Chapter Summaries

Summary of "Ancient City" Chapter

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tao Ze visits Daoist Qing Xia on Moon Academy to seek her help in saving Lu Wenbin and Ye Tian on Cui Zhu Island.
• Ye Tian and Lu Wenbin enter the Yellow Springs seal on Cui Zhu Island and discover an ancient city, Nanyun City, filled with skeletons and signs of a fierce battle from ten thousand years ago.
• They find evidence of a brutal slaughter of the city's inhabitants and discover that the defenders were likely disciples of Xuan Ge Academy and other unidentified allies.
• In the city center's palace, they find twenty-eight dust-covered murals.

Character Developments

• Tao Ze shows concern for Lu Wenbin and Ye Tian, seeking help from Daoist Qing Xia, indicating a shift in his reclusive nature.
• Lu Wenbin learns about Ye Tian's immense power and is filled with questions and awe.
• Ye Tian demonstrates his powerful Divine Soul and enhanced eyesight, revealing his strength to Lu Wenbin.

Significant Themes

• The past and its echoes in the present (Nanyun City's history and its reappearance on Cui Zhu Island).
• The power of alliances and resistance (the defenders of Nanyun City).
• The brutal nature of conflict and its consequences (the slaughter of Nanyun City's inhabitants).

Character Interactions

• Tao Ze seeks help from Daoist Qing Xia, revealing his concern for Lu Wenbin and Ye Tian.
• Lu Wenbin and Ye Tian explore Nanyun City together, with Lu Wenbin providing historical context and Ye Tian leading the way.
• The interaction between the defenders and the attackers in Nanyun City is depicted through the murals and the layout of the skeletons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian and Lu Wenbin discover a main hall filled with murals depicting the history of the Deity Sect's reign and its eventual downfall.
• The murals show the suffering of mortals, the exploitation of cultivators by the Deity Sect, and the rise of resistance led by cultivators from Xuan Ge Academy.
• The final mural depicts the destruction of the Deity Sect's temples and the establishment of a new world order.
• Outside the main hall, they find a city filled with skeletons, and behind the main hall, they discover a mansion with more skeletons, seemingly victims of a fire.
• A mysterious, imprisoned figure reveals himself, identifying himself as Tu Hongxue, a name significant in the history of the Deity Sect's downfall.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian demonstrates his strategic thinking and analytical skills as he examines the murals and ponders the city's history.
• Lu Wenbin shows his knowledge of historical events related to the Deity Sect's reign.
• Tu Hongxue, the imprisoned figure, reveals himself to be a key figure in the past, hinting at a potential connection to the city's history.

Significant Themes

• The cycle of oppression and resistance, as seen in the murals depicting the Deity Sect's rule and the eventual uprising against it.
• The exploitation of cultivators by the Deity Sect, highlighting the power dynamics between cultivators and mortals.
• The theme of perseverance and hope, as shown in the final mural depicting the establishment of a new world order.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Lu Wenbin work together to examine the murals and explore the city, demonstrating a level of trust and cooperation.
• Ye Tian and Lu Wenbin interact with the mysterious figure, Tu Hongxue, seeking information about the city's history and his own identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tu Hongxue, once a child thief in Nanyun City, transformed into a skilled youth and leader of a gang.
• Chao Shanhai, a prodigy from Xuan Ge Academy, clashes with Tu Hongxue's gang while trying to eliminate chaos in Nanyun City.
• Tu Hongxue begins cultivating under Chao Shanhai's guidance and spreads their influence across the Nine Provinces World.
• Tu Hongxue plays a significant role in the annihilation of the Deity Sect and the establishment of a new world.
• A millennium later, Tu Hongxue is believed to have died in Immortal Dao Mountain, but he is now imprisoned on Cui Zhu Island.
• Tu Hongxue reveals that fortune, the power behind their accomplishments, is the root cause of the conflict among their former companions.

Character Developments

• Tu Hongxue: From a starving child thief to a skilled cultivator and leader, Tu Hongxue's resilience and determination grow throughout the story. He remains steadfast in his beliefs despite the hardships he faces.
• Chao Shanhai: Initially portrayed as a righteous cultivator, Chao Shanhai's true nature is revealed to be more complex. He believes in the power of fortune but ultimately opposes its use, leading to a tragic end.
• Yin Daozhao and Song Gong: These two characters, once trusted allies of Chao Shanhai, are revealed to have betrayed him. They manipulate fortune to further their own goals, demonstrating their cunning and ambition.

Significant Themes

• Fortune: The power that drives the story, fortune is the source of both great accomplishments and tragic conflicts among the characters.
• Betrayal: The theme of betrayal is central to the story, as former allies turn against each other in pursuit of power and their own agendas.
• Trust and Vigilance: The characters grapple with the balance between trust and vigilance, often leading to either tragic misunderstandings or necessary precautions.

Character Interactions

• Tu Hongxue and Chao Shanhai: Their relationship evolves from adversaries to allies, with Chao Shanhai taking Tu Hongxue under his wing and teaching him to cultivate. Their bond is tested by the power of fortune and the betrayals of their companions.
• Tu Hongxue and Yin Daozhao/Song Gong: Tu Hongxue's interactions with these characters are marked by suspicion and eventual betrayal. Despite their shared history, these former allies ultimately turn against each other in pursuit of fortune.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tu Hongxue reveals that he and Yin Daozhao are the only ones left from their original group, and Yin Daozhao controls all the fortune in the Nine Provinces World.
• Tu Hongxue is sealed in Nanyun City due to his resistance against Yin Daozhao and Immortal Dao Mountain.
• Ye Tian learns that only fortune can counter the power of fortune, hinting at a way to break Tu Hongxue's seal.
• Tu Hongxue mentions seeing Zuo Qiu Yi three hundred years ago, but is interrupted by the power of fortune.

Character Developments

• Tu Hongxue shows remorse and grief for Chao Shanhai's lonely death and his own situation.
• Ye Tian becomes determined to confront Immortal Dao Mountain and win Tu Hongxue over to his side.
• Lu Wenbin is eager to find Zuo Qiu Yi's remains to confirm his identity.

Significant Themes

• The power of fortune and its importance in the Nine Provinces World.
• The consequences of betrayal and resistance against Immortal Dao Mountain.
• The struggle between loyalty and self-preservation, as seen in Tu Hongxue's decision not to join Yin Daozhao.

Character Interactions

• Tu Hongxue shares his past with Ye Tian and Lu Wenbin, revealing crucial information about fortune and Immortal Dao Mountain.
• Ye Tian and Lu Wenbin work together to find Zuo Qiu Yi's remains, showcasing their trust and cooperation.
• Ye Tian apologizes to Zuo Qiu Yi's remains, demonstrating respect for the deceased and his determination to uncover the truth.

Key Plot Points

• Ye Tian and Lu Wenbin discover Zuo Qiu Yi's remains and his final message: "The extreme of the Dao is fortune."
• Tu Hongxue reveals that he can send them out of the Yellow Springs Seal after 29 days, but they must wait 10 years if they stay longer.
• Ye Tian decides to attempt breaking through to the late stage of Deity Transformation within a month to increase his chances against Daoist Luo Liu.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian shows unwavering confidence in his abilities and determination to face challenges head-on.
• Lu Wenbin is cautious and more risk-averse, preferring the safer option of waiting 10 years.
• Tu Hongxue is stirred by Ye Tian's resolve and offers to help him by drawing spiritual energy from outside.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of fortune and its secrets, despite the risks and dangers involved.
• The importance of confidence and determination in facing challenges and achieving goals.
• The consequences of giving up on one's original intentions and the struggle to maintain them.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Lu Wenbin work together to decipher Zuo Qiu Yi's message and discuss their plans.
• Ye Tian and Tu Hongxue have a conversation about Ye Tian's plans and Tu Hongxue's past experiences, leading Tu Hongxue to offer his assistance.
• Outside the Yellow Springs Seal, Daoist Luo Liu and the others attempt to reinforce the seal but encounter an anomaly caused by Tu Hongxue's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian begins cultivating under Tu Hongxue's guidance, drawing spiritual energy from the vortex Tu Hongxue summoned.
• Over five days, Ye Tian's cultivation speed and the scale of spiritual energy he absorbs increase dramatically.
• After twenty days, Ye Tian's cultivation breakthrough seems imminent, but he doesn't advance as expected.
• On the twenty-eighth day, Ye Tian intentionally disrupts the spiritual energy vortex, causing a sudden surge of spiritual energy.
• Tu Hongxue disperses the vortex, and Ye Tian's cultivation breaks through to the late stage of Deity Transformation, then peaks, and finally reaches the early stage of Void Returning.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: Proves his exceptional cultivation talent by absorbing and refining vast amounts of spiritual energy, breaking through multiple realms in succession. His cultivation reaches the early stage of Void Returning, defying expectations.
• Lu Wenbin: Initially skeptical of Ye Tian's abilities, Lu Wenbin becomes increasingly amazed and supportive as he witnesses Ye Tian's consecutive breakthroughs.
• Tu Hongxue: Despite his initial despair, Tu Hongxue finds hope in Ye Tian's potential. He assists Ye Tian and later confirms that Ye Tian has reached the Void Returning realm.

Significant Themes

• Potential and Limitations: The chapter explores the limits of cultivation and the potential of exceptional individuals like Ye Tian, who defies conventional cultivation norms.
• Mentorship and Assistance: Tu Hongxue's decision to help Ye Tian highlights the importance of guidance and support in cultivation.
• Unexpected Outcomes: The chapter emphasizes the unexpected nature of Ye Tian's cultivation journey, challenging preconceived notions and expectations.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Tu Hongxue: Tu Hongxue guides and supports Ye Tian, while Ye Tian's potential and achievements give Tu Hongxue hope and purpose.
• Ye Tian and Lu Wenbin: Lu Wenbin's initial skepticism turns into admiration and support as he witnesses Ye Tian's cultivation progress. Their interaction is primarily through Lu Wenbin's observations and thoughts about Ye Tian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian successfully breaks through to the Void Returning stage after Tu Hongxue's help.
• Ye Tian and Lu Wenbin escape from the Yellow Springs Seal, surprising Daoist Luo Liu and the others.
• Daoist Luo Liu pursues Ye Tian, using powerful techniques like 'Law Heaven Locks Earth' and a barrage of leaves.
• Ye Tian, despite his injuries, manages to evade Daoist Luo Liu's attacks and escapes.
• Daoist Luo Liu orders Li Hongtian and the others to attack Ye Tian together.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: Breaks through to the Void Returning stage, demonstrates exceptional dodging skills and resilience, and uses his Divine Soul power to redirect fatal attacks.
• Daoist Luo Liu: Shows frustration and underestimation of Ye Tian's capabilities, eventually orders others to assist in killing Ye Tian.

Significant Themes

• The power of luck and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The underestimation of opponents based on cultivation stage.
• The use of teamwork and combined attacks to overcome a formidable enemy.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Lu Wenbin: Agree to split up and flee from Daoist Luo Liu and the others.
• Daoist Luo Liu and Ye Tian: Engage in a high-stakes chase and battle, with Daoist Luo Liu growing increasingly frustrated by Ye Tian's survival.
• Daoist Luo Liu and Li Hongtian, Shang Zhenghao: Daoist Luo Liu orders them to attack Ye Tian together, acknowledging that Ye Tian's luck is too good to rely on a single attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Daoist Luo Liu pursues Ye Tian, joined by Li Hongtian and two Immortal Envoys.
• Ye Tian, despite being outmatched, defends against their coordinated assault.
• Ye Tian injures Li Hongtian and falls into the water, but Daoist Luo Liu's attacks continue.
• After half an hour, Ye Tian decides to use his Divine Soul power to escape.
• Just as Daoist Luo Liu is about to deliver a fatal blow, Fairy Qing Xia intervenes, destroying his attack with her flying swords.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian shows remarkable resilience and combat skills, holding his own against superior opponents.
• Daoist Luo Liu demonstrates his strategic prowess and relentless pursuit.
• Fairy Qing Xia reveals her late-stage True Immortal cultivation and her connection to Zuo Qiu Yi, showing compassion towards his disciples.

Significant Themes

• The vast power gap between cultivation stages (True Immortal vs Void Returning).
• The consequences of past actions and debts (Fairy Qing Xia's intervention).
• The struggle for survival and escape (Ye Tian's predicament).

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian vs Daoist Luo Liu, Li Hongtian, and two Immortal Envoys: Ye Tian shows exceptional combat skills and resilience but is ultimately outmatched.
• Daoist Luo Liu vs Fairy Qing Xia: Daoist Luo Liu is surprised and disapproves of Fairy Qing Xia's intervention, while she remains calm and resolute.
• Ye Tian and Fairy Qing Xia: Ye Tian is confused about Fairy Qing Xia's motives but grateful for her timely intervention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fairy Qing Xia intervenes to save Ye Tian, providing a face-saving opportunity for Daoist Luo Liu.
• Ye Tian, Lu Wenbin, and Tao Ze leave Jade Lake with Fairy Qing Xia on her flying boat.
• Ye Tian expresses gratitude to Fairy Qing Xia.
• Fairy Qing Xia and Tao Ze recognize Zuo Qiu Yi's remains and pay their respects.
• Lu Wenbin recounts the events on Cui Zhu Island.
• Ye Tian decides to return to the Sacred Hall to cultivate openly and gather fortune.
• Ye Tian questions Fairy Qing Xia about her decision to help them.

Character Developments

• Fairy Qing Xia: Shows her determination and resolve to help Ye Tian, despite the consequences. Reveals her past with Zuo Qiu Yi and her change of stance on fortune.
• Ye Tian: Realizes the importance of rapidly improving his cultivation and decides to cultivate openly. Becomes more vigilant and cautious towards Fairy Qing Xia.
• Lu Wenbin and Tao Ze: Gain a new perspective on Fairy Qing Xia's past with Zuo Qiu Yi. Realize the significance of Fairy Qing Xia's decision to help them.

Significant Themes

• Fortune: Its power, taboo, and the consequences of delving into its secrets.
• Cultivation: The importance of rapid cultivation progress and the dangers of stagnation.
• Trust and Vigilance: The balance between trusting allies and maintaining caution, especially with new or mysterious individuals.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Fairy Qing Xia: Ye Tian expresses gratitude to Fairy Qing Xia but remains vigilant. Fairy Qing Xia explains her past and her decision to help them.
• Lu Wenbin and Tao Ze with Fairy Qing Xia: They gain a new understanding of Fairy Qing Xia's past and her decision to help them.
• Ye Tian, Lu Wenbin, Tao Ze, and Fairy Qing Xia: They discuss their next steps, deciding to return to the Sacred Hall together to cultivate and gather fortune.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian and the others return to the Sacred Hall after the events on Cui Zhu Island.
• They agree to a strategy of "responding to change with no change" and go about their daily lives, keeping an eye on each other.
• Ye Tian's return sparks interest among disciples, leading to increased visits to Peiyuan Peak for guidance.
• Zhan Tai, Gao Yue, and other disciples who accompanied Ye Tian to Cui Zhu Island visit him after returning from their trial.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian's reputation changes from a mediocre cultivator to a Void Returning stage cultivator, attracting more disciples to seek his guidance.
• Zhan Tai and Gao Yue, believing Ye Tian to be dead, experience emotional turmoil during their trial on Cui Zhu Island. Upon returning to the Sacred Hall, they are shocked to find Ye Tian alive and at the Void Returning stage.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and secrets of the Immortal Dao Mountain and the Deity Sect.
• The consequences of touching upon forbidden knowledge, such as fortune and incense and fire.
• The impact of reputation and perception on one's life and interactions within the Sacred Hall.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian interacts with various disciples seeking his guidance, cementing his reputation as a skilled teacher.
• Zhan Tai and Gao Yue visit Ye Tian, expressing their shock and joy at his survival and cultivation progress.
• Ye Tian, Lu Wenbin, Tao Ze, and Fairy Qing Xia maintain communication, ready to support each other if needed.

Plot Points and Events

• Zhan Tai and Gao Yue ask Ye Tian about his experiences during their absence.
• Ye Tian omits the encounter with Tu Hongxue in the Yellow Springs Seal but shares other events.
• Ye Tian explains the conflict with other instructors, attributing it to his teaching activities drawing dissatisfaction.
• Ye Tian decides to become a true instructor of the Sacred Hall to protect his disciples.
• Ye Tian moves to Dian Jiao Peak for safety reasons, settling in a thatched hut near the Imperial Library.
• A red-robed instructor, Si Wenhan, blocks the path to Dian Jiao Peak, targeting Ye Tian.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian continues to grow in power and influence, deciding to become a true instructor to protect his disciples.
• Si Wenhan, a red-robed instructor, demonstrates his hostility towards Ye Tian.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Ye Tian's actions and the reactions of other instructors.
• The struggle for power and influence within the Sacred Hall.
• The importance of protection and support for Ye Tian's disciples.

Character Interactions

• Zhan Tai and Gao Yue discuss the situation with Ye Tian, expressing concern for Shi Yuan and other disciples.
• Ye Tian interacts with Tao Ze and Lu Wenbin, learning about the process to become a Sir or instructor.
• Ye Tian and Han Muyun meet again, maintaining a delicate relationship as they work together in the Imperial Library.
• Disciples visiting Dian Jiao Peak encounter Si Wenhan blocking their path, causing them to hesitate and observe the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Si Wenhan, a Red Robe Instructor from the Thunder Academy, arrives at Dian Jiao Peak to challenge Ye Tian.
• Dian Jiao Peak ignores Si Wenhan, treating him with disregard and making him wait for three days.
• The Sacred Hall buzzes with anticipation for the potential conflict between Si Wenhan and Ye Tian.

Character Developments

• Si Wenhan: Grows increasingly displeased and filled with killing intent as Dian Jiao Peak ignores him.
• Tao Ze: Feels disdain for Si Wenhan's lack of cultivation progress compared to his own and Lu Wenbin's stagnation.
• Ye Tian: Prepares to face Si Wenhan's challenge, seeing it as an opportunity to establish his authority.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within the Sacred Hall.
• The importance of reputation and face in the cultivation world.
• The anticipation and buildup to a major conflict.

Character Interactions

• Si Wenhan and Dian Jiao Peak: Si Wenhan is ignored and disrespected by Dian Jiao Peak, leading to his growing anger and desire to kill Ye Tian.
• Tao Ze and Ye Tian: Tao Ze shares his disdain for Si Wenhan with Ye Tian and supports Ye Tian's decision to face the challenge.
• The disciples and the crowd: They eagerly anticipate the potential battle between Si Wenhan and Ye Tian, speculating about the outcome.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Si Wenhan challenges Ye Tian after waiting for three days.
• Ye Tian accepts the challenge, choosing to let Si Wenhan make the first move.
• Ye Tian uses a simple yet powerful palm strike, while Si Wenhan uses the Thunder Sword Art.
• Ye Tian's attack overpowers Si Wenhan, defeating him in one move.

Character Developments

• Si Wenhan: Initially confident and arrogant, he becomes desperate and fearful after being severely wounded by Ye Tian.
• Ye Tian: Calm and composed throughout the battle, he demonstrates immense strength and power, defeating Si Wenhan effortlessly.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation: Ye Tian's strength, despite being in the early stage of Void Returning, far surpasses Si Wenhan's mid-stage cultivation.
• The consequences of underestimation: Si Wenhan underestimates Ye Tian, leading to his swift defeat.
• The importance of humility: Si Wenhan's arrogance and disregard for Ye Tian's abilities contribute to his downfall.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian vs. Si Wenhan: Their battle highlights the stark contrast between Ye Tian's calm and powerful demeanor and Si Wenhan's arrogance and eventual desperation.
• The crowd: The onlookers initially favor Si Wenhan but are left shocked and speechless after witnessing Ye Tian's victory. Some, like Shi Yuan and Zhan Tai, cheer for Ye Tian, while others remain silent in disbelief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian and Si Wenhan's challenge ends with Si Wenhan's defeat and Ye Tian's victory.
• Si Wenhan's Master, Daoist Zi Xiao, intervenes, attacking Ye Tian with a powerful lightning strike, injuring him.
• Si Wenhan, despite the duel's end, attempts a sneak attack on Ye Tian, but Ye Tian counters and kills Si Wenhan.
• Daoist Zi Xiao, enraged by Si Wenhan's death, attacks Ye Tian again, but Ye Tian blocks the attack and stands his ground.
• The fight between Ye Tian and Daoist Zi Xiao escalates, with Daoist Zi Xiao summoning a powerful lightning storm.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian demonstrates exceptional strength, resilience, and quick thinking, defeating Si Wenhan and surviving Daoist Zi Xiao's attacks.
• Si Wenhan shows desperation and recklessness, attempting a sneak attack after his defeat.
• Daoist Zi Xiao reveals his true colors, disregarding rules and attacking Ye Tian, showing his willingness to protect Si Wenhan at any cost.

Significant Themes

• The theme of strength and its consequences is further emphasized as Ye Tian's power allows him to stand against a True Immortal, while Si Wenhan's weakness leads to his demise.
• The theme of fairness and rules is challenged as Daoist Zi Xiao's intervention and attack on Ye Tian disregard the established rules of the duel.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Si Wenhan's interaction ends in Si Wenhan's death, highlighting the power dynamics between them.
• Ye Tian and Daoist Zi Xiao's interaction escalates into a fight, showcasing their differing views on rules and strength.
• The onlookers, mostly disciples, show sympathy and support for Ye Tian, indicating a shift in their perception of his strength and character.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian is challenged by Si Wenhan, a mid-stage Void Returning cultivator, who is later killed by Ye Tian.
• Daoist Zi Xiao, a mid-stage True Immortal, intervenes to kill Ye Tian but is stopped by Dian Jiao Peak's formation activated by Tao Ze.
• Daoist Mò Yù, a peak True Immortal, intervenes, ending the conflict and ordering everyone to disperse.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian's strength and reputation grow significantly after defeating Si Wenhan and enduring Daoist Zi Xiao's attacks.
• Shi Yuan, Xie Jin, and Mei Xue face discrimination on Beichen Peak and are allowed to temporarily stay on Dian Jiao Peak by Ye Tian.

Significant Themes

• The power of formations and their role in protecting the Sacred Hall.
• The influence of true strength on reputation and perception.
• The struggle and discrimination faced by certain disciples within the Sacred Hall.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Tao Ze: Tao Ze silently observes the battle and activates Dian Jiao Peak's formation to protect Ye Tian.
• Ye Tian and Shi Yuan, Xie Jin, Mei Xue: Ye Tian allows them to stay on Dian Jiao Peak temporarily due to their mistreatment on Beichen Peak.
• Daoist Zi Xiao and Ye Tian: Despite his strength, Daoist Zi Xiao is forced to retreat due to the formation and Daoist Mò Yù's intervention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Disciples estimate Ye Tian will take 300 years to reach Void Returning peak, but Ye Tian dismisses this, saying he won't break through in that time.
• Ye Tian enters seclusion for two years and emerges at Void Returning mid-stage, shocking disciples.
• Debate ensues about the authenticity of Ye Tian's cultivation progress, with some believing it's fake, while others support him.
• Ye Tian reaches Void Returning late-stage and peak in subsequent years, further fueling the debate.
• Ye Tian decides to suppress his breakthrough at Void Returning peak to refine his cultivation and await sufficient fortune to advance to Dao Seeking.
• In the Wood Academy, a meeting discusses Ye Tian's rapid cultivation and decides he must be eliminated within five hundred years.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: Continues to break through cultivation stages rapidly, enters seclusion to refine his cultivation, and remains humble about his progress.
• Disciples: Become more devoted to Ye Tian, referring to his peak as the 'Thirteenth Academy,' but also engage in heated debates about his cultivation authenticity.
• Daoist Luo Liu: Expresses doubt about Ye Tian's cultivation progress and participates in a meeting to discuss his elimination.
• Fairy Qing Xia: Supports Ye Tian's cultivation progress but keeps her stance ambiguous.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Breakthroughs: Ye Tian's rapid cultivation progress challenges the norm and sparks debate and disbelief.
• Fortune and Destiny: Ye Tian's cultivation is tied to his fortune, which increases slowly and passively, influencing his breakthroughs.
• Power Dynamics: The meeting in the Wood Academy highlights the power dynamics within the Sacred Hall, with higher-ups deciding Ye Tian's fate.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian interacts with disciples, guiding them and answering their questions, fostering a sense of community and learning on Dian Jiao Peak.
• Disciples engage in heated debates about Ye Tian's cultivation, reflecting their admiration, disbelief, and curiosity.
• Daoist Luo Liu and other Academy Instructors discuss Ye Tian's threat and the need for his elimination, demonstrating their power and influence.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian's cultivation stalls at the Void Returning peak for nine years, but he decides to participate in the Sacred Hall's assessment to become a Sir.
• The assessment involves a sparring match and an outdoor trial, with the latter being the Sacred Hall's participation in the Ten Thousand Nations Assembly.
• Ye Tian's first opponent is easily defeated, as is his second, who had previously sought guidance from Ye Tian.
• Li Bancheng, a former Sacred Hall genius who joined the Immortal Dao Mountain five hundred years ago, suddenly reappears and defeats a peak Deity Transformation cultivator, drawing attention and support.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: His cultivation stalls, but he remains determined to participate in the assessment and uncover the truth about his fortune.
• Li Bancheng: Reappears after five hundred years, displaying formidable strength and drawing attention due to his past fame and connection to the Immortal Dao Mountain.

Significant Themes

• The Ten Thousand Nations Assembly: A grand event held once every three hundred years, involving various countries and factions attacking and crusading against demon barbarians.
• The Immortal Dao Mountain: Considered a higher echelon than the Sacred Hall, it garners people's faith and respect, influencing Li Bancheng's reception.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Li Bancheng: They meet prematurely in the competition, raising anticipation for their showdown and revealing Li Bancheng's true strength and mission.
• Ye Tian and his opponents: Ye Tian easily defeats his first two opponents, showcasing his strength and determination.
• Li Bancheng and his opponent: Li Bancheng's victory over a peak Deity Transformation cultivator draws attention and support, challenging Ye Tian's previously unmatched popularity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian spars with Li Bancheng, a peak Void Returning cultivator from Immortal Dao Mountain.
• Li Bancheng uses his signature technique, Nirvana Sky Bat, which absorbs power from attacks to strengthen the skeletal bat creature.
• Ye Tian easily shatters the bat creature and Li Bancheng concedes, acknowledging Ye Tian's immense power.
• Li Bancheng directly concedes in his subsequent match for third place, securing the last spot for Ye Tian's opponent.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: Demonstrates his immense power and control, revealing little about his true strength.
• Li Bancheng: Shows resilience and calm under pressure, accepts defeat gracefully, and has no desire to become a Sacred Hall Steward.

Significant Themes

• The power of Immortal Dao Mountain cultivators and their single-minded focus on objectives.
• The struggle between the Sacred Hall and Immortal Dao Mountain, with Ye Tian as a key figure.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Li Bancheng: Their spar highlights the disparity in their strength, with Li Bancheng acknowledging Ye Tian's power.
• Li Bancheng and his opponent: Li Bancheng's direct concession shows his lack of interest in becoming a Sacred Hall Steward and his acceptance of defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian's opponent in the competition surrendered, securing second place for him.
• Ye Tian, Tan Xue Feng (second place), and Ding Shi (third place) embark on a journey to the Myriad Kingdoms Assembly with Fairy Qing Xia and thirty inner disciples.
• They take a detour to avoid potential interceptors, passing through Qing Zhou, Xu Zhou, Yang Zhou, and the Central Continent before heading to You Zhou.
• Upon reaching Yang Zhou, they discover that Shou Cheng, Zuo Qiu Yi's hometown, is facing a disaster due to a breach in the River of Oblivion.
• Tan Xue Feng and Ding Shi intervene, stopping the flood and saving the city.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: Shows concern for the common people and uses his power to help, demonstrating his compassionate side.
• Tan Xue Feng and Ding Shi: Display their strength and selflessness by saving Shou Cheng without seeking recognition.
• Fairy Qing Xia: Shows curiosity about Zuo Qiu Yi's hometown and concern for the people's welfare.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivators to help and protect the common people.
• The consequences of natural disasters and the limits of human power in the face of such events.
• The detour taken by Ye Tian and his group highlights the theme of evasion and temporary solutions to avoid immediate danger.

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Fairy Qing Xia: They discuss their course of action and share information about Zuo Qiu Yi's hometown.
• Tan Xue Feng and Ding Shi: They work together to save Shou Cheng, demonstrating their teamwork and selflessness.
• Ye Tian and the local cultivators: There's a brief interaction where the local cultivators express surprise at seeing cultivators from the Sacred Hall.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Tian and his group arrive in Shou Cheng, the capital of the Wu Kingdom, after preventing a flood disaster.
• They meet the King of Wu, Lu Yu Cheng, and other officials, who express gratitude for their intervention.
• Ye Tian learns that the flood was not an uncommon occurrence, contradicting historical records.
• He suspects that the flood was not a natural disaster but a man-made one, with the officials involved in a cover-up.

Character Developments

• Ye Tian: Becomes suspicious of the officials' intentions and begins to investigate the flood's true cause.
• Lu Yu Cheng: Initially appears grateful but is later suspected of involvement in the flood disaster.
• The youth in Shou Cheng: Loses his family in the flood and blames Ye Tian for not arriving earlier.

Significant Themes

• Natural disasters vs. man-made disasters
• The power dynamics between cultivators and mortals
• The consequences of inaction and deceit

Character Interactions

• Ye Tian and Lu Yu Cheng: Initially cordial, but Ye Tian's suspicion grows due to Lu Yu Cheng's lies.
• Ye Tian and the youth: Ye Tian heals the youth's wound, but the youth blames Ye Tian for not saving his family.
• Ye Tian and the officials: Ye Tian becomes suspicious of their involvement in the flood disaster.