Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changming (disguised as Luo Shan) meets Liu Qingwu at the pier to discuss his Senior Sister's travel to Great Qin.
• Liu Qingwu informs Chen that his Senior Sister needs to be at the 10th layer of Foundation Establishment to qualify for entry into Great Qin.
• Chen Changming learns that the Floating Airship has only nine spots available, and the journey takes two days.
• On the Floating Airship, Chen detects a faint, familiar foul stench, reminiscent of the Yin Spirit Child he killed.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming: Shows concern for his Senior Sister's cultivation progress and helps her by giving Heavenly Spirit Pills.
• Liu Qingwu: Demonstrates kindness and understanding towards Chen, choosing to stay in the same room as him on the airship.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty of entry into Great Qin, highlighting the strict controls and high qualifications required.
• The importance of cultivation level and resources (Heavenly Spirit Pills) for advancement.
• The relentless pursuit of Chen Changming by the Yin Corpse Seed, emphasizing the danger he faces.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changming and Liu Qingwu: They interact respectfully, with Liu Qingwu showing concern for Chen's well-being and Chen showing deference to her status.
• Chen Changming and his Senior Sister (Luo Lan): They discuss her cultivation progress and Chen's plans to help her reach Great Qin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changming discovers five individuals emitting a scent reminiscent of the Yin Corpse Seed on the airship.
• The airship encounters a severe thunderstorm and is attacked by flying Beasts.
• The five men in black cloaks reveal their intentions to discuss a business deal with Liu Qingwu in private.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming: Shows heightened sensitivity to the Yin Corpse Seed scent, indicating his wariness and vigilance.
• Liu Qingwu: Maintains composure and professionalism while interacting with Tang Xiaohu and Meng Zitian.
• Tang Xiaohu and Meng Zitian: Initially dismissive of Chen Changming, they later show him respect after learning he saved Liu Qingwu.

Significant Themes

• Vigilance and caution, as demonstrated by Chen Changming's behavior towards the mysterious men.
• The power dynamics between cultivators, with the five men in black cloaks exerting pressure on the others.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changming and Liu Qingwu: They share a tacit understanding, with Chen Changming protecting Liu Qingwu and her acknowledging his help.
• Tang Xiaohu and Meng Zitian: They initially try to ingratiate themselves with Liu Qingwu but later show deference to Chen Changming after learning of his deed.
• The five men in black cloaks: They display unity and coordination, suggesting they are a cohesive group with a shared purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Xiaohu and Meng Zitian leave the room, leaving Chen Changming and Liu Qingwu.
• Five men, revealed to be Yin Corpse Seeds, attack Liu Qingwu and Chen Changming.
• Liu Qingwu is injured and unconscious. Chen Changming uses the Demon Spirit Vine to restrain the attackers.
• The attackers self-destruct, destroying the Floating Airship and killing most of its occupants.
• Chen Changming descends towards the sea with Liu Qingwu, pursued by wind-attribute Beasts.
• He uses the Demon Spirit Vine to scare off the Beasts but is blown backwards by the gale towards the Yan Kingdom.
• A Deep Blue Sea Shark attacks Chen Changming.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming demonstrates his strength and resourcefulness, protecting Liu Qingwu and using the Demon Spirit Vine strategically.
• Liu Qingwu shows bravery and concern for Chen Changming's safety, even in the face of danger.
• The attackers reveal their true nature as Yin Corpse Seeds, showing their ruthlessness and desperation.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power dynamics: Chen Changming's Beast and cultivation level allow him to protect himself and Liu Qingwu against powerful foes.
• Ruthlessness and desperation: The attackers' willingness to self-destruct highlights their extreme measures to achieve their goals.
• Adaptability: Chen Changming must adapt to various situations, from fighting in a confined space to navigating a stormy sea.

Character Interactions

• Liu Qingwu and Chen Changming: Liu Qingwu tries to protect Chen Changming, while Chen Changming uses his strength to safeguard Liu Qingwu.
• Chen Changming and the attackers: Chen Changming outsmarts and overpowers the attackers, ultimately leading to their demise.
• Chen Changming and the wind-attribute Beasts: Chen Changming uses the Demon Spirit Vine to scare off the Beasts, demonstrating the hierarchical order among Beasts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changming encounters and defeats various demonic beasts in the sea, including a Level 3 Mid-Tier Demonic Beast, Sea Snakes, and a Water Monkey.
• He finally reaches the shore of Great Qin after several hours of combat and a night of flying.
• Upon landing on a small island to rest, he discovers it's part of a Level 5 Low-Tier Demonic Beast, a Deep Sea Turtle-Snake.
• Chen Changming uses his Demon Spirit Vine to subdue and defeat the Deep Sea Turtle-Snake, with the Silver Thread Heart-Devouring Insect devouring its heart.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming demonstrates his powerful combat skills and endurance, proving his worth as a Body Cultivator.
• His two spirit pets, the Demon Spirit Vine and the Silver Thread Heart-Devouring Insect, show their strength and synergy in defeating the Deep Sea Turtle-Snake.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of demonic beasts, which vary greatly in strength and pose significant threats to cultivators.
• The importance of spirit pets in combat and their ability to complement and enhance a cultivator's capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changming interacts with his spirit pets, using their abilities to defeat the Deep Sea Turtle-Snake.
• There's no significant interaction with other characters in this chapter, as Chen Changming is alone throughout.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Chen Changming and Liu Qingwu reach Great Qin after a perilous journey.
+ Liu Qingwu wakes up in a small mountain village.
+ Chen Changming reveals the truth about Liu Ruyan's involvement in the assassination attempt.
+ Chen Changming leaves Liu Qingwu and changes his appearance.
+ Chen Changming travels to Cangwu City to purchase formations for his new dwelling on Yellow Sprout Mountain.

Character Developments

+ Chen Changming: Becomes more cautious and secretive, decides to go into secluded meditation to elevate his cultivation realm, and plans to establish a dwelling on Yellow Sprout Mountain.
+ Liu Qingwu: Realizes the extent of Liu Ruyan's betrayal, expresses gratitude to Chen Changming, and offers her assistance in the future.

Significant Themes

+ Betrayal and trust: Liu Ruyan's betrayal of Liu Qingwu highlights the theme of trust and betrayal, while Chen Changming's caution and secrecy emphasize the importance of trust in the cultivation world.
+ Cultivation and growth: Chen Changming's decision to elevate his cultivation realm and establish a new dwelling on Yellow Sprout Mountain demonstrates his dedication to personal growth and improvement.

Character Interactions

+ Chen Changming and Liu Qingwu: Their interaction is brief but significant, with Chen Changming revealing the truth about Liu Ruyan and Liu Qingwu expressing her gratitude and offering future assistance. Despite their short time together, they form a bond of mutual respect and understanding.
+ Chen Changming and the city guards: The guards at Cangwu City represent the authority and prosperity of the Great Qin, collecting entrance fees from cultivators entering the city. Their interaction with Chen Changming highlights the wealth and power of the Great Qin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changming hires a guide, Little Jin, in Cangwu City.
• He visits various merchant houses to compare prices for formations.
• After leaving the city, he's ambushed by three Foundation Establishment cultivators.
• Chen Changming kills two of them and captures the third.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, showing no mercy to those who attempt to rob him.
• Little Jin displays honesty and good knowledge of the city, earning Chen Changming's trust and reward.

Significant Themes

• The importance of caution and vigilance in the cultivation world, as seen in Chen Changming's careful planning and response to the ambush.
• The value of honesty and integrity, as shown through Little Jin's actions.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changming and Little Jin: A business-like relationship that turns into mutual respect and trust.
• Chen Changming and the ambushers: A stark display of power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating an opponent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changming, a Silver Thread Heart-Devouring Insect, and a Geng-Gold Sword are introduced.
• Chen Changming kills three cultivators and absorbs their spiritual energy.
• He arrives at Yellow Sprout Mountain and meets Song Xi, who guides him to meet Wu Daozi, a Golden Core Rogue Cultivator.
• Chen Changming meets Master Yuanjue and Jiang Chenggu, two other Rogue Cultivators, at Wu Daozi's place.
• Chen Changming decides to carve out a cave dwelling behind a waterfall, guided by Song Xi.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming: Shows no remorse for killing three cultivators, demonstrating his ruthlessness. He also shows respect and deference to Wu Daozi, indicating his understanding of the hierarchical nature of the cultivation world.
• Song Xi: Shows hospitality and guidance towards Chen Changming, indicating his friendly nature and willingness to help fellow Rogue Cultivators.
• Wu Daozi: Portrays the image of a wise and approachable senior cultivator, providing protection and guidance to other Rogue Cultivators.
• Master Yuanjue: Despite his Buddhist appearance, he seems to have a mysterious past, possibly involving enemies, hinting at a complex character.
• Jiang Chenggu: Keeps to himself and has been cultivating in seclusion for over a decade, suggesting a solitary and focused nature.

Significant Themes

• Hierarchy and respect among cultivators, with Golden Core cultivators holding a higher status.
• The ruthless nature of the cultivation world, as seen through Chen Changming's actions.
• The importance of finding a safe and suitable place to cultivate, as demonstrated by Chen Changming's search for a cave dwelling.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changming and Song Xi: Song Xi guides Chen Changming and shows him hospitality.
• Chen Changming, Song Xi, Wu Daozi, Master Yuanjue, and Jiang Chenggu: They meet at Wu Daozi's place, exchanging greetings and showing mutual respect.
• Chen Changming and Song Xi: Song Xi helps Chen Changming find a suitable location for his cave dwelling.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changming sets up the Five Elements Spirit Light Illusion Array around his cave dwelling using spirit stones.
• He discovers and redirects a spirit spring to power the array, reducing its spirit stone consumption.
• Chen Changming attempts to contract the Rotten-Leaf Black Earthworm, successfully doing so after three strengthenings of the Contract Technique.
• Over five years, Chen Changming's cultivation breaks through to the third level of Foundation Establishment in both his Dao cultivation and body-refining.
• Over the next ten years, he reaches the fourth level of Foundation Establishment in his Dao cultivation, consuming nearly four thousand Heavenly Spirit Pills.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming's cultivation progress is slow but steady due to his Five Elements Mixed Spirit Root, requiring large amounts of Heavenly Spirit Pills.
• He successfully contracts another Beast, the Rotten-Leaf Black Earthworm, increasing his overall strength.
• Chen Changming's Beasts, the Silver Thread Heart-Devouring Insect and the Demon Spirit Vine, evolve from third-rank high-grade to fourth-rank low-grade Beasts.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and hardship of cultivating with a Five Elements Mixed Spirit Root.
• The importance of resources (spirit stones, Heavenly Spirit Pills) for cultivation progress.
• The benefits and limitations of contracting Beasts.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changming interacts with his contracted Beasts, providing for their needs and benefiting from their growth.
• Chen Changming's relationship with the Demon Race senior who left the blue mole on his chest remains unknown, as the senior has not returned.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changming (disguised as Ning Zhe) encounters Song Xi, who invites him to an ancient ruin expedition led by Master Yuanjue.
• Chen Changming visits the Spirit Treasure Merchant House to acquire a Geng-Gold Sword, trading several high and mid-grade magic tools.
• He decides to learn alchemy to refine Heavenly Spirit Pills, visiting the Hundred Herbs Pavilion to inquire about the cheapest pill to start with.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming's cultivation has reached the fourth level of Foundation Establishment after fifteen years.
• Song Xi has reached the seventh level of Foundation Establishment.
• Chen Changming feels melancholic about Du Xiaoliang and his own aging.
• Chen Changming decides to learn alchemy to overcome the high cost of Heavenly Spirit Pills.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and limitations of cultivation, especially the hurdle of reaching the Golden Core realm.
• The passage of time and its impact on cultivators' lives and goals.
• The challenges and potential rewards of learning alchemy.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changming and Song Xi's friendly reunion and exchange of cultivation progress.
• Chen Changming's negotiation with the blue-robed elder at the Spirit Treasure Merchant House.
• Chen Changming's conversation with the young clerk at the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, expressing his intention to learn alchemy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changming purchases a low-grade pill furnace and Chicken Blood Grass from the Hundred Herbs Pavilion.
• He sets up an alchemy chamber in his cave dwelling and begins studying the Medicine Sect Canon and the Introduction to Alchemy.
• Chen Changming attempts to refine Hemostasis Pills, failing 500 times over a day and night.
• He discovers the advanced alchemy technique of divine sense pill refinement and the Pill Control Technique in the Medicine Sect Canon.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming demonstrates determination and persistence in learning alchemy despite initial failures.
• He shows resourcefulness in finding a shortcut to improve his alchemy skills through the Pill Control Technique.

Significant Themes

• The challenges and complexities of alchemy, requiring multitasking and precise control.
• The importance of perseverance in learning new skills, even in the face of failure.
• The potential for advanced techniques to provide shortcuts to improvement.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changming interacts with a young clerk at the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, attempting to purchase alchemy materials on a budget.
• There are no significant interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changming discovers the Medicine Sect's supreme canon and the Pill Control Technique.
• He decides to focus on alchemy after making a breakthrough.
• While gathering herbs, he stumbles upon an ancient ruin with a Bronze Gate guarded by a formation.
• The formation is broken, revealing a Black Lotus Pond with strange, black lotus flowers.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming becomes more confident and ambitious after obtaining the Medicine Sect's canon.
• Master Yuanjue has broken through to the tenth level of Foundation Establishment, showing impressive cultivation speed.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of ancient sects and their legacies.
• The allure and risk of exploring ancient ruins.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changming and Master Yuanjue reunite, and the latter invites Chen to help break the formation.
• Chen Changming and Song Xi briefly discuss the situation via voice transmission.
• The Rogue Cultivators work together to break the formation but remain cautious and wary of each other.

Key Plot Points

• Rogue Cultivators discover an ancient ruin with a Black Lotus pool.
• They decide to explore further despite potential risks.
• They encounter a Black Mist illusion formation and a temple filled with bones and bloodstains.
• Inside the temple, they find a black idol of the Great Black Heaven War God and a black Buddha statue.

Character Developments

• Master Yuanjue: Shows leadership and knowledge about Buddhist deities.
• Jiang Chenggu: Supports Master Yuanjue's decisions.
• Chen Changming: Recognizes the black Buddha as belonging to the Black Buddha Sect, becomes vigilant.

Significant Themes

• Risk vs. Reward: Cultivators weigh the dangers against potential opportunities.
• Buddhist Deities: The Great Black Heaven War God and the Black Buddha are introduced.
• Death and Evil: The temple is filled with bones and bloodstains, reflecting a dark history.

Character Interactions

• Master Yuanjue and Jiang Chenggu: They work together, with Jiang supporting Yuanjue's decisions.
• Chen Changming and the group: Chen becomes cautious and distances himself from the group after recognizing the black Buddha.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changming and the others discover the ancient ruins of the Black Buddha Sect.
• The Black Buddha statue in the main hall awakens due to Master Yuanjue's actions.
• The group finds three Golden Gourds containing a dark red liquid, which they attempt to divide.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming becomes increasingly suspicious of Master Yuanjue's intentions.
• Master Yuanjue reveals his true colors and activates the Black Buddha.
• Song Xi shows concern for Chen Changming's safety and they retreat together.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and deception among cultivators.
• The power of ancient legacies and their potential dangers.
• The allure of rare treasures and the greed they can inspire.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changming and Song Xi work together to retreat from the dangerous situation.
• Master Yuanjue betrays the group, highlighting the lack of trust among Rogue Cultivators.
• The Rogue Cultivators' greed for the dark red liquid in the Golden Gourds leads to their downfall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Master Yuanjue activates the Black Mist formation, trapping everyone in the hall.
• The Black Buddha and other divine statues come to life and attack the Rogue Cultivators.
• The Rogue Cultivators fight back but are overwhelmed by the statues' power and coordination.
• Song Xi, a Body Cultivator hiding his strength, is injured by the Black Buddha's attack.

Character Developments

• Master Yuanjue reveals his true power and confidence, using the Black Buddha and other statues to control the battle.
• Jiang Chenggu volunteers to kill Song Xi, showing his eagerness to prove himself.
• Song Xi's true cultivation level and dual cultivation of magic and body are revealed.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient treasures and formations.
• The desperation and ferocity of cultivators fighting for survival.
• The importance of hidden strengths and secrets in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Master Yuanjue and Jiang Chenggu work together to control the battle, with Jiang Chenggu showing eagerness to please his master.
• The Rogue Cultivators fight together but are ultimately overwhelmed by the statues' power.
• Chen Changming and Song Xi briefly cooperate to fight off a Little Ghost, showing a moment of unity amidst the chaos.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Chenggu, a ninth-level Foundation Establishment cultivator, is swiftly killed by Chen Changming (disguised as Ning Jin) using the Nine Pure Yang Swords.
• The Black Buddha, empowered by Master Yuanjue, wreaks havoc among the Yellow Sprout Mountain Rogue Cultivators, killing most of them.
• Chen Changming battles the Black Buddha, showcasing his formidable physical strength and sword skills.
• Chen Changming summons the Rotten-Leaf Black Earthworm, which weakens the Black Buddha.
• Master Yuanjue and the Statue Puppet kill the last remaining Yellow Sprout Mountain Rogue Cultivator.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming's strength and skill are revealed, impressing Master Yuanjue and causing him to regret inviting him.
• Master Yuanjue demonstrates his cunning and strategic thinking, using the Black Buddha and Statue Puppet to eliminate the remaining Rogue Cultivators.

Significant Themes

• The power of physical cultivation and sword skills is emphasized through Chen Changming's battles.
• The theme of underestimation is highlighted as Master Yuanjue underestimates Chen Changming's strength.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changming and Master Yuanjue engage in a tense standoff after the other Rogue Cultivators are eliminated.
• The Black Buddha and Chen Changming have a fierce battle, showcasing their respective strengths.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Master Yuanjue underestimates Ning Jin (Chen Changming), who is revealed to be a powerful body cultivator.
• Yuanjue summons the Black Buddha, his dharma treasure, but it's severely damaged.
• Chen Changming reveals he knows about the Black Buddha Sect, surprising Yuanjue.
• Yuanjue's artifact spirit within the Black Buddha Beads awakens and aids him.
• Chen Changming summons the Demon Spirit Vine to counter the Black Buddha.
• Chen Changming retrieves his Geng-Gold Sword from the Black Buddha and uses it to pin the Black Buddha down.
• The Demon Spirit Vine defeats the Black Buddha, and Master Yuanjue commits suicide by self-immolation.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming: Reveals his true strength and knowledge about the Black Buddha Sect. He strategically uses the Demon Spirit Vine to counter the Black Buddha.
• Master Yuanjue: Realizes his underestimation of Chen Changming. Desperate, he seeks the artifact spirit's help but ultimately chooses suicide over defeat.

Significant Themes

• Underestimation leading to downfall (Yuanjue underestimating Chen Changming).
• The power of artifacts and their spirits (Black Buddha Beads' artifact spirit).
• Strategic use of resources (Chen Changming's use of the Demon Spirit Vine).

Character Interactions

• Chen Changming vs. Master Yuanjue: A battle of wits and strength, with Chen Changming outsmarting Yuanjue at every turn.
• Artifact Spirit vs. Chen Changming: The spirit aids Yuanjue but ultimately can't save him from defeat.
• Chen Changming and the Demon Spirit Vine: They work together to defeat the Black Buddha.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changming, after defeating Song Xi, takes his Storage Ring and finds the 'Origin-Returning Sword Qi' technique manual inside.
• Wu Daozi, a Golden Core rogue cultivator, arrives with two subordinates, having heard about the ancient ruins.
• Wu Daozi claims the Black Buddha dharma treasure and offers Song Xi's Storage Ring to Chen Changming.
• Wu Daozi refuses to give more than one Storage Ring to Chen Changming and asks him to handle the funeral arrangements for the deceased cultivators.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming shows restraint and caution in dealing with Wu Daozi, not wanting to risk his life unless necessary.
• Wu Daozi displays his power and influence, claiming the best treasure for himself and offering the leftovers to Chen Changming.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the pecking order among cultivators.
• Greed and the desire for more resources and treasures.
• Caution and restraint in the face of powerful enemies.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changming and Wu Daozi maintain a tense, polite exchange, with Wu Daozi asserting his dominance and Chen Changming showing deference while subtly expressing his dissatisfaction.
• Wu Daozi's subordinates follow his orders without question, showing his power and influence over them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changming (disguised as Ning Jin) survives the battle against Wu Daozi and the Medicine Sect.
• He finds two golden gourds containing Human Origin Liquid, which can help the Black Flame Earth Buddha grow a new head.
• A remnant soul from the Black Buddha Sect, a woman in a black dress, reveals herself inside the Black Buddha Beads and offers to help Chen Changming repair and control the Black Buddha.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming: He demonstrates caution and strength, surviving the battle and showing interest in controlling the Black Buddha but not the Black Buddha Sect's inheritance.
• The Woman in Black Dress: She reveals herself as a remnant soul from the Black Buddha Sect, initially offering the sect's inheritance to Chen Changming but later agreeing to help him repair and control the Black Buddha.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Power: Chen Changming's focus on controlling the Black Buddha rather than accepting the Black Buddha Sect's inheritance highlights his practical approach to cultivation.
• Mysterious Origins: The key on Chen Changming's chest and the woman in black dress's reaction to it hint at a larger, more dangerous secret.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changming and the Woman in Black Dress: Their interaction reveals that the woman recognizes the key on Chen Changming's chest, leading her to offer assistance with the Black Buddha.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changming learns that the Human Origin Liquid was refined from Golden Core cultivators, requiring nine of them for a single gourd.
• Bi Cang, an Artifact Spirit, offers to help Chen restore the Great Black Heaven War God if he collects all its shattered remains.
• Chen collects the fragments, Little Ghosts, and altar from the Ancient Temple and returns to his cave dwelling.
• Wu Daozi, a Golden Core cultivator, sets up the Soul-Startling Array to kill Chen.
• Bi Cang helps Chen restore the Black Buddha's head using the Human Origin Liquid.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming learns about the dark origins of the Human Origin Liquid and gains a powerful ally in Bi Cang.
• Wu Daozi reveals his determination to kill Chen, showcasing his ruthlessness and caution.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of defying natural order and the price of power.
• The importance of caution and vigilance in cultivation.
• The power of alliances and the value of having a powerful Artifact Spirit like Bi Cang.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changming and Bi Cang establish a partnership, with Bi Cang offering her expertise to help Chen restore the Great Black Heaven War God.
• Wu Daozi's interaction with the White-Robed Man reveals his determination to eliminate Chen, setting up a potential conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changming discovers the Black Flame Earth Buddha's power is comparable to a first-level Golden Core cultivator.
• Wu Daozi's confidante, a middle-aged woman, visits Chen Changming to invite him to a victory banquet, but he declines.
• Chen Changming kills the middle-aged woman and takes her Array Access Token.
• He flies to Wu Daozi's valley, intending to kill him.

Character Developments

• Chen Changming gains confidence with his newfound power and decides to confront Wu Daozi.
• Bi Cang, the Black Buddha, reveals her ruthless and efficient nature.
• Wu Daozi becomes increasingly fearful and desperate as Chen Changming's power is revealed.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• Ruthlessness and efficiency in achieving goals.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changming and Bi Cang work together, with Bi Cang providing guidance and encouragement.
• Chen Changming and Wu Daozi's relationship turns from hostility to open confrontation.
• The middle-aged woman's visit highlights Wu Daozi's manipulative nature and Chen Changming's growing confidence.