Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• After the battle, Wu Ming orders no prisoners to be taken, and the militia and laborers kill all wounded survivors.
• Zhao Song discovers valuable goods in the caravan and is ordered to guard them.
• Wu Ming decides to stay in the mountain stronghold, provoking the Zhou Family, and sends Jie Tianfeng's head to the county to claim victory.
• Wu Qing, after breaking through in seclusion, learns about Wu Ming's actions and confronts Daoist Ji Yun, defeating him and the Martial Uncle of Law Enforcement.
• The Head of the Daoist Academy promotes Wu Qing to High Official and tasks her with leading the disciples to the Dragon Gate Gathering.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming: Shows ruthlessness and cunning in his victory, provoking the Zhou Family and displaying confidence in his power.
• Wu Qing: Breaks through in seclusion, reaches the Pháp Sư rank, and demonstrates her prowess and determination to protect her brother.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Wu Ming's display of power leads to potential retaliation from the Zhou Family.
• Growth and achievement: Wu Qing's advancement in her cultivation represents her personal growth and increased influence.
• Loyalty and betrayal: The confrontation between Wu Qing and Daoist Ji Yun highlights the consequences of betraying trust.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming and his subordinates: Wu Ming gives orders, and his subordinates, such as Zhao Song and Feng Han, follow them without question.
• Wu Qing and Daoist Ji Yun: Their confrontation reveals Wu Qing's power and her resolve to protect her brother.
• Wu Qing and the Head of the Daoist Academy: The Head of the Academy recognizes Wu Qing's achievements and promotes her, showing his confidence in her abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Binglin finds a maid beaten to death by the Zhou Family.
• Zhou Tong'an discusses winter relief and the family's financial situation with Zhou Binglin.
• The Zhou Family receives a letter from the Wu Family, claiming they've seized the Zhou Family's goods and killed Jie Tianfeng's bandits.
• Zhou Tong'an plans to retaliate against the Wu Family but receives a letter from the Daoist Academy, temporarily canceling the operation.

Character Developments

• Zhou Binglin shows concern for the maid's fate and handles family affairs responsibly.
• Zhou Tong'an demonstrates his strategic planning and decisive nature but also shows vulnerability when facing the Daoist Academy's letter.
• Wu Ming shows ruthlessness and decisiveness in his actions but also feels a debt of gratitude towards his sister, Wu Qing.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources within a prominent family.
• The use of force and retaliation in conflicts between prominent families.
• The influence of official status and external forces on family affairs.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Binglin and Zhou Tong'an discuss family affairs, with Zhou Binglin showing respect and deference to his father.
• Wu Ming and Wu Qing's relationship is shown through Wu Ming's letter, with Wu Qing protecting Wu Ming and Wu Ming feeling indebted to her.
• The interactions between the Zhou and Wu families escalate towards conflict, with both sides preparing for retaliation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming returns to the Fortified Village and learns that Wu Qing has handled the situation with the Zhou Family, demonstrating the power of individual strength.
• Wu Ming orders increased security measures for the Fortified Village and decides to focus on studying the Yellow Court Yin Talisman Scripture.
• Wu Ming successfully refines the "Five Stone Return Bright Powder" pills, which aid in opening the Sea of Consciousness and awakening the heart-light.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming shows his strategic thinking by ordering increased security measures and his determination to improve his cultivation by studying the Yellow Court Yin Talisman Scripture.
• Wu Qing's actions demonstrate her strength and capability, impressing Wu Ming.

Significant Themes

• The importance of both individual strength and faction support in cultivation.
• The extravagance and rarity of resources required for Daoist cultivation.
• The comparison between Martial Artists and Daoists, highlighting the advantages of each path.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming interacts with Zhao Song and Feng Han, ordering them to strengthen the Fortified Village's defenses.
• Wu Ming interacts with Steward Wu, giving him a list of materials needed for his cultivation and instructing him to procure them.
• Wu Ming's thoughts reveal his admiration for Wu Qing's strength and his determination to improve his own cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming ingests the Five Stone Return Bright Powder, a potent medicine that aids in opening one's sea of consciousness.
• He successfully withstands the medicine's effects and makes significant progress in his cultivation.
• Wu Qing returns home after being away at the Daoist Academy, and Wu Ming greets her.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming's cultivation advances rapidly due to the medicine, bringing him closer to opening his sea of consciousness.
• Wu Qing is promoted at the Daoist Academy and is selected as a High Official, but she faces potential danger at the upcoming Dragon Gate Gathering.

Significant Themes

• The power of medicine and its potential dangers in cultivation.
• The importance of a stable foundation in cultivation and the consequences of rushing one's progress.
• The risks and rewards of participating in the Dragon Gate Gathering.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming and Wu Qing reunite, and Wu Ming shares his recent accomplishments with his sister.
• Wu Qing guides Wu Ming in his cultivation and expresses her trust in him despite his rapid progress.
• Wu Ming expresses concern for Wu Qing's safety at the Dragon Gate Gathering.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Qing reveals the true purpose of the Dragon Gate Gathering: suppressing a White Python that could become a flood dragon, causing floods and ruin.
• Wu Ming decides to accompany Wu Qing to the gathering to protect her.
• Wu Ming opens his Sea of Consciousness using the Five Stone Return Bright Powder, advancing to the Daoist rank.
• Wu Ming learns and cultivates the Spiritual Eye Technique from Qing Ping Daoist's journal, allowing him to see Earth Veins and Qi.

Character Developments

• Wu Qing: Shows determination and confidence in facing her tribulation at the Dragon Gate Gathering.
• Wu Ming: Advances to the Daoist rank, demonstrating resolve and adaptability in his new path.

Significant Themes

• Tribulation and growth: Wu Qing faces her tribulation, and Wu Ming overcomes his fears and doubts to advance in his cultivation.
• The power of determination: Both Wu Qing and Wu Ming exhibit unwavering resolve in pursuing their goals.

Character Interactions

• Wu Qing and Wu Ming: Their sibling bond is strengthened as Wu Ming decides to support Wu Qing in her endeavor, showing understanding and concern for her well-being.
• Wu Ming and Qing Ping Daoist (through his journal): Wu Ming learns from Qing Ping Daoist's experiences and techniques, applying them to his own cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming discovers he can see people's fortune and Qi using a technique given by Qing Ping Daoist.
• He observes the Qi of Wu Tiehu, Zhao Song, and Wu Qing, finding Wu Tiehu's Qi to be exceptionally strong and Wu Qing's to be extraordinary.
• Wu Ming learns about Qi observation and destiny from Wu Qing, who warns him about the dangers of delving too deep.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming: Develops his Spiritual Eyes technique, learns about Qi observation, and becomes more curious about his own destiny.
• Wu Qing: Shows concern for Wu Ming's safety and shares her knowledge about Qi observation and destiny.
• Wu Tiehu: Revealed to have an exceptionally strong fortune, with a layer of mysterious light and aggressive fluctuations.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Fortune: The chapter explores the concepts of destiny and fortune, and how they can be observed through Qi.
• Danger of Knowledge: Wu Qing warns Wu Ming about the potential dangers of delving too deep into Qi observation.
• Ambition: Wu Ming's curiosity about his own destiny hints at his growing ambition.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming and Wu Qing: They share a sibling-like bond, with Wu Qing acting as a mentor and guide to Wu Ming.
• Wu Ming and Wu Tiehu: Wu Ming observes Wu Tiehu's Qi, finding it to be exceptionally strong.
• Wu Ming and the Servants: The servants of the Wu Family Fortified Village are wary of Wu Ming's new habit of sizing them up.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming, having made progress in his cultivation, faces the impending Dragon Gate Gathering, which he feels underprepared for.
• He visits the dungeon where Yu Cheng, a Zhou family attendant, is being held. After learning that the Zhou family has disowned Yu Cheng, Wu Ming offers him a deal: information in exchange for his family's care.
• Yu Cheng reveals that the Wang family, the County Magnate of Chu Feng Commandery, is behind the Zhou family's actions. Wu Ming learns that the Wang family's ancestor, Wang Zhong, is the Prefectural City God, and his spirit is connected to the White Flood Dragon and the Dragon Gate Gathering.
• Wu Ming's fortune shows signs of impending calamity, and he decides to go to the commandery capital to find a way to break it.
• Wu Ming receives a mission from the Main God Hall, set to begin three days later.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming continues to progress in his cultivation and demonstrates strategic thinking in dealing with Yu Cheng.
• Wu Tiehu, the dungeon keeper, shows loyalty to Wu Ming and understands the importance of keeping secrets.
• Yu Cheng, despite his dire situation, remains loyal to his family and only reveals information when it concerns their fate.

Significant Themes

• Fortune and Calamity: Wu Ming's fortune shows signs of impending calamity, reflecting the theme of fortune's uncertainty and the need for constant striving.
• Power and Influence: The Wang family's status as County Magnate highlights the power dynamics and influence of such families in society.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Yu Cheng's loyalty to his family contrasts with the Zhou family's disownment of him, raising questions about loyalty and betrayal in times of crisis.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming interacts with Wu Tiehu, displaying his authority and understanding of his subordinate's destiny.
• Wu Ming's interaction with Yu Cheng shows his ability to manipulate and persuade, using Yu Cheng's love for his family to extract information.
• The chapter ends with Wu Ming's interaction with the Main God Hall, setting up a new challenge for him.

Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming and other Reincarnators are sent to the Star Yuan Continent, Qian Yuan Year 9, during a time of chaos and war.
• Their mission is to join the Nine Mountains Army led by Li Rubi within ten days and help Li Rubi become king within three months.
• They encounter local soldiers who attack them, marking the start of their mission.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming, now at the Body Refinement Realm Sixth Level Innate and Human Immortal Second Level Refining Master, uses his Spiritual Eyes to observe others' fortunes.
• Xiao Jidu, a martial artist specializing in leg techniques, is outgoing and eager to form an alliance.
• Yu Shaojun, an arrogant and powerful cultivator, possesses a magic robe and a luminous pearl, and has a hidden secret.
• Xiao Di, a woman with considerable beauty and considerable Dao cultivation, is reminiscent of Xiao Yu from Wu Ming's first mission.

Significant Themes

• The mission's difficulty and the real-world consequences of death.
• The importance of alliances and teamwork in completing the mission.
• The role of fortune and destiny in the characters' lives.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming, Xiao Jidu, and Yu Shaojun initially meet and exchange brief introductions.
• Xiao Di introduces herself to the group and shares her observations about the starry sky.
• Local soldiers attack the group, leading to a confrontation and marking the start of their mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming and his team encounter and kill a group of Fang Soldiers (elite soldiers) led by a commander with 'Destiny Returns to Stars' ability.
• They discover the soldiers' equipment and a waist token bearing the name 'Zhang Lie', a Fang Soldier under the Nine Mountains Army's Lie Shan Commandery.
• Wu Ming and his team discuss their mission to support Li Rubi and the implications of killing one of his soldiers.
• They learn about 'Destiny Returns to Stars' and the concept of 'Sha Po Lang' (Seven Killings, Army Breaker, and Greedy Wolf stars) from Xiao Di and Yu Shaojun.
• Wu Ming suggests they join the Nine Mountains Army, but Yu Shaojun leaves the team, and Wu Ming realizes the team lacks powerful individuals.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming demonstrates his ability to observe Qi and understands the power of Star Power in this world.
• Xiao Di shows her knowledge of Destiny Returns to Stars and Sha Po Lang.
• Yu Shaojun reveals his understanding of Destiny Returns to Stars and Sha Po Lang but keeps his true intentions hidden.
• Yuan Tai, a new recruit, shows his inexperience and lack of understanding of military affairs.

Significant Themes

• The power of Destiny Returns to Stars and its influence on martial arts and combat.
• The concept of Sha Po Lang and its potential impact on the world.
• The challenges and difficulties of the mission and the team's lack of powerful individuals.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming and Xiao Di discuss the mission and Destiny Returns to Stars.
• Xiao Jidu and Xiao Di share their knowledge of Destiny Returns to Stars and Sha Po Lang.
• Wu Ming and Xiao Jidu discuss their plan to join the Nine Mountains Army.
• Yu Shaojun leaves the team without explanation, causing Xiao Jidu to express his dismay.
• Wu Ming and Yuan Tai have a disagreement about riding stolen warhorses to join the army.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming and his group find a village ablaze, likely set by Yu Shaojun to cover up the Fang Soldiers' annihilation.
• They travel to Nine Mountains Commandery, where Li Rubi has raised an army and proclaimed himself a general.
• They arrive at the Nine Mountains Army's camp, seeking to join, and Wu Ming demonstrates his martial arts by disarming a Fang Soldier.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming shows his martial prowess and quick thinking.
• Xiao Jidu and Xiao Di remain cautious and strategic.
• Yuan Tai is more concerned with personal gain than the bigger picture.
• Li Rubi is portrayed as ambitious and well-prepared, with a strong strategic advisor, Nanshan Weng.

Significant Themes

• The power of secrets and deception in gaining an advantage.
• The ruthlessness and efficiency of Li Rubi's methods.
• The importance of martial prowess and skills in joining the army.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming and Xiao Jidu exchange glances, understanding each other's thoughts without speaking.
• Xiao Di and Yuan Tai gather information and relay it to the group.
• Wu Ming and the Fang Soldier, Tang Sheng, demonstrate their martial arts and willpower.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming demonstrates his martial arts skills by defeating a Fang Soldier, impressing the Commander-in-Chief, Liu Jie.
• Wu Ming and Liu Jie engage in a sparring match. Liu Jie uses Military Art Divine Power, which Wu Ming counters with talismans.
• Wu Ming is appointed as a Commander of a company of fifty men by Liu Jie.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming showcases his martial arts prowess and strategic thinking, earning Liu Jie's respect and a high-ranking position.
• Liu Jie reveals his military prowess and ambition, indicating a well-organized rebel army with a clear hierarchy.
• Xiao Jidu's martial arts skills are recognized, and he is appointed as a Guard Officer.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial arts and military prowess in this world.
• The connection between luck, authority, and cultivation, hinting at the potential consequences of drawing upon luck too quickly.
• The degeneration of military discipline within the rebel army.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming and Liu Jie: Wu Ming impresses Liu Jie with his skills and earns his respect, leading to a high-ranking position in the army.
• Wu Ming and Xiao Jidu: They support each other, with Wu Ming recommending Xiao Jidu for a position and Xiao Jidu acknowledging Wu Ming's strategic thinking.
• Wu Ming and Xiao Di: They exchange a glance, indicating their shared understanding of the situation and plans for the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming joins the Nine Mountains Army and is given a side quest by the Main God Hall.
• He selects fifty men to form his unit, using his Qi Gazing technique to choose those with higher destiny and fortune.
• He also recruits a clerk, He Zihai, who has Literary Qi and the potential of the Wen Qu Star.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming demonstrates his strategic thinking and leadership by selecting and equipping his unit efficiently.
• He Zihai shows his intelligence and eagerness to serve Wu Ming.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and fortune play a crucial role in Wu Ming's decisions, reflecting the importance of luck and potential in his world.
• Wu Ming's ability to recognize and nurture talent, as seen in his selection of He Zihai, highlights his perceptiveness and fairness.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming interacts with the military officer, bribing him to gain preferential treatment in selecting his unit.
• He communicates with his new subordinates, demonstrating his authority and commitment to their well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming appoints new squad leaders and assigns roles, stabilizing the squad's fortune.
• Wu Ming and Xiao Di discuss the Nine Mountains Army system, fate, and the Main God Hall's backlash.
• Xie Xiao Di reveals her family background and asks Wu Ming about Xiao Yu's death.
• Wu Ming trains his squad and seeks an audience with his superior, Camp Commander Jin Gang, who harbors jealousy and malice.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming demonstrates leadership and strategic thinking, balancing authority and kindness.
• Xie Xiao Di shows intelligence, grace, and determination in pursuing her sister's death investigation.
• Camp Commander Jin Gang reveals his jealous and malicious nature towards Wu Ming's rapid promotion.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny, intertwined with one's actions and choices.
• The consequences of joining the Nine Mountains Army system and supporting the Dragon Court.
• The power dynamics and politics within the military hierarchy.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming and Xie Xiao Di discuss the Main God Hall, fate, and Xiao Yu's death, leading to mutual understanding and respect.
• Wu Ming interacts with his new squad leaders, displaying his leadership skills and earning their respect.
• Wu Ming meets with Camp Commander Jin Gang, revealing the commander's jealousy and malice towards Wu Ming's rapid promotion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming borrows Xiao Jidu's prestige to avoid trouble with Liu Jie.
• Li Rubi's army, including Xinshan Commandery led by Wu Ming, attacks Zhen Ding Prefecture.
• Cao Du, the defending general, is provoked and leads his army out to fight.
• The two armies clash, with Wu Ming's squad at the vanguard.
• Cao Du's Army Breaker Cavalry breaks through the Nine Mountains Army's flank.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming: He remains calm and strategic, predicting the battle's outcome and ensuring his squad's safety. He also demonstrates his ability to read fortunes and manipulate destiny.
• Cao Du: He shows impulsiveness and poor judgment, disobeying his orders to wait for reinforcements and attacking prematurely.
• Liu Jie: He displays strategic thinking and concern for his army's survival, prioritizing the elimination of the Army Breaker Cavalry general.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and fortune: Wu Ming's ability to read and manipulate destinies is a significant aspect of the chapter, highlighting the theme of fate and its influence on characters.
• Leadership and strategy: The importance of strategic thinking and wise leadership is emphasized through Liu Jie's and Wu Ming's actions.
• Impulsiveness vs. caution: Cao Du's impulsive decision-making contrasts with Wu Ming's and Liu Jie's caution, leading to different outcomes for their respective armies.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming and Xiao Jidu: They share a friendly interaction, with Xiao Jidu offering Wu Ming his prestige to avoid trouble with Liu Jie.
• Wu Ming and Zhong Ting: Wu Ming reassures Zhong Ting about their squad's safety in the upcoming battle.
• Cao Du and his strategist: Cao Du's impulsiveness leads to a conflict with his strategist, who advises against attacking prematurely.
• Liu Jie and Wu Ming: Although not directly interacting, Liu Jie's orders to prioritize the elimination of the Army Breaker Cavalry general show his awareness of Wu Ming's squad's strategic importance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Army Breaker's Subordinate Fate cavalry general leads a surprise attack, initially overwhelming the Nine Mountains Army.
• Wu Ming, a Commander, observes the battle and strategizes to turn the tide.
• The Black Mountain Division, led by Li Rubi, arrives as reinforcements, tipping the battle in favor of the Nine Mountains Army.
• Wu Ming kills the Army Breaker's Subordinate Fate general, earning him recognition from Li Rubi and promotion to Camp Commander.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming demonstrates strategic prowess and bravery, earning respect from his soldiers and recognition from Li Rubi.
• The Army Breaker's Subordinate Fate general shows prowess in battle but ultimately falls due to Wu Ming's tactics and reinforcements.
• Li Rubi, the rebel leader, is portrayed as a capable and observant commander, rewarding merit and taking note of Wu Ming.

Significant Themes

• Strategic prowess and adaptability in battle.
• The importance of morale and momentum in warfare.
• Recognition and reward for meritorious deeds.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming interacts with his soldiers, earning their respect and loyalty through his actions.
• Wu Ming faces off against the Army Breaker's Subordinate Fate general, ultimately defeating him.
• Li Rubi observes Wu Ming's actions from afar, leading to his recognition and promotion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Nine Mountains Army defeats the provincial army, killing and capturing thousands, and captures the Zhen Ding prefectural city.
• Wu Ming, leading his troops, is the first to break through the city gate, killing the defending general's son, and is promoted four ranks to become a Guard General.
• Li Rubi, the Grand Marshal, has the True Fate of Greedy Wolf and is destined for greatness but falls short of becoming king.
• Wang Xuanfan, an imperial general with the True Fate of Wu Qu and the disposition of the General Star in its proper place, arrives to quell the rebellion.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming: Proves his military prowess and is rapidly promoted, becoming a Guard General. He also discovers Li Rubi's Greedy Wolf True Fate.
• Li Rubi: Demonstrates his military might and ambition but faces a significant challenge with Wang Xuanfan's arrival.
• Wang Xuanfan: Arrives with imperial reinforcements, possessing a powerful destiny that threatens Li Rubi's ambitions.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Fate: The characters' destinies and fortunes play a crucial role in their actions and prospects.
• Ambition vs. Reality: Li Rubi's ambition to become king is challenged by Wang Xuanfan's arrival and the reality of his own destiny.
• Military Strategy and Tactics: Wu Ming's strategic decisions and tactical prowess contribute to the Nine Mountains Army's victories.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming and Li Rubi: Wu Ming receives rewards and promotions from Li Rubi, who sees him as a lucky general.
• Wu Ming, Xie Xiao Di, and Xiao Jidu: They discuss Li Rubi's destiny, Wang Xuanfan's arrival, and the potential outcomes of the conflict.
• Li Rubi and Wang Xuanfan: Their destinies and armies clash, setting the stage for a major confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming discusses two possible outcomes for Li Rubi's campaign: a decisive victory leading to self-proclamation as king, or a crushing defeat leading to madness and rebellion.
• Wu Ming promotes and appoints his trusted subordinates to various positions in his military unit.
• Li Rubi gathers an army of fifty thousand to attack the prefectural city of Caozhou.
• Wu Ming meets Yu Shaojun, who has become a disciple of Nanshan True Man, and is taken to meet the True Man.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming: Demonstrates strategic thinking and understanding of worldly affairs and destiny. He promotes and appoints his trusted subordinates, showing his ability to lead and reward merit. He also shows caution and understanding when meeting Nanshan True Man.
• Li Rubi: Gathers a large army to attack the prefectural city, displaying his ambition and military prowess. However, his actions also put him on a dangerous path, as appointing a fifth-rank True Man could weaken his own foundation.
• Yu Shaojun: Becomes a disciple of Nanshan True Man, gaining some benefits but still not being allowed into the inner sanctum. He remains arrogant and disdainful towards common people.
• Nanshan True Man: Revealed to be a spirit transformed from a fox. He demonstrates profound Dao cultivation and the ability to transmit power through objects. He draws upon Li Rubi's foundational fortune, putting Li Rubi's path at risk.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and its consequences: Li Rubi's ambition leads him to gather a large army and appoint a powerful True Man, but these actions also put him on a dangerous path.
• The relationship between rulers and advisors: The True Man's appointment is dependent on Li Rubi's power, but drawing upon Li Rubi's foundational fortune could lead to his collapse.
• The dangers of cultivating beyond one's means: Nanshan True Man's profound cultivation is achieved at the cost of Li Rubi's foundation, highlighting the risks of cultivating beyond one's station.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming and Xie Xiao Di: They discuss Li Rubi's possible outcomes and decide to exchange intelligence with Yu Shaojun, as they have the same mission.
• Wu Ming and Yu Shaojun: They meet again, with Yu Shaojun now being a disciple of Nanshan True Man. Yu Shaojun leads Wu Ming to meet the True Man.
• Wu Ming and Nanshan True Man: They meet for the first time, with Wu Ming showing caution and understanding towards the True Man's profound cultivation and the risks it poses to Li Rubi's path.

• Key Plot Points: Nanshan True Man, an alien monster, manipulates Li Rubi into rebellion, usurping his family's destiny. Wu Ming discovers this plot and is tasked with a secret mission by Nanshan True Man.

Character Developments

• Nanshan True Man: Revealed as a manipulative alien monster, he seeks revenge and uses Li Rubi for his own gain.
• Wu Ming: Discovers Nanshan True Man's scheme, is promoted and gains influence, and achieves the Pháp sư rank in Daoist cultivation.
• Li Rubi: Unwittingly manipulated by Nanshan True Man, he raises an army and rebels, unaware of the true mastermind.
• Significant Themes: Manipulation and betrayal, the use of others for personal gain, and the consequences of ignorance and ambition.

Character Interactions

• Nanshan True Man and Li Rubi: The former manipulates the latter into rebellion, promising him the world while secretly plotting against him.
• Wu Ming and Nanshan True Man: Wu Ming discovers the true mastermind's scheme and is tasked with a secret mission, becoming an unwitting pawn in the power struggle.
• Wu Ming and his subordinates: Wu Ming's trusted subordinates are promoted and retained under his command, strengthening his position within the army.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming uses a Grand Duke Suppressing Talisman to temporarily suppress his dragon qi backlash.
• General Wang Xuanfan attacks with forty thousand troops, and Li Rubi deploys the main army to engage them.
• Nanshan Weng, the Military Advisor, secretly goes to Li Rubi's ancestral grave to stimulate the dragon vein's energy.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming demonstrates his strategic thinking and preparedness by using his merit points wisely and making targeted exchanges for talismans.
• Li Rubi shows his determination and desperation by deploying the main army and ordering a full-scale attack.
• Nanshan Weng reveals his cunning and ruthlessness by secretly stimulating the dragon vein's energy to gain an advantage in the battle.

Significant Themes

• The power of destiny and the consequences of defying it.
• The importance of strategic planning and preparedness.
• The ruthlessness of war and the desperation of those fighting for survival.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming interacts with the guards and the Military Advisor, showing his confidence and authority.
• Li Rubi and Wang Xuanfan face off, displaying their military prowess and determination.
• Nanshan Weng interacts with Xie Xiao Di, Xiao Jidu, and Yu Shaojun, giving orders and revealing his plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nanshan True Man orders Xiao Jidu to alter the Li family's Earth Vein, which would harm Li Rubi's destiny.
• Xie Xiao Di digs up a long needle and strikes it with a Golden Striker, enraging the Dragon Qi.
• Nanshan True Man and Yu Shaojun suppress and sever the Li family's Earth Dragon Qi, causing a great backlash.
• On the battlefield, the Nine Mountains Army suffers a crushing defeat due to the severed Dragon Vein and an ambush by Wang Xuanfan's cavalry.
• Wu Ming foresees the danger and prepares to retreat, experiencing the backlash of the severed Dragon Vein.

Character Developments

• Nanshan True Man: Reveals his true intentions to destroy the Li family's ancestral Earth Vein and seeks revenge for his clan.
• Yu Shaojun: Realizes Nanshan True Man's plan and willingly participates, gaining benefits for his Magic Tool.
• Xie Xiao Di: Faints after striking the long needle, suffering the backlash of the enraged Dragon Qi.
• Wu Ming: Anticipates the danger and prepares to retreat, experiencing the backlash of the severed Dragon Vein.
• Li Rubi: Suffers a great defeat and is severely injured, his Qi Luck significantly weakened.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Qi Luck: The Dragon Vein's severance causes a significant change in Li Rubi's Qi Luck, leading to his defeat.
• Revenge and Grudges: Nanshan True Man's desire for revenge drives him to destroy the Li family's ancestral Earth Vein.
• Betrayal and Trust: Yu Shaojun betrays Li Rubi's trust, willingly participating in Nanshan True Man's plan.

Character Interactions

• Nanshan True Man and Yu Shaojun: They work together to suppress and sever the Earth Dragon Qi, each gaining benefits from the other's actions.
• Xiao Jidu and Nanshan True Man: Xiao Jidu hesitates to follow Nanshan True Man's orders but ultimately complies due to fear of immediate death.
• Wu Ming and his confidants: Wu Ming gathers his trusted subordinates and prepares to retreat, foreseeing the danger on the battlefield.