thunder Talisman that could summon Ji Hao’s dharma body.
• Anlan’s army revealed that the oath promising peace had been sworn with a deceased Quasi-King’s blood, then advanced toward Emperor Pass.
• Anlan caught the descending Original Imperial City with one hand as the Vermilion Bird King activated the Heavenly Abyss to resist him.
• Five Immortal King decrees joined Anlan in suppressing the Heavenly Abyss, breaking the balance and leaving Emperor Pass’s defenders convinced that Anlan would soon cross.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Emperor Pass is overwhelmed by despair as Anlan, an Immortal King from the Foreign Land, approaches. The inhabitants prepare to fight to the death despite knowing they cannot truly harm him.
• Elder Qingmu, an ancient and highly respected Supreme Being and the former master of the Five-Spirit Chariot, steps forward to use the Immortal-Suppressing Stele against Anlan.
• Qingmu explains that the stele must be activated through a blood sacrifice. Because his vitality is nearly exhausted, using it will almost certainly cost him his life.
• Meng Tianzheng attempts to replace him, but Qingmu refuses, insisting that Meng must remain behind to defend Emperor Pass. Qingmu carries the Ancient Tablet toward Anlan as the people—including his disciple Qi Hong and Shi Hao—watch sorrowfully.
• Anlan’s chariot automatically releases Immortal King-level power and shatters the Immortal-Suppressing Stele before it can reach him. The Golden-Backed Wild Ox mocks the people of Emperor Pass, deepening their humiliation and helplessness.
• Beyond the Heavenly Abyss, several old Supreme Beings sacrifice themselves and use the First Killing Formation, drawing on the Crippled Immortal’s Origin to attack Anlan. Anlan remains almost completely unaffected, merely destroying the incoming power with a finger.
• In desperation, Shi Hao calls out for Liu Shen and Ji Hao. His cry appears to summon an unknown powerhouse, whose declaration—“With me here, the heavens will not fall”—gives Emperor Pass a sudden glimmer of hope.
• Immense fluctuations spread through the Sea of Boundaries. Even Anlan and the Foreign Land’s Immortals become alarmed and order their forces to retreat from the Heavenly Abyss.
• A brilliant Golden Light Avenue emerges from the Sea of Boundaries, accompanied by terrifying Sword Intent and an aura comparable to an Immortal King. The chapter ends as this mysterious, overwhelmingly powerful figure approaches.

Character Developments

• Elder Qingmu demonstrates complete self-sacrifice, willingly giving up his life to protect Emperor Pass and buy time against Anlan. His concern for Qi Hong reveals his softer, paternal side.
• Qi Hong is devastated by the prospect of losing his master, showing deep loyalty and emotional attachment to Qingmu.
• Meng Tianzheng proves his willingness to sacrifice himself by attempting to take Qingmu’s place, but Qingmu reminds him that his greater responsibility is defending the city.
• Shi Hao experiences helplessness and anguish as he watches the defenders sacrifice themselves without effect. His desperate invocation of powerful allies appears to trigger the arrival of unexpected assistance.
• Anlan is portrayed as utterly confident and nearly invincible. He remains calm throughout the attacks, but the arrival of the unknown powerhouse finally causes him to show caution.
• The Golden-Backed Wild Ox acts as a cruel representative of the Foreign Land, ridiculing Emperor Pass’s defenders and intensifying their anger.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and duty: Elder Qingmu and the other Supreme Beings accept death as the price of protecting their homeland.
• Despair versus hope: The chapter moves from near-certain defeat to renewed hope with the mysterious powerhouse’s arrival.
• The limits of courage: The defenders are willing to die, but bravery alone cannot overcome the overwhelming gap between them and an Immortal King.
• Legacy and responsibility: Qingmu’s decision to remain behind while Meng Tianzheng lives emphasizes the need to preserve future generations and leadership.
• The arrival of salvation: The sudden appearance of a new Immortal King-level presence suggests that even in the darkest moment, hidden powers and unexpected allies may still intervene.

Character Interactions

• Qingmu and Qi Hong share a poignant master-disciple farewell, with Qingmu silently worrying about the disciple he is leaving behind.
• Qingmu and Meng Tianzheng clash over who should make the sacrifice; Qingmu firmly rejects Meng’s attempt and assigns him the duty of guarding Emperor Pass.
• The people of Emperor Pass unite in anger and grief after the Golden-Backed Wild Ox mocks their failed defense.
• Shi Hao’s desperate call seems to reach an unknown ally, whose words restore hope to Emperor Pass.
• Anlan’s first sign of concern comes when the new presence appears: he orders his forces to retreat, implying that the approaching figure may be powerful enough to threaten even him.

The Light Holy Sword revealed that Wang Quan had become an Immortal King, and the Pacifier returned to confront Anlan. Anlan remained defiant as their clash began, with divine decrees protecting the Foreign Land’s army from the battle’s force.

• The Light Holy Sword appeared, and Anlan recognized it as the weapon of the Pacifier, whose divine soul spoke through it.
• Wang Quan rejected Anlan’s offer to join the Foreign Land and struck him with the Light Holy Sword, making Anlan bleed.
• Anlan emerged from his chariot holding the Original Imperial City aloft and challenged the Light Holy Sword.
• The Pacifier descended through the wormhole, reclaimed the Light Holy Sword, and vowed to purge the upheaval and bring peace to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
• The Pacifier used the true Pingluan Art against Anlan, who ordered the Foreign Land’s soldiers to retreat and met the attack with his Golden Ancient Spear.
• Their first clash shook the Great Desert and forced the armies to the ground, while five divine decrees protected the Foreign Land’s forces.

Wang Quan and Anlan fought fiercely in the passage through the Heavenly Abyss, while Yutuo protected the Foreign Land from the battle’s destructive force. Wang Quan summoned the Light Holy Sword and drove Anlan back, leaving their clash unresolved.

• Yutuo held up the Original Imperial City to ease the Heavenly Abyss’s pressure on Anlan as Wang Quan’s sword clashed with Anlan’s Golden War Spear.
• Anlan attacked Wang Quan with Five-Color Forbidden Light, but Wang Quan blocked him and challenged the other Immortal Kings to intervene.
• Wang Quan and Anlan exchanged devastating attacks that tore through universes and stirred the River of Time, forcing Yutuo to invoke the Immortal King Imperial Decree to shield the Foreign Land.
• Wang Quan summoned the Light Holy Sword and struck Anlan, forcing him to retreat and sending him flying with his sleeve torn apart.

Wang Quan overwhelmed Anlan with his sword arts and left the Foreign Land’s Ancient Patriarch close to defeat. After Yutuo explained that crossing the Heavenly Abyss carried a terrible price, Anlan called for help, and Yutuo immediately forced the barrier open to reach him.

• Wang Quan combined three sword formulas and wounded Anlan, though Anlan endured the attack and rebuilt his body.
• Wang Quan pressed his advantage with the Pacifying Chaos Sword, battered Anlan, and threatened to erase him with thunder-wreathed chains.
• The Foreign Land’s warriors called for Yutuo to intervene, but Yutuo explained that crossing the Heavenly Abyss exacted the same great price from one Immortal King or two.
• Anlan shouted for Yutuo to save him, and Yutuo forced open the Heavenly Abyss to cross the Primitive Emperor Pass.