Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sword Fairy Maiden provides Ning Zheng with information about the current top forces in the Nine Continents.
• It's revealed that there are only 97 peak forces, and the number of Transforming Self Realm cultivators is extremely low.
• The revival of forbidden zone tomb owners is discussed, with the Ghoul King behind the Nursery aiding them.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden shares intelligence about the current state of the professional circle and the resistance to Xi Rong's return.
• The Cardamom Family's preparations for Xi Rong's comeback are discussed, including a breakthrough in immortal spiritual root research and a collaborative gift of an advanced divine ability.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: Shows understanding and acceptance of the current state of the world and the challenges Xi Rong will face upon their return. He also expresses determination to protect the manor and the little blacksmiths from potential threats.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden: Reveals her efforts in preparing for Xi Rong's comeback and her concerns about the Cardamom Family's intentions. She also shows her loyalty to the manor and her desire to protect it.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources among the top forces in the Nine Continents.
• The importance of intelligence and preparation in the professional circle.
• The potential threats and challenges Xi Rong will face upon their return.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and the Sword Fairy Maiden: They discuss the current state of the world, the challenges Xi Rong will face, and the preparations they need to make for their return. They also share their concerns about the Cardamom Family's intentions and their determination to protect the manor and its inhabitants.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden and the Cardamom Family: The Sword Fairy Maiden reveals that the Cardamom Family is preparing for Xi Rong's return and has made significant breakthroughs in immortal spiritual root research. She also expresses her concerns about their intentions and their desire to cooperate with Xi Rong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng leaves Xi Gate City, overhearing news about various sects and forbidden zones moving on Arks due to the Age of Great Ark Navigation.
• He returns to the mountain villa and sees the Cardamom Family's grand gift: the 'No Life Demonic Embryo Technique', a powerful and strategic immortal-grade divine ability that can permanently reshape soul voids.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng reflects on the current era's focus on eavesdropping and anti-eavesdropping immortal artifacts, realizing the extent of universal eavesdropping.
• He contemplates the Cardamom Family's gift and its potential implications for his emergence.

Significant Themes

• The Age of Great Ark Navigation and its consequences on the power dynamics between sects and forbidden zones.
• The prevalence of eavesdropping and anti-eavesdropping immortal artifacts, reflecting the era's focus on espionage and security.
• The strategic importance of the 'No Life Demonic Embryo Technique' and its potential to transform human embers into powerful Giant Dragon embers.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the crowd in Xi Gate City, overhearing their conversations about the current state of the world.
• He communicates with the Cardamom Family through their gift, contemplating their intentions and the power of their offering.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Religion of No Life, despite struggling to create immortal artifacts, has finally succeeded in forging a mid-grade five-cycle immortal artifact with the help of a genius girl, Wu Shengjing.
• The Religion of No Life has been heavily pursued by major sects, leading to the loss of many low-level followers who have become ghouls.
• Ning Zheng, now in the sea, plans to expand the manor's territory using a protective shield and begins to adapt to the new era by studying immortal artifact forging theories.
• The blacksmiths in the manor decide to create and sell low-grade immortal artifacts to nearby Sea Race cities, aiming to build relationships and infiltrate enemy camps.
• Ning Zheng learns about the Religion of No Life's massive follower loss and acquires 100,000 low-level female ghoul followers, increasing his daily luck value to 100,000.

Character Developments

• Mother of No Life: Despite the Religion of No Life's struggles, she remains determined and filled with rage, vowing to make the major divine craftsman factions pay.
• Wu Shengjing: A genius girl who has successfully forged a mid-grade five-cycle immortal artifact, showcasing her exceptional smithing skills.
• Ning Zheng: Adapts to the new era, learns about immortal artifact forging theories, and acquires a significant number of ghoul followers, increasing his daily luck value.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation to change: Characters like Ning Zheng and the blacksmiths in the manor are trying to adapt to the new era and its technologies.
• Pursuit of power: The Religion of No Life's struggle to create immortal artifacts and the major sects' pursuit of them highlight the theme of power and its consequences.
• Infiltration and infiltration: Both the Religion of No Life and the blacksmiths in the manor aim to infiltrate enemy camps, showcasing the theme of strategic planning and deception.

Character Interactions

• Mother of No Life and Wu Shengjing: Their interaction shows the mentor-mentee relationship, with Mother of No Life guiding Wu Shengjing in forging immortal artifacts.
• Ning Zheng and the Sword Fairy Maiden: They discuss the Religion of No Life's situation and plan their next move, showcasing their alliance and trust in each other.
• The blacksmiths in the manor: They interact and strategize about creating and selling low-grade immortal artifacts, demonstrating their unity and shared goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng, in Xi Rong City, observes the Xi Rong statue and the people worshipping it, realizing the potential luck value he can gain.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden announces the "awakening" of the Xi Rong Divine Craftsman, leading to a surge in people worshipping the statue and contributing to the "ritual."
• Ning Zheng decides to emerge from seclusion but plans to string people along, maximizing his luck value gains.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: He becomes more cunning and manipulative, planning to exploit the people's goodwill for his benefit while feeling guilty about it.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden: She guides the people in the ritual, feeling a pang of guilt for exploiting their kindness.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and exploitation of goodwill for personal gain.
• The power dynamics between the masses and those in power.
• The potential for abuse of power, even by those who claim to be saviors.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the people in the restaurant, observing their reactions to the news of the Xi Rong Divine Craftsman's awakening.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden interacts with the crowd, guiding them in the ritual and fanning their enthusiasm.
• Various characters across different continents react to the news of the Xi Rong Divine Craftsman's awakening, expressing their eagerness to cooperate or their desire to protect the Xi Rong forces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Religion of No Life is enraged and determined to counter Xi Rong's emergence.
• Mother of No Years decides to impersonate Xi Rong and spread their teachings under his name.
• The Dragon race, emboldened by their newfound ability to cultivate dual spiritual roots, plans to challenge the Human race's dominance.

Character Developments

• Mother of No Years shows her cunning and determination to regain power and influence.
• The Dragon race, particularly the younger generation, demonstrates arrogance and disrespect towards Li Youzhu.

Significant Themes

• Impersonation and deceit as a means to gain power (Religion of No Life).
• Ambition and the desire for dominance (Dragon race).
• The struggle between tradition and change (Li Youzhu's situation).

Character Interactions

• Mother of No Years interacts with her high-ranking officials, discussing their strategy against Xi Rong.
• The Dragon race interacts, expressing their disdain for Li Youzhu and their ambitions for the future.
• Li Youzhu is alone in his underwater Dragon Palace, recalling the provocations from the younger dragon prodigies and contemplating his response.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng is unable to leave the city due to the influx of tourists, causing him to miss the manor and lose potential luck value.
• He harvests a significant amount of luck value (380,000) over two days, combined with daily dividends, totaling 580,000.
• Back at the manor, Ning Zheng plans to use the harvested luck value to support the development of the Sword Forging Manor.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng shows his thrifty nature and determination to maximize profits.
• The little blacksmiths and hairpin makers at the manor continue to develop and adapt to their new abilities.

Significant Themes

• Opportunity and Sacrifice: Ning Zheng sees the opportunity in the city's tourist boom but must sacrifice his time at the manor to capitalize on it.
• Adaptation and Growth: The blacksmiths and hairpin makers adapt to their new abilities, demonstrating growth and innovation.
• Profit and Investment: Ning Zheng's focus on maximizing profits and investing in the manor's development highlights the theme of financial growth.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with Jiu Cai Rong, the manager of the manor, discussing the blacksmiths' progress and giving instructions.
• Oumi Jiang, from the neighboring workshop, invites Ning Zheng to see the final stage of their high-grade Human God spiritual roots cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng is lured to the Spirit Farmer Area to witness the cultivation of a high-grade spiritual root, but the blacksmiths' true intention is to have him upgrade it.
• The blacksmiths have created a sea field for cultivating sea race spiritual roots to blend in with the sea race and avoid detection.
• Ning Zheng upgrades the Blood Separation Flower spiritual root to high-grade, choosing the mutated option that integrates with his Human God blood.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: He is cautious about their current situation, focusing on hiding deeply among the sea race and maintaining a low profile. He also considers future opportunities for obtaining high-grade spiritual roots from the spatial turbulence.
• The Blacksmiths: They are excited about their new projects and have been enjoying seafood feasts during their breaks. They are also eager to upgrade the spiritual root.

Significant Themes

• Disguise and hiding: The blacksmiths' efforts to blend in with the sea race and avoid detection reflect the theme of disguise and hiding, which has been a recurring theme in Ning Zheng's journey.
• Ambition and opportunity: Ning Zheng's consideration of future opportunities to obtain high-grade spiritual roots from the spatial turbulence highlights his ambition and willingness to take calculated risks.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and the Blacksmiths: Ning Zheng interacts with the blacksmiths, witnessing their new projects and upgrading the spiritual root at their request. Their relationship remains collaborative and respectful.
• Ning Zheng and his thoughts: Ning Zheng spends much of the chapter in his thoughts, reflecting on their current situation, future opportunities, and the development of cultivation techniques in the immortal realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng leaves Xi Rong Academy, leaving a significant impact.
• Representatives from top professional families visit Xi Rong Academy, seeking cooperation.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden reveals that the manor has prepared powerful artifact spirits and hints at secret moves.
• News arrives about Fang Zhou, the vice Manor Lord of Xi Rong Divine Craftsman, gathering followers.
• Oumi Jiang checks on the Blood Separation Flower and discusses the manor's future development with the stewards.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng minimizes contact with the Sword Fairy Maiden and doesn't involve the stewards in the visitors' affairs.
• The Sword Fairy Maiden remains evasive and skilled at deflection, using her charm and intelligence to handle visitors.
• Oumi Jiang expresses envy of Jiu Cai Rong's interactions with female ghouls and his business ventures.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic alliances and cooperation in the cultivation world, as seen in the visits from top professional families.
• The value of resources and their impact on a sect's development, as discussed in the meeting about the manor's future.
• The theme of adaptation and change, as the manor considers relocating and the stewards discuss creating new Sea Race characters.

Character Interactions

• The Sword Fairy Maiden interacts with the visiting representatives, using her charm and intelligence to handle their inquiries.
• Oumi Jiang interacts with Jiu Cai Rong, expressing envy of his business ventures and their interactions with female ghouls.
• The stewards interact with Ning Zheng, discussing the manor's future development and choosing rewards for their performance in the War of Man and God.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sword Forging Competition receives a major update, introducing new features like Ocean Rice Paddies, Ocean Enchanters, Ocean Blacksmith Shops, and an Immortal Artifact Smithing function.
• The players decide to attack a Bone Demon Stronghold using their newly created Sea Race alts.
• Ning Zheng, in disguise, enters Fish Wine City and observes the Sea Race's culture and customs.

Character Developments

• The players, now with Sea Race alts, prepare to infiltrate and attack a Bone Demon Stronghold.
• Ning Zheng, aware of the Sea Race's corruption, decides to lie low but finds himself potentially entangled in local conflicts.

Significant Themes

• The influence of the Human race on the Sea Race, evident in their use of magic coins and cultural practices.
• The corruption and political maneuvering among the Sea Race factions, mirroring the Human race's dynasties.

Character Interactions

• The players work together to plan and execute their attack on the Bone Demon Stronghold.
• Ning Zheng interacts with local Sea Race residents, observing their customs and guessing at the underlying political dynamics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng, disguised as a Sea Race bandit, attacks a local stronghold, attracting the attention of the city's families and their backers.
• He decides to fight the reinforcements to gather information and potentially take over the city.
• Ning Zheng learns about the legend of the first ghoul being sacrificed to become immortal from a Sea Race courtesan.
• The manor's Ember Giants, with the help of the sun and moon, easily defeat several Three Origins Realm cultivators.
• Sun Moon Su Yu Niang and the novice blacksmiths successfully take over the mountain stronghold, facing reinforcements from the neighboring city.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: He remains calm and strategic, deciding to fight the reinforcements to gather information and potentially gain more power.
• Sun Moon Su Yu Niang: She demonstrates her strength by easily defeating several cultivators and shows leadership in guiding the novice blacksmiths.
• The novice blacksmiths: They display bravery and unity in their attacks, showing potential for growth.

Significant Themes

• The strong preying on the weak: The Sea Race operates on this principle, reflecting the power dynamics in the world.
• Sacrifice and immortality: The legend of the first ghoul being sacrificed to become immortal raises questions about the nature of power and the cost of achieving it.
• The role of lines in storytelling: The characters' interactions and dialogues emphasize the importance of lines in storytelling, both in the narrative and within the story's universe.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and the Sea Race courtesan: They exchange information about the legend of the first ghoul, with the courtesan providing valuable insights.
• Sun Moon Su Yu Niang and the novice blacksmiths: They work together to take over the mountain stronghold, demonstrating unity and camaraderie.
• The bone demon youths and the shrimp-headed general: Their interactions highlight the deceptive nature of the bone demon youths and the shrimp-headed general's attempt to avoid conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng, along with chefs from various mess halls, discuss torturing the Shrimp Head General for information about Fish Wine City.
• The general confesses that the city is privately run, with no official base, and is filled with people from the Three Origins Realm living in walled-off areas.
• Ning Zheng receives a mission to capture Fish Wine City without revealing his identity.
• The blacksmiths, disguised as bandits from the Bone Demon Mountain Stronghold, attack and capture the city, defeating several Three Origins Realm cultivators.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng demonstrates his combat prowess, easily defeating opponents of the same realm, showcasing his invincibility at that level.
• The blacksmiths exhibit their resilience and excitement in capturing a large city.

Significant Themes

• The lack of regulation and corruption in the Dragon Race's governance.
• The contrast between the advanced management mechanisms of the human race and the barbaric style of primitive tribes in the Dragon Race's reforms.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with a Sea Race beauty, who is later terrified by the bandit attack.
• The blacksmiths work together to capture the city, showcasing their teamwork and excitement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The blacksmiths easily defeat the city's forces and take over Fish Wine City, the Sea Race's regional city.
• They decide to pose as bandits from the Bone Demon Mountain Stronghold to establish their identity and background.
• Ning Zheng plans to seize territory, start a rebellion, and become a Dragon Emperor, supporting Ning Jiaojiao's rise to power.
• The blacksmiths purge the city's corrupt officials and bullies, causing fear and chaos among the residents.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng shows ambition and strategic thinking, planning to seize territory and become a Dragon Emperor.
• Jiu Cai Rong demonstrates ruthlessness and efficiency in dealing with the city's corrupt officials.
• The blacksmiths show a mix of ruthlessness and naivety, lacking understanding of political intrigue but eager to fight and take over the city.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggle: Ning Zheng's desire to become a Dragon Emperor and his plans to support Ning Jiaojiao's rise to power.
• Ruthlessness and efficiency: The blacksmiths' approach to dealing with the city's corrupt officials, showing no mercy and acting swiftly.
• The dark side of governance: The city's rotten structure, heavy taxes, and disregard for human life, highlighting the corruption and complacency of the Sea Race's rule.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and Jiu Cai Rong work together to take over the city and purge its corrupt officials.
• The blacksmiths interact with the city's residents, causing fear and intimidation as they carry out their purge.
• The city's officials and scholars react with terror and defiance as they are targeted by the blacksmiths.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng, disguised as bandits, captures Fish Wine City, killing its corrupt cultivators and establishing authority.
• He discovers the city's treasury full of resources and ancient artifacts, including a prehistoric vehicle.
• The little blacksmiths receive a mission prompt, unlocking the city as a new operational map and gaining the right to construct it.
• Ning Zheng plans to build an underground manor in the city and rally support under the banner of "cleansing the ruler's side" in the future.
• The city's unique fish wine production is revealed, using cultivators' flesh and blood to create meat fields for wine production.
• A bonfire party is held that night, with the little blacksmiths using culinary temptation to tease the nearby Sea Race villagers.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: Shows his ruthless side in eliminating the corrupt cultivators of the city, demonstrating his determination to bring change. He also shows curiosity about the Sea Race's history and its connection to human history.
• The little blacksmiths: Display their adaptability and enthusiasm in their new environment, with some focusing on appeasing the common folk, others on settling the ark, and some planning the underground manor. They also show their mischievous side during the bonfire party.
• The Sea Race villagers: Show fear and curiosity towards the little blacksmiths, with some children wanting to communicate and give gifts, while their parents warn them not to approach.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and the need for change: The city's cultivators are all corrupt, and Ning Zheng's occupation of the city marks the beginning of change and punishment of evil.
• The Sea Race's primitive culture and its connection to human history: The city's ancient artifacts and the unique fish wine production method highlight the Sea Race's primitive culture and its potential connection to human history.
• Adaptability and resourcefulness: The little blacksmiths show their ability to adapt to new environments and make the best of their situation, as seen in their plans for the city and their mischievous behavior during the bonfire party.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the little blacksmiths, discussing their plans for the city and the Sea Race's history.
• The little blacksmiths interact with each other, working together to plan the city's future and entertaining themselves during the bonfire party.
• The Sea Race villagers interact with the little blacksmiths, showing fear and curiosity towards them, with some children wanting to communicate and give gifts, while their parents warn them not to approach.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Hua, a mixed-blood scholar of the Sea Race, is ostracized for his love of human books and yearning for a different lifestyle.
• He encounters a group of rebels, the Bone Demon bandits, led by Su Yu Niang, who are seeking to change their chaotic era.
• Su Yu Niang reveals that the Sea Race can now cultivate a second spiritual root, potentially changing their social pyramid and challenging the Dragon Dynasty's rule.

Character Developments

• Bai Hua: Initially timid and isolated, he gains courage and determination after learning about the rebels' cause and the potential for change in his race's destiny.
• Su Yu Niang: Displayed as a charismatic and strategic leader, she is determined to bring change to her land and is not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against oppression and the desire for change.
• The impact of knowledge and education on society.
• The potential for transformation and growth in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Bai Hua and Su Yu Niang: They engage in a conversation that leads to Bai Hua's understanding of the rebels' cause and his decision to support them.
• Bai Hua and the Sea Race children: He shows concern for their well-being and is willing to protect them from harm.
• The Sea Race and the Bone Demon bandits: Initially feared and mistrusted, the bandits are revealed to have a genuine desire to improve the lives of the Sea Race, leading to a tentative alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with Bai Hua narrating a horror story, "The Legend of the Human Ancestor," to a group of blacksmiths.
• The story revolves around the Human Ancestor's encounter with "False Humans" who can mimic humans and infiltrate their societies.
• The Human Ancestor's cry, "How do I know if this moment is my true self?" is a central theme of the story.

Character Developments

• Bai Hua: He is a storyteller who captivates his audience with his tale. He is also knowledgeable about the game's lore and historical accounts.
• Ning Zheng: He is a player who has taken over a city. He is strategic, thoughtful, and willing to invest in his companions' development.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Uncertainty: The story explores the fear of the unknown and the uncertainty of one's true identity.
• Trust and Betrayal: The theme of trust being betrayed by those who appear to be loved ones is a central element of the story.
• Knowledge and Awareness: The Human Ancestor's quest to understand and recognize his true self highlights the importance of knowledge and awareness.

Character Interactions

• Bai Hua and the Blacksmiths: Bai Hua's storytelling captivates and unnerves the blacksmiths, creating a sense of shared experience and community.
• Ning Zheng and Ning Jiaojiao: Ning Zheng's decision to spend luck value on Ning Jiaojiao's half-awakening shows his support and investment in her development.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Jiaojiao awakens and accepts her death calmly, deciding to help Su Yu Niang cook.
• Ning Zheng decides to explore Xi Gate City more, gaining luck points by listening to music near the statue.
• Jiao Wuyu, the island lord, learns about the occupation of Fish Wine City and decides not to intervene.
• Ning Zheng visits the Sea Race's cities, finding them in decay and in need of rebuilding.
• Bai Hua continues telling the Legend of the Human Ancestor, revealing how humans become False Humans by losing their ambition and gaining mysterious powers.

Character Developments

• Ning Jiaojiao accepts her death and decides to help Su Yu Niang, showing a calm and responsible attitude.
• Ning Zheng enjoys his peaceful life, gaining luck points and planning to reach the Two Aspects Realm.
• Jiao Wuyu feels annoyed by the internal affairs of the Dragon race and decides not to intervene in Fish Wine City.
• Bai Hua continues to tell the legend, showing bravery in facing the bandits.

Significant Themes

• The theme of acceptance and adaptation is shown through Ning Jiaojiao's calm reaction to her death.
• The theme of ambition and its loss is explored through the Legend of the Human Ancestor.
• The theme of change and decay is evident in the Sea Race's cities and the occupation of Fish Wine City.

Character Interactions

• Ning Jiaojiao interacts with Su Yu Niang, deciding to help her cook.
• Ning Zheng interacts with the little blacksmiths, enjoying their construction work and planning to hear the legend together.
• Jiao Wuyu interacts with her subordinate, discussing the occupation of Fish Wine City.
• Bai Hua interacts with the little blacksmiths, telling the legend and showing bravery in facing them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The young blacksmiths gather around a fire and listen to Bai Hua tell the Legend of the Human Ancestor.
• The story reveals that the Human God, who created humans, was actually a False Human and has been dead for a long time.
• The Human Ancestor, who later killed all humans, was the only one who remained human due to his integrity.
• After the story, the young blacksmiths log off, and the game's forum explodes with discussions about the revelation.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng starts questioning the true nature of the Human God and the entity they fought.
• Bai Hua shares her knowledge of the Legend of the Human Ancestor, but admits she doesn't know the full story.
• The young blacksmiths become determined to find out more about the missing parts of the legend and the truth behind the Human God.

Significant Themes

• The theme of truth and deception is further explored, with the revelation that the Human God was a False Human.
• The theme of humanity and what it means to be human is also delved into, with the Human Ancestor being the only true human in the end.

Character Interactions

• The young blacksmiths interact with each other, sharing their thoughts and theories about the Legend of the Human Ancestor.
• Ning Zheng and the other players on the forum discuss and analyze the implications of the revelation about the Human God.
• Bai Hua shares her knowledge with the young blacksmiths, fostering a sense of camaraderie among them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Nine Grains Crown Prince ventures into an ancient tomb beneath the sea to retrieve the primal False Humans.
• He plans to release these False Humans across the Nine Continents and four seas to re-create the False Human calamity, believing it will help humans in the current era.
• The Human Ancestor, the first emperor of humankind, is revealed to have been driven mad and captured by the Nine Grains Sage.

Character Developments

• The Nine Grains Crown Prince: He is determined to carry out his father's legacy of eradicating False Humans and revealing the truth about the human race's history.
• The Human Ancestor: He is shown to be a tragic figure who sacrificed much for the human race and is now driven mad.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between True Humans and False Humans is a central theme, with the Nine Grains Crown Prince believing that False Humans are a threat and an opportunity.
• The deception of history and the true nature of humanity is another key theme, with the Nine Grains Crown Prince revealing that innate spiritual roots are actually parasitic flowers within humans.

Character Interactions

• The Nine Grains Crown Prince interacts with the Human Ancestor, who hands over the primal False Humans to him.
• The Nine Grains Crown Prince expresses his mockery and disdain for False Humans, including those with innate spiritual roots.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng, addicted to his new life in Xinyi Continent City, neglects Fish Wine City.
• He prepares to breakthrough to the Two Aspects Realm, cultivating a Dharma Aspect.
• In Fish Wine City, little blacksmiths rebuild the city with the help of sea beasts.
• Bai Hua, a scholar, helps in the reconstruction and teaches the mixed-race children.
• Strange creatures infiltrate the academy at night, affecting the children and Bai Hua.
• The next day, Bai Hua discovers the children's spiritual roots have changed, resembling innate human spiritual roots.
• A child, Xiao Qing, opens his Three Flowers and behaves strangely, worrying Bai Hua.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: Focuses on his cultivation and enjoys his new life in Xinyi Continent City, neglecting his responsibilities in Fish Wine City.
• Bai Hua: Becomes more involved in the city's reconstruction and the children's education, noticing the strange changes in the children after they open their Three Flowers.
• Xiao Qing: Opens his Three Flowers and exhibits strange behavior, worrying Bai Hua.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of neglecting responsibilities (Ning Zheng's neglect of Fish Wine City).
• The impact of cultivation on one's true self (Xiao Qing's strange behavior after opening his Three Flowers).
• The struggle between poverty and ambition (the children's desire to cultivate despite their lack of resources).

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with scholars in Xinyi Continent City, enjoying their praise and admiration.
• Bai Hua interacts with the little blacksmiths and the children, helping in the city's reconstruction and teaching the children.
• Bai Hua notices the strange changes in Xiao Qing after he opens his Three Flowers, feeling a sense of dread.

Key Plot Points

• Bai Hua suspects Xiao Qing, his student, might be a False Human after he successfully opens his Three Flowers.
• Bai Hua shares his concerns with Ye Kuang Xiu, who helps him realize that Bai Hua himself might have encountered a False Human but resisted its influence.
• Bai Hua and Ye Kuang Xiu discover that Bai Hua's spiritual root has been replaced by a high-grade Gold spiritual root, and a soul flower grows from his neck, confirming the presence of False Humans in Fish Wine City.

Character Developments

• Bai Hua: Struggles with his suspicions about Xiao Qing, eventually finding evidence that supports his fears. Discovers he has resisted a False Human's influence.
• Ye Kuang Xiu: Helps Bai Hua uncover the truth about False Humans in Fish Wine City. Shows analytical skills and determination in investigating the issue.
• Xiao Qing: Suspected of being a False Human by Bai Hua. His behavior and appearance are described as stiff and puppet-like.

Significant Themes

• The Legend of the Human Ancestor serves as a cautionary tale about False Humans and their influence. It also provides clues to identify and resist them.
• Trust and suspicion: Bai Hua's initial reluctance to accept Xiao Qing's transformation highlights the difficulty in trusting those close to us when they change suddenly.

Character Interactions

• Bai Hua and Ye Kuang Xiu: Work together to uncover the truth about False Humans in Fish Wine City. Their interaction shows a mix of concern, determination, and horror as they face the reality of the situation.
• Bai Hua and Xiao Qing: Their relationship is strained as Bai Hua suspects Xiao Qing of being a False Human. Xiao Qing, however, remains affectionate towards Bai Hua, further fueling Bai Hua's suspicions.