Chapter Summaries

Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu and his group arrive to support Che Gongwei and Su Bing'er, who are outnumbered and struggling against a pair of sword cultivator Dao companions from Earth Sword Mountain.
• Wei Hua, an elder from Ancient Sword Mountain, volunteers to cover the retreat for Che Gongwei and Su Bing'er, revealing his true intentions to Yu Gongshou, who sees through his scheme.
• Wei Tu's group joins the battle, forcing the sword cultivator Dao companions to retreat. Wei Hua pursues them but returns disappointed.
• Wei Hua tries to persuade Wei Tu to help Ancient Sword Mountain in their war against Earth Sword Mountain, but Wei Tu refuses, citing other urgent matters.
• Wei Tu warns Che Gongwei and Su Bing'er about Wei Hua's true nature and the grudge between him and Si Tu You.
• Che Gongwei entrusts Su Bing'er's safety to Wei Tu in case he dies in the war.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Shows leadership and influence among his companions. He remains calm and composed, refusing to be manipulated by Wei Hua and prioritizing his own matters.
• Wei Hua: Reveals his scheming nature and attempts to use a favor to manipulate Wei Tu into helping Ancient Sword Mountain. He shows a lack of understanding of Wei Tu's character and background.
• Che Gongwei: Realizes he misjudged Wei Tu in the past and entrusts Su Bing'er's safety to him, showing his trust in Wei Tu's capabilities.
• Su Bing'er: Remains grateful and dependent on Wei Tu, who has saved her multiple times.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and scheming in the cultivation world.
• The unpredictability of fate and the passage of time revealing a person's true nature.
• Trust and loyalty between master and disciple.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Wei Hua: Their interaction reveals Wei Hua's scheming nature and Wei Tu's unwillingness to be manipulated.
• Wei Tu and Che Gongwei: Their conversation shows the growth of their master-disciple relationship, with Che Gongwei entrusting Su Bing'er's safety to Wei Tu.
• Wei Tu and Su Bing'er: Their bond is strengthened as Wei Tu continues to protect and support Su Bing'er.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Che Gongwei asks Wei Tu to take care of Su Bing'er if he dies, implying Wei Tu should marry her.
• Wei Tu declines, stating he'll only protect her as a senior brother would.
• Wei Tu, along with Yu Gongshou and the other two, travels to Mooncongealing Palace and encounters border inspections.
• Mooncongealing Palace allows Wei Tu entry but asks Yu Gongshou and the others to wait.

Character Developments

• Su Bing'er: Admires Wei Tu but is disappointed when he doesn't reciprocate Che Gongwei's implication.
• Che Gongwei: Treats Su Bing'er like his own daughter, planning for her future.
• Wei Tu: Remains detached about the idea of Dao companions, prioritizing practicality.

Significant Themes

• The practicality of relationships and Dao companions in the cultivation world.
• The importance of planning for the future, as seen in Che Gongwei's actions.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Che Gongwei: Wei Tu declines Che Gongwei's implication, showing his detachment.
• Wei Tu and Su Bing'er: Wei Tu's response disappoints Su Bing'er.
• Wei Tu and Yu Gongshou: Wei Tu apologizes for the inconvenience caused by Mooncongealing Palace's border rules.

Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu learns that Shen Yunqiu obstructed his daughter Wei Yan's Golden Core formation three years ago.
• Wei Tu decides to safeguard Wei Yan's path at Mooncongealing Palace, with Kou Hongying accompanying him.
• Shen Yunqiu, unaware of Wei Tu's return, continues her cultivation towards the Nascent Soul Realm.
• Ji Zhang, at Clear Feather Sect, prepares for the final stage of his Nascent Soul trial but faces delays due to Fu Linglong's absence.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Becomes determined to remove Shen Yunqiu as a threat to his family.
• Shen Yunqiu: Progresses in her cultivation, nearing the Nascent Soul Realm.
• Ji Zhang: Grows impatient and angry due to Fu Linglong's delayed response.

Significant Themes

• Grudge and revenge (Wei Tu vs. Shen Yunqiu)
• Cultivation progress and obstacles (Wei Yan, Shen Yunqiu, Ji Zhang)
• The importance of support and companionship (Wei Tu and Kou Hongying, Ji Zhang and Fu Linglong)

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Kou Hongying: Wei Tu learns about Wei Yan's situation from Kou Hongying, and they decide to safeguard Wei Yan together.
• Wei Tu and Shen Yunqiu: Unspoken tension and animosity between them, with Wei Tu plotting revenge.
• Ji Zhang and Fu Linglong: Ji Zhang grows frustrated with Fu Linglong's delayed response, while Fu Linglong sends a jade slip to Ji Zhang, causing him to spit out blood.

Plot Points and Events

• Fu Linglong sends a jade slip to Ji Zhang, showing her giving her primordial yin to a beggar, aiming to disrupt his spirit awakening.
• Ji Zhang is enraged and fails to awaken his spirit due to the mental distraction caused by the jade slip.
• Fu Linglong and Fu Dalu travel to Xiao State, and she reveals to her brother that she tricked Ji Zhang but didn't actually give herself to the beggar.
• Wei Tu returns to Kang State and is received by Fairy Shuang from Mooncongealing Palace. He provides an explanation for his whereabouts, and a cultivation cave is prepared for him.

Character Developments

• Fu Linglong: Shows her cunning and determination to exact revenge on Ji Zhang, using her body as a tool.
• Ji Zhang: Fails to control his emotions and suffers cultivation deviation due to Fu Linglong's scheme.
• Wei Tu: Returns to Kang State and is treated with respect by Mooncongealing Palace, hinting at his growing reputation and influence.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences: Fu Linglong's actions highlight the destructive power of revenge, as Ji Zhang's failure to awaken his spirit has severe repercussions for his cultivation.
• Control and emotion: Ji Zhang's inability to control his emotions leads to his downfall, while Wei Tu's calm and collected demeanor allows him to navigate complex situations.

Character Interactions

• Fu Linglong and Fu Dalu: Sibling interaction, with Fu Dalu expressing concern for Fu Linglong's well-being and Fu Linglong revealing her scheme to him.
• Wei Tu and Fairy Shuang: Professional courtesy, with Fairy Shuang treating Wei Tu with respect and providing him with necessary information and resources.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu's alchemy skills approach third-rank high-grade.
• Wei Yan is close to forming her Golden Core.
• Wei Changshou and Tao Ping'er visit, and Wei Tu gifts them Ten-Thousand-Year Cold Jade.
• Wei Yan's Golden Core formation begins, but it's disrupted by Shen Yunqiu's Nascent Soul breakthrough in Mirrorwater Pavilion.
• Wei Tu plans to set up the Five Immortals Spirit-Drawing Formation to resolve the issue, needing five late-stage Golden Core cultivators.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu shows concern for his family by gifting Ten-Thousand-Year Cold Jade to Wei Changshou.
• Wei Yan is nearing a significant breakthrough in her cultivation.
• Cao Mi, the Mooncongealing Palace Master, demonstrates generosity and wisdom in handling the crisis.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and supporting younger generations.
• The power dynamics and alliances between cultivation sects.
• The critical nature of opportunities for cultivation breakthroughs.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu interacts with his family, showing care and support.
• Wei Tu and Cao Mi cooperate to resolve the crisis, forging a deeper friendship.
• The tension between Mirrorwater Pavilion and Mooncongealing Palace is evident, with Shen Yunqiu's actions causing friction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu, Cao Mi, and Yu Gongshou form the "Five Immortals Spirit-Drawing Formation" to aid Wei Yan's Golden Core formation crisis.
• Wei Tu's true cultivation realm is revealed to be late Golden Core.
• Wei Tu and Cao Mi propose to use the formation to help Shen Yunqiu, aiming to intercept her aura for future tracking.
• Mirrorwater Pavilion's Golden Core True Lords agree to let Wei Tu's group use the formation to resolve Shen Yunqiu's spiritual energy vortex.
• Shen Yunqiu senses the external spiritual energy anomaly and realizes the formation's purpose.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Reveals his late Golden Core cultivation and his potential for Nascent Soul. He agrees to help Shen Yunqiu while planning to intercept her aura.
• Cao Mi: Recognizes Wei Tu's late Golden Core cultivation and suggests helping Shen Yunqiu to resolve the crisis.
• Shen Yunqiu: Realizes her plan to obstruct Wei Yan's breakthrough has failed. She decides not to leave Mirrorwater Pavilion until she reaches the Nascent Soul Realm.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and alliances between cultivation sects.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies.
• The struggle for resources and opportunities in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Cao Mi: They work together to resolve the crisis, with Cao Mi suggesting they help Shen Yunqiu.
• Wei Tu and Shen Yunqiu: Their enmity deepens as Wei Tu plans to use this opportunity to track Shen Yunqiu.
• Ning Xuefeng and Mirrorwater Pavilion's Golden Core True Lords: They discuss and decide to let Wei Tu's group use the formation to help Shen Yunqiu.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Shen Yunqiu's fake breakthrough to stall Wei Yan's core formation is exposed.
• Wei Yan successfully forms her core, and Wei Tu hosts a spiritual banquet to thank her protectors.
• Wei Tu sees off the Guangyuan Yu Clan and returns to Mooncongealing Palace, where he meets with Cao Mi.
• Cao Mi reveals that Shen Yunqiu possesses a true spirit essence soul and plans to seize it using the Body-Shaping Soul-Returning Formation.
• Cao Mi offers Wei Tu a deal: help her obtain the true spirit essence soul, and in exchange, she will help establish the Wei Family as a Golden Core family and gift him true spirit flesh and blood.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Realizes the extent of Cao Mi's ambition and the potential danger she poses. He becomes more cautious and strategic in his dealings with her.
• Cao Mi: Reveals her true intentions and the extent of her knowledge about Shen Yunqiu and the Moonshadow Snow Phoenix. She demonstrates her resolve by offering the Heavenly Nether True Page as an oath artifact.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and its consequences: Cao Mi's ambition to obtain the true spirit essence soul could lead to unforeseen consequences, such as a potential conflict with Mirrorwater Pavilion and Shen Yunqiu.
• Trust and betrayal: Wei Tu is cautious about Cao Mi's intentions, knowing that she might turn against him once she attains Nascent Soul. Cao Mi, on the other hand, is willing to use the Heavenly Nether True Page to bind Wei Tu to their agreement.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Cao Mi: The two cultivate a cautious alliance, with Wei Tu being wary of Cao Mi's true intentions, and Cao Mi trying to persuade Wei Tu to join her cause.
• Wei Tu and Yu Gongshou: Wei Tu shows gratitude and respect for the Guangyuan Yu Clan, who protected his daughter during her core formation. He sees them off personally, demonstrating his appreciation for their help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu and Cao Mi discuss stripping Shen Yunqiu of her True Spirit essence soul, deciding to act within the next few years.
• Wei Tu sets up the "Body-Shaping Soul-Returning Formation" within Mooncongealing Palace.
• Fairy Treasure Flower visits, inquiring about Wei Yan's future affiliation, but Wei Tu defers the decision to Wei Yan.
• Wei Tu receives a letter from Su Bing'er, informing him of Che Gongwei's death at the hands of Yao Chongshan and Guan Yingzhi.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Becomes more determined to avenge Che Gongwei after learning the details of his death.
• Cao Mi: Temporarily ends the discussion on Shen Yunqiu, willing to wait for the right opportunity.
• Fairy Treasure Flower: Pressures Wei Tu to decide on Wei Yan's affiliation but respects his decision to let Wei Yan choose.

Significant Themes

• Fate's inevitability: Despite Wei Tu's previous intervention, Che Gongwei's fate remains unchanged.
• Loyalty and betrayal: Yao Chongshan and Guan Yingzhi's actions betray Wei Tu's past mercy.
• Decision-making and responsibility: Wei Tu respects Wei Yan's autonomy in deciding her future.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Cao Mi: Collaborate on plans against Shen Yunqiu but have differing views on risk and timing.
• Wei Tu and Fairy Treasure Flower: Discuss Wei Yan's future, with Fairy Treasure Flower pressuring Wei Tu and Wei Tu deferring the decision.
• Wei Tu and Su Bing'er: Su Bing'er informs Wei Tu of Che Gongwei's death, leading Wei Tu to vow revenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu leaves Mooncongealing Palace due to Wei Yan's seclusion and heads to Golden Ridge Valley.
• He finds Golden Ridge Valley besieged by Earth Sword Mountain cultivators, with the Loose Immortal Alliance trapped inside.
• Wei Tu decides to avenge his master and rescue Su Bing'er, but waits for the right opportunity.
• He flies to Ancient Sword Mountain's sect gate and meets Si Tu You, seeking information about a teleportation array in Golden Ridge Valley.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu demonstrates his strategic thinking and patience in planning his actions.
• Si Tu You shows understanding and assistance towards Wei Tu, revealing his loyalty to their friendship despite his sect's interests.

Significant Themes

• Friendship vs. Loyalty: Si Tu You's help to Wei Tu despite Ancient Sword Mountain's interests highlights the theme of friendship over loyalty to one's sect.
• Strategic Planning: Wei Tu's careful planning and consideration of opportunities showcase the importance of strategic thinking in cultivators' actions.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Si Tu You's interaction shows mutual respect and understanding, with Si Tu You proactively providing information and Wei Tu being open about his intentions.
• The relationship between Wei Tu and Su Bing'er is hinted at, with Wei Tu willing to redeem her from Ancient Sword Mountain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu proposes ransoming Su Bing'er with spirit stones to Si Tu You.
• Si Tu You agrees but feels he can't help much due to his lower status in Ancient Sword Mountain.
• Wei Tu meets with Tian Qiuyun, Wei Hua's wife, instead of Wei Hua. She hints at a deal involving Wei Tu's involvement in the war between Ancient Sword Mountain and Earth Sword Mountain.
• Wei Tu agrees to give Tian Qiuyun a Blood Crane Pill in exchange for her help in ransoming Su Bing'er, but he refuses her advances.
• Wei Hua and Tian Qiuyun discuss another plan to help Wei Tu establish merit.
• Tian Qiuyun tells Wei Tu that Ancient Sword Mountain will agree to let him take Su Bing'er if she fakes her death.

Character Developments

• Si Tu You: Shows understanding and acceptance of Wei Tu's decision to seek Wei Hua's help.
• Wei Tu: Demonstrates his wealth and willingness to spend spirit stones to save Su Bing'er. He also shows caution and calculation in dealing with Tian Qiuyun.
• Tian Qiuyun: Reveals her ambition and willingness to use her influence and body to achieve her goals. She also shows cunning in her dealings with Wei Tu.
• Wei Hua: Shows cold calculation in his plans to help Wei Tu establish merit.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and influence within Ancient Sword Mountain.
• The value of cultivators on the battlefield and the politics surrounding their use.
• The use of wealth and influence to achieve goals.

Character Interactions

• Si Tu You and Wei Tu: Show understanding and respect for each other's positions.
• Wei Tu and Tian Qiuyun: Engage in a calculated dance, with each trying to get the most out of their interaction.
• Wei Hua and Tian Qiuyun: Show a united front in their ambitions and plans.

Plot Points and Events

• Ancient Sword Mountain proposes transferring Su Bing'er to the dangerous Blazing Carp Pool to fake her death, to which Wei Tu agrees.
• Wei Tu secretly communicates with Si Tu You, revealing Wei Hua's scheme.
• Wei Tu intercepts Su Bing'er and reveals Wei Hua's plot, deciding to flee together.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu shows concern for Su Bing'er's safety and decides to protect her, demonstrating his growing feelings for her.
• Su Bing'er offers herself as a concubine to Wei Tu to repay her debt, showing her desperation and willingness to depend on him.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Wei Tu's trust in Si Tu You's information and his caution towards Tian Qiuyun's proposal.
• Debt and obligation: Su Bing'er's desire to repay her debt to Wei Tu, reflecting her sense of responsibility and honor.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Su Bing'er: Their relationship deepens as Wei Tu protects Su Bing'er, and she offers herself to him, hinting at potential romantic feelings.
• Wei Tu and Wei Hua: Their conflict escalates as Wei Tu becomes aware of Wei Hua's scheme, setting the stage for a confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Hua's plan to use Wei Tu and Su Bing'er as bait fails when Wei Tu leaves Ancient Sword Mountain without taking the bait.
• Wei Tu decides not to personally retaliate against Wei Hua to avoid exposing his true cultivation and attracting unwanted attention.
• Wei Tu and Su Bing'er return to Hujie Immortal City, where Wei Tu finds that the Wei Clan Alchemy-Talisman Workshop has a surplus of 23,000 spirit stones.
• Wei Tu is troubled by Su Bing'er's future cultivation resources but is relieved when Fairy Treasure Flower offers to help Su Bing'er become an immortal brew master.
• Yuan Jie becomes the Right Worthy King and welcomes Wei Tu and Su Bing'er, expressing his desire for their friendship to remain unchanged.

Character Developments

• Wei Hua's schemes backfire, and he realizes the severity of the political blunder he has made.
• Wei Tu decides not to act rashly against his enemies to avoid exposing his true cultivation and attracting unnecessary attention.
• Su Bing'er expresses her determination to help Wei Tu avenge Che Gongwei in the future.
• Yuan Jie's ambition grows as he becomes the Right Worthy King, and he calculates the benefits of maintaining a good relationship with Wei Tu.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and its consequences (Wei Hua's schemes, Yuan Jie's rise to power)
• Trust and its importance in relationships (Wei Tu's potential Dao companion, Yuan Jie's calculation of benefits)
• The struggle between personal goals and the greater good (Wei Tu's decision not to act rashly, Yuan Jie's desire to reform the tribe)

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Wei Hua's conflict escalates as Wei Tu leaves Ancient Sword Mountain, leaving Wei Hua's schemes in disarray.
• Wei Tu and Su Bing'er grow closer as they work together to avenge Che Gongwei and secure Su Bing'er's future cultivation resources.
• Wei Tu and Yuan Jie's relationship deepens as they express their congratulations and hopes for each other's success, despite Yuan Jie's calculations of benefit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu inquires about the Flame-Solidifying Pill formula from Yuan Jie, who offers to help obtain it, but Wei Tu declines, not pressing the matter.
• Si Tu You reports to Wei Tu that he has successfully ambushed and killed Wei Hua, but Wei Hua's Golden Core's spirituality has gone extinct.
• Wei Tu decides to attempt refining the Violet Candle Pill, a third-grade medicinal pill that increases mana, in the secluded Cloud-Sparrow Abode.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Shows interest in the Flame-Solidifying Pill formula but does not press Yuan Jie for it. He also decides to attempt refining a difficult pill, indicating his growing confidence in his alchemy skills.
• Yuan Jie: Offers to help Wei Tu obtain the Flame-Solidifying Pill formula, trying to win Wei Tu's allegiance but is not insistent, showing political acumen.
• Si Tu You: Kills Wei Hua but is worried about the consequences. He considers returning to Ancient Sword Mountain to avoid suspicion.

Significant Themes

• The value of favors and reciprocity in cultivator society is explored through Yuan Jie's offer to help Wei Tu obtain the pill formula.
• The consequences of betrayal and loss of trust are hinted at when Wei Tu discusses Wei Hua's potential return to Ancient Sword Mountain.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Yuan Jie: Their interaction shows the politicking and favor-trading among cultivators, with Yuan Jie trying to gain Wei Tu's allegiance and Wei Tu being cautious about accepting favors.
• Wei Tu and Si Tu You: Their interaction reveals Si Tu You's loyalty to Wei Tu and his concern about the potential backlash from killing Wei Hua. Wei Tu, in turn, reassures Si Tu You and offers him a place in his clan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu receives letters from Wei Yan and Si Tu You.
• Wei Yan expresses her thoughts on joining the Yingding Tribe or establishing a Golden Core family.
• Si Tu You announces his intention to marry Tian Qiuyun.
• Wei Tu decides to attend Yuan Jie and Fairy Treasure Flower's Dao companion ceremony before continuing his seclusion.

Character Developments

• Wei Yan shows mature judgment in her future plans, but still defers to her father's advice.
• Si Tu You's decision to marry Tian Qiuyun raises questions about his motives and judgment.
• Wei Tu demonstrates his wisdom and foresight in guiding Wei Yan and handling his relationships with other powers.

Significant Themes

• The importance of choosing one's path and allies wisely in cultivation.
• The complexities of relationships and alliances in the cultivation world.
• The consequences of past actions and the need to adapt to changing circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Wei Yan maintain a close, trusting relationship, with Wei Yan respecting her father's guidance.
• Wei Tu and Si Tu You share a complex relationship, with Wei Tu offering advice but not fully trusting Si Tu You's judgment.
• Wei Tu and Yuan Jie, along with Fairy Treasure Flower, maintain a cordial relationship, with Wei Tu showing respect for their upcoming Dao companion ceremony.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Jie and Fairy Treasure Flower hold their Dao Companion Ceremony.
• Wei Tu receives the Flame-Solidifying Pill formula from Yuan Jie.
• Wei Tu assigns Yan Yu and Tao Fangde to gather spirit herbs for the Flame-Solidifying Pill.
• Wei Tu takes his second Violet Candle Pill, reaching Great Accomplishment in the late Golden Core stage.
• Wei Xiuwen holds his second Dao Companion Ceremony.
• Wei Tu takes his last Violet Candle Pill, estimating another forty years to reach the peak Golden Core stage.

Character Developments

• Yuan Jie shows ambition and generosity by giving the Flame-Solidifying Pill formula to Wei Tu.
• Fairy Treasure Flower shows closeness with Su Bing'er, giving her a Cloudmist Stone.
• Tao Fangde displays selflessness and dedication to his clan, not considering his own cultivation.
• Wei Tu shows care for his son's marriage and delegates tasks to his disciples.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Generosity: Yuan Jie's actions show his ambition and generosity, which contrast with Tao Fangde's selflessness.
• Cultivation and Time: The passage of time is crucial for cultivation, with Wei Tu estimating forty years to reach the peak Golden Core stage and cultivate the Pure Clarity Divine Aura to Great Accomplishment.
• Family and Clan: The importance of family and clan is emphasized, with Tao Fangde's actions for his clan and Wei Xiuwen's second marriage.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Jie and Wei Tu interact, with Yuan Jie giving Wei Tu the Flame-Solidifying Pill formula.
• Fairy Treasure Flower and Su Bing'er interact, with Fairy Treasure Flower giving Su Bing'er a Cloudmist Stone.
• Wei Tu and Tao Fangde interact, with Wei Tu promising to help the Mount Han Tao Family gain another Golden Core True Lord.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu has been gathering ingredients for the Flame-Solidifying Pill, which he plans to use to cultivate the Sun-Gazing Golden Eyes and Golden Toad Qi secret arts.
• Tao Fangde successfully gathers the required herbs, and Wei Tu rewards him with a Golden Core contract.
• Wei Tu worries about his son Wei Xiuwen's upcoming core formation, as he only has one Mortal-Shedding Pill and cannot guarantee success.
• Wei Tu considers asking Cao Mi, the Mooncongealing Palace Master, for a Mortal-Shedding Pill.
• Yan Yu returns with the main ingredients for the Flame-Solidifying Pill, and Wei Tu begins refining the pills.
• Wei Tu successfully cultivates the Sun-Gazing Golden Eyes to its initial stage and plans to cultivate Golden Toad Qi next.
• Over eight years, Wei Tu corresponds with Cao Mi about a Mortal-Shedding Pill and keeps tabs on Shen Yunqiu's Nascent Soul transformation.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu shows responsibility and foresight in planning for his son's future and the clan's interests.
• Tao Fangde demonstrates diligence and loyalty in completing his task, earning him a Golden Core contract.
• Wei Tu's concern for his son's core formation reveals his parental love and worry.
• Wei Tu's correspondence with Cao Mi shows his strategic planning and caution regarding Shen Yunqiu's Nascent Soul transformation.

Significant Themes

• Planning and Foresight: Wei Tu's careful planning for his son's future and the clan's interests highlights the importance of foresight in cultivation and life.
• Responsibility and Loyalty: Tao Fangde's diligent work and Wei Tu's fulfillment of his promise to the Tao Family illustrate the significance of responsibility and loyalty in relationships.
• Parental Love and Worry: Wei Tu's concern for his son's core formation emphasizes the depth of parental love and the worries that come with it.
• Caution and Strategic Planning: Wei Tu's correspondence with Cao Mi and his vigilance regarding Shen Yunqiu's Nascent Soul transformation underscore the importance of caution and strategic planning in dealing with potential threats.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Tao Fangde: Their interaction demonstrates a respectful and mutually beneficial relationship, with Tao Fangde showing humility and Wei Tu displaying generosity and fairness.
• Wei Tu and Cao Mi: Their correspondence reveals a strategic alliance, with Wei Tu testing Cao Mi's willingness to help and Cao Mi likely considering Wei Tu's request for a Mortal-Shedding Pill.
• Wei Tu and Wei Xiuwen (implied): Their relationship is one of love and concern, with Wei Tu planning ahead to ensure his son's successful core formation.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu plans to strike against Shen Yunqiu, preventing her from forming a Nascent Soul, as he believes she might become another Ji Zhang.
• Frost Fairy, a trusted ally, visits Wei Tu, revealing that Patriarch Luo and Red Mirror have left for the Netherdark Dead Sea, creating an opportunity to act against Shen Yunqiu.
• Wei Tu uses the Instant Teleportation Array to quickly reach Mooncongealing Palace and agrees to assist Cao Mi in exchange for a Mortal-Shedding Pill.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu's true cultivation is revealed to be at the late Golden Core stage, shocking Frost Fairy and others.
• Wei Tu demonstrates his determination to secure a better future for his son, Wei Xiuwen, by raising his price for assistance.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and status in the cultivation world.
• The consequences of past actions (Wei Tu's fear of Shen Yunqiu becoming another Ji Zhang).
• The importance of alliances and trust in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Frost Fairy: Frost Fairy shows deference to Wei Tu upon learning his true cultivation and his association with Cao Mi.
• Wei Tu and Cao Mi: They negotiate the terms of their alliance, with Wei Tu raising his price at the last minute.
• Wei Tu and Ji Zhang: Wei Tu's fear of Shen Yunqiu becoming another Ji Zhang drives his actions.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu and Cao Mi activate the "Body-Shaping Soul-Returning Formation" to strip Shen Yunqiu of her true spirit essence.
• Shen Yunqiu, under attack, hurriedly attempts to form her Nascent Soul, successfully condensing a Nascent Soul spirit body.
• Bai Zhi, hidden within the Jadeite Formation Disk, plans to seize Shen Yunqiu's body using the Five Ghost Soul-Devouring Art.
• Shen Yunqiu, caught off guard, struggles against Bai Zhi's possession attempt.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Shows strategic thinking and concern for Bai Zhi's safety.
• Cao Mi: Displayed excitement and eagerness for the Moonshadow Snow Phoenix essence.
• Shen Yunqiu: Reveals her hatred for those who opposed her and her determination to form her Nascent Soul.
• Bai Zhi: Demonstrates her combat experience and determination to seize Shen Yunqiu's body.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources (the Moonshadow Snow Phoenix essence).
• The consequences of rushed cultivation (Shen Yunqiu's reduced chances of success at the Spirit Awakening stage).
• The dangers of underestimating enemies (Shen Yunqiu's initial complacency against Bai Zhi).

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Cao Mi: Work together to strip Shen Yunqiu of her true spirit essence but have differing goals.
• Shen Yunqiu and Bai Zhi: Engage in a fierce battle, with Shen Yunqiu trying to resist Bai Zhi's possession attempt.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Yunqiu sends a distress signal, but Mirrorwater Pavilion cultivators, including the pavilion master Ning Xuefeng, do not immediately rescue her.
• Ning Xuefeng deliberately delays the rescue, predicting that Shen Yunqiu's death or failure to form a Nascent Soul would benefit her.
• Some Golden Core cultivators debate whether to help Shen Yunqiu, but most are reluctant due to past grudges or fear of consequences.
• Shen Yunqiu battles Bai Zhi in her sea of consciousness for possession of her body. She feels abandoned and resentful as no one comes to her aid.

Character Developments

• Shen Yunqiu: Her resentment grows as she feels abandoned by her sect. She becomes desperate and unstable, cursing her fellow disciples.
• Ning Xuefeng: She shows her manipulative side, deliberately delaying Shen Yunqiu's rescue for personal gain.
• Mirrorwater Pavilion cultivators: They reveal their true colors, prioritizing their own interests over helping Shen Yunqiu.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and abandonment: Shen Yunqiu feels betrayed by her sect, leading to her desperate curse.
• Power dynamics: Ning Xuefeng's actions highlight the power struggle within the sect and her manipulation of others for her benefit.
• Consequences of past actions: Shen Yunqiu's past actions, such as her willfulness and refusal to compromise, contribute to her current predicament.

Character Interactions

• Shen Yunqiu vs. Ning Xuefeng: Their relationship is strained, with Ning Xuefeng actively hindering Shen Yunqiu's rescue.
• Shen Yunqiu vs. Mirrorwater Pavilion cultivators: Shen Yunqiu feels abandoned and resentful towards her fellow disciples, leading her to curse them.
• Bai Zhi vs. Shen Yunqiu: Their battle for possession of Shen Yunqiu's body highlights the desperation and instability of Shen Yunqiu's situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Yunqiu's death curse echoes across Jade Screen Mountain.
• Ning Xuefeng discovers Shen Yunqiu's desiccated corpse and the lost Moonshadow Snow Phoenix's essence soul.
• Wei Tu, in disguise, escapes Mirrorwater Pavilion's investigation and returns to the Yingding Tribe.
• Wei Tu learns of Shen Yunqiu's death from Kou Hongying and gives her a Mortal-Shedding Pill for Wei Xiuwen.
• Wei Tu asks Kou Hongying to inform Tao Wenzhi and Tao Ping'er about Tao Fangde's impending death.

Character Developments

• Ning Xuefeng: Realizes the gravity of Shen Yunqiu's death and the loss of the Moonshadow Snow Phoenix's essence soul, worrying about Mirrorwater Pavilion's future.
• Wei Tu: Successfully carries out his plan to kill Shen Yunqiu and obtains the Mortal-Shedding Pill and true-spirit flesh and blood from Cao Mi. He also ensures his son's future by giving Kou Hongying the Mortal-Shedding Pill.
• Kou Hongying: Showcases her loyalty and trust in Wei Tu, accepting the Mortal-Shedding Pill without questioning its origin.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: The struggle for power and resources, as seen in the competition between Mirrorwater Pavilion and Mooncongealing Palace, and the desire for cultivation advancement.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Wei Tu's loyalty to his son and his secret alliance with Mooncongealing Palace, versus the potential betrayal of Kou Hongying's loyalty to Mirrorwater Pavilion.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Kou Hongying: Their relationship remains strong, with Kou Hongying accepting Wei Tu's words without question, and Wei Tu entrusting her with important tasks.
• Wei Tu and Tao Fangde: Wei Tu's concern for his old steward, Tao Fangde, and his desire to see him one last time.