Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Qinghe Immortal Clan hosts its first monthly ticket lucky draw event of the year, running from April 1, 2025, to April 9, 2025.
• Prizes include custom "Qinghe Swords" and "Qingpin Old Ancestor" folding fans, with additional fans added for every 100 extra monthly tickets beyond 3000.
• The event is exclusive to Qidian's main site, and voting must occur within the specified timeframe.
• The draw will take place on April 10, 2025, with prize redemption closing at 21:00 on April 15, 2025.

Character Developments

• Xiao Meng, the author, expresses appreciation for readers' support and offers prizes as a token of gratitude.
• Xiao Meng also acknowledges and addresses feedback, revising Chapter 922 significantly.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and appreciation for readers' support.
• Engagement and interaction with the readership through events and giveaways.
• Transparency and fairness in prize distribution and redemption processes.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Meng interacts with readers by hosting an event, expressing gratitude, and responding to feedback.
• Readers are encouraged to participate, vote, and interact with each other in the reader group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Qingming and his group return to the Carefree Sect, greeted by Li Mufeng, who expresses grief for Situ Yan's demise.
• Song Qingming visits Mount Guyang, rewarding Song Linxi with spirit stones for her service.
• Upon returning to Crimson Cloud Mountain, they find Song Qingyu and Li Xuanyi, who reveal that the Ice Fire Flood Dragon is attempting to break through to the Nascent Soul realm.

Character Developments

• Li Mufeng expresses his satisfaction with the Carefree Sect's future, given the presence of Nascent Soul cultivators like Song Qingming and Bai Yuxian.
• Song Qingming reflects on the fate of the Lingyin Sect and worries about the future of the Song Family and the Carefree Sect.
• Song Linxi, despite her stubbornness, accepts Song Qingming's spirit stones, understanding their importance for her future cultivation.
• Song Yuanfang and Song Linyu are reprimanded by Song Qingming for their behavior, with Song Qingming emphasizing the importance of focusing on one's own cultivation.
• Song Qingming, Huang Siyuan, Song Qingyu, and Li Xuanyi are surprised by the Ice Fire Flood Dragon's attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul realm.

Significant Themes

• The rise and fall of sects and families in the cultivation world.
• The importance of personal cultivation and not being swayed by external matters.
• The unexpected and rapid advancement of the Ice Fire Flood Dragon.

Character Interactions

• Li Mufeng welcomes Song Qingming and his group, expressing his gratitude for their actions at Baimeng Mountain.
• Song Qingming rewards Song Linxi for her service, emphasizing the importance of supporting one's family and sect.
• Song Yuanfang and Song Linyu are reprimanded by Song Qingming for their behavior, with Song Qingming emphasizing the importance of personal cultivation.
• Song Qingming, Huang Siyuan, Song Qingyu, and Li Xuanyi discuss the Ice Fire Flood Dragon's attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul realm, deciding to keep it a secret for now.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Song Qingming and others have occupied Crimson Cloud Mountain for a decade, less than Funiu Mountain.
• Li Xuanyi and Song Qingyu visit, sharing their travels and adventures, including killing a Golden Core Demonic Cultivator.
• Li Xuanyi reveals she crafted a Grade 2 High-grade Puppet Beast, surprising Song Qingming.
• Huang Siyuan serves spirit tea in a white tea bowl that Li Xuanyi recognizes.
• Li Xuanyi receives items from Daoist Lingxu through Song Qingming.
• A white-clothed woman, Situ Jing, arrives seeking Huang Siyuan's help to refine Foundation Establishment Pills and to meet Song Qingming.
• Situ Jing reveals she's from the Lingyin Sect and has a letter for Li Mufeng.

Character Developments

• Li Xuanyi has improved her Puppet Crafting skills to Grade 2 High-grade in less than a decade.
• Huang Siyuan's tea art has improved significantly.
• Song Qingming is surprised by Li Xuanyi's progress and acknowledges her talent.
• Situ Jing, a cultivator from the Lingyin Sect, has found her way to Crimson Cloud Mountain and seeks Song Qingming's help.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and personal growth (Li Xuanyi's Puppet Crafting skills, Huang Siyuan's tea art).
• Reciprocity and gratitude (Situ Jing seeking out Song Qingming after he saved her).
• The consequences of one's actions (Situ Jing's journey to Crimson Cloud Mountain instead of Mount Guyang).

Character Interactions

• Song Qingming and Li Xuanyi exchange cultivation experiences in Puppet Crafting.
• Huang Siyuan and Li Xuanyi bond over tea.
• Song Qingming and Situ Jing discuss her journey and her need for his help.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Situ Jing, the surviving leader of the Lingyin Sect, seeks refuge in Crimson Cloud Mountain, asking Song Qingming for a Spirit Vein. She offers a Level 4 spiritual item, Green Thunder Bamboo, as a gift.
• Song Qingming agrees to help and informs the Carefree Sect. Situ Jing and her group settle in Crimson Cloud Mountain and establish White Spirit Mountain.
• After five years, Song Qingming successfully breaks through to the Third Layer Nascent Soul realm.
• Song Qingming receives an invitation to the Eastern Phoenix Kingdom's Sword Discussion Assembly from Bai Yuxian.

Character Developments

• Song Qingming advances to the Third Layer Nascent Soul realm.
• Situ Jing and her group settle down and rebuild their sect in anonymity.
• Li Xuanyi begins her seclusion to prepare for forming her Nascent Soul.

Significant Themes

• The importance of spiritual items and resources in cultivation advancement.
• The struggle for survival and rebuilding after a sect's destruction.
• The power dynamics and alliances among sects in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Song Qingming and Situ Jing: Song Qingming agrees to help Situ Jing and her group, showing compassion and understanding.
• Song Qingming, Huang Siyuan, and Song Qingyu: The three discuss Song Qingming's breakthrough, the Eastern Phoenix Sword Meet, and Li Xuanyi's seclusion.
• Song Qingming and Li Xuanyi: Song Qingming expresses concern for Li Xuanyi's seclusion, showing care and consideration for her well-being.

Plot Points and Events

• Li Xuanyi begins seclusion to form her Nascent Soul, surprising Song Qingming who had planned to guide her.
• Song Qingming improves his "Puppet Skill" but hits a bottleneck.
• Luo Li successfully forms her Golden Core, and the "Tianxuan Sect" holds a celebration.
• Meng Dongyang, the Golden Core Ancestor of the Giant Spirit Sect, arrives to congratulate Luo Li, accompanied by Jin Chliang, Deputy Alliance Leader of the Iron Sword Alliance, who invites her to an alliance meeting.

Character Developments

• Li Xuanyi shows independence and confidence in her cultivation decisions.
• Song Qingming displays worry and responsibility towards Li Xuanyi's cultivation, as well as frustration with his own cultivation bottleneck.
• Luo Li achieves her goal of forming a Golden Core, showing determination and perseverance.
• Meng Dongyang maintains a polite demeanor, suggesting a change in his attitude towards Luo Li and the "Tianxuan Sect."
• Jin Chliang, representing the Iron Sword Alliance, shows respect and invitation towards Luo Li.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and personal growth: Li Xuanyi's decision to form her Nascent Soul, Luo Li's successful Golden Core formation.
• Relationships and alliances: Song Qingming's concern for Li Xuanyi, Meng Dongyang's polite visit, Jin Chliang's invitation to Luo Li.
• Power dynamics: The shift in power with Luo Li's Golden Core formation, the Iron Sword Alliance's invitation.

Character Interactions

• Song Qingming and Song Qingyu discuss Li Xuanyi's seclusion, showing concern and worry.
• Huang Siyuan comforts Song Qingming about Li Xuanyi's cultivation.
• Luo Li and the "Tianxuan Sect" disciples celebrate her Golden Core formation, showing unity and joy.
• Meng Dongyang and Jin Chliang visit Luo Li, showing respect and invitation, marking a change in their relationship with the "Tianxuan Sect."

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Iron Sword Alliance invites Luo Li to join their summit, aiming to unify the Tianxing Sea Domain.
• Jin Chuliang, the Iron Sword Alliance's Deputy Alliance Leader, visits Tianxuan Sect to pressure Luo Li into joining.
• Song Changze and Liu Yuxin, from Black Cloud Island, intervene to protect Luo Li and challenge Jin Chuliang.
• Song Qingming, a Nascent Soul cultivator, suddenly appears and kills Jin Chuliang, demonstrating his immense power.
• Meng Dongyang, from the Giant Spirit Sect, recognizes Song Qingming and surrenders, revealing his sect's past promise not to trouble Tianxuan Sect.

Character Developments

• Luo Li: Struggles to protect her sect's independence and faces pressure from the Iron Sword Alliance.
• Jin Chuliang: Shows arrogance and underestimates his opponents, leading to his eventual demise.
• Song Qingming: Reveals his true power and status as a Nascent Soul cultivator, striking fear into his enemies.
• Meng Dongyang: Recognizes Song Qingming and surrenders, showing his sect's past promise and fear of Song Qingming's power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for dominance among sects in the Tianxing Sea Domain.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents and the importance of respecting others' strength.
• The fear and awe inspired by Nascent Soul cultivators, representing the highest level of cultivation within the story's context.

Character Interactions

• Luo Li and Jin Chuliang: Luo Li faces pressure from Jin Chuliang, who tries to force her to join the Iron Sword Alliance.
• Song Changze, Liu Yuxin, and Jin Chuliang: The couple from Black Cloud Island intervenes to protect Luo Li and challenges Jin Chuliang.
• Song Qingming and Meng Dongyang: Song Qingming's sudden appearance and immense power cause Meng Dongyang to surrender and reveal his sect's past promise.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Qingming attends Luo Li's Core Formation celebration, revealing himself after Jin Chuliang's provocation.
• Meng Dongyang offers a spiritual medicine as a gift to curry favor with Luo Li and Black Cloud Island.
• Song Qingming imparts cultivation insights to Luo Li, Song Changze, and Liu Yuxin.
• Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan visit Luofeng Valley to find Song Yuanli but are directed to Chen Shudian instead.

Character Developments

• Luo Li: Reaches Core Formation and forms an alliance with Black Cloud Island.
• Meng Dongyang: Seeks to curry favor with Luo Li and Black Cloud Island to ensure his sect's survival.
• Song Qingming: Imparts cultivation insights to his relatives, showing his role as a mentor and guide.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and survival in the cultivation world (shown through Meng Dongyang's actions).
• The importance of mentorship and guidance in cultivation (shown through Song Qingming's interactions with his relatives).

Character Interactions

• Song Qingming and Luo Li: Song Qingming imparts cultivation insights to Luo Li, showing his support and guidance.
• Meng Dongyang and Luo Li: Meng Dongyang tries to curry favor with Luo Li, but she remains indifferent.
• Song Qingming and Chen Shudian: Song Qingming seeks Chen Shudian's help to find Song Yuanli.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan visit Luofeng Valley, where they meet Song Yuanli, now known as True Lord Fu Yuan, who is married to Chen Shudian and has a son, Song Changxun.
• Song Yuanli reveals that he changed his name and identity to avoid revealing his connection to the Song Family from the Floating Cloud Mountain Range.
• Song Qingming learns that Fenghe, the Nascent Soul elder who helped Song Yuanli, has passed away, and he receives a letter from Fenghe through Song Yuanli.

Character Developments

• Song Yuanli has become the Sect Master of Luofeng Valley, married to Chen Shudian, and has a son. He has reached the Golden Core Seventh Layer.
• Chen Shudian has reached the Peak Golden Core Sixth Layer.
• Fenghe, the Nascent Soul elder, has passed away.

Significant Themes

• The decline of Luofeng Valley after the loss of its Nascent Soul patriarch.
• The importance of family and connections in the cultivation world.
• The impact of Fenghe's death on Luofeng Valley and Song Yuanli.

Character Interactions

• Song Qingming and Song Yuanli reunite after many years, and they catch up on each other's lives.
• Song Yuanli introduces his family to Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan.
• Song Qingming learns about Fenghe's death from Song Yuanli and receives a letter from Fenghe.

Plot Points and Events

• Song Qingming and Chen Shutian visit Fenghe's grave on a mountaintop in Luofeng Valley.
• Song Qingming reads Fenghe's letter, revealing his past and entrusting the care of his family and the valley to Song Qingming.
• Song Qingming learns that Fenghe's descendants are sparse and mostly without spiritual roots.
• Song Qingming shares Fenghe's story with his Dao Companion, Huang Siyuan.
• Song Qingming extracts a remnant soul from the Baihe Puppet Beast left by Fenghe.
• Song Qingming discovers a mysterious bronze token hidden within the puppet beast, which turns out to be a Mysterious Realm Heavenly Tome containing a fire-attribute divine ability.

Character Developments

• Song Qingming feels regret and loss over Fenghe's death but also gratitude for the puppet beast and the Heavenly Tome left to him.
• Huang Siyuan shows understanding and support for Song Qingming's past actions and friendship with Fenghe.
• Fenghe, though deceased, continues to influence the story through his letter and the items he left behind.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Loyalty: Fenghe's actions and the items he left behind demonstrate his deep friendship and trust in Song Qingming.
• Destiny and Opportunity: The Mysterious Realm Heavenly Tome represents a significant opportunity for Song Qingming but also a potential danger.
• Regret and Loss: Song Qingming feels regret for not being able to save Fenghe and for the current state of Fenghe's descendants.

Character Interactions

• Song Qingming and Chen Shutian visit Fenghe's grave together, showing respect and remembrance.
• Song Qingming shares his past with Fenghe and his current feelings with his Dao Companion, Huang Siyuan, strengthening their bond.
• Song Qingming's interaction with the puppet beast and the Heavenly Tome highlights his curiosity and determination to unravel their secrets.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Qingming returns to Crimson Cloud Mountain after his trip, bringing Song Xuanli, a talented young cultivator, with him.
• Song Qingming spends three years improving his "Puppetry" skills, successfully crafting a Grade 3 Mid-grade puppet beast and elevating his skill to the same level.
• Senior Sister Li Xuanyi triggers a "Heaven and Earth Phenomenon" but fails to form her Nascent Soul. Song Qingming examines her and confirms she can recover and attempt again.

Character Developments

• Song Qingming: Improves his "Puppetry" skills, reaches Grade 3 Mid-grade, and shows concern for Li Xuanyi's failed Nascent Soul attempt.
• Li Xuanyi: Fails to form her Nascent Soul but remains determined to try again.
• Song Xuanli: Shows unease about leaving his home and starting his cultivation journey but is comforted by Song Qingming.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and improvement: Song Qingming's dedication to refining his "Puppetry" skills and Li Xuanyi's resolve to attempt forming her Nascent Soul again.
• Mentorship and guidance: Song Qingming's care for Li Xuanyi and Song Xuanli, showing his responsibility as a senior cultivator.

Character Interactions

• Song Qingming and Li Xuanyi: Song Qingming shows concern for Li Xuanyi's well-being after her failed Nascent Soul attempt, and she appreciates his support.
• Song Qingming and Song Xuanli: Song Qingming comforts Song Xuanli, showing kindness and understanding towards the young cultivator.
• Song Qingming, Song Qingyu, and Huang Siyuan: The three of them show worry for Li Xuanyi and discuss her situation, demonstrating their bond as fellow cultivators.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Yuanfang successfully forms his core using an external pill, becoming a False Core cultivator.
• Song Yuanfang's celebration is held on Funiu Mountain, attracting many guests from other families and sects.
• Song Linyu confesses her feelings for Bai Jingyun to Song Qingming and expresses her willingness to marry into the Bai family.

Character Developments

• Song Yuanfang: Successfully forms his core, becomes the family's First Elder, and receives gifts from Song Qingming, Huang Siyuan, and Song Qingyu.
• Song Linyu: Confesses her love for Bai Jingyun, expresses willingness to marry into the Bai family, and considers leaving the Song family for her beloved.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal desires and family obligations, as seen in Song Linyu's decision to potentially leave the Song family for love.
• The consequences of using external means to advance one's cultivation, as seen in Song Yuanfang's False Core status.

Character Interactions

• Song Qingming and Song Yuanfang: Song Qingming supports Song Yuanfang's Core Formation attempt and gifts him a treasure upon his success.
• Song Qingming and Song Linyu: Song Qingming discusses Song Linyu's relationship with Bai Jingyun and the potential consequences of her marrying into the Bai family.
• Song Linyu and Bai Jingyun: Their love for each other is confirmed, with Song Linyu willing to leave the Song family to be with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The lottery results for the monthly tickets are announced on April 9th, 24:00.
• A total of 980 monthly tickets were received.
• Prizes include six Level 4 High-grade "Qinghe Swords" and twelve Grade 4 Middle-rank "Qingpin Old Ancestor" folding fans.
• The prize claim period is from April 10th, 2025, noon to April 15th, 2025, 21:00.

Character Developments

• Xiao Meng, the author, expresses gratitude and appreciation for the readers' support.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and Appreciation: Xiao Meng acknowledges and thanks the readers for their support and participation in the lottery event.
• Community and Interaction: The reader group is mentioned as a platform for prize claims and interactions among readers.

Character Interactions

• The readers, referred to as "Fellow Daoists," interact with the author (Xiao Meng) and the prize administrator (Heng Wu) through the reader group for prize claims and verifications.
• Readers are encouraged to transfer prizes to other readers if they are not interested in them, fostering a sense of community and sharing.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Linyu and Bai Jingyun's relationship is finally approved by Song Qingming, and they marry, becoming Dual Cultivation Dao Companions.
• Song Qingming enters seclusion, advancing his "Puppet Skill" and "Formation Skill" to Grade 3 Mid-grade and Level 4 Low-grade, respectively.
• Song Qingming receives an invitation from Bai Yuxian to participate in the "Sword Discussion Assembly" in the Eastern Phoenix Kingdom.
• Song Qingming, accompanied by Huang Siyuan and cultivators from the "Carefree Sect" and "Star Gate," travels to the Eastern Phoenix Kingdom. They meet cultivators from the "Yuxiao Sect," "Heavenly Pole Sect," and "Myriad Spirits Sect" along the way.
• The group arrives in Jiangzhou, nearing the location of the Sword Discussion Assembly hosted by the "Heavenly Imperial Sect."

Character Developments

• Song Linyu remains steadfast in her love for Bai Jingyun, ultimately marrying him despite initial disapproval from her family.
• Song Qingming advances his cultivation and skills during seclusion, demonstrating his dedication to improvement.
• Bai Yuxian, now a Third Layer Nascent Soul cultivator, takes a more active role in sect affairs and invites Song Qingming to the Sword Discussion Assembly.
• Zhao Wuling, the top expert in the Floating Cloud Mountain Range's cultivation world, has advanced to the ninth layer of Nascent Soul.

Significant Themes

• The theme of determination and perseverance in love is highlighted through Song Linyu's unwavering pursuit of Bai Jingyun.
• The importance of continuous cultivation and improvement is emphasized as Song Qingming advances his skills and Zhao Wuling reaches a new cultivation level.
• The political landscape of the cultivation world is explored as sects from different regions come together for the Sword Discussion Assembly, showcasing alliances and rivalries.

Character Interactions

• Song Linyu and Bai Jingyun's relationship is supported by Song Qingming, leading to their marriage and becoming Dao Companions.
• Song Qingming and Bai Yuxian travel together to the Eastern Phoenix Kingdom, demonstrating their close relationship and cooperation.
• Cultivators from various sects interact and travel together en route to the Sword Discussion Assembly, showcasing alliances and potential rivalries.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Imperial Sect, a Spirit Transformation force, hosts a Nascent Soul Exchange Meeting.
• Cultivators from various sects, including the Myriad Spirits Sect and the Immortal Origin Sect, arrive for the event.
• Song Qingming and Bai Yuxian attend the exchange meeting hosted by Guo Pingyang, a rogue cultivator Nascent Soul cultivator.

Character Developments

• Chen Qingxuan, the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Imperial Sect, is a peerless genius who has reached the mid-Spirit Transformation stage, making him the most exceptionally talented individual in the Eastern Phoenix Immortal Continent in nearly a thousand years.
• Song Qingming and Bai Yuxian are recognized as young talents in the Floating Cloud Mountain Range's cultivation world.
• Guo Pingyang, a rogue cultivator Nascent Soul cultivator, is known for his enjoyment of befriending fellow cultivators of the same level.

Significant Themes

• The rise and fall of sects in the Cultivation World, with the Heavenly Imperial Sect's growth due to Chen Qingxuan's exceptional talent.
• The importance of networking and exchanging ideas among cultivators of the same level, as seen in the Nascent Soul Exchange Meeting.

Character Interactions

• He Xiaofeng, the Sect Master of the Heavenly Imperial Sect, delegates tasks to his juniors, including Xiao Tonghe and Chen Qingxuan's junior sister.
• Song Qingming and Bai Yuxian meet Guo Pingyang and other Nascent Soul cultivators at the exchange meeting, fostering potential friendships and alliances.
• Zheng Zongxun and Chen Yunxiao choose to go into seclusion for cultivation instead of attending the exchange meeting, showing their dedication to improving their skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Qingming attends an exchange meeting hosted by Guo Pingyang, gathering nearly twenty Nascent Soul cultivators.
• Zhao Mengyang, a Mid Nascent Soul Elder from the Five Thunder Sect, recognizes and greets Song Qingming.
• A green-robed man with a powerful spiritual sense presents Grade 4 Demonic Beast Materials, seeking to exchange them for a Grade 4 or higher lightning-attribute Spirit Wood.
• Song Qingming, remembering the Green Thunder Bamboo he possesses, sends a sound transmission to the green-robed man to initiate a trade.

Character Developments

• Song Qingming: Realizes the rarity and value of his Green Thunder Bamboo, considering exchanging it for higher-grade items.
• Zhao Mengyang: Recognizes Song Qingming's rapid cultivation progress and greets him warmly.
• Green-robed Man: Reveals his strength by presenting high-grade Demonic Beast Materials, seeking a specific Spirit Wood for refining a magic treasure.

Significant Themes

• The rarity and value of high-tier spiritual items and materials.
• The difficulty of advancing cultivation at the Nascent Soul realm.
• The importance of connections and networking among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Song Qingming and Zhao Mengyang: Reunite after decades, with Zhao Mengyang expressing gratitude and acknowledging Song Qingming's cultivation progress.
• Song Qingming and the Green-robed Man: Initiate a potential trade, with Song Qingming considering exchanging his Green Thunder Bamboo for the other's Demonic Beast Materials.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Qingming successfully trades the Green Thunder Bamboo for a Golden Turtle Shell material.
• He meets Fairy Xia Mo and her Master, Wang Junmei, at the Sword Discussion Assembly.
• The group arrives at the assembly's venue, a valley with an extremely dense spirit vein.

Character Developments

• Song Qingming: He shows his business acumen and decisiveness in the trade.
• Fairy Xia Mo: She has advanced to the mid-Nascent Soul realm, indicating her significant opportunities.
• Wang Junmei: She is revealed to be Xia Mo's Master and a peak sixth layer Nascent Soul cultivator.

Significant Themes

• The importance of opportunities and resources in cultivation advancement.
• The value of networking and connections among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Song Qingming interacts with the mysterious green-clad man, Guo Pingyang, and Zhao Mengyang in the trade.
• He reunites with Fairy Xia Mo and meets Wang Junmei at the Sword Discussion Assembly.
• The group from the Taiyi Sect interacts with other cultivators at the assembly's venue.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan visit the "Pure Heart Pavilion" on the fourth floor of the "Sword Discussion Pavilion."
• They meet Qi Rong, an old acquaintance from Leiyuan Sea, who assists them in purchasing high-tier spiritual items.
• Song Qingming buys Grade 4 pills, puppet materials, and an Earth Vein Pearl, spending over 300,000 Spirit Stones.
• They sell some low-tier spiritual items, offsetting over 100,000 Spirit Stones in expenses.
• Song Qingming asks Qi Rong to help find a Grade 4 or above artifact refiner.
• They attend the auction on the fifth floor, where they learn they can also auction their own spiritual items.

Character Developments

• Song Qingming: Shows his status as a Nascent Soul cultivator, purchases high-tier spiritual items, and seeks an artifact refiner.
• Huang Siyuan: Assists Song Qingming in purchasing items and attends the auction with him.
• Qi Rong: Recognizes Song Qingming, assists in the transaction, and agrees to help find an artifact refiner.

Significant Themes

• The importance of high-tier spiritual items for cultivation advancement.
• The value of connections and acquaintances in the cultivation world.
• The scarcity and high value of Grade 4 and above spiritual items.

Character Interactions

• Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan: Work together to purchase spiritual items and attend the auction.
• Song Qingming and Qi Rong: Reunite after a hundred years, and Qi Rong assists Song Qingming in his purchases and agrees to help find an artifact refiner.
• Song Qingming and the "Pure Heart Pavilion" staff: Engage in a business transaction, with Song Qingming receiving a 5% discount due to his Azure Dragon Token.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Yuxian and Xia Mo exchange spiritual items with Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan.
• Xia Mo reveals she's refining Nascent Soul Pills with the exchanged spirit liquid.
• The "Sword Discussion Assembly" begins, with rules announced by He Xiaofeng, Sect Master of the Heavenly Imperial Sect.

Character Developments

• Song Qingming: Shows generosity and wisdom in trading spirit liquid with Xia Mo.
• Xia Mo: Reveals her sect's plan to refine Nascent Soul Pills.
• He Xiaofeng: Demonstrates his authority and respect towards higher powers.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and mutual aid (Song Qingming and Xia Mo's transaction).
• Power dynamics and respect for higher authorities (He Xiaofeng's behavior).

Character Interactions

• Song Qingming and Xia Mo: Engage in a trade of spirit liquid, with Xia Mo revealing her sect's secret.
• He Xiaofeng and other sect leaders: Bow to an unseen Spirit Transformation cultivator, showing respect and deference.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The "Sword Discussion Assembly" begins, with cultivators battling in an arena protected by a white light shield.
• Most participants are Mid Nascent Soul cultivators or above, with Early Nascent Soul cultivators like Song Qingming and his companions watching from the sidelines.
• Zhao Wuling, the First Elder of the "Myriad Spirits Sect," wins his match but is later eliminated by the First Elder of the "Heavenly Dao Sect."
• The top ten cultivators are determined, with nine from the "Eastern Phoenix Kingdom" and one from the "Golden Desert Cultivation World."

Character Developments

• Song Qingming and his companions broaden their horizons by witnessing high-tier cultivator battles.
• Zhao Wuling earns respect from his peers by reaching the top twenty in the assembly.
• Song Qingming gains a significant amount of Spirit Stones from selling a Level 4 Low-grade Spiritual Medicine at the auction.

Significant Themes

• The gap in strength between Nascent Soul experts becomes apparent as cultivation levels increase.
• The "Sword Discussion Assembly" serves as a platform for cultivators to showcase their skills and gain recognition.
• The auction provides an opportunity for cultivators to acquire rare and valuable spiritual items.

Character Interactions

• Song Qingming and his companions discuss the matches and the auction, sharing their thoughts and experiences.
• Bai Yuxian advises her juniors not to underestimate the strength of ancient sects and the difficulty of ranking among the top ten.
• Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan bid on spiritual items together at the auction, with Song Qingming making strategic decisions on which items to pursue.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Qingming and his wife attend an auction where a Nascent Soul Pill is up for bid. They successfully purchase one.
• Song Qingming meets Li Boying, a high-tier artifact refiner, who agrees to refine a magic treasure for him using a golden turtle shell and a White Crane Demon Emperor's essence soul.
• Song Qingming thanks Qi Rong for his help in arranging the artifact refining and offers him spirit stones as a token of appreciation.

Character Developments

• Song Qingming demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in obtaining a Nascent Soul Pill and securing a high-tier artifact refiner for his magic treasure.
• Li Boying shows professionalism and willingness to help, despite his initial surprise and reservations about Song Qingming's past.
• Qi Rong proves to be a reliable and helpful ally, facilitating the artifact refining process and accepting Song Qingming's gratitude.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Ambition: Song Qingming's relentless pursuit of power and resources to aid his cultivation and that of his family.
• Alliances and Relationships: The importance of connections and alliances in the cultivation world, as seen through Song Qingming's interactions with Qi Rong and Li Boying.
• Trust and Caution: Song Qingming's careful handling of his interactions with Li Boying, balancing trust and caution due to their past history.

Character Interactions

• Song Qingming and Li Boying: Despite their initial reservations, they maintain a polite and professional demeanor, ultimately agreeing to work together.
• Song Qingming and Qi Rong: They establish a mutually beneficial relationship, with Qi Rong helping Song Qingming and receiving spirit stones in return.
• Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan: Though not present in this chapter, their bond is implied through Song Qingming's determination to secure a Nascent Soul Pill for his wife and their agreement to keep it a secret.