Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A White Tiger Saint Son arrives in the Snake Tongue Realm seeking the mysterious powerhouse who saved the realm ten years ago.
• The Li Tian Army Lord suspects this Saint Son is here to encircle and suppress Lin Chao, who is wanted by the Shangguan family for revenge.
• Lin Chao receives a note from the Li Tian Army Lord warning him about a Half-step Saint Domain powerhouse preparing to ambush him.
• Yu Yaonu, now a sequenced Vermilion Bird Saintess, returns to the Supreme Heavenly Realm for an important empowerment.
• Two soul bodies within Yu Yaonu, Auntie Sweet and Auntie Banana, argue and discuss Yu Yaonu's empowerment and her favoritism towards her first contracted pet.

Character Developments

• The White Tiger Saint Son shows determination and excitement in seeking the mysterious powerhouse.
• Lin Chao remains calm and unconcerned about the impending danger.
• Yu Yaonu has grown and matured, becoming a powerful Saintess, and carries a crystal coffin containing her most precious possession.
• Auntie Sweet and Auntie Banana, the soul bodies within Yu Yaonu, exhibit distinct personalities and provide guidance and advice to Yu Yaonu.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within the Beast Taming Great World, particularly the Three Palaces and the Five Saint Domains.
• The importance of the Deity Game and the struggle to succeed where previous attempts failed.
• The favoritism Yu Yaonu shows towards her first contracted pet, despite the advice of Auntie Sweet and Auntie Banana.

Character Interactions

• The White Tiger Saint Son interacts with the Li Tian Army Lord, seeking his help to find the mysterious powerhouse.
• Lin Chao interacts with A Yan, his deaf and mute helper, in the bookstore.
• Yu Yaonu interacts with Auntie Sweet and Auntie Banana, the soul bodies within her, who provide guidance and argue about Yu Yaonu's favoritism towards her first contracted pet.
• Yu Yaonu is observed by the Marquis of Purple Robes, who feels a sense of familiarity with her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter discusses a meeting in the Supreme Heavenly Palace to decide whether to grant Cang Tong a spot among the Chosen Ones.
• The Vermilion Bird Holy Lord appears and decrees that Cang Tong shall have a spot among the Chosen Ones.
• The Vermilion Bird Holy Lord announces she is looking for someone, posting a notice in the Three Palaces.
• A group of assassins, including a White Tiger Saint Son, plans to assassinate a Half-step Saint Domain expert (implied to be Lin Chao).

Character Developments

• The Vermilion Bird Holy Lord is introduced as a powerful and noble figure, with a mysterious past related to the Holy Master.
• The White Tiger Saint Son, Mu Bairen, is revealed to be a Half-step Saint Domain expert with a strong killing intent, aiming to reach the Saint Domain by defeating Lin Chao.
• Luo Changtian, another White Tiger Saint Son, tries to persuade Mu Bairen to stop the assassination but fails.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle and politics within the Beast Taming Great World, particularly between the Three Palaces.
• The importance of the Five Saint Favored and the Holy Master in the world's history and current events.
• The pursuit of power and strength, as seen through the eyes of Mu Bairen and Lin Chao.

Character Interactions

• The Vermilion Bird Holy Lord interacts with the Beast Tamers in the Supreme Heavenly Palace, decreeing Cang Tong's spot among the Chosen Ones.
• Mu Bairen and the group of assassins discuss and plan the assassination of the Half-step Saint Domain expert.
• Luo Changtian attempts to contact Mu Bairen to dissuade him from the assassination but fails.
• Lin Chao senses the arrival of the assassins and invites them in, displaying calm and composure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chao is cornered by two powerful Beast Tamers, Mang Long and Mu Bairen, with the intention to kill him.
• Mu Bairen's White Tiger and Earth Dragon attack Lin Chao simultaneously, but he remains unharmed.
• Lin Chao easily defeats Mang Long's Earth Dragon and other Mythical Grade pets, leaving Mu Bairen as the only threat.
• Mu Bairen's blood-red snake swallows Mang Long and the other Beast Tamers, including their pets, revealing Mu Bairen's true intentions.
• Mu Bairen recognizes Lin Chao as the Holy Master and kneels before him, expressing his remorse and begging for forgiveness.

Character Developments

• Lin Chao demonstrates his formidable strength, easily defeating powerful pets and remaining unharmed against overwhelming odds.
• Mu Bairen reveals his true colors, eliminating potential threats and showing his loyalty to the Holy Master.
• Mang Long and the other Beast Tamers show their ruthlessness and desperation in the face of defeat.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• Loyalty and respect for one's master or mentor.
• The past catching up with the present, as Mu Bairen recognizes Lin Chao as the Holy Master.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chao and Mu Bairen: Initially adversaries, their relationship shifts when Mu Bairen recognizes Lin Chao as the Holy Master.
• Mang Long and Mu Bairen: Allies in the ambush, but Mu Bairen betrays Mang Long and the other Beast Tamers.
• Mang Long and Lin Chao: Enemies, with Mang Long underestimating Lin Chao's strength and paying the price.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Luo Changtian receives a message about the Vermilion Bird Holy Lord's coming-of-age ceremony, hinting at the Holy Master's past.
• Mu Bairen reveals the Holy Master's history, his relationship with the Five Holy Lords, and the betrayal of the Vermilion Bird Holy Lord.
• Lin Chao learns about the Vermilion Bird Holy Lord's current state and Mu Bairen's suspicions about her rebirth from fire.
• Yu Yaonu undergoes a power baptism, and two voices argue within her mind about her spirit beasts.
• An unknown figure appears, and a blood-red eye in the sky vault discusses the Deity Game's target.

Character Developments

• Lin Chao: Shows curiosity and interest in the Holy Master's past. He considers the possibility of the Vermilion Bird Holy Lord's betrayal and its connection to his main body's failure.
• Mu Bairen: Reveals his past as the elder brother of the Vermilion Bird Holy Lord and his regret for confining his niece in the palace. He expresses fear and suspicion about the current Vermilion Bird Holy Lord.
• Yu Yaonu: Undergoes a power baptism and receives guidance from two voices within her mind. She shows concern for her first spirit beast and asks about the Deity Game's enemies.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal & Trust: The Vermilion Bird Holy Lord's betrayal and Mu Bairen's regret highlight the consequences of broken trust and the importance of loyalty.
• Destiny & Fate: The Holy Master's past and the upcoming Deity Game emphasize the characters' struggle with their destinies and the fate of their world.
• Power & Responsibility: Yu Yaonu's power baptism and the voices guiding her underscore the responsibility that comes with power and the need to make choices that will shape her future.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chao & Mu Bairen: Lin Chao learns about the Holy Master's past from Mu Bairen, leading to a deeper understanding of their shared history and the current situation.
• Yu Yaonu & the Voices: Yu Yaonu interacts with the two voices within her mind, seeking guidance and clarification about her spirit beasts and the Deity Game.
• The Unknown Figure & the Blood-Red Eye: The conversation between the unknown figure and the blood-red eye hints at a potential alliance and the target of the Deity Game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Shangguan Family's old man, Shangguan Ya, meets with Hong Ying, a powerful Beast Tamer and leader of a player group, to propose an alliance: she helps him kill a target, and he releases half of her captured organization's members.
• Lin Chao, Mu Bairen, and Luo Changtian arrive at the Cloud Dove Trial Ground, where they encounter Luo Caiyi and the Cang Tong organization, who are attempting to summon an Ancient God to devour Red Eyes.
• Lin Chao, Mu Bairen, and Luo Changtian leave the trial ground, and Lin Chao is ambushed by a group of powerful Beast Tamers led by Hong Ying, who mistake him for the Administrator from their past.

Character Developments

• Lin Chao: Lin Chao demonstrates his curiosity and interest in the Ancient Gods and the Red Eyes, as well as his strategic thinking by leaving the trial ground to avoid a direct confrontation with the Ancient God.
• Hong Ying: Hong Ying, now an old woman, shows her determination to save her captured organization members by agreeing to Shangguan Ya's proposal. She also reveals her past as a Player and her belief that Lin Chao might be the Administrator.
• Mu Bairen: Mu Bairen displays his loyalty to Lin Chao by following his orders without question, even when he doesn't understand the Holy Master's intentions.

Significant Themes

• Time: The passage of time is emphasized through Hong Ying's aged appearance, highlighting the contrast between her past and present.
• Identity: The characters' identities and pasts are explored, with Hong Ying and Black Monkey revealing their history as Players and Lin Chao's true identity as the Administrator being questioned.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chao and Mu Bairen: Lin Chao's trust in Mu Bairen is evident as he orders him to leave without explaining his intentions. Mu Bairen, in turn, follows Lin Chao's orders without hesitation.
• Hong Ying and Lin Chao: Hong Ying mistakes Lin Chao for the Administrator, leading to a tense standoff between them and the other Beast Tamers.
• Luo Caiyi and Mu Bairen: Luo Caiyi and Mu Bairen display their competitive nature and rivalry as they both attempt to claim the Red Eyes at the trial ground.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chao, the Administrator of the game world, is found by his former players, Hong Ying, Black Monkey, and Swallow Night.
• Lin Chao learns about the events that transpired after he fell into a deep sleep, including the game world's shattering and the players' entry into the Pet Taming World.
• Hong Ying reveals that Half-Victorious Sky, a former player and prince, died while attempting to break through to Saint Domain, and that the Shangguan Family has been capturing members of their organization.
• Duanmu Xie, a Hall Master of Yuan Palace, learns about the remnants of the Heavenly Butterfly Chamber of Commerce and the Shangguan Family's actions.
• The Black Tortoise Holy Lord contacts Duanmu Xie, revealing the existence of the Tomorrow Plan and the need to eliminate Cang Tong, a small organization that might threaten their plan.
• Duanmu Xie decides to use the power of the fighting faction to eliminate Cang Tong while keeping the Tomorrow Plan secret.
• The Palace Master of Yuan Palace emerges from seclusion, setting the date for the Deity Game.

Character Developments

• Lin Chao: Reunites with former players, learns about the world's changes, and decides to deal with the Shangguan Family.
• Hong Ying: Shows leadership and reveals her organization's history and current struggles.
• Duanmu Xie: Discusses the Tomorrow Plan with the Black Tortoise Holy Lord, decides to eliminate Cang Tong, and learns about the Palace Master's emergence from seclusion.
• Black Tortoise Holy Lord: Reveals the existence of the Tomorrow Plan and the need to eliminate Cang Tong.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of the game world's shattering and the players' entry into the Pet Taming World.
• The struggle for power and influence within the Beast Taming Great World.
• The existence of the Tomorrow Plan and the threat it poses to Red Eyes' invasion.
• The sacrifice of individuals for the greater good, as seen in the decision to eliminate Cang Tong.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chao interacts with his former players, Hong Ying, Black Monkey, and Swallow Night, learning about their experiences and decisions.
• Duanmu Xie interacts with the Black Tortoise Holy Lord, discussing the Tomorrow Plan and the need to eliminate Cang Tong.
• Duanmu Xie also interacts with a burly man, discussing the Shangguan Family's actions and the need to replace their head.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Supreme Heavenly Realm is crowded with powerful Beast Tamers for the Vermilion Bird Holy Lord's coming-of-age ceremony and to discuss the Deity Game.
• Yu Yaonu is confined in the Holy Palace, severed from her connection with Cang Tong, to protect her and prevent her from being affected by the Holy Palace's actions against Cang Tong.
• The Vermilion Bird Holy Lord announces that the Deity Game will commence in a hundred years, and the enemy will be a Black Dragon instead of Red Eyes.
• The Azure-Eyed Ancient God, a hidden pawn of Red Eyes within Cang Tong, is executed by the Grand Elders of the Beast Taming Great World.

Character Developments

• Yu Yaonu struggles with her loyalty to Cang Tong and her duty as a Chosen One, ultimately deciding to prioritize the greater good and win the Deity Game for the sake of all living beings.
• The Vermilion Bird Holy Lord feels disappointed that the Holy Master did not come to her coming-of-age ceremony, but she maintains her composure as the Vermilion Bird Holy Lord.
• Zhou Buqu, the Palace Master of Imperial Palace, is revealed to be the spiritual leader and banner of the Beast Taming Great World, representing its unyielding will.

Significant Themes

• The responsibility of Chosen Ones and their duty to protect all living beings.
• The consequences of betrayal and the importance of trust within a group.
• The struggle between personal gain and the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Yu Yaonu interacts with Aunt Yu (Vermilion Bird Saintess and Empress of Cang Tong), who confines Yu Yaonu for her protection and to sever her connection with Cang Tong.
• The Vermilion Bird Holy Lord interacts with Qian Yuanzi (Palace Master of Yuan Palace) and Zhou Buqu (Palace Master of Imperial Palace), discussing the Deity Game and the change in their enemy from Red Eyes to a Black Dragon.
• The Grand Elders of the Beast Taming Great World execute the Azure-Eyed Ancient God, a traitor within Cang Tong, with the support of the crowd.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ancient Gods have fallen, and the Cang Tong organization has been annihilated, causing turmoil in the Supreme Heavenly Realm.
• The Beast Tamers are excited as the Deity Game begins.
• The Vermilion Bird Holy Lord searches for the Holy Master but doesn't find him, causing her distress.
• The thirty-six Chosen Ones, representing the Beast Taming Great World, participate in the Deity Game. The first stage, the Fierce Beast stage, commences.
• The Calamity Lord, a traitor, hands over the Tuluo Ancient Book to the other Saint Domains and disappears without boarding the Ark of Tomorrow.

Character Developments

• The Vermilion Bird Holy Lord's desperation to find the Holy Master reveals her deep connection to him.
• Zhou Buqu and Qian Yuanzi discuss the possibility of a traitor among them, hinting at the Calamity Lord's true identity.
• Mu Bairen reveals he has met the Holy Master but doesn't elaborate, intriguing the Vermilion Bird Holy Lord.
• The Chosen Ones display unity and determination to face the Fierce Beasts, but underlying despair is evident.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and Trust: The Calamity Lord's betrayal is hinted at, and the characters discuss trust and suspicion among themselves.
• Despair and Determination: The Chosen Ones face the grim reality of their situation, yet they remain determined to fight for their world.
• The Weight of Responsibility: The Vermilion Bird Holy Lord, as the leader of the Chosen Ones, feels the burden of responsibility, trying to find the Holy Master for guidance.

Character Interactions

• The Vermilion Bird Holy Lord interacts with Zhou Buqu and Qian Yuanzi, revealing her emotional state and search for the Holy Master.
• Mu Bairen interacts with the Vermilion Bird Holy Lord, hinting at his knowledge of the Holy Master but not providing details.
• The Chosen Ones interact with each other, discussing strategies and expressing their determination to face the Fierce Beasts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The first stage of the Deity Game ends with four Chosen Ones dead and many injured.
• The Chosen Ones struggle with the reality of their situation and the slim chances of victory.
• The Vermilion Bird Holy Lord rallies the Chosen Ones, instilling confidence.
• Zhou Sen learns that his father, Zhou Buqu, had betrayed the Beast Taming Great World and cooperated with the Red Eyes.
• Within the Beast Taming Great World, the four most powerful figures (including Zhou Buqu) sacrifice themselves to transfer their cultivation to four Chosen Ones, creating new Above Saint Domain Chosen Ones.
• The second trial, Heart Questioning, begins. Yu Yaonu enters and sees visions of her past, present, and future lives, including the brutal victory against the World-Ending Dragon and a mysterious scene hinting at a future encounter.

Character Developments

• Zhou Sen: Struggles with his father's betrayal and becomes more determined to protect the Beast Taming Great World.
• Yu Yaonu: Reflects on her past and present lives, feels regret for not being able to awaken her first pet, and gains resolve for the future.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good (the four powerful figures giving up their lives and cultivation)
• The struggle between hope and reality (Chosen Ones' initial discouragement and eventual determination)
• The weight of the past (Yu Yaonu's reflections on her past and present lives)

Character Interactions

• Zhou Sen and his father, Zhou Buqu: Zhou Sen grapples with his father's betrayal and decides to protect the Beast Taming Great World despite his father's actions.
• Yu Yaonu and the Holy Master: Yu Yaonu learns that the Holy Master is connected to her past and feels regret for not being able to awaken her first pet.
• The Chosen Ones and the Vermilion Bird Holy Lord: The Holy Lord rallies the Chosen Ones, instilling confidence and unity in their mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Yaonu passes the trial of the heart and emerges to find the World-Ending Black Dragon wreaking havoc.
• She pierces the Black Dragon's reverse scale, defeating it and winning the Deity Game for the Beast Taming Great World.
• However, the victory is short-lived as Red Eyes, a powerful entity, destroys the Beast Taming Great World, killing all living beings.
• Lin Chao, the Holy Master, reveals that he had made a bet with Red Eyes, using the Deity Game to awaken Yu Yaonu's spirit, which was hidden within the origin of the Beast Taming Great World.

Character Developments

• Yu Yaonu: Passes the trial of the heart, understanding her mission and the world's fate. She defeats the World-Ending Black Dragon, saving the Beast Taming Great World, but is devastated by its subsequent destruction.
• Lin Chao (Holy Master): Reveals his true identity and the bet he made with Red Eyes. He seeks Yu Yaonu's spirit within the origin of the Beast Taming Great World.
• Red Eyes: Destroys the Beast Taming Great World after the Deity Game, revealing its true nature and the bet it made with Lin Chao.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Control: The characters grapple with the concept of fate and the extent to which they can control their lives and the world's destiny.
• Love and Sacrifice: Yu Yaonu's love for her contracted pet, the Black Dragon, and Lin Chao's love for Yu Yaonu drive their actions and decisions.
• Reincarnation and Identity: The theme of reincarnation and the search for one's true identity is explored through Yu Yaonu's journey and Lin Chao's revelations.

Character Interactions

• Yu Yaonu and the Black Dragon: Their complex relationship, initially one of love and protection, turns tragic as Yu Yaonu is forced to defeat the Black Dragon to save the world.
• Lin Chao and Red Eyes: Their bet and subsequent actions reveal their true natures and the extent of their power and influence.
• Yu Yaonu and Lin Chao: Their connection is hinted at, with Lin Chao revealing that he had orchestrated events to awaken Yu Yaonu's spirit and find her within the origin of the Beast Taming Great World.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chao, now transformed into the Heavenly Dao, awakens in the Lifeless Well and returns to the current era.
• He discovers that the Butterfly Bird he encountered in his previous life is the same one he met long ago in the Beast Taming Great World, suggesting a form of reincarnation.
• Lin Chao receives a poor reincarnation score and obtains the Book of Life and Death as a reward, which he believes can help him create reincarnation.
• He returns home for the winter break, where his parents arrange a blind date with Xu Qian, an old friend.
• Xu Qian, grieving her sister's death, becomes agitated when discussing the possibility of ghosts and the dead being revived.
• Lin Moyu, seeking Transcendence, plans to investigate a supernatural event at Mount Dadu, hoping to find a way to revive his deceased wife.

Character Developments

• Lin Chao: Reflects on his shortcomings and gains a deeper understanding of life and death, leading to an evolution of his Lesser Reincarnation Method. He also maintains his humanity by spending time with his family.
• Xu Qian: Struggles with her sister's death and becomes emotionally invested in exposing those who claim to revive the dead, hoping to help her brother-in-law move on.
• Lin Moyu: Remains determined to find a way to revive his wife, even pursuing supernatural leads.

Significant Themes

• Life and Death: The exploration of life and death is a central theme, with Lin Chao's experiences and the Book of Life and Death being key elements.
• Reincarnation: The possibility of reincarnation is discussed, with Lin Chao considering the Butterfly Bird's reappearance as evidence.
• Grief and Loss: Xu Qian and Lin Moyu grapple with the loss of loved ones, driving their actions and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chao and Wu Xiangyi: Their relationship remains strong, with Wu Xiangyi integrating into the current era and Lin Chao finding comfort in her presence.
• Lin Chao and Xu Qian: They meet for a blind date arranged by their parents, but their conversation turns tense when discussing the possibility of ghosts and the revival of the dead.
• Lin Moyu and his wife: Though deceased, Lin Moyu's wife remains a significant influence on his actions, driving him to seek a way to revive her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chao returns from a blind date, reflecting on his past life and the events leading to the present.
• He recalls transforming five individuals into the Five Saint Beasts and encountering a person with a spirit similar to the Butterfly Bird's.
• Lin Chao discovers that Red Eyes contains reincarnation power and initiates the Deity Game to revive the Butterfly Bird's spirit.
• Red Eyes reveals he was revived by a mysterious being named Venerable Lord and was unwilling to be his puppet.
• Lin Chao and Red Eyes deceive the heavens and earth, initiating the second round of the Deity Game, with Lin Chao inheriting the foundation of the Beast Taming Great World and Red Eyes being resurrected.
• Red Eyes destroys the Beast Taming Great World, melting it into a bead given to Lin Chao, who perfects the Lesser Reincarnation Method.
• Red Eyes chooses to perish, and Lin Chao plans to reassemble the Beast Taming Great World in the future.
• In the present, Lin Chao, now a Taoist priest named Liu Guan, is involved with his high school crush, Wang Yunzhen, who is pregnant and believes Xianyun Temple's blessing helped her conceive.
• Wang Yunzhen is haunted by her deceased husband's presence, and Liu Guan reassures her.
• Zhao Yatong, the deceased husband's sister, suspects his death was not an accident and confronts Liu Guan about his relationship with Wang Yunzhen.
• The Temple Master tasks Liu Guan with handling a letter of accusation from Zhao Yatong, revealing a photograph of their illicit affair.

Character Developments

• Lin Chao (Liu Guan): Reflects on his past life, experiments with reincarnation power, and plans for the future. He maintains a calm and composed demeanor despite Zhao Yatong's accusations.
• Red Eyes: Reveals his past as a fallen ancient powerhouse and his unwillingness to be Venerable Lord's puppet. He chooses to perish to help Lin Chao.
• Wang Yunzhen: Struggles with her husband's death and is haunted by his presence. She believes Xianyun Temple's blessing helped her conceive and has an affair with Liu Guan.
• Zhao Yatong: Suspects her brother's death was not an accident and confronts Liu Guan about his relationship with Wang Yunzhen. She reports their illicit affair to the Temple Master.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation and the cycle of life and death
• The power of belief and its influence on reality
• The consequences of deception and manipulation
• The struggle between free will and external control

Character Interactions

• Lin Chao (Liu Guan) and Red Eyes: They form an alliance to deceive the heavens and earth, with Lin Chao inheriting the foundation of the Beast Taming Great World and Red Eyes being resurrected.
• Liu Guan and Wang Yunzhen: They engage in an illicit affair, with Liu Guan comforting Wang Yunzhen about her husband's death and her fears of his ghostly presence.
• Zhao Yatong and Liu Guan: Zhao Yatong confronts Liu Guan about his relationship with Wang Yunzhen and reports their affair to the Temple Master.
• The Temple Master and Liu Guan: The Temple Master tasks Liu Guan with handling Zhao Yatong's letter of accusation and warns him not to involve any fatalities this time.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Yatong returns to the guesthouse in Pingchang County, finding it unusually quiet due to her brother's death.
• She witnesses countless people praying to vague gods and buddhas, fueling her determination to expose Xianyun Temple's corruption.
• She receives threatening phone calls and a delivery of three bloody chicken heads, indicating that her investigation has been discovered.
• Her parents also receive threats, further intimidating Zhao Yatong.
• Three days later, Liu Guan, the mastermind behind the threats, plans to silence Zhao Yatong once and for all on the rooftop of the guesthouse.
• Zhao Yatong's brother, who had been killed by Liu Guan, appears as a ghost and protects her, ultimately killing Liu Guan and his thugs.

Character Developments

• Zhao Yatong: She becomes more determined to expose Xianyun Temple's corruption despite facing threats and intimidation. She is initially scared but finds courage in her brother's ghostly appearance.
• Liu Guan: He becomes more desperate and ruthless in his attempts to silence Zhao Yatong, revealing his true colors as a criminal mastermind.
• Zhao Heijun (Zhao Yatong's brother): He appears as a ghost, driven by his desire to protect his sister and seek justice for his own death. His appearance marks his transformation into an Underworld Emissary.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and Powerlessness: Zhao Yatong's struggle against the corrupt Xianyun Temple and Liu Guan's influence highlights the powerlessness of ordinary people against powerful, unscrupulous forces.
• Revenge and Justice: Zhao Heijun's ghostly appearance and subsequent actions emphasize the themes of revenge and justice, suggesting that the dead can still fight for their cause.
• Transformation and Breakthrough: The transformation of Zhao Heijun into an Underworld Emissary explores the theme of breaking through limitations and achieving a higher state, both literally (from ghost to Underworld Emissary) and metaphorically (from powerlessness to empowerment).

Character Interactions

• Zhao Yatong and Liu Guan: Their interactions highlight the power dynamic between them, with Liu Guan using his influence to threaten and intimidate Zhao Yatong.
• Zhao Yatong and Zhao Heijun: Their relationship is one of sibling love and protection, with Zhao Heijun's ghostly appearance and actions driven by his desire to protect his sister and seek justice.
• Liu Guan and his thugs: Their interactions reveal the dynamics of a criminal organization, with Liu Guan giving orders and his thugs following them, even in the face of the supernatural.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Yatong is rescued by a transformed Zhao Heijun, who is now an Underworld Emissary.
• Lin Chao begins his ninth reincarnation, choosing 'Excellent' for family background and talent.
• Xia Yang (Lin Chao's new identity) awakens in Qingxu Sect after years of being unconscious.
• Xia Yang learns about the sect's cultivation divisions and receives a Qi Refining Technique manual.

Character Developments

• Zhao Yatong: Rescued and now safe.
• Zhao Heijun: Transformed into an Underworld Emissary, feels gratitude and shock towards Lin Chao.
• Lin Chao (as Xia Yang): Awakens, learns about his new world, and begins cultivating.
• Wang Yun: Shows kindness towards Xia Yang, recommends Literary Cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and its divisions (Literary and Martial).
• The importance of family background and talent in cultivation.
• The mystery surrounding Qingxu Sect and its powerful physiques.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Yatong and Zhao Heijun: A rescue and reunion.
• Xia Yang and Wang Yun: An exchange of information about cultivation realms and techniques.
• Xia Yang and Qingxu Sect disciples: Observations of powerful physiques.

Summary of "Lin Chao's Utterly Ordinary True Self" Chapter

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chao decides to cultivate the Qi Refining Technique provided by the Qingxu Sect.
• He struggles with the technique due to his weak physique and stops after half an hour.
• Lin Chao meets Zhao Ting, another indentured servant, who shares information about the sect and the path to becoming a formal disciple.
• Lin Chao receives help from Granny Hua, who provides him with extra food.
• Lin Chao breaks through to the Qi Refining Realm after 20 days but feels no physical improvement.
• He becomes the sixth person to reach Qi Refining and qualifies for formal disciple status.
• Lin Chao expresses his desire to learn Martial Cultivation and is given the 'Taiyi Heavenly Venerate's Slap Mother Technique' by Attendant Wang Yun.

Character Developments

• Lin Chao: Struggles with the Qi Refining Technique due to his weak physique but remains determined to improve. He becomes a formal disciple and expresses interest in learning Martial Cultivation.
• Zhao Ting: Initially friendly and informative, he becomes more competitive as Lin Chao's progress improves.
• Granny Hua: Shows kindness to Lin Chao by providing him with extra food, treating him like family.
• Attendant Wang Yun: Initially indifferent, he later shows understanding and support for Lin Chao's desire to learn Martial Cultivation, providing him with the necessary manual.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for resources and self-preservation in a chaotic world.
• The importance of diligent practice and perseverance in cultivation.
• The consequences of spreading one's cultivation too thin (cultivating both Literary and Martial Cultivation simultaneously).

Character Interactions

• Lin Chao and Zhao Ting: Initially friendly, their relationship becomes more competitive as they strive to become formal disciples.
• Lin Chao and Granny Hua: Lin Chao receives kindness and support from Granny Hua, who treats him like family.
• Lin Chao and Attendant Wang Yun: Lin Chao's determination impresses Attendant Wang Yun, who provides him with the Martial Cultivation manual.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chao becomes a formal disciple and receives the "Taiyi Heavenly Venerate's Slap Mother Technique."
• He learns about the difficulty of cultivating both Literary and Martial Cultivation simultaneously.
• Lin Chao starts cultivating the new martial art and experiences its profoundness.
• He uses attribute points to speed up his Martial Cultivation progress.
• Lin Chao helps Zhao Ting against Hua Wuxing's subordinates, drawing Hua Wuxing's displeasure.
• The Fifth Elder, Zhuge Liu, recruits Lin Chao and other formal disciples to protect his daughter, Zhuge Qingxia, from the Flower Bandit Zhu Xiang, promising rewards and registered disciple status to the best performers.

Character Developments

• Lin Chao continues to cultivate and improve his strength, facing challenges and making decisions based on his new circumstances.
• Hua Wuxing, a registered disciple with a master, shows his influence and arrogance through his subordinates.
• Zhuge Qingxia, the Fifth Elder's daughter, displays her spoiled and demanding nature.
• Zhuge Liu, the Fifth Elder, reveals his manipulative side in recruiting disciples to protect his daughter.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of cultivating both Literary and Martial Cultivation simultaneously.
• The importance of status and masters within the Qingxu Sect.
• The manipulation and use of power by higher-ranking individuals.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chao interacts with Zhao Ting, helping him against Hua Wuxing's subordinates.
• Lin Chao meets Zhao Tai, a formal disciple who warns him about Hua Wuxing and Zhuge Qingxia.
• Lin Chao is recruited by Zhuge Liu to protect Zhuge Qingxia, along with other formal disciples.
• Zhuge Qingxia expresses her displeasure with the disciples assigned to protect her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hua Wuxing suspects his servants of spreading news about Xia Yang offending him, which could hinder his chances of securing a spot in the Academy.
• Zhuge Qingxia invites Hua Wuxing to a spring outing, but he declines due to needing to go into seclusion for a breakthrough in his Literary Cultivation.
• Lin Chao and other disciples are tasked with protecting Zhuge Qingxia from the Flower Bandit Zhu Xiang, who has a grudge against her.
• The Flower Bandit Zhu Xiang's past is revealed, showing how he was wronged and expelled from the Academy.
• Lin Chao learns about the Academy's admission requirements and the discrimination against Southerners by Northerners.
• Hua Wuxing shares a remedy for external injuries with Zhao Tai, who is in need of money for medical treatment.
• The Qingxu Sect is put on high alert due to the Flower Bandit's presence, with twelve registered disciples guarding Zhuge Qingxia's residence.
• Zhuge Qingxia lashes out at her guards for disturbing her sleep, ordering them to whip each other as punishment.

Character Developments

• Hua Wuxing: He is focused on securing a spot in the Academy and is cautious about any potential obstacles, such as the news about Xia Yang offending him. He also shows concern for Zhuge Qingxia's safety despite not liking her.
• Zhuge Qingxia: She is spoiled, willful, and arrogant, expecting special treatment and punishment for her guards. She also shows a brief moment of kindness towards Lin Chao.
• Lin Chao: He learns about the Academy's admission requirements and the discrimination against Southerners. He also remains calm and composed when Zhuge Qingxia shows him favoritism.
• Zhao Tai: He is in need of money for medical treatment and seeks help from Lin Chao, who shares a remedy with him.

Significant Themes

• Academy Admission and Discrimination: The Academy's admission requirements are strict, favoring those with special physiques and discriminating against Southerners in favor of Northerners.
• Power Dynamics: The Academy and the Sacred Sect hold significant power, influencing the lives of cultivators and the distribution of resources.
• Reputation and Social Standing: One's reputation and social standing can impact their chances of entering the Academy and climbing the social ladder.

Character Interactions

• Hua Wuxing and Zhuge Qingxia: They have a strained relationship, with Hua Wuxing not liking Zhuge Qingxia but needing to maintain a connection with her due to her father's influence.
• Lin Chao and the Disciples: Lin Chao interacts with other disciples, learning about the Academy's admission requirements and the discrimination against Southerners.
• Lin Chao and Zhuge Qingxia: Zhuge Qingxia shows favoritism towards Lin Chao, ordering the other disciples not to whip him, which leads to resentment from the other disciples.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Qingxu Sect's fair-skinned man whips everyone present, including Lin Chao, for provoking Zhuge Qingxia.
• Zhuge Qingxia hints at Lin Chao that she knows something about him.
• Lin Chao accompanies Zhuge Qingxia on an outing, where she treats him differently, causing envy among other disciples.
• During the outing, the Flower Bandit Zhu Xiang appears, killing several disciples and wounding Hua Wuxing.
• Zhuge Qingxia reveals that she had colluded with Zhu Xiang to frame Hua Wuxing and Lin Chao, and poisons Zhu Xiang.

Character Developments

• Lin Chao remains calm and collected throughout the events, showing no fear or panic.
• Zhuge Qingxia is revealed to be cunning and manipulative, using others for her own gain.
• Hua Wuxing is arrogant and underestimates the Flower Bandit Zhu Xiang, leading to his demise.
• Zhu Xiang is shown to be greedy and easily manipulated by Zhuge Qingxia.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception, as shown by Zhuge Qingxia's actions.
• The power dynamics between men and women, with Zhuge Qingxia using her sexuality to control men.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies, as seen with Hua Wuxing and Zhu Xiang.

Character Interactions

• Zhuge Qingxia manipulates Lin Chao, Hua Wuxing, and Zhu Xiang to achieve her goals.
• Lin Chao is targeted by other disciples due to Zhuge Qingxia's favoritism.
• Hua Wuxing and Zhu Xiang underestimate Zhuge Qingxia, leading to their downfall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhuge Qingxia, a Qingxu Sect disciple, hires the Flower Bandit Zhu Xiang to eliminate Hua Wuxing, who secured the last spot to enter the Academy, and then plans to kill Zhu Xiang to frame Xia Yang.
• Lin Chao, a low-profile disciple, becomes entangled in this scheme and is forced to defend himself, leading to the deaths of Zhu Xiang, Zhuge Qingxia, and Hua Wuxing.
• The Second Elder and the Fifth Elder, Zhuge Liu, arrive at the scene. The Second Elder believes Lin Chao's account, while Zhuge Liu is enraged and blames Lin Chao for his daughter's death.
• The Seventh Elder, Hua Wuxing's master, intervenes to protect Lin Chao. The truth about Zhuge Qingxia's scheme is revealed, and Zhuge Liu's anger subsides.
• Lin Chao decides to find a new master to improve his chances of joining the Academy and chooses the Seventh Elder, who has had no disciples join the Academy due to past conflicts.

Character Developments

• Zhuge Qingxia: Ambitious and cunning, she hires the Flower Bandit Zhu Xiang to eliminate Hua Wuxing and frame Xia Yang. Her plan backfires, leading to her death.
• Lin Chao: Initially low-profile, Lin Chao is forced to defend himself, revealing his combat skills and resourcefulness. He decides to find a new master to improve his prospects.
• Zhuge Liu (Fifth Elder): Blinded by grief and anger, Zhuge Liu blames Lin Chao for his daughter's death and assigns him difficult tasks. He later learns the truth about his daughter's scheme.
• The Seventh Elder: Unlike other elders, the Seventh Elder has had no disciples join the Academy due to past conflicts. He intervenes to protect Lin Chao and is considered by Lin Chao as a potential new master.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and its consequences: Zhuge Qingxia's ambition to secure a spot at the Academy leads her to hire the Flower Bandit Zhu Xiang, ultimately resulting in her death.
• The power of truth: The truth about Zhuge Qingxia's scheme is revealed, leading to a shift in the Fifth Elder's attitude towards Lin Chao.
• The importance of mentorship: Lin Chao seeks a new master to improve his chances of joining the Academy, highlighting the significance of guidance and support in one's career.

Character Interactions

• Zhuge Qingxia and Zhu Xiang: Zhuge Qingxia hires Zhu Xiang to eliminate Hua Wuxing and frame Xia Yang, leading to a deadly confrontation.
• Lin Chao and Zhuge Qingxia: Lin Chao becomes entangled in Zhuge Qingxia's scheme and is forced to defend himself, leading to Zhuge Qingxia's death.
• Lin Chao and the Fifth Elder (Zhuge Liu): The Fifth Elder blames Lin Chao for his daughter's death and assigns him difficult tasks. However, after learning the truth, his attitude towards Lin Chao shifts.
• Lin Chao and the Seventh Elder: Lin Chao considers the Seventh Elder as a potential new master to improve his chances of joining the Academy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chao wakes up and has breakfast with Granny Hua, who warns him about the Fifth Elder's daughter's death and his potential retaliation.
• Lin Chao decides to handle the Fifth Elder's matter himself and doesn't consider working in the county.
• Lin Chao becomes the Seventh Elder's disciple, escaping the Fifth Elder's influence.
• Wang Zhi, a disciple of the Fifth Elder, is injured after a fall, leading to a new rule against excessive drinking at night.
• The Fifth Elder plans to lead disciples to suppress rebels in the county town during a heavy snowstorm.

Character Developments

• Lin Chao shows determination and resourcefulness in handling the Fifth Elder's matter and becomes the Seventh Elder's disciple.
• Wang Zhi shows his cowardice and lack of self-control, leading to his injury.
• The Fifth Elder shows his disregard for the lives of ordinary people and his eagerness for merit.
• Zhao Tai shows his concern for Lin Chao and his well-informed nature about the sect's affairs.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence within the Qingxu Sect.
• The disregard for the lives of ordinary people by those in power.
• The harsh living conditions of refugees and the poor.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chao and Granny Hua: Lin Chao shows respect and consideration for Granny Hua, while she worries about his safety and offers advice.
• Lin Chao and the Seventh Elder: Lin Chao shows determination and sincerity in becoming the Seventh Elder's disciple, while the Seventh Elder accepts him due to his potential and to annoy the Fifth Elder.
• Wang Zhi and Lin Chao: Wang Zhi shows his disdain and hostility towards Lin Chao, while Lin Chao remains calm and later causes Wang Zhi's injury.
• Zhao Tai and Lin Chao: Zhao Tai shows his concern and admiration for Lin Chao, while Lin Chao appreciates Zhao Tai's well-informed nature.