Unveiling the Cultivation God: A Look Back at the Pits We Owe (Heavenly Dao Xiao Hua)

[Content Summary] The author, Tan Hua, has a meticulous and rigorous mind, resulting in almost no filler in his "Cultivating God's External Records." It can be said that "Cultivating God's External Records" is an iceberg, with about three-quarters of the truth hidden beneath the surface, requiring readers to discover it themselves. This is also the charm of reading Tan Hua's novels. Of course, for some novice readers, it might be an incomprehensible tome. This article will count the unresolved plot holes in "Cultivating God's External Records" by Tan Hua, in order to predict Tan Hua's layout for the immortal realm and the novel's direction.

I. Unresolved Plot Holes in the First Part, "Forgetting Each Other in the Jianghu"

"Forgetting Each Other in the Jianghu" is Xiao Hua's martial arts story in the mortal world, and also his adventure to find the proof of becoming a god. The unresolved plot holes are as follows:

1. The Bracelet of Outer-Heaven Stones

The first plot hole in "Cultivating God." This bracelet can activate extraterrestrial starlight and possesses life force. Otherwise, Xiao Hua would have died long ago during the lightning tempering of his body. Prediction: The stone bracelet is an item from the God Realm. The extraterrestrial starlight is actually a form of fluctuation that Xiao Hua, with his low cultivation, cannot perceive. This plot hole can only be resolved in the God Realm.

2. The Earth's Core

According to the projection of Huan Wuxin's primordial spirit, the Earth's Core can provide proof of becoming a god, similar to the Spirit Gallbladder in the Spirit Realm. It is the primary condition for the formation of a world. When Xiao Hua collected the Earth's Core in Huanxu, he alerted a powerful being from the God Realm – a giant triangular monster. Prediction: This plot hole regarding the Earth's Core is expected to be resolved in the later stages of the Immortal Realm. Based on "True Person Xiao's First Entry into Shenzhou Ruins," the timing for resolving it would be during "True Person Xiao's Second or Third Entry into Shenzhou Ruins." In fact, the golden humanoid figure at the end of the first volume, "Outsider," which represents Xiao Hua's return after becoming a god, also counts as True Person Xiao's re-entry into Shenzhou Ruins.

3. Yaoshan Immortal Mansion

Yaoshan Immortal Mansion, judging by how smoothly Xiao Hua's nephew, Zhang Jian (the Jade Emperor), refined it, is inferred to be the Lingxiao Treasure Hall. Prediction: This plot hole is estimated to be filled in the later stages of the Immortal Realm – during "True Person Xiao's Second or Third Entry into Shenzhou Ruins." Yaoshan Immortal Mansion is a spatial divine artifact. When Xiao Hua found it, it was already damaged, and its repair will require him to go from the God Realm to Shenzhou Ruins.

4. Zhang Xiaohua's Birthplace and the Nature of Shenzhou Ruins

The continent where Zhang Xiaohua was born, Shenzhou Ruins, can be evidenced by the chapter "Familiar Starry Sky" after "True Person Xiao's First Entry into Shenzhou Ruins." Shenzhou Ruins is the Primordial Continent, a speck of dust in the Primordial God Realm. Its plane is equal to Moon God Ruins, higher than the Immortal Realm (the plane below the Primordial God Realm is the Pseudo-God Realm – below that is the Immortal Realm – below that is the Spirit Realm and Myriad Demon Realm – and below that are the Four Great Continents, the mortal world). Reasoning: Xiao Hua is far superior to others in the Immortal Realm, requiring opportunities that others lack. Relative to the three continents, it is the Primordial Continent; relative to the Immortal Realm, it is the Primordial God Realm. The Shenzhou Ruins that True Person Xiao is about to enter might be the God Realm that has not fallen to the lower realms. Only then can the karma of Hongmeng Purple Qi, Dragon God Venerable, and Maitreya Buddha who has already achieved the Nine Pills Four Revolutions be fulfilled.

5. The Heavenly Phoenix in the Demon Refining Pot

Xiao Hua used the flesh and blood of the Heavenly Phoenix in the Demon Refining Pot to shape his body. His light escape had one hundred and thirty-two million small dots, and Xiao Hua thus became a demigod. Otherwise, he would have perished long ago during the acid plum forest teleportation or the deep-sea time song demon formation. Prediction: This karma is likely to be resolved in the later stages of the Immortal Realm, when Xiao Hua's map reaches the Demon Alliance or the Primordial God Realm.

6. The Karma of Meng and That Mole

The karma of Meng and that mole is estimated to be resolved in the Primordial God Realm. The subtle aspects of the heart-to-heart spell between Meng and Xiao Hua might play a significant role. For instance, during the several times Xiao Hua's enlightenment of the Heavenly Dao became ethereal and indifferent, and when Xiao Hua was about to become a saint, there was likely a major crisis. The heart-to-heart spell should be the key to breaking through it.

7. Xue Xue and Her Underworld

The death spirit power of the Underworld is the nemesis of all magical powers, immortal powers, and Buddhist powers. The strength of the Underworld is so formidable that, as Xu Zhi puts it, even the Heavenly Venerables of the Punishment Palace dare not provoke it. Prediction: Xue Xue's awakening should occur after Xiao Hua becomes a Heavenly Venerable, when he goes to the Underworld with Xu Zhi to search for the soul of Fairy Xingyue. Xue Xue's soul has merged with the plane and cannot appear in the positive space. However, the Nether Lotus that houses her soul might allow her to cultivate a clone and thus appear in the positive space.

8. The Three Great Immortal Formations of the Four Great Continents

The immortal formations of the Four Great Continents that severed the inheritance of soul cultivation are suspected to be a joint effort by Daoism, Confucianism, Demons, Buddhism, and Dragons to destroy the Wu clan, and they also conspired against Buddhism using the power of faith. This karma can be resolved in the later stages of the Immortal Realm.

9. What Plane Are the Four Great Continents?

The Four Great Continents are surrounded by temporal light clusters. Judging from the shattered Immortal Slaying Platform and artifacts like the Ten Thousand Annihilation Heavenly Net, it is predicted that the Four Great Continents are fragments of the Immortal Realm. Based on the aura of the Tenth Great Wu Clan's Three Gods and the Pangu Axe that were split open by the Heavenly Gate when Xiao Hua underwent tribulation, it is inferred that the Four Great Continents are fragments of the Immortal Realm, and the Immortal Realm that Xiao Hua ascended to is the Wu Realm, which is a pseudo-Immortal Realm. This plot hole may span the Immortal Realm and the Primordial God Realm, directly pointing to the first five Great Investitures of Gods.

10. Heavenly Prison, Xuanyuan Space, Ye Jian

These are items from the Primordial God Realm. Their various fluctuations are the essence of the world's vital energy, Confucian cultivation energy, and dragon energy. Huang Tong of Xuanyuan Space can sense Xiao Hua's enlightenment in the Heavenly Prison. Prediction: This plot hole can be resolved in the Immortal Realm. Ye Jian will appear as one of Xiao Hua's seven disciples in the Immortal Realm.

11. Star Moon Palace

The Star Moon Palace was created by a powerful being from the God Realm. Prediction: This plot hole can only be resolved in the later stages of the Immortal Realm, or even in the God Realm.

12. Yepeng Heavenly Mansion and the Cultivating God's Mirror of Illumination

Yepeng Heavenly Mansion became famous due to the Cultivating God's Mirror of Illumination, causing the Immortal Realm to fall into a bizarre vortex. Prediction: This plot hole must be resolved when Xiao Hua has the strength to protect himself. Xiao Hua's strength in the Immortal Realm must be at least that of a Heavenly Venerable, and the weapons within Yepeng Heavenly Mansion will be reserves for Xiao Hua to establish his Heavenly Mansion.

13. Jing

Jing, who is undergoing tribulations, is predicted to have her plot hole resolved in the mid-to-late stages of the Immortal Realm. Jing is a god from the God Realm. What kind of tribulation is she undergoing in the God Realm? Therefore, Jing will have a karmic connection with Xiao Hua in the Immortal Realm.

14. The Judge of the Underworld

The true strength of the Judge of the Underworld should be equivalent to a Heavenly Venerable in the Immortal Realm. The Judge of the Underworld is the opportunity for Xiao Hua to enter the Underworld and for Xue Xue to awaken. Prediction: This plot hole will definitely be resolved in the later stages of the Immortal Realm, when Xiao Hua has at least Heavenly Venerable cultivation.

15. Ancestor Hongmeng and the Ephemeral Mother Worm

Ancestor Hongmeng and the mother worm merged. Following Tan Hua's "whetstone" model, it is predicted that the Ephemeral Mother Worm should be able to return to the Primordial God Realm. The mother worm is the opportunity for "True Person Xiao's Second or Third Entry into Shenzhou Ruins." Through this karma, Tan Hua might resolve the plot hole of the Earth's Core or Yaoshan Immortal Mansion, one of them.

16. Immortal Official Shen of the Myriad Demon Realm, the Soul-Seizing Immortal Official Wen, and the Wolf Ancestor Imprisoned in the Demon Realm

The karma of Immortal Official Shen and Immortal Official Wen is predicted to involve the fifth Great Investiture of Gods. The entanglements of their families are estimated to be similar to the Shen family of Earth, the only cultivator's family. It is expected that this plot hole can be resolved around the mid-stages of the Immortal Realm. As for the Wolf Ancestor mentioned by the Snow Wolf King, he should be imprisoned by the Demon Lord of the Demon Realm. Note: The Demon race is extremely powerful. The Demon Blade Shi is suppressed by immortal artifacts. Only the combined forces of several human Supremes are enough to kill the Demon Lord. The plot hole of the Wolf Ancestor is estimated to be resolved in the later stages of the Immortal Realm, when Xiao Hua has at least Taiyi Immortal cultivation, and he can resolve it incidentally when exploring the Demon Marsh.

17. The Jiang Family of Yanhan Mountain and the Mei Family of Shuiyun Kingdom in the Four Great Continents

On Yilin Continent, the bloodlines chosen for the Demon race's blood sacrifice are extraordinary, almost all descendants of Immortals from the Immortal Realm. Why did Immortal families like the Jiang and Wen families change their names when entering the secular world? Prediction: This karma can be resolved in the Immortal Realm. Note: A portion of the Immortal families like the Jiang, Wen, and Shen families should have ascended to the God Realm and been enfeoffed.

18. The Fates of Hongxia, Jiuxia, Xinxin, Qingqing, and Others

Fairy Hongxia, who was settled on Shenhua Continent by Huang Tong, will ascend to the Immortal Realm with Xinxin, which will shock True Person Xiao to an unimaginable degree. Jiuxia's inheritance from Qingqiu Mountain and her karmic connection with Xiao Hua will continue when Xiao Hua explores the Demon Alliance. Prediction: Mid-to-late stages of the Immortal Realm.

19. Xiao Hua's Nephews, Disciples, and Friends

Among Xiao Hua's nephews and disciples who can ascend to the Immortal Realm, Xiang Zhili and the Three Heroes of Wanlei Valley are likely to ascend. Xiao Hua's inner disciples, such as Ya, Liu Yi, and others, can also ascend to the Immortal Realm. Among his friends, Li Zongbao, with his aptitude, could also ascend to the Immortal Realm if he encounters a great opportunity.

20. Heavenly Beings and Wu Daoist

The Heavenly Beings and Wu Daoist from the Supreme Realm can ascend. Whether they can have their own exclusive worlds in the space behind Xiao Hua's head is likely related to Xiao Hua's cultivation. Prediction: Late stages of the Immortal Realm, after True Person Xiao explores the Dragon Domain, Demon Marsh, Demon Alliance, Buddhist Kingdom, Heavenly Court, and other regions.

21. Elder Gu Qiong, True Person Ji Yan, and Other Daoist Supremes

Some of the human Supremes, such as Elder Gu Qiong, should have ascended to the Immortal Realm and joined Xiao Hua's Heavenly Venerable Mansion. Just as Xiao Hua accepted Xiong Yi, who was also in the Nascent Soul stage, as an outer disciple when he was in the Nascent Soul stage, Elder Gu Qiong and others might become Xiao Hua's outer disciples in the Immortal Realm. Xiao Hua's inner disciples, such as Ye Jian, will ascend to the God Realm in the future.

22. Canglangzi and Qianyun Zhenren

Qianyun Zhenren is the founding ancestor of the Imperial Thunder Sect, and Xiao Hua has cultivated Qianyun Zhenren's inheritance. Furthermore, Wanlei Valley of the Imperial Thunder Sect surprisingly contains fragments of the Immortal Realm's Immortal Slaying Platform. Canglangzi of the Yunshan Maze, from whom Xiao Hua received much inheritance, is unknown whether Qianyun Zhenren, who ascended to the heavens, and Canglangzi will be in the Immortal Realm, and whether they will have any connection with Xiao Hua. However, it is highly anticipated.

23. The Missing Sage Laozi

The inheritance of the missing Sage Laozi surprisingly appears among the four great families of Confucianism. As one of the avatars of the Dao Ancestor, his plot hole might only be resolved in the mid-to-late stages of the Immortal Realm, or even in the God Realm.

24. The Missing Dao Master and the Cultivation of the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir

The Xuan Alliance, which cultivates the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir and practices methods similar to Buddhist sects, was founded by the Dao Lord. Xiao Hua modified the Daoist cultivation techniques, and both the Dao Ancestor and Dao Venerable bestowed Dao Seeds upon him, but the Dao Lord disappeared. Prediction: The Dao Lord might be the master of the three senior and junior brothers from Mo Ban Mountain in the Outer Heavens.

25. Over a Hundred Nascent Souls

Xiao Hua's over a hundred Nascent Souls are a means of group combat. After being baptized by Primordial Violet Qi and Dao Seeds, they are destined for extraordinary achievements. It is predicted that these over a hundred Nascent Souls will form Xiao Hua's foundation in the Immortal Realm, with each at least reaching the Heavenly Venerable cultivation level.

26. Crisis of Xiao Hua's Clones

During his tribulation, Xiao Hua settled karma with his clones, allowing them to mature independently and possess humanity. Consequently, Xiao Hua's soul was severely weakened, to the point where he couldn't even control his own space. How to resolve the crisis of his clones? It is predicted that the opportunity for a solution lies in the late-stage Immortal Realm maps of True Person Xiao: Heavenly Court, Dragon Domain, Demon Marsh, Monster Alliance, Buddhist Kingdom, and Underworld.

27. The Thirteen Great Gods of the Witch Clan

During Xiao Hua's tribulation, the Thirteen Great Gods of the Witch Clan, who split open the Heavenly Gate, possess soul cultivation and the aura of Pangu's Axe. It is estimated that the Thirteen Great Gods of the Witch Clan might be Pangu, and their plot will at least extend to the late stage of the Immortal Realm.

Due to memory limitations, it is inevitable that some details will be missed in "Cultivation God's Extravaganza," which is nearly 16 million characters long. Perhaps some plot holes have been forgotten. I sincerely ask for your understanding and request that you point them out. Thank you in advance!