Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Fan, disappointed by losing all Dragon Ancestors, starts refining Evil Ancestors into Origin Beads to prevent their disappearance.
• The Winged Evil King devours his essence blood manifestations (other Dragon Ancestors) to recover his True Lord strength and begins absorbing blood from Evil Gods to further empower himself.
• The Hongyu Clan dispatches over ten thousand Heavenly Prodigies, including Yu Ming, to various Origin Worlds for hunting, with Yu Ming assigned to Origin World Eight.

Character Developments

• Shen Fan becomes more determined and desperate after his initial failure.
• The Winged Evil King reveals his true form and begins a massive power-up.
• Yu Ming, a Heavenly Prodigy, shows ambition and cunning, planning to exploit Yu Mu's information for personal gain.

Significant Themes

• Power and ambition: Characters strive for more power to achieve their goals, often at great cost.
• Betrayal and exploitation: Yu Ming plans to use Yu Mu's information for his own benefit, potentially betraying their past friendship.

Character Interactions

• Shen Fan's frustration and determination contrast with the Winged Evil King's cunning and power-hungry nature.
• Yu Ming's ambition and manipulation highlight the competitive nature of the Heavenly Prodigies and their disregard for others' well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuming arrives at Origin World number eight, encounters a sealing formation, and uses a token to enter.
• Shen Fan, within the same Origin World, senses powerful auras and decides to leave, having collected only a few hundred Origin Beads.
• Yuming meets Yumu, seeking information about Shen Fan in exchange for Yumu's assistance.

Character Developments

• Yuming: Confident in his abilities, he seeks to capture Shen Fan for his cultivation. He shows cunning in dealing with Yumu but is manipulative and stingy.
• Yumu: Initially submissive, Yumu reveals his true colors, blackmailing Yuming for benefits. He shows shrewdness and is willing to help once his demands are met.
• Shen Fan: Not much development in this chapter, but he decides to leave the Origin World due to the arrival of the Hongyu Clan Heavenly Prodigies.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and power dynamics: Yuming tries to manipulate Yumu, but Yumu turns the tables, showing the shifting power dynamics between them.
• Greed and ambition: Both Yuming and Yumu are driven by their desires, Yuming for cultivation and Yumu for benefits.

Character Interactions

• Yuming and Yumu: Their interaction is tense, with Yuming trying to use Yumu and Yumu blackmailing Yuming. Despite their past camaraderie, they treat each other with caution and mistrust.
• Shen Fan and the Hongyu Clan Heavenly Prodigies: Although not directly interacting, Shen Fan's decision to leave is a result of the Heavenly Prodigies' arrival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yumu and Yuming from the Hongyu Clan plan to capture Shen Fan, a native of the Origin World, with Yuming intending to make a move.
• Shen Fan senses their ill intent and prepares to defend himself.
• Yuming uses a powerful Secret Art, "Nine Nether Purgatory · Red Lotus Karmic Fire," against Shen Fan, but it proves ineffective.
• Shen Fan counterattacks, using his True Realm Power to overpower Yuming and pin him mid-air.

Character Developments

• Shen Fan: Demonstrates his true power, revealing a protective True Qi unique to the True Realm Tribulation Body. He remains calm and confident throughout the confrontation.
• Yumu: Initially confident and cunning, he underestimates Shen Fan. After seeing Yuming's defeat, he becomes disbelieving and uncertain.
• Yuming: Overconfident in his abilities, he underestimates Shen Fan. After using a powerful Secret Art with no effect, he is shocked and eventually overpowered.

Significant Themes

• Underestimation and Overconfidence: Both Yumu and Yuming underestimate Shen Fan, leading to their downfall.
• True Strength: Shen Fan's true power is revealed, challenging the notion that Heavenly Prodigies from the Sea of Worlds are superior to natives of the Origin World.

Character Interactions

• Shen Fan vs. Yuming: Yuming's overconfidence leads to his defeat at Shen Fan's hands, highlighting the power gap between them.
• Yumu vs. Shen Fan: Yumu's initial cunning plan backfires as Shen Fan easily overpowers Yuming, making Yumu realize the extent of his underestimation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuming, a Heavenly Prodigy from the Hongyu Clan, is defeated and killed by Yumu, another Heavenly Prodigy, under Shen Fan's orders.
• A massive pillar of blood-red light appears, from which countless blood-colored skeletons emerge, slaughtering all living beings and absorbing their essence blood.
• Shen Fan returns to the Eastern Sea of Chaos and finds blood-colored skeletons advancing towards the Saint. He intervenes to stabilize the Saint's protective light barrier.

Character Developments

• Yuming: Dies unwillingly, cursing Yumu and the Hongyu Clan.
• Yumu: Abandons his schemes and kills Yuming under Shen Fan's threat. He then prepares to leave the Origin World with Shen Fan.
• Shen Fan: Reveals his immense power, saving the Saint and the Myriad Races from the blood-colored skeletons.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and survival: Characters must adapt and make difficult choices to survive in a dangerous world.
• Betrayal and consequences: Yumu's betrayal of Yuming leads to the latter's death and Yumu's potential ostracization from the Hongyu Clan.
• The threat of the unknown: The sudden appearance of the blood pillar and blood-colored skeletons poses an existential threat to all living beings.

Character Interactions

• Shen Fan and Yumu: Shen Fan manipulates Yumu into killing Yuming, displaying his dominance. Yumu, fearing for his life, complies.
• Shen Fan and the Myriad Races: Shen Fan reassures the powerhouses of the Myriad Races, relieving their despair and instilling hope.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Myriad Races' powerhouses are convinced of Shen Fan's invincibility after he repels a massive army of blood-colored skeletons.
• Shen Fan decides to leave the Origin World and offers his followers a chance to join him. Surprisingly, over 80% of the Myriad Races agree.
• Shen Fan relocates the entire Saint Realm into his internal universe and departs for the central Sea of Chaos.
• Shen Fan studies the blood-colored skeletons but finds them impossible to refine due to a powerful mark within them.
• The Hongyu Clan detects the anomaly in Origin World No. 8 and sends Yurong, a late True Lord, to investigate. Yurong is attacked and injured by the entity behind the blood pillar.

Character Developments

• Shen Fan's prestige reaches a new peak among the Myriad Races due to his display of power.
• Yurong, a late True Lord of the Hongyu Clan, suffers a significant loss of cultivation after being attacked by the entity behind the blood pillar, falling from the late True Lord stage to the middle True Lord stage.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its influence on others, as seen in Shen Fan's ability to sway the Myriad Races with his strength.
• The theme of unknown threats, as represented by the powerful entity behind the blood pillar and the blood-colored skeletons.

Character Interactions

• The Phoenix Ancestor and the Qing Ming Emperor initially try to persuade Shen Fan to leave but are silenced by his display of power.
• The Myriad Races express their desire to follow Shen Fan, demonstrating their herd mentality.
• Yurong's encounter with the entity behind the blood pillar highlights the power gap between them and the potential danger the Hongyu Clan faces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Hongyu Clan's Heavenly Prodigies, unaware of the true threat, engage with the blood-colored skeleton army.
• Two top-tier Heavenly Prodigies, Yu Chen and Yu Xing, encounter Shen Fan and attempt to capture him for his Origin Beads.
• Shen Fan reveals his True Realm Body, overpowers and kills the two Heavenly Prodigies.
• True Lord realm blood-colored skeletons, controlled by the Winged Evil King, pursue Shen Fan.
• Shen Fan and Yumu attempt to teleport away, but are attacked by a True Lord expert mid-teleportation.

Character Developments

• Shen Fan demonstrates his power, revealing his True Realm Body and eliminating two Heavenly Prodigies.
• Yumu shows concern for Shen Fan's safety and attempts to help him escape.

Significant Themes

• The underestimation of threats leading to dire consequences.
• The pursuit of power and resources, even at great risk.
• The struggle for survival and escape in the face of overwhelming danger.

Character Interactions

• Shen Fan and the Hongyu Clan Heavenly Prodigies: Enemies; Shen Fan overpowers and kills them.
• Shen Fan and Yumu: Allies; Yumu attempts to help Shen Fan escape, showing concern for his safety.
• The Winged Evil King and the True Lord blood-colored skeletons: Pursuers; they chase after Shen Fan, intent on capturing him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A True Lord attacks Yumu and Shen Fan, causing Yumu to despair and Shen Fan to challenge the True Lord's power.
• Shen Fan successfully injures the True Lord, who is revealed to be the Dragon Ancestor in its blood skeleton form.
• Yumu's teleportation formation activates, transporting them to the Hongyu Clan's Bronze Warship.
• Shen Fan is enveloped by a cocoon of supreme rules, undergoing another transformation during the journey.

Character Developments

• Shen Fan: Demonstrates incredible power, capable of injuring a True Lord. His confidence and composure in the face of danger grow. He also shows strategic thinking by not wanting to confront the Hongyu Clan immediately.
• Yumu: Becomes increasingly afraid and envious of Shen Fan's power and potential. He decides to leave the Hongyu Clan and steal a ship to escape, showing a mix of cowardice and self-preservation.

Significant Themes

• Power and Fear: Shen Fan's power instills fear in Yumu, highlighting the theme of power dynamics and its impact on relationships.
• Ambition and Self-Preservation: Yumu's envy of Shen Fan's potential and his decision to escape the Hongyu Clan illustrate the tension between ambition and self-preservation.
• Transformation and Growth: Shen Fan's transformation during the journey signifies his continuous growth and evolution.

Character Interactions

• Shen Fan and Yumu: Their dynamic shifts as Yumu becomes increasingly fearful and envious of Shen Fan, while Shen Fan maintains a calm and calculating demeanor.
• Yumu and the Hongyu Clan: Yumu's decision to steal a ship and escape shows his disillusionment and disconnection from his former clan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yumu, unable to reach True Lord level, steals a flying ship from the Hongyu Clan to escape.
• Yushan, the captain, senses Yumu's return and goes to find him.
• Yushan discovers Shen Fan's cocoon and attempts to enslave it using a Blood Contract Array.

Character Developments

• Yumu: Shows initiative and resourcefulness in stealing a ship but avoids confrontation with guards.
• Yushan: Reveals greed and ambition, prioritizing personal gain over clan interests. Demonstrates reckless behavior in attempting to enslave Shen Fan.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and greed can lead to reckless behavior.
• The power dynamics within the Hongyu Clan, with Yushan's status being high due to his great-grandfather's influence.

Character Interactions

• Yumu and Yushan: Their interaction is impending, with Yushan unaware of Yumu's return and Yumu avoiding Yushan's summons.
• Yushan and the light cocoon (Shen Fan): Yushan attempts to enslave Shen Fan, unaware of its true nature and the potential consequences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yushan attempts to enslave Shen Fan using a blood contract brand, but Shen Fan breaks free.
• Yushan suffers severe backlash and tries to consume a healing sacred medicine, but Shen Fan snatches it.
• Shen Fan searches Yushan's soul for information and learns about the Hongyu Clan's power.

Character Developments

• Shen Fan regains consciousness and demonstrates his strength by breaking free from Yushan's enslavement attempt.
• Yushan's attempt to enslave Shen Fan backfires, leading to his severe injury and subsequent capture.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The ruthlessness of cultivators in the face of adversity and opportunity.

Character Interactions

• Shen Fan and Yushan's interaction is marked by conflict and power struggle, with Shen Fan ultimately overpowering Yushan.
• Shen Fan's disregard for Yushan's suffering highlights his ruthless nature and determination to gain information and power.

Shen Fan's Status

• Aptitude: 122 (Sacred Spirit)
• Physique: Sacred Heart Tribulation Body (Novice)
• Lifespan: 300 million years
• Martial Way: Profound Chaos True Chapter (Great Accomplishment), Nirvana Sutra (Great Accomplishment), Blazing Heaven Sacred Canon (Great Accomplishment)
• Immortal Dao: Yuanming Nine Chapters (Great Accomplishment), Green Lotus Creation Scripture (Great Accomplishment)
• Bloodline Path: Blood Demon Scripture (Minor Accomplishment)
• Deduction and Fusion: None
• Realm: True Realm Peak
• Dao Seed: Yin-Yang True Seed (Great Accomplishment)

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Fan's Aptitude advances to the Spirit level, granting him two powerful physique characteristics: Sacred Heart and Tribulation Body.
• The Sacred Heart talent makes Shen Fan nearly immortal, as his mental will can regenerate his physical body and soul.
• The Tribulation Body talent grows stronger with each battle, similar to the legendary Fighting Saint Body.
• Shen Fan learns about higher realms: True Lord, True King, and True Ancestor, understanding that True Ancestors are formidable enemies he can't currently contend with.
• Shen Fan decides to break through to the True Lord realm, using the Blood Demon Scripture inheritance to aid him.

Character Developments

• Shen Fan gains confidence in his new powers but remains humble, acknowledging the existence of stronger enemies.
• He plans to cultivate in the Immortal Dao and Martial Way alongside his current path to maintain his advantage.

Significant Themes

• The power of will and resilience (Sacred Heart talent).
• Growth through adversity (Tribulation Body talent).
• The dangers of overconfidence and the importance of humility in the face of greater power.

Character Interactions

• Shen Fan interacts with his past self's memories (Yushan) to learn about the Sea of Worlds and his new powers.
• He plans to visit the Tuoba Clan to learn more about the Martial Way after his breakthrough.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Fan effortlessly breaks through to the True Lord realm.
• His consciousness arrives at the Rule Source Sea, where he can comprehend supreme rules to solidify his True Lord position.
• Shen Fan encounters a Golden Roc rule beast and defeats it, comprehending the Immortal Rule, one of the top ten supreme rules.
• Despite comprehending a high-grade rule, Shen Fan's consciousness remains stable, allowing him to consider comprehending another, slightly weaker, supreme rule.

Character Developments

• Shen Fan demonstrates his prodigious talent by easily breaking through to the True Lord realm and comprehending a high-grade supreme rule on his first attempt.
• His confidence and ambition grow, considering comprehending another supreme rule.

Significant Themes

• The importance of talent and foundation in cultivation, with Shen Fan's exceptional abilities setting him apart.
• The value and rarity of supreme rules, with the Immortal Rule being one of the most sought-after and difficult to comprehend.

Character Interactions

• Shen Fan interacts with the Golden Roc rule beast, defeating it and comprehending its supreme rule.
• The chapter implies potential future interactions with other powerful cultivators who might covet Shen Fan's comprehension of the Immortal Rule.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Fan successfully bears another top-grade supreme rule, the Darkness Rule.
• He breaks through to the True Lord realm, manifesting True Lord Divine Power.
• The Winged Evil King completes his plan in Origin World No. 8 but is forced to retreat due to the arrival of True King realm cultivators from the Hongyu Clan.

Character Developments

• Shen Fan's power significantly increases with his breakthrough to the True Lord realm. His True Lord Divine Power far exceeds that of ordinary True Lords at the same stage.
• The Winged Evil King returns to his peak and gains the qualification to challenge a higher realm but is forced to retreat due to the intervention of the Hongyu Clan's True Kings.

Significant Themes

• The power gap between True Lords and cultivators below the True Realm is emphasized, with True Lord Divine Power being much more powerful than True Realm Power.
• The importance of foundation in cultivation is highlighted, with Shen Fan's profound accumulation allowing him to far exceed ordinary True Lords in power.

Character Interactions

• Shen Fan's interactions with the system are shown, with the system providing information and assistance as he fuses his cultivation method inheritances.
• The Winged Evil King interacts with the True Kings of the Hongyu Clan, recognizing each other and leading to the Winged Evil King's retreat.

• The Winged Evil King, a titled True King, faces off against three Hongyu Clan Elders (two mid-stage, one early-stage True Kings).
• The Hongyu Clan Elders underestimate the Winged Evil King, leading to a fierce battle.
• The Winged Evil King demonstrates mastery over three Supreme Rules (Blood, Lightning, Shock), while the Hongyu Clan Elders show proficiency in three mid-grade rules (Fire, Gold, Wind).
• The battle reveals the true power of True Kings to Shen Fan, a True Lord observing from afar.
• The Hongyu Clan Elders realize their mistake and attempt to negotiate with the Winged Evil King, hinting at the clan's strength to persuade him to stop.
• The Winged Evil King, considering the Hongyu Clan's power and his own plans, decides to halt his assault and negotiate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Winged Evil King lets the Hongyu Clan Elders go but takes Origin World No. 8.
• The Winged Evil King warns the Hongyu Clan about a powerful native (Shen Fan) in Origin World No. 8.
• The Winged Evil King leaves the Hongyu Clan's territory with Origin World No. 8.
• A Hongyu Clan member, Yumu, defects and steals skyships, causing the clan to issue a wanted order for his capture.

Character Developments

• The Winged Evil King shows cunning and manipulative behavior, using the Hongyu Clan to find Shen Fan.
• The Hongyu Clan Elders show political acumen, agreeing to the Winged Evil King's demands to save their lives.
• Yumu, a Hongyu Clan member, shows audacity and resourcefulness in his defection.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation among True King powerhouses.
• The threat posed by natives from Origin Worlds to True Spirit Races.
• The consequences of betrayal and defection within a clan.

Character Interactions

• The Winged Evil King interacts with the Hongyu Clan Elders, manipulating them to his advantage.
• The Hongyu Clan Elders interact with each other, showing unity in their decisions.
• Elder Eighteen interacts with the captains, displaying his authority and demanding action against Yumu's defection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Eighteenth Elder, Yu Hengyue, discovers that his grandson, Yushan, is missing and in trouble.
• He attempts to contact Yushan but receives no response, leading him to believe Yushan is in danger.
• Yu Hengyue orders a search of the region and decides to use bloodline tracking to find Yushan.
• He locates Yushan's aura on the same Bronze Warship, in Yumu's room, where Shen Fan and the unconscious Yushan are hiding.

Character Developments

• Yu Hengyue: Shows concern for his grandson, Yushan, and is willing to use bloodline tracking and risk his bloodline origin to find him.
• Shen Fan: Realizes he's cornered by a True King (Yu Hengyue) but remains calm and confident in his ability to resist, thanks to his Supreme Rule and Sacred Spirit talent.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty: Yu Hengyue's willingness to risk his bloodline origin for his grandson demonstrates his loyalty.
• Power Disparity: Despite being cornered by a True King, Shen Fan remains confident due to his comprehension of the Supreme Rule and his unique talents.

Character Interactions

• Yu Hengyue and Shen Fan: Yu Hengyue senses danger from Shen Fan's location and attempts to communicate with him, while Shen Fan prepares to defend himself if Yu Hengyue breaks down the door.
• Yu Hengyue and Yushan: Yu Hengyue's concern for Yushan drives him to search for him, ultimately leading him to Shen Fan's location.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Fan, having comprehended the Immortal Rule, gains an ability to maintain his peak state, making him nearly immortal.
• Yu Hengyue, a True King and Elder of the Hongyu Clan, arrives, seeking Shen Fan's help to save his grandson, Yushan.
• Shen Fan realizes Yushan's severe condition and understands that handing him over would lead to trouble.
• Yu Hengyue threatens Shen Fan, who responds coldly and activates his Sacred Heart Tribulation Body's innate abilities.
• Yu Hengyue senses a trace of Sacred Spirit power from Shen Fan and retreats, fearing the potential wrath of a Sacred Spirit Race.

Character Developments

• Shen Fan: Gains a new ability, understands the potential threat of Yu Hengyue, and maintains his composure.
• Yu Hengyue: Initially arrogant, he becomes submissive upon sensing Shen Fan's Sacred Spirit power, revealing his fear of the Sacred Spirit Race.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and fear of the unknown (Sacred Spirit Race).
• The importance of status and lineage in the Sea of Worlds.
• The struggle between maintaining harmony and resorting to violence.

Character Interactions

• Shen Fan and Yu Hengyue: Their interaction shifts from potential conflict to cautious respect, with Yu Hengyue showing deference after sensing Shen Fan's power.
• Shen Fan and Yushan: Shen Fan's dilemma in handling Yushan's condition, knowing it's severe but not wanting to provoke Yu Hengyue further.

Key Plot Points

• Yu Hengyue, a True King, realizes Shen Fan is a member of the Sacred Spirit Race, which he considers superior to his True Spirit Race.
• Yu Hengyue, fearing Shen Fan's power, apologizes and offers compensation to avoid conflict.
• Shen Fan, bluffing about his status, demands compensation and a way to leave the Hongyu Clan's territory.

Character Developments

• Yu Hengyue: Initially arrogant, he becomes submissive and fearful upon learning Shen Fan's supposed race.
• Shen Fan: Maintains his composure, bluffs about his status, and negotiates a favorable outcome.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different races in the Sea of Worlds.
• The value of the Sacred Spirit Race and its members.
• The importance of composure and adaptability in unexpected situations.

Character Interactions

• Yu Hengyue and Shen Fan: Their interaction shifts from hostile to submissive and cooperative, with Shen Fan manipulating the situation to his advantage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hengyue, a Hongyu Clan elder, leaves after Shen Fan's arrival, relieved not to provoke him further.
• Shen Fan examines the True King's remains and discovers the purple jade box is a True Lord-grade treasure.
• Shen Fan absorbs and refines the True King Divine Power, rapidly increasing his True Lord Divine Power and realm (from initial to peak True Lord).
• After three days, Shen Fan's divine power realm reaches the peak of the True Lord realm (10,000 strands), comparable to a True King's quality.
• Shen Fan decides to leave the Hongyu Clan and find a place to settle down, fearing discovery of his true identity.
• Yu Hengyue offers Shen Fan a True King-level flying ship for his departure.

Character Developments

• Shen Fan: Absorbs and refines True King Divine Power, rapidly advancing his realm and power. Decides to leave the Hongyu Clan to avoid discovery of his true identity.
• Yu Hengyue: Realizes Shen Fan's strength and potential, offers him a True King-level flying ship to facilitate his departure.

Significant Themes

• Rapid cultivation and advancement through absorbing powerful energy.
• The importance of aptitude and talent in cultivation, particularly in comprehending the Supreme Rule.
• The fear of discovery and the need for secrecy regarding one's true identity and abilities.

Character Interactions

• Shen Fan and Yu Hengyue: Yu Hengyue offers Shen Fan a True King-level flying ship, acknowledging his power and potential. Shen Fan accepts, preparing to leave the Hongyu Clan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Fan, a Holy Son of the Sacred Spirit Clan, demonstrates remarkable progress in just three days, hinting at prodigious talent.
• Shen Fan obtains a True King-grade flying boat, names it "Cloud-Exiting," and departs with it.
• The Hongyu Clan's Elders Thirteen and Fifteen capture Yumu, a defector, and learn about Shen Fan.
• Elders Thirteen and Fifteen decide to pursue Shen Fan secretly, seeing him as an opportunity for their own advancement.
• Upon their return, Elders Thirteen and Fifteen seal the Bronze Warship, surprising Elder Eighteen (Yu Hengyue).

Character Developments

• Shen Fan: Shows exceptional progress, indicating he might be a Heavenly Prodigy.
• Elders Thirteen and Fifteen: Reveal their ambition and dissatisfaction with their current status, planning to use Shen Fan to further their own goals.
• Yu Hengyue (Elder Eighteen): Feels proud of sending off Shen Fan and plans to claim credit for it, but is surprised by the actions of Elders Thirteen and Fifteen.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Dissatisfaction: Elders Thirteen and Fifteen show their ambition and dissatisfaction with their current positions, highlighting the theme of striving for more power and status.
• Opportunity: Shen Fan's appearance is seen as an opportunity by the Hongyu Clan Elders, emphasizing the theme of seizing opportunities when they arise.
• Surprise and Uncertainty: Yu Hengyue's surprise at the actions of Elders Thirteen and Fifteen underscores the theme of uncertainty and unexpected events.

Character Interactions

• Shen Fan and Yu Hengyue: Shen Fan leaves after obtaining the flying boat, and Yu Hengyue feels reluctant to part with him due to his unique qualities.
• Elders Thirteen and Fifteen: They collaborate to pursue Shen Fan, revealing their shared ambition and dissatisfaction with their current status.
• Elders Thirteen, Fifteen, and Yu Hengyue: Yu Hengyue is surprised and alarmed by the actions of Elders Thirteen and Fifteen, hinting at a potential power struggle within the Hongyu Clan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Hongyu Clan's Elders Thirteen and Fifteen arrive, expecting Yu Hengyue to have captured an ascender (Shen Fan).
• They attack Yu Hengyue when he denies knowing about an ascender, severely injuring him.
• Elder Fifteen searches Yu Hengyue's soul and discovers Shen Fan's identity and escape.
• The Hongyu Clan issues a wanted order for Shen Fan with a substantial bounty.

Character Developments

• Yu Hengyue, a True King, is revealed to be the weakest among the three Elders, and is severely injured.
• Elders Thirteen and Fifteen show their ruthlessness and desperation to capture Shen Fan.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchy within the Hongyu Clan are highlighted.
• The desperation and ruthlessness of powerful cultivators in pursuit of opportunities and benefits are emphasized.

Character Interactions

• The tension and mistrust between Yu Hengyue and Elders Thirteen and Fifteen escalate, leading to a violent confrontation.
• Elders Thirteen and Fifteen collaborate to search for Shen Fan, showing their united front against a common enemy.