Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo meets Master Cui, the King-grade High-rank Artifact Refiner of the Sky Horizon Pavilion in the Central Continent.
• Su Mo requests rare Artifact Refining materials (Dreamstone, Blood Pattern Seed, Voidwood, and God-Connecting Jade) from Master Cui.
• Master Cui knows about Dreamstone and Voidwood but refuses to reveal their location due to the high status of the owner.
• Su Mo offers Master Cui the refining method for the 'Snow Condensing Frost Saber,' an Emperor-grade Lower Grade weapon, in exchange for the information.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in obtaining the necessary materials for his Destined Spirit Sword.
• Master Cui shows his initial disdain for Su Mo but becomes deeply interested in the offered refining method, hinting at his ambition to advance his Artifact Refining rank.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and advancement, as seen in both Su Mo's desire to refine his sword and Master Cui's ambition to become an Emperor-grade Artifact Refiner.
• The value of information and knowledge, as demonstrated by the importance of the refining method and the locations of the rare materials.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Master Cui's interaction starts with Master Cui's initial disregard for Su Mo but evolves into a mutually beneficial negotiation, with Su Mo using the refining method as a bargaining tool.
• The power dynamics shift as Su Mo reveals the value of his gift, making Master Cui more willing to cooperate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo offers Master Cui the incomplete Snow Condensing Frost Saber refining recipe, omitting the crucial materials Dreamstone and Voidwood.
• Master Cui, intrigued by the recipe's authenticity and rarity, reveals that these materials are with Vice Hall Master Hu.
• Su Mo admits to tricking Master Cui but offers to guide him through the complex refining process after acquiring the materials.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Demonstrates cunning and resourcefulness in manipulating Master Cui for information. He also shows determination to obtain the Dreamstone and Voidwood.
• Master Cui: Initially excited and greedy for the recipe, he later becomes enraged when tricked by Su Mo. He underestimates Su Mo's capabilities.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Deception: Su Mo uses his knowledge to manipulate Master Cui into revealing information, highlighting the theme of deception and its consequences.
• Power Dynamics: The interaction between Su Mo and Master Cui illustrates the power dynamics between a lower-level cultivator and a higher-level one, and how the former can still influence the latter.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Master Cui: Their interaction is marked by tension and manipulation. Su Mo uses his knowledge to outmaneuver Master Cui, while the latter initially underestimates Su Mo's capabilities.
• Su Mo and Vice Hall Master Hu: Although they haven't interacted directly yet, Su Mo's intention to approach Vice Hall Master Hu sets the stage for their future interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo approaches Vice Hall Master Hu, seeking Dreamstone and Voidwood.
• Vice Hall Master Hu initially refuses, considering Su Mo presumptuous.
• Su Mo presents a Jade Slip containing a portion of Ou Lianzi's artifact refining experience, astonishing Vice Hall Master Hu.
• Su Mo claims his Master is an Emperor-grade Artifact Refiner, further shocking Vice Hall Master Hu.
• Vice Hall Master Hu invites Su Mo to discuss further, his attitude significantly improved.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Demonstrates confidence and cunning in negotiating with Vice Hall Master Hu, using his unique skill to impress and persuade the Vice Hall Master.
• Vice Hall Master Hu: Initially dismissive and displeased with Su Mo, becomes excited and respectful after learning about Su Mo's Master and the artifact refining skills he possesses.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and skill: Su Mo's unique artifact refining knowledge and skills are the driving force behind Vice Hall Master Hu's change in attitude.
• The value of rare materials: Dreamstone and Voidwood are considered priceless and rare, making them highly sought after by Artifact Refiner's like Vice Hall Master Hu.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Vice Hall Master Hu: Their interaction evolves from disrespectful to polite and cooperative as Su Mo reveals more about his Master's artifact refining skills.
• Su Mo's Master: Although not present, the Master's reputation and skills significantly influence Vice Hall Master Hu's behavior and attitude towards Su Mo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo visits Vice Hall Master Hu to exchange artifact refining skills for rare materials.
• Vice Hall Master Hu gives Su Mo Dreamstone and Voidwood in exchange for artifact refining knowledge.
• Su Mo learns about the Blood Pattern Seed's whereabouts in the Misty Mountain Range from Vice Hall Master Hu.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his negotiation skills and knowledge of artifact refining, impressing Vice Hall Master Hu.
• Vice Hall Master Hu shows eagerness to learn from Su Mo, revealing his ambition to advance in artifact refining.

Significant Themes

• The value of knowledge and skills, and the willingness to trade or share them.
• The pursuit of power and advancement, as seen in Vice Hall Master Hu's ambition.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Vice Hall Master Hu engage in a mutually beneficial exchange, with Su Mo imparting knowledge and Vice Hall Master Hu providing materials and information.
• Su Mo's interaction with Vice Hall Master Hu contrasts with his previous encounter with Master Cui, highlighting the different approaches of the two seniors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo decides to explore the Misty Mountain Range to find the Blood Pattern Seed, despite it being a forbidden area.
• Vice Hall Master Hu arranges for Su Mo to stay in the Artifact Refining Hall to improve his cultivation before the journey.
• Su Mo and Vice Hall Master Hu confront Master Cui, who had intended to punish Su Mo. Vice Hall Master Hu reveals that Su Mo is his brother, shocking Master Cui.
• Su Mo tests Vice Hall Master Hu by suggesting Master Cui's death, to which Vice Hall Master Hu agrees, showing his ruthlessness.
• Su Mo ultimately spares Master Cui, and Vice Hall Master Hu arranges accommodation for Su Mo to stay in the hall.

Character Developments

• Su Mo shows his determination to find the Blood Pattern Seed, even in dangerous areas, and his strategic thinking in testing Vice Hall Master Hu.
• Vice Hall Master Hu demonstrates his ruthlessness and willingness to sacrifice his subordinates for personal gain.
• Master Cui shows cowardice and desperation in the face of death, begging for forgiveness from Su Mo and Vice Hall Master Hu.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its corrupting influence is shown through Vice Hall Master Hu's ruthless actions.
• The theme of courage and determination is displayed by Su Mo's willingness to explore the forbidden Misty Mountain Range.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Vice Hall Master Hu's interaction shows a growing alliance, with Vice Hall Master Hu treating Su Mo as an honored guest.
• Su Mo and Master Cui's interaction shows a power dynamic, with Su Mo holding the upper hand and Master Cui begging for forgiveness.
• Vice Hall Master Hu and Master Cui's interaction shows Vice Hall Master Hu's disregard for his subordinates, willing to sacrifice Master Cui for his own benefit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo spends half a month cultivating and successfully breaks through to the seventh level of the True Profound Realm.
• He decides to explore Sky Sea City for information about the God-Connecting Jade and news of the Blood Pattern Seed.
• Master Cui accompanies Su Mo, and they visit numerous shops, but no one has heard of the God-Connecting Jade.
• Master Cui takes Su Mo to the Yin Yang Auction House, where a Peak-grade item is being auctioned.

Character Developments

• Su Mo's cultivation improves, and he becomes more determined to find the materials needed for his cultivation.
• Master Cui is revealed to be monitoring Su Mo on Deputy Pavilion Master Hu's orders.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Su Mo's continuous cultivation and improvement.
• Information and Knowledge: The difficulty in finding information about the God-Connecting Jade.
• Trust and Deception: Master Cui's true intentions in accompanying Su Mo.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Master Cui: Su Mo is aware of Master Cui's true intentions but plays along. They interact minimally, with Su Mo being indifferent and Master Cui being respectful yet deceitful.
• Su Mo and the Shop Managers: Su Mo interacts with numerous shop managers, but none have information about the God-Connecting Jade.
• Su Mo and the Martial Artists at the Auction House: Su Mo overhears the excited discussions of Martial Artists about the Peak-grade item being auctioned.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and Master Cui attend an auction at the Yin Yang Auction House, which specializes in selling women for dual cultivation, known as 'Dual Cultivation Cauldrons'.
• The auction features over 200 women, ranging from the True Profound Realm to the Martial King Realm, with varying prices based on their cultivation level and virginity status.
• News of Shangguan Hao's wedding and Su Mo's challenge spreads among the attendees.

Character Developments

• Su Mo remains indifferent to the auction, disapproving of the practice of selling women for dual cultivation.
• Master Cui is knowledgeable about the auction house's practices and the benefits of dual cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Exploitation and Inequality: The auction house profits from selling women, while the buyers benefit from dual cultivation, highlighting the exploitation and inequality in this system.
• Cultivation and Power: The higher the cultivation level of the woman, the greater the benefit for the male martial artist, emphasizing the importance of power and status in this world.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Master Cui discuss the auction and the news about Shangguan Hao and Su Mo's challenge.
• The auctioneer interacts with the attendees, revealing details about each woman being auctioned.
• Martial Artists in the audience bid on the women, showcasing their interest in dual cultivation and the benefits it offers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The auction reaches its final stage, with a peak-grade cauldron about to be presented.
• A woman in a white dress, with a Pure Yin Physique, is brought on stage as the highlight cauldron.
• The auctioneer reveals that the woman is at the True Profound Realm Sixth Layer and possesses the rare Pure Yin Physique.

Character Developments

• Su Mo shows interest in the woman due to her Pure Yin Physique, not for her appearance.
• Master Cui, a King-grade High-rank Artifact Refiner, shows lewd interest in the peak-grade cauldron.

Significant Themes

• The rarity and value of the Pure Yin Physique in dual cultivation.
• The importance of appearance in dual cultivation, despite the focus on cultivation benefits.
• The shock and excitement caused by the revelation of the woman's Pure Yin Physique.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Master Cui discuss the auction and the potential benefits of the peak-grade cauldron.
• The auctioneer interacts with the crowd, building suspense and excitement around the reveal of the woman's Pure Yin Physique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo sees a woman on the auction stage who resembles Hong Qingxuan, his former love interest.
• The woman is claimed to have the Pure Yin Physique and is a virgin, making her a highly sought-after auction item.
• The bidding starts at 300 million high-grade Spirit Stones, with increments of at least 20 million.
• The price rapidly increases to 1.1 billion high-grade Spirit Stones, with only a few bidders remaining.
• The auction is paused, and the woman's veil is about to be lifted to reveal her face.

Character Developments

• Su Mo is filled with surprise and hope that the woman might be Hong Qingxuan.
• Su Mo is determined to save Hong Qingxuan if she is indeed the woman on the stage.
• Master Cui is surprised by Su Mo's lack of interest in bidding for the woman.

Significant Themes

• The theme of dual cultivation and the value placed on women with specific physical attributes.
• The power dynamics and wealth disparity among Martial Artists.
• The tension and anticipation of a reveal (the woman's face).

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Master Cui discuss the bidding, with Master Cui offering to lend Su Mo Spirit Stones.
• The bidders interact through their bids, driving up the price.
• The auctioneer interacts with the crowd, building anticipation and providing information about the woman.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Qingxuan, the white-robed woman, is revealed to be the auction item, stunning everyone with her beauty.
• Su Mo, recognizing her, becomes enraged and attempts to rescue her but is stopped by Master Cui.
• Bidding for Hong Qingxuan begins, with initial bids starting at eleven billion high-grade Spirit Stones.
• The price rapidly climbs, reaching seventeen billion high-grade Spirit Stones, with only a few bidders remaining.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Shows strong emotions and protectiveness towards Hong Qingxuan, revealing his determination to save her.
• Master Cui: Demonstrates caution and wisdom, preventing Su Mo from acting rashly and later lending him Spirit Stones for the bid.

Significant Themes

• Beauty and its power: Hong Qingxuan's appearance captivates everyone, driving up the bidding price.
• Wealth and status: The high bids reflect the wealth and power of the remaining bidders.
• Friendship and trust: Su Mo and Master Cui's relationship deepens as they make a deal involving a substantial amount of Spirit Stones.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Master Cui: They interact closely, with Master Cui advising Su Mo and later lending him Spirit Stones.
• Su Mo and Hong Qingxuan: Although they don't interact directly in this chapter, Su Mo's reaction to Hong Qingxuan's appearance reveals his strong feelings for her.
• The bidders: They interact indirectly through their bids, driving up the price in a competitive atmosphere.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The auction for the Peak-grade Cauldron reached over two billion high-grade Spirit Stones, with only three bidders left: Su Mo, Leng Fan (in private room 5), and Green Fire King (in private room 2).
• Su Mo and Leng Fan engaged in a bidding war, with Leng Fan being more aggressive and wealthy.
• The price reached 3.5 billion high-grade Spirit Stones, surpassing Su Mo's limit.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Showed determination and willingness to take risks to obtain the cauldron, even considering forceful seizure.
• Leng Fan: Demonstrated immense wealth and confidence, acting arrogantly towards Su Mo.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and extravagance: Both Su Mo and Leng Fan displayed significant financial power, highlighting the importance of wealth in the cultivation world.
• Competition and rivalry: The bidding war between Su Mo and Leng Fan showcased their competitive nature and desire to outdo each other.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo vs. Leng Fan: The two engaged in a tense bidding war, with Leng Fan taunting Su Mo, leading to increased animosity between them.
• Master Cui and Su Mo: Master Cui advised Su Mo to give up on the auction due to the excessive price, showing concern for his well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Peak-grade Cauldron is auctioned for thirty-five billion high-grade Spirit Stones, bought by Leng Fan from Room Number Five.
• Su Mo, after the auction, decides to rescue Hong Qingxuan from Leng Fan, intending to snatch the cauldron back.
• Su Mo offers Master Cui valuable Artifact Refining knowledge to help him, with the condition that Hong Qingxuan must not be harmed.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Shows determination to rescue Hong Qingxuan, demonstrating his chivalrous nature. He's willing to take risks and offer significant benefits to achieve his goal.
• Master Cui: Initially cautious about offending the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect, he changes his stance upon receiving substantial benefits from Su Mo, showing his greed and willingness to take risks for wealth.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Power: The title of the chapter reflects the theme of people's desire for wealth and power, with both Su Mo and Master Cui willing to take risks for their respective goals.
• Loyalty and Greed: Master Cui's change of heart highlights the theme of loyalty being overshadowed by greed when presented with significant benefits.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Master Cui: Their interaction shows a transactional relationship, with Su Mo offering valuable knowledge in exchange for Master Cui's help. It also highlights Master Cui's greed and willingness to take risks for wealth.
• Su Mo and Leng Fan: Though not directly interacting in this chapter, their conflict is established, with Su Mo determined to rescue Hong Qingxuan from Leng Fan, setting up a potential confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and Master Cui wait outside the auction house for Leng Fan and Hong Qingxuan.
• The Green Fire King, a Martial King Realm Fifth Layer expert, also pursues Leng Fan and Hong Qingxuan.
• Leng Fan and the Green Fire King engage in a battle in the void outside Sky Sea City.
• Leng Fan, despite his Martial King Realm Third Layer cultivation, holds his own against the Green Fire King, demonstrating his prowess as a young supreme on the Ten Thousand Venerables Ranking.

Character Developments

• Su Mo shows concern for Hong Qingxuan's well-being, indicating his growing attachment to her.
• Leng Fan displays his formidable strength and confidence, revealing his determination to protect Hong Qingxuan.
• The Green Fire King shows ambition and stubbornness, unwilling to back down despite Leng Fan's warnings.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between cultivators of different realms and ranks.
• The importance of Martial Souls in enhancing combat power.
• The determination and resolve of young supremes on the Ten Thousand Venerables Ranking.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Master Cui work together, with Su Mo leading the pursuit and Master Cui providing information and support.
• Leng Fan and the Green Fire King engage in a fierce battle, each determined to outdo the other.
• Su Mo watches the battle from afar, assessing the combatants' strengths and weaknesses, preparing to intervene when the opportunity arises.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A fierce battle ensues between Leng Fan and the Green Fire King, resulting in a massive qi wave that devastates the area.
• Su Mo worries about Hong Qingxuan's safety but trusts Leng Fan to protect her.
• After the clash, the Green Fire King refuses to leave, seeing Hong Qingxuan as a means to break through his cultivation bottleneck.
• Leng Fan sends Hong Qingxuan away to fight the Green Fire King unhindered.
• Su Mo seizes the opportunity to rescue Hong Qingxuan, using the Illusory Realm Divine Diagram to hide her.
• Leng Fan and the Green Fire King pursue Su Mo, but Master Cui intervenes and blocks their path.

Character Developments

• Su Mo shows concern for Hong Qingxuan's safety and acts swiftly to rescue her.
• Leng Fan demonstrates strategic thinking by sending Hong Qingxuan away to fight the Green Fire King unhindered.
• The Green Fire King reveals his desire to use Hong Qingxuan's Pure Yin Physique to break through his cultivation bottleneck.
• Master Cui shows confidence and willingness to offend the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect for the potential benefits.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and cultivation levels: The battle and subsequent pursuit highlight the differences in cultivation levels and the resulting power dynamics.
• Strategic thinking: Characters use strategic thinking to gain advantages in battle and rescue situations.
• The value of Hong Qingxuan: Her Pure Yin Physique makes her a valuable asset, with characters like the Green Fire King seeking to use her for their own gain.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Hong Qingxuan: Su Mo successfully rescues Hong Qingxuan, showing his determination to protect her.
• Leng Fan and the Green Fire King: Their battle reveals their respective strengths and weaknesses, leading to a tense standoff with Master Cui.
• Master Cui and Leng Fan/Green Fire King: Master Cui's intervention blocks Leng Fan and the Green Fire King, setting the stage for their eventual capture.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and Master Cui capture Leng Fan and Green Fire King using Master Cui's immense Xuan energy palms.
• Su Mo has Master Cui seal their cultivations and then collects them into the Illusory Realm Divine Diagram.
• Su Mo returns to Sky Sea City with Master Cui and enters the Divine Diagram Space to restore Hong Qingxuan's consciousness.

Character Developments

• Hong Qingxuan: Regains consciousness after Su Mo breaks the seal in her Sea of Consciousness. She's confused about being in the Divine Diagram Space and doesn't know she was auctioned.
• Leng Fan and Green Fire King: Captured and have their cultivations sealed. They're thrown into the river within the Divine Diagram Space.

Significant Themes

• Power Imbalance: The vast difference in cultivation levels between characters is emphasized, with Master Cui easily overpowering Leng Fan.
• Control and Manipulation: Su Mo's ability to control and manipulate the environment within the Divine Diagram Space is showcased.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Master Cui: They work together to capture Leng Fan and Green Fire King, and Su Mo shares artifact refining knowledge with Master Cui.
• Su Mo and Hong Qingxuan: Su Mo restores Hong Qingxuan's consciousness and they reunite within the Divine Diagram Space.
• Leng Fan and Green Fire King: They struggle against Master Cui's Xuan energy palms and beg for mercy when captured, showing their vulnerability without their cultivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong Qingxuan escapes the Savage Mountain Range, evading Zuo Qiu Ting, and encounters the Yin Yang Divine Palace, who capture and cultivate her for an auction.
• Su Mo learns about Hong Qingxuan's experience and rescues her from the auction.
• Hong Qingxuan expresses concern for her Master, Qian Xun Yue, and Su Mo assures her that Qian Xun Yue is safe.
• Su Mo reveals that he didn't know his Master, Huangfu Qing, was part of the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.

Character Developments

• Hong Qingxuan demonstrates decisiveness and courage in escaping the Savage Mountain Range.
• Hong Qingxuan shows concern and love for her Master, Qian Xun Yue.
• Su Mo shows determination in rescuing Hong Qingxuan and concern for his Senior Brothers and Sisters.

Significant Themes

• Trust and loyalty (Hong Qingxuan's trust in Su Mo, Su Mo's concern for his Senior Brothers and Sisters)
• Danger and survival (Hong Qingxuan's escape from the Savage Mountain Range, Su Mo's worry about his Senior Brothers and Sisters)
• Deception and hidden identities (Huangfu Qing's true identity, the potential deception of An Nuan)

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Hong Qingxuan: They share a deep trust and care for each other, with Su Mo rescuing Hong Qingxuan and Hong Qingxuan believing in Su Mo's explanation about his Master.
• Hong Qingxuan and Qian Xun Yue: Their relationship is one of a Master and disciple, with Hong Qingxuan deeply caring for Qian Xun Yue's safety.
• Su Mo and his Senior Brothers and Sisters: Su Mo worries about their safety and potential involvement with the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect, particularly An Nuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo decides to focus on improving his cultivation and collecting artifact refining materials.
• He captures Leng Fan and Green Fire King, who had attempted to bid for or snatch Hong Qingxuan's furnace cauldron.
• Su Mo interrogates Leng Fan about the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect, learning about its structure and an Elder named Huangfu Qing, who has a disciple with the surname Lin.
• Su Mo suspects that his Second Senior Sister, An Nuan, might be connected to the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect and worries about her safety.
• Su Mo suppresses Green Fire King at the riverbed and sends Leng Fan to join him, refusing to let them go despite their pleas.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his power and indifference, showing no mercy to those who wrong him.
• Leng Fan and Green Fire King show their desperation and willingness to compromise when faced with death.
• Hong Qingxuan follows Su Mo but remains mostly silent and confused about the situation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The importance of information and intelligence gathering in the cultivation world.
• The potential danger and connections of the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Hong Qingxuan: Su Mo protects Hong Qingxuan, and she follows him out of curiosity or concern.
• Su Mo and Leng Fan/Green Fire King: Su Mo shows no mercy, capturing and interrogating them, then sentencing them to be suppressed at the riverbed.
• Su Mo and Leng Fan: Su Mo interrogates Leng Fan about the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect, learning about Huangfu Qing and his disciple with the surname Lin, which worries him about his Second Senior Sister.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo decides to let Leng Fan and Green Fire King cultivate in the Divine Diagram Space, planning to devour their cultivation later.
• Su Mo examines the storage rings of Leng Fan and Green Fire King, finding a wealth of resources, including an Emperor-grade Lower Grade Cultivation Method, "Heavenly Yama Divine Art," and an Emperor-grade Martial Skill, "Demon Annihilation Fist."
• Su Mo visits Vice Hall Master Hu, expressing his desire to officially join the Sky Horizon Pavilion and become an official Artifact Refiner.
• Vice Hall Master Hu appoints Su Mo as the Manager of the Artifact Refining Hall, but Su Mo declines.

Character Developments

• Su Mo shows ruthlessness in dealing with his enemies but also demonstrates strategic thinking by planning to devour their cultivation later.
• Su Mo's desire to officially join the Sky Horizon Pavilion shows his ambition to gain more resources for his cultivation and the Azure Vault Sect's development.
• Vice Hall Master Hu values Su Mo's Artifact Refining skills and wants to tie him to the Sky Horizon Pavilion, offering him the Manager position.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Su Mo's actions show his growing power and ambition, as he seeks to join the Sky Horizon Pavilion to gain more resources.
• Ruthlessness vs. Strategic Thinking: Su Mo's decision to let Leng Fan and Green Fire King cultivate in the Divine Diagram Space shows his ruthlessness but also his strategic thinking in not wasting their cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Hong Qingxuan discuss the fate of Leng Fan and Green Fire King, showing a level of understanding and agreement between them.
• Su Mo and Vice Hall Master Hu discuss Su Mo's desire to officially join the Sky Horizon Pavilion, with Vice Hall Master Hu eager to have Su Mo as part of the Sky Horizon Pavilion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo requests and is granted a nominal manager position in the Artifact Refining Hall, with no actual duties.
• He receives an identity badge and manager token, allowing him access to Sky Horizon Pavilion branches across the Azure Continent.
• Su Mo asks Vice Hall Master Hu for an Emperor-grade Cultivation Method, which Hu agrees to provide personally.
• Su Mo is given the 'Nine Heavens Profound Fire Art', an Emperor-grade Lower Grade Fire Attribute cultivation method.
• News of Su Mo's appointment spreads throughout the Artifact Refining Hall, causing a stir among the artifact refiners.
• Su Mo decides to cultivate the Nine Heavens Profound Fire Art despite it preventing the fusion of his Wood-Fire attributes.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Shows ambition by requesting an Emperor-grade Cultivation Method and decides to cultivate the Nine Heavens Profound Fire Art despite potential drawbacks.
• Vice Hall Master Hu: Demonstrates generosity and willingness to invest in Su Mo's potential by bestowing an Emperor-grade Cultivation Method.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and its consequences (Su Mo's desire for an Emperor-grade Cultivation Method may lead to a temporary decrease in overall strength).
• Mentorship and investment in potential (Vice Hall Master Hu's actions in supporting Su Mo).

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Vice Hall Master Hu: Their interaction shows mutual respect and benefit, with Hu supporting Su Mo's cultivation and Su Mo joining the Artifact Refining Hall.
• Artifact Refiners in the Hall: They discuss and inquire about Su Mo's background, showing curiosity and surprise at his sudden appointment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo enters closed-door cultivation to practice the Nine Heavens Profound Fire Art.
• He successfully cultivates the First Layer realm in three days and the Second Layer realm in ten days.
• Su Mo decides not to continue cultivating the Nine Heavens Profound Fire Art due to time constraints and instead focuses on fusing his Wood-Fire Attribute.
• He seeks help from Hong Qingxuan to strengthen his Wood Attribute Profound Energy.

Character Developments

• Su Mo's Fire Attribute Profound Energy significantly increases with each layer of the Nine Heavens Profound Fire Art.
• Su Mo realizes the disparity in power between his Wood and Fire Attribute Profound Energy and decides to address it.
• Hong Qingxuan demonstrates her pure Wood Attribute Profound Energy, which aids Su Mo's cultivation significantly.

Significant Themes

• The power of Emperor-grade Cultivation Methods and the time required to master them.
• The challenge of fusing multiple attributes and the importance of balance.
• The potential of Hong Qingxuan's assistance in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Hong Qingxuan interact, with Hong Qingxuan agreeing to help Su Mo cultivate his Wood Attribute Profound Energy.
• They enter the stone house together to begin the cultivation process, with Hong Qingxuan providing a significant amount of her Profound Energy to aid Su Mo.