Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu and Wei Xian'er reunite after fifty years. Wei Xian'er seeks Wei Tu's help regarding her divine sense increase from a Sorrowful Crying Divine Lord idol.
• Wei Tu discovers that the idol contains a soul fragment of the Sorrowful Crying Divine Lord and a divine sense cultivation technique, the Higher Vehicle Secret Scripture.
• Wei Tu retrieves spiritual materials worth seventy thousand from Wolf-Slaying Daoist's secret cave dwelling in the Vast Sea Desert.
• The Sand Bandit Society, seeking revenge on Wolf-Slaying Daoist, arrives at the secret cave dwelling but finds it empty.

Character Developments

• Wei Xian'er has advanced to the peak of Foundation Establishment Early Stage and seeks Wei Tu's help regarding her divine sense increase.
• Wei Tu, using the Higher Vehicle Secret Scripture, gains a slight increase in divine sense.
• The Sand Bandit Society members are still seeking revenge on Wolf-Slaying Daoist.

Significant Themes

• The theme of luck and opportunity, with Wei Tu gaining another fortuitous opportunity through Wei Xian'er.
• The theme of revenge, with the Sand Bandit Society still pursuing Wolf-Slaying Daoist.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Wei Xian'er reunite, and Wei Tu helps her with her divine sense issue.
• The Sand Bandit Society members interact, discussing their plan to capture Wolf-Slaying Daoist.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu reflects on the possible connection between Yuan Ping and the Sand Bandit Society, and He Di Divine Master.
• Wei Tu attends the Sword Trial Tournament in Sunset City, where cultivators from the three major tribes compete.
• Wei Tu purchases third-rank demon beast hides and spirit herbs, and posts a bounty for Earth Essence Zhi to refine the Violet Candle Pill.
• No one claims the bounty for Earth Essence Zhi before the tournament begins.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu maintains his calm and collected demeanor, showing little concern about the potential connection between Yuan Ping and the Sand Bandit Society.
• Yuan Jie and Fairy Baohua greet Wei Tu, acknowledging his status as a third-rank alchemist and talisman master within the Yingding Tribe.
• Heavenly Corpse Fiend, a contestant from the Phoenix Crow Tribe, is revealed to have a mysterious past as a Rogue Cultivator who mastered secret corpse path arts.

Significant Themes

• The importance of reputation and status in the cultivation world.
• The power dynamics and alliances between different tribes and factions.
• The theme of past encounters and unresolved connections, hinted at between Wei Tu and Heavenly Corpse Fiend.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu interacts with Yuan Jie and Fairy Baohua, who offer him information about the contestants to help him place bets on the tournament.
• Heavenly Corpse Fiend is mentioned in relation to Wei Tu, with a hint of a past connection between them.
• A beautiful married woman from the Phoenix Crow Tribe interacts with Heavenly Corpse Fiend, promising him the Soul-Merging Flower if he secures a top-three finish in the tournament.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sword Trial Tournament begins, with contestants drawing lots to determine matches. The rules involve elimination rounds to select nine victors, then one winner from the defeated cultivators, until a champion is chosen.
• Yuan Jie and Fairy Baohua, who cultivate both the Immortal Way and the spirit path, stand out in the tournament. Yuan Jie defeats a Phoenix Crow Tribe cultivator using his Bifeng Fan, while Fairy Baohua poisons her opponent with her "Path of a Hundred Flowers."
• Wei Tu realizes Yuan Jie's potential and understands that cultivating both Dharma and body gives him an edge, but Yuan Jie and Fairy Baohua's mastery of their path is exceptional.
• Heavenly Corpse Fiend, a Golden Core Rogue Cultivator, also impresses Wei Tu with his corpse path inheritance and indestructible physical body.
• Yuan Ping, Yue Qian, and other Yingding Tribe cultivators are eliminated but remain calm, understanding that combat and cultivation talents are different.
• The tournament continues, with Yuan Jie, Heavenly Corpse Fiend, Yuwen Cheng, and Gong Yun advancing to the final round. Yuwen Cheng wins first place, but Heavenly Corpse Fiend challenges him, leading to a narrow victory for Yuwen Cheng.
• The Yingding Tribe places third, but Yuan Jie's ranking secures him significant rewards and prestige within the tribe.
• The cultivators then travel to Sunset City's inner city and the Sunset Spring, a vital site of the three major tribes. They pass through a teleportation array and arrive at the underground stone cavern.
• Wei Tu is surprised by the scale of Sunset Spring and learns that Divine Master Donglai has arranged for him to meditate in the stone hall, closer to the Sacred Spring.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu gains a deeper understanding of Yuan Jie's potential and the differences between combat and cultivation talents.
• Yuan Jie and Fairy Baohua demonstrate their exceptional mastery of their cultivation paths in the tournament.
• Heavenly Corpse Fiend reveals his strength and potential as a formidable opponent.
• Some older priests and mages of the Yingding Tribe yield their opportunity to bathe in the Sacred Spring to younger cultivators, showing selflessness and dedication to the tribe's future.
• Wei Tu's favor with Divine Master Donglai allows him a better position for cultivating at Sunset Spring.

Significant Themes

• The importance of both Dharma and body cultivation, as demonstrated by Wei Tu's assessment of Yuan Jie and Fairy Baohua.
• The distinction between combat and cultivation talents, highlighted by the elimination of some Yingding Tribe cultivators who remain calm and composed.
• The value of selflessness and dedication to the tribe's future, shown by the older priests and mages yielding their opportunity to younger cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu observes Yuan Jie and Fairy Baohua's fights, leading to his realization of their exceptional mastery of their cultivation paths.
• Divine Master Donglai arranges for Wei Tu to meditate in the stone hall, closer to the Sacred Spring, showing his favor towards Wei Tu.
• Older priests and mages of the Yingding Tribe yield their opportunity to younger cultivators, demonstrating their commitment to the tribe's future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu captures and stores Sunset Spring water using his mana and the Heaven-Mending Bowl, refining it secretly to advance his cultivation.
• After four years, Wei Tu reaches the peak of the early Golden Core stage.
• Wei Tu learns about Yuan Jie's group being attacked by the Second Prince and the Sand Bandit Society, with Yuan Ping's possible involvement and Thousand Yue's timely rescue.
• Wei Tu visits Mooncongealing Palace to inquire about Earth Essence Zhi, learning that Frost Fairy of Mooncongealing Palace purchased it.
• Wei Tu meets Kou Hongying at Jade Screen Mountain and discusses a plan to acquire Earth Essence Zhi from Frost Fairy.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu's cultivation advances significantly, reaching the peak of the early Golden Core stage.
• Wei Tu becomes more cautious and strategic in his actions, using his mana to refine Sunset Spring water secretly and disguising himself to visit Mooncongealing Palace.
• Kou Hongying demonstrates her intelligence and resourcefulness in helping Wei Tu devise a plan to acquire Earth Essence Zhi from Frost Fairy.

Significant Themes

• The importance of secrecy and caution in cultivation and dealings with others.
• The power dynamics and alliances between different factions and individuals, such as the Second Prince, Yuan Jie, Thousand Yue, and Frost Fairy.
• The value of connections and friendships, as seen in Wei Tu's relationship with Kou Hongying and her willingness to help him.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu interacts with Kou Hongying, seeking her help in acquiring Earth Essence Zhi from Frost Fairy.
• Wei Tu's relationship with Yuan Jie is strained due to the Second Prince's attack on Yuan Jie's group, and Wei Tu's suspicion of Yuan Ping's involvement.
• Wei Tu's interactions with Shopkeeper Tian of the Muli Merchant Guild and Frost Fairy of Mooncongealing Palace are brief but significant, as he learns about Earth Essence Zhi and plans to acquire it from Frost Fairy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu meets with Kou Hongying to discuss a plan against Frost Fairy to obtain Earth Essence Zhi.
• Wei Tu declines to meet Qiu Huaishu, fearing it may deepen her feelings for him.
• Wei Tu learns from Yu Tong that Zhao Qingluo is to have a dual-cultivation ceremony with Jiao Zihua.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu shows concern for Qiu Huaishu's feelings but maintains his distance to avoid encouraging them.
• Wei Tu is displeased and concerned upon learning about Zhao Qingluo's impending dual-cultivation ceremony.

Significant Themes

• The complexities of relationships and emotions in the cultivation world.
• The importance of maintaining one's principles and morality in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Kou Hongying discuss their plan against Frost Fairy.
• Wei Tu and Kou Hongying discuss Qiu Huaishu's feelings for Wei Tu.
• Wei Tu and Yu Tong discuss the Vajra Fruit and Zhao Qingluo's situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Qingluo is rumored to be forced into an arranged marriage with Jiao Zihua of the Heavenly Intent Sect.
• Wei Tu doubts the rumor and suspects there's more to the story.
• Yu Tong, a friend of Zhao Qingluo, reveals that she has a letter for Wei Tu.
• Wei Tu reads the letter, which explains that Zhao Qingluo has agreed to the marriage to protect her family's reputation and prosperity. She hints that she will wait for Wei Tu for seventy years.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Realizes his feelings for Zhao Qingluo and decides to pursue her.
• Zhao Qingluo: Shows her willingness to sacrifice her personal happiness for her family's sake.

Significant Themes

• Love and sacrifice: Zhao Qingluo's willingness to marry someone she doesn't love to protect her family.
• The pursuit of happiness: Wei Tu decides to prioritize his personal happiness (pursuing Zhao Qingluo) over his immortal cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Yu Tong: Wei Tu questions Yu Tong about Zhao Qingluo's situation, leading to the revelation of the letter.
• Wei Tu and Zhao Qingluo (through the letter): Wei Tu understands Zhao Qingluo's feelings and decides to reciprocate.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu decides to stay in Jade River Market to solidify connections before heading to Xiao State.
• Kou Hongying successfully introduces Wei Tu to Frost Fairy, a cultivator with Earth Essence Zhi.
• Wei Tu meets Frost Fairy and buys Earth Essence Zhi from her, achieving his purpose.
• Wei Tu sells third-rank talismans to Kou Hongying and Frost Fairy.
• Frost Fairy tries to matchmake Wei Tu with her aunt, but Kou Hongying hints that Wei Tu already has a Twin-Cry Jade with Aunt Qin.
• Wei Tu leaves Jade River Market after his goal is achieved.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Shows patience and strategic planning in achieving his goal. He also displays humility in handling Kou Hongying's apology.
• Kou Hongying: Shows loyalty and concern for Wei Tu, offering advice on how to handle admirers.
• Frost Fairy: Shows ambition and opportunism in befriending Wei Tu for profit and potential matchmaking.

Significant Themes

• Patience and strategic planning in achieving goals.
• The value of connections and alliances in cultivation.
• The challenges and opportunities that come with exceptional talent and status.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Kou Hongying: Show a deep understanding and closeness, having helped each other for over two hundred years.
• Frost Fairy and Kou Hongying: Show a friendly rivalry, with Frost Fairy trying to outdo Kou Hongying in befriending Wei Tu.
• Wei Tu and Frost Fairy: Show a business-like relationship, with Wei Tu being indifferent and Frost Fairy being interested in befriending him for profit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu is pursued by Hushan and Qi Chengchu, who want to capture him and extract information about the Grand Void Realm.
• Wei Tu seeks help from the Sunshooting Tribe and Phoenix Crow Tribe but is refused.
• The Heavenly Corpse Fiend intervenes and offers to help Wei Tu.
• Hushan and Qi Chengchu hesitate to attack due to the proximity of the Phoenix Crow Tribe's city.
• Hushan proposes a negotiation with Wei Tu, inviting him to explore the Grand Void Realm with her.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Realizes his dire situation, prepares for death, and entrusts his descendants to the Sky-Rending Eagle. Shows concern for Bai Zhi's safety.
• Hushan: Reveals her true intentions and offers Wei Tu a deal, showing strategic thinking and patience.
• Qi Chengchu: Remains cautious and calculated, willing to take risks but also aware of the potential consequences.
• Heavenly Corpse Fiend: Reveals his connection to Fu Lin, showing a softer side and gaining Wei Tu's trust.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and loyalty: The Sunshooting Tribe and Phoenix Crow Tribe refuse to help Wei Tu, while the Heavenly Corpse Fiend offers assistance.
• Desperation and survival: Wei Tu faces imminent danger and must consider his options carefully.
• Trust and deception: Wei Tu and the Heavenly Corpse Fiend form an alliance based on trust, while Hushan and Qi Chengchu attempt to deceive Wei Tu.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and the Sky-Rending Eagle: Their bond deepens as they prepare to face death together.
• Wei Tu and Bai Zhi: Wei Tu ensures Bai Zhi's safety and prevents her from harming his descendants in the future.
• Wei Tu and the Heavenly Corpse Fiend: They form an alliance based on their shared connection to Fu Lin.
• Hushan and Qi Chengchu: They work together to capture Wei Tu but also show caution and calculation in their interactions.
• The Sunshooting Tribe and Phoenix Crow Tribe: Both tribes refuse to help Wei Tu, prioritizing their own interests.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu is pursued by Hushan and "Qi Chengchu" (disguised as Li Huacheng) from the Spirit Binding Sect, who want to use him to enter the Grand Void Realm.
• Wei Tu, despite his dire situation, tries to turn the tables by negotiating with them, aiming to use the Grand Void Realm's secrets to outsmart them.
• Wei Tu suspects that the male cultivator with Hushan is the real Qi Chengchu, the Alliance Leader of the Loose Immortal Alliance, whom he believes leaked information about Su Bing'er fifty years ago.
• Wei Tu agrees to go to the Grand Void Realm with Hushan and Qi Chengchu after they swear soul oaths not to harm him, and he agrees to reveal the secrets of the Grand Void Realm in stages.
• Wei Tu asks Heavenly Corpse Fiend to join them, and he agrees, hoping for the opportunity to attain the Nascent Soul Realm.
• Hushan, Qi Chengchu, Wei Tu, and Heavenly Corpse Fiend set out for the Grand Void Realm together.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu shows cunning and strategic thinking, trying to outmaneuver his pursuers and turn the situation to his advantage.
• Hushan and Qi Chengchu display caution and calculation, aware of Wei Tu's potential danger but willing to take risks for the Grand Void Realm's opportunity.
• Heavenly Corpse Fiend reveals his greed for power and willingness to take risks for the chance to advance his cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Wei Tu's suspicion of Qi Chengchu and his attempts to outwit Hushan and Qi Chengchu highlight the theme of trust and betrayal in cultivation relationships.
• Power dynamics: The power struggle between Wei Tu, Hushan, and Qi Chengchu, as well as the relationship between the three great tribes, emphasizes the importance of power and influence in the cultivation world.
• Calculated risks: Characters weigh the risks and benefits of their actions, often making decisions based on potential gains or losses, such as Wei Tu's decision to go to the Grand Void Realm with Hushan and Qi Chengchu.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Hushan: They engage in a tense negotiation, with Wei Tu trying to gain the upper hand and Hushan attempting to maintain control and ensure their safety.
• Wei Tu and Qi Chengchu: Though they do not interact directly, Wei Tu suspects Qi Chengchu's involvement in Su Bing'er's abduction fifty years ago, leading to his mistrust of the disguised cultivator.
• Wei Tu and Heavenly Corpse Fiend: Wei Tu expresses gratitude and concern for Heavenly Corpse Fiend, while Heavenly Corpse Fiend displays loyalty and willingness to take risks for Wei Tu's sake.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu is shocked to find Su Bing'er in a ghastly state, controlled by Hushan using a Spirit-Binding Talisman.
• Wei Tu, Su Bing'er, Hushan, and Qi Chengchu travel through Blackblood Marsh towards the Grand Void Realm.
• Che Gongwei breaks free from an array formation that had imprisoned him for seven years and discovers Su Bing'er's disappearance.
• Che Gongwei learns about Wei Tu's encounter with peak Golden Core cultivators and suspects Qi Chengchu's involvement.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu becomes more cautious and strategic, deciding to cultivate the Lotus Embrace Art to improve his chances against Hushan and Qi Chengchu.
• Che Gongwei, after being freed, becomes determined to confront Qi Chengchu and rescue his disciples.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust: Che Gongwei's trust in Qi Chengchu is shattered, while Wei Tu becomes more wary of his master's intentions.
• Cultivation and power: Wei Tu's focus on improving his strength, and Che Gongwei's break from the array formation highlight the importance of cultivation in overcoming obstacles.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Bai Zhi discuss strategies and cultivate together, with Bai Zhi teaching Wei Tu the Lotus Embrace Art.
• Che Gongwei interacts with the True Lords of the Loose Immortal Alliance, seeking information about Qi Chengchu and Wei Tu.
• Che Gongwei's decision to confront Qi Chengchu shows his determination to protect his disciples and uphold justice.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu and his group reach the Blood Slaughter Sea, where Wei Tu ambushes Hushan and Qi Chengchu, then escapes into the sea with the Heavenly Corpse Fiend.
• Hushan and Qi Chengchu wait for Wei Tu to resurface, but he doesn't. They suspect there's another space beneath the sea.
• Hushan's junior sister arrives and reveals that she's killed everyone who knew Hushan had entered the Grand Void Realm.
• Hushan reveals that the cultivator she tried to kill was Wei Tu, which enrages her junior sister.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Shows his cunning and strategic planning by ambushing Hushan and Qi Chengchu and escaping into the Blood Slaughter Sea. He also demonstrates loyalty by deciding to leave the Grand Void Realm with the Heavenly Corpse Fiend.
• Heavenly Corpse Fiend: Shows his trust in Wei Tu by choosing to stay with him despite the danger. He also reveals his secret escape techniques.
• Hushan: Shows her ruthlessness by having her junior sister kill everyone who knew she'd entered the Grand Void Realm. She also reveals that she tried to kill Wei Tu.
• Qi Chengchu: Shows his impatience and worry as he waits for Wei Tu to resurface. He also reveals his fear of being besieged by the two great demon sects.
• Hushan's Junior Sister: Shows her loyalty to her man (presumably Wei Tu) and her anger at Hushan for trying to kill him.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and Trust: Wei Tu betrays Hushan and Qi Chengchu, but he also shows loyalty to the Heavenly Corpse Fiend. Hushan's junior sister feels betrayed by Hushan for trying to kill Wei Tu.
• Strategy and Planning: Wei Tu shows his strategic planning by ambushing Hushan and Qi Chengchu and escaping into the Blood Slaughter Sea.
• Ruthlessness: Hushan shows her ruthlessness by having her junior sister kill everyone who knew she'd entered the Grand Void Realm.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and the Heavenly Corpse Fiend: They work together to escape the Blood Slaughter Sea and decide to leave the Grand Void Realm together.
• Hushan and Qi Chengchu: They work together to wait for Wei Tu to resurface, but they also show their impatience and worry.
• Hushan and her Junior Sister: They show their loyalty to each other, but Hushan's revelation about Wei Tu enrages her junior sister.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gong Shulan summons three coffins containing Nascent Soul cultivators' corpses, controlled by her Spirit-Binding Talismans.
• Hushan and Qi Chengchu attempt to seize the coffins but are attacked by the Imperial Heaven Sword Lord.
• Gong Shulan summons Huyan Peng's corpse and merges with it, attacking Hushan.
• Qi Chengchu sets up killing formations to attack Gong Shulan.

Character Developments

• Gong Shulan's affection for Wei Tu is revealed; she seeks revenge for his death.
• Hushan acknowledges Gong Shulan's bond with Wei Tu and understands that he is her "pure land."
• Qi Chengchu becomes involved in the conflict between Hushan and Gong Shulan.

Significant Themes

• The bond between enemies (Gong Shulan and Wei Tu).
• The consequences of one's actions (Hushan's decision to kill Wei Tu).
• The power dynamics within a sect (Hushan's concern for her prestige and the Five-Element Nascent Infant).

Character Interactions

• Tension between Hushan and Gong Shulan escalates, leading to a battle.
• Qi Chengchu is caught between Hushan and Gong Shulan, trying to mediate but ultimately joining Hushan's side.
• The relationship between Wei Tu and Gong Shulan is explored, revealing his importance to her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Che Gongwei arrives at the Grand Void Realm, seeking Bao Siyan's help to infiltrate it.
• Gui Luo, Devil Master, and Bao Siyan meet Che Gongwei, and they form an alliance.
• They find the region around the Blood Slaughter Sea devastated by a battle between Hushan, Qi Chengchu, and Gong Shulan.
• Hushan and Qi Chengchu are injured, and Hushan reveals that Wei Tu escaped by feigning death in the Blood Slaughter Sea.

Character Developments

• Che Gongwei: Driven by a sense of righteousness and responsibility, he risks his life to rescue his disciples, even knowing it's a trap set by Gui Luo, Devil Master.
• Bao Siyan: She maintains her composure and follows Gui Luo, Devil Master's instructions, playing both sides.
• Hushan: Her dharma body is severely injured, and she's forced to ally with Qi Chengchu to survive against Gong Shulan.
• Qi Chengchu: He's heavily injured and reveals that Wei Tu escaped by feigning death in the Blood Slaughter Sea.
• Gong Shulan: She's determined to find Wei Tu, believing he might still be alive.

Significant Themes

• Righteousness vs. Selfishness: Che Gongwei's willingness to risk his life for his disciples contrasts with Hushan and Qi Chengchu's selfish actions.
• Trust and Betrayal: Che Gongwei's trust in Qi Chengchu led to his disciples' abduction, while Bao Siyan's betrayal has led to her current situation.
• Survival and Alliance: Hushan and Qi Chengchu temporarily ally to survive against Gong Shulan, highlighting the importance of alliances in desperate situations.

Character Interactions

• Che Gongwei and Bao Siyan: They meet secretly, with Che Gongwei knowing it's a trap but having no other choice to rescue his disciples.
• Gui Luo, Devil Master, and Che Gongwei: They form an alliance, with Gui Luo, Devil Master, admiring Che Gongwei's righteousness.
• Hushan and Qi Chengchu: They're forced to ally due to their injuries, but their alliance is fragile and based on self-interest.
• Gong Shulan and the others: She's determined to find Wei Tu, while the others are more focused on their own survival and goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bao Siyan accuses Wei Tu of faking his death, and many believe her.
• Hushan and Qi Chengchu attempt to recruit Gong Shulan and Che Gongwei to their side.
• Gui Luo, Devil Master, agrees to cooperate with Hushan to find Wei Tu and explore the Grand Void Realm.
• Wei Tu successfully breaks through to Golden Core Middle Stage and begins cultivating a third-rank body-refinement technique.
• The Heavenly Corpse Fiend uses an animated corpse to mislead cultivators on shore while Wei Tu is in secluded cultivation.

Character Developments

• Bao Siyan remains determined to find and kill Wei Tu.
• Hushan and Qi Chengchu use their wits to turn the situation in their favor, recruiting allies and making peace with enemies.
• Wei Tu focuses on his cultivation breakthrough, unaware of the events on shore.
• The Heavenly Corpse Fiend demonstrates his loyalty to Wei Tu by protecting him during his breakthrough.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategy and adaptability in cultivation and survival.
• The consequences of one's actions and the unpredictability of fate.
• The dangers of underestimating enemies and the value of loyalty.

Character Interactions

• Hushan and Qi Chengchu work together to recruit allies and outmaneuver their enemies.
• Bao Siyan and Hushan remain adversaries, with Bao Siyan determined to kill Wei Tu.
• The Heavenly Corpse Fiend demonstrates his loyalty to Wei Tu by protecting him during his breakthrough.
• Wei Tu, unaware of the events on shore, focuses on his cultivation, trusting in the Heavenly Corpse Fiend's protection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu's breakthrough is nearing, but he's still under threat from Gui Luo, Devil Master, and their allies.
• The Heavenly Corpse Fiend contacts Che Gongwei, leading to a temporary truce between the two factions.
• Wei Tu decides to join the group going into the inner domain of the Grand Void Realm, hoping to turn the tables on his enemies.
• Gui Luo, Devil Master, believes Wei Tu has a Sumeru Token and plans to let the other factions force him to reveal it.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: He successfully breaks through to mid-Golden Core and decides to join the group entering the inner domain, hoping to outsmart his enemies.
• Heavenly Corpse Fiend: He tries to convince Wei Tu to leave the Grand Void Realm but ultimately supports Wei Tu's decision to stay.
• Gui Luo, Devil Master: He's determined to obtain the Sumeru Token and believes Wei Tu has it. He plans to manipulate the other factions to force Wei Tu to reveal it.
• Bao Siyan: She blames Wei Tu for her current predicament and wants him dead. She's unaware of Gui Luo, Devil Master's true plans.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: Wei Tu uses Bao Siyan's resentment to influence Gui Luo, Devil Master's judgment, showing that trust can be manipulated for personal gain.
• Power Dynamics: The factions in the Grand Void Realm are constantly shifting alliances based on their individual goals and perceived strengths.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and the Heavenly Corpse Fiend: They maintain their alliance, with the Heavenly Corpse Fiend supporting Wei Tu's decision to stay in the Grand Void Realm.
• Wei Tu and Bao Siyan: Wei Tu manipulates Bao Siyan's resentment to influence Gui Luo, Devil Master's judgment.
• Gui Luo, Devil Master, and other factions: They temporarily cooperate to enter the inner domain but harbor secret plans to turn on each other once they find the Stone Demon Tower.

章节概要

本章围绕众人穿越血杀海后，抵达大虚秘境外围最后一道魔关“冰晶台”展开，核心是穿越“冰晶台”过程中的合作与暗算，以及进入内围前的布局与牺牲。

关键情节与事件

1. 冰晶台之险：冰晶台是外围七道魔关中最危险的一处，连金丹修士都难以渡过。千年前申屠曾暴力破关，导致禁制有所削弱，但如今对苏冰儿（金丹初期）仍是巨大威胁。
2. 合作渡关：卫图借出黑鳞盾给苏冰儿，并施压胡山、齐承初拿出宝物。胡山不得已献出“烈阳石”，帮助苏冰儿抵御酷寒，众人开始攀登冰晶台。
3. 兰夫人现身：攀登途中，红袍女子兰夫人出现。她是郑国元婴散修九离上人的道侣，五十年前与万海真君等人一同进入大虚秘境，众人皆以为她已死。
4. 白芷揭示往事：白芷传音告诉卫图，当年她与兰夫人联手反水，后被“九曲老魔”（葛罗魔主实为元婴化身）击败，万海真君被吞噬，兰夫人可能投降或因其道侣身份被留命。卫图因此识破兰夫人“投诚”实为九曲老魔的卧底。
5. 进入内围的布局：众人登上冰晶台顶端后，见到七彩虹桥与“神圣魔宫”。卫图暗中传音，计划利用虹桥随机传送逃离葛罗魔主等人的监视，让天尸道人、车公畏、苏冰儿先走，自己留下断后。
6. 车公畏的抉择：车公畏拒绝先逃，愿留下助卫图断后，已抱必死之心。天尸道人因知道卫图有“虚空石”而同意先撤，但卫图心知虚空石在内围无效，实际并无退路。
7. 须弥令伏笔：卫图暗想，有车公畏相助或可在内围谋取一线机会，并提及手中的“须弥令”——正是葛罗魔主等人苦寻五十年的关键宝物，原为申屠所留。

人物发展

• 卫图：展现重情义、有担当的一面，主动保护同门，同时心思缜密，暗中布计，即使身处劣势仍谋算内围机缘。
• 车公畏：形象升华，从初期的谨慎老修变为“舍生取义”的义士，主动留下断后，体现其不惧生死、护佑同门的气节。
• 苏冰儿：对卫图的感激之情加深，态度回归信任，因无力回报而自责落泪。
• 白芷：揭开往事，对兰夫人复杂感慨，但深知敌我立场，不再奢求情谊。

核心主题

• 绝境中的义与私：同修各怀鬼胎，但卫图、车公畏的选择彰显“为义舍身”的修行道义。
• 阴谋与反间：九曲老魔利用兰夫人设局，但白芷的情报使卫图一方先机在握。
• 无私与牺牲：车公畏“明知赴死仍往”与卫图“无退路而谋生”的对比，突显不同形式的勇毅。

人物互动

• 卫图与苏冰儿：赠盾护恩，苏冰儿情感出现回温。
• 卫图与胡山、齐承初：以同盟大义逼其出宝，展现强势与智谋。
• 白芷与卫图：主仆传音，揭示兰夫人真实身份，成为破局关键。
• 卫图与车公畏、天尸道人：密议撤离与断后计划，车公畏主动留下，三人各怀心思却暂时同心。

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu discovers two magical artifacts, a Sumeru Token and a Vermilion Ancient Mirror, in the Ghost Infant's storage pouch.
• The artifacts are tainted with the Seven-Star Begonia Poison, making them difficult to refine.
• Wei Tu and the others are coerced into entering the Grand Void Realm's inner region to find a method to purge the poison.
• They receive two different poison-purging secret arts: the Demon-Ghost Poison-Drawing Technique and the Pure Clarity Divine Aura.
• Wei Tu decides to use the Demon-Ghost Poison-Drawing Technique with Bai Zhi turning into a ghost to draw out the poison.
• After refining the Vermilion Ancient Mirror, it reveals a map of the inner region and potentially functions as a spirit-communing item.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Shows curiosity and determination in refining the magical artifacts. He's also willing to help Bai Zhi despite knowing the risks.
• Bai Zhi: Decides to turn to the ghost path to help Wei Tu and extend her lifespan. She also shares a secret method to counter Gui Luo, Devil Master.
• Gui Luo, Devil Master: Attempts to manipulate the situation by providing a poison-purging secret art. He's secretly delighted when he thinks Wei Tu is cultivating the Demon-Ghost Poison-Drawing Technique.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Manipulation: Characters try to manipulate each other for their own gain (Gui Luo, Devil Master), while others show trust and willingness to help (Wei Tu and Bai Zhi).
• Risk and Sacrifice: Characters are willing to take risks and make sacrifices for their goals (Bai Zhi turning to the ghost path, Wei Tu using the Demon-Ghost Poison-Drawing Technique).
• Power and Opportunity: The characters seek power and opportunities within the Grand Void Realm, highlighting their ambition and desperation.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Bai Zhi: They form a partnership, with Wei Tu helping Bai Zhi transition to the ghost path and Bai Zhi helping Wei Tu refine the magical artifacts.
• Gui Luo, Devil Master and Lady Lan: They play a duet, with Gui Luo, Devil Master trying to manipulate Lady Lan to provide a poison-purging secret art.
• Wei Tu and the others vs. Gui Luo, Devil Master: There's a power struggle between Wei Tu and the others, who are suspicious of Gui Luo, Devil Master's intentions.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu enters the inner region of the Grand Void Realm and arrives at the Heavenly Square Pavilion.
• He encounters the remains of Stone Demon Sect disciples and learns about the sect's past actions.
• Wei Tu uses the Vermilion Ancient Mirror to locate a spirit-communing being in a secret ground.
• He captures a mortal-rank spirit-communing being, a Purple Kite Flower.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness in navigating the inner region.
• Bai Zhi shows progress in her transition to the ghost path, using her divine sense more freely.

Significant Themes

• The vast gap between Nascent Soul cultivators and lower realms is highlighted through Wei Tu's ease in dealing with spiritual poison compared to Shentu.
• The value of spirit-communing beings is emphasized as a crucial resource for cultivators seeking to break through to the Nascent Soul realm.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Bai Zhi work together to capture the spirit-communing being, with Bai Zhi providing insight into the spirit-communing being's nature and Wei Tu handling the capture.
• Their interaction reveals their mutual respect and understanding, with Wei Tu acknowledging Bai Zhi's progress and Bai Zhi attributing it partly to Wei Tu's Rakshasa Yin Art.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu obtains the Purple Kite Flower, a spirit-rank heaven-reaching spirit object, increasing his confidence in achieving Nascent Soul.
• Wei Tu decides to help Che Gongwei and Heavenly Corpse Fiend, prioritizing friendship over personal gain.
• Bao Siyan attempts to assassinate Wei Tu but fails due to his advanced body refinement cultivation.
• Wei Tu subdues Bao Siyan, who reveals that the assassination was ordered by Gui Luo, Devil Master.
• Bao Siyan begs for mercy, offering to serve Wei Tu, but he decides to seal her cultivation and imprison her in the hidden land.
• Bao Siyan activates a soul contract's backlash, leading to her death. Wei Tu buries her and retrieves the original slips of the Divine Wood Origin Art from her storage pouch.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Gains confidence in achieving Nascent Soul, prioritizes friendship over personal gain, and shows mercy to Bao Siyan despite her attempt on his life.
• Bao Siyan: Attempts to assassinate Wei Tu, begs for mercy, and ultimately dies due to the soul contract's backlash.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and loyalty (Wei Tu's decision to help Che Gongwei and Heavenly Corpse Fiend)
• Betrayal and its consequences (Bao Siyan's actions leading to her eventual death)
• The cost of cultivation and power (Bao Siyan's enslavement to Gui Luo, Devil Master)

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Bao Siyan: Their relationship evolves from master-disciple to enemies, with Wei Tu ultimately showing mercy to Bao Siyan before her death.
• Wei Tu and Che Gongwei: Wei Tu's decision to help Che Gongwei and Heavenly Corpse Fiend highlights their friendship and loyalty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu discovers the Divine Wood Origin Art's secret arts and methods for forging natal magic treasures in an azure jade slip.
• He finds two new secret arts: Azure Origin Thorn (offensive) and Wood Armor Art (defensive), but only Azure Origin Thorn interests him.
• Wei Tu learns about two natal magic treasures: Rainbow Cloud Thorn (paired with Azure Origin Thorn) and Emperor Butterfly Ruler (defensive and escape-focused).
• He reads Yu Ji's inheritance, finding a special tracking medicine called Thousand-Leaf Dew, which he suspects Bao Siyan used to track him.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu's interest in the Divine Wood Origin Art grows as he learns about its advanced secret arts and magic treasures.
• He becomes aware of Bao Siyan's deception about Yu Ji's background.

Significant Themes

• The power of secret arts and natal magic treasures in cultivation.
• The importance of inheritance and clan/sect history in cultivation.
• The limitations and advantages of different tracking methods.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu interacts with Bai Zhi, seeking information about the Nether Spring Sect.
• Wei Tu reflects on his past experiences and the actions of other cultivators, such as the Golden Core True Lord who wasted years exploring the Crimsonbright Sea.