Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhan Tai successfully breaks through to stage four Qi Refining, defying expectations and showcasing his extraordinary talent.
• The disciples misunderstand Ye Tian's lazy behavior and lack of cultivation, blaming him for Zhan Tai's previous failed breakthrough.
• Zhan Tai stands up for Ye Tian, revealing that Ye Tian's guidance was crucial to his success, but the disciples remain skeptical.
• Lu Wenbin goes into seclusion, leaving Zhan Tai without guidance for his cultivation issues.
• Zhan Tai seeks Ye Tian's help, and Ye Tian effortlessly provides perfect solutions, further cementing Zhan Tai's belief in his benefactor's genius.

Character Developments

• Zhan Tai: Shows remarkable talent and diligence in cultivation. He stands up for Ye Tian, demonstrating his loyalty and integrity.
• Ye Tian: Remains calm and unperturbed by the disciples' misunderstandings and accusations. He continues to cultivate and offers guidance to Zhan Tai, subtly revealing his true abilities.
• Lu Wenbin: Goes into seclusion, leaving the disciples without his guidance. His absence highlights Ye Tian's capabilities and further fuels the disciples' misunderstandings about him.

Significant Themes

• Talent vs. Effort: The disciples initially underestimate Ye Tian due to his seemingly lazy and unproductive behavior, while Zhan Tai's diligence and rapid progress are praised. However, Ye Tian's true abilities are gradually revealed, challenging the notion that effort is the only path to success.
• Misunderstandings and Perception: The disciples' misunderstandings about Ye Tian stem from their limited perception and lack of understanding of his true capabilities. This theme explores how first impressions and initial perceptions can lead to incorrect judgments.
• Mentorship and Guidance: The importance of guidance in cultivation is emphasized through Lu Wenbin's mentorship of Zhan Tai and Ye Tian's subtle guidance. The disciples' initial dismissal of Ye Tian's guidance highlights the significance of recognizing and valuing expertise.

Character Interactions

• Zhan Tai and Ye Tian: Zhan Tai's growing admiration for Ye Tian leads him to stand up for his benefactor, while Ye Tian's calm and collected demeanor further solidifies Zhan Tai's belief in his genius.
• Zhan Tai and the Disciples: The disciples initially praise Zhan Tai's talent but later become skeptical when he defends Ye Tian. Their interactions highlight the tension between their admiration for Zhan Tai and their disbelief in Ye Tian's abilities.
• Lu Wenbin and the Disciples: Lu Wenbin's sudden seclusion leaves the disciples without his guidance, forcing them to rely on their own understanding and leading to further misunderstandings about Ye Tian's capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The disciples face cultivation issues but hesitate to ask Ye Tian for help due to their misunderstandings about him.
• Zhan Tai asks Ye Tian to help the disciples, and Ye Tian agrees.
• Ye Tian answers the disciples' questions, proving his capability and resolving their cultivation issues.
• The ship approaches the Sacred Hall, and Lu Wenbin emerges from seclusion, causing the ship to leave the water and fly towards the Sacred Hall.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian demonstrates his wisdom and understanding of cultivation, winning the respect of the disciples.
• The disciples, particularly Shi Yuan, apologize to Ye Tian for their misunderstandings and begin to view him differently.
• Lu Wenbin emerges from seclusion, showing his power and status as a steward of the Sacred Hall.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and respecting others, as seen in the disciples' change in attitude towards Ye Tian.
• The value of wisdom and knowledge, as demonstrated by Ye Tian's ability to help the disciples with their cultivation issues.
• The awe and reverence inspired by the Sacred Hall, as seen in the disciples' excitement upon approaching it.

Character Interactions

• Zhan Tai acts as a bridge between Ye Tian and the disciples, helping to facilitate their interaction and resolve misunderstandings.
• Ye Tian interacts with the disciples, answering their questions and proving his capability.
• Lu Wenbin's emergence from seclusion affects the entire ship, demonstrating his power and status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian and the new disciples arrive at the Sacred Hall, entering through an invisible barrier and a massive gate.
• Ye Tian chooses a secluded, dilapidated courtyard on Peiyuan Peak as his residence.
• Lu Wenbin visits Ye Tian, offering him a position as a steward in the Imperial Library on Dian Jiao Peak.
• Ye Tian starts his new life as a steward, commuting daily between Peiyuan Peak and Dian Jiao Peak.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: He continues to maintain his low-profile demeanor, accepting the steward position to remain in the Sacred Hall without drawing attention. He spends his days cultivating and reading in the quiet Imperial Library.
• Zhan Tai: He becomes a disciple on Peiyuan Peak, eager to learn and cultivate. He is warned by Lu Wenbin about potential issues due to his talent.

Significant Themes

• The importance of talent and cultivation aptitude in the Sacred Hall.
• The hierarchy and status within the Sacred Hall, with disciples holding a higher position than stewards.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Lu Wenbin: Lu Wenbin offers Ye Tian a position as a steward in the Imperial Library, acknowledging his abilities but also making it clear that he won't be considered a true disciple.
• Ye Tian and Tao Ze: Tao Ze, a former disciple now in charge of the Imperial Library, guides Ye Tian to his new workplace and explains his duties.
• Zhan Tai and Lu Wenbin: Lu Wenbin warns Zhan Tai about potential issues he might face due to his talent and encourages him to maintain his original intentions in cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian discovers an issue with his cultivation progress at the first layer of Qi Refining, which he attributes to the unfamiliar world.
• He decides to give himself three more months to find a solution, after which he'll cultivate at a normal pace.
• Ye Tian starts helping other disciples on Peiyuan Peak with their cultivation questions, hoping to find a solution to his own problem.
• Sir Han Muyun confronts Ye Tian and the disciples for breaking an unspoken rule, leading to a wager between them. Ye Tian bets that he can help all the disciples pass the Sacred Hall's entrance examination in three years if they are no longer restricted from receiving guidance. If he wins, Han Muyun will resign as Sir of Peiyuan Peak; if he loses, he'll accept any punishment Han Muyun deems fit.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: Starts experiencing cultivation issues, decides to help other disciples to find a solution, stands up for the disciples' rights, and makes a bold wager.
• Han Muyun: Represents the strict and unyielding stance of the Sacred Hall, believes in the rule of the fittest, and accepts Ye Tian's wager.
• Disciples: Initially unaware of the unspoken rule, they become more determined after Ye Tian's intervention and the wager.

Significant Themes

• The importance of effort, persistence, and guidance in cultivation, besides talent and comprehension.
• The consequences of unspoken rules and the power dynamics within the Sacred Hall.
• The tension between Ye Tian's idealistic views and the harsh realities of the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Han Muyun: Engage in a heated debate, leading to a wager that reflects their contrasting views on cultivation and the Sacred Hall's rules.
• Ye Tian and the disciples: Ye Tian's intervention and support inspire the disciples, leading them to view him as an ally.
• Ye Tian and Zhan Tai: Zhan Tai collects questions from other disciples for Ye Tian to answer, showing her trust in him and her eagerness to help.

Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian accepts a bet with Han Muyun to ensure all outer disciples pass the entry assessment three years later.
• Ye Tian begins teaching the disciples daily in the evening and attends classes with Tao Ze in the Imperial Library during the day.
• Tao Ze gives Ye Tian a history book, "Ten Thousand Years Spring and Autumn," which details the destruction of the Deity Sect by Xuan Ge Academy disciples, including Yin Daozhao and Chao Shanhai, leading to the formation of Immortal Dao Mountain and the Sacred Hall.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: Shows determination and confidence in his bet with Han Muyun, seeking help from Tao Ze to better understand the Sacred Hall's entry assessment.
• Tao Ze: Reveals his past as an innate Dao bone prodigy and offers to help Ye Tian, providing him with the history book to gain insights.
• Han Muyun: Not present in this chapter, but his bet with Ye Tian drives the plot and the disciples' determination to pass the assessment.

Significant Themes

• The power of incense and fire, and its role in the Deity Sect's control over the nine provinces.
• The struggle against oppression and the fight for freedom, as seen in the disciples' rebellion against the Deity Sect.
• The transformation of Xuan Ge Academy into the Sacred Hall, reflecting the changes in the world's power dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Tao Ze: Ye Tian seeks Tao Ze's help to understand the entry assessment better, and Tao Ze offers guidance and the history book.
• Ye Tian and the disciples: Ye Tian teaches the disciples in the evening, fostering a sense of unity and determination among them.
• Ye Tian and Han Muyun: Their bet serves as a driving force for the disciples' cultivation and the plot's progression.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian realizes incense and fire cultivation is lost, so he searches for related information in the Imperial Library.
• He spends three years guiding disciples on Peiyuan Peak, secretly enhancing their abilities to pass the entry assessment.
• The disciples pass the assessment, causing a sensation in the Sacred Hall. Ye Tian breaks through to the second layer of Qi Refining.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian maintains his calm and composed demeanor despite the commotion caused by his disciples' success.
• Zhan Tai grows in confidence and talent, attracting the attention of Academy Instructors.
• Tao Ze, an Instructor, shows pride in Ye Tian's achievements and reveals his Senior Brother, Lu Wenbin, is still a Mr.

Significant Themes

• The power of incense and fire is lost, symbolizing the decline of old traditions and the rise of new methods (Ye Tian's guidance).
• The importance of mentorship and guidance in cultivation (Ye Tian's impact on the disciples).
• The dynamics of hierarchy and status within the Sacred Hall (Tao Ze's red robe, Academy Instructors' interest in Zhan Tai).

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and the disciples on Peiyuan Peak: He guides them secretly, and they respect and admire him.
• Ye Tian and Tao Ze: They share information and express mutual respect, with Tao Ze showing pride in Ye Tian's accomplishments.
• Academy Instructors and Zhan Tai: They are interested in taking her as a disciple, highlighting her potential and the impact of her success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tao Ze reveals to Ye Tian the existence of 'fortune' or 'wish power', which was crucial in overthrowing the Deity Sect and establishing the new Nine Provinces.
• Tao Ze explains that fortune can erase all information related to itself, and he knows about it because he has mastered the Qi Gazing Technique, created by Chao Shanhai.
• Tao Ze believes Ye Tian possesses fortune, which allows him to counteract the memory erasure and cultivate the Qi Gazing Technique easily.
• Tao Ze shares his and Lu Wenbin's past with Ye Tian, revealing their mentor Zuo Qiu Yi's mysterious death and their own struggles due to fortune's suppression.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: Realizes he possesses fortune and decides to cultivate the Qi Gazing Technique to control it.
• Tao Ze: Reveals his past and current situation, expressing his trust in Ye Tian as a potential new approach to uncovering the truth about Zuo Qiu Yi's death.
• Lu Wenbin: Mentioned as Tao Ze's Senior Brother, who has been investigating Zuo Qiu Yi's death but has made no progress. His cultivation has stagnated at the peak Deity Transformation stage.

Significant Themes

• The power of fortune/wish and its influence on history and the world.
• The consequences of erasing information and memories related to fortune.
• The struggle and consequences of being involved with fortune, as seen through Tao Ze and Lu Wenbin's experiences.

Character Interactions

• Tao Ze and Ye Tian: Tao Ze reveals crucial information about fortune and offers to teach Ye Tian the Qi Gazing Technique, expressing his trust in Ye Tian.
• Tao Ze and Lu Wenbin: Their past is revealed, showing their differing views on how to handle the situation involving Zuo Qiu Yi's death, leading to their current predicament.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian learns the Qi Gazing Technique from Tao Ze, seeing an ocean in his vision, which is unusual and significant.
• After the introductory assessment, Ye Tian becomes famous, and many disciples, teachers, and instructors visit him for guidance or to inquire about his methods.
• Ye Tian starts working at the Imperial Library with Han Muyun, who also teaches the disciples of Peiyuan Peak in the evenings.
• Ye Tian decides to go into secluded cultivation at his courtyard on Peiyuan Peak.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: Becomes more renowned and respected after all Peiyuan Peak disciples pass the assessment. He learns the Qi Gazing Technique and decides to focus on cultivation.
• Tao Ze: Shows envy towards Ye Tian's fortune and shares his experience with Lu Wenbin. He helps Ye Tian by announcing Dian Jiao Peak's closure to visitors.
• Han Muyun: Starts working at the Imperial Library during the day and teaching disciples at Peiyuan Peak in the evenings.

Significant Themes

• Fortune: Ye Tian's unique advantage in cultivation, which is rare and powerful. Its true nature and extent are still unknown.
• Cultivation: The primary focus of characters' lives, with Ye Tian deciding to dedicate all his focus to it.
• Recognition and Respect: Ye Tian gains recognition and respect from the Sacred Hall after the disciples' success, but he chooses to withdraw from public attention to focus on cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Tao Ze: Tao Ze teaches Ye Tian the Qi Gazing Technique and helps him by closing Dian Jiao Peak to visitors.
• Ye Tian and Han Muyun: They start working together at the Imperial Library, with Han Muyun also teaching disciples at Peiyuan Peak.
• Ye Tian and the Sacred Hall: Ye Tian gains recognition and respect from the Sacred Hall, but he chooses to withdraw from public attention to focus on cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sacred Hall is introduced, with its various peaks serving different purposes, and the hierarchy of instructors and disciples.
• Shi Yuan, who initially underestimated Ye Tian, passes the entry assessment with Ye Tian's guidance and becomes an inner disciple.
• Shi Yuan, Xie Jin, and Mei Xue face discrimination and ostracism on Beichen Peak due to their perceived lack of talent and Ye Tian's influence.
• A conflict arises over cultivation resources, leading to a rift between the new and old disciples on Beichen Peak.
• Shi Yuan and his companions are effectively ostracized and seek guidance from Ye Tian on Peiyuan Peak.
• Ten years pass, and Shi Yuan, Xie Jin, Mei Xue, and Gao Yue, along with Zhan Tai, return to Peiyuan Peak for guidance from Ye Tian.

Character Developments

• Shi Yuan: Initially proud and rash, he grows more mature and determined, seeking to surpass his peers and confront those who discriminate against him.
• Xie Jin and Mei Xue: They remain loyal to Shi Yuan and support him, also growing more mature and focused on cultivation.
• Ye Tian: Despite his low cultivation base, his teaching abilities are recognized and sought by many inner disciples, further solidifying his reputation.
• Zhan Tai: He continues to excel, becoming a disciple of the Earth Academy and one of the most promising disciples in the Sacred Hall.

Significant Themes

• Discrimination and Ostracism: The new inner disciples face prejudice due to their perceived lack of talent and Ye Tian's influence.
• Growth and Maturation: The characters grow and change over the ten years, becoming more determined and focused on their cultivation.
• Hierarchy and Status: The Sacred Hall's hierarchy is emphasized, with the twelve Academies being the most elite, followed by the Four Peaks, and then the other ordinary mountains.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yuan, Xie Jin, and Mei Xue: They remain close, supporting each other and seeking guidance from Ye Tian together.
• Shi Yuan and Zhan Tai: Although not interacting directly in this chapter, their bond is implied, with both seeking to surpass their peers and confront those who discriminate against them.
• Ye Tian and the inner disciples: Ye Tian's teaching abilities are sought by many inner disciples, further solidifying his reputation and influence within the Sacred Hall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sun Academy's return is marked by the sunrise, signaling a new era.
• Ye Tian, now a high-ranking True Immortal and Academy Instructor, attracts many disciples to the Sun Academy.
• The influx of disciples causes a housing boom, with each disciple building their own residence.
• Immortal Venerable Han Chen, the mastermind behind the plot against Ye Tian, arrives at the Earth Academy, gathering Academy Instructors to discuss plans.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: Accepts all disciples who come to him, aiming to gather more fortune and fulfill his role as their teacher. He remains tight-lipped about the conflict with Immortal Dao Mountain to protect his disciples.
• Fairy Qing Xia: Stands by Ye Tian's side, aligning herself with him. She removes her veil, symbolizing her decision to openly oppose the Sacred Hall and Immortal Dao Mountain.
• Immortal Venerable Han Chen: Arrives at the Earth Academy, revealing his involvement in the plot against Ye Tian.

Significant Themes

• Fortune and its pursuit: Ye Tian's acceptance of all disciples is driven by his desire to accumulate more fortune, while the disciples join him to learn cultivation and improve their prospects.
• Karma and responsibility: Ye Tian feels responsible for his disciples and aims to fulfill his role as their teacher before the impending conflict with Immortal Dao Mountain.
• Opposition and alliance: Fairy Qing Xia openly opposes the Sacred Hall and Immortal Dao Mountain by standing with Ye Tian, while Immortal Venerable Han Chen gathers Academy Instructors to discuss their plot against Ye Tian.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Fairy Qing Xia: They stand together, facing the impending conflict with Immortal Dao Mountain. Ye Tian expresses his regret for turning the Sun Academy into a bustling place, but Fairy Qing Xia reassures him that it's his academy now, and she's happy to see it thriving.
• Ye Tian and the disciples: Ye Tian accepts all disciples who come to him, guiding them in their cultivation and answering their questions. He remains silent about the conflict with Immortal Dao Mountain to protect them.
• Immortal Venerable Han Chen and the Academy Instructors: Han Chen arrives at the Earth Academy, gathering Academy Instructors to discuss their plans against Ye Tian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian's former disciples visit him after ten years.
• They discuss Ye Tian's cultivation progress, noting they can't see his current level.
• Two unknown Golden Core cultivators attempt to assassinate Ye Tian but fail and flee.
• Ye Tian learns that disciples who have completed their training will soon embark on an external training expedition.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: His cultivation has improved significantly, but he keeps it hidden. He demonstrates the ability to protect himself from assassination attempts.
• Disciples: They have grown in cultivation and are now at Foundation Establishment or higher. They still respect and seek guidance from Ye Tian.

Significant Themes

• The impact of Ye Tian's initial entry assessment on his reputation and the envy it causes.
• The theme of hidden strength and the danger of underestimating others.
• The tradition of external training expeditions in the Sacred Hall.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian interacts with his former disciples, answering their cultivation questions and reminiscing about their past.
• The two assassins interact with Ye Tian's residence, attempting to infiltrate and poison him.
• Ye Tian interacts with his current disciples, learning about the upcoming external training expedition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tao Ze visits Ye Tian with urgent news about Instructor Zuo Qiu Yi's fall on Cui Zhu Island.
• Ye Tian decides to join the training expedition to Cui Zhu Island to investigate the matter.
• Ye Tian meets his disciples at He Xi Hall and decides to join their team to Cui Zhu Island.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: Shows interest in the fortune-related secrets surrounding Zuo Qiu Yi's fall and decides to investigate.
• Tao Ze: Reveals his seriousness and dedication to finding out the truth about Zuo Qiu Yi's fall.
• Lu Wenbin: Will accompany the team to Cui Zhu Island but maintains a low profile to avoid suspicion.

Significant Themes

• Fortune: The power and importance of understanding and controlling fortune are emphasized.
• Investigation: The search for truth and answers about Zuo Qiu Yi's fall drives the plot forward.
• Protection: The desire to protect Ye Tian is shown by Tao Ze, Lu Wenbin, and the disciples.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Tao Ze: They discuss the matter of Zuo Qiu Yi's fall and decide on Ye Tian's involvement.
• Ye Tian and his disciples: Ye Tian meets his disciples at He Xi Hall, and they express their excitement and eagerness to have him join their team.
• Instructors and teachers: They discuss Ye Tian's participation in the training expedition, with Li Hongtian deciding to allow it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The disciples from the Wood Academy board a golden giant ship for Cui Zhu Island, with Daoist Luo Liu as the instructor.
• Immortal Officials from Immortal Dao Mountain join them on the journey, led by Shang Zhenghao and Su Guangqi.
• Upon reaching Cui Zhu Island, Li Hongtian announces the trial rules, and the disciples disembark.

Character Developments

• Gao Yue, a popular and talented disciple, demonstrates her knowledge about Cui Zhu Island and her protective attitude towards Ye Tian.
• Su Guangqi, an Immortal Official from Immortal Dao Mountain, shows interest in Gao Yue and offers help to Ye Tian, but is rebuffed.

Significant Themes

• The prestige and power of Immortal Dao Mountain.
• The dynamics between the Sacred Hall disciples and Immortal Dao Mountain officials.
• The protective bond between Ye Tian and the disciples.

Character Interactions

• Gao Yue and Ye Tian: Gao Yue shows concern and respect for Ye Tian, considering him their senior despite his age.
• Su Guangqi and Gao Yue: Su Guangqi tries to engage with Gao Yue, but she remains polite yet distant.
• Su Guangqi and Ye Tian: Su Guangqi offers help to Ye Tian, but Gao Yue declines on Ye Tian's behalf.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group enters a primeval forest on Cui Zhu Island, encountering an abandoned village built by former inhabitants.
• Su Guangqi explains that the villagers left due to the influence of the Yellow Springs, turning them into demons.
• Ye Tian senses danger, warning the group about approaching demonic beasts, which Su Guangqi initially dismisses.
• A large group of Earth Roarers, demonic lizards, surround the village. Su Guangqi notes that the demonic energy is denser than before.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: Starts to consider how to act alone to find clues about Zuo Qiu Yi. He shows perception abilities by sensing the demonic beasts' approach.
• Gao Yue: Becomes more protective of Ye Tian, despite his protests. She's confident in her abilities but is cautious about the island's dangers.
• Zhan Tai: Shows loyalty to Ye Tian, following his lead in preparing for battle. He's more empathetic towards the former inhabitants of the island.
• Su Guangqi: Initially underestimates Ye Tian and the danger of the demonic beasts. He becomes more serious once the threat is confirmed.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Perception: Ye Tian's warning is initially dismissed by Su Guangqi, highlighting the theme of trust in one's abilities and perceptions.
• The Influence of Evil: The transformation of the island's inhabitants into demons due to the Yellow Springs raises questions about the corrupting influence of evil.
• Cultivation and Power: The differences in cultivation levels and abilities among the characters are emphasized, affecting their roles and confidence in facing danger.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Gao Yue: Gao Yue's protective behavior towards Ye Tian, despite his protests, shows her growing affection for him.
• Ye Tian and Zhan Tai: Ye Tian's calm demeanor and Zhan Tai's loyalty to him strengthen their bond.
• Su Guangqi and Ye Tian: Su Guangqi initially underestimates Ye Tian, leading to tension between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group is attacked by Earth Roarers, a swarm of demonic beasts, on Cui Zhu Island.
• The defensive formation protecting the village is destroyed, and the disciples must fight off the beasts.
• Ye Tian, Gao Yue, and Zhan Tai break away from the main group and are pursued by Earth Roarers.
• Ye Tian reveals his true strength, effortlessly defeating the pursuing Earth Roarers.
• The trio continues exploring the island, with Ye Tian leading the way, searching for the location where Zuo Qiu Yi fell.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: Reveals his true cultivation level and strength, surprising Gao Yue and Zhan Tai.
• Gao Yue: Becomes more reserved and embarrassed around Ye Tian after realizing his true capabilities.
• Zhan Tai: Gains a newfound respect and admiration for Ye Tian's strength and cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between teacher and disciple, and the revelation of Ye Tian's true strength.
• The exploration of Cui Zhu Island and the dangers it presents.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian, Gao Yue, and Zhan Tai work together to survive the Earth Roarers' attack and explore the island.
• Gao Yue and Zhan Tai's relationship with Ye Tian shifts after learning his true cultivation level.
• Ye Tian's guidance and protection of Gao Yue and Zhan Tai strengthen their bond as teacher and disciples.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian, Zhan Tai, and Gao Yue discover a hidden wooden hut on Cui Zhu Island.
• Inside the hut, they find an injured native, Xu Ye, and his son, Xu Xingyuan, who is caring for a foundling named Xiao Wen.
• Xu Ye reveals that his injuries were inflicted by disciples from the Sacred Hall ten years ago.
• The group spends the night at the hut, and Ye Tian treats Xu Ye's injuries.
• The next day, they accompany Xu Xingyuan hunting and learn about the island's demonic beasts.
• On their return, they sense Su Guangqi and three Immortal Officials approaching the hut.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: He remains calm and composed, treating Xu Ye's injuries and showing kindness to the natives.
• Zhan Tai: He struggles with his conscience, questioning the Sacred Hall's teachings about the natives. He eventually helps Xu Xingyuan hunt and shows sympathy towards the natives.
• Gao Yue: She initially follows the Sacred Hall's teachings but begins to waver after seeing the innocent children. She doesn't participate in hunting but also doesn't stop Zhan Tai and Ye Tian.
• Xu Ye: He is gravely injured but manages to survive for ten years. He reveals his past to Ye Tian's group.
• Xu Xingyuan: A resilient and resourceful child who has been caring for his father and Xiao Wen. He shows gratitude towards Ye Tian's group for their help.

Significant Themes

• Good vs. Evil: The Sacred Hall and Immortal Dao Mountain view the natives as evil, while Ye Tian and Zhan Tai question this perspective.
• Survival: The natives' struggle for survival against both cultivators and demonic beasts.
• Kindness and Compassion: Ye Tian and Zhan Tai show kindness to the natives, challenging the Sacred Hall's teachings.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian, Zhan Tai, and Gao Yue: They work together to help Xu Ye and Xu Xingyuan, with Zhan Tai and Ye Tian showing the most sympathy towards the natives.
• Xu Ye and Xu Xingyuan: The father and son have a strong bond, with Xu Xingyuan caring for his father and the foundling, Xiao Wen.
• Xu Xingyuan and Ye Tian's group: Xu Xingyuan shows gratitude towards Ye Tian's group for their help, while Ye Tian and Zhan Tai show kindness and understanding towards the natives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Ye and Xiao Wen are found in a wooden house.
• Su Guangqi and Immortal Officials approach, intending to kill them.
• Xu Ye attempts to protect Xiao Wen but is severely injured.
• Ye Tian, Zhan Tai, and Gao Yue arrive and save the children.
• Su Guangqi and the Immortal Officials turn hostile, deciding to kill Ye Tian's group for helping the natives.
• A fierce battle ensues; Su Guangqi tries to send a message for help using a jade slip.

Character Developments

• Su Guangqi reveals his true colors, prioritizing the purge of demonic energy over his previous companionship with Ye Tian's group.
• Ye Tian demonstrates his true strength, defeating multiple Immortal Officials with ease.
• Gao Yue and Zhan Tai grapple with their loyalty to Immortal Dao Mountain and their growing disillusionment with its actions.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of power and ideology.
• The struggle between loyalty and personal conviction.
• The true nature of demonic energy and its connection to luck.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian, Zhan Tai, and Gao Yue work together to protect the children and fight against Su Guangqi and the Immortal Officials.
• Su Guangqi's hostility towards Ye Tian's group highlights the growing divide between them.
• The Immortal Officials' casual disregard for life and their eagerness to kill innocent children underscore the moral decay within their ranks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian discovers that the barrier-penetrating fluctuation from Su Guangqi's jade slip is similar to the demonic energy on Cui Zhu Island.
• Su Guangqi attempts to send a message using essence blood but is killed by Ye Tian to prevent this.
• Ye Tian and his companions find Luoshan City, a settlement on Cui Zhu Island, and part ways with Xu Ye and the young boy.
• They reach Jade Lake, the source of the demonic energy, where they encounter Li Hongtian, two teachers, and two Immortal Envoys from Immortal Dao Mountain, including Shang Zhenghao.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: Becomes more vigilant and cautious, sensing danger from Li Hongtian.
• Xu Ye: Shows gratitude and respect towards Ye Tian, Zhan Tai, and Gao Yue.
• The young boy: Receives guidance from Zhan Tai and shows potential as a cultivator.

Significant Themes

• The mystery and danger surrounding the demonic energy on Cui Zhu Island.
• The hidden objectives of the instructors and Immortal Envoys on the island.
• The tension and danger that Ye Tian and his companions face.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian, Zhan Tai, and Gao Yue bid farewell to Xu Ye and the young boy, expressing their hope for a better future.
• Ye Tian and his companions encounter Li Hongtian and the Immortal Envoys at Jade Lake, with Ye Tian sensing danger from Li Hongtian.
• Lu Wenbin conveys information to Ye Tian about the bottom of Jade Lake.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Immortal Envoys from Immortal Dao Mountain arrive at Jade Lake, with Li Hongtian ordering Ye Tian to accompany them inside.
• Li Hongtian reveals his hostile intent towards Ye Tian, and Wang Hong, another Blue Robe Sir, attacks Ye Tian with a massive fireball.
• Ye Tian reveals his mid-stage Deity Transformation cultivation and counters Wang Hong's attack, injuring him severely.
• Li Hongtian uses an ancient banner with the divine souls of nine Void Returning experts, but Ye Tian easily dispels its power.
• Lu Wenbin betrays Li Hongtian, attacking him from behind and allowing Ye Tian to focus on the two Immortal Envoys.
• After a fierce battle, the four figures separate, with Lu Wenbin standing beside Ye Tian and the Immortal Envoys facing Li Hongtian.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: Reveals his true cultivation level, demonstrating powerful combat strength and divine soul power.
• Li Hongtian: Reveals his hostile intent towards Ye Tian and uses a powerful ancient banner, but suffers repeated losses.
• Lu Wenbin: Betrays Li Hongtian, attacking him from behind to help Ye Tian, aligning himself with Ye Tian.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and betrayal: Lu Wenbin's betrayal of Li Hongtian shifts the power dynamics, and Ye Tian's true strength is revealed.
• The power of divine souls: Ye Tian's peak True Immortal divine soul allows him to easily counter Li Hongtian's attack using the divine souls of nine Void Returning experts.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian vs. Li Hongtian, Wang Hong, and the Immortal Envoys: Ye Tian demonstrates his superior combat strength and divine soul power, countering their attacks and revealing Li Hongtian's hostile intent.
• Lu Wenbin's betrayal: Lu Wenbin attacks Li Hongtian from behind, aligning himself with Ye Tian and shifting the power dynamics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Hongtian attempts to kill Ye Tian and Lu Wenbin by disrupting the Yellow Springs seal reinforcement.
• Daoist Luo Liu, a powerful True Immortal, intervenes to kill Ye Tian.
• Jade Lake opens, revealing the Yellow Springs seal, and a mysterious force pulls Ye Tian and Lu Wenbin into the seal.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian demonstrates his powerful divine soul and resourcefulness but is ultimately overwhelmed by Daoist Luo Liu's power.
• Lu Wenbin shows loyalty and willingness to sacrifice himself for Ye Tian.
• Daoist Luo Liu reveals her immense power and determination to kill Ye Tian.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Yellow Springs seal and the mysterious entity within.
• The consequences of disrupting the seal's reinforcement.
• The struggle between Ye Tian and the powerful forces against him.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Lu Wenbin's alliance and mutual respect.
• Li Hongtian and Daoist Luo Liu's collaboration to kill Ye Tian.
• The tension between Ye Tian and Daoist Luo Liu, culminating in their clash.