Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He, now the Mingde Envoy of the Dao Palace, arrives at Jiangyuan Academy, causing a stir among the city's high-ranking figures.
• Steward Lu and Lu Long, recognizing Lu He, are shocked and excited but also concerned about the two envoys from the Hongxi Daoist Grounds who visited their home.
• Steward Lu and Lu Long try to approach Lu He but are initially blocked by Elder Lü of Bright Moon Tower. After learning that Lu He is a local of Jiangyuan City, Elder Lü clears the way for them.
• Lu He, Steward Lu, and Lu Long meet in private. Lu He asks about the two envoys from the Hongxi Daoist Grounds.

Character Developments

• Lu He: Now a powerful figure as the Mingde Envoy, he is calm and composed, showing no signs of arrogance despite his new status.
• Steward Lu: Recognizing Lu He's potential early on, he has been supportive and is now excited and proud of Lu He's achievements. He is also worried about the potential motives of the Hongxi Daoist Grounds envoys.
• Lu Long: Initially shocked and dazed by Lu He's position, he is now filled with pride and awe. He is honest and straightforward, showing no signs of jealousy or resentment towards his little brother's success.
• Elder Lü: Initially dismissive of Steward Lu and Lu Long, he becomes enthusiastic and helpful after learning that Lu He is a local of Jiangyuan City, showing his ambition and desire to curry favor with the powerful.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within the cultivation world, with the Dao Palace and Daoist Grounds being key institutions.
• The theme of recognition and acceptance, with Lu He's identity as the Mingde Envoy causing a stir and Elder Lü's change in attitude towards Steward Lu and Lu Long.
• The theme of family and loyalty, with Steward Lu and Lu Long's support and concern for Lu He.

Character Interactions

• Lu He, Steward Lu, and Lu Long: Their reunion is filled with excitement, pride, and concern, showing a strong bond between them.
• Steward Lu and Elder Lü: Initially dismissive of each other, they become cooperative after Elder Lü learns of Lu He's connection to Jiangyuan City, showing the power of networking and currying favor.
• Lu He and Elder Lü: Though they do not interact directly in this chapter, Elder Lü's change in attitude towards Lu He's family members shows the power and influence Lu He now wields.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He receives visitors from the Hongxi Daoist Grounds, sent by his master's three "senior brothers" who aim to seize his master's treasures and spirit veins.
• Lu He considers his options, deciding to refine his remaining Black Karma Stones and advance his Divine Firmament Dragon-Transformation Diagram to Level 3 before confronting the Hongxi Daoist Grounds.
• Lu He creates a Five-Element Dao Body to impersonate him and sends it with Steward Lu and Lu Long to the Hongxi Daoist Grounds, aiming to mislead and eliminate the two envoys.

Character Developments

• Lu He demonstrates strategic thinking and confidence in his abilities, deciding to confront the Hongxi Daoist Grounds rather than hiding.
• Steward Lu and Lu Long show concern for Lu He's safety and the well-being of the Lu family, urging him not to place himself in danger.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and strategic planning: Lu He's decision to confront the Hongxi Daoist Grounds showcases his ambition and strategic thinking.
• Family loyalty and concern: Steward Lu and Lu Long's worry for Lu He highlights the theme of family loyalty and concern for one another.

Character Interactions

• Lu He interacts with Steward Lu and Lu Long, discussing his plans and reassuring them about his safety.
• Lu He's Five-Element Dao Body interacts with Lu Long, revealing the truth behind their previous encounter in Whitefang City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Envoy Lu arrives at Jiangyuan Academy, causing unease among the headmasters due to his actions in Whitefang City.
• The headmaster, Wang Xiu, learns about Envoy Lu's background and sees an opportunity for Jiangyuan Academy.
• At the Lu Residence, the family worries about Envoy Lu's safety and the envoys' intentions.

Character Developments

• Wang Xiu: Shows ambition and concern for Jiangyuan Academy's future, seeing Envoy Lu as an opportunity.
• Envoy Lu (Lu He): Maintains a calm and collected demeanor despite the envoys' disrespectful behavior.
• Lu Family: Expresses worry and concern for Envoy Lu's safety and the envoys' intentions.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect: The envoys display disrespect towards Envoy Lu due to their higher cultivation and status, while the Lu family shows concern and respect for Envoy Lu.
• Ambition and opportunity: Wang Xiu sees Envoy Lu's return as an opportunity for Jiangyuan Academy, while the envoys see him as a pawn to further their own goals.

Character Interactions

• Wang Xiu and his deputies: Discuss Envoy Lu's background and the potential opportunities for Jiangyuan Academy.
• Lu Family: Expresses worry and concern for Envoy Lu's safety and the envoys' intentions.
• Envoy Lu and the envoys: Envoy Lu maintains a calm demeanor despite the envoys' disrespectful behavior, while the envoys display arrogance and superiority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two envoys, a middle-aged man and an old man, arrive to take Lu He (Fourth Highness) back to the Hongxi Daoist Grounds.
• Lu He agrees to go with them to protect his family, but secretly sends an avatar instead of his true body.
• The envoys, unaware of the deception, take Lu He's avatar away in a spirit vessel.
• Lu Long reveals that Lu He had planned this, and his family awaits his return.

Character Developments

• Lu He: Shows loyalty and concern for his family, demonstrating his growth and resourcefulness by sending an avatar instead of his true body.
• Lu Long: Shows maturity and understanding, supporting Lu He's plan and comforting his family.
• The Envoys: Reveal their disregard for Lu He's family and their eagerness to please the three princes, showing their lack of integrity and honor.

Significant Themes

• Family: Lu He's concern for his family and his willingness to protect them is a central theme.
• Deception and Trust: The envoys' deception and Lu He's countermeasure highlight the theme of trust and its absence.
• Power Dynamics: The envoys' actions and the three princes' influence illustrate the power dynamics at play.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and the Envoys: Lu He's calm and collected demeanor contrasts with the envoys' smugness and underestimation of him.
• Lu He and his Family: Lu He's love for his family is evident in his actions and his siblings' trust in him.
• Lu Long and Lu He: Lu Long's understanding and support of Lu He's plan show their strong brotherly bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He, using his Black Lotus origin, defeats and kills a half-step Celestial Being middle-aged man who was pursuing him.
• The middle-aged man's master, an old man, tries to escape but is stopped by Lu He's power.
• Lu He's Dao Body appears and stops the old man's spirit vessel, preparing to confront him.

Character Developments

• Lu He demonstrates incredible power, proving himself a formidable opponent even to half-step Celestial Beings.
• The old man and the middle-aged man underestimate Lu He, leading to their deaths.
• Lu He's family expresses concern for his safety and discusses moving away to protect him.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between cultivators and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• Family bonds and the willingness to make sacrifices for each other's safety.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and the middle-aged man: Lu He proves his power and kills the middle-aged man.
• Lu He and his family: The family discusses moving away to protect Lu He, showing their love and concern for him.
• Lu He's Dao Body and the old man: The Dao Body stops the old man's spirit vessel, setting up a confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The three senior brothers at Hongxi Daoist Grounds are furious about Hong He's interference in selling the grounds' treasures and spirit veins.
• They suspect Hong He's actions are to benefit their fourth junior brother, Lu He.
• Lu He's true body is in seclusion, refining Black Karma Stones and cultivating the Dragon Transformation Dao Diagram.
• Lu He's Dao body, disguised as the Resonant Virtue Envoy, has purged Ancestral God Cult strongholds in four cities under its command.
• The Dao body has reached the limit of its cultivation due to the Divine-Penetrating Five-Qi Body-Refining Diagram.
• The Dao body visits the Azurehold Herb Garden, where its true body first started cultivating.

Character Developments

• The three senior brothers at Hongxi Daoist Grounds show their ruthless and ambitious nature, willing to eliminate Lu He to secure their power.
• Lu He's true body is focused on cultivation, trying to gather resources to advance his cultivation.
• Lu He's Dao body has grown significantly in strength, reaching a level approaching a half-step Heavenly Being.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources within the Hongxi Daoist Grounds.
• Lu He's determination and focus on cultivation, despite facing threats from his senior brothers.
• The limits of cultivation methods and the need to find new paths to advance.

Character Interactions

• The three senior brothers interact, expressing their frustration and plotting against Lu He.
• The Dao body interacts with the academy lords, purging the city of Ancestral God Cult strongholds.
• The Dao body reflects on its past at the Azurehold Herb Garden, showing a sense of nostalgia and closure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He, now a Dao Body, returns to the Medicine Garden, surprising the guards and Steward Lu.
• Lu He meets his former steward, who expresses guilt for not protecting Lu He's elder sister, Lu Shu.
• Lu He reveals he knows about Lu Shu's abduction by their elder brother, Lu Long.
• Steward Lu shares his past and his desire to return to the Inner Garden, seeking Lu He's help against a Gu Clan branch-line disciple who framed him.

Character Developments

• Lu He: Shows maturity and understanding, revealing he knows about Lu Shu's abduction and expressing no blame towards Steward Lu. He also displays confidence in helping Steward Lu's matter, suggesting he has connections or power in the Inner Garden.
• Steward Lu: Shows remorse for not protecting Lu Shu and expresses his desire to return to the Inner Garden, revealing his past conflict with the Gu Clan.

Significant Themes

• Promise Keeping: Lu He returns to honor his promise to Steward Lu, showing loyalty and responsibility.
• Power Dynamics: The Gu Clan's influence is mentioned, highlighting the power dynamics within Everharvest City and the Immortal Dao world.
• Redemption: Steward Lu seeks redemption for his past mistakes, hoping to return to the Inner Garden.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Steward Lu: Their interaction reveals their past relationship, with Steward Lu expressing guilt and Lu He showing understanding and willingness to help.
• Lu He and the Youth: The youth's reaction to Lu He's appearance suggests Lu He's reputation and aura of superiority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He's Dao body leaves Azurehold Herb Garden, and Steward Lu hopes to return to the Inner Garden.
• Gu Qingshan, the master of Azurehold Herb Garden, arrives with a group of higher-ups, seeking to meet Lu He.
• Lu He, back in Jiangyuan City, awakens after a month and contemplates challenging a Celestial being.

Character Developments

• Steward Lu: Expects to return to the Inner Garden due to Lu He's help, and meets Gu Qingshan.
• Lu He: Advances to the Qi-Feasting Tenth Layer/Half-Step Gods and Devils Celestial realm, gains a new talent 'Indestructible True Scale', and considers challenging a Celestial being.

Significant Themes

• Fate's unpredictability and the impact of Lu He's actions on those around him (Steward Lu, Azurehold Herb Garden).
• The power of Lu He's talents and the potential of his Scarlet-Grade Talent Dao Diagram.

Character Interactions

• Steward Lu and Gu Qingshan: Steward Lu meets Gu Qingshan, who seeks to meet Lu He.
• Lu He and the Celestial realm: Lu He considers challenging a Celestial being to test his strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He, seeking to verify his strength and ensure safety, asks his martial uncle, Daoist Hong He, for help in finding a Celestial Being to spar with.
• Daoist Hong He introduces Lu He to his fifth senior sister, Yi Qingyun, who entered the Celestial Being realm ninety years ago.
• Yi Qingyun, initially bewildered, agrees to spar with Lu He after her master's assurance.
• The fight begins in a special arena within Hong He's Daoist Grounds, designed to withstand battles between Celestial Beings.
• Yi Qingyun attacks first with a crimson-gold Dharma hammer, representing her understanding of the earth laws.
• Lu He defends using his Gods and Devils body, revealing his power to be on par with a half-step Celestial Being.
• Yi Qingyun summons the Mount Zhou Seal, a low-grade Dharma treasure, indicating she's getting serious.

Character Developments

• Lu He: Shows confidence in his abilities and resourcefulness in seeking help from his martial uncle. He demonstrates immense power, nearly matching a Celestial Being, and expresses eagerness to test his limits against Yi Qingyun's full strength.
• Yi Qingyun: Initially surprised by Lu He's request, she becomes more serious as the fight progresses, revealing her understanding of the mountain laws and her use of a low-grade Dharma treasure.

Significant Themes

• The power and understanding of laws by Celestial Beings, allowing them to amplify their strength regardless of their surroundings.
• The vast gap between a Celestial Being and those below that realm.
• The importance of personal ties and seeking help when needed, as shown by Lu He's actions.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Yi Qingyun: They interact as junior and senior disciples, with Yi Qingyun initially treating Lu He with surprise and caution, but later showing respect for his strength and determination.
• Daoist Hong He: Acts as a mentor and guide, introducing Yi Qingyun to Lu He and assuring her that the spar can be safely conducted under his supervision.
• Hei Mu: Observes the fight with concern for Lu He's safety and admiration for his strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He transforms into a black-scaled true dragon, matching Yi Qingyun's Celestial Being power.
• They engage in a fierce battle, nearly destroying the Void Mirage Realm.
• Yi Qingyun admits defeat, acknowledging Lu He's win.

Character Developments

• Lu He: Proves his strength and potential, demonstrating a powerful defensive ability and an Earth Immortal-level inheritance.
• Yi Qingyun: Shows concern for Lu He's safety and acknowledges his victory, displaying a more human side.
• Hei Mu and the man (Old Eighth): Celebrate Lu He's victory, showing their loyalty and excitement.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power: Lu He's transformation and battle against Yi Qingyun highlight the importance of strength in the cultivation world.
• Admission of defeat: Yi Qingyun's acknowledgment of Lu He's victory shows the value of honesty and integrity in competition.
• Loyalty and camaraderie: Hei Mu and Old Eighth's celebration of Lu He's win emphasizes the importance of friendship and support among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Yi Qingyun: Their intense battle showcases their power and skill, with Yi Qingyun ultimately acknowledging Lu He's victory.
• Lu He and Hei Mu/Old Eighth: Their interaction reveals the latter's excitement and support for Lu He, showing their loyalty and friendship.

Key Plot Points

• Lu He visits Daoist Hong He at Treasure Vase Peak, Purple Jade Hall.
• They play a game of Go; Lu He repeatedly admires Hong He's incense burner (Violet Qi Furnace).
• Hong He gifts the Violet Qi Furnace—a low-grade magic treasure crafted from Creation Violet Firmament Qi—to Lu He.
• Lu He reveals his cultivation method is an Earth Immortal-level inheritance of the path of Gods and Devils, obtained from the Demon City in White-Scale Lake.
• Hong He explains why Gods and Devils inheritances are so rare and precious: they align directly with the Great Dao, require no comprehension or bottlenecks, and guarantee reaching Earth Immortal status if enough resources are supplied.
• Hong He notes the path's limits: immense resource demands and a fixed quota imposed by the Great Dao—only a set number of people can cultivate the same method.

Character Developments

• Lu He: Pragmatic, bold, and profit-driven; openly shows excitement over treasure, but also strategic—he deliberately displays his full strength to prove his value to Hong He.
• Daoist Hong He: Generous, insightful, and increasingly impressed by Lu He; shows genuine admiration for Lu He's fortune and speaks earnestly about the Dao.
• Off-screen characters: Senior Sister Yi is harshly disciplining two senior brothers, suggesting her stern, no-nonsense nature and the rough dynamics among disciples.

Character Interactions

• Lu He plays chess with Hong He, openly flattering him and accepting gifts without false modesty.
• Hong He scolds Lu He for beating around the bush, then willingly gives him the treasure, treating him almost like a favorite nephew.
• Lu He internally reflects on the limits of relying on his late master's connection—he must demonstrate his own worth to maintain Hong He's support.

Significant Themes

• Value of Gods and Devils path vs. qi-eating cultivation: The former is more direct and powerful but far more resource-intensive and limited by the Great Dao.
• Pragmatism in immortal society: Relationships are maintained through demonstrated usefulness, not just old bonds.
• Wealth and generosity: Magic treasures worth billions of spirit stones are casually exchanged, highlighting the immense scale of high-tier cultivation resources.
• Fate and limitation: Even powerful inheritances have predetermined quotas—implying deeper, unspoken secrets about the nature of the Great Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He discovers the true nature of the black crystal within him, realizing it's not just an inheritance record but a manifestation of the Great Dao's predestined constant.
• He worries about potential threats from the True Realm, where cultivators of the same Gods and Devils Path might be hunted to free up positions.
• Daoist Hong He reassures Lu He, mentioning that the Nine Provinces of the True Realm are vast, and such conflicts might not be as severe for Earth Immortal-grade inheritances.
• Lu He is short of 70-80 Black Karma Stones to reach the Celestial Human realm. Daoist Hong He gives him 32, planning to get more from other martial uncles.
• Lu He decides to return to the Daoist grounds, where he might receive an Earth Immortal inheritance and choose treasures from the Dao Alliance's treasury.

Character Developments

• Lu He gains a deeper understanding of his inheritance and the potential threats it poses.
• He shows gratitude and respect towards Daoist Hong He for his help and guidance.
• Daoist Hong He demonstrates his care and support for Lu He, ensuring he has the resources needed for his cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Gods and Devils Path, with its predetermined constants and potential threats from the True Realm.
• The importance of resources and treasures for cultivation progression, especially for Lu He's unique path.
• The bond between Lu He and Daoist Hong He, with the latter acting as a mentor and benefactor.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Daoist Hong He discuss the nature of Lu He's inheritance and the potential threats from the True Realm.
• Daoist Hong He reassures Lu He and provides him with resources to aid his cultivation.
• Lu He expresses his gratitude towards Daoist Hong He for his help and guidance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He returns to the Daoist Grounds with his martial uncle, Daoist Hong He.
• He plans to condense the ninth petal of the Origin Black Lotus using Black Karma Stones.
• Lu He decides to inherit his master's Daoist Grounds and mantle within a month.
• Lu He enters seclusion to cultivate, making significant progress in his main path, the Gods and Devils Dao inheritance.

Character Developments

• Lu He gains confidence and power, no longer fearing his senior brothers.
• He becomes more determined and resolute in his cultivation and plans.
• Daoist Hong He shows concern and support for Lu He, acknowledging his exceptional qualities.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and growth: Lu He's focus on refining resources and advancing his cultivation.
• Inheritance and legacy: Lu He's decision to inherit his master's Daoist Grounds and mantle.
• Power dynamics: Lu He's changing power balance with his senior brothers.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Daoist Hong He: They interact with mutual respect and understanding, with Daoist Hong He showing favor towards Lu He.
• Lu He and his senior brothers: Lu He's interactions with them are not directly shown but are implied to be tense and potentially hostile.
• Lu He and his Five-Element Dao Body: They work together, with the Dao Body retrieving resources for Lu He's cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He discovers three Dragon-Tiger Calamity-Relief Golden Pills, which can significantly increase his chances of successfully crossing the Celestial Tribulation and becoming a true Celestial.
• Yi Qingyun delivers Black Karma Stones to Lu He from her master, indicating that preparations for Lu He's tribulation crossing are underway.
• The Hongxi Daoist Grounds is preparing for the arrival of important figures from the Dao Palace, possibly related to Lu He's return and the transfer of authority.

Character Developments

• Lu He learns about the immense value of the Dragon-Tiger Calamity-Relief Golden Pills and understands their significance in his path to becoming a Celestial.
• Yi Qingyun shows initiative in delivering resources to Lu He, indicating her growing confidence and determination.
• The three Highnesses (the green-robed man, black-robed elder, and Fatty Hong) reveal their intentions to dispose of the magical treasures left by their master and prevent Lu He from becoming a threat.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: The three Highnesses exhibit their desire for power and resources, willing to do whatever it takes to maintain their control over the Hongxi Daoist Grounds.
• Legacy and Inheritance: The importance of the master-disciple relationship and the legacy left behind by the old master (Daoist Hongxi) is highlighted, with Lu He as the rightful heir.
• Preparation and Anticipation: Lu He, Yi Qingyun, and the three Highnesses all prepare for the upcoming events, each with their own goals and expectations.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Yuan Chen discuss the Dragon-Tiger Calamity-Relief Golden Pills and Lu He's upcoming tribulation crossing.
• Yi Qingyun delivers resources to Lu He, showing her support and dedication.
• The three Highnesses discuss their plans to dispose of the magical treasures and prevent Lu He from becoming a threat, revealing their shared ambition and schemes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Many powerful cultivators gather around Hongxi Daoist Grounds for the apprenticeship ceremony of Lord Hongxi's personal disciple and the canonization ceremony of the Dao Palace's Dao Son.
• Senior Brother Xi and Zhang Daosi arrive at Hongxi Daoist Grounds, and Zhang Daosi expresses his desire to meet Lu He.
• Lu He is about to undergo the Heavenly Human Tribulation, causing a heavy and oppressive atmosphere around Treasure Vase Peak.
• Yi Qingyun, Hei Mu, and Old Eight wait outside Lu He's palace, anticipating his tribulation.

Character Developments

• Lu He: On the cusp of facing the Heavenly Human Tribulation, demonstrating his rapid growth and potential.
• Zhang Daosi: Shows concern for Lu He and their friendship, while also expressing confidence in Lu He's abilities.
• Yi Qingyun: Displays a strong fighting spirit and anticipation for Lu He's tribulation.
• Hei Mu and Old Eight: Express excitement and anticipation for Lu He's tribulation, hoping it will lead to better days for them.

Significant Themes

• The Heavenly Human Tribulation: A crucial event in a cultivator's life, symbolizing their ascension to the Heavenly Human realm.
• Friendship and camaraderie: Demonstrated through Zhang Daosi's concern for Lu He and the anticipation of Lu He's junior brothers.
• Anticipation and expectation: Felt by various characters as they await Lu He's tribulation.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Daosi and Senior Brother Xi discuss Lu He's situation and express differing opinions on his prospects.
• Yi Qingyun, Hei Mu, and Old Eight wait together, sharing their anticipation and excitement for Lu He's tribulation.
• The interactions between these characters highlight their relationships and expectations for Lu He's future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He successfully cultivates the first calamity of the Nine-Calamity Wicked Azure Immortal Physique.
• He enters the Heavenly Being realm, triggering the Heavenly Being Tribulation.
• The tribulation manifests as karmic fire, which Lu He easily overcomes using the Dragon-Tiger Calamity-Relief Golden Pills.
• Lu He awakens the innate divine ability, Ninefold Nether Calamity Eye, and discovers he can now evolve new crimson-grade Dao Diagrams.
• Yi Qingyun challenges Lu He to a sparring match.

Character Developments

• Lu He advances to the Heavenly Being realm, gaining new abilities and understanding.
• Yi Qingyun shows eagerness to spar with Lu He, indicating her desire to improve and measure her strength against his.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation and the challenges faced in advancing realms.
• The importance of resources and preparation in overcoming obstacles (as seen with Lu He's use of the Golden Pills).
• The desire for growth and self-improvement (shown by Yi Qingyun's eagerness to spar).

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Yi Qingyun: Yi Qingyun challenges Lu He to a sparring match, showing respect for his abilities and a desire to test her own.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu He travels to Hongxi Daoist Grounds on Senior Sister Yi's Falling-Sun Treasure Boat.
• He learns about the boat's exceptional speed, toughness, and offensive capabilities.
• Lu He considers evolving his Dao Diagrams with the upcoming Earth Immortal inheritance.

Character Developments

• Lu He becomes more humble and cautious after learning about the strength of Senior Sister Yi's treasure boat.
• Yi Qingyun shows a rare moment of fear when reminded of her sparring match with Lu He.
• Hei Mu and Old Eight display their curiosity and gossiping nature regarding the outcome of Lu He and Yi Qingyun's sparring match.

Significant Themes

• The power and prestige of Celestials and their treasures.
• The importance of deep foundations and backgrounds in cultivation.
• The value of humility and caution in the face of potential challenges.

Character Interactions

• Lu He, Yi Qingyun, Hei Mu, and Old Eight travel together on the Falling-Sun Treasure Boat.
• Hei Mu and Old Eight tease Lu He about his sparring match with Yi Qingyun, but he deflects their questions.
• Yi Qingyun shows a rare moment of vulnerability when reminded of her match with Lu He.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tens of thousands of cultivators gather outside Hongxi Daoist Grounds to witness the investiture ceremony.
• A crimson-gold treasure vessel descends, carrying Yi Qingyun, Lu He, Yuan Chen, and Hong He.
• Chi Buyan, one of the three registered disciples of the old master, greets them and invites Lu He inside.
• Chi Buyan subtly pressures Lu He, but Lu He remains unfazed.

Character Developments

• Lu He maintains his composure and dignity, showing no signs of nervousness or intimidation.
• Chi Buyan reveals his jealousy and resentment towards Lu He, hinting at his scheming nature.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and hierarchy among cultivators.
• The importance of foundations and resources in cultivation.
• The consequences of jealousy and resentment.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Chi Buyan have a silent confrontation, with Chi Buyan subtly pressuring Lu He, who remains unmoved.
• Yi Qingyun interrupts their interaction, reminding Chi Buyan of the time and the ceremony's importance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Zhaosi, Hong Yang (Fatty Hong), and Chi Buyan meet secretly to discuss Lu He's rapid advancement to the Celestial realm.
• Yao Zhaosi summons a Myriad Saints True Spirit using an ancient communication rune.
• The True Spirit agrees to support Yao Zhaosi's group in selling Hongxi's inheritance (two blessed-land spirit veins) and protect them in the True Realm in exchange for Myriad Radiance Palace and his silence about Hong He's interference.
• The Myriad Saints True Spirit reveals that Hong He's side is about to begin an event, suggesting a parallel development.

Character Developments

• Yao Zhaosi: Shows leadership and desperation, willing to sacrifice Hongxi's inheritance and seek protection from the Myriad Saints True Spirit.
• Hong Yang (Fatty Hong): Reveals his greed and desperation, fabricates a story about the Daoist Grounds' financial struggles to justify selling the inheritance.
• Chi Buyan: Expresses resentment towards Lu He and Hong He, supports Yao Zhaosi's plan to sell the inheritance.

Significant Themes

• Greed and desperation: Yao Zhaosi, Hong Yang, and Chi Buyan are driven by their desire for power and fear of Lu He and Hong He, leading them to make desperate decisions.
• Manipulation and deceit: The trio manipulates the situation to sell Hongxi's inheritance, blaming their actions on Hong He's interference.
• Consequences of past actions: The characters face the repercussions of their earlier decisions, such as selling Hongxi's inheritance and attempting to control Lu He.

Character Interactions

• Yao Zhaosi, Hong Yang, and Chi Buyan: The trio works together to sell Hongxi's inheritance, supporting each other's fabricated stories and desperation.
• Yao Zhaosi and the Myriad Saints True Spirit: Yao Zhaosi pleads with the True Spirit, offering him Myriad Radiance Palace and asking for his protection in the True Realm.
• Implicit interaction between Hong He's side and the Myriad Saints True Spirit: The True Spirit mentions that Hong He's side is about to begin an event, suggesting a parallel development and potential conflict.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• A grand ceremony is held at White Cloud Summit for Lu He's investiture as the new Dao Disciple.
• Daoist Hong He, acting on behalf of the late Daoist Hongxi, hosts the ceremony and shares that Lu He was not formally accepted as a disciple due to rushed circumstances.
• The Dao Disciple Immortal Register appears, and the giant figure behind it examines Lu He before declaring him fit to become a Dao Disciple.

Character Developments

• Lu He displays calm composure and respect during the ceremony, earning admiration from some Celestial beings.
• Daoist Hong He shows gratitude and respect for his late senior brother, Daoist Hongxi, and fulfills his wish by drinking the discipleship tea on Lu He's behalf.

Significant Themes

• Respect for tradition and proper rites in the cultivation world.
• The importance of discipleship and master-disciple relationships.
• The weight of expectations and responsibilities that come with power and status.

Character Interactions

• Lu He and Daoist Hong He interact with solemnity and respect, with Hong He acting as a mentor figure to Lu He.
• Some Celestial beings from the Dao Palace's West Hall express admiration and support for Lu He, while others show concern about his future challenges.
• The giant figure behind the Dao Disciple Immortal Register examines Lu He, symbolizing the judgment and recognition of the Dao Palace's laws.