Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Star Alliance, led by the Star Lord forces, maintains dominance in Yinghai City, easily suppressing rogue cultivators.
• Liang Ji and his team, after dealing with rogue cultivators, are taken by Senior Chen Zhao to witness the battle between the Star Alliance and the Void Demon Race in the Ying Sea Black Hole.
• They board a Tier 7 starship sent by Mentor Chi Yu, which heads towards the Tier 7 Demon Zone in the Black Hole.

Character Developments

• Liang Ji demonstrates his understanding of the Void Demon Race, showing growth in his knowledge and perception.
• Senior Chen Zhao exhibits leadership and familiarity with the starship's operations, indicating his experience and capability.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Star Alliance and the Void Demon Race are highlighted, with the Star Alliance holding a dominant position.
• The importance of cultivation levels and tiers is emphasized, with Liang Ji's limited experience in the Black Hole and the mention of mid-tier and high-tier Void Demons.

Character Interactions

• Senior Chen Zhao guides and mentors Liang Ji, showing a protective and nurturing attitude towards him.
• Liang Ji interacts with Senior Chen Zhao, demonstrating his respect and willingness to learn from him.
• The starship's AI interacts with the team, providing information and following Chen Zhao's commands.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The starship passes through lower-tier demon zones and enters mid-level void demon zones, encountering various energy storms and giant void demons.
• A Void Demon Tide forms, sweeping through energy storms and low-level areas, which is resisted by Yinghai City garrison warships.
• The starship blasts open a passage using star cannons and continues into the depths of the Black Hole, facing stronger energy tides and void demon tides.
• The ship enters the fifth and sixth-tier demon zones, filled with increasingly violent energy storms, and finally reaches the seventh-tier demon zone, a sea of boiling starlight with high-level void demons feeding on stars.

Character Developments

• Liang Ji, the protagonist, observes and learns about the Black Hole domain, void demons, and energy storms.
• Senior Chen Zhao, the instructor, demonstrates knowledge and experience in navigating the Black Hole and commanding the starship.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Star Alliance and void demons for control of the Black Hole domain.
• The increasing power and danger of void demons as they advance through tiers.
• The use of formations and teamwork to overcome powerful enemies.

Character Interactions

• Liang Ji and the others observe and learn from Senior Chen Zhao as he navigates the Black Hole and commands the starship.
• The starship crew communicates with the command console, preparing and firing star cannons.
• The Yinghai City garrison warships interact with the void demon tides, using formations to combat the mid-level demons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The instructor's Tier 7 Starship grows to star-sized proportions to navigate the high-level demon zone within a Black Hole.
• The Starship's attack fails to kill high-level Void Demons, unlike in the mid-level demon zone.
• Other star-sized warships from various Star Palaces and Ying Sea Academy arrive, positioning themselves above the high-level demon zone.
• A Black Hole eruption occurs, releasing starlight torrents and high-level Void Demons.
• Senior Chen Zhao activates a defense mechanism, allowing the group to capture and refine 'Spirit of Star Flowers' from the starlight torrents.

Character Developments

• Liang Ji and his companions witness and participate in a significant event, demonstrating their abilities and potential.
• Senior Chen Zhao shows his knowledge and experience, guiding the group and revealing the benefits of the Black Hole eruption.

Significant Themes

• Power and Potential: The Spirit of Star Flowers represent a rare opportunity for growth and enhancement of the characters' Natal Stars and retainers.
• Adaptability: The group must adapt to the harsh conditions and delicate nature of the Spirit of Star Flowers to successfully capture and refine them.
• Teamwork: The presence of multiple star-sized warships from various factions suggests a level of cooperation and unity.

Character Interactions

• Liang Ji and Senior Chen Zhao: Liang Ji learns from Senior Chen Zhao, who provides guidance and knowledge about the Spirit of Star Flowers.
• Liang Ji and his companions: The group works together to capture and refine the Spirit of Star Flowers, competing but also learning from one another.
• Different Star Palaces and Ying Sea Academy: The various factions cooperate in defending against the high-level Void Demons and capturing the Spirit of Star Flowers, showing a level of unity and shared purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Ji, a Second-Tier Star Lord, uses his divine ability 'Size as Desired' and Natal Magic Tool 'Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda' to capture and refine 'Spirit of Star Flowers' in a Black Hole.
• He successfully refines 100 'Spirit of Star Flowers', causing significant changes in his Natal Star and Retainers.
• Other Star Palace students and Ying Sea Academy students also capture 'Spirit of Star Flowers' using their respective methods.

Character Developments

• Liang Ji demonstrates his strength and combat power, showcasing his ability to capture and refine 'Spirit of Star Flowers' efficiently.
• Liu Xu, another Star Palace student, is revealed to have a Natal Magic Tool that can merge various attribute powers, indicating his unique Retainer power design.
• Senior Ge Yuan Chao, a Third-Tier Star Lord, appears calm and competent while capturing 'Spirit of Star Flowers'.

Significant Themes

• The importance of capturing and refining 'Spirit of Star Flowers' to enhance Star Origin and potential, leading to improvements in Natal Stars and Retainers.
• The diversity of methods used by different characters to capture 'Spirit of Star Flowers', highlighting their unique abilities and resources.

Character Interactions

• Liang Ji occasionally glances at others' capturing methods, showing awareness of his peers' strengths.
• No direct interactions occur among characters, as they focus on their individual tasks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Ji's Natal Star grows stronger with more 'Spirit of Star Flowers', accelerating the refinement of Demon Cores.
• Liang Ji activates the 'Dao Fruit' to restore energy and collect more 'Spirit of Star Flowers' during the Black Hole's eruption.
• The eruption causes a surge of starlight and energy, increasing the strength of Void Demons and causing widespread destruction.
• Yinghai City and Star Lords fight to contain the eruption and prevent Void Demons from escaping the Black Hole.

Character Developments

• Liang Ji demonstrates strategic thinking by activating the 'Dao Fruit' to restore energy and strengthen his Natal Star.
• Void Demons and Star Lord retainers show increased ferocity and strength due to the energy surge.

Significant Themes

• Power and Growth: Liang Ji's Natal Star grows stronger, and both Void Demons and Star Lord retainers gain increased power.
• Conflict and Destruction: The Black Hole eruption causes widespread destruction and conflict between Void Demons and Star Lords.
• Resource Management: Liang Ji must balance the consumption of the 'Dao Fruit' with the benefits of strengthening his Natal Star.

Character Interactions

• Liang Ji interacts with his Natal Star, demonstrating his control and understanding of its power.
• Void Demons and Star Lord retainers clash in battles across the Black Hole field, showcasing their respective strengths and weaknesses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Ji continues to refine 'Spirit of Star Flower' in the Black Hole's high-level demon zone, advancing his Retainers and improving his Star's power.
• The Black Hole erupts completely, filling the field with Starlight Energy and high-level Void Demons.
• Yinghai City unleashes a pillar of light to temporarily suppress the Black Hole's eruption.
• The garrison force retreats, activating Star Immortal Artifacts (massive Stars refined into formations and immortal artifacts) to attack the Black Hole and buy time for retreat.

Character Developments

• Liang Ji's Star and Retainers grow stronger due to the integration of 'Spirit of Star Flower'.
• Liang Ji experiences physical and mental exhaustion from the intense refinement process.

Significant Themes

• Power and Sacrifice: Liang Ji's growth comes at a great physical and mental cost, reflecting the theme of power requiring sacrifice.
• Teamwork and Strategy: The garrison force's coordinated retreat and activation of Star Immortal Artifacts demonstrate the importance of teamwork and strategic planning.

Character Interactions

• Liang Ji interacts with Senior Chen Zhao, who orders the retreat from the Black Hole.
• Liang Ji observes the actions of other Starships and the garrison force as they retreat and activate Star Immortal Artifacts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tier 7 Starships advance through the mid-level demon zone, suppressing energy storms and demon tides.
• Warships from various Star Palaces and the Starry Sky Academy join the fight.
• The 'Great Wall' of warships retreats to the low-level demon zone, where a meat grinder battle ensues.
• All forces converge at 'Yinghai City' to establish a three-dimensional defensive line.
• The high-level and mid-level demon attacks commence, testing the defense's resilience.

Character Developments

• Liang Ji, a low-level Star Lord, prepares his Natal Star's Retainers for battle, demonstrating his strategic and organizational skills.
• Senior Chen Zhao, a high-level Star Lord, provides guidance and insights to Liang Ji, highlighting his experience and wisdom.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and Endurance: The meat grinder battlefield serves as a crucible for Retainers, testing their resolve and endurance.
• Teamwork and Strategy: The coordinated efforts of various Star Palaces, the Starry Sky Academy, and 'Yinghai City' showcase the importance of teamwork and strategic planning in warfare.
• Growth and Experience: Liang Ji's participation in the battle allows him to gain valuable experience and grow as a Star Lord.

Character Interactions

• Liang Ji interacts with Senior Chen Zhao, seeking advice and guidance.
• Liang Ji communicates with his Retainers, preparing them for battle and demonstrating his leadership.
• The Retainers from various Star Palaces interact, showcasing their camaraderie and shared purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Ji deploys a million Tier 2 Retainers, an unprecedented force for him.
• The Retainers face a vast battlefield with hundreds of millions of low-tier demons and chaotic energy tides.
• Different Retainer groups use their unique abilities to combat demons, with varying degrees of success.
• The Retainers suffer heavy casualties, with over a hundred thousand lost in less than an hour, despite their efforts to heal and protect each other.
• Liang Ji decides to rotate his forces, bringing in another million Retainers for rest and recuperation.

Character Developments

• Liang Ji demonstrates his strategic thinking and concern for his Retainers' well-being by rotating forces.
• The Retainers show bravery and determination in facing overwhelming odds, using their abilities to protect each other and fight back against the demon tide.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and Determination: The Retainers are willing to make great sacrifices to fight against the demon tide, demonstrating their resolve and loyalty.
• Adaptation and Growth: The Retainers' abilities and combat power have increased due to the influence of the 'Spirit of Star Flowers', allowing them to face stronger enemies.
• Overwhelming Odds: Despite their increased power, the Retainers are still vastly outnumbered and face insurmountable challenges in the flesh-and-blood furnace battlefield.

Character Interactions

• The Retainers work together, using their unique abilities to support each other and form a cohesive fighting force.
• Liang Ji interacts with his Retainers by making strategic decisions to protect them and ensure their well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Ji's Retainers can only last an hour on the battlefield before needing to rotate back for recovery and re-equipping.
• Liang Ji increases the time flow within his Natal Star to its Tier 2 limit (100 years/day) to keep up with battlefield consumption and allow for Retainer replacement and improvement.
• Liang Ji invests all his Merit, resources, and Spirit Stones into the war to accelerate his Natal Star's advancement and Retainer training.
• The Yinghai City defense battle continues for over a month.
• Liang Ji acquires a top-tier Tier 2 Mother Ore at a discounted price and plants it in his Natal Star.

Character Development

• Liang Ji demonstrates strategic thinking and long-term planning, investing heavily in the war to improve his Natal Star and Retainers.
• Liang Ji's Retainers, though strong, are seen as consumables in the war of attrition.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and Investment: Liang Ji invests heavily in the war, sacrificing Retainers and resources for long-term gains.
• War as a Catalyst: The intense battle serves as a furnace for tempering Retainers' abilities and improving the Natal Star.
• Opportunity and Growth: Liang Ji seizes the opportunity of the great war to accelerate his Natal Star's advancement and Retainer training.

Character Interactions

• Liang Ji interacts with the Star Palace and the Star Alliance, using their services and benefits to his advantage.
• Liang Ji's Retainers work together in an assembly line to rapidly refine Magic Tools for the battlefield.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Ji's Natal Star's Spirit Vein strength increases to Tier 2 (72%), with over six million Retainers.
• Retainers' combat power improves due to battle tempering and new equipment.
• Yinghai City's defense is in a stalemate, with many Star Lords forced to withdraw for Retainer replenishment.
• Void Demon Tides form within Yinghai Star Domain, threatening the interior.
• Heretical Cultivators from evil organizations like Myriad Demon Hall and Myriad God Hall attack Main Stars, aiming to disrupt Void Demon Tide suppression and maximize Black Hole impact.

Character Developments

• Liang Ji's Natal Star and Retainers show initial results from the crucible battlefield, revealing their true mettle.
• Liu Xu, a junior fellow student, is forced to withdraw from the battle to restore his Retainers' number and combat power.

Significant Themes

• The tempering effect of war on cultivators and their Retainers.
• The threat of Void Demon Tides and the impact of the Black Hole eruption.
• The heretical cultivators' desire to disrupt the Star Alliance's control and gain knowledge about the Black Hole.

Character Interactions

• Liang Ji and Liu Xu's situations contrast, highlighting the varying effects of the war on different cultivators.
• Liang Ji's Starship and Senior Qi Changge's team share information, supporting each other in the battle against heretical cultivators.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The battle between the Star Lord Retainers and Void Demon Tide rages on outside Yinghai City, with heavy casualties on both sides.
• Within Yinghai City, cultivators gather in "Arenas" for duels, with a Qi Refiner cultivator torturing a thousand-zhang-long Void Wolf Demon in the largest "Arena."
• A "seed" forms in the void above the "Arena," which is a Spirit Seed of a Cultivation Dharma Land "Arena."
• Explosions erupt in Yinghai City, and demonic energy contaminates the surroundings, indicating the beginning of a planned action by the Hall Master's followers.

Character Developments

• The Hall Master, a tall, robust man with captivating presence and piercing eyes, is revealed to be the leader of a group aiming to establish a new path, the "Devouring Demonic Path."
• Elder Mei, a white-haired elder with an aura of immortality, is a loyal follower of the Hall Master, acknowledging the superiority of the "Devouring Demonic Path" over the current Demonic Contamination path.

Significant Themes

• Rifts: The Hall Master highlights the rifts between Star Lord cultivators and other Orthodox traditions, both within the Star Alliance and in society.
• Path to Ascension: The "Earth Immortal Path" is discussed as a failed attempt to provide a path to ascension for non-Star Lord cultivators.
• Sacrifice and Survival: The Hall Master's followers are willing to sacrifice themselves to establish the "Devouring Demonic Path" and ensure their survival.

Character Interactions

• The Hall Master and Elder Mei discuss the state of the Star Alliance, the failures of the "Earth Immortal Path," and the potential of the "Devouring Demonic Path."
• The Hall Master expresses sorrow for the sacrifices his followers are making but remains confident in their cause.
• Elder Mei reassures the Hall Master that their followers die with honor, supporting the establishment of the "Devouring Demonic Path."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Myriad Demon Hall attacks Yinghai City, causing Star Lords to withdraw from the battlefield.
• Warships from unknown origins enter the Black Hole's domain, self-destructing and spreading Demonic Fire, Demonic Souls, and Demonic Contamination.
• The strange Demonic Fire, extreme yin in nature, mimics Black Hole's power to devour everything.
• A Starlight Giant, a manifestation of a powerful Star Lord, appears to study and annihilate the Demonic Fire using extreme yang power.
• The Ying Sea Black Hole's eruption reaches its climax, pushing Void Demons' combat power to peak.
• Star Lords activate a powerful defensive formation, manifesting a divine stabilizing needle to target the Black Hole's depths.

Character Developments

• Liang Ji, a Star Lord, observes the battle and realizes the threat to Yinghai City.
• The Starlight Giant, a manifestation of a powerful Star Lord, demonstrates its ability to study and counteract the Demonic Fire.

Significant Themes

• The balance between extreme yin and extreme yang powers.
• The threat posed by the Black Hole's eruption and the Demonic Cultivators' attack.
• The importance of unity and coordination among Star Lords in defending against external threats.

Character Interactions

• Liang Ji communicates with other Star Lords, sharing information and coordinating their response to the threat.
• The Starlight Giant interacts with the Demonic Fire, studying and annihilating it, demonstrating its power and wisdom.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Black Hole's eruption reaches its peak, causing chaos and intense battles within and around the Ying Sea Black Hole.
• Tier 3 Void Demons invade the Tier 2 battlefield, causing heavy casualties among Liang Ji's retainers.
• Outside the Black Hole, Yinghai City's defenses face an onslaught of Void Demons breaking through the blockade.
• The Hall Master of the Myriad Demon Hall refines a demonic seed using Yin-Extreme Demonic Fires.
• Elder Mei sacrifices a 'God Crystal' fragment to summon a 'God' in Yinghai City.

Character Developments

• Liang Ji sends his recuperating team to reinforce his retainers, showing strategic thinking and care for his subordinates.
• The Hall Master demonstrates patience and perseverance in refining the demonic seed despite setbacks.
• Elder Mei shows loyalty and determination in aiding the Hall Master's plan, despite the consequences.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: The Hall Master's pursuit of power through refining the demonic seed and summoning a 'God' reflects his ambition.
• Sacrifice: Elder Mei's sacrifice of the 'God Crystal' fragment and the subsequent loss of life in the Arena highlights the theme of sacrifice for a greater cause.
• Chaos and Order: The chaotic battles within and around the Black Hole contrast with the order maintained in the low-level demon zones before the eruption.

Character Interactions

• Liang Ji and his retainers work together to defend against the Void Demon Tide, showing camaraderie and teamwork.
• The Hall Master and Elder Mei collaborate to execute their plan, demonstrating trust and loyalty between them.
• The Arena staff and cultivators in the audience seats attempt to stop Elder Mei, showing resistance to his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Starlight Giant defends Yinghai City against an invading divine shadow from an evil god.
• The divine shadow devours souls of Myriad God Hall cultivators and descends into Yinghai City.
• The Hall Master of the Myriad Demon Hall refines a 'Devouring Demonic Seed' using the Extreme Yin Demonic Fire and cultivators' essence.
• A Black Hole eruption occurs, causing a massive suction force that threatens to devour the entire Yinghai Star Domain.
• Main Stars in the domain emit starlight, forming a colossal 'Star Formation Diagram' to resist the Black Hole's devouring power.

Character Developments

• The Hall Master of the Myriad Demon Hall depletes his essence and spirit to refine the Demonic Seed, becoming emaciated and frail.
• Liang Ji, a Star Lord, suffers heavy casualties among his retainer warriors due to the Extreme Yin Demonic Fire and the Black Hole's eruption.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against overwhelming forces (Black Hole, divine shadow, demonic fire).
• Sacrifice for power (Hall Master's refinement of the Demonic Seed, Liang Ji's retainers' casualties).
• The interconnectedness of the Star Domain (formation of the 'Star Formation Diagram').

Character Interactions

• The Starlight Giant and the divine shadow engage in combat, with the divine shadow focusing on devouring souls rather than fighting the giant directly.
• The Hall Master of the Myriad Demon Hall and the divine shadow have an implicit connection, as the divine shadow's actions seem to aid the Hall Master's refinement of the Demonic Seed.
• Liang Ji and other Star Lords' retainers fight together against the Void Demon Tide and the Extreme Yin Demonic Fire, suffering heavy casualties.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ying Sea Black Hole Battlefield sees Liang Ji's forces reduced to a million, with half dead or wounded.
• The black hole transitions from eruption to devour, threatening to swallow stars, warships, and starships.
• Yinghai City activates the 'Celestial Star Array Diagram', suppressing the black hole and stabilizing the battlefield.
• A Starlight Giant manifests, extracts a divine light figure from Yinghai City, and then engages with a Demonic Fire and Demon Shadow entity.
• The Demonic Fire and Demon Shadow merge with the black hole, and the Starlight Giant attempts to destroy them using golden flame and Black Water.
• The black hole's eruption subsides, leaving a devastated battlefield with scattered Retainer and Void Demon corpses, and valuable resources.

Character Developments

• Liang Ji, despite heavy losses, maintains his composure and orders his Retainers to clear the battlefield and collect treasures.
• The Starlight Giant, likely a manifestation of a powerful entity, demonstrates immense power and determination in suppressing the Demonic Fire and Demon Shadow.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of black holes, which can devour and destroy entire star domains.
• The importance of strategic formations and arrays, as seen in the 'Celestial Star Array Diagram' that suppresses the black hole.
• The struggle between light and dark forces, represented by the Starlight Giant and the Demonic Fire and Demon Shadow.

Character Interactions

• Liang Ji interacts with his Retainers, ordering them to clear the battlefield and collect treasures.
• The Starlight Giant interacts with the Demonic Fire and Demon Shadow entity, attempting to destroy it.
• No direct interactions between Liang Ji and the Starlight Giant are shown in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Ji, a Star Lord, possesses a unique flame fragment, 'Yin Yang Fire,' obtained from the Ying Sea Black Hole Battlefield, which contains both pure yin and pure yang energies in balance.
• He seeks his mentor, Chi Yu, for help in refining this flame into a Divine Ability Spirit Seed.
• Chi Yu agrees to refine it into an 'Invert Yin Yang' Divine Ability Spirit Seed and informs Liang Ji that his application for concurrent cultivation of the 'Golden Cauldron Lineage' has been approved.

Character Developments

• Liang Ji has grown stronger after the Ying Sea Black Hole battle, with his Natal Star nearing Third Tier and his Star Spirit Vein at Second Tier (85%).
• He has gained significant wealth, treasures, and Merits, but plans to prioritize his cultivation and development over repaying loans.
• Liang Ji shows respect and deference to his mentor, Chi Yu, seeking his guidance and approval for his decisions.

Significant Themes

• The balance and interaction of yin and yang energies, symbolizing harmony and equilibrium.
• The importance of mentorship and guidance in cultivation and personal growth.
• The value of wealth, treasures, and Merits in advancing one's cultivation and development.

Character Interactions

• Liang Ji interacts with his mentor, Chi Yu, seeking his advice and approval for refining the Yin Yang Fire and concurrent cultivation of the 'Golden Cauldron Lineage.'
• Liang Ji shows respect and obedience to Chi Yu, indicating a strong mentor-mentee relationship.
• Liang Ji's actions and decisions reflect his ambition and strategic thinking in managing his resources and cultivation progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Ji focuses on battlefield and Star development for two months, neglecting his personal cultivation.
• He plans to catch up on cultivation and address Star deficiencies for the next three to four months.
• A grand abdication and transfer ceremony is held for the Retainer's sacrificial leader, Xi, at Dragon Head Mountain.

Character Developments

• Liang Ji realizes the need to improve his personal cultivation and address his Star's development.
• Xi, the 69th Generation Retainer, steps down as the sacrificial leader.

Significant Themes

• The importance of balance between war, cultivation, and Star development.
• The evolution of Retainer religion and worship, shifting from Dragon Soul City to Dragon Head Mountain.
• Equality among Retainer bloodlines in religious matters.

Character Interactions

• Liang Ji discusses his plans with his mentor, Chi Yu.
• Xi leads the Retainers in a grand obeisance during the abdication ceremony, representing each bloodline's unique characteristics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• During the Nine Bows ceremony, the chief priest 'Xi the 69th Generation' abdicates, and a Qiu Niu Retainer priest, 'Xi the 70th Generation', succeeds him.
• The new chief priest has a broken horn, symbolizing his battlefield service and honor.
• The Retainers' leadership positions are redistributed: the Qiu Niu Retainers gain the chief priest and economic leader positions, while the Half-Dragonfolk Retainers retain the political and warrior leader positions.
• The Heavenly Emperor Temple's core shifts from Dragon Soul City to Dragon Head Mountain, separating religion from tribal politics.

Character Developments

• 'Xi the 70th Generation', the new Qiu Niu Retainer chief priest, is respected for his battlefield service and honored by the Heavenly Emperor's approval.
• Liang Ji, the Retainer leader, promotes competition among bloodlines and shifts the tribe's focus from war to farming.

Significant Themes

• Equality among bloodline Retainers before the Heavenly Emperor.
• The importance of healing and life-saving skills in the Ying Sea Black Hole war.
• The shift in Retainer development from combat to economic growth and resource balance.

Character Interactions

• 'Xi the 69th Generation' abdicates to 'Xi the 70th Generation', marking a change in the chief priest's bloodline.
• Liang Ji approves of 'Xi the 70th Generation' as a sign of encouragement to all bloodline Retainers.
• The various bloodline Retainers participate in the ceremony, cheering for 'Xi the 70th Generation'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Ji's Natal Star has grown significantly, with a vast unexplored interior.
• Qiu Niu Retainers, led by 'Nong the 70th Generation', embark on an expedition to explore and develop the southern continent, aiming to find new Spirit Lands and resources.
• The expedition reaches a suitable location for development after ten days of travel.

Character Developments

• 'Nong the 70th Generation': Shown as a robust, energetic, and capable leader, shifting from a Spirit Planter to the tribal Economic Leader.
• 'Xi the 70th Generation': As the Priest Leader, supports 'Nong the 70th Generation' and attaches great importance to the expedition's success.

Significant Themes

• Development and exploration: The Qiu Niu Retainers' expedition represents the tribe's desire to expand and grow, seeking new resources and lands.
• Power shift: The Qiu Niu Retainers taking over the positions of Priest Leader and Economic Leader from the Half-Dragonfolk Retainers signifies a shift in power dynamics within the tribe.

Character Interactions

• 'Nong the 70th Generation' and 'Xi the 70th Generation': Their collaboration and shared importance of the expedition highlight their alliance and mutual support.
• 'Nong the 70th Generation' and the Retainer teams: The Economic Leader leads the diverse Retainer teams, demonstrating unity and cooperation among the tribe's members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liang Ji focuses on cultivating Refining Qi to compensate for his shortcomings.
• After two months of battles, Liang Ji's cultivation time for Refining Fiends increases from one hour to two hours daily.
• He successfully completes the Refining Fiends stage and proceeds to the Refining Gang stage.
• Liang Ji extracts Gang Qi from his Natal Star and refines it, enhancing his true qi's power and spirituality.
• He tests his improved Geng Metal Saber Qi spell, which is significantly more powerful.
• Liang Ji infuses his refined true qi into the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, promoting it from a mid-grade to a high-grade Magic Tool.

Character Developments

• Liang Ji's cultivation progress in Refining Fiends and Refining Gang stages improves significantly.
• Xi, the unicorn priest, becomes the 70th Generation tribal priest leader and relocates the tribe's religious center to Dragon Head Mountain.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation progress and improvement.
• The relationship between true qi refinement and the enhancement of magic tools.
• The development and growth of the Natal Star and its retainers.

Character Interactions

• Liang Ji interacts with his Natal Star and the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, refining and enhancing them.
• Xi interacts with the retainers, leading them to develop and build the religious city on Dragon Head Mountain.