Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• New students arrive at Ziying Academy, marveling at the Qi and Cheng Monuments, which list the top three students who have held their positions for millions of years.
• An unsolicited message appears, instructing everyone to look up and welcome "the Starry Sky."
• Across the Human Race territory, people look up and witness an astonishing sight: a vast, human-like form made of starlight, resembling a being overlooking them from an infinite height.

Character Developments

• No significant individual character developments occur in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• Awe and Wonder: The appearance of the Starry Sky evokes awe and wonder in all who witness it, transcending their everyday experiences and challenging their understanding of reality.
• Unity and Connection: The shared experience of looking up and seeing the same phenomenon fosters a sense of unity and connection among all those who witness it, regardless of their location or status.

Character Interactions

• Meng Yichen and Zhu Yue: These two characters interact briefly, with Meng Yichen displaying a mix of impatience and wisdom, while Zhu Yue shows deference and confusion. Their interaction is cut short by the appearance of the Starry Sky.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingshan's "Starry Sky" appears above the Nine Heavens, illuminating the Great Thousand Universe, signifying he has 'Become a Venerable.'
• The Heavenly Dao shows favor, revealing a Throne at the center of the Star Dome, urging Li Qingshan to 'Mend the Heavens.'
• Li Qingshan's "Starry Sky" descends instead of ascending, connecting with every Human Race member who looks up, imbuing them with power and a shared will.

Character Developments

• Li Qingshan demonstrates his resolve and determination, rejecting the Heavenly Dao's favor and choosing to 'Prove the Dao' with the Human Race.
• The Human Race members experience a profound connection and resonance, gaining a shared power source and will.

Significant Themes

• The Human Race's path to progress lies within themselves, not in borrowing the power of the Heavens.
• The Heavenly Dao's favor is biased and unpredictable, reducing living beings to playthings.
• The Human Race's unity and shared will are their greatest strength.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingshan's actions inspire and empower the Human Race members, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose.
• The members of the Hidden Heaven Pavilion watch in envy and disbelief as Li Qingshan rejects the Heavenly Dao's favor and chooses his own path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race territory is filled with tacky, celebratory billboards, announcing Li Qingshan's Proving of the Dao.
• The Heavenly Dao's favor, initially manifesting with golden clouds and celestial music, suddenly stops and turns into a frozen, then shattered, phenomenon.
• The River of Destiny appears, a vast, timeless river of light and shadow, symbolizing all possibilities of the past, present, and future.

Character Developments

• Li Qingshan, not present, is shown to have refused the Heavenly Dao's favor and scattered the Starry Sky among humans, provoking the River of Destiny's appearance.
• The Hidden Heaven Pavilion members, witnessing these events, experience shock, horror, disbelief, and inferiority.

Significant Themes

• The theme of defiance and rebellion against the Heavenly Dao is further emphasized, with Li Qingshan's actions seen as a declaration of war.
• The consequences of rejecting the Heavenly Dao's favor are explored, with the River of Destiny symbolizing the wrath and reckoning to come.

Character Interactions

• The Hidden Heaven Pavilion members react to Li Qingshan's actions, with Guangyi and another elder expressing their shock and understanding of the situation.
• The middle-aged woman with a stern face foreshadows the coming wrath of the River of Destiny.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The River of Destiny manifests, freezing time and space, and declaring that Destiny cannot be defied.
• Li Qingshan, now transformed into the Starry Sky, challenges Destiny, claiming he has heaven-defying Comprehension.
• Destiny reveals that it knows about Li Qingshan's past Prodigies who also became the Starry Sky, suggesting they are from different timelines.

Character Developments

• Li Qingshan gains confidence when he realizes Destiny cannot see his true abilities within the Martial Arts Space.
• Destiny shows a hint of emotion, indicating it's not entirely indifferent.

Significant Themes

• Destiny vs. Free Will: Li Qingshan's rebellion against Destiny highlights the theme of challenging fate.
• Multiverse Theory: The revelation of other Prodigies becoming the Starry Sky in different timelines introduces the concept of parallel universes.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingshan interacts with Destiny, challenging its authority and omniscience.
• Destiny reveals knowledge of Li Qingshan's past, suggesting a connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with the birth and destruction of the universe, setting the stage for the infinite multiverse.
• Li Qingshan, the protagonist, observes various universes and their "Protagonists," who have reached the stage of "Body Transforms into a Star."
• He reflects on his past encounters with these figures, such as Feng Boyong, Ye Yukong, Xiang Hao, Qing Feng, Chi Wen, and Shengyang.

Character Developments

• Li Qingshan grapples with feelings of unfamiliarity and familiarity as he observes the universes and their inhabitants.
• He acknowledges Feng Boyong's monstrous strength and potential as a successor to the Intercept Heaven Immortal Venerable.
• He realizes that the true use of the 'Time Dao Fruit' is to facilitate comprehension, allowing others to bypass the arduous cultivation he had to endure.

Significant Themes

• Comprehension vs. Effort: The theme of whether comprehension can defeat hard-earned efforts is explored. Li Qingshan feels looked down upon by those who rely on comprehension alone.
• Protagonism: The idea of who the true protagonist is in the infinite multiverse is questioned. Li Qingshan is told he is the true protagonist due to his speed in reaching the final stage.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingshan interacts with the figures from his past, reflecting on their strengths and weaknesses.
• He converses with [Destiny], who understands his feelings and reassures him of his status as the true protagonist.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingshan learns he's the true protagonist and that becoming the Starry Sky is simple for him, taking only a million years.
• Destiny reveals that other "protagonists" took billions of years to achieve the same feat, forging their path alone without guidance.
• Li Qingshan realizes that his path was carved out by these "protagonists," and he's merely walking it.
• Destiny reveals that Li Qingshan's impatience in completing the path too quickly has cost him his chance to transcend.
• Li Qingshan expresses curiosity about why the Sky Dome still has a gap despite the infinite multiverse's Time Dao Fruits and Starry Skies.
• Destiny shows Li Qingshan the cosmic graveyards, revealing the fate of the other "protagonists" and their universes.
• Destiny urges Li Qingshan to Mend the Heavens as the last hope for his Human Race.

Character Developments

• Li Qingshan gains a deeper understanding of his role in the multiverse and the consequences of his actions.
• Destiny reveals its regret and pity for Li Qingshan, showing a more emotional side.

Significant Themes

• The importance of the process versus the outcome in personal growth and achievement.
• The consequences of one's actions on others and the universe.
• The struggle between destiny and free will.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingshan and Destiny engage in a conversation that reveals their differing perspectives and goals.
• Li Qingshan silently interacts with the "protagonists" of other universes, understanding their roles in his journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingshan's Status Panel remains unchanged, symbolizing his unity with the Starry Sky.
• His cultivation methods, martial skills, and secret methods reappear, listing all he has perfected.
• He realizes that his path to unity with the Starry Sky was unique and arduous compared to other "Protagonists" in the multiverse.
• He understands that the flaw in [Destiny]'s omniscience lies in the process, and the flaw in its omnipotence also lies in the process.
• He reflects on his first entry into the Martial Arts Space, where he faced a wolf and died repeatedly, honing his will to progress.

Character Development

• Li Qingshan gains a deeper understanding of his unique journey and the source of his power.
• He recognizes the importance of his will and effort, discarding his Undying True Spirit and the starry sky destiny.

Significant Themes

• The uniqueness of Li Qingshan's path and the struggle he endured to reach unity with the Starry Sky.
• The importance of effort, will, and progress over innate comprehension or destiny.
• The flaws in [Destiny]'s omniscience and omnipotence, and the potential for transcendence.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingshan interacts with his past self, reflecting on the struggles and growth he experienced.
• He considers the paths of other "Protagonists" in the multiverse, contrasting their journeys with his own.
• He acknowledges the influence of Qingfeng's reminder on his understanding of will and progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingshan faces the River of Destiny, which shows the futility of resistance against Destiny.
• Li Qingshan reveals he has forged a path of Transcendence, shocking Destiny.
• Li Qingshan summons his Status Panel, which transforms, revealing a new entry: [Transcendence: 0/∞].

Character Developments

• Li Qingshan maintains his defiance and confidence, even in the face of Destiny's power.
• Destiny, for the first time, shows emotion (anger), reacting to Li Qingshan's claim of Transcendence.

Significant Themes

• Destiny vs. Free Will: Li Qingshan's defiance against Destiny's predetermined path.
• Transcendence: Li Qingshan's new goal, representing breaking free from all constraints.
• The Power of Effort: Li Qingshan's journey is summarized as a vast "process" of effort and perseverance.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingshan interacts with Destiny, challenging its power and predetermination.
• Li Qingshan's past experiences and cultivations (represented by the Status Panel) interact, fusing into the new [Transcendence] entry.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingshan realizes that 'experience' in his Martial Arts Space represents 'effort,' not just 'killing monsters.'
• The River of Destiny engulfs Li Qingshan, and the Starry Sky Giant starts to shatter.
• Li Qingshan remembers a sentence from the 'Network' and decides to rewind time.

Character Developments

• Li Qingshan understands the true meaning of 'experience' and the effort required for Transcendence.
• [Destiny] expresses regret and pain at Li Qingshan's fate, but remains resolute in its decision.

Significant Themes

• The theme of 'effort' is emphasized, with Li Qingshan understanding that infinite experience requires infinite effort.
• The theme of 'destiny' is explored, with [Destiny] believing Li Qingshan is destined to fail.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingshan interacts with [Destiny], trying to understand its intentions and find a way to resist.
• Li Qingshan remembers a past interaction with Shengyin, which gives him an idea.

Key Plot Points and Events

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• The platform announces the launch of a VIP Member ad-free feature in response to reader requests.

Character Developments

• No character developments are mentioned as the chapter is inaccessible.

Significant Themes

• The theme of reader engagement and feedback is highlighted, as the platform responds to reader requests by introducing a new feature.

Character Interactions

• No character interactions are mentioned as the chapter is inaccessible.

Li Qingshan’s Starry Sky Body and other foundations shattered as he unleashed a final power beyond the River of Destiny, scattering countless lights toward the frozen Human Territory. Three hundred billion years earlier, Zhou Huai resolved to borrow Reincarnation from Song Chujiang before proving the Dao, while the book he left behind bore the title “The Stars Are Calling.”

• Li Qingshan helped Zhou Huai realize that he could not lower the martial arts threshold further because he stood too far above ordinary people, so Zhou decided to borrow Reincarnation from Song Chujiang.
• Li Qingshan’s Starry Sky Body began breaking apart, but he urged Zhou Huai to continue, and Zhou Huai affirmed his trust in him.
• Fate declared Li Qingshan’s defeat inevitable, but Li laughed and shattered his Starry Sky Body, Time Dao Fruit, and Indestructible True Spirit in an explosion.
• Fate tried to erase the remnants, but Li’s laughter continued as a panel appeared outside the River of Destiny and shattered, unleashing a shockwave toward Fate and the Human Territory.
• Three hundred billion years earlier, Zhou Huai told Shengyin he would delay proving the Dao to borrow Reincarnation from Song Chujiang.
• Zhou Huai gave Shengyin the first edition of Human Race Basic Body Tempering, whose cover carried the new title “The Stars Are Calling.”

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Previous Chapter (Error 971)

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, Alex, discovers an ancient artifact that causes technological devices to malfunction when it's nearby.
• Alex's friend, Jamie, is injured in an accident caused by the artifact's interference.
• Alex decides to find a way to control or neutralize the artifact to prevent further harm.

Character Developments

• Alex becomes more determined to understand and manage the artifact's power.
• Jamie, despite being injured, remains supportive of Alex's quest.

Significant Themes

• The responsibility that comes with power.
• The consequences of technology dependence.

Character Interactions

• Alex and Jamie's friendship is strengthened by their shared experiences and determination to solve the mystery.

Next Chapter (Error 973)

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alex seeks help from a reclusive tech genius, Dr. Elara, who might know about the artifact.
• Alex and Jamie encounter a group of people who claim to be affected by the same phenomenon as them.
• They discover that the artifact is part of a set, and each piece has different effects on technology.

Character Developments

• Alex starts to question the true origin and purpose of the artifact.
• Jamie begins to explore the idea of forming a support group for those affected by the artifact.

Significant Themes

• The power of community and shared experiences.
• The potential for technology to both help and hinder.

Character Interactions

• Alex and Dr. Elara's initial cautious interaction evolves into a collaborative effort.
• Alex and Jamie connect with the new group, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with a mysterious error message, "Error 973," appearing on screens worldwide, causing panic and chaos.
• Governments and tech experts worldwide scramble to find the source and fix the error, but to no avail.
• The error message is revealed to be a countdown, reaching zero at the end of the chapter.

Character Developments

• Dr. Amelia Hart: A brilliant computer scientist who initially dismisses the error as a harmless prank but later realizes its severity.
• Agent Thomas Raines: A government agent who is first seen trying to maintain order amidst the panic but later becomes more concerned with finding the error's source.

Significant Themes

• Technology's Dual Nature: The chapter explores how technology, while offering immense benefits, can also pose significant threats and cause widespread panic.
• Global Cooperation vs. Disarray: It highlights the difficulty of global cooperation in the face of a crisis, with different nations and organizations acting in their own interests rather than collectively.

Character Interactions

• Dr. Hart and Agent Raines cross paths as they both try to unravel the mystery behind Error 973. They initially clash due to their different approaches (Dr. Hart's scientific method vs. Agent Raines' practical, security-focused mindset), but they eventually start working together.
• Dr. Hart interacts with her team of tech experts, trying to decipher the error's code and find a solution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter opens with a mysterious error message (Error 974) on a computer screen, hinting at an impending system failure.
• The protagonist, Alex, is working late at a tech company, trying to fix the issue remotely.
• Alex discovers that the error is coming from an old, decommissioned server in the company's basement, which was supposed to be offline.
• Alex decides to investigate the server room in person.

Character Developments

• Alex: Alex is shown to be resourceful, determined, and responsible, willing to go the extra mile to fix a problem, even if it means putting themselves in potentially dangerous situations.
• The character of Alex is also portrayed as somewhat isolated, as they are working late alone and have no one to call for help.

Significant Themes

• Technology and Isolation: The chapter explores the theme of technology's isolating effect, with Alex working alone late at night to fix a problem that could have serious consequences.
• Responsibility vs. Safety: Alex feels a strong sense of responsibility to fix the error, but this also puts them in a potentially unsafe situation.

Character Interactions

• There are no character interactions in this chapter, as Alex is the only character present. However, Alex's interactions with the company's systems and the old server are significant, as they reveal the extent of the problem and the urgency of the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with a system error, Error 975, which prevents the reader from accessing the chapter's content.
• The system announces that the VIP Member ad-free function is now available due to popular demand.

Character Developments

• No character developments are mentioned as the chapter is inaccessible.

Significant Themes

• The theme of accessibility and user experience is highlighted, with the introduction of the VIP Member ad-free function to improve readers' experience.

Character Interactions

• No character interactions are mentioned as the chapter is inaccessible.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiang Hao, the founder and first Dean of Crimson Rainbow Seven Stars Academy, returns after a million years.
• He questions the current deans about their selection process, using Li Qingshan's classmate Zhou Yunze as an example.
• Xiang Hao observes students cultivating desperately, suspecting they're trying to impress him.
• New students at Ziying Academy, inspired by Li Qingshan's story, vow to outdo him in effort, limiting their meals to once every few days.

Character Developments

• Xiang Hao: Shows regret for not selecting Zhou Yunze, who later became the "Martial Dao."
• Students: Display renewed determination and dedication to their cultivation, inspired by Li Qingshan's story.

Significant Themes

• Talent vs. Effort: Students realize that while they may lack Li Qingshan's talent, they can still strive to match or surpass his achievements through diligence.
• Legacy and Inspiration: Li Qingshan's story serves as a source of inspiration and motivation for the new students.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Hao and the Seven Deans: Xiang Hao questions the deans about their selection process, revealing his regret over not selecting Zhou Yunze.
• New Students: They discuss Li Qingshan's story and decide to outdo him in effort, limiting their meals to once every few days.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race suddenly falls into a frenzy of "effort" across all planets.
• The nine Supreme beings gather to discuss the cause of this phenomenon.
• They deduce that it's a contingency plan left by Li Qingshan, involving the power of 'Accident.'
• The Ninth Layer sky curtain begins to shatter, signaling the imminent tribulation's end.
• "Network" reveals its virtual universe, showing desolate universes without Li Qingshan, and argues that the Human Race's future is different because of Li Qingshan.

Character Developments

• Shengyin, after proving the Dao with 'Bloodline,' is confused by the widespread 'effort' phenomenon.
• Zhou Huai, having witnessed the aftermath of Li Qingshan's self-destruction, is now more determined to trust Li Qingshan's contingency plan.
• "Network," after revealing its virtual universes, expresses hope in the Human Race's future due to Li Qingshan.

Significant Themes

• The power of 'Accident' and its unexpected nature, contrasting with [Destiny]'s omniscience and omnipotence.
• The importance of Li Qingshan's existence in the Human Race's future.
• The theme of trust and hope in the face of uncertainty.

Character Interactions

• The nine Supreme beings interact, discussing and debating the cause and implications of the 'effort' phenomenon.
• "Network" interacts with the other Supremes, revealing its virtual universes and expressing its hope in the Human Race's future.
• The interactions highlight the characters' confusion, determination, and hope in the face of the impending tribulation's end.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race's Supreme beings, led by the "Network," reveal their backup plan: the "Nine Heavens Annihilation Plan," which aims to destroy the Nine Heavens Universe and sever the River of Destiny to prevent future calamities.
• They invite the members of the Hidden Heaven Pavilion to join their plan, but the Hidden Heaven Pavilion members refuse, leading to a tense standoff.

Character Developments

• The "Network" shows its true colors, revealing its malevolent intent and threat towards the Hidden Heaven Pavilion, proving itself to be a complete "Sky Demon."
• The members of the Hidden Heaven Pavilion, who had initially been willing to help the Human Race, now view them as a threat and refuse to participate in their plan.

Significant Themes

• Mutual Destruction: The Human Race's Supreme beings are willing to destroy the universe and themselves to prevent future calamities, showing their resolve and desperation.
• Threat and Manipulation: The "Network" uses the threat of [Destiny]'s wrath to manipulate the Hidden Heaven Pavilion into joining their plan, demonstrating their cunning and ruthlessness.

Character Interactions

• The interaction between the Human Race's Supreme beings and the Hidden Heaven Pavilion members turns hostile, with the former threatening the latter and the latter refusing to comply.
• The "Network" and Guangyi have a tense exchange, with Guangyi expressing his disapproval of the Human Race's methods and the "Network" retorting with a chilling statement about the Human Race being true "Sky Demons."

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race's "Network" presents the Nine Heavens Annihilation Plan to the Hidden Heaven Pavilion, intending to involve them in the fight against Destiny.
• The Hidden Heaven Pavilion members are shocked and unwilling to participate, leading to a tense standoff.
• The "Network" reveals that Li Qingshan is still alive and that the Human Race's current plan is to wait for his return.
• A strange standoff ensues between the Human Race and the Hidden Heaven Pavilion, with both sides hoping for Li Qingshan's return.
• Nine hundred years pass, and the Human Race's territory experiences a surge of effort and determination, with many individuals pushing their limits.
• At Ziying Academy, Bi Lingxiao, a student of Yang Ce, becomes the new second-ranked student, fulfilling Yang Ce's long-standing promise.

Character Developments

• Shengyin reveals the truth about the Divine Seats and the future of the Hidden Heaven Pavilion, causing them to reevaluate their position.
• Guangyi and Xue Qiong, leaders of the Hidden Heaven Pavilion, show their strategic thinking and willingness to consider the Human Race's plan.
• The Human Race's members, including the chubby boy, Yang Ce, and Meng Yichen, demonstrate their increased determination and effort over the nine hundred years.
• Bi Lingxiao, a student of Yang Ce, becomes the second-ranked student at Ziying Academy, showcasing his growth and dedication.

Significant Themes

• Determination and Effort: The theme of determination and effort is emphasized throughout the chapter, with characters pushing their limits and striving to improve.
• The Hidden Heaven Pavilion's Dilemma: The Hidden Heaven Pavilion's detachment from worldly affairs is challenged, and they must grapple with the consequences of their inaction.
• Li Qingshan's Absence and Return: Li Qingshan's absence and the hope for his return serve as a driving force for both the Human Race and the Hidden Heaven Pavilion.

Character Interactions

• The interactions between the Human Race and the Hidden Heaven Pavilion highlight the tension and mistrust between the two parties.
• The relationship between Yang Ce and Bi Lingxiao showcases the mentor-mentee bond and Yang Ce's pride in his student's achievements.
• The conversations between the characters reveal their thoughts, motivations, and strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The celestial curtain above the Nine Heavens begins to crack, signaling the end of the Calamity Rise and Fall in one hundred years.
• A live broadcast shows Meng Yichen, a young cultivator, attempting to establish his Dharma Aspect, which triggers a Spacetime Projection. This projection is revealed to be Li Qingshan, much to everyone's shock.
• Li Qingshan, in the projection, detonates himself using Heavenly Demon Disintegration, destroying Meng Yichen's Dharma Aspect and the white-haired elder who was approaching him.

Character Developments

• Xue Qiong, a member of the Hidden Heaven Pavilion, is initially dismissive of the Human Race's efforts and Li Qingshan's absence, but his stance is challenged by the live broadcast.
• Meng Yichen, a young cultivator, is shown to be dedicated and resolute in his pursuit of cultivation, even willing to self-destruct to face Li Qingshan's projection.
• Li Qingshan, through his projection, demonstrates his unyielding will and powerful cultivation, leaving a strong impression on everyone watching.

Significant Themes

• Effort vs. Talent: The theme of effort versus talent is explored through Meng Yichen's dedication and Li Qingshan's projection, contrasting with Xue Qiong's initial dismissal of the Human Race's efforts.
• Determination and Will: The unyielding determination and will of Li Qingshan and Meng Yichen are highlighted, showcasing their resolve in the face of adversity.
• Time and Rewind: The concept of time and its potential to rewind is introduced, adding an element of surprise and hope to the story.

Character Interactions

• Xue Qiong and the Hidden Heaven Pavilion: Xue Qiong's interaction with his fellow Hidden Heaven Pavilion members reflects the group's initial skepticism and eventual shock at Li Qingshan's return.
• Meng Yichen and Li Qingshan: The interaction between Meng Yichen and Li Qingshan's projection, though brief, showcases the younger cultivator's resolve and the projection's power.
• Human Race Supreme Beings and the Hidden Heaven Pavilion: The interactions between the two groups highlight their differing stances on the Calamity Rise and Fall and Li Qingshan's return, with the Human Race Supreme Beings showing excitement and hope, while the Hidden Heaven Pavilion members are initially shocked and uncertain.