Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Minghe visits Qin Yi's courtyard, intrigued by his talismans and formations.
• She offers to teach Qin Yi cultivation, but he declines, citing his master's teachings.
• Minghe decides to stay in Qin Yi's courtyard to study his formations and talismans.

Character Developments

• Qin Yi: Struggles with his attraction to Minghe but remains loyal to Liusu. He is also conflicted about his desire to cultivate immortality.
• Minghe: Shows interest in Qin Yi's knowledge and offers to teach him cultivation. She is calm and collected, with a pure and open heart.
• Liusu: Feels threatened by Minghe's presence and offers Qin Yi the chance to learn from her instead. She is jealous and possessive but ultimately accepts Qin Yi's decision.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between ancient and modern cultivation methods.
• The purity of the heart in cultivation.
• The tension between desire and loyalty in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yi and Minghe: Qin Yi is drawn to Minghe's beauty and knowledge, but he remains loyal to Liusu. Minghe is intrigued by Qin Yi's skills and offers to teach him cultivation.
• Qin Yi and Liusu: Liusu feels threatened by Minghe and offers Qin Yi the chance to learn from her instead. Despite her jealousy, she ultimately accepts Qin Yi's decision to learn from her.
• Qin Yi, Minghe, and Liusu: The three characters interact indirectly, with Liusu's presence unknown to Minghe. Qin Yi struggles with his desire for Minghe and his loyalty to Liusu, while Liusu feels threatened by Minghe's presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yi successfully creates his first Swift Travel Talisman, impressing Liusu.
• Liusu expresses concern about the current state of cultivation methods, fearing they might have declined from ancient times.
• Qin Yi begins his cultivation journey under Liusu's guidance, demonstrating remarkable aptitude.

Character Developments

• Qin Yi shows dedication and quick understanding of cultivation methods.
• Liusu reveals insecurities about its cultivation knowledge being outdated and a strong competitive streak.

Significant Themes

• The decline or stagnation of cultivation methods over time.
• The desire for personal growth and self-improvement, even among powerful beings like Liusu.
• The importance of having a strong foundation in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yi and Liusu's relationship deepens as they engage in more serious cultivation discussions.
• Liusu shares personal views on cultivation and the Dao, influencing Qin Yi's perspective.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yi successfully begins his cultivation journey, gaining a wisp of Spiritual Energy.
• He learns about the differences between true qi (used in martial arts) and magical power (used in cultivation).
• Liusu reveals that cultivating both martial arts and magical power can provide advantages, but it's rare for someone to do so.
• Qin Yi offers his body to Liusu if he can't adapt to the world of great powers or leave Southern Li.
• Li Qingjun visits Qin Yi, noticing his improved appearance and bearing due to cultivation.

Character Developments

• Qin Yi takes the first step in his cultivation journey and shows understanding of the differences between true qi and magical power.
• Liusu continues to guide and teach Qin Yi, revealing more about the cultivation world.
• Li Qingjun shows a more mature and confident side, expressing her feelings for Qin Yi and her concerns about his cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The differences between martial arts and cultivation, and the advantages of cultivating both.
• The impact of cultivation on one's appearance and bearing.
• The consequences of Qin Yi's cultivation on his relationship with Li Qingjun.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yi and Liusu continue their mentor-mentee relationship, with Liusu guiding Qin Yi and Qin Yi expressing his gratitude and determination to help Liusu.
• Qin Yi and Li Qingjun share a romantic moment, deepening their relationship, but also revealing Li Qingjun's concerns about Qin Yi's cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yi is summoned to the palace again, this time by a Royal Palace guard.
• Li Qingjun and Qin Yi share their first kiss, and she expresses her trust in him.
• Qin Yi encounters one of the people who killed the original owner of his body while on his way to the palace, leading to a chase and fight.
• Qin Yi uses his newly learned Daoist technique, "Slow," to hinder his pursuers.
• Li Qinglin warns Li Qingjun about potential danger at her Princess Residence and gives her his protective jade pendant.

Character Developments

• Qin Yi: Demonstrates his physical strength and fighting skills, showing he's not just a Fangshi but a skilled martial artist. He also displays his ability to use basic Daoist techniques.
• Li Qingjun: Experiences her first kiss with Qin Yi and expresses her trust in him. She also shows concern for her brother's safety.
• Li Qinglin: Shows concern for his sister's safety and gives her his protective jade pendant, indicating he expects trouble and wants to ensure Nanli's future.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Qin Yi's trust in Li Qingjun is reciprocated, while the National Teacher and Mang Zhan's men show betrayal by plotting against him.
• Power dynamics: Qin Yi's true strength is revealed, challenging the expectations of those who underestimate him.
• Family and responsibility: Li Qinglin's actions show his responsibility towards his sister and the future of Nanli.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yi and Li Qingjun: Share an intimate moment, strengthening their bond.
• Qin Yi and Mang Zhan's men: Qin Yi fights against Mang Zhan's men, showing his true strength.
• Li Qinglin and Li Qingjun: Li Qinglin warns his sister about potential danger and gives her his protective jade pendant, showing his concern for her safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Li Qingjun discovers the gravity of the situation and the secret discussions between her brother and Qin Yi.
2. She learns that Ye Ling, her guard, is a demon and was involved in her elder brother's death.
3. Qin Yi is ambushed and pursued on his way back to the Crown Prince Residence.
4. Qin Yi realizes that Li Qingjun might be in danger and decides to rush to the Princess Residence.

Character Developments

1. Li Qingjun: She starts to understand the seriousness of the political situation and her brother's plans. She also learns about Ye Ling's true nature and her role in her elder brother's death.
2. Qin Yi: He demonstrates his resourcefulness and combat skills while evading pursuers. He also shows concern for Li Qingjun's safety.

Significant Themes

1. Power Struggles: The chapter highlights the power struggle within the royal family and the kingdom, with different factions vying for control.
2. Loyalty and Betrayal: The actions of Ye Ling and her role in Li Qinglin's death raise questions about loyalty and betrayal.
3. Growth and Awareness: Li Qingjun's realization of the political intrigue and her brother's plans signifies her growing awareness and maturity.

Character Interactions

1. Li Qingjun and Ye Ling: Their interaction reveals Ye Ling's true nature and her role in Li Qinglin's death. It also shows Li Qingjun's calm acceptance of this revelation.
2. Qin Yi and His Pursuers: Qin Yi's evasion of his pursuers highlights his combat skills and resourcefulness. It also shows the determination of his enemies to eliminate him.
3. Qin Yi and Li Qingjun: Qin Yi's decision to rush to the Princess Residence to protect Li Qingjun shows his concern for her safety and his determination to protect her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yi, after cultivating Mana, uses it to escape and counter-attack his pursuers, killing two of his mortal enemies.
• He heads to the Princess Residence, only to find it's a trap set by Mang Zhan, who reveals himself as a demon.
• Qin Yi realizes his mistake and leaves, pursued by Mang Zhan and two demons. He defeats them and escapes.

Character Developments

• Qin Yi: Shows increased confidence and heroism after cultivating Mana, seeking revenge against his enemies. He also demonstrates quick thinking and strategic planning.
• Mang Zhan: Reveals himself as a demon, showing cunning and deceit in his plan to capture Li Qingjun.
• Liu Su: Observes Qin Yi's growth and compares him to Li Qingjun, noting Qin Yi's hidden heroic spirit.

Significant Themes

• The power of Mana and its impact on Qin Yi's confidence and abilities.
• The theme of revenge and its driving force in Qin Yi's actions.
• The deception and cunning of the demonic forces, led by Mang Zhan.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yi and Mang Zhan: Qin Yi outsmarts Mang Zhan's trap and defeats his demons, showing his growth and Mang Zhan's underestimation of him.
• Qin Yi and Liu Su: Liu Su observes Qin Yi's actions and compares him to Li Qingjun, highlighting Qin Yi's admiration for Li Qingjun and the influence it has on his actions.
• Qin Yi and the fake guards: Qin Yi's quick thinking and suspicion lead him to expose the guards as fake, showing his increased perceptiveness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qinglin, the Crown Prince, launches a surprise military attack on the Longevity Temple, where Dong Huazi, the National Teacher, resides.
• Dong Huazi's plans are thwarted as Li Qinglin's army swiftly breaches the temple's defenses, including a powerful array.
• Li Qinglin reveals that he knew about Dong Huazi's plot to kill him and has been preparing for this counterattack.
• Dong Huazi sends a signal to his remaining monsters to attack the Crown Prince Residence, but Li Qinglin remains unfazed.

Character Developments

• Li Qinglin: Shows strategic prowess and decisiveness, proving himself to be a formidable opponent. He understands the importance of speed and surprise in warfare.
• Dong Huazi: Initially believed to have the upper hand, he is caught off guard by Li Qinglin's sudden attack. His plans are disrupted, and he's forced to retreat.

Significant Themes

• Speed and Surprise in Warfare: Li Qinglin's victory is largely due to his swift and unexpected actions, catching Dong Huazi off guard.
• Trust and Betrayal: Li Qinglin's lack of trust in those around him, even his closest advisors, is revealed to be a strategic move, as he anticipated their betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Li Qinglin vs. Dong Huazi: Their interaction is a clash of strategies and wills. Dong Huazi underestimates Li Qinglin, while Li Qinglin anticipates Dong Huazi's moves and counters them effectively.
• Li Qinglin and his subordinates: Li Qinglin's trust in his subordinates is limited, as he uses them as pawns in his grand strategy. He remains calm and collected even when Dong Huazi threatens his family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qinglin's army besieges the Longevity Temple, while the Crown Prince Residence is attacked by two Transformation Stage great demons (Eagle and Wolf Demons).
• Qin Yi, understanding the situation, rushes back to the Crown Prince Residence to protect Li Qingjun and Ye Ling.
• The demons target Li Qingjun to use as leverage against Li Qinglin, but Ye Ling and Li Qingjun confront them.

Character Developments

• Qin Yi: Shows concern for Li Qingjun's safety, prioritizing her over potentially stopping Mang Zhan.
• Ye Ling: Demonstrates maturity and understanding of the situation, ready to fight the demons.
• Li Qingjun: Proves her bravery and loyalty by rushing out to face the demons, prioritizing her family's safety over her own.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and sacrifice: Li Qingjun and Ye Ling show loyalty to Li Qinglin and his family, willing to face danger.
• Power dynamics: The demons' reliance on threats and leverage highlights their weakness compared to the humans' military strength.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yi and Liu Su: Qin Yi shares his thoughts about Mang Zhan with Liu Su, revealing his strategic thinking.
• Ye Ling and Li Qingjun: They work together to taunt and stall the demons, showing camaraderie and shared determination.
• The demons: Their interaction reveals their envy of Ye Ling's freedom and their desire to break free from Dong Huazi's control.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingjun and Ye Ling encounter two demons (Eagle and Wolf) and engage in battle.
• Ye Ling uses her innate divine ability, Teng Snake Heavenly Fire, which initially seems weak but later proves effective against the demons.
• Qin Yi returns and assists Li Qingjun, turning the tide of the battle.
• The Eagle Demon retreats, and the Wolf Demon is killed by Li Qingjun with the help of the jade pendant.
• Qin Yi is called to Longevity Temple for assistance.

Character Developments

• Li Qingjun: She shows courage and determination in battle but also acknowledges her weakness and the danger she's in. She's willing to accept help from Qin Yi and Ye Ling.
• Ye Ling: She demonstrates her strength and cunning in combat, holding back the Wolf Demon despite her injuries. She's also shown to be fiercely independent and proud.
• Qin Yi: He proves to be a reliable ally, arriving just in time to turn the battle in their favor. He's also shown to be caring and protective of Li Qingjun.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Weakness: The characters' strengths and weaknesses are highlighted, with Li Qingjun acknowledging her limitations and Qin Yi and Ye Ling stepping in to help.
• Teamwork: The importance of working together is emphasized, as Li Qingjun, Qin Yi, and Ye Ling combine their strengths to defeat the demons.
• Trust and Belief: Li Qingjun's trust in Qin Yi and Ye Ling is shown, as well as Qin Yi's belief in Li Qingjun's potential to spark change in Nanli.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingjun and Qin Yi: Their relationship deepens, with Qin Yi showing concern for Li Qingjun's safety and Li Qingjun trusting Qin Yi with the jade pendant.
• Ye Ling and Li Qingjun: Ye Ling shows a protective side towards Li Qingjun, holding back the Wolf Demon to give Li Qingjun time to recover.
• Qin Yi and Ye Ling: They work together to defeat the Eagle Demon, showing a level of understanding and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yi and Li Qinglin discover that Dong Huazi's underground palace has a long tunnel, possibly leading outside the city.
• They decide to search the underground palace to eliminate Dong Huazi.
• Qin Yi sets up the Wu Earth Grand Array to solidify the underground area, preventing collapse.
• Upon entering the underground palace, they find a vast hall filled with demon bones, a result of Witchcraft used by Dong Huazi.

Character Developments

• Qin Yi demonstrates his knowledge of arrays and talismans, earning respect from Li Qinglin and his men.
• Li Qinglin shows concern for Qin Yi's safety and acknowledges his abilities.
• General Xie Yuan initially doubts Qin Yi but later apologizes and acknowledges his expertise.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and skill in the face of danger.
• The importance of teamwork and mutual respect.
• The distinction between righteous and evil practices in the context of Daoism and Witchcraft.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yi and Li Qinglin work together, with Li Qinglin acknowledging Qin Yi's abilities and Qin Yi supporting Li Qinglin's decisions.
• General Xie Yuan initially doubts Qin Yi but later apologizes and shows respect for his expertise.
• Qin Yi and Liu Su (Daoist friend) communicate silently, with Liu Su providing guidance and information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The underground palace is revealed to be a secret cultivation base for Dong Huazi's followers, not filled with traps.
• Li Qinglin's team encounters and eliminates fleeing Daoists and injured demons.
• They reach a metal door with a mechanism, and upon breaking it, find Dong Huazi performing a witchcraft on a Li Qinglin puppet.
• Dong Huazi reveals that his witchcraft is incomplete and meant to curse whoever kills him.
• Li Qinglin's hair turns white after killing Dong Huazi.

Character Developments

• Li Qinglin: His impulsive nature leads him to fall into Dong Huazi's trap. His hair turns white after being cursed, symbolizing the toll of his actions and the passage of time.
• Dong Huazi: He remains loyal to his belief in longevity and his service to the King, even in death. His witchcraft reveals his resentment towards Li Qinglin's lack of belief in longevity.

Significant Themes

• Longevity vs. Mortality: Dong Huazi's obsession with longevity contrasts with Li Qinglin's disregard for it, leading to their conflict and Dong Huazi's eventual downfall.
• The Price of Ambition: Li Qinglin's ambition and impulsiveness lead him to fall into Dong Huazi's trap, resulting in a visible mark of his actions – his hair turning white.
• The Corruption of Power: Dong Huazi's influence over the King and his actions to maintain his power highlight the corrupting influence of power.

Character Interactions

• Li Qinglin and Dong Huazi: Their interaction reveals their contrasting beliefs and leads to Dong Huazi's death and Li Qinglin's curse.
• Qin Yi and Liu Su: They observe the events and discuss potential solutions, highlighting their wisdom and caution compared to Li Qinglin's impulsiveness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qinglin's true age is revealed, and he's cursed to age rapidly.
• Dong Huazi confesses his treachery and is killed by Li Qinglin.
• Minghe, a transcendent being, offers to cast an illusion to maintain Li Qinglin's youthful appearance in public.
• Li Qinglin decides to keep the throne despite his health decline.

Character Developments

• Li Qinglin: Struggles with his ambition and desire for the throne, revealing his humanity and vulnerability.
• Qin Yi: Shows empathy and understanding towards Li Qinglin's situation, offering support but also expressing concern about the consequences of Li Qinglin's choices.
• Dong Huazi: Reveals his true colors as a traitor and meets his end.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Mortality: Li Qinglin grapples with his desire for power and his awareness of his own mortality.
• The Burden of the Throne: The weight of ruling and the difficulty of balancing personal desires with the needs of the state.
• Friendship and Loyalty: Qin Yi's support and understanding towards Li Qinglin, despite his reservations about Li Qinglin's choices.

Character Interactions

• Li Qinglin and Qin Yi: Qin Yi offers comfort and understanding to Li Qinglin, who shares his inner turmoil with Qin Yi.
• Li Qinglin and Dong Huazi: Their confrontation reveals Dong Huazi's treachery and Li Qinglin's determination to protect his kingdom.
• Qin Yi and Minghe: Qin Yi seeks Minghe's help for Li Qinglin, but Minghe's assistance is limited due to the nature of the curse.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yi seeks Liusu's help regarding the witchcraft curse.
• Minghe arrives and offers to help find a solution.
• Qin Yi invites Minghe to stay at the Crown Prince Residence temporarily.
• Li Qingjun reveals that the Crown Princess has given birth to a girl.

Character Developments

• Qin Yi becomes more determined to help Li Qinglin, even hiding secrets from Li Qingjun to protect her.
• Li Qingjun shows maturity and understanding, accepting the possibility of her brother's death and her own ascension to the throne.
• Minghe displays a mix of calm and annoyance towards Qin Yi, while also showing interest in his sword array.

Significant Themes

• The curse and Qin Yi's determination to break it.
• The responsibility and burden of ruling, as seen through Li Qingjun's acceptance of her potential role as queen.
• The changing dynamics between Qin Yi, Li Qinglin, and Li Qingjun, with Qin Yi now hiding things from Li Qingjun to protect her.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yi and Liusu continue their mental conversation, with Liusu providing guidance and insights.
• Qin Yi and Minghe interact, with Minghe showing annoyance at Qin Yi's teasing and offering to help with the curse.
• Qin Yi and Li Qingjun have a serious conversation about Li Qinglin's potential death and Li Qingjun's role as queen.
• Minghe observes Qin Yi and Li Qingjun from afar, lost in thought.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qinglin ascends the throne after the king abdicates.
• Qin Yi breaks through to the Innate Realm and learns to communicate mentally with Liusu through the wolf-tooth club.
• Li Qinglin appoints Qin Yi as the Qingwei Enlightening and Sacred National Teacher of Southern Li, granting him Longevity Temple's assets and the Crown Prince Residence.

Character Developments

• Qin Yi: Becomes more invested in Li Qinglin's and Li Qingjun's fates, breaks through to the Innate Realm, and learns mental communication with Liusu.
• Li Qinglin: Abdicates the throne to Li Qinglin, who ascends without much resistance.
• Li Qingjun: Shows understanding and support for Qin Yi's new role.

Significant Themes

• Qin Yi's growing attachment to his new life and the people in it.
• The consequences of Dong Huazi's actions and the power vacuum left by his downfall.
• The struggle between personal desires and responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yi and Li Qingjun: Share a moment of understanding, with Li Qingjun encouraging Qin Yi to accept the National Teacher position.
• Qin Yi and Liusu: Qin Yi learns to communicate mentally with Liusu, strengthening their bond.
• Qin Yi and the Eunuch: Qin Yi is offered the National Teacher position and Longevity Temple's assets, which he reluctantly accepts.

Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yi and Li Qingjun visit Longevity Temple to inspect medicinal herbs.
• Qin Yi finds rare treasures and herbs that can help Li Qinglin's condition.
• Li Qinglin informs them about his deteriorating health and asks Li Qingjun to take part in government affairs.
• Qin Yi decides to refine pills using the gathered herbs.

Character Developments

• Li Qingjun shows concern for Qin Yi's future and their relationship.
• Li Qinglin accepts his deteriorating health and asks Li Qingjun to take over government affairs.
• Qin Yi struggles with his selfish desires regarding Southern Li's fate.

Significant Themes

• Selfishness and its consequences.
• The struggle between personal desires and responsibility.
• The passage of time and aging.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yi and Li Qingjun share a tender moment, expressing their affection for each other.
• Qin Yi and Li Qinglin have an unspoken understanding about the future of Southern Li.
• Liusu provides blunt and honest advice to Qin Yi about his thoughts on Southern Li's fate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yi focuses on refining pills, living a reclusive life in the Crown Prince Residence.
• Minghe resides in the same courtyard, spending most of her time contemplating the sword formation.
• Qin Yi and Minghe maintain a distant, respectful relationship, with minimal interaction.
• Qin Yi ponders about his feelings for Li Qingjun, questioning if he's heartless for not missing her more.
• Li Qingjun visits, exhausted from state affairs, and Qin Yi offers her a pill to relieve fatigue.

Character Developments

• Qin Yi: Struggles with understanding his feelings for Li Qingjun, questions his own heartlessness.
• Minghe: Maintains her distant, aloof demeanor, showing no interest in Qin Yi.
• Li Qingjun: Struggles with state affairs, finding it overwhelming and unsuitable for her.

Significant Themes

• The burden of responsibility and its impact on individuals (Li Qingjun's struggle with state affairs).
• The nature of love and relationships (Qin Yi's introspection about his feelings for Li Qingjun).
• The concept of 'pure appreciation' of beauty without lust (Qin Yi's perspective on Minghe).

Character Interactions

• Qin Yi and Minghe: Maintain a respectful distance, with minimal interaction and conversation.
• Qin Yi and Liu Su: Their relationship improves; they joke casually and Qin Yi seeks her advice about his feelings.
• Qin Yi and Li Qingjun: Li Qingjun visits, exhausted, and Qin Yi offers her a pill to relieve fatigue. He tentatively suggests she shouldn't force herself with state affairs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yi realizes Li Qingjun's duty to her kingdom outweighs her personal feelings, and he decides to take her away from Southern Li.
• Minghe's sect cannot dispel the curse, but her master recognizes the object's origin as the Transverse Rift Valley.
• The rift valley is extremely dangerous, with only a tiny safe area on the map. Minghe refuses to accompany Qin Yi.
• Qin Yi decides to go alone, with the condition that if he doesn't return, Li Qingjun will leave Southern Li. They set a deadline of half a year.

Character Developments

• Qin Yi shows his resolve and initiative in making a difficult decision, marking his growth.
• Li Qingjun reveals her feelings for Qin Yi, agreeing to leave Southern Li if he returns, and to accompany him if he doesn't.

Significant Themes

• Duty vs. Personal Feelings: Li Qingjun's duty to her kingdom conflicts with her feelings for Qin Yi.
• Sacrifice: Qin Yi is willing to risk his life to save Li Qingjun, and she is willing to sacrifice herself if he doesn't return.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yi and Li Qingjun: Their relationship deepens as they express their feelings for each other and make promises.
• Qin Yi and Minghe: Qin Yi asks Minghe for help, but she refuses due to her sect's reprimand. However, she agrees to look after Li Qingjun.
• Li Qingjun and Minghe: Li Qingjun misunderstands Qin Yi and Minghe's relationship, leading to a tense interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yi and Ye Ling set off to the Transverse Rift Valley, a mysterious and dangerous place shrouded in mist.
• Qin Yi uses Swift Travel Talismans for the journey, but Ye Ling finds them inferior to her own flying speed.
• Li Qinglin visits Li Qingjun at the Crown Prince Residence, expressing his desire to talk to Qin Yi but struggling to open up about his feelings regarding cultivation and longevity.
• Li Qingjun reveals that Qin Yi has gone to the Transverse Rift Valley to help Li Qinglin, despite having no personal attachment to Southern Li.
• Qin Yi arrives at the Transverse Rift Valley, where Liusu reveals that she was responsible for creating it.

Character Developments

• Qin Yi: Shows concern for Ye Ling's well-being and encourages her to seek out her kin or cultivation arts in the rift valley. He also expresses a deep interest in learning various Dao arts of this world.
• Ye Ling: Overcomes her fear of the rift valley after Qin Yi's encouragement and decides to join him on the journey.
• Li Qinglin: Struggles with his desire for cultivation and longevity, leading to a change in his temperament. He visits Li Qingjun to talk about Qin Yi but has difficulty expressing his true feelings.
• Li Qingjun: Grows more mature and understanding of her brother's struggles. She reveals that Qin Yi has gone to the rift valley to help Li Qinglin, despite not having any personal attachment to Southern Li.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal desires and responsibilities (Li Qinglin's desire for cultivation vs. his duty as a crown prince).
• The power of encouragement and support (Qin Yi's words inspiring Ye Ling to face her fears).
• The consequences of one's actions (Liusu's revelation that she created the Transverse Rift Valley).

Character Interactions

• Qin Yi and Ye Ling: Qin Yi encourages Ye Ling to join him on the journey to the rift valley, and they travel together using Swift Travel Talismans.
• Li Qinglin and Li Qingjun: Li Qinglin visits Li Qingjun to talk about Qin Yi but has difficulty expressing his true feelings. Li Qingjun reveals that Qin Yi has gone to the rift valley to help Li Qinglin.
• Qin Yi and Liusu: Qin Yi arrives at the Transverse Rift Valley, and Liusu reveals that she was responsible for creating it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yi and Ye Ling reach the Western Wilderness Kingdom's wildlands, seeking the location marked on Dong Huazi's map.
• They find a cliff with no visible path down, and Qin Yi uses a Levitation Talisman and Ye Ling's serpent form to descend.
• They encounter swarms of demonic vultures and use their powers to fend them off, eventually finding a spatial rift at the bottom.

Character Developments

• Qin Yi shows concern for Ye Ling's safety and willingness to protect her.
• Ye Ling demonstrates her powerful Demon Power and courage in battle.
• Liusu reveals more about the rift valley's history and its connection to Dong Huazi.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and mysteries of the wildlands and secret realms.
• The power of ancient cultivators and their legacies.
• The relationship between humans and demons.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yi and Ye Ling work together to navigate the dangerous descent.
• Qin Yi shows understanding and care for Ye Ling's fears.
• Liusu provides guidance and knowledge to Qin Yi and Ye Ling.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yi and Ye Ling (Soaring Serpent) fall into the rift valley, and Ye Ling transforms into her true form, which is much smaller than expected.
• They discover a Sea of Skeletons, consisting of human and beast remains, in the Western Wilderness Kingdom territory.
• The skeletons, controlled by a Yin Corpse Art, attack them. Qin Yi fights and clears a path through the skeletons.
• They reach a hill with a stone stele at its foot, inscribed with the "Eternal Green Bones Art." The stele hints at a Longevity Method beyond the hill.

Character Developments

• Qin Yi demonstrates courage and strength, facing the skeletons without fear and clearing a path for them.
• Ye Ling shows fear and lack of courage, but gains a little confidence after seeing Qin Yi's fearlessness.
• Qin Yi reflects on his own growth in courage, attributing it to his increased strength.

Significant Themes

• Courage and Strength: Qin Yi's courage is linked to his strength. The more powerful he becomes, the less he fears.
• Appearance vs. Reality: Ye Ling's true form is much smaller than her initial appearance, and the hill's promise of "eternal green" may not be what it seems.

Character Interactions

• Qin Yi and Ye Ling work together to navigate the Sea of Skeletons, with Qin Yi leading and protecting Ye Ling.
• Qin Yi reflects on Ye Ling's lack of courage and considers training her, showing a protective and mentoring attitude.