Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Thief Boss and his gang provoke the Constables, leading to a chase and eventual arrest.
• Lu Yang inadvertently helps the Constables catch the thieves, impressing Captain Wei.
• Qin Yuanhao meets with a tall, thin man from the Yanjiang Branch, planning a job at a brothel.

Character Developments

• The Thief Boss and his gang display their criminal history and lack of combat skills.
• Lu Yang shows his quick thinking and resourcefulness in handling the thief situation.
• Qin Yuanhao reveals his ruthless and ambitious side, planning a job with an accomplice.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Opportunity: The barbecue restaurant's popularity is attributed to luck, and customers believe they can leech some by frequenting it.
• Criminal Justice: The Constables' arrest of the thieves highlights the importance of law and order in the city.
• Ambition and Ruthlessness: Qin Yuanhao's plans showcase his determination to prove himself and his willingness to engage in questionable activities.

Character Interactions

• The Thief Boss and his gang interact with the Constables, leading to their arrest.
• Lu Yang and Captain Wei form a friendly connection after Lu Yang's help in catching the thieves.
• Qin Yuanhao and the tall, thin man from the Yanjiang Branch discuss their plans, revealing their shared ambition and ruthlessness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Yuanhao and the thin, tall man leave the Brothel quickly, each given a note by the madam.
• Lu Yang follows the thin, tall man, who leads him to a hidden stronghold of the Demonic Cult, revealing the location of the Yanjiang Branch.
• Lu Yang overhears the Branch Leader and the thin, tall man discussing an upcoming selection event in ten days.
• Lu Yang learns that the Branch Leader has Golden Core Stage cultivation.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang demonstrates his patience and caution by not revealing himself to the Branch Leader, despite being discovered.
• The Branch Leader shows his suspicion and vigilance by sensing Lu Yang's presence but not finding him.

Significant Themes

• Secrecy and Deception: The Demonic Cult hides its stronghold, and Lu Yang uses deception to avoid detection.
• Power Dynamics: The Branch Leader's status and cultivation are higher than the thin, tall man's, reflecting the hierarchy within the Demonic Cult.

Character Interactions

• The Branch Leader and the thin, tall man interact, showing a hierarchical relationship with the Branch Leader giving orders.
• Lu Yang's interaction with the Branch Leader is indirect, as he overhears their conversation without being noticed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Captain Wei delivers a banner to Lu Yang's barbecue shop, attracting a crowd.
• Lu Yang learns about the assassinations of the thieves who confessed about the outsider cultivators.
• Qin Yuanhao is lured to a trap in Songshan by a Ghoul, where Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu ambush him.
• Qin Yuanhao's Cultivation Method is revealed to have automatic defense capabilities, deflecting an attack.
• Lu Yang uses his identity jade pendant to collect Qin Yuanhao's clothes, leaving him nearly naked.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang shows his strategic planning and calm demeanor in the ambush.
• Meng Jingzhou demonstrates his gloating nature and ability to hide.
• Man Gu shows his strength but lacks finesse in combat.
• Qin Yuanhao reveals his cunning and experience in evading attacks, but underestimates his opponents.

Significant Themes

• Ambush and counter-ambush strategies.
• The importance of understanding one's opponent's abilities.
• The use of unique items (like the identity jade pendant) in unexpected ways.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu work together to ambush Qin Yuanhao, showcasing their teamwork.
• Qin Yuanhao underestimates his opponents and pays the price, highlighting the dangers of overconfidence.
• Captain Wei and Lu Yang maintain their friendly relationship, with Captain Wei delivering the banner as promised.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang takes Qin Yuanhao's clothes as a joke and stores them in his Storage Ring.
• Qin Yuanhao, enraged, fights Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu together.
• Lu Yang discovers Qin Yuanhao's weakness: his Shadow.
• They use Light Gathering Arrays and a Shadowless Lamp to defeat Qin Yuanhao.
• They destroy Qin Yuanhao's body and collapse the cave to hide evidence.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang shows his strategic thinking and resourcefulness in battle.
• Meng Jingzhou and Man Gu display their strength and trust in Lu Yang's plans.
• Qin Yuanhao's arrogance and underestimation of his opponents lead to his downfall.

Significant Themes

• The importance of preparation and strategy in battle.
• The dangers of underestimating one's opponents.
• The use of unconventional methods to gain an advantage.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu work together effectively, showing trust and camaraderie.
• Qin Yuanhao's interactions with the trio highlight his arrogance and eventual defeat.
• Lu Yang's interactions with Qin Yuanhao showcase his quick thinking and adaptability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu arrive at the test site, ignoring the gathered Demonic Cult rogue cultivators.
• They open the stone wall, set up tables and chairs, and Lu Yang announces the start of the Immortal Cult disciple selection.
• Notable Demonic Cult rogue cultivators present include Chi Xulong, Shen Jinyi, and One Zhang Hong.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu demonstrate their disregard for the dangerous rogue cultivators, showing their confidence and power.
• Chi Xulong, Shen Jinyi, and One Zhang Hong are established as formidable figures in the Demonic path.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Immortal Cult and the Demonic Cult are highlighted, with the Immortal Cult examiners showing no fear of the rogue cultivators.
• The ruthless and cunning nature of the Demonic path is emphasized through the actions and reputations of the gathered cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang interacts with the gathered cultivators by announcing the start of the selection, showing no fear or respect for their reputations.
• Chi Xulong, Shen Jinyi, and One Zhang Hong interact with each other, displaying their competitive and aggressive natures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demonic Cult's entrance exam is held, with three examiners present.
• Candidates are asked unconventional questions about their motivations, plans, and understanding of the Demonic Path.
• Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu conduct the exam, eliminating candidates with inflexible minds or conventional thinking.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang: Shows deep understanding of the Demonic Path's principles, emphasizing selfishness, power usurpation, and discretion.
• Meng Jingzhou: Echoes Lu Yang's views and highlights the importance of acting with caution in the current righteous path-dominated world.
• Man Gu: Asks an unexpected question about language, showing his unique perspective.
• Candidates: Realize the true meaning of the Demonic Path and its entrance exam's difficulty, leaving with new insights.

Significant Themes

• The Demonic Path's principles: selfishness, power usurpation, and rebellion.
• The importance of acting with discretion in the current cultivation world.
• The need for unconventional thinking to join the Demonic Cult.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu interact with candidates, challenging their understanding of the Demonic Path and eliminating those who fail to meet the cult's standards.
• Candidates interact with each other, sharing their experiences and insights after being eliminated.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author reflects on the inception of their previous book and the unusual ideas that emerged while writing it.
• They introduce the upcoming book, mentioning key elements like discussing cheating during exams, climbing Heart Questioning Mountain, the Shrink Ground to Inch technique, and the Ten Ox Strength Pill.
• The author expresses that the protagonist, Lu Yang, may desire grand actions but currently lacks the power and courage to execute them, as he fears the consequences from Senior Disciple Sister.

Character Developments

• The author (as a character in the narrative) reveals their unique perspective and ideas, suggesting a growth in their understanding of their own creativity.
• Lu Yang is portrayed as ambitious but cautious, hinting at a character arc where he may gain the confidence and strength to act more boldly.

Significant Themes

• The power of creativity and unique ideas.
• The tension between ambition and caution, and the courage required to act on one's desires.
• The fear of consequences and the potential for growth through overcoming fear.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with the reader, expressing their hopes and expectations for the book's reception.
• Lu Yang's fear of Senior Disciple Sister is mentioned, implying a complex relationship between them that may be explored further in the story.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Branch Master discovers Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu impersonating examiners.
• Lu Yang and the others justify their actions, aligning with the Demonic Cult's values.
• The Branch Master reveals that the selection is organized by headquarters, with cultivators from different strongholds participating simultaneously.
• A figure claiming to be the Vice Leader of the Immortal Cult appears, announcing three trials for entry into the cult.

Character Developments

• The Branch Master is initially angry but becomes impressed by Lu Yang's justifications, seeing potential in him and the others.
• Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu demonstrate their understanding of the Demonic Cult's values and are considered for higher positions.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Selfishness: Lu Yang and the others use deception to reduce competition, embodying the Demonic Cult's selfish and unscrupulous nature.
• Lack of Trust: The Branch Master's initial suspicion and Lu Yang's suspicion of spies among the participants highlight the lack of trust within the Demonic Cult.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang and the Branch Master: Lu Yang's quick thinking and justification impress the Branch Master, leading to a change in his attitude towards them.
• Lu Yang and the other participants: Lu Yang's interactions with other participants show his ability to adapt and make connections, even in tense situations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Immortal Cult's Vice-Leader oversees the first trial, erasing everyone's cultivation and memories to test their true potential.
• Man Gu, a participant, finds himself in a historical scenario as a general of the Jin Kingdom, facing the Liang Kingdom army.
• Man Gu initially struggles and fails repeatedly but learns perseverance from a spider and strategy from a mantis, ultimately defeating the Liang Kingdom army.

Character Developments

• Man Gu grows from a determined but strategically challenged general to a victorious leader who learns from his surroundings and adapts.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and adaptability in the face of failure.
• Learning from one's environment and experiences.
• The importance of strategy and planning in achieving victory.

Character Interactions

• Man Gu interacts with the spider and mantis, drawing inspiration from their behaviors.
• The Immortal Cult Leader and Vice-Leader discuss the trial and the prospects of the participants, with the Vice-Leader expressing high hopes for Man Gu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Jingzhou, a Jin Kingdom general, becomes discouraged after multiple failures against the Liang Kingdom.
• He observes a spider repeatedly failing but continuing to spin webs, which inspires him to try again.
• Meng Jingzhou plans a surprise attack, feigning defeat to lure the Liang Kingdom's army into a trap.
• He is bitten by a spider and later discovers he has gained spider-like abilities, including silk production and wall-walking.
• Meng Jingzhou uses his new abilities to assassinate the Liang Kingdom's general and win the battle.

Character Developments

• Meng Jingzhou evolves from a discouraged general to a determined one, inspired by a spider's persistence.
• He demonstrates strategic thinking, adaptability, and gratitude (towards the spider).

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and determination in the face of failure.
• Inspiration from nature and the natural world.
• Adaptability and strategic thinking in warfare.

Character Interactions

• Meng Jingzhou interacts with a spider, learning from its persistence and gaining its abilities.
• He interacts with the Liang Kingdom's general, outwitting him and ultimately defeating him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The trial continues with the second test, where candidates must make the examiner sincerely want to keep them.
• Yan Wangsun and Man Gu are among the candidates. They are interviewed by a chubby examiner who asks about potatoes in the market.
• Yan Wangsun fails the interview due to his lack of thoroughness and initiative, but he's offered a cleaning job and passes the trial.
• Man Gu excels in the interview by showing meticulousness and consideration for the examiner's perspective, passing the trial and being retained.

Character Developments

• Yan Wangsun: He's shown to be intelligent but lacks thoroughness and initiative, leading to his initial failure. He learns from this and accepts the cleaning job to pass the trial.
• Man Gu: Despite his rough appearance, Man Gu demonstrates meticulousness and thoughtfulness, passing the trial with flying colors.

Significant Themes

• Thoroughness and Initiative: The trial emphasizes the importance of being thorough and proactive in one's work, qualities valued by the Demonic Path.
• Considering the Superior's Perspective: Candidates must understand and anticipate the examiner's needs, reflecting the Demonic Path's emphasis on caution and careful planning.

Character Interactions

• Yan Wangsun and the Chubby Examiner: Yan Wangsun's interaction with the chubby examiner highlights his initial lack of thoroughness and initiative, leading to his failure.
• Man Gu and the Chubby Examiner: Man Gu's interaction with the chubby examiner demonstrates his meticulousness and thoughtfulness, leading to his success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Jingzhou is in the second stage of the Immortal Cult's test, where he must make the examiner sincerely want him to stay.
• He observes others running errands for the examiner and realizes the task is to make the examiner want him to stay, not to complete the errand.
• Meng Jingzhou questions the examiner about the purpose of the task, then brings the potato seller to the examiner, passing the level when the examiner sincerely wants to keep him (to reprimand him).

Character Developments

• Meng Jingzhou: Shows unconventional thinking, disrespect towards authority, and a unique way of problem-solving. He passes the level by making the examiner sincerely want to keep him, albeit for negative reasons.
• Fat Examiner: Initially appears stern and following rules, but becomes flustered and angry when faced with Meng Jingzhou's unconventional approach.
• Deputy Cult Master & Cult Master: Discuss Meng Jingzhou's potential as a talent for the Immortal Cult, with the Cult Master seeing his unconventional thinking as an asset.

Significant Themes

• Unconventional thinking and problem-solving.
• The importance of understanding the true purpose behind tasks or rules.
• The tension between following rules and using personal initiative.

Character Interactions

• Meng Jingzhou interacts with the fat examiner, questioning his instructions and ultimately making him sincerely want to keep him (to reprimand him).
• The Deputy Cult Master and Cult Master discuss Meng Jingzhou's potential, with the Cult Master seeing his unconventional thinking as a positive trait.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang discovers the peculiar behavior of interviewees and investigates outside, witnessing the test's ruse.
• Fang Hao, a deaf cultivator, passes the test by finding a loophole and outsmarting the examiner.
• Lu Yang disrupts the test by selling potatoes, leading to his success.
• The Cult Master and Deputy Cult Master discuss the potential of Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu, dubbing them the "Demonic Cult's Three Prodigies."
• The Yanjiang Branch Stewards discuss Qin Yuanhao's disappearance and the initiation ceremony's difficulty.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang demonstrates his cunning and adaptability by outsmarting the examiner.
• Fang Hao shows resourcefulness and quick thinking despite his disability.
• The Cult Master and Deputy Cult Master reveal their strategic thinking and concern for the cult's future.
• The Yanjiang Branch Master expresses ambition and eagerness for recognition.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and quick thinking in the face of unexpected situations.
• The importance of strategic planning and foresight in achieving goals.
• The value of individual talents and their potential impact on an organization.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang interacts with the Demonic path rogue cultivator, showing his curiosity and pity.
• Lu Yang and Fang Hao briefly collaborate, with Lu Yang helping Fang Hao pass the test.
• The Cult Master and Deputy Cult Master discuss the potential of the three prodigies, showcasing their strategic thinking.
• The Yanjiang Branch Stewards discuss Qin Yuanhao's disappearance and the initiation ceremony, revealing their ambition and awareness of the trial's difficulty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang and other candidates wake up in the mysterious white space after passing the first two trials.
• The Deputy Cult Master reveals the third trial: a simulated city where candidates will act on their true desires for destruction within a day and night.
• The Immortal Eye, an immortal treasure, is used to release candidates' true natures and judge their destructive potential.
• Fang Hao, an undercover agent from the righteous path, is exposed during the trial as he tries to stop a Demonic Path cultivator's rampage.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou argue about their methods of passing the first two trials, demonstrating their confidence and differing interpretations of the trials.
• Man Gu observes their argument and learns from it, showing his ability to reflect and grow.
• Fang Hao's true nature as a righteous cultivator is revealed under the Immortal Eye's influence, putting him in danger.

Significant Themes

• True Nature: The trial reveals candidates' true desires and intentions, highlighting the theme of authenticity and self-discovery.
• Good vs. Evil: The contrast between Fang Hao's righteousness and the Demonic Path cultivators' destructive behavior emphasizes the moral conflict in the story.
• Deception and Exposure: The undercover agent's exposure raises questions about trust, loyalty, and the consequences of deception.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou's argument showcases their competitive and confident natures, while Man Gu's observation demonstrates his wisdom and maturity.
• Fang Hao's interaction with the Demonic Path cultivator highlights his struggle between his mission and his conscience, ultimately leading to his exposure.

Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu are left behind in Feixian City after the others from the Yanjiang Branch depart.
• They discuss their worst desires, with Meng Jingzhou wanting to visit a brothel, and Lu Yang decides to accompany him.
• At the brothel, they encounter Demonic Cult cultivators abducting women, sparking their anger.
• Lu Yang attempts to temporarily boost his power by transforming into Senior Disciple Sister Yun Zhi using Lu's Pictographic Fist.
• Yun Zhi senses her power being borrowed and follows the trace to Feixian City.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang shows concern for Meng Jingzhou's wishes and takes initiative to help him.
• Meng Jingzhou reveals his curiosity about brothels, despite his family's prohibition.
• Man Gu displays his scholarly and moral principles, refusing to enter the brothel.
• Lu Yang demonstrates his determination to uphold justice, even when outnumbered.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal desires and moral principles (Meng Jingzhou, Man Gu).
• The consequences of giving in to evil desires (Demonic Cult cultivators).
• The power of transformation and its limitations (Lu Yang's attempt to boost his power).

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu support and influence each other's decisions.
• Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou encourage each other to act on their desires.
• Lu Yang and Man Gu argue over whether to enter the brothel.
• Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu share a common goal of stopping the Demonic Cult cultivators' evil deeds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Immortal Cult's headquarters is attacked by Yun Zhi, a powerful cultivator from the Dao Seeking Sect.
• The Cult Master and Deputy Cult Master watch the rankings of demonic cultivators, impressed by their ruthlessness.
• Lu Yang and his companions are seen discussing a visit to a brothel, much to the Deputy Cult Master's displeasure.
• Yun Zhi's divine soul descends, breaking through the headquarters' formations and targeting the bronze ancient cauldron.
• The Cult Master and other higher-ups flee to an alternate headquarters, leaving behind the shattered cauldron.
• Yun Zhi pursues the Cult Master, wounding him before he escapes using a secret technique.

Character Developments

• The Cult Master demonstrates his caution and experience, prioritizing survival over a futile fight against Yun Zhi.
• Yun Zhi's power and reputation grow, striking fear into the Cult Master and Deputy Cult Master.
• Lu Yang's name appears at the top of the rankings, hinting at his growing influence and power.

Significant Themes

• Power and Fear: Yun Zhi's power instills fear in the Immortal Cult's leaders, highlighting the theme of power dynamics in the cultivation world.
• Ruthlessness and Ambition: The top-ranked cultivators are praised for their ruthlessness, emphasizing the importance of these traits in the pursuit of power and success.
• Preparation and Contingency: The Cult Master's foresight in preparing an alternate headquarters and severing karmic connections underscores the importance of planning and preparation.

Character Interactions

• The Cult Master and Deputy Cult Master discuss the rankings and Lu Yang's lack of progress, revealing their expectations and disappointment.
• The Cult Master and Deputy Cult Master react to Yun Zhi's attack, showcasing their differing levels of experience and fear.
• Yun Zhi pursues and wounds the Cult Master, demonstrating her power and determination to eliminate demonic cultivators.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang becomes the first place in the exam, surprising the Immortal Cult's Cult Master and Deputy Cult Master.
• The Cult Master evaluates Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu as Innate Demonic Seed, Dao Demon Descends Upon the World, and Demon Within the Heart respectively.
• Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu wake up after the exam and are informed they've joined the Immortal Cult.
• The Branch Master suggests a celebratory meal at a local barbecue restaurant, Come Again.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang: Proves his martial arts talent and destructive power, receives high evaluation from the Cult Master.
• Meng Jingzhou: Demonstrates luck and strategic thinking, also highly evaluated.
• Man Gu: Shows comprehension and persistence, receives a good but less exceptional evaluation.
• Cult Master: Shows insightfulness and caution, plans to use Lu Yang to infiltrate the Dao Seeking Sect.
• Branch Master: Shows genuine belief in the Immortal Being, plans a celebratory meal for the new members.

Significant Themes

• The Immortal Cult's belief in the Immortal Being and their methods of recruitment and cultivation.
• The destructive power and potential of Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu.
• The Cult Master's strategic planning and long-term vision.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu share a silent understanding not to reveal Lu Yang's impersonation of Senior Disciple Sister.
• The Cult Master and Deputy Cult Master discuss the evaluations and future plans for the new members.
• The Branch Master and the eleven Stewards show unity and respect for the Immortal Being.
• Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu express their reluctance to go out for a meal after the exhausting exam.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Branch Master and his group arrive at the barbecue restaurant, intending to book the whole place for a feast.
• Captain Wei and a group of Constables arrive, also wanting to book the restaurant for a meal.
• Lu Yang and his friends prepare to serve both groups, causing some tension.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang shows adaptability and diplomacy in handling both groups.
• The Branch Master displays a mix of authority and restraint, valuing potential future allies like Meng Jingzhou.
• Chi Xulong reveals his greedy and aggressive nature, desiring the kebab recipe and threatening the owner.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for resources and power, as seen in Chi Xulong's greed for the kebab recipe and the Branch Master's interest in it.
• The importance of face and respect in social interactions, as shown in Meng Jingzhou's refusal to drink and Chi Xulong's reaction to it.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang and the Branch Master show a tense but cooperative relationship, with Lu Yang trying to please the Branch Master while also accommodating Captain Wei.
• Chi Xulong and Meng Jingzhou have a conflict over drinking, with the Branch Master mediating.
• Captain Wei and Lu Yang have a friendly interaction, with Captain Wei showing favor to Lu Yang's restaurant.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Constables' welcome party is held at Lu Yang's barbecue shop.
• Chi Xulong and his group, despite their initial caution, get drunk and start a brawl in the shop.
• The Chief Constable, Fang Qingyun, intervenes and detains them for ten days for brawling in public.

Character Developments

• Chi Xulong's reckless behavior leads to consequences, showing his impulsive nature.
• Lu Yang demonstrates his ability to handle unexpected situations calmly and professionally.
• Meng Jingzhou shows disapproval of drinking, foreshadowing his later actions.

Significant Themes

• The tension and conflict between the righteous and demonic cultivators.
• The consequences of reckless behavior and the importance of self-control.

Character Interactions

• Chi Xulong and Shen Jinyi's argument escalates into a physical fight.
• Lu Yang apologizes to the Constables for the incident, maintaining a polite and professional demeanor.
• Meng Jingzhou expresses his disapproval of drinking, contrasting with Chi Xulong's impulsiveness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Branch Master Chu summons Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu to the Yanjiang Branch for initiation.
• They are taken to worship an ancient Immortal Being, at least 10,000 years old, believed to be from the Great Yu Dynasty.
• Branch Master Chu reveals that the Immortal Being can be revived by causing mass deaths, aiming to protect the Central Continent from ancient monsters in the upcoming Great Era.
• They visit a ruin containing a mural depicting the Immortal Being with open arms holding spheres (planets) and people kneeling on them, offering tributes.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu become official Immortal Cult disciples.
• Lu Yang is shocked by the scale of the planned blood disasters and the revelation about the Ancient Era's planets.
• Branch Master Chu demonstrates his knowledge and respect for the Immortal Being and the Cult's history.

Significant Themes

• Power and Protection: The Immortal Being is portrayed as a powerful entity that can protect the world, and the Cult seeks to revive it to safeguard the Central Continent.
• Sacrifice: The mural in the ruin depicts people sacrificing to the Immortal Being, foreshadowing the mass deaths required for its revival.
• Ancient History and Lore: The chapter delves into the history of the Immortal Being and the Ancient Era, contrasting it with the current Great Xia Dynasty.

Character Interactions

• Branch Master Chu guides the three new disciples, revealing the Cult's secrets and answering their questions.
• Lu Yang, Meng Jingzhou, and Man Gu interact minimally, mainly reacting to Branch Master Chu's revelations with shock and disbelief.