Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming begins another simulation and obtains the orange talent Immortal Reincarnation, which increases his luck, comprehension, cultivation speed, and affinity with the Heavenly Dao.
• Because the talent resembles Zhou Lingxi’s Immortal Eye, Su Ming tests whether it will help him cultivate the Heavenly Evolution Art. After three days, he successfully confirms that it allows him to cultivate the technique perfectly.
• Lin Tian informs him that a mysterious expert destroyed the Feather Ascension Sect, unaware that Su Ming himself was responsible. The Yin Yang Sect Master has gone to investigate.
• Using Immortal Reincarnation and the Young Supreme Being talent, Su Ming reaches the introductory stage of the Heavenly Evolution Art in one month. This sharply improves his perception and helps him understand why the Black King previously detected him in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.
• Su Ming then attempts to cultivate the Heavenly Mystery Art, but discovers that the version given to him is incomplete. With the Young Supreme Being talent, he reconstructs part of it and reaches the introductory stage after two years.
• His first major divination reveals that there are five cultivators above the Void Refining Realm in You Prefecture. After excluding himself, Su Ming identifies the Yin Yang Sect Master, the Sword Pavilion Master, and Xia Qiange, but cannot determine the identity of the fifth individual.
• The unknown cultivator may not even be human or may be connected to the insect race. Su Ming considers a connection to the Hun Family but rejects the idea because their expected forces do not match the divination.
• After leaving seclusion, Su Ming decides that personal strength alone is insufficient and begins developing allies. He gives Ye Chuxue Enlightenment Tea and teaches her the Great Void Technique and Heavenly Evolution Art, hoping to develop her Taiyin Body.
• Su Ming visits the Sword Pavilion Master and reveals that a Cunning Insect is sealed within the Immortal Sword of Great Void, contradicting the belief that the sword contains an Immortal Destiny. He claims to know this through his identity as a successor of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion and his deductions concerning the Blood Tablet.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Becomes significantly stronger and more perceptive through Immortal Reincarnation and the two supreme techniques. He grows more cautious after experiencing the severe backlash of divination and recognizes the need to build a supporting force rather than rely solely on himself.
• Ye Chuxue: Receives powerful resources and techniques from Su Ming, marking her as an important potential ally and future powerhouse because of her Taiyin Body.
• Sword Pavilion Master: Is surprised by Su Ming’s increased strength and deeply shocked by the revelation concerning the Immortal Sword of Great Void. Their trust in Su Ming’s abilities and mysterious background is likely to be tested.
• Black King and Heavenly Mystery Pavilion: The Black King’s inability to cultivate the Heavenly Mystery Art suggests that the technique is exceptionally difficult, while the incomplete version hints that the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion’s master deliberately withheld part of it—or that even the Black King possessed only an incomplete copy.

Significant Themes

• The limits and dangers of knowledge: Even a basic divination causes massive depletion of vitality and karmic backlash, demonstrating that uncovering heavenly secrets carries a heavy price.
• Incomplete truths and hidden manipulation: The incomplete Heavenly Mystery Art and the concealed nature of the Immortal Sword suggest that powerful figures have deliberately hidden vital information.
• Building power through allies: Su Ming realizes that survival in the Canglan Realm requires cultivating capable companions and forming his own force.
• Destiny versus hidden calamity: The revelation that the Immortal Sword contains a Cunning Insect challenges established beliefs and suggests that seemingly sacred objects may conceal catastrophic threats.
• Growth through reincarnation and simulation: Su Ming continues using repeated simulations to uncover the realm’s secrets, refine his techniques, and prepare for future dangers.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Lin Tian: Lin Tian reports the destruction of the Feather Ascension Sect, unknowingly describing Su Ming’s own actions.
• Su Ming and Ye Chuxue: Su Ming entrusts Ye Chuxue with valuable resources and techniques, showing his investment in her potential.
• Su Ming and the Sword Pavilion Master: Su Ming reveals the existence of the Cunning Insect within the Immortal Sword and supports his claim by invoking his connection to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.

Chapter Summary: “Taiyin Body Erupts!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist reveals to the Sword Pavilion Master that he inherited the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion’s legacy from the Bronze Divine Hall in the Immortal Falling Secret Realm. Although the Pavilion was believed destroyed, the Sword Pavilion Master accepts that the protagonist can be considered a partial successor.
• The protagonist explains that he has predicted a catastrophe in twenty-five years that will kill every cultivator above the Mahayana Realm, including both humans and Cunning Insects.
• He proposes opening the Blood Demon Secret Realm to accelerate humanity’s cultivation before the catastrophe. Even if the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate is released, the coming calamity should kill him as well.
• The protagonist conceals the true nature of the disaster—particularly its connection to the Upper Realm and the monsters of the Immortal Realm—claiming that his Heavenly Mystery Arts are not yet strong enough to determine its cause.
• The Sword Pavilion Master is deeply disturbed by the prophecy but acknowledges that it could become humanity’s greatest opportunity. He appears willing to consider the protagonist’s plan.
• The protagonist asks about the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate’s current condition and learns that the Venerate has no cultivation, though his parasitic body has been nourished for ten thousand years and has reached the physical strength of a saint, allowing him to fight Mahayana cultivators.
• This answer confirms the protagonist’s suspicion that the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate may be the mysterious additional person he had previously deduced.
• Before the protagonist can leave, Lin Tian rushes in for help. Ye Chuxue’s room has suddenly erupted with an overwhelming icy aura, preventing anyone from entering.
• The protagonist realizes that Ye Chuxue’s Taiyin Body has activated. He, Lin Tian, and the Sword Pavilion Master go to investigate.
• The chapter ends with the Sword Pavilion Master recognizing the cause of the crisis: it is the night of the full moon, when Ye Chuxue’s Taiyin Body is likely to erupt most violently.

Character Developments

• The Protagonist: Gains greater influence by persuading the Sword Pavilion Master of his identity and prophecy. He continues to conceal dangerous truths while strategically using his knowledge of future events. His questions about the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate reveal that he is actively searching for the “extra person” connected to his deductions.
• The Sword Pavilion Master: Initially skeptical of the protagonist’s connection to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, he gradually accepts the explanation. His confidence in the protagonist’s prophecy causes him serious concern, and he begins considering a risky plan that could release the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate.
• Lin Tian: Usually capable and composed, he is visibly frightened by Ye Chuxue’s sudden power and is forced to seek help from the Sword Pavilion Master and the protagonist.
• Ye Chuxue: Her dormant Taiyin Body finally erupts, releasing an immense cold aura. Her condition becomes an immediate life-threatening crisis, especially because her cultivation is still relatively low.

Significant Themes

• Hidden knowledge and strategic deception: The protagonist knows the true origin of the coming catastrophe but deliberately withholds it, showing the importance—and danger—of possessing information others cannot understand.
• Humanity’s desperate preparation: The predicted mass death of powerful cultivators creates a narrow window in which humanity must strengthen itself, even if doing so risks unleashing another ancient threat.
• Ancient legacies resurfacing: The return of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion’s inheritance and the possible release of the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate suggest that forgotten forces are reemerging in the present era.
• Fate, prophecy, and uncertainty: Although the protagonist can predict major events, he cannot fully understand their causes or consequences, emphasizing the limits of foresight.
• The danger of uncontrolled power: Ye Chuxue’s Taiyin Body represents immense potential but also a deadly force she may be unable to control.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Sword Pavilion Master debate the legitimacy of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion and the coming catastrophe.
• The protagonist proposes opening the Blood Demon Secret Realm, while the Sword Pavilion Master weighs the potential benefits against the danger of releasing the Blood Demon Heavenly Venerate.
• Lin Tian urgently reports Ye Chuxue’s condition to both men.
• The protagonist and the Sword Pavilion Master investigate the icy eruption together, ending with the Pavilion Master identifying the full moon as the likely trigger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Chuxue's Taiyin Body erupts during the Full Moon Night, putting her life in danger.
• The cause is traced back to a potent frigid medicinal herb, Nine Netherworld Grass, given to her by the protagonist.
• The only way to save her is by consuming a Pure Yang Spiritual Item, which is scarce.
• The protagonist offers a Yin Yang Holy Fruit, which can regulate Yin and Yang balance within the body.
• Ye Chuxue consumes the fruit, and after seven days, her cultivation skyrockets from Core Formation to Spirit Transmutation Stage.
• Her thatched hut is destroyed, and she falls unconscious.

Character Developments

• Ye Chuxue's impulsive action nearly costs her life, leading to a significant increase in her cultivation but also a change in her demeanor.
• The protagonist demonstrates their resourcefulness and concern for Ye Chuxue's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of impulsive actions.
• The balance between Yin and Yang, reflected in the use of the Yin Yang Holy Fruit.
• The rapid advancement of cultivation and its potential side effects.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and the Sword Pavilion Master work together to save Ye Chuxue.
• The protagonist and Ye Chuxue share a moment of concern and understanding after her breakthrough.
• Ye Chuxue's newfound power and demeanor cause the protagonist to feel uneasy.

Chapter Summary: “Taiyin Lord!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Chuxue awakens after being attacked by the Cunning Insect, which should normally have resulted in her body being seized. She explains that she heard four mysterious words while unconscious: “Taiyin Lord!”
• The protagonist suspects that an unknown consciousness within Ye Chuxue’s Taiyin Body suppressed the Cunning Insect. He considers the possibility that this “Taiyin Lord” may be more than a remnant consciousness and could be part of an ancient scheme, but he keeps his suspicions from Ye Chuxue.
• The protagonist leaves Ye Chuxue in his thatched hut and shifts focus to his larger preparations. His external incarnation travels to Central Prefecture to coordinate with Zi You and rescue Jiang Yang from the Endless Sea.
• Gu Xinyue successfully breaks through to the Void Refining Realm with the help of the protagonist’s Void Breaking Pill.
• The protagonist and Gu Xinyue travel to Tianqi Academy, where they recruit Fang Jingchun. After learning that the protagonist is connected to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, Fang agrees to return to the Sword Pavilion and prepare for the great battle expected in more than twenty years.
• The protagonist’s external incarnation successfully brings Zhou Lingxi out of the Great Zhou Imperial Family. The remaining major step is waiting for Zi You to return so they can proceed with the rescue of Jiang Yang.
• Back at the Immortal Falling Secret Realm, the protagonist begins secluded cultivation of the Heavenly Mystery Art and Heavenly Evolution Art, hoping to locate the ruins of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion himself rather than rely on the Black King’s claims.
• Over several years, both techniques advance to the third level. The protagonist learns that each art has nine levels, with every three levels forming a major threshold; reaching the ninth level would allow one to deduce matters of the past, present, and future.
• His Heavenly Mystery Art reaches its current limit because he lacks the next cultivation method. The Heavenly Evolution Art stalls at the fourth-level bottleneck, though his cultivation still rises to the late stage of the Void Refining Realm.
• At the end of the chapter, he senses something abnormal inside the Bronze Divine Hall and begins investigating.

Character Developments

• Ye Chuxue: Her survival from the Cunning Insect’s attack becomes increasingly mysterious. Her Taiyin Body may contain a powerful hidden entity capable of protecting her consciousness, raising concerns about her true identity and future.
• The Protagonist: He becomes more cautious and suspicious, particularly regarding the Taiyin Lord and the Black King’s motives. He also expands his strategic preparations by recruiting allies, strengthening his cultivation, and investigating the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.
• Gu Xinyue: She advances to the Void Refining Realm and becomes a stronger ally in the coming conflict.
• Fang Jingchun: He learns the protagonist’s connection to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion and agrees to join the Sword Pavilion in preparation for the future war.
• Zi You: Though she does not appear directly, she is established as a crucial Mahayana-level combatant whose return is necessary for the rescue mission.
• Zhou Lingxi: She is successfully removed from the Great Zhou Imperial Family by the protagonist’s external incarnation.

Significant Themes

• Hidden identities and ancient schemes: The Taiyin Lord may represent an ancient consciousness or mastermind operating through Ye Chuxue’s body.
• Preparation for a coming war: The protagonist steadily gathers powerful allies, rescues key figures, and strengthens the Sword Pavilion ahead of a major battle.
• Cultivation and destiny: The Heavenly Mystery and Heavenly Evolution Arts suggest that the protagonist is moving toward the ability to perceive or influence the past, present, and future.
• Trust and uncertainty: The protagonist must decide how much to reveal to Ye Chuxue and whether to trust the Black King’s information about the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.
• Interconnected plans: Multiple efforts—recruiting Fang Jingchun, waiting for Zi You, rescuing Jiang Yang, and investigating the Pavilion ruins—are part of a larger strategic design.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist questions Ye Chuxue about the Cunning Insect’s attack and learns of the mysterious voice proclaiming “Taiyin Lord.”
• He deliberately conceals his darker suspicions from Ye Chuxue, allowing her to believe that the Taiyin Body itself protected her.
• Gu Xinyue thanks the protagonist for providing the Void Breaking Pill, and he dismisses her gratitude.
• At Tianqi Academy, the protagonist directly invites Fang Jingchun to return to the Sword Pavilion. Fang is surprised by the protagonist’s connection to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion but ultimately accepts.
• The protagonist coordinates indirectly with his external incarnation, Zhou Lingxi, and Zi You as part of the effort to rescue Jiang Yang and prepare for the coming conflict.

Chapter Summary: The Person Within the Statue—Wuji!

Key Plot Points and Events

• After breaking through to the late Void Refining Realm and advancing the third layer of the Heavenly Evolution Art, the protagonist senses an unusual energy within the Bronze Divine Hall.
• Following the aura, he discovers that it originates from the statue through which he originally inherited the Heavenly Evolution Art.
• When he touches the statue, it absorbs much of his Spiritual Energy and transports him into a hidden passageway inside the statue.
• The passage leads to a pavilion where he encounters a mysterious middle-aged man meditating: Wuji.
• Wuji reveals that he has survived for an immeasurably long time by relying on the Bronze Divine Hall and is nearing the end of his life.
• He explains that only cultivators who master the Heavenly Evolution Art and reach the Extreme Realm of Qi Refining can access this hidden space. The protagonist is the first person to reach him.
• Wuji confirms that he was once a member of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, but his memories have deteriorated so severely that he has forgotten his own name, purpose, and the Pavilion’s exact location.
• He remembers only that the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion was located somewhere in Central Prefecture.
• Wuji also retains knowledge about the Bronze Divine Hall and the ancient threat of the Cunning Insects invading the Canglan Realm.
• He asks whether the protagonist possesses anything capable of restoring the soul, hoping to recover his memories. The protagonist explains that such resources are nearly impossible for the human race to obtain because the Cunning Insects control most of the realm’s resources.
• Wuji then asks the protagonist to take him outside so he can see the Canglan Realm one last time before his soul disappears, prompting the protagonist to become suspicious of his sudden desire to leave.

Character Development

• The protagonist becomes increasingly cautious and investigative. Rather than accepting Wuji’s requests immediately, he questions the old cultivator’s motives and notices inconsistencies in his behavior.
• His discovery of the hidden chamber expands his understanding of the Bronze Divine Hall and suggests that his cultivation of the Heavenly Evolution Art is connected to a much larger ancient legacy.
• Wuji is introduced as an ancient survivor connected to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion. Though powerful and knowledgeable, he is physically and spiritually deteriorating, with most of his memories lost.
• Wuji shifts from appearing resigned to his fate to actively seeking help and asking to leave the statue, creating uncertainty about his true intentions.

Significant Themes

• Ancient mysteries and forgotten history: The Bronze Divine Hall and Wuji preserve fragments of the Canglan Realm’s lost past.
• The erosion of time: Wuji’s fading memories and approaching death demonstrate how even powerful cultivators can be consumed by time.
• Knowledge versus helplessness: Wuji possesses important historical knowledge but cannot fully access it, while the protagonist seeks answers yet lacks the resources to help him.
• Trust and suspicion: The protagonist must decide whether Wuji is a genuine remnant of the past or conceals another motive.
• Decline of humanity: Wuji’s shock at the scarcity of Mahayana cultivators highlights the weakened state of the human race under the Cunning Insects’ domination.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist cautiously questions Wuji about his identity, the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, and the reason he was waiting.
• Wuji explains the requirements for entering the hidden chamber and confirms the protagonist’s unique achievement.
• The protagonist asks about the Pavilion’s location, learning only that it lies somewhere in Central Prefecture.
• Wuji requests soul-restoring resources and later asks to be taken outside.
• The protagonist remains wary, especially because Wuji’s request to leave contradicts his initially detached attitude toward the outside world.

Chapter Summary: “Ye Chuxue’s Change!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wuji explains that the bronze statue is a Spiritual Artifact and can be removed from the Bronze Divine Hall using the Heavenly Evolution Art. Although suspicious of Wuji’s motives, the protagonist agrees to help him leave.
• Wuji reveals that his soul may survive for another century, frustrating the protagonist, who had assumed Wuji was near death. Wuji admits he wants to live long enough to witness the fate of the “disgusting bugs” threatening the Canglan Realm.
• The statue contains no hidden inheritance; Wuji created its internal space himself. He cannot leave the statue, but the protagonist can communicate with him and nourish his soul by regularly using the Heavenly Evolution Art.
• The protagonist checks on his External Incarnation, discovering that Zi You has arrived in Central Prefecture. He plans to travel to You Prefecture while continuing to cultivate, though progress in the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion’s ultimate arts remains slow.
• After returning to the Sword Pavilion, the protagonist discovers that Ye Chuxue has become noticeably colder and more emotionally distant. She appears unaware of the change.
• Lin Tian confirms that others have noticed Ye Chuxue’s transformation. The Sword Pavilion Master believes it may be a side effect of the previous eruption of her Taiyin Body, but the protagonist doubts this explanation because he recognizes something unusual in her eyes.
• Wuji asks about Ye Chuxue and the Lord of Taiyin. He knows only that the fully matured Taiyin Body is terrifying and admits his incomplete memories may conceal information about the Lord.
• The protagonist learns that the Sword Pavilion Master has been away for six months, leaving the sect vulnerable because no one present can rival Chu Wudi.
• Realizing the danger, the protagonist informs Zi You about Chu Wudi’s impending destruction of the Blood Demon Secret Realm. Zi You uses the Great Void Technique to bring herself, the protagonist’s External Incarnation, and Zhou Lingxi back toward the Sword Pavilion.
• One week later, Zi You returns with them, prompting astonishment from others who realize she possesses a surviving bloodline of the ancient Zi Family.

Character Developments

• The protagonist: Becomes increasingly cautious and distrustful of Wuji while still relying on him for information. He remains attentive to threats surrounding the Blood Demon Secret Realm and grows concerned about Ye Chuxue’s unexplained transformation.
• Wuji: Appears far more energetic after receiving the promise of freedom, revealing a manipulative but humorous personality. He remains determined to restore his soul and uncover the truth about the Canglan Realm, though his memory is severely damaged.
• Ye Chuxue: Has changed from her former self, becoming colder, more detached, and difficult to read. Despite this, the protagonist still senses that her fundamental identity remains unchanged.
• Zi You: Demonstrates her importance and power by using the Great Void Technique to respond quickly to the crisis. Her arrival also reveals the survival of the Zi Family bloodline.
• Lin Tian: Acts as a reliable source of information and confirms that Ye Chuxue’s condition is not merely the protagonist’s imagination.

Significant Themes

• Hidden identities and incomplete knowledge: Wuji’s missing memories, Ye Chuxue’s strange change, and the mystery of the Lord of Taiyin all suggest deeper secrets still to be uncovered.
• Trust and suspicion: The protagonist must cooperate with Wuji despite doubting his motives, while also questioning the official explanation for Ye Chuxue’s transformation.
• Ancient bloodlines and inherited power: The Taiyin Body and Zi You’s surviving Zi Family bloodline emphasize the continuing influence of ancient legacies.
• Approaching catastrophe: Chu Wudi’s impending destruction of the Blood Demon Secret Realm creates urgency and highlights the Sword Pavilion’s vulnerability.
• Cultivation and sacrifice: The protagonist’s slow progress and responsibility for nourishing Wuji’s soul demonstrate the heavy costs of pursuing power and preserving allies.

Important Character Interactions

• The protagonist negotiates with Wuji over removing the bronze statue and later rejects Wuji’s attempts to manipulate him into finding soul-repairing spiritual medicine.
• The protagonist confronts Ye Chuxue about her changed behavior, though she does not recognize anything abnormal.
• Lin Tian validates the protagonist’s concerns and shares the Pavilion Master’s explanation of Ye Chuxue’s condition.
• Wuji comments on Ye Chuxue and discusses the Taiyin Body and Lord of Taiyin with the protagonist, but cannot provide definite answers.
• The protagonist warns Zi You about the Blood Demon Secret Realm, leading her to return with him and Zhou Lingxi to the Sword Pavilion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist learns about Zi You's family background from Wuji. The Zi Family, one of the top powers in ancient Canglan Realm, was destroyed by Cunning Insects due to their feared bloodline.
• The protagonist discovers that Zi You's bloodline has resistance to Cunning Insects, which is why she survived the purge.
• Wuji reveals the existence of two other bloodline families: the Zhuge Clan and the Xuanyuan Clan.
• The protagonist requests the complete Heavenly Mystery Art from Wuji, but Wuji claims to have forgotten it.
• The protagonist, Zi You, and others stay in the Blood Demon Secret Realm for nine years.
• Chu Wudi, a Mahayana Realm cultivator, arrives seeking the Great Void Sword Fragment, which the protagonist possesses.

Character Developments

• Protagonist: Shows curiosity and eagerness to learn about the ancient bloodline families. Demonstrates strategic thinking by hiding the Great Void Sword Fragment's location from Chu Wudi.
• Zi You: Revealed to have a powerful and tragic family background. Shows protective instincts towards the protagonist.
• Wuji: Reveals crucial information about bloodline families and the Heavenly Mystery Art. Shows reluctance to share the complete Heavenly Mystery Art.

Significant Themes

• Bloodline Inheritance: The power and danger associated with bloodline inheritances are explored through the Zi Family's history and Zi You's survival.
• Knowledge and Power: The protagonist's desire for knowledge (complete Heavenly Mystery Art) is linked to gaining more power.
• Secrecy and Deception: The protagonist uses secrecy (hiding the Great Void Sword Fragment's location) to protect himself and gain an advantage.

Character Interactions

• Protagonist and Wuji: The protagonist interacts with Wuji to gain information and request the complete Heavenly Mystery Art.
• Protagonist and Zi You: Zi You shows protective instincts towards the protagonist when Chu Wudi attacks.
• Protagonist and Chu Wudi: The protagonist uses strategic thinking and deception to provoke and distract Chu Wudi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhuge Qing, a member of the Zhuge Clan with a bloodline inheritance, appears and offers to help Chu Wudi obtain the Great Void Sword Fragment in exchange for assistance in finding the Immortal Destiny.
• Zhuge Qing surprises everyone by refusing to help Chu Wudi after the fragment is found, instead offering to help the protagonist if they hand over the Heavenly Mystery Art.
• The protagonist reveals they only have an incomplete version of the Heavenly Mystery Art, which they obtained from the Demon Race of the Arid Continent.
• Zhuge Qing reveals his bloodline inheritance allows him to cultivate the incomplete Heavenly Mystery Art. He expresses interest in finding the complete version, which the protagonist believes is at the former site of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.
• The protagonist mentions Wuji Heavenly Venerate, which shocks Zhuge Qing.

Character Developments

• Zhuge Qing: Initially appears refined and calm, but reveals a cunning and strategic side. He's willing to give up the Immortal Destiny for the Heavenly Mystery Art, showing his ambition and desire for power.
• Protagonist: Shows resourcefulness and honesty, revealing their incomplete Heavenly Mystery Art to Zhuge Qing. They also display a strategic mind by mentioning Wuji Heavenly Venerate to gauge Zhuge Qing's reaction.
• Chu Wudi: Becomes furious and shocked when Zhuge Qing betrays him, showing his single-minded pursuit of the Immortal Destiny.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Loyalty: Zhuge Qing's betrayal of Chu Wudi highlights the theme of ambition overriding loyalty.
• Power vs. Immortality: Both Chu Wudi and Zhuge Qing are willing to risk everything for the Immortal Destiny, showing the allure of immortality and the power it promises.
• Knowledge vs. Ignorance: The protagonist's knowledge of Wuji Heavenly Venerate gives them an advantage in understanding Zhuge Qing's reactions and motivations.

Character Interactions

• Zhuge Qing and Chu Wudi: Their interaction shows the tension between allies with different goals. Zhuge Qing's betrayal leads to a power struggle.
• Protagonist and Zhuge Qing: Their interaction is marked by mutual respect and strategic thinking. They share information about their cultivation methods, leading to a potential alliance.
• Protagonist and Wuji: Their interaction is implied through Wuji's voice in the protagonist's mind, showing Wuji's guidance and protection.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Zhuge Qing reveals the importance of the Heavenly Mystery Art to save the Canglan Realm.
• Zhuge Qing considers aligning with Chu Wudi for the 'Immortal Destiny,' but ultimately decides against it.
• Zi You kills Chu Wudi, ending the battle for the Great Void Sword.
• Zhuge Qing agrees to stay and search for the old site of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion with the protagonist.
• Zi You departs to rescue Jiang Yang in the Endless Sea.

Character Developments

• Zhuge Qing: Struggles with his loyalty and beliefs, ultimately choosing to trust the protagonist's vision for the Canglan Realm's future.
• Protagonist: Demonstrates their ability to see the future and persuade Zhuge Qing to join their cause.
• Zi You: Shows determination to rescue Jiang Yang and ends Chu Wudi's threat.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge (Heavenly Mystery Art, Immortal Destiny).
• The consequences of extreme measures for a greater good.
• Trust and loyalty in the face of uncertainty.

Character Interactions

• Protagonist and Zhuge Qing: Engage in a debate about the Canglan Realm's future, leading to Zhuge Qing's decision to join the protagonist.
• Zhuge Qing and Chu Wudi: Zhuge Qing briefly considers aligning with Chu Wudi but ultimately rejects the idea.
• Protagonist and Zi You: The protagonist informs Zi You about Jiang Yang's situation, leading Zi You to depart for the Endless Sea.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhuge Qing deduces the great calamity and attracts an unknown, powerful entity.
• Zhuge Qing sacrifices himself to help find clues to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion's old site.
• The entity shatters the void above the Sword Pavilion, causing a terrifying aura that injures the protagonist.
• Zhuge Qing dies, uttering the words "Hao Tian" before his death.
• The protagonist's main body is killed by the entity through the broken void.
• A drop of blood from Zhuge Qing's remains enters the protagonist's External Incarnation, causing strange transformations and ultimately leading to the protagonist's death.

Character Developments

• Zhuge Qing: Becomes determined to help find clues to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion's old site, ultimately sacrificing himself to aid the protagonist.
• The Protagonist: Survives the initial encounter with the entity but later dies due to the effects of Zhuge Qing's blood.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Zhuge Qing's selfless act to help the protagonist and the Canglan Realm.
• Powerlessness: The protagonist's inability to resist the entity's oppressive aura.
• Unknown Threats: The mysterious, terrifying entity that poses an existential threat to the characters.

Character Interactions

• The Protagonist and Zhuge Qing: Zhuge Qing's final actions demonstrate his commitment to helping the protagonist, while the protagonist is left shocked and helpless.
• The Protagonist and Other Characters (Zi You, Gu Xinyue, Fang Jingchun): The protagonist shares what happened with the others, who are left bewildered and concerned as the protagonist undergoes strange transformations.

Chapter Summary:

Hao Tian Holy Land

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming ends a simulation in which he and Zhuge Qing are killed by an unknown, overwhelmingly powerful being from beyond the Canglan Realm. The enemy crosses realm barriers and destroys the void, leaving Su Ming more helpless than he felt against the Cunning Insect.
• He activates the “I Want It All” reward talent, obtaining all listed rewards, including:
  • Late Void Refining Realm cultivation
  • Spiritual items and true insights
  • A Late Void Refining Realm External Incarnation
  • Progress in the Heavenly Evolution and Heavenly Mystery Arts
  • The talent

Immortal Reincarnation

• Su Ming gives Ye Chuxue the Nine Netherworld Grass and Yin Yang Holy Fruit so she can rapidly advance on the coming Full Moon Night. He explains that he needs more powerful human allies for his plan to defeat the Cunning Insect.
• He remains wary of the possible revival of the Taiyin Lord, questioning whether the Nine Netherworld Grass caused the revival or whether it would have happened regardless. Nevertheless, he chooses to proceed because he cannot control or interfere with an existence of that level.
• Su Ming sends his External Incarnation to Central Prefecture to search for Zi You more quickly.
• Five days later, during the Full Moon Night, Su Ming observes Ye Chuxue’s residence and senses powerful fluctuations of icy Yin energy, suggesting that her breakthrough is underway.
• Su Ming begins another simulation and receives the random White Talent Luck, which may increase his fortune by anywhere from 10% to 1000%.
• In the new simulation, he meets the Sword Pavilion Master, reveals his connection to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, and persuades him to unseal the Blood Demon Secret Realm in preparation for the approaching great calamity.
• Su Ming asks about Hao Tian. The Sword Pavilion Master reveals that Hao Tian is likely the Hao Tian Holy Land, one of the powerful Holy Lands of Central Prefecture.
• This discovery gives Su Ming a possible lead toward the former site of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion. He resolves to wait for the right opportunity and looks forward to meeting Zhuge Qing in the Blood Demon Secret Realm.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Advances to the late Void Refining Realm and becomes increasingly determined to gather powerful allies against the Cunning Insect. His encounters with the unknown entity and the Holy Lands deepen his awareness of the enormous gap between his current strength and the realm’s supreme powers. He also becomes more cautious about mysteries connected to the great calamity, the Taiyin Lord, and Hao Tian.
• Ye Chuxue: Accepts Su Ming’s precious treasures despite initially refusing them. Her impending breakthrough positions her as an increasingly important combatant in Su Ming’s anti-Cunning Insect strategy.
• Sword Pavilion Master: Becomes more convinced that Su Ming is a successor of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion after hearing his knowledge of the Holy Lands. He agrees to help unseal the Blood Demon Secret Realm.
• Zhuge Qing: Though absent from the present events, his previous sacrifice and deduction of the name “Hao Tian” continue to guide Su Ming’s investigation.
• Taiyin Lord: Remains an ominous, uncertain presence. The chapter leaves open whether the Lord’s consciousness is tied to the Nine Netherworld Grass or would have awakened independently.

Significant Themes

• Powerlessness before higher existences: The unknown being’s ability to cross realms and kill Su Ming and Zhuge Qing emphasizes the vast hierarchy of power in the world.
• Preparation against catastrophe: Su Ming prioritizes cultivating allies and opening the Blood Demon Secret Realm as the great calamity approaches.
• Uncertainty and calculated risk: He acts despite not knowing the consequences of awakening the Taiyin Lord or pursuing Hao Tian, showing his willingness to take controlled risks for survival.
• Legacy and hidden history: The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion’s former site, Zhuge Qing’s final deduction, and the Hao Tian Holy Land suggest a deeper connection between past powers and the coming calamity.
• Fate and chance: The new “Luck” talent introduces the idea that fortune may influence Su Ming’s search for allies, treasures, and hidden truths.

Important Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Ye Chuxue: Su Ming urges her to consume both spiritual treasures and cultivate rapidly. He tells her that he will reveal his plan to defeat the Cunning Insect after her breakthrough, establishing trust while keeping his strategy secret for now.
• Su Ming and the Sword Pavilion Master: Su Ming uses his Heavenly Mystery Pavilion identity and the threat of the great calamity to gain the master’s trust and secure approval to unseal the Blood Demon Secret Realm. Their discussion also uncovers the existence of the Hao Tian Holy Land.
• Su Ming and Zhuge Qing: Their relationship is shaped indirectly through Zhuge Qing’s death and final deduction. Su Ming intends to reunite with him in the Blood Demon Secret Realm, suggesting that Zhuge Qing remains central to his plans and investigations.

Chapter Summary: Breaking Through to Void Refining Great Perfection!

Key Plot Points and Events

• During the full moon, Ye Chuxue’s Taiyin Body suddenly erupts, destroying her thatched hut and releasing intense cold energy. Gu Xinyue creates a formation to contain it.
• Ye Chuxue emerges safely and is revealed to have reached Spirit Transmutation Great Perfection, thanks to the Nine Netherworld Grass and Yin Yang Holy Fruit given to her by the protagonist, combined with the full moon’s influence.
• She reveals that she nearly broke through to the Void Refining Realm, but managed to suppress the excess spiritual energy.
• The protagonist confirms that the Taiyin Lord had been involved in the breakthrough, though it did not seize control of Ye Chuxue’s body this time.
• The protagonist leaves the Sword Pavilion and visits Wuji Heavenly Venerate in the Bronze Divine Hall within the Immortal Falling Secret Realm.
• He tells Wuji Heavenly Venerate that he knows the latter’s soul will dissipate within roughly eighty to one hundred years without restorative spiritual medicine. Wuji is astonished by the protagonist’s knowledge.
• The protagonist offers to help Wuji escape, and Wuji agrees, expressing hope that he may finally witness the restoration of the Canglan Realm.
• The protagonist remains in the Bronze Divine Hall to cultivate while waiting for Chu Wudi and Zhuge Qing to arrive:
  • By the fifth year, he reaches the fourth level of the Heavenly Evolution Art.
  • He also breaks through to the Void Refining Great Perfection realm.
  • He spends the following year consolidating his cultivation.
• Through his External Incarnation, the protagonist locates Zi You and tells her about the Blood Demon Secret Realm, Chu Wudi, and the traitor within the human race. Zi You agrees to return to You Prefecture and assist him.
• Zi You is surprised to learn that the protagonist is the successor of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion and has cultivated both the Heavenly Evolution Art and Heavenly Mystery Art.
• The protagonist finally prepares to leave the Bronze Divine Hall with Wuji Heavenly Venerate, choosing to travel slowly by spirit boat rather than immediately using the Great Void Technique.

Character Developments

• Ye Chuxue: Advances dramatically to Spirit Transmutation Great Perfection and gains better control over the Taiyin Body. Her continued connection to the Taiyin Lord remains a major concern, but she retains her own consciousness.
• The Protagonist: Reaches Void Refining Great Perfection, advances the Heavenly Evolution Art, and demonstrates increasing mastery of planning, foresight, and spiritual cultivation. His knowledge of future events continues to influence major decisions.
• Wuji Heavenly Venerate: Moves from being a trapped, nearly dying remnant soul to accepting the protagonist’s help and gaining hope of escaping the Bronze Divine Hall.
• Zi You: Becomes an ally in the investigation of the Blood Demon Secret Realm and the human traitor. Her trust in the protagonist deepens after learning of his hidden identity and abilities.
• Gu Xinyue and the others: Show concern for Ye Chuxue and help contain the dangerous eruption before leaving once they know she is safe.

Significant Themes

• Power and restraint: Ye Chuxue’s near-breakthrough shows the danger of possessing overwhelming energy without sufficient control. The protagonist also deliberately postpones Wuji’s rescue and focuses on preparation.
• Fate, prophecy, and hidden knowledge: The protagonist’s awareness of events that others cannot know makes him appear almost omniscient, alarming Wuji and shaping his actions.
• Redemption and hope: Wuji’s desire to leave the Bronze Divine Hall symbolizes the possibility of restoring both his own existence and the Canglan Realm.
• Trust and alliances: The protagonist gathers powerful allies—Wuji, Zi You, and Ye Chuxue—while preparing for threats within and outside the human race.
• Hidden forces and possession: The Taiyin Lord’s influence over Ye Chuxue suggests that greater powers continue to operate behind the scenes.

Important Character Interactions

• Gu Xinyue questions the protagonist about Ye Chuxue’s sudden transformation, prompting him to reveal the spiritual treasures he provided.
• Ye Chuxue explains the cause of her breakthrough and confirms the Taiyin Lord’s presence when the protagonist privately questions her.
• The protagonist repeatedly presses Wuji Heavenly Venerate about whether he wants to escape, catching the ancient figure off guard.
• Wuji reacts with shock and suspicion when the protagonist accurately predicts the limited time remaining before his soul dissipates.
• The protagonist recruits Zi You by explaining the Blood Demon Secret Realm and the existence of a human traitor; she agrees immediately upon learning of the danger.
• The chapter ends with the protagonist and Wuji beginning their return journey, marking the start of a new alliance and a larger confrontation.

Chapter Summary: Rescuing Jiang Yang, Grasping Zhuge Qing!

Key Plot Points and Events

• After returning to the Sword Pavilion with Wuji Heavenly Venerate, the protagonist finds that his External Incarnation has already brought back Zi You, accompanied by Zhou Lingxi.
• Upon learning that Zi You belongs to the powerful Zi Clan, Wuji Heavenly Venerate is shocked. The protagonist also decides to teach Zhou Lingxi the Heavenly Evolution Art, believing it best suits her.
• With Zi You located ahead of time, the protagonist begins planning to rescue Jiang Yang before Chu Wudi’s arrival, which may occur in less than two years.
• Zi You travels through the Endless Sea in Green Prefecture and, after a year, successfully rescues Jiang Yang from the desolate island where he had been stranded.
• Jiang Yang returns to the Sword Pavilion and thanks the protagonist. The protagonist explains that he found Jiang Yang through the Heavenly Mystery Art and reveals that he is a successor of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.
• The protagonist gathers the Sword Pavilion’s members, including Xia Qiange, for a major meeting. He explains that Chu Wudi is only one part of a larger plan: a great tribulation will soon threaten the Canglan Realm, and the Cunning Insects must be confronted.
• Although the coming calamity will mainly affect cultivators above the Mahayana stage, the group agrees to join the protagonist in a decisive campaign against the Cunning Insects. They are encouraged further by the promise that another Mahayana expert will soon join them.
• Six months later, Chu Wudi arrives at the Blood Demon Secret Realm. Zi You immediately engages him in battle.
• The protagonist unexpectedly calls out Zhuge Qing, who is hiding nearby. Zhuge Qing appears, astonished that the protagonist detected him.
• Zhuge Qing attempts to use his own deductions to uncover the protagonist’s identity and future but fails. The protagonist offers him a bargain: help kill Chu Wudi, and in return, the protagonist will help him locate the lost Heavenly Mystery Art.
• When the protagonist claims to know the location of the old Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, Zhuge Qing momentarily loses his composure and demands to know where it is.
• Suspicious but intrigued, Zhuge Qing eventually accepts the deal and turns toward Chu Wudi with murderous intent.

Character Developments

• The protagonist: Takes on a stronger leadership role, coordinating the rescue of Jiang Yang and organizing the Sword Pavilion against both Chu Wudi and the larger threat of the Cunning Insects. His mastery of the Heavenly Mystery Art continues to make him mysterious and unpredictable.
• Zi You: Proves her loyalty and usefulness by successfully rescuing Jiang Yang from the Endless Sea. She also directly confronts Chu Wudi without hesitation.
• Jiang Yang: Returns from isolation with renewed gratitude toward the protagonist. His knowledge of ancient history and connection to the protagonist’s plans strengthen the Sword Pavilion’s forces.
• Zhou Lingxi: Receives the Heavenly Evolution Art, marking an important step in her cultivation and suggesting future growth.
• Zhuge Qing: Initially distrustful and composed, he becomes visibly shaken by the protagonist’s knowledge. His desperation to recover the Heavenly Mystery Art overrides his suspicions and leads him to join the protagonist’s side.
• Chu Wudi: Arrives as the immediate enemy, but the chapter establishes that he is only a part of the protagonist’s broader struggle.

Significant Themes

• Trust and calculated alliances: The protagonist persuades Zhuge Qing to cooperate by exploiting his greatest desire—the recovery of the Heavenly Mystery Art.
• Hidden knowledge and destiny: The protagonist’s incomplete yet extraordinary mastery of the Heavenly Mystery Art allows him to predict events and people who should be beyond his perception.
• Preparation against greater threats: The conflict with Chu Wudi serves as a preliminary step in preparing for the coming calamity and the invasion of the Cunning Insects.
• Leadership and unity: The protagonist brings scattered allies together and convinces them to risk a decisive battle for the survival of the human race.
• Desperation beneath composure: Zhuge Qing’s loss of control reveals how deeply he values the Heavenly Mystery Art, contrasting with his usual calm and analytical nature.

Important Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Jiang Yang share a grateful reunion, with the protagonist explaining how he located him.
• The protagonist leads a serious strategic discussion with Fang Jingchun, Xia Qiange, Zi You, and the other Sword Pavilion members.
• Zi You and Chu Wudi immediately clash when he arrives at the Blood Demon Secret Realm.
• The protagonist confronts Zhuge Qing, exposing his presence and challenging his understanding of the Heavenly Mystery Art.
• The protagonist and Zhuge Qing negotiate an alliance, ending with Zhuge Qing agreeing to help kill Chu Wudi in exchange for information about the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.

Chapter Summary: Heavenly Void Forbidden Land!

• Chu Wudi’s death: During the battle with Zi You, Chu Wudi is shocked when Zhuge Qing turns against him. Chu had invited Zhuge Qing after receiving a dangerous divination, hoping to use him as an ally while promising him access to Immortal Destiny. Zhuge Qing rejects his offer, declaring that their paths are fundamentally different and that he has no desire to ascend to the Immortal Realm. Using the Myriad Phenomena Samsara Seal, a divine ability from the eighth layer of the Heavenly Evolution Art, Zhuge Qing restrains Chu, allowing Zi You and himself to kill him.
• Conflict over the Heavenly Mystery Art: After Chu’s death, Zhuge Qing immediately demands the location of the Heavenly Mystery Art. The protagonist refuses to explain hastily, saying they will discuss it after returning to the Sword Pavilion. Zhuge Qing becomes hostile and releases Mahayana-level pressure, but Zi You protects the protagonist with the Great Void Technique. The protagonist challenges Zhuge Qing to retrieve the art from the Hao Tian Holy Land alone if he believes he can, implying that the Holy Land is too dangerous even for a Mahayana expert.
• Zhuge Qing compromises: The protagonist, Zi You, and the others leave the Blood Demon Secret Realm and establish a new formation outside it. Zhuge Qing spends the night reconsidering the situation and appears at the Sword Pavilion the next day. Unable to understand how a Void Refining cultivator could be confident about stealing from one of the Central Continent’s strongest holy lands, he agrees to hear the protagonist’s plan.
• The coming calamity: The protagonist reveals that a great calamity will strike the Canglan Realm in a little over ten years, targeting cultivators at the Mahayana Realm and above. Zhuge Qing initially doubts this but recognizes that his own inability to divine certain matters does not mean the protagonist cannot do so. He assumes the protagonist intends to wait until after the calamity to steal the Heavenly Mystery Art, but the protagonist corrects him: the calamity will only signal the beginning of humanity’s counterattack and is not the right time for the theft.
• The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion’s old site: The protagonist clarifies that he did not directly locate the Heavenly Mystery Art. Instead, he deduced that the old site of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion lies within the Hao Tian Holy Land. Zhuge Qing realizes this explains why the complete Heavenly Mystery Art has never been found elsewhere—his previous discoveries were only incomplete fragments, while the old pavilion site should contain the full inheritance.
• The Heavenly Void: Zhuge Qing knows little about the mysterious Hao Tian Holy Land, despite his status as a Mahayana expert and descendant of the Zhuge Clan. He only knows that it is located near the forbidden region known as the Heavenly Void, in the western part of Central Prefecture near the Endless Sea. The Hao Tian Holy Land has controlled the Heavenly Void for years, preventing outsiders from approaching and controlling all information about it. This secrecy makes the protagonist suspect that something unusual is hidden there.
• A possible route: When asked whether the Heavenly Void is more dangerous than the Barren Wasteland, Zhuge Qing believes the Barren Wasteland is worse, though his knowledge of the Heavenly Void is limited. The protagonist asks how they might bypass Hao Tian Holy Land’s surveillance and reach the forbidden land directly. Zhuge Qing identifies the Endless Sea as a possible route, explaining that it lies close to the Heavenly Void but is effectively a dead end from the land routes. He begins to suggest an alternative method with “However…” before the chapter ends.

Character Developments and Interactions

• Zhuge Qing moves from apparent hostility and impatience to reluctant cooperation. His rejection of Chu Wudi confirms his loyalty to his own principles and to the Heavenly Mystery Art rather than Immortal Destiny. Although powerful and confident, he is forced to acknowledge the protagonist’s superior information and strategic thinking.
• The protagonist demonstrates strong composure, deliberately withholding information until Zhuge Qing is ready to cooperate. He presents himself as a planner capable of challenging even the Hao Tian Holy Land despite his lower cultivation.
• Zi You remains a protective ally, immediately shielding the protagonist from Zhuge Qing’s pressure and helping kill Chu Wudi.
• Chu Wudi is eliminated after his attempt to manipulate Zhuge Qing fails.

Significant Themes

• Different paths and ideals: Zhuge Qing values the Heavenly Mystery Art and his own principles over the promise of Immortal Destiny.
• Strategy over cultivation: The protagonist relies on deduction, timing, and secret routes rather than direct strength.
• Secrecy and hidden history: The Hao Tian Holy Land’s control of the Heavenly Void and concealment of information suggest a deeper mystery surrounding the old Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.
• Impending catastrophe: The coming Mahayana-level calamity creates urgency and establishes a larger conflict that will shape future plans.

Chapter Summary: “Who Was the Mantis, and Who Was the Oriole?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• You reveal to Zhuge Qing that you also cultivate the complete Great Void Technique, though he mocks you because your current cultivation is only at the Void Refining Realm.
• You summon your eldest senior sister, Zi You, and explain your plan to secretly infiltrate the Heavenly Void Forbidden Land near the Hao Tian Holy Land by traveling through the Endless Sea.
• Zi You enthusiastically agrees, eager to rob the Hao Tian Holy Land, while Zhuge Qing is excited because the mission may lead him to the long-lost Heavenly Mystery Art.
• You stop them from leaving immediately, explaining that your current strength is insufficient and that you need between one and three years to prepare.
• Your strategy is to send your External Incarnation to Central Prefecture and create widespread chaos, drawing the attention of the Sinister Worms hidden within the holy lands.
• You give Enlightenment Tea to Jiang Yang, who promises to break through from the peak of the Body Integration Realm to the Mahayana Realm within a year.
• Zhuge Qing accompanies the External Incarnation to Green Prefecture. The incarnation destroys the Azure Cloud Sect and then eliminates all three major powers of Green Prefecture, plunging the region into panic.
• The destruction spreads fear to You Prefecture. To preserve the deception and avoid suspicion from the Sinister Worm Race, you also destroy the Sword Pavilion before retreating to the Blood Demon Secret Realm.
• The Yin Yang Sect Master, terrified by the rapidly escalating attacks, contacts the powerful Hun Family in Central Prefecture for help.
• When a Hun Family Body Integration expert arrives, he initially dismisses the crisis as insignificant. However, news arrives that the Pill Sect has been attacked.
• At the Pill Sect, your External Incarnation overwhelms everyone. The Hun Family expert arrives just as you absorb the resulting blood qi, but he suddenly senses the aura of a Mahayana Realm cultivator and realizes that he may have taken the bait.

Character Developments

• You demonstrate greater strategic maturity, recognizing that direct action against the Hao Tian Holy Land would be too dangerous at your current level. You rely on preparation, misdirection, and the External Incarnation rather than reckless confrontation.
• Zhuge Qing becomes increasingly impatient and obsessed with obtaining the Heavenly Mystery Art. Despite his eagerness, he accepts your judgment that the timing is not yet right.
• Zi You’s reckless and adventurous nature is reaffirmed. She is thrilled by the prospect of infiltrating and robbing a powerful holy land, recalling her earlier exploits.
• Jiang Yang is positioned for a major breakthrough. The Enlightenment Tea gives him the opportunity to reach the Mahayana Realm and become a crucial asset.
• The Yin Yang Sect Master shifts from confidence to desperation as the attacks spread. He recognizes that the assailant is far beyond his ability to handle.
• The Hun Family expert initially looks down on the situation and on ordinary humans, viewing them merely as “nutrients,” but his attitude changes when he detects the Mahayana aura.

Significant Themes

• Patience versus recklessness: You insist on waiting and strengthening your forces, contrasting with Zhuge Qing and Zi You’s eagerness to act.
• Strategy and deception: The attacks across Green Prefecture and You Prefecture are not random destruction but a calculated operation designed to lure out hidden enemies.
• Predator and prey: The chapter’s title is reflected in the shifting power dynamic: the Hun Family believes it is hunting a demonic cultivator, only to discover that it may itself have been lured into a trap.
• Power and fear: The destruction of entire sects destabilizes the Canglan Realm and revives the terror once associated with legendary demonic cultivators such as the Chaos Devil Heavenly Venerate.
• Preparation for future conflict: Jiang Yang’s impending breakthrough, Zhuge Qing’s investigation, and your infiltration plan all build toward a larger confrontation with the Hao Tian Holy Land and the Sinister Worm Race.

Character Interactions

• You and Zhuge Qing exchange playful but pointed remarks over your mastery of the Great Void Technique.
• You and Zi You share a familiar senior-junior relationship: she eagerly supports your dangerous plan, while you remain cautious about her impulsiveness.
• You restrain Zhuge Qing’s impatience and convince him to follow a longer-term strategy.
• You encourage Jiang Yang’s advancement by providing Enlightenment Tea.
• The Yin Yang Sect Master’s desperate appeal to the Hun Family exposes the contempt powerful cultivators hold for weaker humans.
• The final confrontation between your External Incarnation and the Hun Family expert marks the moment when the supposed hunter realizes that the situation may be a carefully prepared ambush.

Chapter Summary: Setting Out for Hao Tian Holy Land!

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist’s External Incarnation kills a Hun Family Body Integration cultivator who had been sent as “nourishment,” revealing that Zhuge Qing is a powerful Mahayana expert.
• The protagonist and Zhuge Qing attack the rebuilt Feather Ascension Sect. Despite the sect’s preparations and reliance on another Hun Family Body Integration cultivator, Zhuge Qing easily kills the enemy, terrifying the sect master.
• The Yin Yang Sect’s master, realizing the threat is far beyond his expectations, travels to Central Prefecture to seek help from the Hun Family.
• The protagonist retreats to the Blood Demon Secret Realm to refine the accumulated blood qi from multiple sects. During this time, Jiang Yang reaches the early Mahayana Realm, while the External Incarnation advances to the peak of the Void Refining Realm.
• The Hun and Jun Families send Mahayana elders and Body Integration experts to You and Green Prefectures to search for the protagonist and suppress demonic cultivators.
• The protagonist’s group attacks the Yin Yang Sect. A Hun Family Mahayana elder arrives with numerous Body Integration cultivators, but is shocked to discover that the protagonist has multiple Mahayana allies: Zhuge Qing, Jiang Yang, and Zi You.
• The protagonist deliberately allows one Body Integration cultivator to escape and report the existence of these powerful human cultivators to the Holy Lands. The remaining Hun Family forces are slaughtered, providing the protagonist with even more blood qi.
• The group divides its forces: Jiang Yang and the External Incarnation proceed toward Central Prefecture, while the protagonist, Zi You, and Zhuge Qing attack the Jun Family’s Azure Cloud Sect in Green Prefecture.
• After eliminating the Jun Family members there, the protagonist heads to Central Prefecture and learns that the Four Great Holy Lands are preparing a joint expedition against the demonic cultivators, led by a Tribulation Crossing supreme elder.
• With the plan progressing successfully, Zhuge Qing suggests that they now travel to Hao Tian Holy Land. The group begins the journey through the Endless Sea.

Character Developments

• The protagonist grows increasingly confident and strategic, using the destruction of the Hun and Jun Families to provoke the major powers into revealing themselves and exposing their strength.
• Zhuge Qing demonstrates overwhelming Mahayana strength, effortlessly killing Body Integration and Mahayana opponents. Her confidence reinforces the protagonist’s willingness to challenge the Holy Lands.
• Jiang Yang reaches the early Mahayana Realm, becoming another crucial pillar of the protagonist’s forces and allowing the larger plan to begin.
• Zi You continues to act as a protector and powerful ally, shielding the protagonist from the pressure of the Hun Family’s Mahayana elder and helping eliminate the enemy forces.
• The Yin Yang Sect master becomes completely frightened after repeated defeats and recognizes that the protagonist’s strength is far beyond what he had imagined.
• The Hun Family and Jun Family shift from local retaliation to large-scale searches and organized intervention, showing that the protagonist has become a major threat.

Significant Themes

• Strategic escalation: The protagonist deliberately creates incidents to draw the attention of increasingly powerful enemies, using enemy reactions as part of a larger plan.
• Power concealed beneath weakness: Enemies repeatedly underestimate the protagonist’s External Incarnation because of its apparent Void Refining cultivation, only to be crushed by hidden Mahayana-level allies.
• Accumulation and transformation: Blood qi gathered from defeated sects becomes a resource for cultivation, turning destruction into further advancement.
• Fear and shifting perceptions: The Hun and Jun Families initially treat the protagonist as an insignificant threat, but successive defeats force them to recognize the emergence of an unexpectedly powerful human faction.
• Defiance against established powers: The protagonist’s group challenges the authority of the major families and Holy Lands, despite the historical example of even Chaos Devil Heavenly Venerate failing to achieve similar ambitions.

Important Character Interactions

• The Feather Ascension Sect master confidently awaits reinforcements but collapses in terror when Zhuge Qing instantly kills the summoned Hun Family expert.
• The protagonist, Zi You, Zhuge Qing, and Jiang Yang confront the Hun Family Mahayana elder, who questions their ambitions and compares them unfavorably to Chaos Devil Heavenly Venerate.
• Zhuge Qing rejects the elder’s argument and openly challenges the demonic forces, while Jiang Yang’s appearance further shocks the enemy by revealing the human race possesses multiple Mahayana experts.
• The protagonist intentionally permits an enemy to escape so the Hun Family will spread news of their strength to the Holy Lands.
• After hearing of the coming Tribulation Crossing expert, Zhuge Qing and the protagonist agree that the next stage of their plan is to approach Hao Tian Holy Land directly.

Chapter Summary: “Unexpected Heavenly Void Forbidden Zone!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Six months after leaving the Endless Sea, Zi You leads the group near the Hao Tian Holy Land, where they discover the enormous Heavenly Void—a continent-splitting chasm surrounded by an imposing mountain range.
• Both the protagonist and Zhuge Qing sense a mysterious force drawing them toward the Heavenly Void. They conclude that the old site of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, and possibly the Heavenly Mystery Art, may be hidden inside.
• Zi You identifies traces of ancient Sword Qi within the rift, suggesting that it was created by a devastating battle rather than being a natural forbidden zone.
• Despite Zi You’s warning that entering may be reckless, Zhuge Qing insists that this is their only chance to find the Heavenly Mystery Art. He enters the Heavenly Void first, triggering warning bells in the Hao Tian Holy Land.
• The protagonist and Zi You follow him inside. The Hao Tian Holy Lord orders the Great Elder to pursue and capture the intruders.
• Within the Heavenly Void, the group finds shattered space resembling outer space, filled with floating mountain fragments, palace ruins, and a ruined city.
• Zhuge Qing explains that the area is not part of the Canglan Realm but a section of space forcibly torn apart by an ancient expert. Zi You adds that the destructive power involved surpassed the laws of the lower realm, preventing the space from repairing itself.
• The ruined city contains immense Sword Intent that has survived for countless years. Although the group finds no immediate trace of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, they later discover a broken mountain range radiating the aura of the Heavenly Evolution Art.
• As Zhuge Qing investigates the mountain, pursuers from the Hao Tian Holy Land arrive and reveal that the intruders are all human. The group reaches the mountain just as Zhuge Qing stops before its destructive aura, leaving the nature of the mountain’s secret unresolved.

Character Developments

• The protagonist becomes increasingly convinced that the Hao Tian Holy Land has concealed the true nature of the Heavenly Void. Initially suspecting it to be a fabricated forbidden zone, they revise their understanding after witnessing the shattered space and ancient Sword Intent.
• Zhuge Qing demonstrates unwavering determination to recover the Heavenly Mystery Art. Despite the danger and lack of information, he refuses to retreat and boldly enters the Heavenly Void, taking responsibility for advancing the group’s mission.
• Zi You remains the cautious and rational member of the group. Though less personally invested in the Heavenly Mystery Art, he recognizes the extraordinary power within the Heavenly Void and ultimately follows the others.
• The Hao Tian Holy Land is established as actively guarding the region and willing to mobilize its forces against anyone who enters.

Significant Themes

• Courage versus recklessness: The group must choose between caution and pursuing a rare opportunity, with Zhuge Qing prioritizing resolve over safety.
• Hidden history and deception: The true nature of the Heavenly Void contradicts the public narrative promoted by the Hao Tian Holy Land, hinting at a suppressed ancient history.
• Power beyond the lower realm: The shattered space and enduring Sword Intent suggest that the Heavenly Void was created by beings whose strength exceeded the laws of the Canglan Realm.
• Pursuit of lost inheritance: The search for the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion and Heavenly Mystery Art drives the characters into an unknown and extremely dangerous domain.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Zhuge Qing share the same mysterious connection to the Heavenly Void, strengthening their cooperation.
• The protagonist consults Zhuge Qing about the rift’s origins and formation, while Zi You challenges the decision to enter.
• Zhuge Qing’s determination convinces the others to proceed, though he acts first by jumping into the void.
• Inside, Zi You and Zhuge Qing contribute different perspectives: Zhuge Qing focuses on locating the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, while Zi You analyzes the spatial destruction and Sword Intent.
• The chapter ends with the group confronting both the destructive mountain and the arriving enemies from the Hao Tian Holy Land.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, along with Zhuge Qing and Zi You, enters Broken Mountain to escape from Hao Tian Holy Land.
• Inside Broken Mountain, their cultivations are forcibly suppressed to the Great Perfection of the Void Refining Realm.
• They are trapped within Broken Mountain and can't escape.
• Surrounded by corpses at the Great Perfection of the Void Refining Realm, they fight their way through to reach the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.
• They cross a sea of blood and encounter the Yin Yang Nine Palaces Eight Trigrams Great Array guarding the pavilion.
• Despite the array's deadly nature, Zhuge Qing, with his family's lineage knowledge, guides them through it.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates quick thinking and decisiveness in entering Broken Mountain to escape their pursuers.
• Zhuge Qing shows expertise in formations, being able to navigate and bypass the deadly array guarding the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.
• Zi You, though not highlighted in this chapter, aids in battle and is mentioned to be vigilant.

Significant Themes

• The theme of being trapped and finding a way out is prominent, both literally (trapped in Broken Mountain) and metaphorically (trapped within cultivation restrictions).
• The power of ancient formations and arrays is emphasized, showcasing their potential danger and the need for specific knowledge to overcome them.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist, Zhuge Qing, and Zi You work together to fight their way through the corpses and reach the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.
• Zhuge Qing shares his knowledge of the formation with the protagonist and Zi You, demonstrating trust and cooperation.
• The protagonist and Zhuge Qing discuss the nature of the array and the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, showing mutual respect for each other's expertise.

Chapter Summary:

Demon Race Sacred Art—Ancestral Dragon Art!

Key Plot Points and Events

• While exploring the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, the protagonist and Zi You examine its many floors. Zhuge Qing quickly moves ahead, driven by his obsession with finding the complete Heavenly Mystery Art.
• The first two floors contain cultivation techniques from ordinary and powerful human factions across the Canglan Realm, including the Qingyun Sect’s core technique. However, the protagonist considers most of them relatively unimpressive.
• The third floor contains only Demon Race techniques. Remembering the Black King’s claim that the Demon Race’s Sacred Law was hidden in the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, the protagonist searches the floor with Zi You.
• They discover the Ancestral Dragon Art, a nine-layer technique that can defy fate and transform its cultivator into a true dragon. This explains the Black King’s intense desire for it, since he is only a Flood Dragon and true dragons are believed to exist solely in the Immortal Realm.
• The fourth floor contains alchemy techniques and lost pill recipes. The protagonist briefly considers returning to alchemy and takes several inheritances.
• The fifth and sixth floors hold artifact-refining techniques and formations, respectively.
• The seventh floor shocks the protagonist and Zi You by containing powerful techniques such as the Great Void Technique, Great Desolation Sky Prison Finger, and Heaven Swallowing Demonic Art, along with inheritances from major Central Prefecture holy lands.
• The protagonist realizes that the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion was far more influential than previously believed. Its ruins preserve a vast portion of humanity’s cultivation heritage. He takes the techniques, intending to use them to strengthen the human race.
• On the eighth floor, they find Zhuge Qing meditating before the complete Heavenly Mystery Art. The protagonist memorizes it and naturally breaks through to the fourth level, having already reached the necessary insight while lacking the later portions of the technique.
• The route to the ninth floor is not visible. Zhuge Qing reveals that the Heavenly Evolution Art can open the way, creating a vortex above the pavilion. The protagonist, Zi You, and Zhuge Qing enter it.
• The chapter ends with the protagonist being stunned by what he sees on the ninth floor.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates growing strategic awareness. Rather than viewing the Demon Race solely as enemies, he recognizes that humans and demons share a common threat in the Cunning Insect race. He plans to use the Ancestral Dragon Art to gain the Black King and the Demon Race as allies.
• He also becomes more aware of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion’s immense historical importance and begins thinking beyond his own cultivation, considering how its inheritances could benefit the entire human race.
• His mastery of the Heavenly Mystery Art advances from the third to the fourth level after obtaining the complete method.
• Zi You initially distrusts the idea of cooperating with the Demon Race, reflecting the longstanding hostility between humans and demons. However, she accepts the protagonist’s reasoning and joins him in searching for the Demon Race’s Sacred Law.
• Zhuge Qing remains devoted to the Heavenly Mystery Art. He successfully locates and begins cultivating its complete version, and later demonstrates knowledge of how to access the pavilion’s hidden ninth floor.

Significant Themes

• Enemies can become allies: The protagonist applies the principle that a shared enemy can unite former adversaries, proposing cooperation between humans and demons against the Cunning Insects.
• Preservation of civilization: The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion is portrayed as a repository of the Canglan Realm’s lost knowledge and the “spark” of humanity.
• Inheritance and collective strength: The protagonist values powerful techniques not only for personal advancement but also for rebuilding and empowering the human race.
• Transformation and transcendence: The Ancestral Dragon Art represents the possibility of overcoming one’s natural limits and changing one’s very bloodline, elevating a Flood Dragon into a true dragon.
• Hidden knowledge and discovery: Each floor reveals increasingly important inheritances, culminating in the mysterious ninth floor, whose contents remain unrevealed.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Zi You cooperate throughout the search, exchanging looks and discussing the dangers and benefits of seeking help from the Demon Race.
• Zi You challenges the protagonist’s plan to approach the demons, but his explanation of the Cunning Insects as a mutual enemy convinces her.
• The protagonist and Zi You jointly discover the Ancestral Dragon Art and continue exploring the pavilion together.
• At the eighth floor, the protagonist silently memorizes the Heavenly Mystery Art while Zhuge Qing remains in meditation.
• When the path to the ninth floor proves inaccessible, the protagonist looks to Zi You for an explanation, but neither of them understands the mechanism.
• Zhuge Qing then intervenes, using the Heavenly Evolution Art to open the hidden passage, allowing all three to enter the ninth floor together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist discovers an Immortal Qi-emitting glazed object on the ninth floor of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.
• Absorbing Immortal Qi from the object helps the protagonist break through to the early stage of the Body Integration Stage.
• After absorbing all the Immortal Qi, the glazed object transforms into a transparent one, revealing a beautiful woman inside, who is an Immortal Source.
• The woman, Xuanyuan Tian Ji, awakens and expresses confusion about her surroundings.

Character Developments

• The protagonist advances in cultivation, breaking through to the Body Integration Stage.
• Zhuge Qing demonstrates his knowledge about Immortal Sources.
• Xuanyuan Tian Ji, a new character, is introduced, showing confusion and curiosity about her new environment.

Significant Themes

• The power of Immortal Qi and its rarity.
• The mystery of the era before the ancient era in the Canglan Realm.
• The enigma of the Cunning Insects' invasion and their connection to the ancient era.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with Zhuge Qing, seeking his knowledge about the glazed object and later discussing Xuanyuan Tian Ji's identity.
• The protagonist communicates with Xuanyuan Tian Ji, answering her questions and asking about her background.
• Zhuge Qing and Zi You witness the transformation of the glazed object and the awakening of Xuanyuan Tian Ji, expressing surprise and awe.