Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Zhao, the leader of the Wang Family Branch of Bufa Temple, is revealed to be possessed by a Stranger Intruder, who is later revealed to be He Zhao.
• He Zhao absorbs the Skull of the Great Vehicle Buddha and gains its power, including the ability to control Wang Zhao's body and ghouls.
• Wang Zhao, realizing He Zhao's intentions, tries to flee but is ultimately killed by the Skull of the Great Vehicle Buddha's power.
• He Zhao absorbs Wang Zhao's ghoul, Find a Substitute, which allows him to transfer injuries and illnesses onto a substitute.
• He Zhao uses his Rollback ability to rewind time and absorb Find a Substitute again, curious if repeatedly absorbing the same ghoul can make it advance to a higher level.

Character Developments

• He Zhao: Reveals his true identity as the Stranger Intruder possessing Wang Zhao. Absorbs the Skull of the Great Vehicle Buddha and Wang Zhao's ghoul, Find a Substitute, expanding his powers.
• Wang Zhao: Initially unaware of He Zhao's true intentions, he panics and tries to flee when he realizes the danger. Ultimately, he is killed by the Skull of the Great Vehicle Buddha's power.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: He Zhao's absorption of the Skull of the Great Vehicle Buddha and Wang Zhao's ghoul demonstrates his growing power and control over the situation.
• Betrayal and Trust: Wang Zhao's betrayal of his own faction and his inability to trust He Zhao lead to his downfall.
• Curiosity and Experimentation: He Zhao's decision to rewind time and absorb Find a Substitute again highlights his curiosity and willingness to experiment with his powers.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Wang Zhao: Their dynamic shifts from a seemingly cooperative relationship to one of betrayal and pursuit, ultimately leading to Wang Zhao's death.
• He Zhao and the Skull of the Great Vehicle Buddha: He Zhao gains control over the Skull's power, demonstrating his ability to wield powerful artifacts.
• He Zhao and Find a Substitute: He Zhao absorbs and experiments with Find a Substitute, showcasing his interest in exploring the limits of his powers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao absorbs Wang Zhao's 'Find a Substitute' ability twice but feels no change initially.
• He Zhao uses 'Rollback' repeatedly to absorb Wang Zhao's ability ten thousand times, causing a qualitative change in 'Find a Substitute'.
• He Zhao tests the transformed 'Find a Substitute' on Wang Zhao and other Great Vehicle Cult remnants, discovering new abilities.
• He Zhao develops a new fighting method combining 'Find a Substitute' and 'Calamity Averting Seal'.
• He Zhao prepares to return to the first timeline after saying goodbye to Wang Zhao.

Character Developments

• He Zhao: Develops a new playstyle and fighting method, showcasing his ruthlessness and strategic thinking.
• Wang Zhao: Suffers greatly due to He Zhao's repeated 'Rollbacks' but expresses genuine gratitude towards He Zhao in the end.

Significant Themes

• Ruthlessness and strategic thinking: He Zhao's actions highlight his willingness to exploit others for his gain, showcasing his ruthlessness and strategic planning.
• Gratitude and forgiveness: Wang Zhao's genuine gratitude towards He Zhao, despite the latter's harsh treatment, emphasizes the theme of forgiveness and understanding.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Wang Zhao: Their interactions are characterized by He Zhao's exploitation and Wang Zhao's suffering and eventual gratitude, highlighting the power dynamic between them.
• He Zhao and the Great Vehicle Cult remnants: He Zhao uses the remnants as test subjects to understand and improve his new playstyle, showcasing his disregard for their well-being.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao returns to the first timeline after his second timeline adventure.
• He obtains a Formation Diagram, Cultivator blood, and Specter blood from the second timeline.
• He Zhao participates in the altar ritual ten thousand times, gaining a unique ability.
• Wang Bo discovers He Zhao's Specter blood and decides to have Bufa Temple examine him.

Character Developments

• He Zhao gains a new ability, becoming a living Specter with a human body.
• Wang Bo becomes more suspicious of He Zhao's true nature.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of time travel and altering timelines.
• The power of Specters and their blood.
• The struggle between human and Specter nature in He Zhao.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with Wang Bo, who becomes increasingly wary of He Zhao's true nature.
• He Zhao's relationship with Wang Bo remains complex, with Wang Bo showing respect and caution towards He Zhao.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ He Zhao prepares a large number of square boxes, which are later revealed to be bombs.
+ The plane crashes into Ghost Lake (La'ang Cuo Water), and the survivors swim to shore.
+ A Female Demon Malevolent Spirit attacks the group, but He Zhao uses a gravity wall to protect them.
+ He Zhao activates the bombs, causing Ghost Lake to explode and dry up.

Character Developments

+ He Zhao demonstrates his resourcefulness and strategic thinking by preparing the bombs and using them to destroy Ghost Lake.
+ Monk Shangxu shows his concern for the young people's safety by encouraging them to move away from the lake.
+ Brother Kèpǔ (Possessing Ghoul) is silenced by He Zhao to prevent him from spreading fear.

Significant Themes

+ Survival and adaptability: He Zhao's actions show his ability to adapt to dangerous situations and ensure the survival of his group.
+ Fear and manipulation: The Possessing Ghoul tries to use fear to control the group, but He Zhao opposes this.

Character Interactions

+ He Zhao and Monk Shangxu work together to protect the group from the Female Demon and the explosions.
+ He Zhao silences Brother Kèpǔ to prevent him from causing panic.
+ The group works together to escape the explosions, highlighting their teamwork and determination to survive.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ He Zhao blows up Ghost Lake using a bomb, causing the Lake Spirit to lose her medium for nurturing the "Buddha's Son."
+ He Zhao uses the Great Rewind Method to repeatedly roll back time, capturing the Possessing Ghoul and the Invisible Ghoul, and experimenting with their abilities.
+ He Zhao possesses and influences people without their knowledge, testing the limits of the Possessing Ghoul's ability.
+ He Zhao experiments with the Invisible Ghoul's ability to create visual and auditory hallucinations.

Character Developments

+ He Zhao demonstrates his ruthlessness and cunning, using the Great Rewind Method to his advantage and experimenting with the captured ghouls' abilities.
+ The Lake Spirit is weakened due to the loss of her lake, making it difficult for her to nurture the "Buddha's Son."
+ The people from Shangyang City's Wang Family Branch are terrified by He Zhao's actions and flee in fear.

Significant Themes

+ The consequences of He Zhao's actions, both intended and unintended, highlight the theme of cause and effect.
+ The Lake Spirit's struggle to nurture the "Buddha's Son" emphasizes the theme of perseverance in the face of adversity.
+ The fear and confusion experienced by the people from the Wang Family Branch underscore the theme of the unknown and its impact on human psychology.

Character Interactions

+ He Zhao interacts with the Possessing Ghoul and the Invisible Ghoul, experimenting with their abilities and using them to his advantage.
+ He Zhao possesses and influences people without their knowledge, demonstrating his manipulative nature.
+ The people from the Wang Family Branch interact with He Zhao, initially trying to attack him but ultimately fleeing in fear due to his actions.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group leaves Ghost Lake and encounters heavy fog and snow.
• A girl is attacked by a Monster in the dark, and Lama Shangxu saves her.
• The group finds a ruined temple, and that night, Female Demons attack Shangxu.
• The Black-haired Savage ambushes Shangxu and takes his soul.
• The White Night Emperor appears briefly, and He Zhao moves the Demon Subduing Pestle underground.
• The Black-haired Savage retrieves the Demon Subduing Pestle and wraps it with the White Cloth.

Character Developments

• He Zhao, the Possessing Ghoul, manipulates events to gain an advantage.
• Lama Shangxu shows bravery and skill in protecting the group.
• The Black-haired Savage demonstrates cunning and strength in its ambush.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: He Zhao manipulates events to his advantage, while the Black-haired Savage uses deception in its ambush.
• Trust and betrayal: The group's trust in each other is tested, and Shangxu is ultimately betrayed.
• Power and vulnerability: Despite their strength, characters like Shangxu and the Black-haired Savage are vulnerable to manipulation and ambush.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao manipulates Brother Kèpǔ to spread fear and control the group's actions.
• Shangxu protects the girl and later fights the Female Demons and the Black-haired Savage.
• The Black-haired Savage and the White Night Emperor work together to target Shangxu.
• He Zhao moves the Demon Subduing Pestle, setting the stage for the Black-haired Savage's ambush.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The birth of the Great Vehicle Buddha's Son (now named "Pfft") at Ghost Lake is marked by a violent storm and lightning strikes.
• The Buddha's Son is severely injured and on the verge of death after being struck by lightning.
• He Zhao, the antagonist, appears and introduces himself, revealing his intention to take revenge.
• He Zhao demonstrates his tools of torture, including Pliers, Electric Drill, Steel Wire Saw, and others, by using them on himself.
• The Possessing Ghoul attempts to possess He Zhao but is repelled.

Character Developments

• The Great Vehicle Buddha's Son is born weak and injured, with a strange name "Pfft" due to an accident.
• He Zhao, the antagonist, is introduced as petty, vengeful, and sadistic, with a unique set of torture tools.
• The Possessing Ghoul shows concern for the Great Vehicle Buddha's Son and attempts to protect him.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences.
• The power dynamics between the Great Vehicle Buddha's Son and He Zhao.
• The use of torture and its psychological impact.

Character Interactions

• The Great Vehicle Buddha's Son and the Possessing Ghoul share a master-servant relationship, with the latter showing concern and anxiety for the former.
• He Zhao and the Great Vehicle Buddha's Son have a tense, antagonistic relationship, with He Zhao seeking revenge.
• He Zhao's interactions with his tools of torture are morbidly fascinating, demonstrating his sadistic nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao, disguised as a Divine Doctor, tortures the Great Vehicle Buddha using various tools and methods, including a drill, branding iron, and steel saw, to exact revenge for his past life.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha endures the pain but passes out after the fifth torture, the "Five Punishments." He Zhao wakes him up using a unique method.
• He Zhao prepares to use the Steel Wire Saw on the Great Vehicle Buddha, causing the others to believe he has taken a fancy to him. However, the Possessing Ghoul reveals that He Zhao intends to cut his private parts into sections to inflict greater pain.

Character Developments

• The Great Vehicle Buddha shows resilience under torture but becomes increasingly terrified and desperate as He Zhao's revenge continues.
• He Zhao demonstrates his cruelty, vindictiveness, and lack of humanity, enjoying the Great Vehicle Buddha's suffering.
• The Possessing Ghoul shows concern for the Great Vehicle Buddha and tries to comfort him.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences: He Zhao's relentless pursuit of revenge leads to extreme torture, highlighting the destructive nature of holding grudges.
• The power dynamic: He Zhao's ability to torture the Great Vehicle Buddha showcases the power imbalance between them, with He Zhao holding the upper hand.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and the Great Vehicle Buddha: Their interaction is marked by He Zhao's cruelty and the Great Vehicle Buddha's suffering and desperation.
• The Possessing Ghoul and the Great Vehicle Buddha: The Possessing Ghoul shows empathy and concern for the Great Vehicle Buddha, trying to comfort him and reveal the truth about He Zhao's intentions.
• The Lake Spirit, Black-haired Savage, and White Night Emperor: They watch the events unfold with varying degrees of shock, sympathy, and confusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two Iron Rod Monks, powerful monks from the Highland, appear and question He Zhao.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha, weakened and injured, is mistaken for a Demonic Heretic and attacked by the Iron Rod Monks.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha reveals His identity as the Son of the Witch, causing the Iron Rod Monks to attack with full force.
• The Possessing Ghoul tries to protect the Great Vehicle Buddha but is easily repelled by the Iron Rod Monks.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha escapes using a hidden strength, leaving the Iron Rod Monks bewildered.

Character Developments

• The Great Vehicle Buddha: Despite being severely injured, He manages to escape using a hidden strength, showing resilience and resourcefulness.
• The Possessing Ghoul: It tries to protect the Great Vehicle Buddha but is easily repelled, showing its limited capabilities against powerful opponents.
• The Iron Rod Monks: They display their formidable strength and precision in controlling their power, proving to be formidable opponents.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its consequences is explored through the Iron Rod Monks' use of force against the Great Vehicle Buddha, leading to His escape.
• The theme of identity and its impact is shown through the Great Vehicle Buddha's revelation of His identity as the Son of the Witch, which leads to the Iron Rod Monks' attack.

Character Interactions

• The Great Vehicle Buddha and the Iron Rod Monks: Their interaction is one of conflict, as the Iron Rod Monks attack the Great Vehicle Buddha based on their mistaken perception of Him as a Demonic Heretic.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha and the Possessing Ghoul: They share a protective relationship, as the Possessing Ghoul tries to defend the Great Vehicle Buddha against the Iron Rod Monks.
• He Zhao and the Great Vehicle Buddha: Their interaction is one of manipulation, as He Zhao uses the Great Vehicle Buddha's misfortune to his advantage, revealing His identity to the Iron Rod Monks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Vehicle Buddha escapes with his subordinates using a powerful technique.
• He Zhao, the Son of the Witch, is left behind and captured by the Iron Rod Monks.
• He Zhao learns that Bufa Temple's teachings are not as advanced as they seem and decides to escape.
• The Iron Rod Monks reveal their ulterior motives for taking He Zhao to Bufa Temple.

Character Developments

• The Great Vehicle Buddha shows desperation and determination to survive.
• He Zhao demonstrates his cunning and resourcefulness by learning Highland Language and planning to escape.
• The Iron Rod Monks reveal their true intentions, showing ambition and deception.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and deception: The Iron Rod Monks' true intentions and Bufa Temple's teachings.
• Survival and determination: The Great Vehicle Buddha's resolve to live and He Zhao's struggle to escape.
• The power of knowledge: The value of Bufa Temple's teachings and the desire to learn them.

Character Interactions

• The Great Vehicle Buddha and his subordinates: They work together to escape, showing loyalty and trust.
• He Zhao and the Iron Rod Monks: He Zhao learns from them and plans to escape, while they plot to use him for their own purposes.
• The Iron Rod Monks: They discuss their plans for He Zhao, revealing their ambitions and deceptions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao, possessing a local, escapes from the Iron Rod Monks and plans to infiltrate Bufa Temple by possessing an Outstanding Disciple.
• The Iron Rod Monks arrive, and He Zhao creates chaos to divert their attention, leading to a fierce chase and a brutal attack by the Iron Rod Monks.
• He Zhao successfully possesses the Outstanding Disciple, Solang, while his original body is captured by the Iron Rod Monks.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his ruthlessness and cunning, prioritizing his own goals and not hesitating to use others as pawns.
• The Iron Rod Monks show their formidable strength and determination to protect the Outstanding Disciple.
• Monk Doji and the other monks accompanying Solang display their respect and reverence for the Iron Rod Monks and the Outstanding Disciple system.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: He Zhao's relentless pursuit of power and his willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals.
• Protection and Responsibility: The Iron Rod Monks' commitment to protecting the Highland and the Outstanding Disciple, highlighting their sense of duty and responsibility.
• Deception and Manipulation: He Zhao's use of deception and manipulation to achieve his goals, contrasting with the monks' honesty and straightforwardness.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and the Iron Rod Monks: He Zhao's interactions with the Iron Rod Monks are characterized by conflict and deception, as he tries to outmaneuver them and achieve his goals.
• He Zhao and Monk Doji: Though they have no direct interaction, He Zhao's possession of Solang puts him in a position of power over Monk Doji and the other monks accompanying him.
• The Iron Rod Monks and Monk Doji: The Iron Rod Monks and Monk Doji interact with mutual respect and deference, reflecting the hierarchy and power dynamics within the Highland's monastic community.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Iron Rod Monks, Eldest and Second Brother, arrive at Bufa Temple with the Outstanding Disciples.
• The recognition ceremony for the Outstanding Disciples is held, where they must choose an item that resonates with them.
• The child possessed by He Zhao kicks another Outstanding Disciple to claim the Butter Lamp, demonstrating exceptional agility and cunning.

Character Developments

• He Zhao, possessing a child, shows unexpected strength and ruthlessness during the recognition ceremony, distinguishing himself from the other Outstanding Disciples.
• The Iron Rod Monks, Eldest and Second Brother, reveal their past as former Outstanding Disciples who were eliminated but now hold high-ranking positions in Bufa Temple.

Significant Themes

• The recognition ceremony highlights the importance of destiny and affinity with the temple's teachings in determining the true Outstanding Disciple.
• The theme of competition and ruthlessness is emphasized, as the children display their unique qualities to claim the master's relic.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao's child interacts aggressively with another Outstanding Disciple, demonstrating his determination to claim the Butter Lamp.
• The Iron Rod Monks discuss their past as Outstanding Disciples, revealing their satisfaction with their current roles in Bufa Temple.
• The Seat Master, courtyard master, and Dharma King observe the recognition ceremony, showing interest in the potential of the new Outstanding Disciples.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The selection ceremony for Bufa Temple's outstanding disciples turns chaotic when a young boy, Solang (possessed by He Zhao), disrupts the process by tripping another candidate, eating all the food and drink, and taking the master's relic, the Butter Lamp.
• The Seat Master, despite initial confusion, announces three qualifiers based on unique circumstances: Dunjzhu (who likes sweets and alcohol), Sangji (who can play the Gilded Gem-Inlaid Conch), and Solang (who displays various exceptional skills).
• He Zhao, inside Solang, uses the power of 'Rollback' to manipulate events, trying to secure the sole outstanding disciple position for himself.

Character Developments

• Solang/He Zhao: He Zhao, possessing Solang, demonstrates cunning and determination in trying to secure the outstanding disciple position, using manipulation and violence.
• Sangji: Sangji shows exceptional skills in playing the Gilded Gem-Inlaid Conch and reciting the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Original Vows Sutra, qualifying him as an outstanding disciple.
• Dunjzhu: Dunjzhu qualifies due to his fondness for sweets and alcohol, a trait shared by previous outstanding disciples.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Power: He Zhao's use of 'Rollback' to manipulate events highlights the theme of power and manipulation.
• Merit and Qualifications: The selection process raises questions about what constitutes merit and qualifications for the outstanding disciple position.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao vs. Other Candidates: He Zhao, through Solang, interacts violently with the other candidates, trying to eliminate them from the competition.
• Seat Master and Doji: The Seat Master and Doji interact, with Doji eagerly supporting Solang as the outstanding disciple, while the Seat Master tries to maintain fairness and impartiality.

Plot Points and Events

• Solang, possessed by He Zhao, is selected as the sole Outstanding Disciple after knocking out all other contestants.
• The selection ceremony turns into a violent incident, shocking the monks and the crowd.
• Solang's Outstanding Disciple ceremony is held early, and he is escorted back to his hometown.
• The ceremony involves a hundred thousand kowtows, which Solang completes in twelve days, impressing the monks.
• The succession ceremony also includes blessing forty-five thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven believers, which takes five and a half days.

Character Developments

• Solang: Shows exceptional tenacity and resilience by completing a hundred thousand kowtows and blessing tens of thousands of believers without complaint.
• He Zhao: Demonstrates his stubbornness and determination by insisting on completing the tasks despite the protests of others.
• The Seat Master and other monks: Display their endurance and dedication by standing and watching Solang's kowtows for twelve days and participating in the blessing ceremony.

Significant Themes

• Tenacity and resilience in the face of adversity.
• The importance of completing tasks once started.
• The power of belief and determination.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao guides Solang through the ceremony, activating the Scripture of [As I Have Heard] to ease his fatigue.
• The Seat Master and other monks express their admiration for Solang's perfect succession.
• The monks and the crowd show their respect and awe towards the Outstanding Disciple and the ceremony.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Solang, possessed by He Zhao, becomes Bufa Temple's Outstanding Disciple.
• He Zhao begins his lessons with other disciples, including Sangji, who had competed for the title.
• He Zhao uses his mental suggestion to attack Sangji and rewinds time to the selection ceremony, beating Sangji and the others again.
• He Zhao excels in his studies, while Sangji struggles and feels overshadowed by He Zhao.

Character Developments

• He Zhao (Solang): Shows his tenacity and intelligence, excelling in his studies and asserting his dominance over Sangji.
• Sangji: Struggles in his studies and feels overshadowed by He Zhao, leading to mental distress.
• Beiqiawa: Impressed by He Zhao's intelligence and considers him a worthy successor, while finding Sangji ordinary.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and recognition within the temple.
• The importance of knowledge and education in the temple hierarchy.
• The consequences of He Zhao's mental suggestion and time rewinding on those around him.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Sangji: Their rivalry intensifies as He Zhao excels in his studies and Sangji feels overshadowed.
• He Zhao and Beiqiawa: The scripture-reciting monk is impressed by He Zhao's intelligence and sees him as a potential successor.
• Beiqiawa and Sangji: The monk finds Sangji ordinary compared to He Zhao, further fueling Sangji's distress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sangji tries to undermine Solang's reputation as the Outstanding Disciple, but fails due to Solang's use of time manipulation.
• The Five Treatises examination occurs two years later, with Solang as an examiner. Sangji passes, but Solang's performance as an examiner is exceptional.
• Twenty-one young Shami advance, including Dunjzhu and his friends, while one hundred and seven are eliminated.
• Beiqiawa visits Solang to discuss his choice of main Cultivation Method.

Character Developments

• Sangji becomes more determined to compete with Solang in cultivation after losing the Outstanding Disciple title and failing to outshine him in the Five Treatises.
• Solang maintains his calm and composed demeanor, using his abilities to outmaneuver Sangji and solidify his position as the Outstanding Disciple.

Significant Themes

• The importance of talent and hard work in achieving success.
• The consequences of jealousy and underestimating one's opponents.
• The value of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Sangji and Solang's rivalry intensifies, with Sangji trying to undermine Solang's reputation and Solang calmly outmaneuvering him.
• Dunjzhu and his friends remain loyal to Solang, supporting him and looking up to him as their leading Eldest Brother.
• Beiqiawa continues to recognize and support Solang's exceptional talents, visiting him to discuss his choice of Cultivation Method.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Solang (possessed by He Zhao) is offered a choice of cultivation methods after passing the Five Treatises assessment.
• He learns about Bufa Temple's ranking system and the different tiers of cultivation methods.
• The scripture-reading monk, Beiqiawa, explains the Three High Cultivation Methods (Vajra Surge, Treasure Vase Qi, Blazing Fire Meditation) and the One Benevolent Cultivation Method (Great Vajra Yogini Cultivation Method).
• He Zhao learns that the universal cultivation methods form a complete system and can be cultivated to the highest realm, but are harder to cultivate than the high and benevolent methods.
• He Zhao is told that the Three High Cultivation Methods and the One Benevolent Cultivation Method can be merged into a more powerful method, the Great Vajra Yogini Cultivation Method.

Character Developments

• He Zhao, possessing Solang, shows interest in all the cultivation methods and decides to cheat his way through learning them.
• Sangji is determined to prove himself stronger than Solang and reclaim his status.

Significant Themes

• The importance of talent and hard work in cultivation.
• The consequences of cheating and shortcuts (implied through He Zhao's decision to cheat).
• The ranking system and hierarchy within Bufa Temple.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao (as Solang) interacts with the scripture-reading monk, Beiqiawa, who explains the cultivation methods and their effects.
• Sangji interacts with He Zhao (as Solang), expressing his determination to prove himself stronger.
• Dunjzhu and the other disciples also receive their respective High Cultivation Methods, but their interactions are not detailed in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao, now Solang, uses the Kapala Spirit Bone Prayer Beads to enhance his Light Sound Heaven cultivation.
• He cultivates the Smoke Phase of Blazing Fire Meditation using the Great Sun Purple Qi.
• He accidentally destroys his residence while practicing, causing concern among the temple's inhabitants.

Character Developments

• He Zhao (Solang) demonstrates his determination and patience in cultivating, even when faced with a long and arduous process.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha expresses frustration and anger towards He Zhao's actions.

Significant Themes

• Patience and perseverance in cultivation.
• The consequences of reckless and impatient cultivation.
• The power of foundation cultivation (Smoke Phase) compared to later stages.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the two young monks serving him, causing them confusion and concern when he destroys his residence.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha interacts with the Possessing Ghoul and the Lake Spirit, expressing his frustration towards He Zhao's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao, possessing Solang, infiltrates Bufa Temple to secretly cultivate high-level techniques.
• He Zhao connects with the Great Vehicle Buddha, who is weakened and injured.
• He Zhao cultivates Blazing Fire Meditation: Yang Flame Phase and Firefly Phase, experiencing intense pain and loss of lifespan.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha suffers severe injuries and enters a deep sleep to recover.
• He Zhao uses Firefly Phase to instantly age and reduce two Shami to dust.

Character Developments

• He Zhao continues to pursue cultivation, disregarding the consequences, and becomes more ruthless.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha's strength is significantly weakened, and he enters a deep sleep.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of reckless pursuit of power and cultivation.
• The interconnected fates of He Zhao and the Great Vehicle Buddha.
• The dual nature of cultivation methods, which can bring great power but also great harm.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Great Vehicle Buddha, causing him pain and suffering.
• He Zhao encounters two Shami, whom he instantly ages and kills using Firefly Phase.

Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao discovers the true power of the Firefly Phase, which can accelerate aging and has a limit of 80,000 years.
• He cultivates the Lamp Flame Phase, which requires absorbing the aura of Lamp Fire lit in the dark of night from ten thousand homes, taking at least thirty years.
• He experiments with the Lamp Flame Phase, finding it can cause emotional chaos in the enemy.

Character Developments

• He Zhao becomes more cautious and vigilant about his Cultivation Methods due to the side effects of Blazing Fire Meditation.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha's injuries are healed and his strength soars after being affected by He Zhao's cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Cultivation Methods.
• The importance of caution and vigilance in cultivation.
• The impact of time and aging on cultivation.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Great Vehicle Buddha, but the Buddha's memories are reset after each rewind.
• He Zhao communicates with the Kapala Spirit Bone Prayer Beads, but they break after providing information about the Cloudless Blue Sky Phase.