Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The battle at the Pamir Plateau ends with three New Arts Grandmasters killed and Old Chen severely injured.
• Wang Xuan, Qing Mu, and Wu Chenglin return to An City with Old Chen's body.
• Various organizations send relics and artifacts to Old Chen's residence, hoping to curry favor.
• Wang Xuan discovers three potential Ascension artifacts among the items: a black bone, a piece of jade, and a white bone.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan becomes more determined to save Old Chen and ascends to immortality.
• Qing Mu is grief-stricken and believes Old Chen is beyond saving.
• Wu Chenglin remains pragmatic and opportunistic.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of immortality and power.
• The struggle between Old Arts and New Arts.
• The politics and intrigue surrounding Old Chen's death.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Qing Mu work together to find Ascension artifacts.
• Wang Xuan and Wu Chenglin have a tense relationship, with Wu Chenglin often provoking Wang Xuan.
• Various organizations send representatives to pay respects to Old Chen, hoping to gain favor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan suggests using a "manifestation of legends" to save Old Chen, involving Qing Mu and other Old Arts practitioners.
• Qing Mu learns a shamanic dance to add credibility to the event.
• Wang Xuan plans for everyone to enter Old Chen's room, touch him, and pass on life energy, with Qing Mu performing the dance.
• Wang Xuan prepares to enter the Inner Scenery Realm using a mysterious antique bone.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Shows concern for Old Chen's life, plans meticulously to clear himself of suspicion, and demonstrates knowledge of archaeology and mysterious factors.
• Qing Mu: Initially skeptical, he cooperates with Wang Xuan's plan, learns the shamanic dance, and becomes more involved in the event.
• Old Chen: Lies unconscious, surrounded by antiques and practitioners trying to save him.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and collective effort.
• The use of ancient rituals and beliefs for healing and protection.
• The importance of secrecy and avoiding suspicion.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Qing Mu: Wang Xuan involves Qing Mu in his plan, teaching him the shamanic dance and explaining his strategy. Qing Mu, though hesitant, cooperates.
• Wang Xuan and Old Chen: Wang Xuan plans to enter Old Chen's Inner Scenery Realm to save him, showing concern for his well-being.
• Qing Mu and Old Chen: Qing Mu performs the shamanic dance to help save his master, Old Chen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan enters the Inner Scenery Realm and encounters a Female Sword Immortal.
• The Female Sword Immortal attacks Wang Xuan repeatedly, causing him immense pain.
• Wang Xuan draws in mysterious factors to help Old Chen heal and practices the Golden Body Art.
• The Female Sword Immortal's past is revealed through visions: she was framed, sought revenge, and ultimately perished during ascension.
• Wang Xuan sympathizes with the Female Sword Immortal and decides to bring someone to help her investigate the past.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: He remains calm under pressure, practices the Golden Body Art, and decides to help the Female Sword Immortal.
• Female Sword Immortal: Her past is revealed, showing her quest for revenge and eventual demise. She continues to attack Wang Xuan, likely mistaking him for a descendant of the man who wronged her.

Significant Themes

• Karma and retribution: The Female Sword Immortal's past actions and eventual fate highlight the theme of karma and retribution.
• The struggle for power and immortality: Both Wang Xuan and the Female Sword Immortal seek power and immortality, reflecting the theme of the struggle for these ideals.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and the Female Sword Immortal: Despite the Female Sword Immortal's attacks, Wang Xuan feels sympathy for her and decides to help her investigate her past.
• Wang Xuan and Old Chen: Wang Xuan continues to help Old Chen heal, even while dealing with the Female Sword Immortal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan enters the Inner Scenery Realm again, this time to save Old Chen.
• He finds Old Chen's spiritual domain hidden within his internal organs, surrounded by lightning.
• Wang Xuan struggles to bring Old Chen into the Inner Scenery Realm, exhausting himself in the process.
• He finally manages to pull Old Chen in, instructing him to heal his body using the Root Method of the Pre-Qin Daoist practitioners.
• Wang Xuan introduces Old Chen to the Female Sword Immortal, his new master.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Becomes more empathetic towards Old Chen, understanding his dedication to Old Arts. He grows stronger and more experienced, able to guide others into the Inner Scenery Realm.
• Old Chen: Reveals his strategic mind and dedication to Old Arts. He becomes Wang Xuan's disciple in the path of the Sword Immortal.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for a Greater Cause: Both Wang Xuan and Old Chen are willing to make personal sacrifices for the advancement of Old Arts.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Wang Xuan takes on the role of a mentor, guiding Old Chen into the Inner Scenery Realm and introducing him to his new master.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Old Chen: Their relationship evolves from colleagues to master and disciple. Wang Xuan helps Old Chen despite his initial resentment, showing growth in his character.
• Wang Xuan and the Female Sword Immortal: Although not directly interacting, Wang Xuan introduces Old Chen to her, setting up a potential master-disciple relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Chen enters the Inner Scenery Realm and is immediately attacked by sword light, causing him immense pain.
• He sees a Female Sword Immortal and tries to learn from her, but she attacks him relentlessly.
• Wang Xuan enters the Inner Scenery Realm and starts practicing the Golden Body Art, while Old Chen continues to be attacked.
• The Female Sword Immortal leaves and returns several times, attacking Old Chen each time.
• Old Chen explains historical events to the Female Sword Immortal to appease her.
• After ten years, the Female Sword Immortal expels both Old Chen and Wang Xuan from the Inner Scenery Realm.

Character Developments

• Old Chen: Realizes the preciousness of the mysterious factors in the Inner Scenery Realm and becomes determined to absorb them. He also understands the potential danger of the Zaibatsu finding out about this place.
• Wang Xuan: Continues to practice the Golden Body Art and reaches the sixth level of cultivation. He also becomes more cautious about revealing the secret of the Inner Scenery Realm.
• The Female Sword Immortal: Initially aggressive, she becomes more understanding after Old Chen explains historical events to her. She eventually expels both Old Chen and Wang Xuan from the Inner Scenery Realm.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Inner Scenery Realm.
• The importance of secrecy regarding the realm's existence and its benefits.
• The potential threat of the Zaibatsu and other organizations if they find out about the realm.

Character Interactions

• Old Chen and Wang Xuan: Their relationship becomes more strained as Wang Xuan sets Old Chen up to be attacked by the Female Sword Immortal. However, they still work together to survive the Inner Scenery Realm.
• Old Chen and the Female Sword Immortal: Their relationship is initially hostile, but Old Chen's historical explanations seem to appease her, leading to a temporary truce.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Chen, near death, recovers astonishingly quickly, leading to a misunderstanding that he's about to break through.
• Wang Xuan and Old Chen discover that the Female Sword Immortal's bone can influence the real world slightly.
• Many influential figures gather in An City, preparing for Old Chen's memorial service, as they believe he's on his deathbed.
• Wang Xuan and Old Chen use an uncut jade to enter the Inner Scenery Realm, where they encounter a refined middle-aged man who leaves without incident.

Character Developments

• Old Chen: Recovers rapidly from his near-death state, revealing his resilience and strength. He also shows his displeasure at the lack of respect for his life and the haste with which people are preparing his memorial.
• Wang Xuan: Improves his Golden Body Art, reaching a high level. He shows understanding and patience in dealing with Old Chen's situation and the Inner Scenery Realm.
• Qing Mu: Shows guilt for his initial preparations for Old Chen's funeral and becomes more involved in the events unfolding.

Significant Themes

• Respect for life and the deceased.
• The influence of the Inner Scenery Realm on the real world.
• The haste and impatience of influential figures in the face of death.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Old Chen: They have a tacit understanding and work together to enter the Inner Scenery Realm. Their interactions show their shared history and mutual respect.
• Old Chen and Qing Mu: Their relationship is strained due to Qing Mu's initial preparations for Old Chen's funeral. However, Qing Mu shows remorse and becomes more involved in the situation.
• The gathering of influential figures in An City: Their interactions show their haste and impatience in the face of Old Chen's supposed death, highlighting the lack of respect for life and the deceased.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan and Old Chen enter the Inner Scenery Realm, encountering an Immortal Lord who flies away after a brief interaction.
• Wang Xuan breaks through to the sixth layer of the Golden Body Art after six months of cultivation.
• Old Chen confirms he has broken through but is vague about his current level compared to ancient times.
• The Inner Scenery Realm is set to close in about a year, forcing them to leave.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan's Golden Body Art progresses, making him more confident in his physical resilience.
• Old Chen breaks through but remains humble about his strength compared to ancient Immortal Lords.
• Wang Xuan becomes more curious and determined to explore the secrets of the Old Arts and the Inner Scenery Realm.

Significant Themes

• The vast difference between the strength of practitioners in ancient times and the present era.
• The mysterious and complex paths of the Old Arts, with the Inner Scenery Realm being just one of them.
• The enigma of Ascension and the possible existence of Immortal Lords.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Old Chen cultivate together, sharing their experiences and insights about the Old Arts.
• Wang Xuan expresses his desire to explore the secrets of the Inner Scenery Realm and the other paths of the Old Arts.
• Wang Xuan suspects the Female Sword Immortal is eavesdropping on their conversation, causing him to tread carefully.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan and Old Chen discuss the possibility of Immortal Lords returning due to the opening of the Inner Scenery Realm.
• Old Chen shares information about other secret paths and Heavenly Medicine, hinting at future adventures.
• Wang Xuan and Old Chen decide not to use the bone fragment temporarily due to its extraordinary nature.
• Wang Xuan is visited by representatives from various organizations, offering gifts and cooperation, including the Zhong Family.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Shows caution and wisdom in dealing with potential allies and the bone fragment.
• Old Chen: Reveals his complex personality and scheming nature, while also displaying fear and uncertainty about the Inner Scenery Realm.
• Da Wu: Shows animosity towards the Zhong Family and warns Wang Xuan about their true nature.

Significant Themes

• The unknown consequences of delving into ancient secrets and powerful artifacts.
• The temptation and danger of accepting help from powerful organizations.
• The fear and uncertainty that comes with the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Old Chen: Share their fears and speculations about the Inner Scenery Realm, leading to a decision to avoid using the bone fragment for now.
• Wang Xuan and Da Wu: Da Wu warns Wang Xuan about the Zhong Family, and they work together to avoid dealing with the Zhong Family's representative.
• Wang Xuan and the Zhong Family's representative: Wang Xuan politely refuses their offers, leading to Da Wu's intervention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan goes fishing at the manor pond, using Old Chen's collector's edition fishing rod as a harpoon, much to Old Chen's dismay.
• Many groups of powerful people arrive at the manor, seemingly preparing for someone's arrival.
• Da Wu appears with Zhong Qing, a young woman from the Zhong Family, and they argue before approaching Wang Xuan.
• Da Wu warns Wang Xuan about Zhong Qing's scheming nature, revealing that the Zhong Family intended to have a Great Grandmaster test Wang Xuan's strength.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Shows his playful side while fishing and remains calm and collected upon meeting Zhong Qing.
• Old Chen: Displayed as proud and particular about his fishing rod, and eager to "educate" Wang Xuan.
• Da Wu: Reveals her belligerent and protective nature towards Wang Xuan, using her sharp tongue to warn him about Zhong Qing.
• Zhong Qing: Portrayed as calculating and unscrupulous, using her pure appearance to deceive others, as revealed by Da Wu.

Significant Themes

• Deception and manipulation: Zhong Qing's true intentions are hidden behind her pure appearance, and Da Wu warns Wang Xuan about her schemes.
• Power dynamics: The arrival of many powerful groups suggests an impending meeting with someone of high status.
• Friendship and loyalty: Da Wu's protective behavior towards Wang Xuan highlights their close relationship.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Old Chen: Their interaction is playful, with Wang Xuan teasing Old Chen about his fishing rod.
• Da Wu and Zhong Qing: Their argument and subsequent interaction reveal their differing personalities and agendas.
• Wang Xuan and Zhong Qing: Their first meeting is tense due to Da Wu's warnings, and Zhong Qing's true intentions remain unclear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Little Zhong, representing the New Star organization, invites Wang Xuan to join, offering the 'Serpent Crane Eight Scattered Hands' Body Art scripture as an incentive.
• Wang Xuan initially declines but changes his mind after learning that studying this scripture could help him understand his golden scriptures better, as advised by Old Chen.
• Lorena, a member of New Star, attempts to test Wang Xuan's strength during a hug, using a combination of Old and New Arts techniques. Wang Xuan responds, causing Lorena's 'beauty bowl' to explode, revealing her enhanced figure.
• Wang Xuan leaves after receiving the scripture, avoiding the deputy of the Relevant Department and three old men who seem to be targeting him.
• Wang Xuan and Old Chen secretly enter the Inner Scenery Realm using a mysterious bone, finding a serene, ancient water town scene instead of the expected chaos.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan shows his strength and lack of interest in fame, declining the New Star invitation but accepting the scripture for personal growth.
• Little Zhong demonstrates her professionalism and understanding, not forcing Wang Xuan to join and acknowledging his cultivation focus.
• Lorena's attempt to test Wang Xuan backfires, revealing her enhanced figure and New Star's use of 'beauty bowls.'
• Old Chen's advice influences Wang Xuan's decision to accept the 'Serpent Crane Eight Scattered Hands' scripture.

Significant Themes

• The allure of power and fame versus personal cultivation and growth.
• The use of technology and enhancements in cultivation, as seen with Lorena's 'beauty bowl.'
• The contrast between the expected chaos of the Inner Scenery Realm and the serene, ancient water town scene.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Little Zhong: They have a professional, respectful interaction, with Little Zhong understanding Wang Xuan's focus on cultivation.
• Wang Xuan and Lorena: Their hug turns into a test of strength, with Wang Xuan accidentally revealing Lorena's enhanced figure.
• Wang Xuan and Old Chen: They secretly enter the Inner Scenery Realm together, with Old Chen's advice influencing Wang Xuan's decision to accept the 'Serpent Crane Eight Scattered Hands' scripture.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A woman in red explodes amidst lightning in the Inner Scenery Realm, leaving behind a melancholic flower-patterned cat.
• Wang Xuan and Old Chen encounter this cat and decide to comfort it, despite its unusual nature.
• Wang Xuan practices the Serpent Crane Eight Scattered Hands and the second stance of the Golden Book's five pages.
• Old Chen practices the Bodhisattva Fist and ponders the flow of time in the Inner Scenery Realm.
• Wang Xuan decides to leave the Inner Scenery Realm and finds Old Chen taken by the cat. He rushes to save him.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Practices and masters new techniques, shows concern for Old Chen's safety.
• Old Chen: Practices and improves in the Bodhisattva Fist, displays worry for Wang Xuan's well-being.
• Qing Mu: Discovers the existence of the Inner Scenery Realm, attempts to save his master.

Significant Themes

• Time and its perception: The flow of time in the Inner Scenery Realm is different from the outside world.
• Cultivation and growth: Wang Xuan and Old Chen both make significant progress in their cultivation.
• Unpredictability of the Inner Scenery Realm: The environment and creatures within the realm are mysterious and potentially dangerous.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Old Chen: They interact frequently, with Wang Xuan showing concern for Old Chen's well-being and Old Chen sharing his insights about the Inner Scenery Realm.
• Wang Xuan and the flower-patterned cat: Wang Xuan interacts with the cat, trying to understand its nature and intentions.
• Qing Mu and Wang Xuan: Qing Mu is worried about Wang Xuan's safety and rushes to save him when he senses danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan, Old Chen, and Qing Mu encounter a white tiger, which is revealed to be a White Tiger Great Demon.
• The demon injures Old Chen, and Wang Xuan intervenes, provoking the beast.
• The trio struggles against the demon but is no match for its power.
• A woman in red appears, revealing she's the demon's owner and a formidable figure.
• The demon captures Qing Mu and presents him to the woman, who can't cross a barrier to retrieve him.
• Wang Xuan invites the ghost monk (later referred to as the Bodhisattva) to subdue the demon, who initially seems powerful but then flees upon seeing the woman in red.
• The Female Sword Immortal arrives and engages the woman in red's gaze, protecting the trio.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Shows bravery and resourcefulness in facing the demon and inviting the ghost monk for help.
• Old Chen: Reveals his knowledge about the demon and his fear, also elevates the ghost monk's status to 'Bodhisattva'.
• Qing Mu: Experiences the Inner Scenery Realm's danger firsthand and is captured by the demon.
• The White Tiger Great Demon: Initially appears docile but reveals its true ferocity and power.
• The Woman in Red: Revealed to be a powerful figure and the demon's owner, separated from the Inner Scenery Realm by a barrier.
• The Ghost Monk/Bodhisattva: Initially appears powerful but flees upon seeing the woman in red, surprising the trio.
• The Female Sword Immortal: Arrives to protect the trio and engages the woman in red, showing her reliability.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Inner Scenery Realm.
• The trio's struggle against the demon highlights their vulnerability and desperation.
• The revelation of the woman in red's power and separation from the realm adds mystery and tension.
• The ghost monk's initial power and subsequent flight emphasizes the woman in red's threat.
• The Female Sword Immortal's arrival underscores her reliability and importance to the trio.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Old Chen: Work together to face the demon, with Wang Xuan inviting the ghost monk for help and Old Chen elevating the monk's status.
• The trio (Wang Xuan, Old Chen, Qing Mu) vs. The White Tiger Great Demon: A struggle for survival against the powerful demon.
• The Woman in Red vs. The Ghost Monk/Bodhisattva: The monk flees upon seeing her, revealing her power and threat.
• The Female Sword Immortal vs. The Woman in Red: The immortal engages the woman's gaze, protecting the trio and showing her reliability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with Old Chen and Wang Xuan facing the Female Sword Immortal, who had previously beaten them. She is now facing off against a mysterious woman in red, a powerful Demon Immortal from over two thousand years ago.
• The Female Sword Immortal and the Red-clothed Demon Immortal engage in a tense standoff, with the latter pushing the Great Curtain separating their realms, threatening to break through.
• Wang Xuan suggests inviting the Female Daoist practitioner from three thousand years ago to intervene, as she might know the Red-clothed Demon Immortal and could persuade her.

Character Developments

• Old Chen: Shows knowledge of ancient languages and understanding of the Immortal Dao, revealing his wisdom and experience.
• Wang Xuan: Demonstrates strategic thinking by suggesting inviting the Female Daoist practitioner to defuse the situation.
• Qing Mu: Shows fear and reluctance to leave the scene, indicating his awareness of the potential danger.
• Female Sword Immortal: Reveals a more human side when she's not being overbearing, showing pride and seriousness in the face of the Red-clothed Demon Immortal.
• Red-clothed Demon Immortal: Exhibits immense power and confidence, pushing the Great Curtain and threatening to break through into the present world.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Immortals, Demons, and other supernatural beings.
• The potential danger of ancient beings interfering with the present world.
• The importance of knowledge and understanding of the past to navigate current situations.

Character Interactions

• Old Chen and Wang Xuan: They work together, with Old Chen providing insight and Wang Xuan suggesting a plan of action.
• Female Sword Immortal and Red-clothed Demon Immortal: They engage in a tense standoff, with the latter displaying overwhelming power and the former showing pride and seriousness.
• Wang Xuan and Qing Mu: Wang Xuan suggests sending Qing Mu to invite the Female Daoist practitioner, but Qing Mu is reluctant to leave the scene.

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• The Woman in Red is about to break through the barrier into the Inner Scenery Realm.
• The White Tiger Great Demon, despite being injured, stands up again.
• The Female Sword Immortal arrives and stabs the White Tiger, weakening the Woman in Red's connection.
• The Ghost Monk appears and takes the White Tiger away.
• Wang Xuan, Old Chen, and Qing Mu eat the White Tiger's meat, absorbing its essence.
• The Female Sword Immortal kills the White Tiger, causing the Inner Scenery Realm to shake and eventually disappear.

2. Character Developments

• Wang Xuan masters the third stance of the five pages of the Golden Book.
• Old Chen and Qing Mu's injuries fully recover from eating the White Tiger's meat.
• The White Tiger's head is severed, and its residual spiritual energy is concentrated within it.

3. Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between immortals, demons, and Buddhas.
• The illusory nature of the Inner Scenery Realm and the real world.
• The possibility of resurrection and the future of old arts.

4. Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan, Old Chen, and Qing Mu provoke the White Tiger to get the Female Sword Immortal to act.
• The Female Sword Immortal and the Ghost Monk work together to weaken the Woman in Red.
• Wang Xuan, Old Chen, and Qing Mu eat the White Tiger's meat together, gaining benefits.
• Wang Xuan feels a renewed fighting spirit after returning to the real world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan agrees with Old Chen's hypothesis about the time flow in the Inner Scenery Realm.
• Old Chen stages his death to test people's reactions and intentions.
• Qing Mu is injured by a master using the Tongyou Palm, a corrosive Old Art.
• Wang Xuan decides to take action and establish the prestige of Old Arts.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan becomes more confident in his abilities and decides to temporarily "freeze" his Wang Xiao identity.
• Old Chen, having surpassed the Grandmaster level, feels more confident and wants to test people's reactions.
• Qing Mu is severely injured and needs Old Chen's help to recover.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and political intrigue among different factions, including the Old Arts Domain, the New Arts Domain, and the relevant departments.
• The struggle for resources and influence in the face of Old Chen's impending "death."
• The emergence of new talents and the establishment of their prestige, as seen with Wang Xuan.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Old Chen discuss the situation and decide that Wang Xuan will take action.
• Wang Xuan spars with a middle-aged man who uses the Tongyou Palm, revealing his mastery of a body technique from Serpent Crane Eight Scattered Hands.
• Da Wu and Little Zhong watch the sparring, with Little Zhong recognizing Wang Xuan's technique and expressing surprise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan decides to stop holding back after sensing a strong hostility.
• He defends himself against a group of attackers, injuring them severely but refraining from killing.
• A middle-aged man and his group arrive, attempting to integrate Old Arts practitioners into their organization.
• Wang Xuan confronts them, challenging them to fight him together.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: He becomes more assertive and passionate about defending Old Arts, no longer holding back against threats.
• Qing Mu: He remains supportive of Wang Xuan, though concerned about the potential consequences of Wang Xuan's actions.

Significant Themes

• Passion and dedication to one's cause (Old Arts).
• The consequences of holding back versus taking action.
• The manipulation of people for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan vs. the attackers: Wang Xuan defends himself against multiple attackers, injuring them but refraining from killing.
• Wang Xuan vs. the middle-aged man and his group: Wang Xuan confronts them, challenging their intentions and offering to fight them all at once.
• Wang Xuan and Qing Mu: Qing Mu supports Wang Xuan but is concerned about the potential fallout from Wang Xuan's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan single-handedly faces and defeats a group of experts from various factions in a meadow.
• He uses his mastery of the Serpent Crane Eight Scattered Hands, specifically the Dragon-Serpent Convergence stance, to overpower his opponents.
• A blond man with telekinetic abilities and a group of four experts challenge Wang Xuan, but they are swiftly defeated.
• A man in silver armor, Zhong Qing's younger brother, engages in a fierce battle with Wang Xuan, ultimately being defeated.
• An old man, who has mastered the complete Serpent Crane Eight Scattered Hands, intervenes and spars with Wang Xuan.
• Zhong Qing attempts to block Wang Xuan's final attack, but Wang Xuan unintentionally slaps her on the chest.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan demonstrates his incredible strength and skill, defeating multiple opponents with ease.
• Zhong Qing shows concern for her brother and attempts to protect him, but ends up being injured by Wang Xuan.
• The old man reveals his mastery of the Serpent Crane Eight Scattered Hands and his concern for Zhong Qing's safety.

Significant Themes

• The clash between old and new techniques, with Wang Xuan representing the mastery of old techniques.
• The power dynamics between different factions, with Wang Xuan's actions disrupting the balance.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent, as seen in the injuries sustained by Zhong Qing and the old man.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan spars with various experts, demonstrating his dominance and fearlessness.
• Zhong Qing and the old man attempt to protect Zhong Qing's younger brother, ultimately leading to Zhong Qing's injury.
• Da Wu expresses excitement at Zhong Qing's potential injury, highlighting the tension and competition between the characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Qing's dress explodes due to Wang Xuan's accidental power surge.
• Da Wu approaches Zhong Qing, expressing "sympathy" but secretly admiring Wang Xuan.
• Zhong Qing becomes upset and falls unconscious, leading to a tense interaction between her, Da Wu, and Wang Xuan.
• Zhong Cheng, a young member of the Zhong Family, approaches Wang Xuan, offering scriptures in exchange for teaching him Old Arts.
• Wang Xuan declines, asking Zhong Cheng to bring two powerful secret manuals instead.
• Zhong Qing and Da Wu argue in Zhong Qing's room, both refusing to back down.

Character Developments

• Zhong Qing: Becomes upset and faints after her dress explodes, later argues with Da Wu.
• Da Wu: Expresses "sympathy" to Zhong Qing but secretly admires Wang Xuan, later argues with Zhong Qing.
• Wang Xuan: Shows restraint in his power, declines Zhong Cheng's offer, and asks for secret manuals instead.
• Zhong Cheng: Offers scriptures to Wang Xuan in exchange for teaching, but Wang Xuan declines.
• Old Chen: Worries about Wang Xuan's safety and prepares for potential threats.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation within the consortium.
• Rivalry and competition between Zhong Qing and Da Wu.
• Wang Xuan's growth and increasing influence.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Zhong Qing: Their interaction is tense after Zhong Qing's dress explodes, with Wang Xuan showing restraint and Zhong Qing becoming upset.
• Zhong Qing and Da Wu: They argue and compete, with neither willing to back down.
• Wang Xuan and Zhong Cheng: Zhong Cheng offers scriptures to Wang Xuan, but Wang Xuan declines and asks for secret manuals instead.
• Old Chen and Wang Xuan: Old Chen worries about Wang Xuan's safety and prepares for potential threats, while Wang Xuan asks Old Chen to help him with his plans for New Star.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan learns that the person trying to kill him is a deranged individual who also targeted the Wu family's young man and is currently imprisoned by the Song Family.
• Old Chen reveals that the Ling family wants to keep Wang Xuan on Old Earth, and so does the Zheng Family, due to the influence of the Female Daoist practitioner.
• Wang Xuan decides to leave Old Earth but is concerned about the Female Daoist practitioner finding him in deep space.
• He decides to take the Female Sword Immortal's bone with him, hoping she can protect him.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan becomes increasingly worried and anxious about the Ascended powerhouses' intentions and the potential dangers in the next three years.
• Old Chen, despite his initial reluctance, becomes more involved in Wang Xuan's affairs and seeks help from his reliable contact in the Relevant Department.
• Qing Mu remains loyal and helpful to Wang Xuan, retrieving the Female Sword Immortal's bone when asked.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Wang Xuan's actions in releasing Ascended powerhouses begin to manifest, raising questions about the intentions of these ancient beings and the potential dangers they pose.
• The theme of time, specifically the three-year period, is introduced, suggesting that significant events will unfold within this timeframe.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and Old Chen's relationship deepens as Old Chen becomes more invested in Wang Xuan's safety and well-being.
• Wang Xuan's interactions with the Female Sword Immortal's bone hint at her potential influence and power, even in her current state.
• Qing Mu's loyalty and helpfulness towards Wang Xuan are further demonstrated as he retrieves the bone without question.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Xuan dreams of the Female Sword Immortal, who strikes him down to the mortal world.
• The Female Sword Immortal communicates through images, asking Wang Xuan to reappear at a desolate burial ground in three years to meet her.
• Old Chen, having surpassed Grandmasters, senses intruders and orders Qing Mu to blast them with an energy cannon.

Character Developments

• Wang Xuan: Becomes more worried about the ancients' plans and the potential consequences. He also gains a better understanding of the Female Sword Immortal's nature.
• Female Sword Immortal: Reveals a serious and somewhat nervous side, indicating the significance of the upcoming event. She also shows pride and aloofness, striking Wang Xuan for his thoughts and words.
• Old Chen: Demonstrates his power and arrogance by ordering the destruction of intruders. He also shows his enjoyment of fishing and his desire to beat up Ancestor Wang.

Significant Themes

• The power and mystery of the Female Sword Immortal and the ancient beings.
• The potential danger and consequences of the ancients' plans.
• The theme of communication and understanding between Wang Xuan and the Female Sword Immortal, despite her inability to speak.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xuan and the Female Sword Immortal: They interact through a dream, with the Sword Immortal communicating through images and striking Wang Xuan for his thoughts and words. Wang Xuan tries to understand her and her intentions.
• Old Chen and Qing Mu: Old Chen orders Qing Mu to use an energy cannon to destroy intruders, showing his power and arrogance. Qing Mu follows his orders without question.