Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan retrieves his rank six Time Dao immortal Gu, Spring Autumn Cicada, and attempts to expel Heaven's Will from it using his Immortal Dao killer move, Heaven Annihilation Will Dispersion. However, the move injures the Spring Autumn Cicada, forcing Fang Yuan to find an alternative solution.
• Fang Yuan decides to combine two methods: improving the killer move and using Shadow Sect's Gu refinement technique. He begins dedicated Wisdom Dao deductions to achieve this.
• In the Dragon Scale Sea Region, Fang Yuan successfully breeds a new Dragon Fish species, the Bronze Dragon Fish, and releases them into the Yellow Treasure Heaven market.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan's determination and perseverance in pursuing his goals are highlighted. He is willing to dedicate vast amounts of time and energy to solving a difficult problem, even pushing his limits in Wisdom Dao deductions.
• Fang Yuan's business acumen is demonstrated as he anticipates the market's reaction to the Bronze Dragon Fish.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and dedication in pursuit of goals, even in the face of great difficulty.
• The importance of adaptability and finding alternative solutions when initial plans fail.
• The potential of business and innovation to create new opportunities and challenge established powers.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan's actions directly challenge You Chan, the leader of the Food Dao lineage, setting up a potential conflict between them.
• Fang Yuan's interaction with the Wisdom Gu highlights his reliance on it for complex deductions and the strain such activities put on him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bronze Dragon Fish are introduced, causing a stir in Yellow Treasure Heaven.
• Powerful Gu Immortals seek the true inheritance of the Food Dao from Fang Yuan's residual will.
• You Chan faces a severe threat from the Bronze Dragon Fish and decides to improve her dragon fish to compete.
• Fang Yuan successfully finds a method to resolve the Spring Autumn Cicada.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan continues to advance in his calculations, deepening his understanding of the Wisdom Halo's power.
• You Chan, driven by the threat of the Bronze Dragon Fish, becomes determined to improve her dragon fish and compete.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for resources and power in the Gu Immortal world, exemplified by the competition over the true inheritance of the Food Dao and the dragon fish business.
• The importance of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity, shown by both Fang Yuan's pursuit of resolving the Spring Autumn Cicada and You Chan's response to the Bronze Dragon Fish.

Character Interactions

• Powerful Gu Immortals attempt to interact with Fang Yuan's residual will, seeking the true inheritance of the Food Dao.
• You Chan, driven by the threat of the Bronze Dragon Fish, decides to improve her dragon fish to compete with the mysterious opponent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan and Mao Liu are at Seal Heaven Mountain, where Fang Yuan's Immortal Zombie Body is sealed.
• Fang Yuan begins refining Gu, using a Refinement Dao Immortal Formation and Mao Liu's assistance.
• Fang Yuan uses the Seven Kill Blood Dao Refining Gu Method to drain blood from Primeval Beasts, creating a blood-red light pillar.
• Mao Liu processes various flowers into Hundred Flowers Condensed Liquid.
• Fang Yuan uses the liquid to create a pink rain, which integrates with the Immortal Zombie Body and the Refinement Dao Immortal Formation.
• The formation opens its inner portal, releasing Golden Cloud Divine Wood, which is absorbed by the Immortal Zombie Body.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan demonstrates his strategic planning and dedication to Gu refinement, even at great personal cost.
• Mao Liu showcases his proficiency in Refinement Dao methods and his loyalty to Fang Yuan.

Significant Themes

• The importance of careful planning and preparation in Gu refinement.
• The power of collaboration and trust between Gu Immortals.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Mao Liu work together seamlessly, with clear roles and responsibilities, demonstrating their trust and understanding of each other's abilities.
• Fang Yuan entrusts Mao Liu with managing the Refinement Dao Immortal Formation while he rests, showing his confidence in Mao Liu's skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan successfully refines the Spring Autumn Cicada, removing Heaven's Will.
• Mao Liu assists Fang Yuan during the refinement process.
• Fang Yuan splits his soul and reverts his immortal zombie body to human form.
• Fang Yuan's clone undergoes the Ascension Calamity and successfully becomes an immortal again.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan demonstrates his improved skills and determination in refining the Spring Autumn Cicada.
• Mao Liu shows his loyalty and strength by assisting Fang Yuan in a critical moment.
• Fang Yuan's clone gains independence and experiences the Ascension Calamity.

Significant Themes

• Determination and perseverance in the face of adversity (Fang Yuan's refinement of the Spring Autumn Cicada).
• Loyalty and camaraderie (Mao Liu's assistance to Fang Yuan).
• Growth and independence (Fang Yuan's clone undergoing the Ascension Calamity).

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Mao Liu work together to overcome the crisis during the refinement process, showcasing their trust and understanding.
• Fang Yuan and his clone share a silent moment of reflection and accomplishment after the Ascension Calamity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan's clone successfully passes its tribulation and becomes a Rank 6 Gu Immortal of the Time Dao.
• Fang Yuan's main body remains a Rank 7 Gu Immortal, possessing 27 Immortal Bodies and cultivating all paths.
• Fang Yuan uses his clone to manage the Immortal Aperture and other tasks, as it is more reliable than any sect member.
• Fang Yuan's clone is half an otherworldly demon due to the soul split, but it is still subject to fate's constraints.
• Fang Yuan decides not to refine another Supreme Immortal Embryo Gu for his clone.
• Fang Yuan uses the Cleanse Self killer move to help his clone remove unnecessary Strength Dao marks.
• Fang Yuan decides to have his clone specialize in the Time Dao, canceling plans to refine a second empty aperture.
• Mao Liu wakes up and discusses the refinement process with Fang Yuan.
• Fang Yuan helps Mao Liu deduce and resolve the after-effects of his Refinement Dao killer move.
• Fang Yuan and Mao Liu return to Lang Ya Blessed Land, and Fang Yuan tests his clone with the Wisdom Gu.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan's clone becomes a Rank 6 Gu Immortal and proves to be a valuable asset for managing tasks.
• Mao Liu's injuries are severe, and he is willing to sacrifice himself for Lang Ya Sect and Fang Yuan.
• The Wisdom Gu hesitates when encountering Fang Yuan's clone, showing that it might not acknowledge Fang Yuan's identity if his clone's cultivation changes significantly.

Significant Themes

• The power and convenience of having a clone, especially one that shares the same thoughts and will.
• The constraints of fate on Gu Immortals and the difficulty of emulating the Shadow Sect's Supreme Immortal Embryo Gu refinement.
• The importance of maintaining one's cultivation state to avoid losing the Wisdom Halo's benefits.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and his clone work together to manage tasks and cultivate.
• Fang Yuan and Mao Liu discuss the refinement process and Mao Liu's injuries.
• The Wisdom Gu hesitates when encountering Fang Yuan's clone, showing potential future complications.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mao Liu creates a complex Refinement Dao killer move, Refine Snake Lifespan Flower, which Fang Yuan finds difficult to break without risking Mao Liu's life.
• Fang Yuan focuses on calculating Mao Liu's killer move, improving his Time Dao killer move to guard against Heavenly Will, and enhancing his Luck Dao killer moves.
• Fang Yuan practices his killer moves, emphasizing Stone Grotto Heavenly Mystery and Heaven Annihilation Will Dispersion.
• Fang Yuan arranges for the Shadow Sect's development and plans to release Iron Dragon Fish, wondering about You Chan's reaction.

Character Developments

• Mao Liu demonstrates his prowess by creating a challenging killer move.
• Fang Yuan shows his strategic thinking by not interfering with the Shadow Sect's development and planning ahead for the release of Iron Dragon Fish.

Significant Themes

• The importance of diligent practice and preparation in Gu Immortal cultivation.
• The balance between interfering with subordinates' development and maintaining order.
• The strategic planning and adaptability of a Gu Immortal.

Character Interactions

• Mao Liu and Fang Yuan interact as master and disciple, with Mao Liu challenging Fang Yuan's abilities.
• Fang Yuan and the Shadow Sect maintain a relationship where he provides guidance and resources, but allows them autonomy for development.
• Fang Yuan and You Chan are competitors in the business world, with Fang Yuan releasing Iron Dragon Fish to gauge You Chan's reaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan releases the Silver Dragon Fish, causing a stir in the Yellow Treasure Heaven market.
• You Chan, desperate and unable to improve the Iron Dragon Fish alone, seeks help from Qin Baihe.
• You Chan and Qin Baihe work together to improve the Iron Dragon Fish, successfully creating one.
• Fang Yuan releases the Silver Dragon Fish, further pressuring You Chan and Qin Baihe.
• Heavenly Court intervenes, helping You Chan and Qin Baihe improve the Silver Dragon Fish.

Character Developments

• You Chan: Struggles with the pressure of competing with Fang Yuan, eventually seeking help from Qin Baihe. Her determination and resilience are tested.
• Qin Baihe: Assists You Chan, showing her possessiveness and desire for You Chan. She is proud and confident in her abilities but is disheartened when she can't help You Chan with the Silver Dragon Fish.
• Fang Yuan: Remains mysterious and successful in improving dragon fish varieties, putting pressure on his competitors. His actions attract the attention of Heavenly Court.
• Zi Wei Immortal (Heavenly Court): Recognizes the threat posed by Fang Yuan and intervenes to help You Chan and Qin Baihe, aiming to eliminate Fang Yuan and lay groundwork for Heavenly Court in the East Sea.

Significant Themes

• Competition and resilience: You Chan and Qin Baihe face intense competition from Fang Yuan and must push their limits to keep up.
• Assistance and alliances: You Chan and Qin Baihe form an alliance to improve their chances against Fang Yuan. Heavenly Court also intervenes to help them.
• The power of inheritance: Fang Yuan's inheritance of the Food Dao true inheritance allows him to continuously improve dragon fish varieties, putting pressure on his competitors.

Character Interactions

• You Chan and Qin Baihe: Initially reluctant to work together, they form an alliance out of necessity. Their relationship is complex, with Qin Baihe desiring You Chan romantically, while You Chan is more focused on their shared goal.
• You Chan and Fang Yuan: Their competition in the dragon fish business puts pressure on both of them, with You Chan struggling to keep up and Fang Yuan remaining mysterious and successful.
• Zi Wei Immortal (Heavenly Court) and Fang Yuan: Zi Wei Immortal sees Fang Yuan as a threat and intervenes to help You Chan and Qin Baihe, aiming to eliminate him. Their interaction is indirect, with Zi Wei Immortal working through You Chan and Qin Baihe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan's Time Dao clone observes the Dragon Fish Sea Region, finding an Ancient Golden Dragon Fish that rules over other Dragon Fish.
• You Chan and Qin Baihe improve their Silver Dragon Fish cultivation methods but still can't match Fang Yuan's output.
• Heavenly Court suspects Fang Yuan is behind the Dragon Fish sales and plans to use him to pressure You Chan and Qin Baihe.
• You Chan's Dragon Fish Sea Region is attacked by Fang Yuan, who uses an Ancient Golden Dragon Fish to control the Dragon Fish and collect them into his Immortal Aperture.
• Fang Yuan reveals his identity to You Chan and Qin Baihe, trapping them in an Immortal Dao battlefield.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan shows his confidence and ruthlessness, not hesitating to attack another Gu Immortal's territory and reveal his identity.
• You Chan and Qin Baihe demonstrate their determination and unity, rushing back to defend their territory together.
• Zi Wei Immortal shows her strategic thinking, planning to use Fang Yuan to strengthen Heavenly Court's position in the East Sea.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Gu Immortals and the consequences of challenging the status quo.
• The importance of unity and cooperation among Gu Immortals, as seen in the bond between You Chan and Qin Baihe.
• The strategic thinking and long-term planning of powerful Gu Immortals, such as Zi Wei Immortal and Fang Yuan.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan shows his disregard for other Gu Immortals' territories, directly attacking You Chan's Dragon Fish Sea Region.
• You Chan and Qin Baihe demonstrate their loyalty and support for each other, rushing back to defend their territory together.
• Zi Wei Immortal considers using Fang Yuan to strengthen Heavenly Court's position, showing her strategic thinking and ambition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan attacks Qin Baihe and You Chan, catching them off guard.
• Fang Yuan reveals his immense power and confidence, planning to absorb You Chan's Water Dao Immortal Aperture.
• Qin Baihe and You Chan attempt to escape and seek reinforcements, but Fang Yuan's Immortal Dao battlefield killer move, Purple Star Severing Fate, prevents them.
• You Chan uses her Immortal Killer Move, Kun Form Rain, and summons a Soul Beast to fight back, but they struggle against Fang Yuan's Ancient Soul Beasts.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Shows immense confidence in his power and reveals his plan to absorb You Chan's Immortal Aperture. He demonstrates his superior strategy and control over his Immortal Dao battlefield killer move.
• Qin Baihe: Initially panicked, she tries to communicate with the outside world for help but is hindered by Fang Yuan's killer move. She becomes more determined to escape.
• You Chan: Tenacious and resilient, she fights back against Fang Yuan's Ancient Soul Beasts but struggles against their overwhelming power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Fang Yuan's immense power puts him in a dominant position against the two female Immortals.
• Strategic planning: Fang Yuan's careful planning and use of his Immortal Dao battlefield killer move give him a significant advantage.
• Desperation: Qin Baihe and You Chan face a dire situation, forcing them to fight desperately to survive.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan vs Qin Baihe and You Chan: Fang Yuan's overwhelming power and strategic planning put the two female Immortals at a severe disadvantage. They struggle to fight back and seek a way to escape.
• Qin Baihe and You Chan: The two women work together to protect each other and find a way to escape, but their coordination is poor due to the lack of prior communication.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan, using his superior combat power, forces Qin Baihe and You Chan to fight together.
• Qin Baihe uses her Wood Dao killer moves, while You Chan uses Water Dao moves, temporarily holding off Fang Yuan.
• Fang Yuan uses a sneak attack with his Ancient Sword Dragon Transformation, nearly killing Qin Baihe.
• You Chan's counterattack is reflected back at her by Fang Yuan's Countercurrent Guardian Seal.
• Qin Baihe activates a life-saving move, escaping Fang Yuan's attack, but loses her clothing.
• Fang Yuan obliterates all petals in the battlefield, preventing Qin Baihe's escape.
• The two women surrender, offering dragon fish and wealth, but Fang Yuan demands an Immortal Gu from each as a sign of sincerity.
• Negotiations fail, and the women fight to the death. Fang Yuan kills You Chan and severely injures Qin Baihe.
• Qin Baihe, enraged, charges at Fang Yuan, who uses Purple Thought Insightful Agile Star Beams and Sword Light Dragon Breath to kill her.

Character Developments

• Qin Baihe and You Chan, despite their strength and reputation, are no match for Fang Yuan's combat power and tactics.
• Qin Baihe shows her determination to protect her loved ones, fighting to the death after You Chan's murder.
• Fang Yuan demonstrates his ruthlessness and determination to eliminate any potential threats.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Gu Immortals, with Fang Yuan's superior combat power allowing him to dictate the terms of the battle.
• The importance of tactics and strategy, with Fang Yuan's use of sneak attacks and reflected attacks proving decisive.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent, as seen in the two women's initial confidence and subsequent desperation.

Character Interactions

• Qin Baihe and You Chan fight together, showcasing their compatibility and mutual respect.
• Qin Baihe's concern for You Chan leads to her being caught off guard and killed by Fang Yuan.
• Fang Yuan's cold and calculating demeanor contrasts with the two women's emotional responses to the battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan kills You Chan and Qin Baihe, two of the six great fairies of the East Sea Gu Immortal Realm, and extracts their Immortal Apertures.
• He temporarily seals the Immortal Apertures and takes them with him using a method he deduced before arriving in the East Sea.
• Fang Yuan travels to the White Crane Sea Region, enters Qin Baihe's Immortal Gu House, Lily Palace, and takes control of it.
• He dismantles Lily Palace, obtaining two Rank 6 Immortal Gu, including a Wood Dao and a Food Dao Immortal Gu.
• Fang Yuan gathers resources from the White Crane Sea Region, including white cranes, Taishi Iron, and Egg Crystal Stones.
• He returns to the Dragon Fish Sea Region, collects all the dragon fish, and plants You Chan's and Qin Baihe's Immortal Apertures in an unnamed sea region.
• Fang Yuan enters the blessed lands of the Immortal Apertures but finds them destroyed. He leaves the Wood Dao blessed land untouched.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan demonstrates his cunning and ruthlessness, killing two powerful Gu Immortals and plundering their resources without hesitation.
• He shows his strategic thinking by using the Great Harmony Wind to avoid detection and by probing Heavenly Court's response.

Significant Themes

• The ruthlessness and cunning of Gu Immortals in pursuing power and resources.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in the Gu Immortal Realm.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan interacts with the wisps of will left behind by You Chan and Qin Baihe, using his mind as a battlefield to gain control of Lily Palace.
• He interacts with the land spirits of the Immortal Apertures, suppressing them with his Immortal Killer Move, Bloodlight Spirit Suppression.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Gu Immortal, Qing Yue Zhicheng, arrives at the desolate White Crane Sea Region and discovers its resources have been looted.
• He searches for Qin Baihe and her Immortal Gu House, Lily Palace, but finds neither.
• Qing Yue Zhicheng suspects Qin Baihe's disappearance is due to an overwhelming enemy or a relocation decision.
• He visits the Dragon Fish Sea Region, finding it also deserted and its resources looted.
• He contacts Yellow Treasure Heaven and learns that You Chan's will has no information about her disappearance.
• Qing Yue Zhicheng decides to return home and seek help from his clan.

Character Developments

• Qing Yue Zhicheng's love for Qin Baihe remains unrequited, but he persists in his affection.
• His concern for Qin Baihe's safety grows as he investigates her disappearance.
• He becomes increasingly worried and vigilant as he uncovers more clues.

Significant Themes

• Unrequited love and persistence.
• The consequences of underestimating an enemy.
• The interconnectedness of Gu Immortals and their regions.

Character Interactions

• Qing Yue Zhicheng's search for Qin Baihe and You Chan reveals the extent of the destruction caused by Fang Yuan.
• His communication with Yellow Treasure Heaven provides crucial information about You Chan's disappearance.
• Qing Yue Zhicheng's decision to seek help from his clan hints at potential future conflict with Fang Yuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan obtains the Marketplace, a Heaven and Earth Secret Realm, bringing his total to four.
• The Marketplace contains numerous Immortal Aperture Blessed Lands, which Fang Yuan can't currently access due to the lack of the Upper Extreme Heavenly Eagle.
• Fang Yuan plans to raise Otherworldly Humans in the Marketplace to accumulate Human Qi and high-end Immortal Materials.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan demonstrates his strategic thinking and long-term planning by considering the benefits of raising Otherworldly Humans in the Marketplace.
• Tang Fangming, a Gu Immortal, greets Fang Yuan respectfully, showing his acknowledgment of Fang Yuan's power and status.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Human Qi in Gu Immortal cultivation and the potential benefits of raising Otherworldly Humans and humans.
• The strategic value of the Marketplace in bypassing tiers of Immortal Aperture management and its potential for generating significant profits.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan interacts with Tang Fangming, a Gu Immortal, who greets him respectfully, indicating their hierarchical relationship in the Gu Immortal world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan meets Tang Fangming again and learns about the Heavenly Theft Dream Realm, which has been prematurely manifested and is being eroded by Heaven's Will.
• Fang Yuan enters the Heavenly Theft Dream Realm's formation space and observes the dream realm's colossal size and blue, ethereal glow.
• Fang Yuan uses his Heaven Annihilation Will Dispersion killer move to eliminate Heaven's Will within the dream realm over three days and three nights.

Character Developments

• Tang Fangming: Shows admiration for Fang Yuan's prowess and acknowledges Fang Yuan's superiority in the Dream Dao.
• Fang Yuan: Demonstrates his ability to create and use an Immortal Dao killer move specifically for dreams, revealing his adaptability and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• The danger of dream realms being eroded by Heaven's Will.
• Fang Yuan's continuous growth and adaptation in the face of new challenges.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Tang Fangming: Tang Fangming leads Fang Yuan to the Heavenly Theft Dream Realm and watches in awe as Fang Yuan eliminates Heaven's Will from the dream realm.
• Fang Yuan and Heaven's Will: Fang Yuan engages in a prolonged battle against Heaven's Will, ultimately defeating it and securing the dream realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan enters the Heavenly Theft Dream Realm, with the Shadow Sect Gu Immortals providing cover for his physical body.
• He temporarily becomes Heavenly Thief Demon Venerable, who is currently a mortal boy with D-grade Gu aptitude.
• The boy's aperture opening ceremony is disrupted due to his outburst, and he is struck unconscious.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: He demonstrates strategic thinking by involving the Shadow Sect to protect his physical body while exploring the dream realm. He also shows patience and adaptability when faced with an unusual dream scenario.
• Heavenly Thief Demon Venerable (as a boy): He displays impatience, arrogance, and a strong desire to escape his current life. His D-grade aptitude leads to disappointment and frustration.

Significant Themes

• Aperture Opening: The ceremony is a rite of passage for mortals to become Gu Masters, determining their future prospects.
• Social Status: The boy's low social status is reflected in his living conditions and the hostility he faces from his peers.
• Frustration and Disappointment: The boy's dreams are shattered when he discovers his D-grade aptitude, leading to outburst and punishment.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and the Shadow Sect: They work together to protect Fang Yuan's physical body while he explores the dream realm.
• Heavenly Thief Demon Venerable (as a boy) and his peers: The boy faces hostility and provocation from his peers, leading to a tense interaction during the aperture opening ceremony.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan's soul is tormented in a dark dream realm, but his extraordinary soul foundation allows him to withstand its soul-dissolving effects.
• Young Heavenly Theft, the dream realm's inhabitant, is exiled to a desert and must survive for three days and nights to return to his clan.
• Fang Yuan, controlling Young Heavenly Theft, tries to survive in the desert but initially fails due to lack of resources and guidance.
• Fang Yuan discovers a quicksand pit that spews Cool Wind Gu, which he captures and refines, providing him with a means to survive.
• He encounters a group of beasts guarding a well, defeats them, and finds a dry well that leads to an underground space with a hidden spring and a corpse.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan adapts to controlling Young Heavenly Theft and learns about his past and the challenges he faces.
• Young Heavenly Theft, despite his initial frustration and despair, shows determination to survive and return to his clan.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance in harsh conditions.
• The importance of luck and opportunity in achieving success.
• The consequences of violating clan rules and the value placed on Gu Masters.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan interacts with Young Heavenly Theft's memories and thoughts, learning about his past and guiding his actions.
• Young Heavenly Theft interacts with the environment, trying to survive in the desert and facing challenges like the quicksand pit and the group of beasts.
• Fang Yuan's soul interacts with Tang Fangming, who watches enviously as Fang Yuan uses Courageous Gall Gu to heal his soul.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan, now in control of Young Heavenly Theft, finds a mummified corpse in an underground cavity, which turns out to be a Gu Master. He discovers a sheepskin map sewn into the corpse's clothes.
• The map highlights Young Heavenly Theft's tribe's small oasis and mentions "Land of Buried Immortals," "ominous," and "curse."
• Young Heavenly Theft drinks water from the underground spring, feels refreshed, and falls asleep.
• Upon waking, he finds himself tied up at the bottom of the dry well by an old Gu Master named Sha Xiao, who possesses the sheepskin map.

Character Developments

• Young Heavenly Theft: He becomes more curious and thoughtful about the sheepskin map and its implications for his tribe. He also experiences intense pain inflicted by Sha Xiao, showing his resilience.
• Sha Xiao: He is revealed to be a powerful and ruthless Gu Master who values the sheepskin map greatly. He uses Young Heavenly Theft as a means to an end.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Gu Masters and the potential danger they pose to others.
• The mystery surrounding the sheepskin map and its connection to the "Land of Buried Immortals" and a curse.
• The importance of belonging to a community, as seen through Young Heavenly Theft's thoughts about his tribe.

Character Interactions

• Young Heavenly Theft and the mummified corpse: Fang Yuan, through Young Heavenly Theft, searches the corpse and finds the sheepskin map.
• Young Heavenly Theft and Sha Xiao: Sha Xiao captures and tortures Young Heavenly Theft to extract information about the sheepskin map and his tribe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Young Heavenly Theft is tortured by the old Gu Master, Sha Xiao, who uses his Gu Master techniques to cause him immense pain and suffering.
• Sha Xiao offers the Young Heavenly Theft a chance to live if he acknowledges Sha Xiao as his grandfather and follows his orders.
• The Young Heavenly Theft, despite his agony, refuses to comply, leading Sha Xiao to use a killing move that causes the Young Heavenly Theft's body to rot.
• The Young Heavenly Theft ultimately surrenders, acknowledging Sha Xiao as his grandfather to save his life.
• In the present, Fang Yuan, possessing the Young Heavenly Theft's body, is chased by Sand Wolves in the desert, using his remaining Gu worms to escape.
• Fang Yuan successfully completes the first act of the Heavenly Theft Dream Realm, causing his Thievery Dao realm to soar to the Grandmaster level.

Character Developments

• The Young Heavenly Theft shows remarkable resilience and determination, refusing to yield despite severe torture. However, he eventually surrenders to save his life and protect his loved ones in his original world.
• Sha Xiao demonstrates his cruelty and cunning, using the Young Heavenly Theft's love for his family as leverage to force him to comply.
• Fang Yuan, possessing the Young Heavenly Theft's body, exhibits quick thinking and resourcefulness in using his remaining Gu worms to escape the Sand Wolves.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
• The use of leverage and manipulation to control others.
• The consequences of surrendering one's principles for survival.

Character Interactions

• The Young Heavenly Theft and Sha Xiao: Their interaction is marked by torture, defiance, and eventual surrender, highlighting the power dynamic between them.
• Fang Yuan and the Sand Wolves: Fang Yuan's desperate struggle against the Sand Wolves showcases his resourcefulness and determination to survive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan cultivates diligently in the Immortal Dao Gu formation, reflecting on his gains and losses from the Heavenly Theft Dream Realm exploration.
• He uses Courageous Gall Gu to restore his soul foundation to the Ten Million Man Soul level.
• Fang Yuan decides to raise his soul foundation further before exploring the dream realm again.
• In the East Sea, Qing Yuezhicheng seeks help from the Grand Elder of the Qing Yue family and eventually meets with Hua An, who agrees to help find You Chan and Qin Baihe.
• Hua An suggests spreading the news of the two fairies' deaths to confuse the killer and attract their attention.
• Half a month later, Fang Yuan's soul foundation reaches Ninety Million Man Soul, and he decides to explore the Heavenly Theft Dream Realm for the second time.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Focuses on Soul Dao cultivation and prepares for his second exploration of the Heavenly Theft Dream Realm.
• Tang Fangming: Admires Fang Yuan's achievements and feels ashamed of his own accomplishments compared to Fang Yuan's.
• Qing Yuezhicheng: Seeks help from the Grand Elder and eventually meets with Hua An to find You Chan and Qin Baihe.
• Hua An: Agrees to help find You Chan and Qin Baihe and suggests spreading the news of their deaths to confuse the killer.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Planning: Fang Yuan meticulously plans his journey and prepares for each step, including bringing the Valley of Fallen Spirits with him.
• Cultivation and Growth: Fang Yuan focuses on Soul Dao cultivation, raising his soul foundation to Ninety Million Man Soul.
• Alliances and Assistance: Qing Yuezhicheng seeks help from the Grand Elder and eventually meets with Hua An to find You Chan and Qin Baihe, demonstrating the importance of alliances and assistance in achieving their goals.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Tang Fangming: Tang Fangming admires Fang Yuan's achievements and feels ashamed of his own accomplishments compared to Fang Yuan's.
• Qing Yuezhicheng and the Grand Elder: Qing Yuezhicheng seeks help from the Grand Elder, who advises him to find a Wisdom Dao Gu Immortal to investigate the truth.
• Qing Yuezhicheng and Hua An: Qing Yuezhicheng meets with Hua An, and they agree to work together to find You Chan and Qin Baihe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan enters the Heavenly Theft Dream Realm and tries to approach the guarded oasis pond.
• He learns about an upcoming clan competition with the winner getting to choose a Gu worm from the pond.
• Fang Yuan decides to participate in the competition to gather information for Sha Xiao, who controls him.
• Sha Xiao transmits valuable information, including a Mortal Dao Killer Move called Blinding Ash, to Fang Yuan.
• Fang Yuan participates in the clan's minor competition, using Blinding Ash to win his first match.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Struggles with his situation, trying to find opportunities to improve his strength and ultimately overthrow Sha Xiao's control. He's disgusted by the Blinding Ash move but uses it to win his first match.
• Sha Xiao: Manipulates Fang Yuan, providing him with valuable information and techniques to win the competition. He's aware of Fang Yuan's plans but doesn't intervene.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Control: Sha Xiao's control over Fang Yuan is a central theme. Fang Yuan struggles with this, trying to find ways to break free.
• Opportunity and Adaptation: Fang Yuan seizes the opportunity presented by the clan competition to improve his strength and gather information.
• Morality and Pragmatism: Fang Yuan's disgust towards the Blinding Ash move highlights his moral principles, while his decision to use it showcases his pragmatic side.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Sha Xiao: Their mental communication reveals Sha Xiao's manipulation and Fang Yuan's internal struggle and resistance.
• Fang Yuan and his Opponent: The first match in the competition showcases Fang Yuan's newfound confidence and skill, as well as his opponent's underestimation of him.