Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying's past actions in the Lesser Profound Heaven are reenacted, driving Nu Masters mad and causing them to attack him.
• Xu Ying accidentally integrates the power of the Six Secrets of the Human Body.
• Xu Ying, Yuan Qi, and the Great Bell search for survivors but find none.
• Xu Ying realizes that Stone City won't return, and they're trapped in the Lesser Profound Heaven.
• Xu Ying deduces that the Immortal in the Painting (Grand Tutor Jiang Qi) is a returned Other Shore cultivator seeking Primal Dao Essence for himself and others like him.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Becomes more introspective and analytical, realizing the true nature of his past actions and the current situation.
• Yuan Qi: Regains sanity and starts questioning Xu Ying's actions, showing growth in critical thinking.
• The Great Bell: Experiences fear and trauma from the obsessions, affecting its mental state.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of past actions.
• The pursuit of power and immortality at any cost.
• The manipulation of events by a higher power or entity.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi: Their bond strengthens as they face the current crisis together, with Yuan Qi becoming more assertive.
• Xu Ying and the Great Bell: Their relationship is strained due to the Great Bell's traumatic experiences, but they eventually reconcile.
• Xu Ying and Grand Tutor Jiang Qi: They meet again, with Jiang Qi acknowledging Xu Ying's intelligence and Xu Ying understanding Jiang Qi's true identity and goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying, Yuan Qi, and the Great Bell face Zhu Tiangong (Chanchan Old Ancestor) who chipped off a Flying Peak from the Other Shore Divine Boat.
• Grand Tutor Jiang Qi arrives, seeking the return of his stolen Primal Dao Essence and offering help to return to the Yuanshou world using the Heaven Punishing Sword.
• Jiang Qi feigns injury and passes out, handing over the Heaven Punishing Sword to Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying controls the Heaven Punishing Sword, causing Yuan Qi and the Great Bell to fight each other due to its influence.
• Xu Ying activates the Heaven Punishing Sword to return to the Yuanshou world, but the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God attacks, attempting to snatch the sword.
• Jiang Qi suddenly awakens and uses the Heaven Punishing Sword to wound the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God before passing out again.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying demonstrates his ability to control the Heaven Punishing Sword and resists its Heavenly Dao consciousness.
• Jiang Qi reveals his cunning and deception, using his injury to pass the Heaven Punishing Sword to Xu Ying.
• Yuan Qi and the Great Bell show their loyalty and concern for each other despite their brawl, highlighting their bond.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Heavenly Dao Divine Artifacts.
• Deception and trust in relationships.
• The struggle for control and power.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Jiang Qi: Xu Ying is deceived by Jiang Qi, but also shows understanding and acceptance of Jiang Qi's actions.
• Yuan Qi and the Great Bell: Despite their brawl, they maintain their brotherly affection and concern for each other.
• Xu Ying and the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God: Xu Ying faces the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God's attack and prepares to defend himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying takes control of the Heaven Punishing Sword to navigate through a lightning vortex.
• Jiang Qi's injuries are severe, with many Dao Manifestations destroyed and his Primordial Spirit ruined.
• They land on a massive gaseous planet inhabited by giant fish.
• Xu Ying discovers that the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God is an artificial creation, possibly made by an illiterate person.
• The Dragon Abyss Heavenly God pursues them, and they hide inside a giant fish to evade it.
• They find humans living inside the giant fish, who escaped from the Divine Land to avoid taxes and labor.
• Jiang Qi reveals his cultivation journey and plan to Xu Ying and Yuan Qi.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qi's past and cultivation journey are revealed, showing his strategic planning and ruthlessness.
• Xu Ying demonstrates quick thinking and bravery in navigating the lightning vortex and discovering the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God's origin.
• Yuan Qi and the Great Bell show concern for Jiang Qi's well-being and express admiration for his accomplishments.

Significant Themes

• The origin and nature of Heavenly Gods: artificial creations vs. natural beings.
• The consequences of the Battle of the Heavenly Road and the Heavenly Road's closure.
• The struggle for power and resources among different realms and beings.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying, Yuan Qi, and the Great Bell work together to heal Jiang Qi and navigate their situation.
• Jiang Qi shares his cultivation journey and plan with Xu Ying and Yuan Qi, revealing his depth of cunning.
• The humans living inside the giant fish interact with Xu Ying and the others, sharing their history and current life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying reveals that Heavenly Gods are man-made, not incarnations of the Heavenly Dao, based on errors in their runes.
• Jiang Qi shares a rumor about ancient Immortals creating Heavenly Gods and Heavenly Dao Divine Artifacts to manage heavens and realms.
• They discuss the evolution of Heavenly Tribulations, leading to the last Ascender forty-eight thousand years ago, after whom no one could ascend due to increasingly powerful tribulations.
• Xu Ying explains the decline of Qi Refiners, the discovery of the Other Shore, and the rise of Nu Masters.
• They deduce that Xu Fu orchestrated the appearance of new lands by visiting vanished Qi Refiners.
• The world within the fish's belly is threatened when the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God finds them.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qi: Struggles with his injuries and accepts Xu Ying's revelations about Heavenly Gods and Heavenly Tribulations. Shares his knowledge about ancient history and the last Ascender.
• Xu Ying: Demonstrates his profound insights into lost scripts and Heavenly Dao runes. Reveals his deductions about the decline of Qi Refiners and Xu Fu's role in the appearance of new lands. Drinks the Primal Dao Essence to prepare for the upcoming battle.

Significant Themes

• The authenticity and origins of Heavenly Gods and Heavenly Dao Divine Artifacts.
• The evolution and consequences of Heavenly Tribulations.
• The decline of Qi Refiners and the rise of Nu Masters.
• The role of Xu Fu in the appearance of new lands and the resurrection of Qi Refiners.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qi and Xu Ying: They share knowledge and deduce the truth about Heavenly Gods, Heavenly Tribulations, and Xu Fu's actions.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi/Great Bell: Xu Ying shares his deductions about the decline of Qi Refiners and Xu Fu's role, captivating them and drawing Jiang Qi's attention.
• Jiang Qi and Yuan Qi: Yuan Qi takes care of Jiang Qi and returns the Primal Dao Essence to him, but Xu Ying ultimately drinks it to prepare for the battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying offers to face the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God in Jiang Qi's stead to escort the mortals back to the Divine Land.
• Jiang Qi agrees, revealing that he knows Xu Ying's past, which might not be pleasant for Xu Ying to learn.
• Xu Ying, accompanied by the Great Bell and Yuan Qi, confronts the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God, who reveals his true form, a colossal Heavenly God with Divine Dragons emerging from his body.
• Jiang Qi leads the mortals to the Fusang Tree, which they use to escape the collapsing fish's belly world and the toxic gas of the gaseous star.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Demonstrates selflessness and compassion by deciding to face the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God to save the mortals, despite knowing the risks. He remains optimistic and pure-hearted, even after learning about his past.
• Jiang Qi: Shows empathy and understanding towards the mortals, feeling a newfound connection with humanity. He remains determined to complete his mission, despite his injuries.

Significant Themes

• Compassion and Selflessness: Xu Ying's decision to save the mortals despite the danger highlights the theme of compassion and selflessness.
• The Past's Impact: Xu Ying's past, which Jiang Qi knows, is a potential source of darkness and regret, contrasting with Xu Ying's current pure heart.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Jiang Qi: They interact as allies, with Jiang Qi revealing his knowledge of Xu Ying's past, which might change Xu Ying's perspective.
• Xu Ying, the Great Bell, and Yuan Qi: They work together to face the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God, with the Great Bell and Yuan Qi supporting Xu Ying in the battle.
• Jiang Qi and the Mortals: Jiang Qi interacts with the fleeing mortals, feeling a newfound connection with humanity as he helps them escape.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dragon Abyss Heavenly God falls into the gaseous stars, and its divine blood rains down, empowering Xu Ying, Yuan Qi, and the Great Bell.
• Yuan Qi, empowered by the divine blood, attempts to fight the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God but is easily defeated.
• Xu Ying, using the Realm of Serenity Magic Treasure, gains the power of the Ascension stage and fights the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God.
• Dragon Abyss Heavenly God, enraged, attacks Xu Ying, but he uses the "One Sword, Falling Stars and Silver River" technique to sever several of its divine dragons' heads.
• Jiang Qi arrives with the Fusang Tree, and Dragon Abyss Heavenly God pursues them. Xu Ying is saved by a root from the Fusang Tree.
• Xu Ying awakens and takes the Heaven Punishing Sword, declaring he will handle the battle.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying awakens to his full power, demonstrating his prowess with the Heaven Punishing Sword and the "One Sword, Falling Stars and Silver River" technique.
• Yuan Qi shows bravery but is ultimately no match for the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God.
• Jiang Qi arrives to save Xu Ying and offers to fight the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God, but Xu Ying takes the initiative.

Significant Themes

• The power of divine blood and its ability to enhance one's strength.
• The struggle against overwhelming odds and the determination to face adversity.
• The awakening of one's true power and potential.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi: Yuan Qi attempts to help Xu Ying but is defeated. Xu Ying later saves Yuan Qi.
• Xu Ying and Jiang Qi: Jiang Qi arrives to save Xu Ying, but Xu Ying takes the initiative to fight the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God.
• Xu Ying and the Great Bell: The Great Bell protects Xu Ying but is eventually defeated. Xu Ying later takes the initiative to fight the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying awakens after his soul's impact, revealing terrifying Dao Manifestations in his Realm of Serenity.
• He faces the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God with composure, using the Heaven Punishing Sword to summon heavenly lightning and mark the Great Bell with eight confinement Dao texts.
• Xu Ying is swallowed by the Dragon Abyss, but he kills his way into the heavenly god's body and ultimately destroys it from within, saving Jiang Qi.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Shows immense growth and power, facing the Heavenly God with confidence. He marks the Great Bell with mysterious runes and predicts his own rescue.
• Jiang Qi: Struggles with his desire to be rational and his newfound human emotions. He decides to face the Heavenly God to protect the people on the Fusang Tree.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between rationality and human emotions, as seen in Jiang Qi's internal conflict.
• The power of human connections and empathy, demonstrated by Jiang Qi's decision to protect others.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Jiang Qi: Xu Ying saves Jiang Qi from the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God, and Jiang Qi catches Xu Ying as he collapses.
• Xu Ying and the Great Bell: Xu Ying marks the Great Bell with mysterious runes, causing it distress as it feels no longer 'pure.'
• Jiang Qi and the people on the Fusang Tree: Jiang Qi decides to protect the people on the Fusang Tree, showing empathy and human connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qi recognizes Xu Fu as the mastermind behind recent events, including the reappearance of Yunmeng Marsh and the restart of the Heavenly Road.
• Jiang Qi and Xu Fu have a tense but respectful interaction, acknowledging each other as formidable opponents.
• The Fusang Tree arrives at Yunmeng Marsh, and the people from the Fish Belly World begin to settle there.
• The Three-legged Golden Crow appears, protecting the Fusang Tree and its inhabitants.
• Jiang Qi leaves, stating that humanity is not needed in this era and that he bears the lives of those on the Other Shore Divine Boat.
• Xu Ying awakens and receives the eight Bird Seal Insect Script characters from Jiang Qi.
• The Great Bell accidentally seals Yuan Qi using the "Imprison" character from the Bird Seal Insect Script.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qi: Recognizes Xu Fu as the mastermind behind recent events, acknowledges him as a formidable opponent, and expresses his admiration for Xu Ying's actions. He leaves, stating that humanity is not needed in this era.
• Xu Fu: Acknowledges Jiang Qi as a formidable opponent, expresses his admiration for Jiang Qi's actions, and hints at his own involvement in recent events.
• Xu Ying: Awakens, receives the Bird Seal Insect Script characters from Jiang Qi, and struggles to remember and understand them.
• The Great Bell: Accidentally seals Yuan Qi using the "Imprison" character from the Bird Seal Insect Script.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between divinity and humanity, with Jiang Qi prioritizing divinity and Xu Ying prioritizing humanity.
• The power of wisdom and strategy, as demonstrated by both Jiang Qi and Xu Fu.
• The consequences of one's actions, as seen in the accidental sealing of Yuan Qi by the Great Bell.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qi and Xu Fu: Acknowledge each other as formidable opponents, express mutual admiration, and hint at a future duel.
• Xu Ying and Jiang Qi: Xu Ying receives the Bird Seal Insect Script characters from Jiang Qi, and they form a karmic connection.
• The Great Bell and Yuan Qi: The Great Bell accidentally seals Yuan Qi using the "Imprison" character from the Bird Seal Insect Script.

Summary of "Never Abandon, Never Forsake"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bei Chenzi and the Earth God have been on the run from the Ancestor Dragon for two years.
• Xu Ying, whom they've been searching for, has appeared in Yunmeng Marsh and then headed for the Heavenly Road, a forbidden area.
• Two of the sixteen Demon Suppressing Runes have flickered, indicating that the seal on the Ancestor Dragon is weakening.
• Bei Chenzi and the Earth God decide to seek help from the Temple of Heavenly Gods to obtain new Demon Suppressing Runes.
• Xu Ying encounters an ancient Golden Crow in Yunmeng Marsh, who offers to help him decipher the Immortal Dao Runes.

Character Developments

• Bei Chenzi: Shows concern for Xu Ying's safety and is determined to protect the world from the Ancestor Dragon.
• Earth God of Divine Land: Realizes the severity of the situation and decides to seek help from the Temple of Heavenly Gods.
• Xu Ying: Demonstrates courage and determination by entering the ancient Golden Crow's memories to find the Immortal Dao Runes.
• Ancient Golden Crow: Reveals its wisdom and power, offering to help Xu Ying despite its advanced age and fading memory.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance: Characters like Bei Chenzi and the Earth God refuse to give up in their pursuit of Xu Ying and their mission to protect the world.
• The Power of Memory: The ancient Golden Crow's memories hold valuable information, and Xu Ying's exploration of these memories highlights the importance of preserving and understanding the past.
• The Price of Aging: The ancient Golden Crow's fading memory and impending death illustrate the inevitable consequences of aging and the importance of passing on knowledge and experiences.

Character Interactions

• Bei Chenzi and the Earth God of Divine Land: They work together to protect the world and find Xu Ying, showing a strong bond and mutual respect.
• Xu Ying and the Ancient Golden Crow: Xu Ying seeks the Golden Crow's help, demonstrating his courage and determination, while the Golden Crow, despite its advanced age, offers assistance, showing its wisdom and power.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi: Xu Ying shows concern for Yuan Qi's safety, asking the Golden Crow to look after him, demonstrating his loyalty and care for his friends.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and the Great Bell follow Jin Buyi's memories to Chaoge, the ancient divine city.
• They witness the Great Shang's conquests, enslavement of other races, and human sacrifices to Heavenly Gods.
• Young Xu Ying, after consuming an Immortal Herb, becomes smarter and questions the morality of their actions.
• He falls in love with a slave, Yan Bao'er, and helps her escape during a sacrifice ceremony, leading to a centuries-long pursuit by the Heavenly Gods and Great Shang.
• Xu Ying and Yan Bao'er grow stronger together, rebelling against the Heavenly Gods' rule, but Yan Bao'er eventually dies of old age.
• Xu Ying and Jin Buyi continue their search for Yan Bao'er's reincarnation, facing increasingly powerful enemies.
• They discover that Xu Ying's memories were sealed by mysterious beings using Immortal Dao Runes.
• In a critical memory, Xu Ying is captured while searching for Yan Bao'er's reincarnation, and Jin Buyi is sent away to escape.
• Jin Buyi spends centuries searching for Xu Ying, growing old and forgetful, until it meets Xu Ying in the present.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Grows from a wealthy merchant to a powerful Qi Refiner, questioning the morality of his actions and eventually rebelling against the Heavenly Gods. He remains devoted to finding Yan Bao'er's reincarnation.
• Jin Buyi: Starts as a loyal and powerful Primordial Beast, growing old and forgetful over centuries of searching for Xu Ying. It eventually meets Xu Ying in the present.
• Yan Bao'er: Dies of old age after living a full life with Xu Ying, but her spirit remains, and she is reincarnated.

Significant Themes

• The morality of slavery and human sacrifice in the name of divine worship.
• The consequences of defying divine authority and the pursuit of vengeance.
• The power of love and loyalty, as seen in Xu Ying and Jin Buyi's unyielding search for Yan Bao'er.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Jin Buyi: Their bond deepens over centuries, with Jin Buyi remaining loyal and protective of Xu Ying, even as it grows old and forgetful.
• Xu Ying and Yan Bao'er: They fall in love and grow stronger together, facing numerous challenges and eventually growing old together.
• Xu Ying and the Heavenly Gods/Great Shang: Xu Ying's rebellion against them leads to a centuries-long pursuit, highlighting the power dynamics between mortals and divine beings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying discovers a golden Immortal Dao Rune in Jin Buyi's memories, which helps him understand the 'imprisonment' rune that has been affecting him and Yuan Qi.
• Jin Buyi, in its forgetfulness, attacks Yuan Qi, mistaking him for food. Xu Ying intervenes and heals Yuan Qi using Longevity Immortal Medicine and Primal Dao Essence.
• Xue Ying'an, who survived his encounter with his master, arrives and invites Xu Ying to meet Great Bell's master at Nine Dragon Mountain's Leek Ridge.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying continues to regain his memories and understanding of the 'imprisonment' rune.
• Jin Buyi's memory improves after Xu Ying's intervention, allowing it to recall recent events and its name.
• Xue Ying'an's confidence grows after surviving his master's test and being sent to invite Xu Ying.

Significant Themes

• Memory and Identity: The theme of memory loss and regaining identity is prevalent, with Xu Ying, Jin Buyi, and Yuan Qi all experiencing this.
• Redemption and Forgiveness: Xu Ying apologizes to Great Bell for misjudging its master, showing a willingness to make amends.
• Loyalty and Friendship: Jin Buyi's unwavering loyalty to Xu Ying, even in its forgetful state, highlights the depth of their bond.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Jin Buyi: Their bond deepens as Xu Ying helps Jin Buyi remember its name and past.
• Xu Ying and Xue Ying'an: They reunite, with Xue Ying'an inviting Xu Ying to meet Great Bell's master.
• Jin Buyi and Yuan Qi: Despite initially attacking Yuan Qi, Jin Buyi shows concern for him, indicating a growing bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying and Xue Ying'an return to Yunmeng Marsh, where Xue Ying'an recounts his experiences and invites Xu Ying to Nine Dragon Mountain.
• Yuan Qi becomes temporarily smarter, causing concern for Xu Ying and the Great Bell.
• The Divine Land's Earth God visits the Temple of Heavenly Gods to seek help, leading to a plan for Heavenly Gods to project themselves into the lower realm.
• Xu Ying discovers that breaking the "Prison" seal on his physical bodies also returns their cultivation achievements.
• Xu Ying and Xue Ying'an arrive at Nine Dragon Mountain, where Li Xiaoke is harvesting leeks.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: He continues to decipher the "Prison" Dao script, gradually freeing his past selves and discovering that their cultivation achievements return with each seal broken.
• Xue Ying'an: He reveals that he obtained an Immortal Dao Spiritual Root and invites Xu Ying to Nine Dragon Mountain to meet Li Xiaoke.
• Li Xiaoke (Ageless Immortal): He is found harvesting leeks on Nine Dragon Mountain, showing a simple and contented life.
• Yuan Qi (Seventh Master Niu): His temporary increase in intelligence causes concern, as he becomes smarter but occasionally loses his memory.
• The Divine Land's Earth God: He visits the Temple of Heavenly Gods to seek help, leading to a plan for Heavenly Gods to project themselves into the lower realm.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Reincarnation: Xu Ying's journey to free his past selves and regain their cultivation achievements explores the theme of reincarnation and the accumulation of cultivation over lifetimes.
• Friendship and Loyalty: Xue Ying'an's loyalty to Xu Ying and his eagerness to invite him to Nine Dragon Mountain highlights the theme of friendship and camaraderie.
• Bureaucracy and Red Tape: The Divine Land's Earth God's struggles with the Temple of Heavenly Gods' bureaucracy and procedures emphasize the theme of inefficiency and corruption in governance.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Xue Ying'an: Their reunion and journey to Nine Dragon Mountain strengthen their bond, with Xue Ying'an showing loyalty and eagerness to help Xu Ying.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi: Their interaction highlights Yuan Qi's temporary increase in intelligence and the concern it causes for Xu Ying and the Great Bell.
• The Divine Land's Earth God and the Temple of Heavenly Gods: Their interaction emphasizes the theme of bureaucracy and red tape, as the Earth God struggles to get help from the Temple of Heavenly Gods.
• Xu Ying and Li Xiaoke: Their impending reunion at Nine Dragon Mountain foreshadows a potential alliance or collaboration between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying meets Li Xiaoke, who is growing and harvesting leeks on Leek Ridge.
• The Great Bell, a treasure of Li Xiaoke, recognizes him and shares their past.
• Li Xiaoke teaches Xu Ying about growing, harvesting, and eating leeks, using them as metaphors for life and cultivation.
• They discover a hidden spatial barrier on Leek Ridge leading to an alien world with thin spiritual energy.

Character Developments

• Li Xiaoke: Revealed to be an Old Immortal over three thousand years old, appearing in his thirties. He is meticulous, pursuing perfect symmetry, and values fairness. He uses leeks as a metaphor to teach Xu Ying about life and cultivation.
• Xu Ying: Shows interest in learning from Li Xiaoke, comparing his teachings to the 'Imprison' Dao script. He also ponders about the Qi Refiners who sealed the heavens and earth.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of perfection and symmetry (Li Xiaoke's character trait).
• The metaphor of leeks for life, cultivation, and the world (Li Xiaoke's teachings).
• The connection between the human world and the alien world (the spatial barrier on Leek Ridge).

Character Interactions

• Li Xiaoke and Xu Ying: Li Xiaoke teaches Xu Ying about leeks, using them as metaphors for life and cultivation. Xu Ying learns from Li Xiaoke and compares his teachings to the 'Imprison' Dao script.
• Yuan Qi and Xu Ying: Yuan Qi interjects in their conversation, causing Xu Ying to put aside his attempt to decipher the 'Imprison' Dao script.
• Xue Ying'an and Xu Ying: Xue Ying'an accompanies Xu Ying and Li Xiaoke, admiring his master's wisdom.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying sees another sun rising, containing intense spiritual energy, causing plants and animals to thrive.
• Li Xiaoke's disciples display their swordsmanship, which Xu Ying admires.
• Xu Ying and Li Xiaoke meet at the Carefree Hall on Leek Ridge, where the Carefree Bell and the Great Bell (Master Zhong) clash.
• Xu Ying reveals that Li Xiaoke has fought Xu Fu multiple times in the past, deducing that Li Xiaoke has been impersonating others to gather information on Xu Fu.
• The Carefree Bell and the Great Bell engage in a battle, with the Great Bell challenging the Carefree Bell, claiming to be the real one.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying: Shows his investigative skills and deductive reasoning, piecing together Li Xiaoke's past actions and motivations.
• Li Xiaoke: Reveals his true colors as he becomes agitated and loses his composure when confronted by Xu Ying.
• The Carefree Bell: Proves to be more powerful and confident than the Great Bell, dismissing it as inferior.
• The Great Bell (Master Zhong): Becomes defensive and aggressive when challenged by the Carefree Bell, asserting its superiority.

Significant Themes

• The power of observation and deduction, as demonstrated by Xu Ying.
• The consequences of impersonation and deception, as shown by Li Xiaoke's actions.
• The struggle for recognition and superiority, as seen in the conflict between the Carefree Bell and the Great Bell.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Li Xiaoke: Xu Ying confronts Li Xiaoke with his deductions, causing Li Xiaoke to lose his composure.
• The Carefree Bell and the Great Bell: The two bells clash, each asserting their superiority and challenging the other.
• Xu Ying and the Carefree Bell/Great Bell: Xu Ying indirectly provokes the Carefree Bell and the Great Bell by breaking leek dumplings, leading to their battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• June ends, and July begins.
• Zhai Zhu receives Silver-tier rewards and checks Alliance Leader pledges for 'Choose a Day to Ascend'.
• Zhai Zhu goes beachcombing with Ru Shuiyi before a typhoon.
• Zhai Zhu incorporates ancient historical figures and myths into the story.
• Alternative titles for the story are suggested: 'Roll to Death' and 'No One Can Ascend'.
• The plot focuses on intense competition, with different characters using various methods to ascend.

Character Developments

• Zhai Zhu struggles with updates and apologizes to readers for sporadic updates.
• Zhai Zhu introduces new elements like ancient historical figures and myths.
• Characters like Xu Ying, Zhong Yue, Li Xiaoke, and the Ancestor Dragon are mentioned, showing their unique approaches to ascension.

Significant Themes

• Intense competition among characters.
• Incorporation of ancient historical figures and myths into the story.
• The struggle of the author (Zhai Zhu) with updates and reader expectations.

Character Interactions

• Zhai Zhu interacts with readers, expressing gratitude for their support and advising against sending razor blades to urge updates.
• Zhai Zhu meets with Ru Shuiyi for beachcombing and thanks Brother Da Yan for guidance.
• Zhai Zhu mentions other characters and their strategies for ascension, hinting at potential interactions and conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xiaoke's Great Bell, forged casually, awakens sentience and challenges the Carefree Bell.
• The Carefree Bell, despite its superior power, is overwhelmed by the Great Bell's Seal character Dao text.
• Li Xiaoke intervenes, stops the fight, and acknowledges the Great Bell as his fellow Daoist, Master Zhong.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi visit Leek Ridge, where they learn the truth about Li Xiaoke from the injured Carefree Bell.

Character Developments

• Li Xiaoke: Revealed to be unrighteous, having abandoned the Carefree Bell and suppressed the White-robed Nuo Immortal out of jealousy and spite.
• Carefree Bell: Betrays Li Xiaoke after being severely injured and reveals his past misdeeds.
• Xue Ying'an: Experiences an ideological breakdown upon learning the truth about Li Xiaoke.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and revenge: The Carefree Bell's betrayal of Li Xiaoke mirrors Li Xiaoke's past actions against the White-robed Nuo Immortal.
• The truth behind appearances: Li Xiaoke's true nature is revealed, challenging the image of him as a righteous and just cultivator.
• The consequences of one's actions: Li Xiaoke's past actions come back to haunt him, as the White-robed Nuo Immortal seeks revenge and the Carefree Bell betrays him.

Character Interactions

• Li Xiaoke and the Great Bell: Li Xiaoke acknowledges the Great Bell as his fellow Daoist, Master Zhong, and expresses his intention to reforge it.
• Li Xiaoke and Xu Ying: Li Xiaoke invites Xu Ying to stay at Leek Ridge, but his true intentions remain unclear.
• The Carefree Bell and Xue Ying'an: The Carefree Bell reveals Li Xiaoke's past misdeeds to Xue Ying'an, causing him to question his loyalty.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi: Xu Ying and Yuan Qi discuss the Carefree Bell's betrayal and Li Xiaoke's true nature, with Yuan Qi expressing his anger and Xu Ying maintaining a calm and collected demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xue Ying'an learns from the Carefree Bell that his master, Li Xiaoke, has been using him and other disciples as containers for refining Human Form Great Medicines to extend his lifespan and increase his strength for Ascension.
• Li Xiaoke's method involves selecting and cultivating seeds (disciples), choosing a suitable place to grow them, and harvesting them when they reach the Nuo Immortal realm.
• Li Xiaoke plans to exile Xu Ying, Xue Ying'an, and Yuan Qi to the Land of Heavenly Punishment, intending to absorb them later without anyone knowing.
• Xue Ying'an attempts to cut off his foot to escape the chains but is stopped by Xu Ying, who uses Heavenly Dao runes to break the chains.

Character Developments

• Xue Ying'an: Realizes the truth about Li Xiaoke's actions and suffers emotional turmoil. Attempts to escape but is stopped by Xu Ying.
• Li Xiaoke: Reveals his true colors and plans to absorb Xu Ying, Xue Ying'an, and Yuan Qi for his own gain.
• Xu Ying: Uses Heavenly Dao runes to break the chains binding them, showing his power and wisdom.
• Carefree Bell: Initially helps expose Li Xiaoke's actions but later turns against Xu Ying and the others, siding with Li Xiaoke.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and Trust: Li Xiaoke betrays his disciples, and the Carefree Bell betrays Xu Ying and the others. Trust is a fragile commodity in this world.
• Power and Ambition: Li Xiaoke's desire for power and longevity leads him to commit heinous acts. Xu Ying's power allows him to break free from Li Xiaoke's control.
• The Price of Knowledge: Xue Ying'an learns the truth about Li Xiaoke but must also face the consequences of his actions.

Character Interactions

• Xue Ying'an and Xu Ying: Xue Ying'an is initially naive but comes to rely on Xu Ying's wisdom and power. Xu Ying shows compassion towards Xue Ying'an but also teaches him a lesson.
• Li Xiaoke and the Carefree Bell: Their relationship is complex, with the Carefree Bell initially helping expose Li Xiaoke's actions but later turning against Xu Ying and the others.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi: They work together to escape Li Xiaoke's control, showing unity and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying, Yuan Qi, and Xue Ying'an land in the Land of Heavenly Punishment.
• Xu Ying uses Nu Art to create an army of golden armored figures for scouting.
• They encounter an expanse of flesh that consumes all life and nutrients, revealed to be a Heavenly God's flesh.
• A flesh tower attacks them, and Xu Ying uses his Heavenly Dao Finger to destroy it.
• Xu Ying uses Heaven Punishing Sword Qi to escape the pursuing flesh towers.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying demonstrates his Nu Art, Heavenly Eye, and Heavenly Dao Finger abilities.
• Xue Ying'an attempts to open his Ni Wan Secret Treasury but is rescued by Xu Ying.
• Yuan Qi shows concern for Xu Ying's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Heavenly Dao and its limitations.
• The danger and mystery of the Land of Heavenly Punishment.
• The importance of quick thinking and adaptability in survival.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Xue Ying'an: Xu Ying saves Xue Ying'an from danger and expresses willingness to teach him Nu Art.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi: They work together to escape the pursuing flesh towers, with Yuan Qi providing transportation and Xu Ying using his abilities to evade danger.
• Xu Ying and the flesh towers: Xu Ying demonstrates his power and understanding of the Heavenly Dao by destroying a flesh tower and escaping the pursuing ones.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xiaoke, a powerful Qi Refiner, reflects on his past and the decline of Qi Refiners. He reveals that he has been harvesting and consuming powerful beings, known as the 'great medicine,' to extend his lifespan.
• Qing Bi, the Maiden in the Coffin, finds Li Xiaoke's reflection in a bronze mirror in the Carefree Palace and drags him out, revealing that Li Xiaoke had separated him due to guilt.
• Qing Bi destroys the Carefree Bell, which had been warning others about her arrival. She then leaves Leek Ridge, accompanied by a mysterious entity in the dark clouds.
• In the Land of Heavenly Punishment, Xu Ying encounters ancient Giant Beasts fleeing from a peculiar flesh and blood. He discovers an Ancient Temple on one of the Giant Beasts and enters it.

Character Developments

• Li Xiaoke: Li Xiaoke is revealed to be a powerful and cunning Qi Refiner who has been extending his lifespan by consuming powerful beings. He has a negative consciousness, which he separated from himself due to guilt.
• Qing Bi: Qing Bi is shown to be powerful and determined, seeking revenge against Li Xiaoke. She is also revealed to have cultivated the Pot Heaven Asks Immortal Scripture.
• Xu Ying: Xu Ying demonstrates his skill and determination by pursuing the ancient Giant Beasts and discovering the Ancient Temple.

Significant Themes

• Decline and Extinction: The decline and extinction of Qi Refiners, and the search for a way to reverse this trend, is a central theme.
• Longevity and Immortality: The pursuit of longevity and immortality is a driving force for many characters, leading them to take extreme measures.
• Revenge and Redemption: Qing Bi's quest for revenge against Li Xiaoke highlights the theme of seeking justice and redemption for past wrongs.

Character Interactions

• Li Xiaoke and his reflection: Li Xiaoke interacts with his reflection in the bronze mirror, revealing his past and his current actions.
• Qing Bi and Li Xiaoke's reflection: Qing Bi interacts with Li Xiaoke's reflection, questioning him and ultimately destroying him.
• Xu Ying and Yuan Qi: Xu Ying and Yuan Qi continue their partnership, with Yuan Qi providing comic relief and assistance in identifying ancient scripts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ying, Xue Ying'an, and Yuan Qi encounter an ancient temple with an Outer Dao aura, suppressed by an Immortal Seal.
• The temple's skeleton lures them in with familiar forms (Yuan Rushih, Yuan Qi's mate, Li Xiaoke), but Xu Ying resists using the Guixin Art.
• They enter the temple and find murals depicting the history of the Outer Dao Evil God and Xu Ying's ancestors.
• Li Xiaoke arrives, seeking the Outer Dao Evil God's help to find Xu Ying and Yuan Qi.
• Xu Ying uses the Arm of the Dragon Abyss Heavenly God and Heaven Punishing Sword Qi to attack Li Xiaoke, while the great bell smashes into him.

Character Developments

• Xu Ying demonstrates his firm Dao heart and quick thinking, resisting the Outer Dao Evil God's temptations and outsmarting Li Xiaoke.
• Xue Ying'an learns about his ancestors' true history and struggles with his loyalty to Li Xiaoke.
• Li Xiaoke reveals his true colors, seeking the Outer Dao Evil God's help to find Xu Ying and Yuan Qi.

Significant Themes

• The temptation of power and the consequences of giving in to it (Outer Dao Evil God, Li Xiaoke).
• The importance of a firm Dao heart and moral integrity (Xu Ying).
• The complex nature of loyalty and the truth (Xue Ying'an's struggle with his feelings for Li Xiaoke).

Character Interactions

• Xu Ying and Xue Ying'an work together to resist the Outer Dao Evil God's temptations.
• Xu Ying and Li Xiaoke face off, with Xu Ying using his wits and power to outmaneuver Li Xiaoke.
• Xue Ying'an struggles with his loyalty to Li Xiaoke, given the new information about his ancestors.