Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xi, using the Life and Death Sword, kills and reincarnates all Shu Mountain disciples and elders, except Lingchan Boy.
• Lingchan Boy, the Sect Master of Shu Mountain, activates the sect's protective array, the 'Two Forms One Qi Nine Palaces Sumeru Great Array', to fight Fang Xi.
• Fang Xi deploys the 'Little Three Wonders Sword Formation' against Lingchan Boy's array.
• The two arrays clash, causing devastation and shaking the Divine Wood Island.
• Fang Xi's Five Elements Primordial Spirit strikes and destroys Lingchan Boy's Xuan Du Primordial Spirit, leading to his death.
• Lingchan Boy's True Spirit reincarnates, and his Pure Jun Sword and Primordial Qi Tai Chi Diagram remain.
• The Great Desolation Divine Lord secretly leaves the scene.

Character Developments

• Fang Xi demonstrates his ruthlessness and fearlessness in combat, willing to risk his External Incarnation to win.
• Lingchan Boy shows his prowess as a Heavenly Immortal and the Sect Master of Shu Mountain, pushing the fight to its limits.
• Old Man Shenmu and Yun Shanshan witness the battle's intensity and the power of the two arrays, feeling insignificant and fearful.

Significant Themes

• The ruthlessness and determination of unorthodox cultivators, represented by Fang Xi, versus the protective nature of orthodox cultivators, represented by Lingchan Boy.
• The power of arrays and the consequences of their clash, causing destruction and fear.
• The consequences of reincarnation and the loss of one's path, as experienced by the Shu Mountain disciples and elders.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xi and Lingchan Boy engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their power and determination.
• Old Man Shenmu and Yun Shanshan watch the battle, feeling insignificant and fearful.
• The Great Desolation Divine Lord secretly leaves the scene, indicating his fear or disapproval of Fang Xi's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xi kills the Great Desolation Divine Lord and retrieves several Flying Swords, including the Autumn Water Sword, completing his set for the Eight Gates Sword Formation.
• Duanmu Long forges his Primordial Spirit, and Old Man Shenmu hosts a Treasure Distribution Banquet, allowing cultivators to obtain treasures from the Shushan Sect's remnants.
• Fang Xi enters seclusion to cultivate and study the Shushan Sect's cultivation methods.

Character Developments

• Fang Xi demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, striking fear into the hearts of other cultivators.
• Duanmu Long achieves his Primordial Spirit, marking a significant advancement in his cultivation.
• Wen Wan, a disciple of Divine Wood Island, expresses gratitude to Fang Xi and vows to accumulate good deeds for him.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Luck: The distribution of treasures is based on one's destiny and luck, with those who can retrieve a treasure from the Primordial Magnet Giant Mountain being its fated master.
• Power and Wealth: The Shushan Sect's treasures attract cultivators from far and wide, highlighting the allure of power and wealth in the cultivation world.
• Cultivation and Advancement: Fang Xi's pursuit of the 'Doushuai True Edict' and Duanmu Long's Primordial Spirit forging emphasize the importance of cultivation and advancement in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xi interacts with Yun Shanshan, acknowledging her destiny with several Shushan Sect treasures.
• Fang Xi interacts with Wen Wan, offering guidance and expressing approval of the young cultivator's attitude.
• Old Man Shenmu interacts with the assembled cultivators, hosting the Treasure Distribution Banquet and sharing the Shushan Sect's treasures, thus also sharing their Karma and tribulations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Lord of Qing He Mountain annihilates Shu Mountain, becoming the most powerful Sword Immortal of the Heterodox Sects.
• Cui Feiniang and A Niu attend the 'Treasure Distribution Banquet' on Primordial Magnet Giant Mountain, where they obtain treasures based on their fate.
• Cui Feiniang obtains the Myriad Crow Pot and the Heavenly Crow Great Method cultivation technique, while A Niu gets the Golden Emperor Cauldron.
• The Carefree King and Peach Blossom Young Master Yao Bai plot to take A Niu's treasure but are thwarted when Cui Feiniang kills Yao Bai.

Character Developments

• Cui Feiniang: She gains a powerful cultivation technique and a Magic Treasure, but struggles with cultivating Magical Power. She also shows her willingness to protect A Niu, even at the risk of becoming a fugitive.
• A Niu: He obtains a powerful Magic Treasure but remains humble and honest. He is also naive about the Carefree King's and Yao Bai's intentions.
• The Carefree King: He becomes more ruthless and power-hungry, plotting to steal A Niu's treasure. He also shows a hint of envy towards Yao Bai's familiarity with A Niu.
• Peach Blossom Young Master Yao Bai: He is greedy for A Niu's treasure and underestimates Cui Feiniang, leading to his death.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: The treasures are distributed based on one's fate, and even powerful cultivators are subject to this.
• Greed and Ambition: The Carefree King and Yao Bai's greed for A Niu's treasure leads to their downfall.
• Loyalty and Friendship: Cui Feiniang's willingness to protect A Niu shows her loyalty and friendship towards him.

Character Interactions

• Cui Feiniang and A Niu: They travel together and support each other, with Cui Feiniang showing concern for A Niu's safety.
• The Carefree King and Yao Bai: They plot together to steal A Niu's treasure but have a hint of rivalry, with Yao Bai showing more familiarity with A Niu.
• Cui Feiniang and Yao Bai: Cui Feiniang kills Yao Bai to protect A Niu, showing her determination and skill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cui Feiniang and A Niu, in possession of ancient Supreme Treasures, are targeted by Heterodox Sect Sword Immortals.
• Fang Xi, the Carefree King, and Mr. Lan die, and Cui Feiniang and A Niu survive.
• Fang Xi appears, saves them, and takes them as students on Qing He Mountain.

Character Developments

• Cui Feiniang: Becomes more determined to cultivate immortality after facing humiliation.
• A Niu: Demonstrates potential and is taken in by Fang Xi.
• Fang Xi: Shows indifference towards his students, preferring a lighter 'teacher' role.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and the desire for power to avoid humiliation and gain freedom.
• The consequences of karma and the burden of debt.
• The indifference of powerful figures towards their subordinates.

Character Interactions

• Cui Feiniang and A Niu: Form a bond as they face danger together and are taken in by Fang Xi.
• Fang Xi and his students: Fang Xi shows indifference, while Cui Feiniang and A Niu are awestruck by his power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xi, an Earth Immortal, sits in a pavilion on Fengxue Mountain, admiring frozen plum blossoms and contemplating his next moves.
• He considers investigating the Heavenly Immortal Inheritance obtained by Dugu Fang and plans to visit the Yuanli Heavenly Immortal Secret Realm near Blazing Sun Immortal City (now Sunset Immortal City due to a disaster).
• Immortal Xu Qing arrives, seeking Fang Xi's help for a mission to investigate the disaster in Sunset Immortal City and find survivors from Fengyuan Zhai.
• Fang Xi agrees to accompany Immortal Xu Qing, planning to use this opportunity to check out the Yuanli Heavenly Immortal Secret Realm.

Character Developments

• Fang Xi: Contemplates his next moves, considers investigating the Heavenly Immortal Inheritance, and agrees to accompany Immortal Xu Qing to Sunset Immortal City.
• Immortal Xu Qing: Seeks Fang Xi's help due to his strength and fear of dying, feels disheartened when Fang Xi initially hesitates, and is overjoyed when Fang Xi agrees to accompany him.
• Fang Xian: Eager to join the trip but is forbidden by Fang Xi due to his low cultivation level.

Significant Themes

• Scheming and ambition: Fang Xi's plans to investigate the Heavenly Immortal Inheritance and enter the Yuanli Heavenly Immortal Secret Realm.
• Power dynamics: Fang Xi's strength is recognized by Immortal Xu Qing, who seeks his help due to his fear of dying.
• Longevity and freedom: Immortals enjoy longevity and freedom, but their deaths can still move other Immortals.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xi and Immortal Xu Qing: Immortal Xu Qing seeks Fang Xi's help for the mission, and Fang Xi agrees to accompany him, planning to use this opportunity for his own purposes.
• Fang Xi and Fang Xian: Fang Xi forbids Fang Xian from joining the trip due to his low cultivation level, causing Fang Xian to feel wronged.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Blazing Sun Immortal City has fallen, now called Setting Sun Immortal City, covered in a sea of lava.
• Fang Xi and Immortal Xu Qing arrive at Black Marsh Market, where they meet Granny Ming, Hai Wanzhen, and Yi Xi.
• Ming Yulan shows them a recording of the city's destruction, revealing the Blazing Sun Immortal's fall.
• Yi Xi provides a more detailed recording of the battle, showing the Blazing Sun Immortal's fight with Heavenly Demon Jun Xie and an unknown attacker.

Character Developments

• Fang Xi reflects on the changes in the market and its inhabitants since his last visit.
• Yi Xi, once a humble greeter, has risen to become a Great Ascension Cultivator and leader of Qi Yun Sect.
• Ming Yulan, a Fengyuan Zhai steward, is injured and seeks healing from the Immortals.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the changes it brings.
• The disparity between Immortals and other cultivators.
• The consequences of the Blazing Sun Immortal's fall and the potential threats it poses to other minor powers.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xi and Immortal Xu Qing discuss their plans and the state of the market.
• Fang Xi recognizes Yi Xi from his past visits and is surprised by his rise in power.
• Yi Xi seeks an audience with Fang Xi to provide intelligence on the Blazing Sun Immortal's fall, hoping to curry favor with the Immortal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xi learns that Dugu Fang, a Heavenly Immortal, has returned to his hometown, Blazing Sun Immortal City, likely seeking the remaining Yuanli Inheritance in the nearby Secret Realm.
• Fang Xi decides to pursue Dugu Fang and enters the Yuanli Secret Realm, encountering a Demonic Cultivator who had been observing the realm.
• Fang Xi discovers that the Secret Realm's entrance is guarded by an Array Spirit, which he plans to bypass by force.

Character Developments

• Fang Xi demonstrates his strategic thinking and decisiveness in pursuing Dugu Fang.
• Dugu Fang shows his ruthlessness and single-minded pursuit of power, planning to sacrifice three Immortals to obtain the final inheritance.
• Jun Xie Heavenly Demon, a Demonic Cultivator, is revealed to be observing the Secret Realm.

Significant Themes

• Ruthlessness and the pursuit of power at any cost, exemplified by Dugu Fang and Jun Xie.
• The importance of severing worldly ties for cultivation advancement, as per the Ruthless Dao.
• The power of arrays and formations, showcased by the Yuanli Heavenly Immortal's array skills and Fang Xi's use of the Zi Wu Divine Light Grand Formation.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xi and Yi Xi: Yi Xi provides valuable intelligence to Fang Xi, but his hopes of connecting with Fengyuan Pavilion are dampened by the modest reward he receives.
• Dugu Fang and the Array Spirit: They communicate within the Secret Realm, with Dugu Fang planning to use Jun Xie as a pawn to gather sacrifices for the Array Spirit.
• Fang Xi and Jun Xie Heavenly Demon: They are poised to clash as Jun Xie attacks Fang Xi's formation, revealing his presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xi encounters Jun Xie, a Heavenly Demon, in a secret realm.
• Jun Xie uses a Three Yin True Dragon Flame and Heavenly Demon Armor, but Fang Xi's sword techniques prove superior.
• Jun Xie reveals his true Heavenly Demon form, but Fang Xi continues to hold his own.

Character Developments

• Fang Xi demonstrates his prowess with Shu Mountain's sword techniques, breaking Jun Xie's defenses.
• Jun Xie, despite his power, is revealed to be only an ordinary Nascent Soul True Immortal.

Significant Themes

• The power of Shu Mountain's sword techniques and their speed and precision.
• The ruthlessness and efficiency of duels in Shu Mountain.
• The use of talismans and demonic powers by Jun Xie.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xi and Jun Xie engage in a fierce battle, with Fang Xi gaining the upper hand.
• Dugu Fang and the Array Spirit discuss using Fang Xi and Jun Xie as sacrifices, revealing their true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xi faces off against Dugu Fang, a Heavenly Immortal, and Jun Xie, a Heavenly Demon.
• Dugu Fang uses the Seven Emotions Sword, which bypasses Fang Xi's defenses and affects his emotions.
• Jun Xie and Dugu Fang work together to trap Fang Xi in a formation, but Fang Xi escapes into a Yuanli Secret Realm.
• Inside the Secret Realm, Dugu Fang reveals his true power, but Fang Xi uses his knowledge of Shu Mountain's Flying Swords to wound Dugu Fang's Primordial Spirit.
• Dugu Fang calls upon the Array Spirit for assistance, increasing the pressure on Fang Xi.

Character Developments

• Fang Xi: Shows his strategic prowess by using his knowledge of Shu Mountain's Flying Swords to wound Dugu Fang. He also reveals his vast collection of Immortal Artifacts, including eight Flying Swords.
• Dugu Fang: Initially underestimates Fang Xi but adapts his strategy after being wounded. He reveals his Heavenly Immortal power and seeks the Array Spirit's assistance.
• Jun Xie: Revealed to have multiple External Incarnations. He is eventually killed by Dugu Fang.

Significant Themes

• Power and Wealth: Fang Xi's vast collection of Immortal Artifacts highlights the power and wealth he possesses.
• Strategy and Adaptation: Both Fang Xi and Dugu Fang adapt their strategies based on new information and changing circumstances.
• The Ruthless Dao: Dugu Fang's cultivation of the Ruthless Dao allows him to use the Seven Emotions Sword without fearing backlash.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xi vs. Dugu Fang: The two engage in a battle of wits and power, with each trying to gain the upper hand.
• Dugu Fang and Jun Xie: Initially allies, they work together to trap Fang Xi. However, Dugu Fang later kills Jun Xie to prevent him from escaping.
• Fang Xi and the Array Spirit: Fang Xi seems to understand the Array Spirit's limitations, using this knowledge to his advantage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xi discovers the 'Eight Gates Sword Formation' in the Jade Page Golden Book, which he modifies to suit his path.
• He faces Dugu Fang, the Array Spirit disguised as him, who removes the secret realm's suppression to make the competition 'fair'.
• Fang Xi defeats Dugu Fang using the 'Eight Gates Sword Formation', killing him and his Heavenly Immortal Primordial Spirit.
• The Array Spirit reveals that to become Yuanli Heavenly Immortal's successor, Fang Xi must sever all connections with those close to him and undergo a trial.
• Fang Xi refuses to comply with the Array Spirit's conditions and decides to take the inheritance himself, breaking the trial's rules.

Character Developments

• Fang Xi demonstrates his prowess by modifying the 'Eight Gates Sword Formation' and defeating Dugu Fang, showcasing his growth as a character.
• The Array Spirit, initially appearing to help Fang Xi, reveals its true colors and tries to manipulate him into following its rules.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and the consequences of unchecked ambition, as seen in the Array Spirit's manipulation and Dugu Fang's desire to become a Dao Lord.
• The importance of personal choices and morality, as Fang Xi refuses to comply with the Array Spirit's immoral demands.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xi and the Array Spirit: Initially appearing to cooperate, their relationship turns adversarial as Fang Xi refuses to follow the Array Spirit's rules.
• Fang Xi and Dugu Fang: They face off in a battle, with Fang Xi ultimately defeating and killing Dugu Fang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xi, an Earth Immortal, enters the Yuanli Secret Realm and encounters the Array Spirit, which is actually the Artifact Spirit of the 'Illusionary World Mirror', a Dao Artifact.
• Fang Xi discovers the true form of the Array Spirit and breaks through the Cave Mansion's restrictions using his Eight Gates Sword Formation and the 'Two Forms One Qi Nine Palaces Sumeru Great Array'.
• The 'Illusionary World Mirror' reveals its true power, using a Dao Seed to influence Fang Xi's External Incarnation, causing it to dissipate.
• Fang Xi sends another External Incarnation and uses a combination of formations and techniques to wear down the 'Illusionary World Mirror's' Magical Power.
• The 'Illusionary World Mirror' expels Fang Xi from the Secret Realm, but he immediately returns, leading to a prolonged battle.

Character Developments

• Fang Xi demonstrates his prowess as an Immortal Array Master, using his knowledge of arrays to counter the 'Illusionary World Mirror's' attacks.
• The 'Illusionary World Mirror's' Artifact Spirit reveals its true nature, showing cunning and desperation in its attempts to outmaneuver Fang Xi.

Significant Themes

• The power of arrays and formations, showcasing their utility in both offense and defense.
• The struggle between a magical treasure and its user, highlighting the importance of Magical Power for a treasure's effectiveness.
• The pursuit of freedom and power, as seen in the 'Illusionary World Mirror's' Artifact Spirit's actions.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xi and the 'Illusionary World Mirror's' Artifact Spirit engage in a battle of wits and power, with each trying to outmaneuver the other.
• Fang Xi's True Body and External Incarnations work together to wear down the 'Illusionary World Mirror', showcasing his strategic thinking and resourcefulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xi attempts to refine the Illusionary World Mirror, but its Artifact Spirit resists.
• Fang Xi learns about the Yinshan Association and its connection to the Heaven-Connecting Hall and the Yin Yang Dao Venerable.
• Fang Xi and Immortal Xu Qing decide to return to Fengxue Mountain after completing their mission, avoiding potential trouble in the Yuanli Secret Realm.
• Fang Xi discovers a palace in the secret realm containing a Heavenly Immortal Method.

Character Developments

• Fang Xi demonstrates his determination and patience in refining the Illusionary World Mirror.
• Immortal Xu Qing shows caution and wisdom in deciding to retreat from the Yuanli Secret Realm.
• Fang Xi's ambition and curiosity grow as he learns about the Heavenly Immortal Method.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between cultivators and their magical treasures' Artifact Spirits.
• The power dynamics and potential threats posed by major immortal organizations and their connections to Dao Lords.
• The importance of caution and wisdom in cultivators' decision-making processes.
• The allure of ancient cultivation methods and their potential benefits.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xi and Immortal Xu Qing discuss the situation and decide on their next course of action.
• Fang Xi interacts with the Illusionary World Mirror's Artifact Spirit, demonstrating his resolve and patience.
• Fang Xi's thoughts reveal his ambition and curiosity regarding the Heavenly Immortal Method.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xi spends two hundred years refining the 'Illusionary World Mirror'.
• The Artifact Spirit of the mirror tries to negotiate but is ultimately destroyed by Fang Xi.
• Fang Xi discovers memories from the Artifact Spirit about the Heavenly Immortal Law and the existence of the Dao Venerable realm.
• He learns about the compatibility of Dao Seeds and the potential danger of integrating certain seeds like Life and Death.

Character Developments

• Fang Xi's patience and determination in refining the mirror are highlighted.
• He demonstrates his strategic thinking and caution in choosing his path to Dao Lord.
• The Artifact Spirit's cunning nature is revealed, and its eventual destruction shows Fang Xi's ruthlessness.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge, and the risks involved in their acquisition.
• The importance of caution and strategic planning in one's cultivation path.
• The concept of compatibility and similarity in Dao Seeds, and their potential consequences.

Character Interactions

• The interaction between Fang Xi and the Artifact Spirit is tense and ultimately ends in the Spirit's destruction.
• Fang Xi's internal dialogue reveals his thought processes and decisions regarding his cultivation path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xi, after two hundred years, decides to deduce the Dao of the Golden Immortal using the Law of Reincarnation.
• He predicts the upcoming End of Dharma era, where Heavenly Mansions will be cut off, and Heterodox Sects will rise.
• He sends his students, Cui Feiniang and A Niu, down the mountain with scrolls containing human scriptures: 'Way of Water and Fire' and 'Way of Lightning'.
• The world changes, with a new dynasty rising and falling, and maritime trade leading to technological advancements.
• In the present, Qi Mingchan, a local from the new capital, enters Plum Mountain University to study the Thirty-Six Orthodox Methods.

Character Developments

• Fang Xi: He continues to cultivate and predict future events, showing his wisdom and foresight. He also demonstrates his care for his students by sending them down the mountain with valuable scrolls.
• Cui Feiniang and A Niu: They become advanced Sword Immortals and receive scrolls from Fang Xi. They are sent down the mountain to spread the teachings, indicating their growth and responsibility.
• Qi Mingchan: He is a new student at Plum Mountain University, eager to learn the Thirty-Six Orthodox Methods. His eagerness and curiosity are evident.

Significant Themes

• The End of Dharma era and its consequences, including the rise of Heterodox Sects and the difficulty of ascending to the Heavenly Realm.
• The spread of knowledge and teachings, as seen with Cui Feiniang and A Niu receiving scrolls and Qi Mingchan entering Plum Mountain University.
• The integration of ancient and modern knowledge, as demonstrated by the Thirty-Six Orthodox Methods combining various schools of thought and barbarian techniques.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xi interacts with Cui Feiniang and A Niu, providing guidance and sending them down the mountain.
• Zhou Miao, a senior student, interacts with Qi Mingchan, providing information about the Thirty-Six Orthodox Methods and helping him register and find his dormitory.
• Qi Mingchan interacts with other students, as they are all transported to the white marble plaza together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, Qi Mingchan, and others wake up in an unknown space, greeted by Zhou Yan, a red-haired Westerner who claims they've been chosen by the 'Immortal Lord' for a game where failure means death.
• They learn they're in the 'Immortal Lord Space' and must participate in a mission: the first Sword Fight of Vast Mountain, assisting the Heterodox Sect in victory.
• They're transported to a desolate mountain, where they encounter a giant python with 'Hundred Poisons Sha Qi', causing some casualties.

Character Developments

• Qi Mingchan: Initially shocked and scared, he becomes determined to try cultivating despite the risks.
• Zhou Yan: Reveals he's been through this before and warns them about the dangers.
• Mu Yingyun: Recognizes the cloud-seal script and understands the mission's meaning.
• Hua Xin the monk: Acknowledges the ancient era's abundance of immortals and expresses his desire to become one.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and immortality: The allure of becoming immortal drives the characters' actions.
• Risk and reward: The dangers of the mission worlds contrast with the potential rewards.
• Karmic ties: The reincarnators' past actions influence their present circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Qi Mingchan and Mu Yingyun: They exchange information and strategize together.
• Zhou Yan and the group: He shares his experiences and warns them about the mission's perils.
• Fang Xi and the reincarnators: Although not physically present, Fang Xi's actions drive the reincarnators' experiences, testing their resolve and comprehension of the Law of Reincarnation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xi continues to comprehend the Law of Reincarnation and improves his 'Hun Yuan Immortal Seal Script.'
• He realizes the potential of the End of Dharma tribulation for honing his Primordial Spirit's immortal nature.
• In Vast Mountain, reincarnators clash with Shu Mountain disciples. Monk Huaxin is killed, and Qi Mingchan, Mu Yingyun, and Zhou Yan escape.
• The reincarnators decide to cultivate the Thirty-Six Orthodox Methods to improve their chances against Shu Mountain.

Character Developments

• Fang Xi: Shows progress in understanding the Law of Reincarnation and the potential of the End of Dharma tribulation.
• Qi Mingchan, Mu Yingyun, Zhou Yan: They grow more determined to cultivate and survive in this world after witnessing the power of Shu Mountain disciples.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of the Dao and immortality.
• The struggle between the righteous and the demonic paths in cultivation.
• The power of ancient cultivation methods and their potential in this flourishing era.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xi: Solitary and introspective, focusing on his cultivation and comprehension.
• Qi Mingchan, Mu Yingyun, Zhou Yan: They support and learn from each other, deciding to cultivate the Thirty-Six Orthodox Methods together to increase their chances of survival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yan, Qi Mingchan, and Mu Yingyun survive the first mission and return to the Immortal Lord Space.
• They receive a new mission: participate in the Second Sword-Fighting Competition between Righteousness and Evil and survive until the end.
• The Immortal Lord Space provides factions to choose from, but Shu Mountain is not an option.
• Fang Xi, in the True Immortal Realm, attempts to transform his primordial spirit using the 'Hun Yuan Immortal Seal Script', leading to his death and the appearance of a new External Incarnation.
• Fang Xi's Mountain Pearl Incarnation in Fengyuan Pavilion condenses the Void Dao Seed Prototype.
• Fang Xi plans to prioritize the Reincarnation Dao Seed for his Dao Lord transformation, followed by Void, Life and Death, Illusion and Annihilation, and so on.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yan, Qi Mingchan, and Mu Yingyun show resilience and determination to survive the missions.
• Fang Xi continues to cultivate and experiment with dangerous methods to advance his cultivation, using External Incarnations to minimize risks.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance in the face of adversity.
• The dangers and risks of cultivating powerful techniques.
• The pursuit of advancement and self-improvement.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yan, Qi Mingchan, and Mu Yingyun interact briefly, expressing their determination to survive the next mission.
• Fang Xi interacts with his External Incarnations, using them to experiment with cultivation methods and condense Dao Seeds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xi successfully cultivates the 'Hun Yuan Immortal Seal Script' and advances his Primordial Spirit to a level on par with a Heavenly Immortal.
• Immortal Xu Qing visits Fang Xi, informing him about the upcoming 'Myriad Immortals Gathering' hosted by the Beichen Immortal Palace.
• Fang Xi plans to attend the gathering to purchase a 'Primordial Spirit Pill' for his disciple, Fang Xian.

Character Developments

• Fang Xi: Shows dedication to his cultivation and concern for his disciple's progress. He is also willing to participate in the 'Myriad Immortals Gathering' for the sake of his disciple.
• Fang Xian: Advances to the Great Ascension Realm, demonstrating his diligence and potential.
• Immortal Xu Qing: Shows generosity by offering Fang Xian 'Nine Profound Thunder Marsh Pills' and inviting Fang Xi to the gathering.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivation and continuous self-improvement, even for Immortals.
• The value of connections and relationships among Immortals, as seen in Fang Xi's interaction with Immortal Xu Qing.
• The scale and significance of the 'Myriad Immortals Gathering,' highlighting the vastness and diversity of the Immortal Realm.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xi and Fang Xian: Master and disciple, with Fang Xi showing care and concern for Fang Xian's progress.
• Fang Xi and Immortal Xu Qing: Friendly and respectful, with Immortal Xu Qing showing generosity and Fang Xi reciprocating with gratitude.
• Immortal Xu Qing and Fang Xian: Immortal Xu Qing treats Fang Xian kindly, like a junior, and offers him valuable gifts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A pack of Six-winged Purple-maned Lions, potential Feral Beast Kings, encounters a blizzard that reveals a palace.
• Fang Xi and Yu Xiu observe the lions from the 'Ice Snow Palace', considering obtaining a Lion King's origin fire seed.
• Fang Xi and Yu Xiu discuss cultivation insights with other Immortals, including Pill Master Zhang.
• Yu Xiu shares his compilation of the four steps to becoming a Dao Lord: reaching peak True Immortal, condensing a Jade Platform, 'Sitting and Forgetting', and 'Slaying the Dao'.

Character Developments

• Fang Xi: Shows interest in the Lion King's origin fire seed and discusses cultivation insights with other Immortals.
• Yu Xiu: Shares his knowledge on the four steps to becoming a Dao Lord, revealing his deep understanding of cultivation.
• Pill Master Zhang: Shares his insights on the difficulty of perfecting True Immortal Magical Power and comprehending laws.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty and danger of integrating the Dao to become a Dao Lord.
• The importance of comprehending laws and perfecting Magical Power in Immortal cultivation.
• The potential of Divine Immortals and Ghost Immortals becoming Dao Lords, despite their usual limitations.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xi and Yu Xiu discuss cultivation insights and share their knowledge with other Immortals.
• Fang Xi, Yu Xiu, and Pill Master Zhang exchange views on the challenges of Immortal cultivation.
• The Immortals present share their experiences and insights, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual learning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xi and his group reach the Beichen Immortal Palace, drawn by the 'Star Liquid' that aids in forming a 'Virtual Platform.'
• The 'Star Guard' of Beichen Immortal Palace, revealed to be an Ascended Immortal from the lower realms, greets them using Phoenix Seal Scripts.

Character Developments

• Fang Xi gains insight into the four steps to merging with the Dao and his own cultivation progress.
• Fang Xian grows up and is now an old monster in terms of mortal years, but still a baby in Mahayana cultivator years.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty and rarity of merging with the Dao, and the preciousness of the 'Star Liquid' that aids in this process.
• The connection between the Earth Immortal Realm and the Beichen Immortal Palace, and the possibility of encountering fellow countrymen.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xi interacts with Yu Xiu, learning about the Beichen Immortal Palace and the 'Star Liquid.'
• Fang Xi and Fang Xian's relationship is shown, with Fang Xi treating Fang Xian like a child despite his age.
• The 'Star Guard' of Beichen Immortal Palace, Feng Huang, greets the group with a perfunctory attitude.