Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying Wu Xie uses the incomplete Soul Enters Dream, causing Gu Zhenren to intermittently enter dream realms.
• Gu Zhenren retreats, and Ying Wu Xie's group escapes, but Gu Zhenren pursues them again.
• Uncle Beard saves Gu Zhenren from a falling boulder attack.
• Stone Slave uses the Immortal Dao Killer Move, Enfeoffment, to trap Gu Zhenren.

Character Developments

• Ying Wu Xie: Struggles to complete Soul Enters Dream, uses it against Gu Zhenren, but it's incomplete and less effective.
• Gu Zhenren: Initially affected by the dream realm, but adapts and continues pursuing Ying Wu Xie's group.
• Stone Slave: Sacrifices himself to use Enfeoffment, trapping Gu Zhenren to allow Ying Wu Xie's group to escape.

Significant Themes

• The power of incomplete Immortal Dao Killer Moves and their limitations.
• The importance of timing and opportunity in battle.
• Sacrifice and selflessness in the face of danger.

Character Interactions

• Ying Wu Xie and Gu Zhenren: Engage in a battle of wits and power, with Gu Zhenren initially disadvantaged but adapting quickly.
• Uncle Beard and Gu Zhenren: Uncle Beard saves Gu Zhenren from a falling boulder, showing concern for his well-being.
• Stone Slave and Ying Wu Xie's group: Stone Slave sacrifices himself to buy time for the group to escape, demonstrating loyalty and selflessness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan's group successfully escapes the Licorice Barrier and enters the Northern Plains.
• Ying Wu Xie summons Tai Bai Yun Sheng, and they activate the Ancient Battle Formation to flee.
• In the dream realm, Fang Yuan witnesses the death of Stone Slave and the Big Beard Gu Master, and he retrieves a crucial stone piece to form a Blessed Land.
• Fang Yuan discovers Ying Wu Xie's group has entered the Gou trench, leading to the Northern Plains Corpse Alliance.
• Fang Yuan escapes the dream realm and resumes pursuing Ying Wu Xie.
• In the Great Snow Mountain Blessed Land, Zhao Lianyun encounters Yu Yeyizi battling a Blood Dao Demonic Immortal.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Becomes more determined to eliminate Ying Wu Xie and gains a significant harvest of dream path Gu materials.
• Ying Wu Xie: Successfully retreats with his group but faces the challenge of the Northern Plains Corpse Alliance.
• Zhao Lianyun: Loses her voice due to the Love Gu's price but remains determined to save Hong Yun. She encounters Yu Yeyizi battling a Blood Dao Demonic Immortal.
• Yu Yeyizi: Engages in a desperate struggle against a Blood Dao Demonic Immortal and receives support from Zhao Lianyun.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Sacrifice: Stone Slave's loyalty to Fang Yuan leads to his death, while the Big Beard Gu Master sacrifices himself to save the young master.
• Determination and Persistence: Fang Yuan's determination to eliminate Ying Wu Xie and Zhao Lianyun's persistence in saving Hong Yun drive their actions.
• Consequences and Prices: The Love Gu's price for Zhao Lianyun's voice highlights the consequences of using powerful Gu worms and the importance of understanding their true costs.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Stone Slave: Stone Slave's loyalty to Fang Yuan leads to his death, but Fang Yuan shows no remorse and even mocks him.
• Fang Yuan and the Big Beard Gu Master: The Big Beard Gu Master's sacrifice to save the young master moves Fang Yuan, who tries to reason with the young master to save him but fails.
• Zhao Lianyun and Shi Zhengyi: Zhao Lianyun's determination to save Hong Yun leads her to disregard the consequences of using the Love Gu, causing concern for Shi Zhengyi.
• Zhao Lianyun and Yu Yeyizi: Zhao Lianyun encounters Yu Yeyizi battling a Blood Dao Demonic Immortal and offers her support, showing camaraderie among Gu Immortals facing a common enemy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Lianyun faces Zhao Pu, a Blood Dao Demonic Immortal, at Tenth Snow Peak.
• Zhao Pu's Blood Dao Immortal Grade Killer Move causes continuous bleeding and worsens over time.
• Zhao Lianyun uses her Immortal Dao Killer Moves: Life Locking Silver Chains and Meteor Shower Fall, but Zhao Pu defends with a blood cloud.
• Zhao Lianyun attempts to activate her third Immortal Dao Killer Move, but Zhao Pu disrupts her with various tactics.
• Zhao Lianyun eventually succeeds in activating her third move, Zha Golden Blazing Sun Spear.

Character Developments

• Zhao Lianyun shows growth and resilience in combat, persisting despite setbacks and successfully activating her third Immortal Dao Killer Move.
• Zhao Pu demonstrates his cunning and ability to adapt, using various tactics to disrupt Zhao Lianyun's killer moves.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between righteous and demonic paths, with Zhao Du refusing to ally with a Blood Dao cultivator due to the stigma it would bring to his righteous path force.
• The importance of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity, as seen in Zhao Lianyun's repeated attempts to activate her third killer move.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Lianyun and Zhao Pu engage in a tense battle, with Zhao Pu trying to disrupt Zhao Lianyun's killer moves and Zhao Lianyun trying to activate her third move.
• Yu Yeyizi, injured from his previous battle, watches and advises Zhao Lianyun from the sidelines.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Lianyun successfully activates the Immortal Killer Move: Blazing Golden Sun Spear.
• Zhao Pu reveals he has been secretly activating his move, Blood Flow Exhaustion, throughout the fight.
• Zhao Lianyun and Yu Yeyizi realize they've been tricked and must kill Zhao Pu to survive.
• The three engage in a fierce battle, neither side gaining the upper hand.

Character Developments

• Zhao Lianyun: Becomes more aware of her inexperience in combat and the importance of maintaining morale.
• Yu Yeyizi: Demonstrates his strategic thinking and combat prowess, evolving his Immortal Killer Move to counter Zhao Pu.
• Zhao Pu: Reveals his cunning and manipulative nature, using deception to gain an advantage.

Significant Themes

• Deception and manipulation in combat.
• The importance of maintaining morale and composure under pressure.
• The adaptability of Immortal Killer Moves and the value of strategic thinking.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Lianyun and Yu Yeyizi: Work together, understanding the necessity of killing Zhao Pu to survive.
• Zhao Pu and Zhao Lianyun/Yu Yeyizi: Zhao Pu manipulates and underestimates his opponents, leading to a fierce battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Pu, a Blood Dao Demonic Immortal, stalls for time against Zhao Lianyun and Yu Yeyizi, using his combat experience and slippery tactics to gain an advantage.
• Yu Yeyizi faints due to excessive blood loss, leaving Zhao Lianyun to face Zhao Pu alone.
• Zhao Lianyun's injuries worsen, causing her to bleed from every pore, and she becomes weak and unable to move.
• Zhao Pu prepares to deliver a fatal blow to Zhao Lianyun, but a sudden radiance erupts from her body, killing Zhao Pu instantly. This is revealed to be the power of the Love Gu.
• Fang Yuan arrives at the depths of a trench, facing Ying Wu Xie and Mao Liu, who are protecting the Yin Flow Giant City. Fang Yuan is hesitant to attack due to his Trust Dao alliance with Mao Liu.

Character Developments

• Zhao Lianyun's resolve strengthens as she reflects on her past with Ma Hongyun, leading her to accept her impending death and willingly use the Love Gu's power to kill Zhao Pu.
• Fang Yuan becomes increasingly troubled by the constraints of the Trust Dao path, seeking a way to free himself from its limitations.

Significant Themes

• The power of resolve and determination, as seen in Zhao Lianyun's acceptance of her fate and use of the Love Gu.
• The constraints of one's path and the desire for freedom, as experienced by Fang Yuan with the Trust Dao.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Lianyun and Zhao Pu's battle highlights their differing combat styles and strategies.
• Fang Yuan and Mao Liu's encounter showcases the tension between their personal enmity and the constraints of their Trust Dao alliance.
• Zhao Lianyun's memories of Ma Hongyun emphasize their bond and her growth as a character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Lianyun successfully activates the Zha Golden Blazing Sun Spear, but soon discovers she's been injured by Zhao Pu's hidden Immortal killer move, Blood Flow Exhaustion.
• Zhao Pu reveals he used the Deconstructive Move technique, breaking down Blood Flow Exhaustion into smaller parts used sequentially during the fight.
• Zhao Lianyun and Yu Yeyizi decide to fight back despite their dire situation, aiming to kill Zhao Pu before their injuries become fatal.

Character Developments

• Zhao Lianyun's morale drops after realizing she's been tricked, but she remains determined to fight.
• Yu Yeyizi deduces the truth about their injuries and becomes more resolute in their plan to kill Zhao Pu.
• Zhao Pu shows increased respect for Yu Yeyizi's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The importance of vigilance and adaptability in combat.
• The strategic use of Immortal killer moves and techniques.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Lianyun and Yu Yeyizi work together, understanding the severity of their situation and the need to fight back.
• Zhao Pu underestimates his opponents initially but adjusts his attitude as their determination and abilities become apparent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan encounters and defeats various beast hordes, including Nightmare Demon Colts, which are Dream Dao primeval beasts.
• He realizes that these beasts are controlled by the Northern Plains Corpse Alliance's branch.
• Fang Yuan kills all the beast hordes and leaves the Yin Flow Giant City half-destroyed.
• He catches up to Ying Wu Xie and the others, who use the Soul Enters Dream killer move to delay him.
• Fang Yuan decides to temporarily abandon the chase to overcome the dreams.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan's combat strength is at the upper echelon of Rank 7.
• Ying Wu Xie demonstrates cunning by sacrificing Nightmare Demon Colts to strengthen his killer move.
• Mao Liu remains behind to tie Fang Yuan down, showing loyalty to Ying Wu Xie.

Significant Themes

• The rarity and importance of Dream Dao primeval beasts like Nightmare Demon Colts.
• The struggle between Fang Yuan and Ying Wu Xie, with Ying Wu Xie using dreams to hinder Fang Yuan's progress.
• The theme of perseverance and overcoming obstacles, as seen in the dream where the Big Beard Gu Master encourages Fang Yuan.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Ying Wu Xie continue their pursuit and battle, with Ying Wu Xie using dreams to delay Fang Yuan.
• Mao Liu and Fang Yuan interact briefly, with Mao Liu taunting Fang Yuan and refusing to be killed.
• In the dream, Fang Yuan interacts with the Big Beard Gu Master, who gives him advice and encouragement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Lianyun and Yu Yeyizi defeat Zhao Pu, but Lianyun's lifespan is consumed by the power of love, causing her to age rapidly.
• Lianyun descends the snow peak and arrives at the summit of another peak, where she encounters Xiao Feifei's Immortal Dao Killer Move, causing her to lose precious memories of Ma Hongyun.
• Mu Linglan saves Lianyun and kills Xiao Feifei, but Lianyun has mostly forgotten Ma Hongyun.

Character Developments

• Zhao Lianyun: Despite aging and losing memories, her determination to find Ma Hongyun remains unwavering. Her love for him is the driving force behind her actions.
• Yu Yeyizi: He becomes more determined to support Lianyun after witnessing her selflessness and love for Ma Hongyun.
• Mu Linglan: He shows his concern and support for Lianyun by saving her and killing Xiao Feifei.

Significant Themes

• Love: The power of love is shown to be immense but unstable, consuming Lianyun's lifespan and causing her to age rapidly. It also leads her to lose precious memories of Ma Hongyun.
• Sacrifice: Lianyun is willing to sacrifice herself for Ma Hongyun, and Yu Yeyizi is inspired to support her, showing the theme of selfless love and sacrifice.
• Memory and Identity: The loss of memories raises questions about identity and the importance of past experiences in shaping who we are.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Lianyun and Yu Yeyizi: Their bond strengthens as Yu Yeyizi becomes more determined to support Lianyun in her quest to find Ma Hongyun.
• Zhao Lianyun and Mu Linglan: They briefly interact, with Mu Linglan saving Lianyun from Xiao Feifei's killer move.
• Zhao Lianyun and Xiao Feifei: Their interaction is brief and hostile, with Xiao Feifei attempting to kill Lianyun and erase her memories.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wan Shou Niang Zi attempts to refine Ma Hongyun with lightning, but fails repeatedly.
• The Southern Wasteland Immortal dispatches Xuan Jizi and Hong Jizi to capture the Love Gu and Ma Hongyun.
• Town Luck Heavenly Palace is attacked by Lan Que Pavilion and Feng Man Lou.
• Jiao Lian Camp, containing Wei Ling Yang and Bi Chen Tian, arrives above the Great Snow Mountain Blessed Land.
• Jiao Lian Camp battles Old Ancestor Xue Hu, with the Great Snow Mountain Blessed Land suffering severe damage.

Character Developments

• Wan Shou Niang Zi: Frustrated by her repeated failures in refining Ma Hongyun, she resorts to torturing him.
• Ma Hongyun: Endures torture from Wan Shou Niang Zi but remains resilient.
• Southern Wasteland Immortal: Becomes restless due to the delayed arrival of Central Continent Gu Immortals and dispatches reinforcements.
• Old Ancestor Xue Hu: Confident in his abilities, he challenges Jiao Lian Camp directly.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and Resilience: Ma Hongyun's endurance of torture and the Southern Wasteland Immortal's determination to see his plans through.
• Power Dynamics: The struggle for dominance between the Central Continent and the Northern Plains, reflected in the battles between Immortal Gu Houses and the use of powerful Gu Formations.

Character Interactions

• Wan Shou Niang Zi and Ma Hongyun: Their interaction highlights Wan Shou Niang Zi's frustration and Ma Hongyun's resilience.
• Southern Wasteland Immortal and Xuan Jizi/Hong Jizi: The Southern Wasteland Immortal dispatches these two Rank 7 Gu Immortals to capture the Love Gu and Ma Hongyun.
• Old Ancestor Xue Hu and Jiao Lian Camp: Their battle represents the clash of power and will between the Northern Plains and the Central Continent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Ancestor Xue Hu unleashes his Rank 8 combat power, overpowering Jade Morning Sky.
• Wei Ling Yang attempts to infiltrate the snow peaks but is intercepted by Old Ancestor Xue Hu.
• Wan Shou Niang Zi receives a message from an unknown Gu Immortal offering help against the Central Continent Gu Immortals.
• Ying Wu Xie and three other Shadow Sect Gu Immortals appear, seeking to refine a purple gold stone from Wan Shou Niang Zi.
• Fang Yuan arrives at the Great Snow Mountain Blessed Land but hesitates to enter due to the intense battles and security measures.

Character Developments

• Old Ancestor Xue Hu demonstrates his formidable combat power as the strongest Gu Immortal in the Northern Plains.
• Jade Morning Sky and Wei Ling Yang show their strategic thinking by attempting to divide forces for a surprise attack.
• Wan Shou Niang Zi reveals her past encounter with a mysterious Gu Immortal who left her a letter Dao Gu worm.
• Ying Wu Xie displays his eloquence and knowledge of the Shadow Sect's special methods for refining the purple gold stone.
• Fang Yuan shows caution and hesitation, considering the risks of entering the Great Snow Mountain Blessed Land.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Gu Immortals and the importance of strategic alliances in times of crisis.
• The theme of hidden pasts and secrets, as seen in Wan Shou Niang Zi's encounter with the mysterious Gu Immortal and Ying Wu Xie's revelation of his Shadow Sect affiliation.
• The theme of caution and calculated risks, as demonstrated by Fang Yuan's hesitation to enter the Great Snow Mountain Blessed Land.

Character Interactions

• Old Ancestor Xue Hu and Jade Morning Sky: The former overpowers the latter, showing the vast difference in their combat power.
• Wei Ling Yang and Jade Morning Sky: They collaborate to divide forces and launch a surprise attack, showcasing their teamwork and strategic thinking.
• Wan Shou Niang Zi and Ying Wu Xie: They negotiate a deal, with Wan Shou Niang Zi agreeing to help the Shadow Sect Gu Immortals in exchange for their assistance against the Central Continent Gu Immortals.
• Fang Yuan and the Great Snow Mountain Blessed Land: Fang Yuan hesitates to enter the blessed land due to the intense battles and security measures, demonstrating his caution and consideration of the risks involved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Ling Yang and Old Ancestor Xue Hu engage in a fierce battle, with Xue Hu's icy axes causing significant damage to Jiao Lian Camp.
• Wei Ling Yang's right hand is injured and temporarily frozen, showing the power of Xue Hu's attacks.
• Jade Morning Sky and Wei Ling Yang decide to distract Xue Hu while Jiao Lian Camp attempts to rescue Zhao Lianyun and Ma Hongyun.
• Old Ancestor Xue Hu disassembles his signature battlefield killer move, demonstrating his Grandmaster-level Ice and Snow Dao realm.
• Jade Morning Sky and Wei Ling Yang gain the upper hand, forcing Xue Hu to defend and causing the Fate Refining Great Array to tremble.
• On the first snow peak, Wan Shou Niang Zi successfully refines the purple gold stone, revealing a rank eight Little Person Gu Immortal.

Character Developments

• Wei Ling Yang shows his healing abilities by quickly recovering from his injury.
• Old Ancestor Xue Hu demonstrates his immense power and strategic thinking, keeping the Central Continent Gu Immortals at bay.
• Wan Shou Niang Zi expands her understanding of the Food Dao by using Misty Incense to refine the purple gold stone.
• The rank eight Little Person Gu Immortal awakens and exhibits a cold and indifferent demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of rank eight Gu Immortals are emphasized, with their battles causing significant destruction and requiring careful strategizing.
• The importance of understanding and manipulating one's path is highlighted through Old Ancestor Xue Hu's mastery of the Ice and Snow Dao.
• The theme of awakening and remembering one's past is present in the rank eight Little Person Gu Immortal's emergence.

Character Interactions

• Wei Ling Yang and Jade Morning Sky work together to face Old Ancestor Xue Hu, showcasing their teamwork and trust in each other.
• The Central Continent Gu Immortals and the Great Snow Mountain peak masters observe the battle with varying emotions, demonstrating their differing perspectives and stakes in the conflict.
• Ying Wu Xie and Bai Ning Bing greet the rank eight Little Person Gu Immortal, with Bai Ning Bing maintaining her defiant stance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious Rank 8 Gu Immortal, later revealed as Purple Mountain True Lord, joins the battle in the Northern Plains, turning the tide against the Central Continent Gu Immortals.
• Outside the Great Snow Mountain Blessed Land, Fang Yuan waits for an opportunity to pursue Ying Wu Xie and the others.
• Xuan Jizi and Hong Jizi arrive at a hidden Gu array set up by Xuan Jizi, intending to use it to capture Zhao Lianyun and rescue Ma Hongyun by manipulating the Countercurrent River.

Character Developments

• Purple Mountain True Lord: Revealed to be a Rank 8 Gu Immortal with a mysterious past and a connection to Tai Bai Yun Sheng and Ying Wu Xie.
• Xuan Jizi: Demonstrates his strategic prowess by setting up a complex Gu array to manipulate the Countercurrent River, showing his ambition and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different factions and their Gu Immortals, with the Northern Plains gaining an advantage with the arrival of Purple Mountain True Lord.
• The manipulation of heaven and earth secret realms, as seen with Xuan Jizi's plan to control the Countercurrent River.

Character Interactions

• Purple Mountain True Lord and Old Ancestor Xue Hu: They join forces to combat the Central Continent Gu Immortals, showcasing a strong alliance.
• Xuan Jizi and Hong Jizi: They work together to activate the Gu array and rescue Ma Hongyun, demonstrating their strategic planning and teamwork.
• Ying Wu Xie and Tai Bai Yun Sheng: They reunite with Purple Mountain True Lord, revealing a past connection and hinting at a shared goal or secret.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Central Continent's attack on Great Snow Mountain Blessed Land is repelled by Old Ancestor Xue Hu and Purple Mountain True Lord.
• Central Continent's Gu Immortals decide to retreat, but the blessed land collapses, and the Countercurrent River sweeps everyone away.
• Fang Yuan, who was in the blessed land, is also swept into the Countercurrent River.

Character Developments

• Wei Ling Yang, the leader of Central Continent's operation, shows strategic thinking by deciding to retreat when the situation becomes too risky.
• Xuan Jizi, who was manipulating a sub-array, is revealed to be the one who caused the blessed land's collapse.

Significant Themes

• The theme of preparation and surprise attacks is evident, with Central Continent's heavy strike turning into a frontal assault due to the Northern Plains' preparations.
• The theme of adaptability is shown as characters like Wei Ling Yang and Fang Yuan have to adapt to new situations (retreat and being swept into the Countercurrent River, respectively).

Character Interactions

• Old Ancestor Xue Hu and Purple Mountain True Lord work together to defend the blessed land, showing unity among the Northern Plains' Gu Immortals.
• Wei Ling Yang and Jade Morning Sky discuss the retreat, demonstrating their teamwork and trust in each other's judgment.
• Fang Yuan, despite being swept into the Countercurrent River, shows his adaptability and resilience, demonstrating his unique qualities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan tests his new Supreme Immortal Body's capabilities post-Yi Tian Mountain battle.
• He encounters Jade Morning Sky, a Rank 8 Gu Immortal from the Central Continent, injured and resting on a wild turtle.
• They exchange information about their enmity with Old Ancestor Xue Hu but remain wary of each other.
• A small, jellyfish-like creature hits Fang Yuan's forehead, causing Jade Morning Sky to warn him not to ruin it.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Demonstrates his powerful physical body and Dao Marks, showing caution and strategic thinking in dealing with Jade Morning Sky.
• Jade Morning Sky: Reveals his injury and enmity with Old Ancestor Xue Hu, displaying caution and secrecy about the jellyfish-like creature.

Significant Themes

• The power of the physical body and Dao Marks in the Countercurrent River, where Gu worms are unusable.
• Caution and mistrust in interactions between potential allies, even when sharing a common enemy.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Jade Morning Sky: They exchange information about their enmity with Old Ancestor Xue Hu but remain vigilant and secretive, not fully trusting each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan finds a damaged jellyfish-like immortal Gu in the Countercurrent River.
• He identifies it as a Love Intent Gu, an important Gu for Central Continent Gu Immortals as it can track the Love Gu's location.
• The Love Intent Gu was part of the Immortal Gu House Jiao Lian Camp that disintegrated, and it survived due to its unique body.
• Bi Chen Tian, a Gu Immortal from the Central Continent, tries to claim the Love Intent Gu from Fang Yuan.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan demonstrates his vast knowledge and quick thinking in identifying the Love Intent Gu.
• Bi Chen Tian shows anxiety and desperation in retrieving the Love Intent Gu, revealing its importance to the Central Continent.

Significant Themes

• The importance of immortal Gu and their rarity.
• The value of different immortal Gu based on the Gu Immortal's school and needs.
• The fragility of Gu worms and the harsh conditions of the Countercurrent River.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Bi Chen Tian have a tense interaction as Bi Chen Tian tries to claim the Love Intent Gu from Fang Yuan, who refuses and decides to keep it.
• Fang Yuan's disregard for Bi Chen Tian's request hints at his confidence and potential power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan wants to trade the Love Gu but can't in the Countercurrent River due to no Gu usage and Jade Morning Sky's lack of bargaining chips.
• Jade Morning Sky, unable to trick Fang Yuan, attacks him out of malice.
• Both engage in a fierce underwater battle, fighting to a draw due to Fang Yuan's Supreme Immortal Body compensating for his dao mark deficit.
• Fang Yuan tries to retreat but is obstructed by Jade Morning Sky (Bi Chen Tian).
• Fang Yuan uses the Love Gu to create openings in Bi Chen Tian's defense and lands a powerful kick, forcing Bi Chen Tian to surface for air.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Shows his strength and adaptability in underwater combat, demonstrating his Supreme Immortal Body's capabilities.
• Jade Morning Sky (Bi Chen Tian): Reveals his deep foundation and combat skills, proving to be a formidable opponent even without using Gu or dao marks.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in combat, as seen in both characters' use of their environments and unique abilities.
• The challenges of underwater combat, emphasizing the need for different strategies and techniques compared to land battles.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Jade Morning Sky (Bi Chen Tian): Engage in a prolonged, intense underwater battle, testing each other's strengths and weaknesses. Their interaction highlights their mutual respect as formidable opponents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan engages in a water battle with Jade Morning Sky, using the Love Gu to distract and ultimately defeat Jade Morning Sky by targeting its groin, forcing it to retreat.
• Fang Yuan decides not to pursue or kill Jade Morning Sky, prioritizing his mission to eliminate Ying Wu Xie.
• Ying Wu Xie and Tai Bai Yun Sheng reunite on a Wang Lian lotus leaf, planning to rendezvous with Purple Mountain True Lord and potentially counter-kill the Ancient Sword Dragon chasing them.
• Purple Mountain True Lord and Old Ancestor Xue Hu are swept into the Countercurrent River, with Purple Mountain True Lord reverting to his small human form. They decide to swim forward to find Wan Shou Niang Zi, Old Ancestor Xue Hu's wife.
• Xuan Jizi and Hong Jizi are revealed to be controlling the Fate Refining Son Formation, guiding the Countercurrent River and attracting attention with the White Gold Radiance pillar.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, choosing not to pursue or kill Jade Morning Sky despite his victory.
• Jade Morning Sky shows frustration and determination to exact revenge on Fang Yuan.
• Ying Wu Xie's Linked Luck Gu connection with Fang Yuan is hinted at, influencing his luck.
• Purple Mountain True Lord and Old Ancestor Xue Hu display their understanding of the situation, guessing that Sun Minglu is behind the Countercurrent River's chaos and planning their next steps.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic decision-making in combat, as shown by Fang Yuan's choice not to pursue or kill Jade Morning Sky.
• The influence of luck and fate on characters' circumstances, as seen with Ying Wu Xie's good fortune.
• The consequences of actions and their impact on relationships, as Old Ancestor Xue Hu seeks to find his wife after being swept into the Countercurrent River.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Jade Morning Sky engage in a tense water battle, showcasing their combat abilities and strategies.
• Ying Wu Xie and Tai Bai Yun Sheng reunite, planning their next steps together.
• Purple Mountain True Lord and Old Ancestor Xue Hu discuss their situation and decide on their course of action, displaying their understanding and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Jizi and Hong Jizi discuss controlling the Countercurrent River using the Mother Child Fate Refining Great Array.
• Hong Jizi expresses interest in the legendary Persistence Gu, which could potentially manipulate the Countercurrent River.
• The chapter then presents a story from "The Legend of Human Ancestor" about Senhai Reincarnation and a Small Folk, who work together to escape the Abyss of the Ordinary.
• Senhai Reincarnation gains Strength Gu to speed up her ladder-building process, while the Small Folk relies solely on his persistence.
• The Small Folk eventually escapes the Abyss of the Ordinary, hatching Persistence Gu, and meets Human Ancestor.

Character Developments

• Senhai Reincarnation: Initially enthusiastic, she becomes lazy and complacent over time, losing her determination to escape the Abyss of the Ordinary.
• The Small Folk: Persistent and determined, he never gives up on building his ladder, eventually escaping the Abyss of the Ordinary and hatching Persistence Gu.
• Persistence Gu: Hatches from the Small Folk after he climbs out of the Abyss of the Ordinary, symbolizing the power of persistence.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and Determination: The Small Folk's unwavering determination to escape the Abyss of the Ordinary, despite his limitations, is the core theme of this chapter.
• Reliance on Oneself: Both Senhai Reincarnation and the Small Folk must build their own ladders to escape, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance.
• The Power of Persistence: The hatching of Persistence Gu demonstrates the power of persistent effort, even in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Senhai Reincarnation and the Small Folk: Their interaction highlights the contrast between Senhai Reincarnation's initial enthusiasm and later complacency, and the Small Folk's unwavering persistence.
• Human Ancestor and the Small Folk: Human Ancestor's regret at not having Persistence Gu when he needed it most emphasizes the power of the Gu and the Small Folk's achievement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Jizi learns from Xuan Jizi that Persistence Immortal Gu was real and was refined by Immortal Venerable Yuan Lian, the first owner of the Countercurrent River.
• The Mother Child Fate Refining Great Array is damaged, reducing its influence on the Countercurrent River, allowing the latter to display its inherent power and wash away people and things behind it.
• Bi Chen Tian and Central Continent Gu Immortals encounter a sudden change in the Countercurrent River, making it difficult to swim upstream.
• Fang Yuan avoids encounters with Gu Immortals, focusing on finding Ying Wu Xie.
• Ma Hongyun and Zhao Lianyun reunite on a floating soil hill in the Countercurrent River.

Character Developments

• Hong Jizi: Realizes the existence of Persistence Immortal Gu and its connection to the Countercurrent River.
• Xuan Jizi: Reveals his knowledge about Persistence Immortal Gu and its first owner, Immortal Venerable Yuan Lian.
• Bi Chen Tian: Leads Central Continent Gu Immortals, changes tactics due to the river's sudden change, and expresses caution about Fang Yuan.
• Fang Yuan: Maintains focus on finding Ying Wu Xie, avoids unnecessary conflicts.
• Ma Hongyun: Survives the Countercurrent River, reunites with Zhao Lianyun.
• Zhao Lianyun: Survives the Countercurrent River with Mu Linglan's protection, reunites with Ma Hongyun despite her aged appearance.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of the Countercurrent River.
• The consequences of the Mother Child Fate Refining Great Array's damage.
• The difficulty of swimming upstream in the Countercurrent River.
• The reunion of Ma Hongyun and Zhao Lianyun after years apart.

Character Interactions

• Hong Jizi and Xuan Jizi: Share information about Persistence Immortal Gu and the Countercurrent River.
• Bi Chen Tian and Central Continent Gu Immortals: Coordinate their actions in the Countercurrent River.
• Fang Yuan and various Gu Immortals: Avoids conflicts, maintains focus on finding Ying Wu Xie.
• Ma Hongyun and Zhao Lianyun: Reunite after years apart, expressing their longing for each other.
• Mu Linglan and Zhao Lianyun: Mu Linglan protects Zhao Lianyun throughout their journey in the Countercurrent River.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Tail-Wagging Life-Extending Sable, Mao Liqiu, appears and easily suppresses Hong Jizi and Xuan Jizi.
• Mao Liqiu destroys Xuan Jizi's sub-formation and takes Hong Jizi and Xuan Jizi to the Countercurrent River.
• The Countercurrent River returns to normal, and Gu Immortals start to exit the river or continue upstream.
• Jade Morning Sky confronts Fang Yuan in the Countercurrent River.
• The situation on the river becomes clear, with several groups of Gu Immortals racing upstream.
• Fang Yuan pursues Ying Wu Xie, while Ying Wu Xie and the Snow Peak Lords pursue Old Ancestor Xue Hu and Purple Mountain True Lord.
• A Snow Peak Lord is washed downstream, and Zhao Lianyun sacrifices herself to slow down Old Ancestor Xue Hu.

Character Developments

• Hong Jizi and Xuan Jizi are suppressed by Mao Liqiu, showing the latter's immense strength.
• Fang Yuan demonstrates his determination to pursue Ying Wu Xie and his disregard for Jade Morning Sky's threat.
• Ying Wu Xie shows caution and prioritizes the bigger picture, deciding not to engage Fang Yuan immediately.
• Zhao Lianyun exhibits selflessness and bravery by sacrificing herself to give Ma Hongyun and Mu Linglan a chance to escape.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Gu Immortals and the consequences of underestimating opponents (Mao Liqiu vs Hong Jizi and Xuan Jizi).
• The importance of prioritizing the bigger picture over immediate gains (Ying Wu Xie's decision not to engage Fang Yuan).
• Sacrifice for the greater good (Zhao Lianyun's decision to slow down Old Ancestor Xue Hu).

Character Interactions

• Mao Liqiu interacts with Hong Jizi and Xuan Jizi, showing his immense strength and disdain for them.
• Jade Morning Sky confronts Fang Yuan, but Fang Yuan shows no fear.
• Ying Wu Xie and the Snow Peak Lords pursue Old Ancestor Xue Hu and Purple Mountain True Lord, while Fang Yuan pursues Ying Wu Xie.
• Zhao Lianyun interacts with Ma Hongyun and Mu Linglan, showing her determination to protect them.