Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yun confronts Xiong Tu's projection, showing no fear despite the Demon King's threats.
• Xiong Tu threatens to attack Gathering Cloud City, and Fang Yun accepts the challenge.
• Fang Yun orders his water demons to kill Xiong Mo, revealing he used Xiong Mo to test his War Poetry.
• After Xiong Mo's death, Xiong Tu vows to attack Gathering Cloud City within ten days.
• The scholars present are shocked by Fang Yun's actions and believe he is doomed.
• Yun Zhaochen, the governor of Gathering Cloud City, arrives and reveals that the document stripping the Everjoy Cloud Family of their authority is a forgery.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun: Demonstrates immense courage and composure in the face of Xiong Tu's threats. He shows no remorse in killing Xiong Mo, revealing his strategic mind and ruthlessness. His actions indicate he is not from the Bloodmang Ancient Land and is aware of the consequences of his actions.
• Xiong Tu: Shows his power and influence as a Demon King, but his threats do not intimidate Fang Yun. His projection becomes unstable due to his true body's rage.
• Xiong Mo: Dies at the hands of Fang Yun's water demons, revealing his fear and unwillingness to die.
• Yun Zhaochen: Shows respect and deference to Fang Yun, indicating his awareness of Fang Yun's status and power. He overturns the forged document, showing his support for Fang Yun.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter highlights the power dynamics between Fang Yun, Xiong Tu, and Yun Zhaochen. Fang Yun's actions challenge Xiong Tu's authority, while Yun Zhaochen's support for Fang Yun demonstrates his own power and influence.
• Consequences of Actions: Fang Yun's actions have severe consequences, both for himself and those around him. His killing of Xiong Mo leads to Xiong Tu's threat to attack Gathering Cloud City, while his exposure of the forged document puts the Everjoy Cloud Family in grave danger.
• Regret and Missed Opportunities: Yun Ao, Yun Dan, and the other three regret their earlier actions against Fang Yun, realizing they had missed an opportunity to befriend a powerful figure.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun vs. Xiong Tu: Fang Yun's calm and composed demeanor contrasts with Xiong Tu's rage and threats, showing their differing personalities and power dynamics.
• Fang Yun vs. Yun Ao, Yun Dan, and others: Fang Yun's confrontation with these characters highlights their regret and fear, as they realize the severity of their earlier actions against him.
• Fang Yun vs. Yun Zhaochen: Their interaction shows Yun Zhaochen's respect and support for Fang Yun, indicating their shared understanding of power and status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yun confronts Yun Ao and Nie Que's group, revealing their betrayal and treason.
• Fang Yun decides to execute them and anyone who opposes him after a hundred breaths.
• Yun Ao and Nie Que try to negotiate and plead for their lives, offering compensation.
• Yun He and Yun Hu (Yun Ao's father) beg for Yun Ao's life, but Yun He refuses to intervene.
• Gathering Cloud City Lord Yun Zhaochen expels the Abundant Source Cloud Family and the Nie Family from the city.
• Many of Yun Ao and Nie Que's followers desert them, fearing for their lives.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun: Shows unwavering resolve in dealing with traitors, revealing his Sage status.
• Yun Ao: Desperate and terrified, realizes the severity of his actions.
• Yun He: Stands firm against his nephew Yun Ao, prioritizing the greater good.
• Yun Hu: Regrets his actions and begs for forgiveness, but his pleas fall on deaf ears.
• Nie Que: Desperately tries to negotiate but fails to sway Fang Yun.
• Yun Zhaochen: Shows support for Fang Yun's actions, expelling the traitorous families from the city.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Betrayal: The consequences of betraying one's family and the human race.
• Power and Responsibility: Fang Yun's use of power to uphold justice and maintain order.
• Redemption and Forgiveness: The limits of forgiveness and the importance of confessing and compensating for wrongdoings.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun vs. Yun Ao & Nie Que: A confrontation between justice and betrayal, with Fang Yun showing no mercy.
• Yun He vs. Yun Hu & Yun Ao: A family conflict where Yun He prioritizes the greater good over his nephew's life.
• Yun Ao & Nie Que's followers vs. Them: A shift in loyalty as followers desert Yun Ao and Nie Que, fearing for their lives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yun reveals his identity as a Sage, but the crowd is more interested in the promised rewards for reporting traitors.
• Deserters from both sides push out those who attacked Fang Yun earlier, totaling over a hundred.
• Fang Yun condemns their actions, deeming them unworthy of being human for supporting traitors and attacking the innocent.
• Yun He suggests executing the deserters, which they do in less than ten breaths.
• Yun Ao, Nie Que, and their group of over two hundred prepare to fight, despite some begging for mercy.
• Fang Yun uses two powerful battle poems, Dragon Sword Poem and Sword Chant, summoning two True Dragon Ancient Swords.
• Yun Dan, a Metropolitan Graduate, attempts to test swords with Fang Yun but is easily defeated and dies from despair and the destruction of his Tongue Sword.
• Yun Ao tries to use Jade-Blooded Loyalty to gain Heaven-and-Earth Righteous Qi but fails due to Fang Yun's intervention.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun: Reveals his Sage identity, displays immense power and righteousness, and shows mercy to those who beg for it.
• Yun Ao: Desperately tries to fight Fang Yun, attempts to use Jade-Blooded Loyalty but fails.
• Yun Dan: Dies from despair after his Tongue Sword is destroyed by Fang Yun.
• Yun He: Suggests executing the deserters and joins in killing them.

Significant Themes

• Righteousness and justice: Fang Yun upholds these values, while the deserters and traitors do not.
• Power dynamics: Fang Yun's immense power is demonstrated, contrasting with the weakness of those who oppose him.
• Despair and its consequences: Yun Dan's despair leads to his death.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun interacts with Yun He, asking for his opinion on how to deal with the deserters.
• Yun Ao interacts with his group, trying to rally them to fight against Fang Yun.
• Yun Dan interacts with Fang Yun, attempting to test swords but failing miserably.
• The deserters interact with each other, pushing out those who attacked Fang Yun earlier and begging for mercy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yun Ao's Literary Qi begins to disperse, indicating a severe Righteous Qi Backlash.
• Yun Ao's father, Yun Hu, attempts to help but is killed by Yun Ao in a fit of madness.
• Yun Ao blames everyone else for his misfortunes and tries to attack Fang Yun, but his Literary Qi exhausts, and his Literary Guts collapse.

Character Developments

• Yun Ao's descent into madness and subsequent downfall due to his arrogance and refusal to acknowledge his mistakes.
• Yun Hu's tragic death as he tries to save his son.
• Fang Yun's exposure as a Void Sage, causing shock among the crowd.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of arrogance and refusal to acknowledge one's mistakes.
• The power of words, especially those of a Sage, to trigger severe Righteous Qi Backlash.
• The importance of self-reflection and personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Yun Ao's hostile interactions with everyone around him, blaming them for his misfortunes.
• Yun Hu's futile attempt to save his son, ultimately leading to his death.
• Fang Yun's exposure of Yun Ao's true nature and his role in triggering the severe Righteous Qi Backlash.
• The shock and disbelief among the crowd upon learning that Fang Yun is a Void Sage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yun reveals his true identity as Void Sage Fang to the Cloud Family and the others.
• Nie Que and his allies, having betrayed the Human Race, are sentenced to death by Fang Yun but allowed to die with dignity by contributing their Literary Treasures to the Cloud Family.
• Yun Ao, the Cloud Family traitor, is killed by an unseen force, and his Literary Palace shatters.
• Fang Yun decides to distribute the Dragon-Pattern Rice Field and Sacred Blood Jade according to the previous arrangement.
• Yun He and Fang Yun discuss the true circumstances of Yun Jie's death, and Yun He expresses gratitude for Fang Yun's generosity.
• Yun Zhaochen reveals that a Temple of Sages Wanted Decree has been issued against Fang Yun in the Bloodmang Ancient Land.
• Yun Zhaochen informs Fang Yun that a Dragon Race Hall's phantom image has been discovered above Axe Mountain.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun: Reveals his true identity, shows mercy to his enemies, and decides to honor his agreement with the Cloud Family despite their betrayal.
• Yun He: Realizes the extent of Fang Yun's generosity and expresses gratitude for it.
• Yun Jieying: Recognizes the gap in wisdom between himself and Fang Yun.
• Nie Que: Accepts his fate and dies with dignity, expressing remorse for his actions.
• Yun Ao: Meets a gruesome end, and his Literary Palace is destroyed.
• Yun Zhaochen: Reveals the existence of the Temple of Sages Wanted Decree and the discovery of the Dragon Race Hall's phantom image.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and its consequences.
• The importance of keeping one's promises and honoring agreements.
• The vast gap in power and status between Void Sages and ordinary cultivators.
• The discovery of ancient artifacts and their significance.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun and Yun He: Discuss the true circumstances of Yun Jie's death and express mutual respect.
• Fang Yun and Nie Que: Fang Yun sentences Nie Que to death but allows him to die with dignity.
• Yun Zhaochen and Fang Yun: Yun Zhaochen reveals important information to Fang Yun and expresses support for him.
• Yun He and Yun Jieying: Discuss Fang Yun's generosity and wisdom.
• Nie Que and his allies: Accept their fate and die with dignity, expressing remorse for their actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yun Zhaochen reveals that the Dragon Race Hall in the Bloodmang Ancient Land might be connected to the legendary Dragon-Slaying Platform.
• Fang Yun agrees to join Yun Zhaochen and other city lords to explore the Dragon Race Hall once it materializes.
• They plan to join forces to increase their chances of success and survival.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun: Shows extensive knowledge about the Dragon Race and their halls, impressing Yun Zhaochen. He decides to join the expedition due to the potential benefits and his unique advantage as a Literary Star Dragon Noble.
• Yun Zhaochen: Reveals his plans and connections, showing his resourcefulness and ambition. He respects Fang Yun's knowledge and abilities.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs Caution: Yun Zhaochen's ambition to explore the Dragon Race Hall is balanced by Fang Yun's caution, highlighting the theme of weighing risks and rewards.
• Knowledge and Power: Fang Yun's extensive knowledge about the Dragon Race gives him an edge, demonstrating the power of knowledge and understanding.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun and Yun Zhaochen: They engage in a respectful and informative conversation, with Yun Zhaochen revealing valuable information and Fang Yun sharing his insights. They form an alliance based on mutual respect and benefit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dragon City Ruins appear, causing a tremor that disrupts the surroundings.
• The ruins are immense and grand, dwarfing human structures, with broken weapons and shields scattered about.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun learns about the power dynamics between Mo Yao and Wei Huangan, understanding that Mo Yao still has the will to contend.
• Yun Zhaochen reveals the potential dangers and rewards of the Temple of Sages Wanted Decree, warning Fang Yun about his identity.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The conversation between Fang Yun and Yun Zhaochen highlights the power struggle between Mo Yao and Wei Huangan, reflecting the theme of power dynamics and competition.
• Identity and Consequences: The discussion about the Temple of Sages Wanted Decree emphasizes the potential consequences of Fang Yun's identity, exploring the theme of identity and its impact on one's life.
• Struggle and Ambition: The conversation about the Human Race's struggle with other races and within their own people underscores the theme of ambition and the drive to succeed despite obstacles.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun and Yun Zhaochen: Their interaction reveals Yun Zhaochen's wisdom and experience, as he provides guidance and warnings to Fang Yun. They also share a mutual respect and understanding.
• Fang Yun and the others: The group's reaction to the appearance of the Dragon City Ruins shows their awe and respect for the immense power and history represented by the ruins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A portion of the Dragon City Ruins appears in midair, exposing a cross-section of the ancient city.
• Yun Zhaocheng and Fang Yun discuss the significance of the ruins and the upcoming appearance of the Dragon Race Hall.
• Yun Zhaocheng decides to return to Gathering Cloud City to gather other Grand Academicians and meet Fang Yun at a valley station the next day.
• Fang Yun escorts the Everjoy Cloud Family back to the valley station via a shortcut, with plans to meet Yun Zhaocheng and the others the next day.

Character Developments

• Yun Zhaocheng: Shows wisdom and strategic thinking in his plans to gather Grand Academicians and wait for the Dragon Race Hall's appearance.
• Fang Yun: Demonstrates humility and integrity by refusing to take more than his agreed share of the Dragon-Pattern Rice and Sacred Blood Jade, despite the Everjoy Cloud Family's gratitude.

Significant Themes

• The power and allure of ancient ruins and artifacts, as represented by the Dragon City Ruins and the Dragon Race Hall.
• The importance of keeping one's word and maintaining integrity, as shown by Fang Yun's refusal to take more than his agreed share.

Character Interactions

• Yun Zhaocheng and Fang Yun: Collaborate and plan their next steps regarding the Dragon Race Hall's appearance.
• Fang Yun and the Everjoy Cloud Family: Fang Yun shows kindness and consideration towards the Cloud Family, while they express their gratitude and respect for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The force returns to the valley, but the soldiers refuse to open the gates and sound a warning instead.
• Fang Yun and Yun He approach the main tent, but stop when they see dung splashed around Fang Yun's tent.
• Six Grand Academicians arrive, revealing that the Cloud and Nie Families have been punished.

Character Developments

• Yun He's anger grows as he realizes the disrespect shown to Fang Yun.
• Fang Yun remains calm but firm, deciding to humiliate the offender rather than kill them.
• Nie Zhe, an elderly Provincial Graduate, stands up for the offender but is rebuked by Fang Yun.

Significant Themes

• Respect for authority and dignity (Fang Yun's tent being defiled).
• Humiliation as a form of punishment (Fang Yun's decision).
• Consequences of disloyalty (Cloud and Nie Families' punishment).

Character Interactions

• Yun He and Fang Yun stand united against the disrespect shown to Fang Yun.
• Nie Zhe challenges Fang Yun's decision, leading to a rebuke from the Void Sage.
• The six Grand Academicians arrive, supporting Fang Yun's authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Abundant Source Cloud Family and the Nie Family have been completely exterminated.
• Yun Zhaochen, a city lord and Grand Academician, arrives with five other Grand Academicians, having heard about the incident involving Yun Fang.
• Yun Zhaochen introduces the five Grand Academicians to Yun Fang, revealing their respective cities, reputations, and skills.
• Yun Zhaochen becomes enraged when he learns about the filth-splashing incident and threatens to punish everyone by association if no one identifies the culprits.
• A soldier and others reveal that Nie Yan, Yun Ao, Nie Hu, Yun Meng, and Yun Shao were responsible for the filth-splashing.
• Yun Zhaochen orders the five culprits and Nie Zhe to be brought forward.

Character Developments

• Yun Zhaochen: Reveals his power and influence as a Grand Academician, showing that he values Yun Fang highly. He also displays his anger and authority when dealing with the filth-splashing incident.
• Nie Zhe: Desperate and defiant, he tries to flee but is stopped by Yun Zhaochen's ancestral hall Literary Platform.
• Yun Fang: Calm and composed, he reports the incident to Yun Zhaochen without revealing his own actions or intentions.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and hierarchy: The difference in Literary Ranks and positions between Yun Zhaochen and Nie Zhe is emphasized, with Yun Zhaochen using his authority to reprimand and threaten Nie Zhe.
• Respect and honor: Yun Zhaochen's introduction of the five Grand Academicians highlights their respective qualities and achievements, emphasizing the importance of honor and reputation in their society.
• Consequences of actions: The filth-splashing incident has severe consequences for the involved families, demonstrating the importance of proper behavior and the gravity of transgressions.

Character Interactions

• Yun Zhaochen and Yun Fang: Yun Zhaochen values Yun Fang highly, introducing him to the five Grand Academicians with great ceremony. Yun Fang, in turn, reports the incident calmly and without revealing his own actions.
• Yun Zhaochen and Nie Zhe: Yun Zhaochen reprimands and threatens Nie Zhe, using his authority as a Grand Academician to pin him in place with his ancestral hall Literary Platform.
• The five culprits and others: The soldiers and others reveal the culprits' identities, showing their fear of Yun Zhaochen's authority and the consequences of their actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nie Zhe and his group face Grand Academician Yun Zhaochen, who can suppress them due to his higher Literary Rank.
• Yun Fang, a Hanlin Academician, orders Nie Zhe's group to be punished for their disrespect.
• Yun Zhaochen and six other Grand Academicians gather to discuss the upcoming Dragon Race Hall emergence.
• They decide to enter the hall together, aiming to obtain a Flying Token for a swift exit.
• Yun Zhaochen shares knowledge about the hall's layout and guards, with Fang Yun remaining silent but understanding.
• They plan to avoid the main hall due to its extreme danger.

Character Developments

• Nie Zhe and his group are shown to be weak and disrespectful, facing consequences for their actions.
• Yun Fang is revealed to have a powerful background, possibly greater than Yun Zhaochen's.
• Yun Zhaochen is shown to be knowledgeable and strategic, leading the group of Grand Academicians.
• Fang Yun remains calm and collected, understanding the dynamics of the situation.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics of Literary Rank and its influence on lives.
• The danger and allure of the Dragon Race Hall, with its potential rewards and risks.
• The importance of caution and strategy in facing powerful forces.

Character Interactions

• Yun Zhaochen and Yun Fang have a tense interaction, with Yun Zhaochen mistaking Fang Yun for his illegitimate son to protect his identity.
• Nie Zhe pleads with Fang Yun, but Fang Yun ignores him, showing his disregard for Nie Zhe's group.
• The Grand Academicians interact with each other, showing respect for Yun Zhaochen's leadership and sharing their knowledge and plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon Emperor's arrival in the Bloodmang Ancient Land causes concern among the Grand Academicians.
• The Demon Emperor is believed to be seeking something other than the Dragon Race Hall, and he will only stay for a short time.
• The six Second Saint Families will send teams of Grand Academicians into the Bloodmang Ancient Land to target the Dragon Race Hall.
• Tang Jianqiu, who had betrayed the group, seeks an audience with Yun Zhaochen.

Character Developments

• The Demon Emperor is revealed to be incredibly powerful, close to the Half-Sage realm, and is waiting for the Burial Saint Valley to advance.
• Fang Yun is targeted by Wei Huangan and Mo Yao for assassination.
• Tang Jianqiu's betrayal is discussed, and his current actions are seen as two-faced and shameless.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different races and factions, particularly the Demon Race, Human Race, and the six Second Saint Families.
• The pursuit of power and treasure, as exemplified by the Demon Emperor's descent into the Bloodmang Ancient Land.
• Betrayal and trust, as seen in Tang Jianqiu's actions and the group's reaction to his return.

Character Interactions

• The Grand Academicians discuss the Demon Emperor's arrival and its implications.
• Fang Yun subtly indicates to Yun Zhaochen that he has connections with the six Second Saint Families.
• The group debates whether to meet with Tang Jianqiu, ultimately deciding to see him due to their shared history with him.
• Yun Zhaochen remains calm and collected, while Ye Fangge expresses strong emotions regarding Tang Jianqiu's betrayal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Fangge and Yun Zhaochen share the history of their friendship with Tang Jianqiu, who betrayed them after they protected him from Wei Huangan.
• Tang Jianqiu arrives, seeking to join Yun Zhaochen's group for the Dragon Race Hall, but Ye Fangge is hostile towards him.
• Tang Jianqiu reveals that Demon Kings from the Demon Realm will enter the Bloodmang Ancient Land and the Demon Emperor will descend.
• He urges the group to join Mo Yao's team to resist various forces, as his team has fifteen Grand Academicians.
• When asked about Wei Huangan, Tang Jianqiu expresses deep hatred and jealousy.

Character Developments

• Ye Fangge and Yun Zhaochen maintain their loyalty and friendship, despite Tang Jianqiu's betrayal.
• Tang Jianqiu is revealed to be cunning, jealous, and malicious, with a deep-seated hatred for Wei Huangan.
• Fang Yun is initially surprised by Tang Jianqiu's appearance and demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and loyalty: Tang Jianqiu's betrayal of Ye Fangge and Yun Zhaochen contrasts with their continued loyalty towards him.
• Jealousy and hatred: Tang Jianqiu's intense jealousy and hatred towards Wei Huangan drive his actions.
• Power dynamics: The various forces entering the Bloodmang Ancient Land create a complex power struggle.

Character Interactions

• Ye Fangge and Yun Zhaochen maintain a close friendship, despite their differing views on Tang Jianqiu.
• Tang Jianqiu's interaction with the group reveals his cunning and manipulative nature, as well as his deep-seated hatred for Wei Huangan.
• Fang Yun's interaction with Tang Jianqiu shows his initial surprise and later understanding of the man's true nature.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jianqiu, a Grand Academician, tries to convince Yun Zhaochen and his group to join Mo Yao's side, offering benefits and threatening consequences if they refuse.
• The group, including Yun Zhaochen, Ye Fangge, Liu Shan'a, Tan Hemu, Qiu Meng, and Lian Pingchao, all refuse, with Yun Zhaochen being particularly resolute.
• Tang Jianqiu offers a reward, including the Sacred Heart Blood Jade, for information on Fang Yun's whereabouts or his capture.
• The group decides to enter the Dragon Race Hall within three days, as the phantoms of Dragon City's ruins appear frequently.

Character Developments

• Yun Zhaochen: Shows decisiveness and strong will, refusing Tang Jianqiu's offer despite potential risks.
• Fang Yun: Displays confidence, poise, and sharp wit, standing up to Tang Jianqiu and earning respect from other Grand Academicians.
• Tang Jianqiu: Reveals his manipulative and threatening nature, showing no remorse for his past actions.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances among Grand Academicians and their families.
• The struggle for resources and influence in the Bloodmang Ancient Land and the Saint Origin Continent.
• The potential danger and rewards of entering the Dragon Race Hall.

Character Interactions

• Yun Zhaochen and Fang Yun: Yun Zhaochen shields Fang Yun from Tang Jianqiu's threat, showing protective behavior.
• Fang Yun and Tang Jianqiu: They exchange verbal jabs, with Fang Yun holding his own against the experienced Grand Academician.
• The group of Grand Academicians: They discuss and agree on their course of action regarding the Dragon Race Hall, showing unity and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race Grand Academicians and Fang Yun prepare to enter Axe Mountain while the Everjoy Cloud Family is confined.
• A massive Violent Peak Tribe demon army, led by Xiong Sha, approaches, demanding that Fang Yun hand over Yun Fang to appease Xiong Tu.
• The Human Race teams decide to delay entering Axe Mountain due to the demon army's proximity.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun's status and strength are recognized and respected by the Grand Academicians, who now view him as a top-tier Hanlin Academician.
• Lian Pingchao initially doubts Fang Yun's claim but later accepts it due to the others' support.
• The Grand Academicians prioritize the safety of the Human Race and the Dragon Race Hall over personal grievances.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Human Race and the Demon Race, with the Demon Kings holding significant influence.
• The importance of political correctness and unity among the Human Race in the face of demon threats.
• The tension and anxiety caused by the proximity of the demon army.

Character Interactions

• Yun Zhaochen, as the city lord, issues orders to the Everjoy Cloud Family and manages the situation with the demon army.
• The Grand Academicians discuss and decide on their course of action, ultimately supporting Fang Yun.
• Xiong Sha and Xiong Tu, the leaders of the Violent Peak Tribe, exert pressure on the Human Race, demanding that Fang Yun be handed over.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Meng Family, led by Grand Academicians, arrives in the Bloodmang Ancient Land.
• They argue with the Xun Household over the Confucian concepts of 'Following the Former Kings' and 'Following the Later Kings'.
• The Meng Family's Grand Academicians ignore the local Bloodmang Ancient Land Grand Academicians, causing resentment.
• The Violent Peak Tribe's Demon Kings provoke the Meng Family but dare not attack.
• Yun Zhaochen and his group decide to explore Axe Mountain separately from the Meng Family.

Character Developments

• Meng Jingye: Shows his strength by defeating the Xun Household in a debate, despite supporting the more traditional Confucian view.
• Fang Yun: Disguised as a Hanlin Academician, he observes the situation without participating in the conflict.
• Yun Zhaochen and his group: They decide to avoid the Meng Family and the Demon Race, focusing on finding the Dragon Race Hall independently.

Significant Themes

• Confucian Ideology: The debate between the Meng and Xun households highlights the different interpretations of Confucian teachings.
• Power Dynamics: The interactions between the Meng Family, local Grand Academicians, and the Violent Peak Tribe demonstrate the importance of power and status.
• Avoidance and Caution: Yun Zhaochen's group chooses to avoid potential conflicts, showcasing their prudence and strategic thinking.

Character Interactions

• Meng Family vs. Xun Household: The intellectual debate between the two Confucian households sets the stage for their conflict.
• Meng Family vs. Local Grand Academicians: The Meng Family's disregard for the local Grand Academicians creates tension and resentment.
• Meng Family vs. Violent Peak Tribe: The provocation and subsequent avoidance of battle between the two groups highlights the power imbalance and the Demon Race's fear of the Meng Family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yun and six Grand Academicians discover a colossal hall in the sky, a Five Dragon Hall, equivalent to a Dragon Palace and much larger than expected for the Bloodmang Ancient Land.
• The group approaches a section of Dragon City Ruins undergoing "Turning Void into Reality," where they plan to enter.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun: Shows knowledge of dragon architecture, excitement at entering the hall, and caution upon entering the ruins.
• Qiu Meng and Lian Pingchao: Display impulsiveness and belligerence due to Bloodmang Power's influence, eager to claim the Five Dragon Hall.
• Yun Zhaochen: Acts as a voice of reason, warning of the risks ahead.

Significant Themes

• The influence of Bloodmang Power on individuals, altering their temperaments.
• The allure and potential dangers of ancient dragon halls and ruins.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun follows the Grand Academicians without difficulty, showing his strength.
• Yun Zhaochen warns the group about the risks before entering the ruins.
• Qiu Meng and Lian Pingchao express their eagerness to claim the Five Dragon Hall, contrasting with Yun Zhaochen's caution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group enters the ruins of Five Dragon Hall, shrouded in blood mist and dust.
• They decide to clear the area using war poetry to search for treasures before proceeding deeper.
• Six Grand Academicians use North Wind Chant to clear the dust, while Fang Yun, a Hanlin Academician, prepares to use Fluent Recitation to search.

Character Developments

• Yun Zhaochen demonstrates strategic thinking and caution, suggesting they clear the entrance first.
• Fang Yun shows understanding of the ruins' layout and history, but keeps his strength hidden.
• Lian Pingchao displays disdain for Fang Yun's lower status as a Hanlin Academician.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Hanlin Academicians and Grand Academicians are highlighted, emphasizing the vast gap in their abilities.
• The theme of caution versus rashness is explored, with Yun Zhaochen advocating for careful planning.

Character Interactions

• Yun Zhaochen and Fang Yun subtly collaborate, with Yun Zhaochen considering Fang Yun's input and protecting him from Lian Pingchao's disrespect.
• The group works together to clear the area, but their individual strengths and contributions vary greatly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group searches the entrance of the ruins, finding various items, mostly drained of power.
• Lian Pingchao finds a piece of Phoenixfire Parasolwood, and Liu Shan'a discovers a heavy, ordinary-looking cauldron leg.
• Fang Yun finds a jade seal with a Half-Sage aura, which Lian Pingchao wants to buy.
• They reach a pure white curtain of light, marking the outskirts of the ruins.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun: He remains calm and observant, finding valuable items without greed. He stands up for himself against Lian Pingchao's pressure.
• Lian Pingchao: He shows arrogance and attempts to pressure Fang Yun into selling the jade seal. He becomes angry when called out but ultimately agrees to trade.
• Yun Zhaochen: He tries to maintain fairness and harmony among the Grand Academicians but struggles to control Lian Pingchao's behavior.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Power: Lian Pingchao's desire for the jade seal and his attempt to pressure Fang Yun highlight the corrupting influence of power and greed.
• Friendship and Loyalty: Yun Zhaochen's defense of Fang Yun and Ye Fangge's support show the importance of friendship and loyalty in their group.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun vs. Lian Pingchao: Their interaction highlights the power dynamic between them, with Lian Pingchao trying to assert dominance and Fang Yun standing his ground.
• Yun Zhaochen vs. Lian Pingchao: Yun Zhaochen tries to maintain order and fairness, but Lian Pingchao's actions challenge his authority.
• Ye Fangge's support for Fang Yun: Ye Fangge shows solidarity with Fang Yun against Lian Pingchao's pressure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group examines the items left at the entrance. Fang Yun identifies a piece of Phoenixfire Parasolwood, which can create powerful fire-spewing mechanisms.
• Fang Yun uses his knowledge of Search for Antiquity to help the Grand Academicians choose valuable items. He keeps the most valuable items for Yun Zhaochen to distribute.
• Before entering the ruins, they plan to enhance their group with War Poetry to face the powerful War Idols inside.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun: Demonstrates his expertise in Search for Antiquity, impressing the Grand Academicians.
• Lian Pingchao: Reveals his interest in Search for Antiquity but shows poor judgment by trading a valuable jade seal for a piece of wood.

Significant Themes

• Knowledge and Expertise: Fang Yun's knowledge of Search for Antiquity sets him apart and earns him respect.
• Greed and Poor Judgment: Lian Pingchao's eagerness to acquire items leads him to make a poor trade.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun and Lian Pingchao: Their interaction highlights Lian Pingchao's greed and lack of judgment compared to Fang Yun's wisdom.
• Fang Yun and the Group: Fang Yun's assistance in choosing valuable items strengthens his bond with the group.