Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu and Xuanling Fairy discover a "female corpse" in a Profound Ice Coffin, suspected to be the First Life "corpse" of the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor.
• They decide to open the coffin outside the Sun-Treasure Divine Pagoda to avoid its power, but the corpse awakens and traps them in a spatial lockdown formation.
• Xuanling Fairy uses her full-power attacks to wound the corpse and create an escape route, while Wei Tu uses a Bamboo Thunder Ruler to damage the coffin, causing the corpse to emerge.
• The corpse kills Wei Tu's Dharma body and begins to heal, but a five-colored lamp radiance (Spirit-Devouring Law) attacks her, causing her to speak for the first time.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Shows caution and wariness, understanding the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's schemes. He uses a Heaven-Connecting Spirit Treasure to wound the corpse but is ultimately killed by her.
• Xuanling Fairy: Reveals her full-power attacks are limited to two due to her mana depletion. She creates an escape route for both but leaves without waiting for Wei Tu, showing trust issues.

Significant Themes

• Caution and wariness in the face of ancient beings' schemes.
• The limits of power and the consequences of pushing boundaries (Xuanling Fairy's mana depletion, Wei Tu's death).
• Distrust and self-preservation among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Xuanling Fairy: They work together to open the coffin but have reservations about trusting each other. Xuanling Fairy leaves without ensuring Wei Tu's escape, showing her prioritization of self-preservation.
• The female corpse and Wei Tu/Xuanling Fairy: The corpse awakens and traps them, wounding Xuanling Fairy and killing Wei Tu. She speaks for the first time when threatened by the Spirit-Devouring Law.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu, a fate cultivator, steals the corpse of the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's first life from the Sun-Treasure Divine Pagoda's underground palace.
• The corpse is guarded by a powerful female cultivator who can contact the Flesh Buddha, a Buddhist artifact.
• Wei Tu uses a One-Tribulation Immortal Formation and his spatial divine ability to capture the corpse and escape.
• The Flesh Buddha reacts to Wei Tu's actions, and he realizes that it now remembers him, increasing the difficulty for future interactions.
• Wei Tu returns to the Chaotic Forbidden Grounds but cannot contact Xuanling Fairy, who is healing her injuries in seclusion.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu demonstrates his cunning and strategic thinking, using a split soul to probe the situation and stealing the corpse while minimizing risks.
• The female cultivator guarding the corpse shows resilience and resourcefulness, using her connection to the Flesh Buddha to protect herself and the corpse.
• Xuanling Fairy, though not present, shows caution and self-preservation by severing contact with Wei Tu while healing her injuries.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and resources, with both Wei Tu and the female cultivator seeking the corpse for its potential benefits.
• The consequences of one's actions, as Wei Tu's theft of the corpse draws the attention of the Flesh Buddha and increases the difficulty of future interactions.
• The importance of caution and self-preservation, as demonstrated by Xuanling Fairy's decision to heal her injuries in seclusion.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and the female cultivator engage in a battle of wits and power, with Wei Tu ultimately outmaneuvering her.
• Wei Tu and Xuanling Fairy, though not directly interacting, maintain a cautious and strategic relationship, with Wei Tu respecting Xuanling Fairy's decision to heal her injuries in seclusion.
• The female cultivator and the Flesh Buddha have a connection, with the Flesh Buddha reacting to protect her when Wei Tu attempts to steal the corpse.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu discovers the 'female corpse' of the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor, who is actually a Flesh Buddha.
• He finds two 'Bay Leaf Sutras' and a monk's robe near the corpse, which contain secret cultivation methods.
• Wei Tu uses the Nine-Aperture Immortal Embryo to decipher the Sanskrit on the sutras, revealing the Diamond Empowerment Scripture and Womb-Realm Reincarnation Great Method.
• He learns that the monk's robe helps unveil the true contents of the sutras, which differ from what he initially saw.
• Wei Tu realizes the sutras are 'flawless treasures' useful for cultivators' corpses, keeping the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's corpse uncorrupted for millions of years.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu demonstrates his cunning and patience in deciphering the sutras and understanding their significance.
• The 'female corpse' (Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's first-life corpse) shows intelligence and understanding of the situation, hinting at her true nature as a Flesh Buddha.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and cultivation, with Wei Tu seeking the Suffering-Crossing Monk's inheritance.
• The taboo of accepting empowerment inheritance in the Diamond Empowerment Scripture.
• The importance of dual cultivation and the role of a 'Bright Consort' in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu interacts with the 'female corpse,' though he initially ignores her request to put on the monk's robe.
• The 'female corpse' reacts to Wei Tu's actions, revealing her understanding of the situation and her importance to her 'main body.'

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu returns to Immortal-Gathering Market after recovering his magic power.
• He finds the market bustling with Mahayana cultivators from the Spirit Realm, indicating the imminent war between realms.
• The Feather Dragon Clan's Dragon Lord lends Wei Tu a Devil Ancestor demon body and a Blood Soul Stone to help him refine the Blood Ghost Soul-Splitting Technique anew.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: He has gained the most from the journey to the Sun-Treasure Divine Pagoda and is now more powerful and respected among the Spirit Realm Mahayana cultivators. He also shows maturity in handling the Dragon Lord's "generous gifts" and their potential consequences.
• The Feather Dragon Clan's Dragon Lord: He becomes more wary of Wei Tu, fearing that Wei Tu's death might lead to his own. He lends Wei Tu powerful artifacts to ensure his safety, but also makes it clear that he expects Wei Tu to honor their agreement.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances: The Dragon Lord's actions show his desire to maintain control and ensure his own survival, even if it means aiding Wei Tu.
• Trust and deception: Wei Tu's past deception of the Dragon Lord casts a shadow over their current alliance, with both parties being cautious and calculating.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and the Dragon Lord: Their interactions are marked by mutual caution and calculation. The Dragon Lord lends Wei Tu powerful artifacts but also makes it clear that he expects Wei Tu to honor their agreement. Wei Tu, in turn, acknowledges the Dragon Lord's kindness but also hints at potential future repayment.
• Wei Tu and the Spirit Realm Mahayana cultivators: Wei Tu is now respected and acknowledged by the Spirit Realm Mahayana cultivators due to his feat of killing a Devil Ancestor incarnation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu inspects the treasures given by the Feather Dragon Clan's Dragon Lord: a Devil Ancestor devil body and the Blood Ghost Soul-Splitting Technique.
• Wei Tu decides to advance his cultivation using the Vermilion Jade Pill and the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's first-life body.
• Wei Tu accepts the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's first-life body as his Bright Consort, agreeing to inherit her sect's lineage and free her in two thousand years.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu becomes more confident in his abilities and resources, leading him to make bolder decisions.
• The Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's first-life body, now Wei Tu's Bright Consort, accepts her situation and offers cooperation to secure her future freedom.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Wei Tu's growing power allows him to make demands and accept the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's first-life body as his Bright Consort.
• Trust and Betrayal: Both Wei Tu and the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's first-life body are cautious about trusting each other, but they agree to work together for their mutual benefit.
• Cultivation and Advancement: Wei Tu's focus on improving his cultivation leads him to make decisions that will help him advance more quickly.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's first-life body engage in a power struggle, but they eventually reach an agreement that benefits both parties.
• Wei Tu's interactions with the Dragon Lord of the Feather Dragon Clan have given him confidence and resources, leading him to make bolder decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu successfully stabilizes his mid-stage Great Ascension realm after absorbing part of Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's cultivation.
• He reforges the Blood Ghost Soul-Splitting Technique using the Blood Soul Stone, creating a blood-colored little man that resembles him.
• War between the Spirit Realm and the Ancient Demon Realm begins five years earlier than expected. Wei Tu is appointed as the Deputy Realm Lord of the Radiant Victory Realm.
• After twenty years in seclusion, Wei Tu meets with Old Ape Emperor, Qingwu Demon Sage, and Mount Huan Spirit Matriarch at Immortal-Gathering Market's grand council hall to discuss the war.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu advances to the mid-stage Great Ascension realm and refines the Blood Ghost Soul-Splitting Technique, increasing his combat strength.
• Old Ape Emperor maintains his friendly demeanor towards Wei Tu, showing goodwill and reminding him to address him as a peer.
• Qingwu Demon Sage and Mount Huan Spirit Matriarch, Great Ascension cultivators from the Wood Demon Clan and a rogue cultivator respectively, are introduced.

Significant Themes

• The war between the Spirit Realm and the Ancient Demon Realm is a central theme, highlighting the power dynamics and political intrigue between the two realms.
• The importance of cultivation and spiritual power is emphasized, with Wei Tu's absorption of Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's cultivation and his refinement of the Blood Ghost Soul-Splitting Technique.
• The concept of fate and control over one's destiny is explored through the vast calamity of war and the differing reactions of Great Ascension cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu interacts with Old Ape Emperor, Qingwu Demon Sage, and Mount Huan Spirit Matriarch, showcasing the political and social dynamics among Great Ascension cultivators in the Spirit Realm.
• Wei Tu and Old Ape Emperor exchange greetings and reminders, solidifying their friendly relationship.
• The interactions between the four Great Ascension cultivators hint at the complex alliances and power struggles within the Spirit Realm as they prepare for war.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu meets the tribulation-transcending ancestors of the other two great overlord clans (Ghost Phoenix Clan and Divine Armor Clan) in the Spirit Realm's council hall.
• The Ghost Phoenix Clan's ancestor questions Wei Tu's abilities and sets a one-thousand-year deadline for him to conquer the Radiant Victory Realm, threatening to replace him with others if he fails.
• Ao Ancestor reveals a True Immortal restriction method and a spatial bridge to Wei Tu for conquering the Radiant Victory Realm.
• Old Ape Emperor, Huanshan Spirit Elder, and Qingwu Demon Sage secretly enter the Radiant Victory Realm to gather intelligence, while Wei Tu stays behind.
• Wei Tu sends the Devil Ancestor demonic body, controlled by the Blood Ghost Soul-Splitting Technique, through the spatial rift to the Radiant Victory Realm.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu shows calm and composure when facing the Ghost Phoenix Clan's ancestor's challenge, demonstrating his confidence and determination.
• Old Ape Emperor, Huanshan Spirit Elder, and Qingwu Demon Sage display their cunning and strategic thinking by secretly entering the Radiant Victory Realm to gather intelligence.

Significant Themes

• Competition and power dynamics among the great overlord clans.
• The struggle for resources and influence in the war between the two realms.
• The consequences of failure and the high stakes involved in the war.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu interacts with the tribulation-transcending ancestors, showing respect and confidence in his abilities.
• Old Ape Emperor, Huanshan Spirit Elder, and Qingwu Demon Sage secretly communicate with Wei Tu, revealing their plans and seeking his cooperation.
• Wei Tu sends the Devil Ancestor demonic body through the spatial rift, demonstrating his strategic thinking and resourcefulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu returns to the Sky-Demon Realm, using an avatar and the identity of a Devil Ancestor called Bloodcloud Adept to bypass the Blood-Refinement Land trials.
• The Sky-Demon Realm elders, upon detecting Wei Tu's entry, consult Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord, who recognizes Bloodcloud Adept and treats Wei Tu respectfully.
• Wei Tu is about to explain his reason for entering the realm but is preempted by Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord, who claims that Bloodcloud Adept is there to visit Flower Plume Ancestor, an old friend.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu demonstrates adaptability and quick thinking, using the Bloodcloud Adept identity to gain favor and avoid suspicion.
• Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord shows political acumen, fabricating a relationship between Bloodcloud Adept and Flower Plume Ancestor to avoid offending Wei Tu.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and hierarchy among realms and cultivators.
• The importance of identity and reputation in navigating complex political landscapes.
• The potential consequences of deception and the need for adaptability.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu interacts with Sky-Demon Realm elders and Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord, using his borrowed identity to gain favor and avoid suspicion.
• Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord interacts with Wei Tu, using his political acumen to navigate the situation and avoid offense.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu, posing as Bloodcloud Adept, enters the Sky-Demon Realm after the war erupts to avoid suspicion from the Ancient Demon Realm.
• He meets Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord and Flower Plume Ancestor, who believe he's a female Devil Ancestor and Bloodcloud Adept's intimate friend.
• Wei Tu attends an apology banquet hosted by Flower Plume Ancestor at the Black Wind Clan, where he discovers members of the Nine-Snake Liu Clan serving there.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu maintains his disguise as Bloodcloud Adept, a female Devil Ancestor, and navigates the political landscape of the Sky-Demon Realm.
• Flower Plume Ancestor and Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord use the situation to probe Wei Tu's intentions and threaten him subtly.

Significant Themes

• Disguise and deception: Wei Tu's identity as Bloodcloud Adept and his interactions with the Sky-Demon Realm cultivators.
• Political maneuvering: The characters' actions are driven by their desire to protect their realms and maintain their status.
• Power dynamics: The relationships between the characters are influenced by their respective powers and statuses.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu interacts with Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord and Flower Plume Ancestor, maintaining his disguise while trying to gather information about Lüqiu Qingfeng.
• Flower Plume Ancestor and Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord work together to probe Wei Tu's intentions and use him for their purposes.
• Wei Tu encounters a member of the Nine-Snake Liu Clan within the Black Wind Clan, raising his suspicions.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu returns to the Sky-Demon Realm and learns about the fate of the Nine-Snake Liu Clan, which was reduced to slaves by Madam Wei of the Shangyang Clan.
• Wei Tu requests an invitation to Madam Wei for a banquet, hinting at his intention to confront her.
• Flower Plume Ancestor reveals that Madam Wei is connected to Deputy Palace Master Wang of the Sky-Demon Palace, who is influenced by the Three Lives Immortal Sect.
• Wei Tu, Flower Plume Ancestor, and Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord discuss a plan to seize the Three Lives Immortal Art from the sect using Wei Tu's connection to Dryfire Demon Ancestor.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Shows determination to keep his promise to the Nine-Snake Liu Clan elders and confront Madam Wei. He also reveals his connection to Dryfire Demon Ancestor to gain the trust of Flower Plume Ancestor and Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord.
• Flower Plume Ancestor: Shows interest in the Three Lives Immortal Art and reveals her knowledge of the sect's connection to Deputy Palace Master Wang. She also uses Wei Tu's background to propose a plan to seize the immortal art.
• Madam Wei: Is revealed to be connected to Deputy Palace Master Wang and the Three Lives Immortal Sect. She is invited to the banquet by Wei Tu.

Significant Themes

• Vengeance: Wei Tu's desire to keep his promise to the Nine-Snake Liu Clan elders and confront Madam Wei.
• Power dynamics: The influence of the Three Lives Immortal Sect on Deputy Palace Master Wang and the potential threat it poses to Wei Tu and the others.
• Alliances: The formation of an alliance between Wei Tu, Flower Plume Ancestor, and Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord to seize the Three Lives Immortal Art.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor: They exchange information and form an alliance to seize the Three Lives Immortal Art, with Flower Plume Ancestor using Wei Tu's connection to Dryfire Demon Ancestor to her advantage.
• Wei Tu and Madam Wei: Wei Tu invites Madam Wei to the banquet, hinting at his intention to confront her and seek vengeance for the Nine-Snake Liu Clan.
• Flower Plume Ancestor, Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord, and Wei Tu: They discuss a plan to seize the Three Lives Immortal Art, with Flower Plume Ancestor and Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord using Wei Tu's background to propose the plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu, an Integration cultivator, captures Madam Wei, a cultivator from the Three Lives Immortal Sect, to gain information about the sect's reincarnation secret art.
• Madam Wei reveals that Lüqiu Qingfeng, Wei Tu's disciple, is fighting in the Cloudmist Realm, a battlefield in the war between the Spirit Realm and the Ancient Demon Realm.
• Wei Tu decides to use the upper route through the Ancient Demon Realm to rescue Lüqiu Qingfeng, rather than going directly to the Cloudmist Realm.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Shows his strategic thinking and calmness under pressure. He's determined to rescue Lüqiu Qingfeng but understands the need for careful planning.
• Madam Wei: Initially proud and powerful, she becomes submissive and pleading after realizing the danger she's in. She's willing to become a cultivation furnace to serve Wei Tu.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within the cultivation world.
• The consequences of one's actions and the karmic debts that must be paid.
• The importance of strategic planning and patience in achieving one's goals.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Madam Wei: Their interaction is one of power and submission. Wei Tu uses Madam Wei to gain information, while she tries to plead for her life.
• Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor: Though not directly interacting in this chapter, their alliance is implied. Flower Plume Ancestor's voice reveals her disdain for male cultivators, hinting at a potential conflict or misunderstanding between her and Wei Tu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu captures Madam Wei and learns about Deputy Palace Master Wang's imprisonment by Flower Plume Ancestor.
• Wei Tu searches Deputy Palace Master Wang's soul using the One-Eyed Demon Monster's remains, confirming the Three Lives Immortal Sect's sect master's location.
• The Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord and Minghong Immortal return to the Sky-Demon Realm after two days.
• Wei Tu, Flower Plume Ancestor, the Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord, and Minghong Immortal travel to the Seventh Sea, where the Three Lives Immortal Sect's sect master is hiding.
• Minghong Immortal uses a green vine basket to trap the sect master, and Flower Plume Ancestor and the Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord set up restrictions to prevent his escape.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Shows his power and connections by using the One-Eyed Demon Monster's remains to search Deputy Palace Master Wang's soul. He also demonstrates his strategic thinking by not immediately trusting Flower Plume Ancestor and the Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord.
• Flower Plume Ancestor: Captures Deputy Palace Master Wang and provides valuable intelligence about the Three Lives Immortal Sect's sect master. She shows her experience and caution in dealing with Wei Tu.
• Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord: Returns to the Sky-Demon Realm with Minghong Immortal and confirms that the true bodies of the Mahayana cultivators can return in two days. He shows confidence in the Sky-Demon Realm's strength.
• Minghong Immortal: Returns to the Sky-Demon Realm with the Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord and plays a crucial role in trapping the Three Lives Immortal Sect's sect master. He shows wariness toward Wei Tu due to his connection with Dry Fire Old Devil.

Significant Themes

• Trust and vigilance: Wei Tu, Flower Plume Ancestor, and the Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord all exhibit caution and vigilance in their interactions, highlighting the importance of trust in their alliance.
• Power dynamics: The strength of the Sky-Demon Realm and its Mahayana cultivators is emphasized, as is the fear that the Three Lives Immortal Sect's sect master has of their combined power.
• Connections and alliances: Wei Tu's connection with Dry Fire Old Devil is recognized by Minghong Immortal, influencing his behavior. The alliance between Wei Tu, Flower Plume Ancestor, the Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord, and Minghong Immortal is solidified as they work together to trap the Three Lives Immortal Sect's sect master.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor: They maintain a cautious alliance, with Wei Tu not fully trusting Flower Plume Ancestor until he confirms the intelligence she provides.
• Wei Tu and the Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord: They work together to pressure the Three Lives Immortal Sect's sect master, with the Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord showing confidence in the Sky-Demon Realm's strength.
• Wei Tu and Minghong Immortal: Minghong Immortal shows wariness toward Wei Tu due to his connection with Dry Fire Old Devil, highlighting the power dynamics between them.
• Flower Plume Ancestor, the Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord, and Minghong Immortal: They work together seamlessly to trap the Three Lives Immortal Sect's sect master, demonstrating their coordination and alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu, disguised as Blood Yun Zi, encounters a cultivator who recognizes him and reveals a connection to the Spirit-Sense Sect.
• Wei Tu learns that the Three Lives Immortal Sect leader also belongs to the Spirit-Sense Sect.
• Wei Tu and three other Mahayana cultivators attempt to force the Three Lives Immortal Sect leader to hand over the sect's foundational art.
• The Three Lives Immortal Sect leader reveals his "three-life bodies" and breaks free from the encirclement, pursuing Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Realizes the connection between the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor and the Spirit-Sense Sect. Attempts to deceive the Three Lives Immortal Sect leader but ends up being pursued.
• Three Lives Immortal Sect Leader: Reveals his "three-life bodies" and breaks free from the formation, pursuing Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor.
• Flower Plume Ancestor: Flees with Wei Tu after the plan goes awry, pursued by the Three Lives Immortal Sect Leader.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Trust: Wei Tu attempts to deceive the Three Lives Immortal Sect Leader but fails, leading to a pursuit.
• Power Dynamics: The power balance shifts as the Three Lives Immortal Sect Leader reveals his true strength.
• Fellowship and Betrayal: The Three Lives Immortal Sect Leader initially shows understanding towards Wei Tu due to their shared sect background but later pursues him when deceived.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and the Three Lives Immortal Sect Leader: Wei Tu attempts to deceive the sect leader, leading to a pursuit.
• Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor: Wei Tu clings to Flower Plume Ancestor during their escape, causing the Three Lives Immortal Sect Leader to pursue them relentlessly.
• The Three Lives Immortal Sect Leader and Minghong Immortal: The sect leader ignores Minghong Immortal, who flees a step too late, and pursues Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor instead.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu's true body contacts the imprisoned Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor, seeking information about the Three Lives Immortal Sect.
• Wei Tu uses the information to manipulate the Three Lives Immortal Sect Master, revealing that he knows the whereabouts of the Master's family.
• Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor are pursued by the Three Lives Immortal Sect Master. Wei Tu uses the "twelve words" to make the Sect Master pause his pursuit.
• Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor are chased by the Sect Master again. Wei Tu asks Flower Plume Ancestor to use a treasure to escape across realms.
• The Sneaky Ancestor appears, attempting to steal the treasure from Flower Plume Ancestor.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu demonstrates his cunning and manipulative nature, using the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's information to his advantage.
• The Three Lives Immortal Sect Master reveals his desperation to find his family, showing a weakness that Wei Tu exploits.
• Flower Plume Ancestor shows hesitation in trusting Wei Tu, but ultimately helps him escape.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: Wei Tu uses information and threats to control others, while the Sect Master is manipulated by his desire to find his family.
• Power dynamics: Wei Tu's cunning allows him to gain the upper hand in his encounters with more powerful cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and the Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor: Wei Tu manipulates the imprisoned ancestor to gain information, while the ancestor believes Wei Tu is in genuine danger.
• Wei Tu and the Three Lives Immortal Sect Master: Wei Tu uses the Master's desperation to find his family to force him to stop the pursuit.
• Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor: Despite her hesitation, Flower Plume Ancestor helps Wei Tu escape, acknowledging his cunning and resourcefulness.
• Wei Tu and the Sneaky Ancestor: Wei Tu recognizes the Sneaky Ancestor and sees an opportunity to capture him, given the circumstances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu plans to use the Immortal Pill Embryo to find Sneaky Ancestor and Feng Qing, who hold the precise pill formula.
• Sneaky Ancestor steals the ancient leather scroll from Flower Plume Ancestor using his near-divine thieving technique.
• Wei Tu attacks Sneaky Ancestor, but Sneaky Ancestor seems unconcerned.
• The Three Lives Immortal Sect Master arrives, targeting Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor.
• Sneaky Ancestor, caught between Wei Tu and the Sect Master, decides to wait for the Sect Master's arrival to make his escape easier.
• Wei Tu uses the Remnant Flower of the Other Shore to attack Sneaky Ancestor, who blocks it with ease.
• The Sect Master attacks Sneaky Ancestor instead of Wei Tu, surprising everyone.
• Sneaky Ancestor is injured and falls into the sea. The Remnant Flower of the Other Shore begins to emit Life Poison.
• The Sect Master encircles Sneaky Ancestor, but Sneaky Ancestor escapes using a spatial technique.
• Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor flee, followed closely by Sneaky Ancestor.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu shows his cunning and strategic thinking, using the Remnant Flower of the Other Shore to lure Sneaky Ancestor and the Sect Master into attacking each other.
• Sneaky Ancestor demonstrates his powerful spatial technique and near-divine thieving skills but is injured and pursued by the Sect Master.
• The Three Lives Immortal Sect Master reveals his true target, causing a shift in the power dynamics.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and wealth leads characters to make unexpected alliances and enemies.
• Cunning and strategy can turn the tide of battle, as seen in Wei Tu's scheme.
• The use of powerful artifacts and techniques can change the course of events, as seen with the Remnant Flower of the Other Shore and Sneaky Ancestor's spatial technique.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Sneaky Ancestor's interaction shows the former's cunning and the latter's overconfidence.
• The Sect Master's arrival changes the dynamics between Wei Tu, Sneaky Ancestor, and Flower Plume Ancestor.
• Sneaky Ancestor's pursuit of Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor indicates his desire for the Remnant Flower of the Other Shore and his fear of the Sect Master.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sneaky Ancestor, after escaping from the Three Lives Immortal Sect Master, seeks cooperation with Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor.
• Wei Tu and Sneaky Ancestor form an alliance, with Wei Tu obtaining the method for refining the "Immortal Pill Embryo" and Sneaky Ancestor assisting Wei Tu in his ascension plans.
• Flower Plume Ancestor uses the "Xuchi Shed Skin" to open an inter-realm passage, allowing them to escape from the Three Lives Immortal Sect Master.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu: Displayed cunning and strategic thinking, forming alliances and manipulating situations to his advantage.
• Sneaky Ancestor: Initially arrogant, he becomes cautious and cooperative after suffering severe injuries, revealing his desire to return to the Immortal Realm.
• Flower Plume Ancestor: Showed hesitation and caution, but ultimately agreed to cooperate with Wei Tu and Sneaky Ancestor for her own gain.

Significant Themes

• Alliances and manipulation: Characters form alliances based on self-interest, and Wei Tu manipulates situations to achieve his goals.
• Secrets and knowledge: The upper-realm secrets and the method for refining the "Immortal Pill Embryo" are highly sought after and drive the characters' actions.
• The "Oath of the Wisdom King": A powerful oath that can be enforced in the upper realm, adding a layer of complexity and consequence to agreements.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Sneaky Ancestor: Form an alliance, with Wei Tu obtaining the refining method and Sneaky Ancestor assisting Wei Tu's ascension plans.
• Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor: Cooperate to escape the Three Lives Immortal Sect Master, with Flower Plume Ancestor using the "Xuchi Shed Skin" to open an inter-realm passage.
• Sneaky Ancestor and the Three Lives Immortal Sect Master: Engage in a fierce battle, with Sneaky Ancestor suffering severe injuries and being forced to cooperate with Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor flee to the Black Wind Clan's territory using a transmission passage opened by Flower Plume Ancestor.
• Sneaky Ancestor ambushes them within the transmission passage, severely wounds Flower Plume Ancestor, and steals her Xuchi Shed Skin.
• Wei Tu saves Flower Plume Ancestor from crashing into spatial fissures, causing her to request a change of clothes.
• Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord and Minghong Immortal witness their arrival but remain silent due to fear of the Three Lives Immortal Sect leader.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu demonstrates his sinister nature but hesitates to deal a killing blow to Flower Plume Ancestor, showing indecisiveness.
• Flower Plume Ancestor is severely injured and vulnerable, revealing her panic and dependence on Wei Tu.
• Sneaky Ancestor reveals his spatial secret technique and explains its limitations, indicating that crossing realms within the Realm Sea is challenging and dangerous.

Significant Themes

• Power and Weakness: The balance of power shifts as characters gain or lose strength, influencing their actions and decisions.
• Trust and Betrayal: Characters' loyalties change based on their self-interest, leading to unexpected alliances and betrayals.
• Fear and Caution: Characters act out of fear for their lives, leading them to make calculated decisions and avoid direct confrontations.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor: Wei Tu saves Flower Plume Ancestor, leading to a moment of intimacy and ambiguity between them. However, Wei Tu remains cautious and does not take advantage of her vulnerability.
• Wei Tu and Sneaky Ancestor: Wei Tu and Sneaky Ancestor discuss the spatial secret technique and the challenges of crossing realms within the Realm Sea, forming a temporary alliance.
• Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord, Minghong Immortal, and Wei Tu/Flower Plume Ancestor: The two Mahayana cultivators witness Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor's arrival but remain silent, indicating their fear of the Three Lives Immortal Sect leader and their unwillingness to intervene.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sneaky Ancestor reveals the true cause of the Great War between the Spirit Realm and the Ancient Demon Realm.
• Immortal Jin Cheng and Sneaky Ancestor aided the Spirit Realm and laid down the 'Demon-Repelling Divine Restriction,' halting the Ancient Demon Realm's advance.
• Immortal Jin Cheng was later ambushed and poisoned by the tribulation-transcending cultivators of the three great hegemonic clans.
• Wei Tu learns that the ancient demons' path to ascension is different from spirit cultivators, and the War Between Two Realms was a path to attaining the Dao.
• Wei Tu understands Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's plan to inherit the cultivation world's "supreme legacy" through Immortal-Demon Dual Cultivation.
• Minghong Immortal and Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord spy on Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor after the battle.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu gains valuable insights into the ancient demons' path to ascension and Seven-Treasure Demon Ancestor's plans.
• Flower Plume Ancestor becomes distrustful of Minghong Immortal and Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord after their failed ambush on Wei Tu.
• Sneaky Ancestor reveals her disdain for Wei Tu's divine sense capabilities.

Significant Themes

• The difference between immortals and demons, and their paths to ascension.
• The consequences of betrayal and mistrust among allies.
• The pursuit of power and legacy at any cost.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Sneaky Ancestor share secrets and insights about the cultivation world's history.
• Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor grow closer, but she remains wary of him.
• Minghong Immortal and Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord spy on Wei Tu and Flower Plume Ancestor, demonstrating their mistrust and caution.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu, under the watchful eyes of Minghong Immortal and the Golden Flood Dragon Holy Lord, treats Flower Plume Ancestor with courtesy and even gives her healing pills.
• Wei Tu secretly secludes himself and removes the restrictions on the Xuchi Shed Skin, using it to open an interrealm passage to the Land of the Realm's Shadow in the Sky-Demon Realm.
• Wei Tu meets with the master of the Three Lives Immortal Sect and requests his help to find Feng Qing of the Ghost Phoenix Clan and gain authority to act freely within the Three Lives Immortal Sect.
• The master of the Three Lives Immortal Sect agrees but asks Wei Tu to keep Chief Chai by his side to ensure the sect's safety.
• Wei Tu uses the Xuchi Shed Skin to leave the Sky-Demon Realm, taking Chief Chai with him.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu demonstrates his cunning and patience in dealing with Flower Plume Ancestor and the master of the Three Lives Immortal Sect.
• The master of the Three Lives Immortal Sect shows his willingness to protect his family and his strategic thinking in dealing with Wei Tu.
• Chief Chai accepts the master of the Three Lives Immortal Sect as his disciple, showing his loyalty and willingness to follow orders.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances: Wei Tu and the master of the Three Lives Immortal Sect engage in a power struggle, each trying to gain the upper hand.
• Trust and deception: Wei Tu uses deception to gain the trust of Flower Plume Ancestor and the master of the Three Lives Immortal Sect, while the master of the Three Lives Immortal Sect remains wary of Wei Tu's true intentions.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu interacts cautiously with Flower Plume Ancestor, trying to gain her trust while hiding his true intentions.
• Wei Tu and the master of the Three Lives Immortal Sect engage in a tense negotiation, each trying to gain the most from their agreement.
• Wei Tu and Chief Chai meet again, with Chief Chai now addressing Wei Tu as his martial uncle, showing a change in their power dynamics.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Tu absorbs the power of the Demon God from the Immortal Pill Embryo, sensing the Demon Immortal Marrow Sea.
• Heavenly Change Adept requests Wei Tu's help in a divination for the Three Lives Immortal Sect's sect master.
• Wei Tu's avatar arrives in the Cloudmist Realm, steals Chief Chai's memories, and decides to use him as a chess piece.

Character Developments

• Wei Tu's power and influence grow, allowing him to refuse the Wish-Seeking Religion's request but still maintain a partnership. He also gains more information about the Three Lives Immortal Sect.
• Chief Chai's loyalty shifts from the Three Lives Immortal Sect's sect master to Wei Tu, hoping to gain freedom from his enslavement.

Significant Themes

• Power and influence: Wei Tu's growing strength allows him to make decisions based on his interests rather than fearing the Wish-Seeking Religion.
• Ambition and loyalty: Chief Chai's ambition leads him to switch allegiances, hoping to gain freedom and please Wei Tu.

Character Interactions

• Wei Tu and Heavenly Change Adept: Their relationship remains cordial but guarded, with Wei Tu agreeing to help due to the location of the divination.
• Wei Tu and Chief Chai: Wei Tu spares Chief Chai and decides to use him as a chess piece, while Chief Chai becomes eager to please Wei Tu, hoping to gain freedom.