Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing arrives at the Joyous Union Sect to meet the Charm Ancestor.
• At the Sword Sect, the Starship Traction Array activates, receiving starships from the starry sky.
• Zhang Yunlu and Chi Jiuyu return from their mission and meet with Bie Xuening, who discusses their Dharma Images and cultivation progress.
• The Big Boss Group discusses the Immortal Sect Grand Competition and the method to select a suitable world, with the Charm Ancestor revealing that Xu Xing has arrived at the Joyous Union Sect and suggesting dual cultivation as the solution.

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu realizes her shortcomings in her Dharma Image and state of mind during cultivation.
• Bie Xuening shows concern for her disciples' progress and provides guidance.
• Xu Xing is mentioned to have arrived at the Joyous Union Sect, but his actions and thoughts are not detailed in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: The characters' cultivation journeys are emphasized, with Chi Jiuyu and Zhang Yunlu learning from Bie Xuening, and Xu Xing's cultivation level being mentioned in relation to the Immortal Sect Grand Competition.
• Relationships and Alliances: The Big Boss Group's discussion highlights the relationships and alliances between the characters, as they work together to solve a common problem.
• Dual Cultivation: The theme of dual cultivation is introduced by the Charm Ancestor as a potential solution to the problem at hand, foreshadowing its importance in the story's development.

Character Interactions

• Chi Jiuyu and Zhang Yunlu interact with Bie Xuening, seeking her guidance and discussing their cultivation progress.
• The members of the Big Boss Group interact through their chat group, discussing the Immortal Sect Grand Competition and the method to select a suitable world, with the Charm Ancestor revealing Xu Xing's arrival at the Joyous Union Sect.
• Xu Xing is mentioned to have arrived at the Joyous Union Sect, but his interaction with the Charm Ancestor is not detailed in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Charm Ancestor reveals she knows about Sword Venerable's expression.
• Xu Xing brings a wine jar for Senior Sister, which Charm Ancestor marks with a Little Yellow Duck pattern.
• Charm Ancestor expresses concern about Senior Sister's rigid personality and potential for a great slaughter if she ascends.
• Xu Xing shares his past experiences and regrets, leading to a discussion about the blurred lines between good and evil.
• Charm Ancestor attempts to observe 'Dao Delusion' but is blocked by Xu Xing.
• They decide to cooperate to understand and resolve 'Dao Delusion.'

Character Developments

• Charm Ancestor shows her caring side, worrying about Senior Sister's future actions.
• Xu Xing reflects on his past, revealing his regrets and the complexities of good and evil.
• Xu Xing remains guarded about his 'Dao Delusion,' not allowing Charm Ancestor to observe it fully.

Significant Themes

• The blurred lines between good and evil, and the complexities of human nature.
• The importance of personal growth and self-awareness in cultivation.
• The consequences of past actions and the struggle to change.

Character Interactions

• Charm Ancestor and Xu Xing's relationship is friendly and cooperative, despite their occasional bickering.
• Xu Xing shares his past experiences with Charm Ancestor, showing trust in her.
• Charm Ancestor expresses concern for Senior Sister, showing her caring side.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing visits Charm Ancestor, who has been learning to brew wine and cook.
• They discuss the 'Dao Delusion' Xu Xing is experiencing, and Charm Ancestor shares her insights.
• Xu Xing decides to stay with Charm Ancestor for a while to further understand his 'Dao Delusion'.
• Chi Jiuyu, after completing a mission, visits the Law Enforcement Hall and shows off the Sword Ancestor Token.
• She feels aimless after completing her mission and decides to visit Li Ke.

Character Developments

• Charm Ancestor: She has taken up brewing wine and cooking to keep herself occupied while bearing the Heavenly Will. She has gained insights into Xu Xing's 'Dao Delusion'.
• Xu Xing: He has decided to stay with Charm Ancestor to further understand his 'Dao Delusion'. He has also named the realms above True Immortal: Dao Attainment, Dao Holding, and Dao Source.
• Chi Jiuyu: She has completed a mission and shown off the Sword Ancestor Token. She feels aimless after completing her mission and decides to visit Li Ke.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between 'self' and 'Dao' as one advances beyond the True Immortal realm.
• The importance of maintaining one's 'self' while transcending the mortal world.
• The concept of 'Dao Delusion' and its origin.
• The naming of the realms above True Immortal: Dao Attainment, Dao Holding, and Dao Source.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Charm Ancestor: They discuss the 'Dao Delusion' and Xu Xing's plans to stay with Charm Ancestor.
• Chi Jiuyu and the Law Enforcement Hall disciple: Chi Jiuyu shows off the Sword Ancestor Token and hands in her mission report.
• Chi Jiuyu and Li Ke: Chi Jiuyu decides to visit Li Ke after feeling aimless.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Jiuyu visits Li Ke with gifts after returning from the Starry Sky.
• Li Ke is busy with Miscellaneous Affairs Hall matters and the Immortal Sect Grand Competition preparations.
• Chi Jiuyu tries to peek into a mysterious wooden box using her Void-Piercing Golden Pupils but fails.
• Li Ke reveals that the returning Star Domain Guardian is Xu Xianning, her Senior Martial Sister and the eldest disciple under Martial Uncle.

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu: Shows curiosity and nosiness, trying to peek into Li Ke's box. She also displays confidence in her social skills and eagerness to meet Xu Xianning.
• Li Ke: Remains calm and collected, warning Chi Jiuyu about Xu Xianning. She reveals that she knows about Xu Xianning's return and her status as the eldest disciple.

Significant Themes

• Curiosity and its consequences (Chi Jiuyu trying to peek into the box).
• The hierarchy and dynamics within the Sword Sect (Li Ke's and Chi Jiuyu's discussions about Xu Xianning).

Character Interactions

• Chi Jiuyu and Li Ke: Chi Jiuyu visits Li Ke, tries to peek into her box, and asks about Xu Xianning. Li Ke warns Chi Jiuyu about Xu Xianning and reveals her status. Their interaction is a mix of playful banter and serious discussion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Jiuyu discovers Li Ke's secret regarding a wooden chest.
• Xu Xing visits the Joyous Union Sect and encounters Charm Cultivators showcasing their abilities.
• Xu Xing learns about the Joyous Union Sect's Yin-Nourishing and Yang-Supplementing Pills.

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu shows curiosity and determination in uncovering Li Ke's secret.
• Xu Xing demonstrates his interest in the Joyous Union Sect's activities and his connection with Charm Ancestor.

Significant Themes

• Curiosity and Discovery: Chi Jiuyu's curiosity drives her to investigate Li Ke's secret, while Xu Xing explores the Joyous Union Sect.
• Power and Competition: The Joyous Union Sect's Charm Cultivators showcase their abilities, emphasizing the competitive nature of cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Chi Jiuyu and Li Ke: Chi Jiuyu tries to pry information from Li Ke about the wooden chest, but Li Ke remains evasive.
• Xu Xing and Charm Ancestor: Xu Xing interacts with Charm Ancestor through a sparrow, discussing the Joyous Union Sect's activities and Xu Xing's method for resolving 'Dao Delusion.'

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing buys a fragment of Gu Feng's broken blade from a stall.
• He decides to visit other places in the Joyous Union Sect.
• Charm Ancestor reveals she knows about Xu Xing's secret regarding his thoughts running wild when pondering 'Dao Delusion.'

Character Developments

• Xu Xing: Shows interest in finding a way to 'touch' his 'Dao Delusion' and is open about his thoughts running wild when discussing it.
• Charm Ancestor: Reveals she knows about Xu Xing's secret and teases him about it.

Significant Themes

• 'Dao Delusion': Xu Xing's struggle with understanding and interacting with his 'Dao Delusion.'
• Secrecy and Revelation: The tension between keeping secrets and revealing them, as seen in Charm Ancestor's teasing of Xu Xing.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Charm Ancestor: They discuss 'Dao Delusion' and Xu Xing's thoughts running wild. Charm Ancestor teases Xu Xing about his secret.
• Xu Xing and the Stall Owner: Xu Xing buys a fragment of Gu Feng's broken blade from the stall owner without haggling, leaving the owner feeling strange and regretful.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yujiu, the "unknown top-ranking big brother," arrives at the Sword Sect.
• Gu Wangjun, now a student, learns sword techniques and talisman crafting from Leng Rou.
• The Immortal Sect Grand Competition is discussed; the Sword Sect and Supreme Dao Sect are responsible for organizing it.
• Zhao Ruohan, Supreme Dao Sect's Dao Heir, arrives at the Sword Sect and argues with Du Ruoheng and Cheng Junming about Chi Jiuyu's division in the competition.
• Zhao Ruohan decides to visit Chi Jiuyu.

Character Developments

• Gu Wangjun realizes that his life hasn't changed much despite his new cultivation and learns to accept his pace.
• Zhao Ruohan demonstrates her determination to avenge her brother, Zhao Ruoxu, against Chi Jiuyu.

Significant Themes

• The Immortal Sect Grand Competition serves as a platform for the younger generation to prove themselves and gain recognition.
• The divisions in the competition are based on both cultivation realm and age, leading to debates about fairness.

Character Interactions

• Du Ruoheng and Cheng Junming argue about Chi Jiuyu's division in the competition.
• Zhao Ruohan communicates with her brother, Zhao Ruoxu, about her plan to confront Chi Jiuyu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Jiuyu, the future Sword Sect Master, is watering her Mystic Candle Tree when Zhao Ruohan, the future Supreme Dao Sect Master, arrives to challenge her.
• Zhao Ruohan accuses Chi Jiuyu of bullying her brother, who was beaten by Chi Jiuyu in the last Immortal Sect Grand Competition.
• Chi Jiuyu invites Zhao Ruohan into her cave residence, and they discuss the Immortal Sect Grand Competition and the Mystic Candle Tree.
• Xu Xing, the Sword Venerable's former third disciple, is mentioned as a comparison for Chi Jiuyu's skill.
• It's revealed that Chi Jiuyu might be placed in the Nascent Soul group due to her age, but Xu Xing plans to convince Sword Venerable to place her in the Spirit Transformation group.

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu: She remains confident and arrogant, showing no signs of backing down from a challenge. She also displays a competitive spirit, wanting to fight across realms.
• Zhao Ruohan: She is revealed to be the daughter of the Hong Sovereign and Zhao Chengmeng, placing her in a powerful position. She is also determined to avenge her brother.
• Xu Xing: He is mentioned as a formidable sword dao prodigy and is used as a benchmark for Chi Jiuyu's skill.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry: Both Chi Jiuyu and Zhao Ruohan are driven by a desire to prove themselves and compete against each other.
• Power dynamics: The characters' backgrounds and positions in their respective sects influence their behavior and expectations.
• Rewards and compensation: The characters discuss the rewards for the Immortal Sect Grand Competition and the potential compensation for Chi Jiuyu if she is placed in the wrong group.

Character Interactions

• Chi Jiuyu and Zhao Ruohan: They engage in a friendly yet competitive banter, with Zhao Ruohan challenging Chi Jiuyu and Chi Jiuyu accepting the challenge.
• Xu Xing and Charm Ancestor: They discuss Chi Jiuyu's potential placement in the Immortal Sect Grand Competition and the possibility of her facing opponents above her realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing agrees to Chi Jiuyu's participation in the Spirit Transformation division, with the condition that she receives the first-place reward from the Nascent Soul division.
• Xu Xing learns about Hong Sovereign's descendant participating in the previous Immortal Sect Grand Competition.
• Chi Jiuyu learns about Zhao Ruohan's innate divine ability, Qianyuan Undying Jade-Pure Mystic Light.
• Zhao Ruohan asks Xu Xing to convince Chi Jiuyu to participate in the Spirit Transformation division, offering to compensate her with the first-place reward from the Nascent Soul division.

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu: Shows her competitive nature and desire for rewards, but also her willingness to face challenges.
• Zhao Ruohan: Demonstrates her determination to compete with Chi Jiuyu and her cleverness in persuading Chi Jiuyu.
• Xu Xing: Shows his understanding of the situation and his amusement at the girls' antics.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry, as seen in Chi Jiuyu and Zhao Ruohan's desire to outdo each other.
• The importance of experience and tempering oneself, as mentioned by Zhao Ruohan and Chi Jiuyu.
• The power of innate divine abilities and the challenges they pose, as discussed in relation to Chi Jiuyu and Zhao Ruohan.

Character Interactions

• Chi Jiuyu and Zhao Ruohan: Their interaction shows their competitive nature and their different perspectives on the Immortal Sect Grand Competition.
• Xu Xing and Chi Jiuyu: Their interaction reveals Xu Xing's understanding of Chi Jiuyu's character and his amusement at her situation.
• Xu Xing and Zhao Ruohan: Their interaction shows Xu Xing's knowledge of the past Immortal Sect Grand Competitions and his willingness to help Zhao Ruohan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Ruohan challenges Chi Jiuyu, and Xu Xing agrees to let her participate in the Spirit Transformation division of the Immortal Sect Grand Competition with compensation.
• Xu Xing gives Zhao Ruohan a piece of Blood Jade and Chi Jiuyu a jar of spirit wine as gifts.
• Xu Xing returns to the Sword Sect and helps with various matters before departing for Qingxu.
• Li Ming, an ascender from the Floating Glaze Realm, arrives at the Sword Sect to seek guidance on Dao Integration and to thank Xu Xing, also expressing his intention to join the Supreme Dao Sect.

Character Developments

• Zhao Ruohan: She shows determination and confidence in her challenge against Chi Jiuyu, aiming to prove the strength of Dharma cultivators.
• Chi Jiuyu: She remains indifferent and nonchalant, accepting the challenge and compensation without much reaction.
• Xu Xing: He demonstrates his role as a responsible senior, handling sect matters and helping his disciples while also preparing for the Immortal Sect Grand Competition.
• Li Ming: He shows dedication to his cultivation and the betterment of his home realm, seeking guidance on Dao Integration and expressing his intention to join the Supreme Dao Sect.

Significant Themes

• Dao Integration: This is a crucial theme as Li Ming seeks guidance on achieving it, and Xu Xing works to understand and resolve its causes.
• Cultivation and Growth: The characters' cultivation and growth are emphasized, with Zhao Ruohan challenging Chi Jiuyu to improve herself and Li Ming seeking guidance to advance further.
• Responsibility and Guidance: Xu Xing's role as a senior figure is highlighted as he helps his disciples and handles sect matters, demonstrating his responsibility and guidance.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Ruohan and Chi Jiuyu: Their interaction is marked by Zhao Ruohan's challenge and Chi Jiuyu's nonchalant acceptance, with Chi Jiuyu even adding Zhao Ruohan as a friend on her phone.
• Xu Xing and Bie Xuening: They discuss the Immortal Sect Grand Competition and the matter of Dao Integration, with Bie Xuening showing concern about Charm Ancestor's dual cultivation remark.
• Xu Xing and Li Ming: Though they do not interact directly in this chapter, Li Ming's arrival at the Sword Sect to seek guidance from Xu Xing sets the stage for their future interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing arrives at Qingxu, a dangerous place with valuable materials due to Confusion's influence.
• Xu Xing uses his gaze to scan the Chaos Sea for worlds influenced by Mystic Shadow to choose a trial world for the Immortal Sect Grand Competition.
• In the Xuanxiang World, the Heavenly Spirit Sect recruits new disciples, who are treated as property and have to pay a spiritual debt to the sect.

Character Developments

• Xu Xing: He shows his ability to pierce through the Great Profound Realm and scan the Chaos Sea, demonstrating his power and intent to choose a trial world for the competition.
• Mu Yong: A new disciple in the Heavenly Spirit Sect, he shows resilience and resourcefulness by finding a way to survive despite the harsh conditions. He also displays disgust towards the sect's practices.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Xu Xing's power allows him to influence the choice of the trial world, while the Heavenly Spirit Sect's power enables it to exploit its disciples.
• Cruelty and Exploitation: The Heavenly Spirit Sect's treatment of its disciples highlights the cruelty and exploitation within the cultivation world.
• Survival: Mu Yong's struggle to survive in the Heavenly Spirit Sect emphasizes the harsh conditions and the need for resilience in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Mystic Shadow: Though not directly interacting, Xu Xing's search for worlds influenced by Mystic Shadow hints at their past connection and Xu Xing's intent to honor their agreement.
• Mu Yong and the Heavenly Spirit Sect: Mu Yong's interaction with the Heavenly Spirit Sect, particularly with the stern young man and the Disciplinary Hall disciples, showcases the sect's exploitative nature and Mu Yong's determination to survive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Yong, a reincarnated cultivator, struggles to survive in the Heavenly Spirit Sect, relying on the Heavenly Spirit Qi Refining Formula to sustain himself on grass and water.
• Every day, he must cultivate at least three threads of spiritual energy to save one for his body's sustenance, as the sect extracts one thread daily through the Heavenly Track.
• The Heavenly Track, a ritual formed by the sect's founder, extracts spiritual energy from cultivators and living beings, with thirty percent going to Void Return cultivators and seventy percent to the track itself.
• Mu Yong realizes that the Heavenly Track is a "ritual" with a sliver of hope for ultimate transformation.
• Xuan Xing, the sect's second-generation founder, learns that the Spirit Herding Heaven Transformation Ritual has been activated, freezing the entire Xuanxiang World and causing Xu Xing, the Sword Ancestor, to intervene.
• Xu Xing retrieves the Xuanxiang World, intending to use it in the Immortal Sect Grand Competition, and then freezes ten thousand worlds influenced by Mystic Shadow with a single finger.

Character Developments

• Mu Yong: Struggles to adapt to his new life, relying on his past experiences to navigate the Heavenly Spirit Sect. He remains determined to change the world despite his lack of confidence.
• Xuan Xing: Reflects on his master's actions and his own cultivation progress, feeling inferior despite his Void Return perfection. He learns of the Spirit Herding Heaven Transformation Ritual and the intervention of Xu Xing.
• Xu Xing: Intervenes in the Chaos Sea, retrieving the Xuanxiang World and freezing ten thousand worlds influenced by Mystic Shadow with a single finger.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and adaptation in a harsh environment (Mu Yong in the Heavenly Spirit Sect).
• The consequences of extracting spiritual energy from living beings and cultivators (the Heavenly Track's impact on the Xuanxiang World).
• The intervention of a higher power (Xu Xing) in the affairs of the world, highlighting the power dynamics between realms and beings.

Character Interactions

• Mu Yong interacts with other seedling-grade disciples, who cast him malicious glances due to his situation and the sect's rules.
• Xuan Xing interacts with the voice of the Sword Ancestor, Xu Xing, who retrieves the Xuanxiang World and freezes ten thousand worlds.
• Xu Xing's intervention affects all living beings and worlds influenced by Mystic Shadow, demonstrating his power and influence over the Chaos Sea.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing freezes worlds affected by Mystic Shadow and plans to use them for training juniors.
• He visits the Spirit Sound Workshop to test integrating the Taixuan Immortal Network into Xuanxiang World.
• The Taixuan Immortal Network successfully connects to Xuanxiang World, displaying available Auxiliary Modules.

Character Developments

• Xu Xing shows concern for the younger generation's practical experience and plans to involve them in guiding worlds.
• Ning Ruo continues to develop the Taixuan Immortal Network, integrating Bie Xuening's power into it.

Significant Themes

• The Taixuan Immortal Network's potential to guide worlds and cultivate juniors.
• The risks and challenges of using systems within worlds.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Ning Ruo discuss the Taixuan Immortal Network and its integration with Xuanxiang World.
• Ning Ruo asks Xu Xing about the truth behind Charm Ancestor's words, hinting at their shared past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Taixuan Immortal Network is completed, and Xu Xing learns about its structure and functions.
• Xu Xing receives news that Jiu Yu lost a tooth and Zhao Ruohan broke a leg in a spell duel.
• Xu Xing takes Zhao Ruohan to meet Jiu Yu in her cave dwelling.

Character Developments

• Xu Xing: Shows concern for Zhao Ruohan's injuries and takes her to see Jiu Yu.
• Zhao Ruohan: Refuses healing, wanting to keep her injuries to reflect on her losses in the duel.
• Jiu Yu: Not present but mentioned; her actions in the duel are discussed.

Significant Themes

• The Taixuan Immortal Network's capabilities and potential future developments.
• The importance of experiencing setbacks and learning from losses in cultivation.
• The complex relationships and dynamics between the immortals and their juniors.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Zhao Ruohan: Xu Xing shows concern for Zhao Ruohan's well-being, while she refuses healing to learn from her injuries.
• Xu Xing and the group chat: Xu Xing discusses the Taixuan Immortal Network with the other immortals and learns about the duel between Jiu Yu and Zhao Ruohan.
• Jiu Yu and Zhao Ruohan: Though not present together, their actions in the duel and its aftermath are discussed, revealing their determination to improve their cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xing finds Chi Jiuyu injured but unhealed after a battle with Zhao Ruohan.
• Chi Jiuyu serves wine to Xu Xing and Zhao Ruohan, revealing her injuries and determination to improve.
• Xu Xing leaves without healing Chi Jiuyu's injuries, and she asks Bie Xuening about it.
• Xu Xing shows Bie Xuening the Xuanxiang World, which has been deeply influenced by Xuan's cruelty, with most cultivators unable to reach Dao Integration due to their reliance on others' cultivation methods.

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu: Despite her injuries, she remains determined and confident, even copying Zhao Ruohan's speech pattern. She also shows a newfound ability to socialize and make friends.
• Xu Xing: He shows a more playful side, teasing Chi Jiuyu about her appearance. He also demonstrates his seriousness about cultivation, leaving without healing Chi Jiuyu's injuries.
• Bie Xuening: She reveals that she has been assigning Chi Jiuyu many tasks, leaving her with little time to socialize. She also shows concern for her disciples' well-being and growth.

Significant Themes

• The importance of one's own cultivation and Dao comprehension.
• The consequences of relying on others' cultivation methods.
• The influence of Xuan's methods on the world and its cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Chi Jiuyu and Xu Xing: They have a playful exchange, with Xu Xing teasing Chi Jiuyu about her appearance. Despite this, they maintain a close master-disciple relationship.
• Chi Jiuyu and Zhao Ruohan: They show a newfound friendship and understanding, with Chi Jiuyu copying Zhao Ruohan's speech pattern and inviting her to drink wine.
• Xu Xing and Bie Xuening: They discuss the Xuanxiang World and the consequences of Xuan's methods on its cultivators. They also show a close senior-junior relationship, with Bie Xuening expressing concern for Xu Xing's choice of world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan's plan to transform the world's living beings into the Cang Race using the "Heavenly Track Spirit Absorption system" and "Spirit Herding" lineage had only partially succeeded, creating beings neither human nor Cang.
• Xu Xing and Bie Xuening discuss a solution, the "Lunar Spirit Cleansing and Divine Shedding True Method," to resolve the issue, but they acknowledge that some may refuse to cultivate it.
• Xu Xing meets Li Ming, who plans to join the Supreme Dao Sect, and discusses the state of the Floating Glaze Realm's Human Race.
• Xu Xing visits several Immortal Sects to set up Taixuan Immortal Network nodes and confirms their functionality.
• Li Ming, after visiting the Sword Sect's Inheritance Hall, prepares to return to the Supreme Dao Sect with Cheng Junming.

Character Developments

• Xu Xing: Shows concern for the state of the Human Race in the Floating Glaze Realm and helps Li Ming prepare for his journey to the Supreme Dao Sect.
• Li Ming: Decides to join the Supreme Dao Sect and learns about the Dao Integration Realm from the Sword Sect's Dharma Transmission Tower. He also obtains a divine ability from nurturing a Cave Heaven.
• Cheng Junming: Prepares to take Li Ming back to the Supreme Dao Sect and warns him about certain behaviors in the sect.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Xuan's actions and the need for a solution.
• The importance of cultivation and the challenges faced in advancing to higher realms.
• The cautious nature of the Supreme Dao Sect disciples and the exaggerations in the Spirit Net.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xing and Bie Xuening discuss the world's situation and the "Lunar Spirit Cleansing and Divine Shedding True Method."
• Xu Xing meets Li Ming and discusses the Floating Glaze Realm's Human Race and Li Ming's plans to join the Supreme Dao Sect.
• Cheng Junming and Li Ming discuss Li Ming's journey to the Supreme Dao Sect and the sect's rules.
• Cheng Junming, Li Ming, Chi Jiuyu, and Zhao Ruohan prepare to depart together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ming creates a 'Five Elements' divine ability and offers it to the Sword Sect.
• The group travels to the Supreme Dao Sect for the Immortal Sect Grand Competition.
• Xu Xing meets with Hong Sovereign and Qianshuang to discuss the Xuanxiang World and the competition.

Character Developments

• Li Ming demonstrates his prowess by creating a divine ability, showing his worth to the Sword Sect.
• Chi Jiuyu and Zhao Ruohan, having recognized each other as their online nemeses, decide to put aside their differences temporarily.
• Hong Sovereign, Qianshuang, and Xu Xing discuss the Xuanxiang World and the competition, revealing their wisdom and experience.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and diversity of the Supreme Dao Sect, reflecting its all-encompassing nature.
• The importance of the Immortal Sect Grand Competition, which brings together cultivators from various sects.
• The hidden dangers and potential remedies in the Xuanxiang World, highlighting the consequences of unchecked power and the importance of balance.

Character Interactions

• Li Ming interacts with the Sword Sect's Sect Master, Cheng Junming, showcasing his respect and deference.
• Chi Jiuyu and Zhao Ruohan, despite their initial animosity, decide to explore the Supreme Dao Sect together, hinting at a potential friendship.
• Xu Xing, Hong Sovereign, Qianshuang, and Yuanjun discuss the Xuanxiang World and the competition, demonstrating their camaraderie and shared wisdom.

• Hong Sovereign uses his power to create two new timelines within the Xuanxiang World for the trials, showing respect for the beings within.
• Zhao Chengmeng and Hong Qianqian arrive, with Hong Qianqian expressing her desire to be the Sword Ancestor's disciple.
• Chi Jiuyu and Zhao Ruohan visit the Supreme Dao Sect's factory, where Chi Jiuyu learns about the sect's internal-use drones and magical artifacts.
• Zhao Ruohan shares that her brother has been in an online relationship with a woman from World Relief Valley for over a year without meeting, and has spent a lot of money on tea.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Jiuyu and Zhao Ruohan are seen together, sparking rumors and headlines about their relationship.
• They go shopping and discuss the upcoming Immortal Sect Grand Competition.
• Xu Xing and Yuanjun meet them, with Yuanjun revealing that Hong Qianqian likes Xu Xing.

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu: Shows her loyalty to Bie Xuening, demonstrates her shamelessness, and maintains her unique personality.
• Zhao Ruohan: Shows her nervousness when caught gossiping, but remains composed.
• Yuanjun: Shows a more open and relaxed demeanor, possibly due to her experiences beyond the realm.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Shamelessness: Chi Jiuyu's unwavering loyalty to Bie Xuening and her shameless behavior are highlighted.
• Gossip and Rumors: The chapter explores the power of gossip and rumors, as seen through the reporters' headlines and the characters' conversations.

Character Interactions

• Chi Jiuyu and Zhao Ruohan: They bond over their shared experiences and gossip about their elders.
• Xu Xing and Yuanjun: They interact with Chi Jiuyu and Zhao Ruohan, with Yuanjun showing a more open side to Xu Xing.
• Chi Jiuyu and Xu Xing: Chi Jiuyu shows respect to Xu Xing but also her unique personality, while Xu Xing shows a mix of helplessness and affection toward her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Jiuyu meets Yuanjun, the founder ancestor of the Supreme Dao Sect, and they have a light-hearted conversation.
• Chi Jiuyu learns about the true purpose of the Immortal Sect Grand Competition and the role of older contestants.
• Yuanjun gifts Chi Jiuyu a mysterious note with the words 'calamity' and 'blessing,' warning her about its power.
• The Immortal Sect Grand Competition qualifiers conclude, and the participants are selected.

Character Developments

• Chi Jiuyu demonstrates her wit and charm in her interactions with Yuanjun, showing her ability to adapt to different situations.
• Zhao Ruohan admires Chi Jiuyu's mental fortitude and decides to learn from her.
• Yuanjun shows a playful side, hinting at a past relationship with Xu Xing.

Significant Themes

• The importance of respecting one's teacher and valuing the Way, as shown by Chi Jiuyu's loyalty to her master.
• The role of older contestants in the Immortal Sect Grand Competition as tempering stones for younger contestants.
• The power of karma and the dangers of meddling with it, as exemplified by the 'calamity' and 'blessing' note given to Chi Jiuyu.

Character Interactions

• Chi Jiuyu and Yuanjun's playful banter showcases their personalities and establishes a friendly relationship.
• Chi Jiuyu and Zhao Ruohan's conversation reveals their shared interests and competitive nature.
• Xu Xing's stern demeanor contrasts with Yuanjun's playful side, hinting at a complex relationship between them.