Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing confirms the Moon God's true form and plans to use him as a source of information.
• He returns to Jinlan Mountain and meets with Old Yang, who is preparing for his third form transformation.
• Old Yang begins his transformation, triggering a lightning tribulation. Yu Ziqing assists him by absorbing and scattering the power of calamity.
• The Old Dragon King and two other unknown races (presumably True Phoenix and True Qilin) help Old Yang by sending their power to him.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: He continues to nurture Juice and plans to use the Moon God for information. He assists Old Yang during his transformation.
• Old Yang: He decides to manifest his third form, which is Chaos-like and shapeless. He withstands the lightning tribulation with Yu Ziqing's help.
• The Old Dragon King: He senses Old Yang's transformation and sends his power to help him. He also feels a glimmer of hope with the assistance of the other two races.
• Number Five: He takes charge of the Bai Shuidan organization and visits the Crown Prince to probe him about the Dead Dragon Talisman.

Significant Themes

• The power of information and knowledge, as Yu Ziqing seeks to learn more about the past from the Moon God.
• The struggle against fate and destiny, as Old Yang defies the heavens by transforming into his third form.
• The importance of reciprocity and gratitude, as Number Five visits the Crown Prince to repay his debt.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Old Yang: They discuss Old Yang's transformation and Yu Ziqing helps him during the lightning tribulation.
• The Old Dragon King and Old Yang: The Old Dragon King senses Old Yang's transformation and sends his power to help him.
• Number Five and the Crown Prince: Number Five visits the Crown Prince to probe him about the Dead Dragon Talisman, trying to learn more about its origins.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Yang successfully evolves through his heavenly tribulation, becoming a ferocious beast with the curses of the Three Truths.
• Yu Ziqing and Old Yang discuss the origins of the Black貘 and the Heretical Path Lord.
• Yu Ziqing receives information from New Number Five about the Crown Prince and the patchwork Oddity.
• Yu Ziqing decides to help the foolish dog undergo its tribulation, with the intention of leeching off the heavenly power.

Character Developments

• Old Yang gains a human form and a deeper understanding of his evolution path.
• Yu Ziqing becomes more determined to stir up trouble in Great Gan and Langya Academy.
• The foolish dog gains some intelligence after its tribulation.

Significant Themes

• Evolution and transformation, both physical and mental.
• The power of curses and their interaction with heavenly tribulations.
• The manipulation of information and history by powerful figures.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Old Yang discuss their experiences and plans, forming a partnership.
• Yu Ziqing interacts with the foolish dog, showing a mix of amusement and exasperation.
• Yu Ziqing and Old Yang work together to control the heavenly tribulation's power, highlighting their teamwork.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing is delighted by the dog's transformation and intelligence after the heavenly tribulation.
• The dog agrees to help Yu Ziqing in exchange for not having to research secret techniques with the Village Chief for a month or a year.
• Yu Ziqing decides to visit Langya Academy to inquire about Old Yang's friends and also to check on the two ninth-tier cultivators from the Liao family.
• He also plans to discuss the utilization of the Silver Lake's resources with Old Yang.

Character Developments

• The dog gains intelligence and understands human language after the tribulation.
• Yu Ziqing shows concern for Old Yang's well-being and decides to visit Langya Academy on his behalf.
• Old Yang expresses his unease about the situation within Langya Academy and asks Yu Ziqing to investigate.

Significant Themes

• The theme of transformation and growth is evident in the dog's change after the tribulation.
• The theme of loyalty and duty is shown in Old Yang's concern for his friends and his support for Yu Ziqing.
• The theme of power and influence is seen in the discussion about the utilization of the Silver Lake's resources.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing interacts with the dog, showing kindness and understanding, and the dog agrees to help him in return.
• Yu Ziqing and Old Yang have a conversation about Old Yang's concerns for his friends and Yu Ziqing's decision to visit Langya Academy.
• Yu Ziqing meets with Daoist Dragon Tiger to discuss the origins of the Dragon Talisman and inquire about Chu Ye.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Yu Ziqing visits Langya Academy and learns about Chu Ye's seclusion from Daoist Dragon Tiger.
2. He meets with the new Bai Shuidan (God King) and learns that he's not interested in the current state of the world.
3. The new Bai Shuidan orders Number Five to help the Crown Prince of Great Gan ascend the throne.
4. The Crown Prince meets with Cheng Jing, hinting that the former Academy Head is involved in something suspicious.
5. Cheng Jing, Daoist Dragon Tiger, and Jian Zhen investigate and discover that the former Academy Head has been secretly working against Langya Academy and the Gan Emperor.
6. Chu Ye reveals that he believes his old friend, who perished in the Wasteland, might have discovered a secret that led to his demise.
7. Daoist Dragon Tiger speculates that the sheep demon, Qing Ziyu, might be connected to the walking library of Langya Academy from back then.

Character Developments

1. Yu Ziqing: He continues to stir up trouble, manipulating events to provoke a major incident. He understands that the new Bai Shuidan is not like the former one and is more difficult to fool.
2. Crown Prince of Great Gan: He becomes more anxious and entangled, realizing that the Gan Emperor might be using him. He seeks help from Number Five to ascend the throne smoothly.
3. Cheng Jing: He becomes more decisive and ruthless, willing to destroy all of the former Academy Head's research achievements and cut off his funding sources.
4. Daoist Dragon Tiger: He becomes more determined to uncover the truth, even if it means risking his life. He speculates that the sheep demon, Qing Ziyu, might be connected to the walking library of Langya Academy from back then.
5. Chu Ye: He remains low-key and doesn't reveal much about his old friend's demise. He refuses to meet Qing Ziyu, hinting that he might know more than he lets on.

Significant Themes

1. Manipulation and Deception: Yu Ziqing continues to manipulate events and people to achieve his goals, while the Crown Prince and the new Bai Shuidan also engage in deception.
2. Power and Ambition: The Gan Emperor's immense ambition and lofty aspirations are a significant driving force behind the events, as is the Crown Prince's desire to ascend the throne.
3. Loyalty and Betrayal: The former Academy Head's betrayal of Langya Academy and the Gan Emperor is a stark contrast to Cheng Jing and Daoist Dragon Tiger's unwavering loyalty to their principles.
4. Knowledge and Wisdom: The walking library of Langya Academy and Qing Ziyu's immense knowledge are central to the plot, as is the secret that Chu Ye's old friend might have discovered.

Character Interactions

1. Yu Ziqing and Daoist Dragon Tiger: They discuss Chu Ye's seclusion, and Yu Ziqing learns about the former Academy Head's involvement in suspicious activities.
2. Crown Prince and Cheng Jing: The Crown Prince hints at the former Academy Head's involvement, leading Cheng Jing to investigate and uncover the truth.
3. Daoist Dragon Tiger and Chu Ye: They discuss the possibility that Qing Ziyu might be connected to the walking library of Langya Academy from back then.
4. Yu Ziqing and Old Yang: They discuss the new Bai Shuidan's lack of interest in the current state of the world and the possibility that the Gan Emperor is involved in the events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing reflects on his past and the hunger he experienced, leading him to help the hungry ghosts at Jinlan Mountain.
• Old Yang's past actions are revealed, showing his confidence in Chu Ye's abilities.
• Cheng Jing opens a senior's tomb in Langya Academy, revealing a golden scroll containing the senior's daily records.
• The senior's records reveal that he created a patchwork oddity, severing the path to the Tenth Order for the Human race.
• Cheng Jing's actions are supported by the opposing Academy Heads, smoothing his path to purification.
• Chu Ye discovers the Langya prohibitions' deeper reasons and finds clues left by his old friend.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: He becomes more determined to help the hungry ghosts and reflects on his past, understanding Old Yang's actions better.
• Old Yang: His past confidence in Chu Ye is revealed, showing his trust in his friend's abilities.
• Cheng Jing: His actions gain support from the opposing Academy Heads, solidifying his position as Academy Head.
• Chu Ye: He begins to uncover the deeper reasons behind the Langya prohibitions and searches for clues left by his old friend.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of actions: The senior's actions, intended to create new life, ultimately hindered the Human race's path to the Tenth Order.
• Trust and confidence: Old Yang's confidence in Chu Ye is a central theme, showing the importance of trust in friendships.
• The pursuit of truth: Both the senior and Chu Ye are driven by a desire to understand and reveal the truth, despite the consequences.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Old Yang: Their interactions reveal Old Yang's trust in Chu Ye and Yu Ziqing's growing understanding of his friend's actions.
• Cheng Jing and the Academy Heads: Cheng Jing's actions gain support from the opposing Academy Heads, showing a shift in their stance towards him.
• Chu Ye and his old friend: Though not directly interacting, Chu Ye's search for clues left by his old friend highlights their bond and shared pursuit of truth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing visits the South Sea to thank those who helped him and to check on Ji Meng's recovery.
• He discovers a naturally formed Cave Heaven with extremely dense spiritual energy, a gift from Ji Meng and his wife.
• Yu Ziqing learns about the potential of the Cave Heaven from Old Yang and decides to recruit experts to help develop it.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing shows his strategic thinking and ambition by planning to recruit experts for the Cave Heaven project.
• Ji Meng reveals his close relationship with the former Emperor Dui and his understanding of Da Dui's past events.
• Old Yang demonstrates his expertise in formations and understanding of the Cave Heaven's potential.

Significant Themes

• The power of collective wisdom and collaboration in achieving grand projects.
• The importance of personal relationships and connections in accomplishing goals.
• The potential for natural formations to evolve and improve over time.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing interacts with Ji Meng, learning about Da Dui's past and the potential of the Cave Heaven.
• Yu Ziqing consults with Old Yang about the Cave Heaven's potential and the feasibility of developing it.
• Yu Ziqing meets with Chu Ye, recruiting him for the Cave Heaven project and hinting at future collaboration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Ye returns to Langya Academy and meets Qing Ziyu, who invites him to a major project in the South Sea.
• Chu Ye, along with another Academy Head and laborers, travels to the South Sea and meets Yu Ziqing, who leads them to a Cave Heaven.
• Lihuo Academy also sends a team to participate in the project, led by four Academy Heads and over two hundred laborers.
• After a year of research, Old Yang discovers that the Cave Heaven's origin might not be natural and asks Yu Ziqing to consult the Mountain Lord.

Character Developments

• Chu Ye: Becomes more determined and ambitious after being invited to the major project.
• Qing Ziyu/Yu Ziqing: Shows his intelligence and resourcefulness in organizing and managing the project.
• Old Yang: Demonstrates his vast knowledge and leadership in guiding the research.
• The Mountain Lord: Reveals his wisdom and connection to ancient secrets.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination in the pursuit of knowledge and power.
• The value of collaboration and competition in academic research.
• The exploration of ancient secrets and their potential benefits.

Character Interactions

• Chu Ye and Qing Ziyu/Yu Ziqing: Their relationship evolves from acquaintances to collaborators.
• Old Yang and the Academy Heads: They work together, sharing knowledge and ideas to advance the research.
• The Mountain Lord and Yu Ziqing: They communicate through the underground cave, with the Mountain Lord providing guidance and information.

Summary

In this chapter, Yu Ziqing receives information from the Mountain Lord about the Cave Heaven, which he believes might be related to an immortal herb. He also learns about the Heretical Lord's past and his current state. Meanwhile, the laborers at the South Sea base are working tirelessly, leading Yu Ziqing to implement rest schedules for their well-being. He then returns to the Mountain Abyss, where he convinces the Mountain Lord to let the Heretical Lord go, with the intention of using him as a mole to infiltrate the Yin Demons and ultimately seize the Seventh Yin King's Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing brings the Heretical Lord back to Almsgiving Town to help with a task.
• They receive letters from Lihuo Academy, seeking materials for purchase, including Seventh Yin King's arm bone.
• Yu Ziqing realizes Lihuo Academy's interest in the core of the jade tablets, which they can't decipher.
• Yu Ziqing visits Wen Lingyou, offering Seventh Yin King bones to aid in Yin Demon research.
• Yu Ziqing's demons, Zizaitian and Lou Huai, infiltrate a Yin Demon nest and discover a Great Demon gestating Yin Demons.
• Yu Ziqing shares the intelligence with Wen Lingyou and offers to help the Heretical Lord infiltrate the Yin Demon nest.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: Shows generosity in aiding Lihuo Academy's research, demonstrating his strategic thinking and willingness to support important causes.
• Heretical Lord: Shows eagerness to take on the infiltration task, despite the risks, indicating his ambition and determination.
• Wen Lingyou: Displayed gratitude for Yu Ziqing's support and willingness to reciprocate, showing his integrity and professionalism.

Significant Themes

• Sponsorship and Reciprocity: Yu Ziqing's sponsorship of Lihuo Academy's research and the Heretical Lord's task is reciprocated by their willingness to help him in return.
• Ambition and Risk: Both Yu Ziqing and the Heretical Lord display ambition in their actions, but also acknowledge and accept the risks involved.
• Secrecy and Deception: The Yin Demons' secretive nature and the Heretical Lord's planned infiltration highlight the theme of secrecy and deception.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Wen Lingyou: Their interaction shows mutual respect and a willingness to help each other, fostering a productive partnership.
• Yu Ziqing and the Heretical Lord: Their interaction demonstrates Yu Ziqing's trust in the Heretical Lord's abilities and the Heretical Lord's eagerness to prove himself.
• Zizaitian and Lou Huai: Their interaction shows their competitive nature and willingness to take on dangerous tasks to prove themselves to Yu Ziqing.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Wen's disciples are stressed due to his increased irritability and high expectations.
• Yu Ziqing helps infiltrate a Yin Demon lair using magic treasures, aiming to destroy it.
• Xie Jun successfully infiltrates the Yin Demon lair and begins his mission.
• Yu Ziqing considers the possibility of using demon nests for quick travel.

Character Developments

• Old Wen's patience wears thin, causing him to be irritable and demanding of his disciples.
• Yu Ziqing remains calm and supportive, subtly increasing Old Wen's anxiety.
• Xie Jun successfully infiltrates the Yin Demon lair and begins his mission, showing determination and adaptability.

Significant Themes

• Patience and Irritability: Old Wen's patience is tested, leading to irritability, while Yu Ziqing's calm demeanor increases Old Wen's anxiety.
• Infiltration and Adaptation: Xie Jun successfully infiltrates the Yin Demon lair, demonstrating the importance of adaptability in achieving goals.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Old Wen: Yu Ziqing's calm support increases Old Wen's anxiety, leading to Old Wen taking on more tasks himself.
• Yu Ziqing and Xie Jun: Yu Ziqing provides guidance and support to Xie Jun, helping him successfully infiltrate the Yin Demon lair.
• Xie Jun and the Yin Demons: Xie Jun interacts with the Yin Demons, learning their ways and adapting to his new environment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Crown Prince asks Song Chengyue to help him find a way to remove his demonic thoughts.
• Song Chengyue seeks help from Yu Ziqing, who agrees to assist but warns Song Chengyue to consider his own future.
• The Crown Prince travels alone to meet Yu Ziqing to perform an act of almsgiving to remove his demonic thoughts.

Character Developments

• The Crown Prince's investigation into his past and the truth about Da Dui has led him to develop inner demons and desperation.
• Song Chengyue, despite his loyalty to the Gan Emperor, is willing to help the Crown Prince, showing his commitment to his duties.
• Yu Ziqing, though surprised by the Crown Prince's request, remains professional and willing to provide his services.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control within the Divine Dynasty, as seen through the Crown Prince's investigation and his father's inscrutability.
• The consequences of past actions and the burden of history, as exemplified by the Crown Prince's inner demons and the Gan Emperor's influence.
• The theme of loyalty and duty, explored through Song Chengyue's actions and his commitment to his role as Commander of the Imperial Guard.

Character Interactions

• The Crown Prince and Song Chengyue: The Crown Prince's request for Song Chengyue's help shows a level of trust, while Song Chengyue's willingness to assist demonstrates his loyalty.
• Song Chengyue and Yu Ziqing: Their interaction highlights their mutual respect and understanding, as well as Yu Ziqing's professionalism and concern for Song Chengyue's future.
• The Crown Prince and Yu Ziqing: Their meeting reveals the Crown Prince's desperation and Yu Ziqing's willingness to provide his services, despite his confusion about the Crown Prince's true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing, a specialist in removing demonic thoughts, is hired by the Crown Prince of Great Gan to remove and seal his demonic thoughts.
• The process involves a complex ritual and formation, with the demonic thoughts successfully sealed into a jade bottle.
• After the transaction, Yu Ziqing returns to the Great Island Cave Heaven, while the Crown Prince returns to the capital, secretly recording the event.
• A spy from Lihuo Academy is discovered in the research team, having tampered with data. They are later revealed to have been brainwashed.
• Yu Ziqing learns that the God King has tasked New Number Five with destroying the research in the South Sea.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: He continues his research on the Great Island Cave Heaven and becomes more cautious due to the spy incident and the God King's involvement.
• Crown Prince: He successfully removes and seals his demonic thoughts, which seems to improve his mental state. He records the event but doesn't immediately report it to the Gan Emperor.
• Song Chengyue: He secretly records the Crown Prince's event and plans to use it to his advantage in the future. He also starts preparing for his eventual retirement.
• New Number Five: He is tasked by the God King with destroying the research in the South Sea. He informs Yu Ziqing about this development.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence in the Divine Dynasty, with the Crown Prince, the Gan Emperor, and Song Chengyue all having their own agendas.
• The importance of information and intelligence gathering, with both the Crown Prince and the God King seeking information to further their goals.
• The consequences of brainwashing and manipulation, as seen with the spy from Lihuo Academy.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and the Crown Prince: They have a business transaction, with Yu Ziqing successfully removing and sealing the Crown Prince's demonic thoughts.
• Yu Ziqing and Song Chengyue: They don't interact directly, but both are aware of each other's actions and have their own plans.
• Yu Ziqing and New Number Five: They communicate about the God King's involvement in the South Sea research and discuss how to handle the situation.
• The Crown Prince and Song Chengyue: They work together to remove the Crown Prince's demonic thoughts, with Song Chengyue secretly recording the event.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing's good mood from acting and research progress is ruined by learning that someone caused trouble in the South Sea research.
• Great Li and Great Gan cooperate to support the research, while Great Zhen is not involved.
• Zhong Shouzheng finds two students with divine soul issues, one from Lihuo Academy and one from Langya Academy.
• The God King instructs Bai Shuidan to disrupt the research, but they can't make any progress.
• Yu Ziqing and Number Five stage a play to make the God King believe the research has slowed down.
• The Gan Emperor uses the God King's intelligence to temper his cultivation.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: Becomes disheartened by the obstacles in the research and the realization that some people prefer to drag others down rather than strive for improvement.
• The God King: Continues to seek ways to disrupt the South Sea research but is powerless to do so directly.
• The Gan Emperor: Uses the God King's intelligence to advance his own cultivation, planning to continue this strategy.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between ambition and stagnation.
• The use of power and influence for personal gain.
• The consequences of secrecy and manipulation.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Number Five: Work together to deceive the God King about the research progress.
• The God King and the Gan Emperor: The God King unknowingly aids the Gan Emperor's cultivation through his intelligence.
• The Gan Emperor and the robed man: The Gan Emperor uses the robed man to communicate with the God King and obtain intelligence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The new Emperor of Da Dui, Yu Ziqing, has been absent for a long time, causing worry among the officials, particularly Old Zhang.
• Jia Shisi, the Prime Minister, remains confident and reassuring, while Old Zhang receives a letter from Yu Ziqing, easing his worries.
• Jia Shisi is tasked with cultivating towards the Tenth Tier to become a powerful asset for Da Dui.
• The mining Cave Heaven collapses, seemingly due to sabotage, but Yu Ziqing suspects someone is playing the God King.
• Yu Ziqing discovers that the Gan Emperor or the Crown Prince of Great Gan is behind the 'play actor' who has been providing intelligence to the God King.
• Twenty years pass, and Yu Ziqing is close to advancing to the Seventh Tier simultaneously in both Spirit and Body Refining.

Character Developments

• Old Zhang: Becomes increasingly worried about Yu Ziqing's prolonged absence, causing him anxiety.
• Jia Shisi: Maintains confidence and calm, reassuring Old Zhang. He is tasked with cultivating towards the Tenth Tier by Yu Ziqing.
• Yu Ziqing: Continues to cultivate diligently, preparing for simultaneous advancement in Spirit and Body Refining. He suspects the Gan Emperor or the Crown Prince of Great Gan is behind the 'play actor.'

Significant Themes

• Trust and Deception: The theme of trust and deception is prominent, with Yu Ziqing suspecting someone is playing the God King, and the Gan Emperor or the Crown Prince of Great Gan being behind it.
• Power and Ambition: The Gan Emperor's ambition is highlighted, with his desire to become the strongest cultivator of his generation and his willingness to make sacrifices to achieve it.
• Patience and Perseverance: Yu Ziqing's patience and perseverance in cultivation are emphasized, as he waits for the perfect opportunity to advance simultaneously in both Spirit and Body Refining.

Character Interactions

• Old Zhang and Jia Shisi: Old Zhang shares his worries with Jia Shisi, who reassures him and displays confidence in Yu Ziqing's leadership.
• Yu Ziqing and Song Chengyue: Yu Ziqing seeks Song Chengyue's help to investigate the 'play actor' but ultimately decides not to pursue it.
• The Gan Emperor and the Crown Prince of Great Gan: The Gan Emperor's ambition and his desire to make the Crown Prince ascend the throne are hinted at, with Yu Ziqing suspecting their involvement in the 'play actor' scheme.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

+ The robed man makes a deal with the God King to display his Dao in exchange for ensuring the Crown Prince's ascension.
+ The Dry Emperor decides to abandon his current cultivation path and start anew to become the strongest without flaws.
+ The Evil Lord, now a Power Yin Demon, begins to erode the Seven Yin King's Dao from within, planning to create a new Dao without a form or name.
+ Yu Ziqing seeks advice from Old Yang about integrating his Hungry Ghost Dao and Body Cultivation Dao, leading to a conversation about various methods, including borrowing power from an immortal herb like the Undying Mandragora.

Character Developments

+ The robed man shows his determination to help the Crown Prince ascend the throne.
+ The Dry Emperor demonstrates his resolve to carve out his own path and become the strongest.
+ The Evil Lord reveals his plan to create a new Dao, showcasing his resilience and determination.
+ Yu Ziqing displays his concern for Juice's well-being and his willingness to seek help from the Undying Mandragora.

Significant Themes

+ The struggle to forge one's own path and become the strongest.
+ The dangers and challenges of cultivating multiple Daos simultaneously.
+ The importance of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

+ The robed man and the God King engage in a deal, showing mutual respect and understanding.
+ The Dry Emperor and the robed man discuss their plans and the risks involved.
+ Yu Ziqing seeks advice from Old Yang, demonstrating his humility and willingness to learn.
+ Yu Ziqing interacts with the brat and the stupid dog, showing his care and concern for them.
+ Yu Ziqing communicates with the snake willow, seeking its help in making an introduction to the Undying Mandragora.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing enters a desolate wasteland filled with the remains of powerful cultivators who sought the Immortal Mandragora.
• He encounters illusions that test his mental fortitude, facing loneliness and the void.
• He crosses a great river using a bridge formed by the Immortal Mandragora, which leads him to the Immortal Mandragora itself.
• Yu Ziqing undergoes a series of deaths and rebirths, advancing his cultivation under the Immortal Mandragora's influence.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing gains a deeper understanding of his cultivation and advances in both Spirit Refining and Body Refining.
• Zizaitian and Lou Huai, his subordinates, face their own trials and grow in resilience.
• The Immortal Mandragora is revealed to be more complex and helpful than initially thought, assisting Yu Ziqing's cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and immortality leads to destruction and death.
• The Immortal Mandragora's true nature and intentions are complex and not entirely malicious.
• Yu Ziqing's cultivation journey involves facing and overcoming extreme challenges.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing interacts with Zizaitian and Lou Huai, providing comfort and support.
• Yu Ziqing communicates with the Immortal Mandragora, requesting help and receiving it in an unexpected manner.
• Yu Ziqing's relationship with the Immortal Mandragora deepens, with the immortal herb aiding his cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing successfully advances to the seventh tier in both Spirit Refining and Body Refining, gaining new supernatural abilities related to the moon and purity.
• He visits the Immortal Mandragora, which helps him advance and leaves a jade slip with his contact information.
• He returns to Almsgiving Town, learns about the developments in the Great Island Cave Heaven and the Divine Dynasty, and decides to return to Jinlan Mountain.
• The Gan Emperor abdicates, and the Crown Prince is to be crowned in three months.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: Advances to the seventh tier in both cultivation paths, gains new supernatural abilities, and decides to return to Jinlan Mountain.
• The Gan Emperor: Abdicates the throne, leaving the Crown Prince to ascend.
• The Crown Prince: Accepts the abdication, prepares for his coronation, and begins to question his father's motives.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and ambition, as seen in the Gan Emperor's abdication and the Crown Prince's acceptance of the throne.
• The consequences of one's actions and the ripple effects they have on others, as seen in the Second Prince's situation.
• The Faceless Man's influence and the Crown Prince's identity as a Faceless Man.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing interacts with the Immortal Mandragora, leaving a jade slip with his contact information.
• The Gan Emperor interacts with the ministers and the Crown Prince, announcing his abdication.
• The Crown Prince interacts with the Second Prince and Bai Shuidan, discussing the future and the Crown Prince's succession.
• The robed figure interacts with the God King, discussing the Crown Prince's succession and the possibility of breaking through to the Tenth Order.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Divine Dynasty holds a grand ceremony for the new emperor's enthronement.
• Yu Ziqing, representing Jinlan Mountain, attends and delivers the remains of powerful individuals who died due to immortal herbs, aiming to change the general perception of immortal herbs.
• He also delivers the remains of two Great Gan royal family members to the new emperor.
• The new emperor is deeply moved and showers Yu Ziqing with praise and gifts.
• Yu Ziqing establishes a cemetery outside Jinlan Mountain for the remains of powerful individuals and erects a monument warning against coveting immortal herbs.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: He continues to act as a mediator and messenger, trying to change the perception of immortal herbs and mitigate potential dangers for Jinlan Mountain and the Immortal Mandragora.
• The new Emperor of Great Gan: He ascends the throne and shows appreciation for Yu Ziqing's actions, rewarding him generously.

Significant Themes

• The power of perception and misinformation: Yu Ziqing's actions aim to change the general perception of immortal herbs, highlighting the power of information and misinformation in shaping beliefs and actions.
• The consequences of greed: The deaths of numerous powerful individuals serve as a warning against the dangers of coveting immortal herbs, illustrating the theme of reaping what one sows.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing interacts with various representatives of major powers, delivering the remains of their ancestors and changing their perceptions of immortal herbs.
• He also interacts with the new Emperor of Great Gan, who rewards him for his actions.
• Yu Ziqing's interactions with the Immortal Mandragora are implied, as he acts to protect it and change the perception of immortal herbs.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing discovers the extraordinary nature of the Juice and the Immortal Mandragora.
• The God King delays rewards and recognition for the Bai Shuidan organization.
• Yu Ziqing plans to visit the Moon God to express gratitude for her assistance.
• Yu Ziqing seeks Old Yang's help to cultivate special plants and asks about the north of the Wasteland.
• Old Yang agrees to help and begins recruiting Academy Heads for a new research project.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing becomes more determined to uncover the truth about the north of the Wasteland.
• Old Yang shows concern for Yu Ziqing's safety and refuses to let him go north of the Wasteland.
• The Moon God expresses interest in growing plants on Haoyue.

Significant Themes

• The power of the bright moon and its connection to Yu Ziqing's supernatural abilities.
• The importance of maintaining relationships and reciprocity.
• The consequences of not rewarding or recognizing contributions.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing interacts with the Old Dragon King and the Dragon Girl, leaving a jade tablet for her.
• Yu Ziqing meets with Old Yang and discusses the cultivation of special plants and the north of the Wasteland.
• Old Yang recruits Academy Heads for the new research project, changing the main purpose and funding.

The new Emperor, now that he had ascended the throne, was filled with a sense of boredom and boundless emptiness. He sat alone through the night, his eyes filled with madness and a hint of ferocity. He took a pill and slowly regained his composure, simply sitting there. Not cultivating, nor resting. On one hand, the God King wanted him to ascend for some purpose. On the other hand, the Supreme Emperor also wanted him to ascend, for some purpose as well. Both sides knew that he was actually just a Bai Shuidan with his own painted skin. He also knew that he was just a pawn. A pawn that everyone thought they could control. Why should he?! The new Emperor's face grew calmer, but the malevolence deep in his eyes began to grow. His will, which had been twisted and frenzied even before his ascension, became even more so. Did the Supreme Emperor think that after fighting for so many years, he valued the throne above all else? In the beginning, in his youth, he simply wanted to work harder, become stronger, and earn a compliment from his Imperial Father. Someone told him that there was no family affection in the royal family. In his youth, he didn't believe it at all. He thought he was the exception; even if there wasn't one, he would become that exception. But later, he was just fighting for his life. He clearly understood that if he lost his position as Crown Prince, he might not live long. More than once, he had cruelly resolved that if he ascended the throne, he would first kill the Second Prince and depose the other princes who vied with him. But now, he had ascended the throne, and he didn't want to kill the princes who had competed with him for the succession at all. He simply didn't want to follow the path laid out for him by others, even if his ascension was decided by others. Why did everyone assume he would kill without mercy? Why did everyone assume he wouldn't rule diligently after ascending the throne? He didn't want to kill the Second Prince, nor did he even want to find an excuse to suppress him. Because he felt, at this moment, that they were all pitiable wretches. Why should they make things difficult for each other? When he discovered the change, the Grand Emperor's disappearance, he even knew clearly that his position might not last for many years. Regardless of the exact duration, it was absolutely impossible for him to personally preside over the grand sacrifice at the ancestral land in five thousand years. If he only cared about the throne, he would find excuses to kill all the other princes, and he would have no rivals. He wouldn't take an empress, nor would he establish a Crown Prince. Then, only he could occupy this position. No, if he truly did that, if he were no longer around, there would still be someone who could govern Great Gan. The Grand Emperor. He wanted to keep the Second Prince, even grant him military power, give him authority, making everyone believe he intended to establish the Second Prince as the Imperial Brother. Then, after some years, he would, in name, make the former Second Prince the true Imperial Brother. Nothing could follow the path others had set. The new Emperor's eyes held a hint of madness, and his smile was somewhat ferocious. Two thousand years. In those two thousand years, his personality, how he would act when encountering something, how he would feel about an issue, had likely been seen through by countless people. But the one who understood him best was himself. He knew his past self, no matter how much he struggled or hesitated, would still have acted the same way. He had changed now. Whether it was the God King, the Grand Emperor, or even others who treated him as a pawn, he would make them all understand the price of treating the reigning Gan Emperor as a pawn. The new Emperor's expression twisted, his eyes seemed to begin twisting, his entire consciousness started to distort, even splitting. He sat alone through the night, and when movement came from the rear, a young eunuch bowed his head and reported. "Your Majesty, Prince Lian requests an audience." Prince Lian was the noble title bestowed upon the Second Prince back then. "Let him in." The new Emperor didn't turn around, but the twisted expression and the frenzied eyes vanished in an instant, returning to his usual calm demeanor. The sound of Prince Lian's arrival echoed far. A moment later, Prince Lian appeared. The new Emperor turned around, a hint of complexity in his eyes. It was as if he saw himself. He didn't feel he had won; he only felt he was an even more pitiable wretch than this second brother