Chapter Summaries

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Ye Jing and Yao Qingyin enter the Medicine Immortal Secret Realm on Qifeng Mountain.
• Yao Qingyin uses an Ancient Jade to open a spatial gate into the secret realm.
• Inside, Yao Qingyin is astonished by the rare and valuable spirit herbs, while Ye Jing remains unmoved.
• Ye Jing suspects that Dali might become the center of the Heaven and Earth Cataclysm due to the secret realm's appearance.
• They reach a Thatched Cottage, where the true Heaven and Earth Rare Treasures are located.

Character Developments

• Yao Qingyin demonstrates her knowledge of spirit herbs and her excitement at finding them.
• Ye Jing shows his wisdom and strategic thinking, understanding the potential implications of the secret realm's appearance.

Significant Themes

• The allure and danger of rare treasures and secret realms during the Heaven and Earth Cataclysm.
• The potential consequences of Dali becoming the center of the cataclysm.

Character Interactions

• Yao Qingyin tries to engage Ye Jing in collecting spirit herbs, showing her eagerness and enthusiasm.
• Ye Jing shares his concerns about Dali with Yao Qingyin, showing trust in her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Jing enters a thatched cottage in the Medicine Immortal Secret Realm, which turns out to be a realm in itself, with a sun, moon, and stars above.
• He encounters two Great Dao Imprints of elders refining pills.
• Ye Jing finds a vast herb garden behind the cottage, containing numerous Heaven and Earth Rare Treasures, including a Nine-Leaf Immortal Orchid, Spiritual Dragon Heavenly Ganoderma, Ten Thousand Year Earth Emperor Essence, Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Fruit, and Primordial Xuan Ginseng.
• At the garden's heart, he finds a long-withered ancient object, which he takes despite its seemingly ordinary appearance.

Character Developments

• Ye Jing demonstrates his knowledge of rare herbs and his ability to recognize their value.
• Yao Qingyin is mentioned to be in a state of enlightenment while watching the Great Dao Imprints.

Significant Themes

• The power of Supreme Divine Abilities, as hinted by the master of the Medicine Immortal Secret Realm.
• The value and rarity of Heaven and Earth Rare Treasures, and their potential to shake heaven and earth.

Character Interactions

• None in this chapter, as Ye Jing is alone throughout.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Qingyin remains in an enlightenment state for several days, absorbing Pill Dao aura and Great Dao Imprints.
• Ye Jing decides to refine the Enlightenment Fruit into Enlightenment Dao Pills to aid his cultivation.
• Ye Jing successfully refines nine Enlightenment Dao Pills, with the last one containing an exceptionally powerful Dao Principle.

Character Developments

• Yao Qingyin gains profound insights into the Art of Pill Dao, believing she will surpass her ancestor Yao Xingchen.
• Ye Jing expresses his confidence in Yao Qingyin's future Pill Dao achievements.
• Ye Jing demonstrates his skill in pill refinement, creating powerful Enlightenment Dao Pills.

Significant Themes

• The power of enlightenment and deep comprehension in cultivation.
• The importance of strong cultivation as a foundation for alchemy.
• The significance of powerful Dao Principles in enhancing one's strength.

Character Interactions

• Yao Qingyin apologizes to Ye Jing for taking all the opportunities in the secret realm, but Ye Jing is unconcerned.
• Ye Jing asks Yao Qingyin for some ancient herbs to refine pills, which she agrees to.
• Yao Qingyin watches Ye Jing refine pills, showing interest in his process.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Jing refines an Enlightenment Dao Pill imbued with the Dao Principles of Strength, which greatly enhances his power.
• The Dao Principles of Strength allow Ye Jing to control his power with exquisite perfection, enabling him to unleash formidable force and break through any method under heaven with a single strike.
• Ye Jing gives Yao Qingyin an Enlightenment Dao Pill as a token of gratitude for her help.

Character Developments

• Ye Jing: Refines a powerful pill, enhancing his strength and confidence.
• Yao Qingyin: Realizes the extent of Ye Jing's Pill Dao mastery and swears to keep it a secret.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Dao Principles and their importance in cultivation.
• The value of secrets and the consequences of revealing them.

Character Interactions

• Ye Jing and Yao Qingyin: Ye Jing expresses gratitude to Yao Qingyin and gives her an Enlightenment Dao Pill. Yao Qingyin swears to keep Ye Jing's secret.
• Eunuch Wei and Eunuch Gao: Discuss the plan to capture Ye Jing and Yao Qingyin, expressing confidence in their ability to succeed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Jing discovers a mysterious talisman within Yao Qingyin, which allows outsiders to track her.
• He removes the talisman, which tries to escape but is caught by Ye Jing using his 'Sleeve Universe' ability.
• Ye Jing severs the divine will attached to the talisman and suppresses it.
• Upon leaving the secret realm, Ye Jing is attacked by Eunuch Gao, whom he easily defeats and obliterates.
• Eunuch Wei, witnessing this, tries to flee but is also killed by Ye Jing.
• Ye Jing returns to the Imperial Capital, leaving Yao Qingyin in a safe place.

Character Developments

• Ye Jing demonstrates his powerful soul perception and divine abilities, revealing his hidden strength.
• Imperial Lord Long Chen's anger and desperation are exposed when he learns about the stolen talisman.

Significant Themes

• The power of hidden abilities and the danger of underestimating opponents.
• The consequences of greed and overconfidence, as seen in Imperial Lord Long Chen's actions.

Character Interactions

• Ye Jing and Yao Qingyin: Ye Jing protects Yao Qingyin, removing the tracking talisman from her body.
• Ye Jing and Eunuch Gao/Eunuch Wei: Ye Jing effortlessly defeats and kills both eunuchs, demonstrating his overwhelming power.
• Imperial Lord Long Chen and the Taiyan Dao Talisman: Long Chen's obsession with the talisman and the Ancient Tomb leads to his regret and anger when it's stolen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rare treasures like Sacred Medicine, Divine Source, and True Dragon Skeleton appear in different regions of Great Li, causing widespread chaos and competition among cultivators.
• King Zhennan's and Hu Jie's forces grow stronger due to resources and a Blessed Land, threatening the stability of the Great Li Imperial Family.
• Ye Jing learns about these events while compiling Ancient Texts and realizes the intensity of the Sixth Heaven and Earth Cataclysm might be shifting toward Great Li.

Character Developments

• Ye Jing becomes more aware of the growing chaos and danger in Great Li, prompting him to focus on improving his strength.
• He comprehends the Innate Divine Ability, Five-Colored Divine Light, from the Peacock Divine King's biography, adding to his growing arsenal of powerful abilities.

Significant Themes

• The intensity of the Sixth Heaven and Earth Cataclysm and its potential impact on Great Li.
• The power of ancient cultivators and their abilities, as demonstrated through the Heavenly Demons' biographies.
• The growing threat of the Kings of Different Surname and their potential to challenge the Great Li Imperial Family.

Character Interactions

• Hanlin Academy officials discuss the recent events and the growing chaos in Great Li, alerting Ye Jing to the changing situation.
• Ye Jing, through his studies, gains insights into the Peacock Divine King's life and power, further enhancing his own abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Jing spends half a month comprehending and cultivating all thirty-six great divine abilities from the Ancient Heavenly Demon Ranking.
• Ye Jing decides to focus on pushing his cultivation to become a God of Heaven and Earth.
• Long Qingyun and four other Imperial Ancestors, along with Li Lianying and the Thirteenth Elder, confront the Sword Sect Master, Jian Wuhen, on Sword Gate Mountain.

Character Developments

• Ye Jing's power significantly increases after cultivating all thirty-six great divine abilities.
• Long Qingyun's determination to capture or kill Jian Wuhen grows, driven by his desire to avenge his son.

Significant Themes

• The power of divine abilities and the potential growth they offer once Ye Jing becomes a God of Heaven and Earth.
• The consequences of past actions, as Long Qingyun seeks revenge for his son's suffering.

Character Interactions

• Ye Jing's absence from the Misty Ghost Forest causes his cultivation to stagnate.
• Long Qingyun and the Thirteenth Elder have a tense interaction, with Long Qingyun dismissing the Thirteenth Elder's advice.
• Long Qingyun and Jian Wuhen face off, with Long Qingyun expressing his intention to capture or kill Jian Wuhen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Qingyun, former Lord of Great Li, faces the Sword Sect Master, who has attained Dao despite the challenging Age of Dharma's End.
• Long Qingyun uses his powerful Divine Ability, the Frozen Kingdom, against the Sword Sect Master.
• The Sword Sect Master easily breaks the Frozen Kingdom and expresses regret at Long Qingyun's lack of understanding of the technique's essence.
• The five Imperial Ancestors of the Great Li Imperial Family attack the Sword Sect Master together.
• The Sword Sect Master manifests a sword lotus, shocking the Thirteenth Elder.

Character Developments

• Long Qingyun: Shows his power and Divine Ability but is surprised by the Sword Sect Master's strength.
• The Sword Sect Master: Demonstrates immense power and understanding of the Sword Dao, manifesting a sword lotus.
• The Thirteenth Elder: Realizes the significance of the Sword Sect Master's sword lotus and questions his understanding of the Sword Sect's history.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty of cultivation, especially during the Age of Dharma's End.
• The power of understanding and grasping the essence of techniques, not just their form.
• The significance of the sword lotus in the Sword Dao and its rarity.

Character Interactions

• Long Qingyun and the Sword Sect Master: Long Qingyun underestimates the Sword Sect Master initially but becomes cautious after seeing his power.
• The Sword Sect Master and the Great Li Imperial Ancestors: The Sword Sect Master faces off against the five Imperial Ancestors, demonstrating his immense power.
• The Thirteenth Elder and the Sword Sect Master: The Thirteenth Elder is shocked by the Sword Sect Master's sword lotus and questions his understanding of the Sword Sect's history.

Key Plot Points

• Ye Jing discovers that half of his Divine Spring has been used up, which he couldn't have consumed in such a short time.
• He finds an Unknown Ancient Artifact in his Storage Bag, now showing signs of life after being dead and withered.
• Ye Jing waters the artifact with Divine Spring, causing it to grow and revive further.
• He notices powerful auras gathering at the edge of the horizon, including one identical to the Sword Sect Master's.
• Ye Jing suspects that these powerful figures might be after Qiuyue, so he rushes to investigate.

Character Developments

• Ye Jing's cultivation progress accelerates significantly, and he's on the verge of entering the God of Heaven and Earth realm.
• He becomes more curious and proactive in responding to powerful events happening around him.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Divine Spring and its potential to revive even ancient, dead artifacts.
• The rapid increase in Ye Jing's strength and his growing awareness of the Heaven and Earth Cataclysm's rising chaos.
• The gathering of powerful cultivators, hinting at the escalating conflicts and dangers in Dali.

Character Interactions

• Ye Jing interacts with no other characters directly in this chapter, but his actions are driven by his concern for Qiuyue and his curiosity about the powerful auras gathering.

Key Plot Points

• Qiuyue is given the ancient and mysterious Sword Scripture by Jian Xuzi, the Sword Sect's Senior Brother.
• The Sword Sect's Sect Master took Qiuyue in knowing the risks, and they're prepared for the worst.
• Long Haoyi, Prince of Dali, and his brother Long Haoran infiltrate the Sword Sect, aiming to capture Qiuyue and destroy the sect.

Character Developments

• Qiuyue: Shows determination and courage, willing to sacrifice herself to save Jian Xuzi.
• Jian Xuzi: Displays selflessness, trying to protect Qiuyue and the Sword Sect.
• Long Haoyi: Reveals his ruthless and arrogant nature, targeting Qiuyue and the Sword Sect.

Significant Themes

• The power of destiny and talent (Qiuyue's potential and the Sword Scripture).
• Sacrifice and selflessness (Jian Xuzi's actions).
• Ruthlessness and ambition (Long Haoyi's character).

Character Interactions

• Qiuyue and Jian Xuzi: A mentor-like relationship, with Jian Xuzi protecting Qiuyue.
• Long Haoyi and Long Haoran: Brothers working together, with Long Haoyi being more aggressive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiuyue uses a Sword Talisman to gravely wound Long Haoyi.
• Long Haoran arrives and is wary of Qiuyue's next move.
• Ye Jing appears and splits the Sword Pavilion with a powerful sword strike.
• Qiuyue leaves with Jian Xuzi, and Ye Jing confronts Long Haoran.
• Long Haoran reveals that the Grand Void Li Clan Ancient Clan knows about Qiuyue's whereabouts.
• Ye Jing kills Long Haoran and goes to find Qiuyue.

Character Developments

• Qiuyue shows her cunning and resourcefulness, using the Sword Talismans to threaten Long Haoran.
• Long Haoran demonstrates his wisdom and caution, seeing through Qiuyue's bluff.
• Ye Jing reveals his immense power and concern for Qiuyue's safety.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of revealing one's strength.
• The impending Heaven and Earth Cataclysm and its effects on the ancient clans.
• The importance of secrecy and the danger of exposure.

Character Interactions

• Qiuyue and Ye Jing: Qiuyue shows her loyalty and trust in Ye Jing, while Ye Jing demonstrates his protectiveness towards Qiuyue.
• Long Haoran and Ye Jing: Long Haoran underestimates Ye Jing's power and pays the price.
• Long Haoyi and Long Haoran: The brothers' relationship is strained, with Long Haoyi's life saved by Long Haoran but at great risk to himself.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Ye Jing saves Senior Jian Xuzi with a divine Spiritual Spring, healing his severe Dao Wound.
• Jian Xuzi asks about Ye Jing's strength and the Spiritual Spring.
• The Sword Sect Master defeats the five Great Li Imperial Ancestors, Li Lianying, and the Thirteenth Elder.
• Ye Jing expresses concern about Qiuyue's safety, as her whereabouts might be known to the Grand Void Li Clan.
• The Sword Sect Master reassures Ye Jing, explaining that the Grand Void Li Clan poses less threat than the Great Li Dynasty.

Character Developments

• Ye Jing demonstrates his power and knowledge, impressing Jian Xuzi.
• Jian Xuzi shows concern for Qiuyue's safety but lacks a plan to protect her.
• The Sword Sect Master exhibits his strength and wisdom, revealing his awareness of the power dynamics between the Great Li Dynasty and the Grand Void Li Clan.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political intrigue between different factions (Great Li Dynasty, Grand Void Li Clan, Sword Sect).
• The importance of cultivation and strength in the Heaven and Earth Cataclysm era.
• The value and uniqueness of Qiuyue's Innate Dao Body.

Character Interactions

• Ye Jing and Jian Xuzi: Ye Jing helps Jian Xuzi, and they discuss Qiuyue's safety.
• Jian Xuzi and the Sword Sect Master: Jian Xuzi asks Ye Jing to help the Sword Sect Master, and later, the Sword Sect Master reassures Ye Jing about Qiuyue's safety.
• The Sword Sect Master and Ye Jing: The Sword Sect Master acknowledges Ye Jing's strength and shares his insights about the power dynamics between the Great Li Dynasty and the Grand Void Li Clan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heaven and Earth Cataclysm has fully begun, with Spirit Rain falling for seven days and seven nights.
• Dozens of Imperial Ancestors, including five powerful ones, have awakened within the Great Li Imperial Family.
• The Sword Sect Master reveals that the Great Li Imperial Family has nine Imperial Ancestors with a Divine Bloodline, who will awaken in half a month and likely become Gods of Heaven and Earth.
• The Sword Sect Master and Ye Jing discuss the Immortal Burial Ancient Tomb, which is related to the founding of Great Li and may contain opportunities for the nine Divine Heir Imperial Ancestors.

Character Developments

• Ye Jing realizes the extent of the threat posed by the Great Li Imperial Family and the urgency to increase his cultivation.
• The Sword Sect Master shows his wisdom and knowledge about the Great Li Imperial Family's history and the Immortal Burial Ancient Tomb.

Significant Themes

• The power of bloodlines and the advantages of Divine Bloodline.
• The importance of opportunities and the potential benefits of the Immortal Burial Ancient Tomb.
• The threat posed by the Great Li Imperial Family and the need for Ye Jing to improve his cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Ye Jing and the Sword Sect Master discuss the Great Li Imperial Family, the Divine Heir Imperial Ancestors, and the Immortal Burial Ancient Tomb.
• The Sword Sect Master reveals crucial information to Ye Jing, showing his willingness to help and guide him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sword Sect Master reveals he cannot defeat the nine Divine Heir Imperial Ancestors alone.
• He plans to enter the Immortal Burial Ancient Tomb and perish with the Imperial Ancestors to prevent them from becoming gods and destroying the Sword Sect.
• Ye Jing offers to help set up a Heaven and Earth Great Array to trap and eliminate the Imperial Ancestors, increasing the chances of success.

Character Developments

• The Sword Sect Master shows selflessness and determination to protect the Sword Sect and Qiuyue, even at the cost of his own life.
• Ye Jing demonstrates his strategic thinking and confidence in his abilities, offering to help and take on significant risks.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good (Sword Sect Master's decision to enter the tomb)
• Trust and mutual respect between the Sword Sect Master and Ye Jing
• The importance of strategic planning and teamwork (Ye Jing's plan to use the Heaven and Earth Great Array)

Character Interactions

• The Sword Sect Master and Ye Jing discuss and plan their strategy to deal with the Imperial Ancestors.
• Qiuyue expresses guilt and concern about the elders' sacrifices, while Ye Jing encourages her to focus on reviving the Sword Sect.
• Jian Xuzi tacitly agrees with the Sword Sect Master's plan, showing his loyalty and support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Thirteenth Elder's Soul Lamp has gone out, indicating his death.
• The Li Clan elders gather to discuss the loss of the Innate Dao Body and the Thirteenth Elder.
• Li Tianchen decides to awaken a Dao Child to retrieve the Innate Dao Body from the Sword Sect.

Character Developments

• Li Tianchen demonstrates his determination and decisiveness as the clan leader.
• The Thirteenth Elder's death highlights the danger and importance of the mission.

Significant Themes

• The importance of the Innate Dao Body to the Li Clan's future.
• The power dynamics and hierarchy within the Li Clan.
• The significance of the Heaven and Earth Cataclysm and the Prosperous Era.

Character Interactions

• Li Tianchen interacts with the Li Clan elders, discussing the seriousness of the situation and the decision to awaken a Dao Child.
• The Third Elder and Seventh Elder express their concerns and disbelief about the Thirteenth Elder's death and the decision to awaken a Dao Child.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Clan Ancient Clan Leader Li Tianchen decides to unseal the Seventh Dao Child, Li Changye, to reclaim the Innate Dao Body from the Sword Sect.
• Li Changye is a prodigy who grew up on the Eastern Continent, making him uniquely adapted to the Profound Yellow Great World's Dao principles.
• Ye Jing returns to the Imperial Capital and resumes his duties at the Hanlin Academy, finding the texts less useful as his strength grows.
• Ye Jing learns that the compiler of the Ancient Heavenly Demon Ranking has reappeared.

Character Developments

• Li Tianchen demonstrates his wisdom and decisiveness in choosing Li Changye to unseal.
• Ye Jing shows concern for his cultivation progress and the usefulness of the texts at the Hanlin Academy.

Significant Themes

• The adaptation of Dao principles in different realms (Taixu Profound Realm vs. Profound Yellow Great World) and its impact on combat power during the Heaven and Earth Cataclysm.
• The limited usefulness of the Hanlin Academy's texts as Ye Jing's strength grows.

Character Interactions

• Li Tianchen consults with the Li Clan elders about unsealing Li Changye.
• Ye Jing interacts with the young attendant from the Pure Purity Bookshop, learning about the Ancient Heavenly Demon Ranking's compiler.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Jing rushes to Pure Purity Bookshop to meet the author of the Ancient Heavenly Demon Ranking, but the old man has left.
• The Bookshop Owner provides Ye Jing with the old man's address, leading him to Yihongyuan, a renowned brothel in the Dali Imperial Capital.
• Ye Jing finds the old man and expresses his admiration for the Ancient Heavenly Demon Ranking, offering to pay ten times Pure Purity Bookshop's price for more Mythological Classics.
• The old man reveals he can see through Ye Jing's cultivation and techniques, including the Thirty-Six Great Divine Abilities he possesses.
• The old man refuses to write more Mythological Classics but offers to do so if Ye Jing helps him accomplish a task.

Character Developments

• Ye Jing: Ye Jing demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in pursuing powerful techniques. He shows eagerness and desperation in acquiring more Mythological Classics, revealing his ambition and strong will.
• The Old Man: The old man is revealed to be a profound and insightful individual, capable of seeing through Ye Jing's cultivation and techniques. He displays a mysterious and unpredictable nature, hinting at a complex background.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Pursuit of Power: Ye Jing's relentless pursuit of stronger techniques and his willingness to pay any price to acquire them highlight his ambition and desire for power.
• Mystery and Insight: The old man's ability to see through Ye Jing's cultivation and techniques emphasizes the theme of mystery and hidden knowledge, as well as the importance of insight and perception.

Character Interactions

• Ye Jing and the Bookshop Owner: The Bookshop Owner aids Ye Jing by providing the old man's address, showing a level of trust and cooperation between them.
• Ye Jing and the Old Man: The interaction between Ye Jing and the old man is tense and revealing. The old man's ability to see through Ye Jing's cultivation and techniques puts Ye Jing at a disadvantage, while the old man's offer to write more Mythological Classics in exchange for help creates a complex dynamic between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An old man approaches Ye Jing, asking for help in eliminating the Demonic Cult Leader of Great Li.
• The old man reveals that the Demonic Cult Leader is not dead, as previously believed, and is nearly healed after a thousand years of recovery.
• The old man offers Ye Jing one Mythological Classic like the Ancient Heavenly Demon Ranking every seven days if he accepts the task.

Character Developments

• Ye Jing: Shows hesitation and concern about taking on the task due to the Demonic Cult Leader's immense power and the potential danger.
• Old Man: Reveals knowledge of the Demonic Cult Leader's mysterious origins and the impending conflict between him and Ye Jing.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: The Demonic Cult Leader's immense power led to his near-annihilation of Great Li, and now his recovery threatens the realm again.
• Knowledge and secrets: The old man's knowledge of the Demonic Cult Leader's origins and Ye Jing's potential conflict with him hints at deeper secrets in the realm's history.

Character Interactions

• Ye Jing and the Old Man: The old man tries to persuade Ye Jing to take on the task, offering valuable cultivation resources and warning him about the impending danger from the Demonic Cult Leader.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Jing learns from an old man that the Demonic Cult Leader is from the Savage Ancient Land in the Northern Desert, a place where World-Destroying Demonic Cultivators originate.
• The Demonic Cult Leader seeks to annihilate all life in Great Li, making Ye Jing's fight against him inevitable.
• Ye Jing decides to eliminate the Demonic Cult Leader to prevent further destruction and to obtain precious Mythological Classics from the old man.
• In the Imperial Palace, Great Li Imperial Ancestors gather to discuss their response to the Sword Sect's actions, which led to the death of several Imperial Ancestors.

Character Developments

• Ye Jing: Realizes the severity of the Demonic Cult Leader's threat and decides to confront him, showing determination and responsibility.
• Long Xiao Yun: Emerges as the leader among the awakened Great Li Imperial Ancestors, demonstrating his strength and influence.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of destruction and rebirth, as seen in the World-Destroying Demonic Cultivators and the Heaven and Earth Cataclysms.
• The importance of knowledge and ancient texts in improving strength and understanding the world, as exemplified by Ye Jing's pursuit of the Mythological Classics.

Character Interactions

• Ye Jing and the old man: The old man reveals crucial information about the Demonic Cult Leader's origins and offers a Token of Trust to Ye Jing, setting up a potential future alliance.
• Great Li Imperial Ancestors: They gather to discuss their response to the Sword Sect's actions, showing unity and shared purpose despite their individual strengths.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Li Imperial Ancestors discuss their plan to attack the Sword Sect to seize Long Chen, an Innate Dao Body, and obtain the Pine Crane Pill to extend his lifespan.
• An ancient tomb is set to descend in half a month, presenting a significant opportunity for the Great Li imperial house.
• Long Xiao Yun, the leader of the Imperial Ancestors, prioritizes the ancient tomb's descent over settling grievances with the Sword Sect.

Character Developments

• Long Xiao Yun shows strategic thinking, putting the ancient tomb's opportunity above personal grudges.
• Ye Jing, a secondary character, makes significant progress in his cultivation, reaching the 'Dao Master Realm' and nearing 'Dao Attainment.'

Significant Themes

• Opportunity vs. Grudge: The Imperial Ancestors debate whether to pursue the ancient tomb's opportunity or settle their grudge with the Sword Sect.
• Power Dynamics: The Great Li imperial house's grip on the realm is waning, and they seek to maintain their prestige and power.

Character Interactions

• Long Xiao Yun and other Imperial Ancestors discuss and debate their plans.
• Ye Jing, though not present, is mentioned as making significant cultivation progress, which will impact his interactions with the Sword Sect and the Imperial Ancestors.