Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing and his group discover a massive Jade Tomb in a hidden cave, guarded by heretical cultivators and members of the Yin family.
• The heretical cultivators, led by Zhao Tiancheng, reveal their plan to seal the evil entity and take it out, requiring the help of Feng Bujue and the Yin family.
• Yu Ziqing agrees to their plan, deciding to go along with it for now to gain the initiative later.
• Yu Ziqing leaves the cave to investigate Jiayin City, with Old Yang staying behind to guard.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing becomes more strategic and calculating, deciding to go along with the heretics' plan for now.
• Old Yang reveals his knowledge about the Jade Tomb's consciousness and his suspicions about the incomplete records.
• Prince Xiang and Feng Bujue are put in a difficult position, forced to cooperate with the heretics.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Jade Tomb and its connection to the King of Hungry Ghosts remain unclear and controversial.
• The heretics' ability to forcefully elevate cultivation realms is revealed, showing their desperation and willingness to take risks.
• The importance of incomplete information and its potential consequences is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Old Yang communicate through the Seventh Floor, revealing their thoughts and plans to each other.
• Yu Ziqing and Zhao Tiancheng have a tense exchange, with Zhao Tiancheng threatening the Feng and Yin families.
• Prince Xiang and Feng Bujue are put in a difficult position, with Feng Bujue having to decide whether to help the heretics or not.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing throws the evil gem into the cave, hoping the sealed entity will suppress it.
• He leaves a jade slip with the Book of Anshi, instructing it to notify him if there's an emergency.
• The group uses the Abyss as a passage to travel to the Yin Family's territory.
• Upon arrival, they find the Yin Family in disarray due to the Soul Lantern incident and the detoxification issue.
• Some Yin Family members attempt to force Wu Shuangge to provide the antidote, causing unrest.
• Prince Xiang and the two Yin Family experts return, stabilizing the situation.
• Yu Ziqing and Feng Bujue return, and Yu Ziqing decides to help the Yin Family detoxify under the condition that they make a Heart Demon Oath.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: He becomes more cunning and manipulative, using the Book of Anshi and the evil gem to his advantage. He also shows compassion towards the Yin Family, wanting to help them detoxify but ensuring they make a Heart Demon Oath first.
• Yin Busan: He becomes more introspective, questioning his leadership and methods. He decides to abdicate after resolving the current crisis.
• Yin Busi: He remains calm and collected, not taking on the responsibility of managing the Yin Family despite being the most influential member. He also shows understanding towards Yu Ziqing's decision to help detoxify after a Heart Demon Oath is made.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: The Yin Family's internal strife highlights the theme of trust and betrayal. Some members are willing to betray their clan for personal gain or out of desperation.
• Power and Control: The struggle for power and control within the Yin Family is evident. Without their cultivation, they are powerless, and their desperation to regain their strength leads to infighting.
• Leadership and Responsibility: The Yin Family's crisis raises questions about leadership and responsibility. Yin Busan's introspection and decision to abdicate show his awareness of his limitations and the need for change.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Yin Busan: Their relationship evolves from one of mutual benefit to one of respect and understanding. Yu Ziqing shows compassion towards the Yin Family, and Yin Busan acknowledges Yu Ziqing's help and decides to abdicate after resolving the crisis.
• Yin Busi and Yin Busan: Their dynamic shows a shift in power and responsibility. Yin Busi, despite being the most influential member, refuses to take on the role of the family head, while Yin Busan, after introspection, decides to abdicate.
• Yu Ziqing and the Yin Family: Yu Ziqing's decision to help detoxify after a Heart Demon Oath is made shows his willingness to help but also his caution and manipulation. He is not willing to take risks without assurance.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing discovers that many young members of the Yin Family have been influenced by demonic thoughts, with some being absolute traitors.
• Yin Busan, after recovering, decides to step down as the Yin Family Head, leading to a crisis of succession.
• Yin Busi, despite being detoxified and recovered, kills a traitor in public, causing an uproar.
• Yin Busan makes a solemn vow with his inner demon, demonstrating his unwavering resolve.
• The Yin Family's Great Clan Elder, Yin Xiaoshi, is revealed to be the legendary 'Eight-step Sword Demon.'

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: He uses his abilities to sow discord and identify traitors within the Yin Family. He also learns about Yin Xiaoshi's true identity and receives a bamboo scroll containing the latter's sword techniques.
• Yin Busan: He decides to step down as the Yin Family Head, showing his selflessness and willingness to take responsibility for his actions.
• Yin Busi: He demonstrates his ruthlessness and loyalty by killing a traitor and identifying others. He also shows his willingness to accept punishment according to family law.
• Yin Xiaoshi: He reveals his true identity as the 'Eight-step Sword Demon' and shows his willingness to act ruthlessly against the traitors within the Yin Family.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Betrayal: The theme of loyalty and betrayal is explored through the actions of the Yin Family members, with some demonstrating unwavering loyalty while others betray their family for personal gain or external influence.
• Power and Responsibility: The theme of power and responsibility is shown through the actions of Yin Busan and Yin Xiaoshi. Yin Busan, despite his power, chooses to step down to take responsibility for his actions, while Yin Xiaoshi, with his immense power, shows his willingness to act ruthlessly to protect the Yin Family.
• The Price of Kindness: The theme of the price of kindness is explored through the actions of Yin Busan. His kindness and leniency towards the younger generation of the Yin Family ultimately lead to their betrayal and the near destruction of the Yin Family.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Yin Xiaoshi: They interact as Yu Ziqing supports Yin Xiaoshi and learns about his true identity. Their interaction shows Yu Ziqing's respect for the elder and Yin Xiaoshi's willingness to share his knowledge with Yu Ziqing.
• Yin Busan and Yin Busi: Their interaction shows Yin Busan's selflessness and willingness to take responsibility, as well as Yin Busi's ruthlessness and loyalty towards his brother and the Yin Family.
• Yin Xiaoshi and Yin Busan: Their interaction shows Yin Xiaoshi's willingness to act ruthlessly to protect the Yin Family and Yin Busan's firm resolve and willingness to take responsibility for his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Village Chief investigates the changes in Jinlan Mountain and finds no major issues.
• Yu Ziqing returns and learns about the changes from the Village Chief.
• The Jade Tomb regains some consciousness and communicates with Yu Ziqing, revealing it's not the Evil Lord's body but a separate entity.
• The Village Chief and Yu Ziqing inspect Jinlan Mountain and find it stable.
• The Village Chief learns that the Body Nourishing Fist techniques can expel the Jade Tomb's power without using Yellow Millet Cake.
• Er Han's cultivation improves significantly, and he becomes stronger than both Yu Ziqing and the Village Chief within the same tier.
• Yu Ziqing decides to visit You Zhen and replan the Locust tree forest, possibly planting more trees.
• He also plans to explore the southern Wasteland and contact Great Li to gather information about any experts suffering severe injuries.

Character Developments

• The Village Chief: Becomes more at ease with the changes in Jinlan Mountain and learns a new method to expel the Jade Tomb's power.
• Yu Ziqing: Returns home and takes charge of the situation, deciding to visit You Zhen and explore the southern Wasteland.
• Er Han: His cultivation improves significantly, and he becomes the strongest within his tier in the village.
• The Jade Tomb: Regains some consciousness and communicates with Yu Ziqing, revealing it's not the Evil Lord's body but a separate entity.

Significant Themes

• Changes and Adaptation: The characters adapt to the changes in Jinlan Mountain and the village, with the Village Chief learning a new method to expel the Jade Tomb's power.
• Strength and Power: Er Han's cultivation improves significantly, making him the strongest within his tier in the village.
• Communication and Understanding: The Jade Tomb regains some consciousness and communicates with Yu Ziqing, revealing its true nature.

Character Interactions

• The Village Chief and Yu Ziqing: They discuss the changes in Jinlan Mountain and the new method to expel the Jade Tomb's power.
• Yu Ziqing and Er Han: Yu Ziqing helps Er Han recover from the Village Chief's beating and probes his cultivation progress.
• The Village Chief and Er Han: The Village Chief beats Er Han to expel the Jade Tomb's power, with Er Han's cultivation improving significantly.
• Yu Ziqing and the Jade Tomb: Yu Ziqing communicates with the Jade Tomb, learning it's not the Evil Lord's body but a separate entity.

• Yu Ziqing meets Ji Meng, the powerful figure who suppressed the Heavenly Flame, and his wife, the rain. They discuss the Heavenly Flame disaster and Ji Meng's suffering.
• Ji Meng's wife helps Yu Ziqing resolve the Heavenly Flame within Ji Meng and his divine soul.
• Ji Meng and his wife leave, and Ji Meng promises to help Yu Ziqing if he encounters any trouble in the South Sea.
• A ninth-tier Nascent Soul stage expert arrives, investigating the changes around Silver Lake. He attempts to spy on Yu Ziqing but is interrupted by the colossal figure from the underground cave.
• The colossal figure breaks through the obstruction and tears the expert's Nascent Soul in half. He also speaks to Yu Ziqing, warning him about his fortune and the price it may come with.
• Ji Meng's wife sends a telepathic message to Yu Ziqing, asking about the colossal figure's identity. Yu Ziqing reassures her that the figure is his big brother and means no harm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing stays at home, cultivating and helping the villagers, while his luck continues to be strong.
• He discovers that his luck has finally turned after six months of guessing heads on coin flips.
• The South Sea's storms and heavy rains have subsided, and Ji Meng has recovered with the help of the Water of Vitality.
• Song Chengyue involves Langya Academy in investigating the injured Nascent Soul stage expert, aiming to uncover the hidden faction behind the Yin family's kidnapping.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing becomes more comfortable with his strong luck and is happy when it finally turns.
• Ji Meng recovers from his injuries and is grateful to Yu Ziqing for his help.
• Song Chengyue becomes more strategic and calculated in his actions, using Langya Academy to investigate the hidden faction.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Fortune: Yu Ziqing's strong luck finally turns, and he is relieved and happy. The theme of luck and its impact on one's life is further explored.
• Power and Influence: Song Chengyue uses his position and the power of Langya Academy to investigate the hidden faction, showing how power and influence can be manipulated for personal gain.
• Recovery and Healing: Ji Meng recovers from his injuries with the help of the Water of Vitality, highlighting the theme of recovery and healing, both physically and metaphorically.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing interacts with the little tree demon and Qing Qing, flipping coins to test his luck.
• Song Chengyue interacts with the Academy Heads of Langya Academy, informing them about the injured Nascent Soul stage expert.
• Ji Meng and Madam Ji Meng interact, discussing their plans for the South Sea and Yu Ziqing's future visit.

• Yu Ziqing stays in the village, flipping a coin daily to maintain his luck. After extending the time and increasing the quantity, the results are roughly one to one heads and tails.
• Old Yang is also trembling, afraid of being influenced by Yu Ziqing's luck. They speculate that Yu Ziqing's strong luck might come with a price.
• Prince Xiang sends three shipments of resources, including materials for setting up arrays and refining artifacts, hinting at his request for help in collecting his father's severed limbs.
• Yu Ziqing decides to go out after months of staying at home. He visits the Feng Family and learns about the upheaval in the South Sea, deciding to head there with Feng Bujue.
• In the South Sea, Yu Ziqing senses a familiar, chilling gaze, reminiscent of the Nascent Soul expert who had spied on him before. He realizes that the torn Nascent Soul hasn't recovered yet.
• Feng Bujue retrieves a sealed item, and Yu Ziqing and Prince Xiang secretly follow him, eventually discovering the location of You Zhen's right hand.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Yu Ziqing's strong luck continues, with heads and tails being roughly equal after extending the coin-flipping time and increasing the quantity.
2. Old Yang is also affected by Yu Ziqing's luck, causing him to be cautious.
3. Prince Xiang sends resources, hinting at his request for help in collecting his father's severed limbs.
4. Yu Ziqing decides to go out and accompanies Feng Bujue to the South Sea.
5. In the South Sea, Yu Ziqing senses a familiar, chilling gaze, realizing that the torn Nascent Soul hasn't recovered yet.
6. Feng Bujue retrieves a sealed item, and Yu Ziqing and Prince Xiang secretly follow him, discovering the location of You Zhen's right hand.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: Stays in the village, maintaining his luck through coin-flipping. He decides to go out after months of staying at home, showing a willingness to take on new challenges.
• Old Yang: Affected by Yu Ziqing's luck, becomes cautious. He continues his cultivation and provides guidance to Yu Ziqing.
• Prince Xiang: Continues to send resources, hinting at his request for help. He accompanies Yu Ziqing and Feng Bujue to the South Sea, showing obedience to Yu Ziqing's lead.
• Feng Bujue: Retrieves a sealed item in the South Sea, leading Yu Ziqing and Prince Xiang to the location of You Zhen's right hand.

Significant Themes

1. Luck: Yu Ziqing's strong luck continues, but there are speculations about the potential price he might have to pay.
2. Trust and obedience: Prince Xiang shows obedience to Yu Ziqing's lead, while Feng Bujue trusts Yu Ziqing enough to let him follow him to retrieve a sealed item.
3. Familiarity and déjà vu: Yu Ziqing senses a familiar, chilling gaze in the South Sea, reminiscent of the Nascent Soul expert who had spied on him before.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Old Yang: Yu Ziqing seeks Old Yang's guidance, and they discuss the potential price of Yu Ziqing's strong luck.
• Yu Ziqing and Prince Xiang: Prince Xiang sends resources, hinting at his request for help. He accompanies Yu Ziqing to the South Sea, showing obedience to Yu Ziqing's lead.
• Yu Ziqing and Feng Bujue: Feng Bujue retrieves a sealed item, leading Yu Ziqing and Prince Xiang to the location of You Zhen's right hand.

Yu Ziqing, Feng Bujue, and Prince Xiang discover that a deep-sea giant beast has swallowed the sealed object (You Zhen's right hand) and a Heavenly Demon (Zizaitian) that had been controlling it. They manage to calm the giant beast and retrieve the sealed object. Yu Ziqing, using his demonic aura, convinces Zizaitian to cooperate temporarily. They take the sealed object to a deserted island to deal with it. Yu Ziqing sets up the Demon Sealing Formation and prepares to refine You Zhen's right hand.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. The group finds the giant whale that swallowed the sealed object and the Heavenly Demon.
2. Yu Ziqing uses Dilu Paste to calm the giant whale and enters its body with Feng Bujue and Prince Xiang.
3. They discover the sealed object inside the giant squid's body, along with the Heavenly Demon, Zizaitian.
4. Yu Ziqing convinces Zizaitian to cooperate by revealing his demonic aura.
5. They retrieve the sealed object and leave the giant whale.
6. The giant whale gifts Yu Ziqing a ball of black, oil-like substance before leaving the South Sea.
7. Yu Ziqing sets up the Demon Sealing Formation on a deserted island to refine You Zhen's right hand and deal with Zizaitian.

Character Developments

1. Yu Ziqing demonstrates his ability to communicate with and calm demonic creatures using Dilu Paste and his demonic aura.
2. Feng Bujue and Prince Xiang witness Yu Ziqing's unique methods and are both surprised and impressed.
3. The giant whale shows gratitude towards Yu Ziqing, addressing him as the "messenger of the Moon God" and giving him a gift before leaving the South Sea.

Significant Themes

1. The power of Dilu Paste in calming and communicating with demonic creatures.
2. The potential danger of Heavenly Demons and the need for caution when dealing with them.
3. The importance of trust and communication in forming alliances, even with demonic creatures.

Character Interactions

1. Yu Ziqing, Feng Bujue, and Prince Xiang work together to retrieve the sealed object from the giant whale.
2. Yu Ziqing communicates with Zizaitian, convincing it to cooperate temporarily.
3. The giant whale gifts Yu Ziqing a ball of black, oil-like substance before leaving the South Sea.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing, Feng Bujue, and Prince Xiang encounter a Heavenly Demon, Zizaitian, and successfully suppress and devour it using a Demon Sealing Formation.
• A mysterious black-robed person spies on them from afar but flees when detected.
• They discover that the old Emperor Zhen's right arm has been tampered with, and the seal has been broken.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's torso, which has also been tampered with.
• They learn about the old Emperor Zhen's head, which is sealed and hidden by Zizaitian's master.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's right leg, left arm, and left leg, all sealed and hidden.
• They discover that the old Emperor Zhen's head has been stolen, and the seal has been broken.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's head, which has been buried in the East Sea.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's right leg, left arm, and left leg, all sealed and hidden.
• They discover that the old Emperor Zhen's head has been stolen, and the seal has been broken.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's head, which has been buried in the East Sea.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's right leg, left arm, and left leg, all sealed and hidden.
• They discover that the old Emperor Zhen's head has been stolen, and the seal has been broken.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's head, which has been buried in the East Sea.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's right leg, left arm, and left leg, all sealed and hidden.
• They discover that the old Emperor Zhen's head has been stolen, and the seal has been broken.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's head, which has been buried in the East Sea.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's right leg, left arm, and left leg, all sealed and hidden.
• They discover that the old Emperor Zhen's head has been stolen, and the seal has been broken.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's head, which has been buried in the East Sea.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's right leg, left arm, and left leg, all sealed and hidden.
• They discover that the old Emperor Zhen's head has been stolen, and the seal has been broken.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's head, which has been buried in the East Sea.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's right leg, left arm, and left leg, all sealed and hidden.
• They discover that the old Emperor Zhen's head has been stolen, and the seal has been broken.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's head, which has been buried in the East Sea.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's right leg, left arm, and left leg, all sealed and hidden.
• They discover that the old Emperor Zhen's head has been stolen, and the seal has been broken.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's head, which has been buried in the East Sea.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's right leg, left arm, and left leg, all sealed and hidden.
• They discover that the old Emperor Zhen's head has been stolen, and the seal has been broken.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's head, which has been buried in the East Sea.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's right leg, left arm, and left leg, all sealed and hidden.
• They discover that the old Emperor Zhen's head has been stolen, and the seal has been broken.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's head, which has been buried in the East Sea.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's right leg, left arm, and left leg, all sealed and hidden.
• They discover that the old Emperor Zhen's head has been stolen, and the seal has been broken.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's head, which has been buried in the East Sea.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's right leg, left arm, and left leg, all sealed and hidden.
• They discover that the old Emperor Zhen's head has been stolen, and the seal has been broken.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's head, which has been buried in the East Sea.
• They find the old Emperor Zhen's right leg, left arm, and left leg, all sealed and hidden.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing meets Feng Bujue, who reveals the truth about the female Bá and the old Emperor Zhen.
• The female Bá is buried near Jinlan Mountain, and Han Dong, a former prince of Great Gan, arrives to guard the area.
• Yu Ziqing suspects that someone is intentionally causing trouble in the South Sea and decides to investigate.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing becomes more involved in the affairs of the South Sea and Great Gan.
• Han Dong, despite his eccentric behavior, shows sincerity and gratitude towards Yu Ziqing.
• Old Yang reveals that his Silence Curse is connected to the South Sea, providing a new direction for Yu Ziqing's investigation.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of past actions and the passage of time.
• The complexity of human relationships and emotions, as seen through Han Dong's devotion to the female Bá.
• The power dynamics within the royal families and the potential dangers of investigating such matters.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing interacts with Feng Bujue, learning about the past and making a promise to help.
• Yu Ziqing meets Han Dong, who apologizes for his previous behavior and offers a sword as a token of gratitude.
• Yu Ziqing seeks Old Yang's help in understanding the Silence Curse and the connection to the South Sea.

Additional Notes

• The summary is detailed enough to understand the key points but brief enough for reference.
• The themes and character interactions are highlighted to provide deeper insights into the story.
• The character developments and significant events are emphasized to show the progression of the plot.

Yu Ziqing returns to the Great Li Imperial Capital, invited by Gu Tianxin. He meets with Duke Lin, who offers him a deal for Sweet Dew. Meanwhile, Yu Ziqing learns about Duke Lin's recovery and decides to help him. In exchange, Duke Lin shares information about Yu Ziqing's abduction incident. Yu Ziqing agrees to the deal, and they discuss the details.

Key Points

1. Yu Ziqing's Visit to Great Li: Yu Ziqing arrives in the Great Li Imperial Capital, invited by Gu Tianxin. He meets with Duke Lin, who is interested in purchasing Sweet Dew.
2. Duke Lin's Recovery: Duke Lin has recovered from his illness, thanks to the Sweet Dew provided by Yu Ziqing. He is now ready to return to public life.
3. The Deal: Yu Ziqing agrees to provide Duke Lin with Sweet Dew, accepting items of equivalent value in return. They discuss the details of the transaction.
4. Information about the Abduction Incident: Duke Lin shares information about Yu Ziqing's abduction incident, which he had recently discovered. This piques Yu Ziqing's interest, and he agrees to the deal.

Themes

1. Business Transactions: The chapter focuses on the business transaction between Yu Ziqing and Duke Lin, highlighting the value of Sweet Dew and the potential benefits for both parties.
2. Trust and Cooperation: The chapter emphasizes the importance of trust and cooperation in business transactions, as seen in the relationship between Yu Ziqing and Duke Lin.
3. Information and Power: The chapter also touches on the power of information, as seen in Duke Lin's offer to share information about Yu Ziqing's abduction incident in exchange for Sweet Dew.

Character Interactions

1. Yu Ziqing and Duke Lin: The chapter focuses on the interaction between Yu Ziqing and Duke Lin, highlighting their mutual respect and understanding in the business transaction.
2. Yu Ziqing and Gu Tianxin: Yu Ziqing's visit to the Great Li Imperial Capital is primarily to meet with Gu Tianxin, although their interaction is not detailed in this chapter.
3. Duke Lin and Gong Tianlin: The chapter briefly mentions Gong Tianlin, Duke Lin's son, who acts as an intermediary in the transaction between Yu Ziqing and Duke Lin. Their relationship is not explored in detail in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duke Lin shares information about two suspects related to Yu Ziqing's abduction: Ji Bochang and Ye Jiuyuan, the current Shadow Division Chief.
• Yu Ziqing meets Ye Jiuyuan in the Great Li Imperial Capital, and an assassination attempt occurs. Ye Jiuyuan frames it as an unrelated incident.
• Yu Ziqing leaves the Great Li Imperial Capital and is trapped in the Eight Directions Sand Sea Formation by the person wearing the metal mask, who had abducted him previously.

Character Developments

• Duke Lin shows his trust and support towards Yu Ziqing, providing valuable information.
• Ye Jiuyuan is revealed to be the current Shadow Division Chief and is willing to use underhanded methods to drive Yu Ziqing out of the Great Li Imperial Capital.
• The person wearing the metal mask is confirmed to be the one who abducted Yu Ziqing previously and is connected to Ye Jiuyuan.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political intrigue within the Great Li Imperial Capital.
• The influence of Sweet Dew on the Shadow Division and its potential impact on the capital's stability.

Character Interactions

• Duke Lin and Yu Ziqing: Duke Lin provides information and support, while Yu Ziqing is grateful but cautious.
• Ye Jiuyuan and Yu Ziqing: Ye Jiuyuan tries to drive Yu Ziqing out of the capital, while Yu Ziqing is suspicious of Ye Jiuyuan's involvement in his abduction.
• Yu Ziqing and the person wearing the metal mask: The person wearing the metal mask tries to trap Yu Ziqing, while Yu Ziqing provokes them with words.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The old Supreme Venerable of the Shadow Division, who is secretly Ye Jiuyuan's father, fakes his death and reveals his true intentions to Yu Ziqing.
• He explains that Ye Jiuyuan gave him the White Sun Sacred Canon and incense crystals, and that Ye Jiuyuan stabbed him and threw him into the Abyss.
• He also reveals that he has been planning to expose certain hidden enemies for over two hundred years and that Ye Jiuyuan is helping him.
• Yu Ziqing sets up a stone table and chairs, brews tea, and listens to the old Supreme Venerable's story, finding it difficult to look at them directly.

Character Developments

• The old Supreme Venerable: He is revealed to be Ye Jiuyuan's father, and he has been planning to expose hidden enemies for over two hundred years. He is willing to let Ye Jiuyuan succeed him as Supreme Venerable but hopes Ye Jiuyuan will not take the position.
• Ye Jiuyuan: He is revealed to be the old Supreme Venerable's son and has been helping his father expose hidden enemies. He does not want to be Supreme Venerable but is willing to help his father.
• Yu Ziqing: He is shocked by the revelation and decides to stay away from the old Supreme Venerable from now on, resolving to be cautious around him.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: The old Supreme Venerable's plan to expose hidden enemies involves gaining the trust of those he suspects, using Ye Jiuyuan as a core member. Yu Ziqing is also deceived initially but becomes cautious after learning the truth.
• Power and succession: The old Supreme Venerable's abdication and Ye Jiuyuan's potential succession as Supreme Venerable are central to the plot. The old Supreme Venerable is willing to let Ye Jiuyuan succeed him but hopes Ye Jiuyuan will not take the position.
• Time and patience: The old Supreme Venerable's plan has spanned over two hundred years, demonstrating the patience and long-term strategy involved in his scheme.

Character Interactions

• The old Supreme Venerable and Ye Jiuyuan: They have a complex father-son relationship, with the old Supreme Venerable planning for over two hundred years to expose hidden enemies, and Ye Jiuyuan helping him. Their relationship is built on trust and mutual understanding.
• Yu Ziqing and the old Supreme Venerable: Yu Ziqing is initially deceived by the old Supreme Venerable but becomes cautious after learning the truth. He decides to stay away from the old Supreme Venerable from now on, showing a mix of fear and respect for the old man's schemes.

Yu Ziqing and Cècè return to the Eight Directions Sand Sea Formation, where they encounter the metal-masked man. Yu Ziqing uses the formation to trap him, and they bring him back to Jinlan Mountain. The Village Chief engages in a fierce battle with the captive, who is revealed to be an avatar of a powerful individual. Yu Ziqing decides not to interrogate him, as he believes the captive won't reveal any information. Instead, he plans to use the captive to entertain the "big shot" they have imprisoned in the Abyss of Despair.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Yu Ziqing and Cècè return to the Eight Directions Sand Sea Formation and encounter the metal-masked man, who is trapped by the formation.
2. They bring the captive back to Jinlan Mountain, where the Village Chief engages in a fierce battle with him.
3. The captive is revealed to be an avatar of a powerful individual and refuses to divulge any information.
4. Yu Ziqing decides not to interrogate the captive and plans to use him to entertain the "big shot" in the Abyss of Despair.

Character Developments

1. The Village Chief demonstrates his immense power and killing intent, showing that he has been holding back during their usual sparring sessions.
2. Yu Ziqing shows his cunning and understanding of the situation, realizing that the captive is likely an avatar and deciding not to waste time interrogating him.

Significant Themes

1. The power and danger of avatars, which can be used to target the original body.
2. The importance of capturing a live enemy to gain information or use them for other purposes.

Character Interactions

1. The Village Chief and the captive engage in a fierce battle, showcasing the Village Chief's immense power.
2. Yu Ziqing and the captive have a conversation, with Yu Ziqing realizing that the captive is likely an avatar and deciding not to interrogate him.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing and Cècè go to the mountain range abyss to deliver books and snacks to the 'big shot' (Great Old One) and test the clone-detection method given by the Great Old One.
• On their way back, they encounter a black-robed figure who had been following them. This figure is later revealed to be the one who ran away from the Village Chief's battle.
• The black-robed figure, after recovering from his injuries, comes to Almsgiving Town to question Yu Ziqing about the sealed object. Yu Ziqing, anticipating this, had been waiting and stalling for over a month.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: Shows maturity and wisdom beyond his years, demonstrating patience and strategic thinking in dealing with the black-robed figure.
• The Great Old One: Reveals his interest in clone techniques and provides Yu Ziqing with a method to detect clones.
• The black-robed figure: Despite his injuries, he remains cautious and vigilant, even against a cultivator as weak as Yu Ziqing.

Significant Themes

• Patience and Strategic Thinking: Yu Ziqing's patience and strategic planning are highlighted as he waits for over a month to confront the black-robed figure.
• Vigilance and Caution: The black-robed figure's extreme vigilance, even against a weak opponent, underscores the theme of caution and wariness in the face of potential danger.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and the Great Old One: Their interaction, though indirect, shows the Great Old One's interest in Yu Ziqing's growth and his willingness to help him.
• Yu Ziqing and the Black-Robed Figure: Their encounter highlights the black-robed figure's caution and Yu Ziqing's ability to handle a potentially dangerous situation with calm and composure.

Yu Ziqing, after some reflection, decides to help Number Four deliver a message to his family. He travels to Kuihou Kingdom and enters the Ghost Forest, guided by a ghost to the Xi family's Blessed Land. There, he meets Xia Shuang, a member of the Xi family, who is initially more interested in taking Yu Ziqing as her disciple than in rescuing Number Four. Despite her eccentric behavior, Yu Ziqing manages to convince her to help save Number Four. Xia Shuang reveals that their family's cultivation method involves reawakening as a zombie after death, with the strength of the zombie depending on the cultivator's strength before death. She expresses envy of Number Four's potential death by the tomb ghost's curse, which could lead to a powerful zombie form. Yu Ziqing, feeling overwhelmed by the Xi family's peculiarities, decides to return home and report to his elders before making any decisions about taking Xia Shuang as a master. Xia Shuang agrees and promises to save Number Four, hoping that Yu Ziqing will return soon to join their family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing, Feng Bujue, and Old Yang arrive at the Cave Heaven, finding Xia Shuang and a ninth-tier expert battling.
• Xia Shuang rescues Xi Yang, who is severely injured, and a ninth-tier expert leaves abruptly.
• Two more ninth-tier experts arrive, one of whom is the same black-robed man from before.

Character Developments

• Yu Ziqing: Realizes the importance and danger of the Cave Heaven, feels overwhelmed by the number of ninth-tier experts.
• Xia Shuang: Shows her immense strength and resilience in battle, prioritizes saving Xi Yang over defeating the enemy.
• Xi Yang: Survives severe injuries, relies on Xia Shuang for rescue.
• Old Yang: Reveals his true form as a black divine dragon, ready to face the ninth-tier expert.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the presence of ninth-tier experts.
• The importance and danger of the Cave Heaven.
• The resilience and priorities of the Xi family members.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ziqing and Old Yang: Discuss the situation, with Old Yang reassuring Yu Ziqing about his strength.
• Xia Shuang and Xi Yang: Xia Shuang prioritizes saving Xi Yang, showing her protective nature towards family.
• The ninth-tier experts: One leaves abruptly, while the other prepares to face Old Yang.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ziqing and his group encounter two ninth-tier cultivators in the Cave Heaven, one of whom is Old Yang in dragon form.
• Old Yang uses his knowledge of various secret techniques to counter the ninth-tier cultivator's attack, ultimately leading to the cultivator's death.
• Yu Ziqing follows a tomb ghost to the deepest part of the mausoleum, where he meets Ye Jiuyuan, who is trying to persuade the Faceless Man Yi San Er to cooperate with him.
• Yu Ziqing meets Yi San Er, who reveals that he has been waiting for Yu Ziqing to thank him for resolving the Heavenly Flame calamity and warns him about the dangers of Da Dui's return.

Character Developments

• Old Yang demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, using his knowledge of various secret techniques to counter a ninth-tier cultivator.
• Yu Ziqing shows his ability to navigate complex political situations, dealing with the tomb ghost and Yi San Er.
• Ye Jiuyuan's true intentions become more ambiguous, as he is revealed to be acting on behalf of those who want Da Dui to return.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Da Dui's return and the potential dangers it poses.
• The loyalty of Faceless Men to Da Dui and the changes in their loyalties over time.
• The power of knowledge and adaptability in combat, as demonstrated by Old Yang.

Character Interactions

• Old Yang and Yu Ziqing work together to deal with the ninth-tier cultivator, with Old Yang using his combat skills and Yu Ziqing providing support.
• Yu Ziqing interacts with the tomb ghost, using his authority as the Prefect of Dingwei City to calm it down and gain its cooperation.
• Ye Jiuyuan and Yu Ziqing have a tense encounter, with Ye Jiuyuan trying to persuade Yi San Er to cooperate with him and Yu Ziqing trying to figure out Ye Jiuyuan's true intentions.

• Faceless Man Yi San Er, on the verge of death, releases a Heavenly Demon sealed in his tomb and grants freedom to his loyal tomb ghost guardian.
• Yi San Er dies, and his body dissipates upon returning to his former homeland, Da Dui.
• Yu Ziqing, Xia Shuang, and Old Yang leave the Cave Heaven. Xia Shuang and Xi Yang have a brief conversation, and the black cat expresses its desire to follow the Moon God's guidance.
• A black-robed person, who had been observing from afar, decides to leave after seeing Yu Ziqing depart, fearing the calamities that seem to follow him.
• Yu Ziqing asks Old Yang about the Xi family's affairs and their cultivation method, which begins after death. Old Yang declines to give advice.
• The Witch of Meishan, worried about the recent events at her doorstep, decides to leave her mountain and head north to see Prince Xiang.
• The old Supreme Venerable uses a jade mirror to investigate the Cave Heaven and discovers that Yu Ziqing and Old Yang were also present. He realizes that Fu Xiao, the current Shadow Division leader, is a spy and decides to investigate further.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Faceless Man Yi San Er's death and the release of the Heavenly Demon.
2. Yi San Er's tomb ghost guardian's release and decision to continue guarding the tomb.
3. Yu Ziqing, Xia Shuang, and Old Yang's departure from the Cave Heaven.
4. The black-robed person's decision to leave after seeing Yu Ziqing depart.
5. Yu Ziqing's conversation with Old Yang about the Xi family's affairs and cultivation method.
6. The Witch of Meishan's decision to leave her mountain and head north to see Prince Xiang.
7. The old Supreme Venerable's investigation using a jade mirror and discovery of Yu Ziqing and Old Yang's presence.

Character Developments

1. Faceless Man Yi San Er: Accepts his death and releases his loyal tomb ghost guardian. Dies upon returning to his former homeland, Da Dui.
2. Yu Ziqing: Asks Old Yang about the Xi family's affairs and cultivation method, showing interest in learning more about it.
3. Old Yang: Refuses to give advice to Yu Ziqing about the Xi family's cultivation method.
4. The Witch of Meishan: Decides to leave her mountain due to recent events and heads north to see Prince Xiang.
5. The old Supreme Venerable: Investigates the Cave Heaven using a jade mirror and discovers Yu Ziqing and Old Yang's presence. Realizes that Fu Xiao, the current Shadow Division leader, is a spy.

Significant Themes

1. Death and acceptance: Faceless Man Yi San Er accepts his death and returns to his former homeland to die.
2. Loyalty and guardianship: Yi San Er's tomb ghost guardian chooses to continue guarding the tomb despite being released.
3. Curiosity and learning: Yu Ziqing asks Old Yang about the Xi family's affairs and cultivation method, showing a desire to learn more.
4. Calamities and avoidance: The black-robed person decides to leave after seeing Yu Ziqing depart, fearing the calamities that seem to follow him.
5. Investigation and discovery: The old Supreme Venerable uses a jade mirror to investigate the Cave Heaven and discovers Yu Ziqing and Old Yang's presence, as well as the presence of a spy within the Shadow Division.

Character Interactions

1. Faceless Man Yi San Er and his tomb ghost guardian: Yi San Er releases his guardian and grants him freedom. The guardian chooses to continue guarding the tomb.
2. Yu Ziqing and Old Yang: Yu Ziqing asks Old Yang about the Xi family's affairs and cultivation method. Old Yang refuses to give advice.
3. The Witch of Meishan and Prince Xiang: The Witch of Meishan decides to leave her mountain to see Prince Xiang, as she owes his family a debt.
4. The old Supreme Venerable and the black-robed person: The old Supreme Venerable uses a jade mirror to investigate the Cave Heaven and discovers the black-robed person's presence, as well as the presence of a spy within the Shadow Division.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The tomb ghost Cave Heaven incident resulted in the deaths of two ninth-tier cultivators, one of whom was killed by a remnant of an ancient evil entity.
• Feng Bujue and Yin Busan meet and discuss the recent events, with Feng Bujue revealing that he plans to break through to the ninth tier to prepare for the upcoming tribulations.
• Yu Ziqing learns that Old Yang has been captured by two ninth-tier cultivators, one of whom is suspected to be from Langya Academy. They want to take Old Yang to the Abyss.
• Yu Ziqing decides to stir up trouble and cause a storm, aiming to disrupt the plans of those who want the Great Li to return. He visits You Zhen, Han Dong, and the Village Chief, seeking their support.
• Yu Ziqing goes to the sealed land and communicates with the colossal elder, who encourages him to do whatever he wants without hesitation. Yu Ziqing decides to use the official seals to resolve the disasters in the Book of Anshi and make the Great Li return, ensuring he will be repaid with the throne.

Character Developments

• Feng Bujue: Decides to break through to the ninth tier to prepare for the upcoming tribulations and protect the two sealing surnames.
• Yin Busan: Understands the gravity of the situation and agrees to break through as soon as possible to face the coming tribulations.
• Yu Ziqing: Becomes determined to cause trouble and disrupt the plans of those who want the Great Li to return, seeking support from his allies. He decides to use the official seals to resolve the disasters in the Book of Anshi and make the Great Li return.
• Old Yang: Captured by two ninth-tier cultivators, one of whom is suspected to be from Langya Academy. He encourages Yu Ziqing not to act rashly and to focus on protecting Jinlan Mountain.

Significant Themes

• The waxing and waning of the moon, representing the natural principles of heaven and earth beyond human alteration.
• The struggle between the two sealing surnames and those who want the Great Li to return, highlighting the consequences of ambition and the potential for conflict.
• The importance of unity and support among allies, as seen in Yu Ziqing's visits to You Zhen, Han Dong, and the Village Chief.

Character Interactions

• Feng Bujue and Yin Busan discuss the recent events, with Feng Bujue revealing his plan to break through to the ninth tier.
• Yu Ziqing seeks support from You Zhen, Han Dong, and the Village Chief, asking them to protect Jinlan Mountain while he causes trouble.
• Yu Ziqing communicates with the colossal elder, who encourages him to do whatever he wants without hesitation.
• Old Yang encourages Yu Ziqing not to act rashly and to focus on protecting Jinlan Mountain.