Chapter Summaries

Summary

Plot Points & Events

• Lu Wushuang offers additional rewards for your crucial role in retrieving the Ancient Pill.
• The rewards include a Five-Ring Dao Grade Heavenly Mechanism Spirit Stabilizing Stone and a Four Absolute Formless Puppet.
• The Four Absolute Formless Puppets are powerful, rare, and difficult to refine, with each capable of suppressing ordinary Immortal King Fourth Realm Living Beings.
• Lu Wushuang decides to give you another Five-Ring Dao Grade Immortal Fate Stone, making your gains equivalent to a Sixth-ring Dao Treasure.

Character Developments

• You gain a better understanding of your Strength and new insights into your future cultivation path.
• Your Absolute Yin Myriad Poison Body Talent shows potential, proving useful in combat.

Significant Themes

• The value and scarcity of powerful Treasures like the Four Absolute Formless Puppets and the Dao Attainment Ancient Pill.
• The difficulty in advancing to higher levels of cultivation and Pill Refining, with Creation Dao Pills being rare and valuable resources for research.

Character Interactions

• You inform the Snow Emperor about helping Lu Wushuang retrieve the Ancient Pill, aiming to gain favor and act as a bridge for her to obtain the Pill for research.
• The Snow Emperor is interested in studying the Dao Attainment Ancient Pill to advance her Pill Refining skills and gain new inspiration.
• Qin Huang and Jin Wuya are mentioned as examples of experts who benefited from Creation Dao Pills, with Qin Huang enhancing his Spirit Soul power and Jin Wuya improving his comprehension speed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Wushuang and Li Yixian's conflict over the Dao Attainment Ancient Pill could ignite a war between their factions.
• Snow Emperor expresses interest in investigating the Dao Attainment Ancient Pill.
• Lu Wushuang agrees to lend the Ancient Pill for research, given a Sixth-ring Dao material and a personal visit to a Tianji Pavilion stronghold.
• The "Divine Willow Formless Puppet" is successfully refined, demonstrating exceptional strength and versatility.
• The protagonist considers exchanging another Four Absolute Formless Puppet with Lu Wushuang using a Five-Ring Dao Grade Immortal Fate Stone, but learns the wait would be thirty-eight million years.
• The protagonist plans to invite Lu Zongyuan to Cold Abyss Snow City to enhance the Divine Willow Formless Puppet and integrate a Fifth-ring Dao Array.

Character Developments

• Snow Emperor shows interest in the Dao Attainment Ancient Pill and is willing to cooperate with Lu Wushuang.
• Lu Wushuang agrees to lend the Ancient Pill under certain conditions, likely influenced by the protagonist's relationship with him.
• The protagonist demonstrates satisfaction with the Divine Willow Formless Puppet's capabilities and considers acquiring another Formless Puppet.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and resources for Dao breakthroughs, leading to conflict between factions.
• The value of honesty and transparency in relationships, as shown by the protagonist's approach with Snow Emperor.
• The importance of patience and long-term planning, as seen in the protagonist's willingness to wait for another Four Absolute Formless Puppet.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with Snow Emperor, relaying information about the Dao Attainment Ancient Pill and subtly informing her about the Absolute Yin Myriad Poison Body.
• The protagonist communicates with Lu Wushuang through Lu Yao, discussing the exchange of another Four Absolute Formless Puppet.
• The protagonist plans to collaborate with Lu Zongyuan and Han Jing to enhance the Divine Willow Formless Puppet, demonstrating a willingness to work with others to achieve their goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, a powerful figure, has a Heavenly Mechanism Spirit Stabilizing Stone mine, enabling them to refine Puppets.
• The protagonist commissions Tianji Pavilion to refine a Wuxiang Puppet, which successfully enhances the protagonist's formation capabilities and combat strength.
• The Snow Emperor returns and plans to refine high-grade Dao Pills, including Fourth-ring and Fifth-ring Dao Grade Pills.
• A dark space, potentially containing Treasures, is discovered, but it's unstable and risky for high-level cultivators.
• The protagonist sends a team, including Lu Yao and Ye Chen, to explore the dark space, but they're beaten by a minor sect's disciple who discovers the dark space first.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates their influence and resources by commissioning a high-level Puppet refinement and arranging a team to explore a potentially dangerous dark space.
• The Snow Emperor shows her Pill Refining prowess and plans to refine high-grade Dao Pills.
• Hou Ba, a subordinate, shows caution and understanding of the risks involved in exploring the dark space.
• Ye Chen, the protagonist's offspring, is valued for his excellent perception abilities and unique Physique.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and resources, as seen in the protagonist's desire for high-grade Dao Pills and Treasures.
• The risks and rewards of exploration, as exemplified by the unstable dark space.
• The importance of caution and planning, demonstrated by Hou Ba's actions and the protagonist's arrangements.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with Tianji Pavilion, commissioning them to refine a Puppet.
• The protagonist communicates with Han Ze, receiving insider information about the Snow Emperor's Pill Refining plans.
• Hou Ba interacts with the minor sect's disciple, capturing and warning him before letting him go.
• The protagonist sends a team, including Lu Yao and Ye Chen, to explore the dark space, demonstrating their trust in these subordinates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The area of Fragrant Garden Sea Cliff falls under the jurisdiction of Qinghe's top-tier force, Tianze Garden, led by Immortal King Jueyi, a mutated fox cultivator.
• Hou Ba, a Cold Palace disciple, discovers a treasure and is confronted by Immortal King Jueyi, who wants to claim it for the Ganyang Divine Court.
• Immortal King Jueyi attempts to drive away Hou Ba and his companions but fails. He then sets up formations to prevent them from leaving.
• Lu Yao, a potential successor to the Tianji Pavilion's Pavilion Master, arrives at Fragrant Garden Sea Cliff, causing Immortal King Jueyi to reconsider his actions.
• Immortal King Jueyi reports the matter to his brother-in-law, Qin Xiao, who arrives to claim the treasure.

Character Developments

• Immortal King Jueyi: Initially confident and aggressive, he becomes cautious and wary upon learning of Lu Yao's identity and potential influence.
• Hou Ba: Stands his ground against Immortal King Jueyi, demonstrating determination and resourcefulness in protecting the treasure.
• Lu Yao: Arrives with the potential to inherit the Tianji Pavilion's Pavilion Master position, causing Immortal King Jueyi to tread carefully.

Significant Themes

• Territorial Disputes: The conflict revolves around the control and ownership of the treasure land.
• Power Dynamics: Characters' actions are influenced by their perceived power and status, as seen in Immortal King Jueyi's change in attitude towards Lu Yao.
• Fate and Destiny: The idea that those with fate shall obtain the treasure is mentioned, suggesting that the treasure's discovery was meant for Hou Ba's group.

Character Interactions

• Immortal King Jueyi vs. Hou Ba: A standoff between the two, with Immortal King Jueyi attempting to claim the treasure and Hou Ba refusing to yield.
• Immortal King Jueyi vs. Lu Yao: Immortal King Jueyi's demeanor changes upon learning of Lu Yao's potential influence, showing respect and caution.
• Immortal King Jueyi vs. Qin Xiao: Immortal King Jueyi reports the matter to Qin Xiao, his brother-in-law, seeking assistance in claiming the treasure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Xiao, son of Ganyang Divine Court's leader, arrives at Fragrant Garden Sea Cliff, seeking the hidden treasure.
• Lu Yao, initially open to sharing the treasure, refuses after Qin Xiao's demand, leading to tension.
• Xue Qianxi, Vice Pavilion Master of Tianji Pavilion and secret protector of Lu Yao, reveals himself.
• Qin Xiao, recognizing Xue Qianxi's power, leaves peacefully with his group.

Character Developments

• Qin Xiao: Initially confident and demanding, he becomes cautious and backs down upon realizing Xue Qianxi's strength.
• Lu Yao: Stands his ground against Qin Xiao's demand but later acknowledges his initial mistake in refusing to share.
• Xue Qianxi: Reveals his true power and proximity to the Quasi-Emperor realm, asserting his dominance without direct confrontation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect: Characters' actions are driven by their perception of each other's strength.
• Family bonds and loyalty: Xue Qianxi's relationship with the Lu Family, shaped by his father's sacrifice and his own loyalty, is a central theme.
• Talent vs. diligence: Xue Qianxi's cultivation journey highlights the importance of diligence, even with average talent.

Character Interactions

• Qin Xiao and Lu Yao: Their interaction escalates from potential cooperation to tension, highlighting their differing perspectives.
• Xue Qianxi and Lu Yao: Their interaction is marked by mutual respect and affection, reflecting their familial bond.
• Qin Xiao and Xue Qianxi: Their interaction is brief but significant, with Qin Xiao recognizing Xue Qianxi's power and deciding to retreat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xue Qianxi emerges from seclusion with significantly increased strength, nearing the Imperial Realm.
• Lu Yao, the first to notice Xue Qianxi's growth, realizes the implications and potential threats.
• Other factions, aware of Xue Qianxi's impending breakthrough, seek to hinder him while Lu Wushuang is in seclusion.
• Lu Yao considers two plans: temporarily imprisoning Qin Xiao and Jueyi Immortal King to contain information, or taking Xue Qianxi to the Cold Abyss Snow City for protection.

Character Developments

• Xue Qianxi: Shows immense growth in power, nearing a breakthrough to the Imperial Realm.
• Lu Yao: Demonstrates intelligence and strategic thinking, understanding the political implications of Xue Qianxi's growth and the potential threats.
• Lu Wushuang: Absent due to seclusion, but praised by Lu Yao for his potential and past deeds.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political intrigue among dominant forces in Qingming Hetong Heaven.
• The struggle for resources and influence in the face of external and internal threats.
• The importance of alliances and protection in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yao and Xue Qianxi: Lu Yao seeks to protect Xue Qianxi and finds the best course of action amidst potential threats.
• Lu Yao and Lu Wushuang: Lu Yao reflects on his brother's praise and uses it to inform his decision-making process.
• Potential interactions between Lu Yao, Xue Qianxi, and the Snow Emperor, as Lu Yao considers taking Xue Qianxi to Cold Abyss Snow City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yao decides to take Xue Qianxi to Snow City for refuge instead of returning to Tianji Pavilion.
• Ye Chen successfully explores a dark space with his team, obtaining treasures but no Fifth-ring Dao Treasure.
• Lu Yao and Xue Qianxi arrive at Cold Abyss Snow City, seeking refuge and a place to stay.
• The Snow Emperor is in seclusion, leaving the decision to take in Xue Qianxi to you and Xue Que.

Character Developments

• Lu Yao: Shows concern for Xue Qianxi's safety and decides to take him to Snow City.
• Xue Qianxi: Realizes the gravity of his situation and agrees to Lu Yao's decision.
• You (Cold Palace Divine Palace Master): Understands the situation's complexity and decides to involve Xue Que in the decision.
• Xue Que: Agrees to take in Xue Qianxi after weighing the pros and cons.

Significant Themes

• Protection and refuge: Lu Yao and Xue Qianxi seek refuge in Snow City, highlighting the theme of protection and safety.
• Decision-making and responsibility: You and Xue Que discuss and make a decision regarding Xue Qianxi's stay, emphasizing their roles and responsibilities.
• Hidden secrets: The revelation of Tianji Pavilion's secrets and the Snow Emperor's instructions add depth to the theme of hidden information.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yao and Xue Qianxi: Their interaction shows a growing bond and mutual concern for each other's safety.
• You and Xue Que: Their interaction demonstrates a long-standing friendship and mutual respect, as they discuss and make a decision together.
• You and the Snow Emperor: Their relationship is hinted at, showing the Snow Emperor's trust in you and her instructions regarding secrets.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces five ancient pills, three for accelerating cultivation speed and one for boosting comprehension of Laws or Supernatural Powers.
• Year 3,993,151: Jin Chang Geng warns about potential chaos in Snow City due to Xue Qianxi's breakthrough.
• Year 3,996,346: Suspicious individuals are discovered in Snow City, and the Snow Emperor comes out of seclusion.

Character Developments

• Jin Chang Geng is portrayed as upright and trustworthy, cultivating the Vast Righteous Sword Intent.
• The Snow Emperor is revealed to be a Sixth-ring Dao Pill Immortal Master, appreciating the true value of the Dao Attainment Ancient Pill.

Significant Themes

• The power and rarity of ancient pills.
• The potential chaos and conflicts surrounding Xue Qianxi's breakthrough.
• The struggle and dedication required for body cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Jin Chang Geng warns the protagonist about the impending chaos in Snow City.
• The Snow Emperor approves of the protagonist's actions regarding Xue Qianxi's situation and shares his knowledge about the Dao Attainment Ancient Pill.
• The protagonist regrets not obtaining the Ancient Pill earlier but understands the impossibility at the time.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yixian resists the Edict, leading to a moment of regret for the protagonist.
• The Snow Emperor plans to strengthen diplomatic ties with Tianji Pavilion by protecting Xue Qianxi, and sets up powerful formations to aid his cultivation.
• The protagonist and Xue Que trade for cultivation pills with the Snow Emperor.
• Xue Qianxi undergoes a significant breakthrough, drawing in vast amounts of Immortal Essence and causing impressive celestial phenomena.

Character Developments

• The protagonist shows a rare moment of regret but quickly recovers their resolve.
• Xue Qianxi's cultivation progresses significantly, nearing a breakthrough to Immortal King.
• The Snow Emperor demonstrates her commitment to protecting Xue Qianxi and her influence over the Imperial Palace's formations.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Breakthroughs: The chapter focuses on the process of cultivation and the rewards of witnessing others' breakthroughs.
• Alliances and Protection: The Snow Emperor's actions highlight the importance of alliances and protection in the cultivation world.
• Perception and Understanding: The protagonist's experience watching Xue Qianxi's breakthrough emphasizes the role of perception and understanding in personal growth.

Character Interactions

• The Snow Emperor and the protagonist discuss the protection of Xue Qianxi and the trade of cultivation pills.
• Lu Yao meets the Snow Emperor, expressing his relief at her timely emergence from seclusion.
• The protagonist and Xue Qianxi, though not interacting directly, share a connection through their cultivation experiences and breakthroughs.

Summary

Key Plot Points

• The protagonist's oversight in using the Double Pupils' ability allows hidden enemies to approach during Xue Qianxi's breakthrough.
• Thirty-seven hidden enemies are discovered, including thirty-one known and six new individuals.
• The strongest among them is the sect master of Lingxiu Sect, an Immortal King Second Realm cultivator.
• Six new individuals include four Immortal King Fourth Realm experts and two Quasi-Emperors (Li Yixian and Xuan Wei).

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates quick thinking and strategic planning in responding to the threat.
• The Snow Emperor shows determination to protect Xue Qianxi and fights against the powerful enemies without mercy.

Significant Themes

• The audacity and recklessness of the hidden enemies in targeting Xue Qianxi despite the Snow Emperor's protection.
• The importance of vigilance and perception in avoiding unexpected threats.

Character Interactions

• The Snow Emperor and the protagonist work together to protect Xue Qianxi and counter the enemy attack.
• Li Yixian and Xuan Wei, two Quasi-Emperors, team up to fight against the Snow Emperor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yixian and Xuan Wei repeatedly attack Snow Emperor to disrupt Xue Qianxi's breakthrough, using various strategies, but Snow Emperor counters them precisely.
• Li Yixian suspects that Yin Du Lao Guai (possibly Lu Wushuang) is nearby, assisting Snow Emperor.
• Li Yixian and Xuan Wei plan a final attack; the other three Immortal King Fourth Realm powerhouses feel the Phoenix Primordial Spirit's power and suspect their true identity is known.
• The assault team is repelled, and Snow Emperor and the protagonist continue guarding Xue Qianxi's breakthrough, but they miss gaining insights from the Dao Conferring Myriad Spirits phase.

Character Developments

• Li Yixian becomes suspicious of Yin Du Lao Guai's involvement and realizes his identity might have been exposed.
• Xuan Wei is revealed to be motivated by the commission fee and doesn't have strong personal stakes in the operation's success or failure.
• Mu Sui remains unscathed in his fight against the protagonist, showing he views the operation as a commissioned task with no personal investment.

Significant Themes

• The importance of anticipation and adaptability in combat, as shown by Snow Emperor's ability to counter Li Yixian and Xuan Wei's strategies.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents, as seen in Li Yixian's realization that his identity might have been exposed due to Yin Du Lao Guai's involvement.
• The role of personal motivations in driving characters' actions, such as Xuan Wei's focus on the commission fee and Mu Sui's detachment from the operation's outcome.

Character Interactions

• Li Yixian and Xuan Wei cooperate to break through Snow Emperor's defenses, showing their trust in each other's abilities.
• The other three Immortal King Fourth Realm powerhouses feel the Phoenix Primordial Spirit's power and suspect their true identity is known, leading to a shift in their attitudes towards the protagonist.
• Snow Emperor and the protagonist work together to guard Xue Qianxi's breakthrough, demonstrating their partnership and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yixian attempts to interfere with Xue Qianxi's breakthrough but fails.
• Xue Qianxi successfully obtains the "puzzle pieces" and receives the world's will, ensuring his breakthrough into the Quasi-Emperor realm.
• The protagonist improves their physical strength with the help of the Strength Authority over thousands of years.
• The Great Void Realm's opening is announced for 230,000 years later, with the Great Void Competition to determine entrants happening five thousand years before that.
• The competition rules are revealed: three tiers for Immortal Kings and Quasi-Emperors, with varying spots allocated.

Character Developments

• Xue Qianxi's breakthrough is imminent, though he may not have an advantage in the competition.
• The protagonist's physical strength improves significantly due to their deepening understanding of the Strength Authority.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources, as seen in the competition for spots in the Great Void Realm.
• The importance of preparation and continuous improvement, as demonstrated by the protagonist's physical strength evolution.

Character Interactions

• Mu Sui and Lu Zongyuan approach the protagonist for help, seeking to enhance their strength for the competition.
• Lu Wushuang's seclusion ends, and he dispatches Lu Zongyuan to Cold Abyss Snow City, leading to interactions between them and the protagonist.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zongyuan knows about the Divine Willow Formless Puppet in your possession.
• Lu Zongyuan offers to rent the Divine Willow Formless Puppet to you for the Grand Void Competition.
• Xue Qianxi emerges as a Quasi-Emperor and expresses gratitude to you, promising assistance.
• Lu Zongyuan returns with alliance contracts from Lu Wushuang: Materials Alliance and Defensive War Alliance.
• The Cold Abyss Divine Palace and Tianji Pavilion sign the alliance contracts.
• News of the alliance spreads, causing concern among other forces.

Character Developments

• Lu Zongyuan shows confidence in your strength but also strategic thinking in offering the Divine Willow Formless Puppet.
• Xue Qianxi demonstrates his sincerity and commitment by promising assistance.
• The Snow Emperor shows wisdom in seeking opinions before signing the alliance contracts.

Significant Themes

• Alliances and their strategic importance.
• Trust and mutual respect between characters.
• The balance of power among forces in Qingming Hetong Heaven.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zongyuan interacts with you, offering the Divine Willow Formless Puppet and later discussing the alliance contracts.
• Xue Qianxi interacts with you, expressing gratitude and promising assistance.
• The Snow Emperor interacts with various Immortal Kings, seeking their opinions on the alliance contracts.
• Lu Wushuang interacts indirectly with you and the Snow Emperor through Lu Zongyuan, proposing the alliance contracts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist experiences inexplicable heart palpitations, suggesting an impending major event.
• Lu Yao refines his first Fourth-ring Dao Grade Puppet, advancing his status.
• Han Liang attempts to Prove the Dao but fails, leading to fear and dejection.
• The protagonist decides to help Han Liang find more Prove the Dao Treasures for his next attempt.
• The Snow Emperor is reluctant to help initially but eventually issues a quest to gather information on such Treasures.

Character Developments

• The protagonist becomes increasingly concerned about his loved ones' safety due to his heart palpitations and Han Liang's near-death experience.
• Han Liang's fear and dejection after his failed attempt to Prove the Dao highlight his emotional vulnerability.
• The Snow Emperor's initial reluctance to help Han Liang shows her prioritization of her own plans, but she eventually agrees to assist.

Significant Themes

• The protagonist's desire for increased strength to protect his loved ones and face the unknown.
• The importance of confidence and belief in one's ability to succeed, as seen in Han Liang's struggle.
• The value of Treasures and resources in aiding one's cultivation and survival.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist consoles and advises Han Liang, showing his concern and support.
• The protagonist seeks help from the Snow Emperor, who initially hesitates but eventually agrees to assist.
• The protagonist sends Wan Huaiyi, Yang Yangtian, and Hou Ba to gather information, demonstrating his proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Snow Emperor's differential treatment of Han Liang and the protagonist is due to Han Liang's ordinary talent and the Cold Abyss Divine Palace's resource constraints.
• The protagonist understands Snow Emperor's perspective on the value of Immortal Kings and the palace's current power dynamics.
• The protagonist learns about a Prove the Dao Treasure, the Death Intent Three-Colored Flower, owned by Ling Yunzhi of Lingxiao Palace.
• Ling Yunzhi plans to ambush and rob the protagonist (disguised as an Elder of Fushou Palace) and Wan Huaiyi (disguised as the Palace Master of Fushou Palace) during a transaction.
• The protagonist and Wan Huaiyi are ambushed by Lingxiao Palace Immortal Kings, but they turn the tables and escape.

Character Developments

• Snow Emperor: Showcases rational and professional decision-making, valuing capable individuals.
• Han Liang: Proves to have ordinary talent, leading to reduced investment from Snow Emperor.
• Ling Yunzhi: Revealed as greedy and cunning, using deceit and ambush to obtain Treasures.
• The Protagonist: Demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in outsmarting Ling Yunzhi's ambush.

Significant Themes

• The value of power and talent in cultivation, and how it influences investment and treatment.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in overcoming adversity.
• The consequences of greed and deceit, as seen in Ling Yunzhi's actions.

Character Interactions

• Snow Emperor and the Protagonist: Snow Emperor treats the protagonist differently due to the latter's proven capabilities.
• Ling Yunzhi and the Protagonist/Wan Huaiyi: Ling Yunzhi attempts to deceive and rob the protagonist and Wan Huaiyi, but they outsmart him.
• Ling Yunzhi's Ambush Team (Ling Xiangyu, Ling Wanshan, Cui Jiuchuan) and the Protagonist/Wan Huaiyi: The ambush team pursues the protagonist and Wan Huaiyi, but they ultimately fail to capture them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cui Jiuchuan's sudden descent alerts Ling Xiangyu, who halts his pursuit.
• You stop fleeing and reveal a triumphant smile, indicating a hidden attacker.
• Ling Wanshan and Ling Xiangyu succumb to the poison, losing consciousness.
• Ling Yunzhi is captured and interrogated, revealing his past crimes and the identity of a recently promoted Immortal King he tricked.
• You obtain several treasures, including the Death Intent Three-Colored Flower, the Immortal Luo Absolute Demon Net, and the Thousand Blade Ruler.
• You also acquire four Fourth-ring Dao Artifacts, among which the "Absolute Water Bag" is useful for you.

Character Developments

• Ling Xiangyu, Ling Wanshan, and Ling Yunzhi are defeated and captured.
• Ling Yunzhi reveals his past actions and provides information about the treasures possessed by the Lings.

Significant Themes

• The use of leverage and manipulation to control enemies (illustrated by your interrogation of Ling Yunzhi).
• The consequences of one's actions (Ling Yunzhi's past crimes catching up to him).

Character Interactions

• You interact with Ling Yunzhi, using his fear of death to extract information.
• Ling Xiangyu, Ling Wanshan, and Ling Yunzhi interact with each other, demonstrating their differing levels of resistance to the poison.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist sells useless Dao Treasures in the black market, acquiring two Fourth-ring Dao Talismans and a Third-ring Dao Medicine.
• Han Liang, with the protagonist's help, successfully Proves the Dao and becomes an Immortal King after over twenty thousand years.
• The protagonist trades the two Fourth-ring Dao Talismans with Jin Chang Geng for half a portion of Five-Ring Dao Grade Li Jinsha to increase the success rate of recasting two Dao Artifacts.
• The protagonist attends Han Liang's Immortal King celebration banquet and gifts him the Hun Xian Umbrella, a Fourth-ring Dao Artifact.
• A new world appears in the void, devouring its surroundings, hinting at potential future conflicts.

Character Developments

• Han Liang successfully Proves the Dao and becomes an Immortal King, demonstrating his growth and determination.
• The protagonist continues to help his junior brother, showing his care and responsibility.
• Jin Chang Geng reveals his preparations for the Great Void Competition, showcasing his strategic thinking and determination.

Significant Themes

• Prosperity and growth in the Immortal Realm, with more cultivators achieving breakthroughs due to the world's advancement.
• The importance of external aids in cultivation, as seen in the protagonist's trades and Han Liang's successful Proving the Dao.
• The potential threats and changes in the universe, as indicated by the appearance of the ruined world.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Han Liang maintain a close relationship, with the protagonist supporting Han Liang's cultivation journey.
• The protagonist and Jin Chang Geng engage in a trade, demonstrating mutual respect and understanding.
• The protagonist attends Han Liang's celebration banquet, showing his support and camaraderie with other Immortal Kings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xue Que finishes recasting two Fifth-ring Dao Artifacts given by the protagonist: the Dragon Binding Rope (formerly Immortal Luo Absolute Demon Net) and the Five Elements Heavenly Poison Token (formerly Thousand Blade Ruler).
• The protagonist refines four Third-ring Dao Treasures, advancing their internal Immortal Source progress to nearly 15%.
• The location for the Grand Void Competition is set in Myriad Dragon City, a Spirit Palace stronghold with a top-grade seventh-level Immortal Vein and two valuable resource strongholds producing One Transformation Divine Mud and Jade Oak Dao Gum.

Character Developments

• Xue Que demonstrates his skill as an Artifact Refiner by successfully recasting the given Dao Artifacts.
• The protagonist shows strategic thinking in refining arrays and managing resources, advancing their cultivation and preparing for the competition.

Significant Themes

• Artifact Refining: The focus on Xue Que's abilities and the recasting of Dao Artifacts highlights the importance of Artifact Refining in cultivation and combat.
• Resource Management: The value of Myriad Dragon City's resource strongholds emphasizes the significance of resources in cultivation and advancement.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with Xue Que, commissioning him to recast Dao Artifacts and later rewarding him with a Fourth-ring Dao Artifact.
• The eight leaders of the competition interact indirectly, deciding on Myriad Dragon City as the competition's location.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Myriad Dragon City expands significantly after the Great Void Grand Competition is set.
• The city's terrain is analyzed, revealing it's inferior to Immortal Sun City but still impressive.
• The protagonist tours Myriad Dragon City with Han Ze and Han Liang, guided by Yue Tong.
• The protagonist exchanges a Five-Ring Dao Grade Heavenly Mechanism Stone for Jade Oak Dao Gum and One Transformation Divine Mud.
• The protagonist secretly sells the Heart-Piercing Pestle at a black market, angering Cui Jiuchuan and Ling Wanren.

Character Developments

• The protagonist shows strategic thinking in exchanging items for future benefits and preparing for Xue Que's advancement.
• Yue Tong is introduced as a simple and honest guide.
• Cui Jiuchuan and Ling Wanren are revealed to be seeking revenge for the stolen Heart-Piercing Pestle and Immortal Luo Absolute Demon Net.

Significant Themes

• The importance of terrain in city development and strength.
• The value of strategic planning and resource management.
• The consequences of theft and revenge in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with Yue Tong, Han Ze, and Han Liang during the city tour.
• The protagonist secretly interacts with black market traders to sell the Heart-Piercing Pestle.
• Cui Jiuchuan and Ling Wanren interact, seeking revenge for the stolen items.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Void Competition is held in stages, with the strongest Quasi-Emperors competing first, followed by Immortal Kings, and finally, the second group.
• The Quasi-Emperors' competition results as expected: Snow Emperor, Qin Huang, Jin Wuya, and Lu Wushuang secure spots.
• Immortal Kings' competition involves three rounds: battling a Jihuang Mirror clone, perception testing, and a "small world" survival challenge.
• Han Ze, with your help, advances to the third round but is eliminated by Zhu Yiming.
• Your competition in the second group's third round involves weakened perception and a time limit. You secure the second spot, with Jin Jue Ming ranking first.

Character Developments

• Han Ze improves his perception to avoid elimination in the second round but is eliminated in the third round.
• You demonstrate your high perception and strategic thinking by securing a spot with minimal effort.

Significant Themes

• Strength and perception are crucial for success in the Great Void Competition.
• Respect and honor are shown towards the Spirit Palace, as the competition is held in Myriad Dragon City.

Character Interactions

• The Snow Emperor praises your strategy in the competition.
• Han Ze's elimination is a result of his encounter with Zhu Yiming, who uses his strength and tactics to secure a spot.
• Your competition with Jin Jue Ming showcases mutual respect, with both securing spots for the Great Void Realm.