Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao, a transmigrator from Earth, discovers an anomalous subway system, the Yin Mountain Metro, in his new world.
• The subway appears to be a mythic invasion, as it's linked to the Celestial Circuit Realm of lost mythology, yet locals seem oblivious to its strangeness.
• Zhou Yao realizes he must expose the truth or create an avatar using mythological materials to protect himself.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao, the protagonist, is an ordinary high school senior who discovers he has unique abilities: seeing through mythological creations and the potential to create an avatar.
• Zhou Yao's character evolves from initial confusion and fear to determination, as he decides to take action against the mythic invasion and protect himself.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between reality and myth.
• The struggle of an individual against extraordinary circumstances.
• The necessity of self-reliance and action in the face of danger.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao interacts with various people in his daily life, but none notice the anomaly of the Yin Mountain Metro, highlighting his isolation in understanding the truth.
• Zhou Yao's interactions with shopkeepers and antique dealers reveal the high cost of mythological materials, driving his search for bargains.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao discovers a strand of rat fur in a glass bottle, which he believes to be a high-quality Mythic Material.
• The rat fur is found in Yellow Sand Valley, a God-Abandoned Ruin, and is visible only to the rat demon race.
• Zhou Yao decides to use this rat fur to create his first avatar, as he has finally accumulated 100 Mythic Factors by riding the Yin Mountain Metro.
• He successfully creates an avatar, a palm-sized yellow mouse, which he can control and sense through.

Character Development

• Zhou Yao's determination and patience in accumulating Mythic Factors to create an avatar.
• His ability to see through Mythic Material and his knowledge of Lost Mythology.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and extraordinary abilities.
• The connection between the present world and the Mythic Era.
• The struggle to find and utilize resources in a world where the extraordinary is scarce.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao interacts with his new avatar, controlling it and perceiving the world through its senses.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, as Zhou Yao is alone during the avatar creation process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao confirms that a rat hair belongs to the Yellow Wind Great Sage from Journey to the West.
• Zhou Yao creates an avatar, Yellow Wind Little Sage, using 1000 Mythic Factors, which can borrow the Yellow Wind Great Sage's true teachings.
• Zhou Yao discovers he can borrow a portion of Yellow Wind Little Sage's abilities through their connection.
• Zhou Yao sends Yellow Wind Little Sage to observe Yin Mountain Metro at night, planning to find an unofficial entrance to the Celestial Circuit Realm.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao: Realizes the potential of his avatar and the need to enter the Celestial Circuit Realm for growth and to unlock a second avatar. He becomes more proactive in seeking unofficial entrances to the realm.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage: Proves to be a capable avatar with enhanced senses and abilities, but it's still in its initial form and needs to grow.

Significant Themes

• Mythic Power and Growth: Zhou Yao understands that Mythic Walkers must continuously venture into the Celestial Circuit Realm to grow their power and rank.
• Secrecy and Caution: Zhou Yao realizes the risks of exposing his secret and the need for caution when dealing with official channels and other Mythic Walkers.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao interacts with Yellow Wind Little Sage through his consciousness, demonstrating his control over the avatar. There are no other character interactions in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yellow Wind Little Sage, Zhou Yao's avatar, infiltrates the Yin Mountain Metro at night, using wind arts to conceal himself.
• He witnesses ghostly figures in the final train before it disappears into the tunnel.
• Deeper in the tunnel, Yellow Wind Little Sage encounters soul-targeting whispers and finally reaches a light, passing through it into the Celestial Circuit Realm.
• He finds himself in a desolate, lifeless landscape with a massive canyon behind him.
• A hostile ghost appears, challenging Yellow Wind Little Sage to a fight.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao, through his avatar Yellow Wind Little Sage, demonstrates courage and determination in exploring the unknown.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage shows resilience against soul attacks and fearlessness in the face of danger.

Significant Themes

• The theme of exploration and discovery is prominent as Zhou Yao ventures into the unknown.
• The contrast between the mundane world and the supernatural realm is highlighted.
• The concept of risk-taking for potential rewards is evident in Zhou Yao's decision to enter the Celestial Circuit Realm.

Character Interactions

• There are no significant interactions in this chapter, as Yellow Wind Little Sage encounters no living beings until the ghost appears.
• The ghost's challenge to Yellow Wind Little Sage sets the stage for potential interaction and conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yellow Wind Little Sage encounters a powerful ghost, a Yaksha Soldier, in the Yin Mountain Realm.
• The Yaksha Soldier attacks Yellow Wind Little Sage with a steel fork, causing significant destruction.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage uses its spell, "Flying Sand and Rolling Stones," empowered by True Samadhi Resonance, to counterattack.
• The Yaksha Soldier withstands the spell and pursues Yellow Wind Little Sage.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage retrieves the Yaksha Soldier's steel fork and escapes.

Character Developments

• Yellow Wind Little Sage demonstrates its ability to use magic and its resourcefulness in a dangerous situation.
• The Yaksha Soldier reveals its strength and ruthlessness, but also its vulnerability when its eyes are destroyed.

Significant Themes

• The danger and unpredictability of the Yin Mountain Realm.
• The disparity in power between Yellow Wind Little Sage and the Yaksha Soldier, and how Yellow Wind Little Sage uses its wit and environment to escape.
• The theme of theft and trickery, as Yellow Wind Little Sage takes the Yaksha Soldier's weapon.

Character Interactions

• The interaction between Yellow Wind Little Sage and the Yaksha Soldier is one of conflict and pursuit.
• The Yin Ghosts, subordinates of the Yaksha Soldier, show deference and obedience to their superior.
• The Yaksha Soldier and the Yin Ghosts display a hierarchical relationship, with the Yaksha Soldier giving orders and the Yin Ghosts following them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yellow Wind Little Sage (YWLS), Zhou Yao's avatar, flees from the Yaksha Demon and collapses after exhausting his magical power.
• Zhou Yao, back at home, reflects on the dangers of the Yin Mountain Realm and the challenges Mythic Walkers face.
• Zhou Yao discovers that the Ghost Soldier's Steel Trident he stole is an Underworld Artifact of Spiritual Dust quality with a Mythic Trait.
• He realizes that extracting Mythic Factors from the trident would be wasteful, as it's better suited for forging artifacts or enhancing Mythic Walkers.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao gains a deeper understanding of the risks and complexities of exploring Celestial Circuit Realms.
• YWLS's avatar Fate, "Great Sage, Great Thief," shows progress (0.1%) for the first time, indicating that Zhou Yao is unconsciously advancing in his comprehension of the Fate.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and challenges of exploring Lost Mythology and Celestial Circuit Realms.
• The value and uses of Mythic Materials and Artifacts, particularly those with Mythic Traits.
• The mysterious nature of Fates and their progression.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao interacts with YWLS's avatar, observing its actions and gaining insights into the avatar's capabilities and limitations.
• Zhou Yao reflects on his experiences and learns from them, demonstrating his growing understanding and adaptability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao discovers the description of the Great Sage Thief Fate, which reveals that the Sage is one who steals the Great Dao.
• He learns about the Mythic Era's split and the Federation's struggle to uncover Lost Mythology.
• The Yellow Wind Little Sage, driven by instinct, steals a Soul Shard Fragment from a Yin Ghost without harming it.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao: He gains new insights into the Great Sage Thief Fate and understands that it involves not killing and stealing only. He decides to focus on deciphering this Fate and raising his strength.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage: It displays instinctual behavior aligned with the Great Sage Thief Fate, stealing from the Yin Ghost without harming it.

Significant Themes

• The dual nature of the Great Sage Thief Fate: not killing and stealing only.
• The struggle to uncover and understand Lost Mythology.
• The influence of Fates on one's instincts and actions.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao interacts with the Yellow Wind Little Sage through his awareness, observing its actions but not controlling it.
• The Yellow Wind Little Sage encounters a Yin Ghost, from which it steals a Soul Shard Fragment without harming it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao confirms that the Yellow Wind Little Sage's Fate, Great Sage Thief, is progressing.
• The Yellow Wind Little Sage steals a Soul Shard from a Yin Ghost, which can be refined into Mythic Factors.
• The Yellow Wind Little Sage collects six Soul Shards and a Spiritual Dust-quality artifact (Ghost Soldier's Steel Trident) in one night.
• Zhou Yao discovers the Square-Inch Artifact Refinement Art, a method to change the size of artifacts using Mythic Factors.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao gains confidence in the Yellow Wind Little Sage's Fate and seeks to improve its abilities.
• The Yellow Wind Little Sage demonstrates cunning and adaptability in hunting Yin Ghosts for Soul Shards.

Significant Themes

• The value of stolen materials (Soul Shards) versus the difficulty of carrying large artifacts (Ghost Soldier's Steel Trident).
• The importance of continual practice to progress Fates and gain their effects.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao interacts with the Yellow Wind Little Sage through his consciousness, guiding and observing its actions.
• The Yellow Wind Little Sage encounters and hunts Yin Ghosts, demonstrating his prowess and adaptability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao, a student in a world where mythological knowledge is crucial for becoming a Mythic Walker, starts his day with an unusual companion, the Yellow Wind Little Sage, which increases his Mythic Factor absorption rate.
• He takes the Yin Mountain Metro, speculating about the Yellow Wind Little Sage's impact on the journey.
• Zhou Yao enters Yinshan No. 1 High School, where the college entrance exam is approaching, and students are focused on studying Mythology General Knowledge.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao remains calm and composed throughout, showing adaptability and self-control.
• Liu Wenjun, Zhou Yao's deskmate, is portrayed as studious, knowledgeable, and confident in her academic abilities.

Significant Themes

• The importance of mythological knowledge in this world, with 'knowledge having weight' being a crucial concept for selecting geniuses.
• The struggle to become a Mythic Walker and enter one of the Five Great Academies, representing a path to a better future.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao and Liu Wenjun interact briefly, with Liu Wenjun offering guidance and encouragement to Zhou Yao regarding his studies.
• Zhou Yao's internal monologues reveal his thoughts and speculations about the Yellow Wind Little Sage and the world around him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao, transported to this world for two months, becomes close to Liu Wenjun, initially a distant desk mate, due to his need to report a potential Mythic Invasion.
• Liu Wenjun exhibits unusual memory loss regarding the Yin Mountain Metro, suggesting cognitive interference.
• Zhou Yao, now having created the Yellow Wind Little Sage and encountered genuine Mythic Walkers, seeks Liu Wenjun's knowledge to become a Mythic Walker.
• Liu Wenjun explains the process and risks of becoming a Mythic Walker, mentioning the rarity of accidents like the Luoshui City Mythic Invasion Incident, where some survivors ascended into Mythic Walkers.
• She reveals that the Sima Family's bloodline is cursed, ensuring death upon contact with the Blood River, while others might gain a chance at life.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao: Becomes more proactive in seeking information about Mythic Walkers, showing determination to ascend.
• Liu Wenjun: Shows concern and care for Zhou Yao, providing detailed explanations about Mythic Walkers and their ascension process.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of fate and revenge, as seen in the Sima Family's curse.
• The difficulty and risks involved in becoming a Mythic Walker, highlighting the privilege and power held by major forces.
• The contrast between those who gain a chance at life through disaster (like the Luoshui City survivors) and those who face a dead end due to their bloodline (the Sima Family).

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao and Liu Wenjun: Their frequent interactions and Liu Wenjun's memory loss regarding the Yin Mountain Metro bring them closer, leading to a friendship built on mutual respect and trust.
• Liu Wenjun's knowledge and Zhou Yao's curiosity drive their conversations, with Liu Wenjun acting as a mentor figure, providing detailed explanations about Mythic Walkers and their ascension process.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Zhou Yao learns crucial information about advancing into a Mythic Walker from Liu Wenjun.
• He realizes the extraordinary nature of his Avatar Creation ability.
• Zhou Yao understands the importance of Mythic Traits and Ascension Rituals in a Mythic Walker's advancement.
• Students in Zhou Yao's class gossip about his relationship with Liu Wenjun.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao gains a deeper understanding of his abilities and the path to becoming a Mythic Walker.
• Liu Wenjun is revealed to have influence and connections, as seen in her handling of the rich second-generation villain.

Significant Themes

• The complexity and importance of Mythic Traits in a Mythic Walker's advancement.
• The power dynamics and social hierarchy among students, with Liu Wenjun's potential Mythic Walker status elevating her above ordinary students like Zhou Yao.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao and Liu Wenjun's exchange of information about Mythic Walkers draws attention and gossip from their classmates.
• Liu Wenjun's intervention in the rich second-generation villain's harassment of Zhou Yao, demonstrating her protective nature towards him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Wenjun brings Zhou Yao lunch, asking him to accompany her to the library's restricted section.
• Zhou Yao learns about Fortune Shop's owner, a genius from the Five Great Academies who's been stuck in Yin Mountain City for five years.
• Zhou Yao suspects the owner might be after Yin Mountain Metro but decides to trade with him for the Square-Inch Artifact Refinement Art.

Character Developments

• Liu Wenjun: Shows kindness and trust in Zhou Yao, sharing confidential information about the owner of Fortune Shop.
• Zhou Yao: Displays curiosity and strategic thinking, deciding to trade with the Fortune Shop owner despite potential risks.

Significant Themes

• Genius and Talent: The owner of Fortune Shop is a genius from the Five Great Academies, yet he's stuck in Yin Mountain City due to his unique mythological trait.
• Opportunity and Perseverance: The owner has been waiting for an opportunity for advancement for five years, showcasing his perseverance.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao and Liu Wenjun: They interact casually, with Liu Wenjun showing trust in Zhou Yao by sharing confidential information, and Zhou Yao asking for her help in understanding Fortune Shop's background.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yellow Wind Little Sage (YWLS) leaves school and accidentally causes a girl's skirt to lift, leading to a chase.
• YWLS reaches Yinshan Black Market, where Mythic Walkers and ordinary people coexist.
• YWLS enters Fortune Shop, finding an astonishing variety of Mythic Materials.
• The shop's owner, a young man with yin energy, greets YWLS, recognizing his emotional turmoil.

Character Developments

• YWLS: Shows increased confidence and curiosity, exploring the black market and Fortune Shop.
• Zhou Yao (controlling YWLS): Realizes the complexity and variety of Mythic Materials in the black market.
• Shop Owner: Revealed to be a powerful Mythic Walker with yin energy, owning a shop filled with diverse Mythic Materials.

Significant Themes

• Mythic Walkers vs. Ordinary People: The black market serves as a meeting ground for both, with Mythic Walkers often exploiting ordinary people.
• Deception and Appearances: Many Mythic Walkers disguise their true power, and the Fortune Shop's unassuming exterior belies its wealth of Mythic Materials.

Character Interactions

• YWLS and the Girl: Their accidental encounter sets the stage for YWLS's black market adventure.
• YWLS and the Shop Owner: Their interaction hints at a potential connection or recognition between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao, now the Yellow Wind Little Sage, encounters a Fortune Shop in Yin Mountain City, owned by Xie An.
• Xie An wears a high hat bearing the words "Profit at First Sight," which shocks Zhou Yao, as it's associated with the White Impermanence, a powerful underworld marshal from his previous life's mythology.
• Zhou Yao wants to buy the Square-Inch Artifact Refinement Art, but Xie An offers it in exchange for help with his advancement problem.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao (Yellow Wind Little Sage): Realizes the significance of Xie An's hat and is cautious but intrigued by the opportunity to advance.
• Xie An: Desperate for help with his advancement, he offers a generous reward to Zhou Yao.

Significant Themes

• Mythology and its manifestation in the current world.
• The power of Mythic Materials and Traits.
• The struggle and desperation of advancement in one's path.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao and Xie An: They interact cautiously, with Zhou Yao trying to gauge Xie An's strength and Xie An hoping Zhou Yao can help him advance.
• Zhou Yao's past self and the underworld marshals: Zhou Yao's memories of his past life influence his perception of Xie An's hat and the power it represents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie An finally understands why he repeatedly failed to accommodate his first Mythic Trait, leading to his current stagnation.
• Zhou Yao reveals that the Wealth-at-First-Sight Hat is related to the Netherworld's Yin Marshals, not fortune.
• Xie An realizes his mistake and the true meaning of the Yin Mountain Realm.
• Xie An offers the Square-Inch Artifact Refinement Art and allows the Yellow Wind Little Sage to take any items from the Fortune Shop.
• The Yellow Wind Little Sage chooses the Golden Toad's Mouth and asks for Ascension Rituals instead of other items.
• Xie An agrees to provide the Ascension Rituals and asks for the Yellow Wind Little Sage's name.

Character Developments

• Xie An: Realizes his misunderstanding about the Wealth-at-First-Sight Hat, leading to a breakthrough in his advancement. He becomes more open and generous, offering the Yellow Wind Little Sage valuable items and information.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage: Shows his extraordinary background and knowledge of Mythic Materials. He demonstrates his wisdom in choosing the most valuable item for his current needs.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding the true nature of Mythic Materials for successful accommodation.
• The value of connections and networking, as seen in Xie An's desire to establish a relationship with the Yellow Wind Little Sage.
• The concept of 'picking up sesame seeds while dropping a watermelon,' emphasizing the importance of focusing on the main goal rather than minor distractions.

Character Interactions

• Xie An and the Yellow Wind Little Sage: Their interaction leads to mutual benefit. Xie An gains clarity about his advancement, while the Yellow Wind Little Sage obtains a valuable spatial Mythic Material and promises of Ascension Rituals. Their relationship becomes more friendly and cooperative.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao obtains the Golden Toad's Mouth and the Square-Inch Artifact Refinement Art.
• He discovers he can use the Golden Toad's Mouth to add a new talent to Yellow Wind Little Sage by consuming 200 Mythic Factors.
• Zhou Yao loads the Square-Inch Artifact Refinement Art into Yellow Wind Little Sage using 50 Mythic Factors.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage returns to the Yin Mountain Realm to retrieve the Ghost Soldier's Steel Trident but finds it stolen by a group of Mythic Walkers.
• A conflict ensues between the Yaksha Demon, the original owner of the trident, and the Mythic Walkers.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao: Becomes more determined to advance Yellow Wind Little Sage's abilities.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage: Shows concern for his stolen treasure, demonstrating his attachment to it.

Significant Themes

• Possession and ownership: The dispute over the Ghost Soldier's Steel Trident raises questions about who truly owns an item after it has been taken.
• Advancement and growth: Zhou Yao's efforts to improve Yellow Wind Little Sage's abilities highlight the theme of continuous development and progress.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao and Yellow Wind Little Sage: Zhou Yao supports Yellow Wind Little Sage's growth, while Yellow Wind Little Sage shows loyalty and attachment to his master.
• Yaksha Demon and Mythic Walkers: The conflict between them illustrates the theme of possession and ownership, as well as the consequences of theft and greed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A devastating sandstorm reshapes the battlefield, flattening Blackstone Mountain hills.
• Both the Mythic Walker team and the Yaksha Demon suffer significant damage and losses.
• The Mythic Walker team loses their Rune Firearms, while the Yaksha Demon's weapon (Ghost Soldier's Steel Trident) goes missing.
• Tension escalates between the two groups, but they temporarily cease hostilities due to the unknown thief's potential return.
• The Yaksha Demon and the Mythic Walker team retreat, leaving the battlefield.

Character Developments

• The Mythic Walker captain demonstrates strategic thinking and calmness under pressure.
• The Yaksha Demon shows impulsiveness and a tendency to underestimate opponents.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage, the mysterious thief, reveals cunning and opportunism.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature (sandstorm) as a neutral force that affects all parties.
• The importance of weapons and equipment in combat and their potential loss or theft.
• The tension and mutual vigilance between opposing groups when faced with an unknown threat.

Character Interactions

• The Mythic Walker team and the Yaksha Demon maintain a tense standoff, each trying to gain an advantage.
• The captain of the Mythic Walker team shows concern for his team members' well-being.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage's actions indirectly influence the other two groups, causing them to pause their conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces the concept of Rune Equipment, a suitable choice for low-ranked Scavengers due to their limited Mythic Traits and methods.
• The Yellow Wind Little Sage acquires a Rune Firearm and absorbs its Mythic Factors, gaining nearly two hundred Mythic Factors.
• He then refines the Ghost Soldier's Steel Trident using the Square-Inch Artifact Refinement Art, renaming it the Baleful Chill Fork.
• A sudden, dazzling red light appears in the sky, followed by a voice announcing the restart of the Yin Mountain Realm, ordering all Mythic Walkers to leave within half an hour.

Character Developments

• The Yellow Wind Little Sage demonstrates his resourcefulness and adaptability by acquiring and refining powerful artifacts.
• He also shows strategic thinking, considering exploring farther into the Yin Mountain Realm for better resources.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources and artifacts in enhancing one's strength in the Celestial Circuit Realm.
• The concept of adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of challenges.
• The theme of restarting or new beginnings, as hinted by the realm's restart announcement.

Character Interactions

• Although not present in this chapter, the Yellow Wind Little Sage's interactions with other characters, such as the Yellow Wind Great Sage and the Mythic Walker squad leader, are implied and influence his actions and decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious voice announces a "Realm Restart" in the Yin Mountain Realm, causing commotion and streams of light in the sky.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage, despite his unease, decides to return to the Yin Mountain Metro node after his gains in the realm.
• On his way back, he notices an eerie silence in Blackstone Mountain, with no signs of Yaksha Demon or Yin Ghosts, and the earth suppressing something unnatural.
• As he attempts to return through the Mythic Invasion Node, he encounters an immense pressure and a new subway platform (Pestle and Mortar Station) opening, defying the expected expansion schedule.

Character Developments

• Yellow Wind Little Sage demonstrates his caution and prudence in avoiding the Mythic Investigation Bureau and his determination to accumulate Mythic Factors.
• Zhou Yao, Yellow Wind Little Sage's consciousness back in the mortal world, shows quick thinking and decisiveness in directing Yellow Wind Little Sage's escape.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Federation's official power (Mythic Investigation Bureau) and independent cultivators like Yellow Wind Little Sage.
• The unpredictable nature of the Yin Mountain Realm and the Yin Mountain Metro, challenging Yellow Wind Little Sage's understanding and plans.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao and Yellow Wind Little Sage interact through consciousness, with Zhou Yao guiding Yellow Wind Little Sage's actions during the crisis.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage's interaction with the environment highlights his adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of unexpected changes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yellow Wind Little Sage escapes the Mythic Invasion Node and enters a bizarre, withered forest.
• He discovers an enormous, withered banyan tree with human-shaped wooden burls hanging from its branches.
• The forest is connected to the Yin Mountain Realm through a crack in the banyan tree's trunk.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage decides to stay in the forest until the metro begins operating at dawn.
• A Rock Giant appears, attempting to seize the banyan tree.
• A young sword cultivator arrives, challenging the Rock Giant and revealing a conflict between the Yin Mountain Branch Office and Behemoth Technology.

Character Developments

• Yellow Wind Little Sage: Becomes more cautious and strategic, prioritizing safety over immediate action.
• Rock Giant: Revealed to be a Scavenger Perfection Mythic Walker, defying the Yin Mountain Branch Office's orders.
• Young Sword Cultivator: A confident and powerful Scavenger Perfection Mythic Walker, representing the Yin Mountain Branch Office.

Significant Themes

• Realm Expansion and its potential dangers.
• Power struggles between factions (Yin Mountain Branch Office vs. Behemoth Technology).
• The consequences of breaking rules and taboos in the Human Federation.

Character Interactions

• Yellow Wind Little Sage remains hidden, observing the conflict between the Rock Giant and the young sword cultivator.
• The Rock Giant and the young sword cultivator engage in a heated exchange, culminating in a fierce battle.