Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang faces a Lightning Tribulation, which turns out to be a never-before-seen Invincible Divine Lightning.
• The Lightning Tribulation consists of nine waves, with the final wave being the Heavenly Dry Lightning Tribulation, typically faced by cultivators advancing to the Void Refining Stage.
• Lu Yang survives the initial nine waves but is left severely injured.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang demonstrates resilience and determination in facing the Lightning Tribulation.
• The Immortal Fairy reveals that she suggested the name 'Invincible Divine Lightning' to Ying Tianxian.

Significant Themes

• The power of Lightning Tribulations and their purpose in testing cultivators' resolve and Dao Heart.
• The concept of Invincible Nascent Souls and their role in surviving extreme conditions.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang interacts with the Immortal Fairy, seeking her advice on surviving the Lightning Tribulation.
• Senior Disciple Brothers and Sisters watch the Lightning Tribulation from afar, expressing concern for Lu Yang's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang uses the 'Heaven-Defying Name Change' divine power to evade the Heavenly Dry Lightning Tribulation.
• After discovering that the tribulation can't be retracted once unleashed, Lu Yang repeatedly uses the divine power to dodge the strikes, successfully crossing the tribulation.
• Lu Yang enters the Inner Demon Tribulation, where he's transported to an illusion of being the emperor of the Great Bean Dynasty, surrounded by his harem.
• Lu Yang realizes the illusion and struggles to find a way to overcome it.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang demonstrates exceptional talent and quick thinking by using the 'Heaven-Defying Name Change' to dodge the Heavenly Dry Lightning Tribulation.
• Lu Yang's fear of Huang Dou Dou and Yun Zhi is revealed, showing a vulnerable side to his character.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming Fear: Lu Yang's fear of Huang Dou Dou and Yun Zhi is a significant obstacle he must overcome in the Inner Demon Tribulation.
• Illusion vs. Reality: The Inner Demon Tribulation blurs the line between Lu Yang's desires and reality, forcing him to confront and overcome his inner demons.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang interacts with his harem members (Huang Dou Dou, Yun Zhi, Tao Yaoye, and Lan Ting) in the illusion, highlighting his complex relationships with them.
• The Immortal Fairy expresses concern for Lu Yang's well-being during the Inner Demon Tribulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, a Zombie King, leads his Corpse Kings to repel a human offensive, saving the safe zone.
• He learns that the Candle Sky Civilization's space warp technology is imperfect, delaying their main force's arrival at Blue Star.
• The Zombie Planet Will suggests turning all humans into Zombies for control, but the protagonist refuses this extreme measure.
• He attempts to persuade humans through the Blue Star Planet Will's broadcast, but humans remain skeptical.
• The protagonist decides to use force and sends two Corpse Kings to control human high-level officials.

Character Developments

• The Doctor, who manages the safe zone, is relieved to see the protagonist and is emotionally fragile due to the strain of her responsibilities.
• The Ability Corpse King seems unhappy, hinting at potential internal conflicts among the Corpse Kings.
• The protagonist shows empathy towards the Doctor and considers the well-being of humans, demonstrating his evolving perspective.

Significant Themes

• Unity: The protagonist realizes that humans and Zombies must unite to resist the Zhu Tian Civilization.
• Control vs. Persuasion: The protagonist grapples with using force (control) versus attempting to persuade humans.

Character Interactions

• The Doctor and the protagonist: The Doctor is relieved and emotional upon seeing the protagonist, while he is somewhat awkward but caring in his response.
• The protagonist and the Zombie Planet Will: The protagonist resists the Will's suggestion to exterminate humanity, showing his growing autonomy.
• The protagonist and the Corpse Kings: The protagonist sends two Corpse Kings on a mission, demonstrating his leadership and strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying Tianxian, an immortal with a strong historical aura, meets Lu Yang and the Immortal Fairy.
• Ying Tianxian reveals he arranged the Dry Heaven Lightning Tribulation and the Inner Demon Tribulation for Lu Yang.
• Lu Yang's Spiritual Space barrier is unexpectedly sturdy, preventing Ying Tianxian from entering initially.
• Lu Yang's Inner Demon Tribulation is revealed to have involved the Immortal Fairy, causing him distress.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang: Shows resilience in facing unexpected tribulations and maintains his composure despite the Immortal Fairy's unusual behavior in his Inner Demon Tribulation.
• Ying Tianxian: Reveals his strategic planning and resourcefulness in arranging tribulations for Lu Yang.
• Immortal Fairy: Demonstrates concern for Lu Yang's well-being and offers to make him the second Bean Emperor to comfort him.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: Ying Tianxian's foresight and arrangement of tribulations highlight the theme of fate and destiny.
• Growth and Adaptation: Lu Yang's ability to adapt to unexpected situations, like facing the Immortal Fairy in his Inner Demon Tribulation, shows his growth.
• Power Dynamics: The interaction between Lu Yang, Ying Tianxian, and the Immortal Fairy showcases the power dynamics among immortals.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang and Ying Tianxian: Ying Tianxian treats Lu Yang with respect, acknowledging his potential and arranging tribulations to help him grow.
• Lu Yang and Immortal Fairy: The Immortal Fairy shows concern and affection towards Lu Yang, even offering to make him the second Bean Emperor to comfort him.
• Ying Tianxian and Immortal Fairy: Ying Tianxian seems to have a history with the Immortal Fairy, but their relationship is not fully explored in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying Tianxian reveals the events surrounding the Immortal Fairy's fall and her resurrection as Gray Dou Dou.
• The Immortal Fairy's death was caused by an unknown Immortal, and a four-Immortal seal was set up to force the unknown Immortal to resurrect the Immortal Fairy.
• The Xinhuo Dynasty was established to gather Faith power for the Immortal Fairy's resurrection.
• The Underworld system was built to condense the Reincarnation Dao Fruit, but it failed and only produced a prototype, which resurrected the Immortal Fairy in her Half Immortal state from her first Dao Fruit Prototype.

Character Developments

• The Immortal Fairy learns about her past and how she was resurrected as Gray Dou Dou.
• Lu Yang learns about the Immortal Fairy's history and the circumstances surrounding Gray Dou Dou's creation.
• Ying Tianxian shows his knowledge and involvement in the Immortal Fairy's past events.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: The Immortal Fairy's fate was manipulated by unknown forces, and her resurrection was part of a larger plan.
• Power of Faith: The power of Faith is shown to be a significant force that can resurrect Immortals and shape the world.
• Identity and personality: The Immortal Fairy and Gray Dou Dou have different personalities, highlighting the changes that can occur due to different experiences and circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Ying Tianxian shares his knowledge with the Immortal Fairy and Lu Yang, revealing the truth behind the Immortal Fairy's resurrection.
• Lu Yang and the Immortal Fairy discuss their experiences with Gray Dou Dou, realizing the differences in her personality.
• Ying Tianxian shows a friendly attitude towards Lu Yang, appreciating his role in reviving the Immortal Fairy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying Tianxian shares Immortal Fairy's past, revealing her initial innocent personality and later cold demeanor after her tribe's destruction.
• Immortal Fairy's transformation back to her innocent self after condensing the Annihilation Dao Fruit Prototype and following Time Immortal's guidance.
• The destruction of the Xinhuo Dynasty by Gray Dou Dou (Immortal Fairy's revived form) and the death of Time Immortal during the rebellion.
• Ying Tianxian's revelation that Time Immortal might possess the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype, suggesting a possibility of reincarnation.

Character Developments

• Immortal Fairy: Initially innocent, became cold after her tribe's destruction, and returned to her original personality after condensing the Annihilation Dao Fruit Prototype.
• Ying Tianxian: Remains loyal and dedicated to Immortal Fairy, providing insights into her past and the events surrounding the Xinhuo Dynasty's destruction.

Significant Themes

• The impact of loss and trauma on one's personality (Immortal Fairy's transformation).
• The consequences of extreme actions and the loss of self-control (Gray Dou Dou's destruction of the Xinhuo Dynasty).
• The possibility of reincarnation and resurrection (Time Immortal's potential possession of the Reincarnation Dao Fruit Prototype).

Character Interactions

• Immortal Fairy and Ying Tianxian: Ying Tianxian shares Immortal Fairy's past, helping her understand her own journey and the events surrounding the Xinhuo Dynasty's destruction.
• Lu Yang, Immortal Fairy, and Ying Tianxian: Lu Yang facilitates the conversation, asking questions that lead to revelations about Immortal Fairy's past and the potential fate of Time Immortal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang and Immortal Fairy encounter Senior Disciple Sister Yun Zhi in Lu Yang's Spiritual Space during his Tribulation Crossing.
• Ying Tianxian, a wisp of thought from one of the Ancient Five Immortals, appears and interacts with Yun Zhi before disappearing.
• Lu Yang and Immortal Fairy discuss Gray Dou Dou's changes and her destruction of the Xinhuo Dynasty.
• Lu Yang successfully completes his Tribulation Crossing and advances to the Spirit Transmutation Stage.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang: Completes his Tribulation Crossing and advances to the Spirit Transmutation Stage, demonstrating his analytical skills in discussing Gray Dou Dou's changes.
• Yun Zhi: Shows her expertise and seniority, providing insights into Gray Dou Dou's changes and Faith.
• Ying Tianxian: Reveals his origin and leaves after his wisp of thought is exhausted.

Significant Themes

• Faith: Discussed as a double-edged sword that can both strengthen and control minds, potentially influencing Gray Dou Dou's actions.
• Revenge: The Four Ancient Immortals' desire for revenge against the original culprit might have influenced Gray Dou Dou's actions.
• Tribulation Crossing: Lu Yang successfully completes this process, marking a significant advancement in his cultivation journey.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang and Yun Zhi: They discuss Gray Dou Dou's changes and Lu Yang's Tribulation Crossing, with Yun Zhi providing guidance and insights.
• Ying Tianxian and Yun Zhi: They engage in a subtle power play, with Ying Tianxian trying to assert his seniority and Yun Zhi calmly acknowledging it.
• Lu Yang and Immortal Fairy: They share their experiences and thoughts on Gray Dou Dou's actions, learning from each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang successfully advances to the Spirit Transmutation Stage, skipping the Void Refining Stage.
• He undergoes two Lightning Tribulations, with the first being unique and unnamed.
• Lu Yang names the first Lightning Tribulation "Invincible Divine Lightning" at the Immortal Fairy's suggestion.
• Lu Yang's Spiritual Space expands, and he gains a Divine Soul that can act as a clone.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang's strength and status increase significantly, making him comparable to a Body Integration Stage cultivator.
• The Immortal Fairy continues to influence Lu Yang's cultivation and appearance.
• Yun Zhi cultivates Immortal Peaches without the heaven and earth Spiritual Root.

Significant Themes

• The progression of cultivation stages and their significance.
• The influence of the Immortal Fairy on Lu Yang's cultivation and appearance.
• The manipulation of Spiritual Power and communication with heaven and earth at the Spirit Transmutation Stage.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang interacts with Senior and Junior Disciple Brothers and Sisters, who congratulate him on his advancement.
• Lu Yang's interaction with the Immortal Fairy leads to the naming of the Lightning Tribulation and the realization of her influence on his cultivation.
• Lu Yang and Yun Zhi discuss the Immortal Peaches, with Yun Zhi revealing her method of cultivating them without the heaven and earth Spiritual Root.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang breaks through to the Spirit Transmutation Stage and receives Immortal Peaches from the Immortal Fairy.
• He shares the Immortal Peaches with fellow disciples, including Senior Disciple Sister Gan Tian, Man Gu, Tao Yaoye, and Li Haoran.
• Lu Yang visits Senior Disciple Brother Dai Bufan, giving him an Immortal Peach and hinting at his connection to the Great Elder's tomb.
• Lu Yang tries to awaken Li Haoran's first life by giving him an Immortal Peach but fails.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang demonstrates his growth and maturity by sharing his gains with others, showing that he values relationships and is not selfish.
• The Immortal Fairy shows a playful side, teasing Lu Yang and revealing her mischievous nature.
• Senior Disciple Sister Gan Tian displays her musical prowess and her connection to nature, helping Lu Yang comprehend the Unity of Heaven and Man state.
• Dai Bufan shows his loyalty to his master, the Great Elder, by visiting his tomb and offering an Immortal Peach.
• Li Haoran remains confused about his past life, showing no signs of remembering his first life despite Lu Yang's efforts.

Significant Themes

• Sharing and generosity: Lu Yang's act of sharing the Immortal Peaches with others highlights the importance of sharing good things with others, a theme that is further emphasized by Senior Disciple Sister Gan Tian's willingness to help Lu Yang with her musical skills.
• The power of nature and connection to the environment: Senior Disciple Sister Gan Tian's zither playing helps Lu Yang connect with nature, emphasizing the importance of harmony with the environment in cultivation.
• The influence of the past: Lu Yang's attempt to awaken Li Haoran's first life shows the lingering influence of the past on the present, a theme that is further explored through Dai Bufan's visit to the Great Elder's tomb.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang and the Immortal Fairy: Their interaction shows a playful and teasing dynamic, with the Immortal Fairy taking control of Lu Yang's body and Lu Yang trying to maintain his dignity.
• Lu Yang and Senior Disciple Sister Gan Tian: Their interaction demonstrates a mutual respect and willingness to help each other, with Gan Tian offering to play her zither for Lu Yang to help him connect with nature.
• Lu Yang and Dai Bufan: Their interaction shows a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect, with Dai Bufan accepting Lu Yang's gift and offering his help in return.
• Lu Yang and Li Haoran: Their interaction shows Lu Yang's desire to help Li Haoran remember his past life, but Li Haoran's confusion and lack of memory create a sense of frustration and unfulfilled potential.

Lu Yang, after failing to awaken Li Haoran's memories and boasting about his advancement to the Spirit Transmutation Stage, visits the Scripture Repository. Li Haoran, meanwhile, begins training to catch up with Lu Yang's cultivation progress. Lu Yang studies various Spirit Transmutation Stage Cultivation Methods, aiming to improve his own. He discovers that most methods focus on enhancing Nascent Spirit abilities or communicating with the heavens and the earth. Lu Yang's Nascent Spirit, with Immortal Fairy's suggestion, helps Lu Yang learn the Cultivation Methods, proving to be quite useful. Lu Yang tasks his Nascent Spirit with writing the Spirit Transmutation chapter of his Clear Heart See Nature Art. Later, Senior Disciple Sister finds Lu Yang asleep with his Nascent Spirit learning the Cultivation Method. She warns Lu Yang not to abuse his Nascent Spirit and asks Immortal Fairy to stop helping Lu Yang cultivate to prevent his Nascent Spirit from changing gender.

Summary of Chapter: Method of Communicating with Heaven and Earth

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang's Nascent Spirit's appearance changes due to Immortal Fairy's assistance in cultivation, causing Yun Zhi to intervene and stop further assistance.
• Lu Yang and his Nascent Spirit study Cultivation Methods together, doubling learning efficiency.
• Lu Yang learns to write Cultivation Methods after two months of intense study.
• Yun Zhi suggests a method for Lu Yang to communicate with the heavens and earth by putting his Nascent Spirit in a near-death state.
• Lu Yang successfully communicates with the heavens and earth using this method.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang gains a deeper understanding of Cultivation Methods and their principles after studying various ancient and contemporary methods.
• Yun Zhi demonstrates her wisdom and experience, guiding Lu Yang on his cultivation path.
• Lu Yang's Nascent Spirit shows loyalty and obedience to Lu Yang, following his orders even in dangerous situations.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and absorbing the strengths of various Cultivation Methods.
• The particularity of Spirit Transformation Stage Cultivation Methods, focusing on communicating with the heavens and earth.
• The dangers and benefits of putting one's Nascent Spirit in a near-death state to gain heightened perception.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang and Yun Zhi's interaction shows Yun Zhi's guidance and Lu Yang's willingness to learn and adapt.
• Lu Yang and his Nascent Spirit's bond deepens as they study and cultivate together, with Lu Yang prioritizing his Nascent Spirit's well-being.
• Immortal Fairy's assistance in Lu Yang's cultivation causes concern for Yun Zhi, leading her to intervene.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang decides not to modify the remaining 60% of the Cultivation Method, leaving it to Yun Zhi.
• Lu Yang learns the Art of Feigning Death from the Immortal Fairy, which involves entering a near-death state to deceive others and sever cause and effect, while leaving a glimmer of hope for revival.
• Lu Yang attempts to use the Art of Feigning Death, successfully entering a state of apparent death.
• Dai Bufan arrives, mistakenly thinking Lu Yang is dead and that Yun Zhi is about to harm him.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang: Shows determination to improve his Cultivation Method independently but ultimately accepts Yun Zhi's help. He also demonstrates willingness to learn new spells, even if they don't fit his heroic image.
• Yun Zhi: Displays concern for Lu Yang's cultivation progress and willingness to help him, even rewriting his Cultivation Method. She also shows caution in testing Lu Yang's use of the Art of Feigning Death.
• Immortal Fairy: Reveals her past as a teacher, including teaching the Barbarian. She enthusiastically teaches Lu Yang the Art of Feigning Death, showcasing her expertise in the spell.
• Dai Bufan: Shows concern for Lu Yang's well-being but misinterprets the situation, leading to a comical misunderstanding.

Significant Themes

• Mentorship and learning: Lu Yang learns from both Yun Zhi and the Immortal Fairy, highlighting the importance of guidance in cultivation and personal growth.
• Trust and misunderstanding: Dai Bufan's misinterpretation of the situation with Lu Yang and Yun Zhi underscores the theme of trust and how misunderstandings can arise from lack of context.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang and Yun Zhi: Their relationship as senior and junior disciples is strengthened as Yun Zhi helps Lu Yang with his Cultivation Method, and they discuss the Art of Feigning Death together.
• Lu Yang and Immortal Fairy: They interact as student and teacher, with the Immortal Fairy enthusiastically teaching Lu Yang the Art of Feigning Death.
• Dai Bufan and Yun Zhi: Dai Bufan's arrival and misunderstanding of the situation lead to a tense interaction with Yun Zhi, who must explain the circumstances to prevent further misunderstanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Senior Disciple Sister Yun Zhi is suspected of killing Junior Disciple Brother Lu Yang.
• Dai Bufan, another disciple, discovers Lu Yang's seemingly lifeless body and is threatened by Yun Zhi.
• Lu Yang is revealed to be in a state of 'feigned death', fooling even the Soul Lamp.
• Lu Yang successfully merges with his body, ending his state of 'feigned death'.
• Hanhai Dao Lord arrives and confirms Yun Zhi's state as 'feigning death'.

Character Developments

• Dai Bufan: Initially scared and ready to flee, he becomes relieved and suspicious upon learning Lu Yang is alive.
• Lu Yang: Shows resilience and calmness in unusual circumstances, successfully merging with his body.
• Yun Zhi: Remains composed and explains Lu Yang's state, later seen feigning death herself.
• Hanhai Dao Lord: Arrives to investigate, showing knowledge of feigning death, though not familiar with the term 'Art of Feigning Death'.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Characters deceive each other and themselves, highlighting the theme of trust and its fragility.
• Life and death: The chapter explores the boundaries between life and death, both literally and metaphorically.
• Skill and knowledge: Characters demonstrate and share their skills and knowledge, emphasizing their importance.

Character Interactions

• Dai Bufan and Yun Zhi: Dai Bufan is threatened by Yun Zhi, leading to a tense interaction.
• Lu Yang and Immortal Fairy: They discuss the Art of Feigning Death, with Immortal Fairy providing guidance.
• Lu Yang and Hanhai Dao Lord: They have a brief exchange about feigning death, with Hanhai Dao Lord showing surprise at Lu Yang's knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yun Zhi feigns death to escape a mysterious enemy.
• Hanhai Dao Lord attempts to wake Yun Zhi but fails comically.
• Lu Yang receives an invitation to the Sword Tower's Sword Inquiry Ceremony.
• Lu Yang takes a Flying Boat to Shuzhou, encountering various passengers with their own dramas.

Character Developments

• Yun Zhi: Shows cunning and resourcefulness by feigning death.
• Hanhai Dao Lord: Struggles with self-doubt and anxiety, tries to wake Yun Zhi but fails.
• Lu Yang: Decides to participate in the Sword Inquiry Ceremony, shows concern for hygiene and safety.

Significant Themes

• The power of deception and feigning weakness (Yun Zhi's feigning death).
• The struggle between self-confidence and self-doubt (Hanhai Dao Lord's attempt to wake Yun Zhi).
• The contrast between the cultivation world and the mortal world (Lu Yang's encounters on the Flying Boat).

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang and Yun Zhi: Lu Yang is concerned about Yun Zhi's well-being, while Yun Zhi keeps her true state a secret.
• Hanhai Dao Lord and Lu Yang: Hanhai Dao Lord seeks Lu Yang's help in waking Yun Zhi, but Lu Yang doesn't reveal the truth.
• Lu Yang and various passengers: Lu Yang observes and interacts with different passengers on the Flying Boat, showing concern and offering help when appropriate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang encounters a young lady, Yun Mengmeng, on a hot pot street in Shuzhou, who shows interest in his meal and joins him.
• Lu Yang learns that Yun Mengmeng comes from a prominent family and has run away, having no concept of money or the outside world.
• Lu Yang decides to take Yun Mengmeng with him to the Sword Tower and send her home after the Sword Inquiry Ceremony.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang shows kindness and concern for Yun Mengmeng, demonstrating his good nature.
• Yun Mengmeng reveals her naivety about the world and her family's wealth and protection.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the sheltered life of Yun Mengmeng and the broader world.
• The theme of discovery and learning, as Yun Mengmeng experiences new things.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng share a meal and conversation, with Lu Yang showing curiosity and concern for Yun Mengmeng's background.
• Lu Yang decides to take responsibility for Yun Mengmeng, showing his protective nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yun Mengmeng meets Lu Yang, who recognizes her name as the same as the Heavenly Court Cult Master's alias.
• Lu Yang takes Yun Mengmeng to a teahouse where a storyteller narrates tales of the Heavenly Court Cult Master's prowess.
• They proceed to the Sword Tower, where Lu Yang encounters his senior disciple brother, Ming Tai.

Character Developments

• Yun Mengmeng learns about the powerful cultivator sharing her name and feels inferior.
• Lu Yang realizes Yun Mengmeng's potential and decides to help her.
• Ming Tai, a direct disciple of the Sword Tower, is revealed to be a senior disciple brother of Lu Yang.

Significant Themes

• The power of names and identity.
• The importance of cultivation and self-improvement.
• The respect and awe for powerful cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng interact, with Lu Yang showing kindness and guidance towards Yun Mengmeng.
• Lu Yang and Ming Tai reunite, showing familiarity and respect for each other as senior and junior disciple brothers.

Key Plot Points

• Lu Yang visits Sword Tower, where he meets Ming Tai, a senior disciple who has passed the Invincible Divine Lightning and Heavenly Dry Lightning Tribulations.
• Lu Yang learns about the Sword Inquiry Ceremony, where he can resonate with a spiritual sword and take it as his own, with conditions attached.
• The Immortal Fairy suggests cooperating with Sword Tower to refine prisoners into Sword Spirits, but Lu Yang rejects the idea due to its immoral nature.

Character Developments

• Ming Tai shows maturity and growth, having passed difficult tribulations.
• Lu Yang demonstrates his concern for the well-being of others, rejecting the Immortal Fairy's immoral proposal.
• Yun Mengmeng is introduced, traveling with Lu Yang, but her true nature remains unclear.

Significant Themes

• The importance of tradition and heritage, as seen in the Sword Tower's practices and the Sword Inquiry Ceremony.
• The moral compass of Lu Yang, who rejects an immoral proposal despite its potential benefits.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang and Ming Tai reunite, with Ming Tai showing respect and admiration for Lu Yang's achievements.
• Lu Yang and the Immortal Fairy discuss the potential cooperation with Sword Tower, showcasing Lu Yang's moral stance.
• Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng travel together, with Lu Yang showing kindness and care towards her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang decides to openly carry the Qing Feng Sword, no longer concerned about recognition by Great Yu cultivators.
• Lu Yang offers to teach Yun Mengmeng's sister, Xiao Zhi, the Sword Dao.
• Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng are brought to the twelfth floor of the Sword Tower by Ming Tai, where they meet the six most talented disciples of the Sword Tower.
• Two nameless Sword Cultivators are thrown out of the Sword Tower for not registering their names.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang gains confidence in his identity and decides to openly carry the Qing Feng Sword.
• Yun Mengmeng is happy about the prospect of Lu Yang teaching her sister, Xiao Zhi.
• The six most talented disciples of the Sword Tower show admiration for Lu Yang's reputation.
• The two nameless Sword Cultivators display arrogance and are subsequently expelled from the Sword Tower.

Significant Themes

• Talent and comprehension in the Sword Dao.
• Arrogance and its consequences.
• The importance of registration and following rules.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng interact with the six most talented disciples of the Sword Tower, with the disciples expressing admiration for Lu Yang.
• The two nameless Sword Cultivators argue and are later expelled by a Sword Tower Elder.
• Lu Yang offers to teach Xiao Zhi, showing kindness towards Yun Mengmeng's sister.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yang attends the Sword Asking Ceremony, witnessing various Sword Cultivators and their unique techniques.
• The ceremony is divided into three stages: the Sword Tower Master's speech, the Sword Asking (judging Sword Dao insights), and resonating with spiritual swords in the sword vault.
• Lu Yang observes notable Sword Cultivators, including Duan Changqing, Kun Qiu, and Xuan Xuan.

Character Developments

• Lu Yang shows confidence and reservation about his Sword Dao skills.
• The Immortal Fairy expresses her desire to support Lu Yang as a Sword Spirit, but Lu Yang declines to avoid exposing her presence.
• Yun Mengmeng secretly enjoys the cake Lu Yang bought for her.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Sword Dao insights and their evaluation in the Sword Asking Ceremony.
• The uniqueness and diversity of Sword Cultivators and their techniques.
• Lu Yang's desire to avoid confrontations with the Demon Race due to his status as Senior Disciple Brother of Ao Ling and Jiang Lianyi.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yang and Ming Tai discuss notable Sword Cultivators before the ceremony.
• Kun Qiu and the big black dog from the Heavenly Dog Clan interact, with Kun Qiu noticing Lu Yang's gaze.
• Lu Yang and Yun Mengmeng share a small, secret moment as she enjoys the cake he bought for her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wisdom Corpse King uses soul control on human higher-ups.
• The Eagle Corpse King's sharing ability is limited to Corpse Kings.
• The Candle Sky Civilization's attack on Blue Star is imminent.
• The space agency detects a hostile alien fleet.
• The Zombie Planet Will's resistance efforts on other planets fail, but it gains technological memories.

Character Developments

• The Blue Star Will and the Zombie Planet Will collaborate to arm humans and Zombies quickly.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and cooperation between humans and Zombies.
• The threat of an external alien force (Candle Sky Civilization).
• The acquisition and application of technology for defense.

Character Interactions

• The Blue Star Will and the Zombie Planet Will discuss strategies to arm their forces quickly.
• The human higher-ups, under Zombie control, plan to announce a supposed solution to the Zombie threat to increase military production.