Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duan Yu (Hall Master Duan) challenges Xia Ruize (Alliance Leader Xia) to a sword duel.
• Xia Ruize deliberately holds back, aiming to expose the Eastern Immortal Alliance's secrets.
• Dongfang Gu (Old Ancestor Dongfang) intervenes and answers Xia Ruize's three questions:
  1. The Eastern Immortal Alliance abandoned the passages to Tiannan and the Five Great Worlds to rescue Dongfang Jin, the Family Head, from the East Sea Intercepting Sect.
  2. Dongfang Bunian (formerly Dongfang Nian) and his disciple Xia Ruize are not considered traitors, and their actions are not further elaborated on.
  3. Dongfang Gu shows no emotional response to questions about his daughter, Dongfang Jin.

Character Developments

• Xia Ruize demonstrates his swordsmanship and strategic thinking, aiming to expose the Eastern Immortal Alliance's secrets.
• Dongfang Gu maintains his composure and uses clever responses to avoid revealing sensitive information.
• Dongfang Yu shows deference to his father, Dongfang Gu, indicating his loyalty to the family.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and loyalty within the Dongfang Family.
• The complexity of relationships and alliances in the Ancient Divine Continent.
• The struggle between personal interests and the greater good in the face of crisis.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ruize and Duan Yu engage in a staged sword duel to create an opportunity for Fu Tianxiao's plan.
• Dongfang Gu interacts with Xia Ruize, answering his questions with careful consideration to avoid revealing sensitive information.
• Dongfang Yu shows deference to his father, Dongfang Gu, indicating his loyalty to the family and his position within the Dongfang Family hierarchy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dongfang Gu reveals that Dongfang Bunian (Dongfo Bunian) stole his memories using the Child Return Law, leading to Dongfang Gu's current state and the expulsion of Dongfang Bunian from the family.
• Dongfang Gu and Dongfang Yu share their suspicions about Dongfang Nian's role in the family's power dynamics and his possible involvement in Dongfang Bunian's actions.

Character Developments

• Dongfang Gu: Reveals his true state and the theft of his memories by Dongfang Bunian, showing a hint of ferocity.
• Dongfang Yu: Shows a more normal demeanor while explaining the past, revealing his intelligence and understanding of the family's dynamics.
• Xia: Realizes the flaw in the Child Return Law and understands the implications of Dongfang Gu's revelation.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of power struggles within families and sects.
• The dangers of relying on external methods (like the Origin Return Law and Child Return Law) for cultivation and memory preservation.
• The theme of stolen memories and identity, as seen in Dongfang Gu's situation.

Character Interactions

• Dongfang Gu and Dongfang Yu: The father-son duo works together to reveal the past, showing a united front against Dongfang Bunian and possibly Dongfang Nian.
• Xia and Dongfang Gu/Dongfang Yu: Xia listens to their revelations, understanding the depth of the family's issues and the true nature of Dongfang Bunian's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dongfang Gu reveals that Dongfang Nian is not his blood relative, causing confusion about the Dongfang Family's lineage.
• Dongfang Gu and Dongfang Yu explain the side effects of consuming memories, leading to confusion and misunderstandings.
• Dongfang Gu and Dongfang Yu reveal that Dongfang Jin is actually the child of Dongfang Nian, not Dongfang Gu.
• Yue Jinyi, Dongfang Gu's wife, ascended after learning the truth about Dongfang Jin's parentage.
• Dongfang Nian changed his name to Dongfo Bunian after Yue Jinyi's death.
• Dongfang Gu and Dongfang Yu plan to use Dongfang Jin as a sacrifice to summon her true form from the Nine-Layer Heavens, gaining the power of a High Immortal.

Character Developments

• Dongfang Gu: Struggles with the truth about Dongfang Jin's parentage and his wife's death. He is willing to sacrifice Dongfang Jin for the power of a High Immortal.
• Dongfang Yu: Harbors deep hatred towards Dongfang Nian and Dongfang Jin. He is willing to sacrifice Dongfang Jin for the stability of the Dongfang Family.
• Dongfang Jin: Unaware of her true parentage and the plans to use her as a sacrifice. She is currently muddled and without memories.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of consuming memories and the confusion it causes.
• The struggle between familial affection and hatred.
• The sacrifice of one's loved ones for a greater cause.

Character Interactions

• Dongfang Gu and Dongfang Yu: The father-son duo shares their past and plans to use Dongfang Jin as a sacrifice.
• Dongfang Gu and the narrator: The narrator learns the truth about the Dongfang Family and argues against using Dongfang Jin as a sacrifice.
• Dongfang Yu and the narrator: Dongfang Yu reveals their secret agreement with Dongfo Bunian to use Dongfang Jin in the formation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia and the Dongfang father-son duo discuss a plan to kill Dongfang Nian before he summons the Nine-Layer Heavens Immortal.
• Xia demands benefits, specifically the Origin Return Law and the Child Return Law, in exchange for his cooperation.
• An old man interrupts, reporting that Alliance Leader Fu Tian has been abducted by someone using the Dao Transformation Method.
• Xia and Fu Tianxiao follow the pursuers, but the abductor, Li Poxiao, has already disappeared.

Character Developments

• Dongfang Gu: Now sinister and venomous, acting as if he dwells in darkness, embodying Dongfang Yu's characteristics.
• Dongfang Yu: Cunning and cunning, appears gloomy but is actually quite shrewd.
• Xia: Calculating and profit-driven, willing to kill Dongfang Nian for the right price.
• Fu Tianxiao: Successfully obtained Dongfang Jin's memories but is shocked to learn that Xia had prepared for this.

Significant Themes

• Profit and self-interest drive Xia's actions.
• The power of the Dao Transformation Method is demonstrated in breaking through formations and abducting Dongfang Jin.
• The complex relationships and alliances within the Northern Immortal Alliance are explored.

Character Interactions

• Xia and the Dongfang father-son duo: Engage in a tense negotiation, with Xia demanding benefits and the Dongfangs trying to convince him to kill Dongfang Nian.
• Xia and Fu Tianxiao: Communicate telepathically, with Fu Tianxiao revealing his shock at Xia's premeditation and Xia suggesting they blame the memory theft on his friend.
• Dongfang Gu and the old man: Discuss the abduction of Dongfang Jin, with the old man expressing disbelief at the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Tianxiao and Xia Xiaobing discuss a plan to save Alliance Leader Dongfang by stealing her memories.
• They discover that Dongfang Gu and Dongfang Nian have swapped Dongfang Jin's memories with those of Yue Jinyi, Dongfang Gu's late wife.
• Xia Xiaobing suspects Dongfang Gu's true intentions and the potential consequences.
• Dongfang Gu returns and pretends to search for the stolen memories, hinting at the possibility of Dongfang Jin waking up as Yue Jinyi.
• Dongfang Yu suggests that if Dongfang Jin wakes up with Yue Jinyi's memories, they should notify Sect Master Xia and chase after the culprit.

Character Developments

• Xia Xiaobing demonstrates his intelligence and strategic thinking by understanding the complex situation and devising a plan.
• Fu Tianxiao shows his loyalty and concern for Alliance Leader Dongfang, despite his initial hesitation.
• Dongfang Gu and Dongfang Nian's true colors are further revealed, showcasing their cunning and manipulative nature.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and power struggles within the Dongfang family.
• The consequences of keeping secrets and hidden agendas.
• The importance of loyalty and trust among allies.

Character Interactions

• Xia Xiaobing and Fu Tianxiao work together to save Alliance Leader Dongfang, displaying mutual trust and respect.
• Dongfang Gu and Dongfang Nian's interactions highlight their manipulative relationship and shared goals.
• Dongfang Gu and Dongfang Yu's conversation reveals their differing views on the potential outcome of Dongfang Jin waking up with Yue Jinyi's memories.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dongfang Gu is hesitant to save Dongfang Jin as it might ruin his plan involving Yue Jinyi's memories.
• Xia Yitian offers to save Dongfang Jin using his methods, but Dongfang Gu is unwilling.
• Xia Yitian and Fu Tianxiao chase after Li Poxiao to rescue Dongfang Jin.
• Xia Yitian contacts Li Poxiao, revealing Dongfang Gu's conspiracy involving Yue Jinyi's memories.
• Li Poxiao agrees to hand over Dongfang Jin to Xia Yitian in exchange for her memories.
• Xia Yitian and Li Poxiao engage in a sword duel; Li Poxiao's Dao Transformation Method dissipates Xia Yitian's protective aura shield and control law.

Character Developments

• Dongfang Gu: Reveals his reluctance to save Dongfang Jin due to his plans involving Yue Jinyi's memories.
• Xia Yitian: Demonstrates his tracking skills and willingness to save Dongfang Jin, despite Dongfang Gu's reluctance. Shows cunning by revealing Dongfang Gu's conspiracy to Li Poxiao.
• Li Poxiao: Reveals his Dao Transformation Method's ability to dissipate protective aura shields and control laws, making him a formidable opponent in melee combat.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and conspiracy: Dongfang Gu's plan to use Yue Jinyi's memories to control Dongfang Jin and take revenge on Dongfang Nian.
• Power dynamics: The duel between Xia Yitian and Li Poxiao highlights the advantage of Li Poxiao's Dao Transformation Method in melee combat.

Character Interactions

• Xia Yitian and Dongfang Gu: Xia Yitian offers to save Dongfang Jin, but Dongfang Gu is reluctant due to his plans.
• Xia Yitian and Li Poxiao: Xia Yitian reveals Dongfang Gu's conspiracy to Li Poxiao, leading to a sword duel between them, showcasing Li Poxiao's powerful Dao Transformation Method.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Yitian retrieves Dongfang Jin from Li Poxiao, who had taken her memory.
• Xia Yitian and Li Poxiao engage in a sword fight, showcasing their unique sword techniques and divine powers.
• Xia Yitian brings Dongfang Jin back to the Eastern Immortal Alliance, hoping her main body's return might restore her memory.
• Dongfang Gu and Dongfang Yu negotiate with Xia Yitian regarding the rewards for retrieving Dongfang Jin.

Character Developments

• Xia Yitian demonstrates his prowess in swordsmanship and divine power, proving his worth as a formidable opponent.
• Dongfang Jin's condition remains unchanged, highlighting the severity of her memory loss.
• Dongfang Gu and Dongfang Yu show concern for Dongfang Jin's well-being but also prioritize their family's interests during negotiations with Xia Yitian.

Significant Themes

• The power of swordsmanship and divine abilities, showcasing the characters' skills and prowess.
• The consequences of memory loss and the desperation of those trying to restore it.
• The negotiation and haggling process, revealing the characters' priorities and motivations.

Character Interactions

• Xia Yitian and Li Poxiao engage in a tense and powerful sword fight, displaying their unique abilities and strategies.
• Xia Yitian and Xia Ruize discuss Dongfang Jin's condition and Xia Yitian's acceptance of the situation.
• Dongfang Gu and Dongfang Yu negotiate with Xia Yitian regarding the rewards for retrieving Dongfang Jin, revealing their priorities and willingness to compromise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia signs a blood contract with the Dongfang family to kill Dongfang Nian within three days after the Yunfu Peak grand formation concludes.
• Xia visits the Dongfang Family's Divine Tree on the back mountain, intending to take branches for strengthening his Illusion Sword Heaven.
• Dongfang Gu refuses to let Xia take more than five branches, leading to a tense standoff.

Character Developments

• Xia demonstrates his impatience and eagerness to complete the task, putting his life on the line by signing a blood contract.
• Dongfang Gu shows his stinginess and protectiveness over the Divine Tree, willing to fight Xia to prevent him from taking more branches.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Xia and the Dongfang family's alliance is built on mistrust, with each side suspecting the other's intentions.
• Greed and ambition: Both Xia and the Dongfang family exhibit greed, with Xia wanting more Divine Tree branches and the Dongfang family hoarding the tree's resources.
• Power dynamics: The tension between Xia and Dongfang Gu highlights the power struggle between them, with each trying to assert dominance.

Character Interactions

• Xia and the Dongfang family (Dongfang Gu and Dongfang Yu) negotiate and argue over the terms of their alliance and the Divine Tree branches.
• Xia and Dongfang Gu engage in a tense standoff, with Dongfang Gu refusing to let Xia touch the Divine Tree and Xia unwilling to back down.
• Xia's interaction with the Divine Tree reveals its immense vitality and potential for strengthening his Illusion Sword Heaven, fueling his determination to obtain more branches.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dongfang Gu and Xia Yu are on the verge of a fight over the Divine Tree.
• Dongfang Yu arrives and intervenes, offering the Origin Return Law and Child Return Law to Xia Yu.
• Xia Yu receives the Origin Return Law in the form of a purple-gold lotus petal, which is said to help learn the law by sleeping with it.

Character Developments

• Dongfang Gu: Stands his ground against Xia Yu, protecting the Divine Tree. He's stubborn and proud, but also cares for his family's legacy.
• Dongfang Yu: Greedy and cunning, he sees an opportunity to gain more from Xia Yu. He's more open-minded than his father and willing to negotiate.
• Xia Yu: Shows a mix of cunning and patience, trying to navigate the Dongfang family politics to get what he wants. He's also frustrated with the slow progress of learning the Origin Return Law.

Significant Themes

• Power and Status: The Dongfang family's power and status are tied to the Divine Tree and the Great Dao Laws they possess.
• Destiny and Opportunity: The Origin Return Law's lotus petal is said to choose those with destiny, adding an element of chance and fate to learning the Great Dao.
• Negotiation and Compromise: Xia Yu tries to negotiate with the Dongfang family, showing the importance of diplomacy and compromise in achieving his goals.

Character Interactions

• Dongfang Gu and Xia Yu: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Dongfang Gu protecting the Divine Tree and Xia Yu trying to negotiate for it.
• Dongfang Yu and Xia Yu: They interact more diplomatically, with Dongfang Yu trying to mediate between his father and Xia Yu, and also trying to gain more from the deal.
• Dongfang Yu and Dongfang Gu: There's a hint of tension between them, with Dongfang Yu showing more willingness to negotiate and compromise than his father.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ruize tries to obtain more lotus petals from Dongfang Yu to increase his chances of awakening magic through sleep.
• Dongfang Yu and his father, Dongfang Gu, show Xia Ruize the Fangtian Tree, a unique and massive tree with immense energy.
• Xia Ruize successfully extracts energy from one of the tree's branches, feeling a noticeable increase in his power.
• Xia Ruize and Dongfang Gu establish a blood contract to cooperate in killing Dongfang Nian.
• Xia Ruize invites Dongfang Yu to a banquet at his pavilion to discuss their alliance and potential benefits.

Character Developments

• Xia Ruize demonstrates his ambition and determination to improve his power, even trying to manipulate Dongfang Yu for his own gain.
• Dongfang Gu remains cautious and protective of the Fangtian Tree, while Dongfang Yu is more open and curious.
• Xia Ruize shows respect and deference to Dongfang Gu, but also subtly tries to gain Dongfang Yu's favor.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power: Xia Ruize's desire to improve his abilities and gain more power drives many of his actions.
• Alliances and cooperation: Xia Ruize seeks to form alliances with other powerful figures, such as Dongfang Yu, to further his goals.
• Respect for tradition and authority: Dongfang Gu's protective stance towards the Fangtian Tree highlights the importance of tradition and authority in their immortal society.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ruize and Dongfang Yu: Xia Ruize tries to build a good relationship with Dongfang Yu, seeing him as a key figure in accessing the Fangtian Tree's power and a potential ally.
• Xia Ruize and Dongfang Gu: Xia Ruize shows deference to Dongfang Gu, but also subtly challenges his authority by trying to extract energy from the Fangtian Tree.
• Xia Ruize and Jinglian/Ruxue: Xia Ruize cares for Jinglian and Ruxue, ensuring they are well-fed and protected while he pursues his goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist finds himself in a dense fog, guided by a familiar female voice.
• He encounters a wild boar demon and later a larger, black shadow.
• He accidentally touches a soft object, which swats him away, leading him to discover he's on a giant turtle-like creature.
• He climbs the turtle and sees a vast sea of creatures listening to a voice spreading the Great Dao Method.
• He realizes he can use magic again and experiences rapid comprehension and evolution due to the Great Dao Method.

Character Developments

• The protagonist regains his ability to use magic and experiences enlightenment, growing stronger and more aware.
• The wild boar demon and the black shadow are introduced but have minimal development.

Significant Themes

• Enlightenment and Growth: The protagonist's journey illustrates the theme of enlightenment and growth, both in terms of his magical abilities and understanding of the world.
• The Great Dao Method: This theme represents the power of knowledge and understanding, driving the protagonist's growth and the gathering of various creatures.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with the wild boar demon and the black shadow, but these interactions are minimal and serve mainly to advance the plot.
• The protagonist's connection to the familiar female voice (Qingcheng) is reaffirmed, but they don't interact directly in this chapter.

I stood my ground, my expression unchanging. "I see clearly now," I said, my voice steady. "And I will continue to move forward, no matter who stands in my way."

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, Yi Tian, uses his Chasing Immortal Locks to defend against attackers, then lectures the cultivators about focusing on personal growth instead of harming others.
• Yi Tian continues his journey, with some cultivators following him and others attacking them. He laments the human heart's darkness and the few who reach the peak.
• Yi Tian faces a precipice and must confront his fears. After an unknown time, he crosses a sky bridge filled with tribulations and reaches a peaceful, flower-filled realm.
• Yi Tian finds Xue Qingcheng, but she appears as an old man, the Dao spreader of the Origin Return Law's Great Dao Method.

Character Developments

• Yi Tian demonstrates his power and wisdom, lecturing other cultivators and showing compassion for those who follow him.
• Yi Tian faces his fears and inner battles, showing growth and determination.
• Xue Qingcheng, initially thought to be present, is revealed to be the old man, the Dao spreader, indicating a possible connection between them.

Significant Themes

• The Great Dao's difficulty and the importance of personal growth and enlightenment.
• The human heart's darkness and the few who reach the peak of cultivation.
• The inner battles and fears one must face on the path to enlightenment.

Character Interactions

• Yi Tian interacts with various cultivators, lecturing them, and showing compassion towards those who follow him.
• Yi Tian encounters an old man who sits beside him and later rushes into the abyss, highlighting the dangers of the path.
• Yi Tian finds Xue Qingcheng, but she appears as an old man, leading to confusion and emotional release.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, Yi Tian, encounters an old man in his dream while cultivating the Origin Return Law.
• The old man reveals himself to be the Primordial Heavenly Lord and teaches Yi Tian the Great Dao Method.
• Yi Tian wakes up after two months, having been in a dream-like state, and finds himself in a gathering of immortals, including Dongfang Yu and Shui Yangxin.

Character Developments

• Yi Tian: Yi Tian demonstrates his love and understanding of Xue Qingcheng, refusing to accept a conjured version of her. He also shows respect and caution when interacting with the Primordial Heavenly Lord.
• Primordial Heavenly Lord: The old man reveals himself to be the Primordial Heavenly Lord, showing a playful and mischievous side, but also a deep understanding of the Great Dao and its mysteries.

Significant Themes

• Love and Emotion: Yi Tian's love for Xue Qingcheng is a central theme, highlighting the importance of genuine emotions and experiences over mere appearances.
• Cultivation and Enlightenment: The dream-like state Yi Tian experiences while cultivating the Origin Return Law emphasizes the transformative and enlightening nature of cultivation.
• Respect and Caution: Yi Tian's interactions with the Primordial Heavenly Lord underscore the importance of respect and caution when dealing with powerful and mysterious entities.

Character Interactions

• Yi Tian and the Primordial Heavenly Lord: Their interaction is playful yet profound, with the old man teaching Yi Tian about the Great Dao and the nature of reality.
• Yi Tian and Shui Yangxin: Yi Tian accidentally bumps into Shui Yangxin upon waking up, leading to a lighthearted exchange between them.
• Yi Tian and Xia Ruize: Xia Ruize explains the situation to Yi Tian upon his awakening, showing concern for his well-being and the gravity of the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ruize wakes up after cultivating the Origin Return Law for two months.
• The deadline for merging realms is approaching, requiring the activation of a grand formation in three to five days.
• Xia Ruize is informed that he might be needed to help with the formation's activation.

Character Developments

• Xia Ruize successfully cultivates the Origin Return Law, demonstrating his exceptional aptitude.
• Dongfang Yu shows his cunning and manipulative nature, revealing that the Dongfang Family has a secret method to mitigate the risks of learning the Origin Return Law.

Significant Themes

• The danger and unpredictability of cultivating powerful magic.
• The manipulation and hidden agendas of powerful families.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ruize and Dongfang Yu engage in a tense conversation, with Dongfang Yu trying to maintain a friendly demeanor while Xia Ruize expresses his displeasure at being kept in the dark about the risks of learning the Origin Return Law.
• Xia Ruize politely declines Dongfang Yu's offer of entertainment, focusing on business instead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ruize expresses his desire to buy the Fangtian Tree from Dongfang Yu.
• Dongfang Yu reveals the tree's significance as a Divine Tree guarding the Dongfang Family and a treasure of Destiny.
• Xia Ruize hints at using the tree to strengthen his Illusion Sword Heaven, but Dongfang Yu doesn't understand its true purpose.
• Dongfang Yu suggests secretly cutting a few branches instead of selling the entire tree.
• Xia Ruize reveals his plan to take control of the Ancient God Realm and establish dominance, with the Dongfang Family as his allies.

Character Developments

• Xia Ruize: Shows his strategic thinking and understanding of the political landscape, aiming to use the Fangtian Tree to strengthen his power and manipulate the Dongfang Family to his advantage.
• Dongfang Yu: Reveals his ambition and dissatisfaction with his current position. He understands Xia Ruize's plans and is willing to cooperate for personal gain.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Both Xia Ruize and Dongfang Yu are driven by their desire for power and influence.
• Alliances and Manipulation: Xia Ruize seeks to manipulate the Dongfang Family to further his goals, while Dongfang Yu hopes to use Xia Ruize's influence to gain more power within his family.
• The Value of Resources: The Fangtian Tree is seen as a valuable resource that can be used to gain power and influence.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ruize and Dongfang Yu: Their interaction is marked by mutual understanding and manipulation. They both recognize each other's ambitions and seek to use the other to achieve their goals.
• Dongfang Yu and his father, Dongfang Jin: Dongfang Yu feels constrained by his father's lack of recognition and his limited power within the Dongfang Family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia (the protagonist) proposes a plan to Dongfang Yu, offering to help Dongfang Yu's father regain his memory and achieve great ambitions, in exchange for Dongfang Yu's cooperation in eliminating Dongfang Nian and extracting the life force of a powerful tree.
• Dongfang Yu is initially suspicious but agrees to the plan after Xia reassures him and presents a contract.
• Xia returns to his residence, has a meal with his children, and then begins to study and practice the Origin Return Law and the Child Return Technique to mitigate its side effects.

Character Developments

• Xia: Shows ruthlessness and cunning in his dealings with Dongfang Yu, demonstrating his ambition and willingness to make sacrifices for his goals.
• Dongfang Yu: Initially hesitant, Dongfang Yu ultimately agrees to Xia's plan, showing his desperation to achieve his ambitions and remove obstacles, including his own father if necessary.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Power: Both Xia and Dongfang Yu are driven by their desire for power and influence, leading them to make morally questionable decisions.
• Sacrifice: Xia is willing to risk his memory and even his life to gain more power, while Dongfang Yu is willing to sacrifice his father's well-being for his own ambitions.

Character Interactions

• Xia and Dongfang Yu: Their interaction is marked by tension and mistrust, with each trying to gauge the other's intentions. Despite this, they form an uneasy alliance to achieve their respective goals.
• Xia and his children: Xia's interaction with his children is brief but shows a tender side to his character, contrasting with his ruthless dealings with Dongfang Yu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist learns that he can use the Origin Return Law without limit, as long as his innate vital energy's memories aren't exhausted.
• He plans to cultivate the Child Return Law to the third layer to balance the memory consumption of using the Origin Return Law.
• Dongfang Yu invites the protagonist to his family's estate to extract life essence from a giant tree, which symbolizes the future of the Dongfang Family.
• During the extraction, half of the tree collapses unexpectedly.

Character Developments

• The protagonist shows excitement and determination in his cultivation progress and plans.
• Dongfang Yu demonstrates his ambition and cunning in betraying his father and inviting the protagonist to steal from his family.

Significant Themes

• The balance between power and memory consumption in the protagonist's cultivation.
• The theme of betrayal and ambition, as seen in Dongfang Yu's actions.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Dongfang Yu collaborate to extract life essence from the giant tree, with Dongfang Yu expressing anxiety about the tree's condition.
• The protagonist and Dongfang Yu argue briefly after the tree collapses, each trying to shift blame.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Half of the great Fangtian Tree collapses, drawing the Dongfang Family members.
• Dongfang Yu's uncles blame him and Xia Feng for the incident.
• Dongfang Yu admits to using a cultivation method taught by Xia Feng to extract the tree's power, causing it to collapse.
• Dongfang Ji, Dongfang Yu's uncle, accuses Xia Feng of trying to cut off ten branches from the tree and tries to capture him.
• Xia Feng defeats Dongfang Ji and faces a group of Calamity Tribulation Stage cultivators from the Dongfang family.
• Dongfang Yu reveals that his father, Dongfang Gu, is flying down to deal with the situation.
• Xia Feng suspects that someone is manipulating the situation and sets a trap for him, deliberately causing the tree to collapse.
• Xia Feng chases a mysterious figure in the misty clouds, who laughs and escapes.

Character Developments

• Dongfang Yu: Admits to using Xia Feng's method to extract the tree's power, shows hesitation and uncertainty, and reveals that his father is coming.
• Xia Feng: Stands up for himself and Dongfang Yu, uses his powers to defeat Dongfang Ji, and suspects a conspiracy against him.

Significant Themes

• Blame and responsibility: The Dongfang family members blame Dongfang Yu and Xia Feng for the tree's collapse, leading to a tense situation.
• Manipulation and conspiracy: Xia Feng suspects that someone is manipulating the situation to frame him and cause him to face Heaven's Punishment.

Character Interactions

• Dongfang Yu and Xia Feng: Dongfang Yu blames Xia Feng for the tree's collapse, but Xia Feng stands up for him. Later, Xia Feng suspects that Dongfang Yu might be involved in the conspiracy.
• Xia Feng and Dongfang Ji: Xia Feng uses his powers to defeat Dongfang Ji, who tries to capture him.
• Xia Feng and the mysterious figure: Xia Feng chases the mysterious figure, who laughs and escapes, leaving Xia Feng with more questions than answers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dongfang Ji blames Xia Yitian for destroying the Eastern Immortal Alliance's Divine Tree and attacks him.
• Xia Yitian uses his multiple meridians and the Origin Return Law to counter Dongfang Ji and his family.
• The Eastern Immortal Alliance arrives, and Dongfang Ji instigates a fight against Xia Yitian.
• Dongfang Yu tries to mediate but is threatened by Dongfang Ji.
• Xia Yitian attacks Dongfang Ji, causing him severe injuries and scattering the attacking immortals.
• Dongfang Yu takes control, trying to shift blame to an unknown fleeing cultivator.
• Dongfang Ji accuses Xia Yitian and Dongfang Yu of colluding, threatening to involve Dongfang Gu.
• Dongfang Gu arrives, signaling a climax in the situation.

Character Developments

• Dongfang Ji: Shows strong offensive awareness and speed but underestimates Xia Yitian, leading to severe injuries.
• Dongfang Yu: Initially passive, he steps up to mediate and take control but is threatened by Dongfang Ji.
• Xia Yitian: Demonstrates his powerful combat skills, using multiple meridians and the Origin Return Law to counter his opponents.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances within the immortal world.
• The consequences of instigation and misplaced blame.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in conflict situations.

Character Interactions

• Dongfang Ji vs. Xia Yitian: A fierce battle ensues, with Xia Yitian gaining the upper hand.
• Dongfang Yu vs. Dongfang Ji: Tension arises as Dongfang Yu tries to assert his authority against his uncle's threats.
• Xia Yitian vs. Dongfang Yu: Xia Yitian provokes Dongfang Yu to take action, leading to a shift in power dynamics.
• Dongfang Ji vs. Dongfang Yu: Their conflict escalates, with Dongfang Ji threatening to involve Dongfang Gu.
• Dongfang Gu's arrival: His presence adds pressure and tension, promising a significant development in the situation.