Chapter Summaries

Plot Points and Events

• Qingqiu Daoist fights and defeats two Cricket People using her Beast Head Flesh Limb, drawing attention to the Four Seas Artifact Refining Shop.
• Li Mo observes and learns from the Flesh-Limb Artifacts used in the Cricket Fighting.
• True Lord Jiutu offers Li Mo the chance to refine a Natal Magic Tool using the Twin Embryo, but warns him about the Ziqi Sect's method for refining it.

Character Developments

• Qingqiu Daoist showcases her formidable combat skills and the power of her Beast Head Flesh Limb.
• Li Mo demonstrates his exceptional artifact refining skills, impressing the other Artifact Refiners.
• True Lord Jiutu reveals his knowledge of Li Mo's potential and offers him a chance to improve his cultivation tool.

Significant Themes

• The importance of artifact refining and the value of Flesh-Limb Artifacts in the Heart Beast Realm.
• The potential dangers and benefits of coexisting with the Mother Crucible and the Twin Embryo.
• The competition and rivalry among Artifact Refiners and their sects.

Character Interactions

• Qingqiu Daoist and the Cricket People engage in combat, highlighting the power of her Beast Head Flesh Limb.
• Li Mo interacts with True Lord Jiutu, who offers him the Twin Embryo and advice on refining a Natal Magic Tool.
• The Artifact Refiners from various sects observe Li Mo's refining process, impressed by his skill and technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The cricket fights reach their final stage, with only a few shops remaining.
• Fensha Land and the Four Seas Artifact Refining Shop are the top contenders.
• A Dan Gui Sect disciple, in a state of qi deviation, appears in the port, drawing cultivators with its medicinal fragrance.
• Li Mo, as Azure Sky Daoist, confronts the Dan Gui Sect disciple and defeats it using his Ghost Tiger technique.

Character Developments

• Qingqiu Daoist's body begins to mutate due to overuse of the Beast Head Flesh Limb.
• Li Mo's reputation grows, and he is recognized as a formidable Artifact Cultivator.
• The Dan Gui Sect disciple's state of qi deviation and possession cultivation methods are revealed.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of overreliance on powerful artifacts (Qingqiu Daoist's mutation).
• The dangers of qi deviation and loss of control (Dan Gui Sect disciple's state).
• The allure and temptation of power (cultivators drawn to the Dan Gui Sect disciple's medicinal fragrance).

Character Interactions

• Li Mo and the Dan Gui Sect disciple engage in a battle, with Li Mo ultimately emerging victorious.
• Qingqiu Daoist recognizes Li Mo's Ghost Tiger and flees the scene.
• Li Mo and True Lord Jiutu communicate, with Jiutu expressing displeasure at Li Mo's initial lack of effort.

Plot Points and Events

• The cricket fighting ends abruptly due to a battle between two factions.
• Li Mo returns to the Four Seas Artifact Refining Shop for seclusion and handles overwhelming orders.
• True Lord Jiutu leaves the port, urging Li Mo to watch for unusual events.
• Li Mo discovers the Twin Embryo and its connection to the Ziqi Sect's puppet techniques.
• The Twin Embryo absorbs medicinal power from the Origin Nurturing Fruits and enters a deep slumber.
• Three Artifact Cultivators from the Graveyard Incineration Furnace arrive at the shop for training.
• A corpse with strange features is found on Taoliu Street, possibly connected to the Dan Gui Sect.

Character Developments

• Li Mo continues to refine artifacts and cultivate, stabilizing his Establishment Stage cultivation.
• Qingqiu Daoist recovers from her injuries and assists Li Mo in managing the shop.
• True Lord Jiutu's true intentions remain unclear as he leaves the port.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and intrigue within the port and the Small World.
• The connection between the Ziqi Sect's puppet techniques and the Twin Embryo.
• The potential dangers of the Mother Crucible and the Death Sickness.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo and Qingqiu Daoist work together to manage the Four Seas Artifact Refining Shop.
• Li Mo interacts with the Twin Embryo, discovering its unique properties and absorbing medicinal power from the Origin Nurturing Fruits.
• Li Mo and Qingqiu Daoist discuss the strange corpse on Taoliu Street.

Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo's artifact shop, Four Seas Artifact Refining Shop, is thriving, but he's focused on his cultivation and the shop's management is delegated to Qingqiu Daoist.
• Li Mo is cultivating the Five Senses Concealing Spirit Sutra, which involves modifying his eyes, ears, mouth, nose, and tongue to withstand Spiritual Energy and enhance his senses.
• Li Mo successfully modifies his senses, creating a Pseudo Grotto-Heaven Divine Eye, and imprints it with the Book of Fortune.
• After two years, Li Mo receives a message from Elder Zhong about more bizarre corpses appearing at the Port's entrance and exit.

Character Developments

• Li Mo continues to improve his cultivation and techniques, showing dedication and patience in his modifications.
• Qingqiu Daoist takes over managing the shop, demonstrating competence and reliability.
• The three Artifact Cultivator apprentices improve their skills under Li Mo's guidance.

Significant Themes

• The importance of patience and dedication in cultivation and self-improvement.
• The consequences of Li Mo's actions on others, such as the apprentices' improved skills and Qingqiu Daoist's increased responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo guides the apprentices in their artifact refinement, showing a mentor-like role.
• Qingqiu Daoist and Li Mo have a clear division of labor, with Qingqiu Daoist managing the shop and Li Mo focusing on cultivation and special projects.
• Li Mo's relationship with the Salamander remains affectionate and caring.

Plot Points and Events

• Stove Ground, a chaotic market in the Port, is sealed off due to mysterious deaths.
• Azure Sky Daoist (Li Mo) is summoned to investigate.
• Four corpses with bizarre death signs are found, with newly grown herbs in the passageway.
• Li Mo uses his [Taiyin Taiyang] ability to examine the corpses and discovers their Numinous Palaces are riddled with holes.

Character Developments

• Azure Sky Daoist (Li Mo) displays his new ability, [Taiyin Taiyang], and investigates the corpses.
• Chang Fu and Ji Dachun, artifact cultivators, show respect and awe towards Li Mo.
• True Lord Jiutu returns from the deep minor world.

Significant Themes

• The chaotic nature of Stove Ground and the Port's black market.
• The mysterious deaths and the involvement of the Dan Gui Sect.
• Li Mo's growing power and abilities.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo interacts with Chang Fu and Ji Dachun, giving them instructions and asking for their help in gathering information about the Heart Beast Black Market.
• Li Mo communicates with Elder Zhong about the Dan Gui Sect matter.
• Li Mo reflects on his past life and the Dan Gui Sect's traditions.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo suppresses his aura while navigating the lower levels of the port.
• He learns about the Dan Gui Sect's Grand Alchemy Competition and the Pill Cultivators' presence at the port.
• True Lord Jiutu visits Li Mo, revealing that the Dan Gui Sect's interests are tied to the Ziqi Sect, allowing Pill Cultivators to come to the port for Golden Core Formation.
• Li Mo acquires the [Great Toxin-Mass Gestation Divine Method] from True Lord Jiutu to refine his Natal Magic Tool.

Character Developments

• Li Mo's interest in Pill Cultivators and alchemy grows, leading him to consider participating in the Grand Alchemy Competition.
• True Lord Jiutu's weariness increases, hinting at Qiongshan's deteriorating condition.
• The Twin Embryo's growth and quality surprise True Lord Jiutu, showcasing Li Mo's extraordinary potential.

Significant Themes

• The theme of hidden connections and interdependencies between sects and cultivators is further explored, with the Dan Gui Sect's ties to the Ziqi Sect and the port.
• The theme of extraordinary potential and growth is emphasized through Li Mo's unique Twin Embryo and the Great Toxin-Mass Gestation Divine Method.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo and True Lord Jiutu discuss the Dan Gui Sect, the Grand Alchemy Competition, and the Twin Embryo's refinement.
• Li Mo's interaction with the Twin Embryo reveals its high quality and versatility.
• Li Mo's internal dialogue with himself showcases his thought processes and curiosity regarding alchemy and Pill Cultivators.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chang Fu, an Artifact Cultivator, discovers the location of the Heart Beast Black Market and decides to leave the port immediately.
• He is followed and killed by Ji Dachun, another Artifact Cultivator, who is possessed by a Pill Cultivator.
• Li Mo finds the bodies and absorbs them into the Yin Sub-Peak of Corpse Mountain.
• Li Mo decides to use Artifact Cultivators as bait to lure out the Pill Cultivators during the rainy season.

Character Developments

• Chang Fu: Shows determination to leave the port and inform Li Mo about the Heart Beast Black Market, but is ultimately killed by Ji Dachun.
• Ji Dachun: Initially timid and cautious, he becomes a puppet for a Pill Cultivator, killing Chang Fu.
• Li Mo: Continues his cultivation progress, narrowing down the scope of his Natal Magic Tool, and plans to deal with the Pill Cultivators.

Significant Themes

• The danger and unpredictability of the Pill Cultivators.
• The power dynamics between different cultivator groups in the port.
• The importance of adaptability and vigilance in the harsh environment of the Ziqi Sect.

Character Interactions

• Chang Fu and Ji Dachun: Their interaction ends in tragedy, with Ji Dachun killing Chang Fu under the control of a Pill Cultivator.
• Li Mo and the Artifact Cultivators: Li Mo decides to use them as bait to lure out the Pill Cultivators, showing his willingness to protect them while also using them for his own purposes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with the port preparing for the rainy season, which brings increased danger due to corrosive rainwater.
• Pill Cultivators, who possess others to absorb their spiritual power, lurk in the shadows, creating an oppressive atmosphere.
• In a teahouse, a storyteller shares common spells with rogue cultivators, while secretly communicating with another Pill Cultivator, Bai Shan.
• Bai Shan and Chi Chengzi discuss their interest in targeting the Azure Sky Daoist, a prodigy of the Ziqi Sect.
• Du Yong, another Pill Cultivator, infiltrates the Four Seas Artifact Refining Shop, but his plan is disrupted by the Azure Sky Daoist.
• The Azure Sky Daoist, Li Mo, captures Du Yong's Bone Tempering Pill and absorbs its medicinal power, revealing his formidable strength.

Character Developments

• Li Mo (Azure Sky Daoist): Shows exceptional strength and cunning, easily dealing with Du Yong and Bai Shan's schemes. His Taotie Devouring Body and Corpse Mountain artifact are highlighted.
• Bai Shan: Reveals his interest in targeting Li Mo and his concern for his own safety after Li Mo's display of power.
• Chi Chengzi: Shows caution and reluctance to cooperate with Bai Shan, aware of the risks involved in targeting Li Mo.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Pill Cultivators' desire for power drives them to possess and absorb others, leading to conflict and danger.
• Cunning and Deception: Characters use cunning and deception to outmaneuver their opponents, with Li Mo proving to be the most adept at this.
• Preparation and Adaptation: The port's inhabitants prepare for the rainy season, highlighting the importance of adaptability in the face of danger.

Character Interactions

• Bai Shan and Chi Chengzi: They discuss their interest in targeting Li Mo, but Chi Chengzi is cautious and reluctant to cooperate.
• Li Mo and Bai Shan: Li Mo confronts Bai Shan after dealing with Du Yong, revealing his strength and sending a warning.
• Li Mo and the Four Seas Artifact Refining Shop: Li Mo's actions in the shop draw the attention of the other Pill Cultivators, setting the stage for further conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo uses the Artifact Cultivator Apprentice as bait to lure pill cultivators, defeating the Giant Centipede and consuming the Bone Tempering Pill.
• Li Mo learns about the Dan Gui Sect's horrifying pill cultivation methods from Du Yong's memories.
• Li Mo acquires two new abilities: [Brewing Bear Liver Wine] and [Medicine Seeking Gu Worm].
• Li Mo hunts down and eliminates Bai Shan and Chi Chengzi, two pill cultivators participating in the Grand Alchemy Competition.

Character Developments

• Li Mo advances to the Late Coming-of-Age Stage after consuming the Bone Tempering Pill.
• Li Mo demonstrates his ruthlessness and determination in eliminating pill cultivators.
• The Artifact Cultivator Apprentice gains benefits from the Ice-Fire Twin Birth Wine but is unaware of Li Mo's true intentions.

Significant Themes

• The dark side of pill cultivation, involving the use of living people and horrifying methods.
• Li Mo's relentless pursuit of power and knowledge, even at the cost of morality.
• The consequences of reckless actions in the cultivation world, as Li Mo draws unwanted attention from other pill cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo interacts with the Artifact Cultivator Apprentice, using him as bait without his knowledge.
• Li Mo confronts and eliminates Bai Shan and Chi Chengzi, showcasing his power and determination.
• Li Mo's actions attract the attention of other pill cultivators, including a False Core Stage Daoist Disciple of the Outer Pill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo breaks through to the Late Coming-of-Age Stage, demonstrating his incredible talent.
• He kills Chi Chengzi and Bai Shan, pill cultivators from the Dan Gui Sect, in public.
• Li Mo returns to the Four Seas Artifact Refining Shop, warning Qingqiu Daoist about the port's danger and asking her to find information about the Heart Beast Black Market.
• Li Mo uses the Taotie Devouring Body to digest the pills, enhancing Corpse Mountain and his clones.
• He spends half a month completing the Forty Refinements of the Great Luo Heaven, transforming it into a Daoist Robe with a resentful spirit aura.
• Li Mo begins the Forty Refinements of Corpse Mountain, facing complex compatibility issues.

Character Developments

• Li Mo's cultivation advances smoothly, showcasing his overwhelming talent and ruthless methods.
• Qingqiu Daoist becomes more wary of Li Mo's true identity but remains loyal to him.
• The pill cultivators grow increasingly covetous of Li Mo's body but hesitate to act due to his strength.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between Li Mo's talent and the norm is emphasized, highlighting his exceptional status.
• The tension between the Outer and Inner Elixir Lineages of the Dan Gui Sect is hinted at.
• The danger and uncertainty of the port are underscored, with Li Mo being the only safe haven.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo interacts briefly with Qingqiu Daoist, warning her about the port's danger and asking for her help.
• Li Mo's actions draw the attention and greed of the pill cultivators, who remain cautious due to his strength.
• Li Mo's ruthless methods against Chi Chengzi and Bai Shan serve as a warning to other pill cultivators.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo completes the Forty Refinements of Corpse Mountain, which undergoes significant changes, including the integration of the Yin Sub-Peak and a substantial increase in spirit materials and bizarre beasts.
• Li Mo decides to create his own unique form for his Natal Magic Tool, naming it the [Cancerous Artifact], which focuses on parasitism and mutation.
• Li Mo successfully refines and bonds with his Natal Magic Tool, though it's still incomplete and prone to losing control.

Character Developments

• Li Mo's understanding and skill in artifact refining grow, leading him to create his own unique Natal Magic Tool form.
• Li Mo's Taotie Devouring Body and Great Toxin-Mass Gestation Divine Method allow him to successfully bond with his Natal Magic Tool.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and evolution, as seen in the changes to Corpse Mountain and Li Mo's creation of a new Natal Magic Tool form.
• The power of symbiosis and parasitism, reflected in the Cancerous Artifact's ability to bond with various aspects of Li Mo.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo interacts with Corpse Mountain and its inhabitants, observing their growth and changes.
• Li Mo's mind interacts with the Magic Tool Catalogue, leading to the creation of the Cancerous Artifact.
• Li Mo's body interacts with his Natal Magic Tool, allowing him to successfully bond with it.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo opens a Qingshan Wine Shop next to the Four Seas Artifact Refining Shop, attracting many Rogue Cultivators with his Corpse Wine.
• Azure Sky Daoist (Li Mo) uses Brewing Worms in his wine to secretly track Pill Cultivators, planning to eliminate them once he has gathered ten.
• An Outer Pill Daoist Disciple, rumored to be at the False Core Stage with a Dual Dao Body, is mentioned, hinting at a future conflict.

Character Developments

• Li Mo (Azure Sky Daoist) continues to refine his artifact refining skills and brew powerful wines, gaining more influence at the Port.
• Elder Zhong grows suspicious of Li Mo's intentions and the true purpose behind his wine shop.
• A mysterious figure, possibly a Pill Cultivator, is shown lurking in the underground of the Port, hinting at a potential threat.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between Artifact and Pill Cultivators remains a central theme, with Li Mo's actions aiming to wipe out the Pill Cultivators.
• The idea of an "open scheme" is introduced, where Li Mo's actions are obvious but tolerated by others due to their benefits.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo interacts with Qingqiu Daoist, who manages both his wine shops, and Elder Zhong, who grows increasingly wary of Li Mo's plans.
• Li Mo communicates with the Mother Brewing Worm, tracking Pill Cultivators secretly.
• The mysterious figure in the underground interacts with the filth dumped into the Dry Well, hinting at a potential connection with the Metal Toxin prevalent in the Port.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The rainy season intensifies, and the Grand Alchemy Competition changes as pill cultivators are now hunted by rogue cultivators.
• Li Mo emerges from seclusion, revealing his new High-grade Magic Tool Daoist robe and controlling an army of Poison Bees.
• He confronts a group of pill cultivators, using his Tattooed Beasts—Ghost Tiger and Kun Whale—to capture or kill them.
• Jing Su, an Outer Pill Daoist Disciple at the False Core Stage with the One Fetus Nine Sacrifices innate Dao Body, confronts Li Mo.

Character Developments

• Li Mo demonstrates his overwhelming power and control over multiple artifacts, striking fear into the hearts of pill cultivators and other cultivators.
• Jing Su reveals his unique innate Dao Body and its harsh conditions, showing his desperation to devour Li Mo to survive.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and power among cultivators, with Li Mo and Jing Su representing two different paths to strength.
• The consequences of extreme methods in cultivation, as seen in Jing Su's One Fetus Nine Sacrifices innate Dao Body.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo faces off against Jing Su, with Elder Zhong observing and commenting on the battle.
• The Core Formation Artifact Cultivators watch the fight, assessing Li Mo's strength and potential for the future.
• Rogue cultivators and pill cultivators interact, with the latter trying to hide and the former attempting to expose and capture them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo fights Jing Su, a cultivator with One Fetus Nine Sacrifices, revealing his Miasma Spiritual Power cultivation at the False Core Stage.
• Li Mo's dual False Core Stage cultivation shocks the Golden Core Artifact Cultivators, who feel threatened by his talent.
• Jing Su's power increases without limit, but his body begins to rebel. Li Mo uses his Miniature Sun and Nine-tailed Crimson Fox to defeat Jing Su.
• Li Mo absorbs Jing Su's corpse into his Corpse Mountain and leaves, with the Golden Core Artifact Cultivators letting him pass.

Character Developments

• Li Mo: Reveals his Miasma Spiritual Power cultivation at the False Core Stage, showcasing his dual False Core Stage cultivation. He defeats Jing Su using his Miniature Sun and Nine-tailed Crimson Fox.
• Jing Su: His power increases due to continuous absorption of industrial waste, but his body rebels, leading to his defeat by Li Mo.
• Golden Core Artifact Cultivators: Feel threatened by Li Mo's talent and are shocked by his dual False Core Stage cultivation. They let him pass without interference.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Progression: Li Mo's Five Dao Bodies and rapid advancement highlight his exceptional talent, causing other cultivators to feel threatened and powerless.
• Power Dynamics: The Golden Core Artifact Cultivators initially underestimate Li Mo but are later intimidated by his strength, demonstrating the shifting power dynamics among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo vs. Jing Su: The intense battle between Li Mo and Jing Su showcases Li Mo's strength and versatility, ultimately leading to Jing Su's defeat.
• Li Mo vs. Golden Core Artifact Cultivators: The cultivators initially underestimate Li Mo but later feel threatened by his talent and strength, leading them to let him pass without interference.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Grand Alchemy Competition storm has passed, and the port is bustling again.
• Li Mo uses the pills he obtained to evolve the Corpse Mountain, creating a new Secondary Peak.
• He decides to perfect the Paint Green Clothes tattoo and begins preparing for it.
• True Lord Jiutu asks Li Mo to return to the sect before breaking through to the False Core Stage and prepare for the Golden Cauldron Gate.
• Li Mo sends Qingqiu Daoist to the Heart Beast Black Market to hire a rogue cultivator for a commission, offering a permit to sell Bear Liver Wine at the port's bottom level in exchange.
• Li Mo gives Layman Futu the Five Spirits Heart Sutra through Qingqiu Daoist.

Character Developments

• Li Mo continues refining his tattoos and preparing for the Paint Green Clothes perfection.
• True Lord Jiutu shows confidence in Li Mo's abilities and asks him to return to the sect.
• Layman Futu is on the verge of collapse due to the Death Sickness but finds hope in the Five Spirits Heart Sutra.

Significant Themes

• The power of Li Mo's tattoos and his dedication to perfecting them.
• The importance of the Heart Beast Sect's revival and its potential benefits for Li Mo.
• The theme of perseverance and finding hope even in dire situations, as seen in Layman Futu's reaction to the Five Spirits Heart Sutra.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo interacts with Qingqiu Daoist, giving her instructions and sharing cultivation techniques.
• True Lord Jiutu communicates with Li Mo about his expectations and the upcoming Golden Cauldron Gate.
• Layman Futu interacts with Ma Xun, receiving the Five Spirits Heart Sutra and experiencing a surge of hope.

Summary of Chapter "Paint Green Clothes"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo uses Corpse Mountain's secondary peak to breed bizarre snakes for his Candle Dragon tattoo beast.
• He feeds them Evergreen Tree Fruits and Corpse Wine to induce mutations, but only a few survive.
• Li Mo attempts to modify the bizarre beasts through surgery and transplants artificial Black and White Eyes.
• He uses the Natal Magic Tool to parasitize Corpse Mountain, causing a cataclysmic mutation and allowing one bizarre beast to survive.
• Li Mo successfully draws the Candle Dragon tattoo, merging the Life-Harvesting Beast Body with the Hundred Beasts Blood Body.

Character Developments

• Li Mo demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in nurturing the Candle Dragon tattoo beast.
• He shows willingness to experiment and adapt his methods, even using the Natal Magic Tool in a novel way.

Significant Themes

• The uncontrollable nature of mutations and the unpredictability of cultivation.
• The potential connection between bizarre beasts and the Immortal World.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo interacts with the Qingqiu Daoist, who helps gather resources for his experiments.
• He observes and manipulates the bizarre beasts on Corpse Mountain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo returns to the Graveyard Incineration Furnace after stabilizing his new Dao Body.
• He travels on the Kun Whale, attracting the attention of Core Formation Artifact Cultivators from various Daoist Orthodoxies.
• Upon arrival, Li Mo immediately enters the False Core Stage, causing a massive commotion in the mountain gate.

Character Developments

• Li Mo's new Dao Body, the Candle Dragon, is revealed to be an Innate one, further solidifying his status as a prodigy.
• Sanshan, a Three Dao Bodies disciple of the Graveyard Incineration Furnace, feels threatened by Li Mo's return and hopes for his failure.

Significant Themes

• The theme of talent and destiny is emphasized, with Li Mo's Five Dao Bodies being seen as monopolizing a significant portion of the Ziqi Sect's fortune.
• The upcoming Golden Cauldron Gate is a recurring theme, with Li Mo's return increasing the tension and anticipation.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo's return causes a stir among the disciples of the Graveyard Incineration Furnace, with True Lord Jiutu acknowledging his prodigious talent.
• Sanshan, a fellow disciple, feels threatened by Li Mo's presence and hopes for his failure in the Golden Cauldron Gate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo successfully breaks through to the False Core Stage, triggering a celestial phenomenon that reveals his five Innate Dao Bodies: Nine-tailed Crimson Fox, Ghost Tiger, Kun Whale, Salamander, and an unknown Beast Dao Body.
• Nascent Soul Great Powers gather to observe the phenomenon, expressing interest and concern about Li Mo's Dao Bodies.
• True Lord Jiutu dismisses the Great Powers and sends Li Mo to the Merit Hall for seclusion to prepare for the Establishment Stage.

Character Developments

• Li Mo demonstrates his ability to control his Dao Bodies, avoiding conflict despite their innate nature, and gains the respect of the Great Powers.
• Sanshan accepts Li Mo's superiority and offers to manage Li Mo's shop at the Port, showing maturity and wisdom beyond his years.

Significant Themes

• The power and uniqueness of Innate Dao Bodies are emphasized, with Li Mo's Beast Dao Body being particularly intriguing and unprecedented.
• The theme of competition and acceptance among cultivators is explored through Sanshan's change of heart.

Character Interactions

• True Lord Jiutu shows concern for Li Mo's well-being and future, attempting to protect him from the Great Powers' scrutiny.
• Great Elk Thousand-Foot and Wu Guang Daoist express interest in Li Mo's Dao Bodies, with Wu Guang even suggesting research on Li Mo.
• Sanshan's interaction with Li Mo shifts from competition to acceptance and cooperation, showing growth as a character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Mo advances to the False Core Stage, causing the Graveyard Incineration Furnace to become lively and attracting attention from various factions.
• Li Mo decides to subdue the Dirt Removal Soul to awaken a supernatural ability related to artifact refining.
• He successfully subdues the Dirt Removal Soul and awakens the 'Hammer and Anvil Artifact' divine ability, which allows him to perfect his understanding of artifact refining.
• Li Mo receives three Human Slips from True Lord Jiutu, containing flesh-and-blood Magic Tool Catalogues, and uses them to perfect his Natal Magic Tool.
• He refines four Natal Magic Tools using the Hammer and Anvil Artifact, ultimately choosing 'Great Cancerous Heaven' as his main tool.

Character Developments

• Li Mo's cultivation advances, and he becomes a target for various factions due to his potential.
• True Lord Jiutu provides aid to Li Mo, showing his support and understanding of Li Mo's plans.

Significant Themes

• The theme of cultivation and the challenges faced by Li Mo as he advances in his path.
• The importance of artifact refining in Li Mo's cultivation and the attention it draws from others.
• The theme of potential and the expectations placed on Li Mo by others.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo communicates with True Lord Jiutu, receiving assistance and guidance from him.
• Li Mo interacts with the various factions spying on him, though indirectly, as they try to keep tabs on his activities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Merit Hall begins to transform into flesh and blood, with organs and features appearing on its walls.
• Li Mo's refining of the Great Cancerous Heaven causes the Merit Hall to expand and draw Nine Netherworld Immortal Qi, which True Lord Jiutu has to suppress.
• Li Mo refines his Natal Magic Tool, the Great Cancerous Heaven, using his flesh, blood, and bone, and wasting two Origin Nurturing Fruits in the process.
• The Great Cancerous Heaven, upon completion, can parasitize any living or dead thing, causing aberrations, and has the potential to grow indefinitely.
• Li Mo absorbs the Great Cancerous Heaven into his heart, and it begins its first refinement on its own.

Character Developments

• Li Mo's determination and boldness in refining the Great Cancerous Heaven, despite its risks and heavy costs.
• True Lord Jiutu's dedication in guarding Li Mo's path and suppressing the Merit Hall's transformation.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Great Cancerous Heaven, representing the duality of creation and destruction.
• The importance of Li Mo's Natal Magic Tool in his pursuit of a Flawless Golden Core.

Character Interactions

• Li Mo and True Lord Jiutu's connection, with True Lord Jiutu acting as a guardian and advisor to Li Mo.
• Li Mo's interaction with the Great Cancerous Heaven, demonstrating his control and understanding of the Natal Magic Tool.