Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Corpse Cultivator (Wen Jiu) pursues Qi Qiutian after he attacks Du Guan, a cultivator forming their Golden Core.
• True Person Zhu, a Domain Lord's Mansion cultivator, hesitates to intervene but eventually decides to support Qi Qiutian.
• Qi Qiutian reveals a powerful soul technique but is easily defeated by Wen Jiu.
• Wen Jiu pursues Qi Qiutian, who uses escape techniques and a Treasure Talisman to flee.
• Wen Jiu absorbs the Treasure Talisman's mana to replenish his Corpse Qi, helping his two corpses endure the heavenly tribulation.
• Qi Qiutian claims to be working for the Outer Path Hidden Demonic Sect.

Character Developments

• Wen Jiu demonstrates his power and determination, revealing his Supreme-grade Golden Core and strong soul.
• Qi Qiutian shows his hidden strength and desperation, using a powerful soul technique and a Treasure Talisman.
• True Person Zhu displays his cunning and opportunism, supporting Qi Qiutian but also considering his own safety.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between cultivators and the consequences of underestimating opponents.
• The importance of trust and mistrust in cultivator interactions.
• The use of hidden strengths and secret techniques in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Wen Jiu and Qi Qiutian: A deadly pursuit and battle, with Qi Qiutian trying to negotiate and reveal a secret.
• Wen Jiu and True Person Zhu: Indirect interaction through transmissions, with True Person Zhu initially hesitant but eventually supporting Qi Qiutian.
• Qi Qiutian and True Person Zhu: Allies of convenience, with True Person Zhu initially trying to manipulate Qi Qiutian but later showing excitement at Qi Qiutian's claim of working for the Outer Path Hidden Demonic Sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Jiu successfully forms a supreme-grade Unyielding Golden Core and an upper-grade Unyielding Demonic Core, marking a significant advancement in his cultivation.
• True Person Zhu, a Golden Core cultivator, is killed by Wen Jiu after being exposed for obstructing Wen Jiu's core formation and damaging his state of mind during the lightning tribulation.
• Wen Jiu discovers that his Blood Demon Unyielding Bone can absorb lifespan from its victims during attacks.

Character Developments

• Wen Jiu: Successfully forms two powerful cores, demonstrating his prowess as a Corpse Cultivator. He also discovers a new ability of his Blood Demon Unyielding Bone to absorb lifespan.
• True Person Zhu: Exposed for his obstruction and scheming, leading to his eventual demise at Wen Jiu's hands.

Significant Themes

• The theme of advancement and growth in cultivation is prominent, as Wen Jiu achieves a significant breakthrough.
• The theme of consequences for one's actions is illustrated through True Person Zhu's downfall due to his obstruction and scheming.

Character Interactions

• Wen Jiu and True Person Zhu: Their interaction leads to True Person Zhu's demise, highlighting Wen Jiu's power and determination to deal with those who obstruct him.
• Wen Jiu and the surrounding cultivators: Wen Jiu's actions cause a stir among the rogue cultivators, who witness his power and the consequences of obstructing him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• True Person Zhu's Golden Core is stolen by Wen Jiu, leading to her despair.
• Wen Jiu absorbs Qi Qiutian's Treasure Talisman, leading to a confrontation.
• Qi Qiutian's soul is captured by the Three Corpses.
• The Spirit Suppressing Army arrives, and True Person Zhu is punished. They also start searching for Wen Jiu and the Three Corpses.
• Wen Jiu examines his spiritual and physical progress, finding that his True Spirit Spiritual Root has improved.

Character Developments

• True Person Zhu's greed and obstruction lead to her downfall.
• Qi Qiutian's caution and fear are exploited by Wen Jiu.
• Lin Zhuo, a Spirit Suppressing General, shows disgust towards True Person Zhu and decides to find Wen Jiu and the Three Corpses.
• Wen Jiu remains calm and calculating, focusing on his cultivation progress.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences (True Person Zhu, Qi Qiutian).
• Power dynamics and manipulation (Wen Jiu, Qi Qiutian, Lin Zhuo).
• Cultivation and its challenges (Wen Jiu's spiritual and physical progress).

Character Interactions

• Wen Jiu manipulates Qi Qiutian, leading to his downfall.
• Lin Zhuo interacts with Zang Qianjian, punishing True Person Zhu and ordering the search for Wen Jiu and the Three Corpses.
• Wen Jiu interacts with his Three Corpses, using them to capture Qi Qiutian's soul and escape.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Jiu discovers that the lifespan absorbed by the Blood Demon Unyielding Bone can be used for the Life Burning Method, but not directly for longevity.
• He learns about Han Tianxing, the soul within Feng Jue, who has a "Spiritual Technique Treasure Trove" from the Nascent Soul-level major sect, the Divine Wood Heavenly Sect.
• Wen Jiu visits Feng Jue to make a deal with Han Tianxing for a specific lifespan-burning method.
• Han Tianxing agrees to the deal, fearing Wen Jiu's connections and power.

Character Developments

• Wen Jiu: Becomes more ambitious and cunning, willing to make deals with powerful entities to gain more power.
• Han Tianxing: Reveals more about his past and agrees to a deal with Wen Jiu, showing his desperation to keep his identity a secret.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and longevity at any cost.
• The consequences of making deals with powerful entities.
• The importance of keeping one's identity and origins secret.

Character Interactions

• Wen Jiu and Han Tianxing: Engage in a tense negotiation, with Wen Jiu threatening Han Tianxing and the latter agreeing to the deal out of desperation.
• Wen Jiu and Feng Jue: Maintain their friendship, with Feng Jue acting as a mediator between Wen Jiu and Han Tianxing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Tianxing reveals the Three Methods of Green Harvest and the Longevity Curse Method, both top-tier methods for cultivating Yin Evil Spirit Medicine, but with severe consequences.
• Wen Jiu chooses to learn the Three Methods of Green Harvest and decides to use it to cultivate the Savage Blood Corpse Mushroom.
• Pei Wuxing brings Spirit Stones as profit from the war, and Wen Jiu plans to extort the Three Gates of the Undead's Golden Core cultivators.
• Fang Qinian and his father, Fang Mo, visit Wen Jiu, seeking his help to establish a foundation in the Floating Hundred Domains and protect their family's fortune.

Character Developments

• Wen Jiu: Shows no hesitation in learning the Three Methods of Green Harvest, indicating his ruthlessness and ambition. He also demonstrates his cunning by planning to extort the Three Gates of the Undead and helping the Fang Family for his own gain.
• Han Tianxing: Feels fear towards Wen Jiu, acknowledging his danger and ruthlessness.
• Fang Qinian: Shows wisdom in understanding the current situation and the need to establish a foundation elsewhere. He also acknowledges the potential danger he might face if he goes alone.

Significant Themes

• Ruthlessness and ambition: Wen Jiu's willingness to learn the Three Methods of Green Harvest and his plan to extort the Three Gates of the Undead showcase his ruthlessness and ambition.
• Cunning and manipulation: Wen Jiu's plan to help the Fang Family while also benefiting himself demonstrates his cunning and manipulative nature.
• The decline of the Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks: The visit from the Fang Family highlights the instability of the current situation and the potential decline of the Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks.

Character Interactions

• Han Tianxing and Wen Jiu: Han Tianxing warns Wen Jiu about the consequences of the Three Methods of Green Harvest, but Wen Jiu remains undeterred.
• Wen Jiu and Pei Wuxing: Wen Jiu plans to extort the Three Gates of the Undead's Golden Core cultivators with Pei Wuxing's help.
• Wen Jiu and the Fang Family: Wen Jiu agrees to help the Fang Family establish a foundation in the Floating Hundred Domains in exchange for their fortune, demonstrating his cunning and manipulative nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Fang family seeks Wen Jiu's help to safely travel to the Floating Hundred Domains.
• Wen Jiu agrees and arranges for Feng Jue to assist them.
• The Fang family successfully embarks on their journey, and Fang Qinian is secretly tasked by Wen Jiu to serve him in Dongji Immortal City.
• Wen Jiu cultivates more Second-grade High-quality Savage Blood Corpse Mushrooms and advances the Law Devouring Yin Worm.
• The Five Ghosts refine two Golden Core cultivators' corpses, reaching the Second-grade High-stage.
• Pei Wuxing informs Wen Jiu that Bao Tiangai, sect leader of Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks, wants to meet him.

Character Developments

• Fang Qinian demonstrates his resourcefulness and gains Wen Jiu's favor.
• Wen Jiu's cultivation advances, and he plans to find ways to increase his lifespan.
• Bao Tiangai shows initiative in seeking a meeting with Wen Jiu, indicating Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks' interest in the Tongtian River business.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between cultivators and the importance of alliances and favors.
• The pursuit of cultivation and resources to advance one's strength.
• The manipulation of events from behind the scenes by powerful figures.

Character Interactions

• Wen Jiu interacts with the Fang family, helping them and tasking Fang Qinian with future service.
• Wen Jiu communicates with Pei Wuxing, learning about Bao Tiangai's intention to meet him.
• Bao Tiangai, though not present, is shown to be proactive in seeking a meeting with Wen Jiu, indicating potential cooperation or conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Jiu uses the Corpse Life Art to divine Bao Tiangai's purpose, revealing connections to Yi Nian Guan Shan and two Nascent Soul-level fate meridians.
• Wen Jiu, disguised as True Person Du, meets Bao Tiangai and Qu Wuyi in Wind and Cloud Immortal City.
• True Person Du extorts 780,000 mid-grade Spirit Stones from Bao Tiangai and Qu Wuyi for a safe passage to the West Mountain Floating Domain and a Heart Demon Oath.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan agrees to the terms and offers an additional 300,000 mid-grade Spirit Stones to Pei Wuxing for escorting the journey.

Character Developments

• Wen Jiu, as True Person Du, demonstrates his extortion skills and indifference to the consequences of his actions.
• Bao Tiangai and Qu Wuyi show deference and desperation in their dealings with True Person Du, highlighting their precarious situation.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan, though not present, is revealed to be nearing the end of his lifespan and willing to make significant payments to secure his lineage's safety.

Significant Themes

• Extortion and Manipulation: True Person Du uses his reputation and the desperation of Bao Tiangai and Qu Wuyi to extort a large sum of Spirit Stones.
• Desperation and Survival: Bao Tiangai and Qu Wuyi, representing Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks, are desperate to secure their lineage's survival, leading them to agree to True Person Du's demands.
• Power Dynamics: The interactions between True Person Du, Bao Tiangai, and Qu Wuyi highlight the power dynamics between cultivators, with True Person Du's strength and reputation allowing him to dictate terms.

Character Interactions

• True Person Du (Wen Jiu) and Bao Tiangai/Qu Wuyi: True Person Du manipulates and extorts Bao Tiangai and Qu Wuyi, while they try to navigate the situation to secure their lineage's safety.
• Pei Wuxing and True Person Du: Pei Wuxing aids True Person Du in his extortion, but also expresses unease about the potential consequences.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Jiu, controlling the Dongquan Unyielding Bone, extorts both Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks and the Three Gates of the Undead, demanding Spirit Stones from both.
• The Three Gates of the Undead send a large amount of second-grade Sea Monster Essence Blood as a gift to Wind and Cloud Immortal City.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan, the ancestor of Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks, sends an External False Core to West Mountain Floating Domain to seek help from the Spirit Suppressing Army.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan reveals that there's a remnant of the Blood Demon Sect beneath Heavenly Sword Peak, guarded by the old demon's Blood Phoenix Outer Demon Qi.

Character Developments

• Wen Jiu demonstrates his strategic thinking and greed, refusing to help Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks without sufficient compensation, and extorting both sides to maintain a balance of fear.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan shows his desperation and willingness to make deals, revealing the remnant of the Blood Demon Sect and seeking help from the Spirit Suppressing Army.

Significant Themes

• Greed and ambition: Both Wen Jiu and Yi Nian Guan Shan exhibit strong desires, with Wen Jiu aiming to profit from both sides, and Yi Nian Guan Shan seeking to preserve his sect and find a solution for his external entity's cultivation.
• Power dynamics: The balance of power between the Three Gates of the Undead, Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks, and the Spirit Suppressing Army is explored, with each side trying to gain an advantage.

Character Interactions

• Wen Jiu and Pei Wuxing: Wen Jiu manipulates Pei Wuxing, making him believe that he's not favoring either side, while also keeping him in the dark about his true intentions.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan and Zang Qianjian: Yi Nian Guan Shan attempts to negotiate with Zang Qianjian, offering the remnant of the Blood Demon Sect in exchange for help from the Spirit Suppressing Army.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Nian Guan Shan, Lord of Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks, presents the Blood Phoenix Outer Demon Qi to Lin Zhuo, the Spirit Suppressing General, hoping to gain favor and protection.
• Lin Zhuo reveals that the Blood Phoenix Demon Lord likely left something valuable in the Godfall Mountain Range and sends Zang Qianjian to investigate, with Yi Nian Guan Shan joining him due to his familiarity with the cave-heaven.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan requests Lin Zhuo's protection for his sect and help in finding a new External Foundation Establishment, offering generous gifts.

Character Developments

• Yi Nian Guan Shan shows ambition and desperation, seeking to extend his lifespan and secure his sect's future.
• Lin Zhuo demonstrates his strategic thinking, prioritizing the safety of the West Mountain Floating Domain over personal gain.
• Zang Qianjian shows loyalty to Lin Zhuo, volunteering for the dangerous mission without hesitation.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and desperation for power and longevity.
• Strategic thinking and prioritizing the greater good over personal gain.
• Loyalty and service to a cause or leader.

Character Interactions

• Yi Nian Guan Shan and Lin Zhuo: Yi Nian Guan Shan seeks Lin Zhuo's favor and protection, while Lin Zhuo is cautious and calculating in his response.
• Zang Qianjian and Lin Zhuo: Zang Qianjian shows unwavering loyalty to Lin Zhuo, volunteering for the mission without question.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan and Zang Qianjian: Yi Nian Guan Shan sees Zang Qianjian as competition but also recognizes his usefulness in the mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Jiu decides not to pursue the mysterious enhancement at the East Spring River's end, focusing instead on upgrading the Law Devouring Yin Worm to third-grade and forming a Supreme-grade Golden Core.
• Wen Jiu visits Feng Jue to consult Han Tianxing about Supreme-grade Golden Cores and the Indestructible Heavenly Yin Golden Core.
• Han Tianxing initially refuses to share information, but Wen Jiu threatens to expose Han's intact Nascent Soul formation insights, prompting Han to reconsider.

Character Developments

• Wen Jiu becomes more determined to upgrade his cultivation and seeks out Han Tianxing for knowledge.
• Han Tianxing remains guarded and reluctant to share information, revealing his fear of being eliminated once he's no longer useful.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge, even at great risk.
• The tension between trust and mistrust in relationships, especially when dealing with powerful entities.

Character Interactions

• Wen Jiu and Han Tianxing: Wen Jiu uses blackmail to pressure Han Tianxing into sharing information, while Han remains wary of Wen Jiu's true intentions.
• Feng Jue: He is caught in the middle, unsure of how to react to the situation between Wen Jiu and Han Tianxing.

Plot Points and Events

• Han Tianxing reveals that the Indestructible Heavenly Yin Golden Core has unique abilities, including self-reformation and ignoring spatial pressure.
• Wen Jiu agrees to trade the Mute Curse, Heart Demon Oath, and clues to the mastermind behind Han Tianxing's attack for the method to form the Indestructible Heavenly Yin Golden Core.
• Wen Jiu learns that a Nascent Soul cultivator is behind Han Tianxing's Dao Companion's actions.
• Wen Jiu purchases Human Soul Pills from Mo Gong and the others, intending to mature his Black Demonic Soul.
• Mo Gong reveals that the master of the Three Gates of the Undead wishes to meet Wen Jiu.
• Wen Jiu divines the location of Yi Nian Guan Shan's external false core human puppets and discovers that the Spirit Suppressing Army, led by Zang Qianjian, has returned with them.

Character Developments

• Han Tianxing reveals his knowledge about the Indestructible Heavenly Yin Golden Core and its abilities.
• Wen Jiu demonstrates his determination and willingness to compromise to obtain the Nascent Soul spiritual item.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan removes the heavenly secret concealment, exposing his location and indirectly involving the Domain Lord's Mansion of the West Mountain Floating Domain.

Significant Themes

• The power and rarity of the Indestructible Heavenly Yin Golden Core.
• The use of heavenly secrets and divination in strategic planning.
• The growing complexity and chaos of the situation along the Tongtian River.

Character Interactions

• Wen Jiu interacts with Han Tianxing, negotiating for the Indestructible Heavenly Yin Golden Core method.
• Wen Jiu meets with Mo Gong and the others, purchasing Human Soul Pills and learning about the master of the Three Gates of the Undead's interest in him.
• Wen Jiu uses the Corpse Life Art to divine Yi Nian Guan Shan's location and discovers the Spirit Suppressing Army's return.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Jiu decides to leave the Lesser Demon Realm after cultivating the Law Devouring Yin Worm and Black Demonic Soul to their peak.
• Zang Qianjian, a Mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, arrives at Heavenly Sword Peak with the Spirit Suppressing Army, posing as a member of the Qi Family.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan, Bao Tiangai, and Qu Wuyi guide Zang Qianjian into the Eternal Night Demon God's Cave Heaven.
• Zang Qianjian and Yi Nian Guan Shan explore a hundred-mile wall of fire formed by the Blood Phoenix Outer Demon's Demonic Qi.
• They discover a massive Demonic Array with a dark object at its center, suspected to be the remnant of the Blood Phoenix Demon Lord.
• The wall of fire extinguishes, and a voice echoes in their minds, prompting them to look towards the center of the Demonic Array.

Character Developments

• Wen Jiu becomes more determined to leave the Lesser Demon Realm and make a final move against True Person Du.
• Zang Qianjian reveals his greed and willingness to exploit others, including Yi Nian Guan Shan and Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan becomes more cautious and discerning, realizing Zang Qianjian's true nature but still willing to cooperate for the sake of his sect.

Significant Themes

• Greed and exploitation: Zang Qianjian's actions highlight the theme of exploiting others for personal gain, while Yi Nian Guan Shan's willingness to cooperate despite knowing Zang Qianjian's true nature explores the theme of desperation and the lengths one might go to protect their interests.
• Trust and betrayal: The dynamic between Zang Qianjian and Yi Nian Guan Shan raises questions about trust, as Yi Nian Guan Shan is forced to work with someone he doesn't trust, and Zang Qianjian is willing to betray his allies for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Zang Qianjian and Yi Nian Guan Shan: Their interaction reveals the power dynamics between them, with Zang Qianjian manipulating Yi Nian Guan Shan for his own purposes, while Yi Nian Guan Shan is forced to comply due to his desperation to protect his sect.
• Bao Tiangai and Qu Wuyi: They remain in the background, following Yi Nian Guan Shan's orders and expressing their joy at the arrival of reinforcements. Their role is primarily to support Yi Nian Guan Shan and carry out his orders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Nian Guan Shan decides to send cultivators from Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks to a sealed blessed land within Heavenly Sword Peak for cultivation.
• The number of cultivators sent increases over time, suggesting preparation for a counterattack against the Three Gates of the Undead.
• Heavenly Sword Peak has been sealed for over half a year, and Zang Qianjian has seemingly disappeared.
• Wen Jiu learns about these developments and decides to infiltrate the blessed land using the Formless Demonic Body.

Character Developments

• Yi Nian Guan Shan shows determination and strategic thinking in preparing for the counterattack.
• Wen Jiu demonstrates his cunning and adaptability in deciding to infiltrate the blessed land.

Significant Themes

• The theme of preparation and strategic planning is evident in Yi Nian Guan Shan's actions.
• The theme of disguise and infiltration is highlighted as Wen Jiu uses the Formless Demonic Body to enter the blessed land.

Character Interactions

• Yi Nian Guan Shan interacts with Qu Wuyi and Bao Tiangai, showing his authority and decisiveness.
• Wen Jiu interacts with Li Yan, using him to gather information and obtain an identity to enter the blessed land.
• The relationship between Yi Nian Guan Shan and the cultivators he sends to the blessed land is one of potential risk, as the true purpose of the blessed land is unknown.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Peak Protection Grand Formation closes, trapping everyone inside.
• The cave-heaven and blessed land are opened to all, with participants taking the Mute Curse and Heart Demon Oath.
• Tens of thousands enter the cave-heaven, led by a False Core cultivator and Yi Nian Guan Shan.
• The opportunity lies within a giant stone formation, where Spiritual Sense and flight are forbidden.
• Wen Jiu senses the True Spirit Divine Tree within the stone formation.

Character Developments

• Wen Jiu remains cautious and observant, suspecting an ambush.
• Li Yan is loyal to Wen Jiu and follows his instructions, despite his curiosity about the opportunities within.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan is revealed to be colluding with outsiders to harm his own people.
• Zang Qianjian is more interested in the long-term benefits and remains uninvolved.

Significant Themes

• Opportunity and Danger: The cave-heaven presents opportunities but also significant risks.
• Trust and Loyalty: Li Yan's loyalty to Wen Jiu is tested and strengthened.
• Betrayal and Self-interest: Yi Nian Guan Shan's actions highlight the theme of betrayal for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Wen Jiu and Li Yan: Wen Jiu guides and protects Li Yan, while Li Yan remains loyal and follows Wen Jiu's instructions.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan and Zang Qianjian: Yi Nian Guan Shan seeks Zang Qianjian's help, but Zang Qianjian remains focused on long-term benefits and is unwilling to get involved.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The stone array is confirmed to contain remnants of the Blood Demon Sect, with demonic secret techniques and hidden treasures.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan decides to continue sending disciples into the array, disregarding the consequences, to reach the core and obtain the Blood Demon Sect's legacy.
• Wen Jiu, controlling the Formless Demonic Corpse, enters the stone array and discovers it's a trap, with demonic creatures and decaying items belonging to previous victims.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan suggests sending a large number of people into the array to speed up reaching the core, as the Three Gates of the Undead have noticed the cave-heaven.

Character Developments

• Yi Nian Guan Shan: Becomes more ruthless and desperate, willing to sacrifice more disciples to reach the core of the stone array.
• Wen Jiu: Realizes the stone array is a trap and decides to investigate further, showing caution and strategic thinking.
• Zang Qianjian: Hesitates to fully commit to Yi Nian Guan Shan's plan but ultimately agrees, secretly planning to betray Yi Nian Guan Shan.

Significant Themes

• Greed and ambition (Yi Nian Guan Shan's desire for the Blood Demon Sect's legacy)
• Deception and traps (the stone array as a man-eating cage)
• Caution and strategic thinking (Wen Jiu's approach to the situation)

Character Interactions

• Yi Nian Guan Shan and Zang Qianjian: Yi Nian Guan Shan pressures Zang Qianjian to fully commit to his plan, while Zang Qianjian secretly plots against Yi Nian Guan Shan.
• Wen Jiu and Li Yan: Wen Jiu warns Li Yan not to go further into the stone array, showing concern for Li Yan's safety.
• Wen Jiu and demonic creatures: Wen Jiu bypasses demonic creatures using the Formless Demonic Corpse's stealth abilities, showing the corpse's extraordinary capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Nian Guan Shan and Zang Qianjian send 50,000 cultivators into the True Spirit God-Demon Array to open a path to the core, sacrificing them for the Blood Demon Sect's legacy.
• Wen Jiu waits for the path to be revealed by blood light, then advances towards the core.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan and Zang Qianjian enter the array, followed by a fierce battle.
• Wen Jiu encounters over a thousand Demonic Puppets and a Nascent Soul-level Demonic Cultivator phantom guarding the Blood Phoenix Sky Burning Art.

Character Developments

• Yi Nian Guan Shan shows ruthlessness in sacrificing his sect's people to obtain the legacy, demonstrating his determination and desperation.
• Wen Jiu displays strategic patience and decisiveness, choosing not to engage with the Nascent Soul-level phantom to focus on reaching the True Spirit Divine Tree.

Significant Themes

• Ruthlessness and sacrifice for greater goals, as seen in Yi Nian Guan Shan's actions.
• The power of ancient Demonic Arts and the desire to possess them, as exemplified by the Blood Phoenix Sky Burning Art.

Character Interactions

• Yi Nian Guan Shan and Zang Qianjian work together to open the path to the core, showing a temporary alliance of convenience.
• Wen Jiu's encounter with the Nascent Soul-level phantom demonstrates his ability to make strategic decisions and avoid unnecessary conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Jiu encounters ten stone tablets containing powerful cultivation methods, guarded by restrictions that only allow passage if nothing is taken.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan is struggling against True Demons, while Zang Qianjian is holding back.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan decides to retreat and enter his cave-heaven, activating Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks' sect-protecting formation.
• Di Shenhan, the master of the Three Gates, plans to visit Heavenly Sword Peak, suspecting a powerful force behind the scenes.
• Wen Jiu discovers that the True Spirit Divine Tree is the mother tree of the ancient True Spirit Demon Race, nurtured by cultivator sacrifices.

Character Developments

• Wen Jiu becomes more cautious and strategic, using the Corpse Life Art to divine the True Spirit Divine Tree's secrets.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan shows reluctance to abandon Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks but ultimately prioritizes his own safety.
• Di Shenhan reveals his ambition and cunning, planning to involve the True Person Du in their scheme.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of greed and ambition, as seen in the Blood Phoenix Demon Lord's trap and the potential dangers facing Di Shenhan and his allies.
• The importance of self-preservation and prioritizing one's own safety, as demonstrated by Yi Nian Guan Shan and Di Shenhan.
• The power dynamics between different factions, with the West Mountain Floating Domain, the Three Gates of the Undead, and the remnants of the Blood Demon Sect all vying for control.

Character Interactions

• Wen Jiu interacts with the True Spirit Divine Tree, using the Corpse Life Art to divine its secrets.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan and Zang Qianjian engage in a tense standoff, with Zang Qianjian holding back and Yi Nian Guan Shan growing frustrated.
• Di Shenhan consults with Mo Gong and the other sect masters, planning their next move against Heavenly Sword Peak.

Plot Points and Events

• Wen Jiu discovers the True Spirit Divine Tree can be bonded to a master.
• He attempts various methods to establish ownership, including Corpse Blood, soul sacrifice, and life-burning, with no success initially.
• The masters of the Three Gates of the Undead arrive, seeking cooperation with Wen Jiu.
• Wen Jiu agrees to cooperate in exchange for Monster Blood worth two million Mid-grade Spirit Stones.
• Wen Jiu decides to use the life-burning method to establish ownership of the True Spirit Divine Tree.

Character Developments

• Wen Jiu demonstrates his assertiveness and negotiation skills in dealing with the Three Gates of the Undead.
• He shows determination and willingness to take risks by using the life-burning method to establish ownership of the True Spirit Divine Tree.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and resources, as seen in Wen Jiu's determination to gain ownership of the True Spirit Divine Tree and his negotiation with the Three Gates of the Undead.
• The value of lifespan and the risks associated with using it, as demonstrated by Wen Jiu's decision to burn his lifespan to establish ownership.

Character Interactions

• Wen Jiu interacts with the masters of the Three Gates of the Undead through Pei Wuxing, showcasing his assertiveness and negotiation skills.
• Wen Jiu's interaction with the True Spirit Divine Tree highlights his determination and willingness to take risks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter is a meta-narrative, breaking the fourth wall to directly address readers.
• The author, Fei Que, requests monthly votes from readers to continue and improve the story.

Character Developments

• Fei Que, the author, is humble and grateful for reader support.

Significant Themes

• Reader engagement and support.
• The importance of votes in determining the story's future and quality.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with the readers, expressing gratitude and requesting votes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Jiu obtains the True Spirit Divine Tree, which can enhance his Nascent Soul formation and potentially birth a Tongtian Unorthodox Nascent Soul. However, it's also a hot potato due to its mutual devouring nature with its lord and the heavenly curse it brings.
• Wen Jiu decides to hide the True Spirit Divine Tree within the Formless Demonic Corpse to mitigate risks.
• Wen Jiu finds Li Yan, a surviving disciple of Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks, and decides to take him out of the cave heaven.
• Wen Jiu kills several Spirit Suppressing Army soldiers to create the illusion of a Demonic Core cultivator from the Outer Path Hidden Demonic Sect as the culprit.
• Wen Jiu and Li Yan exit the cave heaven.

Character Developments

• Wen Jiu: Obtains the True Spirit Divine Tree, enhancing his Nascent Soul formation prospects. He also shows compassion by helping Li Yan escape.
• Li Yan: Realizes the true nature of the cave heaven's opportunity and seeks Wen Jiu's help to escape. He's grateful and willing to serve Wen Jiu but is ultimately rejected.

Significant Themes

• Opportunity and Risk: The cave heaven's opportunity is revealed to be a trap, highlighting the dual nature of opportunities in the cultivation world.
• Trust and Betrayal: Li Yan's trust in his ancestors is shattered, and he turns to Wen Jiu for help. Yi Nian Guan Shan suspects a spy among the recent entrants to the cave heaven.

Character Interactions

• Wen Jiu and Li Yan: Wen Jiu helps Li Yan escape, showing compassion and understanding. Li Yan is grateful and willing to serve Wen Jiu but is ultimately rejected.
• Yi Nian Guan Shan and Zang Qianjian: They discuss the sudden appearance of a Demonic Core cultivator and the possible involvement of the Three Gates of the Undead. They decide to act first and eliminate the Demonic Cultivator.