Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hanyu travels east across the Eastern Sea, noting the sparse population and numerous small prefectures due to cultivators' destructive power.
• The Sect Master of the Falling Star Sect, Xiahou Jie, is troubled by the growing influence of the Pingyang Prefectural Yamen, which now demands advance notice of sect activities and candidate stay in Pingyang City.
• Du Nanyuan, the Pingyang Prefect, plans to investigate and arrest wanted candidates, while also considering how to handle minor cultivators from unorthodox sects who wish to change allegiance.
• Hanyu arrives in Pingyang City, discovering that the Bottle, which provides him with cultivation pills, has slowed its production to once every three days.

Character Developments

• Xiahou Jie: Struggles with the growing influence of the Pingyang Prefectural Yamen, feeling disrespected and challenged.
• Du Nanyuan: Becomes more assertive in his role as Prefect, willing to confront the Falling Star Sect and make decisions based on the law.
• Hanyu: Frustrated with the Bottle's slowed production of cultivation pills, leading to a decrease in his cultivation progress.

Significant Themes

• The influence and power of cultivators versus the authority of the Imperial Court.
• The tension between orthodoxy and heterodoxy in the cultivation world.
• The consequences of cultivators' actions on the mortal world.

Character Interactions

• Xiahou Jie and Du Nanyuan: Their relationship has shifted due to the growing influence of the Pingyang Prefectural Yamen, leading to tension and resentment.
• Hanyu and the Bottle: Hanyu is frustrated with the Bottle's slowed production, while the Bottle ignores Hanyu's attempts to communicate.
• Hanyu and the Artifact Spirit: The Artifact Spirit takes delight in Hanyu's frustration with the Bottle, leading to a brief altercation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hanyu receives a pill from the Bottle, the 'Quarrelsome Pill,' which grants Bronze Skin Iron Bones, resisting 50% of damage, but also makes him refute everything said around him, attracting hatred.
• Outside Pingyang City, a commotion occurs as bandits try to sneak in during the Falling Star Sect's recruitment, but are caught and arrested by Prefectural Guards.
• Xiahou Jie, the founder of the Falling Star Sect, arrives and confronts the Prefectural Guards, intending to teach them a lesson for arresting his future disciples.

Character Developments

• Hanyu: Becomes more cautious and suspicious of the Bottle's intentions.
• Xiahou Jie: Shows his determination to establish the Falling Star Sect and his disregard for the law, willing to use force against the Pingyang Prefecture.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between cultivators and mortals, and the disregard cultivators have for mortal laws.
• The consequences of attracting hatred and causing trouble, as seen with the bandits.

Character Interactions

• Hanyu and the Bottle: Hanyu suspects the Bottle has changed its intentions, while the Bottle seems to be slowing down Hanyu's recovery.
• Xiahou Jie and the Prefectural Guards: Xiahou Jie confronts the Prefectural Guards, intending to assert his authority and teach them a lesson.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du Nanyuan, the Prefectural Governor, confronts Xiahou Jie of the Falling Star Sect at Pingyang City's gate.
• The Falling Star Sect is angered by the arrest of their affiliated cultivators, seeing it as a loss of face.
• Du Nanyuan reveals that Pingyang Prefecture has equipped every citizen with a Mohist School magic tool, comparable to Other Shore cultivators, deterring the Falling Star Sect.
• Xiahou Jie retreats without a fight, and the crowd seeking the Falling Star Sect also disperses.

Character Developments

• Du Nanyuan demonstrates his determination and courage in upholding the law, even against powerful cultivators.
• Xiahou Jie shows his arrogant and hot-headed nature, underestimating the power of the common people.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between cultivators and commoners, and the potential shift in balance with the popularization of Mohist magic tools.
• The importance of face and reputation in the cultivation world, even among lower-tier factions.

Character Interactions

• Du Nanyuan and Xiahou Jie engage in a tense standoff, with Du Nanyuan ultimately outmaneuvering Xiahou Jie.
• Hanyu observes the scene with interest, revealing his amusement at the disparity between the Falling Star Sect and the Nanli Sword Sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiahou Jie, the Falling Star Sect's sect master, plans to attack Hanyu, the alchemist, but Du Nanyuan, the new Pingyang Prefecture Prefect, intervenes to prevent a clash that could wipe out the sect.
• Du Nanyuan and Hanyu discuss the Imperial Court's plans to gradually introduce Mohist School magic tools to the public, considering the reactions of the cultivator world.
• Hanyu offers a pill to Du Nanyuan, who declines due to its powerful yet disgusting side effects. Hanyu then gives the pill to Xiahou Jie.
• Xiahou Jie returns to the sect and vents his anger, cursing the Mohist School for creating such powerful and accessible magic tools that could disrupt the cultivation world's balance.

Character Developments

• Du Nanyuan shows his adaptability and courage in dealing with Xiahou Jie, proving he's a capable Prefect for Pingyang Prefecture.
• Xiahou Jie demonstrates his frustration and resentment towards the Mohist School, foreshadowing potential conflicts between the Imperial Court and the cultivator world.

Significant Themes

• The impact of technology (Mohist School magic tools) on society and the cultivation world.
• The tension between the Imperial Court and the cultivator world, with the Imperial Court seeking control while avoiding crude methods.
• The potential disruption of the cultivation world's balance due to accessible, powerful tools.

Character Interactions

• Du Nanyuan and Hanyu discuss the Imperial Court's plans and Hanyu offers a pill to Du Nanyuan, showing a friendly relationship between them.
• Xiahou Jie's interaction with his elders reveals his frustration and resentment, as well as the elders' caution in dealing with the Mohist School.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiahou Jie, Sect Master of the Falling Star Sect, is in a dilemma due to the loss of control over Pingyang Prefecture and the impending grand opening ceremony.
• The Sect Master calls for a meeting with the elders to discuss whether to proceed with the ceremony, given the current situation.
• The elders debate the pros and cons, with some advocating for cancellation and others for proceeding to maintain face.
• Xiahou Jie decides to proceed with the ceremony, despite the potential embarrassment.
• The next day, the recruitment ceremony is held with a meager turnout, contrasting with previous years' bustling crowds.
• Hanyu, the main character, attends the ceremony and encounters a cultivator who initially mistakes him for a mortal.

Character Developments

• Xiahou Jie: Struggles with maintaining the sect's dignity and face, ultimately deciding to proceed with the ceremony despite the risks.
• Hanyu: Confidently asserts his cultivator status despite not having any detectable True Essence fluctuations, hinting at his unique cultivation method or powerful cultivation base.

Significant Themes

• Face and reputation in the cultivation world.
• The consequences of actions and decisions on one's reputation and future prospects.
• The contrast between the Falling Star Sect's lax standards and the more rigorous practices of other sects.

Character Interactions

• Xiahou Jie and the Falling Star Sect elders: Xiahou Jie consults with the elders about the ceremony, leading to a heated debate.
• Hanyu and the Falling Star Sect cultivator: The cultivator initially underestimates Hanyu, leading to a tense exchange before Hanyu reveals his true purpose for attending the ceremony.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Falling Star Sect's annual gathering is poorly attended, with only around a hundred people present.
• A disciple arrives on a Flying Sword, announcing that Hanyu is causing trouble at the sect.
• Hanyu enters the sect, seeking to give Xiahou Jie, the sect master, a pill.
• Xiahou Jie, initially hostile, apologizes to Hanyu upon recognizing him, fearing for his life.
• Hanyu offers Xiahou Jie a 'Quarrelsome Pill' with unique effects and side effects.
• Xiahou Jie hesitates, considering the pill's potential and drawbacks, while the ten elders watch suspiciously.

Character Developments

• Xiahou Jie: Initially arrogant and hostile, he becomes submissive and fearful upon recognizing Hanyu, revealing his cowardly nature.
• The ten elders: They remain loyal to Xiahou Jie but grow resentful when they realize he knew Hanyu's identity but didn't inform them.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and fear: Xiahou Jie's fear of Hanyu highlights the power imbalance and the fear it instills in those beneath him.
• Greed and temptation: Xiahou Jie's desire for the pill's power shows his ambition and willingness to accept risks for personal gain.
• Trust and loyalty: The ten elders' loyalty is tested when they realize Xiahou Jie kept information from them, potentially putting them in danger.

Character Interactions

• Xiahou Jie and Hanyu: Their interaction is marked by fear, deference, and impatience, with Xiahou Jie trying to ingratiate himself with Hanyu, while Hanyu remains indifferent and impatient.
• Xiahou Jie and the ten elders: Their relationship is strained as the elders grow resentful of Xiahou Jie's secrecy, leading to a potential breakdown in trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hanyu, a pill master, offers Xiahou Jie, the Sect Master of Falling Star Sect, a potent pill.
• Xiahou Jie takes the pill, which gives him Bronze Skin Iron Bones, making him extremely strong.
• However, the pill also has a side effect: Xiahou Jie becomes excessively glib and offensive, easily provoking others.
• Hanyu leaves, warning Xiahou Jie not to look for him if any issues arise.
• Xiahou Jie's elders become concerned about his new behavior and his fatal flaw, leading to a confrontation.
• Xiahou Jie's offensive words provoke his elders, resulting in a fight that destroys the sect's main hall.

Character Developments

• Xiahou Jie: Becomes physically strong but gains a verbal flaw that provokes others. His behavior leads to a conflict with his elders.
• Hanyu: Shows his pill-making prowess and leaves after delivering the pill, avoiding further conflict.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Xiahou Jie gains immense strength but also a problematic side effect.
• Communication and conflict: Xiahou Jie's inability to control his words leads to a severe conflict with his elders.

Character Interactions

• Xiahou Jie and Hanyu: Hanyu offers Xiahou Jie a pill, and they have a brief, tense exchange.
• Xiahou Jie and his elders: Xiahou Jie's offensive words provoke his elders, leading to a fight that destroys their sect's main hall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Yu asks Du Nanyuan about the prefecture with the most cultivators.
• Du Nanyuan recommends Zhaodong Prefecture due to its proximity to the Heavenly Secrets Tower, where many cultivators gather for destiny readings.
• Han Yu decides to visit Zhaodong Prefecture.
• Xiahou Jie arrives to challenge Du Nanyuan after Han Yu's departure.

Character Developments

• Han Yu: Shows curiosity and ambition in seeking out more cultivators to gain feedback for his Artifact Spirit.
• Du Nanyuan: Demonstrates cleverness in suggesting Zhaodong Prefecture to Han Yu, aiming to avoid potential chaos.
• Xiahou Jie: Exhibits arrogance and a desire for revenge after his defeat by Han Yu.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Fortune: The Heavenly Secrets Tower's ability to assess one's lifetime fortune and pinpoint destiny's creation is a significant theme, driving cultivators to gather in Zhaodong Prefecture.
• Power and Ambition: Han Yu's ambition to gain more feedback for his Artifact Spirit and Xiahou Jie's desire for revenge illustrate the theme of power and ambition in the cultivator world.

Character Interactions

• Han Yu and Du Nanyuan: Their interaction shows Du Nanyuan's cleverness in guiding Han Yu to Zhaodong Prefecture while avoiding potential trouble in Pingyang City.
• Du Nanyuan and Xiahou Jie: Their interaction sets up a potential conflict, with Du Nanyuan preparing to defend Pingyang City against Xiahou Jie's challenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Wushi arrives in Zhaodong Prefecture, where he encounters Hanyu.
• Hanyu doesn't intend to kill Ji Wushi but forces him to follow and serve him.
• Ji Wushi explains that he left the evil sect due to its instability and plans to live as a neutral rogue cultivator.
• They enter Zhaodong City, where Ji Wushi reveals that Heavenly Secrets Tower cultivators live in the houses, seeking various cultivation resources or magic tools.

Character Developments

• Ji Wushi shows fear and caution around Hanyu, trying to ingratiate himself.
• Hanyu remains indifferent, using Ji Wushi for his own purposes.
• Ji Wushi reveals his Divination cultivation and his past experiences in Zhaodong City.

Significant Themes

• The instability of the evil path and the impending conflict with the righteous path.
• The unique cultivation methods and environment of the Heavenly Secrets Tower.
• The power dynamics between Hanyu and Ji Wushi, with Hanyu holding the upper hand.

Character Interactions

• Hanyu and Ji Wushi's interaction is tense, with Ji Wushi trying to please Hanyu while Hanyu uses him for information and labor.
• Ji Wushi provides Hanyu with insights into the Heavenly Secrets Tower and the current state of the evil path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A cultivator from the Other Shore visits the Heavenly Secrets Tower to inquire about his fortune but is told he's in for bloodshed and has neither fortune nor good fortune.
• Another cultivator is told he's 'tough' but will live a comfortable two hundred years, which Hanyu interprets as a cheap life with nothing special.
• Hanyu learns from Ji Wushi that the Heavenly Secrets Tower can see if a person has fortune, sparking his interest in visiting the tower.

Character Developments

• The cultivator from the Other Shore is disillusioned after learning he has no fortune or good fortune.
• The young cultivator who is told he's 'tough' becomes arrogant and dismissive of Hanyu and Ji Wushi's warnings.
• Hanyu becomes determined to visit the Heavenly Secrets Tower after learning they can see fortune.

Significant Themes

• The theme of shattered dreams and disillusionment is prominent, as cultivators visit the Heavenly Secrets Tower to learn about their futures and often leave disappointed.
• The idea of fortune and opportunity is explored, with the Heavenly Secrets Tower's ability to see fortune being a significant plot point.

Character Interactions

• Hanyu and Ji Wushi interact with various cultivators, observing their reactions to learning about their fortunes.
• Hanyu and Ji Wushi have a brief, awkward interaction when Hanyu misinterprets Ji Wushi's body language.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hanyu asks Ji Wushi about finding a fortune cultivator, surprising Ji Wushi.
• Ji Wushi explains the difficulties and risks of seizing opportunities.
• Hanyu learns that fortune cultivators are taken to the Heavenly Secrets Tower, not Zhaodong City.
• Ji Wushi takes Hanyu to meet an elder in the Transcendence Realm who can guide him to the Heavenly Secrets Tower.
• The elder senses Hanyu's unusual aura, with dark clouds obscuring his Death Omen Star.

Character Developments

• Hanyu: Shows determination in finding a fortune cultivator, remains calm and composed despite learning about the challenges.
• Ji Wushi: Initially tries to mislead Hanyu, then becomes cooperative and cautious due to Hanyu's intimidating presence.
• The Elder: Initially lazy and comfortable, becomes serious and curious upon sensing Hanyu's unusual aura.

Significant Themes

• Fortune and Opportunity: The rarity and unpredictability of opportunities, and the risks involved in seizing them.
• Strength and Status: The importance of strength and status in the cultivation world, affecting one's access to resources and opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Hanyu and Ji Wushi: Hanyu's intimidating presence makes Ji Wushi cooperative and cautious.
• Hanyu and the Elder: The elder's curiosity and seriousness contrast with Hanyu's calm composure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hanyu and Ji Wushi encounter an elder from the Heavenly Secrets Tower who immediately labels Hanyu a "human-shaped ferocious beast" due to his lack of cultivation traces.
• The elder predicts that Hanyu is a jinx with no opportunities, no good fortune, and no future.
• Hanyu's identity as the Pill God who killed eight old monsters on Tiandu Peak is revealed, shocking the elder.
• The elder refuses to let Hanyu enter the Heavenly Secrets Tower, fearing the calamity he might bring.
• At the Heavenly Secrets Tower, cultivators notice a large dark cloud (representing bad luck) approaching, causing chaos and alarm throughout the sect.

Character Developments

• Hanyu: Stands up for himself when offended, maintains a calm demeanor despite provocations, and is revealed to have a formidable reputation.
• Ji Wushi: Acts as a mediator between Hanyu and the elder, trying to prevent conflict.
• The Heavenly Secrets Tower Elder: Initially rude and dismissive, becomes cautious and respectful after learning Hanyu's true identity.

Significant Themes

• First impressions and their consequences.
• The power of reputation and past deeds.
• The fear of calamity and misfortune.

Character Interactions

• Hanyu and the Heavenly Secrets Tower Elder: Initially hostile due to the elder's rude remarks, but the elder becomes respectful after learning Hanyu's true identity.
• Ji Wushi and the Heavenly Secrets Tower Elder: Ji Wushi tries to defuse the tension between Hanyu and the elder, revealing his loyalty to Hanyu.
• Cultivators at the Heavenly Secrets Tower: React with alarm and chaos upon noticing the approaching dark cloud, highlighting their fear of misfortune.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hanyu, accompanied by Elder Tong and Ji Wushi, arrives at the Heavenly Secrets Tower, causing chaos due to his bad luck.
• The Heavenly Secrets Tower Master, Su Xingxing, refuses to help Hanyu with his affairs, citing his overwhelming misfortune.
• Hanyu learns that his misfortune is due to squandering his fortune, leading him to suspect the cause.

Character Developments

• Hanyu: Realizes the extent of his bad luck and the reason behind it.
• Elder Tong: Shows cowardice and shifts blame, claiming to be held hostage.
• Ji Wushi: Follows Elder Tong's example, also claiming to be held hostage.
• Su Xingxing: Initially angry and dismissive, he later shows concern and patience in explaining Hanyu's situation.

Significant Themes

• Fortune and Misfortune: The theme of fortune and misfortune is central to this chapter, with Hanyu's overwhelming misfortune causing chaos at the Heavenly Secrets Tower.
• Responsibility and Blame: Elder Tong and Ji Wushi shift blame onto each other and Hanyu, demonstrating their lack of responsibility.
• Truth and Deception: The Heavenly Secrets Tower Master initially dismisses Hanyu but later shows genuine concern and willingness to explain his situation.

Character Interactions

• Hanyu and Elder Tong: Their dynamic is tense, with Elder Tong showing cowardice and Hanyu growing frustrated with his lack of help.
• Hanyu and the Heavenly Secrets Tower Master: Their interaction is initially hostile, but the Master later shows concern and patience in explaining Hanyu's situation.
• Elder Tong and Ji Wushi: They demonstrate a lack of responsibility and shift blame onto each other and Hanyu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hanyu discovers that his bad luck is due to his Artifact Spirit, Little Glazed, and the Bottle Spirit, who stole twenty years of his fortune.
• Hanyu visits the Heavenly Secrets Tower to seek guidance but is refused due to his bad fortune and the tower's principles.
• The Heavenly Secrets Tower cultivators are affected by Hanyu's bad luck, causing them distress.

Character Developments

• Hanyu: Realizes the source of his bad luck and becomes determined to rectify it.
• Little Glazed: Reveals its role in Hanyu's misfortune and shows remorse.
• Heavenly Secrets Tower Master: Stands firm on the tower's principles, refusing Hanyu's request.

Significant Themes

• Fortune and Misfortune: The impact of Hanyu's stolen fortune on his life and the lives of those around him.
• Trust and Betrayal: Hanyu's trust in Little Glazed is betrayed, leading to a significant revelation.
• Neutrality and Principles: The Heavenly Secrets Tower's refusal to help Hanyu due to their neutral stance and principles.

Character Interactions

• Hanyu and Little Glazed: Hanyu is furious with Little Glazed for stealing his fortune, leading to a tense interaction.
• Hanyu and the Heavenly Secrets Tower Master: Hanyu's request is firmly refused by the tower master, leading to a tense standoff.
• Heavenly Secrets Tower cultivators and Hanyu: The cultivators are affected by Hanyu's bad luck, leading to mutual discomfort.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Wushi, a former Heavenly Secrets Tower disciple, now on the evil path, seeks refuge with Elder Tong.
• Ji Wushi reveals the instability on the evil path, with a mysterious figure consolidating power and subduing sects with little resistance.
• The mysterious figure, after absorbing several major evil sects, plans to clash with the righteous path, potentially involving the Imperial Court.

Character Developments

• Ji Wushi: Shows cunning and resourcefulness in seeking protection from Elder Tong. He understands the precariousness of his situation and the potential danger from the mysterious figure's actions.
• Elder Tong: Maintains a calm and collected demeanor, offering protection to Ji Wushi while remaining neutral. He shows concern about the potential conflict between the righteous and evil paths.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence within the cultivation world.
• The potential consequences of a large-scale conflict between the righteous and evil paths.
• The theme of survival and self-preservation in the face of danger.

Character Interactions

• Ji Wushi and Elder Tong: Ji Wushi tries to ingratiate himself with Elder Tong, offering a massage and pouring out his troubles. Elder Tong, while initially stern, eventually offers protection to Ji Wushi.
• Ji Wushi and a Heavenly Secrets Tower disciple: Ji Wushi manipulates the disciple into leaving the city, ensuring his own safety and protection from Elder Tong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hanyu discovers a new pill, the Six-Beast Pill, which grants the user six random transformations into zodiac animals, each with corresponding abilities. However, it dissipates all cultivation and results in the loss of one transformation ability upon death.
• Hanyu is tempted to consume the pill, but the Artifact Spirit dissuades him, citing the high risk of not getting the desired transformation (the Dragon) and the severe side effects.
• Hanyu realizes the pill's potential to grant six lives, breaking the cycle of life and death, and decides it's worth considering further.
• In the Supervision Department, Gao Feng learns about the chaos caused by evil sects and their consolidation of power. He discovers that the Corpse Refining lineage is behind these events.
• Quan Xiaotong and Che Dapao visit the Mohist School to rent mechanical beasts and magic tools to prepare for the impending war.

Character Developments

• Hanyu shows impulsiveness and excitement when faced with the Six-Beast Pill but later demonstrates careful consideration and strategic thinking.
• The Artifact Spirit reveals its concern for Hanyu's well-being and attempts to guide him away from risky decisions.
• Gao Feng displays his stern and authoritative demeanor as he scolds Quan Xiaotong and Che Dapao for their absence during a critical time.
• Quan Xiaotong and Che Dapao exhibit their determination and resourcefulness in preparing for the war, showing their commitment to their roles as leaders.

Significant Themes

• Risk vs. reward: Hanyu grapples with the potential benefits and drawbacks of consuming the Six-Beast Pill, ultimately deciding to consider it further.
• Power consolidation: The evil sects' unification under the Corpse Refining lineage's influence highlights the theme of power dynamics and manipulation.
• Preparation and anticipation: Quan Xiaotong and Che Dapao's actions emphasize the importance of preparation and proactive measures in the face of impending conflict.

Character Interactions

• Hanyu and the Artifact Spirit: Their interaction showcases Hanyu's impulsiveness and the Artifact Spirit's guidance and concern for Hanyu's well-being.
• Gao Feng, Quan Xiaotong, and Che Dapao: Their interaction demonstrates Gao Feng's stern leadership, as well as Quan Xiaotong and Che Dapao's determination and resourcefulness in preparing for the war.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hanyu tries to persuade Elder Tong to help him find cultivators of fortune, offering a Six-Beast Pill as incentive, but Elder Tong refuses, fearing the Heavenly Secrets Tower Master's wrath.
• Hanyu asks Ji Wushi for alternative methods to find cultivators of fortune. Ji Wushi suggests waiting in Zhaodong City to intercept cultivators heading to the Heavenly Secrets Tower.
• Tu Xingsun, now a Perfected cultivator, leads a thousand cultivators towards the Heavenly Secrets Tower, seeking revenge on Hanyu. He secretly indulges in his earth-eating habit, highlighting his internal struggle and shame.

Character Developments

• Hanyu: Frustrated with his slow progress in finding cultivators of fortune, he considers asking Quan Xiaotong for more pills, despite his concerns about the latter's motives.
• Elder Tong: Stands his ground against Hanyu's offer, prioritizing his position in the Heavenly Secrets Tower over the Six-Beast Pill's allure.
• Tu Xingsun: Despite his newfound power and status, he remains haunted by his earth-eating compulsion, which he keeps secret from his followers.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal desires and moral principles (Elder Tong, Tu Xingsun).
• The consequences of one's actions and the burden of past mistakes (Tu Xingsun).
• The pursuit of power and its corrupting influence (Tu Xingsun).

Character Interactions

• Hanyu and Elder Tong: Hanyu tries to persuade Elder Tong to help him, but the elder refuses due to his fear of the Heavenly Secrets Tower Master.
• Hanyu and Ji Wushi: Hanyu asks Ji Wushi for alternative methods to find cultivators of fortune, and Ji Wushi reluctantly suggests waiting in Zhaodong City.
• Tu Xingsun and his followers: Tu Xingsun secretly indulges in his earth-eating habit while his followers wait for him, highlighting his internal struggle and shame.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Secrets Tower, a sect of cultivators who divine fortunes, is facing an unusual situation: a Death Omen Star has been hovering over them, causing their disciples to avoid leaving their rooms due to fear of impending disaster.
• The Heavenly Secrets Tower Master and the pavilion masters discuss possible solutions, deciding to temporarily suspend operations until the Death Omen Star dissipates.
• Suddenly, a thousand cultivators, led by Tu Xingsun, surround the Heavenly Secrets Tower. Tu Xingsun claims to represent an 'evil sect' that is fighting against the 'righteous path' and invites the Heavenly Secrets Tower to join their cause.
• The Heavenly Secrets Tower elder declines, stating that they remain neutral in the conflict between the righteous and evil paths.

Character Developments

• The Heavenly Secrets Tower Master and pavilion masters show concern for their disciples' well-being and fear of misfortune, displaying their superstitious nature common among cultivators of the Divination path.
• Tu Xingsun demonstrates courage and determination in leading the attack on the Heavenly Secrets Tower, despite being outmatched in terms of cultivation level.

Significant Themes

• Fear of the unknown and misfortune, which drives the cultivators' actions and decisions.
• The conflict between the righteous and evil paths in the cultivator world, which serves as a backdrop for the story's events.
• Neutrality and non-involvement in conflicts, as exemplified by the Heavenly Secrets Tower's stance.

Character Interactions

• The Heavenly Secrets Tower Master and pavilion masters argue and discuss their situation, showing unity and concern for their sect.
• The Heavenly Secrets Tower elder and Tu Xingsun engage in a tense exchange, with the elder expressing disbelief at the scale of the conflict and Tu Xingsun presenting his sect's cause.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tu Xingsun brings an iron box to the Heavenly Secrets Tower, containing a stitched monster.
• The monster, a grotesque amalgamation of mismatched body parts, emerges and attacks the Heavenly Secrets Tower elder.
• The elder uses various techniques, including Corpse Refinement, Ghost Supernatural Power, and Thunder Wanjun, to combat the monster.
• The Heavenly Secrets Tower Master arrives and leads an eight-person team to attack the monster simultaneously using powerful techniques.

Character Developments

• Tu Xingsun shows caution and concern about the iron box and its contents.
• The Heavenly Secrets Tower elder demonstrates his strength and techniques but struggles against the monster.
• The Heavenly Secrets Tower Master exhibits a grave demeanor and decides to eliminate the monster without mercy.

Significant Themes

• The grotesque and horrifying nature of the stitched monster represents the consequences of unchecked ambition and disregard for life.
• The struggle against the monster highlights the limits of individual strength and the need for collective effort in the face of overwhelming power.

Character Interactions

• Tu Xingsun and the Heavenly Secrets Tower elder initially clash, but the elder's focus shifts to dealing with the monster.
• The Heavenly Secrets Tower Master arrives and takes command, ordering the elders to work together to destroy the monster.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hanyu learns about the cultivators' pursuit of ethereal opportunities and good fortune due to their limited potential.
• The Heavenly Secrets Tower's warning bells ring, summoning cultivators to return to the sect.
• A monstrous creature emerges from a shadow, unharmed after a Transcendence Realm expert's attack.
• Tu Xingsun and his group arrive at the Heavenly Secrets Tower, hoping to make a name for themselves against the creature.
• The Heavenly Secrets Tower cultivators, eager to overcome their recent bad luck, attack Tu Xingsun's group.

Character Developments

• Hanyu gains insight into the cultivators' mindset and the importance of opportunities in their cultivation path.
• Ji Wushi stands up for his sect despite its peculiar rules.
• Tu Xingsun's confidence grows after seeing the creature's power, leading him to bring his group to the Heavenly Secrets Tower.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of opportunities and good fortune in cultivation.
• The impact of one's birth on cultivation potential.
• The consequences of bad luck and the desire to overcome it.

Character Interactions

• Hanyu and the Artifact Spirit discuss the cultivators' mindset.
• Hanyu and Ji Wushi discuss the Heavenly Secrets Tower's rules.
• Tu Xingsun's group interacts with the eager Heavenly Secrets Tower cultivators.