Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Tian's control over the Myriad Sword Demon Extermination Grand Formation allows him to launch devastating energy arrow attacks, killing and injuring hundreds of Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators and God Devouring Bodies.
• The Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators and Chi Xue's group suffer heavy losses and decide to retreat.
• Despite their efforts, over a thousand Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators are killed while escaping the formation, and they flee with heavy injuries and low morale.

Character Developments

• Ling Tian's control over the formation is revealed to be far stronger than expected, capable of instantly killing even Peak Quasi-Saint Ninth Order cultivators.
• Chi Xue and the God Devouring Bodies display their strength and escape using Phantom Clones, but they still suffer losses.
• The Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators' leader orders a retreat after realizing they can't threaten Ling Tian's group and suffer heavy casualties.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Myriad Sword Demon Extermination Grand Formation and Ling Tian's control over it.
• The Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators' and Chi Xue's groups' desperation and eventual retreat due to heavy losses.
• The importance of life-saving techniques and self-preservation methods, like the Phantom Clone secret technique.

Character Interactions

• Ling Tian, Fairy Sword Ji, and the others work together to launch powerful attacks, decimating the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators' ranks.
• Chi Xue, Po Tian, and Shi Ye discuss the formation's power and decide to retreat.
• The Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators' leader orders a retreat, and they suffer heavy casualties while escaping.
• Ling Tian's group discusses pursuing the retreating cultivators but decides against it, considering it a waste of time.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Tian's group decides not to pursue Chi Xue's group and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators despite their weakened state, as the latter have established temporary strongholds and Teleportation Formations across the God Realm, making pursuit difficult.
• Ling Tian reassures his group that even if Chi Xue's group manufactures more Universe Flying Saucers, they won't pose a threat due to the increasing number of Ninth Order experts in their group.
• Mo Lei expresses concern about the Lord of the Universe using other methods to temper them, but Sky-Breaking believes their current strength is too high for any effective tempering.
• Ling Tian suggests destroying Chi Xue's group's temporary strongholds and Teleportation Formations in the northern region of the God Realm to prevent them from posing a future threat.

Character Developments

• Ling Tian demonstrates strategic thinking and confidence in his group's strength, refusing to waste time on a pursuit that would likely be fruitless.
• Mo Lei shows worry about the Lord of the Universe's potential future actions, indicating her growth in understanding the bigger picture.
• Fairy Sword Ji and others express regret at not being able to pursue Chi Xue's group but ultimately agree with Ling Tian's decision.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic decision-making in cultivator warfare.
• The theme of pawns in a larger game, as all cultivators are subject to the Lord of the Universe's will.
• The power of unity and strength in numbers, as Ling Tian's group feels confident despite Chi Xue's group's actions.

Character Interactions

• Ling Tian and Fairy Sword Ji have a brief exchange, with Ji initially disagreeing with Ling Tian's decision but ultimately understanding his reasoning.
• Mo Lei and Sky-Breaking discuss the potential threats from the Lord of the Universe, with Sky-Breaking expressing confidence in their current strength.
• The group collectively agrees to focus on improving their strength and destroying Chi Xue's group's temporary strongholds and Teleportation Formations as a precautionary measure.

Plot Points and Events

• Ling Tian's group decides not to pursue Chi Xue and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators immediately, as they pose no significant threat and could face stronger enemies later.
• They begin destroying Chi Xue's temporary bases and Teleportation Formations in the Northern Region of the God Realm while improving their cultivation realms.
• Chi Xue's group and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators escape from the Myriad Sword Demon Extermination Grand Formation and flee, with Chi Xue's group allowing the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators to escape using their Teleportation Formations.

Character Developments

• Ling Tian's group shows strategic thinking, prioritizing their own growth and safety over immediate vengeance.
• Chi Xue and his group, as well as the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators, acknowledge Ling Tian's group's strength and form a temporary alliance to escape.

Significant Themes

• The importance of self-improvement and strategic planning in the face of adversity.
• The temporary alliance between Chi Xue's group and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators, driven by self-preservation and mutual benefit.

Character Interactions

• Ling Tian's group works together to destroy temporary bases and improve their cultivation realms.
• Chi Xue's group and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators discuss their escape and the threat posed by Ling Tian's group, leading to a temporary alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Tian's breakthrough to Quasi-Saint Ninth Order is discussed, but the method and reasons remain unclear.
• The group ponders why Ling Tian's control of the Myriad Sword Demon Extermination Grand Formation is far more powerful than Feng Lingzi's, despite Ling Tian being alone and not having a higher cultivation level.
• They conclude that Ling Tian's unique cultivation method, his Natal Dan Artifacts (Sky-Breaking and Immortal Slaying Arrow), and his merged Phenomenal Domain might be the reasons for the formation's immense power.
• Chi Xue and the others realize they have no chance of destroying the formation or defeating Ling Tian and his allies, leading to despair and silence.

Character Developments

• Chi Xue and the group struggle to understand and accept Ling Tian's rapid growth and the power he wields.
• They begin to acknowledge their powerlessness against Ling Tian and his allies, leading to a sense of hopelessness and resignation.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation methods and artifacts: Ling Tian's unique cultivation method and Natal Dan Artifacts grant him an edge in controlling the formation.
• The importance of strategy and teamwork: Feng Lingzi and the Kirin leader's combined efforts couldn't match Ling Tian's solo control of the formation.
• The inevitability of defeat: Chi Xue and the group face the reality that they cannot defeat Ling Tian and his allies, leading to despair.

Character Interactions

• The group engages in a collective brainstorming session to understand Ling Tian's power and find a solution, but they ultimately come up empty-handed.
• Chi Xue provides insight into the situation, but his words only serve to deepen the group's despair.
• Fairy Huan Cai and Xuan Ci show anticipation when discussing the possibility of the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators posing a threat to Ling Tian and his allies, only to be disappointed by Chi Xue's response.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Xue and others discuss strategies to kill Ling Tian's group and obtain the Phoenix Soul Fruit.
• They consider the Lord of the Universe's possible actions to temper Ling Tian's group further.
• They acknowledge Ling Tian's group's strength and the Myriad Sword Demon Extermination Grand Formation's power.
• They discuss the Lord of the Universe capturing powerful Outer Realm cultivators and Ancient Divine Beasts to aid them.
• They realize the Lord of the Universe might destroy the Myriad Sword Demon Extermination Grand Formation.

Character Developments

• Chi Xue: Shows strategic thinking and understanding of the Lord of the Universe's intentions.
• Po Tian and Po Di: Display confidence in the Lord of the Universe's ability to temper Ling Tian's group and provide hiding strategies.
• Shi Lin: Expresses hope for the Lord of the Universe to destroy the Myriad Sword Demon Extermination Grand Formation.
• Fairy Fei Ling: Points out the Lord of the Universe's past inaction against cultivators.
• Fei Yi: Suggests the Lord of the Universe might act differently due to Ling Tian's group's unprecedented actions.

Significant Themes

• Hope and despair: Characters grapple with the possibility of killing Ling Tian's group and obtaining the Phoenix Soul Fruit, swinging between hope and despair.
• The Lord of the Universe's intentions: Characters discuss and deduce the Lord of the Universe's purposes and potential actions.
• Power dynamics: The strength of Ling Tian's group, the Myriad Sword Demon Extermination Grand Formation, and the Outer Realm cultivators are analyzed, highlighting the power imbalance.

Character Interactions

• Chi Xue and others discuss strategies, expressing their thoughts and concerns.
• Po Tian and Po Di reassure the group with their deductions and hiding strategies.
• Shi Lin and Fairy Fei Ling present their views on the Lord of the Universe's actions.
• Fei Yi offers a different perspective on the Lord of the Universe's potential future actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Lord of the Universe might destroy the Myriad Sword Demon Extermination Grand Formation to prevent Ling Tian and his group from using it as a "cheat."
• Chi Xue and his group discuss strategies to prepare for potential threats from Ling Tian and the others, as well as the Lord of the Universe's actions.
• They decide to build a powerful base, equip it with advanced weapons, and strengthen their sect-protecting grand formation.
• They also plan to join forces with the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators to defend against Ling Tian and the others' attacks.
• They consider relocating to Sunset Canyon or the southern region of the God Realm, ultimately deciding to set up another base near Sunset Canyon.

Character Developments

• Chi Xue and his group show strategic thinking and adaptability in the face of potential threats.
• They demonstrate a willingness to make sacrifices and compromise for the greater good.
• Chi Xue takes the initiative to approach the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators to discuss an alliance.

Significant Themes

• Strategic planning and adaptability in the face of adversity.
• The importance of alliances and cooperation for mutual benefit.
• The willingness to make sacrifices for the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Chi Xue and his group discuss and plan their strategies together, showing unity and mutual respect.
• Chi Xue is tasked with approaching the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators, demonstrating his leadership and diplomatic skills.
• There's a hint of tension and reluctance among the group regarding relocating their base, but they ultimately agree to compromise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Xue and his group join forces with the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators to resist Ling Tian's group.
• They plan to build a powerful base in Sunset Canyon and mutually support each other.
• Chi Xue persuades the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators to allow the construction of a base in Sunset Canyon.
• Both factions begin to head towards the Eastern Domain of the God Realm at the fastest speed, accompanied by a continuous stream of super-large Universe Flying Saucers.
• Ling Tian's group focuses on cultivating to improve their strength and consolidating their cultivation levels.

Character Developments

• Chi Xue demonstrates his persuasive skills in convincing the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators to cooperate.
• Ling Tian's group, particularly Ling Tian, focuses on improving their cultivation levels after breaking through to Quasi-Saint Ninth Order.

Significant Themes

• Unity and cooperation for survival (Chi Xue and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators joining forces).
• The importance of strong defense (building powerful bases to withstand Ling Tian's group's attacks).
• The pursuit of power and cultivation (Ling Tian's group focusing on improving their strength).

Character Interactions

• Chi Xue interacts with the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators, persuading them to allow the construction of a base in Sunset Canyon.
• Ling Tian's group discusses Chi Xue and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators' actions and plans, analyzing their potential strategies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Xue's group is heading to the Eastern Region of the God Realm to potentially join forces with the Outer Realm Cultivators and build another base around Sunset Canyon.
• Ling Tian's group discusses the feasibility of attacking Chi Xue's group during their base-building process but decides against it due to the strong defenses of Sunset Canyon and the potential danger of engaging Chi Xue's group and the Outer Realm Cultivators.
• Ling Tian emphasizes the importance of improving their strength to prepare for future threats, as the Lord of the Universe may use other methods to temper them.

Character Developments

• Ling Tian demonstrates strategic thinking and caution, prioritizing his group's safety and growth over immediate gains.
• Fairy Sword Ji, Tan Tai Chang Feng, and Mo Lei show eagerness to engage in battle but ultimately agree with Ling Tian's assessment of the situation.
• Mo Yu displays a more pragmatic and long-term perspective, focusing on the group's overall strength and future threats.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic planning and caution in the face of potential threats.
• The need for continuous improvement and growth to prepare for future challenges.
• The defensive capabilities of Sunset Canyon and the God Devouring Demon Domain, which pose significant obstacles to Ling Tian's group.

Character Interactions

• Ling Tian and his group discuss their plans and concerns, ultimately agreeing on the best course of action.
• Ling Tian, Fairy Sword Ji, and the others express their worries about potential threats from the Lord of the Universe and the outer realms.
• Yao Yu and Tan Tai Chang Feng reassure the group about the power of the Myriad Sword Demon Extermination Grand Formation and Ling Tian's growing strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Tian focuses on improving his strength rather than dealing with Chi Xue's group or the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators, fearing stronger enemies or the Lord of the Universe's intervention.
• Chi Xue's group and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators build bases in the Eastern Region of the God Realm, preparing for a potential attack by Ling Tian's group.
• Over thousands of years, the bases develop strong defenses and manufacture numerous Universe Flying Saucers, increasing their ability to withstand Ling Tian's group's attacks.
• Ling Tian's group remains within the Fengyun Realm, not engaging with Chi Xue's group or the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators.

Character Developments

• Ling Tian continues to consolidate his cultivation and improve his archery skills, understanding the threat of stronger enemies and the Lord of the Universe's potential interference.
• Chi Xue's group and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators strengthen their bases and defenses, manufacturing more Universe Flying Saucers to enhance their power.
• Fairy Huan Cai expresses frustration at their lack of ability to teleport to Ling Tian's side to stop him from controlling the Myriad Sword Demon Extermination Grand Formation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the importance of strength in survival and victory.
• The threat of external forces (the Lord of the Universe and stronger Outer Realm cultivators) and the need for constant vigilance.
• The strategic value of bases and defenses in protecting against attacks.

Character Interactions

• Ling Tian's group continues to train and improve their skills, with Ling Tian leading them in focusing on their strengths.
• Chi Xue's group and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators cooperate in building bases and defenses, acknowledging their shared enemy in Ling Tian's group.
• Chi Xue's group discusses strategies to deal with Ling Tian's group, expressing frustration at their inability to teleport to Ling Tian's side.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Xue and his group devise a plan to counter Ling Tian's control over the Myriad Sword Demon Extermination Grand Formation by having a cultivator proficient in the Teleportation Secret Technique stop him.
• They realize this is unfeasible without a powerful cultivator with the Teleportation Secret Technique, preferably a Ninth Order God Devouring Body.
• They hope that the Lord of the Universe will introduce such a cultivator into the God Realm to help their cause.
• Ling Tian and his group choose not to attack Chi Xue and his allies, preferring to strengthen their forces before confronting them again.
• Both sides agree that delaying time benefits them, with Chi Xue's group hoping for the Lord of the Universe's intervention and Ling Tian's group aiming to increase their strength.

Character Developments

• Chi Xue and his allies remain determined and strategic, pinning their hopes on the Lord of the Universe's intervention.
• Ling Tian and his group continue to grow stronger, with more cultivators reaching Quasi-Saint Ninth Order, including Little Devourer.

Significant Themes

• Hope and desperation: Chi Xue's group clings to the hope that the Lord of the Universe will intervene, while Ling Tian's group hopes to grow stronger before facing their enemies again.
• Strategy and patience: Both sides employ strategic thinking and patience, choosing to delay time to their advantage.

Character Interactions

• Chi Xue and his allies discuss and strategize together, supporting each other's hopes and plans.
• Ling Tian and his group make decisions collectively, considering the best course of action for their growing force.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ten thousand years pass, and Ling Tian's group's cultivation improves significantly.
• Ling Tian's control over the Myriad Sword Demon Extermination Grand Formation becomes more powerful, posing a threat even to Feng Lingzi and the Young Leader.
• Ling Tian's Small World grows larger, enhancing his influence and control over the grand formation's attacks.
• Little Devourer breaks through to the Quasi-Saint Ninth Order, gaining powerful new abilities.
• Chi Xue's group and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators establish new bases, strengthening their defenses.

Character Developments

• Ling Tian's confidence grows with the improvement of his grand formation's power.
• Little Devourer's breakthrough to the Ninth Order makes him a significant threat in close-quarters combat.
• Fairy Sword Ji and Fairy Lei Ying express their desire to engage in battle against Chi Xue's group and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators.

Significant Themes

• The importance of continuous cultivation and improvement in strength.
• The strategic value of patience and timing in dealing with enemies.
• The threat posed by Chi Xue's God Devouring Bodies and their God-Devouring Demon Domain.

Character Interactions

• Ling Tian and Feng Lingzi discuss the difficulty of disrupting the enemy's formation.
• Hua Min'er and Su Ying emphasize the importance of improving their strength.
• Tan Tai Chang Feng suggests preemptively dealing with Chi Xue's group and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators to reduce future pressure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fairy Sword Ji and Fairy Lei Ying want to attack Chi Xue's group and Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators but Ling Tian refuses.
• Ling Tian's group discusses strategies to deal with potential threats from Chi Xue's group, Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators, and other Outer Realm cultivators.
• They decide to improve their strength, set up temporary strongholds and Teleportation Formations, and wait for the Ginseng Fruit's appearance.
• Ling Tian's group keeps watch for any intruding powerful Outer Realm cultivators or Ninth Order Ancient Divine Beasts, and continues destroying Chi Xue's group's temporary strongholds and Teleportation Formations.

Character Developments

• Ling Tian remains calm and strategic, prioritizing his group's strength improvement over immediate action.
• Fairy Sword Ji and Fairy Lei Ying initially push for an attack but later understand the wisdom in Ling Tian's plan.
• Chi Xue's group and Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators face the problem of insufficient lifespan due to lack of Ginseng Fruit.

Significant Themes

• Patience and strategic planning vs impulsive action.
• Strength and preparation as the best defense against future threats.
• The consequences of insufficient lifespan and the desperation it causes.

Character Interactions

• Ling Tian and his group discuss and agree on their strategy, showing unity and trust in Ling Tian's leadership.
• Fairy Sword Ji and Fairy Lei Ying initially clash with Ling Tian's perspective but eventually accept his reasoning.
• Chi Xue's group and Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators are shown to be frustrated and desperate due to their lack of progress and resources.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Xue's alliance acknowledges their current strength is insufficient to defeat Ling Tian's group, even with Outer Realm Demon Race's help.
• They hope the Lord of the Universe will intervene by capturing powerful Outer Realm Cultivators or destroying Ling Tian's formation, but no significant changes have occurred in twenty thousand years.
• Chi Xue's alliance faces a life force shortage, which will worsen over time and could lead to the alliance's collapse.
• The Ginseng Fruit Tree is expected to distribute fruit again, offering a potential solution to their life force problem.
• The alliance discusses strategies to obtain Ginseng Fruit, with the eastern region of the God Realm being the safest and most advantageous location.
• They acknowledge Ling Tian's strength and the potential threat from the Outer Realm Demon Race during the Ginseng Fruit distribution.

Character Developments

• Chi Xue and his allies show concern for their alliance's survival and the life force shortage.
• Po Di tries to calm his allies' emotions and reassure them about the Lord of the Universe's intervention.
• Ci Ling, Fei Ling, and Shi Ying highlight the severity of the life force shortage and its potential consequences.
• Young Master Joyful suggests obtaining Ginseng Fruit as a solution.
• Chi Xue acknowledges the difficulty in obtaining Ginseng Fruit and the potential threat from Ling Tian's group and the Outer Realm Demon Race.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the lack of intervention from the Lord of the Universe.
• The life force shortage and its potential consequences for the alliance.
• The struggle for resources (Ginseng Fruit) and the strategic planning involved.

Character Interactions

• Chi Xue, Po Di, Ci Ling, Fei Ling, Shi Ying, Young Master Joyful, and others discuss their alliance's problems and potential solutions.
• Chi Xue is tasked with communicating with the Outer Realm Demon Race to ensure their cooperation in obtaining Ginseng Fruit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ginseng Fruit Tree is expected to reappear in the Eastern Region of the God Realm, Chi Xue's territory.
• Chi Xue's alliance plans to join forces with the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators to secure the Ginseng Fruits and repel Ling Tian's group.
• The alliance faces issues of insufficient vitality and low morale, with some cultivators considering leaving.
• Chi Xue suggests using Quasi-Saint grade Heavenly Treasures to refine vitality-increasing pills as a temporary solution.
• After ten to twenty thousand years, the Ginseng Fruit Tree reappears with thirty-six ripe fruits.

Character Developments

• Chi Xue remains confident in his alliance's strength and the Lord of the Universe's continued tempering of Ling Tian's group.
• Some cultivators in Chi Xue's alliance break through to Quasi-Saint Ninth Order, boosting their overall strength.
• The Jade Devouring Sky Python and the Heaven-Devouring Hou break through to Quasi-Saint Ninth Order, enhancing their combat power.
• The Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators' strength remains relatively stagnant, with some facing the problem of insufficient vitality and low morale.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for resources (Ginseng Fruits) and power (vitality) in the God Realm.
• The alliance's reliance on the Lord of the Universe's favor and the continued tempering of Ling Tian's group for their survival.
• The temporary solutions and long-term strategies employed by Chi Xue to maintain his alliance's strength.

Character Interactions

• Chi Xue and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators discuss joining forces to secure the Ginseng Fruits and repel Ling Tian's group.
• Chi Xue suggests using Quasi-Saint grade Heavenly Treasures to refine vitality-increasing pills to boost morale and address the insufficient vitality issue.
• Chi Xue, Po Family's Youngest Brother, and Po Di remain optimistic about the Lord of the Universe's continued tempering of Ling Tian's group, contrasting with Ninth Brother of Po Family's dejection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The alliance faces a temporary solution to their vitality issue using refined Heaven and Earth Oddities, but a permanent fix requires Ginseng Fruits.
• The Ginseng Fruit Tree appears in the Northern Region of the God Realm, near the Fengyun Realm, indicating the Lord of the Universe's instruction.
• Chi Xue and others deduce that the Lord of the Universe has abandoned them, leading to despair.
• Chi Xue and others consider joining forces with the Outer Realm Demon Race to snatch the Ginseng Fruits but face challenges due to Ling Tian's group's defenses and the risk of missing the opportunity.

Character Developments

• Chi Xue and others initially express despair upon realizing they've been abandoned but later regain hope when Chi Xue presents a new strategy.
• Po Family members, especially the Youngest and Seventeenth Brothers, show determination and strategic thinking.
• Ci Ling demonstrates fierce resolve and willingness to take risks.

Significant Themes

• Abandonment and its consequences.
• The struggle for resources and power.
• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability.

Character Interactions

• Chi Xue and others discuss their situation and potential solutions, with varying opinions and levels of hope.
• Chi Xue and Po Family members exchange views on the best course of action.
• Ci Ling and others express their willingness to take risks and gamble on a decisive battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Lord of the Universe's favor towards Ling Tian's group increases, but their strength doesn't meet his requirements, so he will temper them, giving Chi Xue's alliance an opportunity.
• Chi Xue's alliance plans to wait for Ling Tian's group to suffer heavy casualties before attacking, aiming to severely injure or kill them and snatch the Phoenix Soul Fruit.
• The alliance faces the problem of insufficient life force, so they decide to refine more Quasi-Saint level Heaven and Earth Treasures into pills to delay the issue.
• Chi Xue persuades the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators not to make a move, and they agree to wait for fifty thousand years before launching a full-scale attack.
• Ling Tian's group learns about the Ginseng Fruit Tree's appearance and plans to snatch the Ginseng Fruits and attack Chi Xue's alliance and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators.
• Ling Tian decides to intercept Chi Xue's alliance and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators at the edge of the northern region of the God Realm.

Character Developments

• Chi Xue: Stagnates in cultivation but plans to merge with an Ancient Divine Beast to increase his chances against Ling Tian's group.
• Ling Tian: Becomes more strategic and patient, planning to intercept the enemy at the edge of the northern region of the God Realm.

Significant Themes

• Patience and strategic planning: Ling Tian and Chi Xue both exhibit patience and strategic thinking in their plans.
• Resource management: Both sides face the problem of insufficient life force and try to manage their resources effectively.
• Alliances and cooperation: Chi Xue's alliance and Ling Tian's group both form alliances and cooperate with other forces to increase their chances of success.

Character Interactions

• Chi Xue and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators: Chi Xue persuades them not to make a move, and they agree to wait for fifty thousand years before attacking together.
• Ling Tian and his group: They discuss their plans to snatch the Ginseng Fruits and attack Chi Xue's alliance and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators, ultimately deciding to intercept them at the edge of the northern region of the God Realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ginseng Fruit Tree sends out twelve fruits instead of thirty-six, disappointing the group.
• The Ginseng Fruit Tree's master is still alive, so it won't recognize a new master.
• The Lord of the Universe sends the Ginseng Fruits to both Ling Tian's group and their enemies (Chi Xue's group and Outer Realm Demon Cultivators) to maintain balance and favor his chosen forces.
• Ling Tian's group believes the Lord of the Universe will strengthen Chi Xue's group to pose a greater threat.

Character Developments

• Ling Tian: Shows strategic thinking and concern for his group's safety, understanding the Lord of the Universe's intentions.
• Fairy Sword Ji: Initially excited about the Ginseng Fruits, later disappointed by the reduced number, but remains optimistic about their advantage.

Significant Themes

• Balance of power: The Lord of the Universe maintains balance by sending Ginseng Fruits to both sides.
• Strength in numbers: Ling Tian's group acknowledges the threat of Chi Xue's group if their strength is increased.

Character Interactions

• Ling Tian and Fairy Sword Ji: Ling Tian tempers Ji's optimism with his strategic analysis.
• Ling Tian and his group: They discuss the implications of the Lord of the Universe's actions and the potential threat from Chi Xue's group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Lord of the Universe continues to use Chi Xue's faction and the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators to hone Ling Tian's group, but the latter isn't worried as they believe they can handle any increased strength.
• Ling Tian and Zhuge Xun point out that the Lord of the Universe could capture powerful Outer Realm Cultivators and have them ally with Chi Xue's factions, posing a significant threat.
• Ling Tian's group discusses whether to intercept the Ginseng Fruit tree heading to Chi Xue's factions. Ling Tian argues it's futile and could offend the Ginseng Fruit tree.
• Chi Xue's factions learn that the Ginseng Fruit tree will gift them Ginseng Fruits next, reinforcing their belief that the Lord of the Universe hasn't abandoned them.

Character Developments

• Ling Tian shows strategic thinking and calmness, prioritizing his group's strength improvement over immediate action against Chi Xue's factions.
• Fairy Sword Ji and others are eager to act against Chi Xue's factions but are persuaded by Ling Tian's reasoning.
• Chi Xue and his allies become more confident and excited about their alliance's future with the prospect of receiving Ginseng Fruits.

Significant Themes

• Patience and strategic planning vs impulsive action.
• The importance of maintaining good relationships with powerful entities (like the Ginseng Fruit tree).
• The Lord of the Universe's manipulation of factions for his purposes.

Character Interactions

• Ling Tian and Zhuge Xun work together to strategize and persuade the group.
• Fairy Sword Ji and others initially want to act against Chi Xue's factions but are convinced by Ling Tian's arguments.
• Chi Xue and his allies discuss and share their excitement about the upcoming Ginseng Fruits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ginseng Fruit Tree gives Ling Tian's group only 12 fruits, indicating it will give the rest to Chi Xue's faction or the Outer Realm Demon Race.
• Chi Xue's faction discusses strategies to pose a threat to Ling Tian's group and fulfill the Lord of the Universe's wishes for their tempering.
• They consider merging with Ninth Order Ancient Divine Beasts, capturing powerful Outer Realm cultivators, or luring Ling Tian's group out of the Myriad Sword Demon Extermination Grand Formation.
• Po Family's Youngest Brother suggests setting a trap for Ling Tian's group, using the Ginseng Fruit Tree as bait.

Character Developments

• Chi Xue's faction acknowledges their role as pawns in the Lord of the Universe's plan.
• They become determined to strike against Ling Tian's group, seeing it as their last chance to survive and obtain the Phoenix Soul Fruit.

Significant Themes

• The manipulation and use of pawns by the Lord of the Universe.
• The struggle for power and resources, leading to conflict and potential betrayal.
• The importance of strategy and adaptability in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Chi Xue's faction discusses and strategizes together, showing unity and determination.
• Po Family's Youngest Brother and Po Tian present ideas to challenge Ling Tian's group, demonstrating their strategic thinking.
• Chi Xue provides guidance and support, emphasizing the importance of their last chance to succeed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Xue and his allies use the Ginseng Fruit tree as bait to set up a trap for Ling Tian's group, aiming to inflict significant casualties.
• They involve the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators in their plan, using them as the main fighting force against Ling Tian's group.
• Both factions set up temporary strongholds and Teleportation Formations to surround Ling Tian's group.
• Chi Xue and his allies hope to keep all the remaining Ginseng Fruits for themselves but realize they need the Outer Realm Demon Race's help, so they plan to turn against them after defeating Ling Tian's group.
• The Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators agree to the plan, seeing it as an opportunity to severely injure Ling Tian's group.
• Both factions set up the trap, but Ling Tian's group doesn't fall for it, leaving Chi Xue and his allies puzzled and disappointed.

Character Developments

• Chi Xue demonstrates his strategic acumen and leadership by orchestrating the trap and communicating with the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators.
• Po Di and Po Family's Youngest Brother show their strategic thinking by discussing the trap's specifics and considering the possibility of turning against the Outer Realm Demon Race after defeating Ling Tian's group.
• The Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators display their pragmatism by agreeing to the plan despite knowing they might be used as cannon fodder.

Significant Themes

• Strategic planning and manipulation: Chi Xue and his allies use their intelligence and strategic thinking to set up a trap, while Ling Tian's group's inaction suggests they might have sensed the danger or no longer consider Chi Xue's faction a threat.
• Alliances and betrayals: Both factions form an alliance to deal with Ling Tian's group but secretly plan to turn against each other after achieving their goals.
• The Ginseng Fruits: The remaining Ginseng Fruits are the main objective of both factions, with each hoping to keep them all for themselves.

Character Interactions

• Chi Xue and his allies (Po Di, Po Family's Youngest Brother, Po Family Seventeenth Brother, Fairy Huan Cai, Shi Ying, Shi Ye) discuss and plan the trap together, showing unity and shared goals.
• Chi Xue communicates with the Outer Realm Demon Race cultivators, demonstrating his leadership and diplomatic skills.
• Ling Tian's group is mentioned but doesn't interact directly with Chi Xue's faction, leaving the latter puzzled and disappointed.