Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon Race initiates peace talks with the human race, with Wang Daoyuan as the primary negotiator.
• The talks are set to take place at Golden Horn Peak in the Falling Star Plain, with representatives from both sides attending.
• The Demon Race demands that the human race withdraw from the Skyrend Mountain Range and north of the mountains, essentially ceding these territories to the demons.

Character Developments

• Wang Daoyuan: He is now a Fifth-order peak cultivator and the main human representative in the peace talks. He is willing to maintain peace but is also prepared for war if the demons are not sincere.
• White Feather Chicken: It acts as a representative for the Demon Race, showing no animosity towards Wang Daoyuan despite its grandfather's death at his hands.
• The Phoenix and Ice Flood Dragon: They represent the demons of the Skyrend Mountain Range and the Extreme Cold Ice Plains, respectively. They display a strong and demanding attitude during the talks.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for territory and resources between humans and Demonic Beasts.
• The power dynamics between the human race and the Demon Race.
• The potential for peace and the willingness to fight if necessary.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan interacts with White Feather Chicken, the Phoenix, and the Ice Flood Dragon, representing the human race in the peace talks.
• The human cultivators present (Wang Daoyuan, True Man Mo Yang, True Person Kui Tian, True Man Lie Feng, True Person Xuan Shuang, True Man Feng Yi, and the Supreme Emperors of the Qin and Zhou Kingdoms) discuss and agree on their stance regarding the peace talks.
• The Demonic Beasts (White Feather Chicken, the Phoenix, the Ice Flood Dragon, and others) present their demands to the human representatives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Both the Human Race and Demon Race are in tense negotiations, with neither side willing to back down.
• The Human Race refuses to withdraw from north of the Skyrend Mountain Range and Return Goose Mountain.
• The Demon Race claims the Skyrend Mountain Range as their territory, leading to heated arguments.
• Wang Daoyuan and True Man Feng Yi represent the Human Race, while Fire Phoenix and Ice Flood Dragon speak for the Demon Race.
• Both sides make proposals and counterproposals regarding territorial divisions and cultivation restrictions.

Character Developments

• Wang Daoyuan: Stands firm in negotiations, representing the Human Race's interests.
• True Man Feng Yi: Threatens to self-detonate his Nascent Soul to intimidate the Demon Race.
• Fire Phoenix: Arguably, becomes more stubborn and less compromising as negotiations progress.
• Ice Flood Dragon: Initially indifferent, later shows willingness to make concessions for the benefit of his tribe.

Significant Themes

• Territorial disputes and the struggle for resources between the Human Race and Demon Race.
• The consequences of past actions and their impact on current negotiations (e.g., the Demon Race's inaction during previous invasions).
• The power dynamics between different cultivation levels and species within each race.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan and True Man Feng Yi: Work together to represent the Human Race's interests, with Wang Daoyuan taking the lead in negotiations.
• Fire Phoenix and Ice Flood Dragon: Initially at odds, with Ice Flood Dragon later showing willingness to compromise to benefit his tribe.
• Wang Daoyuan and Fire Phoenix: Engage in heated arguments, with Wang Daoyuan maintaining a tough stance and Fire Phoenix becoming increasingly stubborn.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Daoyuan and the demon kings reach an agreement to divide territories and establish peace.
• Linhai Prefecture and the Wan Chuan River are secured for human cultivators.
• The territory north of the Skyrend Mountain Range is divided, with the human race taking one-third and the demons taking two-thirds.
• The East Sea Demon Race agrees to the human race's terms.
• The major powers discuss and agree on the management of the newly acquired territories.

Character Developments

• Wang Daoyuan demonstrates his diplomatic skills and strategic thinking, securing favorable terms for the human race.
• True Man Mo Lin shows delight at the expansion of the Qin Kingdom's territory.
• True Person Xuan Shuang expresses concern about the management of the northern territories.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for territory and resources between the human and demon races.
• The importance of diplomacy and strategic planning in warfare.
• The challenges of managing and governing newly acquired territories.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan interacts with various demon kings, negotiating terms and sowing discord among them.
• Wang Daoyuan discusses the management of the northern territories with True Person Xuan Shuang.
• The major human powers discuss and agree on the division of influence in the newly acquired territories.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Yan Kingdom, after acquiring rich Spiritual Energy territories, decides to lease or sell them instead of developing them themselves.
• Wang Mingchen and Wang Shouye discuss how to manage the newly acquired territories.
• Wang Daochang, who has been in seclusion, joins the discussion.
• The Zhao Kingdom's Minister, Zhao Jingguo, visits to discuss purchasing territories from the Yan Kingdom.

Character Developments

• Wang Daoyuan: Focuses on cultivation to reach Late Nascent Soul stage, delegates political affairs to Wang Mingchen, Wang Shouye, and Wang Daochang.
• Wang Mingchen: Shows strategic thinking and political acumen in managing territories.
• Wang Shouye: Offers detailed plans for territory management and resettlement, aims to cultivate to Peak Golden Core and Nascent Soul realms.
• Wang Daochang: Emerges from seclusion, eager to contribute to managing the Yan Kingdom's territories.
• Zhao Jingguo: Represents the Zhao Emperor in discussing territory purchases.

Significant Themes

• Territorial expansion and management.
• Strategic alliances and diplomacy.
• Personal cultivation versus political responsibilities.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan tests Wang Mingchen's understanding of territory management.
• Wang Mingchen, Wang Shouye, and Wang Daochang discuss and plan the management of newly acquired territories.
• Wang Daochang requests an official position from Wang Mingchen.
• Zhao Jingguo discusses territory purchases with Wang Daoyuan, Wang Mingchen, Wang Shouye, and Wang Daochang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Daoyuan meets Zhao Jingguo, who offers to buy territories from Yan Kingdom.
• Zhao Kingdom wants Linhai Prefecture and part of the Ten Thousand Dragon Mountain in exchange for territories in Linchuan Commandery.
• Wang Daoyuan agrees to the deal, but discusses the fate of the Thirteen Families of Linhai and the King of Linhai.
• Zhao Jingguo requests Wang Daoyuan's help in upgrading the Zhao family's ancestral magic tool, the Mountain River Seal, to Fifth-order.

Character Developments

• Wang Daoyuan shows strategic thinking and negotiation skills in dealing with Zhao Jingguo.
• Zhao Jingguo demonstrates loyalty and wisdom in representing the Zhao Emperor's interests.

Significant Themes

• Territorial expansion and land exchange as a means of political and economic growth.
• The power dynamics between kingdoms and the importance of strategic alliances.
• The value of ancient cultivators' inheritances and the pursuit of powerful magic tools.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan and Zhao Jingguo engage in a respectful and pragmatic negotiation, showing mutual respect and understanding of each other's positions.
• Wang Daoyuan considers the future development of Linhai Prefecture and the integration of the Thirteen Families of Linhai into his kingdom's plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• After Zhao Kingdom's collapse, it becomes adept at handling affairs, posing no significant threat to Yan Kingdom.
• Yan Kingdom decides to remove the Spirit Vein origins within its territory to avoid resentment.
• Wang Daoyuan agrees to refine the Mountain River Seal, warning of potential losses to its previous nurturing.
• Zhao Jingguo offers to hand over Linhai Prefecture territories and the Mountain River Seal in exchange for peace.
• Linhai Prefecture is divided into three commanderies, with Wang Shouye as the Governor and Wang Zhian as the Prefect of Linhai Commandery.
• Wang Daoyuan agrees to refine the Mountain River Seal within ten days to a month.

Character Developments

• Wang Daoyuan demonstrates his strategic foresight and willingness to help the Zhao Kingdom.
• Wang Zhian, after breaking through to Mid Golden Core, volunteers to manage Linhai Prefecture's affairs.
• Zhao Jingguo shows eagerness to maintain peace with the Wang Family and the Yan Kingdom.

Significant Themes

• Strategic alliances and diplomacy (Wang Daoyuan's agreement to refine the Mountain River Seal, Wang Zhian's volunteering to manage Linhai Prefecture).
• Territorial expansion and resource management (Wang Family's acquisition of Linhai Prefecture, division of commanderies).
• Resentment and potential conflict (removal of Spirit Vein origins, Zhao Kingdom's concern about Song Yan's actions).

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan and Zhao Jingguo discuss the refinement of the Mountain River Seal and the handover of Linhai Prefecture.
• Wang Shouye, Wang Daochang, and Wang Daoyuan discuss the future of the Wang Family's assets and the management of Linhai Prefecture.
• Wang Daoyuan and Wang Zhian discuss the latter's role in managing Linhai Prefecture.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Daoyuan, now a Nascent Soul Cultivator, analyzes the Gui Shui Divine Lightning technique used by the Zhao Family, concluding that their interpretation is deviated but powerful.
• He upgrades the Mountain River Seal to a Fifth-order Magic Tool and informs Zhao Jingguo.
• A year later, both Zhao Jingguo and the Song Emperor successfully form their Nascent Souls.
• After seven years of cultivation, Wang Daoyuan breaks through to the Late Nascent Soul stage.

Character Developments

• Wang Daoyuan deepens his understanding of laws and upgrades his cultivation to the Late Nascent Soul stage.
• Zhao Jingguo successfully forms his Nascent Soul, becoming the new Nascent Soul Cultivator of the Zhao Family.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and interpreting cultivation techniques correctly.
• The power of deviated paths in cultivation, as seen in the Zhao Family's Gui Shui Divine Lightning.
• The significance of Nascent Soul formation for cultivators and their respective families or kingdoms.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan interacts with Zhao Jingguo, providing guidance on the Zhao Family's cultivation technique and upgrading the Mountain River Seal.
• Wang Daoyuan sends gifts to the Zhao and Song Kingdoms upon the formation of Nascent Souls in their respective royal families.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Daoyuan advances to Nascent Soul Perfection, requiring more resources, Spiritual Energy, and deeper law comprehension.
• He cultivates Gui Shui Divine Thunder to the ninth layer in five days, demonstrating its penetrating power on a rock.
• He subsequently cultivates Ren Shui Divine Lightning to the ninth layer, showcasing its destructive power on a hill.
• Wang Daoyuan plans to deduce all Five Elements Divine Thunder to the Fifth-order and fuse them, inspired by his Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation experience.
• He meets a Thunder Ape at Dragon Fall Ridge, offering it Hundred Fruit Brew in exchange for help comprehending lightning laws.
• After two years, the Thunder Ape breaks through to the Fourth-order and undergoes Golden Core Heavenly Tribulation, followed by its bloodline Heavenly Tribulation.

Character Developments

• Wang Daoyuan: Advances in cultivation, plans to deduce and fuse Five Elements Divine Thunder, interacts with the Thunder Ape.
• Thunder Ape: Breaks through to the Fourth-order, undergoes Heavenly Tribulations, and awakens a Lesser Divine Ability.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation progress and challenges.
• The power and application of lightning spells.
• The importance of law comprehension in cultivation.
• The relationship between Wang Daoyuan and the Thunder Ape, and their mutual benefits.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan interacts with the Thunder Ape, offering it Hundred Fruit Brew in exchange for help comprehending lightning laws.
• The Thunder Ape, now a Horned Thunder Ape, demonstrates its power and resistance to Heavenly Tribulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Tongyuan, a Dual Spiritual Root cultivator with a Water Spiritual Root, is introduced. He's a Violet Mansion Mid Stage cultivator, close to the Late Stage, and expected to achieve Core Formation in his early 200s.
• Wang Tongyuan witnesses the Thunder Ape's Bloodline Tribulation, a battle against a Tribulation Giant Ape.
• The Thunder Ape, after passing its tribulation, can speak human language and no longer needs a form-transformation heavenly tribulation.
• Wang Daoyuan helps his spiritual pets, including the Thunder Ape, absorb heavenly bounty after the tribulation.
• Wang Daoyuan comprehends the Law of Thunder by sparring with the Thunder Ape and deduces the Fifth-order Gui Shui Divine Thunder.
• He tests the Fifth-order spell on a rib bone from a Fifth-tier demonic beast, successfully destroying it.

Character Developments

• Wang Tongyuan: Shows his talent and potential, learns from the Thunder Ape's tribulation.
• Thunder Ape: Passes its Bloodline Tribulation, gains the ability to speak human language, and aids Wang Daoyuan in comprehending the Law of Thunder.
• Wang Daoyuan: Comprehends the Law of Thunder, deduces the Fifth-order Gui Shui Divine Thunder, and improves his spell.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and growth: Wang Tongyuan's cultivation progress, Wang Daoyuan's spell deduction.
• Mentorship and learning: Wang Daoyuan guides Wang Tongyuan, the Thunder Ape learns from Wang Daoyuan.
• Power and strength: The Thunder Ape's tribulation, Wang Daoyuan's new spell.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan and Wang Tongyuan: Wang Daoyuan guides and praises Wang Tongyuan's talent.
• Wang Daoyuan and Thunder Ape: They spar, with the Thunder Ape helping Wang Daoyuan comprehend the Law of Thunder.
• Wang Daoyuan and his spiritual pets: He helps them absorb heavenly bounty after the Thunder Ape's tribulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Daoyuan deduces the Gui Shui Divine Thunder to the Fifth Order and provides both Gui Shui and Ren Shui versions for the Wang Family.
• He shares the first six layers of the Bing Fire Divine Thunder with Wang Mingchen.
• Wang Daoyuan learns about the establishment of Guiyan and Nether King Commanderies and plans to set up a new commandery in the outer area of the Skyrend Mountain Range.
• He scouts the underground cave leading to the Purple Gold River valley and decides to establish industries on You Nan Mountain, naming it as such.

Character Developments

• Wang Daoyuan continues to demonstrate his prowess in Thunder Attribute cultivation and strategic planning.
• Wang Mingchen and Wang Shouye are shown to be capable assistants, managing affairs in the Wang Family and the Yan Kingdom.

Significant Themes

• Strategic planning and territorial expansion: Wang Daoyuan's focus on establishing new commanderies and industries to secure the Wang Family's territory and resources.
• Cultivation and power: The importance of cultivating powerful divine thunders and techniques to enhance combat abilities.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan interacts with Wang Mingchen and Wang Shouye, sharing cultivation insights and discussing family and kingdom affairs.
• Wang Daoyuan's decision to establish industries on You Nan Mountain shows his consideration for the Wang Family's long-term development and security.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Daoyuan awaits a Flying Boat with Wang Family cultivators to establish a foundation in the You Nan Mountain area.
• He instructs them to tend to Spirit Plants and construct a secret chamber connected to underground caves.
• Wang Daoyuan travels to the Purple Gold River valley to check on his clone Zheng Ping and the Spirit Veins' recovery.
• He finds the valley's Spirit Energy concentration at Low-grade Fifth-order and leaves resources for Zheng Ping.
• Wang Daoyuan explores the river's mouth and encounters a group of half-demons harassing a human cultivator, Zhou Ting.
• He rescues Zhou Ting and learns about the Hidden Dragon Market Town, a human settlement in the valley.

Character Developments

• Wang Daoyuan demonstrates his leadership and strategic thinking in establishing the Wang Family's operations in the You Nan Mountain area.
• Zheng Ping, Wang Daoyuan's clone, shows potential for rapid growth due to his excellent foundation and cultivation environment.
• Zhou Ting, a late Foundation Establishment human cultivator, displays gratitude and willingness to help others, leading Wang Daoyuan to the Hidden Dragon Market Town.

Significant Themes

• Resource Management and Development: Wang Daoyuan focuses on cultivating Spirit Plants and establishing a foundation in the You Nan Mountain area, highlighting the importance of resource management for cultivation.
• Alliances and Cooperation: Wang Daoyuan's rescue of Zhou Ting and their subsequent alliance emphasize the importance of cooperation among cultivators in the harsh environment of the Purple Gold River valley.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan interacts with Wang Shouze, instructing him on the family's operations in the You Nan Mountain area.
• Wang Daoyuan's clone, Zheng Ping, is mentioned but does not interact with Wang Daoyuan directly in this chapter.
• Wang Daoyuan rescues Zhou Ting from half-demons and learns about the Hidden Dragon Market Town, forming a temporary alliance with Zhou Ting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Daoyuan enters the Hidden Dragon Market Town, a canyon with shops carved into the rock walls.
• Zhou Ting, a local cultivator, invites Wang Daoyuan to join the Guard Team, offering benefits.
• Wang Daoyuan asks about the absence of Golden Core cultivators and Fourth-order demonic beasts in the Purple Gold River Valley.
• Zhou Ting takes Wang Daoyuan to meet Violet Mansion cultivators who reveal the valley's secret: cultivators at the Golden Core stage or above are prone to qi deviation and face amplified Heavenly Tribulations.
• Wang Daoyuan learns that the valley's restriction method was likely activated after the Purple Gold River branch was attacked.
• Wang Daoyuan decides to leave the valley and prepare for another venture into the Mirage Sea.

Character Developments

• Wang Daoyuan: Shows curiosity and caution about the valley's secrets. He decides to leave after gathering information.
• Zhou Ting: Acts as a guide and informant, revealing the market town's rules and the valley's secret.
• Violet Mansion Cultivators: Reveal the valley's restriction method and its impact on cultivators.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the valley's restriction on cultivation and the lack of higher-level cultivators.
• The potential benefits and risks of the valley's restriction method.
• The strategic importance of the valley for the Wang Family's expansion.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan and Zhou Ting: Zhou Ting guides Wang Daoyuan and reveals local information.
• Wang Daoyuan and Violet Mansion Cultivators: Wang Daoyuan learns about the valley's secret from these cultivators.
• Wang Daoyuan and himself: Wang Daoyuan decides his next course of action based on the gathered information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Daoyuan returns to Younan Mountain and decides to excavate a Spirit Spring.
• He successfully draws a Spirit Spring, and Big Black wakes up, ready to break through to the Fourth-order.
• Big Black undergoes its heavenly tribulation, swallowing nine lightning strikes and engaging in a spiritual energy struggle with a tribulation cloud manifestation.
• After the tribulation, Big Black absorbs the heavenly gift and announces it will undergo a transformation tribulation.

Character Developments

• Wang Daoyuan demonstrates his responsibility and care for his clan by opening a Spirit Spring to aid their cultivation.
• Big Black shows its formidable power and resilience during its tribulation, swallowing lightning strikes and engaging with the tribulation cloud manifestation.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and growth: Both Wang Daoyuan and Big Black exhibit advancements in their cultivation, with Wang Daoyuan opening a Spirit Spring and Big Black undergoing tribulations.
• Transformation: Big Black's transformation tribulation signifies its evolution and growth, mirroring the theme of change and adaptation.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan and Wang Shouze collaborate on opening the Spirit Spring, showcasing their teamwork and understanding of the terrain.
• Wang Daoyuan ensures the safety of his clansmen and creatures by sending them away during Big Black's tribulation and providing healing pills.
• Big Black interacts with the tribulation cloud manifestation, displaying its power and tenacity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Big Black reveals his past and his unique space ability to Wang Daoyuan.
• Wang Daoyuan names Big Black 'Wang Yan' and sends him on his way.
• Wang Daoyuan decides to improve his puppet refining skills and creates a Cave Mansion for this purpose.
• He refines a Low-grade Second-order puppet capable of casting the Sweet Rain Technique.
• Wang Daoyuan invites talented Artifact Refiners and Formation Masters from the clan to learn the Puppet Art, including Zhao Liang and Wang Shouze.
• He disassembles his first puppet to explain the components and techniques to the group.

Character Developments

• Big Black (Wang Yan): Shows remorse for his past and gratitude towards his master, revealing his unique space ability and potential.
• Wang Daoyuan: Demonstrates his growth as an Artifact Refiner, creating a Second-order puppet, and his willingness to teach and nurture talent within the family.

Significant Themes

• The importance of opportunity and timing for breakthroughs, as seen in the case of the Dragon Fish.
• The value of knowledge sharing and mentorship, as Wang Daoyuan teaches the Puppet Art to others.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan and Big Black (Wang Yan): They have a heartfelt conversation about their pasts, leading to Wang Yan's departure and Wang Daoyuan naming him.
• Wang Daoyuan and the Artifact Refiners/Formation Masters: Wang Daoyuan shares his knowledge of the Puppet Art with them, fostering a learning environment.
• Wang Daoyuan and Zhao Liang: They maintain a close relationship, with Zhao Liang bringing key personnel to Wang Daoyuan's Cave Mansion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Daoyuan guides his disciples in refining puppets, and three spirit beasts (Cloud Wing, Dragon Fish, and Bee King) prepare for tribulation.
• Wang Dezhao arrives to observe and learn puppet refinement.
• The spirit beasts undergo their tribulations one by one: Cloud Wing first, followed by the Dragon Fish and Bee King together.
• Cloud Wing survives its tribulation with the help of Wang Daoyuan's healing pills.
• The Dragon Fish attempts to evade its tribulation by hiding in the Ghostly Soul Cave but ultimately fails.
• The Bee King successfully passes its tribulation.
• The Soul Chasing Bee King asks to undergo transformation tribulation but is refused by Wang Daoyuan.

Character Developments

• Wang Daoyuan demonstrates his expertise in artifact refining and concern for his disciples' well-being.
• Wang Dezhao shows ambition and eagerness to learn, impressing Wang Daoyuan.
• Cloud Wing displays laziness and gluttony but ultimately survives its tribulation.
• The Dragon Fish shows cunning but underestimates the power of the Heavenly Tribulation.
• The Bee King shows resilience and determination in facing its tribulation.
• The Soul Chasing Bee King expresses a desire for transformation, revealing its sentience and ambition.

Significant Themes

• The power of Heavenly Tribulation and the challenges faced by cultivators and spirit beasts during their breakthroughs.
• The importance of guidance and support from mentors, as shown by Wang Daoyuan's help to his disciples.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents or challenges, as seen with the Dragon Fish.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan guides and supports his disciples, showing favoritism towards Wang Dezhao.
• Wang Dezhao seeks to learn from Wang Daoyuan and observes the tribulations for insight.
• The spirit beasts interact with each other, showing curiosity (Cloud Wing) and competition (Dragon Fish and Bee King).
• The Soul Chasing Bee King interacts with Wang Daoyuan, expressing its desire for transformation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dragon Fish, having absorbed world's gifts, grows and transforms, appearing more like a true dragon but sinister due to Yin Energy.
• Wang Dezhao absorbs world's gifts from three Spirit Beasts and decides to enhance his physical body before undergoing tribulation.
• Wang Daoyuan teaches Wang Dezhao's Black Dragon Fish (now transformed into Wang Minglong) and Cloud Wing, naming them.
• Wang Daoyuan shares puppet refining techniques and Spirit Gathering Bead refining methods with the clan.
• Cloud Wing and Wang Minglong discover a Secret Realm in the Mirror Lake Oasis, with a spring that triggers Wang Minglong's inherited memories.

Character Developments

• Wang Dezhao: Shows maturity and prudence in delaying his tribulation to solidify his foundation.
• Wang Minglong: Transforms from a Black Dragon Fish into a Nether Dragon youth, displaying curiosity and a desire to explore his origins.
• Cloud Wing: Demonstrates responsibility and concern for Wang Minglong's safety, preventing him from entering the Secret Realm recklessly.

Significant Themes

• Inheritance and awakening of memories (Wang Minglong, Wang Dezhao's Black Dragon Fish).
• The importance of foundation building and solidifying one's base (Wang Dezhao's decision to enhance his physical body).
• The value of knowledge and techniques, and their careful dissemination (Wang Daoyuan sharing puppet refining and Spirit Gathering Bead refining methods).

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan guides and teaches Wang Dezhao, Wang Minglong, and Cloud Wing.
• Wang Dezhao and Wang Daoyuan discuss Wang Dezhao's tribulation plans.
• Cloud Wing protects Wang Minglong from entering the Secret Realm, showing concern for his well-being.
• Wang Daoyuan shares ancient techniques with the clan, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Minglong awakens memories of the Netherworld, revealing a river with unique features and Demonic Beasts with similar bloodlines.
• Wang Daoyuan decides not to venture into the Netherworld due to the risks involved and the presence of powerful Ming Dragons.
• Wang Daoyuan refines a mid-grade fourth-order Sword Cultivator Puppet, using a Fierce Blood Pig's soul modified to comprehend Sword Intent.
• The puppet's soul takes over forty years (half a year outside) to master Sword Intent and several Sword Cultivator spells within the Spirit Pearl Space.
• Wang Daoyuan summons Yun Yi and Wang Minglong to act as sparring partners for the newly refined puppet.

Character Developments

• Wang Minglong: Awakens memories of the Netherworld, showing curiosity and a desire to explore it but heeds Wang Daoyuan's advice not to enter.
• Wang Daoyuan: Shows concern for Wang Minglong's safety, advising him against entering the Netherworld. He also demonstrates his skill in refining puppets, creating a powerful Sword Cultivator Puppet.

Significant Themes

• The Netherworld: A mysterious and dangerous realm, home to powerful Demonic Beasts and Dragons. It's a place of intrigue and potential danger for Wang Minglong.
• Risk vs. Reward: Wang Daoyuan weighs the risks of entering the Netherworld against the potential rewards, ultimately deciding it's not worth the risk at his current cultivation level.
• Mastery and Patience: Wang Daoyuan's patience in teaching the puppet's soul to master Sword Intent and spells highlights the importance of dedication and time in achieving mastery.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan and Wang Minglong: Wang Daoyuan shares his knowledge about the Netherworld and advises Wang Minglong not to enter it. Wang Minglong, in turn, shares his memories of the Netherworld.
• Wang Daoyuan and Yun Yi/Wang Minglong: Wang Daoyuan summons them to act as sparring partners for the newly refined Sword Cultivator Puppet, showing trust in their abilities and willingness to help the puppet improve.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Daoyuan returns from seclusion and scolds Cloud Wing for its laziness, ordering it to train with the newly refined Sword Puppet.
• He tests the Sword Puppet's abilities against Cloud Wing and Wang Minglong, finding it capable but needing improvement in tracking enemies.
• Wang Daoyuan decides to refine more Fifth-order puppets for protection, seeking Fourth-order Demonic Beast souls from Zhou Luan.
• After a year of effort, he successfully refines a Fifth-order low-grade sword puppet and decides to use his clone, Gray Peng, as its sparring partner.

Character Developments

• Cloud Wing shows improvement in its close-combat abilities under Wang Daoyuan's training.
• Wang Minglong demonstrates strong defensive capabilities in water, holding his own against the Sword Puppet.
• Wang Daoyuan's skills in puppet refinement and artifact crafting improve, successfully creating a Fifth-order low-grade sword puppet.

Significant Themes

• The importance of training and improvement for both cultivators and their puppets.
• The need for protection and deterrence in the face of growing cultivation threats.
• The challenges and requirements of refining higher-order puppets.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan interacts with Cloud Wing, Wang Minglong, and his clone, Gray Peng, training them and testing their abilities against his puppets.
• Wang Daoyuan communicates with Zhou Luan, requesting Fourth-order Demonic Beast souls for his puppet refinement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Daoyuan refines two Low-grade Fifth-order puppets, Xuan Bing and Xuan Ding, to scout the Mirage Sea.
• He leaves a clone of Gray Peng to guard You Nan Mountain and takes the puppets to the Mirage Sea.
• The puppets explore over ten thousand li into the sea, finding nothing but mist and water.

Character Developments

• Wang Daoyuan continues to refine his puppet crafting skills, successfully creating two powerful Low-grade Fifth-order puppets.
• Gray Peng trains the puppets, increasing their combat effectiveness.
• Wang Daoyuan integrates his separated souls into the puppets, turning them into clones.

Significant Themes

• The power of puppets and their potential in exploration and combat.
• The vast and mysterious nature of the Mirage Sea.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan interacts with his clones (Fang Hu and Yao Long), recalling them to work within the Spirit Pearl Space.
• He leaves instructions for Wang Minglong and Cloud Wing before departing for the Mirage Sea.
• The puppets, Xuan Bing and Xuan Ding, are introduced as new characters, serving as Wang Daoyuan's scouts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Daoyuan navigates the Mirage Sea using Spiritual Energy flow to guide his puppets.
• The puppets discover a small island with ruins and a low-grade Fourth-order Spirit Vein.
• Wang Daoyuan finds a stone tablet with the words "Purple Gold River," suggesting the island is under its jurisdiction.
• Two puppets find a larger island with a peak-grade Fourth-order Spirit Vein and ruins of the Myriad Beast Valley's White Tiger Hall.
• Wang Daoyuan discovers a stone tablet with "Myriad Beast Valley White Tiger Hall" and a long stone staircase leading to a grand hall.

Character Developments

• Wang Daoyuan demonstrates his sensitivity to Spiritual Energy, allowing him to navigate the Mirage Sea.
• He shows caution and strategic planning, using puppets to scout ahead and assess potential dangers.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Spiritual Energy in navigation and cultivation.
• The remnants of ancient sects and their potential secrets.
• The dangers and challenges of exploring unknown territories.

Character Interactions

• Wang Daoyuan interacts with his puppets, Xuan Bing and Xuan Ding, using them to scout ahead and gather information.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter.