Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En, now at Early Golden Core Stage, visits his old subordinates in the city office.
• He leaves behind his no-longer-useful First Order Magic Tools for them.
• Xu Ran, struggling with Outer City cultivators, asks for a Second Order Shrinking Sack to bolster his authority.

Character Developments

• Du En: Shows understanding and care for his subordinates' struggles, but remains straightforward and unpretentious.
• Wei Ming: Adapts to his new role, learns from Du En's approach, and becomes more assertive.
• Xu Ran: Struggles with Outer City cultivators' disrespect, seeks Du En's help to regain authority.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Growth: Wei Ming and his colleagues adapt to their new roles, learning from Du En's example.
• Power Dynamics: Xu Ran's struggle highlights the power dynamics between him and the Outer City cultivators.
• Prestige and Authority: Du En's prestige and authority are recognized and sought after, even when he's not present.

Character Interactions

• Du En and his old subordinates: They interact warmly, with Du En showing understanding and care, and his subordinates expressing their admiration and respect.
• Wei Ming and Xu Ran: They share a sense of shared suffering due to their heavy workloads and Xu Ran's additional struggles with Outer City cultivators.
• Du En and Xu Ran: Du En shows understanding and support for Xu Ran's situation, lending him a Second Order Shrinking Sack to help him maintain authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En leaves Nanmo Border City without hesitation, causing Wei Ming to mimic his style.
• Wei Ming is excited about Du En's journey, believing his request will be handled.
• Du En plans to find a part-time job in the next city to gather ingredients for his cooking.
• Du En uses a concealment technique to fly silently and returns to his mortal home region.

Character Developments

• Du En remains calm and focused on his goals, showing no hesitation in leaving Nanmo Border City.
• Wei Ming displays excitement and optimism about Du En's journey, showing his trust in Du En's capabilities.
• Du En demonstrates forethought and planning, considering future ingredient sourcing and job opportunities.

Significant Themes

• The lifelessness and stagnation of mortal life, contrasted with the dynamic nature of Du En's journey.
• The importance of status and bloodlines in the Immortal Sect's society, driving people to have more children.

Character Interactions

• Du En and Wei Ming's farewell is brief but impactful, with Wei Ming mimicking Du En's style, showing his admiration.
• Du En's internal thoughts reveal his plans and considerations, showing his proactive approach to his journey.

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En, after his cultivation journey, returns to his family home in Qingshui County.
• He finds his parents expecting another child, which they had tried to prevent due to fears of the child being taken away like Du En was.
• Du En decides to leave immediately, entrusting the guard at his home with a set of magic tools as a token of gratitude.

2. Character Developments

• Du En: He has grown in cultivation and understanding, accepting his role as an immortal and the gap between immortals and mortals. He shows concern for his family's well-being but also understands the necessity of his cultivation journey.
• Du Father and Madam Jin: They have aged and worry about their unborn child, fearing a repetition of Du En's situation. They have been trying to prevent conception but have failed.

3. Significant Themes

• Family and Responsibility: Du En feels a sense of responsibility towards his family but also understands the importance of his cultivation journey. His parents, on the other hand, worry about the potential consequences of having another child with spiritual roots.
• The Gap Between Mortals and Immortals: The story highlights the vast difference between the lives of cultivators and ordinary mortals, with Du En's family being a stark reminder of his mortal roots.

4. Character Interactions

• Du En and the Guard: Du En interacts with the guard at his home, expressing his gratitude and leaving behind a set of magic tools as a parting gift.
• Du En and His Parents: Although Du En doesn't interact with his parents directly in this chapter, his thoughts and their dialogue reveal the complex emotions and worries they all share regarding the unborn child and Du En's situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The story begins in Yunyi City, where Gao Feng, the former Inner City Manager of Nanmo Border City, is imprisoned in the Sin Prison, awaiting transport to the front lines where he is certain to die.
• Yun Ying, the eighth disciple of the Great Cultivator Yunyi, visits Gao Feng, offering him a chance to fight for his life by helping him ambush and kill Du En.
• Du En arrives at Chiwu City, aiming to max out his Spirit Seeking ability and fulfill his promise to Shi Lei by finding his son.

Character Developments

• Gao Feng: Once a stern and serious cultivator, he is now filled with regret and dejection due to his past actions. He becomes eager to kill Du En when given the chance.
• Du En: He remains determined and focused on his goals, using his Spirit Seeking ability to its full potential before addressing his personal matters in Chiwu City.

Significant Themes

• Regret and consequences of past actions (Gao Feng)
• Determination and focus on goals (Du En)
• The power dynamics and political intrigue within the cultivator world (Yun Ying's actions)

Character Interactions

• Gao Feng and Yun Ying: Yun Ying offers Gao Feng a chance to redeem himself by helping him kill Du En, leading to a potential alliance between the two.
• Du En and the cultivators of Chiwu City: Du En arrives in Chiwu City, but his interactions with the locals are not yet detailed in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En enters the Chiwu Mountain Range and senses an anomaly.
• He observes laborers at Mid-stage Qi Refining being whipped, with few at Early Qi Refining, which is unusual.
• Du En investigates Red Leaf Wutong trees but finds nothing amiss.
• He secretly gathers and appraises thousands of Third Order Red Leaf Wutongs, finding them normal.
• Du En notices a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators at the city gate, possibly targeting him.
• Gray Falcon, an Inspectorate Guard, receives a mission briefing in a hidden chamber.

Character Developments

• Du En shows curiosity and determination in investigating the anomaly.
• Gray Falcon reflects on his past and feels a brief, unexplained emotional ripple.

Significant Themes

• The abnormal cultivation environment in Chiwu City.
• The hidden nature of Gray Falcon's true identity and his emotional struggle.

Character Interactions

• Du En observes the laborers and the foremen but doesn't intervene.
• Gray Falcon interacts with his superior, receiving a mission briefing.
• Du En and Gray Falcon are unaware of each other's presence, setting up potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En, a Wanderer of the Luoyu Immortal Sect, visits the Inspectorate Censor in Chiwu City, seeking information about Gray Falcon.
• Censor Zhen, initially suspicious, refuses to provide information, citing protocol and the sensitivity of the mission.
• Du En, undeterred, follows Censor Zhen as he secretly tails Liu Hong, the Outer City Manager, who is suspected of being involved in the city's issues.

Character Developments

• Du En: Shows determination and resourcefulness in pursuing information about Gray Falcon, demonstrating he's not easily deterred.
• Censor Zhen: Initially cautious and secretive, he shows a hint of willingness to accept Du En's help, indicating a growing sense of the situation's complexity.

Significant Themes

• Power and Authority: Both Censor Zhen and Liu Hong wield power and authority, but their actions and attitudes differ, highlighting the potential for corruption and abuse of power.
• Trust and Suspicion: Du En's direct approach contrasts with Censor Zhen's initial suspicion, illustrating the theme of trust and its absence in their interactions.

Character Interactions

• Du En and Censor Zhen: Their interaction is tense and guarded, with Du En's directness clashing with Censor Zhen's secrecy. Despite this, they tacitly agree to work together, hinting at a potential alliance.
• Censor Zhen and Liu Hong: Censor Zhen secretly monitors Liu Hong, suggesting a power struggle or investigation into Liu Hong's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Censor Zhen secretly tails Liu Hong, the Outer City Manager, with Du En.
• Censor Zhen hints at Shu City's involvement to deter Du En from any ulterior motives.
• Du En and Censor Zhen follow Liu Hong to Red Leaf Courtyard, where they find a large number of recently deceased bodies.
• Liu Hong orders the killing of more people to increase the number of corpses.
• Du En learns that the anomalies in Chiwu City started a year ago, with Mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators increasing and the influence propagating upwards.

Character Developments

• Censor Zhen shows his intelligence and subtlety in handling Du En, using Shu City's reputation to deter him.
• Du En demonstrates his keen observational skills and understanding of cultivator dynamics, deducing the situation's progression and potential causes.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different cities and sects, with Shu City and Yunyi City being key players.
• The influence of cultivation resources and opportunities on cultivators' advancements and the overall power balance.
• The potential threat of Evil Cultivators and the role of Grudge/Sin in their creation.

Character Interactions

• Censor Zhen and Du En have a tense but subtle interaction, with Censor Zhen trying to control the situation while Du En probes for information.
• Liu Hong and his Steward discuss the collection of bodies, revealing Liu Hong's callous disregard for human life and the strange demand for a large number of corpses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En and Censor Zhen follow Liu Hong, who takes the bodies to Chiwu Mountain Range and dumps them.
• Du En stays behind and observes as the corpses start moving and transforming into zombies under the moonlight.
• He uses the Wood Spirit Entanglement technique to bind the zombies and realizes they were raised and refined.

Character Developments

• Du En demonstrates his strategic thinking and caution, deciding to investigate the situation independently.
• Censor Zhen shows his wariness and indirect approach, trying to control Du En's movements without directly confronting him.

Significant Themes

• The investigation into the anomalies in Chiwu City, with both Du En and Censor Zhen trying to uncover the truth.
• The use of strategic deception and caution in dealing with unknown enemies.

Character Interactions

• Du En and Censor Zhen work together but maintain a level of distrust and caution towards each other.
• Du En's internal monologue reveals his thought processes and deductions about the situation and the Inspectorate Guard's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En, a cultivator, decides to confront the mastermind behind the undead activity by directly destroying the corpses.
• He successfully draws out a Third-order Green-haired Zombie and marks it with a hidden wooden thorn.
• Gray Falcon, an Inspectorate Guard, infiltrates the undead horde but is discovered and pursued.
• The mastermind sets a trap for Gray Falcon, using zombies to block his escape route.

Character Developments

• Du En demonstrates strategic thinking and innovative spell combinations, marking a significant step in his cultivation.
• Gray Falcon shows resilience and tactical prowess in evading capture and holding out against overwhelming odds.

Significant Themes

• The theme of perseverance is evident in both Du En's determination to confront the mastermind and Gray Falcon's endurance against the undead.
• The use of strategy and adaptability is highlighted in Du En's spell combination and Gray Falcon's evasive tactics.

Character Interactions

• Du En and the mastermind: Du En's actions provoke the mastermind, leading to a cat-and-mouse game.
• Gray Falcon and the mastermind: Gray Falcon's infiltration and evasion draw out the mastermind's true power and intentions.
• Du En and Gray Falcon: Though they don't interact directly in this chapter, their actions are connected through the mastermind, setting the stage for potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gray Falcon, heavily injured and cornered, fights off three Green-haired Zombies, blocking the cave entrance.
• He transmits crucial intelligence using the Inspectorate Guard's secret communication method.
• Du En arrives, defeats the zombies, and rescues Gray Falcon.
• Du En buries the zombies and uses a Red Leaf Wutong fruit to revive Gray Falcon.
• Du En gives Gray Falcon a wooden box containing wooden puppets of his family, entrusted by his father on his deathbed.

Character Developments

• Gray Falcon: Accepts his fate as an Inspectorate Guard soldier, feels melancholic about his parents' reaction to his life.
• Du En: Shows no hostility, helps Gray Falcon, and fulfills Shi Lei's last wish.

Significant Themes

• Fate and duty: Gray Falcon accepts his fate as an Inspectorate Guard soldier.
• Family and identity: Gray Falcon's struggle to understand his parents' reaction to his life and his search for his identity.
• Trust and betrayal: Du En's trust in fulfilling Shi Lei's last wish, contrasting with the betrayal of the Green-haired Zombies' mastermind.

Character Interactions

• Du En and Gray Falcon: Du En saves Gray Falcon, then gives him his family's wooden puppets, showing no hostility and fulfilling a promise.
• Gray Falcon and his parents: Gray Falcon's thoughts about his parents' reaction to his life as an Inspectorate Guard soldier, and his struggle to understand them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gray Falcon and Du En meet, and Du En reveals that Ren Li is also looking for Gray Falcon.
• Ren Li is pursued by Yun Ying, who aims to capture him as part of a larger plan.
• Ren Li evades capture multiple times, leading Yun Ying through the Chiwu Mountain Range and into the mortal realm.

Character Developments

• Gray Falcon: Shows caution and strategic thinking, revealing his Inspectorate Guard instincts while also displaying a hint of strangeness.
• Du En: Demonstrates resourcefulness and determination, immediately setting off to find Ren Li after learning about his situation.
• Ren Li: Proves to be resourceful and agile, evading capture multiple times despite his injuries.
• Yun Ying: Grows increasingly impatient and angry due to Ren Li's evasive maneuvers, his initial plan to capture Gray Falcon through Ren Li becoming more complicated.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit and evasion: The cat-and-mouse game between Ren Li and Yun Ying highlights the theme of relentless pursuit and the struggle to evade capture.
• Strategic thinking: Both Gray Falcon and Ren Li exhibit strategic thinking, using their surroundings and circumstances to their advantage.
• Impatience and anger: Yun Ying's growing impatience and anger demonstrate the consequences of letting emotions cloud judgment.

Character Interactions

• Gray Falcon and Du En: They exchange information and part ways, each setting off on their respective missions.
• Ren Li and Yun Ying: Their cat-and-mouse chase highlights Ren Li's resourcefulness and Yun Ying's growing frustration.
• Yun Ying and his team: Their initial plan to capture Gray Falcon through Ren Li becomes more complicated due to Ren Li's evasive maneuvers and the unexpected anomalies in Chiwu City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ren Li, a wood element cultivator, is being pursued by Yun Ying, a fire element cultivator, who is at a higher cultivation level.
• Yun Ying uses powerful spells and summons a Golden Core stage cultivator, Gao Feng, to ambush and kill Ren Li.
• Du En, another wood element cultivator, intervenes, using his unique abilities to restrain Yun Ying and Gao Feng, and save Ren Li.

Character Developments

• Ren Li: Initially desperate and cornered, he gains hope and a chance to escape when Du En arrives.
• Yun Ying: Reveals his arrogance and disdain for Ren Li, showing his true nature.
• Gao Feng: Demonstrates his strength and cunning by ambushing Du En.
• Du En: Shows his power and strategic thinking, turning the tables on Yun Ying and Gao Feng.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within cultivation sects.
• The importance of strategic thinking and unique abilities in combat.
• The contrast between arrogance and humility, as seen in Yun Ying and Du En.

Character Interactions

• Ren Li and Yun Ying: Their interaction highlights the power imbalance and personal grudge between them.
• Du En and Gao Feng: Their clash showcases Du En's strategic prowess and Gao Feng's brute force.
• Du En and Ren Li: Their brief interaction suggests a potential alliance or friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ren Li uses his new Ice Breath Technique to freeze himself and Yun Ying, saving them from immediate danger.
• Du En breaks free from a third-order formation and defeats Gao Feng's Natal Magic Treasure, the White Tiger.
• Du En uses a series of mid-grade spells to counter Gao Feng's attacks, ultimately capturing his Natal Magic Treasure, the Tiger Tally.

Character Developments

• Du En: Shows significant improvement in his cultivation and spellcasting abilities, demonstrating a deepening foundation and a wide array of tricks.
• Ren Li: Discovers and uses his Ice Breath Technique, showing adaptability and resourcefulness under pressure.
• Yun Ying: Captured and immobilized, his overconfidence is exposed, and his true power is revealed to be lower than expected.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and Resourcefulness: Du En and Ren Li both demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing situations and use their resources wisely.
• Overconfidence: Yun Ying's and Gao Feng's overconfidence leads to their downfall, highlighting the dangers of underestimating opponents.
• Power Dynamics: The chapter explores the dynamics of power, with Du En's growing strength allowing him to gain the upper hand against Gao Feng.

Character Interactions

• Du En vs. Gao Feng: Their interaction is marked by Du En's verbal taunts and Gao Feng's growing frustration, culminating in Du En's victory.
• Ren Li and Yun Ying: They are frozen together, leading to a tense standoff, with Ren Li's surprise and Yun Ying's shock at their situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En faces off against Gao Feng, a Mid Golden Core stage cultivator, and Yun Ying, a Late Qi Refining stage cultivator.
• Du En uses his powerful High-grade spells and Magic Power to defeat Gao Feng, crushing his Natal Magic Treasure, the Tiger Tally, and killing him.
• Du En then kills Yun Ying using Third-order Magic Tools.
• Du En cleans up the scene, burying the bodies and collecting the remnants of the formation.

Character Developments

• Du En demonstrates his immense power and skill, proving himself to be a formidable opponent even against cultivators at higher stages.
• Ren Li, initially frozen, is unfrozen by Du En and is shocked to learn that Du En is the one who defeated Gao Feng and Yun Ying.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its consequences is emphasized as Du En's strength allows him to defeat and kill his enemies with ease.
• The theme of change and growth is highlighted as Ren Li remarks on Du En's rapid development over the past ten years.

Character Interactions

• Du En and Gao Feng engage in a battle of wits and power, with Du En ultimately emerging victorious.
• Du En and Ren Li reunite, with Ren Li expressing shock and disbelief at Du En's growth and accomplishments.
• Du En's calm and collected demeanor is emphasized, contrasting with the shock and disbelief of his opponents and allies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ren Li reminisces about his past experiences while Du En plans to sell formation remains and Second Order items.
• Ren Li recounts his experiences in Chiwu City, including his search for Shi Lei's son and his investigation into the Red Leaf Wutong supply issue.
• Ren Li reveals that he discovered a corpse pile on Bald Head Mountain and was pursued by Yun Ying and Gao Feng.
• Ren Li realizes that he was not the main target; Du En was.

Character Developments

• Ren Li: Shows determination in helping Shi Lei find his son and determination in his investigation. He also displays worry for Du En's situation.
• Du En: Shows calmness and strategic thinking in his plans. He also demonstrates understanding and quick comprehension of the situation.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of personal interests and power, as seen in Yun Ying's actions.
• The consequences of underestimating others, as seen in Yun Ying's treatment of Ren Li.
• The importance of loyalty and friendship, as seen in Ren Li's worry for Du En.

Character Interactions

• Ren Li and Du En: They interact calmly, with Ren Li explaining his experiences and Du En listening and asking relevant questions. There's a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect.
• Ren Li and Yun Ying: Their interaction is implied to be tense and adversarial, with Yun Ying underestimating Ren Li and Ren Li feeling betrayed by Yun Ying's actions.
• Ren Li and Shi Lei: Their relationship is one of loyalty and friendship, with Ren Li determined to help Shi Lei find his son.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du En assures Ren Li that the incident will be handled discreetly, either by pushing the blame outward or finding a superficial excuse to save face.
• The ground trembles, indicating something has happened in Chiwu City.
• Du En leaves to investigate, leaving Ren Li hidden in a bush.
• Censor Zhen arrives at Chiwu City's Inner City gates and is stopped by soldiers.
• A dispute arises among the soldiers regarding orders to kill suspicious individuals.
• Censor Zhen announces his identity as an Inspectorate Censor, demanding to see the city lord and managers.
• Some soldiers go mad and attack Censor Zhen, while others retreat.
• Liu Hong, the Outer City Manager, and Zang Ba, the Inner City Manager, attack Censor Zhen together.
• Censor Zhen activates his protective armor, but it's shattered by an unknown power.
• The ground shakes again, suggesting a more significant event is unfolding.

Character Developments

• Du En shows confidence in his position as a Wanderer and his ability to handle the situation.
• Ren Li feels envy towards Du En's freedom as a Wanderer.
• Censor Zhen demonstrates his power and authority but faces unexpected challenges from the city managers.
• Liu Hong and Zang Ba reveal their true colors, attacking Censor Zhen together.

Significant Themes

• The power and authority of Wanderers.
• The corruption and deceit within the city's management.
• The danger and unpredictability of the situation in Chiwu City.

Character Interactions

• Du En and Ren Li discuss the incident and Du En's plan to handle it.
• Censor Zhen confronts the city's soldiers and managers, leading to a battle.
• Liu Hong and Zang Ba collaborate to attack Censor Zhen, revealing their alliance against him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Chiwu Mountain Range experiences earth-shattering tremors, marking the start of chaos and collapse.
• A demonic array, the Blood-Rage Divine-Decay Corpse-Refining Demonic Array, is activated, causing lower-class citizens to undergo Corpse Transformation and be consumed by the array.
• Gray Falcon returns and intervenes, attempting to destroy the array's vein points.
• Forces from Yunyi City also arrive and help disrupt the array's formation, prioritizing efficiency over casualties.
• The surviving lower-class citizens, regaining their mobility, panic and flee, risking further danger or punishment.

Character Developments

• Gray Falcon: Shows rational decision-making, trying to minimize casualties while acknowledging the severity of the situation. He later acts to herd the fleeing citizens.
• Yunyi City forces: Display a pragmatic and ruthless approach, prioritizing efficiency over casualties, reflecting their background from a major city.

Significant Themes

• The powerlessness and desperation of lower-class citizens in the face of disaster.
• The ruthless pragmatism of those from major cities and powerful factions.
• The importance of rational decision-making and adaptability in crisis situations.

Character Interactions

• Gray Falcon and Yunyi City forces: They work together to disrupt the demonic array but have different approaches to handling the fleeing citizens.
• Gray Falcon and the fleeing citizens: He uses intimidation to herd them, acknowledging the danger they're in but also the potential consequences of their actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Commoners, terrified and suffering, flee to a mountain hollow, finding no escape and collapsing in despair.
• Cultivators from Yunyi City arrive, hesitate to act further due to the unknown mastermind behind the demonic formation, and maintain a standoff with Gray Falcon.
• Du En returns to Chiwu Mountain Range, witnessing its collapse and the revelation of a phoenix-like formation created by the spirit-nurturing veins.
• Cui Wei, the City Lord of Chiwu City, is revealed to be the mastermind behind the events, standing before the Phoenix Blood Parasol Tree.

Character Developments

• Commoners: Despairing and helpless, they seek refuge in the mountain hollow.
• Cultivators from Yunyi City: Cautious and hesitant, they avoid further action due to the potential threat of the mastermind.
• Cui Wei: Driven to desperation and madness, he reveals his plans and actions, showing remorse but also a hint of pride in his accomplishments.

Significant Themes

• Despair and helplessness among the common people.
• Caution and fear among cultivators facing an unknown, powerful enemy.
• Madness and desperation driving a character to reveal their secrets.

Character Interactions

• Commoners and Cultivators from Yunyi City: The cultivators observe the commoners' despair but do not intervene, maintaining a standoff with Gray Falcon.
• Du En and Cui Wei: Du En listens to Cui Wei's confession, trying to discern the truth while observing the situation. Cui Wei, driven by madness, reveals his actions and thoughts without restraint.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cui Wei reveals his methods of cultivating zombies: Blood Agitation and Spirit Decline.
• He expresses his disdain for the Immortal Sects, finding them more demonic than the demonic path.
• Cui Wei admits recognizing Du En and reveals that the upper echelons are aware of his movements.
• He confesses to hoarding the Red Leaf Wutong and reveals his fear of an impending rectification.
• Cui Wei shows his true face and reveals his past actions, leading to a confrontation with Du En.

Character Developments

• Cui Wei: Reveals his wicked nature, fear of death, and unscrupulous methods. His cultivation level is exposed as Weak First-rate.
• Du En: Shows calm and composed demeanor throughout the confrontation, displaying his analytical skills and lack of fear.

Significant Themes

• The cruelty of the cultivation world and the Immortal Sects.
• The consequences of fear and desperation leading to wicked actions.
• The exposure of a hidden evil and the inevitability of consequences.

Character Interactions

• Du En and Cui Wei: Their interaction highlights the contrast between Du En's calm and rational demeanor and Cui Wei's hysterical and desperate behavior. Du En's words provoke Cui Wei, leading to his confession and eventual confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cui Wei initiates a surprise attack with an ice-shrouded giant cannon, but Cui Wei survives and counters with a Flame Arrow Swarm spell.
• Du En dodges and traps Cui Wei in a crevice using spiritual light veils, then attacks with mud and stone statues.
• Cui Wei responds with bone giants, and a fierce battle ensues, damaging the Spirit Nurturing Ground's ley lines.
• Du En uses a Golden Flame Technique, which fails to penetrate the Phoenix Blood Parasol Tree's barrier.
• Du En dispels the spell and sends four hundred Third-order Magic Tools to self-detonate against the tree.

Character Developments

• Cui Wei shows off his strength and resourcefulness but is ultimately outmatched by Du En's strategies.
• Du En demonstrates his ability to handle complex operations and adapt to changing situations, revealing his Soul's strength despite his cultivation realm.

Significant Themes

• The battle showcases the importance of strategy, adaptability, and understanding one's opponent's strengths and weaknesses.
• The Phoenix Blood Parasol Tree's barrier hints at its mysterious nature and potential secrets.

Character Interactions

• Cui Wei and Du En engage in a battle of wits and strength, with Du En consistently outmaneuvering Cui Wei.
• The Phoenix Blood Parasol Tree is revealed to have a defensive barrier and is the primary target of Du En's attacks.