Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A powerful zither sound affects even Saint Realm existences, causing their souls to tremble and minds to sway.
• Xu Kun, unaffected, learns from Zhan Rourou that the zither was left behind by Belial.
• Xu Kun retrieves the zither, which he suspects is the Fuxi Zither, a Born Artifact.
• Xu Kun tries to lift the zither but fails, indicating that it may not be meant for him to take.

Character Developments

• Xu Kun demonstrates his calm and collected demeanor under pressure.
• Zhan Rourou reveals new information about Belial's past, showing her growth in understanding and recalling details.
• Xu Kun's father is hinted to be the mastermind behind Belial's actions and the destruction of the great royal family.

Significant Themes

• The theme of fate and destiny is reinforced, with Xu Kun's father manipulating events from behind the scenes.
• The power of artifacts is highlighted, with the Fuxi Zither's ability to manipulate minds and souls.

Character Interactions

• Xu Kun interacts with the ancient zither, trying to understand and claim it.
• Zhan Rourou shares information with Xu Kun, demonstrating their growing bond and trust.
• Yang Yao cares for Xiao Buwan, showing her maternal side.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Fuxi Zither, a divine artifact, remains untouched after Belial's death, waiting for its destined owner.
• Xu Kun, Belial's son, allows everyone to try and claim the zither, emphasizing that it chooses its master based on virtue and destiny, not blood relations.
• Sage Dong of the Imperial Capital Academy plays the zither melody "Qing Shang" to commemorate the fallen Angel Race and warn against complacency.
• Xu Kun frees the captured Angel Race members, who mourn their lost race and families.

Character Developments

• Xu Kun demonstrates wisdom and maturity by allowing everyone to try for the zither, showing no favoritism.
• Sage Dong showcases his wisdom and responsibility by using the zither to educate and warn the Human Race.
• The Angel Race members display their grief and vulnerability after learning about their race's extinction.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Virtue: The Fuxi Zither chooses its owner based on destiny and virtue, not blood relations.
• Responsibility and Wisdom: Sage Dong uses his wisdom to educate and warn the Human Race about potential dangers.
• Loss and Grief: The Angel Race members experience profound loss and grief upon learning about their race's extinction.

Character Interactions

• Xu Kun interacts with the crowd, encouraging them to try for the Fuxi Zither and demonstrating his fairness.
• Sage Dong interacts with Xu Kun, playing the zither melody at his request, and later with the Angel Race members, expressing his sympathy.
• The Angel Race members interact with Xu Kun, expressing their gratitude for saving their lives and mourning their lost race.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Kun didn't fulfill Nightingale's promise to rescue their families after the war, but he spared the lives of the captives.
• Zhan Rourou, inheriting Gael's power, prepares to cast the Light's Blessing with Nightingale's help to resurrect the Zhan Family and Angel orphans.
• Zhan Rourou successfully casts the divine art, creating 'Dark Destruction Twilight Power Atum' and 'Light Creation Dawn Power Harakhti', resurrecting and reincarnating the deceased angels and Zhan Family members.

Character Developments

• Xu Kun: Shows mercy by sparing the captives and allows them to participate in the resurrection process.
• Zhan Rourou: Fully matures and comprehends the complete Light's Blessing, demonstrating her power and wisdom.
• Nightingale: Cooperates with Zhan Rourou in casting the Light's Blessing, showing loyalty to Xu Kun.
• Nilan: Assists Zhan Rourou in the resurrection process, showing growth and responsibility.

Significant Themes

• Redemption and mercy: Xu Kun's decision to spare the captives.
• Transformation and growth: Zhan Rourou's maturity and Nilan's growth.
• Life and death: The cycle of life, death, and reincarnation.

Character Interactions

• Xu Kun and Nightingale: Nightingale shows devotion to Xu Kun, and they work together to help Zhan Rourou.
• Zhan Rourou and Nightingale: They cooperate in casting the Light's Blessing, demonstrating unity and harmony.
• Zhan Rourou and the deceased: Zhan Rourou helps the deceased angels and her family members restart their lives, showing compassion and closure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhan Rourou successfully evolves, understanding the divine art of dawn and dusk, and becomes the new leader of the Angel Race.
• The Angel Race's home, the Decayed Celestial Realm, is in ruins, and the Angel orphans are taken to settle in the Human Domain.
• Aatrox and Satan, once servants of Mona, are now loyal to Zhan Rourou and are sent to the Asura Race as envoys and monitors.

Character Developments

• Zhan Rourou: She completes her evolution, understanding the divine art of dawn and dusk, and becomes the absolute master of Aatrox and Satan.
• Aatrox and Satan: They regain clarity and become completely loyal to Zhan Rourou, ready to serve her and the Asura Race.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and shifts: The Angel Race's fall changes the power balance, with the Human Race and Asura Race becoming more prominent.
• Loyalty and servitude: Aatrox and Satan's loyalty to Zhan Rourou highlights the theme of servitude and its implications for power dynamics.
• The future of the Human Race: Xu Kun's thoughts on the Human Race's future and its potential challenges from the Titan Race.

Character Interactions

• Zhan Rourou and Xu Kun: Zhan Rourou seeks Xu Kun's advice on how to deal with Aatrox and Satan, showing respect for his wisdom and experience.
• Xu Kun and the Human Race: Xu Kun considers the Human Race's future and its potential challenges from the Titan Race, planning for the Asura Race's role in this dynamic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Angel Race's realm is left desolate and worthless after their fall, with only the divine Fuxi Zither remaining.
• The Human Race is granted the former Celestial Realm, now a wasteland, by other races due to their distinction in the battle and Xu Kun's influence.
• The Human Race gains unimpeded access to the west, potentially leading to their rise as a top race.
• The Fuxi Zither continues to seek a master, with many trying but failing to resonate with it, instead gaining purification and rejuvenation from its music.
• Xu Kun prepares to break through, waiting for the queue to finish trying the zither before making his move.

Character Developments

• Xu Kun: Shows strategic thinking in accepting the wasteland realm, preparing for his breakthrough, and manipulating events to his advantage.
• Yang Yao: Expresses concern for Xu Kun's well-being and supports his plans.
• Xiao Caiyi: Sleeps peacefully through the chaos, showing her innocence and lack of worldly cares.
• Xiao Buwan: Behaves immaturely, chasing Shen-bao to drink his milk, displaying her childish nature.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics among races and their alliances.
• The importance of strategic thinking and manipulation in gaining advantages.
• The potential of the Human Race and Xu Kun's influence in shaping their future.
• The transformative power of the Fuxi Zither and its potential master.

Character Interactions

• Xu Kun and Yang Yao: Discuss Xu Kun's plans and Yang Yao expresses concern for him.
• Xu Kun and Xiao Caiyi: Xu Kun cares for Xiao Caiyi, showing affection towards her.
• Xiao Buwan and Shen-bao: Xiao Buwan chases Shen-bao to drink his milk, showing their playful interaction.
• Xu Kun and Wu Meier (implied): Xu Kun manipulates events, and Wu Meier brings back important information, hinting at their strategic alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The external war concludes, and internal strife within the Human Race begins.
• Xu Kun, despite dismissing the Redeem Luck Sect initially, now sees them as a threat due to their growing power and influence.
• Xu Kun has turned one of the Redeem Luck Sect's core members, Wu Meier, into his spy, planting her back into the sect.
• Xu Kun plans to use the Redeem Luck Sect as a tool to strike against both his enemies and the Human Race, while also serving as a mirror to reflect his actions.

Character Developments

• Xu Kun: Shows his strategic and tactical prowess, valuing his opponents despite his dismissive attitude. He plans to use the Redeem Luck Sect for his grand scheme.
• Wu Meier: Betrays the Redeem Luck Sect and becomes Xu Kun's spy, demonstrating her loyalty to Xu Kun.
• The Redeem Luck Sect: Grows in power but remains cautious and cowardly in their approach to Xu Kun, preferring to use conspiracies and tricks.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle for power and influence between Xu Kun and the Redeem Luck Sect.
• Manipulation: Xu Kun's use of Wu Meier as a spy and his plans to manipulate the Redeem Luck Sect.
• Hubris: Xu Kun's dismissive attitude towards the Redeem Luck Sect, leading him to underestimate them.

Character Interactions

• Xu Kun and Wu Meier: Xu Kun manipulates Wu Meier, turning her into his spy within the Redeem Luck Sect.
• Xu Kun and the Redeem Luck Sect: Xu Kun views them as a threat and plans to use them for his own purposes.
• The Redeem Luck Sect and Xu Kun: They plot against Xu Kun but remain cautious, avoiding direct confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Redeem Luck Sect's attacks on Xu Kun become more subtle, focusing on defaming his reputation.
• Xu Kun understands their strategy: if they can't kill him, they'll try to turn the Human Race against him to prevent him from removing the twelve Human Emperor Nails.
• Xu Kun decides to take the offensive, planning to give the Redeem Luck Sect "sharper knives" to fight with.
• Xu Kun confesses to Yang Yao about his relationship with her aunt, Yang Chan.

Character Developments

• Xu Kun: He remains calm and strategic in the face of the Redeem Luck Sect's attacks, deciding to turn the tables on them. He also shows trust in Yang Yao by confessing his relationship with her aunt.
• Yang Yao: She demonstrates maturity and understanding, accepting Xu Kun's relationship with her aunt and expressing her unconditional support for him.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The Redeem Luck Sect's attempts to undermine Xu Kun's reputation highlight the power struggle between them.
• Trust and Honesty: Xu Kun's confession to Yang Yao about his relationship with her aunt underscores the theme of trust and honesty in their relationship.
• Family and Loyalty: Yang Yao's acceptance of Xu Kun's relationship with her aunt shows her loyalty to him and her family.

Character Interactions

• Xu Kun and Yang Yao: Their conversation reveals their deep understanding and trust in each other. Yang Yao's acceptance of Xu Kun's relationship with her aunt strengthens their bond.
• Xu Kun and the Redeem Luck Sect: Xu Kun's decision to give them "sharper knives" indicates his proactive approach to their conflict, showing his strategic thinking and confidence in his position.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Kun reveals his relationship with Yang Chan to Yang Yao, seeking her understanding and support.
• Xu Kun plans to use rumors to test the waters and expose the Redeem Luck Sect's involvement.
• A message, seemingly from Yang Yao, accuses Xu Kun of defiling the Human Race by having an affair with her aunt, Yang Chan.
• The Human Race begins to investigate and uncover evidence of Xu Kun's alleged misdeeds, painting him as a lustful traitor who disregards the Human Race's interests.

Character Developments

• Xu Kun: Shows determination to legitimize his relationship with Yang Chan, even if it means facing public scrutiny. He also demonstrates strategic thinking in using rumors to expose the Redeem Luck Sect.
• Yang Yao: Initially calm and understanding of Xu Kun's situation, she later expresses astonishment when she becomes a target in the accusations against Xu Kun.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of power and reputation: Xu Kun's actions, though personal, have significant implications for the Human Race, leading to widespread scrutiny and accusations.
• The power of rumors and public opinion: The accusations, once spread, gain traction and lead to investigations, highlighting the influence of public perception.

Character Interactions

• Xu Kun and Yang Yao: They have a candid conversation about Xu Kun's relationship with Yang Chan, showing mutual understanding and trust.
• Xu Kun and the Human Race: Xu Kun's actions and the subsequent accusations create a rift between him and the Human Race, with many questioning his loyalty and integrity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Yanchang reveals Yang Chan's past, sparking intense public opinion against Xu Kun.
• Rumors about Xu Kun's inappropriate behavior escalate, painting him as an animalistic beast.
• Xu Kun remains unfazed, focusing on his daughter, while Yang Yao senses something amiss.
• It's revealed that Xu Kun orchestrated the outrageous rumors to confuse the public and refute the initial gossip.
• Yang Yao expels her half-brother, Yang Guang, from Yao Palace, using him as bait for Xu Kun's long-term plan.

Character Developments

• Xu Kun demonstrates his political acumen by manipulating public opinion to his advantage.
• Yang Yao shows growth in her leadership, acknowledging her mistake in trusting Yang Guang and taking decisive action.
• Yang Guang's actions reveal his desperation and lack of understanding of the bigger picture.

Significant Themes

• The power of public opinion and its manipulation.
• The consequences of actions driven by desperation and lack of foresight.
• The importance of long-term planning and patience in political strategies.

Character Interactions

• Xu Kun and Yang Yao work together to deal with the fallout from the public opinion storm, with Xu Kun guiding Yang Yao's actions.
• Xu Kun's calm demeanor contrasts with Yang Yao's initial impulsiveness, highlighting their complementary strengths.
• Yang Guang's actions reveal his lack of understanding of the situation and his inability to work effectively with others, leading to his downfall.

Key Plot Points

• Xu Kun's Xiang Yao Guard swiftly arrests those responsible for smearing him, turning public opinion in his favor.
• The Redeem Luck Sect struggles to cope with the arrests and realizes their plot has failed but can't connect it to Xu Kun's anticipation.
• The Redeem Luck Sect discusses their next move, considering subverting Sima Dai to control the Xiang Yao Guard.

Character Developments

• Xu Kun: Shows strategic brilliance by anticipating the Redeem Luck Sect's plot and using it to his advantage.
• Wu Meier: Gains influence within the Redeem Luck Sect, becoming Xu Kun's "woman" and scolding other members for their failures.
• Sima Zhonghu: Joins the Redeem Luck Sect, offering to subvert Sima Dai to control the Xiang Yao Guard.

Significant Themes

• Public opinion and its manipulation.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The struggle for power and influence within the Redeem Luck Sect.

Character Interactions

• Xu Kun vs. Redeem Luck Sect: Xu Kun outmaneuvers the Redeem Luck Sect, turning their plot against him into a victory.
• Wu Meier vs. Redeem Luck Sect members: Wu Meier scolds other members for their failures, asserting her influence.
• Sima Zhonghu vs. Redeem Luck Sect: Sima Zhonghu offers to subvert Sima Dai, suggesting a potential power play within the Redeem Luck Sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sima Zhonghu reveals that Xu Kun has been poisoned with a wisp of Nine Li Demonic Qi, which will cause his Great Dao to collapse upon breaking through.
• Wu Meier decides to warn Xu Kun about the impending danger, risking exposure and death.
• Wu Meier plans to detonate the National Artifact, Great Tang Kun Yue, to kill Xu Kun if he survives the Nine Li Demonic Qi's effect.
• Li Xiaoniao agrees to hand over the National Artifact to Wu Meier but insists on accompanying her to retrieve it.

Character Developments

• Wu Meier: Shows determination to sacrifice herself for the Redeem Luck Sect's cause, first by warning Xu Kun and then by planning to detonate the National Artifact.
• Li Xiaoniao: Harbors feelings for Wu Meier but suspects she has changed her heart after her "humiliation" by Xu Kun. He agrees to hand over the National Artifact but insists on accompanying Wu Meier to retrieve it, possibly to monitor her or express his lingering feelings.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Wu Meier's willingness to sacrifice herself for the Redeem Luck Sect's cause is a prominent theme in this chapter.
• Trust and Suspicion: The Redeem Luck Sect members are suspicious of Wu Meier's motives, while Wu Meier is aware of their suspicions and tries to alleviate them.
• Power and Manipulation: The Nine Li Demonic Qi's power is used to manipulate and control Xu Kun, reflecting the theme of power and its misuse.

Character Interactions

• Wu Meier and Sima Zhonghu: Wu Meier challenges Sima Zhonghu's confidence in the Nine Li Demonic Qi's effectiveness, leading him to reveal more information.
• Wu Meier and the Redeem Luck Sect members: Wu Meier tries to convince the sect members of her sincerity and willingness to sacrifice herself for their cause, while they remain somewhat suspicious of her.
• Wu Meier and Li Xiaoniao: Li Xiaoniao agrees to hand over the National Artifact to Wu Meier but insists on accompanying her, hinting at his lingering feelings and suspicion towards her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Meier follows Li Xiaoniao to retrieve the National Artifact, Great Tang Kun Yue.
• Li Xiaoniao reveals he's been carrying the artifact, hidden in his clothes.
• Wu Meier attempts to take the artifact but Li Xiaoniao attacks her, revealing his feelings for her.
• Wu Meier confesses her love for Xu Kun and her loyalty to him, enraging Li Xiaoniao.
• Wu Meier poisons Li Xiaoniao, killing him, and takes Great Tang Kun Yue.
• Members of the Redeem Luck Sect arrive, sensing Li Xiaoniao's death and seeking Wu Meier.

Character Developments

• Wu Meier: Shows her loyalty to Xu Kun, reveals her Poison Dao Power's strength, and takes Great Tang Kun Yue.
• Li Xiaoniao: Reveals his true feelings for Wu Meier, attempts to rape her, and dies from her poison.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and betrayal: Wu Meier's unwavering loyalty to Xu Kun contrasts with Li Xiaoniao's betrayal of the sect and his attempt to rape Wu Meier.
• Power dynamics: Wu Meier's power and influence grow, while Li Xiaoniao's power proves insufficient against her.
• The role of luck: The National Artifact, Great Tang Kun Yue, recognizes Wu Meier due to her connection with Xu Kun's Human Emperor Power.

Character Interactions

• Wu Meier and Li Xiaoniao: Their interaction reveals Li Xiaoniao's true feelings and Wu Meier's loyalty, leading to his death.
• Wu Meier and the Redeem Luck Sect: Wu Meier's actions and Li Xiaoniao's death alert the sect, leading to their arrival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Meier faces an encirclement by the Redeem Luck Sect members.
• She admits to killing Li Xiaoniao and expresses no remorse.
• Wu Meier reveals she traded her innocence to get close to Xu Kun and gained a reward.
• Li Xiaoniao's grandson, Li Sanlang, tries to attack Wu Meier but is stopped.
• Wu Meier throws the National Artifact, Great Tang Kun Yue, at Li Sanlang, who nearly dies.
• The artifact recognizes Wu Meier as its new master, shocking everyone.

Character Developments

• Wu Meier demonstrates her strength, killing a Child of Destiny (Li Xiaoniao) easily, and gains control of the National Artifact.
• Wu Meier shows no remorse for her actions and stands her ground against the sect.
• Li Sanlang is revealed to be scheming and greedy, unlike his grandfather.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics within the Redeem Luck Sect.
• The consequences of betrayal and disloyalty.
• The value of innocence and virtue in the sect's eyes.

Character Interactions

• Wu Meier stands up to the sect members, using their own grand plan against them.
• Li Sanlang's filial piety turns into greed upon seeing the National Artifact.
• The sect members are left speechless by Wu Meier's actions and words.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Meier's strength is revealed, causing suspicion among the Redeem Luck Sect.
• Sima Zhonghu expresses concern about Wu Meier's loyalty due to Xu Kun's influence.
• Xu Kun projects the Human Race, causing the Redeem Luck Sect to rush back to the altar.
• Xu Kun publicly exposes the Redeem Luck Sect, leading to internal tension.

Character Developments

• Wu Meier: Her strength increases, and she becomes more assertive, but suspicion about her loyalty grows.
• Sima Zhonghu: He expresses his doubts about Wu Meier's loyalty and is wary of her actions.
• Xu Kun: He publicly exposes the Redeem Luck Sect, intensifying the conflict.

Significant Themes

• Suspicion and loyalty: Wu Meier's actions and growth raise questions about her allegiance, while Sima Zhonghu and the Redeem Luck Sect grapple with trust issues.
• Public opinion and truth: Xu Kun uses public opinion to expose the Redeem Luck Sect, challenging their narrative and causing internal discord.

Character Interactions

• Wu Meier and the Redeem Luck Sect: Tension grows as Wu Meier's actions and words cause suspicion among her peers.
• Xu Kun and the Redeem Luck Sect: Xu Kun's public exposure of the Redeem Luck Sect intensifies the conflict between them.
• Wu Meier and Sima Zhonghu: Their interaction highlights Sima Zhonghu's wariness of Wu Meier and her attempts to maintain her image.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Kun publicly admits to his relationship with Yang Chan (Third Saintly Mother) to protect her reputation.
• He reveals their love story, including Yang Chan's sacrifice to save him, and his decision to reshape her life essence.
• Xu Kun takes responsibility for their relationship, stating he won't abandon Yang Chan despite potential criticism.

Character Developments

• Xu Kun: Shows maturity, honesty, and responsibility by publicly acknowledging his relationship with Yang Chan. He demonstrates courage and integrity, willing to face criticism to protect her reputation.
• Yang Chan: Remains off-screen but is portrayed as a selfless and devoted lover, willing to sacrifice herself for Xu Kun.

Significant Themes

• Love and Sacrifice: Xu Kun and Yang Chan's relationship exemplifies true love and sacrifice, with Yang Chan giving up her life to save Xu Kun.
• Honesty and Integrity: Xu Kun's decision to publicly acknowledge his relationship showcases his honesty and integrity, even in the face of potential criticism.
• Responsibility: Xu Kun takes responsibility for his actions and the consequences, demonstrating maturity and courage.

Character Interactions

• Xu Kun and Yang Chan: Their relationship is strengthened by their shared experiences and sacrifices, with Xu Kun publicly declaring his love and commitment to her.
• Xu Kun and the Public: Xu Kun's honesty and integrity gain him respect and admiration from the public, who now view him as a true man and an ideal husband.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The world accepts Xu Kun and Yang Chan's relationship, with no further attacks.
• Xu Kun banishes Liu Yanchang from the Human Race for slandering Yang Chan.
• Xu Kun announces his plan to break through to the Celestial Realm and pull out the twelve Human Emperor Nails.
• The Redeem Luck Sect plans to cause chaos within the Human Race to disrupt Xu Kun's foundation.

Character Developments

• Xu Kun: Shows confidence in his plan to pull out the Human Emperor Nails, indicating he has a strategy for the Divine Tribulation Curse.
• Liu Yanchang: Banished from the Human Race for his actions, now socially dead.
• Sima Zhonghu: Decides to prioritize the greater good over family loyalty if necessary.
• Wu Meier: Refuses to participate in further plans against Xu Kun after being previously prevented from doing so.

Significant Themes

• Love and Relationships: Xu Kun and Yang Chan's relationship is accepted, highlighting the theme of love and understanding.
• Power and Ambition: The Human Race's ambition is checked by the realization of their current level, emphasizing the theme of power and ambition.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Sima Zhonghu's willingness to betray his family for the greater good explores the theme of loyalty and betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Xu Kun and the Human Race: Xu Kun's prestige is evident as the Human Race respects his decisions and plans.
• The Redeem Luck Sect: The sect members discuss and plan against Xu Kun, revealing their unity and determination.
• Wu Meier and the Redeem Luck Sect: Wu Meier's disdain for the sect's previous decisions and refusal to participate in further plans highlight the tension within the sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Meier, under pressure from the Redeem Luck Sect, agrees to find Xu Kun and reveal the Nine Li Demonic Qi matter to him.
• The Redeem Luck Sect decides to launch a mutiny due to the failure of their previous plans. They aim to raise the banner of righteousness across the Human Race and accomplish their goals in one battle.
• Sima Zhonghu, believed to be dead, appears before Sima Dai and convinces him to join in an uprising against Xu Kun to avenge the Sima Family.

Character Developments

• Wu Meier, despite her reluctance, agrees to help the Redeem Luck Sect, showing her dedication to their cause.
• Sima Dai, initially hesitant, decides to join Sima Zhonghu's uprising, demonstrating his loyalty to his family and desire for revenge.
• Sima Zhonghu, thought to be dead, reappears with a renewed determination and charisma, rallying support for the uprising.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Betrayal: Characters' loyalties shift based on their personal goals and beliefs, leading to betrayals and alliances.
• Power and Ambition: Characters strive for power and influence, leading to conflicts and rebellions.
• Sacrifice for a Cause: Characters are willing to make personal sacrifices for their beliefs and the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Wu Meier and the Redeem Luck Sect: Wu Meier interacts with the sect members, showing her reluctance but eventual compliance with their demands.
• Sima Zhonghu and Sima Dai: Sima Zhonghu convinces Sima Dai to join him in the uprising, demonstrating his persuasive skills and their shared desire for revenge.
• Xu Kun (absent): Xu Kun's influence is felt throughout the chapter, as characters discuss and plan against him, highlighting his status as a central figure in the conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Kun's team is trying to make the Fuxi Zither recognize its master through zither trials.
• Su Xiaoxiao, Xu Kun's sworn younger sister, plays the Azure Sea Tide Song, and her string resonance lasts for less than two days.
• Su Xiaoxiao reveals that the Fuxi Zither recognizes its master based on a three-day string resonance duration.
• Xu Kun decides to step back and hide during the War of the Myriad Races, entrusting his family and the Human Race's affairs to his team.
• Yang Yao decides to try playing the zither to attempt the trial.

Character Developments

• Su Xiaoxiao: Shows maturity and understanding of the Fuxi Zither's recognition process.
• Xu Kun: Decides to step back and hide during the war, demonstrating strategic thinking and selflessness.
• Yang Yao: Shows determination and willingness to take on responsibilities, deciding to try the zither trial.

Significant Themes

• The Fuxi Zither's recognition process and its connection to the player's thoughts and skills.
• Xu Kun's strategic planning and selflessness in the face of war.
• The importance of unity and trust among the team members.

Character Interactions

• Xu Kun and Su Xiaoxiao: Show a close sibling bond as they discuss the zither trial.
• Xu Kun and Yang Yao: Share a deep understanding and trust, with Yang Yao willing to take on responsibilities in Xu Kun's absence.
• The team members: Demonstrate unity and support for each other, with Hao Jian showing concern for Xu Kun's decision and Yang Yao stepping up to try the zither trial.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Yao, skilled in zither playing, sits at the Fuxi Zither.
• Su Xiaoxiao and Yue Chan'er reveal that Yang Yao composed 'Cold Moon Palace Array-Breaking Melody' in the Cold Moon Palace.
• Yang Yao plays the melody, captivating everyone with its majesty and causing a hazy moonlight to envelop her.
• Xu Kun realizes that the Fuxi Zither's recognition isn't based on zither skills alone, but on Yang Yao being the right person to inherit it.
• Xu Kun understands that his parents left the Fuxi Zither for Yang Yao to claim, as she is destined to be their daughter-in-law.
• The Fuxi Zither recognizes Yang Yao as its master, marking another great event after Shen-bao's childbirth and Zhan Rourou's return.

Character Developments

• Yang Yao: Proves her exceptional zither skills and is recognized as the rightful owner of the Fuxi Zither.
• Xu Kun: Realizes his parents' intentions and understands the significance of the Fuxi Zither's recognition of Yang Yao.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and fate: The Fuxi Zither's recognition of Yang Yao as its master is seen as a fulfillment of her destiny.
• Inheritance and legacy: The Fuxi Zither's inheritance by Yang Yao is part of a larger plan involving the Ten Great Ancient Divine Artifacts.

Character Interactions

• Yang Yao and Xu Kun: Their relationship is further solidified as Yang Yao claims the Fuxi Zither, fulfilling her destiny as Xu Kun's destined partner.
• Xu Kun and his parents: Xu Kun understands his parents' intentions in leaving the Fuxi Zither for Yang Yao, showing their support for their future daughter-in-law.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Yao completes her performance on the Fuxi Zither, causing a three-day resonance that stirs the entire Celestial Realm.
• Xu Kun decides to break through to the War King Realm, triggering a massive heavenly tribulation.
• Wu Meier, revealed to be alive, arrives to warn Xu Kun about a Nine Li Demonic Qi poison and an impending mutiny within the Human Race.
• Xu Kun decides to proceed with his breakthrough, stating it's "too late" to stop.

Character Developments

• Xu Kun demonstrates unwavering determination and acceptance of his fate, choosing to face the challenges ahead.
• Yang Yao shows growth as a musician, her performance resonating throughout the Celestial Realm.
• Wu Meier, previously thought to be dead, reveals her survival and attempts to warn Xu Kun about the conspiracy against him.

Significant Themes

• Determination and Acceptance of Fate: Xu Kun accepts the challenges and dangers ahead, choosing to face them head-on.
• Consequences of Actions: Xu Kun's decision to break through, despite knowing the conspiracy against him, highlights the theme of facing the consequences of one's actions.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: The impending mutiny within the Human Race raises questions about loyalty and betrayal among their ranks.

Character Interactions

• Xu Kun and Yang Yao: Their relationship is strained as Xu Kun decides to leave, and Yang Yao tries to make him stay.
• Xu Kun and Wu Meier: Wu Meier's arrival and warning to Xu Kun about the conspiracy against him adds a layer of complexity to their relationship.
• Xu Kun and the Crowd: The crowd, including Li Jing, Nezha, and Hao Jian, watches anxiously as Xu Kun prepares to face his tribulation, showing their concern and support.