Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Chen breaks through to the Eighteenth Level in the Trial Tower, surprising and astonishing many high-ranking figures and geniuses.
• He faces a Combined Attack Formation and eighteen Stone Monsters, which he defeats using his techniques and the help of the Sacred Overlord Ant.
• Yang Chen absorbs Creation Divine Qi, preparing to advance to the Nineteenth Level and potentially reach the True Martial Realm second level upon breaking through.

Character Developments

• Yang Chen continues to demonstrate his strength and potential, growing more formidable with each level he clears.
• Old Monster Fu and Zhu Hailong's rivalry intensifies as they clash over Yang Chen's progress.
• Wang Zheng Tian, Wu Sheng, and Han Zheng begin to take Yang Chen more seriously as a potential opponent.

Significant Themes

• The theme of perseverance and continuous improvement is reinforced as Yang Chen faces increasingly challenging trials.
• The power of cooperation and teamwork is highlighted through Yang Chen's synchronization with the Sacred Overlord Ant.

Character Interactions

• Yang Chen's interactions with Old Monster Fu and Zhu Hailong highlight the tension and competition between them.
• The other geniuses and high-ranking figures begin to pay more attention to Yang Chen, marking a shift in their perception of him.
• Yang Chen's internal dialogue with Senior Yun Lu demonstrates his respect for his mentor and his eagerness to improve.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Chen enters the Nineteenth Level of the Trial Tower, surprising everyone as he matches Han Zheng's feat.
• Speculations about Yang Chen's use of Profound Sky Spiritual Treasures arise, but Zhu Hailong dismisses them.
• Yang Chen faces nineteen Stone Monsters on the Nineteenth Level, eventually defeating them after an hour.
• Yang Chen refines the Creation Divine Qi and prepares to enter the Twentieth Level.

Character Developments

• Yang Chen demonstrates his resilience and strategic thinking in battle, showcasing his ability to adapt and overcome challenges.
• Zhu Hailong shows his support for Yang Chen, defending him against speculations about his use of treasures.
• Old Monster Fu and Han Zheng are distressed by Yang Chen's progress, feeling threatened by his achievements.

Significant Themes

• Inability to Accept Superiority: Many characters struggle to accept that someone from a less prestigious background could surpass them.
• Adaptation and Resilience: Yang Chen's ability to adapt to new challenges and find solutions showcases his resilience and strategic thinking.
• Progression and Growth: Yang Chen's continuous advancement through the levels of the Trial Tower highlights his personal growth and determination.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Hailong supports Yang Chen against speculations about his use of treasures, showing his trust in Yang Chen's abilities.
• Old Monster Fu and Han Zheng feel threatened by Yang Chen's progress, highlighting their competitive nature and unwillingness to accept inferiority.
• Yang Chen's battle against the Stone Monsters showcases his ability to strategize and adapt, demonstrating his unique skills and thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Chen breaks through to the twentieth level of the trial tower, shocking the entire outside world, including old powerhouses from various factions.
• The twentieth level is a completely different space, resembling a paradise but housing a highly dangerous opponent.
• A colossal Stone Monster, or Mountain Monster, appears, with a size comparable to a mountain and wings for agility.
• Yang Chen's initial attacks with Star Fire and Liquid Fire Transformation have little effect on the Mountain Monster due to its immense size.
• Yang Chen summons the Sacred Overlord Ants to assist in fighting the Mountain Monster, but they suffer heavy losses due to the Mountain Monster's soul-damaging roar.

Character Developments

• Yang Chen demonstrates his incredible strength and determination by reaching the twentieth level, silencing his critics and proving that remote regions can produce powerful geniuses.
• Yang Chen shows strategic thinking by immediately summoning the Sacred Overlord Ants to assist in the fight against the Mountain Monster.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and perseverance in the face of adversity, as seen in Yang Chen's journey to the twentieth level.
• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in combat, as demonstrated by Yang Chen's decision to use the Sacred Overlord Ants.

Character Interactions

• The geniuses from Haohai Main City express pride and satisfaction in Yang Chen's achievements, feeling vindicated against those who dismissed their region's talent.
• Yang Chen and Yun Lu work together to combat the Mountain Monster, with Yun Lu controlling the Sacred Overlord Ants and Yang Chen using his own techniques.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Chen uses two thousand Spirit Talismans to attack the Mountain Monster on the twentieth level, but it's not enough to defeat it.
• He then uses his final move, the Twenty-Four Thunders Annihilation, which severely injures the Mountain Monster.
• The Mountain Monster recovers and starts approaching Yang Chen, who is now defenseless.
• Just as Yang Chen is about to give up, Yun Lu reminds him of the Sacred Overlord Ants.
• The Sacred Overlord Ants, led by Yun Lu, attack the Mountain Monster in waves, eventually defeating it.
• Yang Chen successfully breaks through to the twentieth level and begins refining the Creation Divine Qi.

Character Developments

• Yang Chen shows determination and resilience in facing the Mountain Monster, even when he seems to have no chance of winning. He doesn't give up until the very end.
• Yun Lu demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness by reminding Yang Chen of the Sacred Overlord Ants when all other options seem exhausted.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The importance of remembering all available resources and options, even in desperate situations.
• The power of teamwork and cooperation, as seen in the Sacred Overlord Ants' collective effort.

Character Interactions

• Yang Chen and Yun Lu have a brief but crucial interaction where Yun Lu reminds Yang Chen of the Sacred Overlord Ants, providing a much-needed reminder of an overlooked resource.
• The Sacred Overlord Ants, led by Yun Lu, work together to defeat the Mountain Monster, showcasing their unity and collective strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Chen clears the Twentieth Level of the Trial Tower with a Grand Perfection achievement, an unprecedented feat in the Origin Martial Realm.
• He then breaks through to the True Martial Realm, reaching the peak of the third level.
• Upon exiting the Trial Tower, Yang Chen is immediately approached by various sect elders, each inviting him for a private conversation.

Character Developments

• Yang Chen's cultivation and status grow significantly after clearing the Trial Tower and reaching the True Martial Realm.
• Zhu Hailong, initially skeptical, now acknowledges Yang Chen's prowess.
• Old Monster Fu, displeased with Yang Chen's performance, leaves the scene.
• The sect elders present become eager to recruit Yang Chen, demonstrating his newfound value.

Significant Themes

• Recognition and respect for one's abilities and achievements.
• Competition and rivalry among different sects.
• The importance of personal integrity and reputation in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Yang Chen interacts with various sect elders, each trying to invite him for a private conversation.
• Zhu Hailong and Old Monster Fu react differently to Yang Chen's accomplishment, showing their contrasting views.
• The sect elders' eagerness to recruit Yang Chen highlights the competitive nature of the cultivation world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Chen's feat of clearing the Trial Tower attracts widespread attention and invitations from major forces.
• Representatives from four super forces (Eastern Emperor Sect, Jade Pure Sect, Imperial Dao Sect, and Nine Streams Sect) approach Yang Chen with recruitment offers.
• Yang Chen declines, citing his prior agreement with Zhu Hailong of the Green Lotus Cult.
• Other forces, like Wu Sheng and Han Zheng's, view Yang Chen as a threat and harbor hostility.

Character Developments

• Yang Chen demonstrates maturity and loyalty by honoring his commitment to Zhu Hailong despite tempting offers.
• Zhu Hailong shows anxiety and eagerness to secure Yang Chen's allegiance, revealing his high regard for Yang Chen's potential.

Significant Themes

• The value and rarity of exceptional talent (Yang Chen's once-in-a-century occurrence).
• The competition and rivalry among martial arts forces.
• The importance of keeping one's promises and maintaining loyalty.

Character Interactions

• Yang Chen interacts with high-ranking officials from various forces, declining their invitations politely but firmly.
• Zhu Hailong interacts with Yang Chen, expressing his relief and eagerness to return to the Green Lotus Cult with him.
• Wu Sheng and Han Zheng, though not interacting directly with Yang Chen, display their hostility towards him as a rival.

Yang Chen returns to the Green Lotus Cult and begins closed-door cultivation to prepare for the secret realm. He crafts over four thousand Spirit Talismans in twenty days but feels he needs more to face the powerful experts expected in the secret realm. He plans to craft Spirit Talismans from the Mysterious Gates Scroll, which require rare materials. Li Ruoxiang visits him and offers the Green Lotus Cult's assistance in gathering materials. Yang Chen provides a list of materials, and Li Ruoxiang tells him about a trading street set up before the secret realm's opening, where he can find rare materials. The Green Lotus Cult offers to reimburse his spiritual stone expenses for participating in the trading event.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Chen informs Zhu Hailong about his intention to visit the trading fair, and Zhu Hailong generously offers to cover all his expenses.
• Li Ruoxiang accompanies Yang Chen to the trading street, where he searches for materials for the Mysterious Gates Scroll.
• Yang Chen discovers a stall selling Brass Sand, a material he didn't expect to find, which can significantly boost the strength of his Sacred Overlord Ant.

Character Developments

• Zhu Hailong demonstrates his generosity and high regard for Yang Chen by offering to cover his expenses at the trading fair.
• Li Ruoxiang shows her displeasure when people approach Yang Chen, indicating her growing protectiveness and possessiveness over him.

Significant Themes

• The theme of unexpected joy is highlighted when Yang Chen finds Brass Sand, an item he didn't expect to find but greatly benefits from.
• The theme of generosity is shown through Zhu Hailong's actions, emphasizing his high regard for Yang Chen.

Character Interactions

• Yang Chen and Li Ruoxiang interact as they browse the trading street together, with Li Ruoxiang showing signs of jealousy when others approach Yang Chen.
• Yang Chen communicates with Yun Lu through voice transmission, discussing the discovery of Brass Sand.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Chen and Li Ruoxiang visit a market street to find materials for Yang Chen's projects.
• Yang Chen attempts to buy Brass Sand, but the stall owner tries to overcharge him.
• Yang Chen successfully buys the Brass Sand after negotiating the price down.
• Yang Chen decides to set up a stall to buy materials he needs, and the method proves successful.

Character Developments

• Yang Chen demonstrates his bargaining skills and determination in obtaining what he needs.
• Li Ruoxiang shows understanding and support for Yang Chen's methods, paying for his expenses without question.

Significant Themes

• The importance of determination and persistence in achieving one's goals.
• The value of adaptability and thinking outside the box, as seen in Yang Chen's decision to set up a buying stall.

Character Interactions

• Yang Chen and the middle-aged stall owner engage in a tense negotiation, with Yang Chen ultimately outmaneuvering the stall owner.
• Yang Chen and Li Ruoxiang work together, with Li Ruoxiang supporting Yang Chen's decisions without question.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Chen successfully gathers materials for the Mysterious Gates Scroll, Immobilization Talisman, and Thousand Miles, Arm's Reach Talisman.
• He attempts to acquire the Grand Unity True Scripture but fails due to its rarity.
• Upon returning to the Green Lotus Cult, Yang Chen begins closed-door cultivation and crafts the required Spirit Talismans.
• He feeds Brass Sand to the Sacred Overlord Ants, causing them to undergo mutation. Over two thousand die, and a few hundred exhibit erratic behavior. Only two begin to show signs of successful mutation.

Character Developments

• Yang Chen's skill in crafting Spirit Talismans improves, allowing him to succeed on his first attempt for the Immobilization Talisman and eventually the Thousand Miles, Arm's Reach Talisman.
• Yun Lu explains the process of mutation and evolution in ant species to Yang Chen.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Patience: Yang Chen's ambition leads him to attempt acquiring the Grand Unity True Scripture, but his impatience results in failure. He learns to be more patient and realistic about his goals.
• Evolution and Mutation: The theme of evolution and mutation is explored through the Sacred Overlord Ants' response to the Brass Sand. This process has high stakes, with failure leading to death.

Character Interactions

• Yang Chen and Li Ruoxiang return to the Green Lotus Cult together.
• Yang Chen interacts with Yun Lu, seeking her expertise on the Sacred Overlord Ants' mutation process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Chen learns that the mutation process for his Sacred Overlord Ants has begun, with a low success rate.
• The first entrance to the secret realm will open the next day, with the second entrance opening ten days later.
• Yang Chen is to lead the Green Lotus Cult disciples under forty years old into the secret realm.

Character Developments

• Yang Chen shows concern for his ants' mutation process and accepts responsibility for leading the younger disciples into the secret realm.
• Zhu Hailong, as the Supreme Elder of the Green Lotus Cult, demonstrates his leadership and strategic planning.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and leadership: Yang Chen is entrusted with leading the younger disciples, showcasing his importance and the trust placed in him.
• Preparation and anticipation: Both Yang Chen and the Green Lotus Cult are preparing for the secret realm's opening, highlighting the importance of readiness and planning.

Character Interactions

• Yang Chen interacts with Yun Lu, discussing the mutation process of his ants.
• Yang Chen meets Zhu Hailong and Li Ruoxiang, learning about the secret realm's opening and his role in leading the younger disciples.
• Yang Chen greets the Green Lotus Cult disciples and elders, demonstrating his familiarity and rapport with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Hailong gives Yang Chen a mid-tier Profound Heaven Treasure, the Purple Glow Ruler, for self-defense and to catch enemies off guard.
• The Purple Glow Ruler has the ability to refract True Qi techniques, making it a formidable weapon.
• Zhu Hailong reveals that the Second Level of the Purple Qi Secret Realm is guarded by guardians, and entry requires passing their trials.
• The most crucial treasure Zhu Hailong seeks is the God-Slaying Spear.
• After a night of waiting, the secret realm's entrance restriction formations dissipate, allowing entry.

Character Developments

• Yang Chen demonstrates his strategic thinking and caution by not revealing his knowledge of the God-Slaying Spear to Zhu Hailong.
• Zhu Hailong shows his generosity and ambition by giving Yang Chen a powerful treasure and revealing his plans for the secret realm.

Significant Themes

• The power of treasures and their importance in cultivation and combat.
• The challenges and rewards of secret realms and their levels.
• The importance of strategic thinking and caution in cultivation and competition.

Character Interactions

• Yang Chen and Zhu Hailong interact, with Zhu Hailong providing guidance and treasures to Yang Chen, while Yang Chen shows deference and understanding.
• Yang Chen leads the Green Lotus Cult's genius team into the secret realm, demonstrating his role as a leader.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Martial artists under 40 years old enter the Purple Qi Secret Realm without obstacles.
• The entrance's restriction prevents older martial artists from entering.
• Rumors circulate about the God-Slaying Spear within the secret realm.
• Yang Chen and Green Lotus Cult disciples enter the secret realm.
• They encounter a Fierce Sawtooth Demonic Beast at the True Martial Realm sixth level.

Character Developments

• Yang Chen demonstrates leadership and caution, prioritizing the safety of his disciples.
• A Green Lotus Cult disciple reveals fear, drawing the Fierce Sawtooth Demonic Beast's attention.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of secret realms.
• The allure and potential consequences of pursuing powerful treasures (like the God-Slaying Spear).
• The importance of discipline, control, and caution in a team.

Character Interactions

• Yang Chen leads and protects the Green Lotus Cult disciples.
• The disciples follow Yang Chen's orders, showing respect and fear.
• The Fierce Sawtooth Demonic Beast interacts with the disciples, causing fear and chaos.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Green Lotus Cult disciples encounter a Fierce Sawtooth Demonic Beast, causing panic.
• Yang Chen intervenes, using his liquid fire and Benlei Stance to defeat the beast.
• After the battle, Yang Chen senses hidden observers and confronts them, revealing disciples from the Hua Long Sect.

Character Developments

• Yang Chen demonstrates his strength and growth, defeating a True Martial Realm sixth level demonic beast as a True Martial Realm third level cultivator.
• The Green Lotus Cult disciples gain respect and admiration for Yang Chen.
• The female disciple who initially caused trouble feels guilty and grateful towards Yang Chen.

Significant Themes

• Courage and calmness under pressure (Qingyin, Yang Chen)
• Forgiveness and understanding (Yang Chen towards the guilty disciple)
• Confrontation and resolution (Yang Chen facing the hidden observers)

Character Interactions

• Qingyin expresses concern for Yang Chen's safety during the battle.
• The Green Lotus Cult disciples thank and admire Yang Chen after his victory.
• The guilty disciple feels remorseful and grateful towards Yang Chen.
• Yang Chen confronts and exposes the hidden observers from the Hua Long Sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Chen encounters two hidden groups: the Imperial Dao Sect and the Hua Long Sect.
• The Imperial Dao Sect, led by Yuan Yong and Fu Qingqing, demands the Fierce Sawtooth Demonic Beast's corpse and one of Yang Chen's arms.
• The Hua Long Sect, led by Yin Changhen, joins forces with the Imperial Dao Sect to defeat Yang Chen, with Yin Changhen expressing interest in the Green Lotus Cult's female disciples.

Character Developments

• Yang Chen remains calm and composed, even when faced with two powerful sects.
• Fu Qingqing reveals her ruthless nature and disregard for Yang Chen.
• Yuan Yong seeks revenge for his past defeat by Yang Chen.
• Yin Changhen shows his lustful side, desiring the Green Lotus Cult's female disciples.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance and underestimation of opponents (Yuan Yong, Fu Qingqing, Yin Changhen).
• Power dynamics and alliances (Imperial Dao Sect and Hua Long Sect joining forces).
• Consequences of past actions (Yang Chen's reminder about the dangers of underestimating him).

Character Interactions

• Yang Chen faces off against Yuan Yong and Fu Qingqing from the Imperial Dao Sect.
• Yuan Yong and Yin Changhen form an alliance to defeat Yang Chen.
• The Green Lotus Cult disciples grow anxious and scared, fearing for their safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Chen faces off against Yuan Yong and Yin Changhen, who underestimate him.
• Yuan Yong uses the Combined Attack Formation to block Yang Chen's Liquid Fire Transformation.
• Yin Changhen attacks Yang Chen from behind while he's engaged with Yuan Yong.
• Yang Chen reveals a swarm of Sacred Overlord Ants to counter the enemy's numerical advantage.

Character Developments

• Yang Chen remains calm and composed, revealing his confidence in his plan.
• Yuan Yong and Yin Changhen underestimate Yang Chen and overestimate their own strength.
• Fu Qingqing expresses her strong opposition to Yang Chen entering the Imperial Dao Sect.

Significant Themes

• The power of numbers and teamwork (illustrated by the Combined Attack Formation and the swarm of ants).
• Underestimation and overconfidence leading to underestimation of the opponent (Yuan Yong and Yin Changhen).
• Confidence and composure under pressure (Yang Chen).

Character Interactions

• Yang Chen faces off against Yuan Yong and Yin Changhen, with Yuan Yong using the Combined Attack Formation to block Yang Chen's attack.
• Yin Changhen attacks Yang Chen from behind while he's engaged with Yuan Yong.
• Yang Chen reveals his trump card, the swarm of Sacred Overlord Ants, to counter the enemy's numerical advantage.
• Fu Qingqing expresses her hatred towards Yang Chen and her desire to strike him while he's down.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Chen's Sacred Overlord Ants swiftly defeat the Hua Long Sect's disciples.
• The Imperial Dao Sect tries to intervene but is blocked by Yang Chen.
• Yang Chen uses the Benlei Stance and Liquid Fire Transformation against the Imperial Dao Sect's Combined Attack Formation, but it holds.
• Yang Chen decides to use his Star Fire to break the formation.

Character Developments

• Yang Chen remains calm and confident in his ants' abilities.
• Yuan Yong and Fu Qingqing underestimate Yang Chen and overestimate their Combined Attack Formation.
• He Guang acknowledges Yang Chen's possession of a Mystic Fire.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and coordination (Sacred Overlord Ants vs. Hua Long Sect's individual efforts).
• The importance of understanding one's opponent and not underestimating them (Imperial Dao Sect's misjudgment of Yang Chen).
• The reveal of Yang Chen's Mystic Fire, signifying a shift in his approach to self-preservation.

Character Interactions

• Yang Chen shows no mercy to the Hua Long Sect and blocks the Imperial Dao Sect's intervention.
• Yuan Yong and Fu Qingqing work together to maintain the Combined Attack Formation but ultimately fail.
• He Guang acknowledges Yang Chen's abilities but is unable to contend with him individually.

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"Kill Yuan Yong? I'm sorry, while I didn't say I would kill you, I don't think I said I would kill Yuan Yong either!"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Chen reveals he won't interfere in Yuan Yong and Fu Qingqing's affairs, leading them to confront each other.
• Fu Qingqing, fearing exposure of her betrayal, panics as Yuan Yong attacks her.
• Yuan Yong kills Fu Qingqing, then accepts his impending death from Yang Chen.
• Yang Chen decides not to kill Yuan Yong, appreciating his resolve and the role Fu Qingqing played in instigating the conflict.
• Yuan Yong apologizes for his past actions and pledges to have no further hostility towards Yang Chen.

Character Developments

• Fu Qingqing: Realizes her selfish actions have led her to a tragic end, but it's too late to change.
• Yuan Yong: Initially driven by hatred and jealousy, he demonstrates resolve and backbone by killing Fu Qingqing and accepting his fate. He later shows remorse and gratitude towards Yang Chen.
• Yang Chen: Shows benevolence and understanding, choosing not to kill Yuan Yong despite the provocation. He values peace and avoids unnecessary conflicts.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and its Consequences: Fu Qingqing's betrayal of Yuan Yong leads to her eventual downfall.
• Redemption and Forgiveness: Yuan Yong's apology and Yang Chen's decision not to kill him show the possibility of redemption and forgiveness.
• Strength and Benevolence: Yang Chen's strength allows him to maintain his benevolence, choosing not to retaliate against Yuan Yong.

Character Interactions

• Yang Chen vs Fu Qingqing & Yuan Yong: Yang Chen toys with Fu Qingqing and Yuan Yong, forcing them to confront each other.
• Fu Qingqing vs Yuan Yong: Their conflict comes to a head, with Yuan Yong ultimately killing Fu Qingqing.
• Yang Chen vs Yuan Yong: Yang Chen decides not to kill Yuan Yong, appreciating his resolve and remorse. They reach an understanding, with Yuan Yong pledging to have no further hostility towards Yang Chen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Chen defeats the Imperial Dao Sect and the Hua Long Sect, dismantling their power.
• Yuan Yong, leader of the Imperial Dao Sect, surrenders and leaves after witnessing Yang Chen's strength.
• The Hua Long Sect's members are defeated by the Sacred Overlord Ants controlled by Yun Lu.
• Yin Changhen, leader of the Hua Long Sect, attempts to flee but is stopped by Yang Chen.
• Yang Chen kills Yin Changhen, demonstrating his resolve and lack of fear towards the Hua Long Sect's retaliation.
• Yang Chen warns the remaining Hua Long Sect disciples that he will only kill Yin Changhen and leaves the decision to avenge him to them.

Character Developments

• Yang Chen: Proves his strength and fearlessness, showing no mercy to those who threaten his loved ones.
• Yuan Yong: Realizes Yang Chen's power and surrenders, understanding the futility of opposing him.
• Yin Changhen: Demonstrates his malicious intent towards the young women of the Green Lotus Cult, leading to his death at Yang Chen's hands.
• Hua Long Sect disciples: Show fear and reluctance to avenge Yin Changhen, indicating their lack of resolve.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: Yang Chen's display of power convinces Yuan Yong to surrender and strikes fear into the hearts of the Hua Long Sect disciples.
• Revenge: Yang Chen's actions are driven by his desire to protect the young women of the Green Lotus Cult and avenge the wrongs done to them.
• Fear and resolve: The Hua Long Sect disciples are left paralyzed by fear, unable to act due to their lack of resolve.

Character Interactions

• Yang Chen and Yuan Yong: Yuan Yong surrenders after Yang Chen defeats the Imperial Dao Sect, acknowledging Yang Chen's power.
• Yang Chen and Yin Changhen: Yang Chen shows no mercy to Yin Changhen, killing him for his malicious intent towards the young women of the Green Lotus Cult.
• Yang Chen and the Hua Long Sect disciples: Yang Chen warns the remaining disciples that he will only kill Yin Changhen, leaving the decision to avenge him to them. Their lack of response indicates their fear and reluctance.