Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiu Daoming arrives at the scene to find many top cultivators defeated and a dwarf kneeling before a mysterious black-clad figure (Li Su).
• Li Su has been collecting Dao Fruits and now has over ten million. He plans to use the flesh of Taiyi cultivators to create a carpet for his escape.
• Li Su reveals his intention to use the dwarf as a trial subject for his escape plan.

Character Developments

• Qiu Daoming: Realizes the severity of the situation and the power of Li Su, feeling unprecedented terror.
• The Dwarf: Despite the horrifying situation, maintains composure and shows resilience, impressing Li Su.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Li Su's overwhelming power is evident, with top cultivators kneeling before him.
• Fear and Resilience: Characters react differently to fear, with the dwarf showing remarkable resilience.
• Cultivation and Will: The dwarf's ability to suppress his will and treat the horrifying situation as a cultivation trial is notable.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and the Dwarf: Li Su is impressed by the dwarf's composure and decides to spare him, using him for his escape plan instead.
• Qiu Daoming and Li Su: Qiu Daoming is terrified of Li Su's power and the fate that awaits him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su enters the depths of the Otherworld, where the power of deceased Daluo Realm cultivators lingers.
• He harvests Great Dao fruits, which are larger and more numerous than those outside.
• Li Su's actions cause a significant drop in the Otherworld's extraordinary radiation, alerting other cultivators.
• A fight breaks out among the cultivators at the core of the Otherworld.

Character Developments

• Li Su adapts swiftly to the radiation in the depths and harvests Great Dao fruits efficiently.
• Li Su reflects on the state of orthodox inheritances in the present-day Primordial World.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Otherworld, where the remnants of deceased cultivators pose a threat.
• The scarcity of genuine orthodox inheritances in the present-day Primordial World.
• The allure of the primary path and the lackluster state of the current Primordial World.

Character Interactions

• Li Su encounters three Half-Evil cultivators at the Hundred-Million Dao Realm level, who question him about his actions and threaten him.
• Li Su does not engage with the Half-Evil cultivators, but his actions and thoughts hint at potential future interactions.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Li Su, a billion-Dao Realm cultivator, arrives at an Otherworld to steal resources.
• He encounters three hundred-million-Dao Realm Half-Evil cultivators and kills them instantly with a single punch.
• More than twenty Daluo Realm cultivators, including billion-Dao Realm cultivators, gather to face Li Su.
• Li Su attacks them, injuring all billion-Dao Realm cultivators and severely wounding the hundred-million-Dao Realm cultivators with a single strike.
• Li Su leaves the Otherworld after successfully stealing all resources.

Character Developments

• Li Su demonstrates his immense power and confidence, easily defeating multiple Daluo Realm cultivators.
• The Daluo Realm cultivators, initially dismissive of Li Su, become terrified and realize his immense threat.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Li Su's overwhelming strength establishes his dominance over the other cultivators.
• Stealth and Deception: Li Su uses his Spatial Great Dao to steal resources undetected.
• Consequences of Actions: The Daluo Realm cultivators face severe consequences for underestimating Li Su.

Character Interactions

• Li Su interacts with the Daluo Realm cultivators only through combat, demonstrating his disdain for their threats and warnings.
• The Daluo Realm cultivators, initially confident, become united in their fear and determination to face Li Su together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Otherworld's core is discovered missing, and the radiation levels are decreasing, indicating that the Otherworld has been emptied.
• The cultivators rush out to investigate and find that the shallow layer has also been cleaned out, including the Taiyi cultivators who were there.
• The Extreme Daluo cultivators who were keeping watch outside are nowhere to be seen, and the Taiyi cultivators who were in the Otherworld are found scattered outside, injured and out of control.
• The peak Daluo cultivators suspect that the culprit has used the Taiyi cultivators as bait to escape and has been marked, making it easy to track him down.
• However, the peak Daluo cultivators return empty-handed, unable to find the culprit.
• The peak Daluo cultivator confronts Hua Qianxue, the woman in plain robes, and accuses her of hiding the culprit, who is revealed to be the Daluo Realm assassin sent by Song Chi to kill Pei Feng.

Character Developments

• The cultivators' greed and desire for profit lead them to investigate the emptying of the Otherworld, even though the culprit is powerful.
• The peak Daluo cultivators' confidence in tracking the culprit is shaken when they return empty-handed.
• Hua Qianxue reveals the truth about the assassin's identity and purpose, shifting the blame onto the Song Family.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences: The cultivators' desire for profit leads them to investigate the emptying of the Otherworld, putting them in danger and causing them to lose their harvest.
• The power of secrets: The assassin's true identity and purpose are kept secret, leading to misunderstandings and shifting blame.
• The consequences of one's actions: The assassin's actions not only disrupt the Otherworld's allocation but also put the Taiyi cultivators in danger and cause the peak Daluo cultivators to lose face.

Character Interactions

• The cultivators work together to investigate the emptying of the Otherworld but quickly turn on each other when they suspect that one of their own is responsible.
• The peak Daluo cultivators confront Hua Qianxue, leading her to reveal the truth about the assassin's identity and purpose.
• Xue Beikong, Xue Xue, and Zhao Yan are shocked to learn that Song Chi is responsible for sending the assassin and that he has feelings for Xue Xue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su successfully completes the Otherworld trials and returns, but he's out in less than a day, raising questions about the Xue Family's intentions.
• The Eastern Domain has been liberated, but the Mythical Realm's people remain in the Heavenly Court due to ongoing Evil Spirit threats.
• A significant discovery has been made in the Primordial World, with all five great factions moving towards it, likely involving a famous ancient figure's lineage.

Character Developments

• Li Su learns about the Eastern Domain's liberation and the ongoing conflict in the Heavenly Court, as well as the discovery in the Primordial World.
• Madam Xue is relieved that the third trial has been passed, securing her daughter's marriage to Li Su, though she views him as merely an ornament.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny play a crucial role in the Love Wine tradition and Li Su's current situation.
• The power dynamics and history of the Mythical Realm and its factions are further revealed.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and the young lady from Heaven Dance Palace have a playful interaction, with Li Su leaving due to her dishonest advances.
• Madam Xue's relief contrasts with Li Su's headache over the marriage situation, highlighting their differing perspectives.
• The ancestors of the Xue Family and the Song Family are mentioned, indicating potential future interactions and conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Xue and Pei families meet to discuss the marriage between Pei Feng (Li Su) and Xue Xue, arranged due to the Love Wine incident.
• Pei Feng's aunt arrives, displeased with the Xue family's actions and demands compensation and resources for Pei Feng.
• Madam Xue agrees to provide top-grade cultivation resources, opportunities, and safety guarantees for Pei Feng.
• Li Su asks if the Love Wine can be undone and if he has to stay with the Xue Family after marriage. Madam Xue reveals it can be undone in a hundred thousand years or by reaching Great Perfection in the billion Dao Realm.
• Madam Xue announces she will arrange the wedding for the three of them (Li Su, Xue Xue, and Zhao Yan) as soon as possible.

Character Developments

• Pei Feng (Li Su): Remains calm and composed throughout the meeting, asking practical questions and showing understanding of the power dynamics at play.
• Xue Xue: Initially excited about the possibility of the marriage being undone, she becomes disheartened upon learning it could take a hundred thousand years.
• Madam Xue: Shows reason and understanding, acting as a mediator between the two families and ensuring her daughter's safety. She also displays a strong personality, putting her husband in his place.
• Xue Beikong: Acts overbearing and indulgent, showing favoritism towards his daughter. He is henpecked and easily cowed by his wife.
• Zhao Yan: Remains silent throughout the meeting, only showing a bitter smile when Li Su looks at her, hinting at her own predicament.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the importance of strength in relationships and negotiations.
• The consequences of reckless behavior and the impact on others (Xue Xue's actions).
• The complexity of family dynamics and the influence of parents on their children.

Character Interactions

• Pei Feng and Madam Xue: Engage in a calm and practical discussion about the marriage and its conditions.
• Xue Beikong and Madam Xue: Display a tense dynamic, with Madam Xue clearly dominant and Xue Beikong henpecked.
• Li Su and Zhao Yan: A silent understanding passes between them, hinting at a shared predicament due to Xue Xue's actions.
• Xue Xue and her parents: Tension and disappointment are evident, with Xue Xue's reckless behavior causing distress for her parents and herself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su and the others return to the Xue Family after passing the three trials.
• The Xue Family is revealed to be a vast mountain city with an ancient aura, housing over a million people, mostly cultivators at the Heavenly Immortal level or above.
• Li Su is settled in Xue Xue's residence, with lavish accommodations and spirit wood structures that aid cultivation.
• Li Su's cultivation progress is slowed due to the distance from his scattered cells, requiring three years to reach the sixth realm.

Character Developments

• Li Su: Realizes the vast wealth and privilege of the Xue Family, feels the pressure of his own poverty. His cultivation speed slows due to distance from his cells.
• Xue Beikong: Plots to expose Li Su's true nature and secure leverage over him, hiring professionals to seduce Li Su while keeping it secret from Xue Xue's mother.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and privilege vs. poverty
• Manipulation and deceit in political intrigue
• The pressure and expectations of marriage and reputation

Character Interactions

• Li Su and the Xue Family: Li Su is treated with suspicion and hostility by the Xue Family, with Xue Beikong plotting against him.
• Xue Beikong and his son: Discuss their plans to expose Li Su, with Xue Beikong expressing his disdain for Li Su's ambition and his determination to protect his daughter's reputation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su stays at the Xue Family for half a year, expecting the wedding to begin soon, but it doesn't.
• Madam Xue visits once, revealing subtle emotions.
• Li Su finds the environment peaceful and suitable for cultivation, slowing down his cultivation pace.
• Madam Xue leaves, and Li Su expects her father, Xue Beikong, to cause trouble.
• Xue Beikong watches Li Su resentfully from afar.
• Xue Bugui, Li Su's brother-in-law, apologizes to Beifang Xiu, a renowned songstress, for keeping her at the Xue Family for half a year.

Character Developments

• Li Su enjoys his peaceful life, realizing the importance of balance in cultivation.
• Xue Beikong grows increasingly resentful and frustrated, watching Li Su live comfortably while his daughter suffers.
• Xue Bugui feels trapped between his father's wishes and Beifang Xiu's demands.

Significant Themes

• The importance of balance and patience in cultivation.
• The tension between Li Su and Xue Beikong, reflecting their power dynamics and personal struggles.
• The theme of waiting and the consequences of delayed action.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and Xue Beikong: Li Su feels Xue Beikong's resentment, while Xue Beikong watches Li Su with growing anger.
• Xue Bugui and Beifang Xiu: Xue Bugui apologizes to Beifang Xiu for keeping her at the Xue Family for half a year, highlighting the tension between their expectations and the reality of their situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su (disguised as Pei Feng) notices the Xue Family servants have been withdrawn from his courtyard, but his meals are prepared.
• He practices his sword at Pear Garden, improving his skills significantly.
• He spends the day reading, taking a nap, and boating on Mirror Lake, maintaining a leisurely routine.
• At night, he visits the Winter Quarter to enjoy the snow, then returns to sleep.
• Meanwhile, Xue Beikong and Xue Bugui watch Li Su's actions from afar, with Xue Beikong plotting to expose Li Su's true intentions.

Character Developments

• Li Su continues to maintain his disguise, showing no signs of pretense in his daily life.
• Xue Beikong becomes increasingly determined to expose Li Su, while Xue Bugui finds his father's behavior unreasonable and helpless.

Significant Themes

• Disguise and true intentions: Li Su's calm demeanor contrasts with Xue Beikong's suspicions about his true motives.
• Patience and strategy: Both Li Su and Xue Beikong exhibit patience and strategic thinking, with Li Su maintaining his cover and Xue Beikong planning to expose him.

Character Interactions

• Li Su interacts with no one, maintaining his daily routine as planned.
• Xue Beikong and Xue Bugui discuss Li Su's actions, with Xue Beikong expressing his determination to expose Li Su and Xue Bugui finding his father's behavior unreasonable.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su continues living in Xue Xue's courtyard for two days, but supplies stop coming on the third day.
• The Xue Family intends to force Li Su out by cutting off supplies and isolating him.
• Li Su decides to leave the courtyard to gather more intelligence and see what tricks the Xue Family has up their sleeves.
• Upon leaving, Li Su finds himself in a red-light district, indicating the Xue Family's second method of dealing with him involves feminine beauty.

Character Developments

• Li Su demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in handling the Xue Family's tactics.
• Li Su shows concern for Zhao Yan's feelings, indicating he values her dignity and does not want to cause her distress.

Significant Themes

• The Xue Family's desperation and willingness to do anything to maintain their power and influence.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent and the importance of keeping promises.

Character Interactions

• Li Su's interactions with the Xue Family reveal their manipulative and underhanded tactics.
• Li Su's thoughts about Zhao Yan show he cares for her feelings and does not want to cause her further distress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su attends a Hongmen Banquet, expecting a trap.
• He witnesses staged scenes in a bustling city, including a domestic dispute and a staged fight between a man and an old scholar.
• Li Su remains unimpressed and leaves, ignoring the staged events.

Character Developments

• Li Su shows composure and lack of interest in the traps set for him.
• Xue Beikong, Li Su's father-in-law, is desperate and reckless in his attempts to frame Li Su.
• Xue Bugui, Li Su's brother-in-law, is eager to resolve the situation and shows some remorse for his past actions against Li Su.

Significant Themes

• The theme of traps and schemes is prominent, with Li Su being the target of various attempts to frame him.
• The contrast between Li Su's calm demeanor and the desperation of those trying to trap him highlights his superiority and their futility.
• The theme of family dynamics is explored through Xue Beikong's and Xue Bugui's actions, revealing their complex relationships and motivations.

Character Interactions

• Li Su interacts with the staged scenes but remains unmoved, showing his indifference to the traps set for him.
• Xue Beikong and Xue Bugui discuss their plans, revealing their differing views on the situation and their relationship with Li Su.
• The staged scenes between the man and the old scholar, and the domestic dispute, are used to manipulate Li Su's emotions, but he remains unaffected.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su encounters eight scripts detailing dire consequences for unfaithful men, making him uneasy about the Xue Family's plans.
• He enters the Flower Viewing Tower, a high-end brothel filled with powerful female cultivators, only to find the women unusually eager and aggressive.
• Li Su uses the Calamity Heart Sword, causing the women to burst into tears and many guests to confess their infidelity, leading to the Flower Viewing Tower's temporary closure.

Character Developments

• Li Su: Shows his ability to control women's emotions using the Calamity Heart Sword, revealing his power and causing significant disruption.
• Xue Beikong: Becomes increasingly desperate and reckless in his plan to expose Li Su, leading to potential consequences for the Xue Family.
• Xue Bugui: Realizes the extent of Li Su's abilities and the potential backlash from the Flower Viewing Tower incident.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between men and women, and the consequences of infidelity.
• The use of cultivation arts and their influence on emotions and actions.
• The potential backlash and consequences of reckless actions.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and the women of the Flower Viewing Tower: Li Su's use of the Calamity Heart Sword causes the women to become overwhelmed with sorrow and grief.
• Xue Beikong and Xue Bugui: The father-son duo discusses their next move after the Flower Viewing Tower incident, with Xue Beikong becoming increasingly desperate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su, a Taiyi at Great Perfection, is expelled from Flower Viewing Tower after causing trouble.
• He overhears a mysterious conversation in a tavern about a plot against the Xue Family, but before he can investigate, he's teleported away.

Character Developments

• Li Su shows his arrogance and disregard for others, but also his curiosity and cunning.
• The Xue Family's dynamics are revealed: they have three branches, with the third branch currently in charge due to the other branches' disinterest or unrestrained nature.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and family politics within the Xue Family.
• Li Su's opportunistic nature and lack of loyalty to any cause but his own.

Character Interactions

• Li Su interacts with the Flower Viewing Tower's patrons and is expelled.
• Li Su eavesdrops on a conversation between two mysterious figures planning something against the Xue Family.
• Li Su's attempt to investigate is thwarted by an unknown force, likely related to the Xue Family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su discovers a unique palace on the Xue Family's mountain, emitting strong lunar energy.
• He climbs 1,080 steps to reach the palace, nourishing his soul with the rich lunar energy.
• Xue Bugui tries to restrain his father, Xue Beikong, from attacking Li Su prematurely.

Character Developments

• Li Su demonstrates patience and strategic thinking, using the climb to nourish his soul.
• Xue Beikong's impulsiveness and short temper are highlighted, contrasting with his son's restraint.
• Xue Bugui shows concern for his sister and understanding of his mother's feelings, trying to prevent his father from making things worse.

Significant Themes

• Patience and impulsiveness: Li Su's patience contrasts with Xue Beikong's impulsiveness.
• Family dynamics: The complex relationships within the Xue Family are explored, with Xue Bugui trying to navigate his father's temper and his mother's potential reaction.
• Resourcefulness: Li Su finds a way to benefit from the situation, using the climb to nourish his soul.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and Xue Beikong: Their interaction is tense, with Li Su provoking Xue Beikong intentionally and the latter struggling to control his anger.
• Xue Bugui and Xue Beikong: Xue Bugui tries to reason with his father, using his mother's potential reaction to dissuade him from acting rashly.
• Li Su and Xue Bugui: Though not directly interacting, Li Su's actions indirectly cause Xue Bugui to grow angry as well, highlighting the tension between all parties involved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su enters the Moon Palace, finding only one woman inside.
• The woman is a Daluo Realm cultivator, sent to seduce Li Su.
• Beifang Xiu (the woman) is surprised to be invited to the Moon Palace, knowing its significance and rarity.
• Li Su and Beifang Xiu observe each other, with Li Su finding her dual-cultivation art inferior to others, and Beifang Xiu finding Li Su passable but curious about his appeal to Zhao Yan and Xue Xue.

Character Developments

• Li Su: Maintains his composure and analytical thinking, assessing Beifang Xiu's cultivation and intentions.
• Beifang Xiu: Shows surprise and curiosity about Li Su's appeal to two powerful women, suspects he might be deceiving them.

Significant Themes

• The power of dual-cultivation arts in seduction and breaking through a cultivator's defenses.
• The rarity and value of the Moon Palace, connected to the ancient Guanghan Palace.
• The curiosity and suspicion surrounding Li Su's appeal to Zhao Yan and Xue Xue.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and Beifang Xiu observe each other, with Li Su feeling displeased by her silent assessment and Beifang Xiu finding Li Su passable but curious about his appeal to other women.
• Li Su and Beifang Xiu's interaction is tense, with Li Su hoping she would remain silent and Beifang Xiu trying to understand Li Su's allure.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su faces Beifang Xiu, who uses her seductive voice to suppress him, but he manages to resist using his sword intent.
• Li Su retreats, shocked by the power of Beifang Xiu's voice, which nearly causes his Supreme Flesh to revolt.
• Li Su decides to use the Metal Sword Art taught by Madam Xue to counter Beifang Xiu.

Character Developments

• Li Su demonstrates his exceptional sword intent and ability to resist seduction, revealing his potential to reach the Daluo Realm.
• Beifang Xiu is surprised by Li Su's talent and considers nurturing him.
• Xue Beikong's opinion of Li Su improves slightly after seeing his sword intent.

Significant Themes

• The power of seduction and its countermeasures.
• The importance of talent and potential in cultivation.
• The dynamics between fathers and their daughters' suitors.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and Beifang Xiu: Li Su resists Beifang Xiu's seductive voice, and she is impressed by his talent.
• Xue Beikong and Li Su: Xue Beikong initially wants to punish Li Su but changes his mind after seeing Li Su's sword intent.
• Li Su and Xue Family: Li Su decides to use the Xue Family's Metal Sword Art to counter Beifang Xiu, showing his resourcefulness and adaptability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pei Feng (Li Su) displays an extraordinary Ultimate Metal True Intent, shocking the Xue Family.
• The Xue Family ancestor, Xue Shenqi, appears and is astonished by Li Su's achievement.
• Xue Shenqi reveals that the eighth level of the Metal Sword Art is hidden within the first seven levels, which Li Su has somehow unlocked.
• Xue Shenqi takes Li Su away, expressing approval of Li Su's cultivation and his relationship with Xue Family's youngest granddaughter.

Character Developments

• Li Su (Pei Feng): Li Su demonstrates his exceptional talent and comprehension skills by unlocking the hidden eighth level of the Metal Sword Art. He also shows honesty and humility in explaining his cultivation process to Xue Shenqi.
• Xue Shenqi: The Xue Family ancestor is initially shocked by Li Su's achievement but is later delighted. He reveals his understanding of the Metal Sword Art's eighth level and approves of Li Su's cultivation direction.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Comprehension: Li Su's extraordinary talent and comprehension skills are highlighted as he unlocks the hidden level of the Metal Sword Art.
• Approval and Recognition: Xue Shenqi's approval and recognition of Li Su's cultivation and his relationship with Xue Family's granddaughter are central to the chapter's events.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and Xue Shenqi: The interaction between Li Su and Xue Shenqi is pivotal. Xue Shenqi is initially astonished by Li Su's cultivation but later expresses approval and takes Li Su away, indicating his acceptance and recognition.
• Xue Beikong and Xue Family Disciples: The Xue Family father and son, along with other disciples, are left stunned and bewildered by Li Su's display and Xue Shenqi's sudden appearance and actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xue Beikong returns from chasing Li Su but decides not to confront the Xue Family's ancestor about Li Su's actions, fearing his grandfather's wrath.
• The Xue Family's ancestor takes Li Su to the ancestral grounds, revealing that anyone who cultivates Ru Shou's divine ability can gain enlightenment and receive an exclusive inheritance by fusing with the remains of Witch Ancestor Ru Shou.
• The ancestor lights a new soul lamp for Li Su, indicating his acceptance into the Xue Family.

Character Developments

• Xue Beikong: Realizes the extent of Li Su's abilities and the ancestor's favor towards him, leading to his defeat and retreat.
• Li Su: Demonstrates his Extreme Metal True Intent to the ancestor, who then takes him to the ancestral grounds and accepts him into the family.

Significant Themes

• Power and Respect: Li Su's display of power earns him the respect and acceptance of the Xue Family's ancestor.
• Family Dynamics: The Xue Family's patriarch and his son's interactions highlight the family's hierarchical structure and the consequences of displeasing the ancestor.

Character Interactions

• Xue Beikong and the Xue Family's ancestor: Xue Beikong fears confronting his grandfather due to his power and influence within the family.
• Li Su and the Xue Family's ancestor: The ancestor takes a liking to Li Su's abilities and accepts him into the family without hesitation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su is given Ru Shou's remains, a treasure of the Xue Family, by the Xue Family's old ancestor.
• Li Su is sent to a seclusion chamber to refine the remains and develop a divine ability.
• The Xue Family's other two Ultimate Great Luo discuss Li Su's character and the old ancestor's decision.

Character Developments

• Li Su: Shows caution and vigilance when given the treasure, displaying a strong sense of self-preservation and wisdom.
• Xue Family's Old Ancestor: Reveals his straightforward and honest nature, unlike the cunning and manipulative members of the Xue Family Li Su had encountered before.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Caution: Li Su's hesitation in accepting the treasure highlights the theme of trust and caution, as he is wary of the Xue Family's true intentions.
• Honesty and Integrity: The old ancestor's straightforwardness contrasts with the usual cunning of the Xue Family, emphasizing the theme of honesty and integrity.

Character Interactions

• Li Su and the Xue Family's Old Ancestor: Their interaction showcases Li Su's caution and the old ancestor's honesty, as Li Su questions the old ancestor's intentions, and the old ancestor reassures him.
• The Xue Family's Three Ultimate Great Luo: The three brothers discuss Li Su's character and the old ancestor's decision, revealing their differing perspectives and the family's dynamics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Su absorbs Ru Shou's remains, which contain vast amounts of information about Metal-element runes and cultivation systems.
• The absorption process takes longer than expected due to the sheer volume of data.
• Li Su's comprehension of Metal-element runes improves significantly, and his Ultimate Gold power grows stronger.
• Li Su forms a defensive divine ability, initially resembling scales, but it later transforms into thorn armor.
• The divine ability's true nature is revealed to be a curse, shocking Li Su.

Character Developments

• Li Su's comprehension and understanding of Metal-element runes deepen significantly, leading to a substantial increase in his Ultimate Gold power.
• Li Su forms a new defensive divine ability, which he initially believes to be a powerful defensive tool but later discovers to be a curse.

Significant Themes

• The power of comprehension and understanding in cultivation.
• The unexpected nature of divine abilities and their true purposes.
• The scheming nature of legendary cultivators like Ru Shou.

Character Interactions

• Li Su interacts with his own divine abilities, specifically the Seven Supreme Sages, which suppress the new divine ability's attempt to dominate his Great Dao.
• Li Su's consciousness interacts with the newly formed divine ability, revealing its true nature as a curse.