Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and his group, after escaping the Great Tomb of Mount Li, find themselves at a crossroads.
• Yuan Weiyang decides to return to the Capital City to save her family, revealing her true identity as a woman to Xu Ying before leaving.
• Madam Yuan and Old Madam Yuan's voices are heard, revealing they are still alive and searching for Yuan Weiyang.
• Xu Ying, Zhu Chanchán, and Yuan Qi hide, fearing pursuit from the Earth God and Ancestor Dragon.
• Xu Ying decides to find his disciples on Mount Wu Wang and search for Nuo Immortals in seclusion to learn Yong Quan and Yu Jing.

Character Developments

• Yuan Weiyang: She accepts her role as the head of the Yuan family, prioritizing its revival over her personal feelings for Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying: He continues to grow and adapt to his new role as an Ageless Immortal, showing concern for his disciples and a strategic mindset in planning his next moves.
• Zhu Chanchán: She demonstrates her resourcefulness and determination to help Xu Ying, even going as far as to scout for the Great Zhou Qi Refiner alone.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility vs. Personal Desires: Yuan Weiyang's decision to return to the Capital City highlights the theme of prioritizing responsibilities over personal desires, a choice that Xu Ying also grapples with when considering his disciples and the Nuo Immortals.
• Identity and Self-Discovery: Yuan Weiyang's revelation of her true identity as a woman to Xu Ying explores the theme of self-discovery and acceptance of one's true self.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Yuan Weiyang: Their interaction before Yuan Weiyang's departure reveals the depth of their feelings for each other, as well as their mutual understanding and respect.
• Xu Ying, Zhu Chanchán, and Yuan Qi: The trio's dynamic showcases their growing camaraderie and trust in each other, as they work together to evade pursuit and plan their next steps.
• Xu Ying and the Nuo Immortals: Xu Ying's decision to find the Nuo Immortals in seclusion sets the stage for potential interactions and alliances with these powerful figures.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yunmeng Marsh reappears due to the Underworld Invasion, severing contact between Jingzhou and its subordinate regions.
• Cui Dongli, the eldest young master of the Cui Family, leads a group of Nu Masters to explore the Nuo Immortal Hidden Scenery Land in Miluo.
• They encounter various obstacles and creatures within the Hidden Scenery Land, including a Golden Crow, a strange toad, and fleshy tentacles.
• They reach the Jade Capital Heavenly Palace, guarded by a great snake with black and white horns.
• Inside the palace, they find an old immortal suppressed by a great bell, and a young man, Xu Ying, who is about to form a Golden Core.

Character Developments

• Cui Dongli: Shows confidence in his abilities, seeks to challenge Xu Ying to defeat the 'deity' in his heart.
• Xu Ying: Demonstrates immense power and cultivation, suppresses Cui Dongli with his aura, and retrieves the Wu Gou from the old immortal.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Qi Refiners and Nu Masters, with Nu Masters gaining power and influence.
• The exploration of ancient lands and hidden treasures, revealing secrets of the past.
• The pursuit of power and revenge, as seen in the old immortal's actions.

Character Interactions

• Cui Dongli and Xu Ying: Cui Dongli challenges Xu Ying, but his fear and awe prevent him from attacking.
• Xu Ying and the old immortal: Xu Ying retrieves the Wu Gou from the old immortal, who is both angry and helpless.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying leaves Nuo Immortal Hidden Scenery with Wu Gou and the Great Bell, pursued by Cui family members.
• He senses another Nuo Immortal's presence in Yunmeng Marsh and heads there with Guo Xiao Die and the Guo family.
• They encounter a dragon-horse-like beast carrying a Nuo Immortal's hidden scenery. Xu Ying pursues and captures it.
• The Nuo Immortal, a woman from the Han Dynasty, reveals herself and challenges Xu Ying.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying continues his search for Nuo Immortals and their hidden scenery, driven by curiosity and a desire to understand real Nu Art.
• Guo Xiao Die's feelings for Xu Ying grow stronger, and she decides to pursue him.
• The Nuo Immortal woman, though initially hostile, shows interest in Xu Ying as her teacher.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge, as seen in Xu Ying's relentless search for Nuo Immortals.
• The consequences of deception and manipulation, as exemplified by the Nu Art's origins and the Nuo Immortals' fate.
• The struggle for survival and self-preservation, as demonstrated by the Nuo Immortal woman's actions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Guo Xiao Die reunite, with Guo Xiao Die expressing her feelings through subtle actions.
• Xu Ying and the Nuo Immortal woman meet, with the woman challenging Xu Ying due to her past experiences.
• The Guo family members accompany Xu Ying, showing their support and loyalty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and his group discover a Nuo Immortal, Bai Qiuzi, hiding in a Hidden Scenery Land.
• Bai Qiuzi reveals that the Nuo Method was created by Qi Refiners to deceive and devour people.
• They encounter Bai Qiuzi's teacher, who is searching for her and reveals that the Nuo Method cannot grant true immortality.
• Bai Qiuzi shares the history of Nuo Masters and their relationship with Qi Refiners.
• Xu Ying gives Bai Qiuzi the orthodox methods for Ni Wan, Jiang Gong, and Yu Chi secret repositories.
• Bai Qiuzi promises to help Xu Ying obtain the Yong Quan secret repository method and leaves to face her teacher.

Character Developments

• Bai Qiuzi: Reveals her past as a Nu Master from the Late Qin and Early Han Dynasties, her seclusion, and her fear of her teacher. She shows her determination to seek the method of Ascension.
• Xu Ying: Shows his willingness to help others, giving Bai Qiuzi the orthodox methods and trusting her to help him obtain the Yong Quan secret repository method.

Significant Themes

• The true path to immortality and the limitations of the Nuo Method.
• The relationship between Qi Refiners and Nuo Masters, and the origins of the Nuo Method.
• Trust and betrayal among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Bai Qiuzi and Xu Ying: They exchange information and methods, showing mutual trust and respect.
• Bai Qiuzi and her teacher: Their interaction reveals the power dynamics and the teacher's malicious intent.
• Xu Ying and Li Yingzhu: They share a flirtatious exchange, hinting at a possible relationship.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi, Master Zhong: They discuss their anxieties about Bai Qiuzi's trustworthiness, showing their concern for Xu Ying's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying reads the Black Water Yellow Springs Scripture and finds discrepancies with the Spring of Abundance Secret Treasure.
• Yuan Qi and Great Bell argue and fight, but eventually reconcile.
• Li Yingzhu invites Xu Ying to travel with them to Yunmeng Marsh.
• Zhu Hongyi and Zhu Zhong Quan from the Zhu Family arrive, with Zhu Zhong Quan attempting to scheme against Xu Ying but failing.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying remains calm and composed, not swayed by Zhu Hongyi's charm and Zhu Zhong Quan's schemes.
• Yuan Qi and Great Bell's friendship is tested and strengthened through their argument and fight.
• Zhu Zhong Quan's true strength and ambition are revealed, showing him to be a formidable opponent.

Significant Themes

• The power of friendship and loyalty, as seen in Yuan Qi and Great Bell's relationship.
• The dangers of underestimating one's opponents, as demonstrated by Zhu Zhong Quan's failed scheme against Xu Ying.
• The consequences of deception and manipulation, hinted at in the old man's plan to use Zhu Zhong Quan for his own purposes.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi: Their bond deepens as they discuss the discrepancies in the scriptures and Yuan Qi stands up for Xu Ying against Great Bell's accusations.
• Xu Ying and Great Bell: Despite their initial argument, Yuan Qi and Great Bell quickly reconcile, showing their strong bond.
• Xu Ying and Zhu Hongyi: Zhu Hongyi attempts to charm Xu Ying, but he remains unmoved.
• Xu Ying and Zhu Zhong Quan: Zhu Zhong Quan underestimates Xu Ying and attempts to scheme against him, but Xu Ying easily counteracts his plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhai Zhu, the author, has been struggling with maintaining their daily 8,000-character update schedule.
• The release of Chapter 2 has been delayed due to this struggle.
• The author has been deleting unsatisfactory content, leading to further delay.
• The author decides to reduce the update frequency to one chapter per day, with each chapter being at least 4,000 characters.
• The author announces that chapter comments are now open, urging readers to post rationally to avoid another shutdown.

Character Developments

• Zhai Zhu: The author's mental state has been unstable, leading to a decrease in productivity and satisfaction with their work. They are taking a step back to reassess and find their old motivation.

Significant Themes

• Productivity and Consistency: The author struggles with maintaining their daily update schedule, highlighting the theme of productivity and consistency in creative work.
• Quality vs. Quantity: The author deletes unsatisfactory content, suggesting a focus on quality over quantity.
• Adaptability: The author adjusts their update schedule, demonstrating adaptability in the face of creative blocks.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with their readers by announcing changes in their update schedule and opening up chapter comments, fostering a community around their work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying decides to reach the Inter-Refining Stage to forge a Cauldron and defeat his rival, Zhu Zhongquan.
• The Guo and Zhu families search for the Dragon-headed Divine Being in Yunmeng Marsh, with Xu Ying accompanying the Guo family.
• They encounter and battle Ancient Giant Beasts, suffering heavy casualties.
• Xu Ying opens his Spring of Abundance secret treasury, discovering it refines the Soul.
• They find a Stone City and villages inhabited by people from Yunmeng Marsh, who can supposedly sense Heavenly Dao Divine Artifacts.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying opens his sixth secret treasury, advancing his cultivation.
• Zhu Zhongquan's ambition grows as he seeks to use Xu Ying's reputation to gain power.
• Yuan Qi expresses his desire to open his Spring of Abundance secret treasury with Xu Ying's help.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and reputation (Xu Ying, Zhu Zhongquan)
• The consequences of ambition (Zhu Zhongquan's desire to use Xu Ying)
• The importance of cultivation and self-improvement (Xu Ying opening his sixth secret treasury)

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi: Xu Ying helps Yuan Qi, and they share their thoughts and plans.
• Xu Ying and Zhu Hongyi: They discuss the Dragon-headed Divine Being and the treatment of Immortals from the Other Shore.
• Zhu Hongyi and Li Yingzhu: They interact, with Li Yingzhu teasing Zhu Hongyi and helping Guo Xiao Die.
• The Guo and Zhu families: They join forces to explore Yunmeng Marsh, suffering losses together.

Plot Points and Events

• The group encounters a village of Heavenly Dao immigrants in Yunmeng Marsh, who are strong but not cultivators.
• The Zhu Family Nu Masters attempt to seize the Crimson Immortal Marvelous Plant from the village, leading to a conflict.
• Xu Ying intervenes, using his Ni Wan Nu Art to defeat the Zhu Family Great Nu Master and resurrect ancient beasts to drive back the Zhu Family Nu Masters.
• The old immortal in the prison carriage reveals his true power, trapping Xu Ying in an illusion and attempting to erase his soul's vision.
• Xu Ying breaks free from the illusion and threatens the old immortal, vowing to twist his head off if he misbehaves again.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying demonstrates his immense power and control over Ni Wan Nu Art, earning respect and fear from the Zhu and Guo families.
• The old immortal in the prison carriage reveals his true strength, showing that he is a formidable opponent despite being imprisoned.

Significant Themes

• The power of Nu Art and its potential for both good and ill.
• The struggle between cultivators and non-cultivators, and the consequences of underestimating the latter.
• The theme of imprisonment and the power dynamics between captor and captive.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying confronts the Zhu Family Great Nu Master and the old immortal, showcasing his dominance and fearlessness.
• The villagers and the Nu Masters clash, highlighting the stark contrast between their strengths and methods.
• Xu Ying and the old immortal engage in a battle of wills, with Xu Ying ultimately asserting his dominance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying's soul treasure shatters the old immortal's soul fingers, causing him intense pain and a desire to possess Xu Ying's treasure to aid against Heavenly Tribulations.
• Xu Ying learns about the origin of the Crimson Immortal Marvelous Plant from the village elder, who mentions that it was obtained from the Yunmeng Battlefield and can only be used on the night of the full moon.
• The group decides to enter Stone City to reach the Yunmeng Ancient Battlefield and potentially find more immortal grass.
• Upon entering Stone City, they are attacked by the Li family's Nu Masters but are recognized by the Heir Apparent, Li Ting Shu, who stops the attack.
• Xu Ying encounters several Nu Masters who show eagerness to challenge him, including Cui Dongli and Gao Xingqian.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying continues to grow stronger, comprehending a Dao Manifestation from the Nine-Branched Immortal Grass and creating a cultivation technique for the villagers.
• The old immortal's desire for Xu Ying's soul treasure increases, leading him to consider possessing Zhu Zhongquan's body to achieve his goals.
• Li Ting Shu is introduced as the Heir Apparent of the Li family, showing cunning and ambition.
• Cui Dongli and Gao Xingqian are revealed to have grievances against Xu Ying, likely due to past encounters.

Significant Themes

• The power of the soul and its vulnerability, as demonstrated by the old immortal's soul injury.
• The allure and danger of treasure, as seen in the old immortal's desire for Xu Ying's soul treasure and the refugees' possession of the Crimson Immortal Marvelous Plant.
• The importance of understanding one's origins and history, as Xu Ying learns about the village's past and the Yunmeng Ancient Battlefield.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying interacts with the village elder, learning about the Crimson Immortal Marvelous Plant's origin and teaching the villagers a cultivation technique.
• Xu Ying encounters Li Ting Shu, who attempts to challenge him but is ignored.
• Xu Ying faces several Nu Masters who show eagerness to challenge him, including Cui Dongli and Gao Xingqian, hinting at potential conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Xue Ying'an, a disciple of Li Xiaoke, meets Xu Ying and the Great Bell.
+ The Great Bell claims to be Li Xiaoke's magic treasure, but Xue Ying'an disputes this.
+ Xu Ying reveals that Li Xiaoke might have been involved in the death of the Nuo Immortal Chen Mianzhu.
+ A group of warrior ghosts, ancestors of the Stone City, appear and engage in battle, driven by a powerful killing intent.
+ The Stone City takes to the air and begins to move towards the ancient battlefield of Yunmeng Marsh.

Character Developments

+ Xue Ying'an is initially timid but becomes aggressive when defending his master.
+ The Great Bell is shaken by the revelation that it might be an imitation and retreats into Xu Ying's Realm of Serenity.
+ Xu Ying becomes more suspicious of Li Xiaoke's past actions.

Significant Themes

+ The power of belief and conviction, as seen in the Great Bell's reaction to its potential origins.
+ The consequences of past actions, as illustrated by the warrior ghosts driven by killing intent.

Character Interactions

+ Xue Ying'an and Xu Ying have a tense exchange, leading to Xue Ying'an attacking Xu Ying.
+ The Great Bell interacts with Xue Ying'an, revealing its potential origins and causing it distress.
+ The warrior ghosts engage in battle with an unseen enemy, driven by the killing intent in the Stone City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Stone City is pulled into the air by a divine being and flies into a vortex of lightning, transporting it to another realm.
• Xu Ying faces Xue Ying'an, who attacks him with his Imperial Sword Art. Xu Ying uses his Azure Sky Oration to defend but is pushed back due to the power and technique of Xue Ying'an's swordsmanship.
• Xue Ying'an is tricked into looking outside, and Xu Ying attacks him, pinning him to the ground. Xue Ying'an is later struck by a defensive divine ability while trying to fly, leaving him injured.
• Stone City crashes into a desert, and an ancient warrior ghost leads the survivors to a stone monument marking the first pass of the Heavenly Road.
• The old immortal from the Zhu family urges everyone to find immortal herbs in the desert before Stone City returns.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying demonstrates his power and wisdom, outsmarting Xue Ying'an and surviving the journey through the vortex.
• Xue Ying'an shows his naivety and lack of experience in the Jianghu, leading to his repeated misfortunes.
• The old immortal from the Zhu family reveals his knowledge of the ancient battlefield and the importance of finding immortal herbs.

Significant Themes

• The power of wisdom and cunning over brute force.
• The dangers and uncertainties of the Jianghu.
• The importance of knowledge and preparation in facing challenges.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Xue Ying'an engage in a battle of wits and skills, with Xu Ying emerging victorious.
• The old immortal from the Zhu family manipulates his descendant, Zhu Zhongquan, to carry him into the desert.
• Guo Xiao Die and Li Yingzhu discuss the possibility of forcing Xu Ying to marry into the Guo family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xue Ying'an survives and leads Xu Ying and Yuan Qi to the Ascension Radiance.
• They encounter a hundred-zhang-tall skeleton, which Xue Ying'an's small bell awakens. Xu Ying saves Xue Ying'an using the Guixin Art.
• Xue Ying'an is severely injured but eventually recovers with Yuan Qi's help.
• Xu Ying retrieves a broken saber from the skeleton and discovers it fits his hand perfectly.
• They reach the location of the Ascension Radiance, where two hundred and sixty-seven Qi Refiners successfully underwent tribulation together.
• They find Tian Qingzi's grave and the Crescent Moon Spring, which reveals the Demon Lord's location when gazed into.

Character Developments

• Xue Ying'an demonstrates his tenacity and perseverance, surviving numerous challenges.
• Xu Ying shows his compassion and bravery, saving Xue Ying'an and expressing respect for the fallen warriors.
• Yuan Qi displays his medical skills, although initially clumsy, he eventually saves Xue Ying'an's life.

Significant Themes

• Courage and Sacrifice: The two hundred and sixty-seven Qi Refiners who joined forces to undergo tribulation and fight the Demon Lord.
• Responsibility and Legacy: Tian Qingzi's task to record the warriors' deeds and monitor the Demon Lord, which Xu Ying takes upon himself.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi work together to protect Xue Ying'an and help him recover from his injuries.
• Xu Ying expresses respect and gratitude towards the fallen warriors, bowing to Tian Qingzi's grave.
• Xue Ying'an offers his gratitude to Xu Ying and Yuan Qi, promising to repay their kindness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi encounter Tian Qingzi's corpse at Crescent Spring, which revives and attacks them.
• Xue Ying'an plucks an immortal spiritual root from Tian Qingzi's Realm of Serenity, causing the corpse to revive and attack.
• Xu Ying kills Tian Qingzi, and they find a path leading to a jade mountain with palaces, possibly the resting place of ancient immortals.
• They encounter a four-armed woman with a Four-Armed Heavenly Demon phenomenon, who attacks Xue Ying'an. Xu Ying intervenes and drives her away.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying demonstrates his power and saves Xue Ying'an, solidifying their friendship.
• Xue Ying'an shows his courage and determination by rushing ahead towards the jade mountain.
• The four-armed woman reveals her strength and the peculiar nature of her cultivation, hinting at a possible non-native origin.

Significant Themes

• The power of obsession and hatred, as seen in Tian Qingzi's case.
• The convergence of immortal spiritual roots and the potential for ascension.
• The introduction of a possible non-native cultivator, raising questions about the nature of their cultivation and origin.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi's friendship deepens as they face danger together.
• Xu Ying and Xue Ying'an's bond strengthens after Xue Ying'an saves Xu Ying's life, and they help each other.
• The four-armed woman's aggressive behavior towards Xue Ying'an and Xu Ying highlights the potential danger from non-native cultivators.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying encounters Yue Hongzhu, a four-armed woman with a higher cultivation level. He uses his Reverse Longevity Nu Art, which initially ages her but is later broken by her Golden Core.
• Yue Hongzhu leaves, and Xu Ying decides to modify his Nu Arts to target specific body parts for better effectiveness.
• Zhu Zhongquan, possessed by the Old Immortal, kills many and takes the Immortal Dao Spiritual Root. He is later killed by Zhu Hongyi and Xu Ying's combined efforts.
• Xu Ying perfects his Reverse Longevity Art, which he uses to kill Zhu Zhongquan.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: He improves his Nu Arts, perfecting the Reverse Longevity Art and demonstrating his strategic thinking and adaptability.
• Yue Hongzhu: She shows her strength and resilience, surviving Xu Ying's attack and later helping to obtain the Immortal Dao Spiritual Root.
• Zhu Zhongquan: Possessed by the Old Immortal, he displays immense power but ultimately falls due to Xu Ying's perfected Nu Art.
• Zhu Hongyi: She shows her loyalty and determination, pursuing Zhu Zhongquan and ultimately helping to kill him.

Significant Themes

• The power of Nu Arts and divine abilities, and the importance of adaptation and improvement.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent and the dangers of possession.
• The theme of destiny and fate, with Zhu Zhongquan's belief in his destiny as the Son of Destiny.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Yue Hongzhu: Their brief encounter showcases their respective strengths and the potential for future conflict or cooperation.
• Zhu Zhongquan and the Old Immortal: Their possession dynamic highlights the dangers of underestimating one's opponent and the consequences of hubris.
• Zhu Zhongquan and Zhu Hongyi: Their sibling relationship is strained by Zhu Zhongquan's possession and his actions, ultimately leading to his death at Zhu Hongyi's hands.
• Xu Ying and Zhu Zhongquan: Their final confrontation demonstrates Xu Ying's growth and adaptability, as well as the power of his perfected Nu Art.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying wakes up and finds two immortal roots, which he takes and extracts their Primal Dao Essence, advancing his cultivation.
• Zhu Hongyi returns to Stone City with her brother and the Old Immortal's corpses.
• Xu Ying and Xue Ying'an have a falling out, and Xue Ying'an returns to Stone City.
• The Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact descends, summoning all Immortal Dao Spiritual Roots in the Lesser Profound Heaven.
• Yue Hongzhu attacks Xu Ying, but he easily defeats her and her brother, Xiao Zheng.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying becomes more powerful after consuming the Primal Dao Essence from the immortal roots.
• Xue Ying'an is conflicted about his master's intentions and Xu Ying's accusations.
• Yue Hongzhu and Xiao Zheng are injured by Xu Ying and seek help from their Uncle-Master.

Significant Themes

• The power of Primal Dao Essence in advancing cultivation and refining immortal medicines.
• The conflict between trust and suspicion in relationships, as seen in Xue Ying'an's struggle with his master's intentions and Xu Ying's doubts about the Zhu family.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Xue Ying'an's friendship is strained due to their differing views on Li Xiaoke and the Zhu family.
• Xu Ying easily defeats Yue Hongzhu and Xiao Zheng, showcasing his growing power and the effectiveness of his divine abilities.
• Zhu Hongyi and Zhu Zhongquan's deaths highlight the dangers and consequences of their family's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi face off against Yue Hongzhu and Xiao Zheng, with Xu Ying using his 'Nu Art' and 'Reverse Longevity' divine abilities, severely injuring them.
• Yue Hongzhu and Xiao Zheng are saved by their martial uncle, Yun Fan, who uses Primal Dao Essence and his Primordial Spirit to break Xu Ying's divine abilities.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi pursue the Immortal Roots, but Xu Ying is captured and attacked by the Immortal Roots. He is saved by the Great Bell, which extinguishes the heavenly fire.
• The Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact summons the Immortal Roots and begins to restore the Taiyi Minor Profound Heaven Spiritual Root, pulling an immortal palace from the void.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying demonstrates his powerful divine abilities, but also shows vulnerability when facing the heavenly fire.
• Yue Hongzhu and Xiao Zheng suffer severe injuries, highlighting the danger of Xu Ying's abilities.
• Yun Fan showcases his strength and knowledge, using Primal Dao Essence and his Primordial Spirit to save his disciples.
• The Great Bell reveals its power, saving Xu Ying from the heavenly fire, but remains dispirited after learning it's a substitute.

Significant Themes

• The power of divine abilities and their consequences.
• The struggle for survival and resources among cultivators.
• The mysterious nature of the Heavenly Dao and its Divine Artifacts.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi work together to pursue the Immortal Roots, with Yuan Qi trying to protect Xu Ying from the heavenly fire.
• Yue Hongzhu and Xiao Zheng are saved by their martial uncle, Yun Fan, highlighting the importance of seniority and protection within their sect.
• The Immortal Roots attack Xu Ying, showcasing their unity and desire for revenge, but ultimately fail to defeat him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact threatens to bring tribulations upon realms that don't return their Immortal Dao spiritual roots.
• Xu Ying connects his divine sense to the Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact to investigate its origin and finds it's likely controlled by a person, not the Heavenly Dao's will.
• Immortal Dao spiritual roots from various realms return to the Taiyi Minor Profound Heaven, revealing the Yin-Yang Vine's spiritual root and connecting to a higher dimension.
• Xu Ying searches for the Primal Dao Essence within the returning spiritual roots but finds none.
• The Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact descends a tribulation upon a realm that refuses to return its spiritual root, destroying all life within.
• Xu Ying connects to an Immortal Dao spiritual root from the destroyed realm and finds a mass of Primal Dao Essence within, which leads him to a mural in the Immortal Palace.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying demonstrates courage and resourcefulness in investigating the Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact, despite his timidity.
• Yuan Qi, the great snake, and the Great Bell all show fear when witnessing the Heavenly Dao's destruction but remain eager for the potential reward.

Significant Themes

• The power and malice of the Heavenly Dao, which can destroy entire realms without mercy.
• The courage and determination of Xu Ying, who dares to investigate the Heavenly Dao despite the risks.
• The value of Immortal Dao spiritual roots and Primal Dao Essence, which can reconnect the Heavenly Road and enable Ascension.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying interacts with Yuan Qi and the Great Bell, sharing their fear and excitement throughout the events.
• The Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact interacts with various realms, threatening and ultimately destroying one that refuses to comply.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A dragon-headed divine being, a transformed Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact, flies through worlds, aiming to destroy another.
• Xu Ying enters the Lesser Profound Heaven's Immortal Palace, seeking a specific mural.
• Various powerful individuals, including Cui Dongli, Gao Xingqian, Li Ting Shu, and the Zhao family brothers, are present in the palace, seeking opportunities and confronting Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying finds the mural depicting a Sword Immortal undergoing Tribulation and Ascension, with a gourd on his waist.
• The Sword Immortal in the mural turns out to be the person behind the Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact, revealing himself to be a flesh-and-blood being.
• Xu Ying takes the gourd from the mural, triggering a response from the Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact and the Sword Immortal.
• The Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact and the Sword Immortal confront each other in the void, with the Sword Immortal claiming to be repeating the Heavenly Dao's actions from the past.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying demonstrates his determination and skill in finding the mural and facing the consequences.
• Yuan Qi, Xu Ying's divine snake, shows its power and loyalty by protecting Xu Ying and defeating several opponents.
• The Great Bell, Xu Ying's divine treasure, aids in suppressing enemies and retreating with Xu Ying.
• Various characters, such as Cui Dongli, Gao Xingqian, Li Ting Shu, and the Zhao family brothers, showcase their strength and ambition in the Immortal Palace.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and ambition, as seen in the characters' actions and motivations.
• The consequences of one's actions, as demonstrated by the Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact's and the Sword Immortal's past and present actions.
• The connection between the past and the present, with the Sword Immortal repeating the Heavenly Dao's actions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying interacts with various opponents, including Cui Dongli, Gao Xingqian, Li Ting Shu, and the Zhao family brothers, showcasing his skill and determination.
• Yuan Qi and the Great Bell interact with Xu Ying, demonstrating their loyalty and power in protecting him.
• The Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact and the Sword Immortal interact in the void, revealing their connection and past actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying, escorted by the Great Bell, flees towards Jade Mountain.
• The Dragon Abyss Heavenly God descends, seeking Xu Ying on the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God's orders.
• The Immortal in the Painting and the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God clash, their battle causing havoc in the Lesser Profound Heaven.
• Xu Ying drinks Primal Dao Essence to increase his cultivation and resist the Heavenly Dao's influence.
• Xu Ying encounters survivors fleeing the immortal palace and battles Four-Armed Strange Humans sent by the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God.
• Stone City, Xu Ying's intended refuge, suddenly disappears.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying demonstrates his power and resilience, fighting off powerful enemies and surviving the Heavenly Dao's influence.
• The Great Bell shows its power and loyalty, protecting Xu Ying and Yuan Qi.
• The Dragon Abyss Heavenly God reveals its true power and intentions, seeking Xu Ying on the Heavenly Dao's orders.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Heavenly Dao and Heavenly Gods.
• The struggle for survival and the consequences of clashing with powerful forces.
• The importance of refuge and sanctuary in times of danger.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and the Great Bell work together to escape the Heavenly Dao's influence and reach Stone City.
• Xu Ying battles Four-Armed Strange Humans sent by the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God.
• Xu Ying encounters and interacts with other survivors fleeing the immortal palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying experiences a powerful obsession from the Taiyi Minor Profound Heaven, distorting space-time and folding a segment of past space-time into the present.
• He witnesses a battle from the past, where he is seen as the great demon lord, destroying everything and everyone in his path.
• The obsession influences Xu Ying's thoughts and consciousness, trapping him in this illusory yet real scene.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying realizes that the obsession is not his true self but a reflection of the dying powerhouses' fears and hatred.
• He discovers that his combat instincts are being awakened by this experience.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its influence on reality.
• The power of obsession and its ability to distort perception.
• The true nature of one's self versus societal perception.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying interacts with his future self and the powerful cultivators from the myriad worlds, all of whom see him as the great demon lord.
• He encounters a mad Qi Refiner from the Yuan Ding World, who attacks him out of fear and is subsequently killed by Xu Ying.