Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Tianzun attempts to lift the Five-Colored Immortal Mountain but fails, deciding to cultivate further to achieve this feat.
• Xu Ying decides to return to the Martial Dao Other Shore and encounters an immortal herb that controls his body.
• The Son of Heaven of the Underworld Court appears, seeking the Immortal Medicine of Immortality, and battles Xu Ying.
• Li Xiaoke intervenes, and he and Xu Ying engage in a sword duel.

Character Developments

• Wu Tianzun: Demonstrates his unyielding determination and patience in cultivating to lift the Five-Colored Immortal Mountain.
• Xu Ying: Shows his resourcefulness and quick thinking in dealing with the immortal herb and the Son of Heaven of the Underworld Court. His swordsmanship improves, surpassing Li Xiaoke.
• Li Xiaoke: Reveals his competitive nature and willingness to learn from Xu Ying after being bested in their sword duel.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and determination: Wu Tianzun's persistent cultivation to lift the mountain highlights the importance of perseverance in cultivation.
• The power of swordsmanship: Xu Ying's and Li Xiaoke's sword duel emphasizes the skill and intent behind swordsmanship, showcasing their mastery of the art.

Character Interactions

• Wu Tianzun and Xu Ying: Though they don't interact directly, Wu Tianzun's actions inspire Xu Ying to return to the Martial Dao Other Shore and share his findings.
• Xu Ying and the Son of Heaven of the Underworld Court: They engage in a battle, with Xu Ying using his movement techniques and the Thirteen Heavenly Sword Styles to defend against the Son of Heaven's divine abilities.
• Xu Ying and Li Xiaoke: They have a tense standoff, with Li Xiaoke initially threatening Xu Ying before they engage in a sword duel, resulting in Li Xiaoke deciding to learn from Xu Ying.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Xu Ying changes into new clothes and meets Li Xiaoke, who is injured and fleeing from the Underworld's ruler.
2. They encounter Cold Crows, which are incorporeal Underworld creatures formed from the resentment of the unjustly dead.
3. They take shelter in an ancient, dilapidated temple. Outside, the Cold Crows' starlight descends, and a colossal sword blade erupts from the earth, defending them from the paper money ashes' torrent.
4. A skeletal Three-legged Golden Crow, dragging a dark red sun, flies out from the Cangwu Abyss, chased by the ashes.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: He becomes more aware of his appearance and starts wearing better clothes under Yuan Weiyang's guidance. He also shows concern for Li Xiaoke's well-being and teaches him a Heavenly Sword technique.
• Li Xiaoke: Despite his injuries, Li Xiaoke displays remarkable resilience and determination. He cleans and repairs the temple to enhance his combat power and silently nurtures his Sword Qi, reaching an unprecedented peak.

Significant Themes

1. Resilience and Determination: Both Xu Ying and Li Xiaoke display remarkable resilience in the face of adversity. Li Xiaoke, despite his severe injuries, remains determined to survive and fight back.
2. The Power of the Underworld: The Underworld is depicted as a chaotic and terrifying place, with the ruler's influence extending even to the Cold Crows. The power of the Underworld is shown to be immense and frightening.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Li Xiaoke: Their relationship shifts from hostility to a temporary alliance. Xu Ying shows concern for Li Xiaoke's well-being, while Li Xiaoke acknowledges Xu Ying's skill but remains wary of him.
• Xu Ying and the Purple Immortal Herb: The Immortal Herb hides in Xu Ying's Realm of Serenity, fearing for its life. It discovers the Spring of Abundance Secret Treasure and attaches three leaves of Immortal Medicine of Immortality to itself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xiaoke and Xu Ying escape from the Underworld Court and explore the Cangwu Abyss, eventually finding their way back to Mount Jiuyi.
• Li Xiaoke decides to retrieve his Eight-Faced Sword from Nine Dragon Mountain, putting Xue Ying'an in danger.
• Qing Bi and the Heavenly Dragon pursue Li Xiaoke and Xu Ying, leading to a tense chase.
• Li Xiaoke takes Xu Ying to a Hidden Scenery Sublimation Land owned by his wife, a Nuo Immortal, where they stay for over ten days.
• Xu Ying is let out by Li Xiaoke's wife and encounters a mysterious fisherman on the River of Oblivion.
• Xu Ying returns to the Hidden Scenery Sublimation Land and finds Li Xiaoke dead, with a cut on the back of his head.

Character Developments

• Li Xiaoke: Despite his ruthless methods, Li Xiaoke shows a softer side when interacting with his wife. He is determined to learn the Thirteen Heavenly Sword Styles from Xu Ying but struggles to master them.
• Xu Ying: Xu Ying displays a mix of curiosity, caution, and cunning throughout the chapter. He teaches Li Xiaoke the Thirteen Heavenly Sword Styles and eventually escapes Li Xiaoke's custody.
• Li Xiaoke's Wife: The Nuo Immortal wife of Li Xiaoke is kind and gentle, showing no resentment despite being consumed by Li Xiaoke. She helps Xu Ying escape without alerting Li Xiaoke.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge can lead to obsession and ruthlessness (Li Xiaoke's character arc).
• The consequences of one's actions can be seen in the treatment of Li Xiaoke's wife, who remains kind despite her circumstances.
• The theme of escape and freedom is explored through Xu Ying's attempts to evade Li Xiaoke and the Underworld Court.

Character Interactions

• Li Xiaoke and Xu Ying: Their relationship is complex, with Li Xiaoke initially holding Xu Ying captive and Xu Ying teaching Li Xiaoke the Thirteen Heavenly Sword Styles while plotting his escape.
• Li Xiaoke and his wife: Their relationship is affectionate, with Li Xiaoke showing a softer side when interacting with her. She, in turn, helps Xu Ying escape without alerting Li Xiaoke.
• Xu Ying and the mysterious fisherman: Their brief encounter leaves Xu Ying feeling a sense of familiarity and unease, hinting at a potential connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xiaoke, Xu Ying's long-time pursuer, is revealed to be dead, his body and essence stolen.
• Li Xiaoke meets Xu Ying in a Hidden Scenery Land, where his deceased wife's obsession maintains a pastoral illusion of life.
• Li Xiaoke shares his past with Xu Ying, revealing his wife's death and his descent into obsession with Longevity and revenge.
• Li Xiaoke expresses contentment in his current peaceful state, free from his previous obsessions.
• Xu Ying seals the Hidden Scenery Land, leaving Li Xiaoke and his wife's obsession together.

Character Developments

• Li Xiaoke: Realizes his true desires after death, finds peace in his past life with his wife, accepts his mortality.
• Xu Ying: Reflects on Li Xiaoke's life and obsessions, decides to inform others about Li Xiaoke's true state to ease their minds.

Significant Themes

• Obsession and its consequences: Li Xiaoke's unyielding pursuit of Longevity and revenge leads to his downfall.
• The passage of time and change: Li Xiaoke's perspective on life changes after death, appreciating the simple life he once had.
• Acceptance of mortality: Li Xiaoke finally accepts his mortality and finds peace in his past life.

Character Interactions

• Li Xiaoke and Xu Ying: They have a candid conversation about Li Xiaoke's past and obsessions, leading to a new understanding and acceptance between them.
• Li Xiaoke and his wife's obsession: They find solace in each other's company, maintaining an illusion of their past life together.
• Xu Ying and the purple Immortal Herb: They discuss Li Xiaoke's fate and Xu Ying's plans to return to Haojing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, led by Jin Buyi, arrives at the Primordial World and encounters a battle between humans and demonic creatures.
• They meet Zhai Wuxian and his men, who guide them towards Xu Ying's location.
• At Five-Colored Immortal Mountain, they meet Wu Tianzun, who directs them to the Cangwu Abyss.
• They enter the Underworld Court, causing chaos, and encounter a Three-legged Golden Crow skeleton who reveals Jin Buyi's ancestor.
• They follow the River of Oblivion and end up at the Stone Mountain Desolate Temple, where they encounter Heavenly Mandate, a heretical deity.

Character Developments

• Jin Buyi shows its immense power and age, often forgetting its purpose due to old age.
• Yuan Qi, the Great Bell, and Zhu Chanchán grow more aware of the interconnectedness of different worlds and realms.
• Heavenly Mandate, once a righteous god, is now a heretical deity causing chaos in the mortal realm.

Significant Themes

• The interconnectedness of different worlds and realms.
• The consequences of old age and forgetfulness.
• The fall from grace of a once-righteous deity.

Character Interactions

• Jin Buyi interacts with the Three-legged Golden Crow skeleton, revealing a familial connection.
• The group encounters Heavenly Mandate, causing unease and concern among them.
• Jin Buyi considers cutting down Heavenly Mandate but decides against it, showing restraint despite its power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying visits Zhou Qiyun's grave on Mount Jiuyi.
• A Heavenly Mandate God, resembling Zhou Qiyun, appears and attacks Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying battles and defeats the Heavenly Mandate God, using his martial arts prowess and understanding of Heavenly Dao runes.
• The Supreme Heavenly Mandate appears in the sky, threatening Xu Ying.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying demonstrates his growth and power, defeating a Heavenly God.
• The Heavenly Mandate Gods are revealed to be bound by rules and not as powerful as ancient Outer Gods.

Significant Themes

• The power of martial arts and understanding of Heavenly Dao.
• The limitations and rules binding Heavenly Gods.
• The contrast between ancient and current Heavenly Gods.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying interacts with the Heavenly Mandate God, revealing his understanding of Heavenly Dao runes.
• Xu Ying pays respects to Zhou Qiyun, offering the Heavenly Mandate God's clone as a sacrifice.
• The Supreme Heavenly Mandate interacts with Xu Ying, threatening him.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying, hiding below Mount Jiuyi, senses Heavenly God stone statues descending and the arrival of the ancient Golden Crow, Jin Buyi.
• The Heavenly Gods attempt to capture Xu Ying, but Jin Buyi intervenes, destroying the statues with its divine blades and the Great Bell's chime.
• Bei Chenzi, Fairy Yutang, and Fu Yi (the Worried Old Man) watch from afar, deciding to retreat and form a new plan.
• In the Temple of Heavenly Gods, Heavenly Gods decide to possess mortals to interfere in worldly affairs. Meanwhile, Outer God Tian Shu attempts to return to the Heavenly Dao World through the temple but is confronted by the Heavenly Gods.
• Zhong Chengxiao, the head of the Zhong family, is captured by Fu Yi, who plans to consume the Immortal Medicine of Immortality from him. However, Xu Ying arrives and confronts Fu Yi.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying continues to evade capture and seeks allies like Jin Buyi and the Great Bell.
• Fu Yi, the Worried Old Man, is revealed to be a servant of the Heavenly Gods, tasked with finding the truth about Xu Ying's mother's death and now attempting to consume the Immortal Medicine of Immortality.
• Jin Buyi shows signs of forgetfulness, worrying Zhu Chanchán and Xu Ying, who plan to take it to the Immortal Realm during Ascension.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Xu Ying and the Heavenly Gods, with Xu Ying seeking allies and ways to escape while the Heavenly Gods attempt to capture him.
• The power dynamics between the Heavenly Gods, with some wanting to possess mortals to interfere in worldly affairs and others wanting to return to the Heavenly Dao World.
• The Immortal Medicine of Immortality's allure, with characters like Zhu Chanchán and Fu Yi seeking it for different reasons.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying interacts with Jin Buyi, the Great Bell, and Yuan Qi, who join him in his escape from the Heavenly Gods.
• Fu Yi interacts with Zhong Chengxiao, attempting to consume the Immortal Medicine of Immortality from him.
• The Heavenly Gods interact with Outer God Tian Shu, confronting him in the Temple of Heavenly Gods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying confronts the Worried Old Man (Fu Yi) and reveals he has been tracking him using Heavenly Numerology divine abilities.
• Fu Yi unleashes his full power, including Immortal heritage, but Xu Ying counters with the Great Bell's full power and his own Thirteen Heavenly Sword Styles.
• Fu Yi's Cave Heavens are detached, and he's poisoned by the purple immortal herb. His magic treasures and primordial spirit are sealed by the herb.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Demonstrates his strategic planning and resourcefulness in tracking Fu Yi and countering his attacks.
• Fu Yi: Reveals his true power and Immortal heritage, but ultimately falls due to underestimating his opponents and the power of the purple immortal herb.
• Zhu Chanchán: Briefly appears and tries to mark the purple immortal herb, but ends up being controlled by it.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategic planning and adaptability.
• The danger of underestimating opponents.
• The theme of sealing and suppression, as seen with the purple immortal herb.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Fu Yi: Their confrontation highlights Xu Ying's growth and Fu Yi's overconfidence.
• Xu Ying and Zhu Chanchán: They briefly work together but are ultimately controlled by the purple immortal herb.

Summary of "Former Ascension" Chapter

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying, Yuan Qi, and the Great Bell encounter the Worried Old Man (Fu Yi) and Zhu Chanchán, controlled by a purple immortal herb.
• Fu Yi reveals that he was assigned to monitor Xu Ying and that Qi Refiners' paths to Ascension are blocked.
• Xu Ying learns about the Heavenly Road's breakage and the existence of the Heavenly Dao World between the Immortal Realm and the mortal world.
• They travel to Emei Golden Summit, where Fu Yi's predecessor ascended. Xu Ying discovers an abyss instead of the Immortal Realm using his divine sense.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Becomes more determined to understand the truth about Ascension and the Heavenly Dao World.
• Fu Yi: Loses hope in Ascending to the Immortal Realm after learning the truth about his predecessor's ascension. He decides to cooperate with Xu Ying.

Significant Themes

• Ascension and the Heavenly Tribulation: The unfairness and controllability of the Heavenly Tribulation are explored, raising questions about the true nature of Ascension.
• The Immortal Realm and the Heavenly Dao World: The existence of these realms and their relationship with the mortal world are hinted at, adding depth to the story's cosmology.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Fu Yi: Their dynamic shifts from adversarial to cooperative as Fu Yi shares his knowledge and Xu Ying learns more about the truth.
• Xu Ying and Zhu Chanchán: Zhu Chanchán's presence and behavior remain mostly unchanged, serving as a reminder of the Nuo Immortals' fate and Xu Ying's connection to them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying struggles with memories of Xu Family Village, which are jumbled and sealed.
• The Worried Old Man reveals he's a watcher, responsible for erasing Xu Ying's memories and giving him new identities.
• Xu Ying learns about Meng Po, who might know about Xu Family Village and his past.
• The Worried Old Man reveals that the talismans in Bei Chenzi's altar are different, triggering a curse that turns him into a swarm of insects.
• Xu Ying uses the Great Bell to imprison the swarm, and they meet Yan Kongcheng, an Emei disciple who has been sealed for 3000 years.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Struggles with his sealed memories, shows determination in uncovering his past.
• The Worried Old Man: Reveals his role as a watcher, meets his end due to the curse.
• Yan Kongcheng: Introduced as an Emei disciple sealed for 3000 years, shows admiration for Xu Ying's immortal dao sealing technique.

Significant Themes

• Memory and identity: Xu Ying's struggle with his sealed memories and changing identities.
• Secrecy and curses: The Worried Old Man's oath and the curse that turns him into a swarm of insects.
• Longevity and sealing: Yan Kongcheng's extended lifespan due to being sealed.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and The Worried Old Man: The Worried Old Man reveals his role and knowledge, leading to his demise.
• Xu Ying and Yan Kongcheng: Yan Kongcheng admires Xu Ying's sealing technique and reveals his past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and Yan Kongcheng, both sealed for three thousand years, meet on Mount Emei.
• They exchange blows, with Yan Kongcheng using the Immortal Slaying Finger and Xu Ying using the Heavenly Dao Finger.
• Yan Kongcheng shows Xu Ying the Ascension Radiance left by Emei's First Ancestor, which has the power to send someone three thousand years into the future.
• Yan Kongcheng reveals that he was helped by Xu Fu, an immortal from the current era, who reignited his determination to restore Qi Refiners.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: He remains calm and composed during the fight with Yan Kongcheng, showing his prowess and understanding of the Heavenly Dao Finger. He also expresses his belief in the futility of the Qi Refiners' path.
• Yan Kongcheng: He demonstrates his skill in Emei's immortal arts and his determination to restore the glory of Qi Refiners. He is influenced by Xu Fu, who helps him overcome his despair and accept his mission.

Significant Themes

• The decline of Qi Refiners and the rise of Nu Immortals.
• The power of Emei's immortal heritage and its potential to revitalize Qi Refiners.
• The influence of Xu Fu, an immortal from the current era, on Yan Kongcheng's beliefs and mission.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Yan Kongcheng: They engage in a sparring match, testing each other's skills and understanding of their respective arts. They also discuss their beliefs about the future of Qi Refiners.
• Yan Kongcheng and Xu Fu: Though not present, Xu Fu's influence on Yan Kongcheng is evident. He helps Yan Kongcheng overcome his despair and accept his mission to restore the glory of Qi Refiners.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and Yan Kongcheng engage in a fierce battle within the golden hall, exchanging numerous powerful blows.
• Xu Ying's physical prowess and Martial Dao techniques prove formidable, but Yan Kongcheng's Golden Core Great Dao and Emei lineage techniques are also exceptional.
• The battle shifts outside the golden hall, with Yan Kongcheng unleashing a barrage of divine abilities, forming an unstoppable momentum.
• Xu Ying manages to break through to the Second Knock on the Gate Stage, increasing his cultivation and turning the tide of the battle.
• Xu Ying offers Yan Kongcheng a rematch in ten days, which Yan Kongcheng accepts, aiming to master the Supreme Dao Enlightenment Technique.
• Ten days later, Xu Ying and Yan Kongcheng have another battle, with Xu Ying emerging victorious despite Yan Kongcheng's newfound mastery of the Supreme Dao Enlightenment Technique.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Demonstrates immense physical strength and Martial Dao prowess. Breaks through to the Second Knock on the Gate Stage during the battle, further increasing his power.
• Yan Kongcheng: Proves to be a formidable opponent, showcasing his mastery of Emei lineage techniques and the Golden Core Great Dao. Struggles to keep up with Xu Ying's rapid growth but remains determined to defeat him.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation and the pursuit of stronger techniques and divine abilities.
• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking in battle.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Yan Kongcheng: Engage in intense and evenly matched battles, pushing each other to their limits and ultimately fostering a sense of respect and camaraderie.
• Yuan Qi and Great Bell: Witness the battles and express their shock and uncertainty about the outcome, ultimately admiring Xu Ying's resilience and growth.
• Xu Ying and Yan Kongcheng (after the battles): Share a moment of understanding and mutual respect, with Yan Kongcheng acknowledging the validity of cultivating both Blood Essence and Nuo methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying asks Yan Kongcheng about Mad Uncle's grave, expressing his desire to pay respects.
• Yan Kongcheng leads Xu Ying to Emei's library within the mountain, where he finds the Golden Treasury Supreme Immortal Book, the core of Emei's Golden Core Great Dao.
• Xu Ying studies the book and its annotations, deepening his understanding of the Golden Core Great Dao.
• Xu Ying, Yuan Qi, and the Great Bell decide to dig up Mad Uncle's grave after feeling restricted by Yan Kongcheng's precautions.
• They discover Mad Uncle's tomb contains an Immortal Dao painting and another tomb chamber, belonging to Emei's thirty-fourth generation ancestor, Qiao Zizhong.
• The coffin in Qiao Zizhong's tomb is empty but warm, indicating recent occupancy.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Deepens his understanding of the Golden Core Great Dao and realizes the importance of applying the Dao in combat.
• Yan Kongcheng: Trusts Xu Ying and allows him to study Emei's core cultivation method without supervision.
• Yuan Qi: Corrupted by Xu Ying's wickedness, becomes more daring and willing to participate in questionable activities.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and applying the Dao in cultivation.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies and being too trusting.
• The value of ancient cultivation methods and artifacts.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Yan Kongcheng: Xu Ying manipulates Yan Kongcheng into trusting him, allowing him access to Emei's core cultivation method.
• Xu Ying, Yuan Qi, and the Great Bell: They work together to explore Mad Uncle's tomb and Qiao Zizhong's tomb, discovering its strange contents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and the Great Bell loot Ancestor Qingshuang's tomb, taking twenty-four Mountain River Bright Moon Pearls and other treasures.
• They avoid taking the Black Water Pool and the Embroidered Coffin due to an ominous feeling.
• Yuan Qi takes the stolen treasures to Zhu Chanchán to erase Ancestor Qingshuang's imprint.
• Xu Ying studies the scriptures and achieves a breakthrough in his Golden Core cultivation.
• Yuan Kongcheng opens the seal on the Sutra Depository, allowing Xu Ying to leave.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Kongcheng have a standoff using their Golden Cores, leading to a fierce battle where Xu Ying emerges victorious.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Achieves a breakthrough in his Golden Core cultivation, comprehending the profound applications of the six characters from the Supreme Dao Enlightenment Technique. He also demonstrates his prowess in a battle with Yuan Kongcheng.
• Yuan Kongcheng: Opens the Six Secrets of the Human Body, unlocking each Cave Heaven one by one, significantly increasing his cultivation. He also engages in a battle with Xu Ying, showcasing his improved skills.
• The Great Bell: Gains insight into the Golden Core Great Dao and manifests the six Immortal Dao runes on its walls. It also expresses its thoughts and observations throughout the chapter.

Significant Themes

• The theme of competition and rivalry between Xu Ying and Yuan Kongcheng is further emphasized, as they engage in a battle to prove their superiority.
• The power of the Golden Core Great Dao is explored, highlighting its ability to resonate with heaven and earth and mobilize the Great Dao and Vital Energy.
• The consequences of cultivating the Golden Core Great Dao are shown, as the two Qi Refiners struggle to maintain control when using their Golden Cores simultaneously.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Yuan Kongcheng: Their competitive relationship is evident as they engage in a battle to prove their superiority, with Xu Ying ultimately emerging victorious.
• Xu Ying and the Great Bell: They work together to loot Ancestor Qingshuang's tomb, with the Great Bell stealing Xu Ying's Six Secrets Immortal Medicine to cultivate. The Great Bell also expresses its thoughts and observations throughout the chapter.
• Yuan Qi: He assists Xu Ying and the Great Bell in looting the tomb and takes the stolen treasures to Zhu Chanchán to erase Ancestor Qingshuang's imprint.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Zizhong, an unassuming Emei Ancestor, discovers his tomb robbed upon awakening.
• He finds no clues or signs of forced entry, suggesting a skilled thief.
• He suspects Xu Ying, an Ageless Immortal, but Xu Ying's cultivation level seems too low.
• Xu Fu, a mysterious figure, arrives at Emei, and Qiao Zizhong avoids him.
• Yan Kongcheng, the current Emei Sect Master, welcomes Xu Fu but plans to integrate Nuo Arts into Emei's teachings.

Character Developments

• Qiao Zizhong: Initially low-key and reserved, he becomes enraged upon discovering his tomb robbed. He's arrogant despite his lack of skill, as shown by his reaction to Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying: Proficient in Nuo Arts and Emei's divine abilities, he teaches Qiao Zizhong a lesson without revealing his full strength.
• Yan Kongcheng: Open to integrating Nuo Arts into Emei's teachings after sparring with Xu Ying. He's respectful of Emei's heritage but willing to adapt.
• Xu Fu: Mysterious and cunning, he's determined to restore Qi Refiners. He's disapproving of Yan Kongcheng's plans to integrate Nuo Arts.

Significant Themes

• The tension between preserving tradition (Emei's orthodox lineage of Qi Refiners) and adapting to change (integrating Nuo Arts).
• The arrogance of the powerful and the consequences of underestimating opponents (Qiao Zizhong vs. Xu Ying).
• The struggle for power and influence among ancient figures (Qiao Zizhong, Xu Fu, Yan Kongcheng, Xu Ying).

Character Interactions

• Qiao Zizhong and Xu Ying: Qiao Zizhong underestimates Xu Ying and is humiliated, leading to a power dynamic shift.
• Yan Kongcheng and Xu Fu: Yan Kongcheng welcomes Xu Fu but stands his ground regarding Emei's integration of Nuo Arts.
• Yan Kongcheng and Qiao Zizhong: Yan Kongcheng suspects Qiao Zizhong's true identity and confronts him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Zizhong, the 20,000-year-old ancestor of Emei Sect, reappears, revealing he faked his death and lived as an Earth Immortal.
• Yan Kongcheng, the current Sect Master, meets Qiao Zizhong, who agrees to help him once but cannot stay due to his ordinary lifestyle.
• Xu Fu, who harbored murderous intent towards Yan Kongcheng, is intercepted by Qiao Zizhong. They engage in a battle, with Qiao Zizhong using a powerful Emei divine ability.
• Xu Ying and the Great Bell evade Xu Fu and head towards Yunmeng Marsh. Xu Ying encounters Xu Fu again, who reveals he learned Xu Ying's divine ability.

Character Developments

• Qiao Zizhong: Reveals his true age and past, showing his wisdom and experience. He decides to help Yan Kongcheng but cannot stay due to his ordinary lifestyle.
• Yan Kongcheng: Meets his ancestor, Qiao Zizhong, and gains confidence in Emei's revival. He shows determination in protecting Emei's legacy.
• Xu Fu: Reveals his interest in Qiao Zizhong and his knowledge of Xu Ying's divine ability. He engages in a battle with Qiao Zizhong.
• Xu Ying: Escapes Xu Fu's pursuit with the Great Bell's help. He encounters Xu Fu again and learns about his divine ability's influence on Xu Fu.

Significant Themes

• Longevity and Aging: The Nuo Method's ability to grant longevity is discussed, with Qiao Zizhong being an example. The acceleration of aging for Nuo Immortals is also mentioned.
• Legacy and Inheritance: The importance of Emei's legacy and the revival of Qi Refining sects is emphasized. The influence of Xu Ying's divine ability on Xu Fu is another aspect of legacy.
• Power and Weakness: The power dynamics between characters are explored, with Qiao Zizhong's strength being revealed, and Xu Fu's interest in him. Xu Ying's divine ability is also seen as a source of power.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Zizhong and Yan Kongcheng: Qiao Zizhong reveals his past to Yan Kongcheng, offering help but cannot stay. Yan Kongcheng shows determination in protecting Emei's legacy.
• Xu Fu and Qiao Zizhong: They engage in a battle, with Qiao Zizhong using a powerful Emei divine ability. Xu Fu reveals his interest in Qiao Zizhong and his knowledge of Xu Ying's divine ability.
• Xu Ying and the Great Bell: They work together to evade Xu Fu. Xu Ying learns about his divine ability's influence on Xu Fu. The Great Bell offers to fetch reinforcements if necessary.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Zizhong returns to Emei Mountain and sets up various formations to protect himself from an unknown assailant.
• He faces a mysterious entity that tries to engage him in conversation and threatens to harm the new Emei Sect Master, Yan Kongcheng.
• Xu Ying prepares to journey to the Underworld to capture Meng Po, refining and naming the treasures he obtained from Qiao Zizhong's tomb.
• He returns to the Hometown Gazing Platform in the Underworld with Jin Buyi, Yuan Qi, and the Great Bell, finding signs of a battle in the small Underworld shop.

Character Developments

• Qiao Zizhong: Shows his strategic and defensive capabilities by setting up multiple formations to protect himself. He also demonstrates his concern for Yan Kongcheng's safety.
• Xu Ying: Shows his dedication to refining and preparing for his journey to the Underworld. He also displays his respect for Mad Uncle by naming the refined painting after him.
• Yuan Qi: Shows his ambition to improve his status by studying the Golden Core Great Dao. He also demonstrates his loyalty to Xu Ying by advising him.
• Zhu Chanchán: Shows her cunning and profit-driven nature by siphoning off thirty percent of the water and offering a discount for future deals.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Strategy: Both Qiao Zizhong and Xu Ying show the importance of preparation and strategy in facing their respective challenges.
• Loyalty and Friendship: Xu Ying's relationship with Yuan Qi and the Great Bell highlights the theme of loyalty and friendship.
• Ambition and Greed: Zhu Chanchán's actions and Yuan Qi's ambitions illustrate the themes of greed and ambition.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Zizhong and Yan Kongcheng: Qiao Zizhong shows concern for Yan Kongcheng's safety, indicating a mentor-mentee or ancestor-descendant relationship.
• Xu Ying, Yuan Qi, and the Great Bell: Their interactions show a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect, with Xu Ying often seeking Yuan Qi's advice and the Great Bell's input.
• Xu Ying and Zhu Chanchán: Their interaction shows a balance of respect and profit-driven nature, with both parties understanding and accepting the other's nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying enters the Hometown Gazing Platform and experiences a vivid, fiery illusion of his childhood, revealing a hidden truth about his past.
• He encounters mutated, once-human creatures that now inhabit the platform, posing a threat to him.
• Xu Ying finds a canyon filled with broken Flying Swords, hinting at a past battle.
• He meets a young girl, a descendant of the Shushan Sword Sect, who is trying to revive her sect by finding a corrupted elder, Venerable Cangyang.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: He gains a deeper understanding of his past and becomes more determined to find his origins.
• Venerable Cangyang: Once a respected elder of the Shushan Sword Sect, he has been corrupted by the strange power of the Hometown Gazing Platform and lost his sanity.
• The Girl: A descendant of the Shushan Sword Sect, she is determined to revitalize her sect and is willing to risk her life to do so.

Significant Themes

• The power of memory and the past to shape one's present and future.
• The corruption of power and the loss of self when one is exposed to it for too long.
• The struggle to preserve one's identity and purpose in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and the Girl: They briefly interact, with the Girl trying to protect Xu Ying from Venerable Cangyang's attack.
• Xu Ying and Venerable Cangyang: Xu Ying unwittingly becomes involved in the Girl's mission to find Venerable Cangyang, leading to a confrontation between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and Shi Yuqing meet at the Hometown Gazing Platform.
• Venerable Cangyang is found in a corrupted state, his body and mind affected by Immortal Dao pollution.
• Shi Yuqing uses her Sword Gate's power to seal Venerable Cangyang's cultivation, preventing him from unleashing his full strength.
• Xu Ying and Shi Yuqing explore Venerable Cangyang's Realm of Serenity, finding his Primordial Spirit corrupted and sealed within the Twelve-Story Pagoda.
• They discover that Venerable Cangyang had attempted to seal himself to prevent further contamination from the Immortal Dao pollution.
• Venerable Cangyang's Primordial Spirit speaks, causing Shi Yuqing to lose control of her Daoist magic and divine abilities due to the Immortal Dao contamination.
• Xu Ying reveals he is unaffected by the Immortal Dao pollution due to previous exposure.

Character Developments

• Shi Yuqing: Shows her expertise in Sword Dao, sealing Venerable Cangyang's cultivation and exploring his Realm of Serenity. Reveals her age and position as the Sect Master of the Shushan Sword Sect.
• Xu Ying: Demonstrates his knowledge of the Immortal Dao pollution and its effects. Reveals he is unaffected by the pollution due to previous exposure. Shows interest in joining the Shushan Sword Sect as an Elder or Grand Elder.

Significant Themes

• Immortal Dao pollution: A powerful force that corrupts and contaminates, driving beings to madness and mutation.
• Sealing and isolation: Characters attempt to seal themselves or others to prevent further contamination and harm.
• Power dynamics: Shi Yuqing tries to entice Xu Ying to join the Shushan Sword Sect, seeking someone to help manage the sect and potentially protect her.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Shi Yuqing work together to explore Venerable Cangyang's Realm of Serenity and fight against the pollution's effects.
• Shi Yuqing attempts to recruit Xu Ying into the Shushan Sword Sect, offering him the position of Elder or Grand Elder.
• Xu Ying considers joining the Shushan Sword Sect, showing interest in the position of Grand Elder.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yuqing gives Xu Ying the Jade Token of the Sword Sect's Supreme Elder, asking for his help in restoring the sect.
• They venture into the Hometown Gazing Platform, encountering strange creatures and distorted Magic Treasures.
• Xu Ying, Shi Yuqing, and Venerable Cangyang reach a town filled with motionless, faceless people. Shi Yuqing is invaded by an external evil and becomes motionless.
• Xu Ying leads Shi Yuqing towards the Bridge of Helplessness, where they encounter a bronze hall emitting strange Dao sounds.

Character Developments

• Shi Yuqing shows her determination to restore the Shushan Sword Sect, even entrusting Xu Ying with her life.
• Xu Ying demonstrates his loyalty and responsibility, taking care of Shi Yuqing despite the dangers they face.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to restore the Shushan Sword Sect and the burden it places on Shi Yuqing.
• The mysterious and dangerous nature of the Hometown Gazing Platform, reflecting the challenges and uncertainties of the path to immortality.
• The external evil that invades Shi Yuqing, symbolizing the threats and obstacles that must be overcome.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yuqing and Xu Ying work together, showing mutual trust and reliance.
• Xu Ying's concern and care for Shi Yuqing, highlighting his loyalty and responsibility.
• The interaction between Shi Yuqing and the faceless people in the town, emphasizing the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the Hometown Gazing Platform.