Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan's Supreme Immortal Aperture has made significant progress but still requires much development.
• Fang Yuan uses Luck Resonance to sense several of his subordinates: Han Li, Ye Fan, and Hong Yi, but cannot find Ying Wu Xie or Hei Lou Lan.
• Fang Yuan decides to focus on improving his own strength instead of continuously tracking Ying Wu Xie.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Realizes the immense task of developing the Supreme Immortal Aperture and decides to prioritize his own strength.
• Han Li: Shows determination and resilience in the face of danger, demonstrating growth in his cultivation and mentality.
• Ye Fan: Proves his worth to the Shang Clan by dealing with external threats, showcasing his strength and reliability.
• Hong Yi: Breaks through a seal and escapes with the help of a Small Folk Gu Master, displaying his potential.

Significant Themes

• The immense task of developing the Supreme Immortal Aperture.
• The importance of personal growth and strength in the face of adversity.
• The struggle between Fang Yuan and Ying Wu Xie, and the consequences of not eliminating Ying Wu Xie in the East Sea.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan senses his subordinates' situations but cannot find Ying Wu Xie or Hei Lou Lan, leading to his decision to focus on his own strength.
• Han Li, Ye Fan, and Hong Yi each face their own challenges, demonstrating their individual growth and resilience.
• The leader of Wine Village Eighteen warns Ye Fan about White Fiend, showcasing the interconnectedness of the Gu Master world and the potential threats they face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan activates Dao Ke Dao Immortal Gu, which emits Azure starlight.
• The Gu reveals the number of Dao marks on Fang Yuan's body.
• Fang Yuan discovers he has over 16,000 Ice and Snow Dao marks and over 15,000 Luck Dao marks, among others.
• He realizes that his Dao mark accumulation from tribulations is over 30,000, far exceeding ordinary Gu Immortals.
• Fang Yuan tests Dao Ke Dao on various Immortal Gu, Immortal Materials, and mortal Gu, understanding its limitations and uses.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan's understanding of his own foundation deepens, leading to a change in his attitude towards Earth Calamities.
• He understands the potential of the Supreme Immortal Aperture and the extraordinary growth it offers.
• Fang Yuan assesses the practicality and limitations of Dao Ke Dao Immortal Gu.

Significant Themes

• The power and significance of Dao marks in Gu Immortal cultivation.
• The extraordinary nature of the Supreme Immortal Aperture and its potential for growth.
• The limitations and uses of Dao Ke Dao Immortal Gu.

Character Interactions

• There are no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter. However, Fang Yuan's thoughts and assessments of his situation and the Gu's capabilities are highlighted.

Fang Yuan discovered that Ying Wu Xie had planted a soul trap in his sealed Immortal Zombie Body, one that dissolved souls and grew stronger from them. As his fifth earthly calamity approached, Chu Du offered to help him undergo tribulation in exchange for savage true intent, putting Fang Yuan in a passive position.

• Fang Yuan used the Dao Ke Dao Immortal Gu to find over ten thousand soul dao marks on his Immortal Zombie Body.
• Fang Yuan forced a Gu Immortal's soul into the body, where the soul dissolved and strengthened Ying Wu Xie's trap.
• Fang Yuan concluded that probing the trap with more souls would make it stronger and regretted lacking the lost Trust Dao methods that could target dao marks.
• Fang Yuan completed his soul cultivation at the Valley of Fallen Spirits but reconsidered whether building enough soul foundation to overcome the trap was practical.
• Fang Yuan recognized that his fifth earthly calamity required a new tribulation site, and Chu Du offered help in exchange for a share of the savage true intent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Du, a Rank 7 Gu Immortal, creates a massive trench in Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven using his Immortal Dao killer move.
• He covers the trench with Splendid Galls, transforming the area.
• Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord, a Rank 8 Gu Immortal, attempts to seize Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven.
• Chu Du and Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord engage in a fierce battle in the skies of Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven.

Character Developments

• Chu Du demonstrates his strength and determination to defend Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven.
• Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord reveals his confidence and power as a Rank 8 Gu Immortal.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for resources and territory in the Gu Immortal world.
• The power dynamics between Rank 7 and Rank 8 Gu Immortals.

Character Interactions

• Chu Du and Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord engage in a battle of wits and strength, with Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord using clones to wear down Chu Du.
• Chu Du initially underestimates Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord's tactics but adapts and grows stronger throughout the battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord invades Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven, stalling for time with clones while Chu Du defends using his Immortal Dao Killer Move.
• Chu Du's killer move causes Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord's clones to self-destruct, leading Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord to attempt to enter Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven.
• Fang Yuan, receiving Chu Du's letter, delays his tribulation to help Chu Du, choosing a desolate Gou for his Immortal Aperture.
• The fifth Earth Calamity begins, manifesting as a skull spitting corrosive dark currents that erode the land.

Character Developments

• Chu Du: Shows strategic prowess and resilience in defending Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven against Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord.
• Fang Yuan: Demonstrates concern for Chu Du's situation while also prioritizing his own tribulation, showing a mix of loyalty and self-preservation.
• Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord: Reveals his annoyance and helplessness in dealing with Chu Du's defenses, showing a hint of vulnerability.

Significant Themes

• Alliances and their complexities: Chu Du and Fang Yuan's alliance faces challenges, with each party having their own priorities and potential deceptions.
• The power of Immortal Dao Killer Moves: Chu Du's killer move proves powerful against Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord's clones, while the Earth Calamity's corrosive dark currents pose a significant threat to Fang Yuan.

Character Interactions

• Chu Du and Fang Yuan: Their alliance is tested as Chu Du faces Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord, and Fang Yuan delays his tribulation to help, potentially straining their relationship.
• Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord and Chu Du: Their battle highlights the defensive prowess of Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven and the strategic thinking of both parties.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan successfully overcomes the fifth earthly calamity, gaining a significant number of darkness path dao marks.
• Fang Yuan decides to help Chu Du defend the Black Heaven Grotto-heaven to transplant the celestial crystal breeding pool and alleviate pressure from future calamities.
• Ye Fan challenges Bai Ningbing, underestimating her strength and nearly falling into a desperate situation.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan's power and confidence grow after overcoming the earthly calamity, leading him to decide to help Chu Du.
• Ye Fan underestimates Bai Ningbing, leading to a realization of her true strength and a surge in his fighting spirit.

Significant Themes

• The power of earthly calamities and human tribulations, with Fang Yuan recognizing that human tribulations pose a greater threat.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability, as seen in Fang Yuan's decision to help Chu Du and Ye Fan's realization of Bai Ningbing's strength.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Chu Du's alliance is reinforced as Fang Yuan decides to help defend the Black Heaven Grotto-heaven.
• Ye Fan and Bai Ningbing's first encounter ends in a tense standoff, with Ye Fan underestimating Bai Ningbing's strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Fan is cornered by demonic cultivators but is spared by Bai Ning Bing, who orders them to fight him one by one for her entertainment.
• Ye Fan fights valiantly, crippling his right arm but killing several demonic cultivators. Bai Ning Bing eventually decides to fight him personally.
• Before Bai Ning Bing can attack, Ying Wu Xie and his allies appear, reviving Ye Fan and preventing Bai Ning Bing from killing him. Ying Wu Xie gives Bai Ning Bing a Rank 5 mortal Gu, Misty Fog Snake, and recruits her into his scheme.
• Fang Yuan assists the Strength Dao Gu Immortals of Chu Men in attacking the Hundred Feet Family's Cheng Long Hill, aiming to force Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord to abandon Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven.

Character Developments

• Ye Fan: Shows bravery and resilience in the face of death, but is eventually revived by Ying Wu Xie.
• Bai Ning Bing: Reveals her cold and indifferent nature, showing no remorse for her subordinates' deaths. She is recruited by Ying Wu Xie into his scheme.
• Fang Yuan: Assists Chu Men in their attack on Cheng Long Hill, furthering his plan to deal with Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord.

Significant Themes

• The theme of survival and resilience is shown through Ye Fan's struggle against the demonic cultivators.
• The theme of power and manipulation is evident in Ying Wu Xie's recruitment of Bai Ning Bing and Fang Yuan's assistance to Chu Men.
• The theme of the consequences of one's actions is seen in the Hundred Feet Family's plundering of Cheng Long Hill, which leads to their vulnerability in the face of Chu Men's attack.

Character Interactions

• Ye Fan and Bai Ning Bing: Ye Fan is initially outmatched by Bai Ning Bing but fights valiantly, earning her respect. However, she shows no mercy and is about to kill him until Ying Wu Xie intervenes.
• Bai Ning Bing and Ying Wu Xie: Bai Ning Bing is recruited by Ying Wu Xie into his scheme, but their interaction is tense and filled with hidden meanings.
• Fang Yuan and the Strength Dao Gu Immortals of Chu Men: Fang Yuan assists them in their attack on Cheng Long Hill, working together to achieve their goal of forcing Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord to abandon Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan and the Chu Men Gu Immortal sneak attack on the Hundred Feet Family's territory.
• Fang Yuan single-handedly destroys Cheng Long Hill's defensive Gu formation and takes the entire hill.
• The Hundred Feet Family suffers losses but remains undeterred, continuing their assault on Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven.
• The situation becomes a stalemate, with both sides unable to gain a decisive advantage.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan demonstrates his immense power and reckless behavior, earning the respect and caution of the Chu Men Gu Immortal.
• The Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord underestimates Chu Du initially but becomes more wary after the sneak attack.
• Chu Du shows wisdom in restraining Chu Men from further attacks, preserving their strength.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Hundred Feet Family and Chu Men.
• The strategic importance of Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and the Chu Men Gu Immortal work together but have different views on strategy.
• The Hundred Feet Family and Chu Men are in direct conflict, with both sides trying to gain the upper hand.
• Chu Du and the Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord are engaged in a battle of wits, with neither side willing to back down.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan's feigned relief and Fang Zheng's calm response to his growth.
• Fang Zheng's victory against the allied Gu Masters of White Hair and Yellow Hair.
• Fang Yuan's consideration of refining the Blood God Child Gu formula and his decision to postpone it.
• Fang Yuan's cultivation progress and management of his Supreme Immortal Aperture.
• Chu Du's request for assistance, leading to a meeting with other Gu Immortals.
• The plan to attack Iron Eagle Blessed Land together.
• Fairy Lishan's attempt to refine Ma Hongyun with a lightning ball.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng: Showed growth and understanding of Fang Yuan's actions, though he still hasn't forgiven him.
• Fang Yuan: Continued his diligent cultivation and management of his Immortal Aperture, facing a bottleneck in his progress.
• Chu Du: Invited powerful Gu Immortals to assist in attacking Iron Eagle Blessed Land, showing strategic planning.
• Fairy Lishan: Exhausted from the refinement process, attempted to refine Ma Hongyun with a highly unstable lightning ball.

Significant Themes

• Feigned Assistance and True Intentions: Fang Yuan's feigned relief and assistance to Fang Zheng, while maintaining his true intentions.
• Cultivation Bottlenecks: Fang Yuan's struggle to break through his current cultivation bottleneck.
• Alliances and Cooperation: Gu Immortals joining forces to achieve a common goal, as seen in Chu Du's plan.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Fang Zheng: Their interaction showed Fang Zheng's growth and understanding, but not forgiveness, towards Fang Yuan.
• Fang Yuan and the Gu Immortals: Fang Yuan met with other Gu Immortals invited by Chu Du, showcasing their varying personalities and reactions to Fang Yuan.
• Fairy Lishan and Ma Hongyun: Their interaction highlighted Fairy Lishan's desperation and Ma Hongyun's fear and resistance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Ancestor Xue Hu and Wan Shou Niang Zi attempt to refine the Immortal Gu of Heavenly Luck, but fail in their first attempt.
• Fang Yuan and his group launch a surprise attack on the Iron Eagle Blessed Land, with Immortal Wang using an Immortal Dao Killer Move to create an entry point.
• Fang Yuan enters the blessed land first, engaging with the Hundred Feet Family's Gu Immortals, while the others follow behind.

Character Developments

• Old Ancestor Xue Hu and Wan Shou Niang Zi remain confident despite the refinement failure, planning to retry after Wan Shou Niang Zi recovers.
• Fang Yuan demonstrates his formidable combat strength and strategic thinking, leading the charge into the Iron Eagle Blessed Land.
• Immortal Wang reveals his ability to transform into a Primeval Ancient Beast (Heavenly Devouring Dog) but is weakened afterwards.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty and risks involved in refining powerful Immortal Gu.
• The importance of strategic planning and surprise attacks in warfare among Gu Immortals.
• The power dynamics and alliances between different Gu Immortal families in the Northern Plains.

Character Interactions

• Old Ancestor Xue Hu and Wan Shou Niang Zi display a harmonious and supportive relationship, working together towards their goal.
• Fang Yuan and his group work together to execute Chu Du's plan, with Fang Yuan taking the lead.
• The Hundred Feet Family's Gu Immortals clash with Fang Yuan and his group, revealing their defensive strategies and combat abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan infiltrates Iron Eagle Blessed Land, aiming to seize valuable resources, specifically Iron Crown Eagle nests.
• Bai Zuwei, a Rank 7 Gu Immortal and leader of the Hundred Feet Family's guards, defends the Blessed Land but is outsmarted by Fang Yuan's tactics.
• Fang Yuan collects Eagle nests while evading Bai Zuwei, taunting him with a poem.
• Hundred Feet Guard, enraged by Fang Yuan's actions, vows revenge.
• Hao Zhen, Old Man Chou Wu, and Li Si Chun join the battle, with Li Si Chun successfully infiltrating the Blessed Land.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan demonstrates his cunning and strategic thinking, outmaneuvering Bai Zuwei and Hundred Feet Guard.
• Hundred Feet Guard's hatred for Fang Yuan grows, leading to a personal vendetta.
• Li Si Chun shows his greed and impatience, focusing on personal gains.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources in Gu Immortal cultivation.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent, as seen in Bai Zuwei's initial overconfidence.
• The desperation of the Hundred Feet Family to improve their financial situation.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Bai Zuwei: Fang Yuan outsmarts Bai Zuwei, taunting him and causing him great frustration.
• Hundred Feet Guard and Fang Yuan: Hundred Feet Guard's hatred for Fang Yuan grows, vowing to never let him go.
• Li Si Chun and the other immortals: Li Si Chun's greed and impatience contrast with the others' strategic planning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hundred Feet Guard chases Immortal Wang, who transforms into a Falling Star Dog to flee.
• Fang Yuan secures more Eagle Nests while avoiding Hundred Feet Guard.
• The Hundred Feet Family forms the Ancient Battle Formation: Azure City Vertical and Horizontal, rivaling an Rank 8 Gu Immortal.
• Fang Yuan uses Immortal Wang as a decoy to slow down the formation.
• Hao Zhen and Old Man Chou Wu use their dual Gu Immortal killer move, Wind Thunder Roar, to temporarily halt the formation.

Character Developments

• Hundred Feet Guard: Shows increased intelligence and strategic thinking by capturing an Eagle Nest with Fang Yuan's true body inside.
• Immortal Wang: Becomes increasingly desperate and angry as he's used as a scapegoat.
• Hao Zhen and Old Man Chou Wu: Display their power and cooperation by using Wind Thunder Roar.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient battle formations and their potential to rival Rank 8 Gu Immortals.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in battle.
• The consequences of using allies as decoys, as seen in the backlash Fang Yuan suffers.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Immortal Wang: Fang Yuan uses Immortal Wang as a decoy, causing Immortal Wang to feel wronged and resentful.
• Hao Zhen and Old Man Chou Wu: They work together to use Wind Thunder Roar, showing a high level of cooperation and trust.
• The Hundred Feet Family Gu Immortals: They work together to form Azure City Vertical and Horizontal, demonstrating their unity and strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ancient Battle Formation is broken, leading to the death of the Hundred Feet Guard, a key figure in the Hundred Feet Family.
• Fang Yuan and his allies, including Hao Zhen and Old Man Chou Wu, retreat after the battle, but Immortal Wang and Li Si Chun leave the group.
• Fang Yuan returns to Lang Ya Blessed Land, reflecting on the situation and considering his options.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan becomes more cautious and strategic, considering the potential consequences of the Hundred Feet Guard's death.
• Hao Zhen and Old Man Chou Wu feel guilty and panicked, turning to Chu Du for help.
• Immortal Wang and Li Si Chun prioritize their own safety and leave the group.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions and the importance of careful planning.
• The fragility of alliances and the potential for betrayal.
• The struggle for power and resources in the Gu Immortal world.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan distances himself from Hao Zhen and Old Man Chou Wu, refusing to help them.
• Immortal Wang and Li Si Chun prioritize their own safety over the group's well-being, leaving Hao Zhen and Old Man Chou Wu to face the consequences alone.
• Hao Zhen and Old Man Chou Wu turn to Chu Du for help, strengthening their bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tens of thousands of Hundred Feet Heavenly Lords, clones of the Rank 8 Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord, surround Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven.
• Chu Du, the Hegemon Immortal, refuses to surrender and detonates the clones using an Immortal Dao killer move.
• Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord dispatches a beast horde, including primeval and ancient primeval beasts, to invade Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven.
• Chu Du writes a letter to Fang Yuan, seeking help to defend Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven and inviting reinforcements.

Character Developments

• Chu Du demonstrates his unyielding character and strategic thinking, refusing to surrender and planning to use the defense of Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven to pressure Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord.
• Hao Zhen and Old Man Chou Wu express their admiration for Chu Du and agree to help defend Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven, with Chu Du promising to share sixty percent of the grotto-heaven upon success.
• Fang Yuan receives Chu Du's letter and understands the situation, agreeing to help.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Rank 7 and Rank 8 Gu Immortals, with Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord's might being difficult to resist.
• The strategic use of Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven's unique properties to defend against Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord's attacks.
• The potential consequences of Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord's actions on his newly established super-righteous force, the Hundred Feet Family.

Character Interactions

• Chu Du, Hao Zhen, and Old Man Chou Wu form an alliance to defend Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven, with Chu Du promising a significant share of the grotto-heaven upon success.
• Fang Yuan receives Chu Du's letter and understands the situation, agreeing to help but also curious about who else Chu Du has invited for reinforcements.
• Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord's true body remains outside Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven, dispatching his beast horde to invade while he guards the overall situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan travels to Mad Demon Cave at Chu Du's invitation to seek help from the Mad Demon Trio.
• Upon entering Mad Demon Cave, Fang Yuan witnesses the chaotic effects of demon sound, causing primeval beasts and other creatures to go mad and attack each other.
• Fang Yuan encounters Not Immortal, a member of the Mad Demon Trio, who guides him through the cave's levels.
• Fang Yuan meets Gu Immortal Fatty Shan, who reveals that they had agreed to help Chu Du by lending him Immortal Gu and killer moves to resolve a covenant on his body.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan demonstrates his decisiveness and calmness under pressure when facing the chaotic effects of demon sound.
• Not Immortal shows himself to be knowledgeable about the cave's dangers and routes, as well as being aware of Chu Du's past dealings with the Mad Demon Trio.
• Fatty Shan reveals his connection with Chu Du and the agreement they had made, hinting at his understanding of Chu Du's situation.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and chaos caused by demon sound, reflecting the power of sound and its ability to manipulate emotions and actions.
• The agreement between Chu Du and the Mad Demon Trio, highlighting the importance of alliances and favors in the cultivation world.
• The exploration of the Mad Demon Cave, showcasing the various levels of danger and the need for guidance to navigate its treacherous paths.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Not Immortal: Not Immortal guides Fang Yuan through the cave, revealing his knowledge of its dangers and routes. Their interaction is brief but informative, with Not Immortal showing a friendly demeanor.
• Fang Yuan and Fatty Shan: Fatty Shan reveals information about his past agreement with Chu Du, providing valuable context for Fang Yuan's mission. Their interaction is straightforward, with Fatty Shan speaking slowly and thoughtfully.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan learns about the 'Care' Immortal Gu from Fatty Shan, which can dissolve any alliance.
• Fatty Shan and Not Immortal lend Fang Yuan two Rank 7 Immortal Gu, 'Hu' and 'Bu', to help Chu Du dissolve the alliance without backlash.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Realizes the depth of Chu Du's schemes and the value of the 'Care' Immortal Gu.
• Chu Du: Reveals his contingency plan to dissolve the alliance, showing his strategic prowess.
• Fatty Shan and Not Immortal: Display their trust in Chu Du and their willingness to help, despite the risk of lending out powerful Immortal Gu.

Significant Themes

• Scheming and strategic planning (Fang Yuan, Chu Du)
• Trust and alliances (Fatty Shan, Not Immortal, Chu Du)
• Power dynamics and risk-taking (lending Immortal Gu)

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Fatty Shan: Discuss the 'Care' Immortal Gu and its capabilities.
• Fang Yuan and Not Immortal: Discuss borrowing the 'Hu' and 'Bu' Immortal Gu in the future.
• Fatty Shan and Not Immortal: Work together to help Chu Du dissolve the alliance, showing their close relationship and trust in him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan returns to Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven, finding it engulfed in flames and under attack by Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord.
• Chu Du welcomes Fang Yuan and explains his strategy to defend Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven.
• Fang Yuan brings back Not Immortal's and Fatty Shan's wills, along with their immortal Gu.
• Chu Du absorbs Fatty Shan's will and immortal Gu, while Not Immortal's will attaches to Fang Yuan.
• The Mad Demon Trio's true intentions and Wu Ji Demon Venerable's connection to Mad Demon Cave are revealed.
• Chu Du invites Fang Yuan to join their search for Wu Ji Demon Venerable's late-life achievements and the secret of eternal life.
• Fang Yuan agrees, and they plan to make the 'Mad Demon's Pact' after the current battle.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Shows caution and strategic thinking, revealing his true Rank 7 status to gain Not Immortal's trust.
• Chu Du: Demonstrates his foresight and strategic planning in defending Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven. He values Fang Yuan's abilities and trusts him enough to share the Mad Demon Trio's plans.
• Not Immortal's will: Initially suspicious of Fang Yuan, he later trusts him after learning of his true Rank and seeing his cautious nature.

Significant Themes

• Trust and cooperation among Gu Immortals.
• The pursuit of eternal life and the secrets of Wu Ji Demon Venerable.
• The power of the Evolution Gu and its connection to Human Ancestor.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Chu Du: They show mutual respect and trust, with Chu Du valuing Fang Yuan's abilities and Fang Yuan reciprocating by agreeing to join their search for eternal life.
• Fang Yuan and Not Immortal's will: Initially wary of each other, they later build trust through open communication and Fang Yuan's cautious but respectful behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan guards Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven, protecting Colorful Gallbladders.
• He fights and captures a Shadowless Horse, discovering it has slavery path dao marks.
• Fang Yuan sells the Shadowless Horse's corpse and other primeval beast corpses in Yellow Treasure Heaven.
• He receives a message from Chu Du, rushing to support Li Si Chun and Immortal Wang against a large wolf pack.
• Wan Shou Niang Zi attempts to refine Ma Hongyun using a Refinement Dao Gu Formation, but fails.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, capturing a Shadowless Horse and assisting in battle.
• Wan Shou Niang Zi shows dedication and resilience in attempting to refine Ma Hongyun, despite her own injuries.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord's forces, highlighting the importance of strategic positioning and resource management.
• The challenges of refinement and advancement in cultivation, as seen in Wan Shou Niang Zi's attempts to refine Ma Hongyun.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan interacts with Chu Du, receiving orders and protecting resources.
• Fang Yuan assists Li Si Chun and Immortal Wang in battle, though Immortal Wang remains unsupportive.
• Wan Shou Niang Zi interacts with Old Ancestor Snow Mountain, seeking his concern and support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A wolf pack of primeval beasts attacks, but Hao Zhen and Old Man Chou Wu use their Wind Thunder Roar move, decimating the pack.
• A Fragrant Witch Yin Sculpture Wolf, accompanied by a clone of Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord, appears and kills Wei Ming's clone.
• The clone of Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord uses Immortal Gu to enhance the Fragrant Witch Yin Sculpture Wolf's combat power.
• Fang Yuan, Immortal Wang, and Wei Ming work together to kill the Fragrant Witch Yin Sculpture Wolf and the clone of Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord.
• Fang Yuan and the others rush to support another battlefield, where they help Sang Qingqu fight against a Sky Dragon.
• After killing the Sky Dragon, they receive news that the Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord has planted a Snow Willow forest and must be eradicated immediately.

Character Developments

• Hao Zhen and Old Man Chou Wu's Wind Thunder Roar is a powerful move but drains their combat power afterward.
• Fang Yuan's Green Grape Immortal Essence is depleted faster than the other Gu Immortals due to his lower cultivation level.
• Sang Qingqu, a Thievery Dao cultivator, struggles against the Sky Dragon but manages to steal some of its mortal Gu.

Significant Themes

• The Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord's use of clones and primeval beasts to gain a foothold in Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven.
• The strain on Fang Yuan's resources and Immortal Essence due to his lower cultivation level.
• The desperate struggle to protect Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven and the dire consequences if the Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord gains a foothold.

Character Interactions

• Hao Zhen and Old Man Chou Wu work together to use Wind Thunder Roar.
• Fang Yuan, Immortal Wang, and Wei Ming cooperate to kill the Fragrant Witch Yin Sculpture Wolf and the clone of Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord.
• Fang Yuan, Immortal Wang, and Wei Ming support Sang Qingqu in fighting against the Sky Dragon.
• Chu Du coordinates the Gu Immortals' movements and provides crucial information about the Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The battle for Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven ends with the death of a female Gu Immortal and severe injuries to Fang Yuan.
• Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord, despite not being present, demonstrates his power by controlling primeval beasts and plants, and establishing temporary camps within the grotto-heaven.
• The battle becomes a stalemate, with both sides suffering heavy losses and consuming significant immortal essence.
• Fang Yuan starts selling desolate beasts to replenish his Green Grape Immortal Essence, endangering his Immortal Aperture foundation.
• The major Golden Families of the righteous path impose sanctions on the Hundred Feet Family, creating a turning point in the battle.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan realizes the fragility of his Supreme Immortal Body and the need to improve his defensive killer moves.
• Chu Du acknowledges Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord's strength and the likelihood of his victory, planning to retreat.
• Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord remains unmoved by the Hundred Feet Family's precarious situation, determined to take Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven.
• Lang Ya Earth Spirit refuses to intervene in the battle, prioritizing Lang Ya Sect's safety.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between lone cultivators and family-backed Gu Immortals.
• The strategic importance of Hei Fan Grotto-Heaven and its potential to strengthen the Hundred Feet Family.
• The consumption of immortal essence and the importance of economic operations in sustaining a Gu Immortal's power.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Chu Du discuss their withdrawal plan, acknowledging the likelihood of Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord's victory.
• Fang Yuan seeks support from Lang Ya Earth Spirit, who refuses to intervene and warns Fang Yuan to maintain secrecy regarding Lang Ya Sect's affairs.
• Hundred Feet Heavenly Lord reassures the Hundred Feet Family, dismissing the threats from other families and emphasizing his rank eight might.