Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan temporarily replaces the Spiritual Qi Heavenly Dao with himself, gaining a brief glimpse into the vast Great Dao rules.
• The Emperor Lord Phantom (Lu Yan's manifestation) erases the nuclear fire, restores sight to the blinded, and turns day into night, showcasing its power.
• Lu Yan returns Bei Mang Forbidden Ground to the Soul Continent, then disappears.
• Representatives from various forces witness these events and piece together the truth about the battle and the Emperor Lord Phantom's intervention.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan gains enlightenment from temporarily replacing the Heavenly Dao, understanding its lofty status and vast rules.
• Mu Chunqiu's abnormal thoughts vanish after seeing the Emperor Lord Phantom, and he instinctively activates his "Evergreen Art," breaking his physical shackles and advancing to the Qi Refining First Layer.

Significant Themes

• The vast and complex nature of the Heavenly Dao and its rules.
• The power and influence of the Emperor Lord Phantom (Lu Yan's manifestation).
• The connection between the living world and the Soul Continent (Hell).

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with the Heavenly Dao and the Emperor Lord Phantom, gaining enlightenment and demonstrating his power.
• Mu Chunqiu and He Dongsheng support each other, with Mu Chunqiu experiencing a breakthrough after witnessing the Emperor Lord Phantom.
• Representatives from various forces interact, sharing their understanding of the events and reporting back to their headquarters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan returns from the Bei Mang Spirit Vein after successfully establishing the Supreme Dao Foundation.
• He leaves the artificial spirit vein to be divided among various forces.
• Lu Yan secludes himself to comprehend and research Foundation Establishment cultivation methods.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan's mana, body, and spirit undergo significant transformations due to the Supreme Dao Foundation.
• He gains the ability to use all first and second-tier spells effortlessly and can even defeat ordinary peak Foundation Establishment cultivators.
• A Supreme Grand Divine Power Seed begins gestating within his Dao Foundation.

Significant Themes

• The power and significance of the Supreme Dao Foundation, which transforms Lu Yan's mana, body, and spirit, and nurtures an innate Divine Power Seed.
• The contention for resources and power, as seen in the struggle for the Bei Mang Spirit Vein outside Phoenix Mountain.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan's actions and decisions influence the outside world, particularly the conflict over the Bei Mang Spirit Vein.
• Li Hao, acting on behalf of the Blood God, steps in to control the situation and prevent further conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Five months have passed since the Spiritual Energy Recovery began, leading to global changes and a rush for Spiritual Qi-related resources.
• Luo City becomes the epicenter of this era, with rapid development and increased interest in cultivation.
• Mu Chunqiu, a master archaeologist, demonstrates Second Layer Qi Refining cultivation, marking the beginning of cultivation in this era.
• Lu Yan prepares for his next version update, focusing on cultivating and gathering wish power for his Soul Banner.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan advances to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage in his cultivation, but struggles with the lack of Spiritual Qi.
• The Warrior from the anomaly in Mount Mang of the North gains immense Incense Wish Power, becoming a Ghost God named Guardian God.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and wealth driven by the Spiritual Energy Recovery.
• The rapid development and changes in society due to the Spiritual Energy Recovery.
• The struggle to accumulate resources (Spiritual Qi) for cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with various forces, fooling them into believing in Hell to gain wish power for his Soul Banner.
• Lu Yan prepares for his version update alone, without significant interactions with other characters.

Upcoming Events (based on the version update interface)

• Lu Yan can choose between the Ascension Version, Demon Version, or Longevity Version for his next update. Each version presents unique challenges and potential rewards.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan encounters an unusual version update interface with a dark background and three options, each displaying anomalies.
• The first option, "Ascension Version," bears a terrifying sword mark with intense killing intent.
• The second option, "Demon Version," shows faint, dark outlines of deities, immortals, and a demonic figure.
• The third option, "Longevity Version," simply asks, "Young friend, what are you hesitating about?" but conveys a chilling and bewitching presence.
• Lu Yan suspects these versions' abnormalities are due to his completion of the "Replacing Heaven with Humanity" trend.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates caution and analytical thinking in the face of danger, using his divine soul powers to stabilize his mind.
• He shows concern for his safety and acknowledges the increased danger level of the current version update.

Significant Themes

• Danger and Caution: Lu Yan's realization of the increased danger and his careful approach to the version update highlights the theme of caution in the face of uncertainty.
• Power and Consequences: The backlash from replacing the Heavenly Dao emphasizes the theme of consequences resulting from one's actions and power.

Character Interactions

• Although not physically present, the will or presence behind the third option interacts with Lu Yan, trying to lure him into choosing it. This interaction emphasizes the threat and danger posed by this option.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan faces a version update with three options: Longevity, Ascension, and Demon. He chooses Demon after considering the risks.
• Upon entering the Demon Version, Lu Yan finds himself in a dark, foggy forest filled with eerie shadows and a swarm of tiny insects that consume flesh and blood.
• A book on the ground emits a purple light, which enters Lu Yan's mind, revealing the Xuan Pin Explanation Scripture, a true method from the heavens.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates his strategic thinking and caution in choosing the Demon Version.
• Lu Yan's divine sense is powerful enough to resist the shadow creatures and observe the insect swarm, showing his strength and perceptiveness.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival in a dangerous world.
• The power of true methods and the risks they pose.
• The contrast between the clear, starry sky and the eerie, foggy forest, symbolizing the duality of the world.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with the environment, using his divine sense to explore and observe the shadows and insects.
• The Xuan Pin Explanation Scripture, a manifestation of the heavens, interacts with Lu Yan, revealing its true method to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heaven and Earth True Law Ranking manifests, causing ancient demons and powerful human martial artists to stir.
• Lu Yan, unaware of the commotion, discovers he's cultivating a method ranked third on the True Law Ranking.
• Lu Yan learns about the Xuan Pin Explanation Scripture, a demonic true law that allows transformation into a Valley God, but has serious drawbacks.
• Lu Yan takes some ancient books, triggering sixteen more true laws to enter his mind, causing the Heaven and Earth True Law Ranking to malfunction.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan gains a deeper understanding of the Demon World's true laws and their potential dangers.
• Lu Yan decides to trade the true laws he's acquired, showing pragmatism and adaptability.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of extreme methods in cultivation, echoing the theme of balance and harmony.
• The potential corruption of true laws and their transmitters, questioning the reliability of established knowledge.
• The power dynamics and competition among cultivators, as seen in the reactions of ancient demons and human martial artists.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts indirectly with ancient demons and human martial artists through their reactions to the Heaven and Earth True Law Ranking.
• Lu Yan's internal struggle with the true laws he's acquired, highlighting his caution and discernment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heaven and Earth True Law Ranking collapses, causing widespread shock and chaos.
• Sixteen new true laws appear on the ranking, all practiced by one person, occupying nearly one-fifth of the top hundred positions.
• Powerhouses from various human factions and demons from forbidden zones rush to find the practitioner of these true laws.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan, the protagonist, is revealed to be the practitioner of these seventeen true laws, demonstrating his extraordinary abilities and potential.
• Lu Yan shows no signs of panic or fear despite the attention he's drawing, indicating his confidence and composure.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge, as seen in the desperation of various factions to find Lu Yan and obtain his true laws.
• The consequences of sudden, drastic changes, as seen in the chaos caused by the collapse of the ranking and the appearance of the new true laws.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with the shadow creatures and the mist swarm, demonstrating his ability to defend against and eliminate threats.
• Lu Yan senses the presence of another entity watching him from the sky, showing his awareness of his surroundings and his ability to communicate with this entity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan is attacked by shadow creatures under the cover of dark clouds.
• A Stitched Demon appears, revealing it was behind the attack, seeking Lu Yan's True Laws.
• Lu Yan engages in a battle with the Stitched Demon, using spells like Earth Dragon Turns Over and Firefly Stream.
• The Stitched Demon demonstrates immunity to Lu Yan's spells, showing abilities like Flesh Regeneration and Soul Recombination.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan: Shows curiosity and caution in dealing with the Stitched Demon, using his spells strategically.
• Stitched Demon: Reveals its true form and intentions, displaying powerful regenerative abilities and immunity to certain spells.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of True Laws.
• The struggle for survival and self-preservation among cultivators.
• The consequences of unbalanced cultivation and the pursuit of power.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and the Stitched Demon: The interaction is tense and cautious, with Lu Yan trying to gather information and the Stitched Demon attempting to deceive and overpower Lu Yan.
• Lu Yan and the shadow creatures: Lu Yan uses his knowledge of the creatures' weakness to his advantage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan faces a powerful Stitched Demon that can regenerate and has Soul Recombination abilities, attracting other demons to the scene.
• Lu Yan decides to end his experiment and uses the Soul Banner to summon the Ghost Gods and Yin Soldiers.
• The Ghost Gods and Yin Soldiers activate the Nine Nether Yin Wind Array, decimating the demons and leaving only the strongest One-Legged Giant and the Stitched Demon.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates his strategic thinking and calmness under pressure, using the situation to test his cultivation progress and ultimately deploying his Ghost Gods and Yin Soldiers to turn the tide.
• The Ghost Gods showcase their growth and new abilities, with the Giant Spirit God leading the array and the Guardian God defending Lu Yan.
• The Stitched Demon reveals its immortality and fearlessness, but its overconfidence leads it to underestimate Lu Yan's power.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and teamwork, as demonstrated by the Ghost Gods and Yin Soldiers working together in the array.
• The consequences of overconfidence and underestimating one's opponent, as seen with the Stitched Demon.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges, as shown by Lu Yan.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and the Stitched Demon: Lu Yan remains calm and collected, while the Stitched Demon grows increasingly aggressive and confident in its immortality.
• The Ghost Gods: They work together, with the Giant Spirit God leading the array and the Guardian God protecting Lu Yan, showcasing their unity and growth.
• Lu Yan and the Ghost Gods: Lu Yan's strategic thinking and calmness under pressure lead him to deploy the Ghost Gods effectively, while the Ghost Gods demonstrate their loyalty and dedication to Lu Yan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan observes various demons in battle, each with unique characteristics.
• The Stitched Demon, despite its powerful attacks, is unable to break through the Guardian God's defense.
• Lu Yan captures the Stitched Demon, which claims to be undying and indestructible.
• The Giant Spirit God plans to conduct experiments on the Stitched Demon to understand its undying nature.
• Lu Yan reveals the Gate of Xuan Pin, which displays the true meaning of the Great Dao, causing the Stitched Demon's soul to collapse and its aura to dissipate.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates his calm and collected demeanor, observing and analyzing the demons' abilities.
• The Stitched Demon, initially arrogant, becomes fearful and desperate as it realizes the truth about its undying nature.
• The Giant Spirit God shows a malicious and curious side, eager to dissect and experiment on the Stitched Demon.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of the true meaning of the Great Dao and the consequences of misinterpreting it.
• The power of the Heavenly Dao and the dangers of borrowing power from it.
• The contrast between the Stitched Demon's undying nature and the true higher great dao true meaning.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan observes the demons' battles without interfering.
• The Giant Spirit God interacts with the Stitched Demon, provoking its fear and anger.
• Lu Yan and the Giant Spirit God discuss the source of the Stitched Demon's undying characteristic.
• Lu Yan reveals the Gate of Xuan Pin to the Stitched Demon, causing its collapse.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan comprehends the true meaning of the Great Dao from the Xuan Pin Explanation Scripture, opening the Xuan Pin Gate.
• Lu Yan encounters demons with abilities based on the true meaning of the Great Dao, such as the Stitched Demon's immortality and the Mist Insect Swarm's devouring ability.
• Lu Yan realizes that the Demon Version's Heaven and Earth Great Dao is laid bare, allowing cultivators to comprehend it easily but also leading them down a path of degeneration and assimilation into the Dao.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan gains a deeper understanding of the Demon Version's Heaven and Earth Great Dao and its dangers.
• Lu Yan attempts to resist the contamination of the Heaven and Earth Great Dao using his Foundation Establishment cultivation and Supreme Dao Foundation, with surprising results.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Heaven and Earth Great Dao in the Demon Version.
• The consequences of cultivators assimilating into the Heaven and Earth Great Dao without cultivating themselves.
• The struggle between cultivators and the Heaven and Earth Great Dao.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with various demons, observing their abilities based on the true meaning of the Great Dao.
• Lu Yan discusses his findings with the Giant Spirit God, revealing his attempt to comprehend the Xuan Pin Explanation Scripture further.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan briefly replaced Heaven with Humanity in the Spiritual Energy Recovery version, experiencing the power of the Heavenly Dao.
• He realizes that the Heavenly Dao regards his thoughts as its will, giving him a designated version authority.
• Lu Yan attempts to cultivate the Demon Version True Methods, starting with the Great Evil Induction Chapter.
• He discovers that while the Heavenly Dao submits to him, he cannot accommodate multiple Great Dao True Intents simultaneously.
• Lu Yan has an epiphany and uses the Xuan Pin Gate to integrate and unleash the Three Kill True Intent, annihilating a large tree.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan gains a new understanding of his connection to the Heavenly Dao and the Demon Version.
• He realizes the true value of the Xuan Pin Gate as a container for multiple Great Dao True Intents.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of the Heavenly Dao.
• The interconnectedness of all Daos and the Xuan Pin Gate as their source.
• The concept of 'Replacing Heaven with Humanity' and its implications.

Character Interactions

• The Ghost Gods (Giant Spirit God, Blood God, Guardian God) protect Lu Yan while he attempts to cultivate the True Methods.
• Lu Yan interacts with the Heavenly Dao and the Great Dao True Intents, learning to control and integrate them using the Xuan Pin Gate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan senses approaching demonic auras while attempting to absorb remaining True Intents of the Great Dao.
• Demons, led by a Fierce Tiger Demon with Wind Control True Intent, attack Lu Yan.
• Lu Yan uses the Xuan Pin Gate to suppress the demons' True Intents and defeats them with the help of the Nine Nether Yin Wind Array.
• The Three Kill True Intent is used to strip the peak Foundation Establishment demons of their cultivation.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates his ability to suppress and control demons' True Intents using the Xuan Pin Gate.
• The Giant Spirit God shows competence in commanding the Yin Soldiers and forming the Nine Nether Yin Wind Array.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Xuan Pin Gate in suppressing and controlling other True Intents.
• The vulnerability of demons without their Great Dao True Intents.
• The threat of demons attracted by the impact of the sixteen ancient texts on the Heaven and Earth True Law Ranking.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and the Giant Spirit God work together to defeat the demons.
• The demons, led by the Fierce Tiger Demon, attempt to kill Lu Yan for his high-level Great Dao True Intent but are ultimately defeated.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan effortlessly annihilates three powerful demons using the Great Dao assimilation.
• Demons, guided by the stars, are approaching Lu Yan's location.
• Lu Yan comprehends the 'No Light Same Dust Method' to conceal his presence.
• Lu Yan uses the Xuan Tong True Meaning to hide his existence, reducing demonic auras heading towards him.
• Lu Yan gathers his forces and leaves the barren mountain, destroying any trace of his presence.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates his power and understanding of the Great Dao, earning respect from the Ghost Gods.
• The Ghost Gods realize their limitations against demons and rely on Lu Yan's intervention.
• Lu Yan shows concern for his subordinates' safety and plans to find them a suitable True Law.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Great Dao and its assimilation.
• The importance of True Laws and their mastery.
• The struggle against demons and the need for protection and strategy.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with the Ghost Gods, expressing understanding and reassurance.
• Lu Yan demonstrates his power to the Ghost Gods, instilling awe and respect.
• Lu Yan's actions show concern for his subordinates' capabilities and safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan encounters powerful demons near the Barren Mountain, including Golden Core demons.
• He learns about the Demon Version's True Law Warriors, their realms, and the Heaven and Earth True Law Ranking.
• Lu Yan discovers he possesses seventeen top-ranked True Laws, attracting attention from Human Race forces.
• He decides to travel to Luo City to seek help from the Li Family, disguising himself as an ordinary person.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates caution and adaptability, using the Xuan Tong True Meaning to hide from demons and avoiding detection by Human Race forces.
• He shows strategic thinking by planning to use the Li Family for assistance.
• A young True Law Warrior in the caravan with Lu Yan exhibits excitement and eagerness to discuss the Li Family and Hell Envoy.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between demons and Human Race (True Law Warriors).
• The importance and scarcity of high-ranked True Laws on the Heaven and Earth True Law Ranking.
• The struggle for dominance and exclusivity in True Law cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan interacts with the young True Law Warrior, learning about the Li Family's recent rise and the upcoming event in Luo City.
• The young warrior expresses his admiration for the Li Family and Hell's might, contrasting with Lu Yan's more reserved demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan learns about the Li Family's claim of a Hell Envoy and their banquet for all sides, which seems suspicious.
• A caravan journey to Luo City is interrupted by a Nether Abyss realm ancestor's journey, causing a Mortal Shedding warrior to complete his transformation.
• Three Mortal Shedding warriors explode, and one heart lands near Lu Yan's carriage.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan remains calm and collected, showing his wisdom and strategic thinking.
• The young warrior reveals his envious nature and lack of scruples, but also shows hesitation and a sense of conscience.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and political intrigue surrounding the Li Family and the Hell Envoy.
• The risks and benefits of Mortal Shedding, and the desperation of some warriors to advance.
• The contrast between Lu Yan's calm and the chaos around him.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and the young warrior interact briefly, with the young warrior trying to bribe Lu Yan with a heart to keep him silent.
• The young warrior interacts with other caravan members, showing their disdain for his low-level cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A young martial artist, Bi Jie, nearly falls into a trap set by a Transcendent heart, which would have possessed his body.
• Lu Yan, with a flick of his finger, erases the residual soul within the heart, saving Bi Jie.
• The merchant caravan bans observing the Nether Abyss Old Ancestor's Dao charm after some cultivators fail to transcend and cause chaos.
• Lu Yan and Bi Jie arrive in Luo City and visit the Li Family residence, discovering four Mara Realm powerhouses.
• They proceed to the Listening Wind Pavilion to gather information about the Li Family.

Character Developments

• Bi Jie: Initially naive and almost falling for the heart's trap, he becomes grateful and loyal to Lu Yan, providing valuable information about the Demon Version and the Li Family.
• Lu Yan: Displaying his power and wisdom, he saves Bi Jie and uses him as an informant, showing his strategic thinking and calm demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The externalization of the Great Dao in the Demon Version, leading to powerful strength but also potential danger.
• The importance of information and intelligence gathering in navigating the complex political landscape of the Demon Version.
• The consequences of cultivators failing to transcend and the chaos it can cause.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and Bi Jie: Lu Yan saves Bi Jie and uses him as an informant, while Bi Jie is grateful and willing to help Lu Yan in exchange for protection and guidance.
• Lu Yan and the Li Family: Lu Yan observes the Li Family residence, confirming their significant power and deciding to use them if possible, but first needs to understand their secrets.
• Bi Jie and the merchant caravan: Bi Jie's interaction with the caravan martial artist shows the caravan's rules and the consequences of failing to transcend.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan visits the Listening Wind Pavilion to gather information about the Li Family and the Hell Envoy.
• He learns that the Hell Envoy is likely fake, created due to internal strife within the Li Family.
• Lu Yan discovers Li Hao's whereabouts and learns about his plans for a banquet to acknowledge the Hell Envoy.
• Lu Yan confronts Li Hao in the Bei Mang Forbidden Ground, revealing his identity as a Hell Envoy.
• Lu Yan orders Li Hao to eliminate the Listening Wind Pavilion, which harbors demons.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan demonstrates his cunning and strategic thinking, using the Listening Wind Pavilion to gather information and later ordering its destruction.
• Li Hao, despite being a peak Mara Realm expert, shows deference and obedience to Lu Yan, indicating his fear of Hell's power and his desire to maintain his status.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Hell and the Human Race, with Lu Yan representing Hell's authority and Li Hao representing the Human Race's ambition.
• The consequences of deceit and manipulation, as seen in the Listening Wind Pavilion's attempt to blackmail Lu Yan and their subsequent destruction.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and the octopus demon in the Listening Wind Pavilion: Lu Yan outsmarts the demon, gathering information and later ordering its destruction.
• Lu Yan and Li Hao: Lu Yan confronts Li Hao, revealing his identity and ordering him to eliminate the Listening Wind Pavilion, demonstrating his authority and Li Hao's obedience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Hao, a Mara Realm expert, destroys the Listening Wind Pavilion in Luo City and kills the Squid Demon.
• Li Hao brings a Storage Bag found on the Squid Demon to Lu Yan in the Bei Mang Forbidden Ground.
• Lu Yan rewards Li Hao with the Storage Bag and discusses its value.
• Li Hao confesses to Lu Yan about the internal strife in the Li Family and the involvement of other ancient families.

Character Developments

• Li Hao: Shows humility and respect towards Lu Yan, seeking his help and distance from the Li Family's internal issues. He reveals his knowledge about spatial items and their instability.
• Lu Yan: Gains insights into the Demon Version's rules regarding spatial items and becomes aware of potential threats from ancient Demon Race families.

Significant Themes

• The Demon Version's unique rules and the instability of spatial items.
• The power dynamics between the Li Family and other ancient families in the Demon Version.
• The correction of the Demon Heavenly Dao through the probes of ancient families.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and Li Hao: Lu Yan tests Li Hao's loyalty and intentions, while Li Hao seeks Lu Yan's favor and protection. They discuss the value of the Storage Bag and Li Hao's role in the Li Family's internal strife.

Plot Points and Events

• The Li Family hosts a grand banquet for various forces, including representatives from nine millennium-old families.
• The Li Family Head, Li Hao, is absent, and a fake Hell Envoy is present.
• Lu Yan, the true Hell Envoy, arrives, revealing his identity and the power of the Soul Banner, causing the fake envoy and a Li Family elder to collapse and die.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan: Asserts his authority as the true Hell Envoy, demonstrating the power of the Soul Banner and instilling fear in the attendees.
• Li Hao: Maintains his composure despite the pressure from the various forces, revealing his knowledge of Lu Yan's true identity.
• Fake Envoy and Li Sheng: Die due to their inability to withstand the power of the Soul Banner.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the fear of authority, represented by Lu Yan's arrival and the reaction of the attendees.
• The consequences of deceit and impersonation, shown through the deaths of the fake envoy and Li Sheng.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan and the attendees: Lu Yan's arrival and display of power cause the attendees to feel immense pressure and fear.
• Li Hao and the attendees: Li Hao maintains his composure despite the attendees' demands for an explanation, showing his understanding of Lu Yan's true identity.
• Lu Yan and the fake envoy/Li Sheng: Lu Yan's arrival and the power of the Soul Banner lead to the deaths of the fake envoy and Li Sheng.