Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan refines a Qi Refining Stage zombie dog, influencing the eighth Vengeful Soul's appearance and power.
• After clearing Building 13, Lu Yan settles in a room for the night.
• Lu Yan discovers that moonlight contains spiritual energy that nourishes souls and warms spiritual platforms.
• At night, zombies emerge en masse, attracted by moonlight spiritual energy. Transcendent Zombies, powerful and territorial, appear.
• A Zombie King in the late Foundation Establishment Stage roars from the city center.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan continues to adapt to the Apocalypse Version, discovering new aspects of spiritual energy and understanding the hierarchy and behaviors of zombies.
• The Vengeful Souls, particularly the eighth one, gain power from the refined zombie dog's soul.

Significant Themes

• The Apocalypse Version presents both danger and opportunity for Lu Yan, with unique spiritual energies and powerful enemies.
• The hierarchy and territorial behavior of zombies are explored, with Transcendent Zombies acting as leaders or guardians of their areas.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with the Vengeful Souls, feeding one cola and benefiting from their presence during cultivation.
• Lu Yan observes the interactions between different types of zombies, noting their responses to the moonlight and the presence of Transcendent Zombies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan discovers a large zombie horde in the district, including Transcendent Zombies and a peak Qi Refining leader-level zombie.
• He decides to clear as many buildings as possible before leaving the district to avoid the leader-level zombie.
• Lu Yan promotes his Soul Banner to a Mid-Grade Magic Item and increases the number of Vengeful Souls to twenty-seven.
• He decides to leave the district on the fifteenth night due to the reduced moonlight and the leader-level zombie's potential reaction.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan becomes more cautious and strategic in his approach to the zombie threat.
• He advances his cultivation significantly, nearing the Second Layer Qi Refining in just a few days.
• The leader-level zombie, Blood Beard, shows signs of intelligence and anger when it notices the reduced moonlight and missing zombies.

Significant Themes

• The danger and intelligence of the zombie horde.
• Lu Yan's strategic thinking and adaptability.
• The importance of spiritual energy and moonlight for both Lu Yan and the zombies.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with the zombies through his Vengeful Souls, observing and engaging with them.
• The Transcendent Zombies interact with each other and the ordinary zombies through their absorption of moonlight spiritual energy.
• Lu Yan's decision to leave the district is influenced by the leader-level zombie's potential reaction to the reduced moonlight and missing zombies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan moves to an abandoned building for safer cultivation.
• He realizes the risk of harvesting zombie Wandering Souls near Transcendent Zombies.
• Lu Yan increases his Vengeful Souls to 27, straining his Mana and soul strength.
• He discovers a bottle of spiritual pills in Steward Chu's Storage Bag, which significantly increases his Mana.
• Lu Yan consumes a spiritual pill and undergoes a cultivation breakthrough, reaching the Second Layer of Qi Refining.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan becomes more aware of his limitations (low cultivation and weak soul) and the need to focus on cultivation.
• He demonstrates strategic thinking by planning to map out Transcendent Zombie territories for safer harvesting.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivation and strength in the post-apocalyptic world.
• The value of resources (zombie Wandering Souls, spiritual pills) and their strategic use.

Character Interactions

• No direct interactions with other characters in this chapter. Lu Yan interacts with his Vengeful Souls and reflects on his experiences and plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan's cultivation advances rapidly with the help of spiritual pills, breaking through to the Second and Third Layers of Qi Refining.
• He discovers Great Sun Spiritual Energy, opposite to Moonlight Spiritual Energy, and speculates about its connection to the human Transcendent system.
• Lu Yan refines ninety-eight Vengeful Souls for his Soul Banner, which reaches near Top Grade Magic Tool quality but becomes difficult to control.
• He attempts to cultivate the Red Lotus Karma Fire technique to suppress the Vengeful Souls, succeeding unexpectedly.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan's cultivation improves significantly, but he realizes he needs to find a way to control his powerful Soul Banner.
• He becomes more determined to make the most of the Apocalypse Version's opportunities.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between power and control, as Lu Yan's Soul Banner grows stronger than he can handle.
• The accumulation of merit or karma, which aids Lu Yan in successfully cultivating a powerful technique.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with the Vengeful Souls within his Soul Banner, trying to control them and prevent a riot.
• He also interacts with the Red Lotus Karma Fire technique, finally succeeding in cultivating it after much effort.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan discovers he has a trace of Profound Yellow Merit Fire, a Divine Power Fire, at the Third Layer Qi Refining stage.
• The Profound Yellow Merit Fire naturally suppresses and expels the impure aura from the Soul Banner and instills fear in the Vengeful Souls.
• Lu Yan easily controls the Soul Banner and releases the Vengeful Souls, who are then subdued by the Profound Yellow Merit Fire.
• Lu Yan understands he can now command the Vengeful Souls to hunt more zombies and strengthen the Soul Banner without fear of losing control.

Character Development

• Lu Yan gains confidence and control over the powerful Soul Banner and its Vengeful Souls, demonstrating his growth as a cultivator.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Lu Yan's acquisition of the Profound Yellow Merit Fire grants him power and control over the Soul Banner and its Vengeful Souls.
• Merit and Divine Power: The Profound Yellow Merit Fire, a Divine Power, is refined from Merit, highlighting the importance of good deeds and righteousness in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with the Vengeful Souls and the Warrior, the main soul of the Soul Banner, demonstrating his ability to command and control them.
• The Vengeful Souls show fear and submission to Lu Yan and the Profound Yellow Merit Fire, illustrating their power dynamic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan discovers he can cultivate the Profound Yellow Merit Fire but doesn't know its source.
• He realizes that modifying the Red Lotus Karma Fire Sutra might be connected to the Profound Yellow Merit Fire.
• Lu Yan wonders when and how he accumulated so much Merit.
• He experiments with killing and stripping souls from zombies to understand Merit accumulation.

Character Development

• Lu Yan shows curiosity and analytical skills in trying to understand the source of his Merit and the Profound Yellow Merit Fire.
• He exhibits a lack of moral judgment, acknowledging he's killed many but not bearing their karma.

Significant Themes

• Merit and Divine Abilities: Lu Yan explores the concept of Merit and how it relates to divine abilities.
• Cultivation and Error: He reflects on the errors in his cultivation technique and their potential consequences.
• Moral Sect and Demonic Path: The chapter touches on the history of the Moral Sect and its conflict with the Demonic Path.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with a Warrior, sending it to fetch zombies for his experiment.
• He communicates with a Vengeful Soul to strip a zombie's soul.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan discovers that Merit obtained from Zombie Wandering Souls can refine the Profound Yellow Merit Fire, a Golden Core Divine Power.
• He realizes the potential of killing more zombies to accumulate Merit and refine more Vengeful Souls for his Soul Banner.
• Lu Yan tests his limits and finds he can maintain 27 Vengeful Souls at once.
• He begins a systematic cleansing of the surrounding areas, refining more Vengeful Souls and increasing his strength.
• Lu Yan successfully refines 13 more Vengeful Souls, bringing the total to 231, reaching the upper limit of a High-Grade Magic Tool Soul Banner.
• He decides to hunt Peak Qi Refining Leader-Level zombies to upgrade his Soul Banner and obtain stronger main souls.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan's joy and excitement grow as he understands the potential of Merit and the benefits of refining more Vengeful Souls.
• His confidence and determination increase as he clears more areas and refines more souls.
• Lu Yan's understanding of his Soul Banner and its limits deepens, leading him to plan for its upgrade.

Significant Themes

• The accumulation of Merit and its benefits, driving Lu Yan's actions and growth.
• The power of Vengeful Souls and their potential for Lu Yan's strength increase.
• The limits of Lu Yan's abilities and the need for upgrades and improvements.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with the Vengeful Souls in his Soul Banner, suppressing them with the Profound Yellow Merit Fire and observing their behavior.
• The Vengeful Souls interact among themselves, fighting and submitting to Lu Yan's control.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan uses his Hundred Soul Banner to clear out a residential area infested with zombies, including a mid-stage Qi Refining transcendent zombie and a peak Qi Refining transcendent zombie named Blood Beard.
• Blood Beard, enraged by the deaths of his subordinate zombies, attacks Lu Yan but is blocked by the Main Soul Warrior of the Soul Banner.
• Blood Beard uses a transcendent ability to create a colossal zombie composed of embedded corpses, attempting to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.
• Lu Yan's Vengeful Souls, empowered by the Ghost Armor Art, attack the colossal zombie, but Blood Beard counterattacks, killing some Vengeful Souls.
• Lu Yan orders the Vengeful Souls to strip the souls of the ordinary zombies within the colossal zombie, causing it to collapse. Blood Beard's soul is then extracted and refined by the Soul Banner.
• As the moon rises, the Soul Banner completes its transformation into a Top Grade Magic Tool, with two miniature evil spirit statues gaining spirituality.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates his calm and strategic thinking under pressure, using the Vengeful Souls effectively to counter Blood Beard's attacks.
• The Main Soul Warrior grows in size and cultivation, reaching the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining, and successfully blocks Blood Beard's initial attack.

Significant Themes

• The power of numbers and overwhelming force, as demonstrated by the Vengeful Souls' ability to wear down even powerful enemies like Blood Beard.
• The importance of strategy and adaptability in combat, as shown by Lu Yan's quick thinking and orders to strip the souls of the ordinary zombies.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and the Main Soul Warrior work together to defeat Blood Beard, with the Warrior blocking the initial attack and the Vengeful Souls, led by Lu Yan, ultimately defeating Blood Beard.
• Lu Yan's Vengeful Souls and Blood Beard's zombies engage in a battle of attrition, with both sides suffering losses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of four scavengers, led by Li Kang, venture into the ruins of Jiao City, known for its high danger level due to powerful zombies.
• They encounter an unusually silent city, with no signs of the usual zombie activity.
• Tens of thousands of zombies, led by a Zombie King, suddenly appear and rush towards the scavengers, only to bypass them, revealing that they are fleeing from something.

Character Developments

• Li Kang: Initially confident and experienced, Li Kang becomes increasingly solemn and uncertain as the situation in Jiao City becomes stranger and more dangerous.
• The Female Transcendent: She is the first to suggest leaving Jiao City and later realizes that the zombies are fleeing from something, showing a level of intuition and perception.

Significant Themes

• Danger and Unpredictability: The ruins of Jiao City are portrayed as a place of extreme danger, where even experienced scavengers like Li Kang can be caught off guard.
• The Hierarchy of Power: The appearance of the Zombie King serves as a reminder of the hierarchy of power in the post-apocalyptic world, with even powerful zombies being prey to something more formidable.

Character Interactions

• Li Kang and the Team: Li Kang's leadership is initially accepted by the team, but as the situation becomes more uncertain, the team starts to question his decisions.
• The Female Transcendent and the Team: The female transcendent's observations and insights are initially dismissed by the team, but her intuition proves correct, challenging the team's initial assumptions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A black mist engulfs Jiao City, including Li Kang and his team, and reveals a terrifying undead creature and a Ghost Domain.
• The team encounters a mysterious figure in the black mist who offers them a path to escape the city.
• Li Kang offers the figure three Sun Stones and receives supplies in return.
• The figure, later revealed to be Lu Yan, refines the soul of a Foundation Establishment Zombie King.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan: Shows his power and mysterious nature, hinting at his unique abilities and knowledge.
• Li Kang: Demonstrates resourcefulness and respect, offering Sun Stones to Lu Yan and accepting supplies in return.

Significant Themes

• Power and Fear: Lu Yan's mysterious figure and powers instill fear in Li Kang and his team, highlighting the theme of power dynamics.
• Exchange and Value: The exchange between Li Kang and Lu Yan emphasizes the value of resources and the importance of reciprocity.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and Li Kang: Their interaction is brief but significant, with Lu Yan showing benevolence by offering a path to safety and accepting supplies in return for Sun Stones.
• Li Kang and his team: They work together to escape the city, showing unity and respect for Li Kang's leadership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan faces two new version options: Martial God Version and Online Game Version.
• He chooses the Xianxia Version after considering the risks and his current needs.
• Lu Yan arrives in the Xianxia Version, finding himself in a desolate wilderness near the Azure Valley Market.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates strategic thinking in choosing the Xianxia Version, prioritizing stability over potential high risks or rewards.
• He shows caution and understanding of the Xianxia Version's rules, hiding the Hundred Soul Banner and changing into appropriate attire.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic decision-making in different versions.
• The restrictions and dangers of using the Hundred Soul Banner in the Xianxia Version.
• The hierarchy and power dynamics among cultivators in the Xianxia Version.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with no characters in this chapter, as he is still in the process of arriving at the Azure Valley Market.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan arrives at the Secluded Quiet Valley, a bustling market filled with cultivators and stalls selling various items.
• He observes the lives of low-level cultivators and the industry of turning mortal women into cultivators.
• Lu Yan decides to stay temporarily in the Azure Valley Market and buys a used First Order Spell Compendium for 13 Spirit Stones.
• He learns about recent unrest in the Bamboo Forest Market and the Witch Mountain, where a mysterious figure is slaughtering wild beasts with weak spiritual beast bloodlines.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates his negotiation skills and knowledge of market prices when buying the spell compendium.
• The stall owner shows initial reluctance to share information about the Witch Mountain but eventually does so.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of life for low-level cultivators, including the exploitation of women to become cultivators.
• The power dynamics between major sects and rogue cultivators.
• The pursuit of power and resources, as seen in the mysterious figure's actions in Witch Mountain.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with a stall owner, initially haggling over the price of a spell compendium, then inquiring about recent events in the area.
• The stall owner is initially reluctant to share information but eventually does so, possibly due to Lu Yan's persistence or his own desire to gossip.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan learns about a "Beast Slaughtering Demon" in Witch Mountain who killed over a hundred thousand beasts and refined a Ten Thousand Beast Banner, reminiscent of his actions in the Apocalypse Version.
• He realizes that world version updates cause changes that aren't one-to-one but leave traces in different versions.
• Lu Yan meets a knowledgeable stall owner who shares insights about the Ten Thousand Soul Banner and the Demonic Dao's decline.
• The stall owner tries to sell Lu Yan an "ancient text," Heavenly Dao Treatise, for ten Spirit Stones.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan: Realizes the connection between his actions in different versions and understands the nature of world version updates.
• He Dongsheng (Stall Owner): Shows extensive knowledge about the cultivation world's history and the Demonic Dao, hinting at a deeper understanding of the world's dynamics.

Significant Themes

• Version Updates: The chapter explores how changes in one version affect others, with Lu Yan's actions in the Apocalypse Version influencing the Xianxia Version.
• Knowledge and Wisdom: The stall owner's insights highlight the importance of understanding the world's history and principles, even if they're not directly related to cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and He Dongsheng: Lu Yan learns valuable information from the stall owner, while He Dongsheng tries to sell Lu Yan an "ancient text." Their interaction is cordial, with He Dongsheng showing genuine interest in Lu Yan's potential.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan discovers cultivators selling fake ancient books at the Azure Valley Market.
• He encounters He Dongsheng, a Mid-Stage Qi Refinement cultivator, who tries to sell him a fake book, the Heavenly Dao Treatise.
• Lu Yan, instead of exposing He Dongsheng, offers a deal: he'll reveal a method to disguise the book's artificial aging in exchange for the book.
• He Dongsheng agrees, and Lu Yan shares methods to age paper and bronze artifacts.
• He Dongsheng reveals that the Heavenly Dao Treatise is a mix of profound and heretical nonsense written by a mortal.
• Lu Yan inquires about a Demonic Path sect specializing in karma, and He Dongsheng mentions the Red Lotus Demonic Sect.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates his knowledge and calmness, turning a potential enemy into an informant.
• He Dongsheng shows his cunning and adaptability, quickly changing his attitude towards Lu Yan after realizing Lu Yan's knowledge.

Significant Themes

• Deception and manipulation in the cultivation world.
• The value of information and knowledge.
• The dynamics of power and reputation among sects.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and He Dongsheng: Initially adversarial, their interaction turns into a mutually beneficial exchange of information.
• Lu Yan's calm and knowledgeable demeanor impresses He Dongsheng, leading to a shift in their dynamic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan learns about the Red Lotus Demonic Sect from a Xianxia erotic novel, suspecting their connection to the Moral Sect.
• He rents a Mid-Grade cave dwelling for three months.
• Lu Yan finds the sentence "The Heavenly Dao is not constant" in the Heavenly Dao Treatise, sparking a revelation.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan becomes more cautious about exposing his Storage Bag's connection to the Red Lotus Demonic Sect.
• He shows determination in his cultivation journey, renting a better cave dwelling despite the risk.

Significant Themes

• The inconstancy of the Heavenly Dao, challenging the common belief in its eternality.
• The potential connection between the Red Lotus Demonic Sect and the Moral Sect.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with He Dongsheng, who helps him find information about the Red Lotus Demonic Sect.
• He has a brief interaction with a middle-aged man at the cave dwelling rental office, who warns him about renting a Mid-Grade cave dwelling at his current cultivation stage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan contemplates the Heavenly Dao Treatise, which discusses the replacement of the Heavenly Dao.
• He realizes that the treatise's description aligns with his experiences of version updates in the game.
• Lu Yan understands that the Version Change Value could enable him to influence the world's evolution and potentially 'replace Heaven with man.'
• He decides to improve his cultivation in the Xianxia Version to prepare for future version changes.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan's understanding of the world's mechanics deepens, leading him to consider the possibility of influencing version updates.
• He becomes more determined to improve his strength and adapt to the changing versions.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of the world and its versions.
• The struggle for control and influence within the world's systems.
• The potential for individuals to impact the world's evolution.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with the Heavenly Dao Treatise, written by Zhao Huowang, which inspires him and influences his thinking.
• He also interacts with the First Order Spell Compendium, which he uses to improve his spellcasting abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan replaces his Golden Silk Storage Bag with a low-grade one to avoid suspicion.
• He decides to earn more Spirit Stones for resources and to break through to Mid-Stage Qi Refinement.
• Seven cultivators, two at Late-Stage Qi Refinement and five at Mid-Stage, plan to rob Lu Yan.
• Lu Yan lures them to Witch Mountain and uses his Vengeful Souls and the Hundred Soul Banner to defeat and kill them.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness in handling the potential threat.
• The seven cultivators show their greed and lack of caution, leading to their demise.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences.
• The dangers of underestimating opponents in the cultivation world.
• The importance of caution and vigilance in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan shows no fear or hesitation in facing the seven cultivators, indicating his confidence and experience.
• The seven cultivators underestimate Lu Yan, leading to their downfall.
• Lu Yan's interaction with the Vengeful Souls shows his control over them and his willingness to use them for his purposes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan sells the magic artifacts and spirit stones obtained from the seven rogue cultivators in Jade Mountain Market Street.
• He visits a pill shop, intending to buy pills to increase cultivation speed or assist in breaking through realms.
• Lu Yan purchases five bottles of Jade Spirit Pills, one Spirit Accumulation Pill, a bottle of Beauty Pills, and a bottle of Spring Return Pills.
• He leaves Jade Mountain Market Street, hoping to be robbed to recoup losses but is unsuccessful.
• Lu Yan returns to Azure Valley Market and senses a probing gaze, followed by a voice addressing him.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates his wealth and spending power by purchasing a large number of spirit pills.
• He shows strategic thinking by trying to be robbed to recoup losses.
• Lu Yan's cautious nature is evident as he senses the probing gaze and remains alert.

Significant Themes

• The high cost of cultivation and the wealth of rogue cultivators.
• The value and scarcity of spirit pills in the cultivation world.
• Lu Yan's strategic and adaptable nature in navigating the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with the shop assistant and shopkeeper at the pill shop, showcasing his knowledge and intentions.
• He is addressed by an unknown cultivator upon returning to Azure Valley Market, hinting at potential interactions or conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan encounters He Luyuan, a familiar face from the market, who reveals he knows about Lu Yan's interest in the Red Lotus Demonic Sect's ancient texts.
• He Luyuan tries to lure Lu Yan to Ying Mountain Market Street to purchase an ancient text, hinting at a potential threat from the Red Lotus Demonic Sect.
• Lu Yan suspects that He Luyuan is working for a force seeking the owner of the storage bag Lu Yan possesses, and agrees to meet He Luyuan after a month of seclusion.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan: Shows wariness and caution when dealing with He Luyuan, demonstrating his ability to read situations and adapt his plans.
• He Luyuan: Reveals his desperation and eagerness to lure Lu Yan, hinting at the potential danger and the power behind him.

Significant Themes

• Hidden threats and deception: The chapter explores the hidden dangers and deceptions within the cultivator world, with He Luyuan's true intentions being concealed until Lu Yan uncovers them.
• Power dynamics: The Red Lotus Demonic Sect's influence and the force behind the storage bag's owner highlight the power dynamics at play, with Lu Yan navigating these forces carefully.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and He Luyuan: Their interaction reveals Lu Yan's suspicion and caution, while He Luyuan's desperation and eagerness hint at the danger he poses. Despite the friendly facade, their conversation is filled with underlying tension and hidden motives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan returns to his cave residence and decides to use the time gained from He Luyuan's appearance to advance his cultivation.
• He uses Jade Spirit Pills to break through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining without encountering any bottlenecks, thanks to the purity of his Mana, which he attributes to the Great Sun Spiritual Energy he absorbed in the Apocalypse Version.
• Lu Yan arranges a Spirit Concealing Array in his cave residence and uses it to refine the Hundred Soul Banner, transforming the Vengeful Souls into Fierce Ghosts at the mid-stage of Qi Refining.
• He then uses the Profound Yellow Merit Fire to suppress the Fierce Ghosts and prepares to add the soul of the Gigantic Zombie King as a new Main Soul to the Soul Banner.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan advances to the mid-stage of Qi Refining, demonstrating his determination and resourcefulness in preparing for the crisis posed by the Storage Bag and He Luyuan.
• The Vengeful Souls evolve into Fierce Ghosts, showcasing their growth and increased strength, which mirrors Lu Yan's own advancement.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Proactivity: Lu Yan uses the time given to him to improve his strength, showing that preparation and proactive measures can mitigate potential threats.
• Growth and Evolution: The transformation of the Vengeful Souls into Fierce Ghosts and Lu Yan's own advancement highlight the theme of growth and evolution through challenges and hard work.
• Power and Control: Lu Yan's use of the Profound Yellow Merit Fire to suppress the Fierce Ghosts underscores the theme of power and control, as he maintains dominance over his subordinates.

Character Interactions

• Although not physically present, He Luyuan's appearance serves as a catalyst for Lu Yan's cultivation advancement, driving the plot forward and influencing Lu Yan's decisions.
• Lu Yan interacts with the Vengeful Souls and Fierce Ghosts, demonstrating his control and authority over them, as well as his ability to drive their growth and evolution.