Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zizaitian, a Heavenly Demon, secretly accepts Yu Ziqing's ideals and decides to follow him, wanting to become the Heavenly Demon King who tests the Dao.
• Lou Huai, a Human Demon, remains loyal to Yu Ziqing but prioritizes clinging to powerful backers.
• Yu Ziqing orders the sealing of the Abyss Rift and the verification of all individuals entering or exiting.
• The Great Li Crown Prince orders the sealing of all Abyss Rifts within Great Li and the prohibition of entry or exit.
• King Jiunian, reborn as a Black Heaven Demon, hides to recover his strength.
• The Heavenly Demon King, split into thousands of avatars, hides and recovers, fearing the Mountain Lord's return.
• The Mountain Lord returns to the depths of the Mountain Abyss, planning to prove the Dao with strength.

Character Developments

• Zizaitian: Accepts Yu Ziqing's ideals, wanting to become the Heavenly Demon King who tests the Dao.
• Lou Huai: Remains loyal to Yu Ziqing but prioritizes clinging to powerful backers.
• Yu Ziqing: Demonstrates his influence and power, ordering the sealing of the Abyss Rift and the verification of individuals.
• The Great Li Crown Prince: Shows political acumen by ordering the sealing of Abyss Rifts and the prohibition of entry or exit.
• King Jiunian: Reborn as a Black Heaven Demon, focuses on recovering his strength.
• The Heavenly Demon King: Hides and recovers, fearing the Mountain Lord's return.
• The Mountain Lord: Returns to the depths of the Mountain Abyss, planning to prove the Dao with strength.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle for power and influence is evident among the Heavenly Demons, the Great Li Crown Prince, and the Mountain Lord.
• Loyalty and Ambition: Zizaitian's acceptance of Yu Ziqing's ideals and Lou Huai's loyalty to him illustrate the complex relationship between loyalty and personal ambition.
• Survival and Recovery: King Jiunian and the Heavenly Demon King focus on recovering their strength to ensure survival and regain their former power.

Character Interactions

• Zizaitian and Lou Huai: They look down on each other due to their differing strategic choices.
• Yu Ziqing and the Great Li Crown Prince: Yu Ziqing's actions indirectly influence the Crown Prince's decisions, showing the extent of his power and influence.
• King Jiunian and the Heavenly Demon King: Both hide and recover, each unaware of the other's situation and the Mountain Lord's actions.
• The Mountain Lord and the Heavenly Demon King/King Jiunian: The Mountain Lord's actions instill fear in both the Heavenly Demon King and King Jiunian, forcing them to hide and recover.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Mountain Lord returns to the mortal world, causing a stir but leaving without incident.
• The Great Error disappears after the Mountain Lord's return.
• Yu Ziqing unseals the heretical path youth, delivers news of the gods' annihilation, and re-seals him.
• Yu Ziqing receives a summons from the Seventh Floor Ring and meets Old Yang, who tells him about the Cloud Whale's arrival and the awakening of an ancient demon's mortal enemy.
• Yu Ziqing meets the Cloud Whale and discusses the revival of King Jiunian, an ancient demon's mortal enemy, and the awakening of ancient demons.
• The Black Ship Saints offer to gather information about the awakened ancient demons in the deep sea.

Character Developments

• The Mountain Lord's return and departure are mysterious and unexpected.
• Yu Ziqing shows compassion towards the heretical path youth, revealing his complex nature.
• Yun Jing, the Cloud Whale, shows concern for Yu Ziqing's well-being and shares important information about the awakening of ancient demons.
• The Black Ship Saints express their willingness to help Yu Ziqing gather information, demonstrating their loyalty.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of the gods' annihilation and the awakening of ancient demons.
• The struggle between demons and monsters and the demon race, with King Jiunian's revival threatening the balance.
• The power dynamics between the four Divine Dynasties and the Immovable Immortal Dynasty.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and the Mountain Lord: The Mountain Lord's return and departure are a mystery to Yu Ziqing, who is left to wonder about the true intentions behind the action.
• Yu Ziqing and the heretical path youth: Yu Ziqing shows unexpected compassion towards the youth, revealing his complex nature and the depth of his understanding of the gods' annihilation.
• Yu Ziqing and Yun Jing: Yu Ziqing and Yun Jing share important information about the awakening of ancient demons and discuss the threat posed by King Jiunian's revival.
• Yu Ziqing and the Black Ship Saints: The Black Ship Saints offer to help Yu Ziqing gather information, demonstrating their loyalty and willingness to assist him in his endeavors.

Old Yang Breaks Through, Dao Court Foundation

• Old Yang breaks through to the ninth tier in all three forms simultaneously after confirming his path and strengthening his belief.
• Yu Ziqing spends half a year on the Great Island, mingling with the Academy Heads and students, and then leaves to find the two demons who awakened the ancient demon inheritance.
• The Cloud Whale provides a milk tooth to the Black Ship Saints as a token to communicate with the demon who has awakened the ancient demon bloodline.
• The Black Ship Saints cross the East Sea and enter the deep sea, encountering strange phenomena and anomalies.
• The Grand Priest of the Black Ship borrows power from the Red Veil to deal with the deep-sea anomalies, leading to a connection between the Red Veil and the deep sea.
• Yu Ziqing, in the midst of his breakthrough, senses the connection and delivers a powerful slap, triggering the hungry ghost's revival and causing misfortune for the deep-sea anomalies.
• The anomalies are absorbed into Yu Ziqing's territory, and the Book of Extermination and the small tree hidden in his liver help to transform the territory, forming the eastern part of his Dao Court foundation.
• Yu Ziqing's Spirit Refining, Body Refining, and Casting the Dao Court all advance to the eighth tier, and the foundation of his Dao Court is laid, providing fertile ground for the nurturing of a supernatural ability.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing completes his cultivation in the Dao Court and decides to give year-end benefits to all officials and clerks under the court's system.
• The Black Ship, led by the Grand Priest, successfully navigates the deep sea and encounters an old man from the Ji Clan, who offers help in finding a demon and gives them a token and a letter to deliver.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: He becomes more accepting of his cultivation path and decides to reward his subordinates for their service.
• Black Ship Grand Priest: He demonstrates caution and wisdom in navigating the deep sea and shows respect and gratitude towards the old man from the Ji Clan.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Yu Ziqing's cultivation journey and his acceptance of his path reflect the theme of personal growth and self-discovery.
• Responsibility and Reward: Yu Ziqing's decision to reward his subordinates highlights the theme of acknowledging and rewarding responsibility and service.
• Caution and Wisdom: The Black Ship Grand Priest's cautious approach in navigating the deep sea and his respectful interaction with the old man from the Ji Clan emphasize the importance of wisdom and caution in decision-making.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing interacts with Old Zhang to discuss the year-end benefits.
• The Black Ship Grand Priest interacts with the old man from the Ji Clan, leading to an unexpected alliance and assistance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Da Dui distributes welfare to its citizens, including officials, cultivators, and even Earth Deities, based on their merits and contributions.
• The welfare includes resources like pills, magic treasures, and even life-saving items, demonstrating Da Dui's wealth and Emperor Dui's generosity.
• The distribution of welfare boosts morale and creates a joyous atmosphere across Great Dui.
• Emperor Dui personally bestows additional honors upon a few outstanding Earth Deities, elevating their status and potential.
• Old Yang returns to Jinlan Mountain and discovers that the Little Bodhi Tree Demon has awakened its ancient demon bloodline.
• The Black Ship Saints arrive in search of the demon who awakened its bloodline, leading to skirmishes with the Demon race.

Character Developments

• Emperor Dui (Yu Ziqing) shows his benevolent side by distributing welfare generously, boosting morale and demonstrating his commitment to rewarding merit.
• Old Yang learns about the Little Bodhi Tree Demon's awakened bloodline and adjusts his plans accordingly.
• The Little Bodhi Tree Demon, now awakened, gains new abilities and knowledge, including awareness of a mortal enemy.
• The Black Ship Saints, led by the Black Ship Saint, show determination in their search for the demon with the awakened bloodline.

Significant Themes

• Reward and Punishment: The distribution of welfare highlights Emperor Dui's commitment to rewarding merit and punishing corruption, fostering a positive atmosphere in Great Dui.
• Ancient Demons and Bloodlines: The awakening of the Little Bodhi Tree Demon's bloodline introduces the concept of ancient demons and their potential influence on the current world.
• Power and Status: The elevation of Earth Deities' status and potential through Emperor Dui's bestowals emphasizes the importance of power and status in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Emperor Dui and Old Zhang discuss the welfare distribution, showcasing their efficient and considerate collaboration.
• The Little Bodhi Tree Demon and the Snake Willow interact, demonstrating the unique dynamic between the demonic plants on Jinlan Mountain.
• The Black Ship Saints interact with the Demon race, leading to skirmishes and highlighting the tension between the two races.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Black Ship Saints arrive on the chaotic Immovable Continent to find a demon with awakened ancient bloodline.
• They discover the demon race is in disarray, making their mission more challenging.
• Jiunian, on the first layer of the Abyss, feels a summons from a sacrifice and an ancient demon's awakening.
• Old Yang sets up an altar and performs a ritual, capturing a trace of the awakened demon's divine charm.
• King Jiunian senses Old Yang's power and decides to leave for the Immovable Continent through an Abyss Rift.
• Old Yang follows Jiunian's trail into the Abyss, aiming to capture him alive.

Character Developments

• The Black Ship Grand Priest shows concern for his team's safety and determination to complete their mission.
• Jiunian becomes increasingly uneasy, sensing an unknown threat, and decides to leave the Abyss.
• Old Yang demonstrates his patience and dedication to his research, meticulously planning to capture Jiunian.

Significant Themes

• The chaotic state of the Immovable Continent and the disarray within the demon race.
• The power of ancient demons and the threat they pose.
• The determination and persistence of cultivators in pursuing their goals.

Character Interactions

• The Black Ship Saints discuss their mission and the challenges they face on the Immovable Continent.
• Jiunian communicates with the demonic path cultivators on the Immovable Continent, urging them to open an Abyss Rift.
• Old Yang, unseen, follows Jiunian's trail, preparing to capture him.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. An Abyss Rift opens, and a strange black fish emerges, transforming into King Jiunian, who was once a god.
2. Jiunian absorbs the power of the Abyss Rift and restores the crippled wolf demon's limbs and eye.
3. A Mountain Pushing Beast, a demon under the Demon Emperor, attacks Jiunian, but Jiunian defeats it with a single howl.
4. Old Yang, a Great Demon, encounters the Black Ship Saints, who are pursuing Jiunian. He rescues them and learns about Jiunian's revival and the chaos in the Immovable Continent.
5. Yu Ziqing, in the Abyss, successfully gestates a new supernatural ability, "Bridge of the Immortal Realm," which allows him to return to Da Dui from anywhere.
6. Yu Ziqing retrieves spirit tablet Number Four from the turbid world mud sea, but it goes mad and tries to possess him. Yu Ziqing inspects its memory armor and decides to keep it in the spirit tablet for now.

Character Developments

1. King Jiunian: Revives from the Abyss Rift, absorbs its power, and defeats the Mountain Pushing Beast. He is now stronger than before and seeks to integrate demons and monsters with the entire demon race.
2. Old Yang: Encounters the Black Ship Saints, rescues them, and learns about Jiunian's revival. He decides to pursue Jiunian alone.
3. Yu Ziqing: Gestates the "Bridge of the Immortal Realm" supernatural ability, allowing him to return to Da Dui from anywhere. He retrieves spirit tablet Number Four but decides to keep it in the spirit tablet due to its possession attempt and the state of its memory armor.

Significant Themes

1. Revitalization and Change: The revival of King Jiunian and the gestated supernatural ability "Bridge of the Immortal Realm" by Yu Ziqing symbolize revitalization and change in the story.
2. Power and Influence: The power struggle between King Jiunian and the Demon Emperor, as well as Yu Ziqing's power over the bastards in the turbid world mud sea, highlights the theme of power and influence.
3. Secrets and Deception: The lies and secrets surrounding the sleeping guy in the turbid world mud sea, as well as King Jiunian's true intentions, emphasize the theme of secrets and deception.

Character Interactions

1. King Jiunian and the Wolf Demon: Jiunian restores the wolf demon's limbs and eye, showing a benevolent side. However, the wolf demon is still wary of him.
2. Old Yang and the Black Ship Saints: Old Yang rescues the Black Ship Saints and learns about Jiunian's revival. They share information and decide to work together to pursue Jiunian.
3. Yu Ziqing and spirit tablet Number Four: Yu Ziqing retrieves spirit tablet Number Four but decides to keep it in the spirit tablet due to its possession attempt and the state of its memory armor. He plans to make arrangements for it later.
   This chapter details the revival of King Jiunian, the pursuit of Jiunian by Old Yang and the Black Ship Saints, and Yu Ziqing's gestated supernatural ability and retrieval of spirit tablet Number Four. The chapter ends with Yu Ziqing deciding to keep spirit tablet Number Four in the spirit tablet due to its possession attempt and the state of its memory armor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing remembers his promise to the Yang Demon (Destroying) to witness the death of a god.
• The Yang Demon reveals that someone is absorbing resentment, including his own.
• Yu Ziqing takes the Yang Demon to the Dao Court to sense a strange entity and confirm its death process.
• Yu Ziqing has a brief exchange with Shi through dust particles, who asks Yu Ziqing to visit before the Guardian God King leaves.
• Yu Ziqing decides to find Wang Zixuan, who might have information about the situation.

Character Developments

• The Yang Demon (Destroying) shifts from dejected and resentful to excited and focused on witnessing the strange entity's death process.
• Yu Ziqing reaches the sixth great realm in the Great Evolution First Chapter, enabling him to have a quicker exchange with Shi.
• Yu Ziqing feels a strong premonition that visiting Shi might bring bad news, but he resists the urge to go.

Significant Themes

• The theme of death and its beauty, as perceived by the Yang Demon (Destroying).
• The theme of fate and premonitions, as Yu Ziqing feels a strong premonition about Shi.
• The theme of responsibility and promises, as Yu Ziqing feels guilty for breaking his promise to the Yang Demon.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing interacts with the Yang Demon (Destroying), fulfilling his promise and gaining the Yang Demon's assistance in tracking the resentment absorber.
• Yu Ziqing has a brief, quick exchange with Shi through dust particles, highlighting their connection and Shi's request for Yu Ziqing to visit.
• Yu Ziqing decides to find Wang Zixuan, indicating their past connection and Yu Ziqing's belief in Wang Zixuan's potential knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Zixuan, a former deity now living as a human, receives a letter from an unknown sender, urging him to go to Jiachen City.
• He travels to Jiachen City and meets Yu Ziqing, who wants to discuss the impending return of a powerful entity from the turbid world mud sea.
• Wang Zixuan reveals that this entity, once a god, altered his status and is now bound to ghostly beings, making him nearly impossible to defeat.

Character Developments

• Wang Zixuan: He has become more laid-back and hedonistic, preferring to enjoy life rather than pursue power or immortality. He is terrified of the entity in the turbid world mud sea and is willing to do anything to avoid facing it.
• Yu Ziqing: He is determined to prevent the entity's return and is willing to take drastic measures to do so. He is also trying to understand the entity's power and how to counter it.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between gods and living beings, and the consequences of defying the natural order.
• The power of names and concepts, and how they can be used to control or manipulate beings.
• The fear of death and the desire for immortality or eternal life.

Character Interactions

• Wang Zixuan and Yu Ziqing: Wang Zixuan is cooperative and submissive towards Yu Ziqing, understanding that he has the power to help him avoid the entity's wrath. Yu Ziqing is respectful but firm in his dealings with Wang Zixuan, understanding that he needs his cooperation to prevent the entity's return.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing touches the bridge and experiences the suffering of countless ghostly beings.
• He understands the true nature of the conflict between him and the slumbering one.
• Wang Zixuan decides to leave the long bridge with Yu Ziqing, expressing his desire to find a job and become more human.
• Yu Ziqing agrees to help Wang Zixuan find a suitable position.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing gains a deeper understanding of the ghostly beings and the slumbering one's enmity towards him.
• Wang Zixuan, after gaining a human form, begins to exhibit more human-like emotions and behaviors, seeking to find his purpose and identity.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between Yu Ziqing and the slumbering one is rooted in their fundamental differences, not grudges.
• Wang Zixuan's struggle to find his identity and purpose as a being that is both human and divine.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Wang Zixuan's interaction leads to Wang Zixuan's decision to leave the long bridge with Yu Ziqing and seek a job.
• Yu Ziqing's guidance helps Wang Zixuan understand his identity better.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing seizes the Dao of the ghostly beings, represented by the little blackies with big heads, by connecting the long bridge to the Dao Court and erecting a Ghost Gate.
• The entity in the turbid world mud sea tries to stop the Dao snatching but fails.
• The other gods and kings, including the Cliff God King, the Seventh Yin King, the Mountain Lord, Emperor Zhen, Emperor Li, and the Old Gan Emperor, sense the Dao snatching and respond, but it's too late to stop it.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: He demonstrates his power and resolve by seizing the Dao, showing that he's not to be underestimated. He also shows compassion towards the little blackies, indicating a complex character with both strength and kindness.
• The little blackies: They show unity and determination in their decision to follow Yu Ziqing, displaying a sense of community and hope for a better future.
• The other gods and kings: They show their power and willingness to help, but their efforts are futile, indicating that they might not be as powerful as they seem or that Yu Ziqing's actions are too swift and unexpected.

Significant Themes

• Power and Weakness: The theme of power dynamics is evident, with Yu Ziqing demonstrating his strength and the other gods and kings showing their power but ultimately being unable to stop him.
• Determination and Unity: The little blackies' determination to follow Yu Ziqing despite the risks highlights the power of unity and resolve in the face of adversity.
• The Inevitable: The inevitability of Yu Ziqing's success in seizing the Dao suggests that some things are destined to happen, regardless of the efforts to prevent them.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing interacts with the little blackies, showing compassion and understanding towards them. He also interacts with the other gods and kings, albeit indirectly, showing his disregard for their attempts to stop him.
• The little blackies interact with each other, showing unity and determination in their decision to follow Yu Ziqing.
• The other gods and kings interact with each other, showing their willingness to help but ultimately being unable to stop Yu Ziqing, indicating a lack of coordination or a power imbalance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Demon, after the Dao's seizure, feels fear and contacts other gods, but only the Cliff God King responds. They deduce that the human race is responsible.
• The Great Demon decides to find a new anchor for survival and sets up a sacrificial altar in the turbid world mud sea, sacrificing a part of his consciousness.
• The scoundrels in the turbid world mud sea feel the Great Demon's disappearance and send Number Five to investigate. He confirms the Great Demon's absence.
• Yu Ziqing, in seclusion, realizes the sentience of the vermilion brush and its connection to the Book of Anshi. He receives urgent messages from his companions.

Character Developments

• The Great Demon: Realizes his fear of death, recognizes his past arrogance, and decides to kidnap humans to secure his survival.
• Yu Ziqing: Discovers the sentience of the vermilion brush and its connection to the Book of Anshi, and responds to urgent messages from his companions.

Significant Themes

• Fear of death and mortality: The Great Demon experiences this for the first time, leading to his decision to kidnap humans.
• Arrogance and its consequences: The Great Demon's past arrogance led to his current predicament, highlighting the dangers of underestimating others.
• Survival and adaptation: Both the Great Demon and Yu Ziqing (through his interactions with the sentient vermilion brush) show adaptability in the face of new circumstances.

Character Interactions

• The Great Demon and the Cliff God King: They exchange information and plans, with the Cliff God King suggesting a plan and the Great Demon deciding to follow his own path.
• Yu Ziqing and the vermilion brush: Yu Ziqing realizes the brush's sentience and its connection to the Book of Anshi, highlighting their deceptive nature.
• The scoundrels in the turbid world mud sea: They work together to investigate the Great Demon's disappearance, showing unity in the face of uncertainty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Zixuan buys a house in Jiachen City and sets up a shop, but receives news that the slumbering one in the turbid world mud sea has disappeared.
• He contacts Yu Ziqing, who arrives and reassures him, then takes him to the South Sea to work on a research project.
• Yu Ziqing sets up a Research Institute on the Great Island and begins working with the Academy Heads on a new project.

Character Developments

• Wang Zixuan: He settles into a daily routine in Jiachen City, but becomes anxious upon hearing about the disappearance of the slumbering one. He is then taken to the South Sea to work on a research project, where he is the core reference sample.
• Yu Ziqing: He continues to help Wang Zixuan and is now focused on rescuing the beings trapped in the turbid world mud sea, while also working on a new research project.

Significant Themes

• Research and innovation: The Academy Heads are working on various research projects, and Yu Ziqing is now involved in a new one, highlighting the importance of research and discovery.
• Trust and reassurance: Yu Ziqing reassures Wang Zixuan about the situation in the turbid world mud sea, showing that trust and communication are crucial in maintaining stability and progress.

Character Interactions

• Wang Zixuan and Yu Ziqing: They maintain a close relationship, with Yu Ziqing helping Wang Zixuan and taking him to the South Sea to work on a research project.
• Wang Zixuan and the Academy Heads: Wang Zixuan begins working with the Academy Heads on a research project, with him being the core reference sample. They treat him kindly and are willing to cooperate with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing begins rescuing Great Demons from the turbid world mud sea.
• Number Five is rescued and accepts a heavy slap from Yu Ziqing to recover his consciousness.
• Yu Ziqing continues to borrow power for deduction, reaching the peak of the ninth tier in Spirit Refining and Body Refining.
• He uses the Bridge of the Immortal Realm to temporarily cross into the tenth tier, gaining a new perspective on the world.
• Yu Ziqing decides to rescue all the Great Demons to prevent the Fallen Great Demon from brewing its power.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: He continues to grow stronger and gains a deeper understanding of the world. He also shows compassion and determination to rescue all the Great Demons.
• The Great Demons: They begin to trust and believe in Yu Ziqing's ideals, showing concern for his well-being and offering to help him kill gods once they're rescued.

Significant Themes

• Trust and belief: The Great Demons start to trust and believe in Yu Ziqing's vision for the future, marking a significant shift in their attitude towards him.
• Power and responsibility: Yu Ziqing feels the weight of responsibility in rescuing the Great Demons and preventing the Fallen Great Demon from gaining power.
• Persistence and determination: Yu Ziqing shows determination in pursuing his goals, despite the challenges and setbacks he faces.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and the Great Demons: The Great Demons begin to communicate with Yu Ziqing, expressing their concerns for his well-being and offering their assistance in his fight against the gods.
• Yu Ziqing and the Fallen Great Demon: Yu Ziqing's actions are driven by his desire to prevent the Fallen Great Demon from gaining more power and potentially threatening the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing spends three years in the turbid world mud sea, rescuing 26 scoundrels.
• He uses their strength to push the Great Evolution First Chapter to the 42nd layer.
• Upon returning, a black egg appears, containing the Fallen Great Demon's presence.
• Yu Ziqing uses a heretical path youth's sword to trace and remove the Fallen Great Demon's influence from the scoundrels' memories.
• He enters the black egg using the razor, intending to interfere with the Fallen Great Demon's gestation.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing's understanding of judgment deepens, allowing him to better comprehend and potentially defeat deities.
• The heretical path youth regains clarity and is released from his burden, ultimately dissipating.
• Wang Zixuan and other scoundrels have their memories of the Fallen Great Demon removed by Yu Ziqing's razor refinement.

Significant Themes

• Understanding and cognition are key to defeating deities.
• The power of ideals and their potential to manipulate and harm.
• The consequences of tampering with minds and the importance of free will.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing interacts with the heretical path youth, ultimately helping him find release.
• He also interacts with the scoundrels, removing the Fallen Great Demon's influence from their memories.
• The Riddler assists Yu Ziqing by sealing off the area.
• The Yang Demon (Destroying) provides information and commentary on the Fallen Great Demon's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing, a god, observes a family's struggle during winter, leading to the death of a young girl who was pawned to pay off her father's debt.
• The girl returns as a Fierce Ghost, seeking revenge on the wealthy family who had exploited her.
• Yu Ziqing witnesses the Fierce Ghost's rampage and the family's demise.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: He observes the events without interfering, reflecting on the nature of resentment, revenge, and the role of a "cesspool" in society.
• The Fierce Ghost (Young Girl): She transforms from a helpless victim into a vengeful spirit, driven by resentment.
• The Man (Father): He struggles to provide for his family, ultimately failing to protect his son and daughter.

Significant Themes

• Resentment and revenge: The consequences of unaddressed resentment and the cycle of revenge.
• The role of a "cesspool": The necessity of a place to contain and settle heavy resentments and malice.
• Ideological conflict: Yu Ziqing's internal debate about the nature of his existence and the world's problems.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and the Shadow Figure: They engage in a philosophical debate about the nature of resentment, revenge, and the role of a "cesspool" in society.
• The Fierce Ghost and the Man: Their relationship evolves from one of kindness (when she was alive) to one of vengeance (after her death).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing enters the Depraved Great Demon's consciousness to sever its memories from the scoundrels' memory armor.
• He realizes that the shadow figure is a strategy to frame him, and the black egg is the Depraved Great Demon's true form.
• Yu Ziqing uses the Bridge of the Immortal Realm to empower himself and carves away the parts of the black egg he disagrees with, creating a divine beast named XieZhi.
• XieZhi devours the culprits of the Fierce Ghost incident and helps Yu Ziqing return to the real world, where he appears on XieZhi's back.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing demonstrates his strategic thinking and determination to face challenges head-on.
• XieZhi, the divine beast, is born from the Depraved Great Demon's consciousness and gains a unique status and name.
• The Fierce Ghost gains clarity and is grateful for Yu Ziqing's help.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between good and evil, and the consequences of one's actions.
• The power of determination and perseverance in the face of adversity.
• The importance of making clear distinctions and unique identities.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing interacts with XieZhi, helping it solidify its status and naming it.
• Yu Ziqing sends the Fierce Ghost and the little blackie back to the Dao Court.
• Jia Shisi and Old Zhang await Yu Ziqing's return, with Old Zhang expressing concern for his safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Yu Ziqing returns to Jiachen City and discusses the Depraved Great Demon with the Yang Demon (Destroying), confirming its transformation into a XieZhi.
+ He meets with Wang Zixuan and decides to cooperate with the Academy Heads' research to acknowledge the "Research Institute."
+ A Fierce Ghost, later revealed to be little blackie, is captured by the Imperial Guard but escapes with the help of another Fierce Ghost.

Character Developments

+ Yu Ziqing shows understanding and patience with the Yang Demon (Destroying) and little blackie.
+ Wang Zixuan demonstrates loyalty and willingness to cooperate with Yu Ziqing.
+ The Imperial Guard captains show empathy and understanding towards the Fierce Ghost.

Significant Themes

+ The consequences of actions and the importance of learning from mistakes (Yu Ziqing's lesson to Old Zhang and Jia Shisi).
+ The struggle between duty and personal beliefs (the Imperial Guard captains' dilemma).

Character Interactions

+ Yu Ziqing interacts with the Yang Demon (Destroying), showing understanding and patience.
+ Yu Ziqing and Wang Zixuan discuss the Academy Heads' research and Yu Ziqing's cooperation.
+ The Imperial Guard captains interact with the Fierce Ghost, showing empathy and understanding.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Little Blackie, a fierce ghost, rescues another ghost from the Imperial Guard, causing a commotion and drawing the attention of powerful figures from Great Gan.
• Yu Ziqing, using the long bridge, travels to the battlefield, retrieves Little Blackie, and apologizes to the gathered experts, promising compensation for any losses.
• Yu Ziqing sends XieZhi, a divine beast, to clean up the corrupt Imperial Guard headquarters.
• Seven days later, the Pill Cauldron Sect receives a gift of Sweet Dew concentrate from Jinlan Mountain, and the Sect Master sends someone to check on any affected mortals.

Character Developments

• Little Blackie shows initiative and bravery, rescuing a fellow ghost and causing a significant incident, but is ultimately retrieved by Yu Ziqing.
• Yu Ziqing demonstrates his power and influence, handling the situation calmly and efficiently, and shows concern for the common people's welfare.
• The Imperial Guard is shown to be corrupt and ineffective, with the Commander of the Same Rank unable to handle the situation and the Grand Commander's yamen suffering losses from XieZhi's presence.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and Power: The Imperial Guard's corruption and inability to handle the situation highlights the theme of power and its misuse.
• Initiative and Consequences: Little Blackie's actions show the consequences of taking initiative, both good and bad, and the importance of understanding the bigger picture.
• Responsibility and Compensation: Yu Ziqing's promise to compensate for any losses and the Pill Cauldron Sect's actions emphasize the theme of taking responsibility for one's actions.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Little Blackie: Yu Ziqing retrieves Little Blackie, scolds him, but ultimately shows understanding and concern for his actions.
• Yu Ziqing and the Gathered Experts: Yu Ziqing apologizes to the gathered experts, showing respect and understanding towards them.
• The Pill Cauldron Sect and Jinlan Mountain: The Sect Master of the Pill Cauldron Sect acknowledges Jinlan Mountain's class and sends someone to check on affected mortals, showing respect and responsibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing, despite not liking fights, has to deal with a fierce ghost (little blackie) that caused trouble.
• He decides to send the fierce ghost to school after she expresses her wish to go.
• Yu Ziqing plans to establish a school for ghostly beings near Jiachen City, in an abandoned Earth Deity divine kingdom.
• Old Zhang is tasked with setting up the school and finds an old ghost to manage it.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: Shows benevolence and wisdom in handling the situation with the fierce ghost and planning for the future of ghostly beings.
• Fierce Ghost (little blackie): Shows initiative and willingness to learn, expressing her desire to go to school.
• Old Zhang: Demonstrates loyalty and efficiency in following Yu Ziqing's orders.

Significant Themes

• Benevolence and kindness towards ghostly beings.
• Education and guidance as a means of improving one's situation.
• The establishment of a school for ghostly beings, reflecting Yu Ziqing's forward-thinking approach to governance.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and the Fierce Ghost (little blackie): Yu Ziqing guides the fierce ghost, showing understanding and compassion.
• Old Zhang and the Old Ghost: Old Zhang seeks the Old Ghost's help in managing the school, showing respect for his abilities.