Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan receives a Heavenly Dao Blessing after defeating a wisp of the Supreme Will.
• A Cataclysmic Zombie Tide, triggered by Li Hao and Guo Ze, approaches the Seventy-Third Settlement.
• Lu Yan arrives with his Hell army to face the zombie tide.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan gains confidence in facing the Cataclysmic Zombie Tide but remains cautious about the Longevity Version.
• Li Hao and Guo Ze feel guilty for the zombie tide's scale and fear for the settlement's safety.
• Li Kang is terrified of the consequences of the zombie tide and feels responsible.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Heavenly Dao and its intervention in world affairs.
• The scale of the threat posed by the Cataclysmic Zombie Tide and the need for Lu Yan's intervention.
• The consequences of human actions on the environment and the apocalypse world.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan communicates with Vault Abyss God about returning to the Seventy-Third Settlement.
• Li Hao, Guo Ze, and Li Kang discuss the Cataclysmic Zombie Tide and its consequences.
• The people in the Seventy-Third Settlement pray to Lu Yan as a divine figure when he arrives with his Hell army.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan's Hell army faces a Cataclysmic Zombie Tide of over ten million, with tens of thousands of Transcendent Zombies and Golden Core Zombie Kings hidden within.
• The Hell army, consisting of six thousand six hundred Yin Soldiers and Ghost Generals, holds back the tide using modified Soul Hooking Chains and strategic combat.
• The Supreme Will behind the Zombie Tide attempts to advance the zombies using Moonlight Spiritual Energy from a full moon, aiming to create a massive number of Transcendent Zombies.
• Lu Yan blocks the Moonlight Spiritual Energy using the Ghost Mist from his Soul Banner, absorbing the energy to rapidly increase his Divine Soul strength.
• The Supreme Will abandons the Cataclysmic Zombie Tide, causing it to scatter, and Lu Yan requests the casting of a Heavenly Dao Merit Artifact.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates strategic prowess and resourcefulness in commanding the Hell army, adapting to the situation and using the environment to his advantage.
• The Yin Soldiers and Ghost Generals show remarkable teamwork and adaptability, effectively countering the Zombie Tide's tactics.
• The Supreme Will reveals its desperation and willingness to sacrifice its pawns, indicating its growing fear of Lu Yan.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategy and adaptability in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The consequences of desperation and the abandonment of pawns.
• The absorption and use of external energy to enhance one's own power.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and the Hell army work together to hold back the Zombie Tide, showcasing their unity and coordination.
• The Supreme Will and Lu Yan engage in a silent battle of wills, with the Supreme Will attempting to gain the upper hand through its pawns.
• The residents of the Seventy-Third Settlement pray to Hell, offering their wish power to Lu Yan, demonstrating their faith and hope in him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan activates ninety-nine Merit Golden Wheels to forge a Merit Treasure.
• The Apocalypse Heavenly Dao responds, sending down a final Merit Golden Wheel.
• The Soul Banner transforms into a Heavenly Dao Merit Treasure, the Human Emperor Banner.
• The Human Emperor Banner cleanses the Soul Banner, Ghost Gods, Yin Soldiers, and Ghost Generals, granting them divine qualities.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates his influence with the Apocalypse Heavenly Dao by forging the Human Emperor Banner.
• The Ghost Gods, Yin Soldiers, and Ghost Generals gain divinity and recognition from the Heavenly Dao.

Significant Themes

• The power of Heavenly Dao Merit and its influence on the Apocalypse Version.
• The transformation of the Soul Banner and its inhabitants, symbolizing the rectification of the Human Race's orthodoxy.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with the Apocalypse Heavenly Dao through the forging of the Human Emperor Banner.
• The Ghost Gods, Yin Soldiers, and Ghost Generals interact with the Heavenly Dao through the cleansing and transformation of the Human Emperor Banner.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Apocalypse Heavenly Dao recognizes Lu Yan's Heavenly Dao Merit Treasure, the Human Emperor Banner, with a grand phenomenon.
• Lu Yan understands the Apocalypse Heavenly Dao's purpose and names the treasure accordingly.
• The Apocalypse Heavenly Dao gifts Lu Yan control over the Soul Continent, allowing it to evolve into a small world.
• The Human Emperor Banner's power doubles the combat strength of the Hell army, and the Ghost Gods eliminate fleeing Golden Core Zombie Kings.
• The Cataclysmic Zombie Tide is completely annihilated, and the Version Change Value increases to 30%.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan gains control over the Soul Continent and understands the Apocalypse Heavenly Dao's intentions.
• The Ghost Gods, with a portion of divine essence, easily defeat Golden Core Zombie Kings.
• The Golden Core Zombie Kings show fear and desperation, leading to their demise.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Apocalypse Heavenly Dao and the Supreme Will, with Lu Yan as the key to breaking the situation.
• The evolution of the Soul Continent and the Human Emperor Banner, representing the potential growth of the Human Race's power.
• The absolute suppression of divine essence, showcasing the power of the Ghost Gods.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with the Apocalypse Heavenly Dao, understanding its intentions and receiving gifts.
• The Ghost Gods confront and eliminate fleeing Golden Core Zombie Kings, demonstrating their power.
• The Golden Core Zombie Kings face the Ghost Gods, showing fear and desperation in their final moments.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Cataclysmic Zombie Tide is completely destroyed, leading to the jubilation of the Seventy-Third Settlement's residents.
• Lu Yan returns to the settlement, studies the Human Emperor Banner, and prepares for the Version Update.
• The Version Update Interface appears, showing three Longevity Version options.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan gains control over the Human Emperor Banner, understanding its profound abilities.
• The Giant Spirit God begins to master the power of incense, showing divine characteristics.
• Li Hao shows loyalty and efficiency in managing the settlement's affairs.

Significant Themes

• The power of incense and faith, and their connection to the Human Emperor Banner's divine nature.
• The impact of civilization rebuilding on the Version Change Value.
• The choices Lu Yan faces in the upcoming Longevity Versions.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with Li Hao, asking about the settlement's progress and requesting Sun Stones.
• Lu Yan meets Liu Hao, one of the survivors from the previous Zombie King incident, and shows him mercy.
• Lu Yan prepares to leave the Apocalypse Version, with no significant interactions with other characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan faces another version update with three Longevity Version options.
• He realizes that the Longevity Version has anticipated his use of Designated Permission.
• The version update interface shows a Weird hand and an abyss, pressuring Lu Yan to choose.
• Lu Yan deduces that the Longevity Version is influencing the options through the Xuan Pin Gate.
• He suppresses the Xuan Pin Gate using the Human Emperor Banner, but releases a terrifying existence from the Demon Version.
• The Longevity Version tries to intimidate Lu Yan into choosing a version quickly, but Lu Yan remains calm.
• The version update interface changes, revealing the Fierce Ghost Version, Starry Sky Version, and Xianxia Version as options.
• Lu Yan concludes that the balancing mechanism of the version update is stronger than the Longevity Version's interference.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan gains confidence in facing the Longevity Version after learning the rules of Version Invasion from the Supreme Will.
• He demonstrates his calm and analytical thinking under pressure, deducing the truth behind the version update changes.
• Lu Yan shows resilience and determination, refusing to be intimidated by the Longevity Version's threats.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Lu Yan and the Longevity Version, with Lu Yan gaining the upper hand this time.
• The balancing mechanism of the version update, which counteracts the Longevity Version's interference.
• The power of the Human Emperor Banner, which can suppress the Xuan Pin Gate and the terrifying existence from the Demon Version.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with the Longevity Version through the version update interface, with Lu Yan outsmarting the Longevity Version this time.
• Lu Yan's calm and collected demeanor contrasts with the Longevity Version's desperation to force a quick decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan chooses the Xianxia Version during the update.
• The Xianxia Version has changed; the text behind the option hints at potential danger.
• Lu Yan finds a new, powerful Immortal City called Nine Hells Immortal City, which is revealed to be the former Seventy-Third Settlement from the Apocalypse Version.
• The city's Qi Refining cultivator mentions the Hell army's recent actions, including the slaughter of a Calamity Beast Tide and the reputation it gained across the cultivation world.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan remains cautious and strategic, considering the changes in the Xianxia Version and planning his next steps.
• Li Hao, the City Lord of Nine Hells Immortal City, is now a mid-stage Golden Core expert.

Significant Themes

• The power of versions and their changes.
• The influence of the Hell army's actions on the cultivation world.
• The potential danger lurking in the Xianxia Version.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with a Qi Refining cultivator at the city gate, learning about the city's history and the Hell army's recent reputation.
• Lu Yan's past actions as the Hell Envoy are discussed, revealing his growing influence in the cultivation world.

Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan, after updating from the Apocalypse Version to the Xianxia Version, realizes his strength hasn't increased like others, and he's now vulnerable to Nascent Soul True Lords.
• Lu Yan decides to leave Nine Nether Immortal City to avoid being targeted by the demon race and Heterodox Side Sects.
• Li Hao, City Lord of Nine Nether City, receives Golden Core True Persons from various forces, including the Clear River Sect, who seek to form a connection with Hell.
• Li Hao leads the Golden Core True Persons to the Divine Hall, where they witness the Emperor God statue, which exudes a solemn and majestic aura.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan becomes more cautious and aware of his vulnerability after the update, deciding to leave Nine Nether Immortal City to avoid potential threats.
• Li Hao, despite being a lackey of Hell, maintains an appeasing attitude towards the visiting forces to avoid creating enemies for Hell.

Significant Themes

• The increase in energy levels and powerhouses in the Xianxia Version poses a threat to Lu Yan, highlighting the theme of vulnerability and adaptability in a changing world.
• The theme of alliances and connections is shown through the Golden Core True Persons' visit to Nine Nether Immortal City, seeking to form a bond with Hell.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan's interaction with the green-robed Qi Refining cultivator is brief and one-sided, as Lu Yan ignores the cultivator's calls.
• Li Hao's interaction with the Golden Core True Persons from various sects is polite yet firm, maintaining his position as a representative of Hell while appeasing their interests.
• The interaction between Li Hao and the mysterious young man, Jiang Zhiwei, is brief and ends with Jiang Zhiwei's disappearance, leaving Li Hao startled and curious.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan senses an unknown gaze while escaping from Nine Hells Immortal City.
• He decides to seek help from the Azure Parasol Sect, specifically Ji Xingyao, to find an Immortal and eradicate the Longevity Version's danger on him.
• Lu Yan enters the Azure Parasol Sect, where he encounters Su Yan, a cultivator he knows from the Urban Version.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan: He has grown more vigilant and cautious due to his experiences in the Apocalypse Version and his current situation in the Xianxia Version.
• Su Yan: She has advanced significantly in her cultivation and status within the sect, thanks to Lu Yan's previous help. She is eager to reconnect with him for further assistance.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchy within the Xianxia Version's sects, particularly the Azure Parasol Sect.
• The importance of connections and resources in cultivation, as seen through Su Yan's reliance on Lu Yan's help.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and Su Yan: They reunite within the Azure Parasol Sect, with Su Yan eager to reconnect with Lu Yan for further assistance in her cultivation.
• Lu Yan and the Azure Parasol Sect's middle-aged cultivator: The cultivator recognizes Lu Yan and reports his presence to a Direct Disciple, Su Yan, using a Communication Talisman Sword.

Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan meets Su Yan, who is infatuated with him due to his past help.
• They board a flying boat, and Su Yan tries to get close to Lu Yan, hoping to gain more benefits.
• Lu Yan reveals he's looking for Ji Xingyao, which surprises Su Yan.
• They reach the Azure Parasol Blessed Land, where they're stopped by other Direct Disciples.
• Lu Yan admits his identity, and a confrontation ensues, with a peak Golden Core Elder Xiao attacking Lu Yan.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan: Maintains his composure and indifference, revealing his identity only when pressured. He uses the Four Symbols Gate to suppress the Direct Disciples but is ultimately stopped by Elder Xiao.
• Su Yan: Initially tries to get close to Lu Yan for personal gain. She defends Lu Yan when he's attacked, showing a hint of loyalty.
• Xiao Shang: Leads the confrontation against Lu Yan, seeking the secret to Ji Xingyao's recovery. He's arrogant and underestimates Lu Yan's capabilities.
• Elder Xiao: A peak Golden Core True Person and Xiao Shang's father. He attacks Lu Yan without hesitation, showing no regard for the rules of the sect.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The hierarchy and power dynamics within the Azure Parasol Sect are evident, with True Disciples holding the highest status, followed by Direct Disciples, Inner Sect Disciples, and Outer Sect Disciples.
• Talent vs. Power: Lu Yan's exceptional talent is acknowledged, but his lack of powerful backing leads to him being targeted. Elder Xiao's intervention shows that power and influence are crucial in this world.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Su Yan's initial actions are driven by self-interest, but she shows a hint of loyalty to Lu Yan when he's attacked, suggesting a shift in her priorities.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and Su Yan: Their interaction is tense, with Su Yan trying to get close to Lu Yan while he maintains a distance.
• Lu Yan and the Direct Disciples: They clash due to the Direct Disciples' jealousy and desire for Ji Xingyao's recovery secret.
• Lu Yan and Elder Xiao: Their interaction is minimal, with Elder Xiao attacking Lu Yan without hesitation, showing no regard for Lu Yan's identity or the sect's rules.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan reveals he's from the Taiyi Sect, causing Azure Parasol Sect's Elder Xiao to hesitate due to Taiyi Sect's ancient and powerful reputation.
• Xiao Shang questions Lu Yan's identity, leading to a tense standoff.
• A Nascent Soul True Lord from the Azure Parasol Sect, True Lord Wu, appears, revealing that Lu Yan is connected to Mu Chunqiu, a prodigious Nascent Soul cultivator from the Taiyi Sect's Main Lineage.
• True Lord Wu punishes Elder Xiao and his family for attempting to harm a Taiyi Sect disciple, sending them to suppress the Sea Eye for three hundred years.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan: Maintains his composure under pressure, uses his connection to Mu Chunqiu to defuse the situation, and shows strategic thinking.
• Elder Xiao: Initially arrogant and aggressive, becomes cautious and submissive after learning Lu Yan's background, ultimately facing severe punishment.
• Xiao Shang: Arrogant and hostile towards Lu Yan, reveals he investigated Lu Yan's past, and is later stripped of his Direct Disciple position.
• True Lord Wu: Amiable towards Lu Yan but stern and indifferent towards Elder Xiao, showing the power dynamics between Nascent Soul cultivators and lower realms.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient sects and their influence in the cultivation world.
• The importance of connections and background in the cultivation world.
• The disparity in power and status between different cultivation realms.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan vs. Elder Xiao: A tense standoff turns into a display of Lu Yan's strategic thinking and Elder Xiao's caution due to Taiyi Sect's reputation.
• Lu Yan vs. Xiao Shang: Xiao Shang's arrogance and hostility towards Lu Yan lead to his downfall.
• True Lord Wu vs. Elder Xiao: True Lord Wu's indifference and sternness towards Elder Xiao showcase the power dynamics between Nascent Soul cultivators and lower realms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan orchestrates the creation of the Bei Mang Great Tomb to initiate the Spiritual Energy Recovery trend in the Urban Version.
• Mu Chunqiu, a mortal, breaks through to the Qi Refining Stage using the Evergreen Art from the Xianxia Version, left in the tomb by Lu Yan.
• Lu Yan allows the Spiritual Energy Recovery Version to grow without interference but is intrigued by the Evergreen Art's changes in the Xianxia Version.
• True Lord Wu punishes the Xiao Family for plotting against Lu Yan, sending them to suppress the Southern Sea Eye for three hundred years.
• Lu Yan visits Ji Xingyao, delivering Sun Stones to help her restore her foundation. She successfully cleanses her Mana and enters the Golden Core Realm.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan: Shows strategic planning in initiating the Spiritual Energy Recovery trend and demonstrates his power and influence by having a Nascent Soul True Lord punish those who plot against him. He also shows compassion and loyalty to Ji Xingyao, helping her restore her cultivation.
• Mu Chunqiu: Becomes the first mortal to break through to the Qi Refining Stage in the Urban Version using the Evergreen Art.
• Ji Xingyao: Successfully restores her foundation and enters the Golden Core Realm after Lu Yan delivers Sun Stones to her. Her determination and resilience are evident as she pushes herself to cleanse her Mana despite her exhaustion.
• Xiao Family: Suffer severe punishment for plotting against Lu Yan, highlighting the consequences of underestimating him and the power dynamics within the Azure Parasol Sect.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and consequences: Lu Yan's actions and the reactions of those around him highlight the power dynamics within the Azure Parasol Sect and the consequences of underestimating him.
• Loyalty and compassion: Lu Yan's actions towards Ji Xingyao demonstrate his loyalty and compassion, showing that he is not just a power-hungry individual but also values relationships and helps those in need.
• The Evergreen Art's changes: The Evergreen Art's transformation in the Xianxia Version intrigues Lu Yan, raising questions about the version update rules and the potential special nature of this cultivation technique.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and Ji Xingyao: Their interaction shows a mutual respect and understanding, with Lu Yan demonstrating his loyalty and compassion by helping Ji Xingyao restore her cultivation. Ji Xingyao, in turn, acknowledges Lu Yan's kindness and appreciates his help.
• Lu Yan and the Xiao Family: Their interaction highlights the power dynamics within the Azure Parasol Sect and the consequences of underestimating Lu Yan. The Xiao Family's punishment serves as a warning to others not to plot against him.
• Lu Yan and Mu Chunqiu: Although they do not interact directly in this chapter, Mu Chunqiu's breakthrough using the Evergreen Art left by Lu Yan hints at a potential future connection between them, as Lu Yan is intrigued by the changes in the Evergreen Art.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xingyao successfully condenses her Golden Core, with the help of Lu Yan's intervention.
• She manifests seven layers of phenomena, indicating a Third Grade Golden Core, attracting attention from Azure Parasol Sect's True Lords.
• Lu Yan asks Ji Xingyao about Immortals, seeking help to resolve a hidden danger.

Character Developments

• Ji Xingyao: Advances to the Golden Core Realm, gains recognition from Azure Parasol Sect, and shows kindness towards Lu Yan.
• Lu Yan: Discovers that Turbid Mana is likely a product of Version Invasion, seeks help from Ji Xingyao to find an Immortal.

Significant Themes

• Version Invasion: The threat of other versions invading the Xianxia Version is hinted at.
• Immortals: The existence of Immortals and their potential power are discussed.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and Ji Xingyao: Lu Yan helps Ji Xingyao in her cultivation, and she offers him assistance in return. They exchange information and resources, with Ji Xingyao giving Lu Yan a mysterious finger from the Turbid Law Forbidden Land.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan learns about the Taiyi Immortal's feat of resisting a Version Invasion and confines the remaining influence in the Turbid Law Forbidden Land.
• Lu Yan decides to seek help from Taiyi Immortal to resolve the Longevity Calamity.
• Lu Yan leaves the Azure Parasol Sect to find Chu Zhuoqun, an Elder of the Taiyi Sect's Mang Mountain Branch Lineage.
• Elder Xiao, who had been punished to suppress the Southern Sea Eye, ambushes Lu Yan but is ultimately defeated and killed.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan: Becomes more determined to find Taiyi Immortal to resolve the Longevity Calamity.
• Elder Xiao: Betrays the Azure Parasol Sect and attempts to kill Lu Yan, leading to his demise.

Significant Themes

• The power of Version Invasions and the resistance against them.
• The importance of connections and favors in the cultivation world.
• Betrayal and its consequences.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and Ji Xingyao: Lu Yan learns valuable information from Ji Xingyao, and they part ways amicably.
• Lu Yan and Elder Xiao: Elder Xiao attempts to kill Lu Yan but fails, leading to his death.
• Lu Yan and Su Yan: Lu Yan leaves instructions for Su Yan before departing the Azure Parasol Sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan kills two Golden Core True Persons (Elder Xiao and his wife) using the Human Emperor Banner and the Hell army.
• The Xuan Pin Gate within Lu Yan breaks free from suppression, grows rapidly, and devours the Great Dao of the world.
• Lu Yan seals the realm and suppresses the Xuan Pin Gate using the Human Emperor Banner and the Soul Continent.
• Lu Yan absorbs the Xuan Pin Gate into his body, feeling its restlessness.
• Lu Yan discovers Xiao Shang hiding in a cloud using a Golden Core Magic Treasure.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates his formidable power, easily defeating two Golden Core True Persons.
• Xiao Shang, initially resentful and planning to kill Lu Yan, becomes terrified after witnessing Lu Yan's strength and is eventually killed by him.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The struggle between resentment and fear within Xiao Shang.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and Xiao Shang: Lu Yan, having sensed Xiao Shang's presence, confronts him and ultimately kills him.
• Lu Yan and the Xuan Pin Gate: Lu Yan suppresses and absorbs the growing Xuan Pin Gate, feeling its restlessness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Shang's soul is annihilated, and Lu Yan senses an unknown aura within it.
• Lu Yan realizes that the aura is connected to the Xuan Pin Gate within him.
• Lu Yan discovers a visiting card from a Taiyi Sect Golden Core True Person in Xiao Shang's storage bag.
• Lu Yan deduces that the Xuan Pin Gate manipulated Xiao Shang and Elder Xiao to target him.
• Lu Yan uses the Profound Yellow Merit Fire to sever Xiao Shang's karma and leaves the scene undetected.
• True Lord Zhu and a group of Azure Parasol Sect experts arrive to investigate Xiao Shang's death.
• True Lord Zhu uses the Returning Light Mirror to trace back time and sees the Human Emperor Banner piercing through the Xuan Pin Gate.
• Lu Yan senses the spying and sends a manifestation of his will through the Human Emperor Banner, causing the Returning Light Mirror to collapse and turn to dust.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan becomes more aware of the Xuan Pin Gate's influence and its attempts to manipulate events.
• True Lord Zhu demonstrates his power and determination in investigating Xiao Shang's death.

Significant Themes

• The Xuan Pin Gate's manipulation and influence over events and characters.
• The power of the Human Emperor Banner and its connection to Lu Yan.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies and the dangers of overreaching.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and Xiao Shang: Xiao Shang's death leads Lu Yan to uncover the Xuan Pin Gate's manipulations.
• Lu Yan and True Lord Zhu: Lu Yan's actions cause True Lord Zhu to investigate Xiao Shang's death, leading to a confrontation between them.
• The Xuan Pin Gate and Lu Yan: The Xuan Pin Gate attempts to use Xiao Shang and Elder Xiao to target Lu Yan, revealing its growing influence and manipulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan feels he's being watched and tries to trace the source, leading to a mysterious old man's appearance and the destruction of his Returning Light Mirror.
• True Lord Zhu, the Nascent Soul cultivator who was with Elder Xiao, becomes terrified and decides not to report the incident to avoid potential Immortal involvement.
• Lu Yan arrives at the Taiyi Sect's Mang Mountain Branch Lineage'sStation and is met with skepticism due to his uncertain lineage.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan: He demonstrates his power by destroying the Returning Light Mirror with just a glance, revealing his strength and causing fear in True Lord Zhu.
• True Lord Zhu: He becomes terrified after witnessing Lu Yan's power and decides not to report the incident to avoid potential Immortal involvement.
• Mo Yangzi: He is introduced as a Golden Core cultivator in the Taiyi Sect, showing hostility towards Lu Yan, believing him to be an imposter.

Significant Themes

• Power and Fear: Lu Yan's display of power instills fear in True Lord Zhu, highlighting the theme of power dynamics in the cultivation world.
• Identity and Belonging: Lu Yan's uncertain lineage within the Taiyi Sect raises questions about his identity and belonging, leading to skepticism from other cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and the Old Man: Although they don't interact directly, the old man's attempt to trace Lu Yan and the subsequent destruction of the Returning Light Mirror creates tension and mystery.
• Lu Yan and True Lord Zhu: Their indirect interaction through the Returning Light Mirror incident leads to True Lord Zhu's fear and decision not to report the matter.
• Lu Yan and Mo Yangzi: Their interaction is brief but hostile, with Mo Yangzi accusing Lu Yan of impersonating a Taiyi Sect disciple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Yangzi, a Golden Core True Person of the Taiyi Sect, confronts Lu Yan, questioning his identity and intentions.
• Lu Yan defends himself, exposing Mo Yangzi's biased behavior and lack of seniority.
• Mo Yangzi attacks Lu Yan, but Lu Yan counters with his Earthly Fiend Divine Power and Four Symbols Gate, severely injuring Mo Yangzi.
• The incident attracts many Golden Core True Persons and Nascent Soul cultivators, who question the events.
• Mo Yangzi tries to discredit Lu Yan by mentioning his connection to the Azure Parasol Sect.
• Lu Yan reveals that Elder Xiao Han of the Azure Parasol Sect has been removed from his position and sent to suppress the Sea Eye.
• Mo Yangzi continues to press Lu Yan, questioning his intentions for joining the Taiyi Sect.
• He Dongsheng, a Foundation Establishment cultivator and Lu Yan's acquaintance, appears and invites Lu Yan to meet his master.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates his strength and wisdom, defending himself against Mo Yangzi's accusations and exposing Mo Yangzi's true intentions.
• Mo Yangzi shows his biased and arrogant nature, leading to his defeat at Lu Yan's hands.
• He Dongsheng shows his respect and deference to Lu Yan, indicating his master's interest in meeting Lu Yan.

Significant Themes

• The theme of seniority and hierarchy in the cultivation world is explored, with Mo Yangzi's behavior serving as an example of how not to act.
• The theme of strength and power is also present, with Lu Yan's actions demonstrating the importance of strength in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and Mo Yangzi's interaction highlights the conflict between Lu Yan's wisdom and Mo Yangzi's arrogance.
• Lu Yan and He Dongsheng's interaction shows their friendly and respectful relationship, with He Dongsheng acting as a messenger between Lu Yan and his master.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan uncovers that Mo Yangzi, a Golden Core True Person, has been contaminated by Heretical Demons, leading to his arrest by Nascent Soul True Lords.
• Lu Yan learns about the system of the various sects regarding Heretical Demons and the potential rewards for uncovering them, including Exorcism Great Merit.
• Lu Yan meets Mu Chunqiu, his potential benefactor, who resides on a suspended island.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates his ability to uncover Heretical Demons, gaining recognition and merit.
• He Dongsheng, Mu Chunqiu's disciple, gains a share of the merit and shows Lu Yan favor.
• Mo Yangzi, contaminated by Heretical Demons, is arrested and awaits judgment.

Significant Themes

• The threat and seriousness of Heretical Demons to the world and its cultivators.
• The potential rewards and recognition for uncovering Heretical Demons, including Exorcism Great Merit.
• The power dynamics and hierarchy within the sect, with Nascent Soul True Lords holding significant authority.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and He Dongsheng interact, with He Dongsheng showing Lu Yan favor and guiding him to Mu Chunqiu.
• Lu Yan and Mo Yangzi have a confrontation, leading to Mo Yangzi's arrest.
• Lu Yan meets Mu Chunqiu, who acknowledges him with a gentle greeting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan meets Mu Chunqiu, who remembers Lu Yan's eyes from their previous encounter in the Longevity Version.
• Mu Chunqiu offers Lu Yan a chance to choose a treasure from his collection as a reward for saving He Dongsheng, but Lu Yan declines.
• Lu Yan asks Mu Chunqiu for help in meeting the Taiyi Immortal, revealing his involvement with a Heretical Demon.
• Mu Chunqiu agrees to help Lu Yan participate in the Direct Disciple Assembly if he can resolve Mu Chunqiu's doubts about the Longevity Immortal Art.

Character Developments

• Mu Chunqiu: Reveals his extraordinary nature and the difficulty of pursuing the Path of Xian. Shows caution towards Heretical Demons and the importance of the Direct Disciple position.
• Lu Yan: Demonstrates his resolve and determination in seeking the Taiyi Immortal. Shows his ability to resist emotional fluctuations and maintain composure under pressure.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of Immortality and the difficulty of the Path of Xian.
• The power and danger of Heretical Demons.
• The importance of recommendations and connections in the Taiyi Sect.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and Mu Chunqiu: Lu Yan seeks Mu Chunqiu's help, while Mu Chunqiu is initially cautious but eventually agrees to assist Lu Yan.
• Mu Chunqiu and He Dongsheng: Mu Chunqiu is annoyed by He Dongsheng's casual attitude towards the Direct Disciple position, while He Dongsheng tries to help Lu Yan.
• Lu Yan and He Dongsheng: He Dongsheng shows support for Lu Yan, trying to convince Mu Chunqiu to help him.