Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The divine beast testing ground of Immortal Tail is destroyed, and Yanmozi is killed by Lu Ya.
• The Four Sacred Beasts convene an emergency meeting to discuss the situation and the war with the Seven Underworld Gods.
• Red Pig Immortal's true identity as an Academy disciple is revealed.
• The Apostles gather to discuss their alliance with the Seven Underworld Gods.
• The Immortal Court holds a meeting to discuss the impending war with the Seven Underworld Gods and their allies.

Character Developments

• Lu Ya's strength and identity are further revealed, causing fear and awe among the characters.
• Red Pig Immortal's true identity as an Academy disciple is revealed, showing that he has been lying low in Immortal Tail for four thousand years.
• The Four Sacred Beasts discuss their strategy for the war, showing their political acumen and willingness to adapt.
• The Apostles discuss their alliance with the Seven Underworld Gods, revealing their true goals and methods.
• Xuanyuan Huayue takes the lead in the Immortal Court's meeting, showing her political prowess and determination.
• Liancheng Zi arrives at the meeting, revealing the Academy's interest in the war and their willingness to support the Immortal Court.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances: Characters form alliances based on their interests and strengths, with the Seven Underworld Gods, Immortal Tail, and the Apostles forming one alliance, and the Immortal Court and the Academy forming another.
• Identity and deception: Characters' true identities and motivations are revealed, showing the importance of understanding one's allies and enemies.
• War and preparation: Characters discuss and prepare for the upcoming war, showing the importance of strategic planning and adaptability.

Character Interactions

• The Four Sacred Beasts discuss their strategy for the war, showing their differing opinions and willingness to work together.
• The Apostles discuss their alliance with the Seven Underworld Gods, showing their willingness to work together despite their differing goals.
• Xuanyuan Huayue and Liancheng Zi interact, showing their political prowess and determination to protect the Immortal Court.
• Lu Ya's actions and identity are discussed by various characters, showing their fear and awe of him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ya, the Academy's disciples, and the Immortal Court prepare for an impending conflict.
• Lu Ya visits various locations in Azure Phoenix City, including the City Guard Mansion, Azure Phoenix Academy, and the Immortal Engineering Bureau.
• Liu Xuanye confirms her intention to attack the Immortal Court's headquarters.
• An Immortal Boat from the Immortal Court's headquarters arrives in Azure Phoenix City.

Character Developments

• Lu Ya: He continues to support and protect Liu Xuanye, and his affection for her grows.
• Liu Xuanye: She becomes stronger and more confident in her abilities, particularly in her resonance with the Resonance Sword Seal.
• Zhang Lianxin: She takes on a more active role in managing Azure Phoenix City's defenses and preparations for war.
• Ban Yue: She demonstrates her loyalty to Liu Xuanye and her cunning by suggesting a backdoor in the battle armor.
• Ning Zhongzi: She struggles with her feelings for Lu Ya and her past actions against him.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for control between Lu Ya, the Academy, and the Immortal Court.
• The consequences of Liu Xuanye's actions and her growing strength.
• The impact of Lu Ya's presence on Azure Phoenix City and its residents.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ya and Liu Xuanye: Their bond deepens as they explore Azure Phoenix City together and face the looming conflict.
• Lu Ya and Zhang Lianxin: They discuss Azure Phoenix City's defenses and preparations for war.
• Lu Ya and Ban Yue: They discuss the potential use of battle armor against the Immortal Court.
• Lu Ya and Ning Zhongzi: Lu Ya teases Li Qiyue, and Ning Zhongzi struggles with her feelings for him.
• Lu Ya and the old beggar: Lu Ya asks the old beggar if he knows who Lu Ya is, and the old beggar responds that Lu Ya is the protagonist of a story.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An Immortal Ship from the Immortal Court headquarters arrives in Azure Phoenix City, causing panic among the residents.
• Lu Ya confiscates the ship, and its passengers, Lin Jiangzi and Xuan Mozi, reveal that they've come to invite Lu Ya to the Immortal Court headquarters to participate in the War of Nether Extermination and to offer Liu Xuanye a safe place to give birth.
• Lu Ya and Liu Xuanye agree to go, with Lu Ya leaving a clone behind to manage Azure Phoenix City in his absence.
• Lu Ya hosts a barbecue party at Little Bamboo Spring Mountain with Azure Phoenix City's leaders, discussing preparations for potential crises.
• Ning Zhongzi decides to accompany Lu Ya and Liu Xuanye to the Immortal Court headquarters.

Character Developments

• Lu Ya: Shows his protective and responsible side by making preparations for potential crises in Azure Phoenix City and ensuring his wives' safety.
• Liu Xuanye: Demonstrates her dominance and confidence in facing the Immortal Court, willing to set aside grudges for the sake of their child.
• Zhang Lianxin: Remains loyal to Lu Ya and concerned about Azure Phoenix City's safety, but ultimately accepts the decision to go to the Immortal Court headquarters.
• Ban Yue and Cherry Rabbit Immortal: Express excitement about the possibility of overthrowing the Immortal Court and spreading the Azure Phoenix City model.
• True Person Silver Moon: Shows melancholy about the upcoming changes in the Immortal Realm but remains calm and composed.
• Ning Zhongzi: Decides to accompany Lu Ya and Liu Xuanye, driven by her desire to see their child born and her trust in Lu Ya's protection.

Significant Themes

• Trust and loyalty: Characters express their trust in Lu Ya and their loyalty to him and Azure Phoenix City.
• Responsibility: Lu Ya takes responsibility for his family and the city, making preparations for potential crises.
• Change and uncertainty: The upcoming trip to the Immortal Court headquarters brings uncertainty and the possibility of danger, reflecting the theme of change in the Immortal Realm.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ya and Liu Xuanye: The couple works together, with Liu Xuanye supporting Lu Ya's decisions and Lu Ya protecting her and their unborn child.
• Lu Ya and Azure Phoenix City's leaders: They discuss preparations for potential crises, showing Lu Ya's trust in them and their loyalty to him.
• Lu Ya and Ning Zhongzi: Lu Ya's reassurance and Ning Zhongzi's determination lead her to decide to accompany them to the Immortal Court headquarters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with the Academy's Teacher and Sanren Xing playing Go, discussing the War of Nether Extermination and the Academy's disciples.
• Evil Spirit, the sixth disciple, appears and interacts with Teacher.
• Lu Ya, Liu Xuanye, and their group leave Azure Phoenix City, with Lu Ya leaving behind an avatar.
• The group encounters a massive horde of incomplete humanoid Underworld Emperors in the Abyss.

Character Developments

• Teacher: He is shown to be wise and patient, but also lecherous and prone to losing his temper. He believes in the power of confidence and has a unique perspective on the Academy's disciples.
• Sanren Xing: He has improved his Go skills significantly and is confident in his strength. He is determined to restore the Academy's honor by defeating the Academy's eleventh disciple.
• Evil Spirit: He is shown to be cunning and manipulative, invading Teacher's body to stir up his wicked thoughts. He is confident in his abilities and believes the enemy is overestimated.
• Lu Ya: He is shown to be relaxed and unhurried, even when facing danger. He has a unique perspective on the nature of immortality and the origin of Nether beings.
• Liu Xuanye: She is shown to be calm and focused on nurturing her unborn child. She is also curious about Lu Ya's avatar.

Significant Themes

• The nature of immortality and the cost of eternal life.
• The power of confidence and determination.
• The manipulation of thoughts and emotions.
• The origin and nature of Nether beings.

Character Interactions

• Teacher and Sanren Xing: They interact as teacher and student, with Teacher teaching Sanren Xing Go to cultivate his character. Sanren Xing is determined to prove himself to Teacher.
• Teacher and Evil Spirit: They interact as master and disciple, with Evil Spirit invading Teacher's body to stir up his wicked thoughts. Teacher is aware of Evil Spirit's actions but does not stop him.
• Lu Ya and Liu Xuanye: They interact as husband and wife, with Liu Xuanye curious about Lu Ya's avatar and Lu Ya sharing his unique perspective on the nature of immortality with her.
• Lu Ya, Liu Xuanye, and their group: They interact as a team, with Lu Ya leading them through the Abyss. They encounter a massive horde of Underworld Emperors, which tests their resolve.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ya senses a mysterious man connected to Liu Xuanye's past.
• The man, later revealed as the Abyss Lord (Song Ming), criticizes Liu Xuanye for joining with an immortal and bearing his child, contrary to their mission.
• Lu Ya uses his power, Come Here, but the Abyss Lord withstands it, revealing his immense strength.
• The Rift Carving Heart-Shield travels through the Abyss for several months, with Liu Xuanye's pregnancy progressing.
• Upon reaching Immortal Court Headquarters, Liu Xuanye, Lu Ya, and their companions are received by Xuanyuan Huayue. Liu Xuanye decides to meet the seven Holy Arbiters of the Heavenly Judgment Court.

Character Developments

• Lu Ya discovers connections to his previous life, leading him to question his identity and purpose in this world.
• Liu Xuanye shows determination in her decision to join with an immortal and bear his child, despite the Abyss Lord's disapproval.
• Xuanyuan Huayue demonstrates politeness and respect towards Liu Xuanye and her companions, following the Heavenly Judgment Court's decision.

Significant Themes

• The theme of destiny and free will is explored through the Abyss Lord's belief in destiny as an enemy and Liu Xuanye's assertion that her actions are her destiny.
• The power of influence and compassion is showcased through the Abyss Lord's ability to affect others' emotions and Lu Ya's curiosity and admiration for this power.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ya and the Abyss Lord exhibit mutual curiosity and respect, with Lu Ya showing restraint in pursuing the Abyss Lord and the Abyss Lord choosing not to harm Lu Ya.
• Liu Xuanye and Xuanyuan Huayue share a polite and respectful interaction, with Liu Xuanye expressing hope that Xuanyuan Huayue's younger sister will like men in the future.
• Lu Ya and Xuanyuan Huayue have a brief, casual interaction, with Lu Ya showing familiarity and Xuanyuan Huayue demonstrating deference to his strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ya arrives at the Immortal Court headquarters with Liu Xuanye and Ning Zhongzi.
• He demands an audience with the seven Holy Arbiters, causing a stir among the prominent figures present.
• Xiang Xingzi, a prodigy of the Heavenly Judgment Court, confronts Lu Ya, leading to a brief but one-sided battle where Lu Ya easily overpowers Xiang Xingzi.
• Lu Ya, Liu Xuanye, and Ning Zhongzi are taken to Holy Maiden Mountain, where they will reside during their stay.
• Four maidservants are introduced to serve Liu Xuanye, but Ning Zhongzi insists on attending to her herself.

Character Developments

• Lu Ya demonstrates his immense power and confidence, provoking the Immortal Court's prodigies and showing no deference to their authority.
• Xiang Xingzi, despite his strength and status, is easily defeated by Lu Ya, revealing the vast gap in power between them.
• Liu Xuanye remains calm and composed throughout the events, showing no signs of distress or fear.
• Ning Zhongzi displays her protectiveness towards Liu Xuanye, refusing to let the maidservants attend to her and insisting on doing so herself.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and rivalries between the Imperial Court and the Heavenly Judgment Court are highlighted, with Xuanyuan Huayue and Xiang Xingzi representing their respective factions.
• The Immortal Court's might and prestige are emphasized, with the sheer number of powerful figures present at the harbor and the awe they hold for the seven Holy Arbiters.
• The theme of temptation and potential infidelity is introduced with the arrival of the four maidservants, hinting at the challenges Lu Ya and Liu Xuanye's relationship may face.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ya and Liu Xuanye's relationship remains strong, with Lu Ya showing concern for Liu Xuanye's well-being and Liu Xuanye trusting Lu Ya's decisions.
• Lu Ya and Xiang Xingzi's interaction is brief but tense, with Lu Ya showing no respect for Xiang Xingzi's status or power.
• Xuanyuan Huayue and Lu Ya's interaction is polite but strained, with Xuanyuan Huayue trying to gauge Lu Ya's intentions and Lu Ya showing little deference to her authority.
• Ning Zhongzi and Lu Ya's interaction is minimal, with Ning Zhongzi showing concern for Liu Xuanye's well-being and Lu Ya showing no signs of reciprocating her feelings.
• The four maidservants' interaction with Lu Ya and Liu Xuanye is brief, with the maidservants showing deference to Lu Ya and Liu Xuanye and Lu Ya showing interest in their presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• News of Xiang Xingzi's defeat is suppressed, and life in the Immortal Court Continent remains peaceful.
• Xiang Xingzi admits his weakness after facing Lu Ya and suggests inviting Lu Ya to the Heavenly Judgment Court to discuss the war.
• Lu Ya, fishing in the sea of clouds, is swallowed by a Rainbow Kun but emerges unharmed.
• Li Wuxie visits Lu Ya, inviting him to the Heavenly Judgment Court to discuss the war and warning him about the Academy's strength.
• Lu Ya and his companions enjoy a meal of Rainbow Kun, discussing the upcoming war.

Character Developments

• Xiang Xingzi acknowledges his weakness and advises the Heavenly Judicators to invite Lu Ya for negotiations.
• Lu Ya remains unconcerned about the upcoming war and enjoys his life at Huayue Palace.
• Li Wuxie gains confidence and improves his swordsmanship, but still feels resentment towards Lu Ya's easier path.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Immortal Court and the Nether, and the inevitability of war.
• The consequences of Xiang Xingzi's defeat and the Heavenly Judicators' response.
• The disparity between Li Wuxie and Lu Ya's experiences and the resentment it causes.

Character Interactions

• Xiang Xingzi and the Heavenly Judicators discuss Lu Ya and the war, leading to Xiang Xingzi's admission of weakness.
• Lu Ya and Li Wuxie meet, with Li Wuxie warning Lu Ya about the Academy's strength and the upcoming war.
• Lu Ya and his companions enjoy a meal together, discussing the war and their thoughts on the potential victor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An extraterrestrial horse-shaped parasite invades the Three Realms' universe, rapidly consuming Nether beings in the Abyss.
• Liu Xuanye's team discovers the monster but decides it's too powerful and costly to deal with.
• A golden Cloud Leopard appears, challenging the monster, which flees but is caught and killed by the leopard.
• Lord Snowfall appears, seeking more power from Cloud Leopard.
• Di Li, the Academy's Ninth Disciple, arrives with a Puppet Girl, asking Cloud Leopard to give Lord Snowfall power.
• Cloud Leopard kills Di Li using the Power of Fish Eating.

Character Developments

• The extraterrestrial parasite rapidly gains power, threatening the Abyss.
• Cloud Leopard demonstrates immense power, easily defeating the parasite and Di Li.
• Lord Snowfall continues to seek more power to confront Lu Ya.
• Di Li shows compassion and understanding, criticizing Cloud Leopard's arrogance.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for dominance in the Three Realms.
• The consequences of arrogance and the importance of humility (as shown through Di Li's words).
• The theme of growth and change, with the parasite's rapid development and Cloud Leopard's aging.

Character Interactions

• Cloud Leopard and the extraterrestrial parasite: A one-sided battle, with the parasite trying to bluff its way out but ultimately failing.
• Cloud Leopard and Lord Snowfall: Cloud Leopard is reluctant to help Lord Snowfall but eventually agrees to help her against Liu Xuanye.
• Cloud Leopard and Di Li: Cloud Leopard kills Di Li after a brief exchange, showing Di Li's concern for Lord Snowfall's power level.
• Di Li and Lord Snowfall: Di Li shows concern for Lord Snowfall's well-being, asking Cloud Leopard to give her power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lord Snowfall witnesses Di Li's power and receives a King of Chaos' fishbone.
• The old man in the conical hat reveals that the begonia forest on Imperial Star has bloomed, hinting at an upcoming event.
• Liu Xuanye's avatar is countered, causing her to lose connection with it.
• Lu Ya is invited to Divine Melody Mountain by Princess Huayue to meet the Holy Maiden.
• Lu Ya discovers a strange Yan Armor vehicle on Divine Melody Mountain with a peculiar panel design and a celestial pattern.

Character Developments

• Lord Snowfall gains power from a King of Chaos' fishbone and is advised to do what she likes.
• The old man in the conical hat reveals his intention to change everything, but his true motives remain unclear.
• Liu Xuanye's plan encounters a setback, and she loses connection with her avatar.
• Lu Ya meets the Holy Maiden and learns about the God Realm's possible location.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Lord Snowfall gains immense power but is advised not to use it to order others around. The Holy Maiden's power has led to her confinement and disfigurement.
• The unknown: The true nature of the Heavenly Dao, the God Realm's location, and the old man in the conical hat's motives remain unclear.
• The impact of actions: Liu Xuanye's plan is affected by an unknown force, and Lu Ya's actions on Divine Melody Mountain disrupt its sacred atmosphere.

Character Interactions

• Lord Snowfall and the old man in the conical hat discuss power and its usage.
• Liu Xuanye and Lu Ya discuss the Heavenly Dao and the God Realm.
• Lu Ya, Xuanyuan Huayue, and the Holy Maiden meet on Divine Melody Mountain, leading to an awkward conversation and Lu Ya's discovery of the strange Yan Armor vehicle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ya discovers a lunar rover, a relic from his previous life, buried in Divine Melody Mountain.
• He realizes he might have transmigrated to the future or been frozen and awakened in this world.
• The Holy Maiden, Qu, invites Lu Ya to Divine Melody Mountain to discuss an important matter.
• Lu Ya accidentally offends Qu, who invokes a divine tribulation against him.
• Wild Fox Immortal, Qu's lover, arrives to save her, revealing his feelings and causing Qu to soften.
• Qu and Xuanyuan Huayue ask Lu Ya about his stance and plans regarding the upcoming war.
• Qu offers Lu Ya a life-saving talisman, but he declines.

Character Developments

• Lu Ya remains calm and collected even when faced with divine tribulation, showing his confidence in his power.
• Qu, the Holy Maiden, is revealed to have a romantic past with Wild Fox Immortal, and her icy demeanor softens when he appears.
• Wild Fox Immortal demonstrates his love for Qu, risking his life to save her and showing his heroic nature.
• Xuanyuan Huayue, Qu's daughter, remains mostly silent but is concerned about her mother's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships: Qu and Wild Fox Immortal's past love is revealed, and Lu Ya is pressured to marry Wine Fox Immortal.
• Power and strength: Lu Ya's confidence in his power is evident, while Qu's divine tribulation shows the might of the Immortal Realm's inhabitants.
• The future and destiny: Lu Ya's discovery of the lunar rover and his thoughts on his transmigration suggest that the future and destiny are interconnected themes.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ya and Qu: Their interaction is tense, with Qu invoking divine tribulation against Lu Ya, who remains unfazed.
• Lu Ya and Wild Fox Immortal: They form an alliance of sorts, with Wild Fox Immortal defending Lu Ya against Qu.
• Qu and Wild Fox Immortal: Their love story is revealed, with Wild Fox Immortal's arrival causing Qu to soften and show her true feelings.
• Qu and Xuanyuan Huayue: The two share a mother-daughter relationship, with Huayue showing concern for her mother's well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ya and Xuanyuan Huayue attend a lavish banquet at the Heavenly Judgment Court, hosted by the Holy Emperor.
• Lu Ya meets the current head of the Zhushen Clan, Zhushen He, and has a brief exchange with her.
• Lu Ya encounters Chen Jialu, a representative from Bai Ye, who tries to interest Lu Ya in his grandniece, Chen Ziyue.
• Lord Snowfall approaches Lu Ya and engages in a tense conversation about his origins and power.

Character Developments

• Lu Ya remains indifferent and unconcerned about the political intrigues surrounding him, focusing on enjoying the banquet.
• Xuanyuan Huayue shows broad-mindedness and acceptance of her father's eccentric behavior.
• Lord Snowfall reveals her insecurities and fears about Lu Ya's true origins and intentions, hinting at a deeper understanding of him.

Significant Themes

• The corruption and decadence of the Immortal Court's upper echelons, despite the looming threat of the Nether.
• The power dynamics and political maneuvering within the Immortal Court, with many believing Lu Ya to be the next Holy Emperor.
• The question of Lu Ya's true origins and the extent of his power, raising doubts and fears in those around him.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ya and Xuanyuan Huayue have a friendly and open exchange, with Huayue introducing Lu Ya to various influential figures.
• Lu Ya has brief, tense interactions with Zhushen He and Chen Jialu, showing little interest in their attempts to curry favor with him.
• Lu Ya's conversation with Lord Snowfall is filled with tension and underlying threats, as she expresses her fears about Lu Ya's true nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ya and Lord Snowfall meet, and she realizes that all her predecessors' dreams were focused on Lu Ya.
• The Heavenly Judgment Court gathers to discuss their defense strategy for the upcoming war with the Nether.
• Xiang Xingzi presents the plan to use the Seven God Pillars to raise the Court-Guarding Grand Formation, ensuring the Immortal Court's safety.
• Lu Ya points out that the Immortal Court's defenses are impregnable without his intervention, and the Seven Underworld Gods have no chance of entering.
• Lu Ya suggests that Liu Xuanye could tear the Immortal Court apart from within, but the Holy Arbiters dismiss this as impossible.
• The hollow bells of the Heavenly Judgment Court ring, signaling an enemy attack.

Character Developments

• Lord Snowfall becomes more lost and introspective after receiving Cloud Leopard's power, feeling a desire to cherish her life and see things through.
• Lu Ya remains carefree and arrogant, showing no concern for the Immortal Court's defenses or the upcoming war.
• Xiang Xingzi is revealed to be more cunning and manipulative than he initially seemed, using verbal intimidation to try and sway Lu Ya.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Seven God Pillars and the Court-Guarding Grand Formation is emphasized, highlighting the Immortal Court's defenses and the Nether's difficulties in breaching them.
• The theme of illusion and reality is explored through Lord Snowfall's memories and her conversation with Lu Ya.
• The theme of control and manipulation is present in Xiang Xingzi's attempts to influence Lu Ya and the Immortal Court's efforts to control Liu Xuanye.

Character Interactions

• Lord Snowfall and Lu Ya have a tense and revealing conversation, with Lord Snowfall realizing the truth about her predecessors' dreams and Lu Ya showing no concern for her life.
• Xiang Xingzi and Lu Ya have a tense exchange, with Xiang Xingzi trying to intimidate Lu Ya and Lu Ya showing no fear or concern.
• The Holy Arbiters interact with each other, discussing their defense strategy and dismissing Lu Ya's suggestion that Liu Xuanye could breach their defenses.

Summary of "The Trump Card from Three Thousand Years Ago"

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team led by Gong Youxi reaches Immortal Court Continent, aiming to conquer it.
• They decide to attack the Eastern Harbor, guarded by the Imperial Court Divine Beast Squad and the Heavenly Judgment Court's Guard Adjudication Squad.
• The Apostles and Immortal Tail join forces to assault the harbor, while Liu Xuanye's phantom clone communicates with the team, instructing them to hold out for two hours.
• Inside the Imperial City, the Heavenly Judgment Court prepares to defend against the attack, with Lu Ya suggesting precautions against internal threats.
• Liu Xuanye contacts Lin Wu, who is secretly the Holy Emperor, and asks for his help. She gives him a Swastika Soul Bone and asks him to stay in Huayue Palace, disguised as her, to activate the Imperial Court Jade Seal.

Character Developments

• Gong Youxi takes charge as the team's temporary leader, displaying confidence and resolve.
• The Wilderness Emperor shows strategic thinking and concern for his team's safety.
• Liu Xuanye demonstrates her foresight and planning, leaving a "trump card" from three thousand years ago.
• Lin Wu, revealed to be the Holy Emperor, shows hesitation and caution, but ultimately agrees to help Liu Xuanye.

Significant Themes

• The vast power disparity between the Immortal Court and the attacking forces, highlighting the challenges they face.
• The importance of strategic planning and coordination, as shown by Liu Xuanye's long-term scheme.
• The theme of trust and deception, with Liu Xuanye entrusting her plan to Lin Wu, who is not entirely reliable.

Character Interactions

• Gong Youxi and the Wilderness Emperor discuss their strategy, showing a level of trust and mutual respect.
• Liu Xuanye communicates with Lin Wu, revealing her plan and entrusting him with a crucial task.
• Lu Ya and Lord Snowfall discuss the defense strategy, showing a level of cooperation and mutual respect.

Plot Points and Events

• Liu Xuanye, disguised as the Holy Emperor, escapes Huayue Palace and plans to shut down the Court-Guarding Grand Formation to allow the Nether army to invade.
• She goes to Divine Melody Mountain to obtain the Holy Maiden Seal from Wine Fox Immortal.
• Wild Fox Immortal, who is secretly in love with the Holy Maiden, is shocked to learn that she has a relationship with the Holy Emperor (Liu Xuanye's husband).
• Liu Xuanye offers to protect Wine Fox Immortal in the future if Wild Fox Immortal helps her obtain the Holy Maiden Seal.

Character Developments

• Liu Xuanye shows her strategic prowess and determination to win the war, even manipulating Wild Fox Immortal to aid her.
• Wild Fox Immortal struggles with his feelings for the Holy Maiden and his newfound knowledge of her relationship with the Holy Emperor.
• Lin Wu, the Apostles' high priest, is controlled by the Swastika Soul Seal and is manipulated by Liu Xuanye.

Significant Themes

• Love and betrayal, as seen through Wild Fox Immortal's shock and pain upon learning about the Holy Emperor and Holy Maiden's relationship.
• Manipulation and power dynamics, exemplified by Liu Xuanye's control over Lin Wu and her negotiation with Wild Fox Immortal.

Character Interactions

• Liu Xuanye interacts with Wild Fox Immortal, manipulating him into helping her obtain the Holy Maiden Seal.
• Liu Xuanye manipulates Lin Wu through the Swastika Soul Seal, using him to gain information and control within Huayue Palace.
• Wild Fox Immortal interacts with the Holy Maiden, though she is unaware of his presence due to Liu Xuanye's illusions.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ya unexpectedly appears in Huayue Palace's bathhouse, finding his senior sister, Ning Zhongzi, about to be assaulted by a disguised Lin Wu.
• Lin Wu reveals he was controlled by Liu Xuanye to lure Lu Ya to Huayue Palace.
• The seven Holy Arbiters arrive, intending to use the Court-Guarding Grand Formation's power to eliminate Lu Ya. Liu Xuanye intervenes, stealing the Seven Hand Seals to break the formation.
• The formation's lightning tribulation strikes, but Lu Ya and Ning Zhongzi survive unharmed.

Character Developments

• Lu Ya shows concern for Ning Zhongzi's well-being and accepts the lightning tribulation to protect her.
• Ning Zhongzi demonstrates unexpected strength and resolve, accepting their fate together.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust: Lu Ya feels betrayed by Liu Xuanye's scheme, while Ning Zhongzi feels guilty for not seeing through it.
• Power dynamics: The God-Connecting Pillar's power is immense but lacks subtlety, contrasting with Lu Ya's mastery of fundamental laws.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ya and Ning Zhongzi share a moment of closeness as they face the lightning tribulation together.
• Liu Xuanye's absence and her scheme to use Lu Ya to eliminate the seven Holy Arbiters cause tension between Lu Ya and Ning Zhongzi.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Immortal Court's grand formation triggers a lightning tribulation, but Lu Ya withstands it effortlessly.
• The seven Holy Arbiters, including Lord Snowfall, admit defeat and leave for Divine Melody Mountain.
• Lu Ya reveals that Liu Xuanye has laid an ambush there.
• Lu Ya admits to having an Evil Spirit planted in his mind, causing him to have lustful thoughts toward Ning Zhongzi.
• The Academy's tenth disciple, Liancheng Zi, and sixth disciple, Evil Spirit, watch from outside the formation.
• Di Li, the Academy's ninth disciple, arrives and seals Evil Spirit.
• Di Li reveals that Lu Ya's greatest sin is his disregard for the lives of others, treating them like straw dogs for his amusement.

Character Developments

• Lu Ya demonstrates his immense power and selflessness by saving Immortal Court's people and revealing Liu Xuanye's plan.
• Lu Ya's evil thoughts are magnified by the Evil Spirit, leading him to confess his desire to hug Ning Zhongzi.
• Liancheng Zi and Di Li gain a new understanding of Lu Ya's true nature and his potential threat to the Three Realms.
• Evil Spirit is sealed by Di Li and sent to Divine Melody Mountain to deal with Liu Xuanye.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Heavenly Dao and the God-Connecting Pillar.
• The consequences of one's actions and the disregard for human life.
• The struggle between good and evil, and the perception of one's true nature.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ya and Ning Zhongzi: Lu Ya confesses his desire to hug Ning Zhongzi due to the Evil Spirit's influence, leading to a moment of tension and understanding between them.
• Liancheng Zi and Evil Spirit: They discuss Lu Ya's power and the Academy's plan to deal with him.
• Di Li and Evil Spirit: Di Li arrives and seals Evil Spirit, revealing his understanding of Lu Ya's true nature.
• Lu Ya and Di Li: Though they do not interact directly, Di Li's arrival and understanding of Lu Ya's sin imply a potential future confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Xuanye returns to Divine Melody Mountain, where Wild Fox Immortal hands over the Holy Maiden Seal and leaves with the Holy Maiden.
• Liu Xuanye opens the Court-Guarding Grand Array briefly, allowing Gong Youxi, Star Luan, Wilderness Emperor, and Zhang Ergou to enter.
• Liu Xuanye ambushes the seven Holy Arbiters, with Star Luan swallowing six of them and Lord Snowfall escaping.
• Lord Snowfall battles Star Luan, Gong Youxi, and the Wilderness Emperor, while Liu Xuanye confronts the Evil Spirit.
• Liu Xuanye reveals her past as an Underworld God, terrifying the Evil Spirit, which retreats.

Character Developments

• Liu Xuanye demonstrates her powerful illusion technique, capable of cowing even a god-level Evil Spirit.
• Lord Snowfall shows his prowess as a formidable opponent, but ultimately fails to defeat the combined forces of Liu Xuanye's allies.
• The Evil Spirit is revealed to be vulnerable to extreme evil, retreating after witnessing Liu Xuanye's past.

Significant Themes

• The power of illusions and the mind over reality.
• The consequences of extreme evil and the limits of one's tolerance.
• The struggle between good and evil, represented by Liu Xuanye's past and her current actions.

Character Interactions

• Liu Xuanye and Wild Fox Immortal: Wild Fox Immortal hands over the Holy Maiden Seal to Liu Xuanye, fulfilling his promise.
• Liu Xuanye and the Holy Arbiters: Liu Xuanye ambushes and defeats the Holy Arbiters, demonstrating her strategic prowess.
• Liu Xuanye and the Evil Spirit: Liu Xuanye confronts and terrifies the Evil Spirit, revealing her past as an Underworld God.
• Lu Ya and Ning Zhongzi: Lu Ya takes Ning Zhongzi to watch the battle, showing his affection for her.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• An old man, Di Li, the Academy's ninth disciple, arrives. He is cautious yet powerful, with a Puppet Girl accompanying him.
• Di Li reveals that the Puppet Girl counters Liu Xuanye's illusions and that he considers Liu Xuanye the true enemy.
• Lu Ya and Di Li have a tense conversation, with Di Li hinting at a potential fight. Lu Ya warns him about underestimating his strength.
• Puppet Girl briefly interacts with Ning Zhongzi, asking for her name and giving her a new one.
• Lu Ya examines Ning Zhongzi's body and discusses her constitution, suggesting she might be a transmigrator.

Character Developments

• Lu Ya shows interest in Di Li's strength and considers him a worthy opponent.
• Ning Zhongzi is shocked by Puppet Girl's appearance and considers the possibility of Liu Xuanye blocking her memories.
• Lu Ya reassures Ning Zhongzi about her cultivation and potential, hinting at a future system or golden finger.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power dynamics, with Lu Ya and Di Li acknowledging each other's prowess.
• Identity and origins, as Lu Ya and Ning Zhongzi discuss transmigration and the Academy's interest in Lu Ya.
• Trust and loyalty, with Ning Zhongzi's unwavering faith in Liu Xuanye despite potential concerns.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ya and Di Li engage in a verbal sparring match, each assessing the other's strength and intentions.
• Puppet Girl interacts with Ning Zhongzi, showing curiosity and giving her a new name.
• Lu Ya comforts and reassures Ning Zhongzi, promising to be together forever once the chaos ends.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Evil Spirit is imprisoned in Lu Ya's mind and purified, leading to his near-death state.
• Lord Snowfall transforms into a colossal fish and swallows Lu Ya, Ning Zhongzi, and Liu Xuanye, trapping them in a chaotic environment.
• Liu Xuanye is forced to reveal her true power and secret, using the Seven Precepts to defeat Lord Snowfall.

Character Developments

• Lu Ya: Struggles with his feelings for Ning Zhongzi, acknowledging their familial bond but not acting on it. He also realizes that Liu Xuanye might have a secret related to her power.
• Liu Xuanye: Reveals her true strength and uses the Seven Precepts to defeat Lord Snowfall. She also shows signs of hiding a secret related to her power.
• Lord Snowfall: Dies after being swallowed by her fish form, but her power is absorbed by Liu Xuanye.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and cooperation, shown through Liu Xuanye's use of the Seven Precepts.
• The consequences of obsession and revenge, demonstrated by Lord Snowfall's actions.
• The struggle between truth and deception, as Liu Xuanye hides her true power and Lu Ya tries to uncover it.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ya and Liu Xuanye: Lu Ya observes Liu Xuanye's battle, trying to understand her true power. Liu Xuanye, meanwhile, tries to keep her secret hidden from Lu Ya.
• Lu Ya and Ning Zhongzi: Lu Ya struggles with his feelings for Ning Zhongzi, while she remains focused on Liu Xuanye's safety.
• Liu Xuanye and Lord Snowfall: Liu Xuanye defeats Lord Snowfall using the Seven Precepts, absorbing her power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Holy Maiden Divine Tribulation, the strongest power in the Immortal Realm, is invoked by Liu Xuanye using an illusion to deceive Heaven.
• The tribulation destroys everything within a hundred li, including the Immortal Court and the Academy disciples, except for Divine Melody Mountain.
• The Yellow Shadow Saintess from the God Realm descends, investigating the divine tribulation and casually deciding the new Holy Emperor and Saintess.

Character Developments

• Liu Xuanye demonstrates her cunning and power by using illusions to trigger the Holy Maiden Divine Tribulation.
• Lu Ya shows his strength and determination to protect his wife and their unborn child.
• The Yellow Shadow Saintess reveals her casual and indifferent attitude towards the Immortal Realm's affairs.

Significant Themes

• The power of illusions and deception, as demonstrated by Liu Xuanye.
• The indifference and casualness of the gods towards the Immortal Realm, as shown by the Yellow Shadow Saintess.
• The consequences of defying the Heavenly Dao, as seen in the divine tribulation's destruction.

Character Interactions

• Liu Xuanye and Lu Ya's relationship strengthens as they work together to protect their child and conquer the Immortal Court.
• The Yellow Shadow Saintess interacts with Lu Ya, casually deciding the new Holy Emperor and Saintess, showing her disregard for the Immortal Realm's affairs.
• Liu Xuanye and the Yellow Shadow Saintess discuss the new Saintess, with the latter suggesting the half-fox immortal as a candidate.