Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiwen rides on Little Kun Peng's head, demonstrating his closeness with the prodigy.
• They enter the clouds above the small world, where seven Seal King Experts and many Sage Realm experts await.
• Dingwu King, Jun Dingtian's ancestor, accuses Ye Xiwen of killing a fellow disciple, a capital offense.
• Ye Xiwen admits to killing Jun Dingtian but argues that Jun Dingtian framed him first.
• The Golden Winged Great Peng King supports Ye Xiwen, stating that Jun Dingtian deserved death.
• Exploding Flame King, Ye Xiwen's ally, sentences Ye Xiwen to a thousand years of suppression after the Selection of Emperor Road.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiwen remains calm and composed under pressure, showing no fear of the powerful Seal King Experts.
• Dingwu King is enraged by Ye Xiwen's actions but is held back by the support of the Golden Winged Great Peng King.
• Exploding Flame King shows leniency towards Ye Xiwen, indicating his protection.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and politics within Hidden Valley.
• The importance of Little Kun Peng's potential in Hidden Valley's future.
• The consequences of breaking sect rules.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiwen and Dingwu King: Ye Xiwen remains unfazed by Dingwu King's accusations, while Dingwu King is infuriated by Ye Xiwen's calm demeanor.
• Ye Xiwen and the Golden Winged Great Peng King: The King supports Ye Xiwen, showing his alliance with him.
• Ye Xiwen and Exploding Flame King: The King sentences Ye Xiwen to a thousand years of suppression, showing his protection and leniency.

Ye Xiwen was taken aback when he saw this. He had only flown about halfway when he encountered a fight. He encountered such fights almost constantly, and they weren't usually worth paying attention to, but among them, there was an acquaintance Ye Xiwen recognized.
Bill the Blood Elf!
After not seeing him for several hundred years, Bill's appearance had not changed at all. He was still exceptionally handsome, as if it were inherent to his race.
However, Bill looked quite disheveled at the moment.
He was currently directing a group of experts to attack a Mountain-Piercing Scaled Armor Beast. After several hundred years, his cultivation had progressed, and he had stepped into the Late Stage Eternal Life Realm. However, this progress was naturally insignificant in Ye Xiwen's eyes.
The more than a hundred subordinates he brought with him were all Peak Demigod experts who had formed a grand formation, trapping the Mountain-Piercing Scaled Armor Beast tightly within it.
The Mountain-Piercing Scaled Armor Beast was also struggling continuously, its ferocious aura soaring to the heavens, faintly possessing the aura of a Kirin.
Bill was the main attacker, but he was being forced back step by step by the Mountain-Piercing Scaled Armor Beast, appearing to be on the verge of collapse.
Ye Xiwen was surprised to see this. He had not expected to encounter Bill here. He had heard that Bill had returned to the Blood Elf Race after the Selection of Emperor Road, and he had not expected to see him here.
Bill was still as handsome as ever, but he was currently in a sorry state. He was being forced back step by step by the Mountain-Piercing Scaled Armor Beast, appearing to be on the verge of collapse.
Ye Xiwen was surprised to see this. He had not expected to encounter Bill here. He had heard that Bill had returned to the Blood Elf Race after the Selection of Emperor Road, and he had not expected to see him here.
Bill was still as handsome as ever, but he was currently in a sorry state. He was being forced back step by step by the Mountain-Piercing Scaled Armor Beast, appearing to be on the verge of collapse.
Ye Xiwen was surprised to see this. He had not expected to encounter Bill here. He had heard that Bill had returned to the Blood Elf Race after the Selection of Emperor Road, and he had not expected to see him here.
Bill was still as handsome as ever, but he was currently in a sorry state. He was being forced back step by step by the Mountain-Piercing Scaled Armor Beast, appearing to be on the verge of collapse.
Ye Xiwen was surprised to see this. He had not expected to encounter Bill here. He had heard that Bill had returned to the Blood Elf Race after the Selection of Emperor Road, and he had not expected to see him here.
Bill was still as handsome as ever, but he was currently in a sorry state. He was being forced back step by step by the Mountain-Piercing Scaled Armor Beast, appearing to be on the verge of collapse.
Ye Xiwen was surprised to see this. He had not expected to encounter Bill here. He had heard that Bill had returned to the Blood Elf Race after the Selection of Emperor Road, and he had not expected to see him here.
Bill was still as handsome as ever, but he was currently in a sorry state. He was being forced back step by step by the Mountain-Piercing Scaled Armor Beast, appearing to be on the verge of collapse.
Ye Xiwen was surprised to see this. He had not expected to encounter Bill here. He had heard that Bill had returned to the Blood Elf Race after the Selection of Emperor Road, and he had not expected to see him here.
Bill was still as handsome as ever, but he was currently in a sorry state. He was being forced back step by step by the Mountain-Piercing Scaled Armor Beast, appearing to be on the verge of collapse.
Ye Xiwen was surprised to see this. He had not expected to encounter Bill here. He had heard that Bill had returned to the Blood Elf Race after the Selection of Emperor Road, and he had not expected to see him here.
Bill was still as handsome as ever, but he was currently in a sorry state. He was being forced back step by step by the Mountain-Piercing Scaled Armor Beast, appearing to be on the verge of collapse.
Ye Xiwen was surprised to see this. He had not expected to encounter Bill here. He had heard that Bill had returned to the Blood Elf Race after the Selection of Emperor Road, and he had not expected to see him here.
Bill was still as handsome as ever, but he was currently in a sorry state. He was being forced back step by step by the Mountain

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiwen encounters a Mountain-Piercing Scaled Armor Beast with a trace of Kirin bloodline.
• Bill, a Demigod martial artist, is struggling against the beast with his team.
• Ye Xiwen intervenes, easily defeating the beast with a single sword strike.
• Bill invites Ye Xiwen to the Zi Family in Yandu.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiwen: Demonstrates his immense power and remains humble, showing interest in Zi Hongyun's well-being.
• Bill: Recognizes Ye Xiwen from years ago, shows deference, and invites him to Yandu.
• Zi Hongyun: Has grown into a handsome young man with Great Saint Realm cultivation, still resembles Ye Xiwen, and is affected by the curse.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the vast gap between cultivators.
• The passage of time and change, yet also stagnation.
• The bond between Ye Xiwen and Zi Hongyun, despite the years apart.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiwen and Bill: Old acquaintances, with Bill showing deference to Ye Xiwen's power.
• Ye Xiwen and Zi Hongyun: Reunite after hundreds of years, with Ye Xiwen immediately helping Zi Hongyun suppress his curse.

Chapter Summary

Title: "Writer's Block and Travel Plans"

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author announces that the chapter will be shorter due to creative block.
• They reveal personal plans: traveling for the next two days, returning to Shanghai the day after tomorrow.

Character Developments

• No significant character development in this chapter as it primarily focuses on the author's personal update.

Significant Themes

• Writer's block and the struggle of creativity.
• The importance of communicating with readers about personal circumstances that may affect updates.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with the readers, informing them about their personal schedule and apologizing for potential update instability.

Brief Reference

• Short chapter due to writer's block.
• Author shares travel plans for the next two days.
• No significant character development or plot progression in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiwen meets Zi Hongyun and his father, Ye Junshan, revealing that he is Ye Junshan's long-lost son.
• Ye Junshan is overjoyed to find his son alive and well.
• Ye Xiwen is confused about how Ye Junshan ended up on the Selection of Emperor Road and became the Master of the Yandu Zi Family.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiwen: Realizes that Ye Junshan is his biological father, leading to a mix of emotions.
• Ye Junshan: Overjoyed to find his son alive, surprised by Ye Xiwen's cultivation level and appearance on the Selection of Emperor Road.
• Zi Hongyun: Shocked by the revelation of Ye Xiwen's identity and the relationship between Ye Xiwen and his father.

Significant Themes

• Family and lineage: The reunion of Ye Xiwen and Ye Junshan highlights the importance of family and lineage.
• Cultivation and growth: Ye Xiwen's cultivation journey and Ye Junshan's unexpected appearance on the Selection of Emperor Road emphasize the theme of cultivation and growth.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiwen and Ye Junshan: Their reunion is filled with emotion, as they both struggle to come to terms with the situation.
• Ye Xiwen and Zi Hongyun: Zi Hongyun is confused and shocked by the revelation of Ye Xiwen's identity and his relationship with his father.
• Ye Junshan and Zi Hongyun: Ye Junshan is overjoyed to find his son alive, while Zi Hongyun is surprised and confused by the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiwen discovers he has an elder brother, Zi Hongyun, and they meet for the first time.
• Ye Junshan reveals the truth about Ye Xiwen's birth and the circumstances surrounding his separation from his parents.
• Ye Xiwen learns that his mother, Zi Yunman, is alive but injured, and his father married into the Zi Family to help her.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiwen: Struggles with the revelation of his past but chooses to forgive his father and move forward.
• Zi Hongyun: Realizes the truth about his family and tries to bridge the gap between his father and brother.
• Ye Junshan: Feels guilty for his past choices and is relieved when Ye Xiwen forgives him.

Significant Themes

• Family and parental love: The complex emotions and choices surrounding family bonds and love.
• Forgiveness and moving forward: Ye Xiwen's decision to forgive his father and look towards the future.
• Karmic connections: The unbreakable bond between family members, despite separation and hardship.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiwen and Zi Hongyun: Become closer as they learn the truth about their family.
• Ye Xiwen and Ye Junshan: Struggle with their past but ultimately reconcile, with Ye Xiwen choosing to forgive his father.
• Ye Junshan and Zi Hongyun: Share a moment of understanding as they both want what's best for Ye Xiwen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiwen, Ye Junshan, and Zi Hongyun arrive at the Zi family's ancestral home for Zi Yunman's father's million-year birthday celebration.
• Ye Xiwen decides not to reveal his identity publicly to avoid drawing unnecessary attention and potential danger to his family.
• Zi Yunman, overjoyed to see Ye Xiwen, cooks a meal for them, marking a rare occasion as she hasn't cooked in a long time.
• Ye Junshan plans to take Ye Xiwen to meet his maternal grandfather after the birthday banquet.

Character Developments

• Ye Junshan: Realizes that Ye Xiwen's heart is not in the Selection of Emperor Road and accepts that his son's future lies elsewhere.
• Zi Yunman: Overcomes her long-standing worry about Ye Xiwen's well-being and begins to recover her health.
• Ye Xiwen: Struggles with the desire to stay longer with his family but understands the necessity of leaving to protect them and heal Ye Qianqian.

Significant Themes

• Family and belonging: The Ye family's reunion highlights the importance of family bonds and the longing for a sense of belonging.
• Sacrifice: Ye Junshan's decision to restrain his wings for Zi Yunman and Ye Xiwen's decision to leave for their safety illustrate the theme of sacrifice for loved ones.
• The passage of time: The million-year birthday celebration underscores the vastness of the cultivation world and the long lifespans of its inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Ye Junshan and Ye Xiwen: Their reunion is filled with emotion, and they share a deep understanding of each other's feelings and ambitions.
• Zi Yunman and Ye Xiwen: Mother and son reconnect, with Zi Yunman eager to learn about Ye Xiwen's past and Ye Xiwen sharing happy memories to ease her worries.
• Zi Hongyun and Ye Xiwen: The brothers bond over their shared experiences and the joy of reuniting after a long separation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiwen reunites with his maternal family, eating together harmoniously.
• He visits his maternal grandfather, Zi Ningyuan, to inform him of his return and decision to conceal his identity.
• Zi Ningyuan is overjoyed to see his supposedly deceased grandson and learns about Ye Xiwen's achievements on the Selection of Emperor Road.
• Zi Ningyuan wants to announce Ye Xiwen's return to the family and the world but Ye Xiwen declines, fearing the attention of powerful enemies.
• Ye Xiwen reveals his plan to leave the Selection of Emperor Road temporarily after Zi Ningyuan's birthday.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiwen: Shows maturity and stability beyond his years, making decisions based on the safety of his family.
• Zi Ningyuan: Dotes on his daughter Zi Yunman and is proud of his grandson Ye Xiwen's achievements, showing a willingness to support him despite the risks.
• Zi Yunman and Ye Junshan: Accept Ye Xiwen's decision to leave, understanding the necessity and echoing Zi Ningyuan's concern for his safety.

Significant Themes

• Family: The importance of family bonds and support is emphasized, with Zi Ningyuan's love for his daughter and Ye Xiwen's concern for his mother and sister.
• Identity and Safety: Ye Xiwen's decision to conceal his identity highlights the theme of safety and self-preservation in the face of powerful enemies.
• Acceptance and Understanding: Zi Yunman and Ye Junshan's acceptance of Ye Xiwen's decision to leave shows their understanding and support of his choices.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiwen and Zi Ningyuan: Their interaction shows a mutual respect and affection, with Zi Ningyuan proud of Ye Xiwen's achievements and Ye Xiwen touched by Zi Ningyuan's willingness to support him.
• Zi Yunman and Ye Junshan: Their silent understanding and acceptance of Ye Xiwen's decision reflect their love and support for him.
• Zi Ningyuan and Zi Yunman: Zi Ningyuan's love for his daughter is evident in his joy at seeing her seemingly reborn and his eagerness to support her son.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiwen attends his grandfather Zi Ningyuan's millionth birthday celebration in disguise as the Suicidal Scholar.
• Many experts from various factions and heavens attend the celebration, causing the Zi Family to be on high alert.
• Ye Xiwen overhears a conversation between two Sage Realm experts from the Yandu Alliance, who plan to cause trouble and annihilate the Zi Family during the celebration.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiwen shows concern for his family's safety and is vigilant about the potential threats.
• Ye Junshan is revealed to be capable and well-respected, handling the preparations for the celebration efficiently.
• The two Sage Realm experts from the Yandu Alliance display arrogance and underestimate the Zi Family's strength.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and alliances within the Selection of Emperor Road.
• The importance of family and the lengths one would go to protect them.
• The dangers of underestimating one's enemies and the consequences of arrogance.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiwen interacts with a fat man who mistakenly believes him to be a direct descendant of the Zi Family or someone with a lover in the family, due to the quality of his food and drink.
• The fat man and the thin man from the Yandu Alliance communicate using their divine sense, plotting against the Zi Family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiwen discovers that a seemingly friendly fatty is actually a freeloading spy.
• The Yandu Alliance has surrounded the venue, planning an ambush.
• Ye Xiwen informs Ye Junshan, who then alerts Zi Ningyuan.
• Zi Ningyuan publicly exposes the infiltrators at his birthday banquet.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiwen demonstrates his keen observation and quick thinking, immediately noticing the spy and understanding the gravity of the situation.
• Ye Junshan shows decisiveness and composure in handling the crisis.
• Zi Ningyuan maintains his composure despite the seriousness of the situation, revealing his profound cultivation and experience.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: The infiltrators' actions highlight the theme of trust and betrayal, as they exploit the Zi Family's hospitality for their own gain.
• Power Dynamics: The chapter underscores the power dynamics within the Zi Family and the broader Yandu Heaven, with the Zi Family's status and influence coming into play.
• Crisis Management: The characters' responses to the crisis highlight the theme of crisis management, with Ye Xiwen, Ye Junshan, and Zi Ningyuan all playing crucial roles in handling the situation.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiwen and Ye Junshan: Their interaction shows a strong father-son bond, with Ye Junshan trusting Ye Xiwen's judgment and Ye Xiwen respecting his father's experience.
• Ye Xiwen and Zi Ningyuan: Their interaction reveals Zi Ningyuan's affection for Ye Xiwen, as he allows him to sit at the main table and later exposes the infiltrators, protecting Ye Xiwen.
• Zi Ningyuan and the Infiltrators: Zi Ningyuan's public exposure of the infiltrators shows his disdain for their actions and his determination to protect his family and their honor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zi Ningyuan discovers the Yandu Alliance, an alliance excluding the Zi Family, formed to oppose them.
• The Yandu Alliance reveals its strength, with prominent figures like Old Deer and Black Granny joining.
• Zi Ningyuan exposes the dark pasts of Old Deer and Black Granny, challenging their moral high ground.
• A blue-clothed youth, seemingly unperturbed by the tense atmosphere, draws attention with his nonchalance.

Character Developments

• Zi Ningyuan: Shows his determination to protect the Zi Family's interests and reveals his knowledge of the Yandu Alliance's secrets.
• Old Deer: Revealed to have a dark past, despite his righteous image.
• Black Granny: Also shown to have a dark history, despite her evil path reputation.
• Blue-clothed Youth: Demonstrates his calm and unperturbed demeanor amidst the tense situation.

Significant Themes

• Hypocrisy: The contrast between the public images and true actions of the Yandu Alliance members.
• Power Dynamics: The struggle for dominance between the Zi Family and the Yandu Alliance.
• Neutrality: The dilemma faced by neutral parties who must choose sides or risk becoming targets.

Character Interactions

• Zi Ningyuan vs. Old Deer & Black Granny: Zi Ningyuan challenges the moral high ground of Old Deer and Black Granny, exposing their past misdeeds.
• Blue-clothed Youth vs. Everyone: The youth's calm and unperturbed demeanor amidst the tense atmosphere draws attention and amusement from others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Zi Family, a powerful local clan, faces a joint attack by Old Deer and Black Granny, leading to a mass exodus of Zi Family disciples.
• Ye Xiwen, Zi Ningyuan's grandson, confronts Black Granny, demonstrating astonishing speed and power, and sends her flying with a single strike.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiwen showcases his formidable strength, speed, and composure, proving himself a force to be reckoned with.
• Zi Ningyuan and Zi Yunman are impressed by Ye Xiwen's prowess and feel more at ease about his safety.
• Black Granny, despite her high cultivation, is no match for Ye Xiwen and is humiliated.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power dynamics: Ye Xiwen's display of strength shifts the power balance and instills fear in his opponents.
• Confidence and composure: Ye Xiwen's calm demeanor amidst the crisis highlights his self-assurance and experience.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiwen and Black Granny: Their brief exchange showcases Ye Xiwen's speed, power, and provocation skills.
• Zi Ningyuan and Zi Yunman: They watch Ye Xiwen's performance with pride and relief, appreciating his strength.
• Old Deer and Black Granny: Their combined attack on the Zi Family is thwarted by Ye Xiwen's intervention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Black Granny, a powerful demon beast spirit, arrives at Yandu, causing terror among the gathered experts.
• She reveals her true form and attacks Ye Xiwen, using her God Kingdom and poisonous smoke.
• Ye Xiwen counters with his thunder power, suppressing Black Granny's evil path cultivation techniques.
• Old Deer, another expert, intervenes to help Black Granny, but Ye Xiwen remains unfazed.
• Ye Xiwen condenses the character "thunder" and begins to forge it into a talisman artifact, intending to kill all invading experts.
• Black Granny decides to retreat, fearing for her life, while Old Deer is trapped in Ye Xiwen's God Kingdom.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiwen demonstrates his incredible power and comprehension of the Thunder Attribute Law, shocking everyone present.
• Black Granny shows her true strength but is overwhelmed by Ye Xiwen's power, leading her to consider retreat.
• Old Deer reveals his power but is ultimately trapped by Ye Xiwen's God Kingdom.
• Zi Ningyuan and the others are impressed by Ye Xiwen's strength and realize his potential.
• Zi Yunman feels distressed and guilty about Ye Xiwen's past hardships.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Thunder Attribute Law and its ability to suppress evil path cultivation techniques.
• The importance of strength and comprehension in combat, as demonstrated by Ye Xiwen's ability to condense the "thunder" character.
• The fear and respect that powerful experts command, as seen in Black Granny's decision to retreat.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiwen and Black Granny: Ye Xiwen's power suppresses Black Granny, leading her to consider retreat.
• Ye Xiwen and Old Deer: Ye Xiwen traps Old Deer in his God Kingdom, showing his dominance.
• Zi Ningyuan and the others with Ye Xiwen: They are impressed by Ye Xiwen's strength and realize his potential.
• Zi Yunman and Ye Xiwen: Zi Yunman feels distressed and guilty about Ye Xiwen's past hardships.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiwen, disguised as the Suicidal Scholar, confronts Old Deer and Black Granny, who had infiltrated the Zi Family's territory.
• Ye Xiwen easily subdues Black Granny and turns her against Old Deer.
• Old Deer, enraged, refuses to submit to Ye Xiwen, leading to a fierce battle between them.
• Ye Xiwen, despite holding back his full power, overpowers Old Deer using his Thunder Talisman and plants a restriction on him.
• The Zi Family attacks the Yandu Alliance, and Old Deer, forced to choose a side, joins the fight against his former allies.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiwen: Demonstrates immense power, easily subduing two Peak Sage Realm experts. He shows no mercy and forces Old Deer to submit.
• Old Deer: Initially proud and arrogant, Old Deer is humbled by Ye Xiwen's power. He is forced to submit and later betrays the Yandu Alliance.
• Black Granny: She is easily subdued by Ye Xiwen and later turns against Old Deer.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter emphasizes the power dynamics between the characters. Ye Xiwen's power allows him to dictate terms to Old Deer and Black Granny.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Old Deer's betrayal of the Yandu Alliance highlights the theme of loyalty and its absence in the face of overwhelming power.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiwen vs Old Deer: Their interaction is marked by intense conflict, with Ye Xiwen displaying overwhelming power and Old Deer initially refusing to submit.
• Old Deer vs Yandu Alliance: After being forced to submit to Ye Xiwen, Old Deer betrays the Yandu Alliance, leading to their demise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Deer betrays the Yandu Alliance and starts a massacre, revealing that there's a Hall Master above him and Black Granny.
• Ye Xiwen realizes there's a mastermind behind the Yandu Alliance and decides to find out who it is.
• A massive Blood Sacrifice Great Formation is discovered around Yandu, intended to sacrifice everyone inside.
• Ye Xiwen destroys the formation and the activation group, but the Hall Master discovers and removes the restriction on Black Granny.

Character Developments

• Old Deer shows his true colors and betrays the Yandu Alliance, proving that the ones who strike the hardest are often the traitors.
• Black Granny is revealed to be under the control of the Hall Master, who can remove restrictions placed on her.
• Ye Xiwen demonstrates his strength and insight by discovering the hidden formation and destroying it, earning Zi Ningyuan's respect.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and its consequences (Old Deer, Hall Master)
• Hidden power and manipulation (Hall Master, Blood Sacrifice Great Formation)
• Strength and insight (Ye Xiwen, discovering and destroying the formation)

Character Interactions

• Old Deer betrays the Yandu Alliance, turning against Black Granny and the other experts.
• Black Granny is controlled by the Hall Master, who removes the restriction placed on her by Ye Xiwen.
• Ye Xiwen communicates with Zi Ningyuan, sharing his findings about the formation and the Hall Master's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Yandu Alliance attacks the Zi Family, but Ye Xiwen's intervention turns the tide.
• Zi Ningyuan discovers a traitor within the Zi Family and vows to purge them.
• Ye Xiwen pursues the Yandu Alliance's Hall Master and Black Granny but fails to catch them.
• The Hall Master of the Yandu Alliance decides to suspend operations against the Zi Family temporarily.
• Zi Ningyuan appoints Ye Xiwen as the Zi Family's Supreme Retainer.
• Zi Ningyuan passes the position of Zi Family Head to Ye Junshan, causing internal uproar.
• Ye Junshan purges the Zi Family of suspected traitors and launches a widespread attack on the Yandu Alliance.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiwen: Proves his strength and is appointed as the Zi Family's Supreme Retainer.
• Zi Ningyuan: Shows resolve in purging traitors and supporting Ye Junshan's ascension.
• Ye Junshan: Becomes the new Zi Family Head, demonstrating ruthlessness in eliminating rivals and targeting the Yandu Alliance.
• Old Deer: Becomes the Zi Family's Chief Grand Retainer and leads the purge of the Yandu Alliance.
• Black Granny & Hall Master of the Yandu Alliance: Survive Ye Xiwen's pursuit and decide to suspend operations against the Zi Family.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and betrayal within the Zi Family.
• The ruthlessness of Ye Junshan in eliminating rivals and consolidating power.
• The Yandu Alliance's threat and the Zi Family's response.
• The importance of loyalty and vigilance against internal threats.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiwen and Zi Ningyuan: Ye Xiwen's strength impresses Zi Ningyuan, leading to his appointment as Supreme Retainer.
• Zi Ningyuan and Ye Junshan: Zi Ningyuan supports Ye Junshan's ascension to the Zi Family Head position.
• Ye Junshan and the Zi Family: Ye Junshan's purge of suspected traitors causes internal uproar but ultimately secures his position.
• Ye Xiwen and the Yandu Alliance: Ye Xiwen pursues the Hall Master and Black Granny, failing to catch them but causing them to suspend operations against the Zi Family.
• Old Deer and the Yandu Alliance: Old Deer leads the purge of the Yandu Alliance, demonstrating his loyalty to the Zi Family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yandu Heaven is now under the absolute control of the Zi Family after a bloody purge.
• Ye Xiwen decides to leave the Selection of Emperor Road to save Hua Menghan.
• Ye Xiwen bids farewell to his family, promising to return in ten thousand years.
• Ye Xiwen leaves the Selection of Emperor Road without much obstruction due to his unexpected decision to leave instead of hiding deeper within.
• Outside the Selection of Emperor Road, many figures, including Seal King Realm experts, await news from within.

Character Developments

• Ye Junshan: Becomes the new Family Head of the Zi Family, demonstrating ruthless methods to unite the family and gain control over Yandu Heaven.
• Ye Xiwen: Decides to leave the Selection of Emperor Road to save Hua Menghan, showing his determination and resolve.
• Zi Yunman: Feels distressed about Ye Xiwen's departure but understands his reasons and supports his decision.

Significant Themes

• Family and responsibility: Ye Xiwen's decision to leave the Selection of Emperor Road highlights his sense of responsibility towards his family and Hua Menghan.
• Power and control: The Zi Family's takeover of Yandu Heaven demonstrates the importance of power and control in the Selection of Emperor Road.
• Unexpected strategies: Ye Xiwen's decision to leave the Selection of Emperor Road instead of hiding deeper within shows the effectiveness of unexpected strategies.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiwen and Zi Yunman: Their emotional farewell emphasizes the strong bond between them and Zi Yunman's understanding of Ye Xiwen's decision.
• Ye Xiwen and Ye Junshan: Their conversation reveals Ye Junshan's concern for Ye Xiwen's safety and his understanding of Ye Xiwen's capabilities.
• Ye Xiwen and the experts outside the Selection of Emperor Road: Ye Xiwen's careful avoidance of these experts highlights the danger they pose and his caution in dealing with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiwen returns to the Human Race ancestral land to find the Medicine King.
• The Medicine King detects Ye Xiwen's arrival and allows him into the valley.
• Ye Xiwen reveals he has found the Reincarnation Grass and brings Ye Qianqian, who is severely injured.
• The Medicine King agrees to help Ye Qianqian with the Reincarnation Grass and places her in a bronze cauldron for healing.
• Ye Xiwen leaves the ancestral land and finds the Beggar God in the Heavenly Realm.
• Ye Xiwen asks the Beggar God about the talisman used by Emperor Qin to enter the Selection of Emperor Road.
• Ye Xiwen offers to trade ten cubic meters of Lightning Lake for the talisman.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiwen demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in finding the Reincarnation Grass and seeking the talisman.
• The Medicine King shows his expertise in medicinal herbs and his eagerness to obtain the Reincarnation Grass.
• The Beggar God reveals his knowledge of the taboo talisman and its potential consequences.

Significant Themes

• Determination and resolve in pursuing one's goals (Ye Xiwen's pursuit of the Reincarnation Grass and the talisman).
• The value of rare and precious resources (Lightning Lake, Reincarnation Grass).
• The consequences of breaking taboos and rules (using the talisman to enter the Selection of Emperor Road).

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiwen and the Medicine King: Ye Xiwen seeks the Medicine King's help for Ye Qianqian, and the Medicine King agrees, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Ye Xiwen and the Beggar God: Ye Xiwen seeks the Beggar God's help in obtaining the talisman, and the Beggar God agrees to help, showing a sense of camaraderie and shared secrets.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiwen discovers a ten-square-meter Lightning Lake, which could foster many masters in the Martial Sect.
• The Martial Sect offers Ye Xiwen a Boundary Transference Talisman recipe and materials in exchange for the Lightning Lake.
• Ye Xiwen agrees to the trade and receives a Jade Slip containing the talisman's refining methods and materials.
• Ye Xiwen spends ten days drinking and discussing the Dao with the Beggar God, gaining significant insights.
• Upon returning to the Heavenly Realm, Ye Xiwen finds the Pilgrimage Palace greatly developed and is recognized by a disciple.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiwen: He demonstrates his growing influence and status, with even low-level disciples of the Pilgrimage Palace recognizing him. His cultivation improves significantly during his drinking sessions with the Beggar God.
• The Beggar God: He shows his willingness to help Ye Xiwen, providing him with valuable information and materials. He also shares his knowledge with Ye Xiwen, contributing to the latter's growth.

Significant Themes

• Growth and Development: Ye Xiwen's return to the Heavenly Realm showcases the growth of the Pilgrimage Palace, reflecting his indirect influence and the passage of time.
• Mentorship and Guidance: The Beggar God's actions highlight the importance of mentorship and guidance in Ye Xiwen's journey, even if it's not always explicit or direct.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiwen and the Beggar God: Their interaction is friendly yet practical, with the Beggar God providing valuable assistance to Ye Xiwen while also expecting reciprocation.
• Ye Xiwen and the Pilgrimage Palace Disciple: The disciple's immediate recognition of Ye Xiwen and his respectful demeanor illustrate the impact Ye Xiwen has had on the sect, even in his absence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiwen's fame grows on the Selection of Emperor Road, enhancing the Pilgrimage Palace's reputation.
• A grandfather-granddaughter pair, seeking apprenticeship, discusses the Pilgrimage Palace's prowess due to its Grandmaster, Ye Xiwen.
• Dozens of Demigod-level disciples, including the Sect Leader Gao Chengye and Gao Xuexian, kneel before Ye Xiwen, acknowledging him as their Teacher (Grandmaster).
• Li Chenxi, now a Dao Proofing expert, greets Ye Xiwen affectionately.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiwen: Returns to the Pilgrimage Palace after two thousand years, revealing his immense power and status as the Grandmaster.
• Gao Chengye: The Sect Leader of the Pilgrimage Palace, ascended from the mortal world, and has brought the sect to great heights in a short time.
• Gao Xuexian: Gao Chengye's descendant and a top expert of the new generation, achieved Dao Proofing in a short period.
• Li Chenxi: Ascended to the Heavenly Realm and achieved Dao Proofing, largely due to Gao Chengye's favoritism and Ye Xiwen's insights.

Significant Themes

• The power of a Grandmaster's influence on an Immortal Heritage's reputation and growth.
• The importance of talent and opportunity in cultivation, as seen in Li Chenxi's rise to Dao Proofing.

Character Interactions

• The grandfather-granddaughter pair discuss the Pilgrimage Palace's prowess and Ye Xiwen's influence.
• The disciples, including Gao Chengye and Gao Xuexian, kneel before Ye Xiwen, acknowledging him as their Grandmaster.
• Li Chenxi greets Ye Xiwen affectionately, showing their close relationship.