Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su and the Heavenly Court elder journey to the deepest regions of the Eastern Domain in the Mythical Realm.
• Li Su witnesses horrifying scenes in the Ancient Heavenly Court, which is now corrupted and filled with evil omens.
• The Heavenly Court elder reveals that the deepest regions contain priceless treasures like Flame Booster, Nine Heavens Immortality Medicine, and Talent Fruits, but also immense danger.
• The Heavenly Court Great Luo drops off Li Su at Great Luo Mountain, where they part ways.

Character Developments

• Li Su: Becomes more determined to explore the deepest regions for treasures despite the risks.
• Heavenly Court elder: Reveals his manipulative nature, trying to lure Li Su into danger by mentioning the treasures within the deepest regions.

Significant Themes

• The allure and danger of the unknown, represented by the deepest regions of the Mythical Realm.
• The corrupting influence of power and the loss of sanctity, shown through the desecration of the Ancient Heavenly Court.
• The manipulative nature of the Heavenly Court elder, who seeks to use Li Su for his own purposes.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and the Heavenly Court elder: The elder tries to manipulate Li Su by revealing the treasures in the deepest regions, while Li Su is aware of the elder's intentions but still plans to explore the dangerous areas for personal gain.
• Li Su and the Heavenly Court Great Luo: The Great Luo realm cultivator seems to have some reservations about the Heavenly Court elder's plans for Li Su but ultimately follows his orders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su communicates with his sisters, Bai Su and Qing'er, who are cultivating within the Demon-Subduing Hall. He learns that they are progressing well.
• Li Su arrives at Great Luo Mountain, the Human Sect Holy Land, after a journey on a dragon ship. He is the only passenger to disembark.
• Upon setting foot on Great Luo Mountain, Li Su's Supreme Clarity Dao Fruit opens, and he experiences a profound enlightenment. He receives a transmission from the primordial spirit of the mountain, which helps him understand his own Dao.

Character Developments

• Bai Su and Qing'er, Li Su's sisters, are shown to be making significant progress in their cultivation, with Qing'er having cleared the twenty-seventh floor of the Heavenly Generals trial and Bai Su challenging the fifteenth floor. Their dual foundations and unique bloodline allow them to cultivate at a rapid pace.
• Li Su's understanding of his own Dao deepens after his experience on Great Luo Mountain. He gains a new perspective on the Great Dao and all things in the world.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: The chapter emphasizes the sisters' rapid cultivation progress and Li Su's deepening understanding of his Dao, highlighting the theme of continuous growth and improvement in cultivation.
• Legacy and Inheritance: Great Luo Mountain, the sacred ground of Li Su's teacher, represents the legacy and inheritance of the Supreme Pure Saint. Li Su's experience on the mountain can be seen as a form of inheritance of his teacher's wisdom and understanding.

Character Interactions

• Li Su interacts with his sisters through a communication device, showing his concern for their cultivation and providing them with pills to aid their progress.
• Li Su does not interact with any other characters in this chapter, as he is the only passenger to disembark from the dragon ship and he has not yet entered the alchemy convention or met any other cultivators on Great Luo Mountain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su arrives at Great Luo Mountain and experiences a spiritual baptism, seeing an immense, boundless old man formed of primordial spirit, believed to be the legendary Supreme Pure Saint.
• Li Su declines a special registration offer to pay homage at the mountain, stating he's satisfied with his current experience and will head straight to the market.
• Two Human Sect disciples, after Li Su leaves, sense his aura and feel a strong sense of seniority, leading them to report his presence to their superiors.

Character Developments

• Li Su demonstrates self-awareness and contentment with his spiritual experience, declining further opportunities for immediate enlightenment.
• The two Human Sect disciples, particularly the younger one, show initial confusion and then concern about Li Su's identity and potential connection to their sect.

Significant Themes

• The power and significance of the Supreme Pure Saint's transmission of the Dao.
• The importance of self-awareness and contentment in spiritual cultivation.
• The sense of seniority and belonging within a sect.

Character Interactions

• Li Su interacts with a Human Sect disciple, who offers him special consideration but is ultimately declined.
• The two Human Sect disciples discuss Li Su's unusual aura and decide to report his presence, highlighting their sense of duty and curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su enters a bustling marketplace in Human Sect territory during an alchemy convention.
• The market is laid out like the character "gui," with the first street selling raw materials and the inner layers catering to higher-level cultivators.
• Li Su learns about the market's structure and the Human Sect's role in organizing it.

Character Developments

• Li Su feels overwhelmed by the market's liveliness after being accustomed to the calm of the Mythical Realm.
• He appreciates the Human Sect's hospitality and attentive service, feeling a sense of belonging.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the calm of the Mythical Realm and the bustling market highlights the different environments Li Su has experienced.
• The theme of cultivation and commerce is emphasized, showing how the Human Sect's alchemy convention brings together cultivators from across the realm.

Character Interactions

• Li Su interacts with a Human Sect junior brother who enthusiastically explains the market's layout and rules.
• Li Su observes and interacts with vendors and cultivators in the market, noting their skills and the market's offerings.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Li Su, a cultivator, visits the Human Sect's Medicine Seller in the Mythical Realm.
• He encounters various amusing incidents due to the restriction on martial force, such as poor craftsmanship, scams, and exaggerated claims.
• He buys several interesting straw figures and a bell that rings based on his mood.
• He enters the Celestial Immortal area, where prices are high, and transactions take longer.
• He witnesses a Human Sect disciple selling various pills with questionable effects, causing a stir and attracting a crowd.
• A Human Sect expert arrives, furious at the disciple's actions, and chases after him.

Character Developments

• Li Su: He observes and interacts with various cultivators, expanding his understanding of the world. He also buys unique items that pique his interest.
• The Medicine Seller: He is a Human Sect disciple who sells pills with unusual effects, causing a commotion. He uses a transformation technique to escape when confronted by a senior sect member.

Significant Themes

• The restriction on martial force leads to various humorous situations, highlighting the importance of rules and consequences.
• The value of unique and interesting items, even if they have limited practical use.
• The consequences of actions and the importance of reputation, as seen through the Medicine Seller's actions and the Human Sect expert's reaction.

Character Interactions

• Li Su interacts with various cultivators, observing their behaviors and purchasing items from them.
• The Medicine Seller interacts with customers, selling pills and using a transformation technique to escape when confronted.
• The Human Sect expert interacts with the Medicine Seller, chasing after him in anger due to his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su meets a strange child who appears to be a disciple of the Human Sect.
• The child influences Li Su with a powerful technique, but Li Su resists and influences the child instead.
• The child reveals he is a 'Child of Destiny' who will never grow up, and offers Li Su wine from his precious wine gourd.
• Li Su drinks over ten jin of the wine, which contains potent medicinal properties.
• The child leaves abruptly after warning Li Su not to use his name for help.

Character Developments

• Li Su: Starts as a pervert with a specific preference for women, but is influenced by the child's technique. Later, he shows restraint in drinking the child's wine, indicating self-control.
• The Child: Initially appears playful and mischievous, but later shows concern for Li Su's well-being, hinting at a more caring side.

Significant Themes

• The power of influence and manipulation, both physical and emotional.
• The concept of 'Destiny' and the unchangeable nature of fate.
• The value of precious items and the willingness to part with them.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and the Child: Their interaction is initially tense due to the child's influence technique, but they share a moment of camaraderie over the wine. The child's departure is abrupt and mysterious, leaving Li Su confused.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Baobao, a Taiyi, loses 13 jin of medicinal wine, which is equivalent to 5.6 million red gold, a significant amount for him.
• He uses a tracking art to pursue the thief, Li Su.
• Li Su enters the final district of the Celestial Immortal Market, where high-rank materials and grandmaster-level refiners are present.
• Li Su realizes he cannot afford most of the materials and sits down to ponder how to forge a divine weapon using his two third-tier ores.

Character Developments

• Shen Baobao's pursuit of Li Su is driven by anger and a desire to reclaim his lost medicinal wine.
• Li Su demonstrates his understanding of the market's dynamics and the value of the materials, showing he is not just a thief but also a shrewd observer.

Significant Themes

• The value of materials and the high stakes in the Celestial Immortal Market.
• The compatibility of Li Su's aura with the Human Sect, hinting at a potential connection or destiny.

Character Interactions

• Shen Baobao's interaction with the people at the market is minimal, as he is focused on pursuing Li Su.
• Li Su interacts with the people at the market, observing their materials and the prices, but does not engage in any transactions.
• The old man from the Human Sect and the two young men show curiosity and puzzlement toward Li Su's aura.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author struggles with writing, feeling dissatisfied with their progress.
• They write over four thousand words but are unhappy with the outcome.
• The author decides to pause updates for the day to reconsider their approach.

Character Development

• The author: Shows determination in writing but also self-criticism and a desire for perfection.

Significant Themes

• Struggle with creativity and self-doubt.
• The importance of taking breaks and reflection in creative processes.

Character Interactions

• None (as the chapter is a monologue).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su decides to participate in the alchemy tournament with a month's preparation.
• He uses the Celestial Emperor Canon to find an artifact suitable for the tournament's requirements.
• He encounters two artifacts: the Soul-Calming Bell and Three Years to Kill You.

Character Developments

• Li Su demonstrates his analytical and practical thinking, understanding the complexity of artifact refinement.
• He shows determination and ambition, aiming to live a comfortable life with multiple beauties by his side.

Significant Themes

• The complexity and difficulty of artifact refinement, requiring extensive knowledge and time.
• The cutthroat competition in the artifact-refining industry.
• The influence of emotions on creation, as seen in the artifact Three Years to Kill You.

Character Interactions

• Li Su interacts with the Celestial Emperor Canon, demonstrating his ability to use it effectively.
• He considers the potential buyers of his artifact, showing awareness of market demands and his own limitations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su attempts to refine a new magical treasure using unique materials like scarlet gold, hundred years of resentment, cursed blood, and bones of unwillingness.
• He successfully creates thirty-six palm-sized command tablets, each with strange patterns and a lustrous treasure-light.
• An old man, an artifact-forging fanatic, approaches Li Su, curious about the magical treasure he's created, and offers to promote it in exchange for a look.
• Li Su declines and leaves, causing the old man to chase after him, offering to trade artifact-forging schematics instead.

Character Developments

• Li Su demonstrates his skill in artifact refinement, successfully creating a unique magical treasure despite the challenging materials.
• The old man reveals his passion and expertise in artifact forging, showing interest in Li Su's creation.

Significant Themes

• The value and uniqueness of Li Su's magical treasure, which combines incompatible powers and is functional despite being cursed.
• The old man's obsession with artifacts and his eagerness to learn about new and unique creations.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and the old man have a brief exchange, with Li Su declining the old man's offer to promote his magical treasure due to concerns about intellectual property.
• The old man's curiosity is piqued, leading him to chase after Li Su and offer a trade instead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su is followed by an old man who exposes fake goods and information at stalls, drawing hatred towards Li Su.
• They enter a crowded marketplace where information is sold, and Li Su observes without interacting, while the old man causes trouble.
• A menacing voice warns them, and they're surrounded by hostile vendors.
• A cavern-heaven artifact is used to capture Li Su, the old man, and a child who suddenly hugs Li Su.

Character Developments

• Li Su: Maintains his composure despite the old man's actions and the hostile situation. He's calm and analytical, ready to face trouble.
• The Old Man: Reveals his expertise in artifact forging and his mischievous nature. He's provocative and enjoys exposing fakes, causing trouble for Li Su.
• The Child: Appears suddenly, hugs Li Su, and is captured along with them. His identity as a Human Sect disciple is revealed later.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Exposure: The old man exposes fake goods and information, leading to hostility.
• Trouble and Consequences: Li Su faces trouble due to the old man's actions, leading to a dangerous situation.
• Unintended Consequences: The child's sudden appearance changes the course of events, putting them all in danger.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and the Old Man: Li Su is annoyed by the old man's actions, but they don't interact directly. The old man targets Li Su indirectly.
• Li Su and the Child: The child suddenly appears and hugs Li Su, leading to both of them being captured.
• Li Su and the Hostile Vendors: Li Su is targeted by the vendors due to the old man's actions, leading to a hostile situation.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Li Su and a child (later revealed to be Jiang Tianhe) are teleported to an unknown location via a minor grotto-heaven teleportation.
• An old man, an artifact refiner, accompanies them.
• They arrive at a stronghold filled with cultivators, who are killed in the crossfire of Li Su, Jiang Tianhe, and the old man's initial clash.

Character Developments

• Li Su: Initially calm and innocent, he becomes enraged and violent when he realizes he's been tricked and endangered.
• Jiang Tianhe: Initially playful and mischievous, he becomes serious and aggressive when he feels wronged or threatened.
• The Old Man: Absorbed in his love for artifacts, he becomes furious when Li Su and Jiang Tianhe threaten to disrupt his examination of the minor grotto-heaven.

Significant Themes

• Uncontrolled power and its consequences.
• The dangers of underestimating opponents.
• The importance of understanding one's surroundings and situation.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and Jiang Tianhe initially clash due to a misunderstanding, but their common enemy (the old man and the cultivators) unites them temporarily.
• The old man's love for artifacts and disdain for Li Su and Jiang Tianhe's behavior cause him to lash out at them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su, the Human Sect child, and the Old Artifact Refiner each discover something significant about the fallen Taiyi cultivators and their organization.
• Li Su finds that the Taiyi cultivators had learned high-grade immortal arts, which are rare and difficult to master, and they came from various parts of the Mythical Realm with no prior connection.
• The Human Sect child senses a shared faith among the cultivators, revering an existence that involves a taboo.
• The Old Artifact Refiner discovers traces of the legendary Blood-Red Flower, which alarms the Human Sect child, causing him to rush off immediately.

Character Developments

• Li Su demonstrates his ability to read souls and his knowledge of the Interception Sect.
• The Human Sect child shows his ability to empathize with remnant souls and his knowledge of the Blood-Red Flower's significance.
• The Old Artifact Refiner reveals his expertise in artifact refinement and his memory of the Scarlet Night Banquet.

Significant Themes

• The power and rarity of high-grade immortal arts.
• The formation of an organization with members who have no prior connection and share a mysterious faith.
• The legend of the Blood-Red Flower and its connection to the Scarlet Night Banquet.

Character Interactions

• Li Su, the Human Sect child, and the Old Artifact Refiner share their discoveries and work together to understand the situation.
• The Human Sect child's reaction to the Blood-Red Flower hints at a shared history or knowledge among the Three Sects.
• Li Su's reaction suggests that he is less knowledgeable about the Mythical Realm's history, setting him apart from the other two.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The story revolves around the Blood-Red Flower, a terrifying entity that caused a catastrophic event eighteen hundred thousand years ago in the Mythical Realm.
• The Blood-Red Flower caused a "Blood Feast" where people turned against each other, leading to the deaths of thirty billion living beings and leaving survivors in a chaotic, undead state.
• The flower blooms in isolated grotto-heavens, attacks people, and is difficult to kill, even for Great Luo cultivators.
• The Human Sect Alchemy Conference is currently underway, and a Blood-Red Flower has reappeared, causing concern.

Character Developments

• The old artifact refiner reveals his knowledge about the Blood-Red Flower and its history.
• Li Su, a Human Sect disciple, is shocked by the story and questions the absence of Saints during the Blood Feast.
• Two mysterious figures discuss their involvement with the Blood-Red Flower and decide to let Li Su and the old artifact refiner leave.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Blood-Red Flower and its ability to cause mass destruction.
• The consequences of not understanding or underestimating a threat.
• The importance of Saints in the Mythical Realm and their absence during the Blood Feast.

Character Interactions

• The old artifact refiner shares his knowledge with Li Su, who is initially skeptical but eventually accepts the story.
• Li Su and the old artifact refiner leave together, with the old man trying to examine Li Su's magic treasure.
• Two mysterious figures discuss their involvement with the Blood-Red Flower and decide to let Li Su and the old artifact refiner go, showing their caution and strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su and an old artifact refiner are transported to a bizarre, corpse-like environment near Great Luo Mountain.
• Li Su spots a glowing object on a rotting leg-like mound, emitting a strong Dao aura.
• The old man warns Li Su about the 'No-Return Fog' and its curse of flesh-growing worms, but Li Su sees no fog.
• Li Su disregards the warning and approaches the mound. He plucks a Talent Fruit from it, which is a crystallization of a dead being's power.
• Li Su learns that the Talent Fruit's power is associated with Kuafu, a Witch who should have vanished.

Character Developments

• Li Su demonstrates his disregard for danger and strong will, even in the face of the old man's warnings.
• The old artifact refiner shows his greed and desperation for artifacts, even risking his life to follow Li Su.

Significant Themes

• The danger and allure of the depths of the Mythical Realm.
• The value and power of Talent Fruits, which can grant unique abilities.
• The curse of the No-Return Fog and its potential to affect even Great Luo cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and the old artifact refiner have a tense exchange, with Li Su growing increasingly irritated by the old man's cursing.
• Li Su's disregard for the old man's warnings leads to a standoff, but Li Su ultimately returns to confront the old man after plucking the Talent Fruit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su obtains five Talent Fruits, an Immortal Grass, and a third-tier spatial ore in a short journey, shocking the artifact-refining elder.
• The elder attempts to enter the dangerous lands Li Su traversed but barely escapes with his life.
• Li Su shows the elder the magical treasure he refined to soothe his shock.
• Li Su heads to the auction grounds, encountering Human Sect disciples who escort him due to his previous incident.
• The Human Sect is investigating a prohibited item connected to an event from 180,000 years ago.

Character Developments

• Li Su: Becomes wealthier with his newfound treasures, plans to enter seclusion for cultivation.
• Artifact-refining Elder: Suffers a mental shock, questions his life and understanding of the world after witnessing Li Su's feats.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Fortune: Li Su's extraordinary luck is a prominent theme, contrasting with the elder's disbelief and shock.
• Danger and Reward: The treacherous lands Li Su traverses for treasures reflect the theme of risk and reward in cultivation.
• Respect and Belonging: Li Su's interaction with the Human Sect disciples highlights themes of respect, hospitality, and a sense of belonging.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and the Artifact-refining Elder: Their interaction shows the elder's disbelief and shock at Li Su's feats, while Li Su feels sympathy for the elder's plight.
• Li Su and Human Sect Disciples: The disciples show Li Su respect and hospitality, contrasting with his previous experiences in the auction grounds.
• Li Su and the Human Sect: The sect's serious response to the prohibited item incident shows their commitment to maintaining order and safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su, the Interception Sect's Dao Child, rents a private room for one million ancient copper a day at an auction venue.
• He sells nine magic treasures, each priced at twelve thousand scarlet gold, totaling one hundred and eight thousand.
• Li Su receives one hundred thousand red gold for his magic treasures, a three hundred and sixty times return on investment.
• He plans to use the money to buy star crystals for cultivation and explore Great Luo Mountain.

Character Developments

• Li Su's cultivation advances to the second realm of the Taiyi Galaxy Stage, condensing twenty-six stars.
• He realizes the potential of his magic treasures' market and considers mass-producing them for profit.
• Li Su's financial situation improves significantly, placing him among the high-income cultivators.

Significant Themes

• The value of Li Su's magic treasures and their market potential.
• The high cost of cultivation resources and the struggle to acquire them.
• The allure of wealth and power in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Li Su interacts with an old artifact refiner's disciple, who expresses interest in buying Li Su's magic treasures in bulk.
• Li Su communicates with his life tablet, expressing frustration with the delayed approval of his application to sell the Demon-Subduing Token.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su leaves his cultivation room after over ten days and checks out, receiving a refund of nearly seven thousand two hundred bright silver.
• He visits the Grand Trading Hall, where he buys a large quantity of third-rank and second-rank medicinal herbs, ores, and food ingredients, spending over six hundred thousand red gold.
• Li Su is approached by a young man who offers to buy the rights to his artifact, Three Years to Kill You, for five hundred thousand red gold.

Character Developments

• Li Su demonstrates his impatience and intolerance for threats, immediately attacking the young man who tries to intimidate him.
• The young man shows arrogance and underestimates Li Su's power, leading to his quick defeat.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences: The young man's greed for profit leads him to underestimate Li Su and suffer severe injuries.
• The value of money and resources: Li Su's willingness to spend a large amount of money on supplies and his understanding of the value of his artifact contrast with the young man's attempt to buy it for a fraction of its worth.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and the young man: Their interaction highlights Li Su's intolerance for threats and the young man's arrogance and underestimation of Li Su's power.
• Li Su and the Grand Trading Hall: Li Su's shopping spree at the Grand Trading Hall showcases his understanding of the value of resources and his willingness to spend money on supplies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su, a powerful cultivator, suppresses a Ten-Flame True Immortal with ease at the Human Sect's Great Luo Mountain, where private fighting is forbidden.
• The suppressed cultivator's father, a middle-aged man at the early Taiyi stage, intervenes, only to be swiftly defeated and killed by Li Su with a single palm strike.
• Human Sect disciples arrive, chastising Li Su for breaking their rules against private fighting.

Character Developments

• Li Su: Reveals immense power, easily defeating two cultivators of much higher realms than himself.
• The middle-aged man: Shows concern for his son's well-being but is ultimately no match for Li Su.
• The young man: Realizes the gravity of his mistake in provoking Li Su, hoping for rescue from the Human Sect disciples.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The rules and authority of the Human Sect Holy Land.
• The desire for survival and the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones.

Character Interactions

• Li Su vs. the middle-aged man: A one-sided battle, showcasing Li Su's overwhelming power.
• The young man vs. Li Su: The young man's initial arrogance turns to fear and desperation as he realizes Li Su's strength.
• The Human Sect disciples vs. Li Su: The disciples arrive to uphold the sect's rules, putting Li Su in a position where he must answer for his actions.

Key Plot Points

• Li Su encounters a Human Sect disciple who recognizes him as "Senior Brother."
• The Human Sect disciple invites Li Su to a discussion gathering.
• Li Su is still holding a young man who tried to extort him, and a mangled body lies nearby.

Character Developments

• Li Su: Shows his calm and collected demeanor, even in tense situations. He's also humble and respectful, despite his power and status.
• Human Sect Junior Brother: Demonstrates loyalty and eagerness to please Li Su, showing he values their relationship. He's also decisive and stern when dealing with rule-breakers.
• Young Man (Extortionist): Realizes the gravity of his actions and regrets them, showing a hint of remorse.

Significant Themes

• Respect for Rules and Authority: The Human Sect Holy Land's rules are violated, leading to severe consequences. The Human Sect junior brother's reaction emphasizes the importance of these rules.
• Power Dynamics: The young man's change in attitude after learning Li Su's status highlights the influence of power and connections.
• Consequences of Actions: The young man's regret shows the realization of the consequences of his actions, too late to prevent them.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and Human Sect Junior Brother: Their interaction shows a friendly, almost familial bond, with the junior brother treating Li Su with great respect and eagerness.
• Li Su and the Young Man: Their interaction shows the power dynamic and the young man's realization of his mistake, too late to prevent Li Su's actions.
• The Human Sect Junior Brother and the Young Man: Their interaction shows the junior brother's sternness and commitment to upholding the rules, even when faced with someone who has broken them.