Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Four peak experts (Li Tianhua, Fang Yaoyang, Wang Yuanxun, Zhuang Yingwei) face off in the Immortal Martial Secret Realm's core area.
• Li Tianhua demands the Earth Core Ganoderma Spirit Liquid, discovered by Fang Yaoyang and his allies, leading to a confrontation.
• Fang Yaoyang, Wang Yuanxun, and Zhuang Yingwei attack Li Tianhua, who counters with ease, revealing his superior cultivation and skills.

Character Developments

• Li Tianhua: Shows immense strength and confidence, demanding the Spirit Liquid and easily holding his ground against three peak experts.
• Fang Yaoyang, Wang Yuanxun, Zhuang Yingwei: Initially attempt to reason with Li Tianhua but resort to violence when he refuses to back down.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and dominance: Li Tianhua's strength allows him to assert his will over the others.
• Greed and temptation: The Earth Core Ganoderma Spirit Liquid's rarity and value drive the characters' actions.

Character Interactions

• Li Tianhua vs. Fang Yaoyang, Wang Yuanxun, Zhuang Yingwei: The four peak experts clash, with Li Tianhua initially having the upper hand.
• Fang Yaoyang, Wang Yuanxun, Zhuang Yingwei: They cooperate to take down the bear-shaped Mist Beasts and initially agree to share the Spirit Liquid, but their alliance crumbles when Li Tianhua demands it all.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng enters the core area of the Immortal Martial Secret Realm, focusing on hunting Mist Beasts to find the Void Nether Stone.
• Li Tianhua fights against Fang Yaoyang and two others, eventually defeating them and obtaining the Earth Core Ganoderma Spirit Liquid.
• Bi Changsheng encounters a powerful Mist Beast (fierce tiger) with 20 connections to the grand formation, which he defeats using his unique method.
• After killing the fierce tiger, Bi Changsheng finds a large Void Nether Stone, his objective for the trip.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng demonstrates his prowess against powerful Mist Beasts, showcasing his ability to sever their connections to the grand formation, making them easier to defeat.
• Li Tianhua proves his strength by defeating three peak Condensing Gang Realm martial artists, solidifying his position as the strongest in Great Gan.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Immortal Martial Secret Realm's grand formation, which enhances Mist Beasts' strength.
• The value of the Void Nether Stone for Bi Changsheng's cultivation method.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng's encounter with the fierce tiger Mist Beast showcases his unique combat style and strength.
• Li Tianhua's fight against Fang Yaoyang and the others highlights the shifting power dynamics in Great Gan, with Li Tianhua emerging as the dominant force.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng (disguised as Ximen Xue) ignores Li Tianhua's order to stop collecting a Void Nether Stone.
• Li Tianhua, leader of the Yellow Heaven Cult, confronts Bi Changsheng, recognizing him as Ximen Xue, an enemy of the cult.
• Bi Changsheng and Li Tianhua engage in a battle. Bi Changsheng's powerful Sword Qi shatters Li Tianhua's fist Qi and sends him crashing into the ground.
• Li Tianhua admits Bi Changsheng's strength is worthy of his attention, and Bi Changsheng finds Li Tianhua disappointing.
• Li Tianhua attacks Bi Changsheng, enraged by his arrogance.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng: Shows confidence and disregard for Li Tianhua's authority, revealing his powerful strength and disdain for Li Tianhua's abilities.
• Li Tianhua: Initially underestimates Bi Changsheng, but after their exchange, acknowledges Bi Changsheng's strength and becomes enraged by his arrogance.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect: Li Tianhua's overbearing attitude is challenged by Bi Changsheng, who shows no deference despite Li Tianhua's reputation and strength.
• Underestimation and pride: Li Tianhua underestimates Bi Changsheng, leading to his initial defeat and subsequent anger.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng and Li Tianhua: Their interaction is hostile, with Bi Changsheng showing no respect for Li Tianhua's authority and Li Tianhua becoming increasingly enraged by Bi Changsheng's arrogance and strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng (Ximen Xue) fights Li Tianhua, leader of the Yellow Heaven Cult.
• Bi Changsheng's Gang Qi is more potent and refined than Li Tianhua's, but Li Tianhua is at the half-step into the next realm.
• Bi Changsheng uses the Yi Suan Jing perspective to predict Li Tianhua's moves and target his weak points.
• Their battle attracts the top powerhouses of Great Gan, including the Gan Emperor, sect elders, family ancestors, and Ying Tianqing.
• Li Tianhua uses a second-tier Foundation Establishment artifact, the Protective Golden Bell, to defend against Bi Changsheng's attacks.
• Bi Changsheng burns two hundred years of his lifespan to use Jade Burn and Self-Sacrificing Sword, destroying Li Tianhua and breaching the Immortal Martial Secret Realm's grand formation.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng (Ximen Xue) demonstrates immense strength, surpassing Li Tianhua and other top martial artists of Great Gan.
• Li Tianhua shows his desperation and willingness to use a precious artifact to escape.

Significant Themes

• The power of prediction and adaptability in combat, as shown by Bi Changsheng's use of the Yi Suan Jing.
• The desperation and willingness to sacrifice everything to escape, as seen in Li Tianhua's actions.
• The awe and shock of onlookers witnessing Bi Changsheng's strength, highlighting the gap between him and other martial artists.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng vs. Li Tianhua: Bi Changsheng's superior strength and prediction skills allow him to dominate the fight, ultimately leading to Li Tianhua's demise.
• Top powerhouses of Great Gan: They gather to watch the battle, expressing shock and awe at Bi Changsheng's strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng unleashes a terrifying two-thousand-zhang sword Qi, killing Li Tianhua and damaging the grand formation above the Immortal Martial Secret Realm.
• The sword Qi causes shock and awe among cultivators and warriors, affecting their combat focus and leaving a lasting impression.
• The grand formation repairs itself, and the Mist Beasts become active again, prompting cultivators to resume their tasks.
• Two Yellow Heaven Cult members attempt to flee but are killed by Bi Changsheng's sword Qi.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng demonstrates immense power, instilling fear and respect in other cultivators and warriors.
• The Yellow Heaven Cult members show cowardice and lack of loyalty, prioritizing their own survival over avenging their sect leader.

Significant Themes

• Power and Fear: Bi Changsheng's display of power instills fear in others, changing their perception of their own strength and safety.
• Loyalty and Self-Preservation: The Yellow Heaven Cult members prioritize their own lives over loyalty to their sect leader, highlighting the importance of self-preservation in their hierarchy.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng and Li Tianhua's fight ends with Li Tianhua's death, solidifying Bi Changsheng's dominance.
• Bi Changsheng's actions instill fear in other cultivators and warriors, including peak warriors and cultivators, who now consider his potential reaction before acting.
• Bi Changsheng's pursuit and killing of the fleeing Yellow Heaven Cult members further cement his power and resolve.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng (disguised as Ximen Xue) kills the Yellow Heaven Cult's Right Protector and White Tiger Emissary.
• He collects their storage rings and bags, while other cultivators watch in awe and fear.
• The Gan Emperor and other powerhouses leave the scene, intimidated by Ximen Xue's display of strength.
• Ying Tianqing of the Demon Extermination Society thanks Ximen Xue and invites him to be an honored guest.
• Bi Changsheng continues exploring the Immortal Martial Secret Realm, killing Mist Beasts and avoiding claimed treasures.
• He is eventually ejected from the realm at noon on the second day.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng's power and reputation grow significantly, striking fear into other cultivators.
• The Gan Emperor feels immense pressure from Ximen Xue and seems to make a drastic decision.
• Ying Tianqing recognizes Ximen Xue's importance and invites him to join the Demon Extermination Society.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Bi Changsheng's strength shifts the balance of power in Great Gan, instilling fear and respect in other cultivators.
• Reputation and Respect: Bi Changsheng's actions earn him the respect and admiration of other cultivators, who now address him as "Grandmaster Ximen."
• Humility and Integrity: Despite his power, Bi Changsheng remains humble and does not take treasures that have already been claimed by others.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng interacts with various powerhouses, who either fear or respect him due to his strength.
• He exchanges pleasantries with Ying Tianqing and Fang Yaoyang, maintaining a friendly relationship with them.
• The Gan Emperor and other cultivators show deference to Bi Changsheng, highlighting his newfound status in Great Gan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng and survivors are expelled from the Immortal Martial Secret Realm back to Chongshan Peak.
• Major forces of Great Gan, led by peak late-stage Condensing Gang Realm martial artists, capture and attack Yellow Heaven Cult members.
• A Condensing Gang Realm expert from the Demon Extermination Society reveals that Li Tianhua (Yellow Heaven Cult leader) and his subordinates have been killed by Ximen Xue.
• Bi Changsheng orders the execution of all captured Yellow Heaven Cult members.
• News of Ximen Xue's feat spreads throughout Great Gan, causing a sensation and solidifying his status as the number one expert.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng (Ximen Xue) demonstrates calm and decisive leadership, ordering the execution of the Yellow Heaven Cult members.
• The Gan Emperor appears unusually solemn and lost in thought after Bi Changsheng's departure.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the impact of a single individual's actions on the political landscape (Ximen Xue's influence on Great Gan).
• The consequences of arrogance and overconfidence (Yellow Heaven Cult's downfall).
• The spread of information and its influence on public opinion and perception (Ximen Xue's growing reputation).

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng interacts briefly with Liu Zhengqing before leaving Chongshan Peak.
• Major forces' leaders consult Bi Changsheng for instructions regarding the Yellow Heaven Cult members.
• The Gan Emperor's silent contemplation contrasts with Bi Changsheng's decisive actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng returns to Ningyun Prefecture, finding Ximen Xue famous and sought after.
• He takes inventory of his gains from the Immortal Martial Secret Realm trip.
• Bi Changsheng decides to focus on cultivating the Dao Seeking Art and stay secluded.
• The Yellow Heaven Cult, after Li Tianhua's death, disbands and goes into hiding.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng: Focused on increasing his strength, plans to cultivate the Dao Seeking Art, and is satisfied with his gains from the trip.
• Ximen Xue (Bi Changsheng's persona): Becomes famous and sought after, but Bi Changsheng pays no mind to external affairs.
• Wen Chengzhou: Takes over the Yellow Heaven Cult, goes into hiding after Li Tianhua's death.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power: Bi Changsheng's primary goal is to increase his strength to live freely and eternally.
• Fame and recognition: Ximen Xue's actions have made him famous, but Bi Changsheng remains focused on his personal goals.
• Adaptation and change: The Yellow Heaven Cult, once dominant, is forced to adapt and hide after their leader's death.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng interacts with no one in this chapter, focusing solely on his cultivation and gains.
• The Divine Fist Sect informs Bi Changsheng about the Yellow Heaven Cult's whereabouts, but he shows little interest.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Gan Emperor, Gan Tianyu, orders a partial Foundation Establishment Stage demonic beast bloodline transplant to increase his power, driven by his anxiety over Ximen Xue's growing strength.
• Bi Changsheng, in Ningyun Prefecture, achieves rudimentary mastery of the Dao Seeking Art, allowing his soul to ascend to the origin of the world where he rapidly comprehends advanced martial arts concepts.

Character Developments

• Gan Tianyu: Becomes increasingly desperate for power, prioritizing his personal strength over the safety of the Great Gan Court.
• Bi Changsheng: Demonstrates remarkable comprehension abilities with the aid of the Dao Seeking Art, taking a significant step forward in his cultivation journey.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Gan Tianyu's desire for power and his fear of being overshadowed by others drive his decisions.
• Risk and Consequences: The potential dangers and drawbacks of the Dao Seeking Art are highlighted, including the risk of "Daoization."

Character Interactions

• Gan Tianyu and Ying Yi: The emperor and his loyal Shadow Guard leader discuss the bloodline transplant, with Ying Yi understanding but not dissuading the emperor's decision.
• Bi Changsheng and the Origin Space: Bi Changsheng interacts with the origin space, rapidly comprehending advanced martial arts concepts under the protection of the mysterious force generated by the Dao Seeking Art.

Brief Reference

• Gan Tianyu's desperation for power leads to a risky bloodline transplant.
• Bi Changsheng achieves rudimentary mastery of the Dao Seeking Art, enabling rapid comprehension and advancement in his cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng begins cultivating the Dao Seeking Art and digests spoils from the Immortal Martial Secret Realm.
• He decides to first pave the way for martial arts and comprehend the next realm after the Condensing Gang Realm before returning to cultivate the special Earth Immortal Method.
• Liu Zhengqing returns, and Bi Changsheng senses the aura of the Great Dao on him, realizing he's a favored child of destiny.
• The Gan Emperor is seen struggling to fuse with a foundation-building late-stage demonic beast bloodline in a secret Demon God Army encampment.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng: He decides to prioritize martial arts cultivation to enhance his strength before stepping onto the path of immortal cultivation.
• Liu Zhengqing: He has broken through to the True Qi Realm and returns to visit Bi Changsheng. Bi Changsheng discovers he's a favored child of destiny.
• Gan Emperor: He's attempting to fuse with a powerful demonic beast bloodline, facing immense pain and a struggle against the beast's residual will.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and favor: Liu Zhengqing's status as a favored child of destiny is revealed, hinting at his potential future power.
• Cultivation choices: Bi Changsheng chooses to delay immortal cultivation to strengthen his martial arts foundation first.
• Struggle and pain: The Gan Emperor faces immense physical and mental pain during his bloodline fusion process.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng and Liu Zhengqing: They reunite, and Bi Changsheng senses Liu Zhengqing's destiny aura but keeps it a secret.
• Gan Emperor and the demonic beast's will: The Gan Emperor struggles against the residual will of the demonic beast within the bloodline he's trying to fuse with.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gan Emperor absorbs a late-stage Foundation Establishment demonic beast's bloodline, transforming physically and gaining immense power.
• After transformation, Gan Emperor goes on a rampage, killing his guards due to the bloodlust induced by the demonic beast bloodline.
• Bai Feiyi, Ying Yi, and other Demon God Army members arrive to find the massacre and engage in a fight with the Gan Emperor.
• Ying Yi's voice brings the Gan Emperor back to his senses, ending the rampage.

Character Developments

• Gan Emperor: Successfully merges with a late-stage Foundation Establishment demonic beast bloodline, gaining immense power but also inheriting its bloodlust and brutality. He struggles to maintain control over his actions.
• Bai Feiyi & Ying Yi: Witness the Gan Emperor's transformation and fight him, ultimately realizing his state is wrong and trying to reason with him.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The Gan Emperor's newfound strength comes with a loss of control, highlighting the theme of power's corrupting influence.
• Identity and Transformation: The Gan Emperor's physical and mental changes raise questions about his identity and what it means to transform.

Character Interactions

• Gan Emperor & Demon God Army: The Gan Emperor's rampage leads to the deaths of many Demon God Army members, straining their loyalty and trust in him.
• Gan Emperor & Ying Yi: Ying Yi's voice snaps the Gan Emperor out of his bloodlust, showing their connection and Ying Yi's influence over him.
• Gan Emperor & Ximen Xue: The Gan Emperor thinks of Ximen Xue, indicating their ongoing rivalry and the Gan Emperor's desire to prove himself the superior cultivator.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng successfully comprehends the realm beyond the Condensing Gang Realm, naming it the Aperture Opening Realm.
• He discovers the human body has 362 acupoints, with 720 including extraordinary ones. Opening 36 allows entry into this realm.
• Further progress involves opening more acupoints: 72 for mid-stage, 108 for late-stage.
• Bi Changsheng creates the Acupoint Seeking Method and Aperture Opening Method to help others sense and open acupoints.
• He develops a new life-burning technique, the Creation Skill, and upgrades the Return Origin Pill to the Ascending Yuan Pill.
• Bi Changsheng prepares to break through to the Aperture Opening Realm using life-burning cultivation.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng demonstrates exceptional comprehension and creation abilities, advancing the Aperture Opening Realm's understanding and techniques.
• He shows resourcefulness in anticipating future needs, like creating potent pills to compensate for potential consumption.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Breakthroughs: The chapter focuses on Bi Changsheng's cultivation journey, his understanding of new realms, and his preparations for a breakthrough.
• Self-Sufficiency: Bi Changsheng's cultivation forms a closed-loop system, reducing his dependence on external resources.
• Resourcefulness and Anticipation: Bi Changsheng shows foresight in creating tools (methods) for others and preparing for future needs.

Character Interactions

• The chapter primarily focuses on Bi Changsheng's internal developments and preparations, with no significant external interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng consumes a high-grade Ascending Yuan Pill to aid his cultivation.
• He circulates the Creation Skill to consume his lifespan, generating a powerful energy with a rich life essence aura.
• Bi Changsheng opens 36 vital acupoints in his body, enhancing his power and defenses.
• Upon opening the 36th acupoint, his Gang Qi transforms into Martial Dao True Essence, an energy comparable to a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator's magical power.
• He attempts to open the Baihui acupoint but fails, only managing to loosen it slightly.
• Bi Changsheng tests his new strength by punching a mountain peak, demonstrating the power of Martial Dao True Essence.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng successfully breaks through to the Aperture Opening Realm, marking a significant advancement in his martial arts journey.
• He gains a new understanding of his strength and the potential of the Aperture Opening Realm.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Advancement: The chapter emphasizes Bi Changsheng's continuous cultivation and the challenges he faces in his journey to become stronger.
• Power and Strength: The theme of power is highlighted, with Bi Changsheng's newfound Martial Dao True Essence demonstrating the strength of the Aperture Opening Realm.

Character Interactions

• There are no significant interactions with other characters in this chapter, as it focuses solely on Bi Changsheng's cultivation and advancement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Gan Emperor's attendants are being replaced frequently due to his uncontrolled episodes, caused by the transplantation of a late-stage Foundation Establishment demonic beast's bloodline.
• The Gan Emperor orders Ying Yi to merge the Town Martial Department and the Demon God Army, and expand the recruitment of Demon Warriors to increase his power and fulfill his ambitions.
• Bi Changsheng is trying to revive an unknown Spiritual Plant seed using Life True Water.
• Bi Changsheng faces a choice in cultivating the special Earth Immortal Method: using a Spirit Gathering Formation or creating a new Sacrifice Formation using the Dao Seeking Art.

Character Developments

• The Gan Emperor's personality becomes increasingly violent and bloodthirsty under the influence of the demonic beast's residual will.
• Ying Yi, as the Gan Emperor's confidant, shows concern for the Gan Emperor's state and the potential backlash from the Town Martial Department.

Significant Themes

• Power and ambition: The Gan Emperor's desire for power and control over the Great Gan leads him to make drastic decisions.
• Consequences of unnatural enhancements: The transplantation of the demonic beast's bloodline has severe side effects on the Gan Emperor's behavior and personality.
• Cultivation choices: Bi Changsheng's decision to create a new Sacrifice Formation reflects his unique approach to cultivation and resource management.

Character Interactions

• The Gan Emperor and Ying Yi: The Gan Emperor gives orders to Ying Yi, who shows concern for the Gan Emperor's state and the potential consequences of his decisions.
• Bi Changsheng and the Spiritual Plant seed: Bi Changsheng tends to the Spiritual Plant seed daily, hoping to revive it using Life True Water.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Gan Emperor orders the merger of the Town Martial Department and the Demon God Army.
• The Department Master and Deputy Department Master of the Town Martial Department oppose the merger.
• Ying Yi, leader of the Demon God Army, arrives with commanders and kills the two Department Masters for obstructing the merger.
• The Town Martial Department initiates the Demon Warrior expansion plan, recruiting martial artists for beast bloodline transplantation.
• Recruits must take the Heart Devouring Pill, a poison that controls them and requires monthly antidotes or service to the Town Martial Department.
• Many martial artists join, leading to a surge in the Town Martial Department's strength.
• The Town Martial Department begins taking action against other martial forces in Great Gan.

Character Developments

• Ying Yi: Shows loyalty to the Gan Emperor and takes decisive action against the Town Martial Department's leaders.
• Department Master and Deputy Department Master: Display stubbornness and resistance to change, ultimately leading to their deaths.
• Bai Feiyi: Becomes the new Department Master after the merger and oversees the Demon Warrior expansion.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political intrigue within the Great Gan Court.
• The consequences of unchecked ambition and resistance to change.
• The double-edged nature of power and control, as seen with the Heart Devouring Pill.

Character Interactions

• Ying Yi and the Department Master/Deputy Department Master: Ying Yi's loyalty and determination clash with the Department Masters' resistance, leading to a violent confrontation.
• Bai Feiyi and the new recruits: Bai Feiyi oversees the recruitment and transformation of martial artists into Demon Warriors, fostering a new dynamic within the Town Martial Department.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Town Martial Department, led by a Grandmaster in the early True Qi Realm, attacks and destroys Xuan Yun Valley, a significant martial arts sect in Great Gan.
• The Town Martial Department leader activates a Green Ox demon beast bloodline, enhancing his strength to the middle True Qi Realm and defeating the Xuan Yun Valley valley master.
• The Town Martial Department's actions spark concern and preparation among other major forces in Great Gan, such as the Divine Fist Sect and Wuya Sect.
• Bi Changsheng, in seclusion, creates a new Sacrifice Formation using the Dao Seeking Art, bringing him closer to cultivating the special Earth Immortal Method.

Character Developments

• The Town Martial Department leader demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, showcasing the new strength of the Town Martial Department.
• Bi Changsheng progresses in his cultivation, reaching the middle Aperture Opening Realm, and successfully creates the new Sacrifice Formation.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The Town Martial Department's actions highlight the shifting power dynamics in Great Gan, with the Town Martial Department asserting dominance over martial arts sects.
• Cultivation and Growth: Bi Changsheng's progress in his cultivation and the creation of the new Sacrifice Formation emphasize the theme of continuous growth and improvement.

Character Interactions

• The Town Martial Department leader and the Xuan Yun Valley valley master have a tense interaction, leading to a battle that ends in the valley master's death.
• Bi Changsheng's progress is indirectly compared to Liu Zhengqing's, highlighting their contrasting cultivation speeds and the theme of destiny in cultivation.
  This chapter sets the stage for further conflict and growth, with the Town Martial Department's actions serving as a catalyst for other forces to prepare for potential threats, and Bi Changsheng's advancements bringing him closer to his goal of immortality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Town Martial Department's offensive has expanded the Great Gan Court's territory to eighteen prefectures, half of the empire.
• Top factions of Great Gan align with overlord-level factions, preparing for the Great Gan Court's imminent attack.
• Tensions rise between the Great Gan Court and martial world factions, with localized clashes and deepening animosity.
• Crown Prince Gan Zhengyang returns beaten by the Gan Emperor, reflecting the latter's increasingly erratic behavior and volatility.
• The Crown Prince and Grand Censor Song Wenhao discuss a plan to address the Gan Emperor's instability.

Character Developments

• Gan Zhengyang (Crown Prince): Becomes more disillusioned with his father, the Gan Emperor, due to the latter's violent treatment and erratic behavior. He considers drastic measures to address the situation.
• Gan Emperor: Exhibits increasingly volatile and bloodthirsty behavior, causing concern among officials and estrangement from the three pillars of Great Gan.

Significant Themes

• Power Struggle: The conflict between the Great Gan Court and martial world factions, and within the court itself, highlights the theme of power struggle.
• Instability and Change: The Gan Emperor's mental instability and the growing tension between factions signal impending chaos and change in Great Gan.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: The Crown Prince's consideration of drastic measures against his father raises questions about loyalty and betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Gan Zhengyang and Gan Emperor: The physical altercations between the Crown Prince and his father reflect the growing rift between them.
• Gan Zhengyang and Song Wenhao: The Crown Prince and Grand Censor discuss a secret plan, indicating their close relationship and shared concerns about the Gan Emperor's instability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng prepares to cultivate the special Earth Immortal Method.
• He sets up a complex formation in the courtyard using Spirit Stones and Spirit Liquid.
• Bi Changsheng successfully inscribes his Sacrifice Formation onto a Void Nether Stone.
• The Void Nether Stone opens a space of one thousand cubic meters and merges with Bi Changsheng.
• Bi Changsheng's spiritual power forms, pushing him to the Qi Refining First Layer.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng: Mastered the Sacrifice Formation, successfully inscribed it onto a Void Nether Stone, and entered the Qi Refining First Layer.
• Little Black: Cultivation reached the late Qi Refining stage (seventh layer), awakened a new innate spell, and agreed to guard Bi Changsheng during his cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and dedication: Bi Changsheng's meticulous preparation and training paid off in his successful cultivation of the Earth Immortal Method.
• Connection and growth: The merging of the Void Nether Stone with Bi Changsheng symbolizes his deepening connection with his cultivation path and his growth as a cultivator.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng and Little Black: Bi Changsheng entrusts Little Black with guarding him during his cultivation, showing his trust in the beast. Little Black, eager to help, agrees, highlighting their bond.
• Bi Changsheng and Uncle Fu: Though not directly mentioned in this chapter, their relationship is implied as Uncle Fu is also tasked with guarding Bi Changsheng, showing his loyalty and dedication to Bi Changsheng's well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng successfully enters the path of Qi Refining cultivation, reaching the First Layer.
• He opens 37 more acupoints, reaching 141 in total, and enters the late stage of the Aperture Opening Realm.
• His Void Nether Stone condenses into a Natal Space, a deep-colored, egg-sized spherical gem with a thousand cubic meters of space and mystical abilities like spatial transformation and integration into Bi Changsheng's body.
• Bi Changsheng tests the Natal Space's abilities, including its integration, spatial transformation, and the potential of its Origin Formation, the new Sacrifice Formation he created.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng overcomes the most difficult step in his cultivation journey by entering the immortal path.
• He expresses satisfaction with his progress and looks forward to the future growth of his immortal cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Bi Changsheng's focus on and progress in his cultivation journey.
• Preparation and Patience: Bi Changsheng's careful planning and patience in his cultivation and formation practice.
• Self-Reliance: Bi Changsheng's decision to handle his cultivation matters himself rather than entrusting them to others.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng shares his success with Uncle Fu and Little Black, expressing satisfaction and gratitude for their support.
• Uncle Fu shows concern for Bi Changsheng's well-being and doesn't pry into cultivation details.
• Little Black expresses disappointment for not getting to showcase its abilities but looks forward to future opportunities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng creates a new Sacrifice Formation that can convert lifespan, flesh, and blood into energy.
• The formation, now an Origin Formation within his Natal Space, allows Bi Changsheng to embark on a "life-spending" cultivation path using the Longevity Dao Fruit.
• Bi Changsheng absorbs 1000 years of his lifespan into the Origin Formation, which converts it into energy to nourish the Natal Space and boost his immortal cultivation.
• Bi Changsheng plans to focus on developing Martial Skills, Spells, and modifying his secret technique Jade Burn to empower immortal Spells.
• In the Imperial Capital, City Guard forces approach the Imperial Palace, intending to attack.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng: He discovers a new method of cultivation using the Origin Formation, which allows him to progress in his immortal path. He also plans to improve his Martial Skills and Spells.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation: Bi Changsheng's new cultivation method using the Origin Formation is a central theme, as it allows him to progress in his immortal path.
• Growth and Transformation: The growth of the Natal Space and Bi Changsheng's cultivation are interconnected, with each driving the other forward.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng interacts with his Natal Space, controlling the Origin Formation to absorb his lifespan and promote his cultivation.
• The Imperial Guard Captain and the City Guard leader have a tense interaction at the Imperial Palace gates, with the City Guard leader ordering an attack without responding to the Captain's question.