Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yin Tianshou decides to investigate the matter of Chen Xun's family and invites a powerful figure from his past to help if needed.
• He sends his three Sword Slaves to protect Leaving Dust Island and declares the Immortal Dao Covenant with the Southern Yu Immortal Hall void.
• The Southern Yu Immortal Hall arrives, led by Yan Che, a Heavenly Venerable.
• Mo Fuyang, a Late Spirit Transformation cultivator, dares to strike at Yan Che and rebukes him for daring to raze the Dao Ancestor's tomb.

Character Developments

• Yin Tianshou: Shows his determination to investigate Chen Xun's matter, reveals his past in the Desolate Heaven Domain, and displays his might as a Tribulation Transcendence Heavenly Venerable.
• Mo Fuyang: Reveals his hidden strength and courage by daring to challenge Yan Che, showing his loyalty and determination to protect the Dao Ancestor's tomb.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and determination: Both Yin Tianshou and Mo Fuyang display unwavering loyalty to their principles and those they protect.
• Power dynamics: The chapter highlights the power struggle between Yin Tianshou, Yan Che, and the Southern Yu Immortal Hall, as well as the imbalance of power between cultivators of different realms.
• Karma and consequences: Mo Fuyang's words imply that Yan Che's actions will have severe karmic consequences.

Character Interactions

• Yin Tianshou and Yan Che: Their interaction is tense and filled with battle intent, showcasing their long-standing rivalry and the impending clash between their forces.
• Yin Tianshou and Mo Fuyang: Their interaction is brief but reveals Mo Fuyang's unwavering loyalty and courage in the face of a powerful enemy, earning respect from Yin Tianshou.
• Mo Fuyang and Yan Che: Their interaction is confrontational, with Mo Fuyang daring to challenge Yan Che and rebuke him for his actions, demonstrating his fearlessness in the face of adversity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Che, a Heavenly Venerable from Southern Yu Immortal Hall, arrives in the Mengmu Great Sea Region, causing a stir.
• Mo Fuyang, a Spirit Transformation cultivator from Immaculate Immortal Ridge, stands up to Yan Che, invoking the name of the Five-Elements Dao Ancestor.
• Yan Che and Yin Tianshou engage in a seven-day battle, ending with Yan Che's departure and Yin Tianshou's decision to leave the Mengmu Great Sea Region.

Character Developments

• Mo Fuyang demonstrates extraordinary courage and resolve, standing up to a Heavenly Venerable despite the vast difference in their cultivation levels.
• Yin Tianshou, after the battle, reflects on his past failures and becomes determined to support his junior, Xun, in destroying the Great World Nine-Heavens Immortal Alliance.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and prestige of the Immortal Halls and Immortal Path cultivators.
• The courage and resolve of cultivators in the face of adversity.
• The influence of the Five-Elements Dao Ancestor's legacy on Mo Fuyang and the Five-Elements Immortal Path cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Mo Fuyang and Yan Che: Mo Fuyang's fearless stand against Yan Che highlights the power imbalance between them but also Mo Fuyang's unyielding spirit.
• Yin Tianshou and Yan Che: Their battle showcases the might of Heavenly Venerables and the consequences of offending such powerful cultivators.
• Yin Tianshou and Mo Fuyang: Though not physically present together, their shared determination to protect the Five-Elements Dao Ancestor's legacy and the Immortal Path cultivators they represent creates a bond between them.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The aftermath of the battle between two Tribulation Transcendence Heavenly Venerables destroys an inhabited island in the Sword-Sea Starry Sky. The displaced clan returns to find its ancestral land and tombs gone, prompting outrage.
• The Southern Yu Immortal Hall rebuilds the island and compensates the clan heavily, but tensions with the Leaving Dust Immortal Hall worsen. Their previous confrontation remains unexplained, with neither side revealing the outcome.
• Ji Yan launches the Southern Yu Continent Swallowing Plan, issuing hundreds of orders to eliminate targeted cultivators. Over the next year, numerous individuals disappear or die across various territories through assassinations, imprisonment, soul extraction, and other violent means.
• Ji Yan also mobilizes the most dangerous Sin Spirits from the Void Refining Immortal Prison. These hundreds of imprisoned killers are released under the protection of powerful forces and instructed to slaughter enemies and locate especially vile Sin Spirits. Their deployment causes terror throughout the prison.
• The broader Garbage Recycling Plant system begins operating at full force, with major sects in the Starry Heaven Domain following Ji Yan’s command.
• In the Desolate Heaven Domain, Chen Xun and Black Bull settle in the Azure Firmament Forest Sea after mapping the region. They live peacefully in a simple thatched hut while continuing to search for old acquaintances.
• Taiyu reports that he has not found the cultivators shown in Chen Xun’s portraits, but has learned that two Great Vehicle Realm Ghost Face Clan venerables are also searching for them.
• Taiyu then mentions a Great Vehicle Late Stage cultivator whose Heavenly Tribulation has endangered his sect. Chen Xun immediately decides to intervene, framing the rescue as an act of justice. He, Black Bull, and Taiyu hurry toward the sect.

Character Developments

• Ji Yan becomes increasingly ruthless and methodical, transforming his plans into a large-scale campaign of assassinations, prison releases, and coordinated mobilization.
• Chen Xun appears more tranquil and mature after centuries of travel, displaying wisdom and deep experience. However, his old impulsive and theatrical personality quickly resurfaces when he hears someone is being harmed during tribulation.
• Black Bull remains Chen Xun’s enthusiastic companion and moral supporter, agreeing with his declarations and preparing the Merit Ledger. Its loyalty and comedic partnership with Chen Xun remain strong.
• Taiyu has become a useful subordinate and informant after centuries of traveling. Though still wary of Chen Xun’s unpredictability, he eagerly accepts the promise of having part of his debt forgiven.
• The released Sin Spirits are portrayed as terrifying, bloodthirsty figures who have spent thousands of years imprisoned and are eager to return to slaughter.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of unchecked power: Battles between supreme cultivators can destroy innocent lands, while powerful institutions manipulate life and death on a massive scale.
• Political conflict and hidden agendas: The worsening hostility between the Southern Yu and Leaving Dust Immortal Halls reflects a broader struggle concealed beneath official silence.
• Justice versus opportunism: Chen Xun genuinely opposes the disruption of Heavenly Tribulation, but he also uses the situation to reduce Taiyu’s debt, blending heroic ideals with his habitual pragmatism.
• Order built on violence: Ji Yan’s “Garbage Recycling Plant” system and the release of imprisoned Sin Spirits suggest that the cultivation world’s stability is being maintained through organized brutality.
• Companionship and loyalty: Chen Xun and Black Bull continue to act as inseparable partners, while Taiyu’s growing usefulness indicates his gradual integration into their group.

Character Interactions

• The Southern Yu Immortal Hall attempts to placate the displaced clan with reconstruction and compensation, but cannot repair its relationship with the Leaving Dust Immortal Hall.
• Ji Yan coordinates with prison forces, powerful patrons, and major sects to expand his campaign.
• Taiyu respectfully reports his discoveries to Chen Xun, while Chen Xun dismisses his concerns about the Ghost Face Clan and then recruits him for the rescue mission.
• Chen Xun dramatically invokes immortal justice, and Black Bull loudly agrees while displaying the Merit Ledger. Chen Xun then offers to waive part of Taiyu’s debt, motivating him to lead the way.
• The chapter ends with Chen Xun, Black Bull, and Taiyu rushing to save the endangered cultivator, with Chen Xun excitedly declaring that the “two long-lost fathers” have arrived to face the Heavenly Tribulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun, Taiyu, and Black Bull cross a mountain range and approach a sect's dojo, where a battle between the Sky-Piercing Sect and a branch of the Heavenly Pivot Sacred Land is taking place.
• Taiyu intervenes, summoning two Primordial Ferocious Beasts to stop the battle, threatening both sects with annihilation if they continue fighting.
• Chen Xun secretly meets with a Great Vehicle Late Stage cultivator from the Sky-Piercing Sect, offering him an item to help him safely pass the Heavenly Tribulation in exchange for the tribulation itself.

Character Developments

• Taiyu demonstrates his power and authority, using the Primordial Ferocious Beasts to intimidate and control the situation.
• Chen Xun reveals himself as the World-Destroying Old Man, showing his cunning and persuasive skills in convincing the Sky-Piercing Sect cultivator to trust him.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and control: Taiyu's intervention showcases the power imbalance between realms, with his Primordial Ferocious Beasts instilling fear and submission in the cultivators.
• Trust and betrayal: Chen Xun's offer to the Sky-Piercing Sect cultivator highlights the theme of trust, as the cultivator must choose to believe in Chen Xun's offer despite the potential risks.

Character Interactions

• Taiyu and Chen Xun: Taiyu follows Chen Xun's orders, handling the situation outside while Chen Xun secretly meets with the Sky-Piercing Sect cultivator.
• Chen Xun and the Sky-Piercing Sect cultivator: Chen Xun uses his knowledge and persuasive skills to convince the cultivator to trust him, setting the stage for their cooperation.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• A powerful Heavenly Tribulation descends upon Sky-Piercing Sect, threatening its existence.
• The sect's Supreme Elder, Xuan Ji, decides to undergo tribulation to save the sect.
• Xuan Ji successfully transcends tribulation, becoming a Heavenly Venerable Realm cultivator.
• He uses his newfound power to pursue and annihilate fleeing Heavenly Pivot Sacred Land cultivators.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ji: Transcends tribulation, becoming a powerful Heavenly Venerable Realm cultivator. His resolve and strength inspire his sect disciples.
• Taiyu: Witnesses Xuan Ji's tribulation and transcending process, realizing the immense power of a Tribulation Transcendence Realm cultivator.
• Chen Xun and the Black Bull: Secretly harvest Heavenly Tribulation essence, advancing their cultivation realms.

Significant Themes

• Power and Resolve: Xuan Ji's strength and determination inspire his sect and instill fear in his enemies.
• Cultivation Advancement: The tribulation provides an opportunity for Chen Xun and the Black Bull to advance their cultivation.
• Retribution: The Heavenly Pivot Sacred Land cultivators face retribution for their actions against Sky-Piercing Sect.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ji and the Heavenly Pivot Sacred Land cultivators: Xuan Ji's power and resolve instill fear in his enemies, leading to their pursuit and annihilation.
• Xuan Ji and Dongfang Xun: Xuan Ji pays respects to Dongfang Xun, acknowledging his role in the tribulation process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ji, the Sky-Piercing Sect's patriarch, prepares to lead his sect into the Heavenly Pivot Sacred Land, anticipating mutual destruction rather than future scheming.
• Chen Xun, a Heavenly Venerable Realm cultivator, advises against this move but ultimately decides not to interfere.
• Taiyu, a cultivator from the Primordial Immortal Clan, accompanies Chen Xun, hoping to find late-stage Great Vehicle Realm cultivators to help him withstand his Heavenly Tribulation.
• Xuan Ji successfully transcends his tribulation, entering the Tribulation Transcendence Realm, and vows to investigate the Heavenly Pivot Sacred Land's actions.
• Taiyu, fearing the power of his Heavenly Tribulation will be weakened, asks Chen Xun to let him bear the ordeal alone. Chen Xun responds by unleashing a powerful Heavenly Tribulation bolt on Taiyu.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ji: Becomes more determined and strategic after transcending tribulation, planning to investigate the Heavenly Pivot Sacred Land's actions and visit their mountain gate in ten years.
• Taiyu: Shows courage and determination in facing his Heavenly Tribulation but struggles with his words, leading to Chen Xun unleashing a tribulation bolt on him.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty of survival in the Desolate Heaven Domain, where the weak are constantly threatened by the strong.
• The importance of caution and strategy in dealing with powerful enemies, as demonstrated by Xuan Ji's plans.
• The consequences of speaking recklessly, as experienced by Taiyu.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ji and Chen Xun: Xuan Ji shares his plans with Chen Xun, who advises against them but ultimately decides not to interfere. They part ways amicably.
• Chen Xun and Taiyu: Chen Xun takes Taiyu under his wing, initially helping him find cultivators to withstand his tribulation. However, after Taiyu's reckless words, Chen Xun unleashes a Heavenly Tribulation bolt on him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull discuss Heavenly Tribulation with Taiyu, a Heavenly Venerable Realm cultivator.
• Chen Xun reveals he lent a Dharma artifact to a young cultivator facing tribulation, but his sect's resources should still be seized.
• Chen Xun and Black Bull leave, instructing Taiyu to gather information in exchange for debt reduction.
• Chen Xun and Black Bull discuss their plans for cultivating higher realms and seeking information about their past and the Three-Eyed Monster's nest.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Shows his wisdom and strategic thinking, planning for the future and seeking information about his past. He reveals his determination to kill those responsible for the destruction of his Domain.
• Taiyu: Initially arrogant, he gains a new perspective on Chen Xun's power and intentions. He becomes more cautious and respectful.
• Black Bull: Demonstrates loyalty and understanding, supporting Chen Xun's plans and showing concern for his well-being.

Significant Themes

• Heavenly Tribulation: The vast and majestic power that leaves a sliver of life for those who can transcend it. It is a crucial aspect of cultivation that even powerful cultivators must face.
• Power and Influence: The importance of power and influence in the cultivation world, with Chen Xun acknowledging the complexity of great sects and the need to navigate their politics.
• Revenge and Determination: Chen Xun's unwavering determination to seek revenge against those who destroyed his Domain, revealing his personal motivations.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Taiyu: Chen Xun patiently explains his perspective on Heavenly Tribulation and his intentions, while Taiyu gradually understands and becomes more respectful.
• Chen Xun and Black Bull: They discuss their plans and share a bond of loyalty and understanding, with Black Bull showing concern for Chen Xun's well-being.

Chapter Summary: “White Spirit, Close In!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun reassures the Black Bull that he remains calm despite the changes and burdens he has endured. He imagines their future as guides at the ascension passage and proposes that they settle down in the Desolate Heaven Domain to cultivate, farm spirit rice, study ancient texts, and refine pills.
• Their peaceful conversation is interrupted when a massive battle erupts among Desolate Ancient Beasts. Mountains collapse, magma bursts from the earth, and fleeing cultivators are caught in the destruction. Some even ascend to immortality accidentally amid the chaos.
• Chen Xun stabilizes the surrounding essence qi to protect fleeing creatures and orders the Black Bull to record the deed in their Merit Ledger. The two then observe the beasts’ battle, considering it an opportunity to learn about physical cultivation and the Strength Law.
• A powerful Late Dao Integration Stage flying beast named White Spirit arrives, intending to take advantage of the weakened combatants. A frog cultivator, Frog Daoist, sits on a small pond atop White Spirit’s back.
• Frog Daoist warns White Spirit not to recklessly provoke members of powerful ancient races, especially the Human Race, because the coming opening of the True Immortal Realm may lead to a massive reshuffling of the strongest races.
• Frog Daoist describes the terrifying “true extermination” of a race: not merely killing its members, but erasing its providence and every trace of it from the past, present, and future. White Spirit becomes briefly frightened because it has previously devoured many Human Race creatures.
• Frog Daoist then dismisses the danger of a single Human Race cultivator and becomes offended by Chen Xun and the Black Bull’s watchful stares. He orders White Spirit to attack them. White Spirit, its fear transformed into anger, charges toward the little shabby ship.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Presents himself as calm and optimistic, using humor and grand plans to reassure the Black Bull. His interest in the ancient beasts reveals his willingness to learn from all life forms, particularly regarding physical cultivation and the Strength Law. He also demonstrates growing responsibility by protecting weaker creatures and recording the merit gained.
• Black Bull: Remains deeply concerned about Chen Xun and watches him closely for signs of hidden distress. It continues to support Chen Xun unconditionally, helps maintain their Merit Ledger, and instinctively prepares to collect valuable corpses from the battlefield.
• White Spirit: Initially appears arrogant and overwhelmingly powerful, but Frog Daoist’s warning exposes its fear of the Human Race and the consequences of great-race conflict. Its fear quickly becomes anger when Frog Daoist provokes it into attacking.
• Frog Daoist: Acts as both White Spirit’s mentor and manipulator. He demonstrates extensive knowledge of ancient history and the coming upheaval surrounding the True Immortal Realm, but his pride and hostility lead him to underestimate Chen Xun and the Black Bull.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and companionship: The Black Bull’s unwavering determination to follow Chen Xun regardless of his condition reinforces their deep brotherly bond.
• Finding peace amid chaos: Chen Xun responds to the turmoil of the cultivation world by imagining a simple life of farming, study, and cultivation.
• Learning from all beings: Chen Xun views the Desolate Ancient Beasts as teachers, emphasizing that wisdom and insight can be gained from every form of life.
• Power, karma, and racial conflict: Frog Daoist’s warning introduces the immense political and metaphysical consequences of the future True Immortal Realm and the danger of becoming entangled with powerful races.
• Arrogance and misjudgment: White Spirit and Frog Daoist mistake Chen Xun and the Black Bull for weak Void Refining cultivators, setting up a confrontation driven by their own overconfidence.
• Merit and moral responsibility: Chen Xun’s effort to save endangered creatures and document his actions suggests that merit will become an important resource and record in their future cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun gently reassures the Black Bull, while the Black Bull silently studies him out of concern.
• The pair cooperate naturally: Chen Xun protects fleeing creatures, and the Black Bull records the deed and prepares to gather battlefield spoils.
• Frog Daoist and White Spirit have a teacher-and-student relationship. Frog Daoist advises White Spirit but also manipulates its emotions, first frightening it with warnings about the Human Race and then directing its anger toward Chen Xun and the Black Bull.
• Chen Xun and the Black Bull’s calm observation of White Spirit and Frog Daoist is interpreted as disrespect, prompting Frog Daoist to order the attack that ends the chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun and Black Bull encounter White Spirit and Frog Daoist, who attempt to attack them.
• Frog Daoist reveals its true power, using a Dao Accumulation formation to freeze time and space.
• Chen Xun and Black Bull capture White Spirit and Frog Daoist, intending to kill them.
• They decide to spare the duo and make them guard their fertile fields for ten thousand years as punishment.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Shows his calm and cunning nature, outsmarting and capturing the Desolate Ancient Beasts.
• Black Bull: Demonstrates its strength and loyalty, assisting Chen Xun in capturing the beasts.
• Frog Daoist: Initially arrogant and aggressive, it becomes submissive and obedient after being captured and threatened.
• White Spirit: Initially fierce and aggressive, it becomes meek and compliant after witnessing Frog Daoist's capture and punishment.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter explores the power dynamics between cultivators and Desolate Ancient Beasts, with Chen Xun and Black Bull asserting their dominance.
• Cunning vs. Brute Force: Chen Xun's cunning and strategic thinking prove more effective than the beasts' brute force.
• Punishment and Redemption: The punishment of guarding the fields for ten thousand years offers the beasts a chance at redemption.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull: They work together seamlessly, with Chen Xun using his intellect and Black Bull using its strength.
• Frog Daoist and White Spirit: Initially aggressive and confident, they become submissive and obedient after being captured, showing a shift in their dynamic.
• Chen Xun and the Desolate Ancient Beasts: Chen Xun outsmarts and captures the beasts, demonstrating his power and cunning.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun spends the night nourishing his Northern Cold Scorching Luminous Furnace, pleased with the quality of the pill furnace he once purchased.
• After observing the tidiness of the back mountain, he reflects on Frog Daoist’s origins as a being from the Myriad Races Great Slaughter Era and decides its stories may be valuable.
• Chen Xun formally begins a new kind of alchemy: refining pills through qi rather than physical ingredients. After worshipping heaven and earth, he draws in immense quantities of Heavenly Origin Qi, Five-Elements Qi, earth qi, essence qi, and other forces.
• The surrounding mountains, rivers, spiritual energy, and even tens of thousands of Crane Spirit Trees are affected as the furnace absorbs the essence of heaven and earth. Chen Xun is attempting to comprehend the deeper mysteries of the immortal path through alchemy.
• Frog Daoist and White Spirit are alarmed by the phenomenon. Their Spiritual Qi and Dao Power become unusable, leaving them reliant only on their physical bodies.
• Frog Daoist explains the concept of Dao Accumulation, describing it as the foundation of the Heavenly Laws and a potential means by which a Tribulation Transcendence Heavenly Venerable can merge with a Great Dao, survive destruction, and be reborn.
• Frog Daoist further claims that Dao Accumulation is essential for reaching the Immortal Realm, though true Immortals are so transcendent that even Divine Souls and the Three Thousand Great Worlds cannot properly contain them.
• Frog Daoist regains its confidence after realizing Chen Xun is “merely” a Tribulation Transcendence Heavenly Venerable, still nursing resentment over being slapped by him.
• Black Bull interrupts Frog Daoist’s explanation. Rather than becoming angry, Frog Daoist eagerly befriends it, claiming that both are spirit-beast cultivators and joking that their earlier conflict was a misunderstanding between family members.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun advances his understanding of cultivation by experimenting with an unprecedented form of alchemy based entirely on the qi and natural forces of heaven and earth. His approach reflects his practical, exploratory style and his willingness to discover the immortal path independently.
• Frog Daoist reveals extensive knowledge of ancient eras, Heavenly Venerables, Dao Accumulation, and Immortals. However, its pride and tendency to boast remain evident, especially when discussing its supposed encounter with an Immortal and its desire to avenge Chen Xun’s earlier treatment.
• White Spirit gains important knowledge about the upper levels of cultivation. Its shock and questions show both its limited experience and its growing desire to understand the immortal path.
• Black Bull continues to serve as Chen Xun’s steady companion, plowing the fields and listening attentively to Frog Daoist’s teachings. Its innocent and straightforward personality contrasts with Frog Daoist’s arrogance and verbosity.
• Frog Daoist and White Spirit are shown to be far weaker than Chen Xun’s current state, as neither can withstand or investigate the natural forces stirred by his cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Exploration of the immortal path: Chen Xun does not simply follow established methods; he experiments with alchemy through qi to uncover new principles.
• The relationship between cultivation and natural law: The chapter presents heaven and earth as an active source of power, with mountains, rivers, spiritual energy, and elemental forces responding to Chen Xun’s actions.
• Dao Accumulation and transcendence: Dao Accumulation represents the deep foundation behind Heavenly Laws, the possibility of rebirth, and the threshold between powerful cultivators and true Immortals.
• The limits of knowledge: Even ancient beings such as Frog Daoist possess incomplete understanding, while Chen Xun’s method may be entering territory unknown to anyone present.
• Pride and humor amid cosmic power: Discussions of Immortals and world-shaking cultivation are undercut by Frog Daoist’s petty grudge against Chen Xun and its enthusiastic attempt to make friends with Black Bull.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun observes Frog Daoist and White Spirit from a distance but does not directly engage with them during the chapter.
• White Spirit repeatedly questions Frog Daoist, prompting its explanation of Dao Accumulation, Heavenly Venerables, and Immortals.
• Frog Daoist adopts a teacher-like role toward White Spirit, though its explanations become increasingly boastful and self-important.
• Black Bull listens silently to Frog Daoist’s lecture, then interrupts with a moo. Frog Daoist and White Spirit initially mistake the sound for a frightening ghost cultivator before realizing it is Black Bull.
• Frog Daoist warmly tries to establish kinship with Black Bull as fellow spirit beasts, while privately speculating that Black Bull might belong to an ancient and dangerous bovine lineage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Black Bull, Frog Daoist, and White Spirit are working together to move Crane Spirit Trees while Chen Xun is refining pills in his thatched cottage.
• After a hundred years, Chen Xun's pill refinement finally succeeds, causing a massive explosion and shaking the mountains.
• Two hundred years pass, and the surroundings of the thatched cottage transform into a serene, immortal-like dwelling. Chen Xun and Black Bull leave for True Spirit Ancient City.
• Frog Daoist and White Spirit discover a Spirit Medicine Garden filled with ten-thousand-year spirit herbs.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: He has been refining pills for two hundred years, indicating his dedication and patience. He shows a hint of melancholy when leaving his cottage.
• Black Bull: He remains loyal and devoted to Chen Xun, following him without question.
• Frog Daoist: He reveals his knowledge of ancient wars and his past as a commander of tribes in thirteen Great Worlds, suggesting a rich and complex history.
• White Spirit: He becomes more curious and questioning about Frog Daoist's past, finally asking about his identity in that era.

Significant Themes

• Time and patience: The passage of two hundred years emphasizes the long, dedicated process of Chen Xun's pill refinement and the transformation of his surroundings.
• The value of rare and ancient treasures: The ten-thousand-year spirit herbs in the Spirit Medicine Garden highlight the importance of rarity and age in cultivation resources.
• The ruthlessness of ancient cultivators: Frog Daoist's mention of the war over the Taiwei Purple Immortal Tree and the extermination of the Flameglow Scarlet Ancient Lion clan underscores the brutal nature of cultivation in the past.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Black Bull: Their bond remains strong, with Black Bull following Chen Xun without hesitation.
• Frog Daoist and White Spirit: Their relationship evolves from initial hostility to a more cooperative dynamic, with White Spirit growing more curious about Frog Daoist's past.
• Frog Daoist and Chen Xun: Though not directly interacting in this chapter, Frog Daoist's mention of Chen Xun's pill refinement suggests a level of respect and acknowledgment of Chen Xun's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Frog Daoist recalls his past, triggered by White Spirit's actions.
• Flashbacks reveal Frog Daoist's history with White Spirit, their battles, and her betrayal.
• Frog Daoist ends up in the Myriad Tribulations Time-Sand, waiting for White Spirit's return, which never happens.
• In the present, Frog Daoist decides to use the junior cultivator to help revive White Spirit.

Character Developments

• Frog Daoist: Recalls his past, feels old and powerless, but still holds hope for reviving White Spirit. He decides to use the junior cultivator to achieve this.
• White Spirit: Revealed to be a spirit beast who defied her race to take human form. She betrayed Frog Daoist and never returned, leaving him in the Time-Sand.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust: White Spirit betrays Frog Daoist, leaving him to wait in vain. Frog Daoist, despite this, still hopes to revive her.
• The passage of time and aging: Frog Daoist feels old and powerless, reflecting on the vast passage of time.
• Hope and perseverance: Despite White Spirit's betrayal and the passage of time, Frog Daoist still holds onto hope.

Character Interactions

• Frog Daoist and White Spirit: Their past interactions are revealed, showing their bond and White Spirit's eventual betrayal.
• Frog Daoist and the Junior Cultivator: Frog Daoist decides to use the junior cultivator to help revive White Spirit, indicating a potential future interaction.
• Frog Daoist and Black Ox: Frog Daoist finds Black Ox easy to talk to, suggesting a friendly relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Frog Daoist advises White Spirit to gather three thousand strands of Dao Power to reach the Great Vehicle Stage, implying it's necessary for the Heavenly Venerable Realm.
• In True Spirit Ancient City, a Heavenly Venerable Realm Tribulation Transcendence ceremony is about to take place, attracting cultivators from various races.
• Yu Fangshuo and a fat man search for someone, driven by Yu's unyielding sense of duty.

Character Developments

• White Spirit shows eagerness and naivety in its cultivation, contrasting with Frog Daoist's wisdom and experience.
• Yu Fangshuo demonstrates unwavering determination and a strong sense of duty, inspiring his companion.

Significant Themes

• The importance of diligent cultivation and preparation for higher realms (White Spirit's journey).
• The weight of one's word and commitment to tasks (Yu Fangshuo's pursuit).
• The power of determination and resolve (Yu Fangshuo's influence on his companion).

Character Interactions

• Frog Daoist guides White Spirit, showing a mentor-mentee relationship with a touch of exasperation.
• Yu Fangshuo and the fat man work together, with Yu's resolve inspiring his companion's admiration.
• An unknown figure in linen clothes and a conical hat briefly crosses paths with Yu Fangshuo, leaving a profound impression on him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun encounters a woman named Chu Zhen who bears a striking resemblance to his junior sister, Liu Yuan, from his past life.
• He follows her, and they engage in a conversation that lasts from noon until dusk.
• Despite Chen Xun's belief that they might know each other, Chu Zhen denies any prior connection.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Becomes agitated and restless upon seeing Chu Zhen, leading him to strike up a conversation with her. He seems to be searching for a connection to his past life.
• Chu Zhen: Initially cold and indifferent, she becomes more engaged in conversation with Chen Xun. She remains guarded but does not dismiss him entirely.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: The idea that paths cross for a reason, and that encounters may be mere coincidences or subtle threads of fate.
• Appearance vs. reality: The resemblance between Chu Zhen and Liu Yuan leads Chen Xun to believe they might know each other, but Chu Zhen dismisses this possibility.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Chu Zhen: They engage in a lengthy conversation, with Chen Xun trying to find a connection between them, while Chu Zhen remains guarded but not hostile. Their interaction is filled with uncertainty and unspoken emotions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun watches Chu Zhen leave, reflecting on his past and changes over time.
• Chen Xun and Chu Zhen share a brief, meaningful gaze on Sunset Avenue.
• Chu Zhen is introduced to Yao Fei, an elder from the Illusory Moon Immortal Sect, with the intention of becoming his disciple.
• Yao Fei expresses reluctance to take Chu Zhen as a disciple due to her Human Race lineage and his past experiences.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Reflects on his past and growth, showing a contemplative and introspective side.
• Chu Zhen: Shows resistance to the idea of becoming Yao Fei's disciple, displaying her independent spirit.
• Yao Fei: Reveals his reluctance to take on a new disciple, particularly one from the Human Race, due to past traumas.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and change.
• The struggle between personal desires and family obligations.
• The importance of lineage and heritage in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun and Chu Zhen share a brief, silent understanding on Sunset Avenue, hinting at a potential connection or mutual understanding.
• The Chu Family Head tries to persuade Yao Fei to take Chu Zhen as his disciple, while Yao Fei remains reluctant due to his past experiences and Chu Zhen's lineage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Fei, a Great Vehicle Venerable of the Moon Radiance Tribe, offers to take Chu Zhen, a prodigy of the Chu Family, as his disciple, provided she willingly agrees.
• Chu Zhen agrees to enter Yao Fei's sect after considering her family's efforts and her father's wishes.
• Black Bull, split from Chen Xun, observes the events and sends a message to investigate Yao Fei's background, suspecting him to be an uncle of the Yao Yue Lineage.
• Chen Daotian, a Human Race cultivator, blocks the Heavenly Secrets Ancient Road, displaying immense physical strength and drawing attention from other races.

Character Developments

• Chu Zhen: Shows willingness to enter Yao Fei's sect after considering her family's efforts, displaying respect and filial piety.
• Yao Fei: Demonstrates understanding and respect for Chu Zhen's willingness, showing he values her consent in taking her as a disciple.
• Black Bull: Reveals its other side, a peerless great demon that kills decisively and uses every person it can, showing cunning and ruthlessness.
• Chen Daotian: Displays immense physical strength and arrogance, drawing the attention of other races and hinting at his ambition to enter the Myriad Tribulations Time-Sand.

Significant Themes

• Willingness and consent in discipleship (Chu Zhen and Yao Fei)
• Ambition and determination (Chen Daotian)
• Investigation and suspicion (Black Bull)
• Respect and consideration for one's family (Chu Zhen)

Character Interactions

• Yao Fei and Chu Zhen: Yao Fei offers to take Chu Zhen as his disciple, and she accepts, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Black Bull and Chen Xun: Black Bull, split from Chen Xun, coordinates with him and investigates Yao Fei's background, showing their close partnership.
• Chen Daotian and other races: Chen Daotian's actions draw the attention of other races, hinting at potential conflicts and alliances in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Daotian encounters and kills an Immortal-Spirit Clan woman, demonstrating his immense power and causing shock among the other prodigies.
• Chen Daotian leaves the Heavenly Secret Ancient Road after receiving a mission from the Dao Ancestor to investigate Yao Fei of the Illusory Moon Immortal Sect.
• Chen Xun, in True Spirit Ancient City, learns about the Chu Family's upcoming Tribulation Transcendence ceremony and encounters Black Bull, who senses Junior Sister Liu Yuan's presence.

Character Developments

• Chen Daotian: Proves himself as a formidable opponent, capable of defeating a powerful Immortal-Spirit Clan woman. He shows no hesitation in leaving the Heavenly Secret Ancient Road to pursue the Dao Ancestor's mission.
• Chen Xun: Demonstrates his vast divine sense and interest in the Chu Family's ceremony. He also shows concern for Junior Sister Liu Yuan's whereabouts.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Chen Daotian's display of power and the reactions of other prodigies highlight the importance of strength in the cultivation world.
• Fate and Coincidence: Chen Xun's encounter with Junior Sister Liu Yuan's doppelganger raises questions about fate and coincidence in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Chen Daotian and the Immortal-Spirit Clan woman: Their brief encounter ends in her death, demonstrating Chen Daotian's power and her underestimation of him.
• Chen Xun and Black Bull: Their mental connection allows them to communicate, with Black Bull sensing Junior Sister Liu Yuan's presence and alerting Chen Xun.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Fei, meditating in a Cave-Heaven Blessed Land, reflects on his past with his niece, Yao Yue, revealing a sinister side.
• Two figures, Chen Xun and Black Bull, arrive, emanating immense pressure that terrifies Yao Fei.
• Yao Fei is identified as the correct person they were looking for, hinting at a past connection with Yao Yue.

Character Developments

• Yao Fei: Revealed to be a predator who abused his niece, Yao Yue, for dual cultivation. His confidence and arrogance crumble in the face of Chen Xun and Black Bull.
• Chen Xun and Black Bull: Their arrival and display of power establish them as formidable figures, striking fear into Yao Fei.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and abuse: Yao Fei's actions towards Yao Yue highlight the misuse of power and the consequences of such actions.
• Fear and vulnerability: Yao Fei's reaction to Chen Xun and Black Bull's arrival underscores the theme of fear and vulnerability in the face of overwhelming power.

Character Interactions

• Yao Fei and Yao Yue: Their past relationship is revealed to be abusive, with Yao Fei using Yao Yue for dual cultivation.
• Yao Fei and Chen Xun/Black Bull: Yao Fei's fear and desperation contrast with Chen Xun and Black Bull's calm and formidable demeanor, hinting at a power imbalance and potential retribution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xun, disguised as a senior cultivator, confronts Yao Fei in his Cave-Heaven Blessed Land.
• Yao Fei realizes Chen Xun's intention to kill him and tries to negotiate, mentioning his niece and the Illusory Moon Immortal Sect.
• Chen Xun reveals his plan to humiliate and torture Yao Fei for his actions against the Water-Moon Clan.
• Chen Xun loses his composure and attacks Yao Fei, destroying the cave-heaven and causing widespread destruction.
• The Chu Family, who own the territory, witness the battle and are terrified by Chen Xun's power.

Character Developments

• Chen Xun: Reveals his true intentions and power, showing a darker side. His calm demeanor cracks when Yao Fei mentions his niece, hinting at deeper emotions.
• Yao Fei: Initially confident, he becomes desperate and fearful as Chen Xun reveals his plans. He tries to negotiate but ultimately fails.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Chen Xun's power allows him to control the situation and impose his will on Yao Fei.
• Revenge and Justice: Chen Xun seeks revenge for the Water-Moon Clan, showing a desire for justice.
• Fear and Desperation: Yao Fei experiences fear and desperation as he faces Chen Xun's power and intentions.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xun vs. Yao Fei: The main interaction, showing a power dynamic and a clash of wills. Yao Fei tries to manipulate and negotiate, while Chen Xun remains calm and in control until he loses his composure.
• Chen Xun and the Chu Family: The Chu Family witnesses Chen Xun's power and is terrified, showing a power dynamic between Chen Xun and a major clan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The appearance of the True Spirit Remnant Soul causes alarm, indicating ill fortune.
• A powerful cultivator shatters the Heavenly Laws of the ancient city, triggering the True Spirit Remnant Soul's appearance.
• The True Spirit Remnant Soul is suppressed by an unknown expert, who also shatters the True Spirit Ancient City's rules.
• The Illusory Moon Immortal Sect's Third Elder vanishes, and the Thunder Abyss remains within the Chu Family's territory, attracting powerful cultivators.
• The Chu Family holds a Tribulation Transcendence ceremony for their ancestor, who struggles to resist the Heavenly Tribulation.
• Chen Xun and Black Bull intervene, weakening the Heavenly Tribulation to help the Chu Family ancestor succeed in crossing tribulation.

Character Developments

• Yu Fangshuo and the fat man are grim and worried about the True Spirit Remnant Soul's appearance.
• Shen Shi is concerned that the Heavenly True Spirit is targeting him.
• Chen Batian and Chen Yanshu have differing reactions to the True Spirit Remnant Soul.
• The Chu Family ancestor successfully crosses tribulation and becomes more protective of Chu Zhen.
• Chu Zhen becomes the Chu Family's prized asset, with no one daring to force her to do anything.

Significant Themes

• The power of the True Spirit Remnant Soul and the Heavenly Laws it represents.
• The intervention of an unknown expert who can suppress the True Spirit Remnant Soul and the True Spirit Ancient City's rules.
• The struggle and eventual success of the Chu Family ancestor in crossing tribulation, highlighting the importance of perseverance and outside help.

Character Interactions

• Billions of cultivators from every race in the ancient city lower their heads in salute to the True Spirit Remnant Soul, showing reverence and respect for the ancient city's protection.
• Yu Fangshuo and the fat man discuss the True Spirit Remnant Soul's appearance at a street corner.
• Shen Shi brings Chen Batian and Chen Yanshu to support the Chu Family, but they have differing reactions to the True Spirit Remnant Soul.
• Chen Xun and Black Bull intervene to help the Chu Family ancestor cross tribulation successfully.