Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Lingyun, the son of Yun Cangran and Yi Tian, is accused of lacking ferocity and having feminine traits (Yin Sheng Yang Shuai).
• Yi Tian decides to take Xia Lingyun on an adventure to the Saint Domain to toughen him up, but first, he sets trials for the boy to pass.
• Yun Cangran realizes she may have spoiled Xia Lingyun by letting him grow up around mostly women.

Character Developments

• Xia Lingyun: Realizes his feminine traits and expresses determination to change and pass his father's trials.
• Yun Cangran: Feels guilty for not raising Xia Lingyun properly and becomes self-doubting.
• Yi Tian: Deliberately exaggerates Xia Lingyun's feminine traits to distract Yun Cangran from his own actions and to toughen up his son.

Significant Themes

• Treacherousness: Yi Tian's manipulation of the situation to shift blame and toughen up his son.
• Raising Children: Yun Cangran's realization of her role in Xia Lingyun's upbringing and the importance of balanced influences.
• Masculinity and Femininity: The societal expectations and stereotypes surrounding gender roles.

Character Interactions

• Yi Tian and Yun Cangran: Yi Tian manipulates Yun Cangran's focus away from him by exaggerating Xia Lingyun's feminine traits.
• Xia Lingyun and Yi Tian: Yi Tian sets trials for Xia Lingyun to toughen him up and prepare him for the real world.
• Xia Lingyun and Yun Cangran: Xia Lingyun feels embarrassed and determined to change after realizing his feminine traits, while Yun Cangran feels guilty for not raising him properly.

The narrator tried to help Xia Lingyun overcome his feminine habits by giving him a book and then creating a world from its story for him to explore. He sent Xia Lingyun into the new world, where the boy screamed as the narrator watched over him.

• Xia Lingyun tried to cut off his little finger because he thought its dainty gesture made him a sissy, but the narrator stopped him and encouraged him to learn through reading.
• The narrator gave Xia Lingyun a travelogue about a mortal who awakened a Yin Immortal and brought him toward the palace with Yun Cangran.
• The narrator asked Yun Cangran to guide Beiluo while he took responsibility for Xia Lingyun, and Yun Cangran carried Beiluo away after teasing her about joining the narrator's harem.
• Xia Lingyun finished the book almost instantly and asked for more, so the narrator created a separate world based on its story.
• The narrator flicked Xia Lingyun into the world, then sat down to meditate and observe as Xia Lingyun screamed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Lingyun, a 12-year-old, is sent to a different world by his father.
• He crash-lands and encounters a giant vulture-like bird.
• He spots a Sand Ship in the desert and attempts to board it, but is attacked by its occupants.
• Xia Lingyun fights back, defeating the soldiers and passengers, and takes control of the Sand Ship.

Character Developments

• Xia Lingyun demonstrates his adaptability, quickly learning the local language and controlling the sand to fly.
• He shows his combat skills and determination, standing up for himself against the Sand Ship's occupants.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation: Xia Lingyun quickly adapts to the new world and its environment.
• Communication Barrier: The language barrier initially hinders Xia Lingyun's understanding of the Sand Ship's occupants.
• Conflict and Resolution: Xia Lingyun's encounter with the Sand Ship occupants highlights the theme of conflict and its resolution through combat.

Character Interactions

• Xia Lingyun interacts with his father's phantom, who guides and teases him.
• He encounters the Sand Ship's occupants, initially clashing with them but ultimately gaining control of the ship.
• Xia Lingyun's actions and words reflect his father's influence, showing a mix of his father's bluntness and his own naivety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Lingyun, a powerful child, encounters a sand ship headed to Dragon Emperor Academy and decides to join them.
• The sand ship is damaged, causing a bumpy and potentially dangerous journey.
• Xia Lingyun expresses his desire to enroll in the academy, either as a Special Admission Student or through the entrance exam.

Character Developments

• Xia Lingyun demonstrates his strength and maturity, impressing the Nan Yu family members.
• Nan Huaiwen, initially dismissive of Xia Lingyun's age, becomes impressed by his power and potential.

Significant Themes

• Power and Potential: Xia Lingyun's youth and strength challenge the expectations of those around him.
• Journey and Growth: The journey to the academy is fraught with difficulties, symbolizing the challenges ahead for Xia Lingyun's cultivation.
• Friendship and Rivalry: Xia Lingyun's interaction with Nan Huaiwen hints at a potential friendship and future rivalry.

Character Interactions

• Xia Lingyun and Nan Huaiwen: They form a quick bond, with Nan Huaiwen becoming Xia Lingyun's guide and teacher, while also being impressed and challenged by Xia Lingyun's strength.
• Xia Lingyun and the Nan Yu Family: Xia Lingyun's actions and words win over the entire Nan Yu family, who now see him as a potential equal or even superior.
• Xia Lingyun and the Beautiful Girls: Two young girls become infatuated with Xia Lingyun, hinting at his charisma and attractiveness.

Xia Lingyun sought special admission to Dragon Emperor Academy, but the instructors found he had no detectable mana or combat power. After he accidentally shattered a magic stone with sword energy, Instructor Wen offered to take him to Holy Dragon Academy, though the combat power test left his abilities unexplained.

• Students at Dragon Emperor Academy mocked Nan Huaiwen and the other children when their sandship arrived, while Xia Lingyun paid little attention.
• Nan Huaiwen accompanied Xia Lingyun to the special admissions office, where Instructor Wen asked about his magical abilities and Instructor Le tried to dismiss him.
• Xia Lingyun failed to make the sensing magic stone respond, then shattered it with sword energy.
• Instructor Wen offered to take Xia Lingyun to Holy Dragon Academy if he showed combat power, but the combat power testing stone detected none.
• Instructor Le mocked Xia Lingyun for appearing to have neither mana nor combat power.

Xia Lingyun challenged Instructor Le to test his strength after the academy found he lacked the powers required for admission. After signing a life-and-death agreement, he faced Instructor Le in the desert as the instructor began casting Explosive Flames.

• Instructor Wen learned Xia Lingyun had neither required power, but asked how strong he was after Nan Huaiwen said he had broken through his Surge spell.
• Instructor Wen proposed recruiting Xia Lingyun as a junior instructor if he could break through an advanced spell, and Instructor Le challenged him to face Explosive Flames under a life-and-death agreement.
• Xia Lingyun signed the contract despite warnings, and a crowd of students and instructors gathered to watch the test.
• Instructor Le cast Explosive Flames, sending a growing torrent of searing fire across the desert.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Lingyun, a powerful young individual, faces off against Mentor Le, using a sword of fighting spirit to counter Le's High-grade Fire Magic, Explosive Flame Technique.
• Xia Lingyun absorbs the Explosive Flame Technique using a black hole-like spell, shocking everyone present.
• Xia Lingyun expresses interest in becoming a teacher at the Academy.
• Guo Yan, the Director of Academic Affairs, offers Xia Lingyun a position as a High-grade Special Ability Mentor, with Teacher Wen Xixi to escort them to Guo Yan's office.

Character Developments

• Xia Lingyun demonstrates incredible power and confidence, absorbing a High-grade Fire Magic with ease.
• Mentor Le is surprised and overwhelmed by Xia Lingyun's power.
• Guo Yan, the Academy's Director, is revealed to be a powerful Vampire, showing greed for Xia Lingyun's abilities.
• Teacher Wen Xixi shows deference to Guo Yan, hinting at the Director's authority and influence.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect for strength.
• The Academy's interest in Xia Lingyun's abilities, hinting at potential exploitation.
• The revelation of Guo Yan's true form as a Vampire, suggesting hidden secrets within the Academy.

Character Interactions

• Xia Lingyun and Mentor Le: Xia Lingyun's power and confidence overwhelm Mentor Le.
• Xia Lingyun and Guo Yan: Guo Yan is intrigued by Xia Lingyun's abilities and offers them a teaching position.
• Guo Yan and Teacher Wen Xixi: Guo Yan's authority is evident in Teacher Wen's deference and compliance.

Xia Lingyun went with Wen Qianqian to meet Guoyan, the powerful director of academic affairs, who tried to get close to him while presenting him with a magic robe. Xia Lingyun resisted her advances and challenged her claim to strength, leaving Guoyan intrigued and competitive.

• Xia Lingyun said he wanted to fight Guoyan after learning she ranked among the academy's top ten.
• Wen Qianqian took Xia Lingyun to the academic affairs office on a dragon steed, while Nan Huaiwen declined to join them.
• Guoyan sent Wen Qianqian flying out the window and shut her outside so she could be alone with Xia Lingyun.
• Guoyan offered Xia Lingyun a magic robe and told him to take off his clothes, but he put it on over his clothes instead.
• Guoyan touched Xia Lingyun and questioned how young he was, but he backed away and argued that women could make men suffer.
• Xia Lingyun said strength could be judged at a glance, prompting Guoyan to challenge his assessment of her.

Xia Lingyun demonstrated how easily he could suppress Guo Yan by seizing her fundamental laws, then fled after knocking her unconscious when she flirted with him. His father teased him and prepared to leave to find his auntie.

• Xia Lingyun seized Guo Yan’s laws and explained that he could prevent her from using magic, leaving her unable to resist.
• Guo Yan flirted with Xia Lingyun, but he repeatedly dodged her advances while his father watched and thought of Zhao Qian.
• Xia Lingyun called out to his father when he said he was leaving, and Guo Yan mistakenly looked for the unseen father.
• Xia Lingyun grabbed Guo Yan, knocked her unconscious with a headbutt, and flew out the window to join his father.
• Xia Lingyun boasted about being fierce, while his father teased him and said he was going to find his auntie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Lingyun tries to convince the narrator (his father) that he's tough by attempting to enter a suspicious establishment called "Charming Purple," but hesitates and ultimately doesn't go in.
• Nan Huaiwen, Xia Lingyun's friend, accompanies him but also refrains from entering.
• Li Tianchen, a rival of Nan Huaiwen, taunts them for not entering and pushes Nan Huaiwen to the ground.

Character Developments

• Xia Lingyun shows cunning by trying to fool his father but also displays hesitation and restraint, suggesting he's not entirely reckless.
• Nan Huaiwen is portrayed as a responsible young man who respects rules and avoids trouble, despite his initial curiosity.
• Li Tianchen is established as a rival and a troublemaker, taking pleasure in humiliating Nan Huaiwen.

Significant Themes

• Youth and Temptation: The chapter explores the curiosity and temptation that young people face, and their struggle between desire and responsibility.
• Peer Pressure and Rivalry: Li Tianchen's taunting highlights the influence of peer pressure and the competitive nature of youth.

Character Interactions

• Xia Lingyun and Nan Huaiwen's friendship is shown through their shared curiosity and mutual support, despite their eventual decision not to enter the establishment.
• The rivalry between Nan Huaiwen and Li Tianchen is evident in their exchange, with Li Tianchen seeking to humiliate Nan Huaiwen.

Xia Lingyun defended Nan Huaiwen from Li Tianchen, then struggled to explain his sudden violent impulses and accused Nan Huaiwen of testing him. The chapter ended with Li Tianchen returning with a Third Prince, who ordered Xia Lingyun to kneel.

• Li Tianchen insulted Xia Lingyun and offered him magic crystals to become his dog, so Xia Lingyun seized him by the throat and unleashed an oppressive force that stopped the guards.
• Li Tianchen fled, and Nan Huaiwen warned Xia Lingyun that harming him could bring trouble on Nan Huaiwen's family.
• Xia Lingyun said he would not tolerate Li Tianchen provoking him again and claimed his father was the supreme being, which Nan Huaiwen did not believe.
• Nan Huaiwen put an arm around Xia Lingyun, and Xia Lingyun slapped him into a fruit stall before accusing him of being sent to test him.
• Li Tianchen arrived with a group of wealthy young people and pointed Xia Lingyun out to the Third Prince, who ordered Xia Lingyun to kneel.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Lingyun refuses to kneel to the Third Prince of the Spirit Kingdom, sparking a confrontation.
• The Prince's entourage, consisting of noble young masters, attempts to intimidate and attack Lingyun.
• Lingyun retaliates, severing the feet of several young masters with a single finger flick.
• The Third Prince's sister, a beauty in a blue robe, heals the injured young masters using restoration magic.
• Lingyun severs the beauty's feet and the Prince's hand when they attempt to attack him.
• Teachers rush to apprehend Lingyun, but he's consumed by rage and ready to confront anyone who committed evil acts.

Character Developments

• Xia Lingyun: Displayed strong principles, refusing to kneel to the Prince. Showed remarkable power and ruthlessness when provoked, indicating a hidden strength and willingness to defend his beliefs.
• The Third Prince: Revealed his arrogant and entitled nature, expecting others to kneel to him without cause. Demonstrated weak magical abilities compared to Lingyun.
• The Beauty in Blue Robe: Displayed healing abilities and remained silent despite her injury, suggesting a level of composure and loyalty to the Prince.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption: The Prince and his entourage abuse their power, expecting deference from others, while Lingyun challenges this dynamic.
• Consequences of actions: Lingyun's retaliation serves as a consequence for the Prince's entourage's bullying and disrespect.
• Hidden strength: Lingyun's true power is revealed, challenging the expectations of those around him.

Character Interactions

• Lingyun vs. The Third Prince: Lingyun's refusal to kneel and subsequent retaliation highlight the power imbalance and tension between them.
• Lingyun vs. The Prince's entourage: Lingyun's actions serve as a deterrent to the young masters' bullying, demonstrating his unwillingness to be pushed around.
• Lingyun vs. The Beauty in Blue Robe: Their interaction highlights the beauty's loyalty to the Prince and her healing abilities, as well as Lingyun's ruthlessness in the face of provocation.

Xia Lingyun killed the Divine Kingdom's third prince and princess after they and their supporters defended the prince's cruelty, then slaughtered the teachers who attacked him. As Guoyan and the elders watched, an unknown caster restrained Xia Lingyun while an elder summoned a powerful lightning spell, and Xia Lingyun looked eager to face it.

• Xia Lingyun split the third prince in two, but a male teacher blasted him through several buildings while the others rushed to save the prince.
• The teachers unleashed advanced spells at Xia Lingyun, who emerged unharmed and destroyed the attacking mages with a sweep of multicolored energy.
• Xia Lingyun questioned the princess about her cruelty and killed her with sword energy when she hesitated to answer.
• Guoyan and a group of elderly authorities arrived as an unknown caster bound Xia Lingyun with energy chains.
• The oldest authority summoned a vast lightning magic circle, and Xia Lingyun faced the spell with a cold smile and excitement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Academy Dean attempts to use a powerful Forbidden Curse, "Exterminating Lightning Dragon," against Xia Lingyun.
• Xia Lingyun survives the attack by entering another space, demonstrating his advanced laws' power.
• He then erases the Dean with a flick of a small sword made of concentrated sword energy.
• Xia Lingyun asks if anyone else wants to fight, instilling fear in the remaining teachers and students.
• The scene is later reset by the narrator, with no one remembering the event except Xia Lingyun.

Character Developments

• Xia Lingyun: Shows immense power and nonchalance towards the Dean's Forbidden Curse, revealing his advanced laws. He expresses confusion and sadness about his actions and their consequences.
• Academy Dean: Demonstrates his power with the Forbidden Curse but is easily defeated and erased by Xia Lingyun.
• Nan Huaiwen: Struggles to accept Xia Lingyun's actions and power, feeling uncertain about their friendship.

Significant Themes

• Power and Consequences: Xia Lingyun's immense power leads to the destruction of his enemies but also causes him emotional distress and isolation.
• Friendship and Belonging: Nan Huaiwen's struggle to accept Xia Lingyun's actions raises questions about their friendship and Xia Lingyun's place in society.

Character Interactions

• Xia Lingyun vs. Academy Dean: Xia Lingyun's power and nonchalance contrast with the Dean's attempt to use a powerful curse, leading to the Dean's defeat and erasure.
• Xia Lingyun and Nan Huaiwen: Nan Huaiwen's struggle to accept Xia Lingyun's actions creates tension between them, hinting at a potential rift in their friendship.
• Xia Lingyun and the Narrator: The narrator, Xia Lingyun's father, resets the scene and offers his son another chance, suggesting a complex father-son relationship.

The narrator taught Xia Lingyun to use his power to stop those who threatened others, and Xia Lingyun killed the headmaster, the prince, the princess, and their supporters. Back in the miniature world, the narrator reunited with Yun Cangran and Bei Mu, who asked to leave with him as he prepared to check whether Jian Beitang had taken them to the Heavenly Demon Holy Domain.

• The narrator questioned Xia Lingyun about how a sage should respond to people who used forbidden spells to harm others, and Xia Lingyun killed the headmaster before he could act.
• Xia Lingyun killed the prince, the princess, and everyone who attacked him seeking revenge, then declared that he had found his goal.
• The narrator told Xia Lingyun he would wait for him to finish his studies and become useful, then left the Yin Immortal world.
• The narrator returned to the miniature world, where Yun Cangran apologized for being overbearing and he urged her to let their son explore independently.
• Yun Cangran pinned the narrator down and kept him occupied for several days until Bei Mu came looking for him.
• Bei Mu admitted she wanted to leave the miniature world with the narrator, who said he needed to check whether Jian Beitang had brought them to the Heavenly Demon Holy Domain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bei Mu confesses her feelings for the protagonist, who teases her.
• The protagonist offers to make Bei Mu his adopted daughter, but she refuses.
• Bei Mu insists on her feelings and asks for a chance to prove herself to the Vast Sky King (Yun Cangran).
• The protagonist sets a time limit for Bei Mu to gain Yun Cangran's approval.
• The protagonist meets with Jian Beitang, his Sword Ghost, in another dimension.

Character Developments

• Bei Mu: She openly expresses her feelings for the protagonist, showing courage and determination. She's also competitive and ambitious, aiming to gain Yun Cangran's approval.
• The Protagonist: He remains calm and collected, teasing Bei Mu but also setting boundaries. He's protective of her but doesn't encourage her romantic feelings.
• Jian Beitang: She's flirtatious and confident, showing affection towards the protagonist. She's also intelligent and cunning, as suggested by her unique eye feature.

Significant Themes

• Romantic Pursuit: The chapter explores Bei Mu's romantic feelings and her determination to win the protagonist's affection.
• Power Dynamics: The protagonist's power and status are acknowledged by both Bei Mu and Jian Beitang, influencing their behavior and expectations.
• Boundaries and Consent: The protagonist sets clear boundaries with Bei Mu, respecting her feelings but not encouraging them.

Character Interactions

• Protagonist and Bei Mu: Their interaction is playful yet firm, with the protagonist teasing Bei Mu but also guiding her.
• Protagonist and Jian Beitang: Their interaction is flirtatious and comfortable, with the protagonist playing along but also maintaining a level of detachment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with a conversation between the protagonist and Jian Beitang, where he teases her about her past feelings for another person.
• They then travel to the Heavenly Demon Sacred Domain, which is vast and ancient, with Spirit Grasses and ruins.
• The protagonist enters a small world within the Heavenly Demon Sacred Domain to find Yun Cangran, who reveals that decades have passed inside.

Character Developments

• Jian Beitang: She shows vulnerability when discussing her past feelings, but also displays strength and straightforwardness. She's willing to follow the protagonist's conditions, showing growth in her relationship with him.
• Protagonist: He demonstrates care and understanding towards Jian Beitang's feelings, showing maturity in his interactions. He also shows concern for Yun Cangran and her child.

Significant Themes

• Time: The discrepancy between time passing outside and inside the small world emphasizes the theme of time's relativity and the importance of cherishing moments.
• Relationships: The interactions between the protagonist and Jian Beitang, and later with Yun Cangran, highlight the complexities and growth in their relationships.

Character Interactions

• Protagonist and Jian Beitang: Their banter and teasing show a comfortable, established relationship. Jian Beitang's openness about her past feelings and her willingness to follow the protagonist's conditions deepen their bond.
• Protagonist and Yun Cangran: Their reunion is filled with concern and care, showing a strong, committed relationship. Yun Cangran's revelation about the passage of time inside the small world adds urgency to their reunion.

Key Plot Points

• Yun Cangran and the protagonist discover they've fast-forwarded through time, becoming grandparents.
• Xia Lingyun, the protagonist's son, has found love and started a family in the small world.
• The protagonist decides to hand over the power of the plane to Xia Lingyun.

Character Developments

• Xia Lingyun has matured and is now a father, but still seeks his father's approval and guidance.
• Yun Cangran is anxious about becoming a grandmother but eventually accepts the situation.
• The protagonist remains calm and wise, making decisions for his family's future.

Significant Themes

• Time passage and the responsibilities that come with it.
• Family dynamics and the challenges of growing up and growing old.
• The transfer of power and the expectations that come with it.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Yun Cangran discuss their new status as grandparents, showing a mix of shock and acceptance.
• Xia Lingyun and his wife, Xuan Rao, display a harmonious relationship as they recount their experiences together.
• The protagonist interacts with Xia Lingyun, showing pride in his son's accomplishments but also offering guidance for the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bei Mu is accused of flirting, which she denies.
• Yun Cangran reveals she knew about Bei Mu's feelings for her husband but played along.
• Bei Mu realizes she was manipulated and feels wronged.
• Bei Mu understands that her efforts were not in vain and that she has learned valuable lessons.
• The King (Yun Cangran's husband) decides not to hinder Bei Mu's affection, and she vows to continue pursuing him.

Character Developments

• Bei Mu: She grows from being naive and impulsive to understanding and determined. She learns to see through Yun Cangran's manipulations and becomes more resolute in her pursuit of the King.
• Yun Cangran: She is revealed to be aware of Bei Mu's feelings and uses her to learn more about her husband's preferences. She shows a softer side when comforting Bei Mu.
• The King (Yun Cangran's husband): He is portrayed as someone who values sincerity and effort, hinting at his deeper feelings for Bei Mu.

Significant Themes

• Sincerity and Effort: The King values Bei Mu's sincerity and the effort she has put into understanding him and his preferences.
• Manipulation and Growth: Bei Mu grows through being manipulated by Yun Cangran, learning valuable lessons and becoming more determined.
• Appearance vs. Reality: The title "Surface Appearance" suggests that things are not always as they seem, and one should look beyond the surface to understand the truth.

Character Interactions

• Bei Mu and Yun Cangran: Their dynamic shifts from one of deception to one of understanding and mutual respect, with Yun Cangran even comforting Bei Mu.
• Bei Mu and the King: Their relationship is left ambiguous but hopeful, with the King deciding not to hinder Bei Mu's affection.
• Yun Cangran and the King: Their relationship is hinted at being complex and understanding, with Yun Cangran helping Bei Mu understand the King's preferences.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Lingyun and her parents return to the Heavenly Demon Sacred Domain after handing over authority of the small world.
• Xia Lingyun is to undergo trials in the Three Thousand Dao Achievement Universe, with Jian Beitang as her protector.
• Xia Lingyun challenges Jian Beitang to a sword duel, with the condition that if she can withstand three swords, she can travel alone. She loses after the first sword.

Character Developments

• Xia Lingyun shows her determination and courage by challenging Jian Beitang but learns the vast difference in their strength and the true meaning of the way of the sword.
• Jian Beitang demonstrates her immense power and wisdom, serving as a mentor figure for Xia Lingyun.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and danger of the Three Thousand Dao Achievement Universe.
• The importance of humility and learning from others, even when one is talented.
• The power of universal rules and the way of the sword.

Character Interactions

• Xia Lingyun interacts with Jian Beitang, learning from her and gaining respect for her power.
• Xia Lingyun's parents, Yun Cangran and the narrator, show concern for their daughter's safety and growth.