Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tu Shan Jun, a cultivator in a Daoist robe, undergoes a thunder tribulation, transforming his body and refining his magic techniques.
• After the tribulation, four cultivators from Heavenly Secrets City approach him, led by Venerable Radiant River, a Deputy City Lord.
• Tu Shan Jun is asked to compensate for undergoing tribulation on private land belonging to the Joyful Union Sect.
• Tu Shan Jun refuses and reveals his Demonic Venerable form, threatening the cultivators.
• Venerable Radiant River offers Tu Shan Jun an enshrinement token to join Heavenly Secrets City, but Tu Shan Jun declines and escapes using a hidden technique.

Character Developments

• Tu Shan Jun: Undergoes a significant advancement in his cultivation during the thunder tribulation, revealing his Demonic Venerable form. He shows a strong will to protect his master soul body and is resourceful in escaping from the cultivators.
• Venerable Radiant River: Displaying a calm and collected demeanor, he attempts to win Tu Shan Jun over to Heavenly Secrets City instead of immediately engaging in combat. He shows understanding of the potential consequences of a battle in the city.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of thunder tribulations, which can advance one's cultivation but also pose a threat to nearby cultivators and living beings.
• The neutrality of Heavenly Secrets City, which aims to avoid conflicts and maintain its status as a hub for cultivators.
• The importance of face and reputation in the cultivation world, as Tu Shan Jun refuses to back down from the challenge posed by the cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Tu Shan Jun and Venerable Radiant River: Tu Shan Jun initially refuses to back down from Venerable Radiant River's demands, leading to a tense standoff. However, Venerable Radiant River's calm and reasonable approach leads to a temporary resolution, with Tu Shan Jun escaping instead of fighting.
• Venerable Radiant River and his companions: Venerable Radiant River consults with his companions, Iron Bear and Zhu Xianhe, about their next course of action. He decides to have Yuan Yuan investigate Tu Shan Jun's origins and cleans up the Han River instead of pursuing Tu Shan Jun.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tu Shan Jun returns to the Soul Banner after passing his thunder tribulation.
• Xu Sanniang's cultivation regresses due to using a powerful secret technique, but she's stabilized by the Soul Banner.
• Tu Shan Jun acknowledges Xu Sanniang's help and expresses gratitude for her sacrifice.
• Tu Shan Jun observes the growth of the city within the Soul Banner and calculates his strength.
• He Shuli arrives at the orphanage, seeking Tu Shan Jun (Uncle Tiger).
• A cultivator in a bronze mask discusses the deaths of three Supervisors with a subordinate, suspecting the Great Artifact Sect's involvement. He dispatches 'Desolate Fox' to investigate.

Character Developments

• Tu Shan Jun: Passes his thunder tribulation, acknowledges Xu Sanniang's sacrifice, and reflects on his future plans.
• Xu Sanniang: Uses a powerful secret technique, regresses in cultivation, but is stabilized by the Soul Banner. She expresses her willingness to sacrifice for others.
• He Shuli: Arrives at the orphanage, seeking Tu Shan Jun, showing determination and initiative.
• Desolate Fox: A cultivator dispatched to investigate the deaths of the Supervisors, showing expertise and efficiency.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and selflessness (Xu Sanniang's willingness to sacrifice her cultivation for others).
• Power dynamics and the attention brought by strength (Tu Shan Jun's reflection on his growing presence).
• Investigation and accountability (the cultivator in the bronze mask's dispatch of Desolate Fox to investigate the Supervisors' deaths).

Character Interactions

• Tu Shan Jun and Xu Sanniang: Tu Shan Jun acknowledges Xu Sanniang's sacrifice, and they discuss the importance of a person over a Dao Body.
• He Shuli and Tu Shan Jun: He Shuli arrives at the orphanage seeking Tu Shan Jun, showing determination and initiative.
• The cultivator in the bronze mask and his subordinate: They discuss the deaths of the Supervisors, and the cultivator dispatches Desolate Fox to investigate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Deputy City Lord Jiang returns the order token and reports that a Demonic Cultivator underwent Tribulation and left Heavenly Secrets City.
• Venerable Guanghe reveals that he couldn't keep the Demonic Cultivator and expresses surprise at his cultivation and foundation.
• The old man in Heavenly Secrets Manor suggests investigating the cultivators on the Han River Painted Boat and their offenses.
• Pei Si's grandfather investigates his grandson's condition and advises him to remember what he forgot.

Character Developments

• Tu Shan Jun, now a Mid-Stage Venerable, continues to live in the orphanage, teaching cultivation and refining pills.
• Xu Sanniang's cultivation progresses rapidly, reaching the peak of the Golden Core Realm in two years.
• Pei Si remains in a formation for three years, trying to remember what he forgot.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within the cultivation world, as seen through the investigation of the Demonic Cultivator's departure.
• The importance of memory and remembrance, as explored through Pei Si's struggle to recall what he forgot.

Character Interactions

• Tu Shan Jun continues to guide and support Xu Sanniang's cultivation, while also teaching He Shuli.
• Venerable Guanghe and the old man in Heavenly Secrets Manor discuss the Demonic Cultivator's departure and potential leads.
• Pei Si's grandfather interacts with him, trying to help him remember what he forgot and remove the technique affecting him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Sanniang successfully enters the False Infant stage, manifesting a smaller, illusory version of herself above her Sea of Magic.
• Tu Shan Jun decides they should not run away, as Sanniang's cultivation progress is impressive, and they can face the Pei Clan's blockade with her current power.
• Sanniang reveals that the old house contains an Immortal Ascension Prophecy, shocking Tu Shan Jun.
• Tu Shan Jun decides they should stay and pursue the Immortal Ascension Prophecy, expressing confidence in Sanniang's ability to live long enough for him to achieve immortality.
• Sanniang leaves the orphanage in He Shuli's care, entrusting him with a storage bag containing cultivation resources and a Seven Revolutions Golden Core Pill.

Character Developments

• Xu Sanniang: Advances to the False Infant stage, discovers the Immortal Ascension Prophecy, and expresses her determination to live long enough for Tu Shan Jun to achieve immortality.
• Tu Shan Jun: Initially plans to run away but changes his mind after learning about the Immortal Ascension Prophecy. He expresses confidence in Sanniang's ability to live long enough for him to achieve immortality.
• He Shuli: Agrees to look after the orphanage on Sanniang's behalf.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and its importance in the Great Realm.
• The pursuit of immortality and the Immortal Path.
• Trust and confidence between Sanniang and Tu Shan Jun.

Character Interactions

• Sanniang and Tu Shan Jun: They discuss their plans, with Sanniang using her Dao Body divine ability to influence Tu Shan Jun's decision to stay. They express their determination to support each other in their pursuits.
• Sanniang and He Shuli: Sanniang entrusts He Shuli with the care of the orphanage, showing her trust in him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Skinny Monkey (Xu Sanniang) receives a letter from her Elder Sister and Uncle Tiger, instructing her to leave Heavenly Secrets City due to the Pei Clan's threat.
• Xu Sanniang successfully escapes the city, evading the Pei Clan's informants and Nascent Soul True Monarchs.
• Desolate Fox, a Venerable One from 'March Fifth' (part of 'the Organization'), intercepts Xu Sanniang and offers to let her go in exchange for information about the Han River painted boat case.

Character Developments

• Xu Sanniang demonstrates her cunning and resourcefulness in evading the Pei Clan's pursuers.
• Desolate Fox reveals his power and influence, showing no fear of Xu Sanniang's escape abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Pei Clan and Xu Sanniang's family.
• The Organization's interest in the Han River painted boat case and their willingness to bargain for information.

Character Interactions

• Xu Sanniang and Desolate Fox: Xu Sanniang is cautious and wary of Desolate Fox, while he is confident and teasing, using his power to pressure her into cooperating.
• Xu Sanniang and the Pei Clan informants: Xu Sanniang outsmarts and evades the Pei Clan's informants, showcasing her intelligence and resourcefulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Sanniang encounters a Venerable One, Desolate Fox, who wants to recruit her into the organization.
• Desolate Fox shows Xu Sanniang projections of Tu Shan Jun, seeking information about him.
• Desolate Fox attempts to capture Xu Sanniang, but she uses a mysterious treasure to escape.
• Desolate Fox retreats when he senses a powerful spiritual opportunity aura on Xu Sanniang.

Character Developments

• Xu Sanniang remains calm and composed under pressure, revealing her exceptional willpower and resilience.
• Desolate Fox demonstrates his power and influence, showing that he's not to be underestimated.
• Tu Shan Jun's true form is revealed, further emphasizing his strength and mystery.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The strong prey on the weak, and even cultivators fear those more powerful than themselves.
• Identity: Xu Sanniang's struggle to prove her identity and the organization's requirement for multiple identities highlight the importance of self-definition.
• Opportunity and Risk: The spiritual opportunity aura on Xu Sanniang presents both danger and potential benefit.

Character Interactions

• Xu Sanniang and Desolate Fox engage in a tense negotiation, with Desolate Fox trying to recruit Xu Sanniang and Xu Sanniang trying to protect Tu Shan Jun's identity.
• Desolate Fox's caution towards Tu Shan Jun reveals the latter's formidable reputation and power.
• Xu Sanniang's mysterious treasure and the unknown spiritual opportunity aura hint at potential alliances or secrets that could influence future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Desolate Fox is startled and attacked by an unknown cultivator protecting Xu Sanniang.
• The unknown cultivator, Tu Shan Jun, reveals his strength and uses his Divine Ability, "Illusory Heaven and Strange Land," manifesting two powerful exotic beasts: a Blood Gold Black Tiger and an Azure Gold Ghost Fox.
• Desolate Fox uses his Divine Ability, "Azure Heaven Ageless," to counterattack, but is ultimately outmatched and decides to retreat.

Character Developments

• Desolate Fox: Initially arrogant and underestimating his opponent, he becomes cautious and decides to retreat when faced with Tu Shan Jun's power.
• Tu Shan Jun: Reveals his strength and Divine Ability, demonstrating his prowess as a Dao Child.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating opponents.
• The use of Divine Abilities and their significance in cultivator battles.

Character Interactions

• Desolate Fox and Tu Shan Jun: Their interaction is primarily a battle, with Desolate Fox trying to intimidate Tu Shan Jun into backing off, and Tu Shan Jun responding with overwhelming force.
• Xu Sanniang and Tu Shan Jun: Xu Sanniang watches the battle in awe, marveling at Tu Shan Jun's power and his protective stance towards her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Desolate Fox uses a powerful technique, "Yellow Heaven Descends," to open a gap in the Heaven and Earth barrier created by Tu Shan Jun.
• Tu Shan Jun uses his Divine Ability, "Driving Thunder and Controlling Lightning," to separate the Desolate Fox and the Old Demonic Head, creating a Thunder Pool.
• The Desolate Fox decides to leave, but the tall Daoist (Tu Shan Jun) pursues him, wounding him before he escapes.
• Tu Shan Jun and Xu Sanniang decide to go to the City of All Things in the Heavenly Artifact Sacred Land.
• In Heavenly Secrets City, Venerable Guanghe, one of the Three Prime Ministers, investigates the case involving Tu Shan Jun and Zhong Han.

Character Developments

• The Desolate Fox shows his power and cunning, using his technique to open a path and his Escape Technique to flee. He also demonstrates his strategic thinking by deciding not to engage further with Tu Shan Jun.
• Tu Shan Jun reveals his strength and determination, using his Divine Ability to separate the Desolate Fox and the Old Demonic Head, and pursuing the Desolate Fox despite his injuries. He also shows concern for his son's safety.
• Xu Sanniang shows her knowledge of the Heavenly Artifact Sacred Land and her eagerness to visit it.
• Zhong Songtang shows his loyalty to his son and his concern for his brother, despite being put in a difficult position by Venerable Guanghe.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of provoking powerful enemies (Tu Shan Jun vs. the Desolate Fox, Venerable Guanghe vs. Zhong Songtang).
• The importance of family and protecting loved ones (Tu Shan Jun's concern for his son, Zhong Songtang's loyalty to his brother).
• The value of knowledge and information (the Desolate Fox's strategic thinking, Zhong Songtang's knowledge of the case).

Character Interactions

• Tu Shan Jun and the Desolate Fox: A tense standoff that ends with the Desolate Fox fleeing.
• Tu Shan Jun and Xu Sanniang: They discuss their next destination and show mutual respect.
• Venerable Guanghe and Zhong Songtang: A tense interrogation that puts Zhong Songtang in a difficult position.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Sanniang, a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Pei Clan, escapes from the Great Artifact Sect, triggering a Spirit Talisman.
• A powerful cultivator from the Great Artifact Sect, enraged by her escape, personally pursues her.
• In Heavenly Secrets City, the Martial Prime Minister, Venerable Guanghe, arrives to investigate a connection between a past case and a recent tribulation event.
• Wu Zhu, the Martial Prime Minister's informant, recognizes the cultivator from the Great Artifact Sect as the one who helped his disciple, Lu Jing, in the past.

Character Developments

• Xu Sanniang's escape shows her determination and resourcefulness.
• The pursuing cultivator from the Great Artifact Sect demonstrates his power and authority.
• Venerable Guanghe's arrival indicates his interest and involvement in the recent tribulation event.
• Wu Zhu's recognition of the cultivator from the Great Artifact Sect suggests a hidden connection to his past.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and cultivation, as seen in the Great Artifact Sect's actions and the Martial Prime Minister's investigation.
• The consequences of past actions, as shown in Wu Zhu's recognition of the cultivator and the Martial Prime Minister's interest in the past case.
• The hidden connections between events and characters, highlighting the complex web of relationships and secrets in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• The cultivator from the Great Artifact Sect interacts with his sect members, showing his authority and power.
• Venerable Guanghe interacts with Wu Zhu and Zhong Songtang, demonstrating his interest in the case and his trust in Wu Zhu.
• Wu Zhu interacts with Venerable Guanghe, Zhong Songtang, and his past self, revealing his memories and connections to the cultivator from the Great Artifact Sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Songtang learns about a powerful cultivator who completed his Tribulation at the 800-Li Han River and became a Venerable One.
• Wu Zhu reveals that the cultivator took Lu Jing's Yin Spirit.
• Venerable Guanghe investigates the cultivator's origins and discovers they might be from the Taiyi Ascension to Immortality Sect in the Central Land Continent.
• Desolate Fox seeks help to identify the poison on his back.
• Xu Sanniang boards a spirit boat giant ship, but Tu Shan Jun pursues her and takes a jade pendant from her.
• Tu Shan Jun sends Xu Sanniang into the Domain Barrier Space and confronts the pursuer, who reveals they are after the jade pendant.

Character Developments

• Zhong Songtang is shocked by the cultivator's power and methods.
• Wu Zhu seeks revenge for Lu Jing's Yin Spirit.
• Venerable Guanghe is determined to find the cultivator.
• Desolate Fox is injured and seeks help.
• Xu Sanniang is protected by Tu Shan Jun.
• Tu Shan Jun is willing to sacrifice himself to protect Xu Sanniang.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences.
• The pursuit of immortality and the means to achieve it.
• The blurred line between right and wrong in cultivation.
• Sacrifice and protection.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Songtang and Wu Zhu discuss the cultivator and decide to continue investigating.
• Venerable Guanghe and the old man discuss the cultivator's origins.
• Desolate Fox and the cultivator in the hall discuss the poison.
• Xu Sanniang and Tu Shan Jun interact as he sends her away for safety.
• Tu Shan Jun and the pursuer discuss the jade pendant and the essence of cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tu Shan Jun, a cultivator with a unique cultivation method, faces off against Bi Su Venerable of the Pei Clan, who is trying to take Sanniang (Tu Shan Jun's companion) back to the clan.
• Tu Shan Jun refuses to step aside, leading to a fierce battle between them.
• Bi Su Venerable uses his powerful artifact and divine creature, Azure Water Suanni, against Tu Shan Jun's Endurance Death Technique.
• Despite Bi Su Venerable's powerful attacks, Tu Shan Jun's body is revealed to be a sculpture crafted by techniques and divine abilities, not his main body.
• Tu Shan Jun transforms into a demonic figure and continues to fight, leading to a prolonged and intense battle.
• Bi Su Venerable eventually retreats, injured and unable to continue the pursuit.
• Bi Su Venerable reports the incident to the Pei Clan's Old Ancestor, who decides to let Sanniang go and not make things difficult for her.

Character Developments

• Tu Shan Jun: Stands his ground against Bi Su Venerable, revealing his unique cultivation method and resilience. He shows no fear and remains calm throughout the battle.
• Bi Su Venerable: Initially calm and ethereal, he becomes furious when Tu Shan Jun refuses to step aside. He reveals his powerful artifact and divine creature, but is ultimately injured and retreats.
• Pei Clan's Old Ancestor: Decides not to pursue Sanniang further, showing understanding and acceptance of her decision to leave.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of immortality and the consequences of one's actions.
• The clash between personal ideals and external pressures.
• The power dynamics and politics within cultivation sects.

Character Interactions

• Tu Shan Jun and Bi Su Venerable: Their interaction is primarily a battle, with Bi Su Venerable trying to persuade Tu Shan Jun to step aside, and Tu Shan Jun refusing, leading to a fierce fight.
• Bi Su Venerable and the Pei Clan's Old Ancestor: Bi Su Venerable reports the incident to the Old Ancestor, who makes the decision to let Sanniang go.
• The cultivator with the bamboo hat and magic robe (presumably Sanniang) and Venerable Meteor Flame: The cultivator ascends a long flight of stairs to meet Venerable Meteor Flame, suggesting a new chapter in Sanniang's journey.

In this chapter, Xu Sanniang, disguised as a cultivator named Jing Hong, attempts to visit Tu Shan Jun at his Dao Field. However, she is stopped by a Daoist acolyte who questions her about her relationship with Tu Shan Jun and her knowledge of 'Great Black Mountain'. Tu Shan Jun, observing from above, decides not to meet Xu Sanniang, fearing that his troubles might affect her. Meanwhile, Xu Sanniang, after leaving the Dao Field, encounters Zi Shaoqing, who takes her to meet his master, presumably Tu Shan Jun's master as well.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Sanniang tries to visit Tu Shan Jun but is stopped by a Daoist acolyte.
• Tu Shan Jun observes from above and decides not to meet Xu Sanniang.
• Xu Sanniang leaves the Dao Field and encounters Zi Shaoqing, who takes her to meet his master.

Character Developments

• Tu Shan Jun: He is cautious about involving Xu Sanniang in his troubles and decides not to meet her.
• Xu Sanniang: She remains determined to find Tu Shan Jun and help him, despite his reluctance to meet her.
• Zi Shaoqing: He shows concern for Tu Shan Jun's well-being and takes Xu Sanniang to meet his master.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and loyalty: Xu Sanniang's determination to help Tu Shan Jun despite his reluctance highlights their deep bond.
• Caution and responsibility: Tu Shan Jun's decision not to meet Xu Sanniang shows his concern for her safety and his sense of responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Tu Shan Jun and Xu Sanniang: Their interaction is indirect, with Tu Shan Jun observing Xu Sanniang from above and deciding not to meet her.
• Xu Sanniang and the Daoist acolyte: The acolyte questions Xu Sanniang about her relationship with Tu Shan Jun and her knowledge of 'Great Black Mountain'.
• Xu Sanniang and Zi Shaoqing: Zi Shaoqing takes Xu Sanniang to meet his master after learning that something has happened to Tu Shan Jun.

Plot Points and Events

• Zi Shaoqing brings Xu Sanniang to meet her Master, Venerable Meteor Flame, in his Dao Field.
• Xu Sanniang reveals that she has Tu Shan Jun, the master soul of the Soul Banner, with her.
• Tu Shan Jun reveals his true identity and past to Venerable Meteor Flame.
• Venerable Meteor Flame reveals that he knew about Tu Shan Jun's identity long ago.
• Tu Shan Jun learns that his daughter, Jing Hong, has become a Venerable One and a candidate Dao Child.
• Venerable Meteor Flame decides to go to the Star Luo Sea to kill Chuiyun, who knows Tu Shan Jun's secret.
• Tu Shan Jun warns that if Chuiyun dies, the secret will be exposed.

Character Developments

• Venerable Meteor Flame: Shows his wisdom and decisiveness in handling the situation.
• Tu Shan Jun: Reveals his true identity and past, showing his trust in Venerable Meteor Flame.
• Xu Sanniang: Shows her loyalty and resourcefulness in helping Tu Shan Jun.
• Jing Hong: Shows her potential and promise as a Venerable One and candidate Dao Child.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Trust: The bond between Venerable Meteor Flame and Tu Shan Jun is a central theme, showing their unwavering trust in each other.
• Secrets and Exposure: The secret of Tu Shan Jun's identity is a driving force in the chapter, with the risk of exposure being a constant threat.

Character Interactions

• Venerable Meteor Flame and Tu Shan Jun: Their interaction shows their deep bond and understanding, with Venerable Meteor Flame showing his wisdom and Tu Shan Jun his trust.
• Xu Sanniang and Tu Shan Jun: Xu Sanniang shows her loyalty and resourcefulness in helping Tu Shan Jun, while Tu Shan Jun shows his appreciation for her help.
• Tu Shan Jun and Jing Hong: Tu Shan Jun learns about Jing Hong's achievements, showing his pride and concern as a father.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tu Shan Jun and Meteor Flame (Venerable Meteor Flame) reunite and catch up on their lives.
• Zi Shaoqing, a Great True Person, returns to the cave abode and meets Xu Sanniang, who is brought there by Tu Shan Jun.
• Venerable Meteor Flame takes Tu Shan Jun to a Blessed Land, a place with abundant spiritual energy and powerful treasures, to help him recover and advance in cultivation.
• Venerable Meteor Flame reveals that he possesses a Blessed Land with a Fire Phoenix Eye, a treasure that even Venerable Ones would fight for.
• Tu Shan Jun's true form, the Venerable Soul Banner, is revealed to Venerable Meteor Flame. It can absorb Yin spirits to advance in cultivation, explaining why the Blood Fiend Sect was destroyed.
• Venerable Meteor Flame makes arrangements for Xu Sanniang's stay at the cave abode.
• An envoy from the Myriad Law Sect arrives at the Taiyi Sect's sect gate for an audit.

Character Developments

• Tu Shan Jun: Reveals his true form as the Venerable Soul Banner and expresses gratitude to Venerable Meteor Flame for his help.
• Venerable Meteor Flame: Shows his wealth and status by revealing his Blessed Land and Fire Phoenix Eye. He also shows concern for Tu Shan Jun's well-being and offers to help him.
• Zi Shaoqing: Returns to the cave abode and meets Xu Sanniang. She seems to have feelings for Tu Shan Jun but doesn't express them directly.
• Xu Sanniang: Meets Zi Shaoqing and asks about Tu Shan Jun's family. She reveals that she and Tu Shan Jun have a deep relationship but doesn't elaborate on the details.

Significant Themes

• The gap between cultivators with powerful backing (like major sects) and those without.
• The importance of spiritual energy and treasures in cultivation.
• The complexity of relationships between cultivators, especially those of opposite sexes.

Character Interactions

• Tu Shan Jun and Venerable Meteor Flame: They catch up on their lives and Tu Shan Jun expresses gratitude to Venerable Meteor Flame.
• Zi Shaoqing and Xu Sanniang: They meet and discuss Tu Shan Jun, with Zi Shaoqing showing some emotional turmoil.
• Venerable Meteor Flame and Tu Shan Jun: They discuss the Blessed Land and the Fire Phoenix Eye, with Venerable Meteor Flame revealing the Venerable Soul Banner's true form.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Venerable One named Venerable Myriad Spirit (Tu Shan Jing Hong) visits Taiyi Sect, seeking information about a cultivator named Wu Rong.
• Venerable Myriad Spirit reveals that she is investigating Wu Rong for interfering with the Immortal-Mortal Order.
• Taiyi Sect's Sect Master, Yu Long, and Taiyi Sect's Old Ancestor, Taihua, both claim not to know Wu Rong's whereabouts.
• Venerable Myriad Spirit leaves, asking Taiyi Sect to notify her if they learn anything about Wu Rong.

Character Developments

• Venerable Myriad Spirit: She is revealed to be a Venerable One from Myriad Law Sect, investigating Wu Rong. Her appearance and demeanor are described as striking and formidable.
• Taiyi Sect's Sect Master, Yu Long: He is initially nervous and guarded around Venerable Myriad Spirit but later regrets his impatience and realizes he should have been more cautious.
• Taiyi Sect's Old Ancestor, Taihua: He is calm and collected, revealing that he knows more about Wu Rong than he lets on but chooses not to share this information with Venerable Myriad Spirit.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and status in the cultivation world, as seen through Venerable Myriad Spirit's investigation of Wu Rong.
• The importance of loyalty and protecting one's sect, as demonstrated by Yu Long's and Taihua's refusal to reveal information about Wu Rong.

Character Interactions

• Venerable Myriad Spirit and Taiyi Sect's Sect Master, Yu Long: Their interaction is tense, with Venerable Myriad Spirit pressing Yu Long for information and Yu Long being evasive.
• Taiyi Sect's Old Ancestor, Taihua, and Taiyi Sect's Sect Master, Yu Long: Taihua reveals that he knows more about Wu Rong than he lets on, but he chooses not to share this information with Yu Long, leaving Yu Long frustrated.
• Taiyi Sect's Old Ancestor, Taihua, and Venerable Myriad Spirit: Their interaction is brief but tense, with Taihua revealing that he knows more about Wu Rong than he lets on but ultimately not providing any useful information to Venerable Myriad Spirit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Yang Clan discusses investigating Xu Sanniang's background due to her suspected connection to Zi Daoxu.
• Meteor Flame tasks Purple Sun with collecting Yin Spirit Sha Qi in secret.
• Sanniang decides to focus on her cultivation, declining Zi Shaoqing's invitations to social events.
• Two years pass; Zi Shaoqing prepares for Nascent Soul formation.

Character Developments

• Xu Sanniang becomes more determined to focus on her cultivation and take back what's hers.
• Zi Shaoqing feels a pang of panic and concern when Sanniang decides to dedicate herself to cultivation.
• Meteor Flame shows concern for his adopted sons' futures and the hidden dangers they face.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivation and self-improvement for survival and success.
• The complexities of family dynamics and power struggles within large households.
• The passage of time and the changes it brings.

Character Interactions

• Meteor Flame and Purple Sun discuss the secret matter of collecting Yin Spirit Sha Qi.
• Zi Shaoqing and Xu Sanniang spend time together, with Zi Shaoqing inviting Sanniang to social events, which she declines.
• True Monarch Ziyang reports back to Meteor Flame about the spiritual object for Zi Shaoqing's Nascent Soul formation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sanniang prepares for her Nascent Soul tribulation, while Tu Shan Jun repairs his body in a blessed land.
• Venerable One Meteor Flame assists Sanniang, using a Great Array to gather spiritual energy for her tribulation.
• Sanniang successfully forms her Nascent Soul, manifesting her Butterfly Dream Dao Body.
• The Yang God Sect's inner sect learns about Sanniang's background and plans to use her as a bargaining chip with the Great Artifact Sect's Pei Clan.
• An envoy from the Great Artifact Sect arrives at the Yang God Sect, and the inner sect elders summon Meteor Flame to meet them.

Character Developments

• Sanniang demonstrates her exceptional talent and courage by successfully forming her Nascent Soul and manifesting her powerful Dao Body.
• Tu Shan Jun continues to repair his body, showing determination and patience.
• Venerable One Meteor Flame displays his wisdom and care for his disciples, supporting Sanniang's tribulation and protecting her interests.
• The inner sect elders of the Yang God Sect show their ambition and willingness to manipulate others for their gain.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Potential: Sanniang's exceptional talent and potential are recognized and valued by both the Yang God Sect and the Great Artifact Sect.
• Protection and Manipulation: Meteor Flame protects Sanniang out of genuine care, while the inner sect elders of the Yang God Sect aim to manipulate her for their own gain.
• Power Dynamics: The arrival of the Great Artifact Sect's envoy highlights the power dynamics between the Yang God Sect and the Great Artifact Sect, as well as within the Yang God Sect itself.

Character Interactions

• Meteor Flame and Sanniang: Meteor Flame shows his care and support for Sanniang, helping her through her tribulation and protecting her from the inner sect's machinations.
• Inner Sect Elders and Meteor Flame: The inner sect elders attempt to involve Meteor Flame in their plans to use Sanniang as a bargaining chip, putting him in a difficult position.
• Tu Shan Jun and Sanniang: Though not present, Tu Shan Jun's determination to protect Sanniang is evident, and his actions indirectly support her cultivation journey.

Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Sun God Sect's Secular Affairs Sect Master, Huo Wenfa, meets with an envoy from the Great Artifact Sect regarding Xu Sanniang's whereabouts.
• Venerable Meteor Flame arrives, causing tension between the inner and outer sects.
• Xu Sanniang decides to leave the Heavenly Sun God Sect after sensing the Great Artifact Sect's presence.
• Pei Wanyou, a cultivator from the Pei clan of the Great Artifact Sect, blocks Xu Sanniang's path, intending to take her back to the family.
• Myriad Spirit Venerable One, a cultivator from the Myriad Law Sect, intervenes and protects Xu Sanniang.

Character Developments

• Xu Sanniang has broken through to the Nascent Soul realm and is more confident in her abilities.
• Venerable Meteor Flame's presence stirs up the inner and outer sect dynamics within the Heavenly Sun God Sect.
• Pei Wanyou demonstrates his Mid Soul Transformation cultivation and determination to take Xu Sanniang back to the Great Artifact Sect.
• Myriad Spirit Venerable One reveals their identity and intervenes on Xu Sanniang's behalf.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence between the inner and outer sects of the Heavenly Sun God Sect.
• The determination of Xu Sanniang to protect her freedom and the Venerable Soul Banner.
• The intervention of external forces, such as the Great Artifact Sect and the Myriad Law Sect, in the affairs of the Heavenly Sun God Sect.

Character Interactions

• Huo Wenfa and Venerable Meteor Flame's interaction highlights the tension between the inner and outer sects.
• Xu Sanniang and Pei Wanyou's interaction showcases the determination of both parties in their conflict.
• Xu Sanniang and Myriad Spirit Venerable One's interaction demonstrates the unexpected help Xu Sanniang receives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Venerable Myriad Spirit, a cultivator from the Myriad Law Sect, confronts Pei Wanyou, a cultivator from the Great Artifact Sect, who is attempting to capture Xu Sanniang.
• Venerable Myriad Spirit demonstrates immense power, easily defeating Pei Wanyou with a single punch, despite his use of various techniques and his Void Heaven Divine Anomaly.
• Pei Wanyou retreats, and Venerable Myriad Spirit invites Xu Sanniang to accompany her to the Dao Field.
• Venerable Meteor Flame, a senior cultivator, arrives and greets Venerable Myriad Spirit, who explains that she had encountered and fought Pei Wanyou.

Character Developments

• Venerable Myriad Spirit: Revealed to be a powerful cultivator, capable of easily defeating Pei Wanyou. She shows mercy by not killing him and invites Xu Sanniang to join her.
• Pei Wanyou: Despite being a Heavenly Talent of the Great Artifact Sect, he is no match for Venerable Myriad Spirit and is forced to retreat.
• Xu Sanniang: She is initially captured by Pei Wanyou but is later freed by Venerable Myriad Spirit. She is invited by Venerable Myriad Spirit to accompany her to the Dao Field.
• Venerable Meteor Flame: A senior cultivator who greets Venerable Myriad Spirit and shows interest in the situation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics among cultivators and sects.
• The strength and uniqueness of Void Heaven Divine Anomalies.
• The importance of the Dao Field in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Venerable Myriad Spirit and Pei Wanyou: They engage in a battle, with Venerable Myriad Spirit emerging victorious.
• Venerable Myriad Spirit and Xu Sanniang: Venerable Myriad Spirit frees Xu Sanniang and invites her to join her.
• Venerable Myriad Spirit and Venerable Meteor Flame: They greet each other, and Venerable Myriad Spirit explains the situation to Venerable Meteor Flame.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Artifact Sect Envoy reports to the sect that Pei Wanyou has failed in his mission.
• Venerable Meteor Flame returns to find Tu Shan Jing Hong and Xu Sanniang in his Dao Field.
• Xu Sanniang seeks refuge with Venerable Meteor Flame from the Pei Clan.
• Tu Shan Jing Hong defeats Pei Wanyou, a Pei Clan Elder, with ease.

Character Developments

• Tu Shan Jing Hong: Revealed to be a powerful cultivator, indifferent to the position of Dao Child, and with a mysterious past.
• Xu Sanniang: Shocked by Tu Shan Jing Hong's strength and learns about his true identity.
• Venerable Meteor Flame: Concerned for Xu Sanniang's safety and wants to protect her from the Pei Clan.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and politics within cultivation sects.
• The importance of lineage and heritage in the cultivation world.
• The consequences of keeping secrets.

Character Interactions

• Tu Shan Jing Hong and Venerable Meteor Flame: They discuss recent events, with Meteor Flame trying to dissuade Jing Hong from dismissing the Dao Child position.
• Tu Shan Jing Hong and Xu Sanniang: They discuss the Great Artifact Sect and Pei Clan's involvement, with Jing Hong advising Sanniang to stay in the Dao Field for now.
• Xu Sanniang and the master soul of the Venerable Soul Banner: They discuss the recent events and Tu Shan Jun's true identity.