Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Gang and Mu Xuan face off against two Heavenly Immortals, Suffering Bodhisattva and Earth Asura, in a fierce battle.
• Wei Gang is overwhelmed by Deep Winter Immortal Lord and eventually freezes to death.
• Li Jianshu enters the Immortal Realm, confronts Deep Winter Immortal Lord, and engages in a violent battle.

Character Developments

• Wei Gang: Dies heroically after a prolonged struggle against Deep Winter Immortal Lord, leaving behind a message carved into his palm: "Save my human race."
• Mu Xuan: Continues to fight against Suffering Bodhisattva and Earth Asura, showing remarkable resilience and unyielding spirit.
• Li Jianshu: Demonstrates his power and arrogance by confronting Deep Winter Immortal Lord, revealing his true strength and determination.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and Perseverance: Mu Xuan and Wei Gang exhibit extraordinary endurance and determination in the face of overwhelming odds.
• Death and Sacrifice: Wei Gang's death highlights the theme of sacrifice for a greater cause, while also emphasizing the harsh reality of the battle against the immortals.
• Power and Authority: Deep Winter Immortal Lord's overwhelming power and arrogance contrast with Li Jianshu's silent strength and determination.

Character Interactions

• Wei Gang and Deep Winter Immortal Lord: Their battle showcases the vast difference in power between them, ultimately leading to Wei Gang's tragic demise.
• Mu Xuan and the Heavenly Immortals: Mu Xuan's struggle against Suffering Bodhisattva and Earth Asura reveals his remarkable resilience and unyielding spirit.
• Li Jianshu and Deep Winter Immortal Lord: Their confrontation highlights Li Jianshu's power, arrogance, and determination, as well as Deep Winter Immortal Lord's overwhelming strength and arrogance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Heavenly Pool Holy Mother and Li Changyao discuss the existence of progenitors and the Immortal-Banishing Sword Array.
• Heavenly Pool Holy Mother reveals her past and her progenitor, Fang Cang, who controlled the four seasons.
• Li Changyao learns about Li Jianshu's powerful Innate Void Origin, which is of progenitor rank.
• In the Immortal-Banishing Sword Array, Green Lady and Forest Child discuss Li Jianshu's recent display of progenitor-level thunder punishment.
• Green Lady reveals that Li Jianshu's thunder punishment is a result of her restrictions and that he has mastered the Grand Void origin, which grants him potential equal to the original owner during their lifetime.

Character Developments

• Heavenly Pool Holy Mother: Reveals her past and her desire to defeat Green Lady, showing her competitive nature and pride.
• Li Changyao: Struggles with her master's expectations and the revelation of Li Jianshu's powerful origin, feeling the pressure of their inevitable duel.
• Green Lady: Remains calm and composed, revealing her history with Li Jianshu and the true nature of his thunder punishment.
• Forest Child: Learns about the true nature of progenitors and Li Jianshu's origin, showing surprise and awe.

Significant Themes

• The power and significance of progenitors and their origins.
• The competitive nature of cultivation and the desire for victory.
• The pressure and expectations placed on Li Changyao and Li Jianshu due to their lineage and cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Heavenly Pool Holy Mother and Li Changyao: Master and disciple discuss cultivation, progenitors, and their inevitable duel.
• Green Lady and Forest Child: Discuss Li Jianshu's thunder punishment, revealing the history behind it and the true nature of progenitors' origins.
• Li Changyao and Heavenly Pool Holy Mother: Li Changyao struggles with her master's expectations and the revelation of Li Jianshu's powerful origin, feeling the pressure of their inevitable duel.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Jianshu reaches the end of the Great Dao bridge and grasps the Innate Void Origin of lightning, experiencing a profound transformation.
• He is suddenly enveloped by a world-destroying storm of lightning and becomes one with it, suggesting he has entered an immortal-like state.
• Meanwhile, the Qiongyin Immortal Lord, enraged by Li Jianshu's disappearance, begins devastating the immortal realm.
• Cang Ling contacts Qiongyin and witnesses Li Jianshu's power, which she believes to be an immortal's law, leading her to suspect the involvement of an ancestor-level being.
• Qiongyin's true form is revealed, and he is eventually killed by Li Jianshu's lightning punishment.
• Jia Shou, the Eastern Immortal Division's Emperor, learns of Qiongyin's death and becomes enraged, suspecting the involvement of the Azure Cloud Li Family and an ancestor-level being.

Character Developments

• Li Jianshu undergoes a significant transformation, potentially becoming an immortal or an existence akin to one.
• Qiongyin's true form is revealed, displaying his immense power but ultimately proving no match for Li Jianshu.
• Cang Ling, initially calm and collected, becomes increasingly worried and fearful as she realizes the potential threat behind Li Jianshu's actions.
• Jia Shou, initially indolent and arrogant, becomes increasingly concerned and cautious upon learning of Qiongyin's death and the potential involvement of an ancestor-level being and the Azure Cloud Li Family.

Significant Themes

• The power of lightning and its connection to immortals and ancestors.
• The fear and awe inspired by ancestor-level beings and their potential involvement in worldly affairs.
• The consequences of disrupting the balance of power between immortals and humans, leading to chaos and destruction.

Character Interactions

• Li Jianshu and the Qiongyin Immortal Lord: Li Jianshu's lightning punishment proves superior to Qiongyin's power, leading to the immortal's defeat and death.
• Cang Ling and Qiongyin: Cang Ling witnesses Qiongyin's true form and his subsequent defeat at Li Jianshu's hands, leading her to realize the potential threat behind Li Jianshu's actions.
• Cang Ling and Jia Shou: Cang Ling reports Qiongyin's death to Jia Shou, who becomes enraged and begins to suspect the involvement of an ancestor-level being and the Azure Cloud Li Family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Jianshu dreams of his ancestor's power and the world's reaction to it upon reaching Mahayana.
• He awakens to find Qiongyin's corpse, having killed the immortal lord without knowing how.
• Li Jianshu realizes he's evolving and can sense beings undergoing tribulation, demonstrating new powers.
• Mu Xuan finds Wei Gang's corpse and confronts Li Jianshu, who reveals his allegiance to the secret force that stopped the Immortal Court's marriage alliance.

Character Developments

• Li Jianshu: Experiences a dream revealing his ancestor's power and gains new abilities, but remains focused on his mission.
• Mu Xuan: Loses Wei Gang, becomes suspicious of Li Jianshu, and is sent to convey a message to the Heavenly Palace.
• Wei Gang: Dies in the fight against Qiongyin, but his death serves as a catalyst for Mu Xuan's actions.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Li Jianshu's dream and new abilities illustrate the terrifying power of his ancestor and the potential dangers of his own growing strength.
• Manipulation and secrets: The secret force's actions and Li Jianshu's revelation highlight the presence of powerful, hidden forces influencing events in the Central Plains.

Character Interactions

• Li Jianshu and Mu Xuan: Their interaction reveals Li Jianshu's true allegiance and sets Mu Xuan on a new path.
• Mu Xuan and Wei Gang: Mu Xuan's grief and anger at Wei Gang's death fuel his actions and decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Yu Emperor, despite his tranquil demeanor, harbors deep-seated emotions of grief, fury, and resentment due to past losses.
• The Yu Emperor suspects the Azure Cloud Li Family's involvement in recent events and orders close monitoring of their activities.
• Li Tianyi and Mortal World Immortal discuss their plans in Ancient Sage City. Li Tianyi reveals he aims to capture a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal named Fire God Wanrong.

Character Developments

• The Yu Emperor: Despite his calm exterior, he is driven by strong emotions and suspicions, hinting at a deeper, more complex character.
• Li Tianyi: He displays confidence in his plans and reveals his fusion of the Night-Watch God's immortal bones into his right hand, showcasing his growing power and ambition.
• Mortal World Immortal: She shows concern for her own safety and is initially reluctant to participate in Li Tianyi's plans but eventually becomes enthusiastic about them.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of past actions and losses.
• The power dynamics between different factions and their hidden agendas.
• The struggle for survival and the lengths one will go to protect their interests.

Character Interactions

• The Yu Emperor and Gear Sickle: Their interaction reveals the Yu Emperor's growing suspicion and determination, while Gear Sickle shows deference and caution in his dealings with the emperor.
• Li Tianyi and Mortal World Immortal: Their conversation highlights Li Tianyi's confidence and ambition, as well as Mortal World Immortal's initial reluctance and eventual enthusiasm for their plans. Their dynamic showcases their shared history and understanding of each other's capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jia Shou, the Imperial Lord of the Eastern Immortal Division, has a disturbing vision of Fang Cang, its former lord, being devoured by monsters.
• Cang Ling, the immortal lord of spring, arrives at the Azure Cloud Li Family to investigate their involvement in Qiongyin's death and the disruption of the world's balance.
• Cang Ling discovers that the Azure Cloud Li Family has been under watch by various forces, including the Immortal Court, with differing intentions.
• Cang Ling reveals that after the ancestor's battle with the Heavenly Dao, the world experienced a long night where powerful immortals and gods fell from the sky and were consumed by the remaining immortals, leading to their transformation into monstrous forms.

Character Developments

• Jia Shou: Becomes increasingly cautious and timid after the appearance of [Divine Punishment].
• Cang Ling: Realizes that she has been manipulated by the Azure Cloud Li Family and feels resentment towards destiny masters.
• Li Yaowen: Shows interest in learning about the past and the true forms of immortals.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of the ancestor's actions and the Heavenly Dao's intervention.
• The manipulation of fate and the resentment it causes.
• The transformation of immortals into monstrous forms due to the long night.

Character Interactions

• Jia Shou and Zhu Ming: Jia Shou decides to collaborate with the Flame Division despite Zhu Ming's dissatisfaction.
• Cang Ling and Li Yaowen: Cang Ling confronts Li Yaowen and offers to share information about the past in exchange for the Azure Cloud Li Family's intentions and what they can offer.

Chapter Summary: “An Era Full of Mysteries”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cang Ling recounts the hidden history of the ancient world to Li Yaowen. The immortals once ruled peacefully under the original Immortal Court, allowing the myriad races to develop instead of using them as blood sacrifices.
• During the twenty-thousand-year “long night,” the immortals hid while civilization collapsed. Afterward, the myriad races turned against them, prompting the surviving immortals to rebuild the Immortal Court and begin a brutal campaign of retaliation.
• The rebuilt Immortal Court changed rulers repeatedly and became increasingly ruthless. The myriad races were forced into hiding, though they secretly continued to grow stronger.
• The fate of the original rulers remains uncertain. Cang Ling reveals that the Deer Immortal Emperor may have survived and possibly controlled the later Immortal Court from behind the scenes.
• The Prophet, who had once been closely allied with the Deer Immortal Emperor and had challenged the Heavenly Dao, disappeared. The Immortal Court ordered his death, but rumors suggested he survived and continued influencing events through the myriad races.
• Cang Ling identifies the legendary Battle of the Two Emperors as the decisive conflict that ended the Immortal Court’s dominance. She suspects the two combatants were the Prophet, representing the myriad races, and the Deer Immortal Emperor, representing the Immortal Court. Both allegedly died or were crippled, leaving the myriad races in control.
• The appearance of the Bronze Gate caused ancient forces to question whether Li Yaowen’s possession of the Prophet’s bloodline was part of the Prophet’s design.
• Cang Ling explains that Immortal Lord Jia Shou and the Eastern Immortal Division came to Azure Cloud Prefecture because they hope the Prophet’s return can restore their bodies. Jia Shou had once devoured Fang Cang and now seeks a way to undo the resulting deformity.
• Cang Ling admits that the Eastern Immortal Division is willing to attack Yu Prefecture if necessary to force Li Yaowen to help locate the Prophet.
• Three years later, Emperor Jia Shou accuses forces under Yu Prefecture of assassinating Deep Winter Immortal Lord and other immortals. Emperor Wanrong demands that Yu Prefecture explain itself and summons its major powers to Ancient Sage City.
• In the Greedy Wolf Tribe, Armybreaker worries that Yu Prefecture may soon face war with the Immortal Court. Greedy Wolf, who distrusts the Immortal Court, secretly opens a relic preserved for generations.
• The relic is revealed to be a shriveled ancient forefinger. Greedy Wolf invokes an oath asking the “Foreseer” to return and guide the mortal world if the Immortal Court threatens all living beings.

Character Developments and Interactions

• Li Yaowen becomes increasingly aware that her family, the Prophet, the Deer Immortal Emperor, the Heavenly Dao, and the Bronze Gate are connected through a complex hidden history. Rather than receiving clear answers, she gains a deeper understanding of the mystery surrounding her bloodline.
• Cang Ling reveals both her knowledge of history and her lingering anger toward the myriad races. She believes immortals can no longer trust or reason with mortals after the betrayals and massacres of the past.
• Cang Ling also shows a more personal and vulnerable side when discussing Jia Shou’s desire to recover a beautiful body. Her admiration for Li Yaowen’s strength becomes tied to the hope that Li can find the Prophet.
• Immortal Lord Jia Shou is characterized as obsessive and desperate. Despite the atrocities committed by the Eastern Immortal Division, Jia Shou’s ultimate motivation is the restoration of the body damaged by devouring Fang Cang.
• Armybreaker acts cautiously and pragmatically. He recognizes that the accusations against Yu Prefecture could drag the secluded Greedy Wolf Tribe into a major conflict.
• Greedy Wolf is revealed as a secret guardian of an ancient contingency plan. His concern is not merely for his tribe but for the survival of all mortal races, placing him in ideological opposition to the Immortal Court.

Significant Themes

• Cycles of oppression and retaliation: The immortals initially sheltered the myriad races, but betrayal led to centuries of revenge, demonstrating how victimhood and power can produce new atrocities.
• Unreliable history and hidden rulers: Nearly every major historical event remains uncertain. The true fates of the Prophet and Deer Immortal Emperor, as well as the identities of the Two Emperors, are matters of speculation rather than established fact.
• Survival versus morality: Both immortals and mortal races justify violence as necessary for survival, raising questions about whether absolute suppression can ever create lasting peace.
• Burden of the past: Ancient conflicts continue to shape present alliances, suspicions, and political decisions. Li Yaowen’s bloodline makes her a potential key to resurrecting or locating the Prophet.
• Hope and prophecy: Greedy Wolf’s relic and invocation of the Foreseer suggest that the mortal world has long awaited a savior or guide capable of resisting the Immortal Court.
• Physical corruption and the price of power: Jia Shou’s damaged body symbolizes the lasting consequences of the immortals’ past atrocities.

Important Character Interactions

• Cang Ling gives Li Yaowen a historical account that challenges conventional understandings of the Immortal Court, the Prophet, and the Battle of the Two Emperors.
• Li Yaowen questions Cang Ling’s assumptions, especially whether the Prophet truly survived and whether the rumors of his influence are reliable.
• Cang Ling openly states that the Eastern Immortal Division would attack Yu Prefecture if doing so could help restore Jia Shou’s body, revealing the limits of her respect for Li Yaowen.
• Armybreaker reports Jia Shou’s accusation to Greedy Wolf, exposing the growing tension between the Immortal Court and Yu Prefecture.
• Greedy Wolf’s final ritual establishes a connection between the present crisis and an ancient prophetic legacy, ending the chapter on the revelation of the mysterious finger relic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yaotie, an artifact refiner, has spent a thousand years forging weapons and armor for the Greedy Wolf Tribe, using rare materials in simple ways.
• He receives an invitation to attend a conference in Ancient Sage City.
• The Greedy Wolf Tribe suspects the Azure Cloud Li Family of being involved in Deep Winter Immortal Lord's death.

Character Developments

• Li Yaotie has become confident in his artifact-refining skills, believing himself to be the greatest of the present age. He has opened two Dao Gates—[Artifact] and [Sunrise].
• Armybreaker and Lian Zhen, members of the Seven Killings, have come to respect Li Yaotie's artifact-refining prowess but remain wary of the Azure Cloud Li Family.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Immortal Court, the Yu Dynasty, and other factions.
• The Azure Cloud Li Family's unique status and its potential role in balancing these powers.
• The tension between the Greedy Wolf Tribe and the Azure Cloud Li Family.

Character Interactions

• Li Yaotie, Armybreaker, and Lian Zhen travel together to Ancient Sage City. Li Yaotie's arrogance and disregard for the Greedy Wolf Tribe's concerns cause friction with Armybreaker.
• Li Yaotie reveals that the Azure Cloud Li Family might be an "auspicious divine beast" or a "lucky charm" to the other factions, highlighting the family's precarious position.

• Li Yaotie arrives at Ancient Sage City, a sanctuary for remnant races, and encounters two unrecorded statues of the ancestors and Deer Treasure.
• He meets Li Tianyi, the Mortal World Immortal, and Li Jianshu, who have hidden in Ancient Sage City.
• Li Yaotie learns about the history and current state of the remnant races and their ancient covenant.
• A meeting is held in Ancient Sage City, where representatives of the remnant races discuss the threat of the Immortal Court and the possibility of forming four great empires to negotiate peace.
• The remnant races hope that Li Yaotie, as a descendant of the prophet, can persuade the people of the world to unite and establish these empires on their behalf.
• Li Yaotie is faced with the decision of whether to help the remnant races or not.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yaotie visits Ancient Sage City, where remnants of ancient bloodlines try to persuade him to lobby for peace and secure the Azure Cloud Li Family's place in their protection.
• Li Yaotie becomes enraged by their manipulation and disrespect towards the Azure Cloud Li Family and the Old Ancestor's legacy.
• He storms through Ancient Sage City, disregarding the authority of various races, and ultimately sits in Yu Emperor's seat, declaring himself the new leader.

Character Developments

• Li Yaotie: His anger and pride boil over, leading him to defy the ancient races and assert his family's independence.
• Pojun: He becomes increasingly frustrated with Li Yaotie's reckless behavior and its consequences for the Greedy Wolf Tribe.
• Lianzhen: She regrets bringing Li Yaotie to Ancient Sage City and tries to reason with him, but to no avail.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and power dynamics between ancient races and the Azure Cloud Li Family.
• The Azure Cloud Li Family's pride and desire for independence.
• The consequences of Li Yaotie's impulsive actions and their impact on his family and allies.

Character Interactions

• Li Yaotie clashes with remnants of ancient bloodlines, Pojun, and Lianzhen.
• He defies the authority of various races in Ancient Sage City, ultimately sitting in Yu Emperor's seat.
• Pojun and Lianzhen try to reason with Li Yaotie, but he remains stubborn and unyielding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yaotie reveals that he has a Heaven-Shrouding Umbrella, identical to the one protecting Ancient Sage City.
• He opens the umbrella, exposing the city to the Immortal Court, led by Wanrong, the Fire God.
• Ancient Sage City is invaded by the Immortal Court, and the myriad races' powerhouses flee.
• Li Yaotie, Li Tianyi, and Li Jianshu watch Ancient Sage City burn to the ground.

Character Developments

• Li Yaotie: Reveals his true colors, betraying the myriad races and exposing their sanctuary. Shows decisive action and audacity.
• Li Tianyi: Realizes the gravity of Li Yaotie's actions and the consequences. Becomes more serious and responsible.
• Armybreaker and Lian Zhen: Flee Ancient Sage City, realizing Li Yaotie's betrayal. Prioritize the safety of their tribe.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and its consequences: Li Yaotie's actions lead to the destruction of Ancient Sage City and the exposure of the myriad races' sanctuary.
• Civilization and its fall: The burning of Ancient Sage City symbolizes the fall of civilization and the loss of history and knowledge.
• The eternal conflict: The war between the Immortal Court and the myriad races continues, with no signs of resolution.

Character Interactions

• Li Yaotie and Li Tianyi: Their relationship becomes strained due to Li Yaotie's actions. Li Tianyi begins to question his grandfather's methods.
• Li Yaotie and the myriad races: Li Yaotie's betrayal leads to the destruction of Ancient Sage City and the exposure of the myriad races' sanctuary, causing them to flee and face the Immortal Court without a hiding place.
• Armybreaker and Lian Zhen: They work together to protect their tribe, realizing the severity of the situation and prioritizing their people's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yaotie, Li Tianyi, and Li Jianshu hesitate to climb an immortal mountain due to unease.
• Li Tianyi reveals that he found their ancestor's toe, preserved by an immortal, which grants immortality.
• Li Yaotie decides not to return to Azure Cloud Prefecture, hiding the toe in the immortal mountain.
• In Azure Cloud Prefecture, Li Dalong and his wife await news, while Huang Xiujin visits Qingyu and the family.
• Qingyu leaves her house after two thousand years to perform a ritual, symbolizing a change.
• Huang Xiujin, Zhuo Linlin, Dongfang Xuan, Gu Yinming, and Old Man discuss the lack of response from the emperor.

Character Developments

• Li Yaotie struggles with the revelation about his ancestor and decides to stay away from the family.
• Li Tianyi shows vulnerability and fear after finding the toe, contrasting his usual carefree demeanor.
• Qingyu steps out of her seclusion after two thousand years, indicating a shift in her perspective.
• Huang Xiujin feels a sense of foreboding and unease about the family's future.

Significant Themes

• Legacy and Burden: The ancestor's toe serves as a reminder of the family's legacy and the burden it carries.
• Change and Stagnation: Qingyu's emergence from her house and Li Yaotie's decision to stay away reflect the characters' willingness to change or remain stagnant.
• Uncertainty and Fear: The characters grapple with uncertainty and fear, both in their personal lives and regarding the family's future.

Character Interactions

• Li Yaotie, Li Tianyi, and Li Jianshu share a moment of vulnerability and understanding on the immortal mountain.
• Qingyu, Liu Xiaofang, Fan Feixuan, Li Changan, and Li Xingchen enjoy a family meal, highlighting their bonds and differences.
• Huang Xiujin and the other elders discuss the family's situation, revealing their shared concerns and uncertainty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yaozu leaves the Sacred Hall Sword Pavilion without a word, surprising and vexing Patriarch Shen Zhihua.
• Li Yaozu visits his mother's grave in Qingyun Prefecture, where he meets Zishu Feng, Li Yunlin, Red Sleeve Fairy, and Li Yunbing.
• Zishu Feng learns about the destruction of Ancient Sage City and the potential chaos it may bring to the myriad races.
• Li Yunbing reveals that the Qu Family, including the Nascent Soul Realm cultivator at the Eternal City Wall, is his maternal family, and he has been supporting them in secret.

Character Developments

• Li Yaozu: He is revealed to have a complex past, including a divorce and a child from a previous marriage. He visits his mother's grave, showing a softer side.
• Li Yunbing: He is shown to be more complex than initially thought. He supports his maternal family in secret and has a close relationship with his brother, Li Yunlin. He also expresses regret for his past actions.
• Zishu Feng: She learns about Li Yunbing's past and his relationship with his family, leading her to reassess her opinion of him.

Significant Themes

• Family and Belonging: The chapter explores the complex relationships within the Li Family, particularly Li Yaozu's past and his relationship with his sons. It also touches on the theme of finding a place to belong, as seen in Li Yunlin and Red Sleeve Fairy's relationship.
• Regret and Redemption: The characters grapple with their past actions and the regrets they carry. They seek redemption, as seen in Li Yaozu visiting his mother's grave and Li Yunbing supporting his maternal family.

Character Interactions

• Li Yaozu and Fang Linglong: They share a moment of understanding and connection at the grave, suggesting a deepening of their relationship.
• Li Yunlin and Li Yunbing: The brothers share a moment of understanding and camaraderie, acknowledging their shared past and supporting each other.
• Zishu Feng and Li Yunbing: Zishu Feng learns more about Li Yunbing's past, leading to a shift in her perception of him. Their interaction is marked by a newfound respect and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Li Family returns to their ancestral home in Azure Cloud Prefecture, leaving Merit City behind.
• The Li Family clansmen gather at the ancestral hall, carrying spirit tablets, marking a significant event.
• East-Subduing City, a heavily fortified city in Yu Prefecture, braces for an attack by the Immortal Court.
• The Yu Emperor learns a shocking secret about the Prophet and the powerful races of Yu Prefecture.

Character Developments

• Li Dalong, the Li Family patriarch, leads the clan in a silent and solemn procession to the ancestral hall, hinting at a significant family event.
• Gear Sickle, a high-ranking official in Yu Prefecture, reveals a dark secret about the Prophet and the powerful races of Yu Prefecture to the Yu Emperor.
• The Yu Emperor, initially shocked and contemptuous, comes to accept the necessity of the secret to protect the mortal realm from the Immortal Court.

Significant Themes

• The legacy and true nature of the Prophet: The revelation about the Prophet's remains challenges the reverence and respect held for him by the powerful races of Yu Prefecture.
• The struggle against the Immortal Court: The impending attack on East-Subduing City by the Immortal Court underscores the ongoing conflict between the mortal realm and the Immortal Court.
• The price of power: The secret of the Prophet's remains highlights the lengths to which some will go to acquire power and protect their interests.

Character Interactions

• Li Dalong leads the Li Family clansmen in a silent and respectful procession, demonstrating unity and deference to the family's traditions.
• Gear Sickle reveals the secret of the Prophet's remains to the Yu Emperor, marking a turning point in their relationship and the Yu Emperor's understanding of the world.
• The Yu Emperor and Gear Sickle interact amidst the chaos in East-Subduing City, with the Yu Emperor learning a dark truth and Gear Sickle accepting the necessity of their actions to protect the mortal realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Fire God, Wanrong, leads an attack on Yu Prefecture with the support of other Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals, including Jia Shou, Cong Yuandu, the Boundless Ancient God, and Divine General Zhu Wutu.
• Wanrong's goal is to wipe out the remnants of the myriad races, particularly those who had wronged his teacher, the Prophet.
• Martial Melody, a member of Seven Killings, returns grievously wounded after encountering an unknown enemy in Yu Prefecture. He accuses Greedy Wolf, the Greedy Wolf Tribe's clan chief, of owing someone something and demands its return.
• Martial Melody's body begins to writhe and mutate, and Armybreaker, another member of Seven Killings, is unable to help him.

Character Developments

• Wanrong: Reveals his true motive for attacking Yu Prefecture—to avenge his teacher, the Prophet, and to prove his superiority as an immortal.
• Martial Melody: Shows a sudden change in behavior and speech upon returning to Yu Prefecture, hinting at a possible possession or mind control.
• Greedy Wolf: Becomes increasingly mysterious as Martial Melody's accusations pile up, suggesting a hidden past or secret.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of past actions: Wanrong's actions are driven by his desire to avenge his teacher, while Martial Melody's sudden change is likely due to an encounter with a powerful enemy.
• The power of faith: The Retainers, fanatical followers of the Immortal Court, are a significant force in the war against Yu Prefecture, highlighting the importance of faith and belief in the story's world.
• The struggle between immortals and mortals: The conflict between the Immortal Court and the myriad races continues to be a central theme, with the Immortal Court's power growing while the myriad races face extinction.

Character Interactions

• Wanrong and the other Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals: Despite their alliance, there is tension and mistrust between Wanrong and the other immortals, particularly Zhu Wutu.
• Martial Melody and Greedy Wolf: Their interaction reveals a possible secret or debt between them, hinting at a deeper connection or conflict.
• Armybreaker and Martial Melody: Armybreaker's desperate attempt to save Martial Melody highlights the strong bond between the members of Seven Killings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Martial Melody of the Greedy Wolf Tribe is killed by an arrow infused with the Dao arts of pollution and Evil Thought, forged by Li Yaotie.
• The Greedy Wolf Tribe discovers that Martial Melody's death was an act of revenge by the Azure Cloud Li Family for the destruction of Ancient Sage City.
• Armybreaker, enraged by Martial Melody's death, seeks revenge but is unable to locate the Azure Cloud Li Family.
• The Azure Cloud Li Family, hidden above the Greedy Wolf Tribe, discusses their next move.
• The Qing Imperial Dynasty's Emperor Zishu Yuan and State Preceptor Min Youguo discuss the Azure Cloud Li Family's potential threat.
• Xie Xuanxi, a low-profile Mahayana cultivator, investigates the Li Family's traces from a thousand years ago and informs the Yu Emperor of their intentions.

Character Developments

• Armybreaker: Grief-stricken and enraged by Martial Melody's death, he seeks revenge but is unable to locate the Azure Cloud Li Family.
• Li Family Members: They discuss their next move, with Li Changyao expressing her desire for revenge and Li Yunbing emphasizing the need for patience.
• Emperor Zishu Yuan: He expresses his fear of the Azure Cloud Li Family's potential threat and asks Min Youguo for advice.
• Xie Xuanxi: She investigates the Li Family's traces and informs the Yu Emperor of their intentions, showing her low-profile yet powerful nature.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences: The Li Family seeks revenge for the destruction of Ancient Sage City, leading to Martial Melody's death and Armybreaker's desire for vengeance.
• Fear and powerlessness: Armybreaker and Emperor Zishu Yuan both feel fear and powerlessness in the face of the Azure Cloud Li Family's threat.
• Investigation and discovery: Xie Xuanxi's investigation of the Li Family's traces highlights the theme of uncovering hidden truths.

Character Interactions

• Armybreaker and the Greedy Wolf Tribe: Armybreaker seeks revenge for Martial Melody's death, but the tribe is unable to locate the Azure Cloud Li Family.
• Li Family Members: They discuss their next move, with Li Changyao and Li Yunbing expressing differing views.
• Emperor Zishu Yuan and Min Youguo: They discuss the Azure Cloud Li Family's potential threat, with the emperor expressing his fear and asking for advice.
• Xie Xuanxi and the Yu Emperor: Xie Xuanxi informs the Yu Emperor of the Li Family's intentions, showing her low-profile yet powerful nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Xuanxi and Cong Yuandu meet in the ruins of Ancient Sage City.
• Xie Xuanxi reveals her knowledge of the Azure Cloud Li Family's strength and the threat they pose.
• She shows Cong Yuandu a root from the Far West battlefield, which possesses the seer's power of prophecy.
• They agree to cooperate to deal with the seer's descendants.

Character Developments

• Xie Xuanxi: She shows her determination to face the Li Family and reveals her past, hinting at her resilience and resourcefulness.
• Cong Yuandu: He shows his resolve to cooperate with Xie Xuanxi and his understanding of the seer's power.

Significant Themes

• Facing the Past: Xie Xuanxi's willingness to confront the Li Family and the ancient races' avoidance of facing their mistakes.
• Power and Responsibility: The seer's power and its potential consequences, as well as the responsibility of those who wield it.
• Cooperation and Alliances: The importance of working together to face common threats.

Character Interactions

• Xie Xuanxi and Cong Yuandu: They form an alliance based on their shared goal of dealing with the Li Family. Their interaction is marked by mutual respect and understanding, with each recognizing the other's strengths and abilities.

Plot Points and Events

• The Li Family, hidden in the void, uses Old Tree's power to see and hear the past and future.
• Old Tree remembers his origins and the Azure Cloud Li Family's history.
• The Li Family descendants prepare to leave the void, knowing their future is bleak.
• In Yu Prefecture, the Yu Emperor meets with Mahayana cultivators, including Daochu, to discuss the Azure Cloud Li Family and Ancient Sage City's fate.

Character Developments

• Old Tree gains deeper insights into his past and the Li Family's history, leading to a resigned acceptance of their fate.
• The Yu Emperor, after learning many secrets, becomes more reserved and steady, no longer dwelling on the Li Family's motives.
• Daochu, one of the two Great Emperors, reveals his strategic thinking and desire to use the Heaven-Shrouding Umbrella and Ancient Sage City to counter the Li Family.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of power and fate among races and clans.
• The consequences of past actions and the struggle for survival in a harsh world.
• The manipulation of emotions and self-interest in political maneuvering.

Character Interactions

• Old Tree's soul interacts with his past memories and the Li Family descendants.
• The Yu Emperor interacts with various Mahayana cultivators, including Daochu, to discuss the Li Family and Ancient Sage City.
• Daochu interacts with the Yu Emperor, revealing his plans to counter the Li Family and offering guidance on handling emotions and self-interest.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The leaders of various clans in Ancient Sage City discuss the Azure Cloud Li Family's potential threat and their descendants' connection to the Prophet.
• They recall the Far West battle a thousand years ago, where the Li Family faced the Heaven-Chosen Divine Sect and other powerful cultivators without going all-out.
• Yuan Shengren reveals that the Li Family's members are strange and mysterious, and he suspects they have extraordinary identities.
• Ting Fengyu shares that a mortal Swordsman once killed a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal with a single sword strike, and the Li Family has a similar figure named Li Yaozu.
• Yuan Shengren mentions that the Li Family's artifacts and techniques align with historical events, suggesting a deeper connection to the world's history.

Character Developments

• Jiechang of the Rakshasa Clan shows hostility towards the Azure Cloud Li Family, wanting to eliminate them.
• Qingyou Yu of the Great Evolution Sacred Clan expresses caution about facing Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals like Cong Yuandu and the Boundless Ancient God.
• Yuan Shengren reveals his clan's knowledge of the Li Family's mysterious nature and their connection to historical events.
• Ting Fengyu shares her clan's history with the mortal Swordsman and their loss to him.

Significant Themes

• The Azure Cloud Li Family's mysterious nature and connection to the world's history.
• The fear and caution shown by various clans when facing Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals and the Li Family.
• The power dynamics between the Azure Cloud Li Family, Ancient Sage City, and the Immortal Court.

Character Interactions

• Jiechang and Qingyou Yu have differing opinions on facing the Azure Cloud Li Family.
• Yuan Shengren and Ting Fengyu share their clans' historical knowledge related to the Li Family.
• The Yu Emperor shows fear and caution when discussing the Li Family and Li Yunbing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Shengren reveals that the Li Family's descendants are connected to ancient monstrous geniuses who once challenged the Heavenly Dao.
• The Azure Cloud Li Family is compared to favored children of heaven, favored by their predecessors, and possessing great fortune.
• The Li Family's actions are likened to a Born Bad Seed, evil from childhood, taking delight in the lives of all living beings.
• Yuan Shengren shows an image of the Li Family massacring an ancient clan, with Li Yunbing silencing the Great Ascension Realm cultivators.
• The Yu Emperor warns that the Li Family's actions are only the beginning of their war against the clans.

Character Developments

• Yuan Shengren: Realizes the true nature of the Li Family and its threat, becomes more determined to eliminate them.
• Daochu: Becomes more desperate to win back the Azure Cloud Li Family, even at great cost.
• Greedy Wolf: Grows more resentful and pessimistic about the Li Family's intentions, believing there's no room for reconciliation.
• The Yu Emperor: Recognizes the true extent of the Li Family's threat and the futility of trying to reason with them.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of history and the return of ancient evils.
• The consequences of manipulating and controlling others, as seen in Ancient Sage City's actions.
• The futility of trying to reason with or control those who are determined to follow their own path.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Shengren and Daochu: Debate the best course of action regarding the Li Family, with Yuan Shengren more inclined to eliminate them and Daochu wanting to win them back.
• Greedy Wolf and the others: Greedy Wolf's pessimism and hatred contrast with the others' attempts to find a way to reconcile with the Li Family.
• The Yu Emperor and Greedy Wolf: The Yu Emperor shares Greedy Wolf's understanding of the Li Family's true nature and the futility of trying to reason with them.