Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Suo learns from Uncle Chen that the Heaven Sword Sect has discovered a large Spirit Stone ore vein at the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein, with many cultivators mining day and night.
• Wei Suo decides to target this mine, both to strike at the Heaven Sword Sect and to visit the place where his parents fell.
• Wei Suo meets a group of cultivators forced to mine Adamantine Essence Ore by the Longqiong Sect. They are under a restriction that prevents them from escaping within a 2000-mile radius.
• Wei Suo decides to help these cultivators and confront the Longqiong Sect cultivators who are approaching.

Character Developments

• Wei Suo shows his willingness to help the underprivileged, demonstrating his compassion and courage.
• Uncle Chen shows his knowledge of vein-reading techniques and his willingness to help others.
• The cultivators from the Longqiong Sect are portrayed as bullies, abusing their power over lower-cultivation cultivators.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics in the Cultivation World, where higher-cultivation cultivators oppress lower-cultivation ones, and those with backgrounds oppress those without.
• The mysterious nature of Heaven and Earth's ley lines and their potential influence on fortune, as seen in the 'Fortune Erosion Vein'.

Character Interactions

• Wei Suo interacts with Uncle Chen, learning about the Heaven Sword Sect's activities and the plight of the Longqiong Sect's victims.
• Wei Suo interacts with the cultivators from the Longqiong Sect, deciding to help them and confront the sect's cultivators.
• The cultivators from the Longqiong Sect are about to interact with Wei Suo, unaware of the misfortune they are about to face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Suo obtains a mysterious ancient incense stick with a terrifying aura, possibly refined by a True Immortal Realm Great Power.
• He asks the Chen Family Cultivator and others to deliver a message to Feng Zhiyou and the others, and they agree to help.
• Wei Suo gives them several powerful Magic Treasures and Annihilation Golden Cores for protection.
• The Chen Family Cultivator gives Wei Suo the 'Earth Mother Ancient Scripture' for pulse observation and mineral prospecting, which might help him navigate the dangerous Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein.

Character Developments

• Wei Suo shows concern for the safety of the Chen Family Cultivator and others, providing them with powerful artifacts and asking them to deliver a crucial message.
• The Chen Family Cultivator, despite his initial reluctance to reveal his past, now trusts Wei Suo enough to give him the Earth Mother Ancient Scripture.

Significant Themes

• Trust and friendship: Wei Suo's actions demonstrate his trust in the Chen Family Cultivator and others, while the Chen Family Cultivator's gift of the ancient scripture shows his trust and friendship towards Wei Suo.
• Power and protection: Wei Suo's provision of powerful artifacts and his plan to meet the others at the Cloud Spirit Continent highlight his desire to protect them and ensure their safety.

Character Interactions

• Wei Suo interacts with the Chen Family Cultivator and others, showing concern for their safety and providing them with necessary tools and information.
• The Chen Family Cultivator interacts with Wei Suo, showing trust and friendship by giving him the Earth Mother Ancient Scripture and agreeing to deliver the message.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Suo travels through the Desolate Plains, refining Annihilation Golden Cores and studying the Earth Mother Ancient Scripture.
• He encounters various terrains and ancient structures, including the Ghost Cry Sea, Blood Tusk Tail, Sky Demon Bald Terrain, and the Heavenly Mother Marsh.
• Wei Suo discovers that the Earth Mother Ancient Scripture might be a cultivation spell left behind by ancient or prehistoric Great Sages.

Character Developments

• Wei Suo's perception of the Earth Mother Ancient Scripture deepens, leading him to believe it's a high-grade cultivation spell.
• He becomes more determined to obtain the scripture repository of a super sect like the Heavenly Sword Sect to increase his knowledge.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and mystery of the Desolate Plains, reflecting the unknown and unknowable aspects of the world.
• The importance of knowledge and learning, emphasized by Wei Suo's desire to access the scripture repository of a super sect.

Character Interactions

• Wei Suo interacts with the Green Robe Old Man, who helps him understand the Earth Mother Ancient Scripture better.
• Wei Suo travels alone with Li Xieyi, who continues to recite scriptures, but there's no significant interaction between them in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Suo and his companions witness a white precious light and a purple-red fierce light appearing within the sky-piercing blood light above the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein.
• The Earth Mother Ancient Scripture reveals that these lights signify great misfortune and danger, warning cultivators to retreat immediately.
• A blood-red tide sweeps outwards, and a severed arm is thrown out from the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein.
• Wei Suo rescues a cultivator named Meng Yu who was thrown out of the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein.
• Meng Yu reveals that a terrifying creature was dug out along with Spirit Stones, causing a massacre of Heaven Sword Sect cultivators.
• A Great Black Robed cultivator with overwhelming divine might and a green wheel-shaped magic treasure appeared, suppressing the creature.

Character Developments

• Wei Suo demonstrates his courage and determination by not retreating despite the signs of great misfortune.
• Meng Yu, initially terrified and confused, regains his senses and provides valuable information about the situation inside the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein.

Significant Themes

• The theme of facing danger and misfortune head-on is emphasized through Wei Suo's actions.
• The consequences of greed and ambition are shown through the Heaven Sword Sect's actions and the subsequent tragedy.

Character Interactions

• Wei Suo and the Green Robe Old Man interact, with the latter providing information from the Earth Mother Ancient Scripture and expressing his fear and surprise at the events unfolding.
• Wei Suo rescues and interrogates Meng Yu, using his divine sense to pressure him into revealing information about the situation inside the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein.

The other four Golden Core cultivators are at the Grand Elder's level, with a cultivation level of 9th stage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Suo learns that Wan Jian San, one of his parents' killers, is in the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein.
• Wei Suo interrogates Mei Fengling and Ma Kongqun, Heaven Sword Sect cultivators, about the vein and the sect's restrictions.
• Wei Suo discovers that the Heaven Sword Sect has set up powerful restrictions to protect their cultivators and that it would take at least a day for reinforcements to arrive if something major happened.

Character Developments

• Wei Suo demonstrates his determination to take revenge on Wan Jian San.
• Mei Fengling and Ma Kongqun reveal their knowledge about the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein and the Heaven Sword Sect's restrictions under Wei Suo's threat.
• Meng Yu, a cultivator familiar with the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein, is asked to guide Wei Suo and the Green Robe Old Man.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Wei Suo's primary motivation is to avenge his parents.
• Power dynamics: The Heaven Sword Sect's restrictions showcase their power and the potential challenges Wei Suo faces.
• Information gathering: Wei Suo's interrogation of Mei Fengling and Ma Kongqun highlights the importance of information in planning his attack.

Character Interactions

• Wei Suo intimidates Mei Fengling and Ma Kongqun, extracting information from them.
• Wei Suo consults with the Green Robe Old Man about their plans.
• Wei Suo asks Meng Yu to guide them, acknowledging his knowledge of the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Suo, Meng Yu, and Ma Kongqun enter the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein, a dangerous area guarded by the Heaven Sword Sect.
• They encounter strange phenomena like black shadows, Ghost Firefly Terrain, Ancient Ghost Wind, and Ancient Phosphorus Corpses.
• Wei Suo decides to press on despite the dangers, aiming to rescue cultivators forced there by the Heaven Sword Sect.

Character Developments

• Wei Suo: Shows determination and courage in facing unknown dangers, demonstrating his resolve to save his friend Li Yu.
• Meng Yu: Agrees to help Wei Suo enter the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein to rescue Li Yu, showing loyalty and friendship.
• Ma Kongqun: Initially hostile, he becomes cooperative after being subdued by Wei Suo, providing information about the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein.
• Green Robe Old Man: Offers advice and warnings to Wei Suo about the dangers they face.

Significant Themes

• Perilous Journey: The exploration of the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein highlights the theme of facing and overcoming extreme danger.
• Loyalty and Friendship: Meng Yu's decision to help Wei Suo emphasizes the importance of these bonds.
• Unknown and the Supernatural: The strange phenomena they encounter underscore the mysterious and frightening aspects of the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Wei Suo and Meng Yu: They form an alliance to enter the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein, with Meng Yu trusting Wei Suo to rescue Li Yu.
• Wei Suo and Ma Kongqun: Initially enemies, they become temporary allies as Ma Kongqun guides Wei Suo and his group into the dangerous area.
• Wei Suo and the Green Robe Old Man: The old man offers guidance and expresses concern for Wei Suo's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Suo remembers his parents' instructions not to cultivate unless they didn't return, which triggers the revelation of a Body Condensing Golden Core recipe.
• Wei Suo and his group encounter Heaven Sword Sect cultivators while trying to enter the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein.
• An ominous black radiance appears in the central area of the vein, signaling strange events.
• A bronze great ship, piloted by a Great Golden Core cultivator, arrives at the scene.

Character Developments

• Wei Suo reflects on his past and his parents' instructions, leading to a new understanding of his cultivation path.
• Wei Suo demonstrates strategic thinking by planning to lure out a Great Golden Core cultivator for interrogation.
• Ma Kongqun and Meng Yu show fear and tension when encountering the ominous radiance, revealing their understanding of its significance.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and parental guidance in Wei Suo's life and cultivation.
• The danger and mystery of the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein, symbolizing the risks and rewards of cultivation.
• The power dynamics between cultivators and the consequences of their actions.

Character Interactions

• Wei Suo and Li Xieyi discuss their plan to engage Heaven Sword Sect cultivators.
• Wei Suo, Ma Kongqun, and Meng Yu react to the ominous radiance and the subsequent events in the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein.
• The Great Golden Core cultivator, Qin Qi, interrogates the escaping cultivators and learns about the chaos inside the earth fissure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A section of the Spirit Stone vein collapses, spewing out numerous Ancient Phosphorus Corpses.
• A giant tombstone-like object rises from the collapsed area, revealing a hidden mechanism.
• The tombstone collapses, revealing a small gray Refined Gold bracelet with ancient runes, emanating powerful spiritual light.

Character Developments

• Xue Chaoran (Heaven Sword Sect Grand Elder): Shows immense aura and pressure, far surpassing other Great Golden Core cultivators.
• Wan Jian San (Heaven Sword Sect cultivator): Involved in the death of Wei Suo's parents, appears to be a culprit.
• Wei Suo: Captures Heaven Sword Sect disciples, plans to infiltrate the Seventh Rift to investigate the strange occurrences.

Significant Themes

• Power and Authority: Xue Chaoran's immense aura and pressure highlight his power and authority within the Heaven Sword Sect.
• Ancient Secrets: The giant tombstone and the Refined Gold bracelet hint at ancient secrets hidden within the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein.

Character Interactions

• Xue Chaoran and Wan Jian San: Xue Chaoran questions Wan Jian San about the events, showing trust in his judgment.
• Wei Suo and Li Xieyi/Ma Kongqun: Wei Suo plans to infiltrate the Seventh Rift with Ma Kongqun, while Li Xieyi and the others wait below.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious little girl with two golden horns and a gray bracelet appears, capable of talking and displaying extraordinary strength and abilities.
• Wei Suo encounters the girl and initially tries to subdue her with his Heaven Suppressing Manifestation, but it proves ineffective.
• The girl attacks Wei Suo, and they engage in a physical battle. Wei Suo struggles to keep up with her strength and speed.
• The girl shows interest in Wei Suo's Treasure Bracelet and Heaven Suppressing Manifestation, leading to a chase.
• The Heaven Sword Sect cultivators attempt to intervene, but their attacks are nullified by the girl's bracelet.

Character Developments

• Wei Suo: Realizes the girl's unusual abilities and struggles to keep up with her strength and speed. Shows caution and tries to reason with her.
• The Green Robe Old Man: Provides commentary and expresses fear of the girl's abilities.
• Xue Chaoran: Identifies Wei Suo's identity and is shocked by the appearance of the girl's manifestation.
• The Little Girl: Shows curiosity towards Wei Suo's treasures and displays a hunger for power, eating parts of the Reincarnation Sutra Wheel.

Significant Themes

• The theme of ancient and powerful entities, symbolized by the little girl and her bracelet.
• The struggle between power and understanding, as Wei Suo tries to comprehend the girl's abilities and reason with her.

Character Interactions

• Wei Suo and the Little Girl: Engage in a physical battle, with the girl showing interest in Wei Suo's treasures.
• Wei Suo and the Green Robe Old Man: The old man provides commentary and expresses fear of the girl's abilities.
• The Heaven Sword Sect cultivators and the Little Girl: Attempt to intervene but are ineffective due to the girl's bracelet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Bronze Great Ship shrinks due to damage, causing the Heaven Sword Sect cultivators on board to flee.
• The little girl, initially uninterested, becomes intrigued by the shrunken ship and snatches a Treasure Pouch from Zhao Rulíng, who is then killed by her.
• The little girl pursues and injures Liu Xiangcheng and Xue Ran, causing Xue Ran to faint and fall.
• Wan Jian San attempts to escape, but the little girl pursues him. Wei Suo intervenes to question Wan Jian San and prevent his death.
• Wei Suo and the little girl engage in a fierce battle, with Wei Suo discovering that her bite has no effect on his physical body.
• The little girl sits on Xue Ran, killing him, and continues to gnaw on the Reincarnation Sutra Wheel.
• Wei Suo pursues Wan Jian San, with many cultivators following, believing Wei Suo can help them escape the Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein.

Character Developments

• The little girl demonstrates immense strength, casually swatting away Great Golden Core cultivators and even sitting on one to death.
• Wei Suo shows his power by fighting the little girl to a draw and pursuing Wan Jian San.
• Xue Ran, the Heaven Sword Sect Supreme Elder, is injured and later sat to death by the little girl.
• Wan Jian San, the mastermind behind Wei Suo's parents' death, attempts to escape but is pursued by Wei Suo.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power dynamics: The little girl's strength is unmatched, even against powerful cultivators.
• Fear and desperation: Cultivators are terrified of the little girl and flee in panic, even abandoning their injured comrades.
• Revenge and justice: Wei Suo pursues Wan Jian San to seek answers about his parents' death.

Character Interactions

• The little girl interacts with the Heaven Sword Sect cultivators, either chasing and attacking them or snatching their treasures.
• Wei Suo interacts with the little girl, fighting her and trying to reason with her.
• Wei Suo pursues Wan Jian San, with many cultivators following, believing in his ability to lead them to safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Suo merges with the Heaven Suppressing Manifestation to face the colossal golden sword (Heaven Sword Great Dao Restriction).
• The Heaven Suppressing Manifestation's attacks fail to break the golden sword, despite its immense power.
• Wei Suo uses an Annihilation Golden Core to destroy the sword, but it reforms instantly.
• The horned girl with golden eyes returns, wanting Wei Suo's Heaven Suppressing Manifestation.
• Wei Suo and the girl engage in a physical fight, neither able to gain the upper hand.
• The girl offers to help Wei Suo against the golden sword if he gives her the Annihilation Divine Spear from his Treasure Bracelet.

Character Developments

• Wei Suo: Becomes increasingly enraged and desperate as he fails to break the Heaven Sword Great Dao Restriction.
• Liu Xiangcheng: Taunts Wei Suo from within the Heaven Sword Bronze Hall, revealing that even a Divine Profound Great Power would struggle to break the restriction.
• Horned Girl: Initially greedy for Wei Suo's treasures, she later offers to help him in exchange for the Annihilation Divine Spear.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Heaven Sword Great Dao Restriction and the limitations of Wei Suo's current abilities.
• The horned girl's greed and eventual realization that she needs to help Wei Suo to achieve her goals.

Character Interactions

• Wei Suo vs. Liu Xiangcheng: Wei Suo is frustrated by Liu Xiangcheng's taunts and inability to harm him.
• Wei Suo vs. Horned Girl: The two engage in a physical fight, neither able to overpower the other, leading to a stalemate and eventual negotiation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Suo meets a peculiar, horned little girl who can resist the Heaven Sword Great Dao Restriction.
• They negotiate a deal: she helps him capture Liu Xiangcheng, and he gives her a piece of Refined Gold and Liu's belongings.
• The little girl helps Wei Suo enter the Heaven Sword Bronze Hall, bypassing the restriction.
• Liu Xiangcheng flees, but Wei Suo catches and disarms him.
• Wei Suo gives the little girl Liu's Treasure Pouch and a lump of Mysterious Yellow Refined Gold, but she's unsatisfied.

Character Developments

• Wei Suo: Proves to be cunning and resourceful, using the little girl to his advantage. He keeps his promise to give her Liu's belongings but gives her a lower-grade Refined Gold than she expected.
• The little girl: Initially seems foolish but shows intelligence and knowledge of Immortal Artifacts. She's powerful and can devour Refined Gold for energy.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Wei Suo deceives the little girl about the quality of the Refined Gold, while she initially suspects him of lying.
• Power dynamics: The little girl's power allows her to bypass the Heaven Sword Great Dao Restriction, making her a valuable ally for Wei Suo.

Character Interactions

• Wei Suo and the little girl: They negotiate a deal, with the little girl helping Wei Suo and expecting high-quality Refined Gold in return. Their interaction is marked by mutual suspicion and deception.
• Wei Suo and Liu Xiangcheng: Wei Suo captures and disarms Liu Xiangcheng, taking his belongings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Suo meets a horned little girl who can see through objects and is interested in unique Refined Gold.
• The little girl reveals that the severed arm and ancient incense belong to ancient enemies.
• Wei Suo learns that his parents perished in the Seventh Rift, five li into the dried-up spirit vein.
• Liu Xiangcheng reveals that the Heaven Sword Sect discovered ancient sect ruins but couldn't break through the restrictions.
• Wei Suo learns that no one from his parents' group survived the collapse.

Character Developments

• Wei Suo: Struggles with grief and powerlessness upon learning his parents' exact death location. His desire for revenge intensifies.
• Little Girl: Shows interest in unique Refined Gold and has peculiar abilities, such as seeing through objects and hearing telepathic communication. She is also wary of heavenly tribulation.
• Liu Xiangcheng: Reveals crucial information about the Heaven Sword Sect's exploration of the dried-up spirit vein and the ancient sect ruins. He begs for a quick death.

Significant Themes

• Grief and powerlessness: Wei Suo's emotional state upon learning his parents' exact death location.
• Revenge: Wei Suo's intensifying desire to avenge his parents.
• Peculiar abilities: The little girl's unique skills, such as seeing through objects and hearing telepathic communication.
• Ancient secrets: The mysterious ancient sect ruins and the dried-up spirit vein.

Character Interactions

• Wei Suo and the Little Girl: They interact briefly, with the little girl trying to negotiate for unique Refined Gold in exchange for information. Wei Suo becomes impatient and leaves.
• Wei Suo and Liu Xiangcheng: Wei Suo interrogates Liu Xiangcheng, learning crucial information about his parents' death and the Heaven Sword Sect's exploration. Liu Xiangcheng begs for a quick death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Suo confronts Liu Xiangcheng, who was involved in the death of his parents. Instead of killing him in rage, Wei Suo remains calm and composed, showing personal growth.
• Wei Suo decides not to enter the dangerous Demonic Pattern Fierce Vein but plans to escort the prospecting and mining cultivators to safety first.
• A mysterious little girl with horns on her head follows Wei Suo, trying to strike a deal with him, offering information about the severed arm and ancient incense on his body in exchange for Refined Gold or other treasures.

Character Developments

• Wei Suo: Shows remarkable self-control and emotional maturity by not succumbing to revenge and killing Liu Xiangcheng in a fit of rage. He demonstrates a newfound calm and composure, indicating personal growth.
• Mysterious Little Girl: Reveals her knowledge about the palm and ancient incense on Wei Suo's body, hinting at her mysterious origins and potential power. She displays persistence and shrewdness in trying to strike a deal with Wei Suo.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and Forgiveness: Wei Suo's decision not to kill Liu Xiangcheng in a fit of rage explores the theme of forgiveness and moving on from the past.
• Cultivation and Personal Growth: Wei Suo's emotional and mental growth showcases the personal development and self-control that comes with cultivation.
• Mystery and Intrigue: The mysterious little girl's appearance and knowledge about Wei Suo's palm and incense add an element of intrigue and mystery to the story.

Character Interactions

• Wei Suo and Liu Xiangcheng: Their interaction highlights Wei Suo's emotional growth and self-control, as he chooses not to act on his desire for revenge.
• Wei Suo and the Mysterious Little Girl: Their back-and-forth negotiation showcases the little girl's persistence and shrewdness, as well as Wei Suo's cautious and calculating nature.
• Wei Suo and Li Xieyi: Their reunion demonstrates their camaraderie and Li Xieyi's curiosity about the little girl following Wei Suo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Suo obtains an ancient incense, which he suspects is a Magic Treasure or contains powerful spells.
• The little girl with horns reveals the incense's origin: it was left by an ancient Great Power, Tongtian Cult Master, from sixty thousand years ago.
• Wei Suo reveals he has the severed arm of Lin Fenghua, who had the inheritance of the ancient Three Emperors Sect.
• The little girl is interested in the Three Emperors Sect's Cultivation Techniques and spells.
• Wei Suo learns about the Ling Clan, an ancient race, and their alliance with Tongtian Cult Master against the lineage of the severed arm's owner.
• The little girl was defeated and trapped in the Spirit Stone mine.
• Wei Suo plans to explore the Bei Mang Ruins next, then go to the Cloud Spirit Continent.

Character Developments

• Wei Suo: Shows curiosity and caution in dealing with the mysterious little girl and the ancient incense. He reveals information about Lin Fenghua and his severed arm.
• Little Girl with Horns: Reveals her origin as part of the Ling Clan, an ancient race. She shows interest in the Three Emperors Sect's Cultivation Techniques and spells, hinting at a past conflict with their lineage.

Significant Themes

• Ancient Great Powers and their legacies: The chapter introduces ancient Great Powers like Tongtian Cult Master and the Three Emperors Sect, suggesting a rich history of the Cultivation World that is largely unknown to the current cultivators.
• Power dynamics: The little girl's defeat and entrapment in the Spirit Stone mine highlight the power dynamics between ancient Great Powers and the current Cultivation World.

Character Interactions

• Wei Suo and the Little Girl: They engage in a question-and-answer session, revealing crucial information about their origins and plans. Their interaction is marked by caution and curiosity, with both parties trying to gauge the other's intentions.

Plot Points and Events

• Wei Suo and Li Xieyi are followed by Ling Longtian, a little girl with horns who claims to be from the Ling Clan.
• Wei Suo learns about the Ling Clan's history and their battle against a foe with a severed arm, which led to Bei Mang's ruin.
• Ling Longtian reveals she was injured and buried in the Spirit Stone ore vein, waking up recently.
• Wei Suo shows Ling Longtian the strange characters from the East Desolation Sect's supreme ancient text, causing her to react strongly.

Character Developments

• Wei Suo: Shows curiosity and courage in questioning Ling Longtian about her past.
• Ling Longtian: Reveals her history and demonstrates strong emotions when seeing the strange characters.

Significant Themes

• The Ling Clan's mysterious past and their battle against a powerful foe.
• The existence of ancient demon cultivators and Great Demons of Human Form.
• The potential danger and benefits of associating with Ling Longtian.

Character Interactions

• Wei Suo and Ling Longtian: Both are cautious and suspicious of each other, but share information due to their mutual interests.
• Wei Suo and the Green Robe Old Man: The old man provides insights and reacts to the revelations about the Ling Clan and their battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Suo recognizes a script from the East Desolation Sect, which surprises a Ling Clan child.
• Wei Suo reveals that the East Desolation Sect's founder received teachings from a Ling Clan member over a thousand years ago.
• The child becomes excited and agitated upon learning this, revealing that the Ling Clan member might still be alive.
• Wei Suo and the child agree to a deal: she will translate the ancient text sentence by sentence, and if there are useful spells, Wei Suo will give her half of the Refined Gold from the East Desolation Demon Suppressing Pagoda. If not, she will give him half of the black bronze.

Character Developments

• Wei Suo: Demonstrates cunning and negotiation skills, showing he's not just a powerful cultivator but also a shrewd businessman.
• The Ling Clan Child: Reveals her loneliness and desperation to find other surviving Ling Clan members. She also shows intelligence and negotiation skills, matching Wei Suo's cunning.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient knowledge and techniques.
• The desperation and loneliness of survival in a post-apocalyptic world.
• The value of mutual benefit and cooperation in achieving goals.

Character Interactions

• Wei Suo and the child: Their interaction is a mix of negotiation, deception, and mutual benefit. They both try to outsmart each other but eventually reach an agreement that benefits both parties.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Suo, Li Xieyi, and Ling Longtian reach the Bei Mang Ruins, a vast area filled with ancient tomb remnants.
• They find an abyss with a yin river flowing through it, leading to a pier with black steps and a gray light curtain.
• They pass through the light curtain and enter a vast inner valley with several broken mountain peaks, remnants of buildings, and traces of a fierce battle.
• Ling Longtian leads them to an alchemy room, where she destroys a spiritual light shield, revealing a great hall that collapses into ashes upon contact with her power.

Character Developments

• Wei Suo remains cautious and shrewd, trying to gather information without fully trusting Ling Longtian.
• Ling Longtian displays immense power, casually destroying restrictions and even a great hall, revealing her formidable capabilities.
• Li Xieyi shows rare insight, expressing unease about the strange environment.

Significant Themes

• The destructive power of ancient Great Powers and their ability to change the rules of heaven and earth.
• The vastness and danger of the Bei Mang Ruins, with remnants of buildings and tombs layered upon each other.

Character Interactions

• Wei Suo and Ling Longtian maintain a tense dynamic, with Wei Suo trying to learn more while Ling Longtian remains cold and focused on her goals.
• Li Xieyi interacts minimally, mainly expressing his unease about their surroundings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Longtian and Wei Suo discover a ruined palace with a powerful aura emanating from it.
• They find a completely weathered ruin with a white spiritual light shield, behind which lies a white palace that collapses upon approach, revealing a deep pit with a golden longsword at its bottom.
• The golden longsword emits immense pressure and mysterious golden light patterns, indicating it's extraordinary.

Character Developments

• Ling Longtian shows signs of recognition and complexity when seeing the golden longsword, suggesting she knows about it.
• Wei Suo becomes more cautious and careful, testing Ling Longtian's trustworthiness before entering the white spiritual light shield.

Significant Themes

• The power of the 'Great Dao' and ancient Immortals.
• The importance of trust and caution in partnerships.

Character Interactions

• Ling Longtian and Wei Suo continue to interact, with Ling Longtian showing disdain for Wei Suo's caution, while Wei Suo remains wary of her intentions.
• Wei Suo uses Ling Longtian's own words against her, showing a playful side to their dynamic.