Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Xuan reveals that the Ruins is a cage imprisoning the Primordial Heart Demon, a terrifying entity born from negative emotions.
• Zhang Qingshan, driven mad by ambition, uses the lives of hundreds of cultivators to weaken the seal, aiming to steal power from the Heart Demon.
• The seal shatters, and the Heart Demon begins to awaken. The Ruins start to collapse, and a malevolent aura spreads.

Character Developments

• Lin Wan: Realizes the true danger of their situation and the extent of Zhang Qingshan's madness.
• Zhou Xuan: Maintains his composure despite the terrifying revelations and Zhang Qingshan's power upgrade.
• Zhang Qingshan: Succumbs to greed and power, becoming a threat to everyone around him.

Significant Themes

• Greed and ambition leading to self-destruction (Zhang Qingshan).
• The consequences of unchecked power and the dangers of meddling with forces beyond understanding (the Heart Demon).
• The struggle for survival and the desperation it can cause (Lin Wan and Zhou Xuan).

Character Interactions

• Lin Wan and Zhou Xuan: Despite their initial rivalry, they share a moment of understanding and fear as they face the impending doom together.
• Zhang Qingshan: Reveals his true colors to Lin Wan and Zhou Xuan, showing no mercy or remorse for his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Divine Temple's seal collapses, releasing the Primordial Heart Demon.
• Cultivators in the main hall succumb to the demonic energy, turning on each other in a frenzy.
• The Stone King, a core sealing the Heart Demon, shatters, releasing the demon in full.
• The Heart Demon's aura sweeps through the temple, killing all remaining cultivators.

Character Developments

• Zhang Qingshan: Realizes the extent of his folly, becomes terrified and weakened.
• Lin Wan: Despairing, attempts to kill Zhang Qingshan before being incapacitated by the Heart Demon's aura.
• Zhou Xuan: Remains clear-headed, uses his Heavenly Eye Technique to observe the situation and plan his next move.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of hubris and underestimating one's opponent.
• The corrupting influence of power and the dark side of human nature.
• The futility of resistance against overwhelming forces.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Qingshan and Lin Wan: Their alliance crumbles as they both face the consequences of Zhang's actions.
• Zhou Xuan: Remains hidden, observing and planning while the others succumb to the Heart Demon's influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A consciousness, described as cold and ancient, invades the minds of survivors, expressing a hunger that could devour the world.
• Lin Wan and Zhang Qingshan lose hope and resign themselves to their fate.
• Zhou Xuan, despite his fear, sees an opportunity in the situation and decides to gamble his life.
• He rushes towards the source of the darkness, the shattered Stone King Core, to destroy it and temporarily stop the monster.

Character Developments

• Lin Wan and Zhang Qingshan lose their will to fight and accept their impending doom.
• Zhou Xuan, initially portrayed as cowardly and only interested in his Storage Bag, shows unexpected courage and determination, revealing a hidden side of his character.

Significant Themes

• Despair and hope: The characters face extreme despair, but Zhou Xuan's actions bring a glimmer of hope.
• Courage and cowardice: Zhou Xuan's transformation from a coward to a brave risk-taker is a significant theme.
• The power of will: Zhou Xuan's unyielding will to live and his refusal to give up, even in the face of certain death, is a powerful theme.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xuan's actions shock and inspire Lin Wan and Zhang Qingshan, challenging their initial perceptions of him.
• The interactions between the characters highlight their differing reactions to extreme danger, with Zhou Xuan's actions contrasting starkly with Lin Wan and Zhang Qingshan's resignation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Xuan activates his system to convert the Heart Demon Origin energy, risking irreversible soul damage.
• He absorbs the demonic energy, causing the Stone King Fragment to heal and eventually collapse.
• The Ruins Array stabilizes, and the Heart Demon's influence vanishes.
• Zhou Xuan obtains 783,600 Gold Touch Value points.

Character Developments

• Zhou Xuan demonstrates extraordinary willpower and dares to absorb the Heart Demon Origin, leading to a massive gain in Gold Touch Value.
• Zhang Qingshan's greed and obsession with the Heart Demon Origin are exposed, leading to his despair when Zhou Xuan absorbs it.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Obsession: Zhang Qingshan's obsession with the Heart Demon Origin leads to his downfall, while Zhou Xuan's greed is tempered by his willpower and adaptability.
• Risk and Reward: Zhou Xuan takes a significant risk by absorbing the Heart Demon Origin but reaps massive rewards, highlighting the theme of high risk, high reward.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xuan and Zhang Qingshan's interaction highlights their contrasting personalities and goals.
• Lin Wan, though not directly involved, witnesses Zhou Xuan's actions, which likely challenges her understanding of cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Qingshan, enraged by Zhou Xuan's theft of his opportunity, attacks him, but is stopped by Lin Wan.
• The only path of retreat is blocked by a cave-in, trapping the trio.
• Zhang Qingshan remembers a hidden energy flow leading to an unknown distance, which they follow through a secret passage.
• They emerge from the passage to find a vast basin filled with ancient sect ruins.

Character Developments

• Zhang Qingshan's greed and desperation are evident in his actions and thoughts. Despite his initial despair, he becomes excited at the sight of the ancient sect ruins.
• Lin Wan remains composed and decisive, taking charge when needed.
• Zhou Xuan maintains his calm and resourcefulness, using flattery to manipulate Zhang Qingshan into finding a way out.

Significant Themes

• Greed and desperation can lead to both reckless and calculated actions.
• Survival and desperation can bring out the best and worst in people.
• The allure of ancient secrets and treasures.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Qingshan's anger and resentment towards Zhou Xuan initially lead to a physical altercation, but he later cooperates with them to find a way out.
• Lin Wan's intervention and authority prevent further conflict between Zhang Qingshan and Zhou Xuan.
• Zhou Xuan manipulates Zhang Qingshan into using his ability to find a way out, showing his cunning and resourcefulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The trio, Zhang Qingshan, Lin Wan, and Zhou Xuan, discover an ancient ruin filled with broken walls and ruins.
• Zhang Qingshan and Lin Wan are initially shocked and grief-stricken but quickly become greedy at the sight of potential treasures.
• Zhou Xuan, despite appearing weak, is excited about the prospect of finding valuable treasures to sell for Gold Touch Value.
• They form an uneasy alliance to explore the ruins together, with Zhang Qingshan leading the way, Lin Wan providing protection, and Zhou Xuan scouting the path.
• They encounter a massive, intact black hall named "Puppet Hall," which is shrouded in energy restrictions.

Character Developments

• Zhang Qingshan: Initially grief-stricken, he quickly becomes greedy and focused on finding treasures, prioritizing his own gain over caution.
• Lin Wan: She remains vigilant and cautious, prioritizing their safety and survival over the pursuit of treasures.
• Zhou Xuan: Despite appearing weak and timid, he is secretly excited and uses his Heavenly Eye Technique to scan their surroundings, revealing his true strength.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its corrupting influence on characters.
• The allure of ancient treasures and the risks associated with their pursuit.
• The importance of caution and vigilance in the face of danger.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Qingshan and Zhou Xuan: Their relationship is tense due to Zhang Qingshan's resentment towards Zhou Xuan for ruining his Great Dao. However, they temporarily join forces to explore the ruins.
• Lin Wan and the others: Lin Wan takes a leadership role, ensuring their safety and making decisions for the group. She is respected by both Zhang Qingshan and Zhou Xuan, despite their individual agendas.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group enters a vast, dimly lit hall filled with dozens of motionless, pitch-black, humanoid and beast-like metal Puppets, each emitting a Foundation Establishment Realm pressure.
• The heavy stone door creaks shut behind them, blocking their path of retreat.

Character Developments

• Zhang Qingshan: Overwhelmed by fear and greed, he breaks down upon realizing the danger they're in.
• Lin Wan: Remains calm and alert, attempting to find a solution to their predicament.
• Zhou Xuan: Secretly excited by the Puppets' potential value, he discovers a Supreme Treasure, the Primordial Origin Gold Core, within the Commander Puppet, which can be used for Supreme Foundation Establishment.

Significant Themes

• Greed vs. Caution: Zhang Qingshan's greed leads him to recklessly enter the hall, while Lin Wan's caution helps her maintain composure.
• The Allure of Power: The Puppets' Foundation Establishment Realm pressure and the Supreme Treasure's potential for Supreme Foundation Establishment captivate Zhou Xuan.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xuan's fake panic about a switch draws Lin Wan and Zhang Qingshan's attention away from the Puppets, giving him a chance to formulate a plan to obtain the Supreme Treasure.
• Lin Wan and Zhang Qingshan's fear and desperation contrast with Zhou Xuan's hidden excitement, highlighting their different priorities and reactions to the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Xuan discovers a glowing corner in the Puppet Hall, which Zhang Qingshan believes might deactivate the puppets.
• Zhou Xuan secretly steals the Primordial Origin Gold Core from the Commander Puppet while Zhang Qingshan and Lin Wan investigate the corner.
• Zhang Qingshan successfully subdues a Foundation Establishment Realm puppet using a mysterious technique.

Character Developments

• Zhou Xuan demonstrates his cunning and decisiveness, stealing the core without being noticed.
• Zhang Qingshan reveals hidden knowledge and power, surprising Lin Wan and Zhou Xuan.
• Lin Wan remains suspicious but is impressed by Zhang Qingshan's feat.

Significant Themes

• The power of hidden knowledge and techniques.
• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking in desperate situations.
• The theme of deception and hidden agendas, as Zhou Xuan's true intentions remain unknown to the others.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xuan manipulates the situation to his advantage, using Zhang Qingshan and Lin Wan's desperation and greed against them.
• Zhang Qingshan and Lin Wan work together to investigate the glowing corner, but Zhang Qingshan's true intentions remain unclear to Lin Wan.
• Lin Wan remains suspicious of Zhou Xuan but is forced to rely on him due to their dire situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Xuan discovers he can control the puppets using the Supreme One Art.
• He subdues ten Foundation Establishment puppets, shocking Zhang Qingshan and Lin Wan.
• They decide to find the mechanism to open the stone door and leave the hall.

Character Developments

• Zhou Xuan reveals his true power, further cementing his status as a chosen one.
• Zhang Qingshan experiences a crisis of confidence and jealousy towards Zhou Xuan.
• Lin Wan shows understanding and acceptance of Zhou Xuan's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Supreme One Art and Zhou Xuan's unique connection to it.
• The shock and disbelief of others when faced with Zhou Xuan's abilities.
• The theme of teamwork and cooperation, despite individual motivations.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xuan and Zhang Qingshan's dynamic shifts from friendly to competitive.
• Lin Wan acts as a mediator and observer, accepting Zhou Xuan's abilities more readily than Zhang Qingshan.
• The three work together to find the mechanism to open the door, each contributing in their own way.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• The trio finds the exit of the ruins and decides to explore more.
• They discover the Scripture Repository, which is empty except for a few Jade Slips that choose Lin Wan and Zhang Qingshan.
• Zhou Xuan is rejected by the last Jade Slip, which breaks upon his attempt to take it.
• They find the Pill Room, but it's also empty.
• They part ways at the exit leading to the outside world.
• Zhang Qingshan reveals his true form, a possessed being, and attempts to possess Zhou Xuan.
• Zhou Xuan's Immortal Jade repels the possession attempt, and the entity flees.
• Zhou Xuan buries Zhang Qingshan's corpse and leaves.

Character Developments

• Lin Wan gains a Jade Slip beneficial to her and returns to her Sect.
• Zhang Qingshan is revealed to be possessed by a mysterious entity.
• Zhou Xuan demonstrates his power with the Immortal Jade and remains mysterious.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences (Zhang Qingshan's possession).
• The power of hidden secrets (Zhou Xuan's Immortal Jade).
• The dangers of underestimating others (Lin Wan's change in attitude towards Zhou Xuan).

Character Interactions

• Lin Wan and Zhou Xuan develop a complex, wary respect for each other.
• Zhang Qingshan's true intentions are revealed, leading to a confrontation with Zhou Xuan.
• Zhou Xuan buries Zhang Qingshan, showing a hint of compassion for his former fellow disciple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Xuan opens an 'Immortal Waste Recycling Shop' in Vast Sea City, buying damaged magical artifacts, scrapped pill furnaces, expired talismans, and useless materials at high prices.
• He encounters a wretched Golden Core elder who sells him a severely damaged Tier 3 High-grade Magical Artifact, Soul-Suppressing Bell, for 20 Low-grade Spirit Stones.
• Zhou Xuan closes the shop for the day after running out of Spirit Stones.

Character Developments

• Zhou Xuan demonstrates his business acumen and willingness to take risks, buying seemingly worthless items with the intention of converting them into Gold Touch Value.
• The Golden Core elder's pride is shattered, and he's reduced to selling his damaged magical artifact to stabilize his injuries, showing the harsh reality of cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The value of discarded or seemingly worthless items, which can be transformed into something valuable.
• The harsh consequences of cultivation, where even powerful cultivators can fall into dire straits.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xuan interacts with various cultivators and mortals, buying their discarded items without hesitation, earning their trust and respect.
• He shows compassion towards the Golden Core elder, buying his damaged artifact at a fair price despite the elder's desperate situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Xuan uses Gold Touch Value to repair and upgrade his broken magical artifacts, transforming them into high-quality items.
• He sells these artifacts at the Rare Treasures Pavilion, earning fifty thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones.
• Zhou Xuan purchases a high-grade flying artifact, the Cloud-Drifting Shuttle, and a large quantity of cultivation pills from the Hundred Herbs Hall.
• He rents a Heaven-Grade Cave Abode at the Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land to prepare for Foundation Establishment.
• Zhou Xuan consumes a large number of Qi Gathering Pills and Qi Condensation Pills, rapidly advancing his cultivation to the peak of the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining.
• He reveals the Primordial Origin Gold Core, causing a massive surge of spiritual energy to gather around his cave abode.

Character Developments

• Zhou Xuan demonstrates his wealth and status, buying high-quality items and renting the best cultivation space without hesitation.
• He shows his determination and confidence in his cultivation journey, not relying on the typical Foundation Establishment Pill but using the Primordial Origin Gold Core instead.

Significant Themes

• The power of wealth and resources in cultivation.
• Zhou Xuan's unique approach to cultivation, deviating from conventional methods.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xuan interacts with various shop managers and staff, impressing them with his wealth and purchases.
• He does not interact with other cultivators directly in this chapter, focusing solely on his cultivation preparations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Xuan successfully establishes his Foundation, causing a massive celestial phenomenon.
• The commotion alerts powerful cultivators in Vast Sea City, including a late-stage Golden Core elder.
• Zhou Xuan realizes the scale of the phenomenon and quickly disguises himself as a low-level Qi Refiner to escape.

Character Developments

• Zhou Xuan completes his Foundation Establishment, demonstrating his immense talent and quick thinking in handling the aftermath.
• The late-stage Golden Core elder shows wisdom and experience in deducing Zhou Xuan's true status.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Foundation Establishment, and the attention it draws from higher-level cultivators.
• Zhou Xuan's ability to adapt and strategize in challenging situations.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xuan interacts with the inn's staff and managers, playing the role of a frightened Qi Refiner to escape suspicion.
• The late-stage Golden Core elder and other powerful cultivators in Vast Sea City sense the phenomenon and deduce Zhou Xuan's true status, but he successfully evades them.

• Zhou Xuan returns to the Spirit Sword Sect, disguised as a low-level Qi Refining disciple.
• He finds the sect preparing to enter the Green Wood Secret Realm, with only Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators allowed to participate.
• Zhou Xuan learns that the sect will be empty of its core disciples and geniuses during this time.
• He realizes this presents an opportunity to monopolize the market for high-end recycled goods within the sect.
• Zhou Xuan plans to use the Gold Touch System to mass-produce high-quality, affordable recycled goods while the core disciples are away.
• He intends to take advantage of the power vacuum left by the departing geniuses to drive their customers and Spirit Stones into his own business.
• Zhou Xuan watches as the sect's geniuses prepare to leave, excited about the commercial opportunities this presents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Ruyan, the Saintess, arrives at the Mountain Gate Plaza, causing a stir among disciples.
• Qin Keqing lies to Liu Ruyan about Zhou Xuan, claiming he was just an unknown outer sect disciple.
• The Sect Master, elders, and core disciples depart for the Green Wood Secret Realm, leaving behind Qi Refining stage disciples.
• Zhou Xuan decides to expand his Immortal Remnant Recycling Firm across the Spirit Sword Sect.
• Elder Qin Mu appears, revealing that Zhou Xuan's firm has been facing complaints and accusations of selling fake goods.

Character Developments

• Liu Ruyan: Shows off her Foundation Establishment cultivation and strengthens her bond with Qin Keqing.
• Qin Keqing: Becomes more conflicted and protective of Zhou Xuan, questioning his true abilities.
• Zhou Xuan: Gains confidence in his business empire plans and shows ambition.
• Elder Qin Mu: Expresses anger and disdain towards Zhou Xuan's actions, hinting at potential trouble for the recycling firm.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and greed: Zhou Xuan's desire for wealth and power clashes with his responsibilities and the consequences of his actions.
• Trust and deception: Qin Keqing's growing trust in Zhou Xuan contrasts with Liu Ruyan's suspicion and Zhou Xuan's deception.
• Consequences of actions: Zhou Xuan's past actions catch up to him, as complaints about his firm reach Elder Qin Mu.

Character Interactions

• Liu Ruyan and Qin Keqing: Strengthen their bond, with Liu Ruyan trying to secure Qin Keqing's support.
• Zhou Xuan and Elder Qin Mu: Their relationship becomes strained as Qin Mu reveals the trouble Zhou Xuan's firm is in.
• Zhou Xuan and Qin Keqing: Qin Keqing becomes more protective of Zhou Xuan, while Zhou Xuan keeps his true abilities hidden from her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Xuan returns to find his Scrap Recycling Shop in crisis due to his absence and the shop's poor reputation.
• Elder Qin Mu reveals that the shop has been selling defective items, leading to disgruntled customers and threats to destroy the shop.
• Zhou Xuan realizes the core issue: his unique repair technique (Gold Touch System) was not being used, leading to low-quality products.

Character Developments

• Zhou Xuan: Experiences a crisis of confidence and fear upon learning the shop's situation. Realizes the limitations of his current business model and conceives a new, more ambitious plan.
• Elder Qin Mu: Shows concern and support for Zhou Xuan's business, providing guidance and helping him see the flaws in his initial plan.

Significant Themes

• The importance of reputation and customer satisfaction in business.
• The limitations of relying solely on an individual's unique skills for a business.
• The need for innovation and adaptation in business strategies.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xuan and Elder Qin Mu: Their interaction reveals Qin Mu's wisdom and Zhou Xuan's adaptability. Qin Mu's guidance helps Zhou Xuan see the flaws in his initial plan and inspires him to create a new, more robust business model.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Xuan presents his grand business plan to Elder Qin Mu, who is initially confused but intrigued.
• Zhou Xuan returns to his sealed shop and finds Zhou Ye in despair.
• Zhou Xuan uses his Gold Touch Value to repair and upgrade the scrap items in his shop.
• He decides to hold a compensation event to restore his shop's reputation and plans to make it famous across the Spirit Sword Sect.

Character Developments

• Zhou Xuan demonstrates his confidence and determination, showing he's not afraid of challenges and is willing to take risks.
• Zhou Ye's loyalty and devotion to Zhou Xuan grow after witnessing the latter's miraculous feat.
• Elder Qin Mu shows curiosity and a willingness to listen to new ideas, despite his initial confusion.

Significant Themes

• The power of innovation and new ideas.
• The importance of reputation and trust in business.
• The theme of redemption and turning defeat into victory.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xuan and Elder Qin Mu: Zhou Xuan presents his business plan to Elder Qin Mu, who is initially skeptical but intrigued.
• Zhou Xuan and Zhou Ye: Zhou Xuan shows understanding and support for Zhou Ye, boosting his confidence and loyalty.
• Zhou Xuan and the disciples: Zhou Xuan plans to compensate the disciples who were swindled, aiming to restore his shop's reputation and gain their trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ye spreads the news about Zhou Xuan's return and compensation event.
• Tens of thousands of disciples gather outside the Scrap Recycling Shop.
• Zhou Xuan admits his mistake, apologizes, and makes a grand promise to compensate everyone.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ye: Becomes more loyal and brave after witnessing Zhou Xuan's power and sincerity.
• Zhou Xuan: Shows remorse for his past actions, gains confidence, and demonstrates his determination to make things right.

Significant Themes

• Honesty and Integrity: Zhou Xuan's admission of fault and promise to compensate everyone highlight the importance of honesty and integrity in business.
• Reputation: Zhou Xuan values his reputation above all else, showing that a good name is crucial for success.
• Trust: The incident has eroded the trust of the disciples in the Scrap Recycling Shop, emphasizing the importance of trust in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ye and Zhou Xuan: Zhou Ye's loyalty and bravery are rewarded as Zhou Xuan trusts him with spreading the news and stands by his side during the compensation event.
• Zhou Xuan and the Disciples: Zhou Xuan's apology and promise to compensate everyone help to regain the trust of the disciples, turning their anger into anticipation and curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Xuan vows to compensate customers using Elder Qin Mu's name as a guarantor, shocking the crowd.
• He announces a compensation plan: exchange any scrap for a fully repaired First-Grade Magical Artifact, free of charge.
• Disciples initially skeptical but line up to trade after seeing the first successful exchange.

Character Developments

• Zhou Xuan displays courage, determination, and strategic thinking by using Elder Qin Mu's name and offering a generous compensation plan.
• Disciples show greed, fanaticism, and desperation to trade for magical artifacts.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences.
• The power of reputation and trust (Elder Qin Mu's name).
• Risk-taking in business and life.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xuan interacts with the crowd, first shocking them with his vow, then enticing them with his compensation plan.
• Disciples interact with each other, initially skeptical but quickly driven by greed and desperation to trade.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Xuan hosts an exchange event for miscellaneous items, attracting tens of thousands of disciples.
• A disciple at the Ninth Level of Qi Refining attempts to rob the shop, but is instantly defeated by a Foundation Establishment Realm Puppet.
• Zhou Xuan reveals that the shop is under the protection of Senior Sister Zhang Ling from Danhuo Peak.
• A group of Artifact Peak disciples, led by a cold-faced youth, confront Zhou Xuan.

Character Developments

• Zhou Xuan demonstrates his resourcefulness and calm under pressure, using the Puppet to maintain order and reveal his backing.
• The burly disciple shows his greed and lack of self-control, leading to his defeat and humiliation.
• The Artifact Peak disciples display their arrogance and malice, targeting Zhou Xuan for using "low-class" tactics.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences (burly disciple's attempt to rob the shop)
• The power of backing and connections (Zhou Xuan's reveal of Senior Sister Zhang Ling's protection)
• Arrogance and its potential downfall (Artifact Peak disciples confronting Zhou Xuan)

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xuan and the burly disciple: Zhou Xuan remains calm and collected, while the burly disciple is humiliated and terrified.
• Zhou Xuan and the Artifact Peak disciples: Zhou Xuan is calm and composed, while the Artifact Peak disciples are arrogant and confrontational.
• The crowd of disciples: Initially greedy and chaotic, they become orderly and awestruck after witnessing the Puppet's power and learning about Zhou Xuan's backing.