Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ju Mo, confident in his tribe's strength, challenges Su Mo to a contest of pure strength.
• Su Mo, instead of using his advantages, decides to face Ju Mo head-on.
• Ju Mo demonstrates his formidable strength with a series of powerful punches, infusing his Xuan energy and Profound meaning of strength into his attacks.
• Su Mo activates his Special Physique, merging his four bloodlines, and all fifteen of his Sword's Battle Souls to meet Ju Mo's challenge.
• The climax of the chapter is their final, head-on clash, with both Su Mo and Ju Mo unleashing their most powerful strikes.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Shows determination and confidence in his abilities, choosing to face Ju Mo's strength head-on despite the risks. He activates his Special Physique and all his Battle Souls, indicating his willingness to push his limits.
• Ju Mo: Demonstrates his immense strength and confidence, pushing Su Mo to his limits. He shows respect for Su Mo's skills and a desire for a challenging fight.

Significant Themes

• Strength vs. Strategy: The chapter explores the theme of whether raw strength or strategic use of one's abilities is more important in combat.
• Confidence vs. Arrogance: Ju Mo's confidence in his tribe's strength borders on arrogance, while Su Mo's confidence in his abilities is more grounded and determined.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo vs. Ju Mo: The main interaction is the intense, back-and-forth exchange between Su Mo and Ju Mo, testing each other's limits and pushing each other to greater heights.
• Spectators' Reactions: The crowd's reactions highlight the shock and disbelief at Su Mo's strategy, as well as their awe of Ju Mo's strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and Ju Mo clash, resulting in a draw, shocking spectators.
• Ju Mo uses his Battle Souls (a black bear and a rhinoceros) in his next attack.
• Su Mo activates his Devouring Battle Soul to weaken Ju Mo's attacks.
• Su Mo reveals a hundred Spirit Swords, preparing to use the Destined Spirit Sword Array.

Character Developments

• Ju Mo is surprised and displeased by Su Mo's strength, leading him to use his Battle Souls.
• Su Mo admires Ju Mo's strength but remains confident, revealing his Natal Swordsman status.

Significant Themes

• The power of Battle Souls and Natal Spirit Swords is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of unique abilities in combat.
• The shock and awe of spectators underscore the significance of the fight's outcome.

Character Interactions

• Ju Mo and Su Mo's exchange showcases their mutual respect and competitive spirit.
• The Carefree Sword Saint expresses interest in Su Mo's Sword Array skills, hinting at potential future interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo uses the Ten Directions Spirit Snake Sword Array, a new sword array he mastered recently, to defeat Ju Mo.
• Ju Mo, despite his formidable combat power, is unable to withstand the array's speed and power, suffering injuries.
• Su Mo traps Ju Mo with the spirit snakes, forcing him to concede defeat.
• The third trial concludes with forty-eight geniuses remaining, and their names are recorded on the True Saint Tablet.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his proficiency in the new sword array and his strategic thinking in battle.
• Ju Mo, despite his loss, finds a new goal and drive to improve, acknowledging Su Mo's advice about his singular methods.

Significant Themes

• The importance of varied techniques and strategies in combat, not just raw power.
• The True Saint Realm's trials as a platform for growth and self-discovery.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Ju Mo's battle highlights their respective strengths and weaknesses, leading to mutual respect and growth.
• The other geniuses watch the battle, learning from Su Mo's strategies and Ju Mo's defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and other geniuses are drawn into the True Saint Tablet, leading to an independent space with a space passage.
• They discover a colossal black divine pillar (Nine-Colored Flagpole) absorbing Spiritual Energy, with streams of True Saint Qi flowing out every half hour.
• Each genius seizes a stream of True Saint Qi and begins to cultivate, with Su Mo obtaining the tenth stream.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Realizes the power and significance of True Saint Qi, experiences physical and spiritual enhancement.
• Other Geniuses: Each obtains True Saint Qi and begins cultivation, with no significant individual developments mentioned.

Significant Themes

• Power and Cultivation: The True Saint Qi represents a higher level of power, enhancing the geniuses' talents and foundations.
• Mystery and Discovery: The Nine-Colored Flagpole's origins and purpose remain unknown, adding an element of mystery.

Character Interactions

• Competition: The geniuses compete to seize the True Saint Qi, but there's no direct conflict or interaction among them.
• Silence: They all cultivate silently after obtaining the True Saint Qi, with no communication or interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye discuss the Nine-Colored Divine Pillar and the origin of the True Saint Qi.
• Su Mo learns he can fuse with multiple streams of True Saint Qi, aiming to fuse four.
• Geniuses are teleported out once they can no longer fuse with True Saint Qi.
• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye are the last two remaining, both fusing the fourth strand of True Saint Qi.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates exceptional talent by aiming to fuse four strands of True Saint Qi.
• Jiang Shenye shows understanding about the True Saint Qi's origin and its non-universal nature.

Significant Themes

• Talent and its importance in the cultivation world.
• The mysterious origin of the True Saint Qi and its connection to the True Saint Realm.
• The power dynamics and enmity between the Witch Tribe and Su Mo.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye engage in a friendly exchange about the True Saint Qi and its fusion.
• Su Mo, Jiang Shenye, Fei Changyun, and Hei Feng interact briefly, acknowledging each other's talent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye are refining the fourth strand of True Saint Qi at an incredibly slow pace.
• Su Mo plans to possess the Witchman King as a backup plan to ensure his survival after leaving the True Saint Realm.
• After three days, Jiang Shenye refines the fifth strand of True Saint Qi, surprising Su Mo.
• Suddenly, they are subjected to a powerful binding force and teleported to an unknown location.
• After three hours of teleportation, they are shocked to find themselves in a vast cave atop a colossal, silver jade mountain, later revealed to be Myriad Worlds Mountain.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: He continues to refine True Saint Qi and plans ahead for potential threats after leaving the True Saint Realm. He shows resilience and strategic thinking.
• Jiang Shenye: He surprises Su Mo by refining the fifth strand of True Saint Qi, demonstrating his exceptional talent.

Significant Themes

• Talent: The True Saint Realm selects geniuses based on their talent, with those who can refine more True Saint Qi being the ultimate victors.
• Opportunity: The strange teleportation event is seen as a potential opportunity for Su Mo and Jiang Shenye.
• Uncertainty: The unknown destination and the power of the High Priest create uncertainty and unease for both characters.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye interact briefly, expressing their surprise and unease about the teleportation event. They acknowledge each other's talent and work together to understand their new surroundings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye are transported to an unknown place, Myriad Worlds Mountain, by a wormhole.
• They meet Zhenxian Dao Saint, a Martial Saint realm expert, who invites them to join Myriad Worlds Mountain.
• The mountain is described as abundant with exotic flora and fauna, including tree demons, and has numerous buildings but few inhabitants.
• The True Saint Tablet serves as the entrance to Myriad Worlds Mountain, which can lead to any Star River within the Four Great Star Domains.

Character Developments

• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye demonstrate their potential and are recognized by Zhenxian Dao Saint.
• Zhenxian Dao Saint reveals his identity and the capabilities of Myriad Worlds Mountain.

Significant Themes

• The theme of exceptional talent and its recognition is emphasized, as only prodigies may enter Myriad Worlds Mountain.
• The power dynamics of the universe are explored, with Myriad Worlds Mountain's ability to connect to any Star River highlighting its immense influence.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye interact with Zhenxian Dao Saint, expressing their surprise and curiosity about Myriad Worlds Mountain.
• They ask questions to understand the power better and consider the implications of joining it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye learn that the Myriad Worlds Mountain has disciples spread across the Four Great Star Domains and countless star rivers, indicating its immense influence.
• True Sage Dao Saint explains the Myriad Worlds Mountain's operation: disciples receive rewards for completing tasks, with promotion based on accumulated points.
• Joining the Myriad Worlds Mountain means never leaving, regardless of cultivation level.
• True Sage Dao Saint reveals that the Three Gods Sect's Void God is a formal disciple of the Myriad Worlds Mountain.

Character Developments

• Su Mo decides to join the Myriad Worlds Mountain, seeing it as a path to confront the Great Priest of the Wu Clan and gain benefits.
• Jiang Shenye is hesitant due to his loyalty to the Three Gods Sect and disbelief in the Myriad Worlds Mountain's claims about Void God.
• True Sage Dao Saint shows admiration for Su Mo's wisdom and values both Su Mo and Jiang Shenye as prodigious geniuses.

Significant Themes

• The Myriad Worlds Mountain's secrecy and immense power.
• The importance of tasks and rewards in the Myriad Worlds Mountain's hierarchy.
• The consequences of joining the Myriad Worlds Mountain: no possibility of leaving.
• The revelation of Void God's connection to the Myriad Worlds Mountain challenges Jiang Shenye's perceptions.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye interact with True Sage Dao Saint, learning about the Myriad Worlds Mountain and its rules.
• Su Mo decides to join, while Jiang Shenye is hesitant, leading to a moment of silence and consideration.
• True Sage Dao Saint shows understanding and respect for Su Mo's decision and awaits Jiang Shenye's response.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Shenye hesitates to join the Myriad Worlds Mountain but eventually agrees due to pressure from True Sage Dao Saint.
• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye perform an initiation kowtow ceremony before the Myriad Worlds Mountain's Sect Master statue.
• They are given Jade Tokens, which serve as Soul Jade Tokens, allowing their locations to be sensed and them to be summoned.
• They are led to the back mountain where they find a pool of Divine Spirit Liquid, the condensed essence of True Saint Qi.

Character Developments

• Jiang Shenye shows initial reluctance but ultimately joins the Myriad Worlds Mountain.
• True Sage Dao Saint reveals his responsibility in managing disciple selections and his eagerness to recruit talented disciples.
• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye express disbelief at the potential benefits of the Divine Spirit Liquid.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The Myriad Worlds Mountain's hidden force and its control over its disciples, symbolized by the Soul Jade Tokens.
• Opportunity and Luck: The Divine Spirit Liquid represents a rare opportunity that could significantly increase one's chances of becoming a Martial Saint.

Character Interactions

• True Sage Dao Saint pressures Jiang Shenye to join the Myriad Worlds Mountain.
• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye interact with True Sage Dao Saint, addressing him as Senior Brother Zhenxian.
• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye express their disbelief and excitement about the potential benefits of the Divine Spirit Liquid.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye, after hearing the True Sage Dao Saint's words, enter the Divine Spirit Pool for baptism.
• The Divine Spirit Liquid purifies their bodies, enhances their Xuan energy, and sublimates their bloodline power.
• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye absorb the Divine Spirit Liquid for four and three days respectively.
• The True Sage Dao Saint reveals that the Divine Spirit Liquid loses its efficacy once it leaves Myriad Worlds Mountain.
• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye leave the Divine Spirit Pool after their bodies can no longer absorb the liquid.
• The True Sage Dao Saint warns them not to disclose any information about Myriad Worlds Mountain and to never betray it.

Character Developments

• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye's bodies and cultivation are significantly enhanced and purified by the Divine Spirit Liquid.
• The True Sage Dao Saint shows curiosity and anticipation about Su Mo's talent, as he absorbs the liquid for the longest time.
• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye gain a deeper understanding of the True Sage Dao Saint's power and the severity of Myriad Worlds Mountain's rules.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Divine Spirit Liquid and its ability to enhance one's cultivation and potential.
• The importance of loyalty and the consequences of betraying Myriad Worlds Mountain.
• The awe and reverence for the Realm Master of Myriad Worlds Mountain, who has Touched Divinity.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye interact with the True Sage Dao Saint, showing respect and awe towards him.
• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye discuss their experiences and observations with each other.
• The True Sage Dao Saint shows interest in Su Mo's talent and warns them about the rules of Myriad Worlds Mountain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye receive an incantation from the True Sage Dao Saint to open a passage to the True Saint Realm and leave Myriad Worlds Mountain.
• Su Mo reveals his grudge with the Witch Tribe and the danger he faces if he leaves the True Saint Realm.
• Su Mo proposes creating a clone to deceive the Witch Tribe into thinking he's dead, and asks the True Sage Dao Saint for help in deceiving the High Priest Wu Lun.
• Inside the jade bracelet space, Su Mo devours Wu Shang's remaining Battle Souls and attempts to devour the injured Witchman King.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness in dealing with the Witch Tribe threat.
• The True Sage Dao Saint shows willingness to help Su Mo, indicating his growing interest in Su Mo's potential.
• The Witchman King, despite his injuries, remains defiant but is ultimately at Su Mo's mercy.

Significant Themes

• Deception and strategy as a means to overcome adversity.
• The power dynamics between captor and captive, and the struggle for control.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and the True Sage Dao Saint: A mentor-mentee dynamic begins to form, with the True Sage Dao Saint offering guidance and protection to Su Mo.
• Su Mo and the Witchman King: Their power dynamic shifts as Su Mo gains the upper hand, with the Witchman King now at his mercy.
• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye: They are now fellow disciples, and Jiang Shenye offers his support to Su Mo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo captures and kills the Witchman King, absorbing his Battle Souls to strengthen his Devouring Battle Soul.
• Su Mo refines the Witchman King's physical body into a clone, with a Sword's Battle Soul controlling it.
• Su Mo, along with the clone and Jiang Shenye, are escorted out of the True Saint Realm by True Sage Dao Saint.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his power and cunning by defeating and absorbing the Witchman King's Battle Souls, and refining his body into a clone.
• True Sage Dao Saint shows his expertise in refining and concealing cultivation auras, helping Su Mo create an undetectable clone.

Significant Themes

• Power and Cunning: Su Mo's victory over the Witchman King showcases his strength and strategic thinking.
• Deception and Disguise: The creation of the clone highlights the theme of deception and the dangers of underestimating one's enemies.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and the Witchman King: Their battle showcases Su Mo's power and the Witchman King's desperation.
• Su Mo and True Sage Dao Saint: Their interaction demonstrates True Sage Dao Saint's expertise and willingness to help Su Mo.
• Su Mo and Jiang Shenye: Their conversation reveals their mutual respect and understanding, with Jiang Shenye agreeing to keep Su Mo's secret.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and his group return to the True Saint Realm after their mission.
• True Sage Dao Saint performs a secret art, "Method of Deriving Gods," on Su Mo's clone to make it indistinguishable from Su Mo.
• Su Mo's clone and Jiang Shenye are sent out of the True Saint Realm, while Su Mo's main body stays behind with True Sage Dao Saint.
• Outside the True Saint Realm, people wait anxiously for Su Mo and Jiang Shenye's emergence, as they have been inside for over half a month.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Trusts True Sage Dao Saint and allows him to perform the "Method of Deriving Gods" on his clone.
• True Sage Dao Saint: Shows expertise in secret arts and helps Su Mo with his plan.
• You Tianhan: Recovers from his injuries and hopes for Su Mo's death.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Su Mo trusts True Sage Dao Saint, while You Tianhan hopes for Su Mo's downfall.
• Patience and perseverance: People outside the True Saint Realm wait for Su Mo and Jiang Shenye, demonstrating their patience and determination.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and True Sage Dao Saint: They work together to create a convincing clone of Su Mo.
• You Tianhan and the Taishi Family faction: They discuss and hope for Su Mo's death.
• The waiting crowd: They discuss and worry about Su Mo and Jiang Shenye's prolonged absence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Witch Tribe, led by the High Priest, awaits Su Mo's exit from the True Saint Realm.
• Su Mo's clone emerges with Jiang Shenye, provoking the High Priest and the Witch Tribe.
• Su Mo's clone insults the Witch Tribe and the High Priest, enraging them.
• Su Mo's clone escapes, and the High Priest attacks with a powerful, world-shattering palm strike.

Character Developments

• The High Priest Wu Lun is revealed to be patient and certain of Su Mo's emergence, but is easily enraged by Su Mo's insults.
• Su Mo's clone demonstrates boldness and audacity, deliberately provoking the High Priest to hasten his attack.

Significant Themes

• Provocation and Rage: Su Mo's clone uses verbal provocation to blind the High Priest with rage, causing him to act impulsively.
• Pride and Hubris: The Witch Tribe's pride in their nobility is challenged by Su Mo's clone, leading to their downfall.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo's Clone vs. High Priest Wu Lun: Su Mo's clone deliberately insults the High Priest, provoking him into attacking.
• Spectators' Reactions: The crowd, including allies like Mentor Mu Li and Ren Yundu, is shocked by Su Mo's actions and expects his imminent demise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo is killed by High Priest Wu Lun in a single move, with his death witnessed by everyone present.
• The Witch Tribe geniuses, having witnessed Su Mo's death, calm their anger and leave with High Priest Wu Lun.
• The crowd from other factions also depart, leaving only those from the Divine Martial Academy.
• The Divine Martial Academy members express their helplessness and sadness at Su Mo's death.

Character Developments

• Su Mo, despite his prodigious talent, is killed due to his arrogance and provocation of High Priest Wu Lun.
• Mentor Mu Li is deeply affected by Su Mo's death, feeling helpless and bitter.
• You Tianhan feels satisfied with Su Mo's death, seeing it as revenge for his previous humiliation.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance and its Consequences: Su Mo's overconfidence and provocation lead to his untimely death.
• Power Imbalance: The vast difference in power between Su Mo and High Priest Wu Lun is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of strength in the cultivation world.
• Helplessness: Several characters, such as Mentor Wu Jin and Mu Li, feel helpless in the face of Su Mo's death, underscoring the theme of powerlessness against overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and High Priest Wu Lun: Their interaction leads to Su Mo's death, with Wu Lun killing him in a single move.
• Mentor Mu Li and Su Mo: Mu Li's concern and helplessness towards Su Mo's death show her affection for her student.
• You Tianhan and Su Mo: You Tianhan's satisfaction at Su Mo's death highlights their enmity and the personal stakes involved in their conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo, now using the alias Shangguan Hao, flies to Xuanwei Star, seeking a Starry Sky Teleportation Array to return to Ancient Zhou Star.
• He encounters an old Martial Emperor Realm Third Layer cultivator who directs him to the Xuan Yu Sect, the dominant power on Xuanwei Star.
• Su Mo arrives at the Xuan Yu Sect and requests an audience with the Sect Master, but is rebuffed by mountain guarding disciples.
• Undeterred, Su Mo uses his Invisible Battle Soul technique to infiltrate the sect.

Character Developments

• Su Mo (Shangguan Hao): Maintains his polite demeanor despite facing disrespect, demonstrating patience and determination in achieving his goal.
• The old man: Shows kindness and willingness to help a stranger, providing valuable information about the Xuan Yu Sect.
• The mountain guarding disciples: Display arrogance and overconfidence in their roles, underestimating Su Mo's capabilities.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The Xuan Yu Sect's dominance on Xuanwei Star is evident in the disciples' attitudes and the Sect Master's revered status.
• Respect and etiquette: Su Mo maintains proper etiquette in his initial request, but is met with disrespect, highlighting the importance of mutual respect.
• Determination: Su Mo's resolve to return to Ancient Zhou Star is unwavering, driving him to overcome obstacles.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and the old man: A brief but helpful interaction, with the old man providing crucial information to Su Mo.
• Su Mo and the mountain guarding disciples: A tense exchange, with the disciples' arrogance contrasting with Su Mo's polite demeanor, ultimately leading to Su Mo's decision to infiltrate the sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo infiltrates the Xuan Yu Sect to assess the situation and use their Starry Sky Teleportation Array.
• He overhears the Xuan Yu Sect Master lecturing on Martial Path insights.
• The Sect Master discovers Su Mo and engages him in conversation.
• Su Mo reveals himself and requests to use the teleportation array, offering ten thousand low-grade Spirit Crystals.
• The Sect Master demands one hundred thousand low-grade Spirit Crystals, leading to a tense standoff.
• Three powerful figures approach, interrupting a potential battle.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates respect and patience but stands his ground when faced with extortion.
• The Xuan Yu Sect Master reveals himself to be greedy and power-hungry, abusing his authority.

Significant Themes

• Respect and disrespect in cultivation society.
• Greed and power dynamics among sects.
• The value of the Starry Sky Teleportation Array and Spirit Crystals.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and the Xuan Yu Sect Master engage in a tense negotiation that escalates towards conflict.
• The Sect Master's disciples watch the interaction with hostility towards Su Mo.
• Three unknown cultivators approach, potentially altering the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Three powerful Martial Venerable realm experts arrive at the Xuan Yu Sect, demanding use of their Starry Sky Teleportation Array.
• The sect master agrees, charging them 5,000 low-grade Spirit Crystals.
• Su Mo, witnessing this, is outraged by the sect master's extortion and decides to assert his strength.
• Su Mo unleashes a powerful sword strike, clashing with the sect master's attack and causing massive destruction to the sect.
• Su Mo uses his Devouring Battle Soul to halt and absorb the destructive shockwave, preventing further damage.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his immense power, revealing that he possesses strength far beyond his Martial Emperor Realm cultivation.
• The Xuan Yu Sect Master shows his greed and cowardice, agreeing to the experts' demands but trying to extort more from Su Mo.
• The Xuan Yu Sect disciples display their lack of combat prowess and discipline, being easily swept away by the shockwave.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Privilege: The theme of strength determining one's privileges is evident throughout the chapter. The three experts are treated differently due to their higher cultivation, while Su Mo is initially treated poorly due to his lower cultivation. However, after demonstrating his strength, he demands and receives respect.
• Extortion and Greed: The Xuan Yu Sect Master's greed is shown through his attempt to extort more Spirit Crystals from Su Mo, while the experts are charged less.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo vs. Xuan Yu Sect Master: Their interaction highlights the power dynamic and the theme of strength determining privileges. The sect master initially looks down on Su Mo but is later terrified by Su Mo's power.
• Su Mo vs. Xuan Yu Sect Disciples: The disciples' fear and awe of Su Mo grow as they witness his power, reflecting his increasing status and respect within the sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo forces the old man from the Xuan Yu Sect to let him use the Starry Sky Teleportation Array by injuring him and threatening the sect's existence.
• Su Mo uses the array to travel through multiple stars, taking over nine months to return to Ancient Zhou Star.
• He returns to the Azure Divine Palace, keeping his arrival low-key.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his strength and determination, showing no mercy to those who stand in his way.
• The old man from the Xuan Yu Sect shows cowardice and reluctance, prioritizing his sect's safety over his pride.
• Su Mo's cultivation advances to the Eighth Layer of the Martial Emperor realm due to his continuous cultivation during his journey.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Su Mo's strength allows him to dictate terms and bend others to his will.
• Cultivation Journey: Su Mo's continuous advancement in cultivation, despite facing challenges and obstacles.
• Loyalty and Friendship: Su Mo's concern for Nie Qian and Han Ying, driving him to return to Ancient Zhou Star.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo interacts with the old man from the Xuan Yu Sect, using force to persuade him.
• Su Mo keeps his return low-key, only informing his father and a few high-ranking figures in the Azure Divine Palace, showing discretion in his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo reveals he's alive and deceives the Witch clan into believing he's dead.
• He steps down as Palace Master of the Azure Divine Palace, appointing Di Shi's father-in-law as the new Palace Master.
• Su Mo tasks Hai Mingjiang to investigate the situation of his friends, Nie Qian and Han Ying, at the Divine Martial Academy.
• The Azure Divine Palace is shown to have developed rapidly in terms of cultivation but faces severe resource scarcity.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Shows strategic thinking in deceiving the Witch clan and stepping down as Palace Master to ensure the Azure Divine Palace's safety. He feels the weight of responsibilities and seeks a solution in creating a clone.
• Di Shi: Accepts the position of Palace Master, understanding the importance of keeping Su Mo's identity secret.
• Hai Mingjiang: Eager to help Su Mo with the task of investigating Nie Qian and Han Ying's situation.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and burden: Su Mo feels the weight of his responsibilities towards the Azure Divine Palace, Hong Qingxuan, Qian Xun Yue, and his own growth.
• Deception and strategy: Su Mo uses deception to protect the Azure Divine Palace and its members from the Witch clan.
• Development and resource scarcity: The Azure Divine Palace has developed rapidly but faces severe resource limitations, highlighting the need for further growth and expansion.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo interacts with Su Hong, Di Shi, Hai Mingjiang, and other high-ranking officials of the Azure Divine Palace, discussing the Palace's development and the investigation into Nie Qian and Han Ying's situation.
• Su Mo's decision to step down as Palace Master is accepted by all present, emphasizing his leadership and the trust they have in him.
• Su Mo's conversation with Hai Mingjiang reveals his caution in not revealing his true identity, even to those sent to investigate the Divine Martial Academy.