Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Chaoen's betrayal and subsequent punishment lead to a purge of his followers and forces within the imperial palace.
• A group of eunuchs, led by Yu Zheng, Yu Shan, and Yu Ci, seek refuge with Ye Zhen, carrying tokens from the Barbarian Spirit Hall and instructions from Yu Chaoen.
• The eunuchs are Yu Chaoen's adopted sons and most promising disciples, trained for years to serve the emperor but now face execution due to Yu Chaoen's betrayal.
• Yu Chaoen's final orders include giving Ye Zhen a method to control the eunuchs and a secret technique that can only be used once.

Character Developments

• Ye Zhen: Recognizes the value of Yu Chaoen's disciples and adopts them, expanding his power base.
• Yu Zheng, Yu Shan, Yu Ci: Prostrate themselves before Ye Zhen, demonstrating their loyalty and willingness to serve him.
• Yu Chaoen: Though deceased, his foresight and planning are evident in his final orders, ensuring his most promising disciples have a chance at survival.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and betrayal: Yu Chaoen's betrayal leads to his death and the persecution of his followers, while his final act of loyalty to his disciples ensures their survival.
• Power dynamics: The struggle for power within the imperial palace is evident in the purge of Yu Chaoen's followers and the eunuchs' search for a new master.
• Trust and deception: The eunuchs' infiltration of Ye Zhen's residence highlights the constant need for vigilance and the ease of deception in the political arena.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zhen and the eunuchs: Ye Zhen is cautious but ultimately accepts the eunuchs into his service, demonstrating his willingness to expand his power base and his trust in Yu Chaoen's judgment.
• Yu Zheng, Yu Shan, and Yu Ci: Their interactions with Ye Zhen show their deference and willingness to serve, while their interactions with each other reveal their close bond and shared history.
• Yu Chaoen and his disciples: Though deceased, Yu Chaoen's influence is felt throughout the chapter, as his disciples demonstrate their loyalty to his final wishes and his foresight in planning for their survival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Zhen asks about Yu Chaoen's burial garments, indicating his respect and gratitude.
• Yu Zheng and his group express their willingness to serve Ye Zhen.
• Ye Zhen offers to help Yu Chaoen's descendants, but Yu Zheng reveals they don't know their whereabouts.
• Secret Directorate forces, led by Zhao Shuo, invade the Ye Residence, seeking Yu Chaoen's remnants.
• Ye Zhen confronts Zhao Shuo, slapping him repeatedly for his arrogance and disrespect.

Character Developments

• Ye Zhen: Shows respect and gratitude towards Yu Chaoen, demonstrating his honorable nature. He also displays his powerful abilities and ruthlessness when dealing with Zhao Shuo.
• Yu Zheng and his group: Show loyalty and willingness to serve Ye Zhen, despite their dire situation. They also reveal their strategic thinking and foresight, having anticipated their foster father's arrangements.
• Zhao Shuo: Reveals his arrogance and disrespect, leading to his humiliation at Ye Zhen's hands. His overconfidence and underestimation of Ye Zhen's abilities result in his defeat.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Gratitude: Ye Zhen's actions are driven by his desire to repay Yu Chaoen's kindness, while Yu Zheng and his group show unwavering loyalty to Ye Zhen.
• Power Dynamics: The chapter explores the power dynamics between Ye Zhen, Yu Chaoen, and Zhao Shuo, with Ye Zhen ultimately asserting his dominance.
• Foresight and Strategic Thinking: Yu Chaoen's foresight in arranging his affairs and Yu Zheng's understanding of their situation highlight the importance of strategic thinking.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zhen and Yu Zheng: Their interaction shows Ye Zhen's respect and willingness to help Yu Chaoen's descendants, while Yu Zheng demonstrates his loyalty and willingness to serve Ye Zhen.
• Ye Zhen and Zhao Shuo: Their interaction highlights Ye Zhen's power and ruthlessness, as well as Zhao Shuo's arrogance and overconfidence, leading to his defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Zhen, enraged by Zhao Shuo's (newly appointed Grand Supervisor of the Inner Palace) actions, beats him severely.
• Secret Directorate personnel react, intending to arrest Ye Zhen, but Ye Zhen's Void Hunter Kings kill them.
• Ye Zhen orders Zhao Shuo's arrest and sends calling cards to influential figures, hinting at his actions.
• Prince Xun Ji Mao and Prince Dui Ji Zhan arrive, understanding Ye Zhen's situation and deciding to support him.
• Ye Zhen, accompanied by the princes, takes Zhao Shuo and his men to the palace, parading them through the streets.

Character Developments

• Ye Zhen demonstrates his formidable martial strength and decisiveness, showing no mercy to those who oppose him.
• Zhao Shuo, initially arrogant, becomes fearful and pleading once faced with Ye Zhen's power and the princes' support.
• Prince Xun Ji Mao and Prince Dui Ji Zhan show their loyalty to Ye Zhen and their determination to protect Princess Changle's interests.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of defying authority.
• Loyalty and familial bonds, as seen in the princes' support for Ye Zhen.
• The brutal nature of politics and the struggle for power.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zhen vs. Zhao Shuo: Ye Zhen's overwhelming power and lack of mercy contrast with Zhao Shuo's initial arrogance and later pleading.
• Ye Zhen and the princes: The princes show their support for Ye Zhen, understanding his actions and choosing to stand by him.
• Ye Zhen and the Secret Directorate personnel: Ye Zhen shows no mercy, ordering their deaths and using them to send a message.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Zhen beats and humiliates Zhao Shuo, the Grand Supervisor of the Inner Palace, to make a point against Emperor Ji Long.
• Ye Zhen, Prince Xun, and Prince Dui deliver Zhao Shuo to the Emperor, who cannot reprimand them due to the 'slave bullying the master' pretext.
• Zhao Shuo is executed, marking a significant restriction of imperial power.
• Emperor Ji Long appoints a new Grand Supervisor, Tong Dehai, who is more submissive.
• Ye Zhen expresses his determination to rescue Princess Changle, but the marriage procedures are lengthy and complex.
• Grand Commander Zuo Ji Cang petitions to move up the marriage rites, allowing Changle to leave the palace sooner.
• Emperor Ji Long agrees, setting the stage for Changle's rescue.

Character Developments

• Ye Zhen demonstrates his boldness and determination to protect Changle, even against the Emperor.
• Emperor Ji Long shows his growing desperation and willingness to ignore rules and face, indicating his declining power.
• The Princes of Consultation reveal their anxiety about Changle becoming Ji Long's medicinal catalyst, driving them to act independently.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and struggle within the imperial court.
• The complex political landscape and the importance of shared interests.
• The tension between tradition and expedience in political decision-making.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zhen, Prince Xun, and Prince Dui work together to challenge Emperor Ji Long's authority.
• The Princes of Consultation pressure Grand Commander Zuo Ji Cang to expedite Changle's marriage rites.
• Emperor Ji Long and Grand Commander Zuo Ji Cang engage in a tense exchange regarding Changle's marriage rites.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Zhen is anxious and tense as Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long agrees to Grand Commander Zuo Ji Cang's memorial to release Princess Changle too readily.
• Ye Zhen prepares for the worst, suspecting a trap, and keeps Changle Garden under constant surveillance.
• Changle is finally released, but she's severely weakened and depleted of her Origin Vital Blood.
• Ye Zhen discovers Changle's condition and is shocked by the extent of her depletion.

Character Developments

• Ye Zhen: Shows extreme concern and protectiveness towards Changle, demonstrating his love and commitment. He's also more suspicious and cautious, reflecting his growth as a strategist.
• Changle: Suffers greatly due to her father's actions, leading to severe emotional and physical trauma. She's now more vulnerable and dependent on Ye Zhen.

Significant Themes

• Family and Loyalty: Changle's ordeal highlights the conflict between familial loyalty and survival, as she's forced to confront her father's betrayal.
• Power and Responsibility: Ye Zhen grapples with the responsibilities that come with his power and position, showing his growing maturity and awareness.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zhen and Changle: Their relationship deepens as they face adversity together. Ye Zhen's unwavering support and love help Changle cope with her trauma.
• Ye Zhen and Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long: Tension and mistrust grow between them, reflecting the power struggle and conflict of interests between the two.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long tasks Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen to capture Princess Changle and Ye Zhen, offering a high number of powerful cultivators for the mission.
• Princess Changle is forcibly drained of forty drops of Origin Vital Blood by Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen, severely weakening her cultivation.
• Ye Zhen and Changle return to the Barbarian Spirit Hall, where Changle enters secluded cultivation to recover. Ye Zhen suspects Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long's true intentions and prepares for the coming chaos.

Character Developments

• Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long: His desire for longevity leads him to treat his own daughter cruelly, showing his ruthlessness and desperation.
• Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen: He demonstrates his influence and power, indicating that Heaven Temple's support is crucial in the upcoming events.
• Princess Changle: Despite the trauma, she remains resilient and decides to sever ties with her father, focusing on her recovery and future.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of power and desire for longevity.
• The clash between family affection and political ambition.
• The looming age of chaos and the importance of strength in such times.

Character Interactions

• Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long and Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen: Their conversation reveals the extent of Yu Zhen's influence and Ji Long's desperation.
• Ye Zhen and Princess Changle: They support each other emotionally, with Ye Zhen prioritizing Changle's safety and recovery, and Changle making a difficult decision for her future.
• Princess Changle and Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long: Their relationship is strained, with Changle choosing to cut ties with her father after his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Zhen, after killing a Wa Ling Race's Divine Being, realizes the Heaven Temple's selective law enforcement, predicting future conflicts among Creation Realm existences.
• Ye Zhen struggles to find a direction for further breakthroughs after reaching the Dao Realm, understanding that the Power of All Beings is crucial but unknown.
• Ye Zhen considers opening the seventh seal of the Mirage Dragon Pearl to access more of Master Lu Li's inheritance but finds it challenging due to the seal's strength and the time required.
• Ye Zhen decides to increase his strength by empowering his Black Water Dragon Soul and raising demon souls' cultivation using the Battle Soul Blood Banner.

Character Developments

• Ye Zhen becomes more aware of the political landscape and the looming conflicts among powerful beings.
• Ye Zhen feels the pressure to advance further in cultivation, seeking methods to break through to the Creation Realm.
• Ye Zhen's determination to increase his strength grows, leading him to explore the potential of the Battle Soul Blood Banner.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and the consequences of unchecked ambition among high-level cultivators.
• The importance of inheritance and accumulated knowledge in cultivation advancement.
• The duality of power—while it can enhance one's strength, it also presents challenges and risks.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zhen interacts with the Heaven Temple's divine general of law enforcement, though indirectly, understanding the temple's shifting stance on the war.
• Ye Zhen communicates with the Mirage Dragon Primordial Spirit, Ah Chou, regarding the time required to open the seventh seal of the Mirage Dragon Pearl.
• Ye Zhen's relationship with the Black Water Dragon Soul deepens as he empowers it, further integrating it into his cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Zhen and Princess Changle are in an underground space filled with yin energy and an eerie chill.
• Ye Zhen reveals they're inside the Primordial Earthly Human Dao Great Formation, which suppresses Great Zhou's national fortune.
• Princess Changle suggests repairing the formation to help Great Zhou, but Ye Zhen explains it's not that simple.
• Ye Zhen wants Princess Changle to find an artifact spirit or yin spirit for his Battle Soul Blood Banner, but she explains the difficulties in doing so.
• Princess Changle decides to cultivate yin spirits on a large scale in this suitable environment.
• She summons yin spirits, and unexpectedly, Archaic Yin Dragons, powerful yin spirits formed from the resentment of the dead Archaic Dragon Clan members, appear and attack them.

Character Developments

• Princess Changle's complexion and aura have improved after recuperating in the Mirage Dragon Pearl Temporal Space.
• Ye Zhen shows playfulness and teasing behavior towards Princess Changle, which she finds unusual.
• Princess Changle demonstrates her sharp mind and understanding of the situation regarding Great Zhou's national fortune.
• Ye Zhen shows concern for Princess Changle's well-being and agrees to let her cultivate yin spirits in the suitable environment.

Significant Themes

• The interconnectedness of the Heavenly Dao, the Human Dao, and national fortune.
• The power and limitations of yin spirits and their uses.
• The consequences of neglecting a country's national fortune.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zhen and Princess Changle interact playfully, with Ye Zhen teasing her and making her blush.
• They discuss the situation regarding Great Zhou's national fortune and the Primordial Earthly Human Dao Great Formation.
• Princess Changle demonstrates her expertise in yin spirits and helps Ye Zhen understand the nature of the Archaic Yin Dragons.
• They work together to face the threat of the Archaic Yin Dragons.

Chapter Summary:

Barbarian Ancient Talismans

Key Plot Points and Events

• A thousand Archaic Yin Dragons attack Ye Zhen and Princess Changle inside the Primordial Earthly Human Dao Great Formation. Although most possess only Dao Realm auras and lack intelligence, their overwhelming numbers make them extremely dangerous.
• Changle stops Ye Zhen from destroying them with lightning and asks him to use his Mirage Dragon Primordial Spirit to create an illusion. The illusion tricks the dragons into attacking false living targets and one another, leaving them vulnerable.
• Changle uses eighteen Barbarian Ancient Talismans at a time to subdue the dragons. The first powerful dragon resists and nearly reaches her, but the talismans eventually transform it into one of her yin spirit guards.
• She continues the process for more than half a day, ultimately subduing all one thousand Archaic Yin Dragons. The stronger dragons consume many of Changle’s weaker existing yin spirits, reducing her original force to only three hundred usable spirits.
• Changle tests whether an Archaic Yin Dragon can be placed inside Ye Zhen’s Battle Soul Blood Banner. Initially, the banner destroys and refines the dragon into pure Killing Intent and yin qi.
• Changle realizes that the dragon needs a trace of Ye Zhen’s aura. She refines half a drop of his Origin Vital Blood with yin qi and injects a strand into the dragon. This allows the dragon to survive inside the banner, absorb its Negative Energy, and grow stronger.
• The modified dragons can be controlled by Ye Zhen and used as one-time weapons, carrying enormous amounts of Negative Energy into battle. Their attacks could force even peak Dao Realm experts to defend themselves fully and risk contaminating their primordial spirits.
• The Battle Soul Blood Banner can hold ten dragons. Changle fills it with one Dao Realm dragon and nine dragons whose auras surpass the Dao Realm, using nearly all of the strongest specimens.
• Changle refuses to awaken more dragons because her primordial spirit cannot control them safely; attempting to do so could cause backlash.
• Ye Zhen gives Changle a Seven-Colored Profound Essence Fruit, one of the Myriad Worlds’ ten great miraculous fruits, to strengthen and advance her primordial spirit. After refining it, Changle gains greater spiritual power and resumes awakening dragons.
• Meanwhile, Ye Zhen continues strengthening the Black Water Dragon Soul within the Battle Soul Blood Banner.

Character Developments

• Ye Zhen: Demonstrates tactical restraint by following Changle’s plan instead of using overwhelming lightning. He discovers a powerful new function for the Battle Soul Blood Banner: storing controllable, Negative Energy-filled Archaic Yin Dragons as disposable ultimate attacks. His gift to Changle also shows that he is trying to maintain trust and peace between her and Caiyi.
• Princess Changle: Reveals the effectiveness and depth of the Barbarian Saintess Inheritance. Her mastery of Barbarian Ancient Talismans allows her to dominate even dragons with beyond-Dao-Realm auras. She becomes several times stronger after acquiring the dragons, though she recognizes the limits of her primordial spirit and avoids recklessly taking on more. Her refinement of Ye Zhen’s blood demonstrates her ingenuity and expertise.
• Mirage Dragon Primordial Spirit Ah Chou: Plays a crucial supporting role by trapping the mindless dragons in an illusion, preventing them from overwhelming Ye Zhen and Changle.
• Caiyi: Does not appear directly, but remains important through the Seven-Colored Profound Essence Fruit, which Ye Zhen intends to present as a gesture of goodwill from her to Changle.

Significant Themes

• Strength through cooperation: Ye Zhen’s illusions and Changle’s talismans complement each other, allowing them to overcome a threat that neither might handle as efficiently alone.
• Control versus raw power: The dragons possess immense auras but lack intelligence, while Changle’s true advantage lies in controlling and directing their power.
• Limits and risks of cultivation: Changle’s primordial spirit can only control a finite number of dragons, and the Battle Soul Blood Banner turns them into consumable weapons. Power always carries costs and dangers.
• Trust and relationship management: Ye Zhen’s gift reflects his effort to prevent jealousy and conflict between Changle and Caiyi, emphasizing honesty and emotional balance amid their cultivation struggles.
• Transformation and refinement: The chapter repeatedly shows dangerous forces being converted into useful power—dragons become spirit guards or banner weapons, while Ye Zhen’s blood is altered to make such a transformation possible.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zhen follows Changle’s instructions and supports her subjugation plan with his illusion technique.
• Changle explains the nature of the Barbarian Ancient Talismans and collaborates with Ye Zhen to adapt an Archaic Yin Dragon for the Battle Soul Blood Banner.
• Their experimentation is cooperative and analytical: Ye Zhen provides his blood and banner, while Changle develops the method that makes the dragon compatible.
• Ye Zhen gives Changle the miraculous fruit as a personal gift, and her pleased response suggests increased warmth and trust between them.
• By the end, they work in parallel—Changle strengthens her yin spirit army while Ye Zhen cultivates the Battle Soul Blood Banner and Black Water Dragon Soul.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Princess Changle and Ye Zhen receive documents from Grand Commander Zuo for a ritual visit to the Ji Clan's Ancestral Temple in Yuan City Prefecture.
• Ye Zhen prepares for the journey, filling his entourage with Barbarian Spirit Hall priests for protection.
• Tu Chang'an, chief clerk of First Prince Huan Ji Ao's estate, visits Ye Zhen, claiming to have crucial information about Princess Changle.

Character Developments

• Ye Zhen demonstrates his determination to protect Princess Changle, showing that she is his weak spot.
• Huan Ji Ao, through Tu Chang'an, shows willingness to yield to Ye Zhen, indicating a shift in his stance.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political maneuvering between Ye Zhen and Huan Ji Ao.
• Ye Zhen's protective instincts towards Princess Changle.
• The importance of the trade routes under Huan Ji Ao's command.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zhen and Tu Chang'an: Ye Zhen initially refuses to meet Tu Chang'an but changes his mind when he learns the information concerns Princess Changle. Their interaction is tense, with Ye Zhen threatening Tu Chang'an's life.
• Bai Pin Feng and Tu Chang'an: Bai Pin Feng, now an adviser to Ye Zhen, initially refuses Tu Chang'an's request to meet Ye Zhen but later reports the matter to Ye Zhen when he learns it concerns Princess Changle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tu Chang'an, representing Prince Huan Ji Ao, offers exclusive intelligence to Duke Ye Zhen.
• The intelligence reveals that Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen secretly left the imperial palace with ten Creation Realm Divine Beings, suggesting a threat to Princess Changle.
• Ye Zhen agrees to reopen Prince Huan Ji Ao's trade routes in exchange for the information.

Character Developments

• Ye Zhen: Shows political acumen by accepting the intelligence and making a deal with his former enemy, Prince Huan Ji Ao. He becomes increasingly concerned about Changle's safety.
• Prince Huan Ji Ao: Demonstrates strategic thinking by using the intelligence to bargain with Ye Zhen. He aims to prevent Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long from extending his life.
• Tu Chang'an: Proves his worth as a strategist by deducing the potential threat to Changle and the possible extension of Benevolent Sovereign Ji Long's life.

Significant Themes

• Political Alliances: Former enemies Ye Zhen and Prince Huan Ji Ao form a temporary alliance due to shared interests.
• Power Struggles: The competition for power and influence within the imperial clan intensifies, with each party seeking to gain an advantage.
• Information and Intelligence: The value of exclusive information is emphasized, as it allows characters to make strategic decisions.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zhen and Tu Chang'an: Engage in a tense negotiation, with Ye Zhen initially refusing to reveal his price and Tu Chang'an reluctant to share the intelligence without assurance.
• Prince Huan Ji Ao and Tu Chang'an: Discuss their strategy and the potential implications of the intelligence. They decide to let Ye Zhen handle the immediate threat to Changle while they observe the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Princess Changle's entourage travels to Yuan City Prefecture, slowed by ceremonial receptions.
• Duke Ye Zhen travels separately, accompanied by fewer guards due to potential threats.
• Ye Zhen learns that two Void Hunter Kings are secretly monitoring them.
• A Dao Realm Shadow Demon abducts Princess Changle during a rest stop, threatening her with a poisonous blade.

Character Developments

• Princess Changle: Displayed courage when confronted by the Shadow Demon but was ultimately abducted.
• Duke Ye Zhen: Showed strategic thinking and concern for Princess Changle's safety, despite traveling separately.
• Junior Clan Ordinator: Initially overwhelmed but demonstrated resilience and duty by trying to send news of the abduction.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and politics within the Great Zhou Empire.
• The threat posed by the Devil Race and other external forces.
• The importance of duty and responsibility, even in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Princess Changle and Duke Ye Zhen: Though traveling separately, their safety is intertwined due to the potential threats they face.
• Princess Changle and the Junior Clan Ordinator: The Ordinator is responsible for her safety but is powerless against a Dao Realm Shadow Demon.
• The Shadow Demon and Princess Changle: The Shadow Demon's abduction of Princess Changle highlights the vulnerability of even high-ranking individuals within the empire.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Princess Changle is abducted by a Shadow Demon of the Devil Race while traveling with her escort.
• Ye Zhen, the Duke, arrives and pursues the demon, leaving the Junior Clan Commander terrified.
• The Junior Clan Commander reports the incident to the Grand Minister's Office, and Grand Celestial Master Wu Yu informs Emperor Ji Long.
• Emperor Ji Long suspects foul play and orders Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen to handle the situation, with the two Void Hunter Kings assisting.

Character Developments

• Ye Zhen: Demonstrates his prowess and determination as the "Demon-Slaying War God" by immediately pursuing the Shadow Demon.
• Junior Clan Commander: Shows incompetence and fear, failing to protect Princess Changle and later being terrorized by Ye Zhen.
• Emperor Ji Long: Becomes enraged and suspicious upon learning of his daughter's abduction, suspecting internal involvement.
• Grand Celestial Master Wu Yu: Reports the incident to the emperor and acknowledges the possibility of internal manipulation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political intrigue within the imperial court.
• The threat posed by the Devil Race and their Shadow Demons.
• The consequences of failure and incompetence, as seen through the Junior Clan Commander's fate.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zhen and the Junior Clan Commander: Ye Zhen's anger and threats towards the Junior Clan Commander highlight the latter's incompetence and fear.
• Emperor Ji Long and Grand Celestial Master Wu Yu: Their interaction reveals the emperor's suspicion and the minister's cautious response.
• Emperor Ji Long and Tong Dehai: The emperor's threat to Tong Dehai emphasizes the importance of secrecy and the severe consequences of failure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Princess Changle escapes from the Grand Minister's Office, worrying about the fate of those who protected her.
• Ye Zhen returns and presents Changle with two choices: either disappear and reemerge later, or fight back and complete the ancestral rites.
• Ye Zhen orchestrates Changle's abduction using Feng Jiumo, a Shadow Demon, and Mirage Dragon Primordial Spirit Ah Chou.
• The Void Hunter Kings lose Changle's trail, and the Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen arrives, suspicious of the situation but forced to divide his forces to pursue the supposed Shadow Demons.

Character Developments

• Princess Changle shows kindness and concern for others, but ultimately chooses to fight back despite the risks.
• Ye Zhen demonstrates his strategic mind and willingness to support Changle's decision.
• Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen shows suspicion and helplessness in the face of the situation, ultimately dividing his forces to find Changle.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions on others.
• The struggle between kindness and self-preservation.
• The manipulation of events for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zhen and Changle discuss her options, with Ye Zhen supporting her choice to fight back.
• The Void Hunter Kings and Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen interact, with Yu Zhen dividing his forces to pursue Changle's supposed abductors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen splits his forces to pursue Princess Changle, with him and a group of Creation Realm Divine Beings led by Wang Shiyue heading northwest.
• They find Princess Changle alone on a mountaintop, but she reveals a powerful formation, the Three Thousand Ghost Square Grand Formation, with three thousand yin spirits.
• Yu Zhen sends five Creation Realm Divine Beings to capture Changle, but they struggle against her yin spirits.
• Changle reveals she has a hundred thousand demonic souls to sacrifice, boosting the formation's power significantly.

Character Developments

• Princess Changle: Shows determination to protect her family and defiance against Yu Zhen. She demonstrates strategic thinking and powerful resources, using the Three Thousand Ghost Square Grand Formation and a hundred thousand demonic souls.
• Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen: Shows concern for Great Zhou's interests and believes Changle is naive. He underestimates Changle's capabilities initially but becomes alarmed when she reveals her demonic souls.

Significant Themes

• Family Affection vs. State Interest: Changle prioritizes family bonds, while Yu Zhen prioritizes the state's interests, leading to their conflict.
• Power and Sacrifice: Changle's willingness to sacrifice demonic souls to boost her formation's power highlights the theme of power requiring sacrifice.

Character Interactions

• Changle and Yu Zhen: Their interaction is tense and hostile, with Changle expressing her hatred for Yu Zhen and Yu Zhen trying to capture her.
• Changle and Wang Shiyue: Though not directly interacting, Wang Shiyue is shown to be a capable leader, following Yu Zhen's orders and engaging Changle's formation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Princess Changle's Three Thousand Ghost Square Grand Formation, powered by a hundred thousand demonic souls, initially drives back five Creation Realm Divine Beings.
• The Divine Beings counterattack after manipulating Heaven and Earth Laws, destroying one Archaic Yin Dragon.
• Changle activates the formation again, using dark cyan energy cords to restrain the Divine Beings, while she personally wounds them with Creation Spirit Energy.
• Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen warns Changle that help is arriving, but she remains defiant.
• Ye Zhen, Changle's trump card, reveals himself, killing Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen with his Purple Spirit Immortal Sword and Five-Colored Primordial Spirit.
• An avatar of Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen escapes, wrapped in his blue water banner.

Character Developments

• Princess Changle demonstrates her strategic prowess and resourcefulness, using the grand formation and her own powers to hold off the Divine Beings.
• Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen shows concern for Changle's dignity and acknowledges her preparation but underestimates her resolve and capabilities.
• Ye Zhen proves to be a formidable force, easily defeating the powerful Grand National Teacher with his sword and primordial spirit.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Changle uses the grand formation and her allies' strength to counter the Divine Beings' power, while Yu Zhen attempts to maintain control and influence.
• Resourcefulness and preparation: Changle's careful planning and use of available resources allow her to hold her ground against superior forces.
• The consequences of underestimation: Yu Zhen underestimates Changle and Ye Zhen, leading to his defeat and death.

Character Interactions

• Changle and Yu Zhen: Their interaction highlights their power struggle and Yu Zhen's underestimation of Changle's capabilities.
• Changle and Ye Zhen: Their interaction reveals Changle's trust in Ye Zhen as her trump card and his formidable power.
• Yu Zhen and the Divine Beings: Their interaction shows the Divine Beings' reliance on Yu Zhen and their fear of his death, indicating their loyalty to him and the rules of the Great Zhou Imperial Palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen's Blood Essence Clone is destroyed by Ye Zhen and Princess Changle, leading to a significant loss of power for Yu Zhen.
• On Cloud Mist Mountain, Ye Zhen and Princess Changle engage in a fierce battle with five Creation Realm Divine Beings, aiming to kill them to prevent their escape and alliance with other Divine Beings.
• Ye Zhen deploys an amplification formation and the Southern Barbarian Divine Archers' fourfold volley, ultimately killing the eunuch leader Wang Shiyue, the first Creation Realm Divine Being to be slain within the Primordial Continent.
• The death of Wang Shiyue triggers a blood rain, as heaven and earth mourn the loss of a god.

Character Developments

• Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen: Loses a significant portion of his power due to the destruction of his Blood Essence Clone, leading him to reassess his plans and decide to visit the imperial palace.
• Ye Zhen: Demonstrates his strategic prowess and resourcefulness in battle, employing various tactics to gain the upper hand against the powerful Creation Realm Divine Beings.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating opponents (as seen in Yu Zhen's loss and Ye Zhen's strategic victories).
• The significance of killing Creation Realm Divine Beings within the Primordial Continent, leading to heaven and earth mourning and blood rain.

Character Interactions

• Grand National Teacher Yu Zhen and Hong Ru: Yu Zhen shares his plans and concerns with Hong Ru, revealing his intention to put his grudge with Ye Zhen and Princess Changle on hold for now.
• Ye Zhen and Princess Changle: Their combined efforts lead to the successful killing of Wang Shiyue, showcasing their formidable teamwork and strategic coordination.
• Ye Zhen and the Southern Barbarian Divine Archers: Ye Zhen uses his power to amplify the archers' Sunset Divine Shots, demonstrating his ability to utilize and enhance the abilities of his allies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Blood rain from a fallen Creation Realm Divine Being descends, containing profound aura that aids cultivation.
• Ye Zhen's forces, including ascetic priests, Southern Barbarian Divine Archers, and others, cultivate en masse, absorbing the blood rain's power.
• The blood rain's range and intensity suggest multiple Creation Realm Divine Beings have fallen, indicating chaotic times ahead.
• Ye Zhen's group intercepts a significant portion of the blood rain, benefiting greatly.
• In Wan Prefecture City, Dao Realm experts sense the divine falls and discuss their implications.
• Ye Zhen's group kills another Creation Realm Divine Being, causing another wave of blood rain.
• Arm-Connecting Fire Monkey King Sun Ba, Zhu Hong, and Xuan Hu enter the Three Thousand Ghost Square Grand Formation to fight the remaining Creation Realm Divine Beings.

Character Developments

• Ye Zhen: Realizes the power of the blood rain and understands the process of becoming a Creation Realm Divine Being. He seizes the opportunity for his forces to cultivate and accumulate power.
• Princess Changle: Struggles to maintain the Three Thousand Ghost Square Grand Formation under increasing pressure from the Creation Realm Divine Beings. She allows Sun Ba, Zhu Hong, and Xuan Hu to enter the formation to help.
• Arm-Connecting Fire Monkey King Sun Ba, Zhu Hong, and Xuan Hu: Grow tired of fighting Tong Fu in the Mirage Dragon Pearl Space and eagerly join the battle against the Creation Realm Divine Beings.

Significant Themes

• Fortuitous opportunities for cultivation and growth.
• The power dynamics and consequences of Creation Realm Divine Beings' deaths.
• The potential onset of chaotic times due to multiple divine falls.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zhen encourages his forces to cultivate and seizes the opportunity to benefit from the blood rain.
• Princess Changle and Ye Zhen work together to defend against the Creation Realm Divine Beings, with Ye Zhen providing support and Changle maintaining the formation.
• Sun Ba, Zhu Hong, and Xuan Hu express their eagerness to fight the Creation Realm Divine Beings and enter the formation with Changle's permission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Arm-Connecting Fire Monkey King (Sun Ba) and Zhu Hong engage in a fierce battle with three Creation Realm Divine Beings within the Three Thousand Ghost Square Grand Formation.
• Sun Ba, despite being Mid Dao Realm, fights a Creation Realm Divine Being for 15 minutes, even chasing and beating him for half that time.
• Zhu Hong swallows numerous full-force strikes from a Creation Realm Divine Being, resolving them with mere belches and farts.
• Xuan Hu, with his speed and movement technique, eludes another Creation Realm Divine Being.
• Ye Zhen's two hundred ascetic priests and Instructor Liao Feibai's Profound Yin Sword Servants begin breaking through to the Dao Realm after absorbing and refining the power from the Heaven and Earth blood rain.
• Ye Zhen's subordinates continue to cultivate and gain benefits from the deaths of Creation Realm Divine Beings.
• A powerful aura, potentially a Heaven Temple law-enforcement divine general, approaches the battlefield.

Character Developments

• Sun Ba demonstrates exceptional combat strength, fighting a Creation Realm Divine Being for an extended period.
• Zhu Hong showcases his unique ability to absorb and neutralize powerful attacks.
• Xuan Hu's speed and movement technique allow him to evade a Creation Realm Divine Being.
• Ye Zhen's ascetic priests and Profound Yin Sword Servants make significant advancements in their cultivation.
• Ye Zhen continues to grow stronger as he absorbs and refines the power within the Heaven and Earth blood rain.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Creation Realm Divine Beings.
• The benefits of absorbing and refining the power within Heaven and Earth blood rain.
• The importance of strategic planning and teamwork in battle.
• The continuous growth and development of characters.

Character Interactions

• Sun Ba and Zhu Hong work together to fight against a Creation Realm Divine Being.
• Xuan Hu fights another Creation Realm Divine Being on his own.
• Ye Zhen's ascetic priests and Profound Yin Sword Servants work together to enhance the power of the four Southern Barbarian Divine Archers.
• Ye Zhen interacts with his subordinates, providing guidance and support.
• The approaching Heaven Temple law-enforcement divine general poses a new threat, setting the stage for potential interactions with Ye Zhen and his allies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Heaven Temple's Law Enforcement General, Xuan Jiu, arrives late to the battle, suggesting bias.
• Ye Zhen orders the killing of the remaining Creation Realm Divine Beings.
• Xuan Jiu intervenes, using his power to stop the attack and pressure everyone present.
• Senior Sister Instructor Liao Feibai attempts to attack Xuan Jiu, who blocks it and reveals himself.
• Xuan Jiu accuses Princess Changle, Ye Zhen, and the surviving Divine Being of violating the prohibition, intending to take them to the Heaven Temple Law Hall.

Character Developments

• Ye Zhen demonstrates his power and quick thinking, but is no match for Xuan Jiu's strength.
• Princess Changle shows concern for Ye Zhen and tries to protect him.
• Senior Sister Instructor Liao Feibai showcases her power and determination, attacking Xuan Jiu despite the risk.
• Law Enforcement General Xuan Jiu reveals his immense power and bias, favoring the Divine Beings over the humans.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption within Heaven Temple.
• The struggle between humans and Divine Beings.
• The consequences of violating the prohibition against Creation Realm beings taking action.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zhen and Princess Changle exchange a worried glance, understanding the gravity of their situation.
• Ye Zhen and Xuan Jiu clash, with Xuan Jiu displaying overwhelming power.
• Senior Sister Instructor Liao Feibai and Xuan Jiu engage in a brief battle, showcasing their respective powers.
• The surviving Divine Being understands his fate is sealed once Xuan Jiu arrives.