Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing (Sword Ancestor) arrives at the Spirit Sound Workshop's inner sect grotto-heaven.
• He is greeted with a grand welcome banner in the sky, reading "Welcome Sword Ancestor."
• Chi Jiuyu (Xu Xing's abstract niece) arrives with him and is given a storage ring filled with Spirit Stones by Xu Xing.
• They tour the grotto-heaven, and Chi Jiuyu tries a mystical fruit, causing a colorful mist to spill out when she bites into it.

Character Developments

• Xu Xing: Shows care for his niece by giving her Spirit Stones and allowing her to explore the grotto-heaven.
• Chi Jiuyu: Demonstrates her curiosity and excitement about the new environment and its wonders.
• Ning Wanzhu: Acts as a guide and mentor to Chi Jiuyu, showing kindness and patience.
• Abyss (Xu Xing's fellow countryman): Feels frustrated and complicated about Xu Xing's reception compared to his own.

Significant Themes

• The blend of ancient and modern elements in the grotto-heaven, representing the fusion of tradition and progress.
• The importance of family and connections, as shown through Xu Xing's care for Chi Jiuyu and Abyss's feelings of frustration.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Chi Jiuyu: Uncle-Master and niece relationship, with Xu Xing showing care and Chi Jiuyu being curious and excited.
• Chi Jiuyu and Ning Wanzhu: Junior and Senior Sister relationship, with Ning Wanzhu guiding Chi Jiuyu and Chi Jiuyu being eager to learn.
• Abyss and Chi Jiuyu: Though they haven't interacted directly, Abyss feels frustrated and complicated about Chi Jiuyu's presence and Xu Xing's reception.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing meets Ning Ruo, the Spirit Ancestor, in her modern-style laboratory within the Snow Mulberry's trunk.
• Ning Ruo shows Xu Xing her research on imbuing spirituality into precision instruments to enhance their performance.
• She demonstrates a silver armor that can amplify combat power based on the user's idealism, ranging from Qi Refining to Nascent Soul realms, with potential to reach Spirit Transmutation.

Character Developments

• Xu Xing: Shows respect and curiosity towards Ning Ruo's research.
• Ning Ruo: Reveals a more lively and confident personality, eager to show Xu Xing her work and seeking his approval.

Significant Themes

• Fusion of technology and cultivation: Ning Ruo's research explores the integration of spirituality and advanced technology.
• Idealism as power: The silver armor's power is amplified by the user's courage, rage, bonds, and friendship.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Ning Ruo: They interact respectfully, with Ning Ruo being enthusiastic about sharing her work and Xu Xing showing genuine interest. There's a hint of playful banter, with Xu Xing finding Ning Ruo's chuunibyou-like instructions amusing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing visits the Spirit Sound Workshop and is shown various inventions by Ning Ruo.
• Xu Xing learns that Yuan has been staying at the workshop but keeps his distance from Ning Wanzhu and Ming Yu.
• Yuan reflects on his past and the first Immortal of the human race, Xu Xing.

Character Developments

• Xu Xing: Recognizes the value of Ning Ruo's inventions and appreciates her dedication. Shows caution regarding the Cang Race.
• Ning Ruo: Continues her research and inventions, showing no interest in interfering with Yuan's actions.
• Yuan: Reflects on his past and the first Immortal, Xu Xing. Decides to leave the Spirit Sound Workshop after saying his farewells to Xu Xing and Ning Wanzhu.

Significant Themes

• The weight of being the first Immortal (Xu Xing's legacy and responsibility).
• The passage of time and change (Yuan's nostalgia for the Great Profound Realm and his past).
• The importance of personal growth and understanding one's past (Yuan's reflection on his countryman's deeds).

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Ning Ruo: Share a friendly and respectful relationship, with Ning Ruo showing appreciation for Xu Xing's past words and actions.
• Yuan and Ning Wanzhu: Maintain a distant relationship, with Yuan keeping his plans to leave the workshop to himself.
• Yuan and Xu Xing: Though they don't interact directly in this chapter, Yuan reflects on Xu Xing's legacy and the weight of being the first Immortal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan, Ming Yu, and Ning Wanzhu are at the Spirit Sound Workshop. Yuan is not worried about the Righteous Alliance as it's stable with seniors watching over it.
• Confusion (Senior Huo), Yuan's greatest psychological shadow, appears with his new disciple, Xiao Fan. They force Yuan and his companions to a table for a chat.
• Senior Huo's presence alarms Xu Xing and Ning Ruo at the Divine Tree Trunk Grotto-Heaven.

Character Developments

• Yuan: Still dealing with his past and the consequences of his actions, he's trying to move forward but is haunted by his past, particularly Confusion.
• Confusion (Senior Huo): He's persistent in seeking out Yuan, showing no signs of giving up on their connection. He's brought Xiao Fan along, indicating a new phase in his plans.
• Xiao Fan: A new character, Xiao Fan is Confusion's disciple. He's cold, stern, and has a peculiar Dao Foundation. His cultivation is at the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

Significant Themes

• The past catching up: Yuan's past actions and connections continue to haunt him, affecting his present.
• Power dynamics: The interactions between characters highlight the power dynamics at play, with Confusion's actions showing his confidence and influence.

Character Interactions

• Yuan and Confusion: Their interaction is tense, with Yuan clearly uncomfortable and Confusion persistent.
• Chi Jiuyu and Confusion: Chi Jiuyu's casual greeting to Confusion lightens the tense atmosphere, showing her lack of fear or awareness of his power.
• Xu Xing and Ning Ruo: They observe the situation from afar, showing concern for Yuan but also amusement at Confusion's predicament.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing arrives at the Spirit Sound Workshop, and he and Ning Ruo discuss the nine strands of Sword Qi she requested earlier.
• Ning Ruo and Xu Xing take a walk outside the mountain, and they remove the six characters hanging in the sky that Xu Xing finds ostentatious.
• Chi Jiuyu, Yuan's abstract grand-disciple, asks Huo to connect her to the network to discuss a customization project with her master, Bie Xuening.

Character Developments

• Xu Xing: He is now being kept in suspense by Ning Ruo, which is a new experience for him. He shows concern about the ostentatious display of the six characters in the sky.
• Ning Ruo: She enjoys teasing Xu Xing and keeps him in suspense about the use of the nine strands of Sword Qi. She also shows a more casual and playful side outside the laboratory.
• Chi Jiuyu: She demonstrates her filial piety by wanting to create a custom Little Yellow Duck for her master, Bie Xuening. However, her master's response makes her feel upset.

Significant Themes

• The theme of suspense and anticipation is prevalent, with both Xu Xing and Chi Jiuyu being kept in suspense by Ning Ruo and Bie Xuening, respectively.
• The theme of filial piety is shown through Chi Jiuyu's desire to create a custom gift for her master.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Ning Ruo: They have a playful and teasing dynamic, with Ning Ruo keeping Xu Xing in suspense and Xu Xing expressing concern about the ostentatious display of the six characters.
• Chi Jiuyu and Bie Xuening: Chi Jiuyu's desire to show filial piety is met with a seemingly dismissive response from her master, leading to Chi Jiuyu feeling upset.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Jiuyu, feeling wronged, defends herself against Bie Xuening's accusations via messages.
• Bie Xuening, still suspicious, tries to locate Chi Jiuyu but fails, indicating an entity of equal standing is involved.
• Chi Jiuyu is sent out of the Spirit Sound Workshop by Confusion, leaving Senior Sister Ning and others behind.

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu shows maturity and restraint by not revealing her location to Bie Xuening.
• Bie Xuening's suspicion towards Chi Jiuyu lessens, but she remains cautious.
• Confusion demonstrates his power and authority by sending Chi Jiuyu away with a wave of his hand.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion between master and disciple (Bie Xuening and Chi Jiuyu).
• Power dynamics and authority (Confusion's actions).
• The challenge of Dao Integration and Truth Insight in cultivation (discussed by Ning Ruo).

Character Interactions

• Chi Jiuyu interacts with Bie Xuening via messages, trying to clear her name.
• Chi Jiuyu and Confusion have a brief interaction, leading to Chi Jiuyu being sent away.
• Xu Xing and Ning Ruo discuss cultivation and the Great Profound Realm's history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing and Ning Ruo walk through the Spirit Sound Workshop's inner sect grotto-heaven on a snowy day.
• They witness inner sect disciples having a snowball fight, causing a Snow Mulberry Tree to collapse.
• They take shelter in a teahouse, where they discuss the hardships of snowy days in the past for the human race.
• Later, Chi Jiuyu builds a massive snowman in her courtyard, and Ning Ruo visits them.

Character Developments

• Ning Ruo shows her gentle and nostalgic side when reminiscing about the past.
• Chi Jiuyu demonstrates her competitive nature and pride in her snowman-building skills.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the peaceful present and the harsh past of the human race.
• The importance of cherishing rare moments and experiences.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Ning Ruo share a moment of camaraderie and understanding as they discuss the past.
• Chi Jiuyu meets Ning Ruo for the first time and is impressed by her beauty, hinting at potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Ruo visits Xu Xing and Chi Jiuyu, bringing two unnamed fish.
• Chi Jiuyu is curious about the fish and their preparation.
• Ning Ruo prepares the fish in a unique way, extracting bones and cooking them separately.
• Chi Jiuyu asks about Ning Ruo's relationship with her master and Xu Xing.

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu becomes more comfortable around Ning Ruo, seeing her as kind and skilled.
• Chi Jiuyu struggles with her loyalty to her master and her growing admiration for Ning Ruo.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and temptation: Chi Jiuyu grapples with her loyalty to her master while being drawn to Ning Ruo's kindness and skill.
• Culinary skill as a sign of affection: Ning Ruo's cooking is a way she shows care and affection towards Xu Xing.

Character Interactions

• Chi Jiuyu and Ning Ruo: They interact warmly, with Chi Jiuyu learning from Ning Ruo's cooking and growing fond of her.
• Chi Jiuyu and Xu Xing: They have a more casual, familial relationship, with Chi Jiuyu feeling comfortable enough to tease Xu Xing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Jiuyu receives no more messages from her Master, indicating that the Master is not replying.
• Xu Xing uses the sword 'Moon Shadow' to intervene in the conversation between Yuan and Confusion, severing some of Confusion's thoughts about investigating Yuan's origins.
• Confusion asks Yuan about the origins of people like him and the next line of the poem 'Bashan and Chushui Desolate Land'. Before Yuan can answer, Xu Xing intervenes.

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu shows concern for her Master but maintains her composure.
• Xu Xing demonstrates his power and willingness to protect Yuan by intervening in Confusion's questioning.
• Confusion reveals his curiosity about Yuan's origins and the poem, hinting at his suspicion about Yuan's true identity.

Significant Themes

• The theme of identity and origins is explored through Confusion's curiosity about Yuan's background.
• The power dynamics between True Immortals are shown, with Xu Xing intervening in Confusion's actions.

Character Interactions

• Chi Jiuyu interacts with Xu Xing and Ning Ruo, showing her concern for her Master and her awareness of the power dynamics between the characters.
• Xu Xing and Confusion have a silent interaction, with Xu Xing intervening in Confusion's questioning of Yuan.
• Yuan, Ning Wanzhu, and Ming Yu are present but do not actively participate in the conversation, showing their deference to the more powerful characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Jiuyu and Xu Xing visit the Spirit Sound Workshop's Inner Grotto-Heaven.
• They meet the Spirit Ancestor, Ning Ruo, who welcomes them with a grand display of snow and a feast.
• Chi Jiuyu learns about the Mystic Candle Fruit and Spirit Fish, which have remarkable spiritual benefits.
• Chi Jiuyu creates a group chat called "Sword Venerable Lineage Exchange Group" with Bie Xuening and Zhang Yunlu.

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu shows maturity and responsibility by cleaning up after the meal and initiating the group chat.
• Xu Xing remains mysterious and aloof, but he seems to understand Chi Jiuyu's thoughts and intentions.
• Ning Ruo is revealed to be a powerful and hospitable figure, eager to please Xu Xing.

Significant Themes

• The theme of growth and change is emphasized as Chi Jiuyu feels the difference between having two disciples and three.
• The power of nature and its connection to spiritual cultivation is highlighted through the Mystic Candle Fruit and Spirit Fish.
• The importance of communication and unity among cultivators is shown through the creation of the group chat.

Character Interactions

• Chi Jiuyu and Xu Xing have a warm and comfortable relationship, with Chi Jiuyu feeling at ease around Xu Xing.
• Chi Jiuyu and Ning Ruo interact cordially, with Ning Ruo showing great respect for Xu Xing and offering gifts to Chi Jiuyu.
• Chi Jiuyu, Bie Xuening, and Zhang Yunlu communicate through the group chat, with Chi Jiuyu trying to engage them in conversation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Ruo and Xu Xing watch the sunrise together in the Inner Sect Grotto-Heaven.
• Chi Jiuyu asks Xu Xing about his feelings for Ning Ruo and the Spirit Ancestor, but he refuses to answer.
• Xu Xing gives Chi Jiuyu a purple crystal card and a storage ring, allowing her access to exclusive resources in the Spirit Sound Workshop's Inner Sect.
• Ning Ruo and Xu Xing enter a hidden space within the Mountain Laboratory, where they discuss their past and the path of immortality.

Character Developments

• Ning Ruo remains composed and mysterious, revealing glimpses of her past with Xu Xing.
• Xu Xing maintains his calm and collected demeanor, refusing to discuss his personal feelings.
• Chi Jiuyu shows curiosity and nosiness, but also a sense of loyalty to her master.

Significant Themes

• The path of immortality and the limitations of their current realm.
• The exploration of other worlds and their potential for containing higher levels of power.
• The hidden past and connection between Ning Ruo and Xu Xing.

Character Interactions

• Ning Ruo and Xu Xing share a moment of quiet connection while watching the sunrise.
• Chi Jiuyu's playful interaction with Xu Xing highlights their familial bond.
• Ning Ruo and Xu Xing discuss their past and the path of immortality, revealing a deeper understanding between them.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing and Ning Ruo reach the Ascension Platform, a hub for Ascension Platforms scattered across countless worlds.
• Ning Ruo reveals her plan to use the Ascension Platforms to gather human geniuses from other worlds and bestow upon them a sliver of the Great Profound Realm's aura using the Immortal Washing Pool, aiming to make the realm recognize them.
• Xu Xing agrees to verify the feasibility of the plan by exploring suitable worlds and testing the Immortal Washing Pool's effect.

Character Developments

• Xu Xing: Shows understanding and support for Ning Ruo's plan, agreeing to verify its feasibility.
• Ning Ruo: Reveals her grand ambition for the Great Profound Realm and her meticulous planning for the Ascension Platform project.

Significant Themes

• Ascension and the Immortal Realm: The Great Profound Realm's potential as an 'Immortal Realm' is explored, with True Immortals like Xu Xing and Ning Ruo residing within it.
• Recognition and World Weight: The key challenge is making the Great Profound Realm recognize incoming human races, which can be achieved by bestowing a sliver of the realm's aura upon them.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Ning Ruo: They discuss and agree on the plan, with Xu Xing showing understanding and support for Ning Ruo's ambition.
• Chi Jiuyu, Yuan, Ning Wanzhu, and Ming Yu: Chi Jiuyu enjoys the ice and snow amusement park while Yuan decides not to go out again due to the Confusion incident.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan and his group arrive at the Spirit Sound Workshop, where they meet Chi Jiuyu, the Sword Venerable's disciple.
• Chi Jiuyu mentions having seen the Spirit Ancestor (Ning Ruo) and eaten Spirit Fish raised on Mystic Candle Fruit.
• Yuan, Ming Yu, and Chi Jiuyu decide to try different attractions, with Chi Jiuyu leaving them to ride the ice Ferris Wheel alone.

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu shows her playful and energetic nature, contrasting with the seriousness of her senior sisters.
• Yuan remains calm and collected, showing no signs of impatience despite Chi Jiuyu's antics.
• Ning Wanzhu and Ming Yu display their concern for Chi Jiuyu's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The theme of friendship and camaraderie is evident in the interactions between Yuan, Ming Yu, and Chi Jiuyu.
• The theme of secrets and mysteries is highlighted by the restricted access to the grotto-heaven inside the Mystic Candle Tree trunk.

Character Interactions

• Yuan and Ming Yu display a comfortable and familiar rapport, suggesting a long-standing friendship.
• Chi Jiuyu's interactions with Yuan and Ming Yu show her eagerness to make friends and her lack of guile.
• Ning Wanzhu's interactions with Chi Jiuyu reveal her protective and nurturing nature towards her junior sister.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Ruo explains her 'Ascension Project' to Bie Xuening via messages.
• Xu Xing and Ning Ruo return to the office, and Bie Xuening confirms the feasibility of the project.
• Ning Ruo and Xu Xing add each other as friends on their phones.
• Yuan bids his final farewell to Ning Wanzhu, Ming Yu, and Xu Xing.

Character Developments

• Ning Ruo: Shows her dedication and thoughtfulness in her plans for the Ascension Project.
• Xu Xing: Demonstrates his understanding and support for Ning Ruo's plans.
• Yuan: Accepts the reality of his situation and prepares to leave, showing a sense of finality.
• Ning Wanzhu and Ming Yu: Accept Yuan's departure with understanding but sadness.

Significant Themes

• The theme of separation and final goodbyes, as Yuan prepares to leave.
• The theme of acceptance and understanding, shown by Ning Wanzhu and Ming Yu.
• The theme of dedication and planning, demonstrated by Ning Ruo.

Character Interactions

• Ning Ruo and Xu Xing: Show a friendly and cooperative relationship, adding each other as friends and working together on the Ascension Project.
• Yuan, Ning Wanzhu, and Ming Yu: Interact with a sense of finality, as Yuan bids his farewell and the others accept it with understanding.
• Xu Xing and Yuan: Have a brief, awkward interaction due to Yuan's nervousness and Xu Xing's discomfort with the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing and Yuan meet in a vast, white space.
• Yuan reveals he left the Great Profound Realm long ago and has no regrets.
• Yuan thanks Xu Xing for his protection over the years.
• Yuan leaves, leaving behind a piece of Cyan Jade containing his divine soul.
• Xu Xing returns to the small courtyard, leaving the Cyan Jade with Ming Yu.
• Chi Jiuyu and Ning Ruo notice Yuan's absence, and Chi Jiuyu leaves in a huff.
• Xu Xing reflects on his feelings about his homeland while watching Chi Jiuyu play in the snow.

Character Developments

• Yuan: Accepts his decision to leave the Great Profound Realm, expresses gratitude to Xu Xing, and bids him farewell.
• Xu Xing: Reflects on his feelings about his homeland and decides not to dwell on melancholy.

Significant Themes

• Homeland and Belonging: Both Xu Xing and Yuan feel a longing for their homeland, but ultimately accept their current lives.
• Farewell and Acceptance: Yuan accepts his impending departure and thanks Xu Xing for his support over the years.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Yuan: They have a heartfelt conversation about their shared history and Yuan's decision to leave.
• Xu Xing and Chi Jiuyu: Chi Jiuyu's antics help Xu Xing snap out of his melancholic thoughts and decide not to dwell on them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ming Yu leaves the Spirit Sound Workshop, and Ning Wanzhu watches her departure.
• Xu Xing and Ning Ruo inform Ning Wanzhu about their intention to retrieve Yuan's belongings in Qingxu.
• Confusion appears, seeking a [Spirit Insect Body-Forging Potion] for Xiao Fan.
• Xu Xing reveals that he was the one who should have bestowed Xiao Fan's fortuitous encounter, not Gu.

Character Developments

• Ning Wanzhu: She accepts Ming Yu's departure and understands her role in retrieving Yuan's belongings.
• Xiao Fan: He remains indifferent but shows signs of growth, accepting his past experiences and expressing no regrets about his path.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: The fortuitous encounter that should have been Xiao Fan's is given to him by Gu instead of Xu Xing, highlighting the unpredictable nature of fate.
• Growth and Acceptance: Xiao Fan accepts his past experiences and expresses no regrets, showing personal growth and maturity.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Ning Ruo: They inform Ning Wanzhu about their plans and interact with Confusion, showing their indifference and calm demeanor.
• Gu and Xu Xing: They discuss Xiao Fan's past and future, with Gu expressing his genuine interest in Xiao Fan's affairs, a departure from his usual indifference toward his 'lucky ones.'
• Xiao Fan and Gu: Xiao Fan accepts his past experiences and expresses no regrets, pleasing Gu and solidifying their master-disciple bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huo Bao leaves with Xiao Fan, promising a reward if he meets the junior who obtained Xiao Fan's fortuitous encounter.
• Xu Xing, Ning Ruo, and Ning Wanzhu discuss past events involving Yuan and Qingxu.
• Ning Wanzhu gives Xu Xing a golden runic sphere, the key to Yuan's 'Homecoming' laboratory in Qingxu.
• Xu Xing reveals that Senior Yuanjun used the Ink Qilin Flowers to dye.
• Chi Jiuyu and Xu Xing prepare to part ways; Chi Jiuyu returns to the sect, while Xu Xing heads to Qingxu.
• Xu Xing messages Bie Xuening about Chi Jiuyu's gifts and her improved behavior.

Character Developments

• Xu Xing: He remains composed and collected throughout the chapter, revealing bits of information about Senior Yuanjun's use of Ink Qilin Flowers. He also shows understanding and support for Chi Jiuyu's improved behavior.
• Ning Wanzhu: She displays curiosity about Senior Yuanjun's use of the Ink Qilin Flowers and reluctance to part with the key to Yuan's laboratory.
• Chi Jiuyu: She shows eagerness to please Bie Xuening and improved behavior, indicating growth in her cultivation journey.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Chi Jiuyu's improved behavior and understanding of her cultivation path reflect her growth as a character.
• Legacy and History: The discussion about Senior Yuanjun, Yuan, and Qingxu highlights the importance of understanding and respecting the past to navigate the present.
• Filial Piety and Respect: Chi Jiuyu's actions towards Bie Xuening and Xu Xing's messages about her reflect the theme of respect and filial piety in their relationships.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Ning Wanzhu: They discuss past events and exchange information about Qingxu and Senior Yuanjun.
• Xu Xing and Chi Jiuyu: They prepare to part ways, with Xu Xing showing understanding and support for Chi Jiuyu's improved behavior.
• Xu Xing and Bie Xuening: They message each other about Chi Jiuyu's gifts and behavior, revealing Bie Xuening's intentions to scare Chi Jiuyu into improving.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing and Chi Jiuyu return to the Sword Sect.
• The Sword Sect is experiencing a heavy rainstorm, with cultivators harvesting lightning.
• Xu Xing and Bie Xuening discuss the Ascension Platform and the Immortal Washing Pool.

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu receives a Mystic Candle Tree branch from Ning Ruo and becomes more anxious around Bie Xuening.
• Bie Xuening remains focused on the sect's affairs and the upcoming practical phase.

Significant Themes

• The practical phase and preparations for it.
• The relationship between Bie Xuening and Xu Xing, with Bie Xuening showing concern for Xu Xing's safety.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Bie Xuening discuss the sect's affairs and the practical phase.
• Chi Jiuyu interacts with Bie Xuening, feeling anxious and uneasy due to her past actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing leaves to find a suitable world for the Ascension Platform, hoping to find one among the worlds explored by Yuan.
• He arrives at Qingxu, the most dangerous zone in the Great Profound Realm, where the Ancestor of the Cang Race, 'Tai', fell during the Great Ancient War.
• Xu Xing witnesses a spatial rift that kills a flood dragon attempting to eat a fruit from a sacred tree.

Character Developments

• Xu Xing remains calm and composed, even in the face of Qingxu's dangers.
• Bie Xuening shows a playful side, teasing Chi Jiuyu and taking photos of her glowing form.

Significant Themes

• The duality of danger and opportunity in the Great Profound Realm, exemplified by Qingxu.
• The enduring influence of 'Tai's' essence, nurturing countless resources in Qingxu.

Character Interactions

• Bie Xuening interacts playfully with Chi Jiuyu and Yueling, showing a more casual side.
• Xu Xing's calm demeanor contrasts with the dangerous environment of Qingxu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing, a cultivator, ventures deeper into Qingxu, encountering various strange and dangerous creatures adapted to the brutal environment.
• He finds a legacy cave dwelling guarded by a giant rat, but deems its contents unremarkable.
• A team of five cultivators, led by a peak Spirit Transmutation body cultivator, attempts to retrieve a precious ore blocked by a spatial fault. The body cultivator successfully grabs the ore but triggers a spatial storm, leading to his imminent demise.

Character Developments

• Xu Xing: Shows indifference to the legacy cave dwelling's contents, indicating his high cultivation level and experience.
• Peak Spirit Transmutation Body Cultivator: Demonstrates determination and skill in attempting to retrieve the precious ore but underestimates the danger of a spatial fault.

Significant Themes

• Danger and Adaptation: Qingxu's brutal environment has driven creatures to evolve unpredictable abilities and become dangerous, even to high-level cultivators.
• Greed and Consequences: The body cultivator's greed for the precious ore leads to his near-death experience, highlighting the theme of reckless ambition.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing briefly interacts with a giant rat, showing no fear or concern.
• The team of five cultivators works together, showing tacit understanding and trust in each other's abilities.
• An ethereal figure appears, seemingly to help the body cultivator, but it's unclear if this is a hallucination or a genuine intervention.