Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Ling arrives at the Autumn Altar, a luxurious cave dwelling adorned with rare beast furs and a hot spring pond with spirit carp.
• Bai Yaping, the steward of the Autumn Altar, visits Pei Ling, informing him that the Autumn Altar has the required materials but he lacks the necessary qualifications to obtain them.
• Pei Ling learns that the Innate Religion's Young Sect Master, Ji Changfu, has summoned him for an audience at the main sect.

Character Developments

• Pei Ling continues to impersonate Kang Shaoyin, displaying calm and composure in the face of challenges.
• Jade Snow Bat, Pei Ling's Demonic Pet, cooperates with him, playing the part of a furnace cauldron.
• Bai Yaping shows deference to Pei Ling due to his status as a True Disciple, revealing her desire to return to her father's clan.

Significant Themes

• The importance of status and background in the Innate Religion, with privileged origins often taking precedence over post-natal effort.
• The value of Demonic Race furnace cauldrons among Innate Religion cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Pei Ling and Jade Snow Bat interact, with Jade Snow Bat nestling into Pei Ling's embrace to maintain their cover.
• Pei Ling and Bai Yaping interact, with Bai Yaping showing respect to Pei Ling while conveying the sect's rules regarding Deity Transformation materials.
• Ji Changfu is mentioned, with Pei Ling speculating on the reason behind Ji Changfu's summons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Changfu summons two True Disciples, Chu Mo and the female cultivator, to assist him on an important mission.
• He later learns that another True Disciple, Kang Shaoyin, is at Autumn Altar and tries to invite him, threatening to go himself if Kang refuses.
• Pei Ling (disguised as Kang Shaoyin) interrogates Innate Religion disciples using his Bewitch Soul divine ability but gains no useful information about Ji Changfu's intentions.
• Ji Changfu arrives at Autumn Altar to meet Kang Shaoyin in person.

Character Developments

• Ji Changfu demonstrates his authority and impatience, showing he's willing to go to great lengths to achieve his goals.
• Pei Ling shows his cunning and manipulative nature, using his divine ability to interrogate disciples but ultimately failing to uncover Ji Changfu's plans.

Significant Themes

• The strict hierarchy within the Innate Religion is emphasized, with True Disciples unable to refuse the Young Sect Master's commands without reason.
• The theme of deception and manipulation is reinforced as Pei Ling uses his divine ability to extract information.

Character Interactions

• Ji Changfu interacts with the two True Disciples, showing his authority and their deference to him.
• Pei Ling interacts with various Innate Religion disciples, using his divine ability to manipulate them.
• Ji Changfu and Pei Ling (disguised as Kang Shaoyin) are set to interact, hinting at potential tension or conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Ling meets Ji Changfu, the Young Sect Master of the Innate Religion, who offers him a mission in exchange for the Stork Shadow Egg and the Jia Nation Beast Eye.
• Pei Ling and Ji Changfu, along with two other True Disciples, travel to the Tower of Reincarnation via teleportation arrays.
• During the journey, Pei Ling encounters Chu Mo, another True Disciple, who tries to take Jade Snow Bat, Pei Ling's Demonic Pet.

Character Developments

• Pei Ling demonstrates his calm and composed demeanor, even when facing potential threats from Ji Changfu and Chu Mo.
• Ji Changfu shows his authority and willingness to maintain order among his subordinates.
• Chu Mo reveals his arrogant and lecherous nature, showing disrespect towards Pei Ling and Jade Snow Bat.

Significant Themes

• The mission's importance is emphasized, with Ji Changfu prioritizing it over internal disputes.
• The value of resources and treasures is highlighted, with Pei Ling willing to participate in the mission for the Stork Shadow Egg and the Jia Nation Beast Eye.

Character Interactions

• Pei Ling and Ji Changfu maintain a respectful yet cautious relationship, with Pei Ling being careful not to offend the Young Sect Master.
• Pei Ling stands up for Jade Snow Bat against Chu Mo, showing his protective nature towards his Demonic Pet.
• Ji Changfu intervenes in the dispute between Pei Ling and Chu Mo, maintaining order and emphasizing the importance of the mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at the Eternal Night Desert, a place of perpetual darkness and madness-inducing whispers.
• Ji Changfu reveals that the desert has a secret path used by foreign races, which they have followed.
• The group is swallowed by the darkness, and Ji Changfu lights a Destiny Lantern to navigate the path.
• Ji Changfu warns about the dangers of the Eternal Night Whisper and the presence of maddened foreign races.

Character Developments

• Pei Ling's concern for his team's safety grows as they enter the dangerous desert.
• Ji Changfu demonstrates his calm and composed leadership in the face of peril.
• Chu Mo and Gui Hengqiu struggle against the mental onslaught of the Eternal Night Whisper.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of the Eternal Night Whisper, which drives beings to madness.
• The dangers of deviating from the path, both literally and metaphorically.
• The presence of foreign races who have been driven mad by the whispers.

Character Interactions

• Pei Ling and Ji Changfu's relationship is tense, with Pei Ling considering fleeing but ultimately staying due to Ji Changfu's threat.
• Ji Changfu provides guidance and warnings to the group, demonstrating his leadership.
• Chu Mo and Gui Hengqiu's struggle is juxtaposed with Ji Changfu's calm, highlighting the contrast in their cultivation levels and mental fortitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at the Eternal Night Desert, one of the Four Great Fiendish Lands, via the Destiny Lantern.
• The desert is treacherous, with strange marks on the shuttle and fast-moving, unidentifiable creatures.
• Ji Changfu reveals that they are there for an opportunity that will make them "more noble," but refuses to elaborate.

Character Developments

• Ji Changfu (Young Sect Master): He is confident and secretive about the purpose of their journey, implying he has a plan or knowledge about the desert.
• Gui Hengqiu and Chu Mo (True Disciples): They are initially shocked and suspicious of Ji Changfu's actions but follow him due to fear of the desert and hope for the promised opportunity.
• Pei Ling (Kang Shaoyin): He remains calm and silent, deciding to continue impersonating Kang Shaoyin to avoid being exploited by Ji Changfu. He also uses his divine abilities to investigate the darkness but finds nothing.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: The other disciples question Ji Changfu's motives, highlighting the theme of trust and potential betrayal within the group.
• Fortune and Luck: Ji Changfu believes they are blessed by Heaven's Will, suggesting that their fortune and luck will protect them in the desert.
• Unknown Danger: The Eternal Night Desert represents an unknown, dangerous force that threatens the group.

Character Interactions

• Ji Changfu and Pei Ling: Ji Changfu underestimates Pei Ling, while Pei Ling secretly plans to exploit Ji Changfu's actions for his own gain.
• Gui Hengqiu and Chu Mo vs. Ji Changfu: They question and challenge Ji Changfu's decisions, but ultimately follow him due to fear of the desert and hope for the promised opportunity.
• Pei Ling and Jade Snow Bat: They communicate telepathically, with Jade Snow Bat sensing something ahead but unable to identify it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Kui Yueji and Ning Wuye enter the Eternal Night Desert using a Ten Thousand Year Mermaid Pearl for illumination.
• They follow the trail of three foreign races who had shown signs of intelligence but now seem to have reverted to madness.
• The duo discovers that the foreign races are tearing each other apart and attacking them, indicating a loss of intelligence and control.

Character Developments

• Zhong Kui Yueji: Shows concern for the Righteous Path's safety and disdain for the Demonic Sect's actions.
• Ning Wuye: Demonstrates caution and strategic thinking, suspecting the Demonic Sect's involvement in the Eternal Night Desert's events.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and mysteries of the Four Great Fiendish Lands.
• The consequences of the Demonic Sect's reckless actions.
• The struggle between the Righteous Path and the Demonic Sect.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Kui Yueji and Ning Wuye work together, sharing their thoughts and plans via telepathic communication.
• The duo's relationship is one of trust and mutual respect, with a shared goal of protecting the Righteous Path and uncovering the truth about the Eternal Night Desert.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Changfu, Chu Mo, Gui Hengqiu, and Pei Ling venture into the Eternal Night Desert.
• They encounter a humanoid figure, a foreign race mad demon at the peak of Nascent Soul cultivation, close to Deity Transformation.
• The demon's appearance triggers intense emotions of hatred and killing intent in the group.
• Pei Ling uses his [Grievance Nightmare divine abilities] to suppress the negative emotions in himself and Jade Snow Bat.
• The demon attacks Ji Changfu, who summons his Law Manifestation, a Six-armed Demon God Statue, and defeats the demon.
• After the battle, Ji Changfu orders Chu Mo and Gui Hengqiu to process the demon's corpse.
• Pei Ling identifies the demon as belonging to the Ren Eighteen Clan, a foreign race conquered by the Sacred Sect's ancestors.
• Gui Hengqiu extracts the demon's blood, while Chu Mo and Pei Ling dismantle its bones.

Character Developments

• Ji Changfu's cultivation and foundation are severely damaged, as evidenced by his weaker aura and missing arms on his Law Manifestation.
• Pei Ling demonstrates his ability to control and suppress negative emotions using his [Grievance Nightmare divine abilities].
• Jade Snow Bat's desire for the demon's blood is revealed, indicating a potential weakness or temptation for the little fox demon.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of severe cultivation damage and loss of foundation.
• The struggle against temptation and negative emotions.
• The history of the Sacred Sect's conquests and the foreign races they have defeated.

Character Interactions

• Ji Changfu leads the group, issuing orders and making decisions.
• Pei Ling and Ji Changfu have a moment of understanding regarding Ji Changfu's weakened state.
• Chu Mo and Gui Hengqiu follow Ji Changfu's orders without question.
• Pei Ling and Jade Snow Bat interact, with Pei Ling suppressing the little fox demon's desire for the demon's blood.

Key Plot Points

• Jade Snow Bat is tempted by the blood of the foreign race mad demons, nearly losing control.
• Pei Ling obtains blood from one of the mad demons and shares it with Jade Snow Bat for examination.
• Zhong Kui Yueji and Ning Wuye encounter three mad demons and notice unusual blood behavior before their path starts to disappear.

Character Developments

• Jade Snow Bat struggles with her bloodlust and starts to regain control.
• Pei Ling demonstrates resourcefulness and strategic thinking in obtaining the blood.
• Zhong Kui Yueji and Ning Wuye show determination and quick thinking in the face of danger.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of bloodlust and temptation.
• The importance of quick thinking and adaptability in dangerous situations.
• The interconnectedness of events and the significance of seemingly minor details.

Character Interactions

• Pei Ling and Jade Snow Bat: Pei Ling helps Jade Snow Bat control her bloodlust and examines the blood together.
• Zhong Kui Yueji and Ning Wuye: The two work together to handle the mad demons and escape the disappearing path.
• Gui Hengqiu and Pei Ling: They make a trade for the blood of the foreign race mad demon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Ling, Gui Hengqiu, and Chu Mo encounter a corrupted foreign race mad demon with one eye and one arm, possessing Deity Transformation cultivation.
• They realize they're in the Eternal Night Desert, one of the Four Great Fiendish Lands, filled with mad, powerful foreign races.
• Ji Changfu's true intention is revealed: he lured them to this place to die.
• They decide to join forces to survive, with Gui Hengqiu and Chu Mo planning to induce tribulation to draw down lightning for protection.

Character Developments

• Pei Ling: Maintains composure despite the dire situation, seeks information from his companions.
• Gui Hengqiu: Reveals she has prepared a return path and a solution to resist the Eternal Night Whisper, suggests provoking tribulation.
• Chu Mo: Confirms Gui Hengqiu's plans, suggests using Pei Ling's Demon Fox furnace cauldron for cultivation to draw down tribulation lightning.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation in harsh environments.
• The power of unity and cooperation among cultivators.
• The use of desperation and tribulation to break through cultivation bottlenecks.

Character Interactions

• Pei Ling, Gui Hengqiu, and Chu Mo communicate telepathically, sharing information and planning their next steps.
• Gui Hengqiu and Chu Mo suggest forming a temporary alliance with Pei Ling to increase their chances of survival.
• Ji Changfu's absence is noted, and his malicious intent is discussed among the three.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group encounters the aura of tribulation clouds, indicating a powerful event happening in the Eternal Night Desert.
• They encounter and defeat five Alien Fiends, which Pei Ling uses to cultivate the [Blood Fiend Saber Technique] through the system's One-Click Managed Cultivation.
• The system gifts Ji Changfu's blood to Pei Ling, suggesting Ji Changfu's essence and blood are stronger than the Alien Fiends.
• They witness a powerful lightning strike and feel the tremors of a Heavenly Tribulation.
• They arrive at a massive black vortex, emanating a tangible darkness with an aura of rage, fury, depth, and coldness.

Character Developments

• Ji Changfu demonstrates his strength by defeating the Alien Fiends and shows determination in pursuing his goal.
• Pei Ling uses the system to investigate the anomalies in the Alien Fiends' blood and discovers Ji Changfu's strength.
• Gui Hengqiu and Chu Mo remain cautious and follow Ji Changfu's lead.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and strength (Ji Changfu's determination, Pei Ling's investigation).
• The unknown and its dangers (the Eternal Night Desert, the black vortex).
• The use of technology or external aid for personal gain (Pei Ling's use of the system).

Character Interactions

• Ji Changfu leads the group, focused on his goal.
• Pei Ling interacts with Ji Changfu through the system, learning about his strength.
• Gui Hengqiu and Chu Mo follow Ji Changfu, remaining vigilant and cautious.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Kui Yueji and Ning Wuye, facing a desperate situation in the Eternal Night Desert, decide to forcibly ascend to the Deity Transformation stage to escape, knowing it will attract heavenly tribulation.
• Zhong Kui Yueji ascends first, attracting a powerful heavenly tribulation, which is unexpectedly swallowed by the Eternal Night Desert, causing a vortex to appear.
• The vortex is revealed to be the entrance to the dreamscape of a Fallen Immortal slumbering within the Eternal Night Desert.

Character Developments

• Zhong Kui Yueji and Ning Wuye show determination and risk-taking, willing to face heavenly tribulation to escape the Eternal Night Desert.
• Ji Changfu, the young sect master, reveals knowledge of the secret within the Eternal Night Desert, showing his wisdom and understanding.

Significant Themes

• The theme of risk and determination is highlighted as Zhong Kui Yueji and Ning Wuye choose to face heavenly tribulation to escape their dire situation.
• The theme of secrets and hidden knowledge is emphasized as Ji Changfu reveals the secret of the Fallen Immortal's dreamscape.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Kui Yueji and Ning Wuye work together, communicating through telepathy, showing trust and camaraderie in their desperate situation.
• Ji Changfu interacts with Pei Ling, Gui Hengqiu, and Chu Mo, revealing his knowledge and authority as the young sect master.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discovers that the Eternal Night Desert is actually a grand dream of a Fallen Immortal.
• They learn that the vortex they've reached is the entrance to this Fallen Immortal's dream.
• Ji Changfu reveals that they will enter as 'Outer Immortals' and should choose an Honorific Title.
• They are swallowed into the vortex, and Pei Ling finds himself in a starry sky, reverted to his original appearance.

Character Developments

• Ji Changfu shows patience and willingness to explain, indicating a change in his usual demeanor.
• Pei Ling experiences a moment of confusion and disorientation upon entering the dream, but quickly regains his composure.

Significant Themes

• Dreams and reality: The distinction between the two becomes blurred as the group enters the Fallen Immortal's dream.
• Power and opportunity: The dream offers immense power and opportunities for growth, but the characters question the purpose behind Ji Changfu's actions.

Character Interactions

• Ji Changfu shares information with the group, hinting at his need for their assistance within the dream.
• Pei Ling, Gui Hengqiu, and Chu Mo choose their Honorific Titles, with Pei Ling feeling a mysterious connection to his choice.
• Jade Snow Bat also chooses an Honorific Title, showing its interest and involvement in the situation.

Key Plot Points

• Zhong Kui Yueji awakens in the deep sea, his birthplace in this dreamscape.
• He plans to spread his Honorific Title and is hostile to other "Original Immortals."
• He receives prayers from a woman seeking offspring and decides to help.

Character Developments

• Zhong Kui Yueji: Shows compassion and a desire to help, despite being an "Outer Immortal."
• Fifth Madam of the Gu Clan: Transforms into a heavily pregnant mother ready to give birth to multiple foreign race infants after her wish is granted.

Significant Themes

• Compassion and helping those in need.
• The consequences of having one's wishes granted without caution.
• The hostility between "Outer Immortals" and "Original Immortals."

Character Interactions

• Zhong Kui Yueji interacts with the Fifth Madam of the Gu Clan through her prayer, granting her wish for offspring.
• The Fifth Madam and her servants celebrate and transform after their wish is granted.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Kui Yueji and Ning Wuye, two cultivators, enter the Fallen Immortal's dreamscape.
• They encounter different scenarios based on prayers from mortals within the dreamscape.
• Zhong Kui responds to a prayer about a locust plague, causing the villagers to mutate into demonic creatures.
• Ning Wuye tries to help another village but causes them to go mad and transform as well.
• Ji Changfu, another cultivator, appears in the Abyss, causing creatures to mutate and attack him.

Character Developments

• Zhong Kui Yueji and Ning Wuye show compassion towards mortals but unwittingly cause harm due to the dreamscape's rules.
• Ji Changfu demonstrates understanding of the dreamscape's rules and remains calm amidst chaos.

Significant Themes

• The unintended consequences of well-intentioned actions.
• The power dynamics between immortals and mortals.
• The corrupting influence of the Fallen Immortal's dreamscape.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Kui Yueji and Ning Wuye act independently but share a common goal of preventing the Fallen Immortal's awakening.
• Ji Changfu's appearance in the Abyss draws the attention of the creatures, leading to conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Changfu, Gui Hengqiu, and Chu Mo are in the abyss within the dreamscape, with Ji Changfu on a higher layer than the others.
• Ji Changfu is searching for Kang Shaoyin, who is missing.
• Ji Changfu selects a prayer from a girl of noble background but unsightly appearance, granting her his Honorific Title 'Fu'.
• Ji Changfu uses the blood of foreign race mad demons to cast the Water Mirror Technique, contacting Gui Hengqiu and Chu Mo.
• In the starry sky, Jade Snow Bat hears prayers and sees a drought-stricken land where a rain ritual is being performed.

Character Developments

• Ji Changfu: He is strategic and focused on completing his transformation to avoid detection by his sect. He uses the prayers to spread his Honorific Title and contacts his junior brothers and sister.
• Jade Snow Bat: It shows curiosity towards the prayers but has no understanding of fame or fortune. It witnesses a rain ritual being performed to appease the High God.

Significant Themes

• Prayer and Divine Intervention: The prayers of mortals reach the divine beings in the dreamscape, influencing their actions. The mortals believe in the power of divine intervention to solve their problems.
• Power Dynamics: The layers of the abyss represent the power dynamics among the immortals. Ji Changfu, being on a higher layer, has authority over his junior brothers and sister.
• Transformation and Adaptation: Ji Changfu's goal is to complete his transformation in the dreamscape to avoid detection by his sect, highlighting the theme of adaptation to new circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Ji Changfu interacts with Gui Hengqiu and Chu Mo through the Water Mirror Technique, giving them orders to investigate the abyss and find suitable 'Original Immortals' to deal with.
• Jade Snow Bat does not interact with any characters directly but witnesses the rain ritual being performed by mortals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jade Snow Bat, an immortal, misunderstands a plea for rain and causes a catastrophic downpour that devastates a city.
• Pei Ling, another immortal, discovers he can also hear the pleas and decides to observe them before responding.
• A clan prays fervently for three days for their eldest son's wisdom, with Pei Ling observing their ritual.

Character Developments

• Jade Snow Bat: Shows disregard for human life and seeks to dominate humans in the dream world.
• Pei Ling: Decides to observe the pleas before responding, demonstrating caution and thoughtfulness.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of misinterpreted or misunderstood wishes.
• The power dynamics between immortals and mortals.
• The resilience and determination of mortals in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Jade Snow Bat and Pei Ling: Their auras intersect briefly, but they don't interact directly. Jade Snow Bat responds to a plea for rain, while Pei Ling observes a clan's prayer.
• The clan: The clan members pray together, showing unity and determination, with the elders leading the ritual despite their frailty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Ling enters a Fallen Immortal's dreamscape and hears pleas for help.
• He discovers that responding to these pleas can increase his 'Immortal Rank'.
• He witnesses a human sacrifice ritual and absorbs the pure power from the victims using his [Grievance Nightmare divine abilities], becoming stronger.
• He observes another plea involving a concubine cursing her rival.

Character Developments

• Pei Ling: Realizes he can increase his power by responding to pleas in the dreamscape. Discovers that his [Grievance Nightmare divine abilities] work effectively here, allowing him to absorb power from mortals.

Significant Themes

• The power of mortals in the dreamscape and how it relates to increasing one's 'Immortal Rank'.
• The consequences of interfering with the dreamscape, both for Pei Ling and the mortals within.

Character Interactions

• Pei Ling interacts with the dreamscape, observing and influencing events without direct contact with other characters.
• He considers using the System but decides against it due to the unknown dangers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A woman goes mad and dies after attempting to pray to an evil immortal.
• Bizarre disasters occur across the Great Liang Kingdom: 'evil fallen' appear in Mihe Prefecture, mass hysteria in Fengling Prefecture, and a sudden flood turns Fengling Prefecture into an ocean.
• A valley northwest of Ludong Prefecture reveals a scene of abduction and attempted blood sacrifice by an 'Immortal Worshipping Cult.'
• The Sign Commander orders nationwide investigations and prohibits private sacrifices and heretical shrines.
• An Original Immortal from the dream world attacks Ning Wuye, an Outer Immortal.

Character Developments

• The Sign Commander shows responsibility and decisiveness in handling the crises.
• Ning Wuye, an evil immortal, begins to recover and influence mortals within the dream.

Significant Themes

• The revival of evil immortals and the chaos it brings.
• The struggle between good and evil, as represented by the Sign Commander's actions and Ning Wuye's influence.

Character Interactions

• The Sign Commander interacts with his subordinates, delegating tasks and discussing the severity of the situation.
• Ning Wuye interacts with his mortal disciples, influencing them within the dream.
• The Original Immortal from the dream world interacts with Ning Wuye, attacking him upon recognition as an Outer Immortal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Kui Yueji, now widely known, reflects on his actions and wonders about 'Ning's' situation.
• He encounters deep-sea "Original Immortals" who attack him.
• Ji Changfu, Gui Hengqiu, and Chu Mo defeat a wounded "Original Immortal" of a foreign race on the second level of the Abyss.
• Ji Changfu orders Chu Mo to cultivate the foreign race immortal to death to absorb her power.
• Chu Mo struggles with the task but eventually succeeds, gaining a significant power boost.
• Jade Snow Bat, having responded to countless prayers, understands the patterns in the mortals' pleas.

Character Developments

• Zhong Kui Yueji: Reflects on his actions and shows concern for 'Ning.'
• Ji Changfu: Demonstrates calm indifference and strategic thinking, valuing power over morality.
• Chu Mo: Struggles with his conscience but ultimately complies with Ji Changfu's orders, showing a growing willingness to compromise his morals for power.
• Jade Snow Bat: Shows amusement in toying with mortals and displays intelligence in understanding the patterns in their prayers.

Significant Themes

• Power and Morality: Characters grapple with the consequences of their actions driven by power, with Ji Changfu and Chu Mo's choices illustrating this theme.
• The Other: The Innate Religion's disdain for foreign races is highlighted through Gui Hengqiu's disgust and Ji Changfu's indifference.
• The Dreamscape: The rules and limitations of the Fallen Immortal's dreamscape are explored, with pills and magic treasures from the real world being ineffective.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Kui Yueji: Reflects alone, with no interactions mentioned in this chapter.
• Ji Changfu, Gui Hengqiu, and Chu Mo: Interact as a team, with Ji Changfu giving orders and the others complying. Gui Hengqiu shows disgust towards the foreign race immortal, while Chu Mo struggles with his task.
• Jade Snow Bat: Interacts with the mortals through their prayers, showing amusement and intelligence in understanding their patterns.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jade Snow Bat arrives at a coastal town where locals are preparing for a fishing expedition, worshipping a statue of a twelve-fingered, tail-bearing man.
• Jade Snow Bat uses her powers to transform the statue into a nine-tailed white fox and inscribe her title 'Di' on the pedestal.
• The townspeople, believing it's a divine miracle, start worshipping Jade Snow Bat.
• A vortex opens in the sky, and a man identical to the original statue appears, furious at Jade Snow Bat, calling her an 'Outer Immortal' and attacking her.
• Meanwhile, Pei Ling, elsewhere in the dreamscape, observes a scene where the He Family, including Cheng Zhiren, is praying to a 'True Saint' for mercy, offering their lives as sacrifices.

Character Developments

• Jade Snow Bat: She feels liberated and powerful, experiencing worship from mortals for the first time. She believes her strength has been growing.
• Pei Ling: He continues to explore and test his abilities within the Fallen Immortal dreamscape.

Significant Themes

• Power and Worship: Jade Snow Bat experiences the power of being worshipped and feels invigorated by it.
• Desperation and Sacrifice: The He Family's prayer to the 'True Saint' highlights their desperation and willingness to make extreme sacrifices.

Character Interactions

• Jade Snow Bat and the Townspeople: Jade Snow Bat influences the townspeople, turning them into worshippers.
• Jade Snow Bat and the Man from the Vortex: Their interaction is brief but intense, with the man attacking Jade Snow Bat upon seeing her.
• The He Family: The family interacts in their prayer to the 'True Saint,' showing unity in their desperation.