Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan and Tong return to Yang City to find it under siege by the Jiu Li tribe, led by Xing.
• The Jiu Li tribe's Qi shows signs of the Mandate of Heaven, while the Xia tribe's Qi shows Humanity's destiny.
• Xi, the Xia Clan Chief, and Xing, the Jiu Li leader, engage in a battle of titans, with Xi using the Nine Cauldrons to gain the upper hand.
• The battle between the two tribes reaches a stalemate, with both sides suffering heavy losses.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan demonstrates his strategic thinking and calm demeanor amidst the chaos of battle.
• Tong shows fear and unease about the battle but ultimately follows Fang Yuan's orders.
• Xi, the Xia Clan Chief, reveals her strength as a seventh-tier Virtual Saint, capable of creating Spiritual Lands and beast hordes.
• Xing, the Jiu Li leader, proves to be a formidable opponent, comparable to a True Saint, but ultimately falls to the power of the Nine Cauldrons.

Significant Themes

• The Mandate of Heaven and Humanity's destiny play significant roles in the battle's outcome.
• The power of unity and collective effort is shown through the Xia tribe's use of the Nine Cauldrons.
• The consequences of resistance and the potential extinction of a tribe are highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Tong work together, with Fang Yuan taking the lead in decision-making.
• Xi and Xing engage in a direct confrontation, showcasing their power and will to fight.
• The Dream Masters, Xia clan offerings, and priests from both sides clash, with Fang Yuan fighting a Black Flood Dragon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xing's Witchcraft True Body is destroyed by the Humanity Sacred Flame, and he is beheaded by Xi.
• A giant, crimson snake, resembling the legendary Candle Dragon, appears and clashes with a six-headed Fire Dragon, revealed to be Elder Lian Huo from the Realm Alliance.
• Xing's headless body is possessed by the Weapon Master Chi, who resurrects and fights against Xi and Greenwood, two Great Powers of the Seventh Layer Virtual Saint.
• Xichen and Greenwood deploy their personal spirits and War Treants to deplete Chi's strength.

Character Developments

• Xichen: Demonstrates her strategic prowess by deploying her domain and spirits to counter Chi's immense power.
• Greenwood: Shows his commitment to protecting the Jiu Li Tribe by aiding Xichen against Chi.
• Xing/Chi: Xing sacrifices himself to allow Chi's resurrection, and Chi showcases his formidable combat power and weapon Qi manipulation.

Significant Themes

• Resurrection and rebirth: Xing's sacrifice allows Chi's resurrection, highlighting the theme of rebirth and the consequences of one's actions.
• Power dynamics: The clash between Chi, Xichen, and Greenwood showcases the power dynamics between Great Powers and the importance of strategic deployment.
• Sacrifice for a cause: Xing's self-sacrifice for the Jiu Li Tribe underscores the theme of personal sacrifice for a greater purpose.

Character Interactions

• Xichen and Greenwood: The two Great Powers work together to counter Chi's immense power, demonstrating their ability to cooperate despite their differences.
• Xing and Chi: Xing's sacrifice allows Chi's resurrection, leading to a complex interaction between the two, with Chi acting on behalf of Xing's will while also possessing his own agenda.
• Xi and Chi: The clash between Xi and Chi highlights the power struggle between the Jiu Li Tribe and the resurrected Weapon Master Chi.

Fang Yuan, believing the Wu to be unintelligent brute force users, is surprised to find intelligent ones. He defeats Xing, the Wu powerful being, using the Four Symbols Sword Formation, and obtains a drop of Wu's Essence Blood. He then feels the world's hostility and flees. Meanwhile, Wei chases a black bird into Fang Mountain and finds an egg. Back at the central battlefield, Xichen, Qingmu, and Xiangliu combine forces to defeat Chi, who is then sacrificed by Xiangliu. The chapter ends with Xiangliu's laughter and Chi's realization that he has been tricked.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan defeats Xing and obtains Wu's Essence Blood.
• Fang Yuan feels the world's hostility and flees.
• Wei finds an egg in Fang Mountain.
• Xichen, Qingmu, and Xiangliu defeat Chi and sacrifice him.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan shows his intelligence and strategic thinking in defeating Xing.
• Wei demonstrates her archery skills and determination in chasing the black bird.
• Chi shows his ferocity and cunning but ultimately falls for Xiangliu's trick.
• Xiangliu reveals its true colors and betrays Chi.

Significant Themes

• Intelligence and strategy vs. brute force.
• Betrayal and trust.
• The power of sacrifice.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan interacts with Xing, showing his intelligence and power.
• Wei interacts with the black bird and the warriors, showing her determination and skill.
• Xichen, Qingmu, and Xiangliu interact with Chi, showing their combined power and Xiangliu's betrayal.
• Chi interacts with Xiangliu, showing his realization of being tricked.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Hidden Dragon Guard's trump card, Bolang, uses a powerful strike to kill Chi, the Jiu Li leader, causing the clan's bloodline to be severed and provoking Heavenly Punishment.
• The Xia Kingdom's Nine Cauldrons, which suppress Humanity's Qi, are swept away by the flood, leading to Heavenly Punishment descending upon the world.
• The Ancient Chen Great World's origin force awakens and begins rejecting all outsiders, causing Dream Masters to flee or be struck down by lightning.
• Fang Yuan, understanding the opportunity presented, decides to play along and transfer his True Spirit back to the Dream World.

Character Developments

• Chi, the Jiu Li leader, is revealed to be an avatar of his clan's bloodline, and his death leads to the clan's extinction.
• The Hidden Dragon Venerable Lord is revealed to be manipulating events from behind the scenes, causing Gu Chen, the Sage, to lose his investments in the world.
• Fang Yuan realizes the opportunity presented by the world's rejection of outsiders and decides to exploit it for his benefit.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and fate: The world's origin force influences destiny, and the extinction of the Jiu Li clan leads to Heavenly Punishment, altering the course of history.
• Manipulation and power: The Hidden Dragon Venerable Lord manipulates events to achieve his goals, while Gu Chen, the Sage, is powerless to stop him due to the world's resistance.
• Opportunity and exploitation: Fang Yuan recognizes the opportunity presented by the world's rejection of outsiders and decides to exploit it for his own gain.

Character Interactions

• Xichen, Qingmu, and Lian Huo, the three seventh-tier Virtual Saints, work together to try and resist Heavenly Punishment but ultimately decide to flee.
• Fang Yuan interacts with his colleagues as they flee, but his true thoughts and plans remain hidden.
• The Hidden Dragon Venerable Lord and Gu Chen, the Sage, engage in a divine sense conversation, revealing their conflict and Gu Chen's loss of investments in the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan awakens from his seclusion in the Quiet Room after a long period.
• The Ancient Chen Great World has condensed and isolated itself, making it difficult for other Dream Masters to enter.
• The Realm Alliance suffered heavy losses in the expedition, with only 40% of Dream Masters from the Ancient Chen Great World returning.
• Li Qin, an enemy of Fang Yuan, is confirmed dead.
• Fang Yuan meets Wind Chime, who informs him about the changes in his status and the upcoming assessment for promotion.
• Fang Yuan meets Elder Lian Huo and agrees to undertake a mission in exchange for retaining his Jinyang Blessed Land and the ten-year period of non-response.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: He is satisfied with his progress and the changes in the Ancient Chen Great World. He is cautious and strategic in his dealings with the Realm Alliance, aiming to delay his promotion and gain time for cultivation.
• Wind Chime: He feels gloomy about Fang Yuan's potential refusal of promotion but maintains a friendly demeanor. He is aware of the exploitation within the Realm Alliance system.
• Li Qin: He is revealed to be dead, adding another enemy of Fang Yuan who has perished.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and unpredictability of war, as seen in the heavy casualties suffered by the Realm Alliance.
• The exploitation and power dynamics within the Realm Alliance, as seen in the different treatment of direct disciples and others like Fang Yuan.
• The importance of personal cultivation and strength in this world, as seen in Fang Yuan's plans to improve himself within the next six months.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Wind Chime: They maintain a friendly facade despite their hidden intentions. Wind Chime probes Fang Yuan subtly, while Fang Yuan deflects his attempts.
• Fang Yuan and Elder Lian Huo: They meet to discuss Fang Yuan's status and the upcoming mission. Fang Yuan agrees to the mission to retain his Jinyang Blessed Land and the ten-year period of non-response.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan accepts the assessment event calmly, understanding that Jianghu rules apply regardless of organization.
• He studies Sage Chang Li's information, finding valuable insights on Dream Traveling and intercepting other Dream Masters' true spirits.
• Fang Yuan completes the Tenth Refinement of the Hundred Poisons Refined Golden Body, enhancing his physical strength to rival a Meridian Through Martial Ancestor.
• He successfully refines the Ancestor Witch Essence Blood, strengthening his physical body and gaining the Fiery Golden Eyes divine ability.
• Fang Yuan's Essence Yuan reaches 96, and he opens the sixth spirit meridian, pushing his cultivation to the Fifth Meridian Martial Ancestor stage.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan demonstrates his calm and accepting attitude towards challenges and his ability to adapt to different situations.
• His physical strength and cultivation advance significantly, making him a formidable force in combat.

Significant Themes

• The inevitability of challenges and rules in Jianghu, regardless of the organization one joins.
• The importance of a solid physical foundation for cultivators, as seen in Fang Yuan's rapid advancement after strengthening his body.

Character Interactions

• Although not explicitly shown in this chapter, the fear and awe inspired by Fang Yuan's cultivation among the Jintian Blessed Land disciples, such as Meng Tian and Meng Guang, are evident.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Tian, a Yin Scholar-official, arrives at the Jinyang Blessed Land with a mission from the Realm Alliance.
• Fang Yuan and Zhou Tian depart for the Nine Absolute Mountains on official business.
• The mission involves exploring the Nine Absolute Mountains, a dangerous land with remnants of a sage's Cave Heaven, and a potential opportunity for great gains.

Character Developments

• Zhou Tian: He shows humility and respect towards Fang Yuan, acknowledging his rapid progress and high clearance level. He also expresses his confidence in Fang Yuan's abilities for the upcoming mission.
• Fang Yuan: He has made significant progress in his cultivation, reaching the peak of the Giant Eagle Iron Body Art and having a chance to push it to the peak of eight meridians. He also understands his martial path more clearly.

Significant Themes

• The rapid progress and potential of younger cultivators overtaking seniors.
• The dangers and opportunities presented by the Nine Absolute Mountains.
• The importance of the mission and the seriousness of the Realm Alliance.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Tian and Fang Yuan: They interact as equals, with Zhou Tian showing deference to Fang Yuan's rapid progress and acknowledging his leadership for the mission.
• Fang Yuan and Li Bai: They have a tense interaction, with Li Bai trembling in fear upon seeing Fang Yuan, indicating the power dynamic between them has shifted.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan, Xingyunzi, and other Dream Masters, including Zhou Tian and Peng Xuan, enter the Nine Absolute Mountains to investigate Sage Chang Li's legacy.
• The mountains have a Severing Heaven and Earth formation that isolates Heaven and Earth Origin Energy and Dream Origin Power, making it difficult for Dream Masters and Spirit Scholars to use their abilities.
• The team encounters Origin Piercing Snakes, ferocious beasts that are difficult to detect and can break through origin energy defenses, causing casualties among the Dream Masters.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan demonstrates his knowledge and understanding of the map and the legacy left by Sage Chang Li.
• Xingyunzi, Zhou Tian, and Peng Xuan are established as powerful Fourth-level Virtual Saint Dream Masters.
• The guarding Warriors, particularly those with Martial Ancestors of the fifth or sixth meridian, show their strength and loyalty.

Significant Themes

• The suppression and isolation of the Nine Absolute Mountains challenge the abilities of Dream Masters and Spirit Scholars, highlighting the reliance of these cultivators on external powers.
• The difficulty and rarity of condensing a Martial Dao Saint Body emphasize the arduous nature of Martial Dao training and the short lifespan of Martial Ancestors.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Zhou Tian have a brief interaction, with Zhou Tian offering to lend some of his Warriors to Fang Yuan.
• Xingyunzi, Zhou Tian, and Peng Xuan work together to lead the team and protect the Dream Masters from the Origin Piercing Snakes.
• The guarding Warriors demonstrate their loyalty and strength by protecting the Dream Masters from the snake attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan encounters and kills an Origin Piercing Snake and later faces a horde of Blood Mosquitoes.
• The group loses five people, including two Dream Masters, Li Bai and Xia Ruo.
• Fang Yuan is tasked with finding the node in the eastern direction.
• He discovers a cave entrance sealed by a restriction, which he breaks, releasing the Blood Mosquitoes.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan demonstrates his power and saves a female Dream Master, earning her gratitude.
• Zhou Tian shows concern for Fang Yuan, hinting at his desire to avoid becoming an enemy.
• Xingyunzi displays his leadership and strategic thinking, assigning tasks based on each Dream Master's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and unpredictability of the Nine Absolute Mountains, filled with exotic beasts and restrictions.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in facing unexpected challenges.
• The power dynamics and alliances among Dream Masters, with survival often depending on one's connections and favor.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan interacts with Zhou Tian, showing no concern for the deceased Li Bai.
• He also interacts with a female Dream Master, who flirts with him and later seeks his protection from the Blood Mosquitoes.
• Xingyunzi assigns tasks to the Dream Masters, showing his leadership and trust in Fang Yuan's abilities.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan's team encounters a swarm of Blood Mosquitoes, which are difficult to deal with due to their preference for Martial Artists.
• Xingyunzi, the strongest figure present, arrives and helps eliminate the mosquitoes.
• The team discovers a cave with a pool of Earth Sha Qi, a treasure for Corpse Refining.
• Xingyunzi uses the Dragon Seeking Acupoint method to locate the core of the Earth Vein node.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan demonstrates his strength and resourcefulness in dealing with the Blood Mosquitoes.
• Xingyunzi shows his power and experience as a high-level Dream Master.
• Peng Xuan reveals his obsession with Corpse Refining and his desire to create a powerful Corpse, such as a Flying Yaksa or Drought Demon.

Significant Themes

• The power of teamwork and cooperation in facing difficult challenges.
• The importance of physical bodies and Divine Beast transformations in the Nine Absolute Mountains.
• The allure and potential dangers of powerful resources, like the Earth Sha Qi pool.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Xingyunzi work together to deal with the Blood Mosquitoes and explore the cave.
• Zhou Tian and Peng Xuan argue about the possibilities of Corpse Refining, with Zhou Tian being skeptical and Peng Xuan being optimistic.
• Xingyunzi leads the team and makes decisions based on his experience and knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team builds an altar over the cave entrance in the Nine Absolute Mountains, preparing to hold out for nine days.
• Fang Yuan suspects the Realm Alliance's true intentions, believing they might be setting a trap.
• After seven days of peace, Fang Yuan discovers Sage Chang Li's records, revealing the Dream Masters' true goal: to obtain power from the world's origin to break through dimensions.
• Zhou Tian informs Fang Yuan about a restricted ruin he found, seeking his help.

Character Developments

• Xingyunzi: Shows tacit approval of Dream Masters disobeying orders, hinting at his knowledge of the larger scheme.
• Zhou Tian: Becomes more friendly with Fang Yuan, seeking his help to explore a restricted ruin.
• Pink Fairy Maiden: Continues to show interest in Fang Yuan, seeking his protection.
• Fang Yuan: Realizes the true intentions of the Dream Masters and decides to act accordingly.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power: The Dream Masters' pursuit of power from the world's origin to break through dimensions.
• Deception and manipulation: The Realm Alliance's use of the team as a decoy to provoke the Hidden Dragon Guard and the Imperial Court.
• Trust and loyalty: The team's disobedience of orders and Xingyunzi's tacit approval, highlighting the lack of trust and loyalty among them.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Xingyunzi: Although they work together, there's a lack of trust and communication between them.
• Fang Yuan and Zhou Tian: They become closer, with Zhou Tian seeking Fang Yuan's help.
• Fang Yuan and Pink Fairy Maiden: She continues to show interest in him, but he remains uninterested.
• Zhou Tian and Pink Fairy Maiden: Zhou Tian teases Fang Yuan about her presence in his room.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan and Zhou Tian, accompanied by two Martial Ancestors, search for the Refining Yuan Spirit Fruit.
• They encounter a giant Silver-Eyed Black Snake guarding the fruit, which Zhou Tian defeats using his Dream Master abilities.
• A Hu, one of the Martial Ancestors, is controlled by a Puppet Snake and attacks his brother, A Long. Fang Yuan intervenes and kills the Puppet Snake.

Character Developments

• Zhou Tian demonstrates his power as a Fourth-level Void Saint (Dream Master), depleting his Dream Origin Power in the process.
• A Hu is revealed to be easily controlled by the Puppet Snake, highlighting the vulnerability of Martial Ancestors to spiritual attacks.
• A Long is seriously injured by his brother's sneak attack, showing the potential danger of internal conflict among subordinates.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Dream Masters and Martial Ancestors.
• The danger of underestimating seemingly weak enemies (Puppet Snake).
• The importance of maintaining one's power and resources (Zhou Tian's Dream Origin Power depletion).

Character Interactions

• Zhou Tian and Fang Yuan work together to retrieve the Refining Yuan Spirit Fruit, with Zhou Tian doing most of the heavy lifting.
• A Long and A Hu's brotherly bond is tested when A Hu is controlled and attacks A Long.
• Fang Yuan steps in to help Zhou Tian when A Hu goes rogue, solidifying their alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An energy ripple from the altar camp signals an attack, but Fang Yuan and Zhou Tian decide to wait it out instead of returning to help.
• They are soon surrounded by four Imperial Court officials, including a Nine Aperture Spirit Scholar and three Nine Meridian Martial Ancestors.
• A battle ensues, with the Imperial Court officials determined to eliminate the Dream Masters.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: He reveals his true strength, easily defeating three Nine Meridian Martial Ancestors and a Nine Aperture Spirit Scholar, showcasing his powerful physical body and Qi Yuan stat.
• Zhou Tian: He struggles against the remaining Martial Ancestor, using a blood talisman to survive but is still at a disadvantage.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The Great Gan Imperial Court's determination to eliminate Dream Masters highlights the power struggle between the two forces.
• Resentment and Retribution: The accumulated resentment towards Dream Masters over a thousand years has finally erupted, leading to this confrontation.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Zhou Tian: They initially consider each other as rivals, but their shared predicament forces them to work together. Zhou Tian's survival instinct kicks in, and he chooses to fight alongside Fang Yuan.
• Fang Yuan and the Imperial Court Officials: The Imperial Court officials underestimate Fang Yuan, leading to their eventual demise. Fang Yuan's brutal and efficient fighting style contrasts with their more strategic approach.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Imperial Court launches a surprise attack on the camp, killing several high-level Dream Masters and Martial Ancestors.
• Fang Yuan reveals his true strength, defeating four powerful enemies, including a Nine Aperture Spirit Scholar and three Nine Meridian Martial Ancestors.
• The remnants of the camp are destroyed, and the Commander of the Imperial Court's forces orders a retreat.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Reveals his immense strength, comparable to a True Saint Martial Artist. He also demonstrates his strategic thinking and ability to keep his cards close to his chest.
• Zhou Tian: Recognizes Fang Yuan's strength and decides to stick close to him. He also shows loyalty by providing an alibi for Fang Yuan.
• Xingyunzi: Shows his cunning by escaping the camp before the attack. He is suspicious of Fang Yuan's absence but acknowledges his deeds after seeing the heads of the killed enemies.
• Wind Chime: Shows concern for the alliance's safety and is willing to acknowledge Fang Yuan's merits.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Fang Yuan's display of strength earns him respect and loyalty from Zhou Tian and recognition from Xingyunzi and Wind Chime.
• Trust and Betrayal: The alliance is riddled with suspicion and mistrust, with Xingyunzi questioning Fang Yuan's absence during the attack.
• Survival of the Fittest: The competition for resources and power is intense, leading to the outbreak of war between the Imperial Court and the Realm Alliance.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Zhou Tian: They work together to provide alibis for each other, forming an alliance of sorts.
• Fang Yuan and Xingyunzi: There is tension between them, with Xingyunzi suspecting Fang Yuan's absence during the attack but ultimately acknowledging his deeds.
• Fang Yuan and Wind Chime: Wind Chime is willing to acknowledge Fang Yuan's merits, showing a degree of respect for his strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan and Zhou Tian complete their mission but are accused of not fully completing it by Xingyunzi and Wind Chime.
• Fang Yuan reveals his true strength, killing three Nine Meridian Martial Ancestors and a Nine Aperture Spirit Scholar, and escapes with Zhou Tian.
• Wind Chime reports the incident to Elder Lian Huo, revealing Fang Yuan's near-True Saint Martial Dao level.
• Elder Lian Huo orders Wind Chime to invite Fang Yuan for a meeting.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Reveals his true strength to gain respect and avoid being used as a pawn. He plans to improve his Martial Dao to True Saint level.
• Wind Chime: Jealous of Fang Yuan's progress and seeks to undermine him. His actions lead to Elder Lian Huo's displeasure.
• Zhou Tian: Gains a newfound respect for Fang Yuan and swears to keep his secrets. He parts ways with Fang Yuan after leaving Nine Absolute Mountains.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for control within the Realm Alliance.
• The importance of revealing one's true strength to gain respect and avoid being underestimated.
• Jealousy and its consequences, as seen through Wind Chime's actions.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Zhou Tian: They work together to complete their mission and escape Nine Absolute Mountains. Zhou Tian swears to keep Fang Yuan's secrets before they part ways.
• Wind Chime and Xingyunzi: They attempt to trap Fang Yuan and Zhou Tian but fail. Wind Chime reports the incident to Elder Lian Huo, trying to downplay Fang Yuan's achievements.
• Elder Lian Huo and Wind Chime: Elder Lian Huo becomes displeased with Wind Chime's handling of the situation and orders him to invite Fang Yuan for a meeting.

Fang Yuan rapidly advances his Martial Dao, reaching the eighth meridian with the help of the Refining Yuan Spirit Fruit and his system's Proficiency. He plans to fuse the Giant Eagle Iron Body Art and the Hundred Poisons Refined Golden Body to reach the ninth meridian. In the Dream Realm, he meets Elder Lian Huo of the Realm Alliance, who offers him a high position in the alliance but also tasks him with wrapping up loose ends in the Nine Absolute Mountains. Fang Yuan agrees, seeing it as an opportunity to further explore the mountains. He also considers applying to become the new Guardian of the Nine Absolute Mountains.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with a tense atmosphere in the Nine Absolute Mountains, where an alliance of five great powers awaits reinforcements from the Realm Alliance.
• Fang Yuan, now a high-ranking official in the Realm Alliance, arrives as the local guardian.
• The alliance members are shocked by Fang Yuan's rapid advancement in cultivation rank and his appointment as their superior.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: He has advanced significantly in his cultivation, becoming a Fifth or Sixth Stage Virtual Saint, and is now a high-ranking official in the Realm Alliance. He maintains a calm and composed demeanor despite his past grievances with Meng Lian.
• Meng Lian: She is a candidate Saintess of the Holy Lotus Sect, adept at social maneuvering, and has a large following. She is initially hostile towards Fang Yuan but quickly adopts a humble posture upon realizing his authority over her.
• Lu Xuanzhi and Huang Long: They are Dream Masters from the Evil Saint Sect and Bai Ze Mountain, respectively. They are initially hostile towards each other but unite in their awe and fear of Fang Yuan.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter explores the power dynamics between the five great powers and the Realm Alliance, as well as the internal politics within the alliance.
• Cultivation Advancement: Fang Yuan's rapid cultivation advancement is a significant theme, highlighting his exceptional talent and dedication.
• Past Grievances: The tension between Fang Yuan and Meng Lian serves as a reminder of their past grievances and the potential consequences of those actions.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Meng Lian: Their interaction is tense, with Meng Lian initially hostile but quickly adopting a submissive posture due to Fang Yuan's authority.
• Lu Xuanzhi and Huang Long: They initially bicker but unite in their fear and awe of Fang Yuan, demonstrating their pragmatism and self-preservation instincts.
• Fang Yuan and the Alliance Members: Fang Yuan's arrival causes a stir among the alliance members, who are shocked by his rapid advancement and his appointment as their superior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Lian visits Fang Yuan, offering her Dream Realm Contribution Points and herself to make amends for her previous offense.
• Fang Yuan accepts her Contribution Points but refuses her advances, suspecting her of hidden motives.
• The Imperial Court and Hidden Dragon Guard do not launch an attack on the Dream Masters, leaving Fang Yuan disappointed.
• Fang Yuan continues his cultivation, nearing completion of the Nine Revolutions Profound Art and the Eight Gates Sword Array.
• The Old Daoist Marquis Shang, the Imperial Court's Earth Dragon Commander, confesses his helplessness in stopping the Dream Masters' plan and asks the Hidden Dragon Venerable Lord for assistance.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan remains suspicious of Meng Lian's intentions and focuses on his cultivation progress.
• The Old Daoist Marquis Shang shows his desperation and willingness to make a final stand against the Dream Masters.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle between the Dream Masters and the Imperial Court continues, with the Dream Masters gaining the upper hand.
• The importance of personal strength and cultivation in the face of impending chaos.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Meng Lian's interaction highlights their power dynamics and Fang Yuan's suspicion of her motives.
• The Hidden Dragon Venerable Lord and Marquis Shang's interaction reveals the latter's desperation and desire for assistance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Golden Peak Sect's mountain gate is being refined by a grand Formation, with Heavenly Fire raining down.
• The Golden Peak Sect's Sect Master, Jinding Shangren, a True Origin Spirit Scholar, intervenes using a Spirit Technique, the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird.
• The Dream Masters from Bai Ze Mountain, led by three Virtual Saints, intend to refine the entire mountain gate and all its disciples, including Jinding Shangren.
• Jinding Shangren's junior brother, the Black Tortoise True Saint, sacrifices himself to create an opening for Jinding Shangren and some disciples to escape.
• Jinding Shangren and the disciples escape using a Golden Rainbow, but they are intercepted and captured by a Sage's Hand.
• The Golden Peak Sect is completely annihilated, with the mountain turned to nothingness.

Character Developments

• Ruan Junxian, a former soldier, becomes a Dream Master and witnesses the power of Great Powers, causing him to yearn for more power.
• Jinding Shangren, the Sect Master of the Golden Peak Sect, is desperate to save his sect but ultimately fails.
• The Black Tortoise True Saint, Jinding Shangren's junior brother, sacrifices himself to give his sect a chance at survival.
• The three Virtual Saints from Bai Ze Mountain show no mercy in their pursuit of power and influence.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence among sects and alliances.
• The consequences of defying the "heavens' will" or the ruling powers.
• The desperation and futility of resistance in the face of overwhelming power.
• The importance of sacrifice for the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Ruan Junxian interacts with a Dream Master from Bai Ze Mountain, gaining insight into the power dynamics of the world.
• Jinding Shangren and the Black Tortoise True Saint interact, with the latter sacrificing himself to save the former and some disciples.
• The three Virtual Saints from Bai Ze Mountain interact with Jinding Shangren and the Black Tortoise True Saint, showing no mercy in their pursuit of power.
• The Imperial Court and the Dream Masters from Bai Ze Mountain are positioned as opposing forces, with the Imperial Court mobilizing its forces for war.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cang Xuan Saint, a Martial Ancestor, learns that the Jinding Sect, his sect, has been destroyed by the Five Great Alliances. He decides to take revenge despite knowing it will cost him his life.
• The Imperial Court offers him a chance to restore his cultivation for seven days using the 'Seven Absolute Earth Dragon Pill', after which he will die. He agrees and asks for information on the top geniuses from the Five Great Alliances to target.
• Fang Yuan, a Dream Master, completes his mission in Nine Absolute Mountains and prepares to leave. He learns about Cang Xuan Saint's rampage and hopes to encounter him for a breakthrough in his cultivation.

Character Developments

• Cang Xuan Saint: He becomes determined to seek revenge despite knowing it will cost him his life, showing his resolve and disregard for his own well-being.
• Fang Yuan: He expresses a desire to encounter Cang Xuan Saint, showing his confidence and eagerness to test his abilities against a True Saint martial artist.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Cang Xuan Saint's primary motivation is revenge against those who destroyed his sect.
• Mortality: Both Cang Xuan Saint and Fang Yuan are aware of their own mortality and the impermanence of life, yet they choose to act according to their desires.
• Cultivation: The pursuit of cultivation and power is a central theme, with both characters seeking to improve their abilities.

Character Interactions

• Cang Xuan Saint and the old man (Royal Saint Physician): They discuss Cang Xuan Saint's plan for revenge and the old man warns him of the consequences.
• Fang Yuan and the Realm Alliance Dream Master: They discuss the situation with Cang Xuan Saint and Fang Yuan expresses his desire to encounter him.
• Fang Yuan and the other Dream Masters: They complete the handover and prepare to leave Nine Absolute Mountains, with Fang Yuan wishing them farewell.