Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan's Supreme Immortal Aperture gains nine Heavenly Dao Marks from consuming Immortal Material.
• Shi Zong successfully passes his tribulation, advancing from Rank 7 to Rank 8, but doesn't gain any new Dao Marks.
• Gu Immortals in the Supreme Immortal Aperture start accepting tribulation missions, leading to a continuous increase in Fang Yuan's Heavenly Dao Marks.
• Ke Xin Hong visits the Wu Family Headquarters to demand Hu Land, a Heaven and Earth Secret Realm. The Wu Family agrees to hand it over in exchange for three Rank 8 Immortal Gu refined by Fang Yuan.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: His Heavenly Dao Marks surpass two hundred thousand, and he plans to help Gu Immortals with their tribulations to accumulate more.
• Shi Zong: Advances to Rank 8 but doesn't gain new Dao Marks, realizing the value of contribution from the tribulation mission.
• Wu Yong: Loses Hu Land to Fang Yuan but vows to repay the shame in the future.
• Ke Xin Hong: Successfully negotiates with the Wu Family, demonstrating his diplomatic skills.

Significant Themes

• The value of contribution and Dao Marks in the Gu Immortal world.
• The importance of Immortal Gu and Immortal Dao Killer Moves in determining a Gu Immortal's combat strength.
• The strategic thinking and long-term planning of Gu Immortals like Fang Yuan and Wu Yong.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Shi Zong: Fang Yuan orders Shi Zong to make the true results of his tribulation public.
• Ke Xin Hong and Wu Yong: Ke Xin Hong successfully negotiates with Wu Yong, leading to the Wu Family handing over Hu Land.
• Wu Yong and Wu Ba Chong: Wu Yong accepts the deal despite Wu Ba Chong's unwillingness, showing his strategic thinking and willingness to make tough decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan successfully refines the Heavenly Envy Immortal Gu to Rank 7.
• He realizes that with enough Self-Sufficient Heavenly Marks, one can refine Heavenly Dao Immortal Gu.
• Fang Yuan decides to focus on refining the Heavenly Envy Immortal Gu to Rank 8.
• He tasks his subordinates with finding Gu Immortal seeds suitable for tribulation and loyal to him.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: He continues to make historical breakthroughs, now officially embarking on the path of Heavenly Dao cultivation. He also shows his commitment to helping his subordinates improve their cultivation.
• Ke Xin Hong: He successfully obtains Hu Land from the Wu Family, furthering his own cultivation and the development of his combat system.

Significant Themes

• Heavenly Dao cultivation: Fang Yuan's new path, with vast prospects and terrifying advantages, including control over Longevity Gu and Fate Gu.
• Cultivation and improvement: The theme of continuous growth and development is emphasized, with Fang Yuan and his subordinates all working towards enhancing their strength.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Ke Xin Hong: They work together to obtain Hu Land, with Fang Yuan supporting Ke Xin Hong's cultivation and Ke Xin Hong successfully completing his mission.
• Fang Yuan and his subordinates: Fang Yuan tasks his subordinates with finding Gu Immortal seeds, showing his investment in their cultivation and growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan uses the rank eight Land as Before Immortal Gu to repair the Countercurrent River, which was nearly dried up.
• The Countercurrent River starts to recover rapidly but will slow down later due to the difference in rank between the killer move and the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm.
• Fang Yuan considers using the Orderly killer move, but it requires a core Immortal Gu he doesn't possess.
• Fang Yuan reflects on his various Heaven and Earth Secret Realms, including Soul-Shaking Mountain, Valley of Fallen Spirits, Countercurrent River, Marketplace, Hu Land, Refining Sea Primordial, Human Sea Primordial, and Qiankun Crystal Wall Primordial.
• Fang Yuan decides to focus on developing the Human Sea Primordial and sends Gu Immortals to slaughter humans from outside grotto-heavens to gather resources.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan shows his strategic thinking and long-term planning in developing his Heaven and Earth Secret Realms.
• Fang Yuan demonstrates his ruthlessness and disregard for human life, ordering the slaughter of innocent humans for resources.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of Heaven and Earth Secret Realms.
• The importance of core Immortal Gu for rank nine killer moves.
• The ruthless nature of Gu cultivation and the willingness to sacrifice for power.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan interacts with his Gu Immortal subordinates, sending them on missions to slaughter humans.
• Gu Mingxu, an East Sea rogue immortal, confronts two Otherworldly Gu Immortals sent by Fang Yuan, leading to a tense standoff.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A grand banquet is held in the Sea of Qi great formation to welcome Drunken Immortal into the Righteous Qi Alliance.
• Fang Yuan dispatches Gu Immortals to slaughter mortals across the East Sea, avoiding major super families.
• The Chai family is approached by three Otherworldly Gu Immortals (Bing Yuan, Golden Hair Immortal King, Shi Zong) on behalf of Fang Yuan, who wants to buy the Chai family's Human Dao achievements, including their mountain and raised mortals.

Character Developments

• Drunken Immortal joins the Righteous Qi Alliance, demonstrating his political acumen and social connections.
• Fang Yuan continues his aggressive actions, targeting mortals but avoiding major families, showing his strategic thinking and disregard for human life.
• The Chai family faces a significant threat to their foundation, forcing them to consider cooperating with a demonic being like Fang Yuan.

Significant Themes

• Political Alliances and Power Dynamics: Drunken Immortal's joining of the Righteous Qi Alliance and the Chai family's potential cooperation with Fang Yuan highlight the shifting political landscape and power struggles among different factions.
• Value of Life: Fang Yuan's disregard for human life, as seen in his massacres and the proposed purchase of the Chai family's raised mortals, contrasts with the Chai family's focus on their mortals' well-being and the Righteous Qi Alliance's protection of their people.

Character Interactions

• Drunken Immortal and Sea of Qi Ancestor: Drunken Immortal flatters Sea of Qi Ancestor, demonstrating his social skills and political acumen.
• Fang Yuan and the East Sea: Fang Yuan's actions in the East Sea put pressure on the major families, forcing them to consider their response to his provocations.
• The Chai Family and the Otherworldly Gu Immortals: The Chai family faces a difficult decision when approached by the three Otherworldly Gu Immortals, representing Fang Yuan's demands.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chai Fu, a Rank 8 Rogue Immortal, emerges from seclusion to find his lifespan nearing its end. He discovers his distant bloodline living in a village and decides to leave an inheritance.
• Chai Fu conceives the Human Dao Immortal Move, Wise Talent Enters the Urn, and establishes the Chai Family, using it to concentrate human aptitude onto his family members.
• The Chai Family faces a crisis when Gu Yue Fang Yuan demands they hand over their core assets, including the Wise Talent Enters the Urn move and the vast number of mortal outsiders they've been nurturing.
• Fang Yuan sends three Rank 8 Otherworldly Humans to discuss the matter, offering two Rank 8 Immortal Gu in exchange, one for Chai Gan and another to upgrade the Chai Family's Immortal Gu House to Rank 8.

Character Developments

• Chai Fu: Accepts his impending death and decides to leave a legacy behind. He establishes the Chai Family and creates the Wise Talent Enters the Urn move.
• Chai Family: Grows into a powerful force due to Chai Fu's inheritance but faces a significant threat from Gu Yue Fang Yuan.
• Gu Yue Fang Yuan: Demonstrates his power and influence by sending three Rank 8 Otherworldly Humans to negotiate with the Chai Family. He shows willingness to make a deal but is also prepared for conflict.
• Bing Yuan, Shi Zong, Golden Hair Immortal King: Act as representatives of Fang Yuan. They display confidence in their power and are willing to negotiate but also hint at the consequences of refusing Fang Yuan's offer.

Significant Themes

• Longevity and Mortality: Chai Fu's impending death and his reflections on his life highlight the theme of mortality and the struggle for longevity among Gu Immortals.
• Power and Influence: The Chai Family's rise and the threat they face from Fang Yuan emphasize the importance of power and influence in the Gu Immortal Realm.
• Legacy and Inheritance: Chai Fu's decision to leave an inheritance and Fang Yuan's demand for the Chai Family's core assets both revolve around the theme of legacy and what is left behind.

Character Interactions

• Chai Fu and the Village: Chai Fu's interaction with the village at the foot of Human Smoke Mountain leads him to decide to leave an inheritance and establish the Chai Family.
• Chai Family and Fang Yuan's Representatives: The tense negotiation between the Chai Family and the three Rank 8 Otherworldly Humans highlights the power dynamics and the potential conflict between the two forces.
• Chai Gan and Chai Ke Qing: The disagreement between the two Chai Family members showcases the internal conflict within the family regarding their response to Fang Yuan's demands.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Golden Hair Immortal King reveals that Wu Yong of the Southern Alliance and the Fang family of the Western Desert have secret alliances with Fang Yuan.
• The Chai family, after initially denying these claims, decides to cooperate with Fang Yuan due to the vast power disparity.
• The Three Immortals of the Otherworldly attack Human Smoke Mountain, slaughtering its inhabitants, and take away the Chai family's human path attainment and some Rank 8 Immortal Gu.
• The Chai family publicly states their commitment to the righteous path, prioritizing human lives.

Character Developments

• Chai Ke Qing: Initially naive and trusting, she becomes disillusioned with her family's actions and is later sealed by Chai Gan for her defiance.
• Chai Gan: Reveals his ruthless side, prioritizing the family's survival over the lives of common people.
• The Three Immortals of the Otherworldly: Display their loyalty to Fang Yuan and his methods, even envying his status and strength.

Significant Themes

• The disparity in power between forces and the consequences of resistance.
• The moral ambiguity of the righteous path and the lengths to which it will go to maintain its image.
• The influence of benefits and rewards on loyalty and obedience.

Character Interactions

• The Chai family Gu Immortals and the Three Immortals of the Otherworldly: The Chai family Gu Immortals are initially defiant but eventually succumb to the power disparity and cooperate with the Three Immortals.
• Chai Gan and Chai Ke Qing: Chai Gan seals Chai Ke Qing for her defiance, showing his ruthless side and causing her to lose faith in him.
• The Three Immortals of the Otherworldly: They discuss their loyalty to Fang Yuan and their envy of his status and strength, highlighting their unity and shared mindset.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan observes Zhan Bu Du's Cloud Light Butterfly totem killer move, which sparks thoughts about improving totem killer moves.
• Fang Yuan receives a letter from Lu Wei Yin detailing a method to create artificial Earth Veins, which he finds feasible for modifying the Supreme Immortal Aperture.
• Fang Yuan realizes that the root cause of the Supreme Immortal Aperture's instability is the harmonious blending of Dao marks, leading to the idea of constructing Dao veins to introduce repulsion between Dao marks.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan's Heavenly Dao attainment continues to improve, though it's still far from the Grandmaster level.
• Lu Wei Yin provides valuable insights into creating Earth Veins and the nature of the Supreme Immortal Embryo Gu.

Significant Themes

• The nature of Dao marks and their interaction: harmony, repulsion, and flow.
• The concept of Dao veins and their potential applications.
• The pursuit of rank ten Immortal Gu and the challenges involved in creating them.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Lu Wei Yin exchange ideas about creating Earth Veins and the Supreme Immortal Embryo Gu.
• Fang Yuan considers involving Meng Qiu Zhen in exploring the Blissful Land Dream Realm to improve his Earth path attainment for constructing Earth veins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Ning Bing, a Dragonman Gu Immortal, emerges from seclusion after cultivating an Ice and Snow killer move and gaining insights into the Ice and Snow Dao.
• She encounters a massive beast tide attracted by a mysterious force in the Gou, leading her to a grave mound emitting Earth Dao and Flame Dao auras.
• The mound opens, revealing a naked male immortal, Fang Huan, who identifies himself as the Molten Demon Lord.
• Bai Ning Bing assists Fang Huan in defeating the remaining beasts, then kills him and soul-searches him, learning about his past and the mound's function.
• She discovers that the mound has the same function as the Heavenly Court's Immortal Tombs, allowing Gu Immortals to be reborn.

Character Developments

• Bai Ning Bing: She continues to cultivate and gain insights into the Ice and Snow Dao. Her curiosity and adventurous spirit lead her to explore the mysterious mound, resulting in significant gains.
• Fang Huan: He is reborn from the mound but is confused and unaware of the inside story. He is killed by Bai Ning Bing, and his soul is soul-searched, revealing his past and the mound's function.

Significant Themes

• Rebirth and immortality: The mound's function raises questions about the possibility of Gu Immortals being reborn, challenging the conventional understanding of death in the cultivation world.
• Exploration and adventure: Bai Ning Bing's curiosity and adventurous spirit drive the plot, leading her to discover the mysterious mound and its secrets.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ning Bing and Fang Huan: They briefly interact before Fang Huan's death. Bai Ning Bing assists him in defeating the beasts, then kills him and soul-searches him, gaining valuable information about the mound.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Immortals successfully move Bronze Seal Mountain, establishing it as an Earth Vein node.
• Fang Yuan's subordinates diligently move other famous mountains and Ten Lands to serve as Earth Vein nodes.
• Fang Yuan feels the strain of resource depletion due to his extravagant usage in nurturing subordinates and building Earth Veins.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan's ambition and long-term planning are evident as he considers building the Human Mountain and condensing the essence of Human Smoke Mountain.
• Fang Yuan's subordinates, such as the Stone Man Gu Immortal, show dedication and skill in their tasks.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources in cultivation and the strain of excessive consumption.
• The grandeur and complexity of constructing Heaven and Earth Secret Realms.
• The value of famous mountains and Ten Lands as Earth Vein nodes.

Character Interactions

• The Gu Immortals work together to move mountains and establish Earth Vein nodes, demonstrating teamwork and camaraderie.
• Fang Yuan considers cooperating with the Sea of Qi Clone to scour resources from the Two Heavens Grotto-Heaven.
• He Chun Qiu successfully refines a Rank 8 Fan Wind Gu for the Wu family, showing her skill and dedication.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Qiu Zhen enters the Blissful Land Dream Realm and learns he has seven days to live due to a plague.
• An old Mushroomman woman reveals that the previous witch, Huang Wan, might be able to save him, but he must find her on Whip Mountain.
• Meng Qiu Zhen chooses three Gu worms to aid his journey: Tiger Poison Gu, Poison Liquid Gu, and another unknown Gu.
• He faces and defeats a Black Bear King using his Gu worms, but his strength wanes due to the plague acting up earlier than expected.
• As he collapses, he hears a mortal approaching and calls for help.

Character Developments

• Meng Qiu Zhen demonstrates his experience and adaptability in dream exploration, choosing Gu worms strategically.
• The old Mushroomman woman shows concern for Meng Qiu Zhen's well-being and wants him to bring back a cure for the tribe.
• Meng Qiu Zhen's body weakens due to the plague, highlighting his vulnerability despite his Gu Master skills.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic decision-making in overcoming challenges.
• The consequences of one's actions (Meng Qiu Zhen's plague is a result of his selfless acts).
• The power dynamics between different characters (the witch's influence, the mortal's potential importance).

Character Interactions

• Meng Qiu Zhen interacts with the old Mushroomman woman, learning about Huang Wan and choosing Gu worms.
• Meng Qiu Zhen battles the Black Bear King, showcasing his Gu Master skills and the synergy between his Gu worms.
• Meng Qiu Zhen calls for help from the mortal, indicating his desperation and the mortal's potential role in the dream.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Qiu Zhen, a Mushroomman, is critically ill and covered in mushrooms that drain his life force.
• A Mortal Maiden finds him and, upon hearing his plea for help, begins plucking the mushrooms off him, saving him.
• Meng Qiu Zhen, now in the body of the Mortal Maiden, enters Tujia Village with Huang Xiaomi, a Mushroomman, to continue their quest.
• In the village, they encounter a group of bullies led by a Bald Youth named Green Beast, who harasses Meng Qiu Zhen and eventually captures Huang Xiaomi.

Character Developments

• Meng Qiu Zhen: Despite his weakened state, he remains calm and resourceful, using the situation to his advantage. He also shows concern for Huang Xiaomi's safety.
• Huang Xiaomi: Initially proud and confident, he is overpowered by Green Beast and captured, showing his limitations in combat against a stronger opponent.
• Green Beast: Revealed to be a powerful Gu Master, he is arrogant and bullies the weak, but also shows concern for Meng Qiu Zhen's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Disguise: Meng Qiu Zhen's identity switch from a Mushroomman to a Mortal Maiden adds complexity to his mission and challenges his abilities.
• Strength and Weakness: The power dynamics between characters are explored, with Huang Xiaomi's strength proving insufficient against Green Beast.
• Humanity and Otherworldly Races: The tension between humans and Otherworldly Races is highlighted, with Green Beast's prejudice against Mushroommen.

Character Interactions

• Meng Qiu Zhen and the Mortal Maiden: They initially misunderstand each other, but the Mortal Maiden's kindness saves Meng Qiu Zhen's life.
• Meng Qiu Zhen and Huang Xiaomi: Despite their different roles, they continue to work together towards their goal.
• Meng Qiu Zhen and Green Beast: Their interaction is tense, with Green Beast teasing Meng Qiu Zhen and eventually capturing Huang Xiaomi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Qiu Zhen, disguised as Fang Tu, accompanies a bald youth to Tu Jia Village to report Huang Xiao Mi's capture.
• They meet the Tu Jia clan elder, who praises the bald youth for his capture.
• Meng Qiu Zhen is invited to the bald youth's home for dinner and stays the night.
• The bald youth's mother, revealed to be a Mushroomman, asks Meng Qiu Zhen about the capture.
• Meng Qiu Zhen infiltrates the dungeon to rescue Huang Xiao Mi but falls into a trap.
• He battles and loses to the two Tu Jia clan elders, ending the dream.

Character Developments

• Meng Qiu Zhen: Maintains his disguise, learns about the Mushroomman tribe, and explores the dream realm's challenges.
• Bald Youth: Shows off his capture, reveals his mother's identity, and is unaware of her true nature.
• Tu Jia Clan Elders: Display their strength and coordination in battle, use Gu formations, and plan to extract information from Huang Xiao Mi.

Significant Themes

• Identity and disguise: Meng Qiu Zhen's multiple identities and the bald youth's mother hiding her true nature.
• Trust and deception: The bald youth's trust in Meng Qiu Zhen, while Meng Qiu Zhen deceives him.
• Power dynamics: The Tu Jia clan's power over the Mushroomman tribe and the clan elders' strength.

Character Interactions

• Meng Qiu Zhen and Bald Youth: The bald youth unwittingly aids Meng Qiu Zhen, while Meng Qiu Zhen deceives him.
• Meng Qiu Zhen and Tu Jia Clan Elders: They battle, with Meng Qiu Zhen ultimately captured.
• Bald Youth's Mother and Meng Qiu Zhen: She questions Meng Qiu Zhen about the capture, revealing her true nature as a Mushroomman.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Qiu Zhen follows the path of two Rank 4 clan elders and finds Huang Xiaomi, who is near death due to the Mushroomman Plague.
• Meng Qiu Zhen rescues Huang Xiaomi but encounters the Bald Youth and the two clan elders, leading to a battle.
• Huang Xiaomi dies, causing the dream to shatter.
• Meng Qiu Zhen explores the dream again, this time curing Huang Xiaomi's plague before the Bald Youth appears.
• Despite Meng Qiu Zhen's efforts, Huang Xiaomi still dies, and the dream ends in failure.
• Meng Qiu Zhen explores the dream again, this time ambushing and killing the Bald Youth, but the dream ends in failure due to strong emotions.
• Meng Qiu Zhen creates a new underground passage to delay the clan elders and successfully rescues Huang Xiaomi, knocking out the Bald Youth and avoiding killing him.

Character Developments

• Meng Qiu Zhen: Develops his Poison Dao, learns about the Tu Clan, and improves his strategy in each dream exploration.
• Huang Xiaomi: Starts as a weak, plague-stricken captive and becomes a more active participant in his rescue.
• The Bald Youth: Initially appears as a minor character but evolves into a significant obstacle, revealing his 'Earthy Charm' tracking move.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategy and adaptability in overcoming obstacles.
• The consequences of one's actions and the emotional attachments formed during dream explorations.
• The evolution of dreams and the appearance of new characters based on previous actions.

Character Interactions

• Meng Qiu Zhen and Huang Xiaomi: Develop a rescuing and protecting relationship, with Meng Qiu Zhen acting as a mentor figure.
• Meng Qiu Zhen and the Bald Youth: Initially an unknown factor, the Bald Youth becomes a primary antagonist, with Meng Qiu Zhen trying to outsmart him.
• The Bald Youth and the two clan elders: The Bald Youth gains their respect and trust due to his 'Earthy Charm' move, leading to a more united front against Meng Qiu Zhen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Qiu Zhen (as Huang Xiaomi) infiltrates the Tu Clan village, subdues Gu Masters, and retrieves poison Gu to cure the Mushroomman plague.
• Huang Xiaomi encounters and evades the Bald Youth (Qing Shou) in a dream scene, deepening their enmity.
• War breaks out between the Tu Clan village and the Mushroomman tribe. Both sides suffer heavy losses, and Huang Xiaomi and Qing Shou become each other's greatest enemies.
• In the twelfth dream act, Huang Xiaomi lures Qing Shou into an ambush. Despite being outnumbered, Qing Shou fights valiantly until rescued by Huang Wan and a Rank five Human Gu Master.

Character Developments

• Meng Qiu Zhen (Huang Xiaomi): Shows strategic thinking and combat prowess, becoming a leader in the Mushroomman tribe.
• Qing Shou (Bald Youth): Proves to be a formidable warrior, advancing to Rank four, and gains the enmity of Huang Xiaomi.
• Huang Wan: Reveals herself as a powerful Gu Master, saving Qing Shou in the climactic battle.

Significant Themes

• Enmity and rivalry: The conflict between Huang Xiaomi and Qing Shou deepens, driving the war between their tribes.
• Strategy and deception: Huang Xiaomi uses traps and schemes to gain an advantage in battle.
• Power dynamics: The intervention of the Rank five Human Gu Master shifts the balance of power in the final battle.

Character Interactions

• Huang Xiaomi vs. Qing Shou: Their rivalry intensifies, with both seeking to outdo the other in combat and strategy.
• Huang Xiaomi and Huang Wan: Their relationship is ambiguous, with Huang Xiaomi acting on Huang Wan's behalf and Huang Wan eventually saving Qing Shou.
• Qing Shou and the Rank five Human Gu Master: Their alliance is brief but crucial, turning the tide of the battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Tu Clan surrounds the Mushroommen and Huang Wan.
• Huang Wan's true identity and relationship with the Tu Clan Village Master and Blissful Land (Le Tu) are revealed.
• The Tu Clan Elder ambushes and injures Huang Wan.
• The Tu Clan Village Master and Huang Wan engage in a fierce battle.
• The Mushroomman tribe's reinforcements arrive, and the Tu Clan retreats.
• The Tu Clan Village Master takes Huang Wan and Blissful Land captive.
• Meng Qiu Zhen, disguised as Huang Wan, is shown in a prison cell with the Tu Clan Village Master.

Character Developments

• Huang Wan: Reveals her past and motivations, showing love for her son and the Mushroomman tribe.
• Blissful Land (Le Tu): Struggles with the revelation of his mixed heritage and his mother's true identity.
• Tu Clan Village Master: Shows ruthlessness and strategic thinking, prioritizing the Tu Clan's interests above personal relationships.
• Meng Qiu Zhen: Continues to impersonate Huang Wan, gathering information and experiencing new dream scenes.

Significant Themes

• Identity and belonging: Blissful Land's struggle with his mixed heritage and his place in the world.
• Love and sacrifice: Huang Wan's love for her son and her willingness to sacrifice for the Mushroomman tribe.
• Ruthlessness and strategy: The Tu Clan Village Master's prioritization of the Tu Clan's interests above personal relationships.

Character Interactions

• Huang Wan and Blissful Land: Mother and son interact, with Huang Wan revealing her past and expressing her love for her son.
• Huang Wan and the Tu Clan Village Master: Former lovers clash, revealing their differing priorities and values.
• Blissful Land and the Tu Clan Village Master: Father and son interact, with Blissful Land struggling to accept his father's actions and the Tu Clan Village Master showing a hint of tenderness towards his son.

• Key Plot Points: The Tujia Village Chief reveals to Le Tu (Tu Le) that his mother, Huang Wan, is a Mushroomman in disguise. Le Tu, despite being a Tujia clansman, is conflicted due to his love for his mother. The Tujia Village Chief offers to let Huang Wan go if Le Tu helps find the Mushroomman tribe's settlement. Meng Qiu Zhen, in Huang Wan's body, offers to reveal the location to the Tujia Village Chief, but the Chief is suspicious and resorts to Soul Searching.

Character Developments

• Le Tu: Struggles with his loyalty to his father and his love for his mother, ultimately prioritizing his mother's safety.
• Tujia Village Chief: Reveals his ruthless and manipulative nature, using his son's love for his mother to achieve his goals.
• Meng Qiu Zhen: Maintains his composure under duress, attempting to reason with the Tujia Village Chief and even offering to reveal the Mushroomman tribe's location to avoid further torture.
• Significant Themes: Loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions.
• Character Interactions: The tense standoff between Le Tu and the Tujia Village Chief highlights the complex father-son relationship. Meng Qiu Zhen's interaction with the Tujia Village Chief showcases the latter's paranoia and unwillingness to trust, even when offered a clear path to victory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Tujia Village Chief tries to extract information about the Mushroomman tribe from Huang Wan, but she only speaks the truth, avoiding his questions.
• Physician Wu Xiao reveals that Huang Wan's madness is due to her pure heart, making her impossible to manipulate.
• Meng Qiu Zhen, disguised as Huang Xiaomi, leads the Mushroomman tribe to rescue Huang Wan and Le Tu, resulting in a battle between the Mushroomman tribe and the Tujia Village.
• The Mushroomman tribe wins, but Huang Wan's madness worsens. Wu Xiao reveals that she can be cured if Le Tu acts according to her heart's desires.

Character Developments

• Huang Wan: Her madness deepens, but she retains her pure heart and love for her son, Huang Xiaomi.
• Le Tu: Realizes the importance of his mother's wishes and decides to spare his enemies, showing growth and self-control.
• Meng Qiu Zhen: Discovers Le Tu's true origins and the hardships he faced, leading to his current state.

Significant Themes

• Pure Heart vs. Manipulation: Huang Wan's madness is a result of her pure heart, making her immune to manipulation, while the Tujia Village Chief's schemes backfire.
• Love and Sacrifice: Huang Wan's love for her son leads her to protect him and guide him, even in her mad state.
• Growth and Change: Le Tu's decision to spare his enemies shows his growth and understanding of his mother's wishes.

Character Interactions

• Huang Wan and Le Tu: Their relationship deepens as Le Tu understands his mother's love and sacrifices for him.
• Meng Qiu Zhen and Le Tu: Meng Qiu Zhen learns about Le Tu's past, leading to a new understanding of the hero's journey.
• The Tujia Village Chief and Physician Wu Xiao: Their schemes backfire, leading to their capture and the destruction of the Tujia Village.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ke Xin Hong, an envoy from Fang Yuan, delivers a refined Rank 8 Fan Wind Gu to the Wu family.
• Wu Yong, the Wu family's Grand Elder, is surprised by Fang Yuan's refining speed and skill.
• Ke Xin Hong proposes another deal: the Wu family's famous mountains in exchange for refining more of their Immortal Gu to Rank 8.
• The Ju Yang Immortal Zombie receives four Rank 8 Immortal Gu from Gan Ni, including the Imitation Gu and three Blood Dao Immortal Gu.
• The Ten Sons of Human Dao return from the Painting World, having been cultivated by Heavenly Court.

Character Developments

• Wu Yong becomes more wary of Fang Yuan's strength and ambition.
• Ke Xin Hong demonstrates his persuasive skills and understanding of business, trying to convince the Wu family to make another deal.
• Gan Ni shows her dedication and skill in refining Immortal Gu, despite the decline in Longevity Heaven's luck.
• The Ten Sons of Human Dao express their determination to succeed in their mission, despite not fully conquering the new painted territories.

Significant Themes

• The value and rarity of Rank 8 Immortal Gu.
• The importance of combat strength and resources in the face of future chaotic battles.
• The decline in Longevity Heaven's luck due to refining Immortal Gu.
• The strategic thinking and ambition of various powers, including the Wu family, Fang Yuan, and Heavenly Court.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yong and Ke Xin Hong engage in a negotiation, with Wu Yong being cautious and Ke Xin Hong being persuasive.
• Gan Ni and the Ju Yang Immortal Zombie discuss the refinement of Immortal Gu and the decline in Longevity Heaven's luck.
• The Ten Sons of Human Dao express their determination to succeed in their mission, showing unity and shared purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan purchases Silent Ridge, a famous mountain in the Southern Border, and relocates it to the Supreme Immortal Aperture.
• The Stone Man Gu Immortal struggles to manipulate the mountain roots due to his low cultivation, causing delays in the relocation process.
• Fang Yuan initiates the construction of an artificial terrestrial vein using the relocated famous mountains as hubs, stabilizing the Supreme Immortal Aperture.
• The artificial terrestrial vein's construction benefits Fang Yuan's luck but also strengthens the luck of other Venerables.
• Fang Yuan receives Guanghan Peak, another famous mountain, from the Wu family, marking his continued acquisition of resources for his grand plan.

Character Developments

• The Stone Man Gu Immortal shows signs of growth and potential, with his teammates encouraging him to improve his cultivation.
• Wu Yong, representing the Wu family, interacts with Fang Yuan, displaying a complex expression, likely due to the Wu family's changing stance towards Fang Yuan.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and integration among different tribes and races within the Supreme Immortal Aperture.
• The importance of famous mountains in constructing the artificial terrestrial vein and stabilizing the aperture.
• The impact of the artificial terrestrial vein on the luck of various Venerables, including Fang Yuan.

Character Interactions

• The Stone Man Gu Immortal interacts with his teammates, showing his limitations and receiving support from them.
• Wu Yong interacts with Fang Yuan, representing the Wu family's shifting stance towards Fang Yuan's growing power and influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Yong approaches Fang Yuan to deepen cooperation between the Wu family and Fang Yuan.
• Lu Wei Yin arrives, informing Fang Yuan about Heavenly Court's movement towards Mad Demon Cave, urging him to act quickly.
• Fang Yuan decides to take possession of Rotten Muddy Mountain before heading to Mad Demon Cave.
• Wu Yong and Fang Yuan discuss a larger-scale transaction of famous mountains, but Wu Yong is distracted by Lu Wei Yin's revelation.

Character Developments

• Wu Yong: Realizes the importance of the impending conflict at Mad Demon Cave and feels left behind by Fang Yuan. He decides to try and extract information from Lu Wei Yin.
• Fang Yuan: Demonstrates his strategic vision and rationality, prioritizing his own strengthening before rushing to Mad Demon Cave. He also shows interest in acquiring more famous mountains.
• Lu Wei Yin: Displays impatience and anxiety, eager to have Fang Yuan intervene in the Mad Demon Cave situation. He hints at Wu Yong about the impending conflict but refuses to provide details.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic vision and rationality in achieving goals.
• The power dynamics between Gu Immortals and the principle of the strong preying on the weak.
• The theme of cooperation and its benefits, as seen in the potential alliance between Fang Yuan and the Wu family.

Character Interactions

• Wu Yong and Fang Yuan: They discuss a larger-scale transaction of famous mountains, with Wu Yong trying to extract more favorable terms from Fang Yuan.
• Lu Wei Yin and Fang Yuan: Lu Wei Yin urges Fang Yuan to act quickly regarding the Mad Demon Cave situation, but Fang Yuan prioritizes his own strengthening first.
• Wu Yong and Lu Wei Yin: Wu Yong tries to extract information about the Mad Demon Cave situation from Lu Wei Yin, but Lu Wei Yin refuses to provide details, leaving Wu Yong feeling left behind.