Chapter Summaries

Yu Ziqing examines the sixty-four-faced sapphire, trying to understand its secrets. He contacts Old Yang, who reveals that the rune inside the gem is a masterpiece of a Rune Grandmaster, likely the Dao Creator of cultivators. However, Old Yang doesn't recognize the gem's origin or power.
Yu Ziqing decides to hide the gem and see how things develop. He then focuses on distributing the Great Shark Demon's meat among the villagers and hungry ghosts, testing their physical limits. He also feeds some to the demonic plants, including the Snake Willow and the Venus flytrap.
After the feast, Yu Ziqing goes to the back mountain and interacts with the Book of Anshi. The Book of Anshi reveals that it is the avatar of Da Dui's national destiny and that resolving the calamities will fill in the missing parts of history. Yu Ziqing decides to select suitable disasters to resolve and leaves some for later.
He enters the seven-colored gem and resolves a disaster in Jia Shen City. The Great Demon is easily defeated, and Yu Ziqing absorbs its power. He then encounters a familiar presence and uses guilt by association to attack it. After resolving the disaster, he returns and decides to send some villagers into the seals for training to gain combat experience. He also gives the Village Chief the Imperial Seal for emergency use.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Yu Ziqing examines the sixty-four-faced sapphire and contacts Old Yang for information.
2. Yu Ziqing distributes the Great Shark Demon's meat among the villagers and hungry ghosts, testing their limits.
3. He feeds some meat to the demonic plants and observes their reactions.
4. Yu Ziqing interacts with the Book of Anshi, learning about its nature and the effects of resolving calamities.
5. He enters the seven-colored gem and resolves a disaster in Jia Shen City.
6. After returning, Yu Ziqing decides to send villagers into the seals for training and gives the Village Chief the Imperial Seal for emergency use.

Character Developments

1. Yu Ziqing continues to investigate the sixty-four-faced sapphire and interacts with Old Yang, learning more about the gem's origins and power.
2. He tests the villagers' and hungry ghosts' physical limits and feeds the demonic plants to observe their reactions.
3. Yu Ziqing learns about the Book of Anshi's nature and the effects of resolving calamities, furthering his understanding of the world.
4. The Village Chief is given the Imperial Seal by Yu Ziqing for emergency use within the seals.

Significant Themes

1. The power and mystery of the sixty-four-faced sapphire.
2. The effects of resolving calamities on history and the world.
3. The importance of training and gaining combat experience for the villagers.
4. The use of the Imperial Seal for emergency situations within the seals.

Character Interactions

1. Yu Ziqing interacts with Old Yang, learning about the sixty-four-faced sapphire's origins and power.
2. He tests the villagers' and hungry ghosts' physical limits and feeds the demonic plants.
3. Yu Ziqing interacts with the Book of Anshi, learning about its nature and the effects of resolving calamities.
4. He gives the Village Chief the Imperial Seal for emergency use within the seals.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Village Chief and villagers begin training in the Book of Anshi's sealed disasters to gain experience and learn communication with the outside world.
• Qing Qing's team, the first to enter a seal, is quickly defeated and returns without even reaching the city gate.
• The Village Chief leads a team into a seal and encounters a ninth-tier expert, while the Butcher and Er Han face multiple opponents.
• Number Ten, now New Number Ten, delivers dragon bones to the Qiguang Merchant House and is asked to investigate the danger of his current task.
• Number One Bai Shuidan orders the search for a sapphire brought out from the deep sea by a giant shark Great Demon.
• Number Seven, the hungry ghost, receives the order from Number Five, Bai Shuidan.

Character Developments

• The Village Chief becomes more eager to fight strong opponents and clear seals.
• Qing Qing's team learns the importance of understanding the situation and language before entering a seal.
• New Number Ten struggles with his identity and the unrealistic hopes of the Qiguang Merchant House owner.
• Number One Bai Shuidan becomes more determined to find the sapphire and eliminate those who know about it.
• Number Seven, the hungry ghost, maintains his undercover status and reports to Yu Ziqing.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and communication in the outside world.
• The consequences of unrealistic hopes and expectations.
• The dangers of undercover work and maintaining multiple identities.

Character Interactions

• The Village Chief and Yu Ziqing discuss the dangers and benefits of the villagers' training.
• Qing Qing's team interacts with the guards at the city gate, leading to their quick defeat.
• New Number Ten and the Qiguang Merchant House owner discuss the danger of New Number Ten's task.
• Number One Bai Shuidan and New Number Ten discuss the search for the sapphire.
• Number Seven and Number Five communicate about the search for the sapphire.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Yu Ziqing investigates the sapphire's origin and the Great Shark Demon's involvement.
2. He discovers that the Bai Shuidan organization might have used the Great Shark Demon to transport the sapphire.
3. He learns that the sapphire might be related to a wigged Bai Shuidan and could help him recover.
4. Old Song investigates the An Family's annihilation and finds that the executed person might not have been the real culprit.
5. He discovers that the Imperial Guard who verified the divine soul died under suspicious circumstances.
6. Song Chengyue decides to investigate further and uncover the truth.

Character Developments

1. Yu Ziqing: Becomes more suspicious of the Bai Shuidan's intentions and decides to keep the sapphire's discovery a secret.
2. Song Chengyue: Becomes determined to expose the truth about the An Family's annihilation and the Bai Shuidan's involvement.

Significant Themes

1. Deception and Trust: The Bai Shuidan's repeated deception of Old Song highlights the theme of trust and its betrayal.
2. Power and Ambition: The struggle between the Crown Prince and the Second Prince, and their supporters, emphasizes the theme of power and ambition.

Character Interactions

1. Yu Ziqing and Song Chengyue: They collaborate to investigate the Bai Shuidan's involvement in the An Family's annihilation and the sapphire's origin.
2. The Bai Shuidan and the An Family: Their interaction suggests a complex relationship, with the Bai Shuidan using the An Family for their own purposes.

Character Interactions (Continued)

1. The Crown Prince and the Second Prince: Their rivalry and the support of their respective factions highlight the political intrigue and power dynamics in the Great Gan court.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing investigates the border between Great Li and Great Gan, confirming Old Song's suspicions about a Bai Shuidan plot.
• A death row inmate swap is exposed during an execution, leading to chaos and the capture of a Bai Shuidan.
• The Gan Emperor orders a thorough investigation, and Song Chengyue takes charge.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing demonstrates his investigative skills and willingness to help Old Song.
• Song Chengyue shows his loyalty, diligence, and efficiency in handling the crisis, earning the Gan Emperor's favor.
• The Bai Shuidan captives remain silent due to the Silence Curse, revealing their determination and resilience.

Significant Themes

• The complexity and chaos of political intrigue, with multiple factions vying for power.
• The consequences of past actions and the desire for revenge.
• The importance of stability and control in maintaining peace within a Divine Dynasty.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Song Chengyue collaborate, with Yu Ziqing providing crucial information and Song Chengyue acting as the loyal minister.
• The Bai Shuidan captives interact with Song Chengyue, remaining silent despite torture, hinting at their connection to the Mother River and Earth Deity.
• The Second Prince and the Crown Prince are both implicated in the plot, setting the stage for further conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Bai Shuidan organization is shocked by the capture of two of their members.
• Number One Bai Shuidan decides to rescue the captured members, involving the Second Prince.
• The Imperial Guard, led by Song Chengyue, manipulates the situation, switching the captured members and framing the Crown Prince and Second Prince.
• The Gan Emperor punishes the princes and the Jiang clan but ultimately decides not to pursue the case, focusing on maintaining stability.
• The Bai Shuidan organization plans to rescue their captured members, while Yu Ziqing plans to infiltrate their organization.

Character Developments

• Number One Bai Shuidan shows concern for the captured members and decides to rescue them, involving the Second Prince.
• Song Chengyue manipulates the investigation to protect the Gan Emperor's interests and maintain stability.
• Yu Ziqing plans to infiltrate the Bai Shuidan organization to understand their true power and intentions.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption within the imperial court.
• The struggle between maintaining stability and pursuing justice.
• The consequences of manipulating information and evidence.

Character Interactions

• Number One Bai Shuidan and Number Three Bai Shuidan discuss the rescue plan for the captured members.
• Song Chengyue manipulates the investigation with the Gan Emperor, showing his loyalty and understanding of the emperor's priorities.
• Yu Ziqing and New Number Ten work together to rescue the captured Bai Shuidan members, with Yu Ziqing planning to infiltrate their organization.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing rescues the death row Bai Shuidan (the inmate) and the painted-skin Bai Shuidan (the Skin-Changer) from Great Gan's prison.
• The inmate is calm and composed, showing no signs of brainwashing or fervor, unlike the Skin-Changer.
• The inmate reveals he knows a place from his past life and has a cultivation method called the Great Evolution First Chapter, which he gives to Yu Ziqing.
• Yu Ziqing takes the inmate to a cave in the northwest of Great Gan, following the guidance from the cultivation method, and discovers ancient runes that trigger a vision of the past.

Character Developments

• The inmate shows remarkable composure and calmness, indicating he might not be fully brainwashed or may have retained some memories.
• Yu Ziqing demonstrates his intelligence and resourcefulness in rescuing the inmates and understanding the ancient runes.
• The Skin-Changer is shown to be weak and easily broken, both physically and mentally.

Significant Themes

• The theme of memory and identity is explored through the inmate's past life and his search for answers.
• The power dynamics and manipulation within the Bai Shuidan organization are highlighted, with the inmate's calm demeanor suggesting he might not be as controlled as initially thought.
• The theme of ancient knowledge and its discovery is present in Yu Ziqing's exploration of the cave and the ancient runes.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and the inmate form a temporary alliance, with Yu Ziqing helping the inmate and the inmate providing valuable information.
• The inmate and New Number Ten put on a show of understanding to protect each other.
• Yu Ziqing's interaction with the ancient runes reveals a vision of the past, suggesting a connection to the ancient sages and their knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing discovers the origin of the Spirit Refining path through a vision induced by the Source of Earth Deities.
• He learns about Shi, the founder of Spirit Refining, who stole a part of a God King's Dao to create the path.
• Yu Ziqing engages in a mental battle with a faceless entity, later revealed to be a deity, to preserve Shi's name and the Spirit Refining path.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: Becomes more determined to preserve the Spirit Refining path and understands its significance.
• Shi: Revealed as the founder of Spirit Refining, who sacrificed himself to create the path.
• The Faceless Deity (Bai Shuidan): Attempts to erase Shi's name and the Spirit Refining path, but is thwarted by Yu Ziqing.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control between deities and humans.
• The preservation of knowledge and cultural heritage.
• The importance of remembrance and recognition of historical figures.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and the Faceless Deity: Engage in a mental battle, with Yu Ziqing successfully preserving Shi's name and the Spirit Refining path.
• Yu Ziqing and Old Yang: Share information about their discoveries, with Yu Ziqing giving Old Yang the Great Evolution First Chapter.
• The Great Figure and the Heretical Lord: The great figure scolds the Heretical Lord for causing trouble and threatens to kill him if he targets Yu Ziqing.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing discovers records indicating changes due to the activation of the residual Dao charm with the Source of Earth Deities.
• At Langya Academy, the task of organizing the library and searching for the catalog of destroyed texts is nearly complete.
• Cheng Jing finds an ancient text that changes its meaning, causing him to experience profound sorrow. He realizes this is due to human intervention and decides to display the text openly at the academy's main entrance.

Character Developments

• Cheng Jing: Realizes the significance of the ancient text and its connection to the cultivation of Spirit Refining. Becomes determined to investigate the fire at the Langya Library.
• Yu Ziqing: Discovers information about the Bai Shuidans and their missions. Consults Zhong Shouzheng about the Langya Academy incident.

Significant Themes

• The power of words and intent: The ancient text's ability to evoke profound sorrow highlights the power of words and intent, even after centuries.
• The consequences of small changes: Yu Ziqing's discovery of changes wrought by the activation of the residual Dao charm emphasizes the theme of small changes leading to significant consequences.
• The importance of knowledge and history: The search for missing texts and the discovery of the ancient text underscore the value of knowledge and historical records.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Jing and the Academy Heads: Cheng Jing's interaction with the Academy Heads reveals their shared experience of being affected by the ancient text, emphasizing the power of its intent.
• Yu Ziqing and New Number Ten: Yu Ziqing's conversation with New Number Ten provides insight into the Bai Shuidans' missions and Yu Ziqing's own plans.
• Yu Ziqing and Zhong Shouzheng: Yu Ziqing consults Zhong Shouzheng about the Langya Academy incident, seeking his advice on the matter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Shouzheng reveals that Bai Shuidan is actually Ran Zhe, a skilled poison cultivator who faked his death to avoid persecution.
• Yu Ziqing confirms Ran Zhe's identity and learns about his potent poisons, including 'Seven Steps to Death' and a delayed-action poison.
• Langya Academy displays an ancient sacrificial text containing a powerful, sorrowful true meaning, causing many cultivators to weep and faint upon viewing it.
• Yu Ziqing observes the sacrificial text and experiences a deep emotional journey, ultimately gaining a new understanding and resolve.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: Becomes more determined and gains a deeper understanding of his path after experiencing the true meaning of the sacrificial text.
• Ran Zhe (Bai Shuidan): Revealed to be a skilled poison cultivator with a dark past, driven by obsession and desperation.
• Wen Jun: A figure from the past, a scholar who never engaged in combat and inscribed the legacy, leaving behind the 'Curse Method'.

Significant Themes

• The power of emotion and its impact on cultivation and personal growth.
• The importance of legacy and the passing on of knowledge and understanding.
• The consequences of past actions and the pursuit of forbidden knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing interacts with Zhong Shouzheng to gather information about Ran Zhe.
• Yu Ziqing observes the sacrificial text alongside other cultivators, experiencing a shared emotional journey.
• Yu Ziqing has a visionary interaction with Wen Jun, gaining insight into his 'Curse Method'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing receives an invitation from Cheng Jing, Head of Langya Academy, granting him access to the Langya Library for three days.
• Yu Ziqing visits the Langya Library, guided by a stone puppet, and browses through catalogs, finding several books related to Old Yang's list.
• He spends three days reading in the Earth Pavilion, focusing on the "Soul Record" and the "Zhouyi Calculation Classic."
• After leaving the library, Yu Ziqing meets with Cheng Jing, who offers him guidance and gifts him two books.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: Shows his intelligence and resourcefulness by quickly understanding the significance of the invitation and using his time in the library efficiently. He also demonstrates his ability to read between the lines and understand the deeper meaning behind the memorial text.
• Cheng Jing: Reveals his strategic thinking and decisiveness. He recognizes Yu Ziqing's potential and tries to recruit him to Langya Academy. He also shows his gratitude and respect by gifting Yu Ziqing two books.

Significant Themes

• Inheritance: The core theme of the memorial text, emphasized by both Yu Ziqing and Cheng Jing. They both want to ensure that Wen Jun's legacy and the path of inheritance are not forgotten.
• Knowledge and Learning: The library serves as a symbol of knowledge and learning. Yu Ziqing's time there highlights the value of books and the importance of gaining knowledge and insights from them.
• Recruitment and Alliances: Cheng Jing's attempt to recruit Yu Ziqing to Langya Academy reflects the theme of alliances and the importance of attracting talented individuals to one's cause.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Cheng Jing: Their interaction is cordial and respectful. Cheng Jing offers guidance to Yu Ziqing, while Yu Ziqing provides valuable information to Cheng Jing. They both show mutual respect and understanding.
• Yu Ziqing and the Stone Puppet: The stone puppet serves as a guide and escort for Yu Ziqing. It remains emotionless and robotic throughout their interaction, highlighting the contrast between its artificial nature and Yu Ziqing's humanity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing receives a book from Cheng Jing, the Soul Record, which contains a cultivation method with a unique concept but limited practical use.
• Cheng Jing provides intelligence about the Gan Emperor's plans to deal with the Bai Shuidan, aiming to foster goodwill with Langya Academy.
• Yu Ziqing travels to Great Li, warning Prince Xiang about the Bai Shuidan's involvement in the conflict between Great Zhen and Great Li.
• Old Yang, with the help of Forgetfulness Water, manages to wipe out his sealed memories related to the Silence Curse, allowing him to read the list of books without triggering the curse.
• The wigged Bai Shuidan, now possessing a tender Bai Shuidan's body, arrives at the Bai Shuidan base and asks Number One about the sealing talismans.
• The wigged Bai Shuidan learns about the Gan Emperor's plans and decides to return to Great Gan, borrowing the identity of Tao Jiajie.
• Yu Ziqing senses the name "Wen Jun" and decides to investigate.
• New Number Ten informs Yu Ziqing that the search for a vessel is suspended, and they should focus on finding the target. He also mentions another person wanting to reclaim their true name and face.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: Continues to study the soul mark, the Great Evolution First Chapter, and the Zhouyi Calculation Classic. He also updates his news and listens to broadcasts from the jade tablet.
• Old Yang: Successfully wipes out his sealed memories related to the Silence Curse, allowing him to read the list of books without triggering the curse.
• The wigged Bai Shuidan: Descends into the mortal world, borrowing the identity of Tao Jiajie. He learns about the Gan Emperor's plans and decides to return to Great Gan.
• New Number Ten: Becomes more cautious and doesn't bring any death row inmates with him. He also mentions another person wanting to reclaim their true name and face.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge, and the consequences of obtaining them.
• The struggle for survival and the will to live on.
• The importance of identity and true names in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Old Yang: They discuss the Silence Curse and the list of books. Old Yang decides to handle the matter himself, not wanting Yu Ziqing to take any risks.
• Yu Ziqing and New Number Ten: They discuss the situation with the Bai Shuidan and the search for a vessel. New Number Ten warns Yu Ziqing to be extra careful.
• The wigged Bai Shuidan and Number One: They discuss the sealing talismans and the Gan Emperor's plans. The wigged Bai Shuidan decides to return to Great Gan, borrowing the identity of Tao Jiajie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing receives a black stone slab from a merchant, which he suspects is related to Wen Jun.
• He waits for a month but receives no news about Wen Jun, so he decides to investigate further.
• He encounters a great figure who tells him to read the stone slab and spread the information about Wen Jun.
• After reading the stone slab, Yu Ziqing learns about Wen Jun's life and his role in the Human race's history.
• He sends the stone slab to Lihuo Academy through the gatekeeping hungry ghost, and the information about Wen Jun spreads.
• Tao Jiajie, who has been searching for information about Wen Jun, finally receives news and travels to Almsgiving Town.
• He visits the wellness center, where Yu Ziqing meets him, and they introduce themselves.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: He becomes more cautious and strategic in his actions, trying to stay one step ahead of his enemies. He also shows respect for Wen Jun's legacy and wants to honor it.
• Tao Jiajie: He is relentless in his pursuit of information about Wen Jun, even after being killed dozens of times by the great figure. He is also willing to travel far to investigate leads.
• The great figure: He is revealed to be powerful and overbearing, capable of suppressing Tao Jiajie's attempts to find information about Wen Jun. He also seems to have a connection to the past and the Human race's history.

Significant Themes

• The importance of inheritance and passing down knowledge.
• The struggle between the Human race and the gods, and the role of powerful individuals in shaping their fate.
• The power of information and secrets, and the lengths people will go to obtain them.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing interacts with the great figure, who tells him to read the stone slab and spread the information about Wen Jun.
• Yu Ziqing meets Tao Jiajie at the wellness center and introduces himself.
• The gatekeeping hungry ghost delivers the stone slab to Lihuo Academy, interacting with Wen Lingyou and the academy head.

Character Interactions (Expanded)

• Yu Ziqing and the great figure: Their interaction is brief but significant. The great figure seems to have a deep understanding of the past and the Human race's history, and he trusts Yu Ziqing to spread the information about Wen Jun. Their relationship is not fully explored, but it seems that the great figure has taken an interest in Yu Ziqing's actions.
• Yu Ziqing and Tao Jiajie: Their interaction is polite but tense. Tao Jiajie is clearly searching for information about Wen Jun, and Yu Ziqing is aware of this. However, they do not reveal their true intentions to each other, and their conversation is limited to introductions. Their relationship is one of mutual suspicion and caution, as they both have secrets they do not want the other to know.
• The gatekeeping hungry ghost and Lihuo Academy: The gatekeeping hungry ghost's interaction with Lihuo Academy is brief but significant. It delivers the stone slab to Wen Lingyou, who is able to decipher the information recorded on it. The academy head is also involved in this interaction, but he does not seem to notice the gatekeeping hungry ghost's presence until it is pointed out to him. This interaction highlights the gatekeeping hungry ghost's ability to move unnoticed and its role in delivering important information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tao Jiajie, a ninth-tier expert from the Tao clan, returns after being lost for 8,000 years.
• He visits Almsgiving Town, seeking detoxification from Yu Ziqing, who senses something amiss.
• Yu Ziqing discovers that Tao Jiajie tried to capture his true name's imprint.
• Old Yang, enraged by this, decides to confront Tao Jiajie.
• Gu Shitou's strange behavior and rapid acupoint opening are revealed to Yu Ziqing.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: Realizes the importance of true names and decides to protect Gu Shitou.
• Tao Jiajie: Revealed to be suspicious and malicious, trying to capture true name imprints.
• Old Yang: Shows his protective side and decides to confront Tao Jiajie.
• Gu Shitou: Reveals his unique method of cultivating by getting beaten.

Significant Themes

• The importance and danger of true names.
• The consequences of past actions and the desire for revenge.
• The unique methods of cultivation and the path of Body Refining.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Tao Jiajie: A tense and suspicious interaction, with Yu Ziqing sensing danger.
• Yu Ziqing and Old Yang: Old Yang decides to protect Yu Ziqing and confront Tao Jiajie.
• Yu Ziqing and Gu Shitou: Yu Ziqing discovers Gu Shitou's strange method of cultivation and decides to protect him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing seeks advice from You Zhen about Shi Tou's unusual cultivation method.
• Shi Tou gets married to Prince Xiang's great-great-great-granddaughter.
• The wedding takes place, and Shi Tou is chased by his wife the next day.

Character Developments

• Shi Tou: Develops a new cultivation method that involves getting beaten to strengthen his body. He also gets married.
• Yu Ziqing: Continues to help and guide Shi Tou, and arranges his marriage.
• You Zhen: Provides advice on Shi Tou's cultivation and helps arrange his marriage.
• Old Yang: Focuses on his research and is happy about the wedding in the village.
• Prince Xiang: Sends his great-great-great-granddaughter to marry Shi Tou.
• Song Chengyue: Happy about his son's marriage, even though he can't attend.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and growth: Shi Tou's unique cultivation method and his progress.
• Marriage and family: The importance of marriage and having children, especially on Jinlan Mountain.
• Guidance and mentorship: Yu Ziqing's role in helping Shi Tou and the villagers.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Shi Tou: Yu Ziqing guides and helps Shi Tou, while Shi Tou seeks help from Yu Ziqing when chased by his wife.
• You Zhen and Yu Ziqing: They discuss Shi Tou's cultivation and marriage arrangements.
• Old Yang and Yu Ziqing: They discuss the village chief's happiness and plan to go kill someone for excitement.
• Shi Tou and his wife: They have a rocky start to their marriage, with Shi Tou being chased by his wife.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Yang decides to act after recounting past events involving true name imprints.
• Yu Ziqing and Old Yang go to Almsgiving Town, where they meet Tao Jiajie (the descended body of wigged Bai Shuidan).
• Old Yang casts a curse, 'Contamination,' on Tao Jiajie to destroy his ability to capture true name imprints.
• The Old Dragon King arrives at the scene and senses the presence of a true dragon.

Character Developments

• Old Yang: Reveals his past and his connection to true dragons. Decides to change species again to become a true dragon.
• Yu Ziqing: Takes the consequences of the curse for Old Yang. Decides to help Old Yang through his transformation tribulation.

Significant Themes

• The power of true name imprints and the consequences of misusing them.
• The obsession with true dragons within the Dragon race.
• The struggle between the Dragon race and the wigged Bai Shuidan.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Old Yang: Their friendship deepens as they face the consequences of Old Yang's actions together.
• The Old Dragon King and the Dragon race: They react to the commotion in the East Sea and sense the presence of a true dragon, leading to increased tension with the Three Divine Dynasties.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing meets the Old Dragon King, who agrees to retreat from the East Sea after seeing a dragon scale.
• The Old Dragon King reveals that the Dragon race's bloodline inheritance has issues, and some information is missing.
• Yu Ziqing tells the Old Dragon King about wigged Bai Shuidan, the faceless expert, and the curse targeting him and Old Yang.
• The Old Dragon King offers Yu Ziqing a dragon scale token for safe passage within the Dragon race's territory.
• On his way back, Yu Ziqing witnesses a cultivator returning from the Abyss with a curse, who is later buried in a Dragon-Locking Coffin.

Character Developments

• The Old Dragon King shows reverence and respect towards true dragons, agreeing to retreat from the East Sea upon seeing a dragon scale.
• Yu Ziqing reveals information about wigged Bai Shuidan and the faceless expert to the Old Dragon King, showing trust and understanding.
• The old patriarch of the Liao family returns from the Abyss with a curse, showing the power and danger of the curse.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of curses, as seen with the old patriarch of the Liao family and the curse he brings back from the Abyss.
• The importance of true dragons to the Dragon race, as demonstrated by the Old Dragon King's reverence and respect towards them.
• The consequences of obsession and unyielding determination, as shown by the old patriarch's return from the Abyss.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing interacts with the Old Dragon King, revealing information about the curse and wigged Bai Shuidan, and receiving a dragon scale token.
• Yu Ziqing interacts with Chang Sheng, a powerful cultivator from the Duke Lin's manor, who explains the significance of the Dragon-Locking Coffin and the curse.
• The old patriarch of the Liao family interacts with his son, who greets him upon his return from the Abyss, and later prepares for his burial in the Dragon-Locking Coffin.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Liao family patriarch's curse has spread to his blood relatives, including Number Four (Liao family's Number Four).
• Number Four seeks Yu Ziqing's help to resolve the curse, offering his allegiance in return.
• Yu Ziqing agrees to protect the Liao family's legacy but cannot guarantee the curse's resolution.
• Yu Ziqing copies the curse rune on Number Four's chest to show Old Yang.

Character Developments

• Number Four (Liao family's Number Four) is revealed to have human emotions and cares for his daughter, motivating him to seek help for the Liao family.
• Yu Ziqing shows compassion towards Number Four's plight, agreeing to protect the Liao family's legacy without expecting anything in return.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of past actions and the struggle to rectify them.
• The power of family bonds and the lengths one would go to protect them.
• The complexity of curses and their potential solutions.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Number Four (Liao family's Number Four) meet and discuss the curse, leading to an agreement to protect the Liao family's legacy.
• Yu Ziqing shares the curse rune with Old Yang, seeking his expertise in identifying it.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing visits Da Dui's library with Old Yang to find a solution for the Liao family's curse.
• They discover an ancient record mentioning a race called the Copper Clan, who were cursed by a human and faced extinction.
• Yu Ziqing learns about a curse transference method that could dissolve the curse by absorbing it himself.
• The Mother River River God is about to enter the Mother River to capture the faceless people.
• The Liao Family Patriarch's tomb is robbed, and a message is left behind, hinting that the curse has been taken.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: Shows determination to resolve the Liao family's curse, even if it means bearing the cost himself. He also demonstrates his strategic thinking by waiting for the right opportunity to act.
• Number Four Bai Shuidan: Struggles to understand Yu Ziqing's motivations and is left behind to guard the base, feeling dazed and disbelieving about Yu Ziqing's actions.

Significant Themes

• The cost of curses and the price of resolving them.
• The value of life and the importance of living people.
• The struggle to understand and adapt to new ways of thinking.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Old Yang: They work together to find a solution for the curse, with Old Yang providing guidance and knowledge.
• Yu Ziqing and Number Four Bai Shuidan: Yu Ziqing offers to transfer the curse onto himself, leaving Number Four confused and grateful.
• The Liao family and Yu Ziqing: The Liao family tacitly agrees not to pursue the theft of their patriarch's tomb, understanding that Yu Ziqing has taken the curse.

• Number One instructs Number Four to act as a scapegoat and abandon the base, while Number Four secretly plans to preserve strength and take down Number One.
• Number Three becomes engrossed in his research and forgets about the impending danger.
• The Mother River's River God takes up residence in the Earth Deity's divine kingdom, and the Great Gan Court begins their invasion.
• Number Four delivers intelligence to Yu Ziqing, who escorts him back to the Earth Deity's divine kingdom.
• Number Three is intercepted by Langya Academy experts and Song Chengyue, leading to a fierce battle that results in the destruction of the tributary's Earth Deity divine kingdom.
• Number Four leads the remaining Bai Shuidan in a desperate escape, while Number One watches the encampment burn and interrogates Number Four upon his return.
• Number Four successfully deceives Number One and the wigged Bai Shuidan, providing them with false information about Yu Ziqing.
• The wigged Bai Shuidan becomes determined to find and eliminate the expert on Jinlan Mountain who practices the Path of the Hungry Ghost and Body Refining.

Number Four, feigning death, gains the wigged Bai Shuidan's trust and is sent on a mission to retrieve a protective magic treasure. Meanwhile, Yu Ziqing, having resolved his bloodline curse, helps the Liao family's experts fake their deaths and go into seclusion. Number Four reports back to the wigged Bai Shuidan, who becomes interested in investigating the Liao family's curse, potentially leading him to Jinlan Mountain. Yu Ziqing, anticipating this, provides Number Four with false information about the Liao family's curse and his own background, aiming to manipulate the wigged Bai Shuidan into investigating the matter himself. Back at Jinlan Mountain, Shi Tou's wife is about to give birth, and Yu Ziqing returns to attend to her. Number Four, upon returning to the Bai Shuidan base, reports to the wigged Bai Shuidan about the Liao family's curse and expresses his concern about his own impending death from the curse. The wigged Bai Shuidan, impressed by Number Four's dedication, offers to help investigate the curse's origin and provides him with a protective magic treasure to suppress it temporarily. The chapter ends with the wigged Bai Shuidan considering the possibility of obtaining the item that cast the Liao family's curse and using it against Qing Ziyu of Jinlan Mountain.