Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Time flow resumes in the Main World.
• Yang He awakens with a transformed aura, resembling a primordial immortal.
• Black Cat, with Corpse Immortal blood, addresses Yang He as ancestor and is tasked with city surveillance.
• Yang He discovers changes in the Main World's heavenly tribulation system and his Corpse Wheel Small World's Heavenly Dao tree.
• He tests his new powers, causing widespread destruction in the Corpse Wheel Small World's hell layers and introducing Corpse Ghosts.
• The Nuwa Festival begins, with the populace carrying Nuwa statues and chanting resurrection verses, causing Yang He's Spiritual Vision to spike.
• Yi Qidong sends a telepathic message, pleading for Yang He's help to save the Great Si Dynasty's people.

Character Developments

• Yang He: Advances to the Void Returning Realm, discovers changes in his immortal path, and decides to reveal himself to the Great Si Dynasty Court.
• Black Cat: Heals from its injuries, shows obedience to Yang He, and demonstrates its Corpse Immortal lineage.
• Yi Qidong: Seeks Yang He's help, showing desperation and trust in the immortal's power.

Significant Themes

• Immortality and cultivation progression: Yang He's newfound powers and understanding of his immortal path.
• The Nuwa Festival's influence: The event's taboos and its impact on both mortals and cultivators.
• The Main World's changes: The disappearance of heavenly tribulations and the Heavenly Dao tree.

Character Interactions

• Yang He and Black Cat: Master and servant, with Black Cat showing deference to Yang He's power.
• Yang He and Yi Qidong: A telepathic conversation, with Yi Qidong seeking Yang He's assistance and Yang He agreeing to help.

Plot Points and Events

• Hanyang Pass, a city in the Great Si Territory, is experiencing an unusual calamity during the Nuwa Festival, with signs of descending into an endless hell.
• The Great Si Dynasty Court, led by Commander Qian Shi (Si Nantou), is aware of the situation but struggles to manage it due to the court's current affairs.
• Yi Qidong, a constable, is sent to find the Corpse Immortal (Yang He) in Jialiang Water Town, who agrees to help with the Hanyang Pass situation.
• Yang He reveals his ancient Imperial Seal, suggesting he might be an ancestor of the Great Si Dynasty Court.

Character Developments

• Lei Dechang: A constable who can accommodate pupil ghosts, he's transferred to Hanyang Pass due to the calamity. He's aware of Yang He's existence and reports it to Si Nantou.
• Si Nantou: The Commander Qian Shi, he's emaciated and has a severe physical disability. He's aware of the calamity's severity but struggles to manage it due to the court's preoccupations.
• Yang He (Corpse Immortal): An ancient immortal who doesn't need to abandon his physical body and soul. He reveals his Imperial Seal, hinting at his connection to the Great Si Dynasty Court.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the mortal realm and the supernatural.
• The power dynamics and limitations of the Great Si Dynasty Court.
• The potential connection between the Great Si Dynasty Court and the ancient immortal, Yang He.

Character Interactions

• Si Nantou and Lei Dechang: Si Nantou questions Lei Dechang about Yang He, revealing his awareness of the Corpse Immortal's existence.
• Yang He and Yi Qidong: Yang He agrees to help Yi Qidong with the Hanyang Pass situation, revealing his Imperial Seal to Si Nantou through the Mirror Ghost.
• Si Nantou and Yang He: Si Nantou is shocked by Yang He's revelation, hinting at a potential connection between the Great Si Dynasty Court and the ancient immortal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hanyang Pass descends into the First Layer of Hell, enveloped by a dense fog.
• Mysterious murmurs echo, suggesting the presence of ghost gods.
• Yang He arrives, releasing insect eggs that infiltrate Si Nantou.
• Hanyang Pass rapidly descends through the Second and Third Layers of Hell.
• Yang He reveals he knows a method to temporarily halt the descent using living piles.
• Hanyang Pass reaches the Third Layer of Hell, and a terrifying ghost god is glimpsed.
• Yang He attempts the Corpse Immortal technique, freezing Hanyang Pass in an eerie silence.

Character Developments

• Si Nantou: Realizes the severity of the situation and follows Yang He's instructions to set up living piles.
• Yang He: Reveals his knowledge of ancient techniques and attempts to save Hanyang Pass using the Corpse Immortal method.
• Yi Qidong and Lei Dechang: Are advised by Yang He to leave Hanyang Pass immediately to avoid soul harm.

Significant Themes

• Descent into Hell: The rapid descent of Hanyang Pass into the layers of Hell symbolizes the encroachment of chaos and the supernatural into the mortal world.
• The Power of the Past: Yang He's knowledge of ancient techniques and his connection to legendary figures like Jiang Ziya highlight the enduring power of the past.
• The Corpse Immortal: Yang He's attempt to become a Corpse Immortal underscores the theme of transformation and the pursuit of power.

Character Interactions

• Yang He and Si Nantou: Yang He provides Si Nantou with a method to save Hanyang Pass, and Si Nantou follows his instructions.
• Yang He and Yi Qidong/Lei Dechang: Yang He advises the two officials to leave Hanyang Pass for their safety.
• Yang He and the Ghost Gods: Yang He senses the presence of ghost gods and attempts to hide his true identity to avoid their notice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A ghost god, later revealed to be Yang He (Three Corpses Daoist), descends upon Hanyang Pass, causing widespread fear and destruction.
• Yang He uses his power to slow down and eventually halt Hanyang Pass's descent into hell.
• He engages in a battle with Nine Nether Pure Woman, a ghost god from the sixth layer of hell.
• Yang He uses his Spiritual Vision to glimpse the sixth layer of hell and discovers an entity resembling Empress Nuwa, but realizes it's not her.

Character Developments

• Yang He (Three Corpses Daoist): Yang He demonstrates immense power and saves Hanyang Pass from descending into hell. He reveals his true form, which is terrifying and powerful. He also shows concern for the mortals and uses his power to protect them. His Spiritual Vision increases significantly during the battle.
• Si Nantou: Si Nantou initially fears Yang He but later accepts him as his ancestor. He uses the Mirror Ghost to record the battle, as instructed by Yang He.

Significant Themes

• Power and Fear: Yang He's power is immense and terrifying, causing fear among the mortals and even other ghost gods like Nine Nether Pure Woman.
• Protection and Sacrifice: Yang He's actions show a willingness to protect the mortals, even at the cost of his own power and well-being.
• Identity and Belonging: Si Nantou's acceptance of Yang He as his ancestor highlights the theme of identity and belonging within the Great Si Dynasty Court.

Character Interactions

• Yang He and Nine Nether Pure Woman: The battle between Yang He and Nine Nether Pure Woman is intense and dangerous, with both showing immense power and skill.
• Yang He and Si Nantou: Yang He instructs Si Nantou to record the battle using the Mirror Ghost, showing a level of trust and understanding between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang He, despite his severe injuries, is determined to use the Corpse Immortal opportunity.
• Hanyang Pass remains in the First Layer of Hell, and Yang He walks through it, his body healing as he goes.
• Si Nantou, the most injured Pacification Commissioner, greets Yang He respectfully, inviting him to return to the Great Si Dynasty Court.
• Yang He warns Si Nantou about the potential chaos caused by the Sage's awakening.
• Hanyang Pass returns to the mortal realm, and Si Nantou seeks advice from Commander Wang about Yang He's identity.
• Commander Wang reveals that the Great Si Old Ancestor created the Revival Method three thousand years ago, with teachings from the Yang Family's Ten Sons, who claimed their father was an immortal.

Character Developments

• Yang He: Despite his injuries, he remains determined and calm, showing his resilience and wisdom. He also displays a deeper understanding of the Sage's awakening and its potential consequences.
• Si Nantou: He becomes more respectful and cautious towards Yang He, acknowledging his power and wisdom. He also shows determination in seeking answers about Yang He's identity.
• Commander Wang: He is revealed to be mentally unstable, a common trait among Pacification Commissioners. Despite this, he provides valuable information about the Great Si Old Ancestor and the Revival Method's origins.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its consequences is further explored as Yang He warns Si Nantou about the potential chaos caused by the Sage's awakening.
• The theme of lineage and inheritance is introduced as Commander Wang reveals the Great Si Old Ancestor's connection to the Yang Family's Ten Sons and their immortal father.

Character Interactions

• Yang He and Si Nantou: Their interaction shows a shift in power dynamics, with Si Nantou now acknowledging Yang He's authority and wisdom.
• Si Nantou and Commander Wang: Their interaction reveals Commander Wang's mental instability and provides valuable information about the Great Si Old Ancestor and the Revival Method's origins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, a young cultivator, decides to take a day off due to eye strain from prolonged writing and screen exposure.
• He plans to use this day to organize and sort out the content related to the Nine Bends Yellow River Formation.

Character Developments

• The protagonist shows self-awareness and prioritizes his health by taking a break from his intense cultivation and study routine.
• He demonstrates responsibility and dedication to his cultivation path by using his day off to review and organize important content.

Significant Themes

• The importance of self-care and rest in maintaining productivity and progress.
• The dedication and discipline required in cultivator's life.

Character Interactions

• None significant in this chapter; the protagonist is alone in his decision to rest and organize his work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Lan, the Commander of the Great Si imperial court, discovers that Yang He, a celestial being from three thousand years ago, is his ancestor.
• Wang Lan learns that Yang He is the first corpse since the primordial era, and his reappearance could stabilize the Great Si court.
• Yang He and his followers arrive in Peibai City, where they meet Wang Lan and other high-ranking officials of the Great Si imperial court.

Character Developments

• Wang Lan: Realizes the significance of Yang He's return and seeks to gain his favor to stabilize the Great Si court and potentially achieve immortality.
• Yang He: Shows no signs of transforming into a ghost despite drawing Yin energy from the endless abyss, demonstrating his immortal bearing.
• Yi Qidong and Lei Dechang: Decide to follow Yang He and accompany him to meet the Great Si officials.
• Chen Qian and Yu Zheng: Express their loyalty to Yang He and offer their influence and resources to support him.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the changes in cultivation systems over millennia.
• The relationship between the Great Si imperial court and the celestial being Yang He, who is also their ancestor.
• The pursuit of immortality and the consequences of becoming an immortal in the later cultivation system.

Character Interactions

• Wang Lan and Yang He: Grandson and ancestor meet, with Wang Lan seeking Yang He's favor and guidance.
• Yang He and his followers: They discuss their plans and decisions regarding the Great Si imperial court and their future actions.
• Wang Lan and Si Nantou: They work together to uncover the truth about Yang He's identity and his connection to the Great Si imperial court.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Lan reveals he absorbed a brain-eating ghost, allowing him to retain consciousness despite his soul being out of control.
• A phantom of a cultivator appears, identified as someone Yang He knows, practicing the Ghostly Path of Power.
• The phantom senses Wang Lan's prying and causes him and the others to suffer injuries.
• Yang He grants incomplete immortal bodies to the cultivators, with Wang Lan receiving the Nether Ghost Body.
• Yang He tasks the cultivators with expanding the Fuyang Merchant Association's influence, controlling the Zi Shi Cult, and finding the mundane item, Slaying Life Slaying.

Character Developments

• Wang Lan's respect for Yang He grows, and he becomes more loyal, accepting his role as a golden enforcer.
• The cultivators, now connected to Yang He through their immortal bodies, deepen their loyalty and dependence on him.
• Yang He shows interest in the depths of the endless hell and the potential ruins of the Heavenly Court.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of immortality and power, even at the cost of one's autonomy and morality.
• The consequences of greed and self-interest, as seen in Wang Lan's initial intentions.
• The interconnectedness of the cultivators' fates with Yang He's, reflecting the theme of dependence and control.

Character Interactions

• Yang He and Wang Lan: Wang Lan's respect and loyalty towards Yang He grow, while Yang He sees Wang Lan as a useful tool.
• Yang He and the cultivators: Yang He grants them immortal bodies, solidifying their loyalty and dependence on him.
• The cultivators among themselves: They work together to achieve Yang He's goals, with Wang Lan taking a more active role.

Summary of "Ghost Immortal's Method to Become Immortal"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang He merges mundane items and discusses historical allusions related to the Investiture of the Gods.
• He retrieves the Official Ranking artifact, which is a fragment of the Investiture of the Gods.
• He reviews various Daoist inheritances in the Great Si's Daoist Pavilion, learning about different resurgence methods and the Profound Gate Returning to Origin Method for becoming a Ghost Immortal.

Character Developments

• Yang He: He continues his cultivation journey, seeking methods to become immortal. He learns about the Ghost Immortal path and decides to find a new permanent character for this purpose.
• Wang Lan: He assists Yang He, sealing the Daoist Pavilion and dealing with the Corpse Dog Daoist who follows them.

Significant Themes

• Resurgence and Immortality: The pursuit of immortality through various resurgence methods is a central theme. Yang He explores different paths, including the Ghost Immortal method.
• Power Struggles: The political landscape of the Great Si is marked by power struggles, as seen in Yu Zheng's actions and the Zi Shi Cult's response.

Character Interactions

• Yang He interacts with Wang Lan, Yi Qidong, and Lei Dechang, discussing their plans and actions.
• He also communicates with Old Man Yang, his neighbor in Jialiang Water Town.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang He enters a lore world related to the Five-Colored Ghost and Nine-Bend Ghost legends.
• He chooses to impersonate a Guard from the Chaoge Ghost Soldiers stationed at Qinglong Pass.
• Yang He and a squad of soldiers are sent to scout outside Qinglong Pass, leading them to a mysterious Daoist temple.
• The temple is revealed to be the crime scene of the first victim, possibly Dao Xing Tianzun, and is related to the Nine-Bend Ghosts.

Character Developments

• Yang He: Shows strategic thinking and adaptability, choosing to impersonate a Guard to better understand the situation and the Chaoge Ghost Soldiers. He also demonstrates his ability to analyze and adapt to new information, such as the possible shift from Five-Colored Ghosts to Nine-Bend Ghosts lore.
• Zhang Guifang: The General of Qinglong Pass, he is portrayed as a responsible and strategic leader, trying to ensure the safety of his soldiers despite the difficult situation.

Significant Themes

• The theme of adaptability and strategic thinking is prominent, as Yang He navigates the new lore world and its potential dangers.
• The theme of loyalty and responsibility is shown through Zhang Guifang's actions as he tries to protect his soldiers and carry out his duties despite the abandonment of Qinglong Pass by Great Shang.

Character Interactions

• Yang He and Zhang Guifang: Their interaction is brief but shows the general's trust in Yang He, as he assigns him a crucial scouting mission.
• Yang He and his squad: The soldiers' fear and desertion highlight the dire situation and the supernatural elements at play, contrasting with Yang He's calm and calculated demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang He enters the Jinting Daoist Temple to investigate the Nine Bends Yellow River Formation.
• He discovers the corpse of Dao Xing Tianzun, one of the Twelve Golden Immortals, with signs of a gruesome death.
• Yang He experiences a loop of death, repeatedly dying and reappearing in the temple, with his corpse and the temple's state resetting each time.
• He finds Memory Preservation Pills, which help him retain memories of his previous deaths, allowing him to understand the loop's pattern.

Character Developments

• Yang He's character, a ghost soldier, improves with each death, becoming stronger and more resilient.
• Dao Xing Tianzun's corpse retains some consciousness, murmuring about its missing organs, suggesting it might be his true body.

Significant Themes

• The cycle of death and rebirth, and the changes that occur with each iteration.
• The mystery surrounding Dao Xing Tianzun's death and the Nine Bends Yellow River Formation.
• The struggle against the unknown and the search for a way to break the cycle.

Character Interactions

• Yang He interacts with his own corpse and the other identical corpses in the temple, trying to understand the loop's rules.
• He also interacts with the soldiers who accompany him, though they are unaware of his presence due to the loop's effects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang He finds himself in a death loop at Jinting Daoist Temple, where twelve soldiers repeatedly die, and their organs are offered to the corpse of Dao Xing Tianzun.
• Yang He observes that the organs fit Dao Xing Tianzun better with each cycle, suggesting a process of 'filling' the corpse.
• After fifty-one cycles, Dao Xing Tianzun seems satisfied, and the death loop ends. However, Yang He finds himself back at the beginning, with the temple collapsed and Dao Xing Tianzun's corpse missing.
• Yang He encounters an old man who resembles Dao Xing Tianzun, who is now mortal and hungry.

Character Developments

• Yang He's perception and resistance to the death loop increase with each cycle. He becomes more numb and inanimate, but his yang fire remains.
• The three ghosts' cultivation decreases due to repeated deaths and rebirths.
• Dao Xing Tianzun's corpse is 'filled' with the soldiers' organs, and he eventually regains his internal organs. However, he becomes an old man, mortal and hungry.

Significant Themes

• Death and rebirth: The repeated deaths and rebirths of the soldiers and Yang He explore themes of mortality, perseverance, and the consequences of repeated trauma.
• Transformation and change: The transformation of Dao Xing Tianzun's corpse into a mortal old man raises questions about the nature of change and the price of immortality.
• The power of offerings: The soldiers' organs are offered to Dao Xing Tianzun, raising questions about the power dynamics between the living and the dead, and the consequences of such offerings.

Character Interactions

• Yang He interacts with the twelve soldiers, observing their deaths and the changes in their corpses.
• Yang He communicates with Dao Xing Tianzun's corpse, trying to understand the process of 'filling' and the nature of the death loop.
• Yang He encounters the old man who resembles Dao Xing Tianzun, but there's no interaction as the old man is vacant and hungry.

Summary of "Three Maidens of the Clouds Are Getting Married"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang He, now a grandson instead of an ancestor, arrives in the Lore World and encounters Dao Xing Tianzun, who has been reduced to a mortal.
• The Nine Bends Yellow River Formation has begun, targeting the Twelve Golden Immortals, including Dao Xing Tianzun.
• Yang He learns about a ghost marriage organized by the Three Maidens of the Clouds, to which Dao Xing Tianzun is invited.
• They journey to Nine Bends Town, where they encounter various Malevolent Spirits, and Yang He discovers that the town is the array eye of the formation.

Character Developments

• Yang He: He adapts to his new role as a grandson, absorbs yin qi from Dao Xing Tianzun to advance his cultivation, and becomes more eager to participate in the dangerous events.
• Dao Xing Tianzun: He is now senile and controlled by the Nine Bends Yellow River Formation, acting as a guide to Yang He. His body is gradually being taken over by a Malevolent Spirit.

Significant Themes

• The influence of the Nine Bends Yellow River Formation on the characters and the world.
• The struggle between life and death, and the consequences of defying fate.
• The corrupting influence of power and the potential for betrayal, as hinted by Daoist Cihang's future actions.

Character Interactions

• Yang He and Dao Xing Tianzun: Yang He initially wants to avoid Dao Xing Tianzun but later decides to accompany him, benefiting from his yin qi. Their relationship is one of mutual dependence.
• Yang He and the Malevolent Spirits: Yang He encounters various Malevolent Spirits on his journey, each with a unique and horrifying appearance, reflecting the dark and twisted nature of the formation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang He and Dao Xing Tianzun enter the deserted Jiuqu Town, where all houses are lit but no one is visible.
• They find Daoist Cihang's corpse hanging in a house, dressed like a wedding dress, with his organs hollowed out.
• Yang He decides to attempt a revival method to advance his cultivation, discarding three organs.
• Outside Qinglong Pass, Zhang Guifang and the surviving soldiers meet Shen Gongbao, who persuades them to go to Jiuqu Town to find someone.

Character Developments

• Yang He: Attempts to advance his cultivation by discarding organs, showing determination and desperation.
• Dao Xing Tianzun: Behaves irrationally, tidying the house and talking about relatives, but doesn't interact with Yang He much.
• Zhang Guifang: Shows hatred towards the Great Shang for their lack of support, but still follows Shen Gongbao's orders.

Significant Themes

• The power struggles among immortals and the consequences of their actions (e.g., the Twelve Golden Immortals being turned into wedding dresses).
• The desperation and willingness to take extreme measures to advance cultivation (Yang He's attempt at revival).
• The theme of betrayal and lack of trust between allies (Zhang Guifang's feelings towards the Great Shang).

Character Interactions

• Yang He and Dao Xing Tianzun: Yang He follows Dao Xing Tianzun, trying to gain benefits from him, but they don't communicate much.
• Zhang Guifang and Shen Gongbao: Zhang Guifang is suspicious and reluctant to follow Shen Gongbao's orders, but ultimately complies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Guifang leads an army through a treacherous mountain path to Jiuqu Town, encountering an old woman who sacrifices soldiers for unknown purposes.
• They reach Jiuqu Town, which is eerily silent and watched over by unseen entities.
• Zhang Guifang discovers that his deputy general, Yang He, is undergoing a strange transformation in a courtyard, with Shen Gongbao observing him.

Character Developments

• Zhang Guifang: Shows concern for his deputy general, Yang He, but is also fearful and uncertain about the situation in Jiuqu Town.
• Shen Gongbao: Reveals his greed for power and immortality, plans to use Yang He and the Twelve Golden Immortals for his own gain.
• Yang He: Undergoes a transformation, absorbing yin qi from Dao Xing Tianzun and becoming a human-ghost hybrid. He plans to trick Shen Gongbao.

Significant Themes

• Greed and ambition: Shen Gongbao's desire for power and immortality drives him to manipulate others for his gain.
• Transformation and identity: Yang He's transformation into a human-ghost hybrid raises questions about his identity and the consequences of his actions.
• The unknown: The eerie atmosphere in Jiuqu Town and the mysterious old woman foreshadow unknown dangers and secrets.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Guifang and Shen Gongbao: Zhang Guifang is wary of Shen Gongbao, while the latter sees Zhang as a means to an end.
• Yang He and Dao Xing Tianzun: Yang He absorbs yin qi from Dao Xing Tianzun, who seems to be willingly helping him.
• Yang He and Shen Gongbao: Yang He plans to outsmart Shen Gongbao, while Shen Gongbao sees Yang He as a potential tool for his own gain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang He discovers that Venerable Lord of Primordial Beginning might recognize him as Shen Gongbao.
• The Profound Gate Returning to Origin Method is replaced by the Twelve Aspects Ghost Immortal Method in his Numinous Palace.
• Yang He realizes he must cultivate the Twelve Aspects Ghost Immortal Method to stabilize his body and soul.
• The method requires finding twelve True Immortal corpses filled with immense resentment to implant the organs, allowing Yang He to achieve Ghost Immortal status without going through tribulation.
• Yang He cultivates the method, implanting his organs into a corpse, and successfully revives it as Daoist Cihang.
• The sky is late, and a procession of several thousand people, including Yin Jiao, is seen near Jiuqu Town.
• Daoist Cihang and Dao Xing Tianzun appear, and Yang He's cultivation reaches the Hun Yuan Realm.
• Yang He decides to use the Flesh and Blood Daoist Temple to hide the Twelve Golden Immortals, changing the location of the residential building and concealing their presence.

Character Developments

• Yang He: Becomes more determined and resourceful, willing to take risks to secure his cultivation progress.
• Daoist Cihang: Revived and shows knowledge of Buddhism, helping Yang He with the Black Cat's advancement.
• Dao Xing Tianzun: Assists Yang He and shows interest in starting a business in town.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and advancement: Yang He's primary goal, with the Twelve Aspects Ghost Immortal Method offering a shortcut to Ghost Immortal status.
• Resourcefulness and adaptability: Yang He's ability to find creative solutions to his problems, such as using the Flesh and Blood Daoist Temple to hide the Twelve Golden Immortals.
• The consequences of actions: Yang He's decision to cultivate the Twelve Aspects Ghost Immortal Method has potential long-term implications, both positive and negative.

Character Interactions

• Yang He and Daoist Cihang: The revived Daoist Cihang assists Yang He with the Black Cat's advancement and discusses business ideas with him.
• Yang He and Dao Xing Tianzun: The two discuss business ideas and work together to maintain the residential building's secrecy.
• Yang He and the Twelve Golden Immortals: Yang He realizes the value of the Twelve Golden Immortals' guidance in his cultivation and takes steps to hide their presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang He realizes the Venerable Lord of Primordial Beginning might recognize him as Shen Gongbao.
• The Profound Gate Returning to Origin Method in Yang He's Numinous Palace is replaced by the Twelve Aspects Ghost Immortal Method.
• Yang He learns the method requires transplanting organs from twelve true immortal corpses to achieve the Ghost Immortal realm.
• He successfully revives Daoist Cihang using this method and gains a connection with the ghost.
• The sky darkens, and a procession of people, including Yin Jiao, approaches Jiuqu Town.
• Yang He decides to use the Flesh and Blood Daoist Temple to hide the Twelve Golden Immortals' presence.

Character Developments

• Yang He: He becomes more cautious and strategic, using the Flesh and Blood Daoist Temple to protect his newfound resources.
• Daoist Cihang: He shows understanding of Buddhist techniques, helping the Black Cat advance to the Void Returning Realm.
• Dao Xing Tianzun: He focuses on growing medicinal crops, which exhibit unusual properties due to the Twelve Golden Immortals' influence.

Significant Themes

• Shortcuts in cultivation: The Twelve Aspects Ghost Immortal Method allows Yang He to bypass the Tribulation Crossing Realm, but it comes with risks and dependencies on external resources.
• Resourcefulness: Yang He uses the Flesh and Blood Daoist Temple to hide the Twelve Golden Immortals and protect his cultivation environment.
• Connections and relationships: Yang He's connection with Daoist Cihang deepens, and he considers the Twelve Golden Immortals as resources to help him achieve immortality.

Character Interactions

• Yang He and Daoist Cihang: They interact more as grandfather and grandson, with Daoist Cihang helping Yang He with the Black Cat's advancement.
• Yang He and Dao Xing Tianzun: They discuss opening a small business in town to save money for gifts and help people.
• Yang He and the Twelve Golden Immortals: Yang He begins to consider the Twelve Golden Immortals as resources to aid his cultivation, but he also worries about monopolizing them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang He arrives in Jiuqu Town, disguised as Shen Gongbao, and witnesses the arrival of a black coffin containing Zhao Gongming's corpse, escorted by Great Shang's Ghost Soldiers.
• Yin Jiao, now half-human, half-ghost, leads the procession, planning to use the corpse to create 'Sea-Calming Pearls' for artifact refining.
• The Ghost Soldiers carrying the coffin sacrifice themselves, rotting away, as the coffin approaches Jiuqu Town.

Character Developments

• Yang He's cultivation improves significantly, and he begins to exhibit ghostly aura, but he hasn't experienced qi deviation yet.
• Yin Jiao's betrayal of the Chan Sect has left him neither human nor ghost, and he holds resentment towards Shen Gongbao.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and its consequences (Yin Jiao's transformation, Yang He's disguise)
• The price of ambition (Yin Jiao's desire for power, Yang He's greed for spiritual items)
• The power of immortality and its dangers (Zhao Gongming's corpse, the Sea-Calming Pearls)

Character Interactions

• Yang He and Yin Jiao meet, with Yang He playing the role of Shen Gongbao. They discuss the black coffin and its contents.
• Yang He and Yin Jiao agree to work together to guard the coffin and prevent Zhao Gongming's corpse from turning into a zombie.
• Yang He expresses interest in the Sea-Calming Pearls, furthering Yin Jiao's disdain for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang He, Yin Jiao, and Zhang Guifang place Zhao Gongming's coffin in the Yi Zhuang of Jiuqu Town.
• The Ghost Soldiers surrounding the Yi Zhuang start dying, and a blood bead grows on the coffin.
• Yang He discovers that the blood bead contains miscellaneous thoughts similar to karmic fire, and he realizes the Sea-Calming Pearls' connection to Daoist Rādharana.
• The corpse in the coffin starts to show signs of revival, and Yin Jiao panics.
• Yang He reveals his true form, a withered ghost hand, which snatches the blood bead and forces the corpse back into the coffin.

Character Developments

• Yang He: He remains calm and observant, revealing his true form and stopping the corpse's revival. His true identity and powers remain mysterious.
• Yin Jiao: He becomes increasingly suspicious and hostile towards Yang He, leading to a tense standoff.
• Zhao Gongming: His corpse shows signs of revival, hinting at the power of the Sea-Calming Pearls and the potential threat he poses.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion: Yin Jiao's growing distrust of Yang He leads to a tense situation.
• Power dynamics: The struggle between Yin Jiao, Yang He, and the revived corpse highlights the shifting power dynamics among the characters.
• Identity: Yang He's true form and identity remain unclear, adding intrigue and mystery to his character.

Character Interactions

• Yang He and Yin Jiao: Their relationship becomes increasingly strained as Yin Jiao grows suspicious of Yang He.
• Yang He and the corpse: Yang He's ghost hand interacts with the corpse, revealing his true form and stopping its revival.
• Yin Jiao and Zhang Guifang: The two remain mostly silent, with Zhang Guifang showing fear towards Yang He and Yin Jiao focusing on the corpse's revival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The true form within Shen Gongbao's skin pouch is revealed to be a Malevolent Spirit, rivaling a Grand Unity Golden Immortal's corpse.
• Yang He (disguised as Shen Gongbao) uses the Calamity Immortal Blood to enhance his skin pouch Daoist robe, turning it into a Yin Treasure.
• Yang He encounters Venerable Manjushri Guangfa, another of the Twelve Golden Immortals, and follows it to its corpse.
• Yang He discovers that the townsfolk of Jiuqu Town are only active at night and have strange, disturbing behaviors.

Character Developments

• Yang He: He continues to hide his true identity and uses the Calamity Immortal Blood to strengthen his power. He also discovers the pattern of the townsfolk's activities and decides to find the Twelve Golden Immortals' corpses.
• Yin Jiao: His Dao Heart is severely shaken after learning the truth about Shen Gongbao. He is eventually possessed by the Malevolent Spirit.
• Venerable Manjushri Guangfa: Its corpse is found by Yang He, and it leads him to the horse stable where its body is kept.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Identity: Yang He continues to deceive Yin Jiao and the townsfolk, hiding his true intentions and power.
• The Power of the Dead: The corpses of the Twelve Golden Immortals and the Malevolent Spirit within Shen Gongbao's skin pouch demonstrate the power of the dead, which is both feared and coveted.
• The Strange and the Supernatural: The townsfolk's nighttime activities and their disturbing behaviors highlight the strange and supernatural aspects of the story.

Character Interactions

• Yang He and Yin Jiao: Yin Jiao's shock and fear contrast with Yang He's calm and cunning demeanor.
• Yang He and Venerable Manjushri Guangfa: Yang He follows Venerable Manjushri Guangfa to its corpse, showcasing his determination to find the Twelve Golden Immortals.
• Yang He and the townsfolk: Yang He navigates the town, avoiding the townsfolk's strange behaviors and sales pitches.