Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Que, after obtaining a precious knife, tries to leave his Divine Intent in it but fails initially.
• He decides to study the White Lotus Sect's Summoning God Technique to enhance his ability to integrate Divine Intent into weapons.
• He asks the Sky Breaking Army for the location of the White Lotus Sect's main altar but learns it's too well-hidden. Instead, he's given the location of a branch altar in Licheng.
• Su Que infiltrates the Licheng branch altar, confronts its leader, Tong Yusheng, and forces him to reveal the Summoning God Technique.

Character Developments

• Su Que demonstrates his exceptional talent and determination in mastering the Summoning God Technique to enhance his weapons.
• Tong Yusheng, initially confident and dignified, is terrified and cooperative once faced with Su Que's power.

Significant Themes

• The power of Divine Intent and its integration into weapons.
• The White Lotus Sect's influence and the mystery surrounding their main altar.
• The contrast between Su Que's strength and the White Lotus Sect's followers.

Character Interactions

• Su Que and Li Xuanji (Sky Breaking Army leader) exchange information about the White Lotus Sect.
• Su Que confronts and defeats Tong Yusheng, forcing him to reveal the Summoning God Technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Que's Divine Intent probes the Immortal Mother statue, revealing a hidden dimension and an old woman resembling the statue.
• Su Que quickly withdraws his Divine Intent, destroying the statue to sever the connection.
• The Immortal Mother senses the intrusion but cannot locate Su Que.
• Su Que returns to the sub-branch, kills all the White Lotus Sect members, and destroys the place to leave no traces.
• He decides to forge a unique weapon and integrate his Divine Intent into it or Su Jing's personal belongings.

Character Developments

• Su Que demonstrates exceptional talent and caution, understanding the potential threat of the Immortal Mother and acting swiftly to protect himself.
• Su Jing shows concern for Su Que's safety, revealing the chaotic state of the world outside.

Significant Themes

• The power of Divine Intent and its potential dangers, as demonstrated by Su Que's encounter with the Immortal Mother.
• The importance of caution and secrecy in the cultivation world, as seen in Su Que's decision to destroy the sub-branch and his plans to forge a unique weapon secretly.

Character Interactions

• Su Que and Su Jing's reunion is tense, with Su Jing expressing her concern and disappointment at Su Que's disappearance.
• Su Que's interaction with the White Lotus Sect members highlights his ruthlessness and efficiency in combat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Que cultivates the Sunflower Manual, reaching the 10th Realm, and integrates his Divine Intent into Su Jing's sword for her protection.
• Su Que learns from Li Xuanji that the Tang Sect is descending the mountain, likely headed towards Jiannan Prefecture City, and may include Divine Intent Realm experts.
• Su Que agrees to help the Sky Breaking Army against the Tang Sect, but only if Li Xuanji lends him the martial arts manual that boosts power.

Character Developments

• Su Que: Cultivates the Sunflower Manual to the 10th Realm, demonstrating his dedication and progress in martial arts. He also shows strategic thinking in agreeing to help the Sky Breaking Army under certain conditions.
• Li Xuanji: Shows loyalty to the Sky Breaking Army and its people, dispatching scouts to monitor the Tang Sect. He is willing to lend the power-boosting manual to Su Que to ensure the army's survival.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The Tang Sect's descent highlights the power imbalance between them and the Sky Breaking Army, leading Su Que to negotiate for the power-boosting manual.
• Protection and responsibility: Su Que integrates his Divine Intent into Su Jing's sword to protect her, showing his sense of responsibility towards her. Li Xuanji's actions also reflect his responsibility towards the Sky Breaking Army and its people.

Character Interactions

• Su Que and Su Jing: Su Que protects Su Jing by integrating his Divine Intent into her sword, showing care and concern for her safety. Su Jing, in turn, prepares medicinal liquid to improve Su Que's physique, showing her desire to help him.
• Su Que and Li Xuanji: Li Xuanji seeks Su Que's help against the Tang Sect, showing his trust in Su Que's abilities. Su Que, in turn, uses this opportunity to negotiate for the power-boosting manual, demonstrating his strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xuanji, after much consideration, decides to teach Su Que the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill in exchange for help in overthrowing the Liang Kingdom.
• Su Que agrees, memorizes the cultivation method, and departs.
• Tang Sect, led by Tang Tian'ao and Tang Tianwen, travels along the main road, expecting an ambush.
• They detect Su Que's presence and launch a barrage of hidden weapons, including the powerful Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus and King of Hell's Post.
• Su Que emerges unscathed from the explosions and counterattacks with his Demonic Blade martial arts, killing three Tang Sect assassins.

Character Developments

• Li Xuanji: Struggles with the decision to teach Su Que the divine skill, ultimately choosing to do so for potential help and to preserve his lifespan.
• Su Que: Demonstrates his formidable strength and resilience by surviving the Tang Sect's powerful hidden weapon attack.
• Tang Tian'ao: Shows his keen senses and caution by detecting Su Que's presence and ordering a retreat.
• Tang Sect Assassins: Display their coordination and skill in launching a barrage of hidden weapons but suffer losses from Su Que's counterattack.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Li Xuanji's pursuit of power through the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill has cost him much of his lifespan, leading him to consider teaching it to Su Que.
• Strength and survival: The Tang Sect's powerful hidden weapons and Su Que's resilience in surviving their attack highlight the importance of strength in the martial arts world.
• Trust and alliances: Li Xuanji's decision to teach Su Que the divine skill in exchange for help reflects the importance of alliances and trust in achieving goals.

Character Interactions

• Li Xuanji and Su Que: Li Xuanji shares the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill with Su Que, forming a tentative alliance.
• Tang Tian'ao and Tang Sect Assassins: The Tang Sect members work together to launch a hidden weapon attack, demonstrating their coordination and skill.
• Su Que and Tang Sect Assassins: Su Que's counterattack against the Tang Sect assassins showcases his formidable strength and resilience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Que faces off against the Tang Sect's leader, Tang Tian'ao, and his brother, Tang Tianwen, along with their elite assassins.
• Tang Tian'ao uses powerful hidden weapons, Buddha's Fury Tang Lotuses, to try and kill Su Que, but Su Que redirects the explosions, killing several Tang Sect assassins.
• Su Que pursues and eliminates the remaining Tang Sect assassins, using his Demonic Blade and Seven Injuries Fist techniques.
• Tang Tian'ao attempts to escape but is ultimately killed by Su Que.
• Su Que decides to destroy the entire Tang Sect to prevent further chaos and to obtain the Tang Sect's Divine Intent Diagram for his cultivation.

Character Developments

• Su Que demonstrates his overwhelming strength and powerful techniques, striking fear into the hearts of the Tang Sect assassins.
• Tang Tian'ao, despite his cunning and desperation to survive, is ultimately no match for Su Que's power.
• Su Que's resolve to destroy the Tang Sect grows, driven by his desire to maintain peace and his need for the Divine Intent Diagram.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
• The struggle for survival and the lengths one will go to protect their life and loved ones.
• The responsibility of martial artists to maintain peace and justice in the world.

Character Interactions

• Su Que faces off against the Tang Sect's leaders and assassins, showcasing his superior strength and techniques.
• Tang Tian'ao and Tang Tianwen's frantic attempts to escape and survive highlight the desperation and fear they feel in the face of Su Que's power.
• Su Que's decision to destroy the Tang Sect demonstrates his resolve and determination to maintain peace and protect the innocent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Que swiftly eliminates the Tang Sect, killing both of their Divine Intent Realm experts.
• He finds and absorbs the Tang Sect's Divine Intent Diagram, then burns it.
• Su Que discovers the Tang Sect's hidden weapons blueprints and burns the rest of the sect's martial arts manuals.
• He absorbs toxins from the sect's poison fields, advancing his Myriad Poisons Heart Sutra to the 9th Realm.
• Su Que decides to cultivate the Tang Sect's Divine Intent Diagram and the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill before exploring the Miaojiang sacred land.
• He integrates the Tang Sect's Divine Intent Diagram, increasing his remaining lifespan by 20 years.
• Su Que cultivates the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill, breaking through to the 4th Realm and increasing his remaining lifespan by 8 years.
• He practices the Four Absolutes techniques from the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill.

Character Developments

• Su Que demonstrates his formidable combat skills and ruthlessness in eliminating the Tang Sect.
• He shows his strategic thinking in absorbing the sect's useful information and destroying the rest.
• Su Que's cultivation progresses significantly, increasing his power and lifespan.
• He exhibits his adaptability and versatility in integrating new Divine Intent and practicing new techniques.

Significant Themes

• The power of absorption and integration, as seen in Su Que's cultivation of the Myriad Poisons Heart Sutra and the Tang Sect's Divine Intent Diagram.
• The theme of growth and improvement, as Su Que advances his cultivation realms and increases his lifespan.
• The exploration of new techniques and their integration with existing skills.

Character Interactions

• Su Que interacts with the Tang Sect members only to eliminate them, showing no mercy.
• He has no interactions with other characters in this chapter, focusing solely on his cultivation journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Que practices the four ultimate techniques of the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill: Ghost Axe Chop, Electric Claw Grasp, Meteor Pierce, and Firefly Blast.
• He then cultivates further, breaking through to the 5th realm (Proficient), 6th realm (Masterful), and 7th realm (Perfected) of the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill.
• After each breakthrough, he increases his mastery over the Golden Rakshasa Battle Armor and controls it with his Divine Intent.
• He also controls the Wedding Dress Battle Buddha simultaneously, showcasing his multitasking mental prowess.
• Su Que then cultivates the "Two Hegemons" from the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill: the Nine Nether Void Hegemon and the Nine Heavens Thunder Hegemon.
• He merges these two into the Thunder Void Hegemon, unleashing an immense force that strikes the clouds above.

Character Developments

• Su Que's mastery over the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill improves, allowing him to control the Golden Rakshasa Battle Armor and the Wedding Dress Battle Buddha simultaneously.
• His physical strength and lifespan increase with each breakthrough in his cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The power and side effects of the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill, which can damage the body but also reverse those effects, increasing lifespan.
• The importance of mental prowess and multitasking in cultivating multiple techniques simultaneously.

Character Interactions

• There are no significant character interactions in this chapter, as Su Que is solely focused on his cultivation.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Que successfully performs 'Heavenly Annihilation' and 'Heaven and Earth Absolute Annihilation' moves from the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill.
• He then attempts 'Heaven, Earth, and Man Three Realms Absolute Annihilation', causing significant destruction.
• Su Que decides to return to Jiannan Prefecture City to inform Su Jing about his plan to go to Miaojiang.
• Meanwhile, a group of bandits led by 'Earth Soaring Eagle' plans to attack Su Jing and Li Yujing's residence for revenge.

Character Developments

• Su Que's cultivation progresses rapidly, and he gains the ability to perform 'Annihilation' moves, increasing his lifespan and innate talent.
• Su Jing and Li Yujing show concern for Su Que's safety and decide to leave a letter for him.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Rakshasa Kui Divine Skill and its potential to increase lifespan and innate talent.
• The danger and instability of the current political climate, as seen through the bandits' actions.

Character Interactions

• Su Que and Su Jing: Su Que plans to inform Su Jing about his trip to Miaojiang, showing consideration for her.
• Su Jing and Li Yujing: They express worry about Su Que's safety and decide to leave a letter for him, demonstrating their bond and concern for each other.
• Earth Soaring Eagle and his men: They plan to attack Su Jing and Li Yujing's residence, showing their desire for revenge and disregard for the women's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Que returns home and eliminates a bandit group threatening his family.
• He learns about the recent chaos in Jiannan Prefecture City and the involvement of powerful martial artists.
• Su Que decides to stay within the city for safety and heads to Miaojiang to cultivate.
• He absorbs toxins from various poisonous fields and forests in Miaojiang, causing his Myriad Poisons Heart Sutra to approach a breakthrough.

Character Developments

• Su Que demonstrates his powerful spiritual energy and swift movement technique, easily defeating the bandits.
• He shows concern for his sister's safety and decides to stay within the city to protect her.
• Li Yujing remains tight-lipped about her connection to the Sky Breaking Army, only hinting at the instability in Jiannan Prefecture City.

Significant Themes

• Safety and Protection: Su Que's primary concern is the safety of his family, leading him to stay within the city and cultivate his strength.
• Cultivation and Growth: Su Que's journey to Miaojiang highlights his dedication to improving his martial arts skills and absorbing toxins to enhance his abilities.

Character Interactions

• Su Que and Su Jing: Su Que reassures his sister about his safety and decides to stay within the city to protect her.
• Su Que and Li Yujing: Li Yujing hints at the instability in Jiannan Prefecture City, causing Su Que to question her connection to the Sky Breaking Army.
• Su Que and the Bandits: Su Que easily defeats the bandits, showcasing his powerful martial arts skills and spiritual energy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Que reaches the 10th realm of the Myriad Poisons Heart Sutra, creating a new move called Myriad Poison Sword Qi.
• He tests this move by destroying plants and trees in a poisonous forest.
• Gu Masters from Miaojiang discover the damaged poisonous field and report to Chi Wuli, the Great Priest of the Miaojiang Sacred Altar.
• Chi Wuli dispatches Gu Masters to search for the intruder and releases Gu Worms to find them.
• Su Que encounters and defeats several groups of Gu Masters while absorbing toxins from the poisonous fields.
• Chi Wuli arrives with a massive swarm of Gu Worms to confront Su Que.

Character Developments

• Su Que's cultivation in the Myriad Poisons Heart Sutra improves significantly, reaching 33% completion of the 10th realm.
• Chi Wuli, the Great Priest, is revealed to be at the peak of the Divine Intent Realm and has the ability to control a vast number of Gu Worms.

Significant Themes

• The power of toxins and poison in cultivation and combat.
• The importance of information and intelligence gathering in conflict situations.

Character Interactions

• Su Que interacts with various Gu Masters, defeating them all.
• Chi Wuli interacts with his subordinates, dispatching them to find the intruder and releasing Gu Worms to search for them.
• Su Que and Chi Wuli are set to confront each other, with Su Que remaining calm and focused on his cultivation while Chi Wuli leads a massive swarm of Gu Worms towards him.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Wuli, the Grand Priest of Miaojiang Sacred Altar, sends swarms of insects and Gu worms against Su Que.
• Su Que absorbs the toxins from the insects, advancing his Myriad Poisons Heart Sutra rapidly.
• Chi Wuli activates his Chi You Divine Intent and attacks Su Que with a powerful axe strike.
• Su Que counters with Myriad Poison Sword Qi, eventually injuring Chi Wuli.
• Chi Wuli releases War Corpses and flees, but Su Que kills him and another Divine Intent Realm Gu Master, Chi Jiujiao, with a Demonic Blade attack.
• Su Que finds a battle axe beside Chi Wuli and sees a vision of a powerful, horned man standing on a mountain of corpses.

Character Developments

• Su Que: Advances his Myriad Poisons Heart Sutra, showcases immense power and control over his techniques, and reveals his demonic nature.
• Chi Wuli: Initially confident, becomes fearful and desperate after being injured, attempts to flee, and ultimately dies.
• Chi Jiujiao: Briefly introduced as another Divine Intent Realm Gu Master, dies alongside Chi Wuli.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences (Chi Wuli's overconfidence leading to his downfall).
• The struggle between life and death (the battle between Su Que and Chi Wuli).
• The cost of ambition (the mountain of corpses representing the horned man's conquests).

Character Interactions

• Su Que vs. Chi Wuli: A battle of wits and power, with Su Que ultimately overpowering Chi Wuli.
• Chi Wuli and Chi Jiujiao: They team up briefly to fight Su Que but are both killed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Que absorbs Death Qi and Myriad Poison True Qi from Miaojiang Gu Masters, increasing his skills.
• He destroys Miaojiang Sacred Altar, statues, and manuals, preventing potential divine influences.
• Su Que returns to Jiannan Prefecture City, sets up defenses, and learns about the White Lotus Sect's growing power.
• He meets Li Xuanji, who reveals a mysterious object in his Dantian that threatens his cultivation.

Character Developments

• Su Que continues to grow stronger, reaching the Shaking Heaven and Earth realm in the Myriad Poisons Heart Sutra.
• Li Xuanji's cultivation is threatened by an unknown object in his Dantian.

Significant Themes

• The influence of deities and divine powers in the world.
• The consequences of cultivating evil techniques and the potential backlash.
• The struggle for power and control in the Liang Kingdom.

Character Interactions

• Su Que and Li Xuanji: Su Que helps Li Xuanji against the Miaojiang Gu Masters, and they establish a secret alliance. Later, Li Xuanji seeks Su Que's help when his cultivation is threatened.
• Su Que and Miaojiang Gu Masters: Su Que demonstrates his overwhelming power, killing the Gu Masters and destroying their sacred altar.
• Su Que and the people of Jiannan Prefecture City: Su Que listens to their news and gossip, gathering information about the Central Plains.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xuanji seeks Su Que's help, revealing that Dongfang Yu, a devil from three hundred years ago, planted a demonic seed in his Dantian.
• Dongfang Yu, leader of the Demonic Path Alliance, is cultivating the Dao Heart Seed Demon Great Method, which allows him to plant demonic seeds in others to absorb their cultivation power.
• Su Que confronts Dongfang Yu, demanding his demonic arts, cultivation manuals, and Divine Intent Diagrams. Dongfang Yu attacks first, but Su Que counters with a powerful strike, sending Dongfang Yu flying.

Character Developments

• Li Xuanji: Desperate for help, reveals Dongfang Yu's secret and begs Su Que to save him.
• Dongfang Yu: Revealed to be a ruthless and cunning devil, using others as cauldrons to increase his cultivation power. He is confident in his abilities and initially underestimates Su Que.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of power and the lengths some will go to obtain it.
• The consequences of one's actions and the karmic retribution that may follow.
• The struggle between righteous and demonic paths in the martial arts world.

Character Interactions

• Li Xuanji and Su Que: Li Xuanji seeks Su Que's help, revealing Dongfang Yu's secret and showing his desperation.
• Dongfang Yu and Su Que: Dongfang Yu initially underestimates Su Que, attacking first but is then sent flying by Su Que's counterattack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dongfang Yu's cultivation chamber is destroyed after a powerful clash with Su Que.
• Su Que tortures Dongfang Yu to reveal the locations of his demonic cultivation manuals and the Divine Intent Diagram.
• Su Que finds the manuals and Diagram, learns about the "Dao Heart Seed Demon Great Method," and decides to cultivate it.
• Su Que brings Dongfang Yu to a cave and begins cultivating the "Dao Heart Seed Demon Great Method," reaching the second realm.

Character Developments

• Dongfang Yu: Reveals the "Dao Heart Seed Demon Great Method" under duress, shows fear and desperation.
• Su Que: Demonstrates ruthlessness in torturing Dongfang Yu, shows excitement and determination in cultivating the new method.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Su Que's use of force and manipulation to gain information and control.
• Pain and Suffering: Dongfang Yu's endurance of pain, both physical and mental, and Su Que's infliction of it.
• Cultivation and Growth: Su Que's continuous pursuit of stronger martial arts and realms of cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Su Que and Dongfang Yu: A power dynamic where Su Que dominates and tortures Dongfang Yu, who is desperate and submissive.
• Su Que and the "Dao Heart Seed Demon Great Method": Su Que's excitement and determination in cultivating the new method, seeing it as a complement to his existing skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Que cultivates the "Great Yama Body Tempering Technique" to stimulate his Ice-Fire energy, causing muscle damage but also accelerating his recovery.
• He rapidly progresses through the stages of the Dao Heart Seed Demon Great Method, reaching Stage 3, Proficient 11%.
• Su Que plants an auxiliary Demonic Seed in Dongfang Yu's dantian, causing Dongfang Yu to experience intense emotional fluctuations that Su Que absorbs as side effects.
• Su Que integrates all Divine Intents from Dongfang Yu's Divine Intent Diagram into his body, further enhancing his cultivation.

Character Developments

• Su Que demonstrates exceptional cultivation speed and adaptability, reaching high stages of the Dao Heart Seed Demon Great Method in a short time.
• Dongfang Yu, initially confident and proud, experiences a series of shocks and emotional turmoil, leading to a loss of his former vigor.

Significant Themes

• The power of emotional fluctuations and their absorption as side effects in cultivation.
• The integration of Divine Intents and its impact on organs and lifespan.
• The consequences of planting a Demonic Seed in another person.

Character Interactions

• Su Que and Dongfang Yu's interaction is marked by power dynamics, with Su Que dominating and absorbing benefits from Dongfang Yu.
• Su Que's actions towards Dongfang Yu are driven by his cultivation goals, showing a lack of empathy or remorse.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Que absorbs Dongfang Yu's Essence Qi, increasing his lifespan to over 3000 years.
• Li Xuanji, leader of the Sky Breaking Army, kills Ji Ruchang, the strongest member of the Demonic Path Alliance, to assert his dominance and merge the alliance under his command.
• The Crown Prince, Nineteenth Prince, and Thirtieth Prince storm Emperor Liang Jing's seclusion courtyard, only to be blocked by a mysterious, powerful eunuch who claims to be the Emperor's guard.

Character Developments

• Su Que's power and lifespan significantly increase after absorbing Dongfang Yu's Essence Qi.
• Li Xuanji demonstrates his strength and ruthlessness by killing Ji Ruchang to gain control of the Demonic Path Alliance.
• The mysterious eunuch reveals himself to be an extraordinary martial artist, showing no fear against the three princes and their troops.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for control, as seen in Li Xuanji's takeover of the Demonic Path Alliance and the three princes' attempt to gain access to their father, Emperor Liang Jing.
• The consequences of absorption and seizing power, exemplified by Su Que's absorption of Dongfang Yu's Essence Qi and the potential fallout from the three princes' actions.

Character Interactions

• Su Que and Dongfang Yu: Su Que absorbs Dongfang Yu's Essence Qi, leading to Dongfang Yu's death.
• Li Xuanji and Ji Ruchang: Li Xuanji kills Ji Ruchang to assert his dominance over the Demonic Path Alliance.
• The three princes and the mysterious eunuch: The princes attempt to gain access to their father's seclusion, leading to a confrontation with the eunuch.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Que cultivates the Sunflower Manual, advancing from Level 10 to Level 11, gaining over a hundred years to his lifespan.
• He discovers his True Qi can now melt metal and stone.
• He learns about the White Lotus Sect's activities in the Central Plains from martial artists in Jiannan Prefecture City.
• He decides to visit the True Profound Sect to defeat Xuan Xinzi, borrow their Divine Intent Realm cultivation manual, and plant a Demonic Seed in Xuan Xinzi.
• He meets Li Xuanji, who asks about resolving the Demonic Seed in his dantian. Su Que decides to use the seed to control Li Xuanji.

Character Developments

• Su Que's martial arts progress significantly, with his Sunflower Manual and Withered Wood Divine Skill advancing.
• He becomes more strategic in his plans, considering long-term control over Li Xuanji.

Significant Themes

• The consequences and benefits of cultivating sinister martial arts (Sunflower Manual, Dark Evil Fist).
• The power dynamics and alliances between different sects and factions (Great Buddha Temple, True Profound Sect, White Lotus Sect).
• The use of control and manipulation in relationships (Su Que's decision to control Li Xuanji).

Character Interactions

• Su Que interacts with martial artists in the restaurant, gathering information.
• He meets Li Xuanji, discussing the Demonic Seed in Li Xuanji's dantian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Que cultivates the Withered Wood Divine Skill, advancing it to the Perfected realm in a single night.
• He decides not to deduce the Withered Wood Divine Skill and instead focus on other martial arts.
• Su Jing leaves Jiannan Prefecture City for a few days, leaving Su Que alone.
• Su Que visits the True Profound Sect to cultivate the Dark Evil Fist, aiming to reverse its backlash for greater benefits.
• The True Profound Sect leader, Xuan Xinzi, is drawing talismans on Lanxuan Peak.

Character Developments

• Su Que's cultivation improves significantly, reaching the Perfected realm in the Withered Wood Divine Skill.
• Su Jing leaves for a few days, showing trust in Su Que's ability to take care of himself.
• Xuan Xinzi, the True Profound Sect leader, is revealed to be proficient in "Talisman Martial Arts" and cautious, preferring solitude.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and improvement of martial arts skills.
• The power dynamics between different sects and factions (True Profound Sect vs. Great Buddha Temple).
• The importance of preparation and caution, as seen in Xuan Xinzi's behavior.

Character Interactions

• Su Que and Su Jing's interaction shows their growing bond and trust.
• Su Que's visit to the True Profound Sect sets the stage for a potential confrontation with Xuan Xinzi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Xinzi, the sect leader of the True Profound Sect, discovers that Kong Wo of the Great Buddha Temple possesses the "Ten Great Buddha Weapons," making him a formidable opponent.
• Xuan Xinzi decides to retreat and draw more talismans to enhance his power before facing Kong Wo again.
• Su Que, a masked cultivator, arrives at the True Profound Sect, seeking to spar with Xuan Xinzi to advance his Dark Evil Fist.
• Xuan Xinzi and Su Que engage in a fierce battle, with Xuan Xinzi using his talismans and the Nine Yin True Scripture, while Su Que uses the Dark Evil Fist.
• Xuan Xinzi attempts to flee after realizing Su Que's power, planning to gather his sect's forces and talismans to face him again.

Character Developments

• Xuan Xinzi: Realizes the depth of the Great Buddha Temple's power and decides to retreat and prepare before facing Kong Wo again. Shows his prowess in talisman usage and the Nine Yin True Scripture.
• Su Que: Demonstrates the power of the Dark Evil Fist, growing stronger the more he spars with Xuan Xinzi. Shows no intention of using Divine Intent in this fight.

Significant Themes

• The power of talismans and their importance in enhancing a cultivator's abilities.
• The concept of "Object Manipulation" in the Calamity Seed Realm.
• The idea of a cultivator growing stronger through continuous battles and sparring.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Xinzi and Su Que: Engage in a intense battle, with Xuan Xinzi trying to understand Su Que's motives and power, while Su Que focuses on advancing his Dark Evil Fist.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Que pursues Xuan Xinzi, the leader of the True Profound Sect.
• Xuan Xinzi uses his full power, including the Nine Yin True Scripture and Divine Intent, but Su Que's Dark Evil Fist breaks through his defenses.
• Su Que plants a Demonic Seed within Xuan Xinzi using the Dao Heart Seed Demon Great Method.
• Su Que uses the Myriad Poisons True Qi to incapacitate over a thousand Taoists who attempt to intervene.

Character Developments

• Su Que's Dark Evil Fist cultivation reaches the 9th Realm (World-Shocking).
• Xuan Xinzi is severely injured and has a Demonic Seed planted within him, affecting his cultivation and emotions.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation and martial arts techniques.
• The struggle between good and evil, represented by the Taoists and Su Que's demonic powers.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Su Que and Xuan Xinzi engage in a fierce battle, with Xuan Xinzi initially holding back but eventually using his full power.
• Su Que plants a Demonic Seed within Xuan Xinzi, affecting his cultivation and emotions.
• Taoists from the True Profound Sect attempt to help Xuan Xinzi but are incapacitated by Su Que's Myriad Poisons True Qi.