Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yan escapes the God Eye Race using a Void Wormhole, which then forces him to another location.
• He arrives at a vast, empty Divine Temple with three statues, one of which is headless.
• The temple's space-time is abnormal, causing Shi Yan to return to his starting point when he tries to approach the statues.

Character Developments

• Shi Yan gains insights into a higher level of the path of space during his forced teleportation.
• He becomes cautious and vigilant due to the strange and potentially sinister environment of the Universe Boat Core Region.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of higher levels of the Dao and the pursuit of cultivation.
• The dangers and mysteries of the Universe Boat Core Region.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yan interacts with no other characters in this chapter, as he is alone in the Divine Temple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yan finds himself in a Divine Temple with a 'ghost wall' effect, preventing him from advancing.
• He realizes that the space in the temple is extremely condensed and stable, with no detectable spatial fluctuations.
• After cultivating for over eighty thousand epochs (over eight hundred million years), Shi Yan reaches the Ninth Order on the Path of Space.
• He discovers that he can now sense space fluctuations again and uses this insight to bypass the teleportation effect of the 'ghost wall.'

Character Developments

• Shi Yan's understanding of the Path of Space deepens, allowing him to reach the Ninth Order realm.
• He becomes more aware of the balance between the Paths of Time and Space and the challenges of breaking through via both paths simultaneously.

Significant Themes

• The balance between the Paths of Time and Space.
• The importance of insight and comprehension in overcoming obstacles.
• The vastness of time and the slow process of cultivation.

Character Interactions

• There are no character interactions in this chapter as Shi Yan is alone in the Divine Temple. However, a mysterious being in the core region of the Universe Boat is watching Shi Yan through a bronze octahedron, hinting at potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yan crosses the Void Corridor and encounters three statues with a stone book in the Divine Temple.
• He is drawn into the stone book, which is revealed to be the Book of Three Lives, a trial he must face.
• Meanwhile, in Shi Yan's Miniature Universe, the Origin of One slows down, indicating Shi Yan's soul is in trouble.
• Qing Huan, Shi Yan's disciple, senses the anomaly and decides to venture into the Universe Ocean to save Shi Yan.

Character Developments

• Shi Yan: He is drawn into the Book of Three Lives, and his True God Heart is shrouded in gray light, causing him to lose his memories and revert to a child's appearance and voice.
• Qing Huan: He becomes worried about Shi Yan's safety and decides to break through to the True God realm to save him.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Book of Three Lives and its trial.
• The connection between Shi Yan's Miniature Universe and his True God Heart.
• The struggle between freedom and safety, as seen in Bauhinia Village's decision to stay or leave.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yan (as Yan) interacts with Xi Yun, a girl from Bauhinia Village, who is concerned about his well-being and disapproves of his desire to leave the village.
• Qing Huan, Shi Yan's disciple, is worried about Shi Yan's safety and decides to save him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Yan, a prodigy in the Rhino Emperor Game, attempts to pass through the mountain path guarded by the Mountain Ghost but is easily defeated.
• After five years of dedicated study, Xiao Yan solves 1,999 boards and is about to tackle the 2,000th when the Mountain Ghost challenges him to a fight, promising the winner the right to leave the mountain.
• Xiao Yan and the Mountain Ghost engage in a standoff deep in the mountains, with Xiao Yan determined to win and protect his village.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yan: Grows from a boy to a young man, becoming highly skilled in the Rhino Emperor Game. He shows concern for his adopted sister, Xi Yun, and the villagers, demonstrating a protective nature.
• Xi Yun: Matures from a girl to a spirited beauty. She cares deeply for Xiao Yan, bringing him medicine and meals, and worries about his safety during the challenge with the Mountain Ghost.

Significant Themes

• Protective Instincts: Xiao Yan's determination to protect Xi Yun and the villagers is a significant theme, showing his growth from a curious child to a responsible young man.
• Destiny and Fate: The Mountain Ghost's challenge and Xiao Yan's acceptance of it highlight the theme of destiny and fate, as Xiao Yan feels compelled to face this trial to secure the village's safety.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yan and Xi Yun: Their sibling-like bond is evident in their interactions. Xi Yun cares for Xiao Yan, while he shows concern for her and the villagers. They share meals and have heart-to-heart conversations, demonstrating their closeness.
• Xiao Yan and the Mountain Ghost: The Mountain Ghost's challenge to Xiao Yan sets up a tense dynamic between them. Despite the challenge, there's an underlying respect, as the Mountain Ghost acknowledges Xiao Yan's growth and skill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan confronts the Mountain Ghost after solving 1,999 games of the Rhino Emperor Game.
• The Mountain Ghost's Authority is at the level of someone who has solved 1,500 games, significantly less than Yan's 2,000.
• Yan dismantles the Mountain Ghost's resistance and attempts to unmask him, but finds nothing beneath the hood.
• The Mountain Ghost's robe stabilizes the formation, and Yan decides to leave it in the cave to protect Bauhinia Village.
• Yan leaves Bauhinia Village after bidding farewell to the villagers, sealing the cave entrance, and vowing to return in five years.

Character Developments

• Yan's power and confidence grow as he solves more games, leading him to confront the Mountain Ghost.
• Yan demonstrates his practical World Authority, "Observation," which allows him to perceive the number of Rhino Emperor Games an opponent has solved.
• Xi Yun shows concern for Yan's safety and warns him to protect himself.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Rhino Emperor Game and its Authorities.
• The importance of protecting one's home and loved ones.
• The unknown and the fear of the unfamiliar.

Character Interactions

• Yan and the Mountain Ghost: Yan confronts the Mountain Ghost, expecting an easy victory due to his superior Authority, but is surprised by the Mountain Ghost's disappearance.
• Yan and Xi Yun: Yan bids farewell to Xi Yun, promising to return in five years. Xi Yun expresses her worry and warns Yan to protect himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan arrives in Guan Town, the border city of Jing Nation, and uses the World Authority to observe and eavesdrop on the City Lord and Master Sun.
• Monsters attack Guan Town, and Master Sun attempts to fend them off using his Rhino Emperor Game-derived authority but fails.
• Yan intervenes, effortlessly defeating the monsters and revealing his presence to the City Lord and Master Sun.
• Yan learns about the current state of the world from the City Lord and Master Sun, deciding to head to the capital of Jing Nation to investigate.
• Along the way, Yan encounters and defeats numerous monsters, all wielding the same authority, growing increasingly concerned about their origin.
• Yan reaches the capital of Jing Nation, Ying, finding it deserted and in ruins, with a massive white beam of light emanating from the palace grounds.

Character Developments

• Yan: Demonstrates his power and authority, revealing his true strength to the City Lord and Master Sun. He also solves the 2,000th game of the Rhino Emperor Game, gaining a new authority, Space Strangling.
• Master Sun: Initially confident in his abilities, he is humbled by the monsters' strength and Yan's power. He becomes more cautious and respectful towards Yan.
• City Lord: Struggles with the decision to defend Guan Town or evacuate, ultimately deciding to follow Yan's advice and lead the townspeople to safety.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Rhino Emperor Game and its users.
• The threat posed by the monsters and their identical authority.
• The struggle for survival and the importance of preserving life in times of crisis.

Character Interactions

• Yan and Master Sun: Yan tests Master Sun's authority and later shares his concerns about the monsters with him.
• Yan and the City Lord: Yan offers his advice on defending Guan Town, and the City Lord decides to evacuate the townspeople based on Yan's suggestion.
• Yan and the monsters: Yan encounters and defeats numerous monsters along his journey, growing increasingly worried about their origin and the threat they pose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying, the protagonist, discovers that the main threat to Jing is a monster named Zhou.
• He finds Zhou in the capital, protected by a powerful light pillar.
• Ying uses his Space Strangling Authority to sever the pillar, revealing Zhou.
• Zhou reveals that it knows Ying, surprising him.
• A hidden observer watches the battle between Ying and Zhou.

Character Developments

• Ying discovers his power and authority over space, but it's limited and drains him.
• Zhou, the monster, is revealed to be intelligent and powerful, with an unknown authority.
• The hidden observer seems to know both Ying and Zhou, and has restrictions on using power.

Significant Themes

• Power and its limitations: Ying's authorities have limits, while Zhou's is unknown.
• Identity and knowledge: Ying is confused about Zhou's recognition of him.
• Battle and strategy: Ying's attacks are ineffective against Zhou, highlighting their disparity in power.

Character Interactions

• Ying and Zhou: They fight, with Ying trying to understand and defeat Zhou, while Zhou toys with Ying.
• The hidden observer and both protagonists: It watches the battle, knowing both Ying and Zhou, but doesn't intervene.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan fights and defeats the White-Gold Horned Lizard but is severely wounded.
• He wakes up in the Celestial Master Palace, rescued by survivors from the Jing capital.
• The three Celestial Masters explain the current state of the world: monsters appeared three years ago, eight super monsters attacked capitals two months ago, and the Celestial Master Palace is near despair.
• Yan agrees to lead the Jing branch of the Celestial Master Palace and asks for help to improve his strength.

Character Developments

• Yan: He gains the ability to transform into the White-Gold Horned Lizard, suggesting a connection between them. He also learns about the dire state of the world and decides to take charge of the Celestial Master Palace to protect humanity.
• The three Celestial Masters (Zhang, Ji, and Lu): They recognize Yan's talent in the Rhino Emperor Game and see him as a beacon of hope. They invite him to lead the Jing branch of the Celestial Master Palace.

Significant Themes

• Hope and despair: The world is in a dire state, but the appearance of Yan gives the Celestial Masters hope for the future.
• Power and responsibility: Yan, recognizing the gravity of the situation, takes on the responsibility of leading the Celestial Master Palace to protect humanity.

Character Interactions

• Yan interacts with the three Celestial Masters, who recognize his talent and invite him to lead the Celestial Master Palace.
• Yan and the half-grown youth (unnamed) have a brief interaction, with the youth showing respect and deference to Yan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan becomes the new leader of the Jing Kingdom's Celestial Master Palace.
• He focuses on studying the Rhino Emperor Game, reaching round 3,000 in five years.
• The Jing Kingdom recovers and extends aid to neighboring kingdoms.
• Yan plans to deal with the remaining seven super-monsters, starting with the Liang Kingdom.

Character Developments

• Yan matures and gains experience, becoming a more strategic and thoughtful leader.
• The three Grand Celestial Masters (Zhang, Lu, Han) support Yan and accompany him on his mission to eliminate the monsters.

Significant Themes

• Power and Responsibility: Yan's growing strength brings him greater influence and the responsibility to protect humanity from the monster threat.
• Knowledge and Growth: Yan's dedication to studying the Rhino Emperor Game leads to personal growth and understanding of his powers.
• Unity and Cooperation: The Celestial Master Palace works together to rebuild and protect the Jing Kingdom, demonstrating the importance of unity in facing adversity.

Character Interactions

• Yan interacts more frequently with the Grand Celestial Masters, gaining their respect and support.
• The Grand Celestial Masters discuss and strategize with Yan about dealing with the monsters and aiding other kingdoms.
• Yan's relationship with the common people improves as he helps rebuild their lives and protects them from monsters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan and the three masters from Liang Kingdom return to Luo City and find it desolate.
• Yan battles and defeats the dark brown horned lizard monster in Luo City.
• Yan and the masters visit Yong Kingdom and eliminate the dark blue horned lizard monster.
• Yan travels to the other five kingdoms, defeating the super monsters and breaking their light pillars.
• Yan returns to the Jing capital and decides to visit Bauhinia Village before the five-year agreement with Yun ends.

Character Developments

• Yan grows stronger and more confident in his abilities, easily defeating the super monsters.
• The three masters from Liang Kingdom witness Yan's power and grow more respectful and loyal to him.
• Yan becomes the absolute ruler of the human world but feels there's a more powerful existence suppressing the world.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between humanity and monsters, with humanity gaining the upper hand.
• The power dynamics of the world, with Yan acknowledging a more powerful existence.
• The importance of agreements and commitments, as seen in Yan's decision to visit Bauhinia Village before the five-year agreement with Yun ends.

Character Interactions

• Yan works with the three masters from Liang Kingdom to defeat the monsters in their respective kingdoms.
• Yan interacts with Grand Celestial Master Lu, leaving the affairs of the Celestial Master Palace in his hands before visiting Bauhinia Village.
• Yan's thoughts about Yun and the villagers in Bauhinia Village show his concern for them and his desire to keep them safe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan returns to Bauhinia Village after five years and finds an imposter living in his house, looking exactly like him.
• The imposter reveals he is Yan's Past Self, separated due to an encounter that caused their temporal concepts to blur.
• The Past Self explains that there's also a Future Self of Yan in this world, who inherited the most power and is Yan's greatest threat.
• The Past Self admits he was defeated by Yan before and now seeks to help him, without revealing the full reason.

Character Developments

• Yan: Realizes he has Past and Future Selves, and that they are fighting for dominance. He becomes more determined to understand and control his temporal abilities.
• Past Self: Reveals his defeat at Yan's hands and his desire to help Yan, though his true motives remain unclear.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Self: The existence of Past and Future Selves challenges Yan's understanding of his own identity.
• Power and Dominance: The struggle between the three selves for dominance highlights the theme of power and control.
• Time and Memory: The separation of selves due to temporal issues raises questions about the nature of time and memory.

Character Interactions

• Yan and Past Self: Initially hostile, their interaction turns into a tense conversation as Yan seeks information and the Past Self offers help, though his true motives remain ambiguous.
• Yan and Future Self (implied): The Future Self is introduced as a threat and a rival, setting up potential conflict in future chapters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Past Self reveals that the Future Self lent him time power and used the Original Body's form to create the Seven Beast God Puppets, planning to resonate with the World Origin to leave it.
• Yan learns that the Original Body's form is called a Beast God.
• The Past Self dissipates, merging with Yan, completing most of the Beast God's Secret Pattern, and granting Yan his original name, Shi Yan.
• Shi Yan understands that to reclaim his Future Self, he needs to solve the entire Rhino Emperor Game, but he lacks confidence in his ability to do so.

Character Developments

• Yan (Shi Yan) regains his memories and merges with his Past Self, becoming the dominant consciousness.
• The Past Self, now a clone of Shi Yan, loses his semi-independent will but retains his combat power.
• Shi Yan struggles with his feelings for Xi Yun, influenced by the memories of the Light Beast God, Yan, and his Past Self.

Significant Themes

• The illusory nature of the world and the possibility of making it real.
• The struggle for dominance between the Past, Present, and Future Selves.
• The challenge of solving the Rhino Emperor Game to reclaim Shi Yan's Future Self.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yan interacts with his Past Self, learning about the latter's experiences and merging with him.
• Shi Yan visits Xi Yun, delivering a meal to her while she's focused on the Rhino Emperor Game, reflecting on his complicated emotions towards her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yan decides to stay in Bauhinia Village to solve more Rhino Emperor Game puzzles and set up formations across the world to resonate with the World Authority.
• The Past Self returns to the Celestial Master Palace and begins setting up formations worldwide.
• Shi Yan and Xi Yun get married twenty-five years after the Past Self's return.

Character Developments

• Shi Yan: Struggles with his feelings for Xi Yun and the illusory nature of their world. Eventually, he decides to spend a lifetime with Xi Yun and work towards reuniting in the real world.
• Xi Yun: Accepts Shi Yan's true identity and the illusory nature of their world. She remains steadfast in her love for Shi Yan and looks forward to a future together.

Significant Themes

• Love and commitment: Shi Yan and Xi Yun's relationship explores the themes of love, commitment, and acceptance, even in the face of extraordinary circumstances.
• The illusory nature of reality: The story delves into the idea that reality might not be as solid or permanent as it seems, and that one can still find meaning and happiness within it.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yan and Xi Yun: Their relationship deepens as they openly express their feelings and commit to each other. They support each other's pursuits and share a common goal of reuniting in the real world.
• Shi Yan and the Past Self: Though not directly interacting, Shi Yan's decisions and actions are influenced by the Past Self's experiences and knowledge, leading him to set up formations worldwide and work towards reclaiming the Future Self.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yan and Xi Yun's wedding is a joyous event for Bauhinia Village, with the villagers actively participating.
• After the wedding, Shi Yan and Xi Yun travel the world together, resolving local issues and setting up formations.
• After a hundred years, Xi Yun passes away, and Shi Yan decides to end his Future Self's threat.
• Shi Yan activates the formations across the world, preparing for the final battle with his Future Self.

Character Developments

• Shi Yan: Becomes more attached to his ordinary life with Xi Yun, grows older, and decides to end his Future Self's threat.
• Xi Yun: Ages naturally, passes away, and is placed in suspended animation by Shi Yan.

Significant Themes

• Love and companionship: Shi Yan and Xi Yun's deep bond and their decision to spend their lives together.
• The passage of time: The couple's aging and Xi Yun's eventual death highlight the inevitability of time's passage.
• The final battle: Shi Yan's preparations and decision to confront his Future Self, signifying the culmination of his journey.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yan and Xi Yun: Their strong bond is evident in their decision to travel the world together and their final moments before Xi Yun's death.
• Shi Yan and the villagers: The villagers' love and respect for Shi Yan are shown in their active participation in his wedding and their mourning of his and Xi Yun's deaths.
• Shi Yan and the Grand Celestial Masters: The Grand Celestial Masters pray for Shi Yan's victory in his final battle, showing their faith in him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yan faces his Future Self in the Origin Land of the world.
• The Future Self controls Shi Yan's power and initially suppresses him.
• The people of the world cheer for Shi Yan, their willpower enhancing his control over the World Origin.
• Shi Yan struggles but fails to gain the upper hand, and the Sentient Willpower begins to wane.
• Despite his efforts, Shi Yan seems destined to fail.

Character Developments

• Shi Yan's resolve is tested, and he feels the weight of his responsibilities to those who believe in him.
• The Future Self remains confident and dismissive of Shi Yan's chances.

Significant Themes

• The power of will and belief (represented by the people's cheering for Shi Yan).
• The struggle against fate and destiny.
• The realization of one's true self and potential.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yan and the Future Self engage in a battle of wills and power.
• The people of the world rally behind Shi Yan, offering their support and willpower.
• Shi Yan reflects on his past life with his wife, recalling his mortal side.

Detailed yet Concise

Shi Yan faces his Future Self in the Origin Land, initially suppressed due to his reliance on the World Origin. The people of the world cheer for Shi Yan, enhancing his control over the World Origin. Despite this boost, Shi Yan struggles and seems destined to fail. The Future Self remains confident and dismissive. As the Sentient Willpower wanes, Shi Yan reflects on his past life, realizing the power of his true self and the importance of his responsibilities. The chapter ends with Shi Yan's resolve renewed, hinting at a potential turnaround.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yan successfully awakens his Mortal Heart and defeats his Future Self, absorbing its power and completing the Beast God True Form.
• The Green-Robed Being, a disciple of the Three Saints Palace, acknowledges Shi Yan's potential and brings him to the City of Metal.
• The Green-Robed Being reveals that the Universe Boat is a remnant of the ancient Wu Kingdom, and his lineage, the Three Saints Palace, was dragged into its downfall.

Character Developments

• Shi Yan breaks through in state of mind and will, gaining the power of Void True God and understanding the laws of time more deeply.
• The Green-Robed Being shows admiration and hope for Shi Yan's future.

Significant Themes

• The legacy and downfall of ancient civilizations, such as the Wu Kingdom.
• The consequences of goodwill and trust, as seen in the Three Saints Palace's involvement with the Wu Kingdom.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yan and the Green-Robed Being meet for the first time, with the latter showing approval and willingness to share knowledge with Shi Yan.
• The Origin Will of the Primal Universe monitors the Green-Robed Being's actions, hinting at potential conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yan meets the Green-Robed Being, who reveals he's from the Three Saints Palace, an Ancient Civilization faction specializing in the Path of Time and Space.
• They arrive at the Guardian Tower, containing legacies from successive Ancestors, Inheritors, and disciples, represented by Rivers of Time and Space, Primordial Black Holes, and Stars of Worlds.
• Shi Yan learns about the Three Saints Palace's history and strength, including multiple God Kings.
• Shi Yan is taken to the most important River of Time and Space, left by the First Ancestor of the Space-Time Lineage.

Character Developments

• Shi Yan's desire for the Three Saints Palace's inheritance grows.
• The Green-Robed Being (Old Sage) shows relief at finally passing on his role as Sage to Shi Yan.

Significant Themes

• The power and history of the Three Saints Palace.
• The uniqueness of the Space-Time Lineage's cultivation method.
• The burden of legacy and responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yan and the Old Sage discuss the Three Saints Palace's history and legacy.
• Shi Yan pays respect to the First Ancestor's statue, marking his acceptance of the inheritance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yan's body transforms into the Beast God's true form, and he receives a vast amount of information.
• The Old Sage explains the Guardian Tower's inheritance process, and Shi Yan swears an oath not to pass on the inheritance to outsiders.
• Shi Yan arrives at the source of the River of Time and Space, where he finds sixty-four Memory Stones containing inheritances.
• The Old Sage guides Shi Yan to absorb the four most fundamental inheritances of the Three Saints Palace's Space-Time Lineage.

Character Developments

• Shi Yan gains the Inheritance Mark, becoming the second-level authority holder of the Guardian Tower.
• The Old Sage reveals his pride in the Three Saints Palace's greatness and might.

Significant Themes

• The importance of lineage and inheritance in the Universe Ocean.
• The power and uniqueness of the Space-Time Dao in preserving life.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yan interacts with the Old Sage, who guides him through the inheritance process and shares knowledge about the Three Saints Palace's lineage.
• The Old Sage expresses his satisfaction with Shi Yan as the next master of the Three Saints Palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yan realizes the true value of the two guides he received: the "Space-Time Envoy" cultivation method and the "Path of Heart Power."
• The Old Sage explains the risks and benefits of the Space-Time Envoy path, which involves cultivating an Inner Demon and the Path of Heart Power to control it.
• Shi Yan understands that the trials in the Book of Three Lives tested his state of mind, and he acknowledges the rarity of successful candidates for the Space-Time Lineage.
• The Old Sage allows Shi Yan to choose his path, as the Three Saints Palace's inheritance is nearly severed, and he leaves behind a Memory Stone with important information before dissipating.

Character Developments

• Shi Yan gains a deeper understanding of the Space-Time Lineage and the challenges ahead.
• The Old Sage shows flexibility in his views, prioritizing Shi Yan's personal choice over the lineage's tradition.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between tradition and personal choice is highlighted as Shi Yan is given the freedom to decide his path.
• The risks and rewards of the Space-Time Envoy cultivation method emphasize the theme of balance and control.

Character Interactions

• The Old Sage and Shi Yan have a heart-to-heart conversation, with the Old Sage sharing his wisdom and experiences, ultimately allowing Shi Yan to make his own decision.
• Shi Yan silently vows to restore the Three Saints Palace's glory, showing his dedication to the lineage despite the Old Sage's permission to choose his own path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Yan enters the second floor of the Guardian Tower, which is designed for comprehensive cultivation and knowledge expansion.
• He finds a vast "Sea of Memories" containing countless Memory Stones with various techniques and methods from different factions.
• Shi Yan begins to record and understand the contents of these Memory Stones using the Guardian Tower's time acceleration function (130,000 times).

Character Developments

• Shi Yan demonstrates his ability to manage and utilize the Guardian Tower's functions, showcasing his growth as the Inheritor.
• He exhibits his understanding of the importance of broad knowledge and adaptability in combat.

Significant Themes

• The importance of knowledge and adaptability in cultivation and combat.
• The value of understanding one's enemies and their methods.
• The role of inheritance and nurturing in a faction's rise.

Character Interactions

• Shi Yan interacts with the Guardian Tower, demonstrating his mastery over its functions.
• Although not physically present, the Old Sage's advice and guidance continue to influence Shi Yan's actions.