Chapter Summaries

• Key plot points and events:
  • Su Yu stops before a mountain peak, sensing divine script fluctuations, believing it to be the entrance to the ruin.
  • A battle erupts between the Single Divine Script Faction (led by Yu Hong) and the Ten Thousand Races Cult (led by Blood Moon), targeting Su Yu and the Shanhai experts protecting him.
  • Su Yu activates a great array, pretending to open the ruin, while the Shanhai experts fight to protect him.
  • More Shanhai experts arrive, including Feng Qi, who sides with Su Yu against the Single Divine Script Faction.
  • Cloud Tiger and Old Fox, initially thought to be allies, turn against their fellow Shanhai experts, killing Hong Chen of the Scorpion Demon Cult.
  • Blood Moon, One-Eye, and Giant Mountain attack Cloud Tiger, killing him. Blood Moon and One-Eye then turn on Old Fox.
  • Barbarian Bull and Yun Fei of the Divine Dragon Cult join the fight, while Yu Hong tries to expose Blood Moon and One-Eye as traitors.
  • Su Yu kills Xia Qing and the other students, provoking their Shanhai protectors.
  • Chen Chen, a student with a ninth-level Soaring Realm demonic beast, attacks Su Yu but is quickly defeated and killed.
• Character developments:
  • Su Yu demonstrates his strength and cunning, manipulating the situation to his advantage and killing his enemies without hesitation.
  • Xia Qing and the other students are revealed to be traitors, and their deaths provoke their Shanhai protectors.
  • The Single Divine Script Faction's true intentions are revealed, leading to infighting among the Shanhai experts.
• Significant themes:
  • Betrayal and trust: Many characters are revealed to be traitors, and alliances shift quickly, highlighting the theme of trust and betrayal.
  • Power dynamics: The strength of the characters and their factions plays a significant role in the battle, with stronger characters often having the upper hand.
  • Manipulation: Su Yu demonstrates his ability to manipulate the situation to his advantage, using his enemies' actions to provoke their protectors into fighting for him.
• Character interactions:
  • Su Yu interacts with the Shanhai experts protecting him, manipulating them into fighting for him and provoking their enemies.
  • Xia Qing and the other students interact with their Shanhai protectors, trying to use them as shields against Su Yu.
  • The Single Divine Script Faction members interact with each other, with Yu Hong trying to expose Blood Moon and One-Eye as traitors.
  • The Ten Thousand Races Cult members interact with each other, with Blood Moon manipulating Cloud Tiger and Old Fox into attacking their fellow Shanhai experts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu kills several Lingyun realm experts using Talent Blood Essence, drawing attention to his abilities.
• Zhou Pingsheng and other Lingyun realm experts form an array to contain Su Yu, while Jin Yuhui watches from the periphery.
• Zhao Tianbing, a Sun Moon realm expert and director of Great Zhou Weapon Forging Academy, arrives to protect Su Yu.
• Jin Yuhui, the head of Nine Heavens Academy, enters the Sun Moon realm to face Zhao Tianbing.
• Two Sun Moon realm experts prepare to battle, while Zhu Tiandao and Director Hou watch from the periphery, planning their next move.

Character Developments

• Su Yu's power and talent are further revealed, drawing attention and fear from other factions.
• Zhou Pingsheng and the Lingyun realm experts struggle to contain Su Yu due to his Talent Blood Essence.
• Jin Yuhui's cunning and treacherous nature are shown as he refuses to make a move until Zhao Tianbing arrives.
• Zhao Tianbing's arrival changes the dynamics of the battle, drawing out Jin Yuhui's true power.
• Zhu Tiandao and Director Hou watch the battle, planning to make a move when reinforcements arrive.

Significant Themes

• The power of Talent Blood Essence is demonstrated, showing its potential to change the course of battles.
• The danger of exposing one's abilities too early is highlighted, as Su Yu's talents draw unwanted attention.
• The struggle for power and control within factions is shown, as Jin Yuhui and Zhao Tianbing face off.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Zhou Pingsheng's Lingyun realm experts engage in a tense battle, with Su Yu gaining the upper hand due to his Talent Blood Essence.
• Jin Yuhui and Zhao Tianbing's Sun Moon realm battle is set to begin, with both sides cautious and calculating.
• Zhu Tiandao and Director Hou watch the battle, planning to make a move when the time is right.
• Su Yu's protectors and the Xia Family's protectors continue to fight against the Single Divine Script Faction and the Ten Thousand Races Cult.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu ignores the battle and focuses on opening the stone wall.
• Zhou Pingsheng uses a Shanhai Divine Talisman to try and kill Su Yu, but Su Yu dodges and uses Li Minyu as a shield.
• Su Yu kills Zhou Pingsheng and absorbs his willpower, opening 180 Divine Apertures and revealing he has a Divine-grade Script Art.
• A Sun Moon Fifth Level Bloodfire Demon Race expert arrives, intending to recruit Su Yu into the demon race.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates immense power and cunning, killing Zhou Pingsheng and revealing his Divine-grade Script Art.
• Zhou Pingsheng shows his desperation and willingness to drag Su Yu down with him.
• The Bloodfire Demon Race expert shows arrogance and confidence in his power.

Significant Themes

• The power of Divine-grade Script Arts and the shock they cause.
• The ruthlessness and desperation of those facing death.
• The arrogance and confidence of powerful beings.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Zhou Pingsheng's intense battle, with Su Yu ultimately killing Zhou Pingsheng.
• Su Yu and the Bloodfire Demon Race expert's initial interaction, with the expert showing interest in recruiting Su Yu.
• The shock and awe of the other cultivators present, witnessing Su Yu's power and revelation of his Divine-grade Script Art.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Tiandao, the Prefecture Lord of Daming Prefecture, arrives and easily defeats the Bloodfire Demon God and other enemies.
• He reveals that he has been watching the entire time and planned the operation to lure out and eliminate the traitors.
• He executes Jin Yuhui and other traitors, including Shan Hai and Sun Moon realm experts, along with many Lingyun and Tengkong realm experts.
• Marquis Xiahou, the Xia family representative, arrives and takes Lan Tian and Ji Xiaomeng away, with plans to seal their memories.
• Su Yu decides to release footage of the battle to expose the truth and prevent the Xia family from promoting the deceased traitors as heroes.
• Zhu Tiandao offers Su Yu a place in the Zhu family, hinting at potential benefits and marriage alliances.

Character Developments

• Su Yu stands up for himself and the Multi-Divine Text lineage, refusing to owe the Xia family or Great Xia Prefecture any favors.
• Zhu Tiandao demonstrates his power as a Nine Levels of Sun and Moon cultivator, easily defeating the Bloodfire Demon God and other enemies.
• Marquis Xiahou shows regret and understanding towards Su Yu's situation but is still concerned about the potential impact on Great Xia Prefecture.
• Zhu Tiandao shows his ambition and willingness to pursue Su Yu, hinting at potential marriage alliances within the Zhu family.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Single Divine Script and Multi-Divine Text lineages, and the consequences of their actions.
• The power dynamics between the various prefectures and the Xia family, and the potential consequences of exposing the truth.
• The long-term effects of cultivators' long lives and the potential for future generations to benefit from their actions.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Zhu Tiandao form an alliance, with Zhu Tiandao offering Su Yu a place in the Zhu family.
• Su Yu and Marquis Xiahou have a tense interaction, with Su Yu refusing to owe the Xia family any favors and Marquis Xiahou showing regret and understanding.
• Zhu Tiandao and Marquis Xiahou have a playful and competitive interaction, with Zhu Tiandao showing no concern for the potential consequences of releasing the footage.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu leaves Great Xia Prefecture and officially enters Great Ming Prefecture.
• He releases an image of the battle at Starfall Mountain, exposing the betrayal of Great Xia Prefecture's officials and the ambush by the Single Divine Script Faction, Ten Thousand Races Cult, and Daxia Civilization Academy's protectors.
• The image goes viral, causing a global scandal and embarrassment for Great Xia Prefecture.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Becomes more strategic and calculated in his actions, using the image to expose the truth and gain support for his cause.
• Zhu Tiandao: Shows magnanimity and understanding towards Su Yu's actions, agreeing to help with the three great demons and allowing Su Yu to handle some matters himself.
• Director Hou: Follows Su Yu secretly to ensure his safety.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust: The betrayal of Great Xia Prefecture's officials highlights the theme of trust and its importance in relationships.
• The power of truth: Su Yu's exposure of the truth behind the ambush demonstrates the power of truth in shaping public opinion and influencing events.
• The consequences of actions: The global scandal and embarrassment faced by Great Xia Prefecture serve as a reminder of the consequences of one's actions.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Zhu Tiandao: Their interaction shows a growing understanding and respect between them, with Zhu Tiandao treating Su Yu more like an equal.
• Su Yu and Director Hou: Their interaction is brief but shows a level of trust and cooperation between them.
• Su Yu and the rest of the world: The global reaction to Su Yu's exposure of the truth demonstrates the power of his actions and the impact he has on the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu's ambush and forced exile from Great Xia Prefecture cause widespread outrage.
• Wu Jia, Su Yu's senior sister, leads protests demanding justice and an explanation from Great Xia Prefecture.
• Marquis Xia, the acting ruler, addresses the crowd and envoys from other prefectures and holy lands, vowing to punish the culprits and restore Great Xia's dignity.
• He executes the Seeking Realm's envoy and orders the extermination of traitors' clans, aiming to appease the public's anger.
• Marquis Xia dismisses and punishes the heads and Elders of the three major Civilization Academies, reduces resources for the Single Divine Script faction, and imposes Merit Point requirements to lift restrictions.
• He orders the investigation and execution of more traitors and demands that Great Zhou Prefecture hand over Shanhai stage cultivators to be executed.

Character Developments

• Wu Jia: Becomes a vocal advocate for Su Yu, demanding justice and an explanation from Great Xia Prefecture.
• Marquis Xia: Shows his ruthless and decisive side, executing envoys and traitors to appease the public and maintain the Xia Family's rule.
• Elders and Academy Heads: Face dismissal, punishment, and reduced resources due to their involvement in the ambush or failure to prevent it.

Significant Themes

• Justice and Injustice: The public demands justice for Su Yu, while Marquis Xia aims to maintain the Xia Family's rule and appease the public's anger through executions and punishments.
• Power and Corruption: The Single Divine Script faction's corruption and collusion with the Ten Thousand Races Cult lead to their downfall and punishment.
• Consequences of Actions: The Elders and Academy Heads face punishment for their involvement in the ambush, demonstrating the consequences of their actions.

Character Interactions

• Wu Jia and the public: United in demanding justice for Su Yu and an explanation from Great Xia Prefecture.
• Marquis Xia and the envoys: He executes the Seeking Realm's envoy and demands that Great Zhou Prefecture hand over Shanhai stage cultivators to be executed.
• Marquis Xia and the Elders/Academy Heads: He dismisses, punishes, and reduces resources for those involved in the ambush or failure to prevent it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu is alone in a foreign city during the New Year, feeling homesick and missing his father.
• Su Long is promoted to Centurion and rewarded with God-Demon Essence Blood by the Great Xia Prefecture to appease him after Su Yu's defection.
• Chen Long, Su Long's old comrade, tells him about Su Yu's situation in Great Ming Prefecture.
• Su Yu is in Great Ming Prefecture with Director Hou, discussing the differences between Great Xia and Great Ming Prefectures.

Character Developments

• Su Yu feels lonely and misses his father, showing his human side despite his incredible achievements.
• Su Long is proud of his son's accomplishments but feels helpless and sad about his situation.
• Chen Long is loyal to his old comrade, Su Long, and feels sorry for him.
• Director Hou is knowledgeable about the differences between Great Xia and Great Ming Prefectures and is willing to share this information with Su Yu.

Significant Themes

• The theme of family and the bond between a father and son is emphasized through Su Yu's homesickness and Su Long's pride and concern for his son.
• The differences between Great Xia and Great Ming Prefectures are highlighted, with Great Ming Prefecture being more laid-back and focused on enjoyment and variety, while Great Xia Prefecture is more serious and focused on combat and power.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Director Hou discuss the differences between Great Xia and Great Ming Prefectures, with Director Hou providing insightful information.
• Su Long and Chen Long share a moment of understanding and emotion, with Chen Long feeling sorry for Su Long's situation.
• Su Yu and his father are not physically together, but their bond is evident through their thoughts and actions.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu arrives in Tiandu Prefecture, the capital of Great Ming Prefecture.
• He witnesses a group of people riding a giant demonic beast puppet into the city, which makes his Suan Ni appear small and weak.
• The city gate guards recognize Su Yu and open the main entrance for him, causing a stir among the locals.

Character Developments

• Su Yu remains calm and composed despite the locals' underestimation of his Suan Ni.
• The guards at Tiandu Prefecture recognize Su Yu's status and treat him with respect.

Significant Themes

• The theme of appearances versus reality is explored through the locals' underestimation of Su Yu's Suan Ni.
• The theme of status and recognition is highlighted as the guards at Tiandu Prefecture acknowledge Su Yu's importance.

Character Interactions

• The locals gossip about Su Yu and his Suan Ni, underestimating both.
• The guards at Tiandu Prefecture interact with Su Yu, showing him respect and opening the main entrance for him.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu arrives at Great Ming Prefecture and is summoned to the City Lord's Mansion.
• Zhu Tiandao, the Prefect, announces that Su Yu will be a researcher and can establish a Primordial Spirit Research Institute.
• The Zhu Family's descendants, including Zhu Hongliang and Zhu Qingyan, meet Su Yu and express their displeasure at their grandfather's favoritism.
• In the great hall, Zhu Tiandao discusses Su Yu's enrollment and the Multi Divine Script faction's debts with the Civilization Masters.
• It's revealed that the Multi Divine Script Department in Great Ming Civilization Academy is heavily in debt, and its director, Hu Xiansheng, is in seclusion to avoid creditors.
• Su Yu is informed that the Multi Divine Script Department has mortgaged its territory and is on the verge of being taken over by a creditor.

Character Developments

• Su Yu remains calm and composed throughout the meeting, showing maturity and restraint.
• Zhu Tiandao is portrayed as a fair and just ruler, willing to support Su Yu but also acknowledging the challenges faced by the Multi Divine Script faction.
• Zhu Hongliang and Zhu Qingyan are introduced as the Zhu Family's descendants, with Zhu Hongliang being curious and competitive, and Zhu Qingyan being disinterested and dismissive of Su Yu.
• The Civilization Masters of Great Ming Prefecture are shown to be indifferent and even exploitative towards the Multi Divine Script faction, with some even trying to take advantage of Su Yu's presence.

Significant Themes

• The tension between the Single and Multi Divine Script factions is a central theme, with the Multi Divine Script faction facing discrimination and financial struggles.
• The theme of debt and its consequences is explored, with the Multi Divine Script Department's heavy debts causing it to mortgage its territory and face potential takeover.
• The theme of power dynamics is present, with the Zhu Family's influence and the Civilization Masters' indifference shaping the fate of the Multi Divine Script faction.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with the Zhu Family's descendants, with Zhu Hongliang trying to provoke him and Zhu Qingyan dismissing him as boring.
• In the great hall, Su Yu interacts with the Civilization Masters, who discuss the Multi Divine Script faction's debts and try to involve Su Yu in their affairs.
• Zhu Tiandao interacts with Su Yu, expressing his support for him but also warning him about the challenges he might face in Great Ming Prefecture.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu arrives in Great Ming Prefecture and meets Zhu Tiandao, who offers him support and a place to stay.
• Su Yu discovers that the Multi Divine Script faction in Great Ming Prefecture is a trap and that Dean Hu is heavily in debt.
• Su Yu cracks the passwords of Merit Point cards from his enemies and gains a significant amount of Merit Points.
• Su Yu learns that he can exchange the corpses of demon race members and Ten Thousand Races Cult members for Merit Points.

Character Developments

• Su Yu becomes aware of the political landscape and power dynamics in Great Ming Prefecture.
• Su Yu demonstrates his resourcefulness and cunning by cracking the Merit Point card passwords and exchanging them for Merit Points.
• Zhu Tiandao shows his support and respect for Su Yu, offering him a place to stay and introducing him to important figures in Great Ming Prefecture.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for influence and resources within Great Ming Prefecture.
• The importance of strength and wealth in the Human Realm.
• The tension between the Multi Divine Script faction and the Single Divine Script faction, as well as the threat posed by the Myriad Races.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with Zhu Tiandao, Zhu Hongliang, and Steward Xie, gaining their respect and support.
• Su Yu reflects on his teachers, Liu Wenyan and Bai Feng, and his responsibility towards them.
• Su Yu considers the potential threats to himself and his teachers from the Myriad Races and the Single Divine Script faction.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu has been in seclusion for 10 days, opening 346 Primordial Spirit Apertures and Divine Apertures.
• He meets Zhu Hongliang, who invites him to a poetry gathering, but Su Yu declines.
• Zhu Tiandao visits Su Yu and encourages him to make friends and join the Heavenly Dao Society.
• Hu Xiansheng, the Dean of the Multi Divine Script Academy, visits Su Yu and tries to convince him to invest in his research institute, which focuses on developing a Spatial Teleportation Great Array.
• Su Yu inspects the research institute and decides to buy it for 350,000 Merit Points, with the condition that Hu Xiansheng can buy it back at the original price after 10 years.

Character Developments

• Su Yu continues to focus on his cultivation and research, showing no interest in socializing or participating in events like poetry gatherings.
• Zhu Tiandao shows concern for Su Yu's well-being and encourages him to make friends and join social groups.
• Hu Xiansheng is desperate for funds to keep his research institute running and is willing to sell it to Su Yu at a low price.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of research institutes to secure funding and survive.
• The importance of making connections and networking in the cultivation world.
• The value of knowledge and expertise in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with Zhu Hongliang, Zhu Tiandao, and Hu Xiansheng. He shows no interest in socializing with Zhu Hongliang but is polite and respectful to Zhu Tiandao and Hu Xiansheng. He is shrewd in his negotiations with Hu Xiansheng, knowing the value of the research institute and its equipment.
• Zhu Tiandao shows concern and support for Su Yu, encouraging him to make friends and join social groups.
• Hu Xiansheng is desperate for funds and is willing to sell his research institute to Su Yu at a low price, showing his desperation and the precarious state of his institute.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu arrives at Great Ming Civilization Academy, witnessing the vibrant and chaotic atmosphere.
• He encounters various students showcasing their unique creations and mounts, including a portable arena and a navigation map.
• Su Yu meets Teacher Huang Feng, who explains the differences between Great Ming and Daxia academies, and the potential of becoming an honorary elder.

Character Developments

• Su Yu gains a better understanding of the Great Ming Civilization Academy's culture and the potential opportunities it offers.
• Huang Feng demonstrates her knowledge and impartiality, encouraging Su Yu to recognize his strengths and learn from others.

Significant Themes

• The importance of recognizing one's strengths and weaknesses, and the dangers of underestimating others.
• The value of research and innovation in the Civilization Academy, and the potential rewards for significant contributions.
• The differences in culture and focus between Great Ming and Daxia academies, and the unique opportunities each offers.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with various students, showcasing their unique creations and mounts, highlighting the vibrant and competitive atmosphere of the academy.
• Su Yu meets Teacher Huang Feng, who provides guidance and insight into the academy's culture and potential opportunities.
• Su Yu encounters Hu Xiansheng, the current head of the Xiansheng Research Institute, who expresses his appreciation for Su Yu's talent and potential.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu buys the Multi Divine Script Faction's research institute from Dean Hu Xiansheng for 350,000 Merit Points.
• The institute has advanced arrays, a spatial cutting room, a Divine Script stripping room, a preservation chamber, an automated Yuan Qi manufacturing room, a model room, and a small-scale teleportation room.
• Su Yu learns about the academy's plan to assign tasks and participate in the academy assembly the next day.

Character Developments

• Hu Xiansheng, the dean, is revealed to be 300 years old, a Shanhai Seventh Level expert, and has been influenced by the first Academy Head of Great Xia Prefecture.
• Huang Feng, a teacher, warns Su Yu not to provoke the Single Divine Script Faction and to prioritize his own growth.
• Wu Qi, a genius from the Wu family of Great Xia Prefecture, arrives in Great Ming Prefecture to escort her sister, who has transferred to the academy.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the comfortable, leisurely lives of Civilization Masters in Great Ming Prefecture and the hardships faced by those in other prefectures.
• The complacency and lack of a necessary sense of crisis in Great Ming Prefecture.
• The dangers of the outside world and the need for caution when traveling between prefectures.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with Dean Hu Xiansheng and Teacher Huang Feng, learning about the institute's features and the academy's plans.
• Wu Qi interacts with Zhu Hongwen, Zhu Tiandao's eldest grandson, seeking his help to protect her sister in Great Ming Prefecture.
• Wu Qi expresses her displeasure with Su Yu for deceiving her sister and luring her to Great Ming Prefecture.

Key Plot Points

• Wu Lan arrives in Great Ming Prefecture to join Su Yu, having transferred schools.
• Su Yu learns about the recent events in Great Xia Prefecture from Wu Lan.
• A Vice Director from the Seeking Realm arrives in Great Ming Prefecture but is injured by a trap and returns to the Seeking Realm.
• Zhu Tiandao plans to extort money from the Seeking Realm and threatens to use Sky Devouring Ants if they don't comply.

Character Developments

• Wu Lan shows bravery and determination in traveling to Great Ming Prefecture alone.
• Su Yu feels a mix of emotions upon seeing Wu Lan, ranging from surprise to helplessness.
• Zhu Tiandao displays his cunning and manipulative nature in dealing with the Seeking Realm.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Multi Divine Script and Single Divine Script factions continues, with Wu Lan's arrival representing the Wu Family's support for Su Yu.
• The power dynamics between Great Ming Prefecture, Great Zhou Prefecture, and the Seeking Realm are explored, with Zhu Tiandao's actions highlighting the delicate balance of power.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Wu Lan's reunion is filled with tension and awkwardness, with Wu Lan's straightforward nature contrasting with Su Yu's more reserved demeanor.
• Zhu Tiandao and Niu Baidao's interaction showcases their friendly rivalry and shared history, with Zhu Tiandao playing the role of the cunning strategist and Niu Baidao as the more straightforward and honest partner.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The newly appointed Vice Head of the Great Ming Civilization Academy has his legs broken by a beast trap, causing him to be taken away.
• Su Yu arrives at the New Primordial Spirit Research Institute, causing a stir among the students.
• Su Yu decides to open more Divine Apertures and sketch Divine Scripts, while Wu Lan is tasked with finding more Origin Apertures in the academy's library.

Character Developments

• Su Yu continues to progress in his cultivation, opening Divine Apertures and sketching Divine Scripts, including a new one called "Beast."
• Wu Lan is excited to have a task and eagerly begins her research with the help of the Suan Ni and Drilling Mountain Ox.
• Dean Hu and Niu Baidao discuss the upcoming changes in the Human Realm and the potential threats from other realms and races.

Significant Themes

• The theme of peace before the storm is evident, with the calm before the chaos on the Battlefields of the Heavens and the potential threats from other realms and races.
• The importance of unity and cooperation among the Human Race is highlighted, with the lack of unity being a potential threat to their survival in the face of external threats.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with the old man riding the Wind Fire Wheels, exchanging ideas about Divine Script fusion.
• Dean Hu and Niu Baidao discuss the potential threats to the Human Realm, the situation on the Battlefields of the Heavens, and the possibility of Su Yu having a ruin that could help him achieve the Invincible Realm.
• Su Yu interacts with the long-haired rabbit, testing out his new "Beast" Divine Script.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu attends a meeting for the Multi Divine Script Faction, where he meets the dean, Hu Xiansheng, and other faculty members, including Wen Zhong, a Lingyun Ninth Level expert who created the 'Fusion Art.'
• Hu Xiansheng explains the Hundred Paths Pavilion, a tower of assessment that awards merit points based on the floors climbed, benefiting both students and teachers.
• Students complain about the difficulty of their tasks, which are mostly combat-oriented, unlike the easier tasks given to other academies.
• Su Yu is asked to stay behind after the meeting, where Hu Xiansheng offers to introduce him to some knowledgeable elders to help with his research.

Character Developments

• Su Yu shows interest in collaborating with Wen Zhong, recognizing his expertise in Primordial Aperture and Divine Aperture research.
• Hu Xiansheng is portrayed as a fair and considerate dean, willing to help Su Yu find suitable collaborators for his research.

Significant Themes

• The Hundred Paths Pavilion represents the importance of balanced development in Civilization Masters, not just focusing on combat strength.
• The meeting highlights the challenges faced by Civilization Academies in providing suitable tasks for their students, particularly those with less combat-oriented specializations.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with Wen Zhong, recognizing his expertise and expressing interest in collaborating with him.
• Hu Xiansheng interacts with Su Yu, offering to help him find suitable collaborators and expressing his willingness to support the Primordial Spirit Research Institute.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu begins recruiting personnel for his research institute.
• Great Xia Prefecture remains turbulent, with the aftermath of the Single Divine Script Faction's assassination attempt on Su Yu.
• Daxia Civilization Academy's new Vice Head, Yuan Qingdong, arrives and holds a Grand Elder meeting.
• Yuan Qingdong exposes Feng Qi's true identity and his connection to the Six-Winged Divine Cult.
• Chen Yong admits to sending Feng Qi undercover and requests Great Xia Prefecture's support.
• Yuan Qingdong wants to revoke Su Yu's enrollment at Daxia Civilization Academy, but Wan Tiansheng intervenes.
• Yuan Qingdong attempts to reclaim the Divine Script Combat Skill Stele, but Chen Yong refuses, claiming it was lost.
• Chen Yong threatens Yuan Qingdong, warning him not to underestimate the Multi Divine Script Faction.
• Yuan Qingdong plans to secure 5 spots for the Single Divine Script Faction in the upcoming Star Mansion personnel selection.
• Yuan Qingdong plans to recruit Dan Xiong as an assistant instructor at Daxia Civilization Academy.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Focuses on establishing his research institute and recruiting personnel.
• Chen Yong: Advances to the Shanhai realm, becomes a Grand Elder, and takes over the Library Pavilion. He also threatens Yuan Qingdong.
• Yuan Qingdong: Arrives at Daxia Civilization Academy as the new Vice Head, exposes Feng Qi's identity, and tries to reclaim the Divine Script Combat Skill Stele. He also plans to secure spots for the Single Divine Script Faction and recruit Dan Xiong.
• Feng Qi: His true identity is exposed, putting him in danger from the Six-Winged Divine Cult.
• Wan Tiansheng: Intervenes on Su Yu's behalf, preventing Yuan Qingdong from revoking his enrollment at Daxia Civilization Academy.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle between the Single and Multi Divine Script Factions continues, with Yuan Qingdong's arrival further complicating the situation.
• The consequences of Feng Qi's true identity being exposed and the potential retaliation from the Six-Winged Divine Cult.
• The Multi Divine Script Faction's resilience and Chen Yong's determination to protect Su Yu and his legacy.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yong and Yuan Qingdong: Their tense interaction reveals Chen Yong's determination to protect Su Yu and his legacy, while Yuan Qingdong tries to assert his authority as the new Vice Head.
• Chen Yong and Wan Tiansheng: Wan Tiansheng supports Chen Yong and Su Yu, preventing Yuan Qingdong from revoking Su Yu's enrollment at Daxia Civilization Academy.
• Chen Yong and the other Grand Elders: Chen Yong's calm demeanor and willingness to take on more responsibilities impress the other Grand Elders, who seem to support him.
• Yuan Qingdong and Elder Fang: Yuan Qingdong scolds Elder Fang for his lack of political acumen and warns him not to give the Xia family any more reasons to act against the Single Divine Script Faction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu takes over his research institute and meets Wen Zhong, an old acquaintance.
• Su Yu seeks guidance from Niu Baidao, the Academy Head of Great Ming Prefecture, regarding his research on Yuan Apertures.
• Niu Baidao advises Su Yu on how to navigate the political landscape and increase his influence.

Character Developments

• Su Yu learns from Niu Baidao about the importance of fame and public opinion in shaping his destiny.
• Wen Zhong shows his expertise in Yuan Apertures and his willingness to help Su Yu.
• Niu Baidao demonstrates his wisdom and political acumen, guiding Su Yu on how to navigate the complex world of the Human Realm.

Significant Themes

• The importance of fame and reputation in the Human Realm.
• The manipulation of public opinion and the use of leverage to achieve goals.
• The difference between Great Xia Prefecture's focus on physical cultivation and Great Ming Prefecture's focus on mental cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Wen Zhong discuss their research and Su Yu's future plans.
• Su Yu seeks guidance from Niu Baidao, who imparts valuable wisdom and advice.
• Niu Baidao shares his insights on the political landscape and the importance of fame and public opinion.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu reflects on his past actions and decides to be more strategic.
• He meets with Niu Baidao, the Civilization Academy Head of Great Ming Prefecture, who advises him on releasing cultivation methods and Battle Techniques to gain fame.
• Su Yu learns about the Great Ming Prefecture's unique cultivation methods and the existence of the Mingxin Hall for retired Sun Moon cultivators.
• Wu Lan discovers a potential pattern in the origin apertures, suggesting that there might be 3 more special apertures yet to be found.

Character Developments

• Su Yu becomes more strategic and thoughtful in his plans.
• Niu Baidao shows his wisdom and experience as an ancient invincible expert.
• Wu Lan demonstrates her analytical skills and dedication to her work.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategy and planning in achieving one's goals.
• The value of ancient knowledge and experience.
• The dedication and curiosity of scholars in uncovering new information.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu seeks advice from Niu Baidao, who offers guidance and encouragement.
• Su Yu, Wu Lan, and Wen Zhong work together to analyze the origin apertures, leading to Wu Lan's discovery.
• Wu Lan's excitement and enthusiasm contrast with Su Yu's and Wen Zhong's more reserved reactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu discovers leads to find the remaining three acupoints with Wu Lan's help.
• Su Yu decides to promote a set of 'Primordial Spirit Script Art' that opens 72 Divine Apertures, which could significantly impact the Civilization Master field.
• Su Yu and Wen Zhong discuss the potential consequences and risks of promoting this cultivation method with Zhu Tiandao.

Character Developments

• Su Yu shows his willingness to take risks and make sacrifices for the betterment of humanity, aiming to create a lasting legacy.
• Wu Lan demonstrates her serious and focused side when working on her research.
• Zhu Tiandao reveals his concern for his family's reputation and the potential consequences of Su Yu's actions.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within the Human Realm and the Ten Thousand Races Cult.
• The importance of cultivation methods and their impact on society.
• The consequences of one's actions and the potential backlash from those affected.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Wen Zhong discuss the potential risks and benefits of promoting the new cultivation method.
• Zhu Tiandao and Su Yu discuss the implications of promoting the new cultivation method and the potential backlash from the Ten Thousand Races Cult and other Human Realm powers.
• Zhu Tiandao's family members discuss Su Yu's character and the potential consequences of his actions, revealing their concern for their family's reputation and status.