Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Jiusheng, a transmigrator, arrives in a cultivation world but fails to become a prodigy due to lack of talent and late start.
• He becomes a disciple of Shangqing Palace, learning the Evergreen Technique to extend his life.
• Decades pass, and Li Jiusheng, now 100, guards the Scripture Repository Pavilion, reading ancient texts.
• While reading Li Tianxian's biography, he gains insight and comprehends the Grass and Wood Sword Technique, also obtaining an Innate Sword Body.

Character Development

• Li Jiusheng evolves from an ambitious transmigrator to a resigned, ordinary sect disciple, accepting his limitations. He later experiences a significant change when he gains a Golden Finger-like ability.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of the cultivation world, where only the talented and powerful survive.
• The passage of time and the acceptance of aging and mortality.
• The power of knowledge and insight, as Li Jiusheng gains a new ability from reading.

Character Interactions

• Li Jiusheng's interaction with the Taoist priest leads to him becoming a disciple and learning the Evergreen Technique.
• Li Jiusheng's interaction with Li Tianxian's biography leads to his comprehension of the Grass and Wood Sword Technique and gaining an Innate Sword Body.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Jiusheng, a hundred-year-old cultivator, awakens a golden finger, obtaining Li Tianxian's [Grass and Wood Sword Technique] and her Innate Sword Body.
• He spends a night cultivating, completing the first two stages of the Houtian Realm (Muscle Tempering and Bone Tempering), and rejuvenating his body, appearing twenty years younger.
• Li Jiusheng reflects on his past caution and decides to embrace the Era of Kings Rising, aiming to experience the Great Dao for himself.

Character Developments

• Li Jiusheng: Transforms from a cautious, aging cultivator to an ambitious, rejuvenated one after awakening his golden finger. He becomes determined to seize opportunities and experience the Great Dao.

Significant Themes

• Golden Finger: A metaphor for sudden, unexpected opportunities or advantages.
• Cultivation and Age: The struggle between one's age and the desire to cultivate, and the realization that age is not necessarily a barrier to progress.
• Ambition and Caution: The balance between being ambitious and taking risks, versus being cautious and missing opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Li Jiusheng reflects on his past interactions with a youth who became a prodigy, inspiring him to embrace his new opportunities. However, there are no direct interactions in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Jiusheng spends three days cultivating continuously, returning his cultivation to the peak of the Houtian Realm.
• Li Jiusheng's grand-nephew, Yu Chaoyang, visits to say goodbye before going down the mountain for training.
• Li Qingshan, Li Jiusheng's junior brother, emerges from seclusion to inform him that he will become the new Sect Master of Shangqing Palace due to the previous Sect Master's murder by a disciple of Emperor Wu of Zhou.

Character Developments

• Li Jiusheng: Returns to peak Houtian Realm cultivation, shows concern for Yu Chaoyang's safety, and expresses anger at the injustice done to Shangqing Palace.
• Yu Chaoyang: Breaks through to the Grandmaster Realm at age 17, eager to prove himself and find a wife for Li Jiusheng.
• Li Qingshan: Reluctant to take on the Sect Master role due to the distraction it will cause to his cultivation, but accepts it to protect Shangqing Palace.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and its challenges, including distractions and obstacles to progress.
• The importance of family and mentorship, as seen in Li Jiusheng's relationship with Yu Chaoyang and Li Qingshan.
• The struggle for power and resources, as demonstrated by Emperor Wu of Zhou's disciple's actions against Shangqing Palace.

Character Interactions

• Li Jiusheng and Yu Chaoyang: The affectionate and supportive relationship between an uncle and his grand-nephew.
• Li Jiusheng and Li Qingshan: The close bond between senior and junior brothers, with Li Jiusheng expressing concern for Li Qingshan's cultivation and Li Qingshan sharing his worries about the sect's future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Emperor Wu of Zhou's disciple, Zhang Wudao, demands Shangqing Palace's Blessed Land as a training ground, threatening to enslave those who refuse to leave.
• Li Qingshan, despite his initial reluctance, accepts the position of Sect Master to protect Shangqing Palace.
• In one month, Li Qingshan will face Zhang Wudao in battle.
• Li Jiusheng passes on the Grass and Wood Sword Technique to Li Qingshan.
• Li Jiusheng achieves enlightenment and comprehends the Mountain and Wild New Life Method.

Character Developments

• Li Qingshan takes on the responsibility of Sect Master, demonstrating his growth and commitment to protecting Shangqing Palace.
• Li Jiusheng, despite his detached temperament, shows concern for Li Qingshan and passes on his knowledge without reservation, revealing his growth as a mentor.

Significant Themes

• Protection and responsibility towards one's home and community (Shangqing Palace).
• The passage of time and the cycle of life and death, as reflected in the Mountain and Wild New Life Method.
• The power dynamics between cultivation sects and the consequences of excessive arrogance and ambition (Emperor Wu of Zhou and Zhang Wudao).

Character Interactions

• Li Qingshan and Li Jiusheng's brotherly bond is strengthened as Li Jiusheng passes on his knowledge and supports Li Qingshan's decision to protect Shangqing Palace.
• Li Qingshan's determination to defend Shangqing Palace against Zhang Wudao's demands highlights his growth and commitment as a cultivator and a leader.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Jiusheng learns the [Mountain and Wild New Life Method] and feels it's perfect for his current state.
• He unknowingly breaks through to the Innate Realm (Void Core Realm) while comprehending the new technique.
• Li Qingshan comprehends the [Grass and Wood Sword Technique] and learns about Li Jiusheng's breakthrough.
• Li Jiusheng decides to cultivate the [Dragon Elephant Prison Suppression Strength] and successfully does so, manifesting Dragon and Elephant auras.

Character Developments

• Li Jiusheng: Breaks through to the Innate Realm, decides to cultivate the [Dragon Elephant Prison Suppression Strength], and successfully manifests its power.
• Li Qingshan: Comprehends the [Grass and Wood Sword Technique], gains confidence to deal with Zhang Wudao.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and strength, both physically and in cultivation.
• The importance of ancient techniques and the regret of their loss to time.
• The responsibility of protecting one's home and territory.

Character Interactions

• Li Jiusheng and Li Qingshan: Li Jiusheng passes on the [Grass and Wood Sword Technique] to Li Qingshan, who expresses gratitude and determination to deal with Zhang Wudao. Li Jiusheng shows support and confidence in Li Qingshan's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Jiusheng, a centenarian, undergoes a blood exchange to reach the threshold of the First Layer Innate Void Core.
• He decides to rebirth his body and welcomes new life, setting his cultivation path.
• Over twenty days pass, and Li Jiusheng's realm reaches the peak of the Innate Void Core. He plans to merge his True Qi into the core to forge a Real Core.
• Li Qingshan emerges from seclusion, having advanced his cultivation. He informs Li Jiusheng that Zhang Wudao is on his way to Shangqing Palace.
• Li Qingshan expresses his confidence in facing Zhang Wudao, comparing his situation to Emperor Wu of Zhou's rise to power.

Character Developments

• Li Jiusheng: He pushes his cultivation to the peak of the Innate Void Core, strengthens his physical body with [Dragon Elephant Prison Suppression Strength], and advances his Innate Sword Body and [Grass and Wood Sword Technique].
• Li Qingshan: He delves deep into [Grass and Wood Sword Technique] during his seclusion, gaining confidence in facing Zhang Wudao.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and accumulation: Li Jiusheng emphasizes the importance of relentless cultivation and accumulation, even at his advanced age.
• Rebirth and transformation: Li Jiusheng's decision to rebirth his body reflects his desire for change and growth.
• Confidence and resolve: Both Li Jiusheng and Li Qingshan display unwavering confidence in their abilities and determination to face their challenges.

Character Interactions

• Li Jiusheng and Li Qingshan: The two share a mentor-mentee relationship. Li Jiusheng passes on his knowledge of [Grass and Wood Sword Technique] to Li Qingshan, who expresses gratitude and confidence in facing Zhang Wudao. Their interaction showcases their mutual respect and trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Wudao, an arrogant cultivator, approaches Shangqing Palace, intending to gift it to his Master as a dojo.
• Li Qingshan, a hidden prodigy of Shangqing Palace, confronts Zhang Wudao.
• Li Qingshan unleashes a powerful sword strike, reminiscent of Li Tianxian's lost technique, against Zhang Wudao.
• Zhang Wudao attempts to defend using his Master's ultimate technique, the Indestructible Golden Body, but fails to withstand Li Qingshan's attack.

Character Developments

• Li Qingshan: Reveals his strength and protects Shangqing Palace, demonstrating his growth and power.
• Zhang Wudao: Initially arrogant and presumptuous, he shows fear and attempts to flee when faced with Li Qingshan's power, ultimately leading to his defeat.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance vs. Humility: Zhang Wudao's arrogance leads to his downfall, while Li Qingshan's humility allows him to grow and protect his sect.
• Power Dynamics: The balance of power shifts as Li Qingshan reveals his strength, challenging Zhang Wudao's dominance.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingshan vs. Zhang Wudao: Their interaction highlights the contrast between Li Qingshan's humility and determination and Zhang Wudao's arrogance and overconfidence.
• Li Qingshan and Li Jiusheng: Li Qingshan's decision to confront Zhang Wudao shows his responsibility towards his senior brother and Shangqing Palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingshan kills Zhang Wudao with one sword, using the Grass and Wood Sword Technique.
• The world reacts to Li Qingshan's feat, predicting Shangqing Palace's rise under his leadership, but also warning of Emperor Wu of Zhou's potential retaliation.
• Li Jiusheng, inspired by Li Qingshan's sword technique, breaks through to the Real Core stage, enhancing his strength to seven Dragon Elephant Powers.
• Li Jiusheng attempts to reverse-engineer Zhang Wudao's Invincible Golden Body technique but struggles due to the vast difference in cultivation levels.

Character Developments

• Li Qingshan: Becomes famous after killing Zhang Wudao, solidifying his role as the sect leader of Shangqing Palace.
• Li Jiusheng: Breaks through to the Real Core stage, enhancing his strength, and attempts to learn a defensive technique by reverse-engineering Zhang Wudao's Invincible Golden Body.

Significant Themes

• The power of techniques and their impact on a cultivator's reputation and a sect's future.
• The importance of continuous learning and improvement in cultivation.
• The consequences of actions and the potential retaliation from powerful enemies.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingshan's sword technique inspires Li Jiusheng to improve his own Grass and Wood Sword Technique and break through to the Real Core stage.
• Li Jiusheng attempts to learn a defensive technique to complement his existing offensive and transformation skills, showing his strategic thinking in cultivation.
• The world reacts to Li Qingshan's feat, predicting Shangqing Palace's future based on his actions, showing the interconnectedness of the cultivation world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Jiusheng comprehends the [Invincible Golden Body] technique, which requires transformation after transformation, pushing the physical body to its extreme, and then comprehending 'Aura/Momentum'.
• Li Jiusheng begins cultivating the [Invincible Golden Body] and [Mountain and Wild New Life Method] simultaneously, aiming to strengthen his physical body for his rebirth.
• Three months pass, and Li Jiusheng makes significant progress in his cultivation, approaching the Golden Core realm. He also comprehends a new phenomenon, 'Golden Lotus Seed in the Sea of Suffering', while reading a Buddhist scripture.

Character Developments

• Li Jiusheng: He becomes more focused and dedicated to his cultivation, making steady progress. He also gains a new comprehension, demonstrating his spiritual growth.

Significant Themes

• Steady cultivation and patience: Li Jiusheng believes in cultivating steadily and not rushing his progress.
• Escaping the sea of suffering: The Buddhist scripture Li Jiusheng reads discusses the world as a vast sea of suffering, and cultivation as a means to escape it. This theme resonates with Li Jiusheng, leading to his new comprehension.

Character Interactions

• Li Jiusheng interacts minimally with others, focusing on his cultivation. He allows disciples to choose their own texts from the Scripture Repository Pavilion, showing his detachment from worldly affairs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Jiusheng receives the Innate Phenomenon: Golden Lotus Seed in the Sea of Suffering.
• The phenomenon causes a vast sea of suffering to surge out, revealing scenes of life's struggles.
• Li Jiusheng traverses the sea of suffering on a golden lotus, demonstrating the power of his Innate Phenomenon.
• He breaks through to the Golden Core realm, entering the third level of the Innate Realm.
• Li Jiusheng's strength increases to fifteen Dragon Elephant Power.
• He practices his sword, fist, and Buddhist techniques, showcasing his mastery and power.
• Li Qingshan, the new Sect Master of Shangqing Palace, arrives.

Character Developments

• Li Jiusheng: He receives a powerful Innate Phenomenon, breaks through to the Golden Core realm, and demonstrates significant growth in strength and skill.
• Li Qingshan: Though not much is revealed about his character, his arrival as the new Sect Master of Shangqing Palace hints at potential future interactions with Li Jiusheng.

Significant Themes

• The power of Innate Phenomena and their role in cultivation.
• The struggle and suffering of life, reflected in the sea of suffering phenomenon.
• The growth and enhancement of Li Jiusheng's abilities, particularly his strength.

Character Interactions

• Li Jiusheng and Li Qingshan: Though they do not interact directly in this chapter, Li Qingshan's arrival sets the stage for potential future interactions, which could involve competition, cooperation, or conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingshan visits Li Jiusheng, revealing his worries about Emperor Wu of Zhou.
• Li Qingshan shares his findings about Emperor Wu of Zhou's seclusion and the truth behind the Four Emperors.
• The Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land is revealed to have been killed by Emperor Wu of Zhou.

Character Developments

• Li Qingshan: He has improved his cultivation significantly after practicing the Grass and Wood Sword Technique. He is burdened by worries about Emperor Wu of Zhou and seeks advice from Li Jiusheng.
• Li Jiusheng: He has made significant progress in his cultivation, reaching the Xiantian Realm and condensing a Golden Core. He remains wise and perceptive, understanding Li Qingshan's concerns without him needing to explain.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and rivalries among the cultivation world's elite, particularly the Four Emperors.
• The consequences of overbearing and tyrannical behavior, as exemplified by Emperor Wu of Zhou.
• The importance of friendship and acknowledgment among peers, as demonstrated by Emperor Wu of Zhou's relationship with the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingshan and Li Jiusheng: Their bond is strengthened as Li Qingshan seeks guidance from Li Jiusheng, who uses his wisdom and understanding of Li Qingshan's personality to help him.
• Emperor Wu of Zhou and the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land: Their friendship is highlighted, despite their eventual tragic fate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingshan and Li Jiusheng discuss Emperor Wu of Zhou and the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land.
• Li Qingshan reveals that Emperor Wu of Zhou killed the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land after the latter saved his life.
• Li Qingshan learns that the Luochuan Sect obtained an Ancestor-level great medicine, intending to cure Emperor Wu of Zhou, who might emerge to attack Shangqing Palace.
• Li Qingshan plans to send Li Jiusheng away to avoid danger.
• Li Jiusheng discovers a book about the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land and activates some past fragments related to him.

Character Developments

• Li Qingshan: Shows concern for Li Jiusheng's safety and is worried about the potential threat from Emperor Wu of Zhou.
• Li Jiusheng: Stands by Li Qingshan, refusing to leave him in danger. Discovers information about the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land and activates past fragments.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and betrayal: Emperor Wu of Zhou's actions towards the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land highlight the theme of friendship betrayed.
• Power dynamics: The relationship between Emperor Wu of Zhou and the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land illustrates the power dynamics between two equally matched individuals.
• Loyalty and sacrifice: The Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land's actions in protecting his loved one and his friend show his loyalty and willingness to make sacrifices.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingshan and Li Jiusheng: Their conversation reveals their close bond, with Li Qingshan trying to protect Li Jiusheng, and Li Jiusheng refusing to abandon Li Qingshan in danger.
• Emperor Wu of Zhou and the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land: Their interactions highlight their complex relationship, from initial rivalry to a deep friendship, ultimately leading to betrayal and tragedy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Jiusheng's consciousness is transported to a past scene where the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land is getting married to a Fox Woman from the Outer Domain.
• The wedding is interrupted by a group of Daoist sect elders and Emperor Wu of Zhou, who disapprove of the union between a human and a demon.
• A battle ensues, with the Sword God and his wife facing off against the elders and Emperor Wu. The Sword God briefly ascends to the Ancestor Realm and uses the [Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique], which Li Jiusheng observes.
• Li Jiusheng returns to his reality, having comprehended the [Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique] and absorbed a wisp of energy from the void, which manifests as the Sword God's phantom figure.

Character Developments

• Li Jiusheng: He observes a significant event from the past, learns a powerful sword technique, and absorbs a wisp of energy that manifests as the Sword God's phantom figure.
• Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land: He is revealed to have been in love with a Fox Woman from the Outer Domain, defying the ancestral teachings of the Old Land. He ascends to the Ancestor Realm during the battle.
• Emperor Wu of Zhou: He also ascends to the Ancestor Realm during the battle and holds the Sword God's wife hostage.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between love and duty, as seen in the Sword God's decision to marry the Fox Woman despite the disapproval of his peers.
• The power of emotions, as Li Jiusheng's emotional response to the scene allows him to comprehend the [Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique] and absorb a wisp of energy.

Character Interactions

• Li Jiusheng interacts with the past scene as an observer, feeling indignant at the intrusion of the wedding but unable to intervene.
• The Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land and his wife face off against the group of Daoist sect elders and Emperor Wu of Zhou, leading to a battle where both parties ascend to the Ancestor Realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qingshan's Sect Master's Grand Ceremony at Shangqing Palace attracts numerous guests.
• Li Jiusheng meets the remnant soul of the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land in the Scripture Repository Pavilion.
• The Sword God reveals he wants to unleash a 90,000 li long sword strike towards Luochuan Sect's Ancestor, Emperor Wu of Zhou.
• Emperor Wu of Zhou decides to annihilate Shangqing Palace during Li Qingshan's ceremony.
• Li Jiusheng agrees to let the Sword God use his body to unleash the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique.

Character Developments

• Li Qingshan: Calm and composed as he prepares for his Sect Master's ceremony.
• Li Jiusheng: Discovers the Sword God's remnant soul and agrees to help him unleash a powerful sword strike.
• Emperor Wu of Zhou: Decides to attack Shangqing Palace during Li Qingshan's ceremony, showing his aggressive and dominant nature.
• Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land: Reveals his desire to rescue his wife and destroy Luochuan Sect, showcasing his determination and regret.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics between sects and their leaders.
• The consequences of past actions and regrets.
• The struggle between good and evil, and the desire for revenge.

Character Interactions

• Li Jiusheng interacts with the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land, leading to a plan to strike against Luochuan Sect.
• Emperor Wu of Zhou interacts with his Sect Master, displaying his authority and intention to attack Shangqing Palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A colossal sword, imbued with Grandmaster-level Great Dao and Spiritual Energy, is unleashed from Shangqing Palace towards Luochuan Sect.
• The sword energy causes alarm and speculation among various forces, with many believing it's a Grandmaster-level attack on Luochuan Sect.
• Emperor Wu of Zhou, Luochuan Sect's Sect Master, attempts to intercept the sword energy but fails, leading to his Grandmaster foundation being severed again.

Character Developments

• Li Qingshan, the new Sect Master of Shangqing Palace, is shocked and disbelief, suspecting his Senior Brother's involvement in the Grandmaster-level sword energy.
• Emperor Wu of Zhou's arrogance and overbearing nature are highlighted as he faces the sword energy, leading to his defeat and the severing of his Grandmaster foundation.

Significant Themes

• The power and terror of Grandmasters and Grandmaster-level attacks.
• The consequences of past actions (Emperor Wu of Zhou's enemies not aiding him due to his past misdeeds).
• The spectacle of a Grandmaster-level battle drawing the attention of the world.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingshan and the Senior Brother he suspects of being involved in the sword energy.
• Emperor Wu of Zhou and the unknown enemy behind the sword energy, revealed to be a remnant soul from his past.
• The Old Land's Grandmasters observing and discussing the sword energy, some warning others not to intervene.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A powerful sword strike, spanning ninety thousand li, is unleashed from Shangqing Palace, shocking the world and revealing an Ancestor Realm cultivator hidden within.
• Mortals believe it's the end of days, while cultivators recognize it as a sign of immense power.
• Ancestor Realm cultivators discuss the strike's significance and the cultivator behind it, the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land.
• Attendees at Shangqing Palace's enthronement ceremony deduce that the sect is aiming to regain its top-tier status.

Character Developments

• Li Qingshan, now the Sect Master of Shangqing Palace, is surrounded by praise and requests to meet the hidden Ancestor Realm cultivator.
• Li Jiusheng, after witnessing the Thousand-Year Sword God's strike, immerses himself in studying the Sword Dao, leading to a breakthrough in his realm.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of hidden cultivators.
• The pursuit of cultivation and personal growth.
• The political maneuvering of sects.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingshan interacts with sect attendees, trying to clarify the situation regarding the Ancestor Realm cultivator.
• Li Jiusheng interacts with the remnants of the Thousand-Year Sword God's presence, learning and growing from his teachings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Jiusheng breaks through to the Grandmaster realm, creating a ten-mile Domain and doubling his strength to fifty Dragon Elephant Powers.
• He learns to fly within his Domain, marking his official entry into cultivation.
• He receives the 'Great Sun Nirvana Scripture' after resonating with the morning sun.
• Li Qingshan, now Sect Master of Shangqing Palace, finds Li Jiusheng flying and expresses his shock at Li Jiusheng's rapid cultivation progress.
• They discuss sect matters, and Li Jiusheng suggests Li Qingshan delegate trivial tasks.
• Li Qingshan asks Li Jiusheng about the recent sword strike, which Li Jiusheng attributes to the residual soul of the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land.
• Li Qingshan shares that the sword strike shattered Emperor Wu of Zhou's ancestral foundation, temporarily averting danger to Shangqing Palace.

Character Developments

• Li Jiusheng: Achieves the Grandmaster realm, learns to fly, and receives a new cultivation method. He shows wisdom and calmness in guiding Li Qingshan.
• Li Qingshan: Struggles with sect management, seeks Li Jiusheng's advice, and expresses his shock at Li Jiusheng's progress. He shows determination to reform Shangqing Palace.

Significant Themes

• Rapid cultivation progress and its impact on one's perspective (Li Jiusheng and Li Qingshan).
• The responsibility and challenges of sect leadership (Li Qingshan).
• The power of a Grandmaster's Domain and its applications (Li Jiusheng's flight).

Character Interactions

• Li Jiusheng and Li Qingshan: They meet after Li Jiusheng's breakthrough, with Li Qingshan expressing his shock and seeking Li Jiusheng's advice on sect management. Li Jiusheng guides and supports Li Qingshan.
• Li Jiusheng and the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land: Li Jiusheng attributes the recent sword strike to the Old Land's Sword God, showing respect for his power and influence.

Key Plot Points

• Li Qingshan learns about the rumors of Shangqing Palace hiding an Ancestor, which is beneficial for their current situation.
• Li Jiusheng imparts the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique and the sword dao of the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land to Li Qingshan to help him strive for the Ancestor Realm.
• Li Jiusheng begins his first Nirvana, successfully transforming his body into an Innate Sword Body and doubling his strength to 100 Dragon Elephant Powers.

Character Developments

• Li Qingshan: Shows ambition and determination to reach the Ancestor Realm, receiving valuable sword techniques from Li Jiusheng.
• Li Jiusheng: Achieves a successful first Nirvana, enhancing his strength and physique, and demonstrating his invincibility within the Grandmaster Realm.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and cultivation, with Li Qingshan and Li Jiusheng both aiming to improve their realms and strength.
• The benefits of rumors and deception, as the myth of Shangqing Palace hiding an Ancestor brings them advantages.

Character Interactions

• Li Qingshan and Li Jiusheng: The senior and junior brothers interact, with Li Jiusheng imparting valuable knowledge and techniques to Li Qingshan to help him advance.
• Li Jiusheng and the Fox Demon: They encounter each other, with Li Jiusheng witnessing the fox demon giving birth and showing understanding and respect for her situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Jiusheng encounters the Fox Woman in the woods, who reveals she's the wife of the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land.
• She explains she was imprisoned in Luochuan Sect's Demon Refining Tower for centuries and has just given birth to their child.
• The Fox Woman asks Li Jiusheng to take care of her daughter, a Nine-tailed Demonic Fox, as she's about to die.
• The Fox Woman dissipates, her body turning into specks of light, and she dies in the same land and time as her husband.
• Li Jiusheng witnesses the Concentric Life and Death Tribulation, a spell used by ancient lovers to become Dao companions.

Character Developments

• Fox Woman: She's revealed to be the wife of the Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land, having endured torture in the Demon Refining Tower for centuries to protect her unborn child. Her love for her husband is unwavering, even in death.
• Li Jiusheng: He witnesses a profound love between the Fox Woman and her husband, stirring his heart and leading him to agree to raise their daughter. He also learns about the Concentric Life and Death Tribulation.

Significant Themes

• Love: The Fox Woman's undying love for her husband is the core theme, transcending life and death.
• Sacrifice: She sacrifices her own well-being to protect her child and reunite with her husband.
• Trust: The Concentric Life and Death Tribulation represents a deep level of trust between individuals.

Character Interactions

• Fox Woman and Li Jiusheng: They have a brief but profound interaction. The Fox Woman entrusts her daughter to Li Jiusheng, and he agrees to raise her.
• Fox Woman and her husband (Thousand-Year Sword God of the Old Land): Their love story is the driving force of the chapter, with the Fox Woman's actions and words revolving around her love for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Jiusheng understands the advantages and disadvantages of the Concentric Life and Death Tribulation.
• He finds a newborn Little Fox and decides to take care of her.
• The Little Fox, upon seeing Li Jiusheng, is terrified and flees, sensing her parents' absence.
• Li Jiusheng remotely provides food and pills to the Little Fox, who eats them cautiously while remaining wary.

Character Developments

• Li Jiusheng: Shows compassion and patience in caring for the Little Fox, understanding her fear and providing for her needs without forcing contact.
• Little Fox: Exhibits fear and stress upon seeing Li Jiusheng, indicating her inherited distrust of humans. She displays caution and wariness, but also curiosity and hunger, which lead her to accept Li Jiusheng's provisions.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Distrust: The Little Fox's inherited memories make her distrustful of humans, while Li Jiusheng's actions aim to build trust.
• Care and Compassion: Li Jiusheng's decision to care for the Little Fox shows his compassion, despite the challenges she presents.

Character Interactions

• Li Jiusheng and the Little Fox: Their interaction is minimal but significant. Li Jiusheng provides for the Little Fox's needs without forcing contact, while the Little Fox remains wary but accepts his provisions, indicating a cautious acceptance.