Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Evil Court and Northern Court pressure the Starry Sky Ancient Path to maintain peace, due to Southern Heavenly Court's influence.
• Xu Yi, using central commands' directives, keeps his subordinates in check and allows newcomers in Starry Sky Prefecture to grow.
• Xu Yi discovers that the Triangular Forbidden Zone is his private domain, where he finds pure Profound Yellow Fiend Qi.
• He verifies that a vortex field at the ancestral vein junction purifies Profound Yellow Fiend Qi, but the Four-Colored Seal still can't decompose it.
• Xu Yi collects pure Profound Yellow Fiend Qi and enters seclusion to refine it into Profound Yellow Beads using Hong Tianming's method.
• After half a month, he successfully creates five pure Profound Yellow Beads, which the Four-Colored Seal can't decompose.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi demonstrates strategic thinking and patience in maintaining balance between factions.
• His dedication and perseverance in exploring the Triangular Forbidden Zone lead to significant discoveries.
• Xu Yi's understanding of the Four-Colored Seal's limitations and his adaptability in finding alternative uses for pure Profound Yellow Fiend Qi showcase his resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• Patience and perseverance in pursuit of knowledge and power (Xu Yi's exploration of the Triangular Forbidden Zone).
• Adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of limitations (Xu Yi's approach to pure Profound Yellow Fiend Qi).
• The importance of balance and restraint in managing conflicts (Xu Yi's handling of his subordinates and the newcomers in Starry Sky Prefecture).

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi interacts with his subordinates, keeping them in check and rewarding them to maintain order.
• He communicates with Hong Tianming, obtaining the secret method for refining Profound Yellow Beads.
• Xu Yi's relationship with his two beauties (not explicitly mentioned in this chapter, but implied as a distraction from his focus on the Triangular Forbidden Zone).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi successfully decomposes a pure Profound Yellow Bead in the Four-Colored Seal Space, obtaining a substantial amount of pure Profound Yellow Essence Qi.
• He realizes the need for more Profound Yellow Fiend Qi and decides to expand the operation of his private towers into the Starry Sky Prefecture's territory.
• After half a year, Xu Yi is summoned by Ning Wuyou. He meets her on Wuya Island to discuss an important matter.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi's cultivation progresses steadily due to his efficient refining of pure Profound Yellow Essence Qi. He sees hope for a rapid breakthrough to the Third Realm of Domain.
• Xu Yi becomes more strategic and calculated, expanding his operations into the Starry Sky Prefecture's territory to increase his Profound Yellow Fiend Qi collection.
• Li Tieya gains Xu Yi's trust and is rewarded handsomely for his work on the private towers.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Progress: Xu Yi's cultivation advances significantly due to his efficient refining process, highlighting the theme of steady progress in cultivation.
• Strategic Planning: Xu Yi's decision to expand into the Starry Sky Prefecture's territory emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and calculated risks.
• Trust and Loyalty: Xu Yi's trust in Li Tieya and the rewards he receives for his loyalty underscore the theme of trust and loyalty in their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi interacts with Ning Wuyou, discussing an important matter. Their relationship remains ambiguous, with Xu Yi still hiding his true identity.
• Xu Yi consults with Li Tieya about expanding the private towers' operations, demonstrating their growing trust and collaboration.
• Xu Yi's interactions with other officials in the Big Dipper Palace are brief, focusing on handling official duties and maintaining his cover as Deputy Palace Master Xue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi and Ning Wuyou reunite after years apart.
• Xu Yi recites a poem to win Ning Wuyou's trust, revealing their past lives as Xue Zihan and Young Master Yiling.
• They spend the night together, and Xu Yi gifts Ning Wuyou a pure Profound Yellow Bead before leaving.
• Xu Yi returns to the Reverse Star Palace, where he learns that the personnel training is complete, and they can be distributed to the Profound Yellow Tower.
• He plans to distribute these trained individuals to areas with frequent beast tides, using the little wolfdog's influence to avoid conflicts.

Character Developments

• Ning Wuyou (Xue Zihan): Realizes her past life connection with Xu Yi, accepts his gifts, and shows affection towards him.
• Xu Yi: Confesses his feelings to Ning Wuyou, gifts her a pure Profound Yellow Bead, and shows strategic planning in managing the Profound Yellow Towers.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation and Past Lives: The revelation that Xu Yi and Ning Wuyou are reincarnations of Xue Zihan and Young Master Yiling drives the plot forward.
• Trust and Affection: Xu Yi's poem and gifts help him win Ning Wuyou's trust and affection.
• Strategic Planning: Xu Yi's careful planning for the Profound Yellow Towers showcases his strategic thinking.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Ning Wuyou: Their reunion leads to a heartfelt conversation, poem recitation, and gift-giving, strengthening their bond.
• Xu Yi and Ren Cong: They work together to plan the distribution of trained personnel to the Profound Yellow Towers.
• Xu Yi and the little wolfdog: Xu Yi relies on the little wolfdog's influence to avoid conflicts between the Profound Yellow Towers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi stops cultivating before fully refining his Profound Yellow Essence Qi due to the Desolate Charm's awakening.
• The Desolate Charm, after consuming the Life Wheels of the Jianlan Assembly's Old Ancestors, awakens after nearly two years.
• Xu Yi learns from the Desolate Charm about the Immaculate Wonderful Tree and its connection to the Ruyi Curse, leading him to invoke the Ancestral Buddha's True Intent.
• Xu Yi emerges from seclusion after a year, handles official duties, and meets with Li Tieya and the Southern Heavenly Court's envoy, Wang Yang.
• Xu Yi is summoned to Three Pure Ones Mountain, the core of the Southern Heavenly Court, to meet with the central authority.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: He continues to grow in strength and knowledge, learning advanced cultivation techniques and supernatural abilities from the Desolate Charm. He also demonstrates his political acumen by managing the Starry Sky Ancient Path's affairs smoothly during his seclusion.
• Desolate Charm: It reveals its vast knowledge and experience, teaching Xu Yi about the Immaculate Wonderful Tree and the Ruyi Curse. It also expresses its desire to return to the Reverse Star Palace.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and experience: The Desolate Charm's long life and accumulated wisdom prove invaluable to Xu Yi's growth.
• The importance of patience and timing: Xu Yi waits for the right moment to invoke the Ancestral Buddha's True Intent, and he also patiently handles official duties upon emerging from seclusion.
• The consequences of actions: Xu Yi's actions, such as consuming the Life Wheels of the Jianlan Assembly's Old Ancestors, have long-term effects on his cultivation and the Desolate Charm's awakening.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and the Desolate Charm: Their relationship continues to evolve, with the Desolate Charm providing guidance and knowledge to Xu Yi, while Xu Yi ensures the Desolate Charm's well-being and growth.
• Xu Yi and Wang Yang: They meet for the first time, with Wang Yang delivering the summons to Xu Yi and later receiving a Sumeru Ring containing Profound Yellow Essence as a bribe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi's official installation ceremony as Prefectural Judge of the Starry Sky Prefecture coincides with the Yonghe Grand Ceremony, raising suspicions of a conspiracy.
• During the ceremony, Xu Yi is unexpectedly promoted to Third Rank Starry Sky Palace Master, causing an uproar and suspicion of a scheme by unknown parties while Hong Tianming is in seclusion.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi remains calm and composed despite the unexpected promotion, indicating his growing maturity and resilience in handling unexpected situations.
• He Beiyi, Xu Yi's former superior, shows concern for Xu Yi's well-being and advises him against accepting the promotion due to the potential risks and public criticism it may bring.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Power: The unexpected promotion highlights the political intrigue and ambition within the Southern Heavenly Court, with unknown parties attempting to manipulate Xu Yi's career for their own gain.
• Loyalty and Friendship: He Beiyi's intervention demonstrates loyalty and concern for Xu Yi's well-being, reflecting the bonds formed between them during their time in the Traveler Department.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and He Beiyi reunite, showcasing their warm and friendly relationship, with He Beiyi expressing admiration for Xu Yi's accomplishments and offering guidance during the crisis.
• Xu Yi's interaction with Song Zhendong, the Envoy of the Clerk Department, is tense, reflecting the political tension and potential conflict between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter marks the final request for votes by the author, after six years of annual appeals.
• The author expresses their gratitude for the readers' support and patience over the years.
• There's an implication that this could be the last book or series, depending on the readers' response.

Character Developments

• The author: Reflects on their career, shows humility, and expresses a sense of closure.
• No other characters are directly mentioned, as the focus is on the author's personal journey.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude: The author expresses deep appreciation for their readers' support.
• Reflection: The author looks back on their career and the time passed.
• Uncertainty: There's a hint of uncertainty about the future of the series or the author's career.

Character Interactions

• The author directly addresses the readers, creating a personal and intimate interaction.
• There's no interaction between other characters, as the chapter is a personal message from the author.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi is appointed as the Palace Master of the Starry Sky Palace, a high-ranking position, which he believes is a trap set by his enemies.
• Chen Taichong, seeking revenge for his family's destruction, challenges Xu Yi's appointment by striking the Drum of Injustice, demanding a duel to prove Xu Yi's incompetence.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Stands firm in his decision to accept the appointment, understanding the trap but unwilling to back down. He remains calm and composed even in the face of Chen Taichong's challenge.
• Chen Taichong: Seeks revenge for his family's destruction and challenges Xu Yi's appointment, using the precedent of the Drum of Injustice to force a duel.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political intrigue within the Heavenly Court.
• The consequences of past actions and the struggle for revenge.
• The importance of merit and reputation in the Heavenly Court.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Song Zhendong: Xu Yi defies Song Zhendong's expectations by refusing to engage in the duel, catching him off guard.
• Xu Yi and Chen Taichong: Chen Taichong challenges Xu Yi's appointment, setting the stage for a potential duel.
• Xu Yi and He Beiyi: He Beiyi advises Xu Yi throughout the chapter, warning him about Chen Taichong's intentions and the potential danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi, appointed as the new Palace Master of Starry Sky Palace, is challenged by Chen Taichong, who is not convinced of his appointment.
• The Drum of Injustice is struck, rallying public opinion against Xu Yi, leaving him with no choice but to confront Chen Taichong.
• Xu Yi and Chen Taichong agree to a duel with specific terms: if Chen Taichong cannot defeat Xu Yi within a hundred moves, he will enter the Sun Moon Cold Pond for a hundred years of seclusion.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows resilience and determination, refusing to back down despite the scheming against him. He understands the deadly nature of the plot but chooses to confront it head-on.
• Chen Taichong: Driven by personal vendetta, he challenges Xu Yi, hiding behind the guise of justice. He agrees to the duel's terms, revealing his confidence in his abilities.

Significant Themes

• Scheming and manipulation: The plot highlights the use of psychological manipulation and public opinion to control and discredit Xu Yi.
• Confrontation vs. retreat: Xu Yi faces a choice between backing down and confronting his adversaries, ultimately deciding to stand his ground.
• Personal vendetta vs. justice: Chen Taichong's true motives are revealed, contrasting his claims of seeking justice with his personal grudge against Xu Yi.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Chen Taichong: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Chen Taichong trying to provoke Xu Yi into a fight, while Xu Yi exposes Chen Taichong's true motives.
• Xu Yi and He Beiyi: He Beiyi warns Xu Yi about the danger of confronting Chen Taichong but offers no alternative solutions.
• Xu Yi and Song Zhendong: Song Zhendong, as the Palace Department Envoy, tries to control the situation, ultimately siding with Chen Taichong while attempting to maintain the appearance of impartiality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zhendong, the mountain's owner, arranges a duel between Xu Yi and Chen Taichong to determine a winner and convince the masses.
• The duel begins with Chen Taichong using a sneak attack, trying to draw Xu Yi into his full domain.
• Xu Yi evades the attack and provokes Chen Taichong, leading to an intense battle.
• Chen Taichong unleashes the lost Chen family technique, Zhengyi Dharma Hammer, which Xu Yi also uses, surprising everyone.
• The battle intensifies with both combatants exchanging blows, and Chen Taichong reveals another lost technique, the Angry Immortal Bow.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi demonstrates unexpected skill and knowledge of lost techniques, challenging Chen Taichong's superiority.
• Chen Taichong shows his ruthless and cunning side, using underhanded tactics and revealing his family's ultimate techniques.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Honesty: Xu Yi uses deception to provoke Chen Taichong, while Chen Taichong uses trickery in his attacks. The theme of honesty vs. deception is highlighted.
• Power and Reputation: The battle showcases the characters' power levels and challenges their reputations. Xu Yi's unexpected skill questions Chen Taichong's superiority.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Chen Taichong engage in a fierce battle, with Xu Yi provoking Chen Taichong to reveal his techniques and gain the upper hand.
• The audience reacts to the battle, expressing shock and disbelief at the revealed techniques and the turn of events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Taichong and Xu Yi engage in a duel using the Angry Immortal Bow, a powerful secret technique.
• Xu Yi, despite being in the Second Realm of Domain, matches Chen Taichong's skill and even surpasses him by mastering the Five Elements Unification technique.
• Xu Yi defeats Chen Taichong with a Unified Arrow, sending him flying and unconscious.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Proves himself a prodigy, defeating a top-tier Domain realm expert. He also demonstrates strategic thinking and verbal prowess in challenging Song Zhendong's bias.
• Chen Taichong: Despite his pride and skill, he is defeated by Xu Yi. His loss highlights his overconfidence and underestimation of Xu Yi.

Significant Themes

• Prodigy vs. Established Power: Xu Yi's rapid growth and skill challenge the established order and expectations, represented by Chen Taichong.
• Bias and Corruption: Song Zhendong's favoritism towards Chen Taichong and his family is exposed, highlighting the corruption within the palace department.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi vs. Chen Taichong: Their duel showcases Xu Yi's skill and Chen Taichong's overconfidence, leading to the latter's defeat.
• Xu Yi vs. Song Zhendong: Xu Yi challenges Song Zhendong's authority and bias, exposing the corruption within the palace department.
• Onlookers: Various onlookers, including officials and aristocrats, react with shock, awe, and dismay at Xu Yi's skill and the turn of events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi's bold challenge to the mysterious figure behind Song Zhendong.
• Pudu Heavenly Monarch, Wu Zhongchu, enters the arena to challenge Xu Yi.
• Xu Yi and Wu Zhongchu's battle is set, with Wu vowing to defeat Xu Yi within ten moves.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows increased confidence and boldness, willing to face powerful opponents.
• Pudu Heavenly Monarch, Wu Zhongchu: Reveals interest in Ning Wuyou, becomes angry and impulsive when challenged by Xu Yi.

Significant Themes

• Might makes right: Xu Yi's decision to face powerful opponents to prove his worth.
• Manipulation and power struggles: The mysterious figure behind Song Zhendong and the Immortal Officials' scheming.
• True nature vs. cultivation: Xu Yi's belief that cultivators should not lose their true nature.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi vs. Pudu Heavenly Monarch: A tense standoff before their battle, with Xu Yi provoking Wu Zhongchu.
• Immortal Officials: Gossip and discuss the compatibility of Pudu Heavenly Monarch and Ning Wuyou, turning against Xu Yi.
• Crowd: Sympathize with Xu Yi, discuss the unfairness of the situation, and anticipate the battle between Xu Yi and Pudu Heavenly Monarch.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi faces Pudu Heavenly Monarch in the Heavenly Court's internal competition.
• Pudu Heavenly Monarch uses his Void Rending Hand, a secret technique of the Jiang Family, and then unleashes his Spirit Spreading Through the Air, a sign of breaking into the Golden Domain.
• Pudu Heavenly Monarch's domain envelops Xu Yi, but Xu Yi withstands the pressure and uses his fire snakes to defend against Pudu's attacks.
• Pudu Heavenly Monarch uses his Domain Root and Pure Buddha Seeds to enhance his power, vowing to destroy Xu Yi.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi demonstrates his power and resilience, withstanding Pudu Heavenly Monarch's domain and defending against his attacks.
• Pudu Heavenly Monarch shows his determination and willingness to use extreme measures to defeat Xu Yi.
• Wei Pengyuan and Chen Qingbei discuss intervening in the fight, with Chen Qingbei agreeing to act for a price.

Significant Themes

• The power of domains and the difficulty of defending against them.
• The determination and resilience of cultivators in the face of adversity.
• The willingness of some characters to use extreme measures to achieve their goals.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Pudu Heavenly Monarch engage in a fierce battle, with Pudu showing increasing determination to defeat Xu Yi.
• Wei Pengyuan and Chen Qingbei discuss intervening in the fight, with Chen Qingbei agreeing to act for a price.
• The crowd outside the arena reacts with shock and awe at the display of power in the arena.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi challenges those who beat the Drum of Injustice, but no one responds.
• Pudu Heavenly Monarch is defeated by Xu Yi, leading to widespread awe and respect for Xu Yi.
• Wu Xiuxian arrives, threatening Xu Yi with the safety of Yu Zixuan and Yi Bingwei to force him into a fight.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Demonstrates immense power and calm composure, even when threatened. His determination to protect those he cares about is evident.
• Pudu Heavenly Monarch: Shows his power but ultimately falls to Xu Yi, leading to the crippling of his Dao fruit.
• Wu Xiuxian: Reveals his ruthless and manipulative nature, using the safety of Yu Zixuan and Yi Bingwei to pressure Xu Yi.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the respect it commands.
• Manipulation and blackmail as tools to gain advantage.
• The consequences of overreaching and underestimating opponents.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi vs. Pudu Heavenly Monarch: A battle of power and will, resulting in Pudu Heavenly Monarch's defeat.
• Xu Yi vs. Wu Xiuxian: A battle of wits and manipulation, with Wu Xiuxian using the safety of Xu Yi's loved ones to force him into a fight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi challenges Wu Xiuxian to ensure the safety of the two beauties.
• Wu Xiuxian uses Tribulation Qi to defend against Xu Yi's attacks, including the Angry Immortal Bow and Zhengyi Dharma Hammer.
• Xu Yi uses his Ultimate Fire Technique, detonating the Primordial Fire Technique, but Wu Xiuxian survives and counters with Myriad Manifestations of Tribulation Qi.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows determination to protect the two beauties, uses his ultimate fire technique, but is still unable to defeat Wu Xiuxian.
• Wu Xiuxian: Reveals the extent of his Tribulation Qi cultivation, surviving Xu Yi's powerful attack and countering with a formidable manifestation of his power.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictability and power of Tribulation Qi.
• The determination and resolve of Xu Yi to protect those he cares about.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Wu Xiuxian: Engage in a fierce battle, with Wu Xiuxian's Tribulation Qi proving to be a formidable challenge for Xu Yi.
• Desolate Charm and Xu Yi: Desolate Charm analyzes the situation and tries to advise Xu Yi, but Xu Yi ignores him, focusing solely on defeating Wu Xiuxian.
• Song Zhendong and Wei Pengyuan: Discuss the battle, with Song Zhendong expressing disbelief at Xu Yi's power and Wei Pengyuan realizing the folly of trying to suppress Xu Yi by force.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi uses his cultivation to create a golden high wall to defend against Wu Xiuxian's calamity qi soldiers, but it's eventually destroyed.
• Wu Xiuxian devours his own father, Xiongchu Heavenly Monarch, transforming into a black hole of calamity qi.
• Xu Yi uses a Buddhist supernatural ability, channeling the True Intent of the Ancestral Buddha, to create the Heaven-Enveloping Forbidden Net Great Formation to counter Wu Xiuxian's attacks.
• Despite Xu Yi's efforts, the formation is destroyed, and he's severely injured.
• He Beiyi tries to rally support against Wu Xiuxian but is removed from the arena.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi demonstrates immense power and resilience, using his cultivation and Buddhist abilities to hold off Wu Xiuxian's calamity qi.
• Wu Xiuxian reveals his true nature, devouring his own father and transforming into a calamity qi black hole.
• He Beiyi shows concern for the Heavenly Court, trying to rally support against Wu Xiuxian, but is removed from the arena.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation and its limits.
• The consequences of unchecked ambition and greed (Wu Xiuxian's actions).
• The importance of unity and support in the face of adversity (He Beiyi's efforts).

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Wu Xiuxian continue their intense battle, with Xu Yi using all his strength to counter Wu Xiuxian's calamity qi.
• He Beiyi interacts with Xu Yi and other Heavenly Court members, trying to rally support against Wu Xiuxian, but is removed from the arena.
• The Ancestor Buddha Court's True Buddhas and ten thousand Buddhas work together to support the Immaculate Wonderful Tree.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi obtains a vast amount of Ancestral Buddha's True Intent from the Immaculate Wonderful Tree.
• He uses his half-baked Ruyi Curse to face Wu Xiuxian, but it's overwhelmed.
• Xu Yi triggers an anomaly by reciting the Heart Sutra, obtaining more Ancestral Buddha's True Intent and forming a golden city wall.
• The Shangyang Bell is disturbed and destroys Wu Xiuxian, while Xu Yi is injured by the aftershocks.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi's cultivation has increased significantly due to his rapid progress in the Ruyi Curse and other supernatural abilities.
• Wu Xiuxian's killing intent is revealed to be powerful enough to disturb the Shangyang Bell.
• Kuang Zhaohui is shown to be fearful of Xu Yi's power and is cooperative under pressure.

Significant Themes

• The power of Ancestral Buddha's True Intent and its role in suppressing killing intent.
• The consequences of disturbing sacred Buddhist artifacts like the Shangyang Bell.
• The theme of stealing or obtaining power (as suggested by the chapter title) and its potential repercussions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Wu Xiuxian engage in a battle, with Xu Yi using his Ruyi Curse to defend against Wu Xiuxian's killing intent.
• Xu Yi interacts with Kuang Zhaohui, threatening him for information about a missing person.
• Wei Pengyuan reprimands Xu Yi for his rude behavior towards Kuang Zhaohui.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi learns that Wu Xiuxian was summoned by Chen Qingbei and forced Xu Yi into battle.
• After the battle, Xu Yi is confronted by Zhao Ruyi, a senior official of the Political Affairs Department, who exercises the right of veto to challenge Xu Yi's appointment as Palace Master of the Starry Sky Palace.
• Xu Yi defends his appointment, citing his past contributions and promising to fulfill the required conditions within ten years.
• Xu Yi publicly accuses the Central Authority of abusing their power and attempts to absorb multiple Profound Yellow Beads simultaneously to force a breakthrough, causing widespread outrage and resentment among the Immortal Officials present.
• Chen Qingzhi, a Town Guardian, publicly expresses his refusal to accept the Central's actions, sparking a wave of similar sentiments.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: He demonstrates resilience and determination in the face of adversity, publicly challenging the Central Authority and attempting a dangerous breakthrough to prove his worth.
• Zhao Ruyi: He is portrayed as biased and power-hungry, using his position to challenge Xu Yi's appointment and provoke public outrage.
• Chen Qingzhi: He seizes the opportunity to express his long-held resentment towards the Central, becoming a catalyst for public dissent.

Significant Themes

• Resentment and Public Opinion: The chapter explores the power of public opinion and resentment, showing how it can be manipulated and used to challenge authority.
• Corruption and Abuse of Power: The Central Authority is depicted as corrupt and power-hungry, abusing their authority to challenge Xu Yi's appointment and provoke public outrage.
• Determination and Resilience: Xu Yi's character is defined by his determination and resilience in the face of adversity, as he publicly challenges the Central Authority and attempts a dangerous breakthrough.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi vs. Zhao Ruyi: Their interaction highlights the power dynamics between Xu Yi and the Central Authority, with Xu Yi publicly challenging Zhao Ruyi's authority.
• Chen Qingzhi vs. The Central: Chen Qingzhi's interaction with the Central Authority represents the growing resentment and dissent among Immortal Officials, as he publicly expresses his refusal to accept their actions.
• Wei Pengyuan and Chen Qingbei: Their interaction reveals their awareness of the public's growing resentment and the potential consequences of the Central Authority's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi successfully breaks through to the Third Realm of Domain and achieves a Third Rank Dao fruit, shocking the crowd and humiliating Zhao Ruyi.
• Xu Yi resigns from his position as Palace Master after Zhao Ruyi insists on using his veto power, throwing away his official emblems and leaving.
• A massive black hole appears in the sky, signaling a great change in the world, with the Shangyang Bell, Shangsi Drum, and Taiyin Chime all sounding simultaneously.
• Xu Yi returns to Empty Island to find Yi Bingwei and Yu Zixuan safe. He learns about the ambush they faced from the Heavenly Court's Immortal Officials.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi demonstrates his determination and resolve, willing to give up his Immortal Official status to maintain his principles.
• Zhao Ruyi shows his stubbornness and lack of wisdom, digging himself deeper into a humiliating situation.
• Desolate Charm reveals its excitement about the upcoming world changes, hinting at potential opportunities for Xu Yi.

Significant Themes

• The theme of standing up against corruption and injustice is reinforced as Xu Yi resigns rather than compromise his principles.
• The theme of change and opportunity is introduced with the appearance of the black hole and the sounding of the divine artifacts.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Zhao Ruyi's confrontation highlights their differing values and resolve.
• Xu Yi's reunion with Yi Bingwei and Yu Zixuan showcases his concern and affection for them.
• Desolate Charm's interaction with Xu Yi provides comic relief and hints at the upcoming changes in the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi learns that Wu Xiuxian, after absorbing Xiongchu Heavenly Monarch's power, sent assassins to kill him, but they were rescued by two groups of mysterious individuals.
• Xu Yi reveals that the rescuers are his old friends and confidantes, including Princess Yinqiu (Yu Zixuan) and Daoist Xuan (Yi Bingwei).
• Xu Yi reunites with his three old friends: Xiong Bei Ming, Gold Corpse Old Cao, and Ning Wuque, who had been protecting him from the shadows.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Shows concern for his confidantes and old friends, feels he has failed them despite his sincere feelings.
• Yi Bingwei and Yu Zixuan: Reunite with Xu Yi, express their feelings for him, and reveal their past identities.
• Xiong Bei Ming, Gold Corpse Old Cao, and Ning Wuque: Show loyalty and gratitude towards Xu Yi, reveal their cultivation progress, and express shame for not protecting him better.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and loyalty: Xu Yi's old friends risk their lives to protect him, and they reunite with genuine affection.
• Past and present: The characters grapple with their past identities and experiences, and how they've changed over time.
• Debt and obligation: Xiong Bei Ming and his companions feel indebted to Xu Yi and strive to protect him.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi, Yi Bingwei, and Yu Zixuan: Share a tender moment after being reunited, expressing their feelings for each other.
• Xu Yi and Xiong Bei Ming, Gold Corpse Old Cao, and Ning Wuque: Reunite after many years, expressing joy and catching up on each other's lives.
• Xiong Bei Ming and Xu Yi: Discuss the female cultivator who fought alongside them, hinting at a potential connection to their past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Yi learns that Xu Yanzhi, his old friend, is severely injured and afflicted with Nether Fiend Qi, a dangerous cultivation backlash.
• Desolate Charm, an ancient entity residing in Xu Yi's Starry Sky Ring, offers guidance to expel or refine the Nether Fiend Qi.
• Xu Yi chooses to refine the Nether Fiend Qi using Profound Yellow Essence, a pure and righteous energy, to cleanse Xu Yanzhi's body.
• Xiong Bei Ming, Ning Wuque, and Gold Corpse Old Cao assist in refining the Nether Fiend Qi, consuming a significant amount of Profound Yellow Essence.

Character Developments

• Xu Yi: Demonstrates his concern and willingness to help his friend, Xu Yanzhi, even at great personal cost.
• Desolate Charm: Reveals his vast knowledge and experience, impressing the other characters and offering guidance.
• Xiong Bei Ming, Ning Wuque, and Gold Corpse Old Cao: Show dedication to helping Xu Yanzhi and express gratitude towards Desolate Charm for his guidance.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and loyalty: Xu Yi's determination to save Xu Yanzhi despite the risks.
• The consequences of cultivating evil techniques: Xu Yanzhi's Nether Fiend Qi backlash.
• The power of righteous energy: Profound Yellow Essence's ability to cleanse and heal.

Character Interactions

• Xu Yi and Xu Yanzhi: Xu Yi's past interactions with Xu Yanzhi are recalled, highlighting their friendship.
• Xu Yi and Desolate Charm: Desolate Charm offers guidance, and Xu Yi respects his advice.
• Xiong Bei Ming, Ning Wuque, and Gold Corpse Old Cao: The three cultivators work together to refine the Nether Fiend Qi, expressing their unity and determination.