Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points

• The He Family's Old Ancestor reveals that Chen Changan is a Divine Doctor who can cure the strange illness plaguing Qifeng Valley.
• The other three families (Xu, Feng, and Zheng) visit the He Family to demand an explanation for bringing an outsider into Qifeng Valley.
• Chen Changan is challenged to prove his abilities by the Feng Family Old Ancestor.

Character Developments

• The He Family Old Ancestor shows cunning and shamelessness in his attempts to convince the other families of Chen Changan's abilities.
• Chen Changan remains calm and confident in his abilities, even when faced with skepticism and provocation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of medical skills and knowledge in solving problems that even powerful cultivators cannot.
• The tension between following rules and seeking solutions to pressing issues.

Character Interactions

• The He Family Old Ancestor and Chen Changan work together to convince the other families of Chen Changan's abilities.
• The Feng Family Old Ancestor challenges Chen Changan, leading to a tense exchange.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changan arrives at Qifeng Valley to treat the mysterious illness.
• The valley's leaders (Xu, Feng, Zheng, and He families' Old Ancestors) initially doubt Chen's abilities but agree to let him try.
• A He Family member has an attack, and Chen successfully cures them, proving his medical prowess.
• The other families vie for Chen's attention, offering him marriage with their female members.
• Chen asks for freedom to move around Qifeng Valley unobstructed and agrees to treat the He Family first, then the others.

Character Developments

• Chen Changan demonstrates his exceptional medical skills, earning respect and admiration from the valley leaders.
• The Old Ancestors of the four families show their desperation for a cure, initially arrogant but later humble and competitive in seeking Chen's help.

Significant Themes

• Desperation and Hope: The valley leaders' desperation for a cure contrasts with their initial doubt and later hope in Chen Changan.
• Power Dynamics: The Old Ancestors' power struggle for Chen's attention highlights their desire for control and influence.
• Trust and Skepticism: The leaders' initial skepticism gives way to trust after seeing Chen's abilities, reflecting the theme of earning trust through actions.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changan and the Old Ancestors: Chen's interactions with the Old Ancestors shift from skepticism to respect and admiration as he proves his medical skills.
• Old Ancestors among themselves: They initially present a united front but later show competition and power struggle in seeking Chen's help for their families.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changan treats over two thousand He Family members affected by Death Law Power.
• He inquires about Law Fragments but receives no information.
• He visits the Xu, Zheng, and Feng families, finding no Law Fragments.
• He summons the four families' Old Ancestors to discuss the strange illness's origin.
• They mention an untouched back mountain with a water source, which Chen Changan suspects might be the cause.
• Chen Changan decides to investigate the water source himself.

Character Developments

• Chen Changan demonstrates his medical prowess and determination to find the source of the strange illness.
• Da Huang and Yi Tuo accompany Chen Changan, showing loyalty and curiosity.
• The Old Ancestors of the four families show gratitude and cooperation, but also express concern about potential poisoning.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of Law Fragments.
• The incubation period and manifestation of the strange illness.
• The potential danger of the water source as the cause of the illness.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changan interacts with the He Family members, showing professionalism and concern.
• He communicates with the Old Ancestors of the four families, seeking information and collaboration.
• Chen Changan, Da Huang, and Yi Tuo display a dynamic, almost familial relationship, with Chen Changan leading and the others supporting him.

Chapter Summary

• Yi Tuo explores the mysterious pool: Chen Changan and Da Huang wait anxiously while Yi Tuo, now in turtle form, dives into a seemingly shallow but unfathomably deep pool. Chen suspects the pool may contain fragments of the Death Law. Da Huang worries about Yi Tuo but refuses to investigate himself, fearing the potential danger.
• The Four Great Families are discovered: A group of outsiders arrives at Qifeng Valley, causing the hidden ancestors of the Four Great Families to realize that their location has been exposed. They speculate about who revealed them, while rejecting the possibility that the Divine Physician was responsible. Accepting that they can no longer hide, the four ancestors go out to confront the newcomers.
• A traitor is punished: At the valley entrance, a former clansman leads the newcomers to Qifeng Valley. Although he claims he has no regret about betraying his family, the leading young man, Qin Yuxuan, kills him for being disloyal and cowardly. This establishes Qin Yuxuan as both ruthless and contemptuous of betrayal.
• Qin Yuxuan and Qin Huang confront the four ancestors: Qin Yuxuan introduces himself respectfully, but the ancestors initially mock the Qin Family for sending a young man against them. Qin Huang, an elder of the Qin Family, then reveals himself, shocking the four ancestors. He praises Qin Yuxuan, who is ranked thirtieth on the Total Prodigy Ranking and has reached the half-step Immortal King realm despite being under thirty thousand years old.
• The Qin Family demands the treasure and submission: Qin Huang offers to forgive the four families and restore their former positions if they surrender the mysterious treasure and return to the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty. Qin Yuxuan reinforces the offer, stating that the positions of Kings of Different Surnames remain reserved for them, while warning that refusal will bring the Qin Family’s wrath.
• The old grudge is revealed: The four families reject the offer, recalling that the Qin Family once attacked them to seize the supreme treasure they had discovered. The four families’ ancestors had been close allies and fellow disciples of the Qin Family’s founder, helping establish the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty. However, their growing influence eventually made the Imperial Family wary. After the betrayal and massacre, the surviving descendants fled and hid in Qifeng Valley.
• The four families refuse to yield: Despite lacking the strength to avenge their ancestors, the four old patriarchs remain determined not to surrender. Qin Yuxuan responds with a threat: if they continue resisting, the Qin Family will slaughter their descendants one by one, forcing them to watch.

Character Developments and Interactions

• Chen Changan and Da Huang: Their exchange highlights their familiar, humorous dynamic. Chen remains calm and analytical, while Da Huang is cowardly but outwardly concerned about Yi Tuo.
• Qin Yuxuan: He appears polite and composed but is ruthless, politically confident, and willing to kill without hesitation. His exceptional cultivation and ranking establish him as a formidable young heir.
• Qin Huang: He is proud of the Qin Family’s power and history, yet represents the old betrayal that destroyed the Four Great Families’ trust.
• The Four Ancestors: They are embittered but steadfast, valuing loyalty and ancestral honor over survival. Their refusal shows their determination to preserve the truth and protect the treasure.

Major Themes

• Betrayal and loyalty: The Qin Family’s betrayal of its former allies contrasts with the four families’ refusal to betray their ancestors or surrender the treasure.
• Power and political control: The offer to restore the four families as Kings of Different Surnames masks an attempt to reclaim control and obtain the supreme treasure.
• Generational conflict: Qin Yuxuan’s emergence symbolizes a younger generation replacing the old, though the current conflict is rooted in grievances from the previous generation.
• Honor versus survival: The four families choose resistance and possible destruction rather than submit to the Qin Family’s coercion.
• Hidden dangers and mysteries: Yi Tuo’s exploration of the deep pool and the possible Death Law fragments introduces a separate mystery that may become important later.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changan and his companions obtain the third Law Fragment without much difficulty.
• Chen Changan senses trouble in Qifeng Valley and decides to investigate.
• Qin Yuxuan and Qin Huang arrive at Qifeng Valley, threatening the four Old Ancestors to hand over an item.
• The four Old Ancestors refuse, and Qin Huang attacks. They prepare to fight back, but a mysterious figure intervenes.

Character Developments

• Yi Tuo shows cunning by tricking Da Huang into retrieving the Law Fragment, but Chen Changan sees through his plan.
• Qin Huang reveals his strength and confidence, contrasting with his past inferiority to the Qifeng Valley elders.
• The Qifeng Valley elders show unity and determination to protect their valley and clansmen.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The shift in power between Qin Huang and the Qifeng Valley elders is evident, highlighting the importance of strength in their world.
• Loyalty and Unity: The Qifeng Valley elders' refusal to back down despite the threat to their clansmen emphasizes their loyalty and unity.
• Cunning vs. Honesty: Yi Tuo's trickery is contrasted with Chen Changan's straightforward approach, showing the consequences of each.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changan and Yi Tuo's interaction shows Chen Changan's wisdom and Yi Tuo's cunning, with Chen Changan ultimately outsmarting Yi Tuo.
• Qin Huang and the Qifeng Valley elders' interaction highlights the tension and power struggle between them.
• The mysterious figure's intervention adds an unknown element to the dynamics between Qin Huang and the Qifeng Valley elders.

Chapter Summary: “I’m Very Measured When I Strike”

Key plot points and events

• Chen Changan emerges unharmed after Qin Huang’s initial attack, shocking everyone present. Qin Huang, an eighth-level Immortal King, cannot understand how a first-level Golden Immortal could withstand his full-power strike.
• Chen Changan explains that the four ancestors of Qifeng Valley are his “patients” and “children,” humorously positioning himself as their protector. The ancestors instinctively agree before realizing the implication.
• Qin Huang invokes the power of the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty and warns Chen Changan not to interfere. The dynasty is revealed to be an extremely powerful force from outside the Liuyun Region, possessing multiple Immortal Emperor and Immortal King powerhouses.
• Despite the four ancestors’ warnings that Chen Changan cannot oppose such a force, Chen Changan reveals that he has cured the source of Qifeng Valley’s strange illness.
• Qin Huang attacks a second time, but Chen Changan once again remains completely unharmed.
• Chen Changan then retaliates. He moves so quickly that Qin Huang cannot perceive his movements, striking him twice and launching him thousands of kilometers away before leaving him gravely injured at the entrance of Qifeng Valley.
• Qin Yuxuan and the four ancestors are stunned by Qin Huang’s effortless defeat. Although Chen Changan claims to be only a genuine first-level Golden Immortal, his strength appears comparable to—or greater than—that of an Immortal King.
• When Qin Yuxuan threatens revenge from the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty, Chen Changan says he is “very measured” when striking. He then clarifies that Qin Huang will definitely not survive, creating a darkly humorous contrast with his earlier reassurance.

Character developments

• Chen Changan is established as overwhelmingly powerful, calm, and confident. He deliberately conceals or downplays his true abilities while treating Qin Huang’s attacks with complete indifference. His humor and casual attitude make his dominance even more intimidating.
• Qin Huang shifts from arrogant and threatening to shocked, furious, and helpless. His confidence in his superior cultivation collapses after failing to harm Chen Changan and being defeated almost instantly.
• Qin Yuxuan becomes visibly alarmed after realizing that her group has encountered someone capable of defeating an eighth-level Immortal King. Her initial confidence gives way to cautious negotiation and threats of future retaliation.
• Qifeng Valley’s four ancestors move from desperation and concern for Chen Changan’s safety to complete awe. They begin questioning whether he is secretly an Immortal King, half-step Immortal Emperor, or even Immortal Emperor.

Significant themes

• Hidden strength and deceptive appearances: Chen Changan’s low cultivation level conceals power far beyond what others expect.
• Overconfidence versus true power: Qin Huang relies on his status and cultivation, but his arrogance is destroyed when his attacks prove useless.
• Protection and gratitude: Chen Changan treats his patients as his own responsibility, refusing to abandon them even when threatened by a powerful dynasty.
• Humor amid overwhelming violence: His playful comments—especially calling the exchange “fair and square” and claiming to be “measured”—contrast sharply with Qin Huang’s near-fatal defeat.
• Power beyond conventional cultivation: The chapter suggests that Chen Changan’s abilities cannot be judged by ordinary realm classifications.

Character interactions

• Chen Changan jokingly claims the four ancestors as his “children,” while they initially agree before realizing they have effectively called him their father.
• Qin Huang repeatedly challenges Chen Changan, first with threats and then with two attacks, only to be completely outmatched.
• The four ancestors urge Chen Changan to leave for his own safety, but he remains to protect them and announces that their illness has been cured.
• Qin Yuxuan attempts to intimidate Chen Changan by invoking the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty, but her threat has little effect. Chen Changan’s final remark leaves her uncertain before revealing that Qin Huang’s injuries are fatal.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changan decides to kill Qin Yuxuan and the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty’s forces after Qin Huang attacks him. He dismisses Qin Yuxuan’s warning that doing so will provoke the dynasty, insisting that their identity and conflict are irrelevant to him.
• Using his increasingly powerful Death Law, Chen Changan instantly places Qin Yuxuan and the others in a near-death state. Many die immediately, while Qin Yuxuan’s body is destroyed from within.
• A soul phantom belonging to Qin Shengtian, an Immortal Emperor and ancestor of the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty, emerges from Qin Yuxuan’s body. It was intended to protect Qin Yuxuan, but activates too late.
• Qin Shengtian threatens Chen Changan for killing members of the Qin family and launches an attack through the phantom. Chen Changan easily binds and erases it.
• The destruction of the phantom injures Qin Shengtian’s true body. Furious and humiliated, Qin Shengtian vows to travel personally to the Liuyun Region to kill Chen Changan.
• After the battle, the four ancestors of Qifeng Valley kneel before Chen Changan in gratitude. He had both cured their mysterious illness and saved them from the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty.
• To repay him, they offer Chen Changan a mysterious treasure hidden within Qifeng Valley. They explain that the treasure is connected to the long-standing conflict between Qifeng Valley and the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty.
• The ancestors lead Chen Changan to the concealed treasure chamber. Although its barrier requires all four ancestors to open, Chen Changan walks through it effortlessly, leaving them shocked.
• The chapter ends with Chen Changan standing before the mysterious object and asking what it is.

Character Developments

• Chen Changan: Becomes increasingly confident and overbearing in his power. He openly disregards the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty’s status, kills its members without hesitation, destroys Qin Shengtian’s soul phantom, and effortlessly bypasses Qifeng Valley’s powerful barrier.
• Qin Yuxuan: Realizes too late that Chen Changan intends to eliminate them. His fear and helplessness demonstrate the overwhelming gap between him and Chen Changan.
• Qin Shengtian: Initially attempts to intimidate Chen Changan through his status as an Immortal Emperor, but his soul phantom is destroyed with ease. His anger transforms the conflict into a personal vendetta, motivating him to confront Chen Changan directly.
• The Four Ancestors of Qifeng Valley: Their attitude shifts from desperation and caution to profound gratitude and respect. They acknowledge Chen Changan as their savior and decide to surrender the treasure that caused their family’s downfall.

Significant Themes

• Overwhelming strength and confidence: Chen Changan’s power is portrayed as far beyond that of ordinary immortals, powerful families, and even an Immortal Emperor’s projection.
• Consequences of arrogance and retaliation: The Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty’s attempt to dominate Qifeng Valley leads to the deaths of its members and provokes a dangerous confrontation with Chen Changan.
• Gratitude and repayment: Qifeng Valley’s ancestors feel obligated to reward Chen Changan for saving their people, even by giving up the treasure they had protected for generations.
• Mystery and hidden power: The treasure remains unexplained, but its importance is emphasized by the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty’s relentless pursuit of it and Qifeng Valley’s long decline connected to its possession.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changan and Qin Yuxuan: Qin Yuxuan tries to warn and threaten Chen Changan, but Chen Changan dismisses him and kills him before he can finish speaking.
• Chen Changan and Qin Shengtian: Qin Shengtian threatens Chen Changan through his soul phantom, but Chen Changan mocks him, withstands his attack, and erases the phantom.
• Chen Changan and the Qifeng Valley ancestors: The ancestors recognize Chen Changan’s immense kindness and power, kneel to him, and offer him their hidden treasure as repayment.
• Chen Changan and the barrier: His effortless passage through the barrier further astonishes the ancestors and reinforces his status as an extraordinary, seemingly unstoppable figure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changan discovers an unusual, egg-shaped object in Qifeng Valley, believed to be a treasure.
• Da Huang and the Qifeng Valley's Old Ancestors reveal they don't know what it is, only that it's a source of disaster for their families.
• Da Huang identifies the object as a Dragon Egg, causing surprise and concern among everyone.
• Chen Changan decides to try and hatch the Dragon Egg using his Life Law power.

Character Developments

• Chen Changan: Shows curiosity and caution regarding the mysterious object. He's willing to take risks, like attempting to hatch the Dragon Egg.
• Da Huang: Demonstrates his knowledge about Dragon Eggs, proving useful to Chen Changan. He's eager and proud, showing off to Yi Tuo.
• Qifeng Valley's Old Ancestors: Reveal their families' tragic history and express confusion about the Dragon Egg's nature.

Significant Themes

• Risk and Reward: Chen Changan faces potential danger (angering the Dragon race) for possible gain (hatching a dragon).
• Loyalty and Betrayal: The ancestors of Qifeng Valley stole the Dragon Egg, betraying the Dragon race's trust.
• Knowledge and Ignorance: Da Huang's knowledge about Dragon Eggs contrasts with the Old Ancestors' ignorance, highlighting the value of wisdom.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changan and Da Huang: They work together, with Da Huang providing information and Chen Changan making decisions.
• Chen Changan and Qifeng Valley's Old Ancestors: They share information, with the Old Ancestors revealing their families' history and Chen Changan trying to help them by attempting to hatch the Dragon Egg.
• Da Huang and Yi Tuo: They have a friendly rivalry, with Da Huang showing off to Yi Tuo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Dragon Egg hatches, revealing a young dragon that can speak human language.
• The young dragon thanks Chen Changan for helping it hatch but is surprised when Chen Changan lets it go without asking for anything in return.
• Da Huang, Chen Changan's mount, reveals its true form as a Kirin, a Divine Beast, shocking everyone.
• The young dragon expresses a desire to be Chen Changan's mount, leading to a dispute between it and Da Huang.

Character Developments

• Chen Changan: Shows indifference to the young dragon's gratitude and willingness to let it go without gain, displaying his unconcerned and non-greedy nature.
• Young Dragon: Initially proud and mature for its age, it becomes humble and eager to be Chen Changan's mount after learning that Da Huang is a Kirin.
• Da Huang: Reveals its true form as a Kirin, showing its pride and dominance. It also displays a competitive streak with the young dragon.

Significant Themes

• Pride and Humility: Both the young dragon and Da Huang display pride, with the young dragon learning humility after seeing Da Huang's true form.
• Relationships and Hierarchy: The dynamic between the young dragon, Da Huang, and Chen Changan explores the complex nature of relationships and hierarchy among powerful beings.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changan and the Young Dragon: Chen Changan shows no interest in keeping the young dragon, while the young dragon initially expresses gratitude but later wants to be his mount.
• Da Huang and the Young Dragon: Da Huang and the young dragon engage in a dispute over who is more qualified to be Chen Changan's mount, displaying their competitive nature.
• Da Huang and Chen Changan: Da Huang shows pride in its true form and expresses its desire to surpass Chen Changan, hinting at a potential power dynamic between them.

Chapter Summary: From Now On, You’ll Be Called Little Earthworm

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changan recalls his first encounter with Da Huang, when the dog swallowed him and later spat him out after several days. Chen Changan used the embarrassing incident to claim they had shared life-and-death experiences, but now refuses to let Da Huang mention it.
• Da Huang and the Young Dragon compete to flatter Chen Changan. Da Huang calls him “Big Brother,” while the Young Dragon refers to him as “Godfather,” prompting the others to mock their shameless behavior.
• Chen Changan questions why the Young Dragon refuses to return to the dragon clan and instead insists on remaining by his side as a mount. Suspicious of the dragon’s unusual maturity and mysterious origins, Chen Changan agrees to keep it with him so he can observe its intentions.
• Chen Changan gives the Young Dragon the humiliating name Little Earthworm. Though clearly displeased, the Young Dragon accepts the name without resistance, further convincing Chen Changan that it is far more intelligent and calculating than an ordinary newborn dragon.
• Since Qifeng Valley has been exposed, its four ancestors—powerful fifth-level Immortal Kings—can no longer remain there. Chen Changan arranges for them to relocate to the Nine Cloud Immortal Sect and contacts its sect master through the Sound Transmission Immortal Jade.
• The group begins traveling. Da Huang complains when Little Earthworm rides on his back alongside Chen Changan.
• To avoid attracting attention, Chen Changan asks Little Earthworm to transform into something less conspicuous. Instead of becoming an animal, Little Earthworm turns into a dog leash and wraps itself around Da Huang’s neck.
• Chen Changan approves of the disguise, grabs the leash naturally, and orders the group to continue moving, much to Da Huang’s annoyance.

Character Developments

• Chen Changan: Remains suspicious of Little Earthworm’s true motives but decides to keep it close for observation. He also acts as a protector and organizer by securing a safe refuge for the Qifeng Valley ancestors.
• Da Huang: Continues serving as the group’s comic, shameless troublemaker. He is sensitive about his embarrassing history with Chen Changan and becomes jealous and indignant when Little Earthworm rides on him and uses him as a leash.
• Little Earthworm/Young Dragon: Demonstrates extraordinary intelligence, maturity, adaptability, and shamelessness. Its refusal to return to the dragon clan suggests hidden motives, while its willingness to accept an insulting name and transform into a leash shows both cunning and a strong desire to stay with Chen Changan.
• Qifeng Valley Ancestors: Accept their defeat and relocation, recognizing that Chen Changan’s arrangement with the Nine Cloud Immortal Sect offers them protection.
• Yi Tuo: Functions as a bemused observer, commenting on the increasingly chaotic and unconventional nature of the group.

Significant Themes

• Found family and loyalty: The group’s constant teasing and bickering conceal strong bonds and mutual dependence.
• Suspicion and hidden motives: Little Earthworm’s mysterious origins, mature mind, and refusal to return to the dragon clan make Chen Changan wary.
• Humor through humiliation: The chapter repeatedly uses embarrassing names, disguises, and power reversals for comedic effect.
• Adaptability and survival: The Qifeng Valley ancestors must abandon their home, while Little Earthworm creatively disguises itself to avoid unwanted attention.
• Power versus personality: Despite their formidable strength and noble origins, the dragon and other powerful figures behave in ridiculous, undignified ways.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changan and Da Huang joke about their embarrassing first meeting, while Da Huang tries to maintain his favored position beside Chen Changan.
• The Young Dragon competes with Da Huang for Chen Changan’s affection, calling him “Godfather” and deliberately acting filial.
• Chen Changan interrogates the Young Dragon about its motives, but ultimately allows it to remain with him.
• The four Qifeng Valley ancestors observe the group’s shameless behavior with contempt and disbelief.
• Da Huang and Little Earthworm argue over their positions during travel, culminating in Little Earthworm turning into a leash and effectively forcing Da Huang to carry it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Da Huang expresses his unhappiness, leading to a discussion about brothels.
• Yi Tuo tries to transform into a human but fails.
• Chen Changan's group enters a city, and Da Huang spots a brothel, causing a misunderstanding among the locals about Chen Changan's preferences.
• Unbeknownst to them, they've entered Qi Family territory. The Qi Family Old Ancestor learns of Chen Changan's arrival and plans to capture him.

Character Developments

• Da Huang's obsession with brothels is further emphasized, highlighting his simple pleasures and lack of self-control.
• Chen Changan's reputation is tarnished due to Da Huang's behavior, showing his lack of influence over his companions' actions.
• The Qi Family Old Ancestor is revealed to hold a grudge against Chen Changan, suggesting a past conflict.

Significant Themes

• Reputation and Appearances: Chen Changan's reputation is negatively impacted by Da Huang's behavior, highlighting how appearances can deceive and reputations can be easily tarnished.
• Past Actions and Consequences: The Qi Family Old Ancestor's grudge against Chen Changan suggests that their past actions can have lasting consequences.

Character Interactions

• Da Huang and Chen Changan's interaction shows Da Huang's lack of respect for Chen Changan's authority and Chen Changan's helplessness in controlling Da Huang's behavior.
• The Qi Family Old Ancestor and Qi Fang's interaction reveals the Qi Family's power dynamics and their eagerness to capture Chen Changan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changan discovers he's in Qi Family territory, where the Old Ancestor was drugged by a past version of him.
• Qi Fang, a Qi Family member, recognizes Chen Changan and invites him to meet the Old Ancestor.
• Chen Changan, accompanied by Da Huang and Yi Tuo, arrives at the Qi Family, finding it surprisingly large and grand.
• Upon entering, he's greeted by a long queue of Qi Family members, an unusual and ominous sight.

Character Developments

• Chen Changan: Struggles with his past actions, tries to avoid confrontation, but ultimately decides to face the Qi Family.
• Qi Fang: Initially confident in his recognition of Chen Changan, begins to doubt himself due to Chen Changan's genuine surprise at the Qi Family's scale.

Significant Themes

• Confronting the past: Chen Changan must face the consequences of his past actions.
• Identity and recognition: Both Chen Changan and Qi Fang grapple with the question of whether Chen Changan is the same person from the past.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changan and Qi Fang: Their interaction is marked by confusion, doubt, and a growing tension as Qi Fang becomes unsure of Chen Changan's identity.
• Chen Changan and Da Huang/Yi Tuo: The two creatures seem excited about the upcoming confrontation, contrasting with Chen Changan's reluctance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changan arrives at the Qi Family, expecting a formal meeting, but finds it transformed into a restaurant.
• The Qi Family Old Ancestor invites Chen Changan for a meal, with strange intentions.
• The little earthworm, Chen Changan's adopted son, reveals itself and joins the meal.

Character Developments

• Chen Changan maintains his confident and nosy nature.
• The Qi Family Old Ancestor shows gratitude and understanding towards Chen Changan, revealing he has broken through to the Immortal Emperor realm.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and understanding despite past misunderstandings.
• Chen Changan's actions, though seemingly shameful, were ultimately for the Qi Family Old Ancestor's benefit.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changan and the Qi Family Old Ancestor share a meal, clearing the air between them.
• Da Huang, Yi Tuo, and the little earthworm join the meal, adding unexpected elements to the gathering.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• After sharing food and wine, Chen Changan and the Qi Family Patriarch strengthen their friendship. The patriarch promises to help Chen whenever needed, and Chen accepts the alliance.
• Chen Changan, Da Huang, Yi Tuo, and Little Earthworm enter prolonged secluded cultivation within the Qi Family. The spiritual food and wine provide exceptionally rich Immortal Spiritual Qi.
• Qin Shengtian arrives in the Liuyun Region and investigates Qifeng Valley, where Chen Changan had previously appeared through a soul projection. Using Chen’s lingering aura, Qin tracks him to the Qi Family.
• While Chen remains in seclusion, Da Huang and the others finish cultivating. Da Huang persuades the Qi Family Patriarch to lend them ten thousand mid-grade Spirit Stones, claiming they want to explore the region.
• The group spends the money at a brothel, shocking the Qi Family Patriarch. He mistakenly assumes Chen Changan may have influenced them and worries that Chen has fallen into depravity.
• Qin Shengtian reaches the Qi Family and demands to know whether Chen Changan is there. The Qi Family Patriarch refuses to let him attack Chen, insisting that no one may cause trouble on Qi Family territory.
• Qin reveals that he belongs to the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty and threatens the Qi Family with future consequences. The patriarch refuses to be intimidated, reminding him that the Liuyun Region is not under the dynasty’s control.
• Qin vows to wait until Chen leaves the Qi Family, but Chen suddenly emerges and declares that Qin may not be able to leave at all, setting up a confrontation.

Character Developments

• Chen Changan: His friendship with the Qi Family Patriarch becomes genuine and mutually protective. Despite remaining only at the first level of the Golden Immortal Realm, he continues to appear mysterious and unfathomable. His final entrance shows confidence and readiness to confront Qin directly.
• Qi Family Patriarch: He shifts from cautious host to loyal ally. Although confused by Da Huang’s behavior, he lends them Spirit Stones and firmly defends Chen against an Immortal Emperor from the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty.
• Qin Shengtian: He remains determined to capture or confront Chen. His confidence is challenged when he discovers Chen has the protection of an Immortal Emperor-level figure, but his pride and anger lead him to threaten the Qi Family.
• Da Huang, Yi Tuo, and Little Earthworm: They complete their cultivation and display their playful, unconventional personalities. Da Huang’s manipulation of the patriarch reveals his resourcefulness, while their visit to the brothel creates comic misunderstanding.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and loyalty: Chen’s alliance with the Qi Family Patriarch becomes strong enough that the patriarch is willing to risk offending a major immortal dynasty.
• Regional power and political boundaries: Qin’s status as a member of the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty carries weight, but the Qi Family Patriarch emphasizes the Liuyun Region’s independence and refuses to submit to outside intimidation.
• Hidden strength and mistaken appearances: Chen’s low cultivation level contrasts with his terrifyingly mysterious presence. Qin and the patriarch both struggle to judge his true capabilities.
• Comic relief amid escalating danger: Da Huang’s request for Spirit Stones and the group’s trip to a brothel provide humor while Chen’s larger conflict with Qin moves toward a serious battle.
• Protection and reciprocity: Chen gains protection through friendship rather than authority, while his own sudden appearance suggests he is prepared to protect his allies in return.

Important Character Interactions

• Chen and the Qi Family Patriarch formally deepen their brother-like bond.
• Da Huang exploits that relationship to call the patriarch “brother” and borrow Spirit Stones.
• The Qi Family Patriarch’s subordinates report the group’s brothel visit, leading to his humorous misinterpretation of Chen’s influence.
• The Qi Family Patriarch confronts Qin and refuses to surrender Chen, defending both his territory and his new friend.
• Qin threatens the Qi Family by invoking the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty, but the patriarch answers defiantly.
• Chen interrupts the standoff at the end, directly challenging Qin and reversing the power dynamic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changan appears suddenly, having mastered spatial movement.
• He reveals he broke through one cultivation level after consuming resources from the Qi Family Old Ancestor.
• Qin Shengtian, an Immortal Emperor, arrives seeking revenge for his clan members killed by Chen Changan.
• Chen Changan decides to fight Qin Shengtian, displaying an aura more powerful than his cultivation level suggests.

Character Developments

• Chen Changan: Shows immense confidence and power, hinting at having mastered 'Law' despite being only at the second level of the Golden Immortal Realm.
• Qin Shengtian: Initially arrogant and dismissive of Chen Changan, becomes shocked and wary upon sensing Chen Changan's powerful aura.

Significant Themes

• The power of 'Law', which seems to transcend cultivation levels.
• Revenge and its consequences.
• The disparity between cultivation levels and actual combat strength.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changan and the Qi Family Old Ancestor: They converse casually, disregarding Qin Shengtian's presence, showing their familiarity and mutual respect.
• Chen Changan and Qin Shengtian: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Qin Shengtian initially dismissive and Chen Changan confident and provocative.

Chapter Summary: “Are You Even Human?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changan reveals that he has comprehended the Law of Strength, an ability capable of overpowering other laws through sheer physical force.
• Qin Shengtian, an Immortal Emperor from the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty, initially refuses to believe Chen Changan could possess such power while only in the Golden Immortal Realm.
• Chen Changan strikes Qin Shengtian with a single punch, severely injuring him and proving that his strength is genuine.
• Terrified, Qin Shengtian surrenders and begs for his life, even offering to do anything Chen Changan asks.
• Chen Changan coldly tells him to “go die” and kills him before he can say anything further, causing his soul to scatter.
• Afterward, Chen Changan admits privately that defeating Qin Shengtian was close to the limit of his current strength. He succeeded partly because Qin Shengtian lost his will to resist after being intimidated.
• The Qi Family’s old ancestor is stunned by how quickly the battle ended and questions whether Chen Changan truly reincarnated or obtained some hidden treasure.
• Chen Changan confirms that he is still in the Golden Immortal Realm and reveals that he plans to participate in the Heavenly Pride Ranking, despite its age limit of thirty thousand years.
• The surrounding Qi Family members emerge after the battle, relieved that the terrifying confrontation is over. They learn that the visiting Immortal Emperor was not from the Liuyun Region and that Chen Changan was the one who fought—and killed—him.

Character Developments

• Chen Changan: Demonstrates overwhelming physical power and confidence. He remains calm, arrogant, and completely unwilling to be tempted by Qin Shengtian’s status or the power of the Holy Origin Immortal Dynasty. Although he boasts casually, he recognizes the true limits of his strength and understands that psychological domination helped him secure the victory.
• Qin Shengtian: His confidence collapses immediately after experiencing Chen Changan’s power. Despite being an Immortal Emperor, he becomes terrified, abandons his dignity, and begs for mercy, only to be executed.
• Qi Family’s Old Ancestor: His view of Chen Changan shifts from curiosity and respect to profound shock and inferiority. He acknowledges that, despite also being an Immortal Emperor, he is far weaker than Chen Changan.
• Qi Family Members: They move from fear and confusion to disbelief after discovering that Chen Changan killed an Immortal Emperor without a destructive battle.

Significant Themes

• Absolute strength and suppression: The chapter emphasizes that overwhelming power can make combat appear effortless; when one side possesses complete superiority, even an Immortal Emperor can be killed without a prolonged battle.
• Unexpected genius: Chen Changan’s Golden Immortal cultivation contrasts sharply with his ability to defeat an Immortal Emperor, reinforcing his status as an extraordinary prodigy.
• Pride versus survival: Qin Shengtian’s lofty status and backing become meaningless once he realizes he cannot resist. His desperate surrender highlights the fragility of pride in the face of overwhelming power.
• Hidden limits behind apparent ease: Though Chen Changan seems invincible, he privately admits that the battle pushed his current strength to its limit, adding nuance to his seemingly effortless victory.
• Envy and comparison: The Qi Family’s old ancestor feels insignificant when comparing his stagnant Immortal Emperor cultivation with Chen Changan’s rapid growth and extraordinary combat ability.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changan and Qin Shengtian: Their confrontation moves from disbelief and provocation to total domination. Qin Shengtian attacks first, but Chen Changan overwhelms him, rejects his surrender, and kills him.
• Chen Changan and the Qi Family’s old ancestor: The old ancestor questions Chen Changan’s origins and cultivation, while Chen Changan responds with teasing confidence and playful arrogance.
• Chen Changan and the Qi Family members: After the battle, Chen Changan gives them a cryptic lesson: true strength allows someone to kill an enemy without creating a major disturbance. His casual departure leaves them stunned.
• Qi Family’s old ancestor and his clansmen: The clansmen mistakenly suggest that the foreign Immortal Emperor fled from the old ancestor. He angrily rejects the idea and admits that Chen Changan, not he, was responsible for the victory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changan spends seven days eating and drinking extravagantly at the Qi Family.
• Da Huang, Little Earthworm, and Yi Tuo return after being missing for days, having bonded over their shared enjoyment of brothels.
• Chen Changan asks the Qi Family Old Ancestor for more Spirit Stones, claiming he needs them for seclusion but is reluctant to use his own.

Character Developments

• Chen Changan displays his shamelessness and ability to manipulate others, successfully convincing the Qi Family Old Ancestor to lend him more Spirit Stones.
• Da Huang and Little Earthworm become close friends, showing that shared interests can overcome enmity.
• Yi Tuo remains loyal and content, as long as he has food and drink.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie can form in unexpected places and circumstances.
• Manipulation and shamelessness can be used to one's advantage in negotiations.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changan interacts with the Qi Family Old Ancestor, manipulating him into lending more Spirit Stones.
• Da Huang, Little Earthworm, and Yi Tuo return, showing their newfound friendship and shared enjoyment.
• Chen Changan interacts with Da Huang and the others, teaching them his 'borrowing' techniques.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changan ends his five-year seclusion at the Qi Family, leaving the Old Ancestor drained of resources.
• The Qi Family Old Ancestor orders the spread of Chen Changan's return to the Liuyun Region, planning to involve others in his suffering.
• Chen Changan arrives at Heavenly Pride City and is greeted by members of the Nine Cloud Immortal Sect, who address him as Grand Elder.
• Chen Changan decides to stay at the Nine Cloud Immortal Sect's encampment instead of the Heavenly Pride Building.

Character Developments

• Chen Changan: Shows impatience and eagerness to reach Heavenly Pride City, demonstrating his power by using Space Law to shorten the journey.
• Qi Family Old Ancestor: Reveals his resentment towards Chen Changan and plans to involve others in his suffering.
• Qi Fang: Shows concern and unease about the Old Ancestor's plans but ultimately follows his orders.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Chen Changan's status as a Grand Elder of the Nine Cloud Immortal Sect is questioned due to his low cultivation, highlighting the disparity between power and influence.
• Resentment and Retribution: The Qi Family Old Ancestor's actions showcase his resentment towards Chen Changan and his desire for retribution, involving others in his suffering.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changan and Da Huang: Continue their playful banter, with Da Huang showing off his bond with Chen Changan and his newfound bond with Yi Tuo.
• Chen Changan and the Nine Cloud Immortal Sect Members: Chen Changan interacts briefly with the sect members, showing no concern for their opinions about his Grand Elder status.
• Qi Family Old Ancestor and Qi Fang: The Old Ancestor's orders and Qi Fang's unease highlight their power dynamic and Qi Fang's loyalty despite his misgivings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changan's arrival in Heavenly Pride City coincides with news of his appointment as the Nine Cloud Immortal Sect's Golden Immortal Realm Grand Elder, causing a stir.
• The City Lord of Heavenly Pride City, an elder of the Nine Cloud Immortal Sect, panics as powerful figures from various sects and clans start arriving in the city.
• Chen Changan learns that the Heavenly Pride Ranking is backed by the strongest powers in the Primordial Immortal Realm.

Character Developments

• Chen Changan shows no concern for the potential consequences of his actions, focusing solely on participating in the Heavenly Pride Ranking and obtaining resources.
• Ma Yunchao, the City Lord, demonstrates his nervousness and concern for the Nine Cloud Immortal Sect's reputation and safety.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances among the various sects and clans in the Primordial Immortal Realm.
• Chen Changan's disregard for potential consequences and his focus on personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changan and Ma Yunchao discuss the situation, with Ma Yunchao trying to convince Chen Changan to go into hiding, while Chen Changan remains indifferent to the potential threats.
• Chen Changan suspects that Qi Shiyuan, the Qi Family Old Ancestor, might have leaked his whereabouts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changan, the Grand Elder, seeks to participate in the Heavenly Pride Ranking.
• He cleared ninety-nine floors in the Xuantian Region's Heavenly Pride Tower, an unprecedented feat in the Golden Immortal Realm.
• Ma Yunchao, the City Lord, reveals that news of Chen Changan's achievement hasn't spread, suggesting potential concealment.
• Chen Changan must either wait for verification from the Xuantian Region or take a test in Liuyun Region to participate in the ranking.

Character Developments

• Chen Changan: Shows confidence and ambition in participating in the Heavenly Pride Ranking, displaying his strength and determination.
• Ma Yunchao: Reveals his excitement and surprise at Chen Changan's accomplishment, demonstrating his knowledge of the Heavenly Pride Ranking system.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Strength: Chen Changan's desire to prove himself and his power.
• Concealment and Truth: The potential suppression of Chen Changan's achievements and the search for the truth.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changan and Ma Yunchao: Discuss the Heavenly Pride Ranking and Chen Changan's participation.
• Chen Changan and Da Huang: Interact playfully, with Da Huang offering to carry Chen Changan, showing their close bond.
• Chen Changan and Little Earthworm: Exchange banter, with Little Earthworm showing a mix of respect and familiarity towards Chen Changan.