Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Outer Domain Cultivators, including Li Feisheng (Ling Tian Sect Dao Child), Qinghong Daoist (Purple Essence Sect), and the Soul Sect Dao Child, arrive in Kyoto.
• They confront each other above the Imperial City, with Li Feisheng and the Soul Sect Dao Child clashing, while Qinghong Daoist observes.
• Li Feisheng expresses interest in making Xi Yu his concubine, angering the court officials.
• Xi Yu is caught between Li Feisheng and the Soul Sect Dao Child's attacks, with the Nine Yuan Seal's protection faltering.
• Chen Mu finally appears and intervenes, stopping the attacks and isolating the cultivators' powers.

Character Developments

• Xi Yu shows resilience and determination but is overwhelmed by the Outer Domain Cultivators' power.
• Li Feisheng displays arrogance and disregard for the secular world, revealing his interest in Xi Yu and her dynasty's destiny.
• Qinghong Daoist remains indifferent and calm, observing the situation, with an interest in the Nine Yuan Seal.
• The Soul Sect Dao Child is sinister and cunning, clashing with Li Feisheng but showing no concern for Xi Yu's life.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the secular world and the cultivation realm.
• The struggle for power and resources between cultivators.
• The resilience and determination of Xi Yu as a ruler.

Character Interactions

• Li Feisheng and the Soul Sect Dao Child clash, revealing their disdain for the secular world and each other.
• Qinghong Daoist observes the situation, showing no intervention until Chen Mu's arrival.
• Xi Yu is caught between Li Feisheng and the Soul Sect Dao Child, with no one coming to her aid until Chen Mu's appearance.
• Chen Mu's arrival changes the dynamics, revealing his power and status as a protector of the secular world.

Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mu, now at the Void Core Realm, enters the Burial Valley Forbidden Ground to find a cultivator's legacy.
• In Kyoto, three Outer Domain cultivators (Li Feisheng, Soul Sect Dao Child, and Qinghong Daoist) confront Chen Mu, each demanding something: Li Feisheng wants Xi Yu's destiny, Qinghong Daoist wants the Nine Yuan Seal, and the Soul Sect Dao Child wants False Souls.
• Chen Mu easily defeats Li Feisheng, revealing his True Person status, and scares off the other two cultivators.
• Chen Mu captures Qinghong Daoist for questioning.

Character Developments

• Chen Mu: Reaches the Void Core Realm and reveals himself as a True Person, demonstrating immense power.
• Xi Yu: Shows concern for Chen Mu's safety and is willing to sacrifice herself to reduce the number of enemies.
• Li Feisheng: Dies after underestimating Chen Mu's power.
• Qinghong Daoist: Captured by Chen Mu for information.
• Soul Sect Dao Child: Escapes using a special method that even a True Person can't detect.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between realms (Void Core vs. True Person).
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The value of information and secrets in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mu and Xi Yu: Xi Yu shows concern for Chen Mu's safety, and Chen Mu protects her.
• Chen Mu and the three Outer Domain cultivators: Chen Mu easily defeats Li Feisheng and scares off the other two, revealing his True Person status.
• Chen Mu and Qinghong Daoist: Chen Mu captures Qinghong Daoist to gain information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mu learns about the Outer Domain's cultivation realms and the Boundless Realm's thirteen domains from Qinghong Daoist.
• He discovers that True Persons are subject to Dao Tribulations every thousand years.
• Chen Mu learns about the Heavenly Born and Extremely Blissful True Persons, who will enter the Wusheng Domain in three years.
• He issues an Imperial Decree, stating that cultivators must abide by Da Yuan's laws within its territory.
• The Futiān Sect Leader arrives to warn Chen Mu about the Soul Sect's Dao Child.

Character Developments

• Chen Mu gains a deeper understanding of the Outer Domain and his place in it.
• Qinghong Daoist, after surviving Chen Mu's interrogation, decides to comply with his demands to avoid further trouble.
• The Futiān Sect Leader demonstrates his loyalty to Lin Yue by delivering her warning to Chen Mu.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between cultivators and True Persons.
• The consequences of defying the laws of the Wusheng Domain and the Outer Domain.
• The importance of understanding and adhering to one's place in the cultivation hierarchy.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mu interacts with Qinghong Daoist, learning about the Outer Domain and issuing warnings to cultivators.
• The Futiān Sect Leader delivers a warning from Lin Yue to Chen Mu, showing his loyalty to her.
• Chen Mu interacts with the Martial Temple Grandmasters, showing his calm and collected demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Futiān Sect Leader returns to You Province and learns about Chen Mu's ascension to the First Rank.
• Chen Mu summons Martial Temple Grandmasters and preaches the True Dharma, teaching them the complete cultivation techniques.
• The Grandmasters express their gratitude to Chen Mu for bestowing the Dharma.

Character Developments

• Futiān Sect Leader is shocked by Chen Mu's ascension and realizes the potential implications for the Wusheng Domain.
• Chen Mu, as a True Person, preaches the True Dharma to the Grandmasters, opening a new path for cultivation in the Wusheng Domain.

Significant Themes

• The difference between Martial Dao and True Dharma, and the path to becoming a True Person.
• The revival of ancient cultivation methods and their difficulty.
• The spread of knowledge and its impact on society.

Character Interactions

• Futiān Sect Leader interacts with his subordinates and reflects on Chen Mu's ascension.
• Chen Mu interacts with the Martial Temple Grandmasters, teaching them the True Dharma and accepting their gratitude.
• The Grandmasters interact with each other, expressing their gratitude to Chen Mu collectively.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mu encounters a wandering soul in the Netherworld, the first generation Celestial Master of the Da Yuan Directorate of Celestial Observation, who wants to restore the True Dao lineage in the Wusheng Domain.
• Chen Mu begins spreading the Dao Arts to the Martial Temple Grandmasters, but warns that the Outer Domain True Persons may not permit this.
• Heavenly Born True Person and Ling Tian True Person arrive at the Sky Barrier, waiting for it to weaken further to enter Da Yuan.
• Chen Mu begins secluded cultivation to enhance his Divine Soul and prepare for the Outer Domain True Persons' arrival.
• During Soul Roaming the Netherworld, Chen Mu encounters a black-brown bloodstain and follows it to a convergence point, where he receives a legacy from an ancient phantom, the Ghost Cry technique.

Character Developments

• Chen Mu continues to grow stronger, approaching the limit of the Nascent Soul realm and preparing to condense a Golden Core.
• The ancient Celestial Master's obsession with restoring the True Dao lineage in the Wusheng Domain is revealed.
• Heavenly Born True Person and Ling Tian True Person show up, indicating their intention to enter Da Yuan and potentially confront Chen Mu.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence between True Persons and the desire to control the Wusheng Domain's resources.
• The legacy of ancient Dao Arts and the potential danger they pose.
• The obsession of lingering thoughts and the undying will of powerful beings.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mu interacts with the ancient Celestial Master's wandering soul, learning about his past and his desire to restore the True Dao lineage.
• Heavenly Born True Person and Ling Tian True Person interact, showing their shared intention to enter Da Yuan and potentially confront Chen Mu.
• Chen Mu guides the Martial Temple Grandmasters in the Dao Arts, warning them about the potential danger from the Outer Domain True Persons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mu obtains two 'Ancient True Words' (Dao Arts) during a Netherworld soul roaming session, which significantly solidify his soul and increase his Heart and Soul level to 47.
• After three months of secluded cultivation, Chen Mu successfully condenses a Golden Core, marking his official entry into the True Person realm.
• The condensation of Chen Mu's Golden Core triggers a heaven and earth phenomenon, causing a temporary darkness followed by a brilliant light that illuminates the entire Kyoto.

Character Developments

• Chen Mu: Obtains two Ancient True Words, significantly improves his Heart and Soul level, and successfully condenses a Golden Core, becoming a True Person.
• Ning Qiang: Begins cultivating Dao Arts and shows exceptional talent, reaching the Eighth Rank of Martial Dao in just three months.

Significant Themes

• The power and significance of 'Ancient True Words' in cultivation.
• The difference between the Nascent Soul and Golden Core realms, highlighting the qualitative leap in power and the infinite True Essence of Golden Core cultivators.
• The limited time (three years) Kyoto has to prepare for the impending threat from True Persons of the Outer Domain.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mu's disciples and the Grandmasters of the Martial Temple notice the heaven and earth phenomenon caused by Chen Mu's Golden Core condensation, leading to speculation and concern about the future.
• Yan Hanyu worries about the limited time Kyoto has to prepare for the Outer Domain True Persons and the lack of support for Chen Mu in the upcoming conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sky Barrier in Da Yuan becomes increasingly fragile, allowing more cultivators to enter.
• An auction is held by Outer Domain cultivators, where various spiritual objects and even people are sold.
• Zhen Ruoyan, a Yuantian Guard Pacification Commissioner, is put up for auction.
• Chen Yao, now a Foundation Establishment cultivator, attends the auction and buys Zhen Ruoyan.

Character Developments

• Chen Yao: She has transitioned from the Martial Dao to Dao Arts and reached the Foundation Establishment realm. She shows determination and resourcefulness in rescuing Zhen Ruoyan.
• Zhen Ruoyan: She is captured and put up for auction, showing resilience and hope when she sees Chen Yao.

Significant Themes

• The growing disregard for Da Yuan Laws by Outer Domain cultivators as the True Persons' entry approaches.
• The exploitation and dehumanization of native cultivators by Outer Domain cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yao and Zhen Ruoyan: They reunite at the auction, with Chen Yao determined to rescue Zhen Ruoyan.
• Chen Yao and the auctioneer: Chen Yao disrupts the auction, causing tension with the auctioneer.
• Chen Yao and Chen Mu: Chen Yao communicates with Chen Mu using a Sound Transmission Pearl, seeking his help.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yao causes trouble at the Heaven Treasure Pavilion's auction, drawing the attention of a Void Core Realm cultivator, Chi Ke.
• Chen Mu, a True Person, arrives and lifts half of the mountain to reveal the scene, demonstrating his power.
• Chen Mu confronts Chi Ke, who defies him, leading to Chi Ke's death.
• Chen Mu rescues Zhen Ruoyan and leaves with her and Chen Yao.
• The news of Chen Mu killing a Heaven Treasure Pavilion Deacon spreads, causing an uproar.
• After half a month, an Outer Domain True Person enters Da Yuan.

Character Developments

• Chen Yao shows courage and composure in the face of a Void Core Realm cultivator.
• Chi Ke, a Heaven Treasure Pavilion Deacon, is revealed to be arrogant and disrespectful towards Chen Mu.
• Chen Mu demonstrates his power and willingness to confront the Heaven Treasure Pavilion, suggesting he's not afraid of the consequences.
• An Outer Domain True Person enters Da Yuan, indicating the start of potential conflicts.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the hierarchy among cultivators, with True Persons being the highest authority.
• The tension between the native True Person (Chen Mu) and the Outer Domain True Persons, symbolized by the Heaven Treasure Pavilion's defiance.
• The consequences of actions, with Chen Mu's killing of Chi Ke likely leading to further conflict.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yao and Chen Mu: Chen Yao seeks help from Chen Mu, and he rescues her and Zhen Ruoyan.
• Chen Mu and Chi Ke: They clash due to Chi Ke's defiance and disrespect towards Chen Mu's authority.
• The Outer Domain True Person and Chen Mu: Their potential conflict is foreshadowed by the Outer Domain True Person's entry into Da Yuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The arrival of Outer Domain Cultivators, including Void Core Realm existences, in Ningfeng City causes widespread caution and fear.
• Xue Chen, the Dao Child of the Purple Essence Sect and a Void Core Realm cultivator, arrives in Ningfeng City, seeking information about other Dao Children.
• Netherblood True Person, Mirrorlight True Person, and Floating Light True Person enter the domain, causing widespread terror and chaos.
• Purple Origin True Person, the Sect Master of the Purple Essence Sect, arrives in Ningfeng City and instructs Xue Chen to wait for him.

Character Developments

• Xue Chen has reached the Void Core Realm, surpassing his previous Foundation Establishment stage.
• Qinghong Daoist, Xue Chen's companion, shows respect towards Xue Chen due to his new realm and status.
• The Lu Family Old Ancestor feels the pressure of the True Person realms and is terrified by their presence.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between True Persons and lower-level cultivators.
• The fear and awe inspired by True Persons, even among other powerful cultivators.
• The competition and rivalry among Dao Children of different sects.

Character Interactions

• Xue Chen and Qinghong Daoist discuss the recent activities of other Dao Children and the True Person realm.
• Xue Chen and Qinghong Daoist disregard the presence of the Lu Family Old Ancestor, highlighting the vast difference in power and status.
• The Lu Family Old Ancestor feels the weight of the True Person realms and is terrified by their presence, highlighting the power imbalance between True Persons and lower-level cultivators.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mu arrives at Mount Jiuyi, where four True Persons are already present: Netherblood, Mirrorlight, Floating Light, and Purple Origin.
• They are there to obtain Dao Birth Flowers, one of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects.
• Netherblood and Purple Origin recognize Chen Mu and reveal their grudges against him.

Character Developments

• Chen Mu exhibits confidence and calmness in the face of powerful enemies, hinting at his growth since his cultivation journey began.
• Netherblood, Mirrorlight, Floating Light, and Purple Origin display their power and influence, revealing their status as ancient True Persons.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics among True Persons and the consequences of offending them.
• The importance and rarity of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects like the Dao Birth Flowers.
• The theme of facing one's fears and enemies head-on, as demonstrated by Chen Mu.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mu interacts with the four True Persons, showing no fear despite their intimidating presence.
• Netherblood and Purple Origin express their desire to settle their grudges with Chen Mu.
• Mirrorlight and Floating Light observe the situation, showing interest in the outcome but not yet involved in the conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mu faces four True Persons (Netherblood, Purple Origin, Floating Light, and Mirrorlight) who attack him together.
• Chen Mu uses his Heart Sword, annihilating Netherblood and Purple Origin True Persons, and wounding Mirrorlight and Floating Light.
• Mirrorlight and Floating Light escape, but Chen Mu lets them go, as he's more interested in the Dao Birth Flower.

Character Developments

• Chen Mu: Demonstrates incredible Divine Soul power and uses his Heart Sword to defeat powerful True Persons, revealing his strength to be on par with ancient True Persons.
• Netherblood True Person: Severely injured by Chen Mu's Ancient Daoist Art, then annihilated by Chen Mu's Heart Sword.
• Purple Origin True Person: Annihilated by Chen Mu's Heart Sword.
• Mirrorlight True Person: Injured but escapes using a life-saving method.
• Floating Light True Person: Escapes using a life-saving method.

Significant Themes

• The power of Divine Soul and its importance in determining a True Person's strength.
• The value of Ancient Daoist Arts and inheritances, such as the one from the Ancient Soul Clan.
• The ruthlessness and decisiveness of Chen Mu in dealing with threats.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mu faces off against four True Persons, demonstrating his overwhelming power and indifference to their attacks.
• Floating Light True Person attempts to escape but is pursued by Chen Mu's Heart Sword.
• Mirrorlight True Person uses a life-saving method to escape, showing his resourcefulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xue Chen and Qinghong Daoist wait in Ningfeng City for Purple Origin True Person's return from Mount Jiuyi.
• Cen Yinchun, a Dao Daughter of the Zhenhua Sect, arrives with news that Purple Origin True Person, along with Netherblood and Mirrorlight, have fallen to the Da Yuan Celestial Master.
• Xue Chen and Qinghong Daoist decide to investigate the truth: Qinghong goes to Mount Jiuyi, while Xue Chen heads to the capital of Da Yuan.
• In the Jade Bamboo Forest, True Persons discover that the No Life Flowers have been taken, suspecting the Da Yuan Celestial Master's involvement.
• True Persons from various domains converge on the capital of Da Yuan to confront the Da Yuan Celestial Master.

Character Developments

• Xue Chen: Shows concern for his master, Purple Origin True Person, and determination to investigate the truth about his master's fate.
• Qinghong Daoist: Remains calm and composed, offering advice to Xue Chen and deciding to investigate Mount Jiuyi.
• Cen Yinchun: Brings crucial information about the True Persons' fall, potentially changing the course of events.
• Chen Mu (Da Yuan Celestial Master): Unbeknownst to others, he is evolving his fourth Dao Trace and improving his Divine Soul strength.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics among True Persons and the consequences of underestimating opponents.
• The pursuit of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects and the competition for resources among cultivators.
• The importance of accurate information and the impact of rumors and misinformation.

Character Interactions

• Xue Chen and Qinghong Daoist: They discuss the situation and decide on their respective courses of action, showing a level of trust and understanding between them.
• Xue Chen and Cen Yinchun: They exchange information, with Cen Yinchun revealing crucial news that shocks Xue Chen and influences his decisions.
• Various True Persons: They converge on the capital of Da Yuan, driven by a shared goal and mutual understanding of the threat posed by the Da Yuan Celestial Master.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mu upgrades his heart and soul level from 59 to 60, leading to a significant improvement in his perception of the world's Dao Essence.
• He realizes that with his current heart and soul level, he could potentially cultivate nine Dao Traces and reach the peak of the Golden Core realm, given enough time.
• Chen Mu Soul Roams in the Netherworld and discovers a large number of graves with lingering obsessions, including the spirit of a First Rank Sorcerer from nine hundred years ago.

Character Developments

• Chen Mu's heart and soul power increases significantly, enhancing his perception and understanding of the world's mysteries.
• The First Rank Sorcerer's spirit reveals his past actions and obsessions, showing his attempts to restore the Dao tradition and break the Wusheng Domain's control by the Outer Domain.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against external control and oppression, represented by the First Rank Sorcerer's obsession to break the Wusheng Domain's cage.
• The pursuit of personal growth and enlightenment, reflected in Chen Mu's continuous cultivation and improvement.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mu interacts with the lingering spirits in the Netherworld, learning about their past lives and obsessions. In this case, he gains insight into the First Rank Sorcerer's past actions and motivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Mu returns to Kyoto, surprising Chen Yao and Ning Qiang.
• He gives them each a piece of the precious Dao Birth Flower to aid their cultivation.
• Forty-two True Persons from the Outer Domain descend upon Kyoto, seeking Chen Mu, led by Red Dust True Person.

Character Developments

• Chen Yao: Shows curiosity and understanding about True Persons, believes in maintaining one's original heart during cultivation.
• Ning Qiang: Shows worry for Chen Mu's safety, understands the power dynamics of True Persons.
• Chen Mu: Shows care for his loved ones' cultivation, plans to help them become True Persons.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and maintaining one's original heart.
• The power dynamics and hierarchy among True Persons.
• Chen Mu's desire to protect and help his loved ones cultivate.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yao and Ning Qiang: Discuss Chen Mu's actions and worry about his safety.
• Chen Mu and Chen Yao/Ning Qiang: Chen Mu gives them Dao Birth Flowers, shows care for their cultivation.
• Chen Mu and the True Persons: Chen Mu faces off against forty-two True Persons descending upon Kyoto.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dozens of True Persons from the Outer Domain descend upon the Wusheng Domain (Da Yuan) during the Heaven and Earth tide.
• Chen Mu ascends to confront the True Persons, killing Red Dust True Person with a single sword strike.
• Numerous True Persons attack Chen Mu simultaneously, but he deflects their combined assault with another sword strike.

Character Developments

• Chen Mu demonstrates immense power, killing an Auspicious Cloud True Person (Red Dust) with ease and deflecting the combined attack of dozens of True Persons.
• Floating Light True Person is revealed to have downplayed Chen Mu's strength previously.
• Other True Persons express shock and apprehension at Chen Mu's power.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Wusheng Domain and the Outer Domain.
• The threat posed by variables like Chen Mu to the established order.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mu faces off against the True Persons, showing no fear or hesitation.
• Floating Light True Person and other True Persons react with shock and urgency to Chen Mu's display of power.
• No significant interactions between other characters are depicted in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Over forty True Persons ambush Chen Mu, but he blocks their combined attack with a casual sword strike, revealing his four Dao Traces and incredibly strong Divine Soul power.
• Chen Mu uses his Ancient Daoist Art, Ghost Cry, killing seven True Persons in quick succession.
• Heavenly Born True Person attempts to flee but is killed by Chen Mu's Ghost Cry.
• Floating Light True Person tries to escape but is pursued and killed by Chen Mu.
• The remaining True Persons flee, leaving Chen Mu standing alone.

Character Developments

• Chen Mu demonstrates his immense power, surpassing the expectations of the True Persons.
• Floating Light True Person's true colors are revealed as he tries to trick the other True Persons into killing Chen Mu for the Ancient Soul Clan inheritance.
• Heavenly Born True Person's desperation leads him to use a self-damaging technique, but he ultimately fails to escape Chen Mu's Ghost Cry.

Significant Themes

• The temptation and power of the Ancient Soul Clan's inheritance.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent and misjudging their strength.
• The desperation and fear that True Persons face when confronted with Chen Mu's power.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mu and the True Persons: Chen Mu's power and Ancient Daoist Art instill fear and desperation in the True Persons, leading to their demise.
• Floating Light True Person and the other True Persons: Floating Light True Person manipulates the other True Persons into attacking Chen Mu, but his actions ultimately lead to his own downfall.
• Heavenly Born True Person and Chen Mu: Heavenly Born True Person attempts to use his self-damaging technique to restrain Chen Mu, but Chen Mu's power proves too great, and he is ultimately killed.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heaven Treasure Pavilion's True Person, Heaven Treasure True Person, emerges from seclusion, learning about Chen Mu's actions in the Wusheng Domain.
• The No Return Sect's Supreme Elder and the Ancient Hua Immortal Sect's Wither Bloom True Person are also informed about Chen Mu's deeds.
• Chen Mu returns to Kyoto, informing his disciples and friends about the impending closure of the Wusheng Domain and inviting them to go to the Outer Domain for training.

Character Developments

• Heaven Treasure True Person is surprised and concerned about Chen Mu's strength and actions, deciding to suspend business in the Wusheng Domain.
• No Return True Person and Wither Bloom True Person are alarmed by Chen Mu's emergence but decide not to provoke him further.
• Chen Mu decides to stay in the Wusheng Domain, while his disciples and friends consider going to the Outer Domain for training.

Significant Themes

• The cycle of heavenly principles and the changes in fate.
• The power dynamics between True Persons and the impact of Chen Mu's emergence on the Boundless Realm.
• The decision to leave or stay in the Wusheng Domain and the potential consequences of that choice.

Character Interactions

• Heaven Treasure True Person interacts with his deacon, discussing Chen Mu's actions and the changes in the Wusheng Domain.
• No Return True Person and Wither Bloom True Person are informed about Chen Mu's deeds, leading to their respective decisions.
• Chen Mu discusses with his disciples and friends the possibility of going to the Outer Domain for training, leading to their individual considerations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Chenxing, Yan Hanyu, and Chen Yao decide to go to the Outer Domain to pursue the Dao.
• Chen Mu sends them off through the Sky Barrier, which separates Da Yuan from the Outer Domain.
• Chen Mu reveals that the Sky Barrier and Forbidden Grounds are caused by the erosion of the Spirit Realm.

Character Developments

• Li Chenxing, Yan Hanyu, and Chen Yao show determination and ambition in their decision to leave Da Yuan.
• Chen Mu demonstrates his power and knowledge as a True Person, revealing information about the Spirit Realm.
• Chen Yao expresses her hope to see Chen Mu again in a thousand years.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of the Dao and the desire to reach higher realms of cultivation.
• The separation of karmic ties and the need to resolve them before pursuing the Dao.
• The vastness and mystery of the Spirit Realm.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mu interacts with the three cultivators who decide to leave Da Yuan, showing understanding and support for their decisions.
• Chen Yao and Chen Mu share a moment of farewell, expressing their hope to meet again.
• Chen Mu interacts with the Grandmasters who come to see off the cultivators, showing respect and understanding for their decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thirty years have passed since Chen Mu's arrival in the Wusheng Domain.
• The Wusheng Domain has seen some progress in Dao Arts inheritance, but it's still far from the Outer Domain's level.
• Da Yuan has experienced peace and prosperity under Xi Yu's governance, but changes are happening in Nanli.
• Ningfeng City is facing a mysterious threat: blurry, indistinct figures appearing at night, causing living creatures to vanish upon contact. These figures mimic the lives of mortals, appearing in markets every five days.
• Lu Shiyun returns to Ningfeng City, discovering that the figures are a sign of the Spirit Realm's infiltration. She advises the Lu Family to evacuate immediately.

Character Developments

• Chen Mu, the Celestial Master, has been rarely seen in public, issuing Imperial Decrees to maintain order.
• Xi Yu, the Emperor of Da Yuan, has been governing efficiently, considering incorporating Nanli into Da Yuan's territory.
• Lu Shiyun, now at Foundation Establishment Completion, returns to Ningfeng City and realizes the severity of the situation, advising evacuation.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and its effects on the world and its inhabitants.
• The contrast between the Martial Dao and the inheritance of Dao Arts.
• The threat and mystery of the Spirit Realm's infiltration.

Character Interactions

• The Lu Family Old Ancestor, Lu Chen, and other Lu Family members interact with Lu Shiyun upon her return.
• Lu Shiyun observes and discusses the blurry figures with the Lu Family Old Ancestor, deciding on evacuation.
• The blurry figures interact with the environment and living creatures, causing fear and unease among the city's inhabitants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious black mist isolates Ningfeng City, and strange, faceless entities (Faceless People) appear.
• These Faceless People can't be harmed by normal means but can be temporarily incapacitated.
• They gain substance and can push open doors, threatening the city's inhabitants.
• Lu Shiyun and the Lu Family Old Ancestor try to protect the city, but the Faceless People's numbers grow exponentially.
• Lu Shiyun considers drastic measures to save the city, but before she acts, a powerful blood-red light descends, destroying all Faceless People.

Character Developments

• Lu Shiyun shows her strength and composure, but also considers extreme measures to save the city.
• The Lu Family Old Ancestor is willing to take responsibility for harsh decisions.
• Lu Chen and other Lu Family members assist in fighting the Faceless People.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between survival and morality.
• The power of cultivation and its limits.
• The consequences of inaction and indecision.

Character Interactions

• Lu Shiyun and the Lu Family Old Ancestor discuss strategies and share the burden of difficult decisions.
• Lu Chen and other Lu Family members work together to fight the Faceless People.
• The city's inhabitants are threatened by the Faceless People, causing panic and desperation.