Arc 171Chapters 4357–4372

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Ch. 4357A Poetry Collection by Hundred Refinements Readers (I)

The chapter compiled readers’ poems and tributes to Hundred Refinements and its author, Phantom Rain, including verses about Lin Xuan, Yue'er, and other characters. It ended with readers praising the novel’s immortal-heroic adventures and recommending Refining into an Immortal.

  • The introduction credited Lotus Heart Mortal and Tinglou with compiling readers’ poems from Raindrop.
  • Tinglou shared an acrostic for Milk Dragon, an impression of Moon, and a hidden-character poem blessing Hundred Refinements.
  • Dragon Who Never Weans recalled poems about Lin Xuan and Yue'er's past and present lives, then wrote an acrostic for Zhiruo and explained its hidden characters.
  • Lilac Drunk composed an acrostic praising Hundred Refinements, Phantom Rain, and Lin Xuan.
  • Tang Dynasty Immortal celebrated the novel’s immortal-heroic world and recounted major adventures and characters.
  • Championship Authority praised Phantom Rain and recommended Refining into an Immortal.

Ch. 4358Hundred Refinements Readers' Poetry Collection (II)

The chapter compiled poems and lyrics written by Raindrop's readers, including verse about Lin Xuan, Yue'er, and Peacock, and a poetic account of Lin Xuan's journey through the Indeterminate River arc. It ended with Tinglou's poems and a note about an upcoming flight.

  • The chapter credited Lotus Heart Mortal and Tinglou with compiling readers' poems and lyrics.
  • Sun Immortal Vulture shared a poem about the sun and joked about Master Illusion and Tinglou.
  • oForgotten Rivero and another contributor wrote verses about Yue'er, Lin Xuan, and the Blood Curse of Infatuation.
  • Lotus Heart Mortal recounted Lin Xuan's journey from You Province through the Twelve Heavenly Cloud Provinces and into the Indeterminate River arc.
  • Lotus Heart Mortal shared Peacock's longing for Lin Xuan and their hope of meeting again in the Spirit World.
  • Tinglou wrote about missing a brother before a flight and shared two acrostic poems.

Ch. 4359Hundred Refinements Readers' Poetry Collection (III)

The chapter compiled poems and lyrics written by readers of Hundred Refinements, including verses praising Tinglou, Xuanyue Pavilion, and the novel’s growing popularity. It ended with Rainbow Dance’s classical-style poems for Yue'er and Ouyang.

  • Lotus Heart Mortal and Tinglou compiled poems submitted by readers.
  • Dragon Who Never Weans wrote five poems about Xuanyue Pavilion, Hundred Refinements, Tinglou, and fellow readers.
  • Sun Immortal Vulture, Phantom Rain, Seven Killings Wolf, and Kite Runner each contributed poems praising the community and its success.
  • An unknown author submitted an acrostic about cultivation and the lonely path to immortality.
  • Rainbow Dance shared classical-style poems about Yue'er’s return and Ouyang’s wedding.

Ch. 4362Guesses from the Great Minds in Hundred Refinements' Review Section

Liu Mang speculated about possible traps in the novel, focusing on Five-Colored Fairy, Qin Yan, the alliance situation, and Cloud Province’s wider conflict. He ended by admitting that his many guesses might only be right by chance.

  • Liu Mang argued that Five-Colored Fairy’s name and powers suggested a connection to Yuanyuan and predicted that she might reveal news about her.
  • Liu Mang guessed Qin Yan might reunite with Lin Xuan and that they could learn more about the Sound-Piercing Talismans.
  • Liu Mang predicted possible alliances and ambushes involving Five-Colored Fairy, Meng Ruyan, Taiyin, Horizon Sea Pavilion, and Wang Tinglou.
  • Liu Mang speculated that Mad Mother, Spirit World forces, Spirit Herb Mountain, or the Demon Race might alter the balance in Cloud Province.

Ch. 4366"A Brief Commentary on Lin Xuan's Plan" and Predictions About the Female Characters Around Him

A reader speculated about Lin Xuan’s future relationships and adventures in the Spirit World, especially Red Leaf Fairy’s role and the East Sea conflicts. The commentary predicted that Red Leaf Island would rise in power and that Lin Xuan could become involved in a war among humans, demons, and sea races.

  • The reader described Red Leaf Fairy as strong and resourceful, predicted Red Leaf Island would become a regional power, and believed she would remain an unrequited admirer of Lin Xuan.
  • The reader predicted that Yue'er and Meng Ruyan would reunite with Lin Xuan after he made a name for himself in the East Sea, while Xiang'er, Yuanke, Jin Ling, and Red Silk might also cross paths with him in the Spirit World.
  • The reader speculated that Wu Yun'er and the other Baisuan Pavilion masters might ascend and reunite with Lin Xuan, and that Qin Yan might inherit Mystic Phoenix Fairy’s legacy.
  • The reader predicted that Lin Xuan and Tian Xiaojian would remain rivals until their paths crossed again when the Demon World and Spirit World met.
  • The reader expected Red Leaf Island to annex Ten Thousand Beasts Island, potentially provoking other forces in the East Sea.
  • The reader predicted Lin Xuan would protect a runaway princess, sparking a war among the human, demon, and sea races, where he would defeat many Lihe Realm cultivators and reunite with Yue'er and Meng Ruyan.

Ch. 4367[Qianyu Cup] Looking Back at the Human World, Exploring Deeply, Gazing Toward the Spirit World (Part One)

Lotus Heart speculated about how Lin Xuan might develop a stronger cultivation art after reaching the Spirit World, proposing that he inherit an art from his previous life or merge and improve his existing arts. The chapter left Lin Xuan’s future cultivation path open, with the Blue Heart Sea and Mystic Phoenix Fairy suggested as possible clues.

  • Lotus Heart noted that Lin Xuan’s current cultivation arts were inadequate for his time in the Spirit World.
  • Lotus Heart proposed that Lin Xuan might inherit a cultivation art from his extraordinary previous life, possibly through a clue connected to the Blue Heart Sea.
  • Lotus Heart suggested that Lin Xuan could fuse and improve the Nine Heavens Profound Art and the Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Art to create a stronger art of his own.
  • Lotus Heart speculated that Lin Xuan might obtain a higher-level Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Art from Mystic Phoenix Fairy and develop it further.
  • Lotus Heart predicted that Lin Xuan’s cultivation art could work especially well in coordination with Qin Yan and Yuanyuan.

Ch. 4368[Qianyu Cup] Surveying the Human World, Deep Exploration, Looking Toward the Spirit World (Part 2)

Lotus Heart speculated about how Lin Xuan’s treasures and supernatural powers might be improved after he reached the Spirit World. The chapter left their future development open to Illusion’s arrangements.

  • Lotus Heart suggested upgrading the Nine Heavens Bright Moon Ring by strengthening its ice and fire attributes or changing it to Five Elements attributes.
  • Lotus Heart proposed repairing the Demonic Fate Sword with Qilin materials and a Qilin sword spirit.
  • Lotus Heart noted the Spirit Gauze Jade Talisman’s power to break restrictions and wondered what other abilities it might have.
  • Lotus Heart suggested using Phoenix materials to strengthen the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye and combining it with Xiang’er’s illusion power.
  • Lotus Heart proposed that Lin Xuan obtain the original Lesser Luo Heaven Dharma Image in the Spirit World.
  • Lotus Heart imagined refining supreme poisons into the Phantom Spirit Heaven Fire to create the Spirit World’s ultimate poison flame.

Ch. 4369[Qianyu Cup] Surveying the Human World, Exploring Deeply, Looking Toward the Spirit World (Part 2)

Lotus Heart reflected on how setbacks could strengthen Lin Xuan’s state of mind and speculated about the Spirit World’s races and factions. The chapter ended with Lotus Heart stopping short of further speculation because the Spirit World story had already begun.

  • Lotus Heart argued that Lin Xuan needed a serious setback to temper his state of mind and make his eventual recovery more meaningful.
  • Lotus Heart suggested that being hunted by Taowu or losing his cultivation could force Lin Xuan to undergo a phoenix-like rebirth.
  • Lotus Heart wondered what the Ink Moon Tribe’s inherited arts and pills would bring Lin Xuan in the Spirit World.
  • Lotus Heart briefly mentioned the Sea Race and the Five Elements Spirit Race, joking that he wanted to appear as a Chaos Wood Spirit Lotus.
  • Lotus Heart stopped speculating about the Spirit World to avoid saying too much.

Ch. 4370Lin Xuan Still Feeling His Way Forward

The author reflected on Lin Xuan’s story, noting that he had not yet properly cultivated and was still feeling his way forward. The author outlined possible next steps, including cultivation, meeting stronger cultivators, and encountering other races.

  • The author said Lin Xuan had not properly cultivated and was still feeling his way forward.
  • The author noted that Lin Xuan would need to grow stronger before traveling through the Spirit World’s lesser realms.
  • The author suggested Lin Xuan cultivate and meet cultivators of his rank or Dongxuan cultivators at auctions.
  • The author considered Lin Xuan meeting Lihe cultivators and old acquaintances, but said traveling together was unlikely and it was too soon for old acquaintances.
  • The author predicted Lin Xuan might encounter the Ghost Race before the Sea Race.

Ch. 4371Lin Xuan's Analysis of Giving the Hundred Herb Sect the Five Elements True Explanation

The chapter analyzes Lin Xuan’s decision to give the Hundred Herb Sect the Five Elements True Explanation, suggesting he planned to use its poorly gifted first-generation disciples to build the sect’s public reputation and attract future talent. It leaves open the possibility that one of those disciples might surpass expectations and develop a new cultivation technique.

  • Lin Xuan gave the Five Elements True Explanation to the Hundred Herb Sect, though the technique could not help its cultivators reach Dongxuan.
  • The Hundred Herb Sect needed Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators to establish its standing and attract talented newcomers.
  • Lin Xuan’s plan may have been to let poorly gifted first-generation disciples become a show of strength while saving the sect’s true future for later generations.
  • The chapter considered that a Hundred Herb Sect cultivator might one day improve the Five Elements True Explanation or create a new cultivation technique.

Ch. 4372Speculations on the Hidden Power Behind the Phantom Spirit Heaven Fire

The chapter speculates that Lin Xuan’s Phantom Spirit Heaven Fire was an Ink Moon clan inheritance connected to the Nine Palaces Moment Sword Formation, with hidden powers corresponding to the nine attributes. It also proposes that Lin Xuan’s previous life was an emperor who governed the Yin World and that ancient Immortal World schemes may have shaped his feud with the Asura King.

  • The author linked the Azure Phantom Nether Fire to Lin Xuan’s origins, the Ink Moon clan, and the flame that threatened the Asura King in an ancient painting.
  • The author proposed that the Phantom Spirit Heaven Fire’s abilities could evolve to match the nine attributes of the Nine Palaces Moment Sword Formation, including metal penetration, destructive fire, earth defense or devouring, slowed movement, wind speed, lightning, and illusion.
  • The author suggested the Phantom Spirit Heaven Fire, Lesser Luo Heaven Dharma Image, and Nine Palaces Moment Sword Formation could each divide into nine and combine through eighty-one transformations.
  • The author interpreted Lin Xuan’s Five Dragon Seal and recurring use of the number nine as signs that his previous life had been an emperor who ascended to become an Immortal.
  • The author speculated that Lin Xuan’s previous life governed the Yin World, that the Ink Moon clan preserved his inheritances, and that Immortal World factions may have helped provoke the Three Realms War and his conflict with the Asura King.
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