Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sword Forging Manor is busy with players grabbing quests and sorting loot.
• Jiu Cai Rong receives a communication token from the Capital City team, who are attending a conference with the Sage.
• The team discusses the Nursery, a city in the sky, and the differences between the Two Aspects Realm and Three Origins Realm tombs.
• The Capital City team is attacked by the Religion of No Life, but their address is hidden, ensuring their safety.
• The team prepares to communicate with the divine craftsman in the Capital City, but they find the craftsmen are engrossed in debates about advanced techniques and ignore them.

Character Developments

• Jiu Cai Rong is overwhelmed with work due to the influx of players and embers.
• Ye Kuang Xiu, the Nightly Crazy Cultivator Sixth Body, arrives and helps ease Jiu Cai Rong's workload by sorting loot and creating blind boxes.
• Dao Jiujiu, the main force of the divine craftsman team, feels inadequate when faced with the advanced techniques discussed by the craftsmen in the Capital City.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between players and high-level professionals in the game world.
• The struggle of blacksmiths to keep up with advanced techniques and maintain their relevance.
• The importance of hiding one's true capabilities to avoid exposure and maintain a golden image.

Character Interactions

• Jiu Cai Rong and Immortal Auntie discuss the Nursery and the differences between the Two Aspects Realm and Three Origins Realm tombs.
• The Capital City team prepares to communicate with the divine craftsman, but they find the craftsmen are ignoring them.
• Dao Jiujiu feels inadequate when faced with the advanced techniques discussed by the craftsmen in the Capital City, and the team realizes that bragging would only expose their true capabilities and ruin their reputation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group decides to livestream the sale of their divine weapons to stand out and showcase their capabilities.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden leaves the debate early to explore the Capital City and contact auction houses.
• Other divine craftsmen notice her departure and speculate about her skills and intentions.

Character Developments

• Ye Kuang Xiu demonstrates strategic thinking and confidence in their plan.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden shows independence and curiosity by leaving the debate early.
• Xinyi Hundred Fans feels taken advantage of and regrets listing the anonymous divine craftsman.

Significant Themes

• The importance of standing out and showcasing one's abilities in a competitive environment.
• The impact of reputation and first impressions on one's reception and opportunities.
• The tension and rivalry between divine craftsmen.

Character Interactions

• Ye Kuang Xiu and Ning Zheng discuss and agree on the livestream plan.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden communicates her decision to Jian Xin.
• Divine craftsmen from different continents argue and speculate about the anonymous divine craftsman's departure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives in the Capital City, a city without walls, protected by ancient creatures.
• They encounter an ancient person dressed in old-fashioned clothes, who invites them for a spring outing, but they ignore him as per the Second Rule.
• Jian Xin leads them to the Xinyi Auction House.
• The group plans to sell low-level growing divine weapons to impact the market.
• A sales event is held, with Shao Chai Kun and Xian Xiao Yi presenting via projection. They introduce no-level weapons, which can grow with the user's realm and are affordable for low-level cultivators.

Character Developments

• The Sword Fairy Maiden learns about the Capital City's unique protection and the ancient beings that enter it.
• Jian Xin, a genius of the younger generation, expresses fear and reverence for the ancient beings.
• Shao Chai Kun and Xian Xiao Yi demonstrate their auctioning skills and adaptability.

Significant Themes

• The intersection of history and the present in the Capital City.
• The power dynamics between ancient beings and current cultivators.
• The impact of new technology (growing divine weapons) on the market.

Character Interactions

• Jian Xin guides the group in the Capital City, sharing his knowledge about the ancient beings.
• The group interacts with the ancient person, adhering to the Second Rule.
• Shao Chai Kun and Xian Xiao Yi collaborate to host the auction, showcasing their skills and adaptability.
• Immortal Auntie and Shao Chai Kun have a playful exchange about the divine weapon's price.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The price of the Eternally Growing Divine Weapon drops below a million, causing a sensation at the Xinyi venue's sales event.
• The news attracts various powerful figures, including Non-Imperial Kings and ancient rulers from tombs and mausoleums, who arrive to witness the spectacle.
• An ancient scholar offers Immortal Auntie a position in his future dynasty, hinting at potential rebellion against the current regime.

Character Developments

• Immortal Auntie maintains her composure and professionalism amidst the chaos, representing Sword Forging Manor.
• The ancient rulers reveal their interest in the new era of weaponry and its potential to change society.

Significant Themes

• The impact of technological advancements on society and its power dynamics.
• The cyclical nature of dynasties and the inevitability of change.
• The allure of power and influence, drawing various figures to the Capital City.

Character Interactions

• Immortal Auntie interacts with the ancient scholar, politely declining his offer to join his future dynasty.
• The ancient rulers discuss the changes in the era and express their admiration for skilled craftsmen like Immortal Auntie.
• The cultivators in attendance are awestruck and intimidated by the presence of the powerful figures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sword Forging Manor hosts a grand sale of eight Yin-Yang Divine Weapons.
• The weapons are sold via a fair lottery system, with prices reaching up to ten million magic coins.
• The weapons are teleported to the buyers in the Capital City, protected by Sage-level assurances.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng becomes concerned about the Manor's growing attention and influence.
• Jiu Cai Rong, Oumi Jiang, and Dai Xia Hu are excited about the Manor's success but remain cautious about pricing.
• Dao Jiujiu finishes forging the remaining weapons.
• Divine craftsmen from other continents are shocked and intimidated by the Manor's achievements.

Significant Themes

• The Manor's innovative approach to divine weapon crafting, using artificial artifact spirits, disrupts the traditional market and challenges established norms.
• The concept of "man-made" spiritual roots and divine abilities is further explored, breaking traditional shackles.

Character Interactions

• Immortal Auntie and Shao Chai Kun interact during the auction, discussing the Manor's achievements.
• The divine craftsmen from Cardamom Continent apologize to Xinyi Hundred Fans, acknowledging the Manor's technological superiority.
• Xinyi Hundred Fans communicates with the Manor, recognizing the start of a new era in divine craftsman circles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The divine craftsmen on Xinyi Continent are surprised by the unveiling of the new technology for crafting Mid-grade divine weapons using Yin-Yang fusion ember artifact spirits.
• The first batch of these weapons is sold at the auction, with the artifact spirits demonstrating their high intelligence and well-behaved nature.

Character Developments

• The divine craftsmen on Xinyi Continent realize the depth of their peers' skills and become inspired.
• The artifact spirits, particularly the Money Boys and Girls, show their ability to interact with their new masters and gain favor.

Significant Themes

• Innovation and Adaptation: The new technology challenges traditional methods and forces other divine craftsmen to adapt.
• Relationships and Cooperation: The anonymous divine craftsman understands the importance of maintaining relationships and leaves room for others in the market.
• Potential vs. Stability: The new weapons' potential is recognized, but their stability is questioned, particularly regarding their ability to construct the sun and moon.

Character Interactions

• The divine craftsmen discuss and analyze the new technology among themselves, expressing admiration and inspiration.
• The artifact spirits interact with their new masters, demonstrating their high intelligence and well-behaved nature.
• Jian Xin and the Sword Fairy Maiden discuss the properness of the artifact spirits, revealing the latter's jealousy and defensiveness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The auction of the Yin-Yang Rice Flower Sword continues.
• The sword's ability to create scarecrows and control corpses is demonstrated.
• The strategic significance of the sword is discussed, with potential implications for the pet market and common people's lives.
• A powerful ancient entity expresses interest in purchasing the sword.

Character Developments

• Xin Yi Yu'er, the auctioneer, shows professionalism and eagerness to please important clients.
• The ancient entity reveals her identity as an owner of the Yesterday's Forest ancient secret realm and her interest in the sword for both protection and play.

Significant Themes

• The power and significance of divine weapons.
• The potential impact of new technologies on society and the economy.
• The long-term perspective of ancient, powerful entities.

Character Interactions

• The Non-Imperial Kings and ancient entities discuss the sword's implications and the changing era.
• Xin Yi Yu'er interacts with the ancient entity, noting her interest in the sword and promising to keep her informed about future productions.
• Immortal Auntie concludes the auction, expressing hope for future visits from the esteemed patrons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Capital City is abuzz with the news of the mass-produced eternal divine weapons.
• The innovation is attributed to a single divine craftsman from the Xinyi Continent, enhancing his reputation.
• The Sword Forging Manor celebrates their successful livestream sales, deciding to change their name and asking netizens for suggestions.

Character Developments

• The Anonymous Divine Craftsman's reputation grows, inspiring young forging geniuses and cultivators.
• The blacksmiths at the Sword Forging Manor are moved by Ning Zheng's generosity and celebrate their victory.
• The Higanbana Family, rulers of the Higanbana Continent, are motivated to research and catch up to the Xinyi Continent's advancements.

Significant Themes

• The power of innovation and collaboration across different professions.
• The importance of approachability and accessibility in communication and marketing.
• The competitive spirit and desire for recognition among different continents and families.

Character Interactions

• The blacksmiths at the Sword Forging Manor bond over their shared success and discuss their corporate culture and future name.
• The Higanbana Family representatives discuss their plans to catch up to the Xinyi Continent's advancements in divine weapon forging.
• Netizens across the Nine Continents discuss and praise the Anonymous Divine Craftsman, with some families considering pledging allegiance to the Sword Forging Manor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The auction ends successfully, and the manor hosts a bonfire party.
• Ning Zheng reveals that the artifact spirits have been trained and assessed, ensuring no spies among them.
• The game's Little Ai assistant enforces a "thought imprint" on the players, preventing them from revealing manor information.
• Ning Zheng quarantines and interrogates the eight Yin-Yang Embers to ensure their loyalty.
• He decides to give the blacksmiths a 1% magic coin commission for each divine weapon forged.
• The blacksmiths receive their rewards, causing a stir among the players.
• Ning Zheng leaves the manor and returns to his courtyard house, reflecting on the day's events and the manor's future.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng demonstrates his strategic thinking and care for his people's well-being.
• Jiu Cai Rong shows eagerness to improve his skills and earnings.
• The blacksmiths gain confidence and wealth, becoming more prominent among the players.

Significant Themes

• The importance of security and loyalty among the players.
• The impact of gacha pulls on players' wealth and status.
• The manor's growth and future plans.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and Jiu Cai Rong discuss the manor's security and rewards.
• The blacksmiths interact with each other, discussing their earnings and future prospects.
• Players on the forum discuss the sales event and the manor's future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mid-grade blacksmiths pose as divine craftsmen in the Capital City, gaining immense wealth and fame.
• They brag about their fortune, causing envy among other players.
• Ning Zheng, the coder, considers nurturing Xiao Gao to increase Black Magic Bronze output for divine weapons.
• The coder, now a divine weapon, joins its new master, a young cultivator, and influences him to cultivate diligently.

Character Developments

• The blacksmiths become arrogant and boastful due to their newfound wealth.
• Ning Zheng, the coder, evolves into a divine weapon and becomes more manipulative.
• The young cultivator, the coder's new master, becomes eager to prove himself and achieve greatness.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of wealth and power.
• The manipulation of others for personal gain.
• The struggle between ambition and fear.

Character Interactions

• The blacksmiths interact with each other and other players, causing envy and jealousy.
• Ning Zheng interacts with his new master, influencing him to cultivate more diligently.
• The young cultivator interacts with his father, seeking his approval and support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Doukou Xi, a disciple, battles and wins against a male cultivator using a sword with a humanoid artifact spirit.
• The artifact spirit, a hairpin maker loli, is cute and mischievous, stealing from the male cultivator.
• The sword-wielders discuss the artifact spirits' origins and the potential of the divine craftsman faction's technique.
• The blacksmiths open blind boxes and celebrate their recent earnings.

Character Developments

• Doukou Xi gains confidence in her communication skills due to her artifact spirit's help.
• The artifact spirits show their personalities, ranging from cute to mischievous.
• The blacksmiths feel proud of their earning potential and the manor's economic boom.

Significant Themes

• The creation and education of artifact spirits.
• The potential of the divine craftsman faction's techniques.
• The economic success and pride of the blacksmiths and the manor.

Character Interactions

• Doukou Xi and her artifact spirit work together, with the spirit helping her communicate.
• The sword-wielders discuss the artifact spirits and the divine craftsman faction.
• The blacksmiths interact, celebrating their earnings and preparing for the Divine Craftsman Conference.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Rong (Jiu Cai Rong) and the Sword Fairy Maiden discuss naming their divine weapon and decide on 'Rong' (Weapon).
• They decide not to actively participate in the divine craftsman meeting to reforge the sun and moon but are open to the possibility if chosen.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden is invited to the Xinyi Auction House to seek rare heavenly treasures for their forging process.
• Jian Xin, Xu Huan, and Jiao Wuyu meet at a tea house, and the old eunuch invites them to meet the Sage, revealing that the Sword Fairy Maiden's team has been granted a project to reforge the sun and moon.

Character Developments

• Xi Rong (Jiu Cai Rong) shows his strategic and cautious nature, preferring to stay unconventional and taciturn.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden demonstrates her enthusiasm and eagerness to participate in the sun and moon forging project.
• Jian Xin, Xu Huan, and Jiao Wuyu show their willingness to collaborate and survive the era's challenges together.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of excellence and recognition in one's craft (divine weapon forging).
• The importance of networking and seeking opportunities (auction house, tea house meetings).
• The consequences of past actions and the need to adapt to new eras (Ghoul Kings' situation).

Character Interactions

• Xi Rong and the Sword Fairy Maiden discuss their divine weapon's name and the divine craftsman meeting, showcasing their teamwork and shared goals.
• Jian Xin, Xu Huan, and Jiao Wuyu meet to discuss their plans, demonstrating their alliance and mutual respect.
• The old eunuch's invitation to meet the Sage brings together the Sword Fairy Maiden's team and the Ghoul Kings, hinting at potential collaborations or conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group meets the current Sage, who is aware of the Ghoul King's existence.
• The Sage reveals that he knows he will die and is preparing for it by summoning talented individuals.
• He invites the group to choose between the [Heaven Chamber], [Dragon Chamber], and [Scale Chamber], each a genuine, ancient imperial mausoleum within the historical murals.

Character Developments

• Xu Huan reflects on his past aspirations and the changes in his priorities.
• The Sage shows wisdom, foresight, and a desire to ensure a peaceful transition after his death.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden learns about the role and status of eunuchs in this world.

Significant Themes

• The fear of the sun and moon, ingrained in humanity's genes, is explored.
• The Sage's acceptance of the Ghoul King and other Oddities highlights his magnanimity and understanding of the world's diversity.
• The theme of preparing for the inevitable (death) is emphasized through the Sage's actions.

Character Interactions

• Jiao Wuyu and Xu Huan interact with the Sage, revealing their unique perspectives and experiences.
• The group discusses the nature of eunuchs and their role in society, showing their curiosity and acceptance of the world's diversity.
• The Sage interacts with Li Youzhu, granting him the ability to speak and revealing his plans for the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sage reveals his fear of ancient figures and monsters emerging to dominate the current era.
• He sows hope in the Capital City, with people entering instances to combat ancient threats.
• The Sage approves the Sword Fairy Maiden's team to forge the sun and moon, marking the first team for this mission.

Character Developments

• The Sage: He shows his fear of the past threatening the present and his magnanimity in handling eccentric individuals.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden: She gains approval for her team's mission and seeks to recruit members.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the old and new eras.
• The Sage's fear of history repeating and his desire to shape a living era.
• The distinction between combat cultivators and non-combat professionals.

Character Interactions

• The Sage and the Sword Fairy Maiden: He approves her team's mission, and she flatteringly declares their resolve to forge the sun and moon.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden and the old eunuch: He suggests improvements to her sword sheath and recruitment of team members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sword Fairy Maiden receives official certification from the Sage, allowing her team to forge the sun and moon.
• She visits the Armaments Bureau and learns about the communication token's untraceability.
• She returns to the imperial palace and encounters Xinyi Hundred Fans, who creates mechanical legs for her.
• She announces the formation of the first team to forge the sun and moon, seeking divine craftsmen to join.

Character Developments

• The Sword Fairy Maiden gains confidence and satisfaction from showing off her new status and team.
• Ning Zheng realizes the benefits of his increased luck value, which now exceeds his realm's requirements.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and pride: The Sword Fairy Maiden's desire to prove herself and lead a team to create great achievements.
• Recognition and prestige: Ning Zheng's joy at being officially recognized as a divine craftsman and gaining a position within the system.
• Opportunity and potential: The advantages and disadvantages of forging the sun and moon, and the potential for great achievements.

Character Interactions

• The Sword Fairy Maiden interacts with Xinyi Hundred Fans, who creates mechanical legs for her without needing hammers or furnaces.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden addresses the divine craftsmen at the Armaments Bureau, seeking members for her team.
• Ning Zheng ponders his increased luck value and its potential applications.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng, with 20,000 luck value, considers using it to encounter fortuitous events in the Nursery or Capital City.
• He decides to deal with his Godfather first, as Godfather might negate some of his good luck.
• The Sword Forging Manor receives a Sage's order to forge the sun and moon, with the ghouls of the manor becoming the sun and moon's artifact spirits.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng analyzes his resources and realizes he's on par with a great sect's holy son but lacks their influence and support.
• He decides to use his luck value to seek fortuitous encounters for cultivation.
• The Sword Forging Manor's members boast about their qualifications to become the sun and moon's artifact spirits.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and self-awareness: Ning Zheng acknowledges his current strength and the challenges ahead.
• Ambition and boasting: The Sword Forging Manor's members express their desires to become the sun and moon's artifact spirits, showcasing their ambition and confidence.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng considers dealing with his Godfather to ensure his safety while using his luck value.
• The Sword Forging Manor's members interact, boasting about their qualifications to become the sun and moon's artifact spirits, showcasing their camaraderie and competitive spirit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The manor plans to create an artifact spirit for the Sun and Moon level, which requires a Heavenly Spiritual Root with both Yin and Yang attributes, and possibly the Five Elements.
• They decide to focus on the artifact spirit, relying on luck rather than skill, and plan to involve physicians to help fuse the spirits.
• The manor discusses cost optimization, aiming to increase the output of embers to reduce the consumption of Heavenly Spiritual Roots.
• Enchanters begin their training, including bungee jumping and public speaking, to improve their value as materials for products.

Character Developments

• Dao Jiujiu, the Mid-grade blacksmith, expresses his desire to become a High-grade blacksmith but is told his current skills aren't sufficient for the Sun and Moon project.
• Immortal Auntie and the Medical Fairy Maiden, both Mid-grade physicians, are involved in the plan to fuse the artifact spirits.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden reveals she has learned much about soul fusion from divine physicians, proving her usefulness to the plan.
• Zhang Huaping, the manor's supplier, returns and is shocked by the manor's unusual activities.

Significant Themes

• The reliance on luck rather than skill for creating high-level artifact spirits.
• The importance of cost optimization and resource management in large-scale projects.
• The manor's unique approach to training and improving its members.

Character Interactions

• Dao Jiujiu and Jiu Cai Rong discuss the blacksmith's role in the project and the need for low-grade divine weapons.
• Immortal Auntie and the Medical Fairy Maiden are involved in planning the fusion of artifact spirits.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden reveals her medical knowledge to Jiu Cai Rong, proving her value to the team.
• Zhang Huaping interacts with the manor's members, witnessing their unusual activities and expressing her shock.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Blacksmiths prepare to sell the second batch of [Yin-Yang Corpse Slaying Swords] in a livestream, aiming to impress divine craftsmen and recruit them.
• They discuss adding a walking function to the swords, leading to the creation of unusual, scissor-like and exoskeleton-like designs.
• Capitalist Jiu Cai Rong suggests using these designs for the swords to move around the manor and help with tasks before being sold.
• A divine weapon tests the exoskeleton scabbard, causing alarm among the blacksmiths due to its bizarre appearance.

Character Developments

• Dao Jiujiu: Initially enthusiastic about the designs, he becomes concerned about the swords' appearance and their potential impact on the manor's image.
• Jiu Cai Rong: Demonstrates his capitalist mindset, suggesting the swords help with tasks before being sold to maximize their use.
• Blacksmiths: Display a mix of excitement, concern, and disdain for the new designs, showing their pride in their work and desire to maintain their aloof image.

Significant Themes

• The tension between functionality and aesthetics, as the blacksmiths struggle to balance what they think is cool with what is practical.
• The impact of technology and design on the manor's image and the blacksmiths' reputation.
• The potential consequences of the blacksmiths' actions on the manor's development and the divine craftsmen's perception of them.

Character Interactions

• Dao Jiujiu and Jiu Cai Rong: Their conversation highlights the contrast between Dao Jiujiu's initial enthusiasm and Jiu Cai Rong's practical, profit-driven mindset.
• Blacksmiths among themselves: They express their opinions on the designs, showing their pride in their work and concern for the manor's image.
• Divine weapon and blacksmiths: The divine weapon's test run causes alarm among the blacksmiths, highlighting the potential consequences of their actions on the manor's reputation.

Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng enters the Imperial Mausoleum, finding it filled with spiritual roots and a heavenly treasure liquid that accelerates his cultivation.
• He overhears a conversation between Princess Xin E and her maidservant about a person claiming to be a transmigrator from 280,000 years in the future, where humanity has been swallowed by a dark entity.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng realizes the opportunity and potential danger of being in the Imperial Mausoleum.
• Princess Xin E is portrayed as curious and naive, unaware of the true nature of the world and the threat of the future.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of dynasties and their eventual fall.
• The potential threat of the future and the possibility of preventing it.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng, as the three flowers, interacts with Princess Xin E indirectly, while she discusses the transmigrator with her maidservant.
• Xu Huan, the transmigrator, is mentioned but not present, spreading his story about the future to the public.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xin E learns about a peasant uprising led by seven farmers who acquired spiritual roots and became cultivators, inspiring a large following.
• The uprising is deemed significant as it marked the first peasant rebellion against immortal rule.
• The method of planting acquired spiritual roots causes panic among ministers, as common people have started awakening their spiritual roots.
• The princess and her maid discuss the origin and implications of the spiritual root planting method, and the potential threat of a "great terror" from the future.

Character Developments

• Xin E: Shows curiosity and courage in exploring the spiritual root planting method, despite the potential risks and unknowns.
• The Maid: Demonstrates loyalty and concern for Xin E's safety, while also showing understanding of the political and historical implications of the spiritual root planting method.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between mortals and cultivators.
• The potential for common people to gain spiritual roots and cultivate, challenging the status quo.
• The fear of an unknown, future threat that has destroyed human history.
• The possibility of time travel and its consequences.

Character Interactions

• Xin E and the Maid: They discuss the spiritual root planting method and its implications, with Xin E showing interest in trying it, while the Maid expresses concern for their safety and the potential consequences of their actions.
• The Maid and the Transmigrator: The Maid mentions that they are investigating the Transmigrator who brought the spiritual root planting method, suggesting a potential interaction or conflict between them.