Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan and his classmates graduate and part ways, potentially never to meet again.
• Wang Xuan is not selected for a position in the city, unlike his friend Qin Cheng who is headed to New Moon.
• Many graduates struggle with the reality of leaving the city and returning to their hometowns.
• Wang Xuan practices "Scattering Arts," a martial art from the old era, showing significant progress.
• The chapter provides historical context: a war in the old era led to the destruction of Earth and a great migration to New Star.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: He is calm and collected, accepting his situation without immediate complaint. He is skilled in "Scattering Arts" and is determined to wait for the final selection result.
• Qin Cheng: He is emotional and indignant about Wang Xuan's situation. He is determined to help his friend secure a position and is open about his own selection to New Moon.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the impermanence of life (symbolized by the falling yellow leaves).
• The struggle of graduates to find their place in the world.
• The impact of war and the consequences of technological advancement.
• The tension between staying on Old Earth and migrating to New Star.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng: They are close friends who support each other. Qin Cheng is upset about Wang Xuan's situation and tries to help him.
• Wang Xuan and other classmates: They share a sense of melancholy and disappointment at their uncertain futures. Some are openly emotional, while others hold back their feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan, a university student, demonstrates an "Old Art" by leaving a handprint on a thick tree trunk, shocking Qin Cheng.
• Qin Cheng and Wang Xuan are part of an "Old Arts Experimental Class" funded by financial conglomerates, researching and practicing ancient arts.
• The class discovers that the research is connected to wealthy individuals' pursuit of longevity and possibly immortality.
• New Star students join the class, fueling rumors about the pursuit of immortality by powerful figures.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Showcases his mastery of an Old Art, impressing Qin Cheng. He is initially intrigued by the research but later becomes disillusioned.
• Qin Cheng: Initially skeptical about Old Arts, he joins the research with a try-it-and-see attitude. He becomes more involved as he witnesses Wang Xuan's progress.

Significant Themes

• Belief vs. Skepticism: The contrast between Wang Xuan's belief in Old Arts and Qin Cheng's initial skepticism.
• Aging and Longevity: The pursuit of longevity and immortality by powerful figures, reflecting a universal human desire.
• Power and Wealth: The influence of financial conglomerates and wealthy individuals on research and societal trends.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng: Their friendship deepens as they share their thoughts and experiences related to the Old Arts research.
• Old Arts Experimental Class: Students interact, share rumors, and discuss their experiences and thoughts about the research and its implications.
• New Star Students and Old Earth Students: Tension and gossip arise due to the involvement of New Star students in the class.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Elderly people from influential Zaibatsu fund "Extend Life projects" on Old Earth, including research into Old Arts, to prolong life.
• The Old Arts Experimental Class is formed, consisting of university students, to study and practice Old Arts.
• Various research institutes and genetic teams collaborate with the Experimental Class, offering dietary supplements and genetic alterations to improve constitutions and lifespan.
• Rumors spread about New Star's discoveries in Old Arts, suggesting it might be the reason behind the Experimental Class's formation.
• Wang Xuan, a student in the Experimental Class, begins to show signs of mastering the Qi Gathering Technique, drawing attention from his classmates.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Shows dedication to Old Arts, rejects genetic alterations, and begins to exhibit signs of Qi gathering and Internal Nourishment.
• Qin Cheng: A classmate of Wang Xuan, he acknowledges that New Star has made discoveries in Old Arts and encourages Wang Xuan to secure a place to go to New Star.
• Zhou Kun: A classmate from New Star who, drunkenly, hints at New Star's discoveries in Old Arts.
• The two women from New Star: One is lively and energetic, the other gentle and refined. They express excitement and disbelief at Wang Xuan's apparent mastery of the Qi Gathering Technique, and discuss New Star's new discoveries.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of longevity and immortality.
• The tension between old and new knowledge, methods, and beliefs.
• The power dynamics and influence of Zaibatsu.
• The importance of personal beliefs and principles in the face of external pressures.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng: Qin Cheng supports and encourages Wang Xuan, acknowledging his exceptional progress in Old Arts.
• The two women from New Star: They interact with each other, expressing their thoughts and observations about Wang Xuan and the potential new discoveries on New Star.
• Wang Xuan and the two women from New Star: Though they do not interact directly in this chapter, the women notice and discuss Wang Xuan's apparent mastery of the Qi Gathering Technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan, a student of Old Arts, senses the arrival of four students from New Star.
• The New Star students warn Wang Xuan about the obsolescence of Old Arts and hint at a new discovery on New Star.
• Wang Xuan learns about the possibility of supernatural powers from Qin Cheng, who received information from his family's deep-space trade connections.
• Wang Xuan suspects that Old Arts were initially studied to explore supernatural powers, but the situation has since changed.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: He has successfully mastered the Qi Gathering Technique and shows physical improvements, such as glowing skin and increased energy. He is calm, perceptive, and open-minded about the changing situation regarding Old Arts and supernatural powers.
• Qin Cheng: He is excited and emotional about the potential existence of supernatural powers. He is also well-connected and reliable, providing Wang Xuan with valuable information.

Significant Themes

• The obsolescence of Old Arts and the emergence of new discoveries on New Star.
• The potential existence of supernatural powers and their significance in the modern world.
• The importance of intuition and perception in understanding changing circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan interacts with the New Star students, who warn him about the limitations of Old Arts and hint at a better path on New Star.
• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng share information and speculate about the existence of supernatural powers, leading to a surge of excitement and imagination.
• Wang Xuan's classmates bid each other farewell as they depart for their respective homes, expressing sadness and regret at missing the opportunity to go to New Star.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Cheng learns that there might be another path to supernatural power besides Old Arts, which he had been studying.
• The list of students selected to go to New Star is confirmed, with no new names added, including Wang Xuan.
• Qin Cheng and Wang Xuan discuss friends who left the class early and Wang Xuan's ex-girlfriend from New Star.

Character Developments

• Qin Cheng: Becomes disillusioned and unwilling to accept that Old Arts might be abandoned. He feels sorry for Wang Xuan and is conflicted about the future of Old Arts.
• Wang Xuan: Remains calm and composed about not being selected for New Star. He decides not to see his ex-girlfriend off to avoid causing her trouble. He is determined to explore the path of Old Arts regardless of its past significance.

Significant Themes

• The abandonment of Old Arts in favor of a new path to supernatural power.
• The conflict between Qin Cheng's disillusionment and Wang Xuan's determination.
• The exploration of personal conviction and belief in the face of changing circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Qin Cheng and Wang Xuan discuss their feelings about the situation, their friends, and Wang Xuan's ex-girlfriend.
• Qin Cheng expresses his hope that Wang Xuan can achieve great things on the path of Old Arts, while Wang Xuan remains focused on his personal exploration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A flying saucer descends on the campus, rumored to be carrying the "Goddess" from New Star.
• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng approach the landing pad but find it deserted.
• They encounter Zhao Qinghan, the "Goddess," outside Professor Lin's residence. She is delivering New Star specialties to him.
• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng visit Professor Lin, who shows them a photograph of an old bamboo slip discovery and asks about the existence of Immortals and New Star's discoveries.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: He is calm, composed, and observant, silently assessing the capabilities of Zhao Qinghan's bodyguards. He is also humble and grateful, not wanting Professor Lin to cause trouble for him.
• Qin Cheng: He is excited and impulsive, eager to see the "Goddess" but also worried about his girlfriend's reaction. He is also curious and talkative, asking about Professor Lin's past.
• Zhao Qinghan: She is beautiful, confident, and strong. She is aware of Wang Xuan's strength but is still interested in him.
• Professor Lin: He is devoted to his past love and is passionate about Old Arts research. He is also concerned about Wang Xuan's future and New Star's discoveries.

Significant Themes

• Old Arts vs. New Star's Path: The contrast between traditional Old Arts and New Star's advanced technology and methods is evident in the characters' conversations and actions.
• Devotion and Unchanging Feelings: Professor Lin's devotion to his past love and Wang Xuan's dedication to Old Arts despite the challenges are notable themes.
• Strength and Perception: Wang Xuan's ability to silently assess others' strengths and Zhao Qinghan's awareness of his capabilities highlight the importance of perception and strength.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng: They are close friends, with Qin Cheng being impulsive and talkative, while Wang Xuan is calm and observant. They complement each other well.
• Wang Xuan and Zhao Qinghan: They have a mutual respect and awareness of each other's strengths. Zhao Qinghan is interested in Wang Xuan, while he appreciates her beauty but maintains his principles.
• Professor Lin and Wang Xuan: Professor Lin is concerned about Wang Xuan's future and is willing to help him, despite the difficulties involved. Wang Xuan is grateful and humble, not wanting to cause Professor Lin trouble.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng discuss the mysterious phenomena and supernatural forces on New Star.
• Wang Xuan shares his belief that the Transcendent Immortals were powerful humans from ancient times, not mythical beings.
• Professor Lin gives Wang Xuan a copy of an ancient Root Method from a pre-Qin grand tomb.
• Professor Lin reveals that New Star's discoveries, including rare species and possibly another planet with life, may have led to the abandonment of Old Arts research.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: He expresses his desire to continue exploring Old Arts and verify its path with his own body. He becomes more determined to go to New Star after learning about its discoveries.
• Qin Cheng: He shows curiosity and interest in Old Arts but is told he needs a solid foundation before he can learn it. He becomes discontented with New Star's treatment of Old Arts practitioners.
• Professor Lin: He shares his past experiences and injuries related to Old Arts research. He expresses his belief that New Star's discoveries may lead to new opportunities for Old Arts practitioners.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and immortality throughout history.
• The value and potential of ancient knowledge and practices.
• The tension between old and new knowledge, and the potential for them to complement each other.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Professor Lin: They discuss Old Arts, with Wang Xuan sharing his beliefs and Professor Lin providing guidance and valuable resources.
• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng: They discuss their interest in Old Arts and express their frustration with New Star's treatment of practitioners.
• Professor Lin and Qin Cheng: Professor Lin warns Qin Cheng about the dangers of cultivating Old Arts without a solid foundation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng visit Professor Lin, who shows them a photo album containing a picture of a woman who resembles Zhao Qinghan.
• Wang Xuan learns that the woman is Zhao Qinghan's grandmother, and Professor Lin had once known her.
• Wang Xuan decides to solve his own problem regarding Zhao Qinghan, not wanting Professor Lin to disturb his past.
• Wang Xuan studies the pre-Qin Fangshi Inheritance with Professor Lin's guidance.
• Zhou Kun invites Wang Xuan to a gathering of classmates who will be leaving for New Star.
• Wang Xuan decides to attend the gathering, and Qin Cheng asks to accompany him.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Shows maturity and gratitude by not wanting Professor Lin to interfere in his personal matters. He also demonstrates dedication to his studies, committing to read more ancient texts to better understand the Fangshi Inheritance.
• Professor Lin: Reveals his past connection to Zhao Qinghan's grandmother, showing that he has a history with the Zhao family. He also displays his expertise in Old Arts by guiding Wang Xuan through the Fangshi Inheritance.
• Qin Cheng: Shows his playful and impulsive nature, but also his eagerness to accompany Wang Xuan to the gathering.
• Zhou Kun: Shows concern for Wang Xuan's well-being and invites him to the gathering, hoping to catch up one last time before leaving for New Star.

Significant Themes

• The past and its influence on the present: Professor Lin's past connection to Zhao Qinghan's grandmother is revealed, showing how the past can still affect the present.
• The Old Arts path: Wang Xuan's dedication to learning the pre-Qin Fangshi Inheritance demonstrates his commitment to the Old Arts path, despite warnings from Zhou Kun that Old Arts may no longer be valued on New Star.
• Friendship and parting: The gathering serves as a commemoration of the end of the classmates' university life, with many of them about to leave for New Star, marking a significant change in their lives.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Professor Lin: Wang Xuan learns from Professor Lin and shows gratitude for his guidance. Professor Lin, in turn, expresses his desire to see Wang Xuan succeed on the Old Arts path.
• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng: Qin Cheng shows his eagerness to accompany Wang Xuan to the gathering, demonstrating their friendship.
• Wang Xuan and Zhou Kun: Zhou Kun invites Wang Xuan to the gathering, showing his concern for Wang Xuan's well-being and his desire to catch up one last time before leaving for New Star.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Cheng picks up Wang Xuan, and they drive to a mountaintop villa for a class gathering.
• They pass through the city, observing its blend of old and new architecture, and the beauty of autumn foliage.
• The gathering is attended by classmates from both the New Star and Old Earth, with some expressing disappointment at not being selected for the New Star.
• The night is filled with drinking, feasting, and emotional outbursts, with one student crying due to not being selected.
• Kong Yi, who had a past conflict with Wang Xuan, attempts to reconcile by offering rare delicacies from the New Star.
• Wang Xuan and Kong Yi make amends, improving the atmosphere.
• Several classmates share their future aspirations, with Qin Cheng humorously expressing his desire to be alone with Zhao Qinghan.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan remains calm and composed, handling conflicts maturely and maintaining a good relationship with most classmates.
• Qin Cheng displays his playful and humorous side, lightening the mood and helping to resolve tensions.
• Kong Yi shows a willingness to reconcile with Wang Xuan, demonstrating a change in his attitude.
• Zhao Qinghan's beauty is emphasized, causing a moment of silence when she arrives.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Opportunity: The selection for the New Star represents a chance at extraordinary power and a better future, causing envy and disappointment among those left behind.
• Change and Growth: The city's blend of old and new architecture symbolizes the passage of time and progress, while the autumn foliage represents the cycle of life and change.
• Reconciliation and Forgiveness: Wang Xuan and Kong Yi's reconciliation shows the importance of letting go of past grudges and moving forward.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng's friendship is evident in their interactions, with Qin Cheng supporting Wang Xuan and helping to defuse tense situations.
• Wang Xuan and Kong Yi's reconciliation demonstrates their ability to put aside past conflicts and maintain a cordial relationship.
• The classmates' interactions highlight their shared experiences, emotions, and aspirations, fostering a sense of camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Qinghan, a classmate from New Star, attends the reunion party on Old Earth, causing an awkward moment when she arrives late.
• Wang Xuan learns that Ling Wei's family has been suppressing him from going to New Star, causing him to reevaluate his impression of them.
• Zhou Kun, under the guise of drunkenness, attempts to leak information about New Arts to Wang Xuan.
• A man named Brother Yun, who has mastered New Arts, challenges Wang Xuan to a spar, comparing Old Arts to Crude Arts.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Realizes he has thought too well of Ling Wei's family and becomes more cautious about people's intentions.
• Zhou Kun: Voluntarily tries to leak information about New Arts to Wang Xuan while pretending to be drunk.
• Brother Yun: Reveals his mastery of New Arts and challenges Wang Xuan to a spar, showing confidence in New Arts' superiority.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between Old Arts and New Arts, with New Arts being seen as superior and Old Arts potentially becoming obsolete.
• The power dynamics between Old Earth and New Star, with New Star having more advanced technology and influence.
• The importance of caution and careful consideration when dealing with people and their intentions.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Zhao Qinghan: An awkward moment occurs when Zhao Qinghan arrives late, but they eventually clink wine cups and she leaves.
• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng: Qin Cheng suspects Ling Wei's family may be suppressing Wang Xuan, which Wang Xuan initially dismisses but later considers.
• Wang Xuan and Zhou Kun: Zhou Kun tries to leak information about New Arts to Wang Xuan while appearing drunk.
• Wang Xuan and Brother Yun: Brother Yun challenges Wang Xuan to a spar, comparing Old Arts to Crude Arts and expressing confidence in New Arts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan faces off against Zhou Yun, who possesses New Arts (Super Arts).
• Zhou Yun uses his Super Arts, which can influence the mind and distort perception.
• Wang Xuan uses the Five Viscera Thunder Sound Art to dispel Zhou Yun's Super Arts and defeats him.
• A Middle-aged Man and a Young Woman arrive in an airship, and the Middle-aged Man reacts strongly to seeing Zhou Yun pinned.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan demonstrates his mastery of Old Arts, successfully countering and defeating Zhou Yun's New Arts.
• Zhou Yun reveals his use of genetic achievements to enhance his physical strength and displays his Super Arts.
• The Middle-aged Man and the Young Woman are introduced, with the Middle-aged Man showing concern for Zhou Yun.

Significant Themes

• The clash between Old Arts and New Arts (Super Arts) is a central theme, with Wang Xuan's victory over Zhou Yun highlighting the potential of Old Arts.
• The power and danger of Super Arts are emphasized, with Zhou Yun's ability to influence the mind and Wang Xuan's need to use a specialized technique to counter it.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Zhou Yun engage in a fierce battle, with Wang Xuan ultimately emerging victorious.
• Qin Cheng and others express concern for Wang Xuan during the fight, while Zhao Qinghan orders Mechs to record the battle.
• The Middle-aged Man and the Young Woman arrive, with the Middle-aged Man reacting strongly to Zhou Yun's defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yun, defeated by Wang Xuan, is used as a stool by him.
• Zhou Mingxuan, Zhou Yun's father and Ling Wei's uncle-in-law, arrives with his daughter Zhou Ting.
• Zhou Mingxuan offers Wang Xuan a chance to demonstrate his Old Arts skills in exchange for a scripture, but Wang Xuan declines.
• Wang Xuan decides not to wait for Ling Wei and leaves with Qin Cheng.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Shows maturity and wisdom in handling Zhou Mingxuan's offer, understanding the underlying schemes and refusing to be manipulated.
• Zhou Mingxuan: Reveals his cunning nature and attempts to assert dominance over Wang Xuan through a seemingly generous offer.
• Zhou Yun: Despite his defeat, he remains proud and ambitious, still believing in the potential of Transcendent Immortals.
• Ling Wei: Absent from the scene but mentioned; her family's attitude towards Wang Xuan is clear, and she's expected to return soon.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Zhou Mingxuan tries to assert his power and influence over Wang Xuan, but Wang Xuan remains unfazed.
• The value of Old Arts: Despite not being selected for the space mission, Wang Xuan continues to practice and value Old Arts, refusing to be swayed by Zhou Mingxuan's offer.
• The changing world: The focus on deep space exploration and discoveries highlights the shift in priorities and values in the world.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Zhou Mingxuan: Wang Xuan remains calm and collected in the face of Zhou Mingxuan's attempts to assert dominance, refusing to be swayed by his offer.
• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng: Qin Cheng admires Wang Xuan's handling of the situation and supports his decision to leave without waiting for Ling Wei.
• Zhou Kun and Qin Cheng: They discuss the situation and express their opinions on the interactions between Wang Xuan and the Zhou family members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A gathering on the mountaintop leads to drunken revelations about the limitations of Old Arts and the power of technological weapons.
• Wang Xuan learns that even the most powerful Daoist Masters of the Pre-Qin era could be easily killed by modern technology.
• Qin Cheng's love life takes a turn for the worse when his girlfriend breaks up with him due to his potential long-term absence.
• Wang Xuan visits a mysterious underground location, where he meets a middle-aged man in a green mask who gives him a golden bamboo slip containing a diagram.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Becomes more determined to explore the Old Arts path despite its bleak prospects. He also shows a calm and collected demeanor when faced with unexpected situations.
• Qin Cheng: Struggles with his girlfriend's decision to break up and seeks Wang Xuan's advice on how to win her back.
• The middle-aged man in the green mask: Reveals himself to be knowledgeable about the golden bamboo slips and offers one to Wang Xuan.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between Old Arts and modern technology, with the latter proving to be more powerful and destructive.
• The struggle between personal ambition and the reality of one's situation, as seen in Wang Xuan's determination to pursue Old Arts despite knowing its limitations.
• The theme of love and loss, as exemplified by Qin Cheng's relationship troubles.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Zhou Kun: Wang Xuan seeks Zhou Kun's opinion on the validity of the claims made by the drunken student from New Star.
• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng: Qin Cheng confides in Wang Xuan about his breakup and asks for his advice on how to win his girlfriend back.
• Wang Xuan and the middle-aged man in the green mask: The two have a brief, cryptic exchange about the golden bamboo slip, hinting at a shared secret or knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan meets Qing Mu, an explorer who invites him to join their organization.
• Wang Xuan is shown a Golden Bamboo Slip with mysterious images, which he can't decipher.
• Qing Mu reveals that explorers face greater dangers than Old Arts combat matches, as they operate beyond Earth.
• Wang Xuan agrees to participate in an upcoming exploration operation as his assessment to join the organization.
• The operation targets Qingcheng Mountain, where New Star's financial magnates are secretly excavating due to a discovery related to Pre-Qin Daoist practitioners.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan shows interest in joining the explorers, despite the risks involved.
• Qing Mu is revealed to be a serious and knowledgeable figure, highly regarded within the organization.

Significant Themes

• The allure and mystery of Old Arts, particularly the possibility of surpassing the limits set by Daoist Masters.
• The dangers and excitement of exploration, contrasting with the relative safety of Old Arts combat matches.
• The importance of secrecy and confidentiality in the organization's operations.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Qing Mu discuss the nature of exploration and the potential dangers involved.
• Wang Xuan expresses his desire to learn more about the end of the Old Arts path and the possibility of surpassing Daoist Masters.
• Qing Mu shares intelligence about the operation's target and the involvement of New Star's financial magnates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team, led by Qing Mu, prepares to intercept the Zhou and Ling families who are excavating a site on Qingcheng Mountain.
• They wait outside the Underground Palace as the other team activates it and retrieves the items inside.
• The team blocks the entrance and strikes, using electromagnetic pulses to disable the other side's weapons and Mechs.
• The other team tries to dig through the mountain to escape, but Qing Mu's team encircles and hunts them down.
• A fierce battle ensues, with Qing Mu facing off against a master of New Arts.
• Wang Xuan, the newcomer, stays behind and encounters Zhou Yun, a descendant of the Zhou Family, who tries to escape with a Jade Casket.
• Wang Xuan retrieves the Jade Casket and hides, while Zhou Yun tries to have him killed.
• A battle occurs near a meditation cushion where a legendary Daoist Master is sitting, but he turns into dust and kills six people who approach him.
• The feathered robe he was wearing also disintegrates, leaving only a Silver Beast Skin Scroll on the ground.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan faces the reality of combat and death for the first time, questioning his decision to join the exploration team.
• Qing Mu demonstrates his extraordinary abilities and leadership during the battle.
• Zhou Yun tries to escape with the Jade Casket but is thwarted by Wang Xuan.

Significant Themes

• The value and pursuit of ancient artifacts and knowledge.
• The contrast between Old Arts practitioners and modern technology.
• The consequences of greed and the pursuit of power.

Character Interactions

• Qing Mu leads the team with calm and precision, ordering the other members to act accordingly.
• Wang Xuan and Zhou Yun encounter each other, leading to a tense confrontation.
• The legendary Daoist Master's presence and subsequent disappearance add an element of mystery and danger to the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan witnesses a terrifying change in the dust of a deceased Daoist practitioner, leading him to believe in the existence of powerful Daoist practitioners' abilities like "throwing elephants" and "feather ascension".
• He observes three people attempting to retrieve a silver beast skin book from an underground palace, with one successfully obtaining it.
• Wang Xuan engages in a standoff with Zhou Yun, who practices Super Arts, ultimately defeating him and retrieving the silver beast skin book.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan demonstrates his strength and strategic thinking, outsmarting his opponents and retrieving the silver beast skin book.
• Zhou Yun, despite his powerful Super Arts, is defeated by Wang Xuan, revealing his arrogance and lack of adaptability in combat.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between Old Arts and New Arts, with Wang Xuan's Old Arts proving effective against Zhou Yun's Super Arts.
• The power of strategy and adaptability in combat, as seen in Wang Xuan's actions.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan vs. Zhou Yun: Wang Xuan outsmarts and defeats Zhou Yun, showcasing his strength and strategic thinking.
• Wang Xuan vs. Other Opponents: Wang Xuan uses his energy gun to incapacitate opponents, demonstrating his versatility in combat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan discovers a silver beast skin book and a jade casket containing a golden book.
• He memorizes both and uses a micro-scanner to record them.
• A group led by Jin Chuan, claiming to be a reception team, arrives and attempts to intercept Wang Xuan, leading to a confrontation.
• Qing Mu and Black Tiger return, and a fight ensues between the two groups.
• Wang Xuan uses the Vajra Fist from the Body Arts to incapacitate several of Jin Chuan's men.
• Jin Chuan calls off the fight and leaves, owing Qing Mu a favor.
• The group successfully departs Qingcheng Mountain.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan demonstrates his memorization skills and combat prowess using the Vajra Fist, earning respect from Qing Mu and others.
• Qing Mu shows his leadership and confidence in Wang Xuan, supporting him against Jin Chuan's group.
• Jin Chuan reveals his ambition and willingness to use force to obtain the silver beast skin book, but ultimately backs down when faced with Wang Xuan's strength.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Jin Chuan's group initially attempts to ambush Wang Xuan, highlighting the lack of trust among exploration teams.
• Power dynamics: The confrontation between Wang Xuan and Jin Chuan's group underscores the importance of strength and skill in the old lands.
• Personal gain vs. collective interest: Wang Xuan is willing to protect his personal spoils, while Jin Chuan prioritizes obtaining the silver beast skin book for his organization.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Qing Mu: Wang Xuan gains Qing Mu's respect and support, solidifying their alliance.
• Wang Xuan and Jin Chuan: Their confrontation highlights the tension between newcomers and established exploration teams, as well as the importance of strength and skill.
• Qing Mu and Jin Chuan: Their interaction reveals the complex relationships and power dynamics among exploration team leaders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan and the exploration team return from Qingcheng Mountain, having suffered casualties, including The Kite's death.
• Qing Mu reveals that some expeditions encounter unexplainable phenomena, and the team has experienced such events before.
• Wang Xuan is advised not to practice the Golden Book's Body Art rashly due to its extreme danger.
• Wang Xuan returns to the city, starts his new job, and meets Zhou Ting and her friends at "Golden Years," where he is told he's not welcome.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan becomes more aware of the dangers and realities of exploration, affecting his perspective on expeditions.
• Qing Mu shows concern for Wang Xuan's safety and well-being, revealing his caring side.
• Zhou Ting and her friends display their snobbish and dismissive attitudes towards Wang Xuan.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and realities of exploration and the Old Arts.
• The contrast between the exciting and mysterious aspects of expeditions and their terrifying and life-threatening nature.
• The snobbish and dismissive attitudes of the wealthy and privileged.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Qing Mu: Qing Mu advises Wang Xuan about the Golden Book's Body Art and arranges for him to take the scanner.
• Wang Xuan and Zhou Ting: Zhou Ting and her friends confront Wang Xuan, telling him he's not welcome at "Golden Years."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan encounters his ex-girlfriend, Ling Wei, at a high-end restaurant with her new boyfriend's family.
• Wu Yin, Ling Wei's friend, confronts Wang Xuan, leading to a heated exchange.
• Wang Xuan accurately assesses Wu Yin's health issues, causing her to throw her handbag at him in anger.
• Wang Xuan apologizes to Wu Yin and Ling Wei, then leaves with his friend, Qin Cheng.
• Qin Cheng meets Zhao Qinghan, a mutual acquaintance, and expresses admiration for her.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: He remains calm and composed throughout the encounter, showing emotional maturity and self-control. He demonstrates his knowledge of the Old Arts by accurately assessing Wu Yin's health issues.
• Wu Yin: Initially aggressive and temperamental, Wu Yin is taken aback by Wang Xuan's accurate assessment of her health problems. She later apologizes to Wang Xuan.
• Ling Wei: She is seen meeting her boyfriend's family, showing she has moved on from her relationship with Wang Xuan.
• Qin Cheng: He is easily impressed by Zhao Qinghan's beauty and kindness, showing naivety in social situations.

Significant Themes

• Emotional Maturity: Wang Xuan's calm demeanor and self-control contrast with Wu Yin's impulsiveness, highlighting the importance of emotional maturity.
• Social Perception: Wang Xuan's accurate assessment of Wu Yin's health issues and Qin Cheng's admiration for Zhao Qinghan's kindness emphasize the importance of understanding people's true nature behind their appearances.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Wu Yin: Their interaction is tense initially, but Wang Xuan's apology and Wu Yin's eventual apology show a shift in their dynamic.
• Qin Cheng and Zhao Qinghan: Qin Cheng's admiration for Zhao Qinghan's kindness and beauty highlights their friendly, albeit one-sided, interaction.
• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng: Their friendship is shown through their banter and Wang Xuan's attempt to educate Qin Cheng about social dynamics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan and Zhao Qinghan's tense encounter in a private room turns into a physical altercation when Wang Xuan tries to apologize, but Zhao Qinghan misinterprets his actions.
• Zhao Qinghan reveals she has mastered the Old Arts and can hold her own against Wang Xuan.
• Wang Xuan invites Zhao Qinghan to discuss a potential cooperation, but he's uninterested in her initial proposal and asks for exorbitant payment.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Shows his unconventional nature by directly apologizing to Zhao Qinghan, then immediately engaging in a physical altercation. He's confident, overbearing, and has a high self-image, expecting great compensation for any cooperation.
• Zhao Qinghan: Reveals her proficiency in Old Arts and her true strength. She's calm, composed, and has a hidden powerhouse status. She's also magnanimous and doesn't dwell on past grievances, but she's not above using her strength to intimidate.
• Qin Cheng: Acts as a mediator between Wang Xuan and Zhao Qinghan. He's initially shocked by their altercation but remains loyal to Wang Xuan. He's also dejected upon learning that Zhao Qinghan's Old Arts proficiency is due to maintaining her figure.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the use of force: Both Wang Xuan and Zhao Qinghan use their strength to assert dominance and intimidate each other.
• Cooperation and negotiation: Wang Xuan and Zhao Qinghan discuss potential cooperation, highlighting their different expectations and priorities.
• Ambition and opportunity: Zhao Qinghan alludes to a grand opportunity, while Wang Xuan is more interested in immediate compensation.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Zhao Qinghan: Their interaction is tense and competitive, with both trying to assert dominance and gain the upper hand. Despite their altercation, they maintain a level of respect and are open to discussing cooperation.
• Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng: Qin Cheng acts as a mediator between Wang Xuan and Zhao Qinghan, trying to smooth over their disagreements. He remains loyal to Wang Xuan but is also dejected upon learning about Zhao Qinghan's Old Arts proficiency.
• Zhao Qinghan and Qin Cheng: Zhao Qinghan is initially displeased with Qin Cheng's attempt to tie her up but doesn't hold a grudge. She's open to discussing cooperation with him as well.