Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ao Yan's Pseudo Corpse Worm can't be removed, causing distress among Li Yan, Ao Jiao, and Xing Mu.
• Li Yan agrees to try removing the worm but wants to learn Candle Dragon's Time Reversal in return.
• Ao Yan agrees to teach Li Yan Time Reversal, but warns it's difficult to master.
• Li Yan seeks advice from the Ancient Dragon King in the Coiled Dragon Pillar, who finds saving Ao Yan challenging.
• The Ancient Dragon King advises Ao Yan to commit suicide if the worm can't be removed.
• Ao Jiao begs Li Yan to save her brother, offering herself in return.

Character Developments

• Ao Jiao shows concern for her brother, Ao Yan, despite previously dismissing him.
• Ao Yan demonstrates loyalty and selflessness, willing to serve Li Yan and even commit suicide if necessary.
• Li Yan shows determination to save Ao Yan, despite the risks and his desire to learn Time Reversal.
• The Ancient Dragon King reveals the Candle Dragon's origin and the difficulty of awakening its bloodline.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against fate and the consequences of one's actions.
• The power of family bonds and loyalty.
• The pursuit of knowledge and power, and their potential costs.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and Ao Yan: Li Yan agrees to help Ao Yan, showing trust and faith in his abilities. Ao Yan is willing to serve Li Yan and even sacrifice himself.
• Ao Jiao and Ao Yan: Ao Jiao shows concern and affection for her brother, Ao Yan, begging Li Yan to save him. Ao Yan protects his sister and shows understanding towards her.
• Li Yan and the Ancient Dragon King: Li Yan seeks advice from the Ancient Dragon King, who provides insight into the Candle Dragon bloodline but finds saving Ao Yan challenging.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan presents the God Devouring Pill to cure Ao Yan's psychosis caused by pseudo Three Corpses.
• Ao Yan swallows the pill, but its toxic effects nearly kill him.
• Li Yan uses his Side Effect Shelter ability to absorb the pill's energy, advancing his realm, and reverses Ao Yan's injuries using Time Reversal.
• Ao Yan's anger flares up again, confirming the pill's ineffectiveness against the pseudo Three Corpses.
• Ao Yan decides to take another God Devouring Pill to end his life rather than become a burden or harm others.

Character Developments

• Ao Yan: Struggles with his psychosis, displays bravery and dignity in the face of death.
• Li Yan: Shows concern for Ao Yan's well-being, uses his powers to help him, and respects his decision.
• Ao Jiao & Xing Mu: Worry about Ao Yan, trust Li Yan, and are shocked by Ao Yan's condition.

Significant Themes

• Trust and friendship: Li Yan's actions show trust in Ao Yan, while Ao Yan believes in Li Yan despite the risks.
• Dignity and self-respect: Ao Yan values his dignity and doesn't want to become a burden or harm others, leading him to consider taking his own life.
• Power and control: The pseudo Three Corpses represent a loss of control, which Ao Yan is desperate to regain.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and Ao Yan: Their relationship deepens as they show mutual respect and trust.
• Ao Yan and Ao Jiao/Xing Mu: Ao Jiao and Xing Mu worry about Ao Yan and support him, while Ao Yan considers their feelings in his decision.
• Li Yan and the Ancient Dragon King: The Ancient Dragon King is silent and observant, not directly interfering in the situation.

Key Plot Points

• Li Yan uses a lantern to project Zhang Deng's memories to find clues about the Moonlight Sword Immortal and the situation in White Jade Capital.
• Zhang Deng's past is revealed: he swallowed a pill made from his daughter's remains, seeking revenge against the cultivator who did it, and eventually becomes the Lamp Holding Siming.
• Li Yan discovers that two Ancient Gods, the Bloodline Emperor Lord and the Vast Void Dao Ancestor, favored Zhang Deng after his emotional breakdown.
• Li Yan finds Moonlight in Zhang Deng's memories, revealing that Moonlight was captured and brought to the Lamp Shadow Temple.

Character Developments

• Zhang Deng: Initially a mortal seeking revenge, he becomes a powerful cultivator using evil methods, ultimately ascending to White Jade Capital as the Lamp Holding Siming.
• Li Yan: Shows determination in finding Moonlight and understanding his enemy, displaying calm and analytical skills when encountering the Ancient Gods' phantoms.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences: Zhang Deng's single-minded pursuit of revenge leads him to become a monster worse than the one he sought to destroy.
• Emotional turmoil and Ancient Gods: Intense emotional fluctuations attract the attention of Ancient Gods, who grant power in exchange for servitude.
• The cost of power: Zhang Deng's rise to power comes at the expense of his humanity and the lives of countless others.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Deng and the evil cultivator: Their interaction reveals the cultivator's cruelty and Zhang Deng's initial flattery and later hatred.
• Li Yan and the Ancient Gods' phantoms: Li Yan encounters the phantoms of the Bloodline Emperor Lord and the Vast Void Dao Ancestor, feeling their unsettling presence.
• Zhang Deng and Moonlight: Their interaction reveals that Moonlight was captured and brought to the Lamp Shadow Temple by Zhang Deng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan sees a projection of Moonlight (Shi Yue) becoming the Moon Eater Commander, severing their humanity.
• Li Yan realizes Moonlight is reincarnated as Yan Qing Qing, and decides to find the Heavenly Dao's origin to reverse its pollution.
• Li Yan's Divine Soul breaks through to the First Grade, gaining insights into the Heavenly Dao's pollution and his new ability to bring others into the dream realm.
• Li Yan plans to infiltrate the dream realm to confront the Outer God Moon Princess.

Character Developments

• Li Yan: Realizes Moonlight's true identity, decides to save her and find the Heavenly Dao's origin. His Divine Soul breaks through, gaining new insights and abilities.
• Moonlight/Shi Yue: Severed their humanity to become the Moon Eater Commander. Their past actions and motivations are revealed.
• Yan Qing Qing: Unknowingly, she is Moonlight's reincarnation with missing memories.

Significant Themes

• The ruthlessness of the Heavenly Dao and its pollution by external forces.
• The struggle against the gods and their agents, with Li Yan determined to confront them.
• The power of the Divine Soul and its link to the law of turning side effects into positives.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan interacts with his disciples and allies (Ao Jiao, Ao Yan, Dragon Tiger Immortal Venerable, Sword Sect's Xiao Wu, Zither Playing Immortal, Ember Extinguishing Immortal, and Yan Qing Qing) after his Divine Soul breakthrough.
• Li Yan commands Lamp Holding Siming's shadow puppet, Zhang Deng, to kowtow to everyone, showing his dominance over the once-feared Siming.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan arrives openly at the White Jade Capital's South Heaven Gate, greeted by Longevity Siming Li Chang Sheng.
• The One-Eyed Immortal Elder recognizes Li Yan and attempts to capture him, but Shi Yue intervenes.
• Longevity Siming provokes the One-Eyed Immortal Elder into challenging Li Yan to test his strength.
• Li Yan uses his new ability, Side Effect Return, to defeat the One-Eyed Immortal Elder, who dies in shock and confusion.

Character Developments

• Li Yan demonstrates his growth and new abilities, defeating a True Immortal Realm cultivator.
• The One-Eyed Immortal Elder's overconfidence leads to his downfall, highlighting the dangers of underestimating opponents.
• Longevity Siming shows interest in Li Yan's potential, considering him for a greater task.

Significant Themes

• Strength and cultivation determine one's status and power in the White Jade Capital.
• Li Yan's continuous growth and new abilities challenge the expectations of others.
• Overconfidence and underestimation of opponents can lead to dire consequences.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and Longevity Siming's interaction shows mutual respect and recognition of each other's strength.
• The One-Eyed Immortal Elder's interaction with Li Yan highlights the elder's arrogance and underestimation of Li Yan.
• Shi Yue's protective behavior towards Li Yan reveals her loyalty and concern for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Moon Princess, unable to reclaim her body due to Side Effect Return laws, is now trapped in Shi Yue's body.
• Li Yan reveals he planned to involve Moon Princess in his downfall.
• Bloodline Emperor Lord's avatar arrives at the White Jade Capital, having awakened and absorbed ten thousand eerie immortals.
• The Emperor Lord seeks Li Yan's location.

Character Developments

• Moon Princess: Frustrated and helpless, she's now at Li Yan's mercy to return to her divine form.
• Li Yan: Displaying a rogue side, he's indifferent to Moon Princess's plight and enjoys the chaos.
• Bloodline Emperor Lord: Showcases immense power, absorbing ten thousand immortals and driving Yan Po Shan insane.

Significant Themes

• Divine Intervention: Gods' involvement in the mortal world, their limitations, and consequences.
• Power Dynamics: The struggle for control and dominance among gods and immortals.
• Consequences of Actions: Li Yan's actions have drawn the attention of powerful entities, leading to severe consequences.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan & Moon Princess: Li Yan taunts Moon Princess, refusing to help her return to her divine form. Moon Princess, desperate, begs Li Yan for help.
• Bloodline Emperor Lord & Immortals: The Emperor Lord demonstrates its power by absorbing and devouring ten thousand immortals, instilling fear and insanity in the survivors.
• Li Yan & Longevity Siming: Longevity Siming provides Li Yan with information about the Bloodline Emperor Lord's avatar and its capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan forcibly advances to the perfected Mahayana Stage, triggering a tribulation.
• Da Nuo, a Witch Immortal, confronts Li Yan during his tribulation, planning to exploit the opportunity to attack.
• The tribulation begins with the first lightning strike, which Li Yan easily withstands.

Character Developments

• Li Yan demonstrates his calm and confident demeanor even under tribulation.
• Da Nuo reveals his true face and cultivation realm, showing his disdain for Li Yan.
• The Moon Princess expresses concern for Li Yan's safety and offers help, but Li Yan declines.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of tribulation.
• The calm and composed demeanor of Li Yan in the face of adversity.
• The contrast between Li Yan's nonchalance and the Moon Princess's anxiety.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and Da Nuo exchange words, with Da Nuo threatening Li Yan and Li Yan responding with nonchalance.
• The Moon Princess tries to help Li Yan, but he declines, causing her frustration and anxiety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan absorbs Tao Shou's memories and cultivation, gaining a deeper understanding of the Bloodline Emperor Lord and advancing to the third level of the True Immortal Realm.
• The Emperor Lord sends a clone to confront Li Yan, who is about to face his heavenly lightning tribulation.
• Li Yan uses the Side Effect System to counter the Emperor Lord's clone, injuring it.
• Li Yan provokes the Emperor Lord by asking about his past encounters with transmigrators.
• The heavenly lightning tribulation intensifies, and Li Yan uses the lightning to attack the Emperor Lord's clone.

Character Developments

• Li Yan's strength and understanding of his powers grow significantly after absorbing Tao Shou's memories and cultivation.
• The Emperor Lord shows curiosity and interest in Li Yan's unique bloodline and abilities, hinting at past encounters with transmigrators.

Significant Themes

• The power of Li Yan's Side Effect System and his ability to adapt to new situations.
• The Emperor Lord's fascination with Li Yan's bloodline and its connection to ancient transmigrators.
• The intensifying heavenly lightning tribulation as a representation of Li Yan's growing power and the challenges he faces.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and the Emperor Lord engage in a conversation, with the Emperor Lord expressing curiosity about Li Yan's origins and bloodline.
• Li Yan uses the Emperor Lord's clone as a target to test his newfound powers and provoke the Emperor Lord.
• The Emperor Lord's clone and Li Yan clash, with Li Yan using the Side Effect System to counter the clone's attacks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan chooses 'Side Effect Conversion', converting the side effects released by the Blood Realm to increase his Divine Soul strength and stabilize his Divine Soul Dao Palace.
• He comprehends a new Dao Rune - Ancient Heavenly Tribulation Domain, creating a Heavenly Lightning Domain that bombards approaching enemies with Heavenly Tribulation.
• Bloodline Emperor Lord sends his reincarnated avatar to confront Li Yan, bringing the defeated Moon Princess with him.
• Emperor Lord plans to devour Moon Princess.

Character Developments

• Li Yan demonstrates his ability to control Heavenly Tribulation lightning, confirming his connection to the Dragon Clan.
• Moon Princess, after losing its Divine Spark, is no longer a match for Emperor Lord.
• Shi Yue, Li Yan's disciple, has taken over Moon Princess's body in the dream within a dream and is slowly adapting to it.

Significant Themes

• The power and importance of Divine Sparks in the cultivation world.
• The consequences of losing one's Divine Spark for deities.
• The theme of adaptation and acceptance of change, as seen in Shi Yue's response to her new body.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan remains indifferent to Moon Princess's fate, prioritizing his disciple's well-being and growth.
• Moon Princess blames Li Yan for its defeat and loss of Divine Spark.
• Emperor Lord sees Moon Princess as a power source to be devoured.
• Li Yan and Shi Yue communicate mentally, showing their close master-disciple bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Seven Blood Butchers, experts in physical body sanctification, arrive at Spirit Tu Mountain.
• Li Yan faces them, realizing he must clash with them head-on due to his Side Effect System's limitations.
• Moon Princess and Jiu Yin assist Li Yan, but Moon Princess is severely injured and retreats to the dream realm.
• Li Yan's Ten Thousand Zhang Golden Body is shattered by a single punch from a Blood Butcher.
• Li Yan blocks a fatal punch using Candle Dragon Rewind to heal his shattered arm.

Character Developments

• Li Yan faces a formidable challenge, pushing him to his limits and forcing him to use his Time Reversal ability.
• Moon Princess shows determination and resilience despite being severely injured.
• The Blood Butchers display their immense power and single-minded focus on their mission.

Significant Themes

• The power of physical body cultivation taken to extremes.
• The consequences of self-torture and pushing one's limits in pursuit of power.
• The importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan, Moon Princess, and Jiu Yin work together to face the Blood Butchers, showcasing their teamwork and mutual support.
• Li Yan and the Blood Butchers engage in a brutal, high-stakes battle, highlighting the stark contrast between their cultivation methods and powers.
• Longevity Siming watches the battle from afar, expressing surprise and excitement at Li Yan's resilience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan encounters a nine-foot-tall woman, the 'Nine-Foot Mistress', who was once trapped in an ancient cave with his master.
• The Mistress returns to Jingxu Temple, causing fear and chaos among the disciples.
• Li Yan, along with Senior Brother Mingshan and Senior Sister Mingyue, hides in a room to avoid the Mistress.
• They spend a night in fear, trying to avoid attracting the Mistress's attention.
• The Mistress captures Mingshan and Mingyue, and Li Yan attempts to save them using his Lamp Burning Method.
• The Mistress, enraged, attacks Li Yan's room, but is temporarily held back by Spirit Suppressing Talismans.
• Mingshan and Mingyue counterattack, but the Mistress overpowers them, leaving Li Yan to face her alone.

Character Developments

• Li Yan demonstrates courage and resourcefulness in facing the Mistress, using his Lamp Burning Method to save his seniors.
• Senior Brother Mingshan and Senior Sister Mingyue show camaraderie and determination in trying to protect Li Yan and suppress the Mistress.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its impact on one's actions and decisions.
• Camaraderie and the importance of working together in the face of adversity.
• The power of ancient cultivators and the dangers they pose.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan, Mingshan, and Mingyue work together to try and suppress the Mistress, demonstrating teamwork and mutual support.
• Li Yan shows concern for his seniors' safety, attempting to save them from the Mistress.
• The Mistress's presence creates a tense and fearful atmosphere, affecting the behavior and decisions of the characters.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Li Yan consumes the God Devouring Pill, causing a violent spiritual power surge.
• He uses the Lamp Burning Method, releasing millions of shadows and punching the Ghost-faced Dragon Nightmare (Ao Yan) with hundreds of Golden Body Dharma Aspects.
• After absorbing the remaining essence of the God Devouring Pill, Li Yan breaks through to the Mahayana Stage.
• Ao Yan, near death, reveals his Candle Dragon bloodline's ability to rewind time and space, reviving with full health.

Character Developments

• Li Yan: Demonstrates immense power after consuming the God Devouring Pill, breaking through to a new cultivation stage.
• Ao Yan: Reveals his loyalty to his master and the Candle Dragon bloodline's ability to rewind time.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Li Yan's immense power comes with a violent side effect, and Ao Yan's ability to rewind time has its limitations.
• Loyalty and gratitude: Xing Mu's loyalty to Ao Yan is contrasted with Ao Yan's lack of gratitude towards her.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan vs. Ao Yan: A one-sided battle initially, with Li Yan's overwhelming power, but Ao Yan's time-rewinding ability changes the dynamics.
• Li Yan and Xing Mu: Li Yan shows empathy towards Xing Mu, who sacrificed herself for Ao Yan, while Ao Yan remains indifferent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan teaches Ye Qinghan a "pseudo-Dao Pattern," disguised as the Side Effect Law, which is actually a slow-acting poison.
• The Vast Void Dao Ancestor intercepts and cultivates this pseudo-Dao Pattern, believing it to be the key to transcending.
• The Void Child, a law puppet, cultivates the pseudo-Dao Pattern and develops self-awareness, then is annihilated by the Vast Void Dao Ancestor.
• The Vast Void Dao Ancestor begins cultivating the pseudo-Dao Pattern, unaware of its true nature.

Character Developments

• Ye Qinghan: Unknowingly becomes a pawn in Li Yan's plan.
• Vast Void Dao Ancestor: Becomes overconfident and careless due to the promise of power, begins cultivating the pseudo-Dao Pattern.
• Li Yan: Patiently waits for his plan to unfold, showing no emotion as the Vast Void Dao Ancestor takes the bait.

Significant Themes

• Deception and truth: The pseudo-Dao Pattern is a lie that promises truth, reflecting the theme of deception and its consequences.
• Power and its cost: Both Li Yan and the Vast Void Dao Ancestor are willing to pay a high price for power, highlighting the theme of power and its cost.
• Manipulation: Li Yan manipulates both Ye Qinghan and the Vast Void Dao Ancestor, showing the theme of manipulation and its effects.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and Ye Qinghan: Li Yan manipulates Ye Qinghan into cultivating the pseudo-Dao Pattern, using her as a connection to the Vast Void Dao Ancestor.
• Vast Void Dao Ancestor and the Void Child: The Vast Void Dao Ancestor uses the Void Child as a test subject, then annihilates it when it becomes self-aware.
• Li Yan and the Vast Void Dao Ancestor: Li Yan manipulates the Vast Void Dao Ancestor into cultivating the pseudo-Dao Pattern, setting the stage for his plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The village chief poisons Li Yan, revealing he knows Li Yan isn't a genuine Jingxu Temple disciple.
• Li Yan activates the Blood Glazed Lotus Lamp, burning the village chief's Gu worms and revealing his true form.
• The villagers, led by Yao Chen, kill the village chief, venting their long-suppressed anger.
• Li Yan allows the villagers to take the village chief's food but forbids them from entering his house.

Character Developments

• Li Yan: Shows calm and cunning, outsmarting the village chief and revealing his true intentions. He also shows compassion by allowing the villagers to take the food.
• Village Chief: Revealed as a disciple of Jingxu Daoist, using Gu worms to control the village. His true form is revealed, and he dies at the hands of the villagers.
• Yao Chen: Steps up to avenge his family, inspiring other villagers to do the same. He shows courage and determination.

Significant Themes

• Power and Corruption: The village chief's abuse of power and corruption lead to his downfall.
• Revenge and Justice: The villagers finally get justice and revenge for the village chief's tyranny.
• Compassion and Benevolence: Li Yan shows compassion towards the villagers, allowing them to take the food they need.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and the Village Chief: A cat-and-mouse game, with the village chief underestimating Li Yan and ultimately paying the price.
• Villagers and the Village Chief: The villagers finally stand up to the village chief, killing him and venting their anger.
• Li Yan and the Villagers: Li Yan shows benevolence towards the villagers, allowing them to take the food they need and protecting them from further harm.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Li Yan enters an illusion and witnesses a battle between the Moonlight Sword Immortal and the Demonic Shadow Sect Master from tens of thousands of years ago.
• He gains insights into immortal arts and his cultivation method, the Blood Shadow Immortal Method, breaks through to a higher rank.
• Li Yan watches the battle closely, even moving to the center of the battlefield, unaffected by the powerful auras of the Mahayana Stage immortals.

Character Developments

• Li Yan: Shows fearlessness and audacity, gains new insights and cultivation breakthroughs.
• Ember Extinguishing Immortal: Initially dismissive of Li Yan, becomes surprised and intrigued by his ability to withstand the battle's auras.
• Moonlight Sword Immortal: Warns Li Yan to leave but is otherwise focused on her battle with the Demonic Shadow Sect Master.
• Demonic Shadow Sect Master: Initially ignores Li Yan but later attacks him out of irritation.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Mahayana Stage immortals.
• The benefits of witnessing and learning from powerful cultivators' battles.
• Li Yan's fearlessness and audacity in the face of danger.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan interacts with the Ember Extinguishing Immortal, initially dismissing her warning, and later with the Moonlight Sword Immortal and Demonic Shadow Sect Master, undeterred by their auras.
• The Moonlight Sword Immortal and Demonic Shadow Sect Master interact through their intense battle.
• The cultivators watching from afar discuss Li Yan's audacity and recklessness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan uses an incomplete inverted Bagua formation, which has strong side effects, to increase his soul strength and Spiritual Vision.
• He sees a terrifying, thousand-mile-long human-headed centipede (Lower Corpse Worm) near the Divine Tomb, which is a sign of a powerful deity's Three Corpse.
• Li Yan stabilizes his mind and helps cultivators pass through the Dragon-Severing Pillars into the Divine Tomb, where they engage in battle with the Ancient God's followers.

Character Developments

• Li Yan's soul strength increases from Ninth Grade Initial Awakening to Eighth Grade Comprehending Thoughts, enhancing his Golden Body Dharma Aspect.
• The one-armed old demon of the Demonic Shadow Sect is revealed to be an Ancient God's follower, seeking eternal life.

Significant Themes

• The theme of seeing the truth (higher Spiritual Vision) leading to fear and understanding of the world's dangers.
• The consequences of seeking power and immortality, as seen in the old demon's actions.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan interacts with the Moonlight Sword Immortal and Ember Extinguishing Immortal, who praise his abilities.
• The old demon of the Demonic Shadow Sect interacts with the Moonlight Sword Immortal, arguing about the risks of awakening the Ancient God.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan wakes up after his dream, feeling a sense of loss for his immortal friends.
• He realizes that tens of thousands of years have passed, and his disciples Longyue and Jin Mie might have ascended to the Heavenly Realm.
• The Divine Tomb and Blood Dynasty have vanished, and the outside world is still in the Dharma-Ending Era with sparse spiritual energy.
• Li Yan finds a message from Ember Extinguishing Immortal in Ancient Immortal Script, directing him to Mishan City.
• Jingxu Daoist appears, but Li Yan, now a Golden Core Cultivator, easily defeats him.

Character Developments

• Li Yan gains a new understanding of the loneliness of the cultivation path and strengthens his Dao heart.
• He advances to the Golden Core stage, allowing him to defeat Jingxu Daoist easily.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and its impact on cultivation and relationships.
• The loneliness and isolation of cultivators.
• The power dynamics between cultivators and the importance of personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan feels a connection with his immortal friends from his dreams but accepts that their paths diverge.
• He interacts with Jingxu Daoist, now seeing him as a mere annoyance, and defeats him effortlessly.
• Li Yan decides to search for Ember Extinguishing Immortal in Mishan City, hoping to find clues about his disciples.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan enters the Sacred Hall and recognizes the figure on the throne as Ember Extinguishing Immortal, his former disciple.
• He realizes the Sacred Hall is fake and the person on the throne is an imposter.
• The imposter rewards Li Yan with 'immortal pills' (Bloodline Golden Cores) and promotes him to a seventh-rank Patrol Envoy.
• Li Yan pretends to be swayed by the rewards and leaves, with Chief Liu Haishan following him to ensure he consumes the Golden Cores.

Character Developments

• Li Yan maintains his composure despite discovering the deception and plays along to gather more information.
• Chief Liu Haishan remains loyal to the imposter and is eager to ensure Li Yan consumes the Golden Cores.

Significant Themes

• Deception and disguise: The Sacred Hall and the imposter on the throne are revealed to be false, highlighting the theme of deception.
• Power and corruption: The imposter uses rewards and status to try and control Li Yan, reflecting the corrupting influence of power.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and the imposter: Li Yan pretends to be swayed by the imposter's rewards, while the imposter believes Li Yan is now under her control.
• Li Yan and Chief Liu Haishan: Liu Haishan follows Li Yan, acting friendly while secretly monitoring him to ensure he consumes the Golden Cores.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan, Su Mo, and Yuan Ji enter the Divine Tomb guided by Shadow Puppet Yuan Ji.
• A group of Blood Pill Realm cultivators from various sects also enter, seeking the secret to immortality after sensing Li Yan's breakthrough aura.
• They agree to share any found opportunities but kill Yuan Ji to prevent him from revealing their plans.
• Li Yan sends Yuan Ji to guard the entrance and follows the elders, using them to trigger traps.
• The elders encounter a horde of Bloodline Corpses (ancient cultivator corpses) kneeling before an Ancient God.
• They cross a bridge made of flesh and blood, triggering the Bloodline Corpses to attack, creating a path for Li Yan.

Character Developments

• Li Yan: Shows cunning and strategic thinking, using others to clear traps for him.
• Yuan Ji: Loyal to Li Yan, follows his orders without question.
• Blood Pill Realm Elders: Reveal their greed and selfishness, willing to kill and betray for the chance at immortality.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences: The elders' desire for immortality leads them to kill Yuan Ji and trigger the Bloodline Corpses' wrath.
• The price of immortality: The Bloodline Corpses' fate raises questions about the true value of immortality.
• Manipulation and strategy: Li Yan uses the elders' greed to his advantage, demonstrating his strategic thinking.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and Yuan Ji: Master-disciple relationship, with Yuan Ji showing unwavering loyalty to Li Yan.
• Blood Pill Realm Elders: Interact with each other based on greed and mutual suspicion, with some trying to persuade others to proceed while others hesitate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan discovers that the Ember Extinguishing Immortal remembers a cultivator resembling him from thirty thousand years ago.
• The Ember Extinguishing Immortal guides Li Yan to the Divine Battle Grounds, where he finds a road paved with white bones and gravestones of powerful Immortals who fell in the battle.
• Li Yan sees Blood Corpses, once great cultivators, now reduced to kneeling and wailing among the gravestones.
• He finds the elders of the Heavenly Evolution Sect and the Yellow Daoist Sect attempting to open the Moonlight Sword Immortal's stone coffin.
• Li Yan silently kills the thirteen fake Blood Pill Realm cultivators using his shadows and the Blood Glazed Lotus Lamp.

Character Developments

• Li Yan: He demonstrates respect for the Immortals who sacrificed themselves and shows improved skills, notably using shadows for sneak attacks and the Ember Extinguishing Slash.
• Ember Extinguishing Immortal: She remembers Li Yan from the past and guides him to the Divine Battle Grounds.

Significant Themes

• Respect for the past and those who sacrificed themselves for others.
• The tragic consequences of the battle at the Divine Tomb.
• The contrast between the power and ambition of the Immortals and their eventual fate as mere corpses and gravestones.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and the Ember Extinguishing Immortal: They work together, with the Immortal guiding Li Yan and him listening to her thoughts.
• Li Yan and the tomb robbers: Li Yan silently takes revenge on the tomb robbers, showing no mercy.