Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tao Fangde, nearing death, decides to give the "Golden Core slot" to Tao Ping'er instead of Tao Wenzhi, aiming to maintain the Tao Family's connection with the Wei Family.
• Wei Tu takes Tao Zhongjing as his registered disciple and entrusts him with managing the Wei Clan Alchemy-Tal

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu successfully reaches the peak of the Golden Core realm and dissolves the baleful poison in the Nascent Soul-Forming Pill using his Pure Clarity Divine Aura.
• He decides to form his Nascent Soul in the inner region of the Grand Void Realm, using the fourth-rank spirit vein there, to avoid potential interference from the Yingding Tribe.
• Wei Tu travels to Copper Pot Mountain, where he finds the teleportation array destroyed. He repairs it with Bai Zhi's help and teleports to the Grand Void Realm.
• Upon arrival, he encounters Ni Shihuang on the Frost Crystal Platform and exchanges pleasantries before proceeding to the inner region.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu's cultivation reaches the peak of the Golden Core realm, and he prepares to form his Nascent Soul.
• Ni Shihuang, previously an adversary, now tries to befriend Wei Tu, likely to gain an advantage for her family.

Significant Themes

• The importance of seclusion and avoiding interference for cultivation breakthroughs.
• The dangers and attractions of the Grand Void Realm, with its treasures now gone but spiritual poisons remaining.
• The political ecology of the Yingding Tribe and the potential risks of forming a Nascent Soul there.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Ni Shihuang exchange greetings, with Ni Shihuang attempting to befriend Wei Tu for potential future gains.
• Wei Tu and Bai Zhi work together to repair the teleportation array, with Bai Zhi staying behind afterward.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu successfully breaks through to the Nascent Soul Realm in the Grand Void Realm's inner region.
• He undergoes the Nascent Soul heavenly tribulation and passes it, destroying several defensive treasures in the process.
• Upon emerging, he is greeted by demonic cultivators who offer congratulatory gifts and an invitation from Ni Shihuang to visit the Ni Family.
• Wei Tu accepts the invitation and receives a token from Ni Shihuang.
• He uses the Void Stone to teleport out of the Grand Void Realm and finds Copper Pot Mountain empty.
• He senses Bai Zhi and the Sky-Rending Eagle's presence near the Cloud Marsh Secret Realm.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu advances to the Nascent Soul Realm, demonstrating his strength and potential.
• Ni Shihuang shows ambition and resourcefulness in trying to expand her family's network by inviting Wei Tu.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of heavenly tribulations.
• The value of networking and connections in the cultivation world.
• The allure of ancient secret realms and their treasures.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Ni Shihuang interact, with Ni Shihuang trying to befriend Wei Tu and invite him to her family.
• Wei Tu interacts with other demonic cultivators who offer him gifts and congratulations.
• Wei Tu senses Bai Zhi and the Sky-Rending Eagle, leading him to the Cloud Marsh Secret Realm.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu suspects that Bai Zhi and the Sky-Rending Eagle entered the Cloud Marsh Secret Realm to evade an enemy, likely a Nascent Soul cultivator.
• Wei Tu visits the Crane Mountain Ni Family, using Ni Shihuang's token to gain entry.
• He meets Ni Meixian and offers to guide her, taking her away to inquire about recent events near the Cloud Marsh Secret Realm.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu demonstrates his impatience and straightforwardness, immediately taking Ni Meixian away for "guidance."
• Ni Meixian shows compliance and sensibility, closing her eyes as instructed.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and alliances among cultivation families and sects.
• The pursuit of cultivation and resources, with the Cloud Marsh Secret Realm's Golden Core opportunity being a key attraction.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and the Ni Family Patriarch: Wei Tu's sudden appearance and offer to guide Ni Meixian catch the patriarch off guard but ultimately please him, as he sees the potential benefits for his family.
• Wei Tu and Ni Meixian: Wei Tu uses Ni Meixian to gather information, while she complies with his instructions, unaware of his true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu discovers that You Gongquan, a Golden Core cultivator, forced Bai Zhi and the Sky-Rending Eagle into the Cloud Marsh Secret Realm.
• Wei Tu questions Ni Meixian and learns about the "ancient fragmentary talisman" Ni Shihuang offered him.
• Wei Tu decides to use Ni Meixian as an intermediary to contact Bai Zhi and the Sky-Rending Eagle within the Cloud Marsh Secret Realm.
• The cultivators open the spatial gate to the Cloud Marsh Secret Realm, and Ni Meixian enters.
• Inside the secret realm, Bai Zhi struggles with the effects of Violet Flame Poison Blood and is surprised to find the Sky-Rending Eagle also entered.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu demonstrates his cold and calculating nature, prioritizing his ambitions over immediate desires.
• Ni Meixian shows cunning and ambition, trying to seduce Wei Tu to gain benefits but ultimately agreeing to his plan.
• Bai Zhi shows concern for Wei Tu's safety and is surprised by the Sky-Rending Eagle's presence in the secret realm.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Desire: Wei Tu chooses to pursue his goals rather than indulge in immediate pleasures.
• Power Dynamics: Wei Tu's Nascent Soul cultivation instills fear and obedience in the other cultivators.
• Trust and Betrayal: Bai Zhi trusts Wei Tu implicitly, while Ni Meixian tries to manipulate Wei Tu for her gain.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Ni Meixian: Wei Tu sees through Ni Meixian's attempt to seduce him and uses her as a pawn in his plan.
• Wei Tu and the Ni Family Ancestor: Wei Tu reassures the ancestor about Ni Meixian's status and warns the other families about protecting her.
• Bai Zhi and the Sky-Rending Eagle: Bai Zhi is surprised and wary of the Sky-Rending Eagle's presence in the secret realm.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Black Finger Bone, protected by a beam of black demonic light, resists the secret realm's restrictions and causes the Sky-Rending Eagle to fall into slumber.
• Bai Zhi suspects that the Black Finger Bone is growing and being energized by something within the Cloud Marsh Secret Realm.
• Ni Meixian, carrying a "secret precious treasure," leads several Ni Family cultivators to Redleaf River, a spiritual ground on the outskirts of the secret realm.
• Wei Tu, after stabilizing his Nascent Soul cultivation, awaits Bai Zhi's return while cultivating the Golden Toad Qi technique.
• Ni Shihuang arrives, and Wei Tu uses Ni Meixian as a shield to decline her invitation to Cloud Crane Mountain.
• After two years, the Cloud Marsh Secret Realm opens, and Wei Tu seizes Ni Meixian to prevent Bai Zhi's aura from being exposed.

Character Developments

• Bai Zhi becomes more suspicious and determined to uncover the truth about the Black Finger Bone.
• Ni Meixian becomes more ambitious and overbearing, seeking to curry favor with Wei Tu.
• Ni Bingyan and other Ni Family cultivators grow resentful and disdainful of Ni Meixian's behavior.
• Wei Tu stabilizes his Nascent Soul cultivation and decides to focus on body refinement to improve his strength.
• Ni Shihuang maintains her cold demeanor but feels annoyed by Wei Tu's intrusive gaze.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between cultivators and the importance of strength and status.
• The pursuit of treasures and resources within secret realms and the competition among cultivators.
• The manipulation of cultivators' emotions and desires, as seen in Ni Meixian's ambition and Wei Tu's use of Ni Meixian as a shield.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhi and the Black Finger Bone: Bai Zhi becomes more intrigued and determined to understand the Black Finger Bone's true nature.
• Ni Meixian and the Ni Family cultivators: Ni Meixian's overbearing behavior causes resentment among her fellow cultivators.
• Wei Tu and Ni Shihuang: Wei Tu uses Ni Meixian as a shield to decline Ni Shihuang's invitation, causing tension between them.
• Wei Tu and Ni Meixian: Wei Tu seizes Ni Meixian to prevent Bai Zhi's aura from being exposed, further solidifying his control over her.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu, a Nascent Soul Cultivator, rewards Ni Meixian with White Dew Pills for her help in capturing the Phoenix Bird Essence Soul.
• Bai Zhi, Wei Tu's servant, reveals that the Black Finger Bone is a "Spirit Transformation relic" belonging to a powerful devilish cultivator.
• The Black Finger Bone possesses Bai Zhi, and a fiend attacks Wei Tu using Bai Zhi's body.
• Wei Tu defends against the attack and seals Bai Zhi's ghost body using talismans.
• Wei Tu awakens Ni Meixian and fabricates an excuse for her unconsciousness.
• Ni Meixian returns to the group, acting more confidently due to her new status as Wei Tu's concubine.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Shows satisfaction and reward Ni Meixian for her help. Demonstrates caution and decisiveness in dealing with the possessed Bai Zhi. Uses his status and power to control the situation.
• Ni Meixian: Gains confidence and status after becoming Wei Tu's concubine. Starts asserting herself more, even toward her elder sister Ni Shihuang.
• Bai Zhi: Possessed by the fiend from the Black Finger Bone. Sealed by Wei Tu to prevent further danger.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and status in the cultivation world.
• The danger and allure of powerful devilish cultivators' relics.
• The consequences of possession and the need for caution in dealing with it.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu rewards Ni Meixian for her service, showing his appreciation and recognition.
• Wei Tu deals with the possessed Bai Zhi, demonstrating his protective nature toward his servants.
• Ni Meixian interacts with Ni Shihuang, showing her newfound confidence and asserting her status.
• Ni Shihuang tries to guide Ni Meixian, but Ni Meixian subtly challenges her elder sister's authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu learns about the Nine-Origin Flying Star Pearl, a treasure that can locate secret realms, from Huang Juzhi, who is imprisoned by the Ni Family.
• Wei Tu visits Ni Shihuang's cave residence and reveals his knowledge of the Nine-Origin Flying Star Pearl, shocking her.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: He shows interest in the Nine-Origin Flying Star Pearl and its connection to the secret realm medicinal gardens.
• Ni Shihuang: She is surprised and worried when Wei Tu reveals his knowledge of the Nine-Origin Flying Star Pearl.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and resources (the secret realm medicinal gardens and the Nine-Origin Flying Star Pearl).
• The consequences of actions (the Crane Mountain Ni Family's imprisonment of Huang Juzhi and the potential backlash from other cultivators).

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Ni Shihuang: Wei Tu visits Ni Shihuang's cave residence and reveals his knowledge of the Nine-Origin Flying Star Pearl, causing her to be shocked and worried.
• Wei Tu and Huang Juzhi: Wei Tu visits Huang Juzhi in the hidden prison and learns about the Nine-Origin Flying Star Pearl and its connection to the secret realm medicinal gardens.

Summary

Plot Points & Events

• Wei Tu, a Nascent Soul cultivator, arrives at the Crane Mountain Ni Family, seeking cooperation to find the Nine-Origin Flying Star Pearl.
• Ni Shihuang, the Ni Family's representative, reveals that Huang Juzhi, their captive, has refined his soul into his golden core, making soul-searching impossible.
• Wei Tu claims he can deal with Huang Juzhi and offers to cooperate with the Ni Family.
• Wei Tu takes Huang Juzhi to Emerald Screen Mountain, where he reveals his true identity to Huang Juzhi using his granddaughter, Huang Fang, as a witness.
• Huang Juzhi agrees to reveal the Nine-Origin Flying Star Pearl's location in exchange for Wei Tu's promise to kill Qi Chengchu, the man responsible for the Huang Family's annihilation.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Proves his identity to Huang Juzhi, gains his trust, and secures the Nine-Origin Flying Star Pearl's location.
• Huang Juzhi: Overcomes his suspicion of Wei Tu, reveals the pearl's location, and agrees to cooperate, hoping for revenge against Qi Chengchu.
• Ni Shihuang: Initially panicked and suspicious of Wei Tu, she later submits to his authority and agrees to cooperate.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Wei Tu uses deception to gain Huang Juzhi's trust, while Huang Juzhi initially suspects Wei Tu's true intentions.
• Power dynamics: Wei Tu's Nascent Soul cultivation allows him to dominate the situation and demand cooperation from the Ni Family.
• Revenge: Huang Juzhi's primary motivation is revenge against Qi Chengchu for the annihilation of his clan.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu & Huang Juzhi: Wei Tu deceives Huang Juzhi, then reveals his true identity, gaining Huang Juzhi's trust and cooperation.
• Wei Tu & Ni Shihuang: Wei Tu dominates Ni Shihuang, who submits to his authority and agrees to cooperate.
• Huang Juzhi & Ni Shihuang: They are both captors of Huang Juzhi, who initially fears them but later cooperates with Wei Tu against them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu returns to Cloud Crane Mountain with Huang Juzhi.
• Wei Tu retrieves the Nine-Origin Flying Star Pearl from Huang Juzhi's mind.
• Wei Tu agrees to delay entering the secret realm's medicinal garden for several decades.
• Wei Tu releases Huang Juzhi near Blackblood Marsh and returns to Kang State.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: He successfully retrieves the pearl, stabilizes his Nascent Soul realm, and decides to cooperate with the Ni Family and the Celestial Maiden Sect to enter the secret realm's medicinal garden later.
• Huang Juzhi: After being released by Wei Tu, he decides to return to the Emerald Screen Valley to live out his remaining years, having lost his peak condition and hope for revenge.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: Huang Juzhi's fate is sealed due to his clan's past actions, and he now accepts his inevitable decline.
• Greed and Caution: Wei Tu's greed for the secret realm's treasures is tempered by caution, leading him to delay entry and seek allies.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and the Ni Family: Wei Tu manipulates the Ni Family into agreeing to his conditions, displaying his cunning and strategic thinking.
• Wei Tu and Huang Juzhi: Wei Tu keeps his promise to release Huang Juzhi, showing a rare moment of mercy, but also demonstrates his lack of sentiment toward the Huang Family's plight.
• Huang Juzhi and the Past: Huang Juzhi reflects on his clan's actions and the consequences, leading him to accept his fate and return to his roots.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu returns to Kang State and goes to Ancient Sword Mountain instead of directly to Yingding Tribe.
• He seeks information about Yao Chongshan and his wife from Si Tu You, his old friend.
• Wei Tu reveals his plan to hire great Golden Core cultivators to help him kill Yao Chongshan and his wife.
• Wei Tu stays at Si Tu You's cave residence, where Tian Qiuyun, Si Tu You's wife, repeatedly tries to blackmail Wei Tu into keeping silent about her past.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Maintains his vengeful determination and is willing to spend considerable resources to hire cultivators to help him.
• Si Tu You: Has improved his status within Ancient Sword Mountain after marrying Tian Qiuyun. He warns Wei Tu about Yao Chongshan and his wife's strength but agrees to help gather information.
• Tian Qiuyun: Attempts to blackmail Wei Tu into keeping silent about her past, using her body as leverage.

Significant Themes

• Vengeance: Wei Tu's primary motivation is to avenge his master's murder.
• Power Dynamics: The strength and influence of cultivators shape their relationships and interactions.
• Trust and Betrayal: Wei Tu is cautious about revealing his true cultivation and plans to Si Tu You, while Tian Qiuyun tries to manipulate Wei Tu for her own gain.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Si Tu You: They maintain a friendly relationship, but Wei Tu is cautious about revealing too much to Si Tu You.
• Wei Tu and Tian Qiuyun: Tian Qiuyun attempts to blackmail Wei Tu, but he remains unmoved, leading to tense interactions between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu warns Tian Qiuyun to behave with dignity, threatening to disregard courtesy if she doesn't.
• Tian Qiuyun attempts to seduce Wei Tu, but he reveals his peak Golden Core cultivation and sends her flying with a mana surge.
• Tian Qiuyun realizes Wei Tu's cultivation is far beyond hers and submits to him.
• Si Tu You brings Wei Tu intelligence on Yao Chongshan and his wife, but the timing for action is uncertain.
• Wei Tu expresses patience in waiting for the right opportunity to strike.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu demonstrates his power and cultivational level, intimidating Tian Qiuyun and showing his resolve in waiting for the right opportunity.
• Tian Qiuyun, after being injured and realizing Wei Tu's true strength, submits to him and flees.
• Si Tu You shows loyalty and assistance to Wei Tu, providing him with valuable information.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the influence of cultivational level on relationships and interactions.
• Patience and strategic planning in awaiting the right opportunity for action.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Tian Qiuyun: A power struggle and intimidation, leading to Tian Qiuyun's submission.
• Wei Tu and Si Tu You: Mutual respect and assistance, with Si Tu You providing valuable information to Wei Tu.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu seeks revenge against Yao Chongshan and his wife, who killed his master, Che Gongwei.
• Wei Tu captures an Earth Sword Mountain spy, Elder Ma, and learns that Yao Chongshan and his wife will be attending a secret-market auction at Falling Cloud Market in two years.
• Yao Chongshan and his wife plan to attend the auction with three other late Golden Core cultivators from Earth Sword Mountain.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Shows determination and cunning in his revenge plan, using his Nascent Soul Realm abilities to capture and interrogate Elder Ma.
• Yao Chongshan: Advances to the late Golden Core Realm and becomes more confident in his abilities, even underestimating potential threats like Wei Tu.
• Guan Yingzhi: Remains wary of Wei Tu and is more cautious about leaving the sect, but ultimately yields to Yao Chongshan's confidence.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Wei Tu's primary motivation throughout the chapter.
• Power and Confidence: Yao Chongshan's increased confidence in his abilities after reaching the late Golden Core Realm.
• Caution vs. Overconfidence: Guan Yingzhi's caution is contrasted with Yao Chongshan's overconfidence.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Si Tu You: Wei Tu shares his plan with Si Tu You, who offers comfort and support.
• Yao Chongshan and Guan Yingzhi: The couple discusses their plans to attend the auction, with Yao Chongshan being more confident and Guan Yingzhi expressing caution.
• Wei Tu and Elder Ma: Wei Tu captures and interrogates Elder Ma, learning valuable information about Yao Chongshan and Wei Hua.

Plot Points and Events

• Yao Chongshan and Guan Yingzhi, along with other Earth Sword Mountain cultivators, travel to Falling Cloud Market.
• Yao Chongshan senses danger, and they're ambushed by Wei Tu using a Yellow Cloud Pouch.
• Wei Tu targets Yao Chongshan and Guan Yingzhi, sparing the others.
• Yao Chongshan confesses to killing Che Gongwei, hoping Guan Yingzhi will be spared.
• Wei Tu kills Guan Yingzhi despite Yao Chongshan's confession.

Character Developments

• Yao Chongshan: Confesses to killing Che Gongwei, hoping to save Guan Yingzhi, but is ultimately betrayed by Wei Tu.
• Guan Yingzhi: Dies at Wei Tu's hands after Yao Chongshan confesses.
• Tang Kejing, Gu Jiyang, and Song Wu: Remain neutral and distance themselves from Yao Chongshan and Guan Yingzhi to avoid Wei Tu's wrath.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and broken promises.
• The consequences of breaking the rules and disregarding past ties.
• The ruthlessness of the cultivation world and the lack of mercy among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Yao Chongshan and Guan Yingzhi: Their bond is tested, and ultimately, Guan Yingzhi dies due to Yao Chongshan's actions.
• Yao Chongshan and Wei Tu: Their enmity deepens as Wei Tu seeks revenge for Che Gongwei's death.
• Tang Kejing, Gu Jiyang, and Song Wu: They prioritize their own safety over helping Yao Chongshan and Guan Yingzhi, showing their lack of loyalty and friendship.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu seals Yao Chongshan's spiritual power, preventing him from committing suicide.
• Wei Tu torments Yao Chongshan with Dark Nether Yin Flame for seven days until he dies.
• Wei Tu kills Elder Ma and captures Wei Hua, learning the truth about Tian Qiuyun and Wei Hua's relationship.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Shows his dominance and protective nature, earning the title "Old Devil Wei." He becomes more ruthless in dealing with his enemies.
• Yao Chongshan: Dies a painful death after being tormented by Wei Tu, losing his dignity and life.
• Wei Hua: Captured by Wei Tu and has his soul searched, revealing the truth about his relationship with Tian Qiuyun.

Significant Themes

• Reputation and Power: Wei Tu's reputation changes from soft-hearted to dominant, influencing others' actions.
• Scheming and Manipulation: Characters like Wei Hua and Si Tu You scheme and manipulate others for their own gain.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Yao Chongshan: Their interaction shows Wei Tu's ruthlessness and determination to protect his interests.
• Wei Tu and Wei Hua: Wei Tu captures and searches Wei Hua's soul, learning the truth about Wei Hua and Tian Qiuyun's relationship.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu successfully forms his Nascent Soul and returns to the Yingding Tribe.
• He captures Wei Hua, a cultivator with a valuable secret art, and takes his golden core.
• Wei Tu sends a letter to Yuan Jie announcing his successful Nascent Soul formation, signaling a division in their friendship.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Advances to the Nascent Soul Realm, demonstrating prudence and caution.
• Yuan Jie: Realizes the extent of Wei Tu's hidden strength and feels threatened by his departure.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Trust: Wei Tu's departure highlights the breakdown of trust between him and Yuan Jie.
• Power Dynamics: Wei Tu's advancement to the Nascent Soul Realm shifts the balance of power within the Yingding Tribe.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Yuan Jie: Their friendship is strained due to Wei Tu's departure and Yuan Jie's realization of Wei Tu's hidden strength.
• Wei Tu and Wei Hua: Wei Tu captures Wei Hua and takes his golden core, showing no mercy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu successfully forms his Nascent Soul in the Grand Void Realm and sends a talisman letter to inform the Yingding Tribe.
• Yuan Jie and Fairy Treasure Flower are shocked by the news and rush to inform Divine Master Dulong.
• Divine Master Dulong and He Di Divine Master visit Wei Tu, acknowledging his new status as a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Proves his potential and strength by forming a Nascent Soul at a young age, securing his position in the Yingding Tribe.
• Yuan Jie: Realizes the insignificance of his power and position compared to Wei Tu's new realm, leading to a shift in his attitude.
• Divine Master Dulong: Recognizes Wei Tu's potential and decides to give him face, despite initial dissatisfaction with his actions.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the importance of realm in the cultivation world.
• The significance of a Nascent Soul cultivator to a tribe or sect.
• The potential consequences of concealing important information from superiors.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Divine Master Dulong/He Di Divine Master: The two Divine Masters visit Wei Tu, acknowledging his new status and expressing their surprise at his cultivation speed.
• Yuan Jie and Fairy Treasure Flower: The couple is shocked by Wei Tu's achievement and rush to inform Divine Master Dulong, revealing their initial ignorance about Wei Tu's plans.
• Wei Tu and Yuan Jie: Though not directly interacting in this chapter, their relationship is implied to be strong, with Yuan Jie showing deference to Wei Tu's new status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu's extensive network, including connections with Nascent Soul aristocratic families in Chu State, surprises Dulong and He Di Divine Masters.
• Wei Tu learns about the value of Sacred Spring Crystals in the Nascent Soul realm and agrees to join the Yingding Tribe.
• Wei Tu decides to hold a Nascent Soul Ceremony two years later, with Yuan Jie handling the arrangements.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Shows his extensive network and willingness to join the Yingding Tribe for the resources it offers. He also decides to hold a Nascent Soul Ceremony to gather wealth for his children and test Earth Sword Mountain's attitude.
• Dulong and He Di Divine Masters: Realize the value of Wei Tu's network and resources he brings to the Yingding Tribe. They are willing to share the Sacred Spring Crystals with him.
• Su Bing'er: Feels joy upon hearing about Wei Tu's Nascent Soul formation and sees it as an opportunity to avenge her master.
• Cao Mi: Feels regret for not insisting on becoming Wei Tu's Nascent Soul Dao companion. She also senses Wei Xiuwen's Golden Core formation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources and connections in the Nascent Soul realm.
• The value of a Nascent Soul Ceremony for gathering wealth and testing alliances.
• The regret of missed opportunities and the consequences of past actions.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu interacts with Dulong and He Di Divine Masters, learning about the value of Sacred Spring Crystals and deciding to join the Yingding Tribe.
• Su Bing'er and Cao Mi both react to Wei Tu's Nascent Soul formation, with Su Bing'er feeling joy and Cao Mi feeling regret.
• Wei Tu's decision to hold a Nascent Soul Ceremony will lead to interactions with various factions, including Earth Sword Mountain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu's sudden Nascent Soul formation shocks the cultivation world.
• Ning Xuefeng and Divine Master Jin Xia suspect Wei Tu's involvement in Shen Yunqiu and Yuwen Cheng's deaths due to the timing and his actions before their deaths.
• Wei Tu cultivates the Life-Extending Star Lantern secret technique, refining blood-colored lamp oil for the Celestial Star Lantern to create an illusory lamp shadow for escape.
• Wei Tu begins cultivating the incomplete Higher Vehicle Secret Scripture, a soul-path cultivation art from the Yingding Tribe.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Advances to the Nascent Soul Realm, cultivates new secret techniques, and begins studying a soul-path cultivation art.
• Ning Xuefeng: Suspects Wei Tu's involvement in Shen Yunqiu's death but decides not to act due to Wei Tu's new status as a Nascent Soul cultivator.
• Divine Master Jin Xia: Suspects Wei Tu's involvement in Yuwen Cheng's death but decides not to act for similar reasons.
• Kou Hongying: Feels a growing gap between herself and Wei Tu, questioning her ability to follow him on his cultivation path.

Significant Themes

• The shock and disbelief caused by Wei Tu's rapid cultivation progress.
• The consequences of provoking a newly ascended Nascent Soul cultivator.
• The growing gap between Wei Tu and his peers in the Righteous Society.

Character Interactions

• Ning Xuefeng and Divine Master Jin Xia independently suspect Wei Tu's involvement in past deaths but choose not to act due to his new power.
• Wei Tu's cultivation progress causes concern and introspection among those close to him, such as Qin Yuling and Kou Hongying.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Xiuwen emerges from seclusion, having formed his core, and learns about his father's upcoming Nascent Soul ceremony.
• Mooncongealing Palace's Golden Core cultivators, led by Cao Mi, visit Wei Xiuwen to congratulate him and offer gifts, seeking his favor for the upcoming ceremony.
• Wei Xiuwen travels to the Yingding Tribe for his father's Nascent Soul ceremony, accompanied by the Mooncongealing Palace cultivators.
• Wei Tu prepares for his Nascent Soul ceremony at the Yingding Tribe, with his family and friends assisting him.
• Representatives from major Nascent Soul forces throughout Kang State arrive to congratulate Wei Tu on the day of the ceremony.

Character Developments

• Wei Xiuwen: Advances to the Golden Core realm and learns about his father's impending Nascent Soul ceremony. He gains a newfound status and confidence as the son of a Nascent Soul cultivator.
• Wei Tu: Prepares for his Nascent Soul ceremony and reflects on his cultivation progress. He plans to visit Sacred Cliff Mountain and Xiao State after the ceremony.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and connections in the cultivation world.
• The significance of cultivation realms and the impact of advancing to a higher realm.
• The power dynamics and politics among cultivators and sects.

Character Interactions

• Wei Xiuwen interacts with Mooncongealing Palace's Golden Core cultivators, accepting their gifts and understanding their intentions.
• Wei Tu interacts with his family and friends, including Wei Yan, Su Bing'er, and Fairy Treasure Flower, as they prepare for his Nascent Soul ceremony.
• Representatives from various Nascent Soul forces interact with Wei Tu, offering their congratulations and gifts.