Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo, Huo Yi, and Zhu Tong lead their forces towards the Wushan Profound Iron Mine.
• They proceed cautiously due to the low cultivation levels of their troops and the potential threat from the Blood Eyed Tribe.
• Upon reaching Wushan Mountain, Zhu Tong suggests a direct charge against the Blood Eyed Tribe.
• Meanwhile, Jin Lu and his contingent arrive at the destroyed Qiuta Town, finding it abandoned by the Blood Eyed Tribe. Jin Lu decides to pursue and eliminate Su Mo.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Maintains a humble demeanor despite his achievements, tries to reassure Huo Yi about his cultivation potential.
• Huo Yi: Discusses his age and cultivation struggles with Su Mo, feels discouraged about his progress.
• Zhu Tong: Plans to kill Su Mo during the upcoming battle, considering various strategies to cover up his actions.
• Jin Lu: Determined to eliminate Su Mo, pursues him towards the Wushan Profound Iron Mine.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Age: The characters' ages and cultivation levels are emphasized, with Huo Yi feeling discouraged about his slow progress at his age.
• Ambition and Deception: Zhu Tong's ambition is shown through his plans to kill Su Mo, while Jin Lu's determination to eliminate Su Mo is revealed.
• War and Strategy: The characters discuss strategies for the upcoming battle, highlighting the importance of tactics and caution.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Huo Yi: They have a friendly conversation about their cultivation journeys, with Su Mo trying to reassure Huo Yi.
• Huo Yi and Zhu Tong: They discuss battle strategies, with Huo Yi expressing reservations about Zhu Tong's direct charge plan.
• Jin Lu and his subordinates: Jin Lu selects two trusted subordinates to help him eliminate Su Mo, while the rest of their forces return to Black Mountain Fortress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Black Cloud Army, led by Su Mo, Zhu Tong, and Huo Yi, arrives at Wushan Mountain to find the Blood Eyed Tribe has retreated.
• They explore the mine and find it undamaged, protected by a formation.
• A powerful Blood Eyed Tribe expert, Elder Xue Cheng, attacks them with a devastating Bloodline Divine Sword.
• Everyone present unites to resist the attack.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Shows caution and wariness towards Jin Lu's arrival, understands the threat of the Bloodline Divine Sword.
• Zhu Tong: Reacts swiftly to the threat, leads the counterattack, and shows his prowess as a Martial Venerable Realm, Eighth Layer martial artist.
• Jin Lu: Attempts to accuse and kill Su Mo but is interrupted by Elder Xue Cheng's attack.
• Elder Xue Cheng: Demonstrates immense power and cruelty, seeking to eliminate Su Mo and the Black Cloud Army.

Significant Themes

• Unity vs. Division: Despite initial tensions, everyone present unites to face the common enemy, highlighting the importance of unity in the face of adversity.
• Power Dynamics: The sudden appearance of Elder Xue Cheng shifts the power balance, emphasizing the danger of underestimating one's enemies.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Zhu Tong: Tension remains between them, with Zhu Tong still harboring a desire to kill Su Mo but unable to act due to the presence of others.
• Su Mo and Jin Lu: Jin Lu attempts to use the situation to kill Su Mo, but their interaction is cut short by Elder Xue Cheng's attack.
• Everyone vs. Elder Xue Cheng: The united front against the powerful Blood Eyed Tribe expert highlights the importance of collective effort against overwhelming odds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo senses danger from the Blood Eyed Tribe's expert, Elder Xue Cheng.
• A massive battle ensues as Su Mo's forces clash with Elder Xue Cheng's blood-colored Divine Sword and Wu Han's skeleton warriors.
• The enemy's true target is revealed to be Su Mo, with the Blood Eyed Tribe aiding the Witch Tribe to kill him.
• Wu Fengtian appears, blocking the mine entrance with a colossal palm strike, preventing many from escaping.
• Over half of Su Mo's forces are slaughtered, and the remaining survivors retreat deeper into the mine.

Character Developments

• Su Mo realizes the true purpose behind the Blood Eyed Tribe's attack and understands the gravity of his situation.
• Zhu Tong takes charge, ordering everyone to retreat into the mine for safety.
• Jin Lu, initially confident, becomes panicked and desperate for survival.
• Wu Fengtian, Wu Han, and Elder Xue Cheng display their immense power, striking fear into the hearts of their enemies.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and deception, as the Blood Eyed Tribe's true intentions are revealed.
• The power of unity and cooperation, as Su Mo's forces initially hold back Elder Xue Cheng's attack together.
• The harsh reality of war and its consequences, as many lives are lost in the battle.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Zhu Tong work together to retreat into the mine, with Zhu Tong taking the lead in ordering their forces.
• Jin Lu, initially confident, becomes desperate and turns to Zhu Tong for guidance.
• Wu Fengtian, Wu Han, and Elder Xue Cheng collaborate to pursue and eliminate Su Mo and his forces.
• The skeleton warriors, controlled by Wu Han, wreak havoc on Su Mo's forces, highlighting the power of necromancy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, led by Su Mo, retreats to the deepest part of the mine to block the entrance and defend against the Witch Tribe's attack.
• They face Wu Han, Wu Fengtian, and countless skeleton warriors, with Wu Han using his Soul Honoring Banner to summon endless undead.
• A massive battle ensues, with both sides trading heavy blows. The mine's formations prevent large-scale destruction, but the passage expands due to the intense fighting.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Realizes the extent of the Witch Tribe's obsession with killing him, vowing revenge. He understands that he should have left the Imperial Ancestor Sacred Dynasty earlier to avoid this situation.
• Zhu Tong: Becomes the de facto leader, rallying the group and making strategic decisions. His cultivation at the Martial Venerable realm eighth layer makes him the most powerful fighter.

Significant Themes

• Desperation and Survival: The group faces overwhelming odds and must fight to survive. They rely on their unity and determination to hold out against the enemy onslaught.
• Revenge and Obsession: The Witch Tribe's relentless pursuit of Su Mo highlights the theme of obsession and the consequences of revenge.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Zhu Tong: Zhu Tong takes charge, and Su Mo follows his lead, trusting in his experience and strength. They fight side by side, with Zhu Tong becoming a mentor figure to Su Mo.
• Su Mo and Wu Fengtian: Wu Fengtian's sinister smile and direct gaze at Su Mo indicate a personal vendetta, fueling Su Mo's desire for revenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A large number of skeleton warriors attack, overwhelming the group.
• Su Mo, Jin Lu, and a few others struggle to resist, while most soldiers are killed instantly.
• Wu Fengtian and Wu Han, both Martial Venerable realm experts, join the fight, causing massive destruction.
• Su Mo uses his Chaos Power-infused sword to block Wu Han's Xuan energy palm, creating a massive explosion.
• Wu Fengtian's powerful attacks annihilate many soldiers, including Jin Lu.
• Su Mo takes the surviving Red Dragon Camp soldiers into his Spatial Treasure Artifact and attempts to escape using the Seven-Colored Glazed Pagoda.
• Wu Han and Wu Fengtian block Su Mo's escape, damaging the Glazed Pagoda.
• Elder Xue Cheng, at the end of the passage, attacks the escaping Glazed Pagoda with a blood-colored Long Sword.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his power and resourcefulness, using Chaos Power and the Seven-Colored Glazed Pagoda to survive against overwhelming odds.
• Zhu Tong shows his survival instincts, deciding to flee when the situation becomes hopeless.
• Jin Lu's overconfidence and underestimation of the situation lead to his death.
• Wu Fengtian and Wu Han showcase their immense power as Martial Venerable realm experts.
• Elder Xue Cheng reveals his strength and determination to prevent Su Mo's escape.

Significant Themes

• Desperation and survival: Characters face a desperate situation and must use their skills and resources to survive.
• Power dynamics: The disparity in power between characters is highlighted, with some characters easily overpowering others.
• Resourcefulness: Characters like Su Mo use their unique abilities and artifacts to gain an edge in desperate situations.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and the Red Dragon Camp soldiers: Su Mo takes the soldiers into his Spatial Treasure Artifact to save them, showing a degree of responsibility for their lives.
• Wu Fengtian and Wu Han vs. Su Mo: The two Martial Venerable realm experts work together to block Su Mo's escape, showcasing their teamwork and coordination.
• Elder Xue Cheng vs. Su Mo: The elder attacks the escaping Su Mo, demonstrating his determination to prevent Su Mo from escaping.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Tong escapes rapidly, but Elder Xue Cheng attacks him with the Bloodline Divine Sword, which they clash, resulting in both being sent flying.
• Wu Fengtian captures the Seven-Colored Glazed Pagoda (with Su Mo inside) using his Soul Honoring Banner.
• Zhu Tong uses a self-damaging strike to create a powerful blood ball, which he uses to attack Elder Xue Cheng, causing a massive explosion. Zhu Tong escapes during the chaos.
• Wu Han, Wu Fengtian, and Elder Xue Cheng leave the underground mine, having accomplished their mission to capture Su Mo.

Character Developments

• Zhu Tong shows desperation and resourcefulness, using a self-damaging strike to escape.
• Wu Fengtian demonstrates his formidable strength and cunning, capturing the Seven-Colored Glazed Pagoda.
• Wu Han shows strategic thinking, allowing Wu Fengtian to obtain the Seven-Colored Glazed Pagoda to avoid internal conflict.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Characters use their strength to achieve their goals, and ambition drives them to take risks.
• Sacrifice: Zhu Tong sacrifices his vital energy to escape, highlighting the theme of sacrifice for personal gain or survival.

Character Interactions

• Wu Han, Wu Fengtian, and Elder Xue Cheng work together to capture Su Mo, showcasing their alliance and coordination.
• Zhu Tong and Elder Xue Cheng clash, demonstrating their equal strength and determination.
• Wu Fengtian and Wu Han interact, revealing Wu Han's strategic thinking and Wu Fengtian's ambition and cunning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Tong escapes the Profound Iron Mine after a battle with the Blood Eyed Tribe and the Witch Tribe, leaving behind thousands of dead soldiers, including Zhu Ming, Jin Lu, and Huo Yi.
• The Second Princess and other top experts from Black Mountain Fortress arrive and find the mine deserted.
• Zhu Tong reveals that Su Mo was captured and taken into the Witch Tribe's Soul Honoring Banner, considered a death sentence.

Character Developments

• Zhu Tong: Survives the battle but is heavily injured and returns alone. He feels relieved to be alive but is bewildered by the Witch Tribe's involvement.
• Su Mo: Captured by the Witch Tribe and taken into the Soul Honoring Banner, considered lost by the Second Princess and others.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: The Second Princess vows to avenge the deaths of her soldiers and experts.
• Power Dynamics: The involvement of the Witch Tribe and the Blood Eyed Tribe highlights the shifting alliances and power struggles between different factions.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Tong and the Second Princess: Zhu Tong reports the events to the Second Princess, who is cold and focused on vengeance.
• Zhu Tong and Jin Tai: Zhu Tong informs Jin Tai of Jin Lu's death, enraging him.
• Wu Han, Wu Fengtian, and Elder Xue Cheng: The three discuss the mission's success and the Seven-Colored Glazed Pagoda, with Wu Fengtian keeping the artifact for himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and the remaining Red Dragon Camp soldiers are trapped in the Seven-Colored Glazed Pagoda within Wu Fengtian's Soul Honoring Banner.
• Thousands of vengeful spirits, transformed Martial Souls and Battle Souls of warriors, surround the pagoda, trying to break in.
• Su Mo decides to wait for Wu Fengtian to make a move before attempting to escape, gambling on the possibility that Wu Fengtian will act alone.
• Wu Fengtian returns to Tianwu Star, the main lineage of the Witch Tribe, and prepares to examine the Seven-Colored Glazed Pagoda.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Shows determination and strategic thinking, willing to gamble on Wu Fengtian's actions to ensure the survival of his team.
• Red Dragon Camp soldiers: Display unity and resolve to fight alongside Su Mo until the end.
• Wu Fengtian: Reveals his interest in the Seven-Colored Glazed Pagoda, prioritizing its examination over dealing with Su Mo immediately.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The Witch Tribe's power and influence are evident in their control over small worlds and experts, reflected in Wu Fengtian's nonchalance towards Su Mo's situation.
• Loyalty and Unity: The Red Dragon Camp soldiers exhibit unwavering loyalty and unity in their decision to stand by Su Mo, even in the face of death.
• Gambling and Strategy: Su Mo's decision to wait for Wu Fengtian's move shows his willingness to take risks and use strategy to improve their chances of survival.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and the Red Dragon Camp soldiers: They display a strong bond, with the soldiers expressing their trust and determination to fight alongside Su Mo.
• Wu Fengtian and Su Mo: Though not directly interacting, Wu Fengtian's disregard for Su Mo's situation highlights the power imbalance between them.
• Wu Fengtian and Wu Han: They part ways after traveling together, with Wu Han returning to the Tianming Star branch while Wu Fengtian heads to Tianwu Star.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Fengtian, the enemy, hasn't attacked for over three months, allowing Su Mo to focus on cultivation.
• Su Mo plans to break through to the Martial Venerable realm fourth layer using energy from two Demon Flowers.
• Wu Fengtian finally attacks, sending tens of thousands of Martial Souls and Battle Souls to assault the Seven-Colored Glazed Pagoda.
• Su Mo's pagoda withstands the initial assault, but the gate is eventually breached.
• Su Mo uses his Devouring Battle Soul to devour the invading Yin Souls, temporarily halting their advance.

Character Developments

• Su Mo remains patient and focused on cultivation despite the impending threat.
• Wu Fengtian demonstrates his power and ruthlessness by sending countless Yin Souls to attack Su Mo.

Significant Themes

• Patience and perseverance in the face of adversity (Su Mo's cultivation approach).
• The power of cultivation and the consequences of underestimating one's enemy (Wu Fengtian's overconfidence).

Character Interactions

• There are no direct interactions between Su Mo and Wu Fengtian in this chapter. Their conflict is shown through their actions and the consequences of those actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Fengtian, shocked by the disappearance of his Yin Souls, sends a giant beast formed from Yin Souls to attack Su Mo in the Glazed Pagoda.
• Su Mo, severely injured, breaks through to the next cultivation realm and uses his Devouring Battle Soul to devour all of Wu Fengtian's Yin Souls.
• Su Mo escapes the Soul Honoring Banner's space and confronts Wu Fengtian in Cloud Witch City, a city filled with Witch Tribe members.

Character Developments

• Wu Fengtian: Realizes the power of Su Mo's Devouring Battle Soul and is filled with killing intent.
• Su Mo: Breaks through to the next cultivation realm, demonstrating the power of his Devouring Battle Soul, and finds himself in a dire situation in Cloud Witch City.

Significant Themes

• The power of Su Mo's Devouring Battle Soul is revealed, showcasing its ability to devour Yin Souls and its potential threat to other Martial Souls and Battle Souls.
• The theme of being outmatched and surrounded (Su Mo vs. the Witch Tribe) is emphasized, highlighting the challenges Su Mo faces.

Character Interactions

• Wu Fengtian and Su Mo face off, with Wu Fengtian expressing his disbelief at Su Mo's abilities and taunting him about his chances of escape in Cloud Witch City.
• Su Mo remains silent and frowning, assessing his situation and the challenges he faces in the city filled with Witch Tribe members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo, captured by Wu Fengtian, offers to share a secret art for devouring Battle Souls in exchange for his freedom.
• Wu Fengtian is skeptical but considers the offer, while Su Mo secretly plans to use his Dream Demon Battle Soul.
• Su Mo activates his Invisible Battle Soul to distract Wu Fengtian, then uses his Dream Demon Battle Soul to trap Wu Fengtian in an illusionary prison.
• Inside the illusion, Su Mo tortures Wu Fengtian to break his will, while Wu Fengtian struggles to break free using his formidable spiritual power.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates cunning and strategic thinking, using deception and his unique Battle Soul abilities to gain the upper hand.
• Wu Fengtian shows resilience and determination, enduring intense pain and using his powerful spiritual power to resist the illusion.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Manipulation: Su Mo uses deception to turn the tables on Wu Fengtian, highlighting the power of wit and strategy over brute force.
• Mental Fortitude: Both characters display remarkable mental resilience, with Wu Fengtian enduring immense pain and Su Mo pushing his spiritual power to its limits.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Wu Fengtian engage in a battle of wits and wills, with Su Mo attempting to manipulate and outsmart Wu Fengtian, while Wu Fengtian tries to break free from Su Mo's illusionary trap.
• Their interaction showcases their contrasting personalities and abilities, with Su Mo's cunning and strategic thinking pitted against Wu Fengtian's raw power and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo relentlessly tortures Wu Fengtian in the Dream Demon Space, nearly destroying his physical form.
• Wu Fengtian's Spiritual Power remains unbroken, leading to a war of attrition between the two.
• Su Mo releases Heng Fei from the Seven-Colored Glazed Pagoda, who is pulled into the Dream Demon Space.
• Su Mo and Wu Fengtian's Spiritual Power is nearly depleted, leading to both falling into a coma in the real world.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Pushes his Spiritual Power to its limits, nearly exhausting it in his battle against Wu Fengtian.
• Wu Fengtian: His Spiritual Power is severely depleted, and he is on the verge of collapse.
• Heng Fei: Is released from the Seven-Colored Glazed Pagoda and pulled into the Dream Demon Space. He later helps Su Mo by taking him into his Spatial Treasure Artifact.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of Spiritual Power, which can be exhausted and depleted.
• The struggle between Su Mo and Wu Fengtian, highlighting their determination and resilience.
• The consequences of pushing one's limits, as seen in both Su Mo and Wu Fengtian's comas.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Wu Fengtian: Engage in a brutal mental battle, pushing each other to their limits.
• Su Mo and Heng Fei: Su Mo releases Heng Fei, who later helps him by taking him into his Spatial Treasure Artifact. Their interaction is brief but significant, showing a level of trust between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Heng Fei, planning to kill Wu Fengtian, is interrupted by an unknown woman approaching Wu Fengtian's palace.
• The woman, a member of the Witch Tribe, is hostile and looking for Wu Fengtian.
• Heng Fei, fearing exposure, quickly changes into a green robe and poses as Wu Fengtian's slave to deceive the woman.
• The woman waits for Wu Fengtian, but Heng Fei finds an excuse to leave and escapes from Cloud Witch City.
• Heng Fei flies into the starry sky and meets up with Su Mo, having successfully completed his mission.

Character Developments

• Heng Fei demonstrates quick thinking and adaptability, using deception to escape a dangerous situation.
• The green-clothed woman is introduced as a powerful member of the Witch Tribe, with an unknown motive for seeking Wu Fengtian.

Significant Themes

• Deception and adaptability as means of survival.
• The power dynamics and relationships within the Witch Tribe.

Character Interactions

• Heng Fei interacts with the green-clothed woman, successfully deceiving her into believing he is Wu Fengtian's slave.
• Heng Fei reunites with Su Mo after completing his mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo has a long dream about returning to the Heavenly Spirit Sect, where he sees Qian Xun Yue before a sudden Witch Tribe attack destroys everything.
• Su Mo awakens in the starry sky, having escaped the Witch Tribe's trap with Heng Fei and the Red Dragon Camp soldiers.
• Su Mo decides not to return to the Imperial Ancestor Sacred Dynasty immediately and plans to roam the Ancient Spirit Star River.
• Some soldiers choose to return to the Imperial Ancestor Sacred Dynasty, while others decide to follow Su Mo.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Becomes more determined to confront the Witch Tribe after the dream and their recent encounter. He also shows compassion towards his soldiers, allowing those who wish to return to the Imperial Ancestor Sacred Dynasty to do so.
• Heng Fei: Proves his strategic prowess by helping Su Mo escape the Witch Tribe's trap. He also shows loyalty by choosing to follow Su Mo instead of returning to the Imperial Ancestor Sacred Dynasty.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Betrayal: Some soldiers choose to follow Su Mo out of gratitude and a desire for adventure, while others choose to return to the Imperial Ancestor Sacred Dynasty for personal reasons.
• Revenge and Justice: Su Mo's dream and the recent Witch Tribe attacks fuel his desire for revenge, highlighting the theme of justice and retribution.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Heng Fei: Their bond strengthens as they work together to escape the Witch Tribe's trap. Heng Fei's strategic prowess and Su Mo's combat abilities complement each other, making them a formidable team.
• Su Mo and the Red Dragon Camp Soldiers: Su Mo's decision to allow those who wish to return to the Imperial Ancestor Sacred Dynasty to do so shows his compassion and understanding towards his soldiers. This interaction also highlights the theme of loyalty and betrayal, as some soldiers choose to follow Su Mo while others choose to return to the Imperial Ancestor Sacred Dynasty.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo escapes Wu Fengtian's mansion after defeating him and destroying his Soul Honoring Banner.
• Wu Fengtian, unaware of Su Mo's escape, believes he failed his cultivation attempt.
• Su Mo returns to Tianwu Star after three days, aiming to take revenge on the Witch Tribe.
• Su Mo attacks a small Witch Tribe city, using his Devouring Battle Soul to absorb everything and everyone within, killing around 800,000 Witch Tribe members and their Human Race slaves.

Character Developments

• Wu Fengtian: Still alive but unaware of Su Mo's escape, believes he failed his cultivation attempt.
• Su Mo: Returns to Tianwu Star, more powerful and ruthless, seeking revenge on the Witch Tribe.

Significant Themes

• Ruthlessness and the consequences of one's actions.
• The power dynamics between the Human Race and the Witch Tribe.

Character Interactions

• Wu Fengtian and Wu Yeqin: Wu Fengtian is unaware of Su Mo's escape, while Wu Yeqin guards him during his supposed closed-door cultivation.
• Su Mo and the Witch Tribe: Su Mo shows no mercy, killing hundreds of thousands of Witch Tribe members and their Human Race slaves in a single attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo uses his Devouring Battle Soul to destroy a Witch Tribe city, consuming over 80% of its buildings and all 800,000 inhabitants in just three breaths.
• He finds a Witch Tribe town refining human corpses into skeleton people and destroys it.
• Su Mo orders his Red Dragon Camp soldiers to wipe out three nearby Witch Tribe towns for resources.

Character Developments

• Su Mo's mercy seems to have disappeared, showing no hesitation in destroying entire cities and towns.
• The soldiers of the Red Dragon Camp are initially shocked by Su Mo's orders but agree to carry them out after learning about the Witch Tribe's cruelty.

Significant Themes

• Cruelty and Mercy: Su Mo argues that the Witch Tribe has shown no mercy, so they should not be shown any either. The soldiers grapple with this idea initially but ultimately agree.
• Resources and Power: The Witch Tribe controls numerous worlds and their inhabitants as resources. Su Mo aims to plunder these resources to strengthen the Azure Divine Palace.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo gives orders to his soldiers, who initially question his cruelty but ultimately obey.
• Su Mo briefly shares his past with the soldiers, fostering a sense of loyalty and camaraderie.

Chapter Summary: Ancestor Jiashen

Key Plot Points

• In under half an hour, Su Mo and the 76 Red Dragon Camp soldiers wipe out 5 small cities and 6 towns on Tianwu Star, killing hundreds of thousands of Witch Tribe members (several million reportedly vanished).
• Su Mo rewards the soldiers with a massive pile of Spirit Crystals (100+ million), collected by squad leaders Heng Fei, Ge Li, and Wang Xi.
• He stores all soldiers inside his Seven-Colored Glazed Pagoda and flees into the starry sky, heading toward Tianming Star — a Witch Tribe branch lineage's homeworld — intending to continue his slaughter.
• The Witch Tribe discovers the massacre and erupts in fury; the clan chief personally roars for investigation. All teleportation arrays and escape routes are sealed, and a grand formation locks down the starry sky, but Su Mo is already gone.
• Su Mo is identified as the culprit. Hundreds of Witch Tribe experts (including two Martial Saints, Wu Fengtian, and Wu Yeqin) gather before Ancestor Jiashen, a mysterious, seemingly ordinary-looking elder.
• Ancestor Jiashen lectures them for failing against a mere Martial Venerable "ant" and asks for detailed information on Su Mo in order to locate him.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Demonstrates strategic ruthlessness (targeting undefended towns), extraordinary generosity (giving away 100M+ crystals casually), and unwavering commitment to vengeance against the Witch Tribe. He has evidently accumulated wealth far exceeding what he gives away.
• The Soldiers (Heng Fei, etc.): Excited by the spoils rather than troubled by the massacres; their killing intent and loyalty to Su Mo are reinforced by his generous rewards.
• Wu Fengtian: Privately furious and bloodshot-eyed, knowing he caused this disaster by bringing Su Mo to Tianwu Star; internally swears to personally kill Su Mo to avoid severe clan punishment.
• Ancestor Jiashen: Introduced as an ancient, deeply mysterious figure whose cultivation is unfathomable; calm, condescending, and willing to intervene despite chastising the experts' incompetence.

Significant Themes

• Escalating Revenge: Su Mo's personal grudge has expanded into total war against the entire Witch Tribe; both sides are committing mass atrocities.
• Scale of Cultivation-World Conflict: Hundreds of thousands killed, millions displaced — life and death are treated as statistics in sect/race warfare.
• Power Hierarchy: Martial Venerable → Martial Saint → the unfathomable Ancestor Jiashen, showing the terrifying depth of the Witch Tribe's ancient power.
• Consequences of Actions: Wu Fengtian's decision to bring Su Mo to Tianwu Star directly caused this catastrophe, and he fears the political fallout.
• Moral Desensitization: The soldiers quickly rationalize slaughtering Witch Tribe members for resources and rewards, showing how cultivation-driven incentives override moral concerns.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo ↔ Soldiers: Commander-to-subordinates; he acknowledges their completion of the mission, rewards them generously, and safely stores them in his pagoda.
• Witch Tribe Experts ↔ Ancestor Jiashen: Extremely respectful and intimidated; even Martial Saints address him with deference and accept his scolding without protest.
• Ancestor Jiashen ↔ Experts: Condescending reprimand ("What face do you have to come here?") followed by reluctant assistance.
• Wu Fengtian's internal conflict: His public silence vs. private rage and fear of punishment; his personal oath to kill Su Mo.
• Martial Saints ↔ Ancestor: They present the situation and request his "divine abilities" to locate Su Mo's position.
  Cliffhanger: Ancestor Jiashen's request for detailed information about Su Mo sets up his tracking ability, positioning the ancient elder as the next major threat Su Mo must face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ancestor Jiashen attempts to locate Su Mo using a divine ability to probe heavenly secrets.
• Despite his immense power, Ancestor Jiashen fails to track Su Mo, indicating that Su Mo is 'outside the scope of the Heavenly Dao rules.'
• The Witch Tribe decides to investigate Su Mo's origin thoroughly and eliminate him.

Character Developments

• Ancestor Jiashen: Shows his immense power and divination skills but is stumped by Su Mo's unique fate, leading him to take the situation more seriously.
• Wu Qiong: A talented young Witch Tribe member who has reached the Half-Saint realm at a young age, expressing confidence in his abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power of fate and destiny, with Su Mo's fate being 'outside the scope of the Heavenly Dao rules.'
• The threat posed by heretics (individuals outside the Heavenly Dao rules) to the Witch Tribe.

Character Interactions

• Ancestor Jiashen and Wu Qiong: Ancestor Jiashen praises Wu Qiong's cultivation progress, expressing confidence in his abilities and looking forward to his performance in the Heavenly Dragon Hegemony.
• Ancestor Jiashen and the Witch Tribe experts: Ancestor Jiashen commands the tribe to investigate Su Mo's origin and eliminate him, with the tribe members showing deference and obedience.

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo arrives at Tianming Star, the Witch Tribe's branch lineage, after escaping from Tianwu Star.
• He plans to devour three medium-sized cities and twelve surrounding towns to gain strength and resources.
• Su Mo encounters Venerable Wu Fan, who had chased him in the past, and kills him along with two others.

2. Character Developments

• Su Mo's strength has grown significantly since his encounter with Wu Fan, allowing him to easily overpower the Venerable.
• Wu Fan, despite his past pursuit of Su Mo, is no match for him now and is easily defeated.

3. Significant Themes

• Karma: The encounter between Su Mo and Wu Fan is seen as a result of their past actions, with Su Mo now in a position of power.
• Strength and Power: Su Mo's growth in strength allows him to face and overcome challenges that would have been insurmountable in the past.

4. Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Wu Fan's encounter is brief but intense, leading to Wu Fan's death.
• Su Mo's soldiers from the Red Dragon Camp are sent to devour the surrounding towns, showing Su Mo's strategic planning and delegation of tasks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and his soldiers successfully annihilate three cities and twelve small towns of the Witch Tribe, amassing vast spoils of war.
• Su Mo decides to leave Tianming Star to avoid further conflict with the Witch Tribe.
• Su Mo rewards his soldiers with Spirit Crystals and Spirit Stones and instructs them to cultivate within the Seven-Colored Glazed Pagoda during their journey.
• Su Mo cultivates on his Destined Spirit Sword while traveling through the starry sky towards Ancient Zhou Star.
• News of Su Mo's actions spreads across the Ancient Spirit Star River, causing an uproar. The Witch Tribe offers a bounty of ten thousand Peak-grade Spirit Crystals for Su Mo's capture.
• Su Mo stops his journey and waits for his clone (disguised as Shangguan Hao) to arrive, as he fears recognition while using Starry Sky Teleportation Arrays.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Becomes incredibly wealthy from the spoils of war, shows fearlessness towards the Witch Tribe, and demonstrates strategic thinking by sending his clone to avoid recognition.
• Soldiers of the Red Dragon Camp: Prove their worth by successfully completing Su Mo's mission, and are rewarded for their efforts.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Power: Su Mo's vast resources and influence grow, reflecting his increasing power and status.
• Fearlessness and Defiance: Su Mo's actions challenge the Witch Tribe's authority and demonstrate his courage in the face of adversity.
• Strategy and Cunning: Su Mo's decision to send his clone showcases his strategic thinking and adaptability.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and his soldiers: They work together to complete their mission, and Su Mo rewards them for their efforts.
• Su Mo and the Witch Tribe: Su Mo's actions provoke the Witch Tribe, leading to a bounty on his head.
• Su Mo and his clone (Shangguan Hao): Su Mo communicates with his clone across countless stars, demonstrating their spiritual connection.