Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing, in his demonic state as a humanoid vicious beast, faces Extinguishing Love Venerable and Qi Teng, who unite to protect Sikong Buwang.
• Sikong Jing battles and defeats both Extinguishing Love Venerable and Qi Teng.
• Extinguishing Love Venerable realizes she has unconsciously cultivated the Supreme Forgetting of Emotion Dao, as described by Sikong Buwang.
• Sikong Jing reveals that he did not harm Sikong Buwang and leaves the Spirit Sparrow Mini-Realm.
• Qi Teng reveals that Sikong Buwang invited Sikong Jing as a favor to the remnants of Su Old Devil, and that Sikong Buwang's talent was the reason for his departure.

Character Developments

• Extinguishing Love Venerable: Realizes she has cultivated the Supreme Forgetting of Emotion Dao, struggles to accept it, and shows signs of thawing in her icy demeanor.
• Qi Teng: Relaxes after Sikong Jing's revelation, shares information about Sikong Buwang's actions, and questions Extinguishing Love Venerable about Su Old Devil's true nature.
• Sikong Jing: Shows strategic thinking and cunning, maintains his demonic state despite its drawbacks, and reveals he has not harmed Sikong Buwang.

Significant Themes

• The Dao and its interpretations (Supreme Forgetting of Emotion Dao).
• Loyalty and betrayal (Extinguishing Love Venerable's initial betrayal of Sikong Buwang, Qi Teng's loyalty to Master Wuji and Sikong Buwang).
• The consequences of one's actions (Extinguishing Love Venerable's cultivation progress and emotional state due to her actions).

Character Interactions

• Extinguishing Love Venerable & Sikong Jing: Engage in a battle where Sikong Jing reveals he hasn't harmed Sikong Buwang, leaving Extinguishing Love Venerable confused and questioning.
• Extinguishing Love Venerable & Qi Teng: Interact after their defeat, with Qi Teng revealing crucial information about Sikong Buwang's actions, leading Extinguishing Love Venerable to question her own actions and beliefs.
• Sikong Jing & Extinguishing Love Venerable & Qi Teng: Sikong Jing battles and defeats both Extinguishing Love Venerable and Qi Teng, revealing he hasn't harmed Sikong Buwang and leaving them to ponder his words.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing learns that the Extinguishing Love Venerable still cares for his false identity, Sikong Buwang.
• The Ice King Sect Master, presumed dead, regains consciousness and plans to seek revenge.
• Pei Yufeng and the Venerables arrive at Wuji Town, intending to kill any remaining Venerables and capture the Extinguishing Love Venerable.

Character Developments

• The Extinguishing Love Venerable's concern for Sikong Buwang shows a change in her Supreme Forgetting of Emotion will.
• Sikong Jing feels guilty for deceiving the Extinguishing Love Venerable but is determined to protect her.
• Pei Yufeng's obsession with killing the Venerables and capturing the Extinguishing Love Venerable drives him to reckless actions.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of obsession and revenge (Pei Yufeng, Ice King Sect Master).
• The power of emotions and attachment (Extinguishing Love Venerable's change of heart).
• The dangers of underestimating one's enemies (Pei Yufeng's disregard for Sikong Jing's threat).

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and the Extinguishing Love Venerable share a moment of understanding, with Sikong Jing determined to protect her.
• Pei Yufeng's disregard for the Venerables' safety and his obsession with revenge put him at odds with them.
• The Ice King Sect Master's reappearance adds another layer of danger and tension to the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ice King Sect Master appears on the Divine Shuttle Ship, revealing a "super huge secret" about Sikong Buwang, Xiu Hanzhi, and the remnants of Su Old Devil.
• Pei Yufeng orders the Ice King Sect Master's execution to be halted, but the Ice King Sect Master reveals nothing before dying.
• Pei Yufeng orders the extraction of the Ice King Sect Master's spirit shadow, but he refuses to reveal the secret and destroys his own spirit shadow.
• Sikong Jing, the Blood Devour Magic Beast, appears and offers to reveal the secrets.

Character Developments

• Ice King Sect Master: He initially tries to reveal a secret to gain favor with Pei Yufeng but ultimately decides to withhold the information and dies defiantly.
• Pei Yufeng: His desperation to know the secret leads him to act impulsively, first ordering the Ice King Sect Master's execution and later assaulting a Venerable for killing him too quickly.
• Sikong Jing: He appears unexpectedly, offering to reveal the secrets, suggesting he has been manipulating events from the shadows.

Significant Themes

• Power and Manipulation: Characters use their power to control others and manipulate situations to their advantage (e.g., Pei Yufeng, Sikong Jing).
• Secrets and Information: The withholding and revealing of secrets drive the plot and characters' actions.
• Fatalism and Defiance: The Ice King Sect Master accepts his impending death but chooses to defy Pei Yufeng by refusing to reveal the secret.

Character Interactions

• Pei Yufeng and the Ice King Sect Master: Their interaction is tense and hostile, with Pei Yufeng trying to extract information and the Ice King Sect Master refusing to comply.
• Pei Yufeng and the Venerable: Pei Yufeng's impulsive actions lead to a tense interaction with a Venerable, who he blames for killing the Ice King Sect Master too quickly.
• Sikong Jing's entrance: His sudden appearance and offer to reveal the secrets create a new dynamic, as he seems to have been pulling strings in the background.

Summary

Plot Points & Events

• Sikong Jing, a humanoid fiendish beast, attacks the Divine Shuttle Ship carrying Venerables.
• He kills nine Venerables in quick succession, leaving only a few uninjured ones.
• Pei Yufeng, the leader, orders a Venerable to use a poisoned bottle against Sikong Jing.
• The poisoned Venerable's hand begins to melt, and Pei Yufeng reveals there's no antidote.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing demonstrates immense power and speed, killing Venerables effortlessly.
• Pei Yufeng shows ruthlessness, sacrificing a Venerable to poison Sikong Jing and revealing there's no antidote.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Sikong Jing's strength dominates the situation, while Pei Yufeng uses cunning and deception.
• Betrayal and sacrifice: Pei Yufeng betrays the poisoned Venerable, highlighting his lack of loyalty to his subordinates.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing vs. Venerables: Sikong Jing easily overpowers the Venerables, showing their weakness.
• Pei Yufeng and the Venerables: Pei Yufeng manipulates the Venerables, ultimately sacrificing one for his plan.

Key Plot Points

• Sikong Jing reveals he wasn't poisoned by the beast poison.
• Pei Yufeng falls into despair and panic.
• The poisoned Venerable kills Pei Yufeng and is then killed by Sikong Jing.
• Sikong Jing reveals the Ice King Sect Master's secret to Pei Yufeng before leaving.

Character Developments

• Pei Yufeng's smugness turns to despair and panic as he realizes Sikong Jing isn't poisoned.
• The poisoned Venerable turns against Pei Yufeng, killing him out of regret and despair.
• Sikong Jing shows no mercy to Pei Yufeng, denying him a quick death.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and ignorance.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The cruelty of the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Pei Yufeng: Sikong Jing toys with Pei Yufeng, revealing the Ice King Sect Master's secret only to cause him more pain.
• The poisoned Venerable and Pei Yufeng: The poisoned Venerable turns against Pei Yufeng, killing him out of regret and despair.
• Sikong Jing and the poisoned Venerable: Sikong Jing grants the poisoned Venerable a quick death out of mercy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Yufeng and all the Venerables are killed by the humanoid beast (Sikong Jing).
• Misty Sunset Venerable is spared and freed from her seal by Sikong Jing.
• Extinguishing Love Venerable emerges from the Spirit Sparrow Mini-Realm, injured but alive.
• Sikong Jing returns to Ten Thousand Ice City to find Bi Xian, Bi Zhen, and the master of Fox Gate Manor threatening his sister, Sikong Ling, and the unconscious Eternal Night Demon Wolf.
• An expert, later revealed to be Everlasting Love Venerable, arrives in Ten Thousand Ice City, threatening Sikong Jing.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing demonstrates his power and mercy by sparing Misty Sunset Venerable.
• Extinguishing Love Venerable lies about Sikong Buwang's death to protect him and her sect.
• Sikong Ling shows resilience and defiance against Bi Xian and Bi Zhen's threats.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and mercy: Sikong Jing's decision to spare Misty Sunset Venerable highlights the theme of power and mercy, as he chooses not to kill her despite his immense strength.
• Consequences of past actions: The events in Ten Thousand Ice City serve as a reminder of the consequences of Bi Xian and Bi Zhen's past actions, as they now face Sikong Jing's wrath.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Misty Sunset Venerable: Sikong Jing spares Misty Sunset Venerable due to her friendship with Extinguishing Love Venerable, showing a rare display of mercy.
• Sikong Ling and Bi Xian/Bi Zhen: Sikong Ling's defiance against Bi Xian and Bi Zhen's threats highlights their complex relationship and the tension between them.
• Sikong Jing and Everlasting Love Venerable: Sikong Jing's reaction to Everlasting Love Venerable's arrival suggests a recognition of her power and a potential threat to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Everlasting Love Venerable arrives at Fox Gate Manor, sensing a brief, terrifying presence but dismissing it.
• She finds Bi Xian about to harm Sikong Ling and intervenes, saving Sikong Ling's arm.
• The Fox Gate Master accuses Sikong Ling of bringing shame to the Thoughtless Sacred Sect at a recent gathering.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing, Sikong Ling's brother, is revealed to be a powerful figure hiding nearby, ready to protect Sikong Ling at any cost.
• Sikong Ling remains defiant and unyielding despite threats, showing growth in her resolve.
• Everlasting Love Venerable, though initially indifferent, shows concern for Sikong Ling's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Protectiveness: Sikong Jing's determination to protect his sister, Sikong Ling, at any cost.
• Honor and Shame: Sikong Ling's actions at the gathering are seen as either bringing shame or honor, depending on perspective.
• Power Dynamics: The interactions between characters highlight the power struggles within the Thoughtless Sacred Sect and other factions.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Ling and Everlasting Love Venerable: Everlasting Love Venerable saves Sikong Ling but remains distant, while Sikong Ling shows respect but maintains her defiance.
• Sikong Jing and Sikong Ling: Sikong Jing's protective instincts are evident, though he remains hidden.
• The Fox Gate Master and Sikong Ling: The Fox Gate Master seeks to punish Sikong Ling for bringing shame to the sect, while Sikong Ling remains unapologetic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Ling reveals she defeated a peak Spirit Battle Realm cultivator from Northern Abyss Cold Mountain and cultivated the Supreme Forgetting Love Will and achieved spirit-martial fusion.
• Bi Xian and the Fox Gate Master accuse Sikong Ling and her brother, Sikong Jing, of poisoning them, leading to their losses in the genius betting battles.
• Sikong Ling exposes the truth: Sikong Jing defeated all the geniuses from various factions, including those at higher realms, and did not poison anyone.

Character Developments

• Sikong Ling: Shows remarkable composure and confidence, revealing her growth and newfound strength.
• Everlasting Love Venerable: Becomes increasingly impressed and protective of Sikong Ling.
• First Aunt-Master: Initially dismissive of Sikong Ling, but begins to reassess her after learning about Sikong Ling's achievements.
• Bi Xian and the Fox Gate Master: Struggle to maintain their accusations as Sikong Ling exposes the truth.

Significant Themes

• Truth vs. Deception: Sikong Ling's honesty contrasts with Bi Xian and the Fox Gate Master's attempts to deceive and manipulate.
• Talent and Potential: Sikong Ling's rapid growth and achievements highlight her exceptional talent.
• Unity vs. Division: The Thoughtless Sacred Sect's internal strife is emphasized, with the Fox Gate Master accusing Sikong Ling of disregarding unity.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Ling and Everlasting Love Venerable: Sikong Ling's revelations impress the Everlasting Love Venerable, leading to a stronger bond between them.
• Sikong Ling and Bi Xian/Fox Gate Master: Sikong Ling exposes Bi Xian and the Fox Gate Master's lies, leading to a tense confrontation.
• Sikong Ling and Sikong Jing: Sikong Ling's praise of her brother's accomplishments highlights their strong sibling bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Ling reveals that Sikong Buwang (Sikong Jing) was taken to Wuji Town by Master Wuji.
• Everlasting Love Venerable decides to go to Wuji Town to find Sikong Buwang.
• The Fox Gate Master refuses to let Sikong Ling go, insisting on interrogating Wang Ge about the poisoning incident.
• Three Venerables arrive as reinforcements for the Fox Gate Master.

Character Developments

• Sikong Ling shows concern for her brother's safety and wants to find him.
• Everlasting Love Venerable values Sikong Buwang more after learning he's Master Wuji's lifesaving benefactor.
• The Fox Gate Master becomes more confident and assertive after learning Sikong Buwang doesn't have a ninth-grade battle physique.

Significant Themes

• The importance of loyalty and protecting one's disciples (Everlasting Love Venerable's determination to find Sikong Buwang).
• The consequences of breaking sect rules (the Fox Gate Master's insistence on punishing Sikong Buwang for poisoning fellow disciples).
• The power dynamics within the Thoughtless Sacred Sect (the arrival of three Venerables to support the Fox Gate Master).

Character Interactions

• Sikong Ling shares information with Everlasting Love Venerable about Sikong Buwang's whereabouts.
• Everlasting Love Venerable and the Fox Gate Master have a tense confrontation, with Everlasting Love Venerable threatening to kill anyone who stops her from taking Sikong Ling.
• The Fox Gate Master invites three Venerables to support her against Everlasting Love Venerable.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Everlasting Love Venerable, Resentful Love Venerable, Severing Love Venerable, and Indifferent Love Venerable (collectively referred to as the 'Four Venerables') confront the master of Fox Gate and her allies about their treatment of Sikong Buwang and Wang Ge (Sikong Ling).
• The master of Fox Gate reveals that the Sect Master wants the Four Venerables to handle the situation themselves, so she planned to have them witness the Everlasting Love Venerable protecting her disciple, leading to her punishment.
• Sikong Ling reveals that Bi Xian staged the poisoning incident and was imprisoned by the Extinguishing Love Venerable, not Senior Brother Sikong.
• The master of Fox Gate reveals that Venerables are being killed in Wuji Town, implying the Extinguishing Love Venerable's death to pressure Sikong Ling.
• The Extinguishing Love Venerable suddenly appears, alive and well, shocking everyone, especially Bi Xian who had counted on her death to cover up the poisoning scheme.

Character Developments

• The Everlasting Love Venerable shows unwavering support for her disciples, even in the face of potential punishment.
• Sikong Ling demonstrates courage and composure in revealing the truth about the poisoning incident.
• Bi Xian's true colors are revealed as she manipulates events to benefit herself.
• The Extinguishing Love Venerable returns, showing resilience and survival against all odds.

Significant Themes

• Protection and loyalty towards one's disciples (Everlasting Love Venerable towards Sikong Ling).
• Manipulation and deceit (Bi Xian's poisoning scheme and her attempt to frame Sikong Ling).
• Survival against overwhelming odds (Extinguishing Love Venerable's return).

Character Interactions

• The Everlasting Love Venerable and Sikong Ling: The Venerable shows unwavering support for Sikong Ling, while Sikong Ling demonstrates trust and loyalty by revealing the truth about the poisoning incident.
• Bi Xian and Sikong Ling: Bi Xian attempts to manipulate and frame Sikong Ling, while Sikong Ling remains calm and composed in revealing the truth.
• The Extinguishing Love Venerable and the other Venerables: The Extinguishing Love Venerable's return shocks and silences the other Venerables, who had believed her to be dead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Extinguishing Love Venerable, presumed dead, returns alive and discovers the women's plot against Sikong Buwang.
• She confronts them, leading to a clash with the other Venerables.
• Extinguishing Love Venerable reveals she knows Sikong Buwang is innocent in Yin Henzi's death.
• She expels the Fox Gate master and Venerables, but Sikong Buwang's death is announced.
• Sikong Buwang, now a humanoid fiendish beast, appears and threatens to kill the remaining Venerables.

Character Developments

• Extinguishing Love Venerable: Returns alive, reveals her power has increased significantly, and shows no mercy to those who harm fellow disciples.
• Sikong Buwang: Presumed dead, but returns as a powerful humanoid fiendish beast, seeking revenge.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and consequences: Sikong Buwang's transformation and return highlight the theme of revenge and the severe consequences of harming others.
• Power dynamics: The shift in power between Extinguishing Love Venerable and the other Venerables, as well as Sikong Buwang's new form, underscores the importance of power in this world.

Character Interactions

• Extinguishing Love Venerable vs. Bi Xian and other women: Extinguishing Love Venerable's return leads to a confrontation with the women who plotted against Sikong Buwang, resulting in their deaths.
• Extinguishing Love Venerable vs. other Venerables: Extinguishing Love Venerable's increased power allows her to overpower the other Venerables, leading to their expulsion.
• Sikong Buwang vs. Fox Gate master and Venerables: Sikong Buwang's return as a powerful fiendish beast puts the Fox Gate master and remaining Venerables in grave danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing, a humanoid ferocious beast, arrives at Fox Gate Manor and kills three Venerables of the Thoughtless Sacred Sect.
• The Fox Gate Manor Lord is also killed. Han Nuo and other disciples are left alive as witnesses.
• Sikong Jing waits for the return of Extinguishing Love and Everlasting Love Venerables.
• Sikong Jing requests to meet Wang Ge (Sikong Ling) before leaving, stating that he wants to leave her a gift.
• Sikong Jing absorbs the residual true energy from the Venerables' corpses to enter the fifth realm of the Emperor Martial Stage, warning Everlasting Love Venerable of the consequences if she interferes.
• Sikong Jing takes Sikong Ling and leaves Ten Thousand Ice City.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: Reveals his true form as a humanoid ferocious beast and his connection to Sikong Buwang. He demonstrates his power and dominance, absorbing Venerables' true energy to advance his cultivation.
• Sikong Ling: Shows affection and trust in her brother, Sikong Jing. She is willing to go with him despite the danger.
• Extinguishing Love Venerable: Initially hostile towards Sikong Jing, she later agrees to let Sikong Ling go with him, showing trust in Sikong Buwang's judgment.
• Everlasting Love Venerable: Initially displeased and threatening, she eventually backs down when faced with Sikong Jing's power and the possibility of an Army-Slaying Formation.

Significant Themes

• Power and Dominance: Sikong Jing's actions highlight his power and dominance, as he kills Venerables and warns Everlasting Love Venerable without fear of consequences.
• Trust and Loyalty: Sikong Ling's trust in her brother and Extinguishing Love Venerable's trust in Sikong Buwang's judgment are key factors in the events of the chapter.
• Consequences of Actions: The Venerables' deaths and Sikong Jing's absorption of their true energy have far-reaching consequences, including Sikong Jing's potential descent into deeper demonhood.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Sikong Ling: Their sibling bond is evident as Sikong Ling willingly goes with Sikong Jing, and he carries her on his back.
• Sikong Jing and the Venerables: Sikong Jing's interactions with the Venerables showcase his power and dominance, as he kills them without remorse.
• Extinguishing Love Venerable and Everlasting Love Venerable: Their interaction reveals their differing opinions on Sikong Jing's actions and their trust in Sikong Buwang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing and Sikong Ling reminisce about their childhood dream of flying and finding their parents.
• Sikong Jing reveals he can control his ferocious beast form, and they spend a day exploring around Ten Thousand Ice City.
• Sikong Jing promises to return soon to open their parents' second letter and leaves, leaving Sikong Ling teary-eyed.
• Sikong Ling returns to find Wen Luo crying over Sikong Buwang's supposed death.
• Everlasting Love Venerable summons Sikong Ling and asks about Sikong Buwang. Sikong Ling reveals she has a gift from him, a Green Jade Paper containing a portion of the Eternal Night Demon Wolf's meridians, which surprises Everlasting Love Venerable.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: Shows growth in controlling his ferocious beast form and demonstrates his care for Sikong Ling by leaving her a gift and promising to return.
• Sikong Ling: Shows maturity and understanding, accepting her brother's departure and handling Everlasting Love Venerable's questions calmly.
• Everlasting Love Venerable: Shows curiosity and ambition, reacting strongly to the gift from Sikong Buwang and considering taking Sikong Ling's gift as well.

Significant Themes

• Family and sibling bond: Sikong Jing and Sikong Ling's shared past and promise to reunite highlight the importance of family.
• Ambition and power: Everlasting Love Venerable's reaction to the gift showcases her desire for power and progress.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Sikong Ling: The siblings share a heartfelt moment reminiscing about their past and promising to reunite.
• Sikong Ling and Wen Luo: Sikong Ling finds Wen Luo crying over Sikong Buwang's supposed death, highlighting their friendship.
• Sikong Ling and Everlasting Love Venerable: Sikong Ling handles Everlasting Love Venerable's questions calmly, hinting at her growth and understanding of the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Ling meets with Everlasting Love Venerable and Extinguishing Love Venerable, who acknowledge her as a core disciple and allow her to keep her name 'Wen Ge'.
• Everlasting Love Venerable obtains a page of Green Jade Paper from Sikong Ling, much to Extinguishing Love Venerable's frustration.
• The two Venerables discuss Sikong Buwang's (Sikong Ling's brother) mysterious force beyond the Central Plains and his humanoid vicious beast companion.
• Sikong Jing decides to return to Chaos-Shaking City after dispersing his demonic energy.

Character Developments

• Sikong Ling: Acknowledged as a core disciple of the Everlasting Love Lineage, allowed to keep her name 'Wen Ge'.
• Everlasting Love Venerable: Shows favoritism towards Sikong Ling and her brother, obtains Green Jade Paper.
• Extinguishing Love Venerable: Jealous of Everlasting Love Venerable's gain, believes Sikong Buwang will bring her more gifts.
• Sikong Jing: Decides to return to Chaos-Shaking City, plans to disperse his demonic energy.

Significant Themes

• The power of connections and favoritism within cultivation sects.
• The importance of battle bodies and the belief that one cannot reach high cultivation levels without them.
• The mysterious forces beyond the Central Plains and their potential threat.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Ling and Everlasting Love Venerable: The Venerable shows favoritism towards Sikong Ling and acknowledges her as a core disciple.
• Everlasting Love Venerable and Extinguishing Love Venerable: They argue and compete over Sikong Buwang's gifts and acknowledgment.
• Sikong Jing and himself: Sikong Jing decides to return to Chaos-Shaking City and disperse his demonic energy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing, after losing his wings and demonic energy, begins his journey back to Chaos-Shaking City.
• He recovers his peak War Martial Realm cultivation and fuses the fifth Emperor Martial Stage meridian, the magic beast meridian.
• Sikong Jing arrives in Ancient City, planning to board a Divine Shuttle Ship to Chaos-Shaking City.
• He witnesses a military formation master assessment taking place in the city's square.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing shows resilience and patience in his recovery journey, demonstrating his determination to return to Chaos-Shaking City.
• He continues to improve his cultivation, fusing another meridian, and showing his dedication to growth.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and Perseverance: Sikong Jing's journey back to Chaos-Shaking City showcases his ability to bounce back from setbacks and continue pursuing his goals.
• Cultivation and Growth: Sikong Jing's focus on improving his cultivation, even in the face of adversity, highlights the theme of continuous self-improvement.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing interacts with locals in Ancient City, learning about the military formation master assessment and showing interest in the event.
• Although there's no direct interaction with other characters, Sikong Jing's thoughts about Yao Yulou, Hua Meixi, Weng Ting, and the Heavenly Wolf Team hint at his concern for them and his eagerness to return.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing watches the battle-array master examination in Chaos-Shaking City.
• He decides to take the examination himself to benefit the Heavenly Wolf Team.
• Sikong Jing visits the Battle-Array Masters Guild to register for the exam.
• He learns that the first-stage examination is held at a fixed time and will take place in a month.
• Sikong Jing decides to learn more Army-Slaying Formations and inquires about complete diagrams for sale.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing shows interest in improving his skills as a battle-array master and expanding his knowledge of Army-Slaying Formations.
• The attendants at the guild initially dismiss Sikong Jing due to his appearance and lack of knowledge about the examination process.

Significant Themes

• The importance of a battle-array master badge for the Heavenly Wolf Team's recruitment and mission capabilities.
• The value and scarcity of complete Army-Slaying Diagrams.
• The dismissive attitude of some towards those perceived as less knowledgeable or capable.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing interacts with two attendants at the Battle-Array Masters Guild, initially encountering disdain and mockery but later gaining their attention with his offer of Bright Core Crystals.
• The attendants and other guild members show surprise and disbelief at Sikong Jing's offer to purchase a complete Army-Slaying Diagram.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing visits the Military Formation Masters Guild in the Ancient City, seeking Spirit-grade Army-Slaying Diagrams.
• He encounters two attendants: a male (Brother Lu) and a female (A Lian). Sikong Jing's wealth and disregard for the male attendant's feelings cause tension.
• The Guild displays six Spirit-grade Army-Slaying Diagrams, which Sikong Jing plans to purchase.
• Sikong Jing notices nine starry paintings on the wall, which are remnant Army-Slaying Formations left by the Guild's Chairman, Ancient City. Solving these paintings can grant an audience with Ancient City and even a military formation master badge without taking the assessment.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: Displayed his wealth, disregard for social norms, and interest in studying Army-Slaying Formations.
• A Lian: Showed professionalism and kindness but was submissive to Brother Lu.
• Brother Lu: Displayed arrogance, disdain for Sikong Jing, and power dynamics within the Guild.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and power dynamics: Sikong Jing's wealth allows him special treatment, while A Lian's lower status makes her submissive to Brother Lu.
• The value of knowledge and skill: The Guild's Army-Slaying Diagrams and remnant formations are highly valued, and solving them can grant significant rewards.
• The challenge of growth: Sikong Jing seeks to improve his skills by studying the Army-Slaying Diagrams and remnant formations, while the paintings' difficulty is highlighted by the Holy Maiden's achievement of solving only seven.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Brother Lu: Tension and disdain, with Sikong Jing showing disregard for Brother Lu's feelings.
• Sikong Jing and A Lian: Polite interaction, with A Lian showing professionalism and Sikong Jing showing interest in the Guild's offerings.
• A Lian and Brother Lu: Power dynamics, with Brother Lu displaying arrogance and A Lian showing submissiveness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing enters an army-slaying illusion realm within the Qianyuan Battle-Killing Diagram, facing a complex battle situation that tests his skills.
• Pei Yuzheng, son of Pei Kuang, arrives at Ancient Sacred Peak to propose marriage to Tie Ti'er and express interest in the Qianyuan Battle-Killing Diagram corner owned by Ancient Sacred Peak.
• Chairman Cang, head of the Ancient City Battle Formation Masters' Guild, refuses to discuss transferring the Qianyuan Battle-Killing Diagram corner.
• Pei Yuzheng asks to see Ancient City's three great challenges, with the intention of making a request if he can solve them.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing demonstrates his battle formation skills and focus in the illusion realm.
• Pei Yuzheng displays his arrogance and disregard for his brother's death, showing his ambition and lack of respect for others.
• Tie Ti'er shows her disdain for Pei Yuzheng and her unwillingness to marry him.
• Chairman Cang reveals his protective stance over the Qianyuan Battle-Killing Diagram corner.

Significant Themes

• The power and complexity of the Qianyuan Battle-Killing Diagram.
• The ambition and ruthlessness of the Thousand Kings Holy Tower, represented by Pei Yuzheng.
• The importance of the Qianyuan Battle-Killing Diagram corners to various powers and their unwillingness to part with them.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing interacts with the illusion realm, demonstrating his skills and focus.
• Tie Ti'er and Pei Yuzheng have a tense interaction, with Tie Ti'er expressing her displeasure and Pei Yuzheng showing his disregard for her feelings.
• Chairman Cang and Pei Yuzheng have a confrontational interaction, with Chairman Cang refusing to discuss transferring the Qianyuan Battle-Killing Diagram corner.
• Tie Binghun and Pei Yuzheng have a polite but firm interaction, with Tie Binghun allowing Pei Yuzheng to see the three great challenges but making it clear that Ancient Sacred Peak will not transfer the Qianyuan Battle-Killing Diagram corner.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Yuzheng, a representative from Thousand Kings Holy Tower, requests to borrow a corner of the Qianyuan Battle-Killing Diagram for two days, hinting at a potential marriage alliance with Ancient Sacred Peak.
• The elders of Ancient Sacred Peak discuss the implications of Pei Yuzheng's demands and the potential threats from Thousand Kings Holy Tower.
• Sikong Jing, a young military formation master, solves the first three Starry Diagrams at the Ancient City Battle Array Masters Guild in record time, attracting the attention of Cang Lin, the guild's chairman.

Character Developments

• Pei Yuzheng: Shows ambition and confidence in his abilities, potentially posing a threat to Ancient Sacred Peak.
• Tie Binghun: The sect master of Ancient Sacred Peak, he shows concern and worry about the potential threats from Thousand Kings Holy Tower.
• Cang Lin: The chairman of the Ancient Guild, he is initially surprised and suspicious about the rapid solving of his Starry Diagrams, leading him to investigate.
• Sikong Jing: A young military formation master with exceptional skills, he solves the first three Starry Diagrams quickly and efficiently, drawing Cang Lin's attention.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Caution: Pei Yuzheng's ambition is met with caution and concern from Ancient Sacred Peak's elders, highlighting the potential dangers of overconfidence.
• Threats and Alliances: The chapter explores the dynamics of power and influence, with Thousand Kings Holy Tower potentially threatening Ancient Sacred Peak's autonomy.
• Prodigy vs. Expectation: Sikong Jing's rapid solving of the Starry Diagrams challenges the expectations of those around him, including Cang Lin.

Character Interactions

• Pei Yuzheng and Tie Binghun: Their exchange highlights the tension and potential conflict between Thousand Kings Holy Tower and Ancient Sacred Peak.
• Cang Lin and Sikong Jing: Although they haven't interacted directly, Cang Lin's investigation of Sikong Jing's rapid solving of the Starry Diagrams sets up a potential future interaction between them.
• Ancient Sacred Peak's Elders: Their discussion and worry about Pei Yuzheng's demands emphasize the collective concern and unity among the elders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cang Lin, the old guildmaster, secretly observes Sikong Jing deciphering the Starry Sky Diagrams.
• Sikong Jing successfully deciphers all nine diagrams, impressing Cang Lin.
• A dispute occurs between Sikong Jing and the steward's attendant, Brother Lu, leading to the steward's intervention.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: Demonstrates exceptional talent in deciphering Army-Slaying Formations, showing potential beyond his young age.
• Cang Lin: Initially skeptical, he becomes impressed and intrigued by Sikong Jing's abilities, deciding to make contact with him.
• Brother Lu: Reveals his arrogant and deceitful nature, causing trouble for Sikong Jing and A Lian.

Significant Themes

• Talent vs. Experience: Sikong Jing's youth and lack of formal training contrast with his exceptional abilities, challenging the traditional path to mastery.
• Pride and Arrogance: Brother Lu's overconfidence and disrespect for Sikong Jing lead to his downfall.
• Recognition and Respect: Cang Lin's change in attitude toward Sikong Jing reflects the importance of earning respect through skill and accomplishment.

Character Interactions

• Cang Lin and Sikong Jing: Cang Lin secretly observes Sikong Jing, initially underestimating him but growing impressed as Sikong Jing deciphers the diagrams.
• Sikong Jing and Brother Lu: Their interaction highlights Brother Lu's arrogance and Sikong Jing's calm demeanor in the face of provocation.
• Brother Lu and A Lian: Brother Lu's false accusations against A Lian strain their relationship, potentially leading to consequences for her.