Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Futuo the Venerable, a powerful Buddhist monk, appears and threatens the remnants of the Demon Beast race.
• He attacks with his Golden Zen Staff, attempting to destroy the ancient skeletal remains in the valley, which belong to past powerhouses of the Royal Family of Beasts.
• The High Priest intervenes and blocks Futuo's attack using his divine light, but admits he's no match for Futuo.
• Futuo senses a familiar aura among the Royal Family of Beasts and singles out Yao Ziyan.

Character Developments

• Futuo the Venerable is introduced as a ruthless and powerful monk, acting on behalf of the Buddha Lord to eliminate demons and evil.
• Yao Ziyan, a member of the Royal Family of Beasts, shows no fear in the face of Futuo's threat, indicating her confidence and resilience.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its misuse is evident in Futuo's actions, as he seeks to eliminate all he perceives as evil without mercy.
• The theme of the past catching up with the present is shown through Futuo's recognition of the aura of his former disciple, Wuxiang.

Character Interactions

• Futuo the Venerable and the High Priest have a brief, intense exchange, demonstrating the High Priest's strength and Futuo's overwhelming power.
• Yao Ziyan and Futuo have a tense interaction, with Yao Ziyan showing no fear despite Futuo's threat, hinting at a potential conflict between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Futuo the Venerable arrives seeking revenge for his disciple Wuxiang's death.
• He confronts Yao Ziyan and the Royal Family of Beasts, demonstrating his peak Venerable power.
• Futuo uses a Saint's Sarira, a powerful artifact left behind by a Saint-level monk, to counter the Royal Family's skeletal remains.

Character Developments

• Futuo the Venerable: Shows his determination to avenge his disciple and his immense power as a peak Venerable.
• Yao Ziyan: Realizes the vast power disparity and feels powerless against Futuo.
• The High Priest: Reveals the Void Beast's bloodline and uses the skeletal remains of the Royal Family to defend against Futuo.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and disparity: The vast difference in power between Futuo and the others highlights the theme of power imbalance.
• Revenge and justice: Futuo's pursuit of revenge raises questions about justice and retribution.
• Legacy and artifacts: The Saint's Sarira and the Royal Family's skeletal remains emphasize the importance of legacies and powerful artifacts.

Character Interactions

• Futuo vs. Yao Ziyan & the Royal Family of Beasts: Futuo's arrival and display of power put Yao Ziyan and the Royal Family on the defensive, highlighting the power imbalance.
• Futuo vs. The High Priest: Their exchange reveals the High Priest's knowledge of the Void Beast's bloodline and Futuo's respect for the Saint's Sarira.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Futuo the Venerable initiates an attack, creating a massive anomaly visible for thousands of miles.
• Cultivators converge to investigate, drawn by the anomaly.
• The Magic Ape and Hu Kuang appear, injured from spatial turbulence, and enter a spatial rift to continue their journey.
• The High Priest and Futuo the Venerable clash, with Futuo's attack overwhelming the High Priest.
• The Royal Family of Beasts attempts to intervene but fails to stop Futuo's attack.
• Yao Ziyue and Yao Ziyan face imminent danger as the Brahma Seal approaches.

Character Developments

• Futuo the Venerable demonstrates immense power, overpowering the High Priest.
• The High Priest's strength is revealed to be significantly lower than Futuo's.
• The Royal Family of Beasts shows unity and determination in the face of adversity but is unable to turn the tide.
• Yao Ziyue and Yao Ziyan display fear and vulnerability, highlighting their humanity despite their powerful lineage.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of vast power disparities.
• Unity and determination in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The fragility of life and the inevitability of death.

Character Interactions

• The High Priest and Futuo the Venerable engage in a powerful clash, showcasing their strength and determination.
• The Royal Family of Beasts works together to defend against Futuo's attack, demonstrating their unity and loyalty.
• Yao Ziyue and Yao Ziyan share a moment of fear and vulnerability, highlighting their bond as sisters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan appears and disperses the Brahma Seal, saving Yao Ziyan and the Royal Family of Beasts.
• Futuo the Venerable, a monk at Venerable rank seven, is revealed as the antagonist.
• Luo Chuan discovers a connection between the valley and the Ancient Ruins.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan is relieved and joyful upon seeing Luo Chuan, addressing him as "Boss."
• Futuo the Venerable is shocked and fearful upon seeing Luo Chuan's power.
• Luo Chuan is annoyed by the situation's familiarity and intrigued by the connection to the Ancient Ruins.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the threat posed by higher-ranked cultivators.
• The mysterious nature of the Ancient Ruins and its connection to the valley.
• The negative perception of monks, based on previous encounters.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan: Yao Ziyan is relieved and happy to see Luo Chuan, while Luo Chuan is annoyed but determined to protect her.
• Futuo the Venerable and Luo Chuan: Futuo is shocked and fearful of Luo Chuan's power, while Luo Chuan is intrigued by Futuo's identity and the connection to the Ancient Ruins.
• Yao Ziyue: She observes Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan, feeling reassured about Yao Ziyan's choice in Luo Chuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan, a mysterious young man with immense power, appears and erases the Brahma Seal.
• Futuo the Venerable, a powerful cultivator, senses Luo Chuan's extraordinary strength and asks about his intentions regarding Mount Sumeru's affairs.
• Yao Ziyan reveals that Futuo the Venerable is Wuxiang's master, which angers Luo Chuan.
• Luo Chuan deduces that Futuo the Venerable is seeking revenge for Wuxiang's death.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Revealed to be an extremely powerful cultivator, possibly comparable to the legendary Buddha Lord. He shows disdain for Mount Sumeru and its affairs.
• Futuo the Venerable: Initially confident in Mount Sumeru's power, he becomes cautious and fearful upon realizing Luo Chuan's strength. He seeks revenge for his disciple, Wuxiang.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect for strength.
• Revenge and its consequences.
• The insignificance of worldly affairs to powerful cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Futuo the Venerable: Their interaction is tense and hierarchical, with Luo Chuan displaying clear disrespect for Futuo the Venerable's position and power.
• Yao Ziyan and Futuo the Venerable: Yao Ziyan shows no fear of Futuo the Venerable, demonstrating her loyalty and confidence in Luo Chuan's strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan arrives, claiming to have been to other worlds.
• Futuo the Venerable, a seventh-rank Venerable from Mount Sumeru, is shocked by Luo Chuan's Formless Karma and inability to see his fate.
• Luo Chuan snaps his fingers, destroying Futuo the Venerable's Saint's Sarira and killing him, despite his attempts to resist.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Reveals his extraordinary background and power, demonstrating his ability to kill a seventh-rank Venerable with ease.
• Futuo the Venerable: Realizes the severity of his situation and attempts to resist, but ultimately fails against Luo Chuan's might.

Significant Themes

• Power and Prestige: Luo Chuan's display of power earns him respect and fear from those present, highlighting the importance of strength in this world.
• Fate and Destiny: The contrast between Futuo the Venerable's ability to see karma and his inability to see Luo Chuan's fate underscores the theme of destiny's unpredictability.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Futuo the Venerable: Their brief exchange highlights the power imbalance between them, with Luo Chuan dismissing Futuo the Venerable's threats.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: Yao Ziyan's attention is solely on Luo Chuan, hinting at a potential connection or admiration between them.
• The Royal Family of Beasts: They regard Yao Ziyan as a goddess and express reverence towards Luo Chuan, seeing him as an ally.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan effortlessly defeats Futuo the Venerable, a powerful figure at the Seeking the Way Seventh Stage of Mount Sumeru, with a single snap of his fingers.
• The Royal Family of Beasts, who were under attack by Futuo the Venerable, are saved by Luo Chuan's intervention.
• The Royal Family of Beasts were attempting a ritual to communicate with the Ancient Ruins to make them descend.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan demonstrates his immense power and control over it, growing more proficient in using the power of a snap.
• The Royal Family of Beasts, particularly the High Priest, are shown to be vulnerable and in need of protection, highlighting their human side despite their powerful status.

Significant Themes

• Power and its responsible use: Luo Chuan's immense power is juxtaposed with his restraint and control, highlighting the theme of responsible power use.
• The consequences of ambition: The Royal Family of Beasts' attempt to communicate with the Ancient Ruins could be seen as a manifestation of their ambition, which has led them to this precarious situation.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: Their relationship is further solidified as Yao Ziyan addresses Luo Chuan as "Boss" and expresses gratitude for his help.
• The Royal Family of Beasts: They interact with each other with concern and worry, particularly towards the injured High Priest, showing their unity and care for each other.
• Luo Chuan and the Royal Family of Beasts: Luo Chuan's indifference towards the High Priest's thanks and his decision to help them without being asked, despite his initial disinterest, shows a level of complexity in his character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Futuo the Venerable, a powerful seventh-rank Venerable, has fallen, causing shock among the Buddhas in Mount Sumeru's Main Hall.
• The Buddha Lord cannot trace Futuo's karma, implying an unknown, powerful force might be involved.
• Wutian Buddha Ancestor, one of the Four Great Buddha Ancestors, is sent to investigate.
• At the Place of Sacrifice, the High Priest drinks Cola, a healing beverage from the Origin Mall, and is astonished by its rapid healing effects.

Character Developments

• The Buddhas are shown to be deeply reverent of Wutian Buddha Ancestor, highlighting his immense power and status.
• The High Priest demonstrates his trust in Luo Chuan by drinking Cola without hesitation, showing his confidence in Luo Chuan's intentions.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and hierarchy are emphasized, with Wutian Buddha Ancestor's intervention suggesting an impending shift in the balance of power.
• The healing properties of Cola underscore the potential benefits of the Origin Mall's goods, hinting at the mall's significance in the story.

Character Interactions

• The Buddhas collectively express their shock and concern over Futuo's death, showing unity and shared responsibility.
• The High Priest and Yao Ziyue interact, with Yao Ziyue explaining the properties of Cola to the High Priest, demonstrating her knowledge and enthusiasm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The High Priest's injuries are healed by a drink called 'Cola' from the Origin Mall.
• The Royal Family of Beasts is astonished by the potency of Cola and its affordable price (Ten Spirit Crystals).
• Yao Ziyan reveals that the Boss (Luo Chuan) has opened a shop called 'Origin Mall'.
• The Royal Family of Beasts reacts with shock and disbelief to the name 'Origin Mall', considering it a taboo.

Character Developments

• The High Priest: Recovers from severe injuries, expressing gratitude and astonishment at the power and affordability of Cola.
• Yao Ziyan: Gains confidence and pride in being an employee of the Origin Mall, enthusiastically promoting its products.
• Luo Chuan: Remains calm and composed, indifferent to the Royal Family of Beasts' reactions to the mall's name.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Origin Mall's products, symbolizing the System's might.
• The taboo nature of the name 'Origin', hinting at a deeper mystery or restriction in the world.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and the High Priest: Yao Ziyan shows concern for the High Priest's health, while he expresses gratitude for her help.
• Yao Ziyan and the Royal Family of Beasts: Yao Ziyan shares information about the Origin Mall, causing shock and disbelief among the Royal Family of Beasts.
• Luo Chuan and the Royal Family of Beasts: Luo Chuan remains indifferent to their reactions, further emphasizing his mysterious and powerful status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Ziyan shares information about peculiar abilities in various products and the holographic game, Tower of Trials.
• Hu Kuang and the Magic Ape arrive injured after traveling through space, mistakenly believing they're defending against an enemy.
• Luo Chuan, Yao Ziyan's brother, is revealed to be known by Hu Kuang and the Magic Ape, having saved them and taken Hu Kuang as his mount.
• Hu Kuang and the Magic Ape drink Cola, demonstrating its healing properties.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan: Confirms her suspicions about the peculiar abilities and the game's world.
• Hu Kuang: Shows pride in being Luo Chuan's mount, demonstrating growth in understanding his place in the hierarchy.
• The Magic Ape: No significant development in this chapter.
• Luo Chuan: Revealed to be powerful and generous, earning respect from the Royal Family of Beasts.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and hierarchy, as seen in Hu Kuang's pride in being Luo Chuan's mount and the Royal Family of Beasts' envy of Hu Kuang's status.
• The extraordinary nature of the world, emphasized by the healing properties of Cola.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan: Siblings who share information and work together.
• Hu Kuang and the Magic Ape: Companions who travel together and share experiences.
• The Royal Family of Beasts and Hu Kuang: Initially amused by Hu Kuang's situation, they later express envy of his status with Luo Chuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Several members of the Royal Family of Beasts awaken powerful bloodlines after drinking mineral water from the Origin Mall.
• Hu Kuang awakens the Dark Sky Tiger bloodline.
• The Magic Ape awakens the Battle Saint Ape bloodline.
• Yao Ziyan, the European Emperor, awakens the Purple Sky Fox bloodline, the strongest among them.
• Luo Chuan, the mall's boss, reveals that Yao Ziyan is a clerk at the Origin Mall.
• The High Priest asks if they can purchase items from the mall, and Luo Chuan agrees, reminding them to pay for their purchases.
• Luo Chuan presents a light screen displaying available items, with only two currently in stock.

Character Developments

• Hu Kuang and the Magic Ape show off their newly awakened bloodlines, causing astonishment among the Royal Family of Beasts.
• Yao Ziyan reveals her bloodline, demonstrating her superiority among the group.
• Yao Ziyue expresses disbelief in Yao Ziyan's description of Luo Chuan as 'nice.'

Significant Themes

• The awakening of powerful bloodlines and its impact on status and capabilities within the Royal Family of Beasts.
• The importance of rules and payment, as emphasized by Luo Chuan.

Character Interactions

• Hu Kuang and the Magic Ape compete to show off their newly awakened bloodlines.
• Yao Ziyan shares her connection to Luo Chuan with the group, causing surprise and curiosity.
• Yao Ziyue questions Yao Ziyan about Luo Chuan's character, hinting at a potential rift in their relationship.
• The High Priest interacts with Luo Chuan, seeking to purchase items from the mall and receiving a reminder about payment.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan reunite at the Royal Family of Beasts' gathering.
• Luo Chuan reveals the Origin Mall is temporarily closed.
• Yao Ziyue, Yao Ziyan's sister, is introduced.
• The Royal Family of Beasts listens to Hu Kuang and the Magic Ape's account of recent events.
• Cultivators rushing towards the celestial phenomenon find it suddenly disappears, leaving them bewildered and suspicious.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan shows curiosity and concern about Luo Chuan's activities.
• Yao Ziyue is introduced as Yao Ziyan's sister, showing a similar appearance.
• Luo Chuan demonstrates discretion by not mentioning Yao Ziyan's past tribulation incident.
• The cultivators display greed and determination despite their suspicions about the Ancient Ruins.

Significant Themes

• Secrecy & Deception: The mysterious nature of the Ancient Ruins and the Origin Mall hints at a hidden agenda.
• Greed: Cultivators are driven by the desire for opportunity, even in the face of uncertainty.
• Trust & Loyalty: Luo Chuan's discretion regarding Yao Ziyan's past shows consideration for her well-being.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan reunite, showing mutual concern and understanding.
• Yao Ziyue meets Luo Chuan, showing curiosity about his activities.
• The Royal Family of Beasts interacts with Hu Kuang and the Magic Ape, displaying interest in their stories.
• Cultivators interact with each other, expressing confusion and determination regarding the Ancient Ruins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Royal Family of Beasts is captivated by Luo Chuan's Cola and Spicy Strips, consuming them despite their potential as life-saving items.
• The customers express disappointment at the limited daily purchase rule.
• The High Priest initiates a sacrifice to summon Ancient Ruins, aiming to restore the Royal Family of Beasts' ancient glory.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan remains indifferent to the Royal Family of Beasts' plans, only interested in his peaceful life as a shopkeeper.
• The Royal Family of Beasts members show enthusiasm for Luo Chuan's products but also display a sense of urgency and desperation in their quest to regain their ancient power.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and dominance among different races.
• The allure of the past and the desire to restore lost glory.
• Luo Chuan's contentment with his simple life, contrasting with the ambitious Royal Family of Beasts.

Character Interactions

• The Royal Family of Beasts members interact with Luo Chuan, expressing their delight in his products but also questioning the limited purchase rule.
• Yao Ziyan shares the Royal Family of Beasts' legacy with Luo Chuan, revealing their desire to restore their ancient power through the Ancient Ruins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ancient Ruins descend, causing a worldwide phenomenon and tremors.
• The ruins appear as a separate world, with a blood-colored sky and ravaged landscape, contrasting with the vibrant world outside.
• The High Priest activates an ancient altar to teleport the group into the ruins.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Shows caution and wariness towards teleportation arrays, hinting at past experiences.
• High Priest: Demonstrates deep faith in the ancient teachings and excitement about the ruins' descent.
• Yao Ziyan: Exhibits concern for Yao Ziyue's safety, arranging for her to stay with Luo Chuan.

Significant Themes

• The power and mystery of the Ancient Ruins.
• Faith and doubt in ancient teachings and traditions.
• Caution and wariness, contrasted with excitement and eagerness.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and the High Priest: Luo Chuan questions the High Priest about the altar's teleportation function, showing his wariness, while the High Priest expresses his faith in the ancient teachings.
• Yao Ziyan and Yao Ziyue: Yao Ziyan shows concern for Yao Ziyue's safety, arranging for her to stay with Luo Chuan, indicating a protective and caring relationship between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Nine Nether Thunder Eagle, carrying the Third Elder and Medicine Valley disciples, arrives at a gathering of cultivators.
• The eagle transforms into a man, and the Third Elder senses an unusual atmosphere among the cultivators.
• A cultivator is grabbed by the Third Elder's spiritual energy, who asks about recent events.
• The cultivator reveals that a mysterious powerhouse arrived, with the Black Tiger King as his mount. Emperor Tianxing and the White-Clad Spear God also appeared and showed respect to the powerhouse, who claimed to be the boss of a shop, reminiscent of the Origin Mall.

Character Developments

• The Third Elder demonstrates his powerful aura and interrogation skills.
• Wei Yi shows perceptiveness and makes a connection to the Origin Mall.
• The cultivator reveals his fear and indignation at being singled out.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect among cultivators.
• The mysterious power of the Origin Mall and its potential connection to the current events.

Character Interactions

• The Third Elder and Wei Yi discuss the unusual atmosphere and the cultivator's revelation.
• The Third Elder interrogates the cultivator, revealing his powerful aura and causing fear among the cultivators.
• The cultivator reveals his fear and indignation at being singled out, but also his eagerness to please the Third Elder.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Third Elder of Medicine Valley arrives and reveals he knows about the Origin Mall, surprising the cultivators.
• The young man recounts his experience at Luo Chuan's Origin Mall, describing the goods sold (Cola, Spicy Strips, Jade Dew, Mineral Water) and their effects.
• Luo Chuan's rules are revealed: each item can only be bought once, and there are stock limits for Jade Dew and Mineral Water (ten bottles each).
• The cultivators' reactions to the rules and the effects of the items are described.

Character Developments

• The young man gains confidence in speaking to the Medicine Valley cultivators, likely due to their fair treatment and respect for the Origin Mall's rules.
• The Third Elder demonstrates his authority and respect for the strong, typical of the Tianlan Continent's culture.

Significant Themes

• Respect for the strong and their rules is a prominent theme, as seen in the Third Elder's demeanor and the cultivators' acceptance of Luo Chuan's rules.
• The Origin Mall's equal treatment of all customers, regardless of their cultivation level, is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• The young man interacts with the Medicine Valley cultivators, initially nervous but growing more comfortable as they listen to his account.
• The Third Elder questions the young man calmly and authoritatively, showing respect for the rules and the strong.
• Wei Yi and the other Medicine Valley disciples listen attentively to the young man's account, reacting with surprise and astonishment at the described events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Third Elder and Wei Yi of Medicine Valley discuss the Boss's (presumably a powerful cultivator) presence in the Ancient Ruins.
• Various factions, including Medicine Valley, Lingyun Academy, Xuan Yue Academy, the Di Family, and Jade Pool Holy Land, arrive in Jiuyao City, drawn by the Ancient Ruins and the Origin Mall.
• These factions are customers of the Origin Mall, indicating a complex relationship between them and the mall's management.
• The Ancient Ruins are expected to open soon, drawing the attention of all factions.

Character Developments

• Wei Yi shows curiosity and analytical thinking about the Boss's motives.
• The Third Elder demonstrates wisdom and calm in handling his disciples' questions and the public's confusion.
• Murong Haitang, the teacher from Lingyun Academy, shows care and caution towards her disciples.

Significant Themes

• The allure of ancient ruins and the potential opportunities they offer.
• The complex relationships between different factions in the cultivation world.
• The disparity in knowledge and power between cultivators of different levels.

Character Interactions

• Wei Yi and the Third Elder discuss the Boss's motives, showing a mentor-mentee relationship.
• Murong Haitang interacts with her disciples, displaying a caring and protective teacher-student relationship.
• The various factions arrive in Jiuyao City, hinting at potential interactions and alliances among them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An auction is held near the newly opened Ancient Ruins, with cultivators bidding on items like Mineral Water, which can enhance aptitude.
• The Lingyun Academy group learns about the auction and the Origin Mall from a fellow cultivator.
• The Ancient Ruins finally open, causing a surge of cultivators and Demonic Beasts to rush inside.

Character Developments

• Xiao Cheng and his friends are shown to be curious and eager to learn about the happenings around the Ancient Ruins.
• Murong Haitang and Ying Wuji are revealed to be teachers from Lingyun Academy, with high status and knowledge, as indicated by their emblems and the respect shown by other cultivators.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Ambition: The auction and the rush to enter the Ancient Ruins highlight the cultivators' desire for power and wealth.
• Opportunity and Risk: The opening of the Ancient Ruins presents a significant opportunity for growth but also carries an aura of danger.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Cheng and his friends interact with a fellow cultivator, learning about the auction and the Origin Mall.
• Murong Haitang and Ying Wuji guide their students, revealing their identities and knowledge about the situation.
• Cultivators and Demonic Beasts interact, all rushing towards the Ancient Ruins with a shared goal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan finds himself in a strange, oppressive world filled with destruction aura.
• He encounters a bizarre, blasphemous creature with mid-stage Seeking the Way strength, which he defeats with ease.
• Luo Chuan learns that the System intervened in his teleportation, leading him to land on the creature's head.
• He flies for over ten minutes without encountering any other cultivators, suggesting the Ancient Ruins' vastness.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan demonstrates his power and calmness under pressure, defeating a mid-stage Seeking the Way creature with a single move.
• He shows frustration with the System's actions but ultimately chooses not to dwell on it.

Significant Themes

• The harsh, oppressive environment of the Ancient Ruins contrasts with the vibrancy of the world Luo Chuan is used to.
• The System's intervention in Luo Chuan's teleportation raises questions about its intentions and fairness.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan interacts with the System, expressing his frustration with its actions but ultimately accepting them.
• Luo Chuan encounters a strange creature but does not interact with any other cultivators in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan decides to wait for cultivators to enter the Ancient Ruins instead of aimlessly flying.
• A fleeing Seeking the Way realm cultivator, pursued by monsters, approaches Luo Chuan, attempting to shift blame and use him as a shield.
• Luo Chuan kills the cultivator with his Death Snap.
• A woman from the Ice Palace, trapped in a valley with a giant scorpion, calls for help as Luo Chuan flies by.
• Luo Chuan lands and asks the woman if she's heard of the "Origin Mall."

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan demonstrates his ruthlessness towards those who try to use him, but also shows willingness to help those who ask honestly.
• The woman from the Ice Palace is revealed to be at the Eighth Stage of Returning Origin, displaying courage and resourcefulness in calling for help.

Significant Themes

• Trust and honesty vs. deceit and manipulation.
• The dangers and challenges of the Ancient Ruins.
• Luo Chuan's unique perspective and methods, hinting at his mysterious past.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and the fleeing cultivator: A brief, tense encounter leading to the cultivator's death.
• Luo Chuan and the woman from the Ice Palace: A potential alliance forms as they face a common enemy, with Luo Chuan showing curiosity about her knowledge of the "Origin Mall."