Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng battles and defeats five King Realm seventh-level experts from the Heavenly Dragon Sect, including Shao Hongye and Bi Chen, by absorbing their internal energy and true essence.
• The Chu Family, led by Chu Yuan, arrives at the martial arts arena, witnessing Zhou Cheng's victory.
• Zhou Cheng orders the pursuit and capture of the remaining escaped convicts from Devil Island.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng demonstrates his immense power and skill, defeating powerful opponents with ease.
• The Chu Family, particularly Chu Yuan, shows respect and admiration for Zhou Cheng, recognizing his strength and potential.
• Zhou Wei and Luo Shui are introduced as Zhou Cheng's parents, and Xing Yao is introduced as his master.

Significant Themes

• Power and Respect: Zhou Cheng's strength commands respect from even the most powerful figures like Chu Yuan.
• Absorption of Power: Zhou Cheng's Northern Dark Divine Technique allows him to absorb the power of his opponents, enhancing his own strength.
• Family and Connections: The arrival of the Chu Family highlights the importance of family and connections in the martial world.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng interacts with the Chu Family, showing respect but not deference to their power and status.
• Zhou Cheng's parents and master are introduced, and they interact with the Chu Family, acknowledging their power and influence.
• Zhou Cheng orders Qin Meng and the others to pursue the escaped convicts, demonstrating his leadership and authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng retrieves three martial arts manuals (Void Divine Dragon Break, Heaven-Supporting Palm, Space-Condensing Sword) and Bodhi Pills, along with spirit stones from Shao Hongye and others.
• Zhou Cheng cultivates the Void Divine Dragon Break, Heaven-Supporting Palm, and Space-Condensing Sword.
• Zhou Cheng learns about the Chu Family's discussion on his rapid improvement and their interest in winning him over.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng: Advances to the fifth layer of the King Realm and the first layer of the Form Transformation Realm in his Daoist arts.
• Chu Family: Recognize Zhou Cheng's astonishing talent and express their admiration and desire to support him.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Luck: Zhou Cheng's rapid advancement is attributed to both his innate talent and fortunate circumstances.
• Power Dynamics: The Chu Family sees Zhou Cheng's potential and wants to align with him, potentially challenging the Heavenly Dragon Sect.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng interacts with the Chu Family, seeking pills for the Form Transformation Realm.
• The Chu Family Patriarch and Grand Elders discuss Zhou Cheng's rapid improvement and decide to support him despite rumors about his methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng meets Chu Yuan, the head of the Chu Family, and is offered Clear Spirit Pills and a position as an honorary Grand Elder, which he declines but accepts the pills and a year's worth of spirit stones.
• Zhou Cheng asks for century-old herbs to enhance soul power, and Chu Yuan agrees to provide four from the family treasury.
• Zhou Cheng purifies and consumes a Clear Spirit Pill, increasing his cultivation progress by 4.
• Zhou Cheng visits the Four Seasons Apothecary on the Three Immortal Islands, where he learns that Yan Wan has been taken to the Holy Water Palace.
• Zhou Cheng and the Chu Family set off for the Four Seas Dynasty on a fast ship inscribed with formations.
• On the ship, Chu Yuan offers Zhou Cheng a dozen century-old spiritual herbs, which Zhou Cheng accepts after paying for them.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng demonstrates his powerful cultivation and interest in enhancing his soul power, showing his determination to improve quickly.
• Chu Yuan shows generosity and eagerness to win Zhou Cheng's favor, offering him pills, herbs, and a high-paying position in the Chu Family.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and cultivation is a central theme, with Zhou Cheng actively seeking out resources to improve his abilities.
• Alliances and relationships are another key theme, as Zhou Cheng forms a connection with the Chu Family, and Yan Wan is taken into the Holy Water Palace.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng interacts with Chu Yuan, showcasing his politeness and willingness to accept gifts but also his independence and unwillingness to be tied down to the Chu Family.
• Zhou Cheng's meeting with Yan Jiacheng highlights his concern for Yan Wan's well-being and his happiness for her new opportunity in the Holy Water Palace.
• Zhou Cheng's interaction with Chu Yuan on the ship demonstrates his fairness and respect for transactions, despite the gifts he had previously accepted.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng expresses interest in learning formations, particularly to break the restrictions at Poison Mist Valley's entrance.
• Chu Yuan shares insights about formations, their complexity, and the difficulty in learning them.
• Zhou Cheng receives a basic formation book from Chu Ding and begins studying it.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng demonstrates determination and initiative in learning formations.
• Chu Yuan and Chu Ding show camaraderie and generosity by sharing their knowledge and resources with Zhou Cheng.

Significant Themes

• The power and importance of formations in the Immortal Martial World.
• The challenges and dedication required to master formations.
• The value of sharing knowledge and resources among allies.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng interacts with Chu Yuan and Chu Ding, seeking their knowledge and guidance on formations.
• Chu Yuan and Chu Ding interact with Zhou Cheng, offering him support and resources, demonstrating their respect and trust in him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng successfully draws the first golden formation rune in minutes, surprising himself and Chu Yuan.
• He continues to draw more golden characters, then moves on to water and wood characters, improving with each attempt.
• After ten days, Zhou Cheng completes all one thousand basic formation runes from the Basic Formation Manual.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng: Discovers his exceptional talent for formations, mastering the basic runes quickly and without relying on the system.
• Chu Yuan: Realizes Zhou Cheng's prodigious talent and expresses admiration for his progress.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Aptitude: Zhou Cheng's rapid learning of formation runes highlights his exceptional talent.
• Dedication and Persistence: Zhou Cheng spends ten consecutive days studying and practicing, demonstrating his commitment to mastering the art.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng and Chu Yuan discuss the Four Seas Dynasty and the fastest learner of the Basic Formation Manual, with Chu Yuan sharing his admiration for Lord Kong Yue's achievement.
• Zhou Cheng and Chu Yuan chat about the Four Seas Dynasty, with Zhou Cheng asking about its matters and Chu Yuan providing information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng mastered the Basic Formation Manual in just ten days.
• He demonstrated his Void Divine Dragon Break, reaching the "Entering the Hall and Ascending to the Chamber" stage, shocking the Chu Family.
• Zhou Cheng asked about the Marrow-Cleansing Pill, but Chu Yuan had no information about it.
• The ship arrived at the Four Seas Dynasty, and Zhou Cheng parted ways with the Chu Family.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng's cultivation speed and talent in formations and martial arts are confirmed to be extraordinary.
• Chu Yuan and the Chu Family recognize Zhou Cheng's exceptional talent and are eager to befriend him.

Significant Themes

• Talent and cultivation speed are recurring themes, with Zhou Cheng's abilities far surpassing those of his peers.
• The Marrow-Cleansing Pill's significance is hinted at, as Zhou Cheng is eager to find information about it.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng interacts with the Chu Family, impressing them with his cultivation progress and asking about the Marrow-Cleansing Pill.
• Zhou Cheng and Chu Yuan discuss the Formation Guild's requirements, with Zhou Cheng learning that mastering the Basic Formation Manual is the first step to joining.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng arrives at the Four Seas Dynasty and heads towards Ghost Mountain.
• The Heavenly Dragon Sect sends Fei Jiang to meet Zhou Cheng and offer reconciliation, with Zhou Cheng demanding the heads of the sect master and the Prince of Southern Ming.
• Zhou Cheng encounters a group of zombies led by an unknown person in a forest near the Three Immortals Abode.
• Zhou Cheng searches for the Three Immortals Abode using his soul, expanding his search radius and depth.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng demonstrates his determination and ruthlessness by killing Fei Jiang's eldest disciple and setting clear terms for reconciliation.
• Zhou Cheng shows his strategic thinking by prioritizing the search for the Three Immortals Abode to increase his strength against the Heavenly Dragon Sect.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for dominance between Zhou Cheng and the Heavenly Dragon Sect.
• Zhou Cheng's pursuit of strength and resources to protect his family and achieve his goals.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng and Fei Jiang: Zhou Cheng's cold and demanding demeanor contrasts with Fei Jiang's initial respectful approach, highlighting the power imbalance between them.
• Zhou Cheng and the five beasts: Zhou Cheng's companionship with the beasts showcases his bond with them and their loyalty to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng searches for the Three Immortals Abode for two days, encountering Taoist experts driving zombies or puppets.
• He finds the abode 220 meters underground, gains entry using the Three Immortals Swords, and discovers an inner sanctum with three Taoist manuals: 'True Explanation of Taiyi', 'True Martial Great Method', and 'Five Directions Great Dao Scripture'.
• Zhou Cheng finds numerous restricted boxes and a series of rooms containing Cold Jade Beds and bookshelves with various martial arts, divine abilities, and historical texts.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng's determination and persistence in finding the Three Immortals Abode are highlighted.
• His excitement and eagerness to cultivate the found Taoist manuals show his ambition and drive.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation: The importance of cultivation manuals and the desire to improve one's skills and power.
• Knowledge and Learning: The acquisition of knowledge and understanding through exploration and discovery.
• Curiosity and Ambition: Zhou Cheng's curiosity about the Three Immortals and his ambition to cultivate powerful techniques.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng interacts with the environment and objects, such as the restricted gate, the Three Immortals Swords, and the boxes, showcasing his determination and frustration in overcoming obstacles.
• His internal dialogue reveals his excitement, curiosity, and eagerness, providing insight into his character and motivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng discovers a rare, black cauldron with astonishing coldness.
• He finds various weapons and elixirs in the room, but they're restricted and unobtainable.
• Zhou Cheng finds and studies a book on Level One Basic Formations, learning twenty-one formations (seven elements, three formations each).
• He successfully sets up and tests the metal, wood, and water formations.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng demonstrates his determination and patience in learning formations, even when facing obstacles.
• He shows his ability to adapt and learn new skills quickly, mastering twenty-one formations in a day.

Significant Themes

• Patience and Persistence: Zhou Cheng doesn't rush to set up formations after learning them; he takes time to understand and practice each one.
• Adaptability: He adjusts his approach based on the element and complexity of each formation.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng interacts with inanimate objects (cauldron, weapons, elixirs) and demonstrates his ability to control and manipulate them using formations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng successfully activates the black cauldron by breaking nine fundamental arrays.
• The cauldron reveals its name, the Dark Realm Cauldron, and produces pills: Longevity Pills (10) and God-Connecting Pills (30).
• Zhou Cheng consumes a Longevity Pill, breaking through to the sixth level of the Martial King Realm, and a God-Connecting Pill, increasing his progress in the Shape-Shifting Realm.
• Zhou Cheng collects all books, Cold Jade Beds, and boxes from the Three Immortals Abode before leaving.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng demonstrates his growing prowess by successfully controlling the powerful Dark Realm Cauldron.
• His cultivation improves significantly with the consumption of the Longevity and God-Connecting Pills.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient artifacts (Dark Realm Cauldron) and their potential to enhance cultivation.
• The importance of pills and spiritual herbs in accelerating cultivation progress.

Character Interactions

• No significant interactions in this chapter, as Zhou Cheng is alone throughout.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng leaves the Three Immortals Abode and heads towards the capital of the Four Seas Dynasty.
• He learns that the Heavenly Dragon Sect is actively recruiting experts, which angers him.
• Meanwhile, Long Yuan, the Heavenly Dragon Sect Master, is informed about Zhou Cheng's intent to kill him and dispatches experts to capture Zhou Wei and Luo Shui, but they are intercepted by the Chu Family.
• Long Yuan plans to visit the Heavenly Zen Temple to attend Shi Yuan's scripture lecture.
• Zhou Cheng arrives in Blue Province City and witnesses a chase involving a figure resembling Yan Wan.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng's strength improves due to the Longevity Pill and God-Connecting Pill, with his Martial King Realm reaching 34% progress and his Shape-Shifting Realm Daoist cultivation reaching 15% progress.
• Long Yuan is determined to confront Zhou Cheng and eliminate him.
• Yan Wan, from the Four Seasons Apothecary, is involved in a dispute in Blue Province City.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and confrontation (Zhou Cheng vs. Heavenly Dragon Sect, Long Yuan)
• Power and influence (Heavenly Dragon Sect's recruitment, Long Yuan's visit to the Heavenly Zen Temple)
• Pursuit and chase (Yan Wan's situation in Blue Province City)

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng and the Heavenly Dragon Sect (Long Yuan, Jiang Bin) are on a collision course.
• Zhou Cheng and Yan Wan (potential interaction, as Zhou Cheng follows her in Blue Province City).
• Long Yuan and Jiang Bin discuss the Heavenly Dragon Sect's Ancestor and Shi Yuan's scripture lecture.

Key Plot Points

• Jiang Kun, a lecherous cultivator from Sky Vulture Mountain, ambushes Yan Wan, Yin Hong, Qin Lei, and their companion, demanding they warm his bed in exchange for their jade tablet.
• Zhou Cheng intervenes, saves the women, and severely injures Jiang Kun.
• Jiang Kun reveals his identity as the Young Master of Sky Vulture Mountain, a powerful and influential sect between the Four Seas Dynasty and the Ten Thousand Mountains Dynasty.
• Zhou Cheng declines the women's invitation to accompany them to Heavenly Zen Temple, stating he has business in the Four Seas Dynasty's capital city.

Character Developments

• Jiang Kun: Revealed to be a powerful and ruthless cultivator from Sky Vulture Mountain, with a lecherous and arrogant personality.
• Zhou Cheng: Demonstrates his strength and bravery by saving the women from Jiang Kun, showing no fear of Sky Vulture Mountain's influence.
• Yan Wan, Yin Hong, Qin Lei, and their companion: Display courage and determination in the face of danger, with Yan Wan showing interest in Zhou Cheng.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and influence: Sky Vulture Mountain's power and influence are highlighted, showing how it can intimidate cultivators from the Four Seas Dynasty and Ten Thousand Mountains Dynasty.
• Bravery and selflessness: Zhou Cheng's actions demonstrate his bravery and selflessness in protecting the women from harm.
• Friendship and trust: The bond between Zhou Cheng and Yan Wan is strengthened, with Yan Wan showing concern for Zhou Cheng's safety.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng and Yan Wan: Their friendship deepens, with Yan Wan showing affection towards Zhou Cheng and worrying about his safety.
• Zhou Cheng and Jiang Kun: Zhou Cheng shows no fear of Jiang Kun's power and influence, instead standing up to him and injuring him severely.
• Yan Wan, Yin Hong, Qin Lei, and their companion: The women display camaraderie and support for one another in the face of danger, with Yin Hong and Qin Lei teasing Yan Wan about her relationship with Zhou Cheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng cultivates the supreme divine ability, Great Sun Tathagata Palm, and other powerful divine abilities from the Three Immortals Abode.
• Jiang Kun, severely injured by Zhou Cheng, is nursed back to health by his father, Jiang Yueting, who vows to seek revenge.
• Zhou Cheng arrives at the Four Seas Capital, where he is initially barred entry by a suspicious Patrol Guard Army commander.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng demonstrates his rapid cultivation progress and powerful abilities, drawing attention and potential threats.
• Jiang Kun's injuries and desire for revenge deepen his character's malicious intent.
• The Patrol Guard Army commander reveals his arrogant and dismissive nature.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Zhou Cheng's growing strength attracts both admiration and enmity.
• Identity and status: Zhou Cheng's background is questioned, highlighting the importance of identity and social standing in the Immortal Martial World.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng's interaction with the Patrol Guard Army commander showcases his determination and growing confidence, while the commander's dismissive attitude reveals his arrogance and lack of respect for others.
• Jiang Kun's interaction with his father, Jiang Yueting, highlights their close relationship and shared desire for revenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng confronts the Patrol Guard Army general, who underestimates him due to his youth and Great Feng's perceived inferiority to the Four Seas Dynasty.
• Chu Shun, an elder of the Chu Family, arrives with a group of experts, recognizes Zhou Cheng, and shows him extreme respect.
• The Patrol Guard general, Tang Kai, realizes Zhou Cheng's identity and apologizes for his earlier disrespect.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng: Maintains a calm and composed demeanor, showing no surprise at Chu Shun's respect, and asserts his authority.
• Chu Shun: Initially focused on his mission, becomes extremely respectful and deferential towards Zhou Cheng upon recognizing him.
• Tang Kai: Realizes the gravity of his earlier actions and quickly apologizes to Zhou Cheng, showing a willingness to make amends.

Significant Themes

• Underestimation and Pride: Characters like the Patrol Guard general and the Four Seas Dynasty officials underestimate Zhou Cheng and Great Feng due to their pride in the Four Seas Dynasty's power and prosperity.
• Respect and Recognition: Zhou Cheng's identity and actions command respect from those who recognize him, such as Chu Shun and Tang Kai.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng and the Patrol Guard general: The general underestimates Zhou Cheng, leading to a tense standoff until Tang Kai recognizes Zhou Cheng's identity.
• Zhou Cheng and Chu Shun: Chu Shun shows extreme deference to Zhou Cheng, acknowledging his authority and status.
• Tang Kai and Zhou Cheng: Tang Kai apologizes to Zhou Cheng after realizing his mistake, showing a willingness to make amends.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng arrives in the Four Seas Capital, where he encounters Qi Dayu, the Chief Elder of the Heavenly Dragon Sect.
• Qi Dayu, with a group of Heavenly Dragon Sect experts, charges at Zhou Cheng, but is bisected by thousands of Purple Thunder Blades.
• Zhou Cheng then heads to the Chu Family headquarters, where he is welcomed by Chu Yuan, the head of the Chu Family.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng demonstrates his immense power, striking fear into the hearts of the Heavenly Dragon Sect experts and the Four Seas Capital's inhabitants.
• Chu Yuan shows great respect and eagerness to welcome Zhou Cheng, indicating his high regard for the young hero.

Significant Themes

• Power and Respect: Zhou Cheng's display of power earns him the respect of the Chu Family and the people of the Four Seas Capital.
• Conflict and Tension: The tension between the Heavenly Dragon Sect and the Chu Family is evident, with Qi Dayu's charge at Zhou Cheng highlighting this conflict.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng and Chu Yuan: Zhou Cheng's arrival in the capital leads to a warm welcome from Chu Yuan, indicating a growing alliance or friendship between them.
• Zhou Cheng and the Heavenly Dragon Sect: The interaction between Zhou Cheng and Qi Dayu showcases the hostile relationship between Zhou Cheng and the Heavenly Dragon Sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng arrives in the Four Seas Capital, greeted enthusiastically by the Chu family.
• Qi Dayu, Chief Elder of the Heavenly Dragon Sect, is killed by an unknown assailant using the Heavenly Dragon Sect's Purple Lightning Thunder Blade technique.
• Zhou Cheng is present at the scene but doesn't admit to the killing.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng remains humble and unassuming despite the Chu family's excessive welcome.
• Qi Dayu's death causes shock and suspicion among the Heavenly Dragon Sect and the Four Seas Dynasty's nobility.
• The Four Seas Emperor, Yuan Chao, is concerned about the potential conflict between Zhou Cheng and the Heavenly Dragon Sect in his capital.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political intrigue within the dynasties.
• The consequences of cultivators' actions and the potential backlash from powerful sects.
• The importance of reputation and status in the Immortal Martial World.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng interacts politely with the Chu family, showing no signs of arrogance despite their excessive deference.
• The Heavenly Dragon Sect and the Four Seas Dynasty's nobility discuss and speculate about Zhou Cheng's involvement in Qi Dayu's death.
• The Four Seas Emperor, Yuan Chao, considers the implications of Zhou Cheng's arrival in his capital.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng spends a night reading "Immortal Martial World," learning about the vastness and power structures of the Immortal Martial World.
• Chu Ling'er, Chu Yuan's daughter, brings Zhou Cheng breakfast, revealing her talent in martial arts and Daoism.
• Zhou Cheng visits the Hao Estate to deliver a jade box from his master, Xing Yao, but encounters a rude guard.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng gains a deeper understanding of the Immortal Martial World, realizing his current strength is insufficient.
• Chu Ling'er shows admiration for Zhou Cheng, revealing her nervousness around him.
• The guard at the Hao Estate displays arrogance and disrespect, reflecting the corruption and power dynamics within the Four Seas Imperial Court.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and complexity of the Immortal Martial World.
• The disparity between talent and cultivation, with some cultivators being reincarnated immortals or born with divine bodies.
• The corruption and power dynamics within the imperial court, as seen through the guard's behavior.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng and Chu Ling'er: Zhou Cheng learns about Chu Ling'er's talents and makes her feel at ease, while she admires his strength and appearance.
• Zhou Cheng and the guard: The guard's rude behavior contrasts with Zhou Cheng's calm demeanor, highlighting the power imbalance between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng arrives at the Hao Mansion, causing a commotion by challenging a guard.
• Hao Qianzhong and Hao Rou, children of Grand Tutor Hao, intervene and bring Zhou Cheng inside.
• Zhou Cheng presents a jade pendant identical to Grand Tutor Hao's, causing him great excitement.
• Zhou Cheng is revealed to be the closing disciple of Hao Xingyao, Grand Tutor Hao's brother.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng demonstrates his strength and confidence, not backing down from a challenge.
• Grand Tutor Hao is revealed to be excited and knowledgeable about Zhou Cheng's background.
• Crown Prince Yuan Fenghua shows respect and excitement upon meeting Zhou Cheng, indicating he knows of Zhou Cheng's reputation.

Significant Themes

• Respect and recognition for strength and skill (Zhou Cheng's challenge and the Crown Prince's reaction).
• Family legacy and lineage (Grand Tutor Hao's excitement over Zhou Cheng's connection to his brother).

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng and the Hao Mansion guards: Zhou Cheng challenges a guard, leading to a confrontation.
• Zhou Cheng and Hao Qianzhong/Hao Rou: They intervene in the dispute and bring Zhou Cheng inside.
• Grand Tutor Hao and Zhou Cheng: They recognize each other, with Grand Tutor Hao expressing excitement over Zhou Cheng's connection to his brother.
• Crown Prince Yuan Fenghua and Zhou Cheng: The Crown Prince shows great respect and excitement upon meeting Zhou Cheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng learns that his master, Xing Yao, and Hao Shan (Grand Tutor of Four Seas Dynasty) are brothers.
• Zhou Cheng attends a banquet at the Hao Mansion, where he meets Crown Prince Yuan Fenghua.
• Crown Prince Yuan Fenghua invites Zhou Cheng to participate in the Dynasty Hegemony Tournament, which offers generous rewards.
• Zhou Cheng learns about the Light Dragon Holy Son, a powerful competitor in the tournament.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng: Shows maturity and wisdom in handling his relationship with the Hao family and the Crown Prince.
• Hao Shan: Reveals his connection to Xing Yao, Zhou Cheng's master.
• Crown Prince Yuan Fenghua: Demonstrates his ambition and eagerness to invite Zhou Cheng to the tournament.

Significant Themes

• Family and brotherhood (Xing Yao and Hao Shan)
• Ambition and competition (Dynasty Hegemony Tournament)
• Power dynamics and alliances (relationship between Zhou Cheng, the Hao family, and the Crown Prince)

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng and Hao Shan: Reunite and catch up on each other's lives.
• Zhou Cheng and Crown Prince Yuan Fenghua: Discuss the Dynasty Hegemony Tournament and agree on Zhou Cheng's participation.
• Zhou Cheng and Chu Ling'er: Continue their friendly interactions, with Chu Ling'er bringing pastries to Zhou Cheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Cheng receives a platter of pastries from the Chu manor, indicating improved relations.
• He reads about ancient races in the starry sky and Demonic Beasts in the subterranean abyss.
• Zhou Cheng leaves for the Formation Guild; Chu Yuan learns of this.
• Jiang Yueting and Jiang Kun arrive at the Formation Guild for Jiang Yueting's assessment.
• Zhou Cheng enters the Formation Guild, recognized by Jiang Kun and Jiang Yueting.

Character Developments

• Zhou Cheng: Shows interest in extraterrestrial and subterranean realms, maintains composure upon encountering his enemies.
• Chu Yuan: Shows concern for Zhou Cheng's whereabouts, hinting at growing trust.
• Jiang Yueting: Confident in his formation skills, seeks revenge against Zhou Cheng.
• Jiang Kun: Eager for revenge, orders Zhou Cheng's capture.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and confrontation: Jiang Kun and Jiang Yueting seek retribution for their injuries.
• Power dynamics: The presence of King Realm experts from Sky Vulture Mountain shifts the balance of power.
• Trust and alliance: Zhou Cheng's actions at the Chu manor may be fostering an alliance.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Cheng and Chu Ling'er: Their interaction is brief but cordial, suggesting a growing friendship.
• Zhou Cheng and Jiang Kun/Yueting: Their encounter is tense, with Jiang Kun ordering Zhou Cheng's capture.
• Jiang Yueting and Chen Song: They interact as acquaintances, with Chen Song facilitating Jiang Yueting's assessment.