Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mao Zimiao fights a Ghost-faced Ape using Tianyan Tulu, struggling to integrate basic martial arts with her innate nature.
• Wang Qi battles another Ghost-faced Ape, using his knowledge of thermodynamics and electromagnetic principles to gain an advantage.
• The Demons use an innate Spiritual Power attack, causing Mao Zimiao to faint and Wang Qi to temporarily lose consciousness.
• Wang Qi uses Da Xiang Xiangbo Gong to injure the Demons, turning the tide of battle, and they flee.
• Mao Zimiao recovers, and Wang Qi helps her sober up.

Character Developments

• Mao Zimiao: Struggles with integrating her innate nature with basic martial arts, but gains understanding and excitement from Su Junyu's advice.
• Wang Qi: Demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in combat, using his knowledge of physics to outmaneuver the Demons.
• Su Junyu: Observes the battle, ready to intervene if necessary, and later expresses shock at Wang Qi's use of Da Xiang Xiangbo Gong.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: Characters adapt their fighting styles to suit their innate nature and the situation at hand.
• Knowledge and Strategy: Wang Qi's understanding of physics and the relationship between the Demons and the lightning-attribute deer helps him gain an advantage.
• Growth and Maturity: Su Junyu sees Wang Qi's failure to protect Mao Zimiao as an opportunity for him to mature.

Character Interactions

• Mao Zimiao and Wang Qi: They fight together against the Demons, with Wang Qi later helping Mao Zimiao recover from her fainting spell.
• Su Junyu and Wang Qi: Su Junyu observes the battle, ready to intervene if necessary, and later expresses shock at Wang Qi's use of Da Xiang Xiangbo Gong.
• Mao Zimiao and Su Junyu: Su Junyu gives Mao Zimiao advice on fighting freely and merging her innate nature with the Tianyan Heart Method.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Qi and Mao Zimiao, depleted of Magical Power, need to meditate and accumulate Qi again.
• The group reaches Jia Chen Lake before dark, attracting Wu Fan's exhaustion.
• They encounter Thunderclap Giant Horned Deer, a target for their investigation, led by a Deer King at early Qi Accumulation stage.
• Su Junyu considers filing a report to grant the Deer King permission to become a demon.

Character Developments

• Wang Qi demonstrates his versatility by easily preparing firewood and cooking utensils.
• Wu Shiqin reveals her culinary interests, though it's initially misunderstood.
• Su Junyu shares his past encounter with the Deer King, showing his growth and confidence.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between humans and demon beasts, and the possibility of demon beasts becoming spirits after the Immortal Alliance's founding.
• The theme of growth and change, as seen in Su Junyu's comparison of his past and present selves.

Character Interactions

• Wang Qi and Wu Shiqin have playful banter, revealing their shared love for storybooks.
• Mao Zimiao tries to smooth over Wu Shiqin's embarrassment about her culinary interests.
• Su Junyu shares a personal anecdote with the group, fostering a sense of camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Qi and his group learn about the Immortal Alliance's policy on Demon Beasts, which involves eliminating those without permission and accepting some to cultivate and serve the alliance.
• Wang Qi attempts to cook with his Tian Shang Jue but decides against it after Su Junyu's warning.
• Mao Zimiao and Wu Shiqin discuss their sect preferences, while Wu Fan expresses contentment with being an inner disciple at the City of Mountains and Rivers.
• Wang Qi reveals his ambition to become a true disciple in one of the Five Absolutes sects.

Character Developments

• Wang Qi shows ambition and confidence in his cultivation goals.
• Wu Shiqin is impressed by Wang Qi's display of power but remains silent.
• Mao Zimiao is envious of Wu Shiqin's cultivation technique and sect preference.
• Wu Fan is content with his current cultivation level and has no lofty ambitions.

Significant Themes

• The relationship between humans and Demon Beasts, and the Immortal Alliance's role in maintaining order.
• Ambition and contentment in cultivation, as shown by the characters' differing goals.

Character Interactions

• Wang Qi and Su Junyu discuss the use of cultivation techniques in cooking.
• Mao Zimiao, Wu Shiqin, and Wu Fan discuss their sect preferences and ambitions.
• Wang Qi impresses Wu Shiqin with a display of his cultivation techniques.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Qi demonstrates his Magical Power, attracting attention.
• Su Junyu informs Wang Qi about the difficulty of becoming a True Inheritor due to a genius disciple from the Bo Family enrolling this year.
• Wu Shiqin expresses interest in joining the City of Mountains and Rivers, but Su Junyu is least optimistic about her chances due to her lack of 'heart cultivation.'

Character Developments

• Wang Qi: Shows off his Magical Power, remains calm and confident even when faced with the prospect of not becoming a True Inheritor.
• Wu Shiqin: Struggles with the concept of 'heart cultivation' and is disheartened by Su Junyu's lack of optimism about her chances.
• Su Junyu: Provides insights into the cultivation process and the importance of 'heart cultivation.'

Significant Themes

• 'Heart cultivation': The harmony between one's thoughts and the cultivation technique, crucial for avoiding deviation in cultivation.
• Talent vs. Effort: Wu Fan and Mao Zimiao are praised for their diligence, while Wu Shiqin is criticized for lacking 'heart cultivation,' highlighting the importance of both innate talent and hard work.

Character Interactions

• Wang Qi and Wu Fan: Wang Qi teases Wu Fan about his reaction to Wang Qi's Magical Power display.
• Wang Qi and Su Junyu: Wang Qi questions Su Junyu about the difficulty of joining Myriad Dharma Sect, and Su Junyu provides explanations about 'heart cultivation.'
• Wu Shiqin and Su Junyu: Wu Shiqin expresses her desire to join the City of Mountains and Rivers, but Su Junyu is pessimistic about her chances due to her lack of 'heart cultivation.'

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Junyu criticizes Wu Shiqin's understanding and control of the Tian Ge Xing technique.
• Wang Qi demonstrates the correct usage of Tian Ge Xing, highlighting Wu Shiqin's deficiency.
• Su Junyu decides to teach his junior disciples about the state of mind in cultivation.
• He shares a story about two Myriad Dharma Sect geniuses, Ge Langri (Sword Maniac) and A Pu Na (Bai Ze Divine Lord), to illustrate the importance of maintaining a seeker's state of mind.

Character Developments

• Wu Shiqin realizes her shortcomings in cultivating Tian Ge Xing and is determined to improve.
• Mao Zimiao shows interest in the axioms of cultivation but struggles with the idea of deriving them from scratch.
• Su Junyu reveals his ancestry and pride in his lineage, hinting at his ambition to become a disciple of the Bai Ze Divine Lord.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and control in cultivation techniques.
• The role of the state of mind in cultivation, particularly the 'seeker's state of mind.'
• The challenges and requirements of maintaining a high level of state of mind, even after achieving significant cultivation breakthroughs.

Character Interactions

• Su Junyu criticizes Wu Shiqin but also shows willingness to teach and guide her.
• Wang Qi demonstrates his superior understanding and control of Tian Ge Xing, causing Wu Shiqin to feel resentful.
• Mao Zimiao interacts with Su Junyu, showing curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Su Junyu shares a story about two historical figures to teach his disciples about the importance of maintaining a seeker's state of mind.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Qi is perturbed by the connection between Earth and the Divine Continent, questioning the reality of his surroundings.
• Su Junyu shares stories of cultivators who struggled or strayed from their paths, emphasizing the challenges and uncertainties in seeking the Dao.

Character Developments

• Wang Qi: Struggles with the illusory nature of his reality and his identity as a researcher.
• Su Junyu: Reveals his deep understanding of the Dao and the challenges faced by cultivators.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and joy in seeking the Dao.
• The illusory nature of reality and identity.
• The challenges and uncertainties in cultivating the mind and understanding the Dao.

Character Interactions

• Su Junyu shares stories to illustrate the difficulties and complexities of seeking the Dao, challenging the disciples' perspectives.
• Wang Qi interacts with his companions but remains mostly in his thoughts, grappling with his new reality.
• The disciples discuss their reasons for cultivating, revealing their personal goals and motivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Junyu asks about the joy in seeking the Dao.
• Wang Qi responds with a profound insight, surprising everyone.
• Su Junyu explains the foundation of cultivation methods: 'True Self as One, Original Heart Unwavering.'
• Wang Qi asks about the fates of mentioned seniors and their Dao understandings.

Character Developments

• Wang Qi shows unexpected depth and insight, challenging Su Junyu's expectations.
• Mao Zimao shows concern for Wang Qi's unusual behavior.
• Su Junyu reveals his knowledge of historical cultivators and their Dao understandings.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of the Dao and its challenges.
• Maintaining one's true self ('True Self as One') while cultivating.
• The importance of the original heart's joy in seeking the Dao.
• The influence of historical cultivators on the current cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Su Junyu mentors his junior siblings, sharing his knowledge and insights.
• Wang Qi challenges Su Junyu's expectations and shows curiosity about historical cultivators.
• Mao Zimao shows concern for Wang Qi's unusual behavior and seeks to understand his state of mind.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Qi sneaks out at night to vent his frustrations alone near the lake.
• Zhen Chanzi, Wang Qi's spiritual entity, reveals he's been watching over Wang Qi for years.
• Wang Qi confesses his mind feels chaotic due to recent events.

Character Developments

• Wang Qi: Struggles with his emotions, feels a debt to repay, and tries to understand what truly makes him happy.
• Zhen Chanzi: Shows concern for Wang Qi's well-being, acts as a mentor and confidant.

Significant Themes

• Happiness: Wang Qi's pursuit of happiness and his struggle to understand what it truly means to him.
• Responsibility: Wang Qi feels a responsibility to live happily due to his grandfather's last words.
• Identity: Wang Qi grapples with his identity as a transmigrant and his new life on the Divine Continent.

Character Interactions

• Wang Qi and Zhen Chanzi have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Zhen Chanzi helping Wang Qi explore his feelings.
• Wang Qi's past interactions with his birth family and his grandfather are recalled, revealing his emotional attachment to them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Qi realizes his true passion for seeking the truth of the world's laws, echoing his previous life's pursuit of theoretical physics and mathematics.
• He expresses his desire for longevity to explore the world's Dao further.
• Wang Qi experiences a breakthrough in his cultivation, achieving a settled heart, a crucial milestone in his path.

Character Developments

• Wang Qi: Realizes his true passion and commitment to seeking the world's laws, leading to a cultivation breakthrough.
• Zhen Chanzi: Reflects on his lost Dao Heart and feels disheartened, contrasting with Wang Qi's progress.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of truth and knowledge: Wang Qi's obsession with understanding the world's laws mirrors his previous life's pursuit of scientific truth.
• Longevity: Wang Qi's desire for longevity to explore the world's Dao further highlights the theme of time and the importance of extended life for personal growth and achievement.

Character Interactions

• Wang Qi and Zhen Chanzi: Wang Qi's breakthrough contrasts with Zhen Chanzi's reflection on his lost Dao Heart, highlighting their different cultivation paths and mindsets. Their interaction showcases Wang Qi's confidence and Zhen Chanzi's melancholy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Qi, a Qi Refining cultivator, accidentally breaks a rock with an unusual force.
• The force is identified as Bo Wen Xuan Qi, a technique deduced from Da Xiang Xiangbo Gong, rated at the same level as the Heavenly Evolution Record.
• An earthquake occurs, breaking the restriction in the Trial Forest, and a Demon Beast herd is startled.

Character Developments

• Wang Qi: Realizes he has unconsciously cultivated Bo Wen Xuan Qi to a higher level, causing an unexpected reaction.
• Zhen Chanzi: Shows concern for Wang Qi's safety and advises him to run from the approaching Demon Beast herd.

Significant Themes

• Enlightenment and understanding in cultivation.
• Unpredictability and instability of powerful techniques.
• Consequences of breaking restrictions and containment.

Character Interactions

• Wang Qi and Zhen Chanzi: Wang Qi shares his discovery of Bo Wen Xuan Qi with Zhen Chanzi, who provides guidance and expresses concern for Wang Qi's safety.

Subplot: Immortal Alliance Headquarters

• Chen Jingyun, temporarily leading the Immortal Alliance, receives a report on daily affairs in an unusual format.
• An earthquake occurs, damaging several large spiritual restrictions, including one underground.
• Chen Jingyun dismisses the possibility of a Mahayana cultivator being involved, attributing it to a normal accident.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An earthquake occurs in the Trial Forest, disrupting the spiritual restrictions and boundary between two areas.
• Wang Qi, who was out late, returns and reports that the Thunderclap Giant Horned Deer herd is fleeing southwest.
• Su Junyu uses his artifact set, a box of Wuding Cards, to control and guide Demon Beasts, preventing them from mixing with those in the Trial Forest.

Character Developments

• Mao Zimiao shows dedication to her cultivation, meditating throughout the night.
• Wang Qi demonstrates his observational skills and knowledge of the forest's creatures.
• Su Junyu showcases his strategic prowess and powerful spiritual sense, using the Bai Ze Calculation technique to predict and manipulate Demon Beast movements.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking in the face of unexpected events.
• The preservation of ecological integrity and the consequences of disrupting natural balances.

Character Interactions

• Mao Zimiao and Wang Qi's friendly banter, with Mao Zimiao playfully scolding Wang Qi for being out late.
• Su Junyu's concern for the group's safety and his willingness to act to protect the trial zone's interests.
• Wu Fan's dry humor, commenting on Wang Qi's "elegant" late-night activities.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Wang Qi underestimates Su Junyu's combat power.
• Su Junyu's true strength and techniques are revealed: Xiangyu Tianwei Technique, Bai Ze Calculation, and a set of magical artifacts.
• A mysterious earthquake occurs, damaging an ancient array.
• Su Junyu faces a sudden threat from the Thunderclap Giant Horned Deer King.

Character Developments

• Wang Qi reassesses Su Junyu's abilities.
• Su Junyu demonstrates his predictive and strategic prowess.
• Wu Shiqin shows knowledge of historical events and cultivator affairs.

Significant Themes

• Underestimation of opponents leading to surprise.
• The power of prediction and strategy in combat.
• The consequences of past actions (referring to Old Man Hai's past involvement with the Devil Emperor Xi).

Character Interactions

• Wang Qi and Wu Fan discuss the earthquake's cause.
• Wu Shiqin shares her knowledge about the earthquake and Old Man Hai's past.
• Wang Qi, Wu Fan, Wu Shiqin, and Mao Zimiao engage in a lively discussion about the earthquake's possible causes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Junyu guides Demon Beasts but can't stop the Thunderclap Giant Horned Deer (Deer King) in the Qi Gathering stage.
• Wang Qi, despite his team's warnings, confronts the Deer King using Ripple Profound Energy, but the attack fails.
• Mao Zimiao attempts to save Wang Qi but ends up above the Deer King, putting herself in danger.
• Wang Qi leaps to protect Mao Zimiao, and they both get engulfed by the Deer King's lightning attack.

Character Developments

• Wang Qi shows bravery and selflessness, jumping to protect Mao Zimiao despite the danger.
• Mao Zimiao's impulsive action puts her in harm's way, but her intentions were to help Wang Qi.
• Wu Shiqin demonstrates her strategic thinking and concern for her teammates' safety.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and Selflessness: Wang Qi's actions highlight his courage and willingness to protect others.
• Impulsiveness and its Consequences: Mao Zimiao's hasty decision leads her into danger.
• Teamwork and Camaraderie: The team's dynamic shows concern for each other's safety.

Character Interactions

• Wang Qi and Mao Zimiao: Wang Qi's protective action towards Mao Zimiao shows a growing bond between them.
• Wu Shiqin and Mao Zimiao: Wu Shiqin's concern for Mao Zimiao's safety indicates a close relationship within their team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mao Zimiao and Wang Qi face a Demon Deer's lightning attack.
• Mao Zimiao realizes her mistake and worries about Wang Qi.
• Wang Qi charges back, protected by matter waves, and grabs Mao Zimiao's hand.
• They survive the Demon Deer's lightning strike due to Wang Qi's Tian Ge Xing technique.
• Wang Qi uses the technique's high voltage, low current property to withstand the Demon Deer's lightning.
• He then uses a thousand-pound drop to crash onto the Demon Deer's head.
• Wang Qi hums a tune from Earth and punches the Demon Deer, unaffected by its lightning.

Character Developments

• Mao Zimiao: Realizes her mistake, worries about Wang Qi, and experiences a "love-like electric shock feeling" when Wang Qi holds her hand.
• Wang Qi: Shows concern for Mao Zimiao, uses his Tian Ge Xing technique to protect them, and demonstrates his combat skills against the Demon Deer.

Significant Themes

• Love and affection: Mao Zimiao's confusion about her feelings for Wang Qi.
• Power and technique: Wang Qi's use of Tian Ge Xing to withstand and counter the Demon Deer's lightning attacks.

Character Interactions

• Mao Zimiao and Wang Qi: Mao Zimiao worries about Wang Qi, and Wang Qi protects her and uses her as a "human shield" to crash onto the Demon Deer.
• Wang Qi and the Demon Deer: Wang Qi demonstrates his power and technique against the Demon Deer, unaffected by its lightning attacks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Qi, using his knowledge of electric fields, suppresses a demon beast (Deer King) equivalent to a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator.
• He constructs a closed electric field to link with the Deer King, enduring its lightning-attributed demonic energy.
• The Deer King, trying to shake off Wang Qi, charges towards Mao Zimiao and the others, but Wang Qi sings a harsh, improvised song to distract and mislead the beast.
• The Deer King leads Wang Qi towards a Ghost-faced Ape, a demon from the opposite Combat Trial Zone, revealing its hostile intent towards the human cultivators.

Character Developments

• Wang Qi demonstrates his understanding of electric fields and magnetic forces, showing growth in his cultivation knowledge and skills.
• Mao Zimiao develops affection for Wang Qi, though she's annoyed by his singing.
• Zhen Chanzi shows impatience with Wang Qi's singing.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and understanding (Wang Qi's electric field knowledge).
• The hostile relationship between demon beasts and human cultivators.
• The aggressive nature of demon beasts in the Combat Trial Zone.

Character Interactions

• Wang Qi and the Deer King: Wang Qi dominates the Deer King using his electric field knowledge, but the beast eventually leads him to another demon.
• Wang Qi and Mao Zimiao: Mao Zimiao develops affection for Wang Qi but is annoyed by his singing.
• Wang Qi and Zhen Chanzi: Zhen Chanzi expresses his disapproval of Wang Qi's singing.
• The Deer King and the Ghost-faced Ape: The Deer King leads Wang Qi towards the Ghost-faced Ape, revealing its hostile intent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Qi and his companions encounter two hostile Demon Beasts: a Thunderclap Giant Horned Deer (Deer King) and a Ghost-faced Ape.
• The Deer King and the Ghost-faced Ape engage in a fierce battle, which Wang Qi struggles to influence due to their immense power.
• Wang Qi inadvertently uses his knowledge of electricity to counter the Deer King's innate spiritual power and repels the Ghost-faced Ape using an unknown power.
• Wang Qi realizes he used the Da Xiang Xiangbo Gong and Bo Wen Xuan Qi, which are considered pure Yang-attributed cultivation methods in ancient classifications.
• Wang Qi decides to coordinate with the Deer King to take down the Ghost-faced Ape, using the Deer King's head as a platform for his attacks.
• The Ghost-faced Ape leaps towards Wang Qi and the Deer King, providing Wang Qi with the close-quarters combat opportunity he needed.
• Wang Qi unleashes Lieyang Boqi, a powerful wave of golden light, towards the Ghost-faced Ape, exclaiming, "The power of ripples is the power of the sun! Die, monkey!"

Character Developments

• Wang Qi demonstrates adaptability and quick thinking in responding to the unexpected situation with the Demon Beasts.
• Wang Qi gains a better understanding of his cultivation methods' attributes and their effects on Demon Beasts.
• The Deer King shows intelligence and understanding of Wang Qi's intentions, working together with him against the Ghost-faced Ape.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking in responding to unexpected situations.
• The understanding and application of cultivation method attributes in ancient classifications.
• The power of coordination and teamwork in overcoming adversity.

Character Interactions

• Wang Qi and the Deer King: Wang Qi communicates with the Deer King, convincing it to work together against the Ghost-faced Ape. They coordinate their actions to create an opportunity for Wang Qi to unleash a powerful attack.
• Wang Qi and the Ghost-faced Ape: Wang Qi's interactions with the Ghost-faced Ape are hostile, as he tries to repel or harm it using his cultivation methods.
• Wang Qi and Zhen Chanzi: Although not present in this chapter, Zhen Chanzi's advice to focus on the pure Yang aspect of Wang Qi's cultivation methods is crucial for Wang Qi's realization and plan to take down the Ghost-faced Ape.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Qi uses his Ripple Profound Energy to kill the Ghost-faced Ape, with the help of the Thunderclap Giant Horned Deer's lightning.
• The Deer King throws Wang Qi off its head after the battle.
• Mao Zimiao finds Wang Qi and expresses concern, leading to a brief, awkward moment.
• Su Junyu arrives, ending the trial, and gives Wang Qi a pill.
• Wang Qi gives Su Junyu a note containing Xiboche's authentic handwriting as a thank-you gift.
• Su Junyu estimates Wang Qi will earn around fifty merit points for his actions.

Character Developments

• Wang Qi demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, earning respect from others.
• Mao Zimiao shows concern for Wang Qi's well-being, hinting at growing feelings.
• Su Junyu reveals his love for collecting rare items, contrasting with his earlier serious demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategic thinking and adaptability in combat (Wang Qi's use of the Deer King's lightning).
• The importance of merit points and their role in cultivation progression.
• The contrast between one's public and private personas (Su Junyu's dual nature).

Character Interactions

• Wang Qi and the Thunderclap Giant Horned Deer work together to defeat the Ghost-faced Ape, showcasing an unusual alliance.
• Mao Zimiao and Wang Qi share a brief, intimate moment, hinting at potential romantic feelings.
• Wang Qi and Su Junyu engage in friendly banter, revealing their mutual respect and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Twenty cultivators repair the spiritual restrictions in the Trial Forest, separating the beast hordes and dividing the forest into two areas again.
• The hundredfold evolution law requires cultivators from Spirit Beast Mountain and Free and Unfettered to supplement it, suspending trials related to the Trial Forest for a long time.
• Wang Qi is severely injured and weakened after his Magical Power is depleted, and he can't stand up or hold anything steady.

Character Developments

• Wang Qi: Realizes the unreliability of increasing voltage for lightning resistance and sets his sights on the 'Imprisoning Thunder Mantra' for future improvement.
• Su Junyu: Shows his willingness to guide and teach others, emphasizing the importance of orderly inheritance in his Immortal Path.

Significant Themes

• The importance of orderly inheritance and guidance in cultivation and the Immortal Path.
• The value of knowledge and learning from seniors, as seen in Wang Qi's interest in Senior Xi's works and Su Junyu's experiences.

Character Interactions

• Mao Zimiao drapes a blanket over Wang Qi, showing concern for his well-being.
• Wang Qi, Mao Zimiao, Wu Shiqin, and Wu Fan discuss their merit point exchanges with Su Junyu, who agrees to guide them in their cultivation.
• Su Junyu shares nostalgic memories of his past cultivation experiences with the group, emphasizing the importance of orderly inheritance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Jingyun, the sect leader of Myriad Immortal Sect, convenes a meeting with other sect leaders to discuss the case of Wang Qi, a child who demonstrated extraordinary cultivation aptitude.
• Ji Yin Valley, a branch of Sky Spirit Ridge, presents a blood sample from Wang Qi, revealing his bloodline roots, which show both human and 'inhuman' characteristics.
• Tian Sheng Peak, another branch of Sky Spirit Ridge, presents a report on Wang Qi's physical health, which shows no abnormalities.
• Chen Jingyun presents a report detailing Wang Qi's exceptional performance in a cultivation trial, which raises further suspicions about his origins.

Character Developments

• Chen Jingyun: He is weary from handling the aftermath of the Xinyue Mountain earthquake and is cautious about Wang Qi's background, suggesting he might have demonic origins.
• Po Li: She is impatient with the discussion and defends Real Man Hai, who brought Wang Qi into the Immortal Alliance.
• Ji Yin Valley Head and Tian Sheng Peak Master: They present conflicting opinions on Wang Qi's bloodline and physical health, adding to the mystery surrounding him.

Significant Themes

• Trust vs. Suspicion: The characters grapple with whether to trust Wang Qi's innocence or suspect him due to his extraordinary abilities and unusual background.
• Genius vs. Demonic: The line between a cultivation genius and a demonic cultivator is blurred, raising questions about Wang Qi's true nature.

Character Interactions

• Chen Jingyun and Po Li: They have a tense exchange, with Chen Jingyun presenting evidence to support his suspicions about Wang Qi, while Po Li defends Real Man Hai.
• Ji Yin Valley Head and Tian Sheng Peak Master: They present opposing viewpoints on Wang Qi's bloodline and physical health, highlighting the complexity of the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Qi is seen meditating with a piece of mixed red copper outside the Immortal Academy's storeroom.
• Mao Zimiao is distracted by Wang Qi's concentration, while Su Junyu chides her for not focusing on her studies.
• Wang Qi spends the night calculating the spiritual energy intrinsic formula for the mixed red copper under Su Junyu's guidance.
• Wang Qi derives a function for the mixed red copper's spiritual energy transformation and presents it to Su Junyu.

Character Developments

• Wang Qi demonstrates his dedication and aptitude for learning by spending a month consolidating his foundation and studying advanced topics.
• Mao Zimiao shows improvement in her focus and determination, though she's still struggling with her studies.
• Su Junyu exhibits his patience and commitment to teaching, never refusing guidance to the trial participants.

Significant Themes

• Learning and Growth: The characters emphasize the importance of continuous learning and improvement, with Wang Qi and Mao Zimiao seeking guidance from Su Junyu.
• Patience and Persistence: Wang Qi's dedication to calculating the spiritual energy formula highlights the theme of perseverance in the face of challenging tasks.
• Mentorship: Su Junyu's role as a mentor and guide to the younger cultivators underscores the importance of passing on knowledge and experience.

Character Interactions

• Wang Qi and Su Junyu: Wang Qi seeks Su Junyu's guidance in understanding the Essence of Spiritual Energy Theory, and Su Junyu patiently teaches him.
• Mao Zimiao and Su Junyu: Mao Zimiao struggles with her studies, and Su Junyu encourages her to focus and work harder.
• Wang Qi and Mao Zimiao: The two cultivate together, with Wang Qi setting a good example for Mao Zimiao to follow.