Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Chengze, using newly acquired firearms from the Western Continent, successfully overthrows the Dark Desert Nation's ruler.
• The ruler of the Crimson Desert Nation is killed by Yuwen Qiuchuan, leading to the retreat of the Two Great Desert Kingdoms' armies from the Great Blue Dynasty.
• Li Fei continues his daily attacks on Mingdu City, awaiting Qilian Guanshi's next move.

Character Developments

• Wang Chengze: Becomes the new ruler of the Dark Desert Nation, demonstrating strategic prowess and ruthlessness.
• Li Fei: Reflects on his cultivation path and potential methods to 'Attain Dao,' considering options like borrowing momentum, proving strength, or combining both.

Significant Themes

• The impact of new technology (firearms) on warfare and politics.
• The pursuit of power and influence in the cultivation world.
• The personal growth and introspection of Li Fei as he approaches the Peak of cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Wang Chengze and his son, Wang Xingmin: Father-son relationship, with Wang Chengze showing concern for his son's well-being.
• Li Fei and his past experiences: Li Fei reflects on his journey and interactions with various characters, influencing his thoughts on his future cultivation path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The people of Mingdu City have been praying continuously for a month to maintain the Hundred Pagoda Wish-Fulfilling Treasure Bottle Blessing Grand Array, leading to decreased sincerity and energy collection.
• The Grassland authorities decide to probe Li Fei's condition by sending experts out of the city.
• Li Fei defends against a combined attack from seven Peak Experts and the Grand Array, then breaks into the city, killing a Grassland Grandmaster.

Character Developments

• Li Fei's endurance and strategic thinking are further demonstrated as he continues to blockade Mingdu City.
• The Grassland authorities show their impatience and desperation, leading to a reckless decision to test Li Fei.

Significant Themes

• The power of faith and belief, as shown through the Grand Array's energy collection and the citizens' prayers.
• The consequences of desperation and impatience, as seen in the Grassland authorities' decision to probe Li Fei.

Character Interactions

• Li Fei and Ning Qingman continue their secret communication, with Li Fei sharing his thoughts on the situation and his confidence in facing potential threats.
• The Grassland authorities discuss and make decisions together, revealing their concerns for their own interests and their eagerness to test Li Fei.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Maji unexpectedly receives a house in Kuhar City, now under the Great Blue Dynasty's control.
• The Great Blue Dynasty tests all eligible youths in Kuhar City for martial arts and cultivation talent, offering them opportunities to relocate and receive resources.
• Eastern Border Governor-General Ye Jingfu arrives in Kuhar City to assess the situation and gather information for the Great Blue Dynasty's plans.
• Sangji, Maji's son, is discovered to have exceptional talent, with thirteen Rank A-Absolute results in his test.

Character Developments

• Maji: She is content with her new life in Kuhar City, receiving a house and grain, and is reluctant to leave for the Great Blue Dynasty's territory.
• Sangji: He is revealed to have extraordinary talent, catching the attention of Ye Jingfu. He remains steadfast in his refusal to kill his own countrymen.
• Ye Jingfu: He admires Ye Ze'an's plans for the grasslands and is impressed by Sangji's talent and resolve.

Significant Themes

• Opportunity and talent: The Great Blue Dynasty's tests offer opportunities to those with talent, challenging the grasslands' limited resources and selection processes.
• Identity and belonging: Sangji struggles with his identity as a grassland person and his potential future as a citizen of the Great Blue Dynasty.
• Power dynamics: The Great Blue Dynasty's occupation of Kuhar City highlights the power imbalance between the two sides, with the grasslands' elites 'holed up' in the cities.

Character Interactions

• Maji and Sangji: Their relationship is briefly shown, with Maji studying Central Plains language to receive grain, and Sangji considering the opportunity to relocate to the Great Blue Dynasty's territory.
• Ye Jingfu and Sangji: The Governor-General tests Sangji's resolve and offers him a position as his personal guard, which Sangji refuses due to his principles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cuiqing City is rebuilt and reinforced with new Western Continent weapons, including howitzers, to prepare for the battle against the Grassland Royal Court.
• Two large Flying Escape Magical Artifacts are dispatched to transport cannons and artillerymen to Mingdu City.
• In Linshui Province, Marshal Wenren Zheng recovers from his injuries and prepares for the next move against the Grassland Royal Court.
• True Lord Xuanchen arrives in Linshui Province and discusses the plans for the Western Extremity Kingdom with Wenren Zheng.
• In Pudu Temple, Ming Qi absorbs a Mystical Power Seed and becomes a Martial Dao Master with seven mystical powers, then directly breaks through to become an Establish Dao Realm Grandmaster by sacrificing himself to become Buddha.

Character Developments

• Wenren Zheng: He recovers from his injuries and continues to lead the Great Blue Dynasty's military efforts.
• True Lord Xuanchen: He arrives in Linshui Province and expresses his ambition to reach the pinnacle by destroying the Western Extremity Kingdom.
• Ming Qi: He absorbs a Mystical Power Seed, becomes a Martial Dao Master with seven mystical powers, and then directly breaks through to become an Establish Dao Realm Grandmaster by sacrificing himself to become Buddha.

Significant Themes

• Self-sacrifice: Both Ming Qi and Li Fei (in the previous chapter) choose to sacrifice themselves to achieve their goals, highlighting the theme of self-sacrifice for a greater cause.
• Cultivation and breakthroughs: The chapter emphasizes the rapid cultivation and breakthroughs of characters like Ming Qi and Li Fei, showcasing the power of mystical powers and the importance of personal 'Dao' in achieving success.
• Preparation for war: The chapter focuses on the preparations for the upcoming battles against the Grassland Royal Court and the Western Extremity Kingdom, highlighting the strategic and military aspects of the story.

Character Interactions

• Wenren Zheng and True Lord Xuanchen: They discuss the plans for the Western Extremity Kingdom, with Xuanchen expressing his ambition to reach the pinnacle.
• Jinglian and Ming Qi: Jinglian brings a Mystical Power Seed to Ming Qi and guards him during his breakthrough. He expresses regret and concern for Ming Qi's decision to sacrifice himself.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Fei, outside Mingdu City, faces Qilian Guanshi's Life and Death Grinding Wheel, using [Heaven's Support] and later [Ignorance of the Sky's Height] to defend and attack.
• Qin Ziheng, in Lanling City, activates the Mystic Vault Imperial Zenith True Dragon Grand Array, augmenting Li Fei with National Fortune.
• Li Fei breaks through Mingdu City's defenses and heads towards the Sacred Mountain, confronting the Grassland Royal Court's National Fortune manifestation, the White Elephant.

Character Developments

• Li Fei demonstrates his power and resolve, pushing his abilities to new limits.
• Qilian Guanshi, despite his strength, feels powerless against Li Fei's onslaught, experiencing a crisis of confidence.

Significant Themes

• The power of National Fortune and its influence on a nation's strength.
• The determination and willpower of individuals in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Li Fei and Qilian Guanshi engage in a fierce battle, with Qilian Guanshi using six Yin Souls to protect himself.
• Li Fei and Qin Ziheng, though separated by thousands of miles, coordinate their actions, with Qin Ziheng providing National Fortune support to Li Fei.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Ziheng, with Ye Ze'an's assistance, channels the Great Blue Dynasty's National Fortune to support Li Fei in Mingdu City.
• Li Fei infiltrates Mingdu City and engages in a fierce battle with Qilian Guanshi and six powerful Yin Souls.
• Qilian Guanshi allows the Great Blue Dynasty's National Fortune to devour the Grasslands' National Fortune, temporarily disabling Li Fei's ability to mobilize the National Fortune.
• The White Flame Army, led by Zuo Jun, approaches Mingdu City to provide backup for Li Fei.

Character Developments

• Qin Ziheng improves his control over the National Fortune but still lags behind Emperor Hongguang's proficiency.
• Li Fei demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability in battle, understanding Qilian Guanshi's schemes and adjusting his tactics accordingly.
• Qilian Guanshi showcases his decisiveness and resourcefulness, using the Life and Death Grinding Mill to suppress Li Fei and turning the tide of the battle.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between nations, represented by the National Fortunes of the Great Blue Dynasty and the Grasslands.
• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability in war, as seen in the contrasting approaches of Li Fei and Qilian Guanshi.
• The role of faith and belief in shaping national power and influencing the outcome of battles.

Character Interactions

• Qin Ziheng and Ye Ze'an work together to support Li Fei, demonstrating their trust in his abilities and strategic thinking.
• Li Fei and Qilian Guanshi engage in a battle of wits and strength, each trying to outmaneuver the other and gain the upper hand.
• The citizens of Mingdu City watch the battle unfold, their faith in the temple and the Grasslands' National Fortune shaken by the events.

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Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Fei, with the White Flame Army, breaches Mingdu City, defeating Tuoba Shanhai and capturing Sukhrinhe, the Grassland Lord.
• The Sacred Mountain collapses, symbolizing the fall of the grasslands' spiritual totem.
• Li Fei performs the Ceremony of Feng Shan on behalf of the Great Blue Son of Heaven, asserting the dynasty's claim over the grasslands.

Character Developments

• Li Fei: Demonstrates his military prowess and strategic thinking, becoming the first to perform the Ceremony of Feng Shan outside the capital, solidifying the Great Blue Dynasty's claim over the grasslands.
• Sukhrinhe: Despite his initial defiance, he ultimately surrenders and kneels before Li Fei, symbolizing the grasslands' submission.
• Tuoba Shanhai: The formidable warrior of the grasslands is defeated by Li Fei, marking the end of the grasslands' resistance.

Significant Themes

• Conquest and submission: The Great Blue Dynasty's conquest of the grasslands, symbolized by Li Fei's performance of the Ceremony of Feng Shan, represents the theme of one nation's submission to another.
• The power of the National Fortune: The Golden Dragon, representing the Great Blue Dynasty's National Fortune, devours the White Elephant, symbolizing the grasslands' National Fortune, demonstrating the power of a nation's foundation.

Character Interactions

• Li Fei and Sukhrinhe: The tense interaction between the two leads to Sukhrinhe's eventual surrender, marking the grasslands' submission to the Great Blue Dynasty.
• Li Fei and Tuoba Shanhai: Their battle symbolizes the clash between the two nations' might, with Li Fei emerging victorious, signifying the Great Blue Dynasty's superiority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qilian Guanshi, the Great Blue of the grasslands, is pursued by 'Demon Spear' Tian Youpeng after the collapse of the Sacred Mountain and the loss of the grasslands' National Fortune.
• Qilian Guanshi uses his Natal Magical Treasure, the [Six Paths of Reincarnation Prayer Wheel], to escape, but it's severely damaged and unstable.
• Tian Youpeng catches up to Qilian Guanshi, and they engage in a battle. Qilian Guanshi tries to persuade Tian Youpeng to ally, but he refuses.
• Qilian Guanshi is eventually killed by Tian Youpeng, but he had earlier hidden a Yin soul, which he now uses to possess a young man named Chagan Bayar in a nearby tribe.

Character Developments

• Qilian Guanshi, despite his dire situation, remains composed and resourceful, using his knowledge of Yin souls and Dao Principles to attempt a comeback.
• Tian Youpeng, the 'Demon Spear,' is relentless in his pursuit and assassination, showing no mercy or desire for alliance.
• Chagan Bayar, the young man possessed by Qilian Guanshi's Yin soul, is initially unaware of the possession and continues his daily life.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation: The theme of reincarnation is central to this chapter, with Qilian Guanshi using it as a means to survive and Nether River Old Ancestor using it to make a comeback.
• Survival: Both Qilian Guanshi and Nether River Old Ancestor are driven by the desire to survive and regain their power.
• Power and Ambition: Qilian Guanshi's ambition and desire for power lead him to take risks and make desperate decisions.

Character Interactions

• Qilian Guanshi and Tian Youpeng: Their interaction is one of pursuit and combat, with Qilian Guanshi trying to persuade Tian Youpeng to ally and Tian Youpeng refusing and ultimately killing Qilian Guanshi.
• Qilian Guanshi and Chagan Bayar: Qilian Guanshi's Yin soul possesses Chagan Bayar, but they have no interaction as characters yet, as Chagan Bayar is unaware of the possession.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Fei and Zuo Jun lead the White Flame Army to capture the last two major cities in the grasslands, Green Boat City and Jade Stone City, using a combination of artillery bombardment and Li Fei's personal attacks.
• After the cities fall, the White Flame Army prepares to sweep the grasslands, with Zuo Jun aiming to achieve the merit of conquering a nation and potentially break through to become a Saint.
• Li Fei decides not to continue with the army, instead returning to the capital as per Qin Ziheng's Imperial Decree.

Character Developments

• Li Fei demonstrates his immense power and endurance by continuously attacking Green Boat City's protective array for days.
• Zuo Jun shows signs of changing his cold demeanor, becoming more approachable after the battles.
• The White Flame Army soldiers gain respect and admiration for Li Fei's prowess.

Significant Themes

• The power of military might and strategy, as seen in the use of artillery and Li Fei's personal attacks to capture cities.
• The pursuit of military merits and the potential breakthrough in cultivation for Zuo Jun.
• The cultural significance of naming mountains, as Li Fei does with Yanran Mountain.

Character Interactions

• Li Fei and Zuo Jun work together to lead the White Flame Army, with Li Fei providing immense combat power and Zuo Jun leading the army's operations.
• Li Fei and Zuo Jun show mutual respect and understanding, with Li Fei wishing Zuo Jun success in his campaign and Zuo Jun accepting Li Fei's good wishes.
• Li Fei interacts with the Imperial Guard Army soldiers, showing interest in their actions and naming a mountain peak in a moment of reflection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Fei returns to Lanling City, greeted by a grand welcoming ceremony led by Ye Ze'an and other high-ranking officials.
• He rides through the city on a Snow-Treading Dragon Steed, with citizens throwing flowers and cheering for him.
• Inside the Imperial Palace, Qin Ziheng promotes Li Fei to Duke Jing'an with hereditary succession and bestows upon him the authority to mobilize a portion of the National Fortune using his [Jing An] Mystical Power.

Character Developments

• Li Fei experiences the fervent adoration of the citizens, deepening his understanding of national power and fortune.
• Qin Ziheng demonstrates his trust in Li Fei by granting him the authority to mobilize National Fortune.

Significant Themes

• National power and unity.
• The connection between the sovereign and his ministers.
• The weight of responsibility and authority.

Character Interactions

• Li Fei and Qin Ziheng share a moment of understanding and mutual respect.
• The citizens of Lanling City express their admiration and support for Li Fei.
• Civil and military officials show their respect and awe towards Li Fei's achievements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Lei attends a banquet hosted by Zhao Mingxu, a Pavilion Elder, but Li Lei doesn't give him face, indicating a strained relationship.
• Li Fei discusses his future marriage with Li Lei and Zhang Yuqing, revealing he has someone in mind but isn't ready to share details.
• Li Fei and Ning Qingman have a conversation via Thousand Machine Shadowless Silk, discussing poetry, love, and their promise to go to Heaven One Pavilion together.

Character Developments

• Li Fei shows maturity and caution in handling his uncle's social obligations, not wanting to cause trouble for Li Fei.
• Li Fei expresses his feelings for Ning Qingman, pushing her to keep her promise to go to Heaven One Pavilion with him.
• Ning Qingman struggles with her feelings for Li Fei, expressing anger when he presses her about their promise.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The relationship between Li Lei and Zhao Mingxu highlights the power dynamics between the Li Family and the Ten Great Clans.
• Love and Relationships: The conversation between Li Fei and Ning Qingman explores the complexities of their relationship and the concept of love.

Character Interactions

• Li Fei and Li Lei discuss Li Fei's future marriage, with Li Fei being evasive about his feelings for Ning Qingman.
• Li Fei and Ning Qingman have a heartfelt conversation about love and their promise to go to Heaven One Pavilion together, revealing Ning Qingman's internal struggle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Fei is summoned to the palace by Emperor Qin Ziheng, who tasks him with leading an expedition against the Western Extremity Kingdom.
• Li Fei reveals his plan to visit Heaven One Pavilion to gain insights for his breakthrough.
• Qin Ziheng orders Li Fei to create a new ranking list, encompassing Martial Dao Masters, Grandmasters, and peak experts from across the Eastern Continent.
• The new lists, Wind and Cloud Rankings: Human List, Earth List, and Heaven List, are released, causing a stir in the Jianghu.

Character Developments

• Li Fei demonstrates his confidence and capability, taking on the task of creating the new ranking lists and planning to visit Heaven One Pavilion for his breakthrough.
• Emperor Qin Ziheng shows his trust in Li Fei, entrusting him with significant tasks and expressing his hope for Li Fei's breakthrough.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: The release of the new ranking lists reflects the Great Blue Dynasty's growing power and ambition, aiming to assert its control over the entire Jianghu and the Eastern Continent.
• Legitimacy and Recognition: The new lists challenge the existing order and require the listed individuals to acknowledge the Great Blue Dynasty's authority, further solidifying its dominance.

Character Interactions

• Li Fei and Emperor Qin Ziheng discuss Li Fei's plans for his breakthrough and the creation of the new ranking lists, demonstrating their mutual trust and respect.
• The Jianghu people react to the release of the new lists, expressing their surprise, excitement, and pride, as well as their frustration at the rankings of their respective regions.

Key Plot Points

• The chapter introduces the Heaven One Pavilion, where Du Yan, a former gang leader, now lives as a guest elder after failing to ascend the tower.
• Ding Zhijie, another guest elder, brings news of the Wind and Cloud Rankings, including the Peak Rankings, which rank the strongest experts in the world.
• Li Fei, at 22 years old, is ranked twelfth on the Peak Rankings, above two Peak Experts, causing Du Yan to question the future of the Great Blue Dynasty's leadership.

Character Developments

• Du Yan: He reflects on his past and accepts his current life, finding atonement in his work. He shows respect and deference to powerful individuals, even when they are younger than him.
• Ding Zhijie: He remains loyal to Heaven One Pavilion and the Great Blue Dynasty, expressing pride in their achievements and potential.
• Li Fei: His ranking on the Peak Rankings causes Du Yan to consider his future impact on the Great Blue Dynasty's leadership.

Significant Themes

• Power and Prestige: The Wind and Cloud Rankings, including the Peak Rankings, highlight the power and prestige of the individuals listed, with Li Fei's inclusion causing Du Yan to question the future balance of power.
• Atonement and Redemption: Du Yan finds meaning in his life by accepting his past mistakes and dedicating himself to his work, showing that redemption is possible even for those who have made grave errors.

Character Interactions

• Du Yan and Ding Zhijie: They share a friendly relationship, drinking and discussing the rankings together, showing camaraderie and mutual respect.
• Du Yan and Li Fei: Although they do not interact directly in this chapter, Du Yan's reaction to Li Fei's ranking demonstrates his awareness of the younger man's power and potential, setting the stage for future interactions.

Key Plot Points

• Li Fei and Ning Qingman ascend Heaven One Pavilion together.
• Li Fei defeats the Clone on the first floor using a technique-martial art fusion, demonstrating his mastery of power concentration.
• Ning Qingman realizes that Li Fei, by keeping his power suppressed at the Body Breaking Stage, could potentially defeat all the Clones and Lin Tianyi himself.

Character Developments

• Li Fei shows his ability to concentrate power and use technique-martial art fusion, proving his strength even at the Body Breaking Stage.
• Ning Qingman understands Li Fei's strategy and ponders the potential outcome of Li Fei facing Lin Tianyi.

Significant Themes

• The theme of 'breaking the technique' is further explored as Li Fei demonstrates his skill in this aspect.
• The arrogance of the Number One Under Heaven is challenged by Li Fei's strategy, raising questions about Lin Tianyi's undefeated record.

Character Interactions

• Li Fei and Ning Qingman interact briefly, with Ning Qingman watching Li Fei's ascent and realizing his strategy.
• Li Fei faces the Clone, showcasing his skill and understanding of technique-martial art fusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Fei and Ning Qingman ascend the Heaven Tower, with Li Fei increasing his strength and realm by one level for each floor to challenge the clones.
• Li Fei defeats the clones on the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh floors in increasing numbers of moves, taking less time to study the murals on each floor as he ascends.
• Li Fei defeats the clone on the seventh floor in just five moves, shocking the observers outside.

Character Developments

• Li Fei demonstrates his prowess and understanding of the fusion of techniques and martial arts, surpassing Lin Tianyi's achievements at the Martial Dao Master and Real Person realms.
• Ning Qingman shows her surprise and admiration for Li Fei's progress and understanding of the cultivation methods.

Significant Themes

• The theme of surpassing one's predecessors and setting new standards in cultivation is further emphasized as Li Fei ascends the Heaven Tower and defeats the clones more easily than expected.
• The importance of foundation and understanding in cultivation is highlighted as Li Fei supplements his foundation by studying the murals on each floor.

Character Interactions

• Li Fei and Ning Qingman ascend the Heaven Tower together, with Li Fei setting the pace and Ning Qingman observing and supporting him.
• Outside the Heaven Tower, Zhu Fenghua and Zhao Xin discuss Li Fei's progress, with Zhao Xin expressing his doubts about Li Fei's foundation and realm comprehension.
• The crowd outside the Heaven Tower reacts with shock and disbelief as Li Fei defeats the clone on the seventh floor in just five moves.

• Lin Tianyi, the Number One Under Heaven, has been waiting in the Heaven One Pavilion for over sixty years, his strength growing with each new Peak Expert's emergence.
• Li Fei challenges Lin Tianyi to change the rules he set, leading to a climactic battle on the ninth floor of the Heaven Tower.
• Lin Tianyi's Dao principle, "The Paragon of the Great Dao," allows him to overpower any opponent under heaven, leading to a one-sided battle where Li Fei struggles to withstand his power.
• Ning Qingman intervenes, but the battle ends with Li Fei acknowledging Lin Tianyi's strength and vowing to challenge him again in the future.
• Lin Tianyi offers Ning Qingman a choice between discussing swordsmanship or sparring in strength, with Li Fei feeling helpless about Ning Qingman's decision to borrow a sword from Lin Tianyi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Fei and Ning Qingman ascend the Heavenly Tower together, reaching the ninth floor and defeating Lin Tianyi in a sword duel.
• Li Fei challenges Lin Tianyi again, this time using his 'Divine Sword' form, and loses.
• Li Fei decides to lead an army to pacify the Northern Barbarians and the Two Great Desert Kingdoms, inviting Heavenly Talents to join him.
• Li Fei turns twenty-three and spends his birthday quietly with family and friends.

Character Developments

• Li Fei gains insights into his future Dao path after his encounters with Lin Tianyi.
• Ning Qingman's sword heart improves after her sword duel with Lin Tianyi.
• Li Fei's reputation and influence grow, attracting Heavenly Talents to join his campaign.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of strength and skill, as exemplified by Lin Tianyi's continuous exploration of the Great Dao's origin.
• The importance of seizing opportunities for growth, as seen in Li Fei's invitation to Heavenly Talents to join his campaign.

Character Interactions

• Li Fei and Lin Tianyi engage in two sword duels, with Lin Tianyi winning the first and Li Fei and Ning Qingman winning the second.
• Li Fei invites Heavenly Talents to join his campaign, showing his confidence and ambition.
• Li Fei spends his birthday quietly with family and friends, highlighting his humble and grounded nature despite his achievements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author expresses frustration about the expectation to work 365 days a year without breaks, unlike other professions.
• They reveal that they took time off due to their grandmother's passing and for wedding preparations, which sparked negative comments.
• The author decides to stop sharing specific reasons for taking time off to avoid further personal attacks.

Character Developments

• The author shows growth in setting boundaries between their personal and professional life, deciding not to share personal reasons for time off anymore.

Significant Themes

• Work-Life Balance: The author struggles with maintaining a balance between their work and personal life, facing pressure to work constantly.
• Respect for Privacy: The author emphasizes the importance of respecting others' personal lives, especially in the context of work.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with readers, who question and criticize their decision to take time off for personal reasons.
• The author's response shows a shift in their approach to reader interactions, prioritizing their personal life and family over work.

The chapter follows a group of prodigies from the Great Blue Dynasty, including some from the recently subdued grasslands, who have been summoned to board the 'Mirage Tower' to meet Duke Jing'an and prepare for an expedition to the Northern Barbarians. Key events include:

1. Sangji's Arrival: Sangji, a grassland youth who was personally recruited by Duke Jing'an, arrives on the 'Mirage Tower' and feels out of place among the Central Plains prodigies.
2. Conflict: A Central Plains general, Zhao Jingfeng, provokes a grassland youth, Nair, leading to a near-duel that is eventually stopped by Pavilion Master Hua Donghan.
3. Duke Jing'an's Arrival: Duke Jing'an, Li Fei, arrives and addresses the prodigies, explaining that they have been summoned to gain experience and showcase their talents to the Northern Barbarians and the people of the Two Great Desert Kingdoms.
4. Chagan Bayar's Identity: Chagan Bayar, a grassland youth, is revealed to be the Nether River Old Ancestor in disguise, having refined his soul into a lingering soul and inhabited a new body to start anew.

Character Developments

• Sangji: Sangji feels out of place among the Central Plains prodigies but gains confidence when he learns that Duke Jing'an recruited him personally.
• Nair: Nair, a grassland youth, is initially provoked by Zhao Jingfeng but ultimately decides not to fight, showing restraint.
• Chagan Bayar: Chagan Bayar, the Nether River Old Ancestor in disguise, plans to start anew and replicate Li Fei's path to attain Dao through orthodox means.

Significant Themes

• Prodigies and Talent: The chapter emphasizes the gathering of prodigies from the Great Blue Dynasty and their potential to shape the nation's future.
• Cultural Differences: The contrast between the grassland people and the Central Plains prodigies highlights cultural differences and prejudices.
• New Beginnings: Chagan Bayar's rebirth as a grassland youth symbolizes the theme of new beginnings and the potential for change.

Character Interactions

• Sangji and Nair: Sangji and Nair, both grassland youths, form a bond over their shared experiences and background.
• Zhao Jingfeng and Nair: Zhao Jingfeng's provocation of Nair highlights the tension between the Central Plains and the grasslands.
• Li Fei and the Prodigies: Li Fei's arrival and address to the prodigies emphasize his role as a mentor and leader, inspiring them for the upcoming expedition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The 'Mirage Tower' arrives in Slaying Barbarians City, where the Slaying Barbarians Army welcomes back their Marshal, Li Fei.
• Li Fei visits the Wu Ri Tribe and orders their Chieftain, Wu Ya Nana, to spread the message about restarting the Pact of the Wilderness God to other Northern Barbarian tribes.
• In Slaying Barbarians City, the assembled prodigies and soldiers await their mission, which is revealed to be participating in the Pact of the Wilderness God.

Character Developments

• Li Fei shows his determination to restart the Pact of the Wilderness God, demonstrating his strategic thinking and ambition.
• Wu Ya Nana, despite her hatred for Li Fei, agrees to deliver his message, showing her responsibility towards her tribe.
• Zhao Jingfeng and Nair's rivalry continues, with Zhao Jingfeng slightly ahead in their sparring matches.
• Sangji is close to breaking through to the Qi Transformation Stage and seeks life-and-death tempering.

Significant Themes

• The Pact of the Wilderness God serves as a symbol of the Great Blue Dynasty's past glory and Li Fei's ambition to restore it.
• The Northern Barbarians' belief in the Wilderness God and their pact with the Great Blue Dynasty highlights the cultural and historical context of the story.

Character Interactions

• Li Fei and Wu Ya Nana's interaction shows the power dynamic between them and Li Fei's strategic use of the Wu Ri Tribe.
• Zhao Jingfeng and Nair's sparring matches reflect their competitive nature and desire to prove themselves.
• Chagan Bayar and Sangji's friendship develops, with Chagan Bayar providing Sangji with valuable information about their upcoming mission.