Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Chen refines five 'Minor Tranquil Heart Pills,' storing two in the Ye Family's Curio Pavilion.
• Ye Xing, a Half-Saint Realm Martial Artist, requests a quota for the pill, but only has enough contributions for one.
• Ye Chen breaks through to the Saint Realm and returns to Jiang State after three years, revealing he was trapped in the 'Withered Great Marsh' and encountered a phantom left by a Saint Monarch Realm expert, Ye Jian.
• Ye Jian's phantom recounts his battle with an unknown creature, which he couldn't harm or evade, ultimately leading to his death.

Character Developments

• Ye Chen demonstrates caution and resilience, traveling across vast distances to return home and share his experiences.
• Ye Jian, the Saint Monarch Realm expert, shows resourcefulness and determination in his final moments, setting up a formation and a teleportation array to potentially escape the unknown creature.

Significant Themes

• The power of pills and artifacts in enhancing Martial Artists' abilities.
• The value of contributions within the Ye Family, enabling members to exchange for treasures.
• The unknown and formidable creatures that even powerful Martial Artists cannot overcome.

Character Interactions

• Ye Chen interacts with his father, Ye Xing, seeking his help and sharing his experiences.
• Ye Jian's phantom interacts with Ye Chen, revealing the story of his battle with the unknown creature.
• Ye Xing interacts with Ye Chen's father, requesting a quota for the 'Minor Tranquil Heart Pill.'

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Chen encounters an Unknown Creature while exploring a formation.
• Ye Jian's phantom offers Ye Chen a choice: take all treasures but return the Perfect Saint Artifact to the Ye Family, or help the Ye Family through two crises and take all treasures, including the Perfect Saint Artifact.
• Ye Chen decides to break through to the Saint Realm before leaving, using treasures left by Ye Jian.
• After breaking through, Ye Chen returns to Jiang State and contacts his mentor.

Character Developments

• Ye Chen demonstrates caution and wisdom by deciding to break through to the Saint Realm before leaving with the treasures.
• Ye Jian, though not present, shows foresight and care for his family by leaving behind treasures and conditions for their protection.

Significant Themes

• Luck and fortune: Ye Chen's high luck is mentioned as a factor in his encountering such a rare opportunity.
• Wealth and power: The treasures Ye Jian left behind showcase the wealth and power of a top-tier Saint Monarch-level powerhouse.

Character Interactions

• Ye Chen interacts with Ye Jian's phantom, learning about the treasures and the conditions attached to them.
• Ye Chen contacts his mentor after breaking through to the Saint Realm, sharing his experience and the treasures he obtained.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist obtains a necklace containing an Immortal Spirit Embryo, a powerful treasure with a Perfect Saint Artifact.
• The protagonist considers two proposals: keeping the artifact without responsibility or protecting the Ye Family, where the artifact's original owner belonged.
• The protagonist decides to investigate the Ye Family before making a decision.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates strategic thinking and caution in decision-making.
• The Ye Family's situation is revealed to be in decline after the loss of their Saint Monarch, Ye Jian.

Significant Themes

• The power and responsibility that come with possessing a powerful artifact.
• The importance of wisdom and adaptability in crisis, as shown by the Ye Family's decision-maker.
• The potential for conflict and extinction in the face of powerful enemies.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with the Ye Family's intelligence personnel to gather information.
• The protagonist considers the wishes of the deceased Ye Jian in his decision-making process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Chen agrees to the second plan after discussing it with his father.
• Ye Chen refuses to accept the Perfect Saint Artifact due to its danger and his father's greater potential to wield it.
• Ye Chen shares his concerns about the family's safety and his desire to contribute more.
• Ye Chen insists on giving his father some treasures for the family's protection.
• The father decides to sell three ordinary Saint Artifacts at the Black Trade Fair to confuse the trail of Saint Ye's treasure.
• The father plans to have Gongshu Hu forge new Saint Artifacts for Ye Chen using Saint Grade Materials from the Spirit Ruins Secret Realm.

Character Developments

• Ye Chen grows more mature and responsible, expressing his desire to protect and contribute to his family.
• The father acknowledges Ye Chen's growth and accepts his help, showing more trust in his eldest son.

Significant Themes

• Family responsibility and protection.
• The dangers and cruelties of the world.
• The importance of networking and connections.

Character Interactions

• The father and son have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Ye Chen expressing his concerns and the father acknowledging his growth.
• The father and Ye Chen discuss the distribution of treasures, with Ye Chen insisting on giving some to his father for the family's protection.
• The father plans to help Ye Chen build a connection with Gongshu Hu through the forging of new Saint Artifacts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist obtains various Saint Grade pills, including Recovery Pills, Combat-boosting Pills, and beneficial Pills.
• Among them, a Saint Grade Fifth Grade 'Yi Yun Pill' stands out, which aids in breaking through cultivation realms without mental tribulations.
• The protagonist also acquires four 'Return Origin Sacred Pills' that enhance cultivation speed and Origin Power, but have realm restrictions and minor side effects.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates knowledge of pill grades, effects, and values, showcasing their understanding of alchemy.
• They exhibit caution and care in handling and storing the pills, indicating their respect for and understanding of the pills' potency and fragility.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Breakthroughs: The pills' primary function is to aid in cultivation and help characters break through to higher realms.
• Scarcity and Value: The pills' rarity and high value are emphasized, reflecting the importance of resources in cultivation and trade.
• Alchemy and Knowledge: The protagonist's understanding of pills and alchemy is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of knowledge in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with the pills, inspecting and handling them with care. The 'Return Origin Sacred Pills' also interact with the protagonist, albeit in a comical way by cursing at them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist finds a Saint Grade Fourth Rank ancient pill with a Demon Core ingredient, which he consumes after refining its resentful energy for half a year.
• Over a hundred years, he consumes three 'Return Origin Sacred Pills,' boosting his cultivation speed and Origin Power Sapling growth.
• In 4145, he refines the Perfect Saint Artifact 'Ming Xin,' testing its abilities and discovering its formidable combat power.
• By 4320, with 'Ming Xin' and the 'Soul Suppressing Conch,' he estimates he can defeat an ordinary Saint Lord.
• He defeats Ye Jian for the 256th time, healing him afterward.

Character Developments

• The protagonist's cultivation improves significantly due to the pills and 'Ming Xin.'
• Ye Chen, in seclusion, might advance in the Saint Realm or even reach the Great Saint Realm.
• The protagonist's strength surpasses other Great Saint Realm martial artists, and he can now estimate his chances against Saint Lords.

Significant Themes

• The power and utility of ancient refining methods and pills.
• The importance of soul strength in cultivation and refining pills.
• The significance of Saint Artifacts and their impact on combat power.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with Ye Chen through memories and battles, showing a mix of competition and respect.
• The protagonist's relationship with Ye Jian is one of dominance, repeatedly defeating him but also healing him, suggesting a complex dynamic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Chen's spirit is severely affected after being defeated by the protagonist despite his significant strength gains and possession of Saint Grade Treasures.
• The protagonist spars with Ye Chen over 650 times to help him breakthrough his Martial Skill, Thousand Mountains Twilight Snow, to the Return to Simplicity level.
• In the following years, Ye Changming and Jiang Wen break through to the Mid Infant God Realm and Early Infant God Realm, respectively.
• The protagonist elevates Thousand Mountains Twilight Snow to a Mid-grade Heaven Grade Martial Skill, attracting the attention of the world consciousness and increasing his luck.
• The protagonist senses an anomaly in space during the Martial Skill breakthrough, speculating it might be a top-tier Human Immortal or a Great Power from the Upper Realm.

Character Developments

• Ye Chen doubts his strength after being easily defeated and gains a breakthrough in his Martial Skill with the protagonist's help.
• The protagonist demonstrates his immense power and wisdom in helping Ye Chen breakthrough, showing his dedication to his son's growth.

Significant Themes

• The protagonist's immense power and wisdom are highlighted as he helps Ye Chen breakthrough his Martial Skill.
• The theme of dedication to one's family is shown through the protagonist's actions towards Ye Chen.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Ye Chen engage in numerous sparring sessions to help Ye Chen breakthrough his Martial Skill.
• The protagonist speculates about the anomaly in space, showing his analytical and cautious nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tianhuo, after several hundred years of preparation, successfully refines the Saint Tier Grade Three 'Cycle of Fate Pill' for the first time.
• He initially refines Saint Tier Grade Two 'Chaoyuan Pills' to assess his condition and Heaven Grade pills to warm up the furnace.
• The refinement process is meticulous and flawless. Upon opening the furnace, three fully formed pills and two semi-finished pills emerge.
• The pills are stored in a Saint Grade Treasure Box due to their high value.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tianhuo demonstrates improved alchemy skills, refining more pills than initially expected.
• The narrator (presumably the Ye Family Patriarch) shows concern for Zhang Tianhuo's martial arts talent and considers future plans for him.

Significant Themes

• The value and rarity of Saint Tier Grade Three pills, which can significantly aid cultivation but are difficult to refine and obtain.
• The relationship between the Ye Family Patriarch and Zhang Tianhuo, with the Patriarch treating him like a son.

Character Interactions

• The Ye Family Patriarch and Zhang Tianhuo: The Patriarch trusts Zhang Tianhuo's skills and allows him to refine the pills, but also considers Zhang Tianhuo's future prospects and limitations in martial arts.
• Zhang Tianhuo and the Ye Family Patriarch: Zhang Tianhuo focuses on his task, suppressing his thoughts about the Patriarch's presence to avoid mistakes during the refinement process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Chen obtains the final Saint Grade herb, 'Xun Ling Grass,' and the 'Spirit Vein Bone Sculpting Pills' are refined successfully.
• Ye Xing and Ye Ziqin's Bone Structure improves significantly after taking the pills.
• A Great Saint Realm Corpse King arrives in the Bamboo Province, and the protagonist kills it, harvesting valuable materials.
• The protagonist enters the Corpse Soul World, killing two Saint Realm Corpse Kings and a Saint Realm Ghost Soul, obtaining five Saint Grade Treasures.
• The protagonist finds and harvests a Great Saint Realm Corpse King and two Saint Realm Female Corpse Kings, obtaining the Nether Soul Stone and other valuable items.
• The protagonist refines and absorbs the Nether Soul Stone, significantly boosting their Source Power and overall strength.

Character Developments

• Ye Chen's strength and capabilities continue to grow, allowing him to guard against Great Saint Realm creatures.
• The protagonist's cultivation and power increase after refining the Nether Soul Stone.

Significant Themes

• The importance of seizing opportunities and resources for personal growth and the clan's advancement.
• The dangers and rewards of exploring the Corpse Soul World.
• The value of patience and strategic planning in achieving long-term goals.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with Ye Chen, entrusting him with guarding the two-realm passage.
• The protagonist does not interact directly with other characters in this chapter, focusing on their personal cultivation and exploration of the Corpse Soul World.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Futian returns from the Corpse Soul World with an immense harvest, including twelve Saint Realm Corpse Kings and five Saint Realm Ghost Souls, along with numerous Yin Attribute Heaven and Saint Grade Treasures, materials for alchemy and artifact forging, and Corpse Soul Crystals that could save him 983 years of cultivation time.
• He decides to set up a Sect Protecting Formation in Jiangdu using his surplus Saint Grade Materials, which he can't quickly convert into useful treasures for his cultivation.

Character Developments

• Ye Futian's power and wealth have significantly increased, allowing him to consider setting up a Sect Protecting Formation, a project beyond the reach of most major powers.
• He shows foresight and concern for the Ye Family's safety, planning to protect them even when he's not present.

Significant Themes

• The power of formations and their role in protecting territories and aiding cultivation.
• The importance of resources and wealth in advancing cultivation and defending against threats.
• The responsibility of a leader to protect their people.

Character Interactions

• Ye Futian interacts with Martial Artists from other states upon returning from the Corpse Soul World, who bow to him out of respect and fear.
• He plans to visit Misty Palace to find Bai Xing, asking their Saint-rank Formation Masters to help set up the Sect Protecting Formation in Jiangdu.

Chapter Summary: Thirty-Six Celestial Firmament-Rank Array

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist travels to Lihuo Kingdom and enters Misty Palace through its guarded Small World passage.
• Misty Palace’s powerful, custom-built Sect Protecting Formation is described, including its expensive Main Array Disk and numerous Sub Array Disks.
• The protagonist meets Bai Xing and plays chess with him while explaining the purpose of his visit: commissioning a Saint-rank Sect Protecting Formation for Jiangdu.
• Bai Xing recognizes that the protagonist’s wealth likely comes from his involvement with the Corpse Soul World in Jiang State and agrees to help.
• After eight hours of negotiation, both sides reach a compromise. The protagonist agrees to provide additional resources for a stronger formation, while Misty Palace keeps its original commission fee.
• Rather than choosing a weaker standard formation, the protagonist selects the thirty-six-sub-disk Celestial Firmament-rank Great Wheel Ming King Array.
• The formation is renowned for its powerful defenses, shifting formation eye, spiritual-energy-gathering abilities, and resistance to attacks from Demonic Cultivators and Demonic Beasts.
• Five Top-grade Saint Tier Materials from the Spirit Ruins Secret Realm are chosen to forge the Main Array Disk, further strengthening the formation.
• The protagonist returns to Jiangdu with twelve Formation Masters from Misty Palace, including Chen Xun, and begins preparations for construction.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates growing wealth, influence, and strategic foresight. He prioritizes both Jiangdu’s long-term cultivation environment and its defensive security.
• He also shows patience and business judgment by negotiating extensively with Bai Xing rather than relying solely on Misty Palace’s favorable opinion of him.
• Bai Xing continues to act as a trusted intermediary and supporter. He understands the importance of the project and recognizes the protagonist’s likely gains from the Corpse Soul World.
• Chen Xun appears as one of the selected Formation Masters. Although the protagonist knew him in another context or life, Chen Xun does not yet recognize him, and the protagonist chooses not to force their relationship, allowing events to unfold naturally.
• The disciples of Twilight Snow Pavilion show cooperation and discipline by assisting the Formation Masters with the project.

Significant Themes

• Power and preparedness: The formation represents Jiangdu’s growing strength and the protagonist’s effort to protect his territory from future threats.
• Long-term investment: The protagonist spends enormous resources not merely on defense but also on improving Jiangdu’s spiritual energy and cultivation potential.
• Strategic selection: The Great Wheel Ming King Array is chosen because of its combination of defensive strength, resistance to demonic forces, and difficulty of being breached.
• Trust and negotiation: The agreement with Bai Xing reflects the balance between personal connections, institutional interests, and fair compensation.
• Natural development of relationships: The protagonist deliberately avoids manipulating his connection with Chen Xun, preferring to let their future interactions develop independently.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Bai Xing combine a familiar relationship—playing chess—with serious negotiations over the formation commission.
• Bai Xing evaluates the protagonist’s request both as a favor to someone Misty Palace respects and as a valuable commercial opportunity for its Formation Masters.
• The protagonist works indirectly with Misty Palace’s twelve Formation Masters, relying on their expertise while providing the required materials and resources.
• His restrained approach toward Chen Xun establishes a subtle tension: the protagonist possesses knowledge of their prior connection, while Chen Xun remains unaware of it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ye Family's cultivation advancements and acquisitions over centuries.
• Establishment of the Great Wheel Ming King Array, enhancing Jiangdu's spiritual energy and defense.
• Invitation to a high-end Trade Fair at Misty Palace, attended by nine Saint Monarchs.
• Exchange of valuable treasures, including a cultivation-aiding Treasure Pearl and a Vital Energy Great Return Pill.

Character Developments

• Ye Chen's cultivation reaches the Early Infant God Realm.
• Ye Ping'an's cultivation also advances to the Early Infant God Realm.
• The Ye Family's power and influence grow, deterring potential threats like the Bright Moon Wolf Emperor.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and the pursuit of power.
• The importance of foundation and vitality in cultivation.
• The value of opportunities and resources in advancing realms.
• The exchange of valuable treasures and knowledge among powerful cultivators.

Character Interactions

• The Ye Family members' cultivation advancements and interactions are briefly mentioned.
• Interactions among the nine Saint Monarchs at the Trade Fair, with each trying to present their best items for exchange.
• The eighth person at the Trade Fair offers a Vital Energy Great Return Pill, which Ye Chen finds valuable for his future breakthrough.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist obtains two rare Saint Grade Herbs but lacks the 'Heart-Masking Grass' for a crucial Pill.
• 'Feng Xinghu' trades the 'Vital Energy Great Return Pill' for combat-type Pills, which the protagonist acquires.
• 'Ji Canghai', a peak Saint Monarch, takes the stage to trade.

Character Developments

• 'Feng Xinghu': A wandering Martial Artist who prioritizes survival over potential future breakthroughs.
• 'Ji Canghai': A peak Saint Monarch with a remarkable cultivation journey, rising from mediocre talent and losing his family and country to become one of the strongest Saint Monarchs.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance (Feng Xinghu's decision to trade for combat-type Pills, Ji Canghai's cultivation journey).
• Opportunity and luck (Feng Xinghu obtaining the 'Vital Energy Great Return Pill', Ji Canghai's rapid cultivation progress).
• The value of treasures (the 'Vital Energy Great Return Pill', the 'Blood-Colored Death Pill').

Character Interactions

• The protagonist trades with 'Feng Xinghu' for the 'Vital Energy Great Return Pill'.
• The protagonist acknowledges 'Ji Canghai' as a peak Saint Monarch and a potential threat/competitor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Canghai brings out a Demonic Beast egg, a mutant Winged Scale Python, which can grow to the Demon King realm (Great Saint in humans) and potentially higher.
• The egg is exchanged for a 'Spirit Seeking Beetle,' which has a 60% chance to mutate into a 'Spirit Devouring Golden Armor Beetle' carrying a trace of Law Power.
• The protagonist, interested in the egg, doesn't attempt to trade due to the long growth time for Demonic Beasts.

Character Developments

• Ji Canghai shows his interest in the protagonist due to their unique ability.
• The protagonist demonstrates their wisdom and patience, not rushing into trades they deem unsuitable.

Significant Themes

• Patience and timing in cultivation and acquisition of powerful assets.
• The value of rare and unique treasures, and their suitability to different cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Ji Canghai and the protagonist share a moment of recognition.
• The protagonist interacts with other Great Saint realm Martial Artists, learning from their trades and broadening their horizons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tianhuo trades for a Saint Grade High Grade Bone Structure pill scripture and a Saint Grade Fifth Grade 'Ziwei Destiny Pill' at a trade fair organized by the Misty Saint Monarch.
• He consumes the 'Ziwei Destiny Pill' and improves his bone structure, also gaining a reserve of pure energy.
• The Misty Saint Monarch provides a secret room for Zhang to refine and absorb the pill before leaving.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tianhuo's alchemy knowledge expands, and he understands the value of knowledge more deeply.
• The Misty Saint Monarch shows favor towards Zhang, subtly hinting at the 'Ziwei Destiny Pill' trade and arranging for his safety after the trade fair.

Significant Themes

• The value of knowledge and learning.
• The importance of building relationships and goodwill.
• The subtle ways powerful figures can support and nurture promising individuals.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tianhuo interacts with the Misty Saint Monarch, who shows him favor and support.
• Zhang meets Zhou Jun, another prodigy who successfully trades with the Misty Saint Monarch, leading him to suspect that the Misty Saint Monarch is deliberately nurturing a few prodigies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Jinyan, a great-grandson with decent talent and a knack for puppet-making, appears in the 6,726th year.
• Ye Jinyan discovers and excels in the family's 'Puppet Basics,' crafting puppets comparable to Spirit Condensation Realm Martial Artists and controlling up to six simultaneously.
• In the 6,782nd year, the protagonist fully refines another Saint-level eerie gas, boosting their soul strength.
• The Demonic Beast Tide strikes again in the 6,800th year, with the Bright Moon Wolf Emperor planning an attack on Jiang State.

Character Developments

• Ye Jinyan: Shows exceptional talent in puppet-making, demonstrating impressive control over his creations.
• Protagonist: Enhances their soul strength through refinement, maintains vigilance against the Demonic Beast Tide, and improves their 'Observing Heaven' ability.

Significant Themes

• Talent and its recognition: Ye Jinyan's discovery of his talent in puppet-making and his rapid progress in the art.
• Preparation and anticipation: The protagonist's readiness for the Demonic Beast Tide and their curiosity about the Bright Moon Wolf Emperor's plans.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Ye Jinyan: Though not directly interacting, the protagonist's past actions (storing 'Puppet Basics') indirectly lead to Ye Jinyan's discovery and growth in puppet-making.
• The protagonist and the Bright Moon Wolf Emperor: Anticipating each other's moves, with the protagonist preparing for the Demonic Beast Tide and the Bright Moon Wolf Emperor planning an attack on Jiang State.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Bright Moon Wolf Emperor sends two Demon Emperor-level demonic beasts (Crimson Blood Brown Bear and Sky Thunder Eagle) to reclaim lost Demon Race territories and challenge the human ruler.
• The human ruler, aware of their approach, deploys forces to defend Chuzhou, the targeted territory.
• A demonic beast army led by the Crimson Blood Bear Emperor attacks the Chuzhou defensive line.
• Reinforcements arrive from the Lihuo Kingdom, led by Saint Monarch Ning Tian of the 'Beacon Smoke Pavilion.'

Character Developments

• The human ruler demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in responding to the demonic beast threat.
• Martial Artists in Jiang State show varying reactions to the demonic beast attack, from fear to grim determination.
• Saint Monarch Ning Tian is introduced as a powerful ally, willing to aid the human ruler against the demonic beast threat.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between humans and demonic beasts, with the Bright Moon Wolf Emperor displaying overconfidence and aggression.
• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability in the face of threats.
• The role of alliances and reinforcements in turning the tide of battle.

Character Interactions

• The human ruler interacts with the Martial Artists of Jiang State, inspiring and reassuring them.
• The human ruler and Saint Monarch Ning Tian acknowledge each other as allies, with the latter arriving to provide reinforcements.
• The Crimson Blood Bear Emperor and the human ruler are set to clash, with the latter preparing to defend Chuzhou.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon Race plans to seize territories from the Human Race, including Jiang State.
• The Human Race sends Ning Tian, a Saint Monarch, to aid Jiang State's defense.
• The Bright Moon Wolf Emperor dispatches the Crimson Blood Bear Emperor and the Heavenly Thunder Eagle Emperor to attack Jiang State.
• The Crimson Blood Bear Emperor and the Heavenly Thunder Eagle Emperor clash with Ning Tian and the protagonist, respectively.
• The protagonist tests the limits of their Invincible talent by harassing the two Demon Emperors alongside Ning Tian.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates their ability to hold off two Demon Emperors, revealing their strength but not their full power.
• Ning Tian showcases his defensive and entanglement skills, effectively holding off two Demon Emperors.
• The Demon Emperors, despite their strength, struggle against the protagonist's precise harassment and the Human Race's varied techniques.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Human and Demon Races.
• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability in battle.
• The protagonist's cautious approach to revealing their full strength.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Ning Tian work together to hold off the Demon Emperor attack, showcasing their complementary fighting styles.
• The Demon Emperors struggle to counter the protagonist's precise harassment, highlighting their frustration and eventual retreat.
• The Bright Moon Wolf Emperor's actions are driven by his enmity with the protagonist and his desire to slow their growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist participates in a Demonic Beast Tide, killing three Great Saint Realm demon kings and six Saint Realm Yao Saints.
• He discovers a new, pure, and refined power after the battle, which he spends over a hundred years refining.
• He creates a scene painting using the hide of a Saint Realm demon beast, depicting the Demonic Beast Tide. He names it "Bright Moon Wolf Emperor's Stratagem".
• Ye Xing, with the protagonist's help, advances his sword art to Earth Grade Low-Rank and names it the Star Slaying Art.
• Ye Changming, the protagonist's father, returns from a Secret Realm and prepares to break through to the Infant God Realm.

Character Developments

• The protagonist gains a significant understanding of his current strength and power after the battle.
• He refines a large amount of pure energy over a hundred years, improving his strength noticeably without breaking through his realm.
• Ye Xing advances his sword art to Earth Grade Low-Rank, demonstrating significant improvement in his cultivation.
• Ye Changming is ready to break through to the Infant God Realm, indicating his growth as a cultivator.

Significant Themes

• Self-Knowledge: The protagonist learns about his current strength and weaknesses during the battle, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness in cultivation.
• Patience and Persistence: The protagonist spends over a hundred years refining his power, highlighting the long-term dedication required for cultivation advancement.
• External vs. Internal Strength: The protagonist values internal strength gained through refinement over external aids like pills, but acknowledges their importance.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist helps Ye Xing gather and learn Profound Grade sword techniques, contributing to Ye Xing's advancement in his sword art.
• Ye Changming returns from a Secret Realm but chooses to break through alone, maintaining his independence and personal growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Changming (Ye Chen's father) breaks through to the Late Infant God Realm with Ye Chen's help, but hides it from Ye Chen.
• Ye Changming successfully breaks through to the Demi-Saint realm using his own Heaven and Earth Qi.
• Ye Changming gives Ye Chen an incomplete Secret Skill, "Listen Heart," which can aid in finding one's Heaven and Earth Qi for breakthroughs.
• Ye Chen issues a Family Decree requiring Direct Lineage members to see Ye Chen upon reaching certain contributions and cultivation levels.
• The Misty Saint Monarch and the Bright Moon Wolf Emperor leave for the Sky Demon Eye earlier than in Ye Chen's memories, indicating changes due to Ye Chen's actions.

Character Developments

• Ye Changming: Shows stubbornness and secretiveness in his cultivation journey. He tests and validates the "Listen Heart" Secret Skill before passing it to Ye Chen.
• Ye Chen: Shows respect for his father's decisions and takes initiative in managing the Ye Family, issuing a Family Decree to control the distribution of the "Listen Heart" Secret Skill.

Significant Themes

• Family and Inheritance: The focus on passing down knowledge and power within the Ye Family, with Ye Chen respecting his father's decisions and planning for the family's future.
• Secrecy and Control: The importance of keeping secrets and controlling information, as seen in the handling of the "Listen Heart" Secret Skill and the Family Decree.
• Change and Consequences: The butterfly effect of Ye Chen's actions causing changes in the timeline, such as the early departure of the Misty Saint Monarch and the Bright Moon Wolf Emperor.

Character Interactions

• Ye Chen and Ye Changming: The father-son duo shows mutual respect and understanding, with Ye Chen not prying into his father's secrets and Ye Changming testing the Secret Skill before passing it on.
• Ye Chen and the Ye Family: Ye Chen takes a proactive role in managing the family, issuing a Family Decree to control the distribution of the Secret Skill and maintain the family's power.