Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ink Plum True Immortal and Pill Cauldron True Immortal visit the Golden Core Hall, with Pill Cauldron becoming addicted to the experiences.
• They experience the stories of Jiao Wuyu and Li Youzhu, admiring the multi-perspective narrative style.
• They meet Painter Jiu Cai Rong, who reveals a new product: Enlightenment Pills, containing an 'online game' dream experience.
• Ink Plum suspects the pills may contain ancient secret realm information, while Pill Cauldron expresses interest in learning pill refining techniques.

Character Developments

• Pill Cauldron True Immortal shows childlike enthusiasm and addiction to new experiences.
• Ink Plum True Immortal demonstrates vigilance and analytical skills, suspecting the pills' true purpose.
• Painter Jiu Cai Rong displays strategic thinking, using the mysterious visitor to increase his faction's prestige and offering Enlightenment Pills to lure Pill Cauldron.

Significant Themes

• The allure and potential dangers of new experiences and technologies (represented by the Golden Core Hall and Enlightenment Pills).
• The depth and mystery behind the Golden Core faction and their backers.
• The potential for cooperation and mutual benefit between different factions (as seen in Painter Jiu Cai Rong's willingness to share information with the True Immortals).

Character Interactions

• Ink Plum and Pill Cauldron's differing reactions to the Golden Core Hall experiences highlight their distinct personalities.
• Painter Jiu Cai Rong's interaction with the mysterious visitor and the True Immortals showcases his cunning and strategic mindset.
• Ink Plum and Pill Cauldron's conversation with Painter Jiu Cai Rong reveals their curiosity and desire to learn more about the Golden Core faction and their products.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces a new form of illusionary realm technique, where multiple people can enter the same dream.
• Ink Plum True Immortal and True Human Dan Ding are tricked into testing a Golden Core pill that leads them into an illusionary realm called "Sword Forging Manor."
• They sign confidentiality contracts and enter the illusionary realm, where they find themselves in the role of weak characters at the foot of a mountain with a palace and various NPCs.

Character Developments

• Ink Plum True Immortal: She remains vigilant but decides to explore the illusionary realm, confident in her ability to withdraw if needed. She chooses the Beast Taming Synthesist profession and discovers she can exit the realm at any time.
• True Human Dan Ding: She chooses the Alchemist profession and begins learning alchemy from an NPC, showing curiosity and eagerness to explore the realm.

Significant Themes

• Illusion vs. Reality: The chapter explores the blurring line between illusionary realms and reality, with characters questioning the nature of their surroundings.
• Trust and Deception: The characters grapple with whether to trust the creators of the illusionary realm, as they are aware they might be deceived.
• Control and Freedom: Ink Plum True Immortal feels in control of her actions within the illusionary realm, emphasizing her freedom to choose and act.

Character Interactions

• Ink Plum True Immortal and Jiu Cai Rong: They interact briefly, with Jiu Cai Rong acting as the village chief and providing a clue about the realm's history.
• Ink Plum True Immortal and True Human Dan Ding: They enter the realm together, with Dan Ding showing enthusiasm for learning alchemy, while Ink Plum remains more cautious and observant.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ink Plum True Immortal arrives at the newbie village and meets Jiu Cai Rong, the village chief.
• She realizes the village and manor are part of the 'Flood Dragon and the Scholar' story from the 'Journey to the West' retelling.
• She engages in a dialogue with Jiu Cai Rong, testing his lines and the authenticity of the setting.
• She discovers the Beast Taming room with a Yin-Yang Creation Furnace and learns about synthesizing life forms.
• She successfully synthesizes a unique divine beast, understanding the value of the furnace and the secret organization behind it.

Character Developments

• Ink Plum True Immortal: Shows her intelligence, curiosity, and dedication to beast taming, as well as her interest in joining the secret organization.
• Jiu Cai Rong: Reveals his role as an NPC, struggling to remember his lines, and later his connection to the young heir Jiu Sui.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and civilization, with books serving as carriers in the Immortal Realm.
• The importance of auxiliary professions and unique Golden Cores in the Daoist Civilization.
• The potential clash of the secret organization with Esteemed Immortals in the future.

Character Interactions

• Ink Plum True Immortal and Jiu Cai Rong: Their conversation reveals the nature of the setting and Jiu Cai Rong's role as an NPC.
• Ink Plum True Immortal and the God of Cookery: He assists her in understanding the rules of beast taming and observes her techniques.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces the concept of high-end, realistic virtual realities in the context of the Daoist Civilization, which often replicate real-world locations and incorporate Dao rhymes and ancient spirits.
• The Yin-Yang Creation Furnace is revealed to be a supreme treasure of Taoism, and the inheritors of this branch received it, while the other branch received the Precious Lotus Lantern.
• The blacksmiths at the Sword Forging Manor trick Ink Plum True Immortal and True Human Dan Ding into testing their unfinished virtual reality game, aiming to deceive them into working for them.
• The blacksmiths provide free materials for the True Immortals to test their refining skills, planning to charge them later for entry and exploration.
• Ink Plum True Immortal, despite recognizing the illusion, becomes immersed in the beast taming aspect and provides feedback to the blacksmiths after her test.

Character Developments

• Ink Plum True Immortal: She becomes captivated by the beast taming aspect of the virtual reality, showcasing her dedication to her craft and her desire for truth. She also demonstrates her business acumen by offering to help the blacksmiths improve their product.
• The Blacksmiths: They display their cunning and ambition, using deception and manipulation to try and exploit the True Immortals for their own gain. They also show their willingness to adapt and improve their product based on feedback.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of truth and perfection, as seen through Ink Plum True Immortal's dedication to beast taming and her frustration at the lack of materials.
• The blurring of lines between reality and illusion, as the blacksmiths create a semi-finished virtual reality to deceive the True Immortals.
• The power of deception and manipulation, as the blacksmiths try to exploit the True Immortals for their own gain.

Character Interactions

• Ink Plum True Immortal and the God of Cookery: Their interaction highlights Ink Plum's immersion in the beast taming aspect of the virtual reality and her frustration at the lack of materials.
• The blacksmiths and the True Immortals: The blacksmiths manipulate the True Immortals into testing their product, aiming to deceive them into working for them. However, Ink Plum True Immortal sees through their deception and offers to help them improve their product.
• The blacksmiths among themselves: They display their cunning and ambition, discussing their plans to exploit the True Immortals and improve their product based on feedback.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ink Plum True Immortal and Pill Cauldron True Immortal discuss the introductory storyline for the Golden Core Alchemy Room, leading to a conversation about the mysterious nature of the Daoist Civilization that created it.
• They decide to join the secret organization behind the civilization and help build its Golden Core secret realm.
• Ink Plum True Immortal suggests forging a Phantom Breath Compass to expand the range of the Golden Core illusion, which Pill Cauldron True Immortal agrees to consider.

Character Developments

• Ink Plum True Immortal shows her wisdom and strategic thinking, seeing the potential in the mysterious Daoist Civilization and wanting to help it grow.
• Pill Cauldron True Immortal reveals her meticulous nature beneath her fiery temper, demonstrating her intelligence and willingness to invest in the secret organization.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and hidden truths is explored as the true nature of the Daoist Civilization is revealed to the True Immortals.
• The theme of investment and participation is highlighted as the True Immortals decide to join the secret organization and contribute to its development.

Character Interactions

• Ink Plum True Immortal and Pill Cauldron True Immortal work together, showing mutual respect and trust as they discuss their plans and make decisions.
• The interaction between the True Immortals and the mysterious Daoist Civilization is one of discovery and potential partnership.

Ink Plum True Immortal: "I see. So, you're saying that the 'Supplies Mail' system allows us to bring virtual items from the illusionary realm into reality? That's quite the revelation. Alright, I'm in. But I want a higher commission for each patented character, and I want to be the first to know when the 'Supplies Mail' system is officially opened. Agreed?"
Painter Jiu Cai Rong: "Agreed. However, I must warn you, the commission ratio will not be as high as you might expect. We need to maintain the value of our patented characters in both the illusionary and real worlds. But rest assured, it will be fair and beneficial for all parties involved."
Ink Plum True Immortal: "Understood. I trust your judgment. Now, let's discuss the details of the 'semi-finished illusionary realm' map and the login characters. I have some ideas I'd like to share."
Painter Jiu Cai Rong: "Please go ahead. We're all ears."
Ink Plum True Immortal: "First, I suggest we expand the map to include more diverse landscapes and environments. This will not only make the illusionary realm more immersive but also provide more opportunities for exploration and adventure. As for the login characters, I propose we include a wider range of races and classes, allowing visitors to experience different playstyles and storylines. Additionally, I want to incorporate a system where visitors can customize their characters' appearances, skills, and backgrounds to make their experience in the illusionary realm truly unique."
Painter Jiu Cai Rong: "Excellent suggestions. I'll make sure to include them in the final map and character design. Now, let's discuss the revenue sharing model. I propose a tiered system based on the visitor's login status and their activity within the illusionary realm. For instance, active visitors who log in frequently and contribute significantly to the realm's development could receive a higher commission ratio. What do you think?"
Ink Plum True Immortal: "I think that's a fair and reasonable approach. It encourages visitor engagement and rewards those who contribute the most to the growth of the illusionary realm. I'm in full agreement with your proposal."
Chongshan Fang: "I, as the canteen auntie, have nothing to add. I'm just here to make sure the visitors are well-fed and happy. As long as you two keep the illusionary realm running smoothly, I'll do my part to keep the visitors' bellies full and their spirits high."
Painter Jiu Cai Rong: "Excellent. With your support and cooperation, I'm confident that the 'semi-finished illusionary realm' will become a thriving, immersive experience for all visitors. Let's make this happen!"
Ink Plum True Immortal: "Let's make it happen! For the glory of the Immortal Realm and the prosperity of our illusionary realm!"
With their plans set and their goals aligned, Ink Plum True Immortal, Painter Jiu Cai Rong, and Chongshan Fang embarked on their journey to create the most magnificent and immersive illusionary realm the Immortal Realm had ever seen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chongshan Fang and True Human Dan Ding (Ink Plum True Immortal) collaborate to create a new race and expand the illusionary realm's entry range.
• They spend several days working together, fixing flaws, and investing resources into the project.
• The first batch of online game Golden Cores is completed and ready for launch.
• Ning Zheng, the manor's steward, expresses concern about Jiao Wuyu's potential reaction to his story becoming famous in the Immortal Realm.

Character Developments

• Chongshan Fang: Shows initiative and precision in her work, feeling a sense of accomplishment in deceiving a True Immortal.
• True Human Dan Ding (Ink Plum True Immortal): Demonstrates expertise in crafting and business acumen, investing heavily in the project despite initial intentions to vacation and franchise.
• Ning Zheng: Expresses worry about Jiao Wuyu's potential reaction to his story, feeling embarrassed about the situation.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and initiative: Chongshan Fang shows ambition in her work, while True Human Dan Ding demonstrates initiative in investing in the project.
• Deception and consequences: Chongshan Fang deceives a True Immortal, highlighting the potential consequences of deception.
• Investment and entrepreneurship: The True Immortals invest heavily in the project, showcasing the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.
• Story and identity: Ning Zheng worries about Jiao Wuyu's reaction to his story becoming famous, raising questions about identity and personal narrative in a larger context.

Character Interactions

• Chongshan Fang and True Human Dan Ding: Collaborate effectively, sharing a sense of relief and accomplishment upon completing their task.
• Ning Zheng and Jiao Wuyu: Though not directly interacting, Ning Zheng expresses concern for Jiao Wuyu's potential reaction to his story, highlighting their relationship as master and disciple.
• Chongshan Fang and the blacksmiths: Chongshan Fang feels a sense of camaraderie with the blacksmiths, sharing their joy in deceiving a True Immortal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Zheng reviews the progress of Golden Core business, focusing on three tiers: Human Immortal, Heavenly Immortal, and True Immortal.
• He plans to use True Immortal-grade elixirs to expand the market and increase profits.
• True Human Dan Ding logs in and discovers a new character, a Chongshan-Cauldron Refining hybrid race, which she names 'blacksmith boy.'
• She begins to re-cultivate her realm by forging iron and encounters friends from the Myriad Beast Domain.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: Shows strategic thinking, aiming to expand his secret organization's influence and profit.
• True Human Dan Ding: Demonstrates adaptability and eagerness to explore the new environment.
• Ink Plum True Immortal: Shows dedication to her research, creating a new hybrid race.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and expansion: Ning Zheng's desire to grow his secret organization and increase profits.
• Adaptation and exploration: True Human Dan Ding's willingness to try new things and cultivate in a different way.
• Collaboration and competition: The interaction between True Immortals from different domains.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng and Jiu Cai Rong: Discuss the organization's progress and plans.
• True Human Dan Ding and Ink Plum True Immortal: Share excitement over the new character and cultivation method.
• True Immortals from different domains: Exchange thoughts about the secret organization and their interest in it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Xi Rong Manor Lord offers True Immortals the ability to respawn in various areas by setting up temple branches.
• True Immortals explore the game world, showing interest in Alchemy and Beast Taming.
• They join the Xi Rong organization due to its fixed member benefits.
• They discuss strategies to deal with mural corridor creatures and the potential of the Chongshan-Pill Cauldron hybrid race.
• Ning Zheng, the game's creator, appears to chat with the True Immortals.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: Reveals himself as the leader of Xi Rong, aiming to build a relationship with the True Immortals.
• True Immortals: Show curiosity and interest in the game's features, discussing strategies and potential benefits.

Significant Themes

• Exploration and discovery of the game world.
• The allure of fixed benefits and advantages in joining an organization.
• The potential and limitations of the Chongshan-Pill Cauldron hybrid race.
• The creator's interaction with the players.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the True Immortals, revealing the organization's name and his role as the leader.
• True Immortals discuss strategies and potential benefits with each other, showing camaraderie and shared interest.
• Ink Plum True Immortal and other True Immortals discuss the potential of the Chongshan-Pill Cauldron hybrid race as a forging material.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Xi organization, initially named Dawn, is established by Ning Zheng.
• Ning Zheng invites True Immortals to join the merchant alliance, offering them various benefits and a membership system with VIP levels.
• The True Immortals suggest improvements to the membership system, and Ning Zheng agrees to most of them.
• Ning Zheng reveals the truth about the Golden Core production process, showing the True Immortals the Money Boys jumping into the forging furnace.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng demonstrates sincerity and honesty in his business approach, winning over the True Immortals.
• The True Immortals initially show greed and impudence but are won over by the generous benefits and Ning Zheng's honesty.

Significant Themes

• Sincerity and honesty in business are emphasized as crucial for success and avoiding trouble.
• The value of labor and wages is highlighted, with the True Immortals understanding that they should be paid for their work in the manor.
• The deceptive practices of some ascendant forces from other civilizations are criticized.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the True Immortals, listening to their suggestions and agreeing to most of them, demonstrating his sincerity.
• The True Immortals initially show greed and impudence but are won over by Ning Zheng's honesty and the generous benefits.
• The blacksmiths share their experiences with playing gods and ghosts and emphasize the importance of sincerity in business.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The True Immortals witness blacksmiths turning into raw materials for Golden Cores, revealing their civilization's secret.
• Ning Zheng openly admits they are an auspicious beast civilization, seeking alliance with True Immortals against Esteemed Immortals.
• True Immortals agree to protect Xi Rong's secret, adding a second layer of mental restriction to prevent discovery.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng: Shows sincerity and openness, revealing his civilization's secret to gain True Immortals' trust and protection.
• True Immortals: Realize they've been drawn into actively supporting and protecting Xi Rong, investing resources to maintain its security.

Significant Themes

• Sincerity vs. Deception: Ning Zheng's openness contrasts with the True Immortals' initial suspicion and the Esteemed Immortals' potential deception.
• Power Dynamics: The struggle between Esteemed Immortals, True Immortals, and Xi Rong reflects the power dynamics in the Immortal Realm.
• Alliance and Protection: The True Immortals form an alliance to protect Xi Rong, highlighting the importance of unity for mutual benefit.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with True Immortals, gaining their trust and support by revealing his civilization's secret and offering them a share of the auspicious beast fortune.
• True Immortals interact with each other, realizing they've been drawn into actively supporting Xi Rong and deciding to protect it together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A True Immortal enters the Sword Forging Manor, marking a historic moment for the game.
• Ning Zheng decides to strive for a breakthrough in his cultivation realm to the second level of Heavenly Immortal.
• Ning Zheng experiences a profound dream where he explores various worlds and gains insights into the Yang attribute divine ability.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng successfully breaks through to the second level of Heavenly Immortal, gaining a deeper understanding of his Yin and Yang divine abilities.
• Ye Kuang Xiu continues to guide the players, ensuring they act as NPCs and take quests to prevent them from causing trouble with the True Immortal.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty of breaking through realms in the perfect system of the Nine Continents.
• The importance of experience and knowledge in achieving enlightenment at higher cultivation levels.
• The adaptability of the Ember Virus and its potential mutations.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with the beautiful receptionist at the cave dwelling, who remains indifferent to his presence.
• Ye Kuang Xiu continues to communicate with the players through the game's forum, guiding them on how to interact with the True Immortal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Pingtian, a Heavenly Immortal, is chased by assassins for his painting skills.
• He is saved by Ink Plum True Immortal and made to manage the library pavilion in the Demonic Charm Immortal Sect.
• True Immortals start rounding up Heavenly Immortals to copy books, earning currency for them.
• Ning Zheng's sect's foundation grows significantly with the influx of tens of millions of Golden Core books.
• Ning Zheng breaks through to the Heavenly Immortal Third Realm (Metal Nature).

Character Developments

• Bai Pingtian, initially despairing and hunted, finds himself in a new role managing the library pavilion.
• Night Emperor continues his studies, aiming to improve his Yin attribute abilities.
• Ning Zheng, now at the Heavenly Immortal Third Realm, plans to establish a ranch in the Immortal Venerable Tomb World.

Significant Themes

• The brutal nature of the Immortal Realm, where talent can be both an asset and a liability.
• The value of knowledge and learning, as seen in the copying of books.
• The importance of foundation and accumulation in cultivation, as demonstrated by Ning Zheng's sect's rapid growth.

Character Interactions

• Bai Pingtian and Night Emperor bond over their shared experience of being forced to work in the library pavilion.
• Ning Zheng interacts with various True Immortals, overseeing their work and planning for the sect's future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A gathering point forms at Xi Rong Manor, attracting Heavenly Immortals to learn alchemy and improve their race.
• An "upgrade shop" is opened, allowing characters to reach the Human Immortal realm within a day.
• Heavenly Immortals explore the ancient tomb world, stealing resources from sects and upgrading their race.
• They encounter terrifying creatures and ancient taboos, including a mysterious creature that kills them all.
• The True Immortals realize the tomb's authenticity and decide to take it more seriously.

Character Developments

• The Chongshan person and Pill Cauldron Civilization hybrid race shows rapid cultivation speed and improvement.
• Bai Ping Tian and the Night Emperor, Ye Tian'ai, form a conquest team and gain combat experience.
• The Heavenly Immortals demonstrate their battle-hardened skills and experience in secret realm exploration.
• The True Immortals become more invested in the tomb's research upon realizing its authenticity.

Significant Themes

• The power of True Immortals and their knowledge.
• The value of combat experience and exploration in secret realms.
• The greed and excitement caused by the discovery of ancient information.

Character Interactions

• The Chongshan person and Pill Cauldron Civilization hybrid race interact with Heavenly Immortals, learning alchemy and upgrading their race together.
• Bai Ping Tian and the Night Emperor, Ye Tian'ai, team up to gain combat experience, facing challenges and dangers together.
• The Heavenly Immortals cooperate in exploring the tomb world, stealing resources, and upgrading their race.
• The True Immortals collaborate in researching the tomb, discussing and sharing their findings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• True Immortals explore an ancient tomb, facing challenges and deaths, but revive with the help of immortal artifact puppet bodies.
• They discover that creatures in the tomb world have a 50% chance to revive and become more intelligent and agile.
• The True Immortals decide to split into two groups: one to continue researching the Yin-Yang Creation Furnace, and the other to explore the ancient tomb further.

Character Developments

• Pill Cauldron True Immortal: Shows pride in her forging skills and maintains an aloof demeanor in public.
• The True Immortals: Display curiosity and excitement about exploring history and the ancient tomb.
• Ning Zheng: Observes the True Immortals' actions and plans, feeling pleased with the steady development of his manor.

Significant Themes

• The allure of history and ancient knowledge.
• The thrill of exploration and combat.
• The value of teamwork and cooperation in research and conquest.
• The contrast between the True Immortals' enthusiasm and the blacksmiths' reluctance to engage in combat.

Character Interactions

• Pill Cauldron True Immortal and the Heavenly Immortal: They have a friendly relationship, with the Heavenly Immortal showing admiration for Pill Cauldron's skills.
• The True Immortals: They debate and decide to split into two groups, showcasing their differing interests and priorities.
• Sun Moon Su Yu Niang and the Heavenly Immortal blacksmith: They interact as Sun Moon tries to commission an automated combat artifact, highlighting the blacksmiths' reluctance to engage in combat.
• Ning Zheng and the True Immortals: Ning Zheng observes the True Immortals' actions, feeling pleased with their progress and his own plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The God of Cookery, Shao Chai Kun, and Bai Ping Tian, disguised as Heavenly Immortals, join an adventure team to raid the Jiumu Sect's dungeon.
• They discover a bronze coffin containing a powerful evil entity, which they release, causing a massive Yin Spirit Frenzy that threatens the Sword Forging Manor.
• Ning Zheng, the manor lord, announces a village defense event against the Yin Spirit invasion, offering points for killing spirits of different grades.

Character Developments

• The God of Cookery, Shao Chai Kun, and Bai Ping Tian show reckless behavior, releasing a powerful evil entity and putting the Sword Forging Manor in danger.
• Ning Zheng demonstrates his leadership and strategic thinking by announcing the village defense event to mitigate the crisis.
• The True Immortals in the illusion express their frustration and put bounties on the three troublemakers.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of reckless actions: The God of Cookery and his companions' careless behavior leads to a major crisis for the Sword Forging Manor.
• The power dynamics between different realms of immortals: The released entity is a True Immortal Grand Perfection, posing a significant threat to the Heavenly Immortals and Human Immortals.
• The struggle for survival in ancient tombs: The Daoists in the tombs face desperate times, fighting against ancient great terrors.

Character Interactions

• The God of Cookery, Shao Chai Kun, and Bai Ping Tian work together to raid the dungeon but cause a significant problem for the Sword Forging Manor.
• Ning Zheng interacts with the True Immortals in the illusion, addressing their concerns and announcing the village defense event.
• The Heavenly Immortals in the illusion express their frustration with the God of Cookery and his companions, putting bounties on them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A tomb exploration team faces a sudden, intense attack by a Yin spirit army, mimicking a classic plotline.
• The team defends against the invasion, with True Immortals intervening and creating Heavenly Immortal weapon characters to bolster their forces.
• The God of Cookery and two others discover a unique creature, the Jiumu Origin Spirit, which can transform their physiques into Jiumu Divine Metal.
• They plan to sneak back to the ore vein to use the metal there to help the Jiumu Origin Spirit remodel them.

Character Developments

• The True Immortals show leadership and resourcefulness in defending against the Yin spirit army.
• The God of Cookery demonstrates cunning and opportunism in recognizing the value of the Jiumu Origin Spirit and planning to use it to enhance their physiques.
• Bai Ping Tian, initially wanting to lead a peaceful life, is drawn into the group's plans due to circumstances.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation in the face of danger.
• Opportunism and seizing advantages when they arise.
• The consequences of one's actions and the difficulty of escaping one's past.

Character Interactions

• The True Immortals work together to defend against the Yin spirit army, showcasing unity and teamwork.
• The God of Cookery, Shao Chai Kun, and Bai Ping Tian form an unlikely alliance, with the God of Cookery taking the lead in their plans.
• The Jiumu Origin Spirit interacts with the group, initially fearing them but later cooperating, highlighting the power dynamics between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sword Forging Manor operates assembly lines for profitable ventures, including a hundred automated Golden Core factories.
• The God of Cookery and Shao Chai Kun return from a dungeon, having opened a treasure chest and brought back a Jiumu Origin Spirit baby and valuable ores.
• The Manor punishes them according to rules, but the main responsibility lies with Bai Ping Tian, who cultivates Calamity Qi and brings misfortune.
• The Manor decides to study the Jiumu Origin Spirit baby and use the ores for forging weapons. The blacksmiths discuss Bai Ping Tian's origins and the potential chaos he might bring.

Character Developments

• The God of Cookery and Shao Chai Kun show recklessness but also contribute to the Manor by bringing back valuable resources.
• Bai Ping Tian is revealed to cultivate Calamity Qi and bring misfortune, causing the Manor's recent siege battle.
• Ning Zheng, the old steward, shows wisdom and decisiveness in handling the situation.

Significant Themes

• The power of infrastructure and automation in the cultivation world.
• The dangers and rewards of exploring ancient tombs.
• The theme of luck and misfortune, with Bai Ping Tian cultivating Calamity Qi.
• The potential chaos and conspiracy involving Bai Ping Tian and Bai Xing Ling.

Character Interactions

• The God of Cookery and Shao Chai Kun interact with the players, trying to justify their actions and avoid punishment.
• The blacksmiths discuss Bai Ping Tian's origins and the potential consequences of his actions.
• Ning Zheng interacts with Jiu Cai Rong, giving instructions on how to handle the situation with the ores and the Jiumu Origin Spirit baby.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group has opened many Spatial Ancient Tombs, encountering similar geographical locations and ancient figures.
• They discover a Jiumu Origin Spirit, whose specific functions are unknown, and encounter trouble within the Jiumu Sect's records.
• A seven-meter-tall copper woman, Jiumu Qing, awakens within the Jiumu Sect, revealing she's a clone and child of the Jiumu Esteemed Immortal.
• True Immortals successfully create a new race, Dan Shu Tie Quan, capable of forming fixed pages with Dao rhyme on their shed skin.
• Dan Ding True Human synthesizes the Dan Shu Tie Quan race using the real-world Yin-Yang Creation Furnace.

Character Developments

• Jiumu Qing, previously unknown, is introduced as a powerful and vengeful figure.
• Dan Ding True Human becomes VIP 5, investing in the Dan Shu Tie Quan race's synthesis.
• Ink Plum True Immortal feels conflicted about revealing her self-synthesized race due to potential backlash from other True Immortals.

Significant Themes

• The power and mystery of ancient figures and their tombs.
• The struggle between the living and the undead, and the consequences of disturbing the past.
• The pursuit of knowledge and innovation among True Immortals, and the potential profits and recognition it brings.

Character Interactions

• Ink Plum True Immortal and Pill Cauldron True Immortal discuss the Jiumu Origin Spirit and its potential issues.
• True Human Dan Ding expresses his knowledge about the Jiumu Sect's records and the Plague God.
• Dan Ding True Human and other True Immortals collaborate to synthesize the Dan Shu Tie Quan race.
• Ink Plum True Immortal feels envious of Dan Ding True Human's success but also cautious about revealing her own synthesized race.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Immortal Realm is in turmoil due to a new book alliance and strange Plague Gods causing disasters.
• Ning Zheng receives one hundred million High-grade Immortal Stones, enabling him to continue funding his Dharma Aspect Army.
• Ning Zheng begins creating Dharma Aspects and researching a new version of embers—Shadow Ember.
• Jiumu Qing, a resurrected True Immortal, captures the God of Cookery and his companions, seeking information about her resurrection.
• Ning Zheng encounters Jiumu Qing, kills her repeatedly, and resurrects her, adjusting her memories until she accepts him as her suzerain.

Character Developments

• Ning Zheng becomes incredibly wealthy, advancing his Dharma Aspect Army's development. He also discovers the potential of Shadow Ember.
• Jiumu Qing, initially hostile, eventually accepts Ning Zheng as her suzerain after multiple resurrections and memory adjustments.

Significant Themes

• Resurrection and its implications, both as a means of power and a tool for control.
• The struggle for power and influence in the Immortal Realm.
• The consequences of rapid advancement and the desire for quick success.

Character Interactions

• Ning Zheng interacts with Jiumu Qing, initially as an adversary, then as a suzerain, showcasing his patience and determination.
• The God of Cookery and his companions interact with Jiumu Qing, demonstrating their resourcefulness and adaptability in the face of danger.