Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ye Family agrees to help the Five Stone Ancestors subdue a Divine Meridian Realm Vein Beast in exchange for half of its vital blood and the beast itself after subduing it.
• Ye Shiqiu, with the help of the Five Stone Ancestors' formation, faces off against Xu Zimo and his Divine Meridian Realm Vein Beast, Chaos.
• The One Leaf Ancient God, the Ye Family's ancestor, emerges to assist in the battle.

Character Developments

• Ye Shiqiu: Shows strategic thinking and negotiation skills in dealing with the Five Stone Ancestors. He's willing to take risks and make tough decisions for his family.
• Old Ancestor Bai Jie: Reveals his cunning nature, using the formation to temporarily boost their strength and aiming to obtain the Vein Beast's vital blood for their cultivation.
• Xu Zimo: Demonstrates his confidence and power, showing no fear against the combined might of six Divine Meridian Realm experts and a Divine Meridian Realm Vein Beast.
• One Leaf Ancient God: Makes a grand entrance, revealing his immense power and status as one of the original natives who rebuilt Primordial Ancient City.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances: Characters form alliances based on their strengths and goals, with each party seeking to gain the most from the situation.
• The cost of power: The Ye Family's Old Ancestor pays a significant price each time he emerges, highlighting the high cost of using powerful forces.
• Ancient history and secrets: The One Leaf Ancient God's revelation hints at the ancient history of Primordial Ancient City and its original inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Ye Shiqiu and Old Ancestor Bai Jie: Negotiate and agree on terms for their alliance, showcasing their mutual understanding of each other's intentions.
• Xu Zimo and Ye Shiqiu: Engage in a battle of wits and power, with Xu Zimo displaying confidence and Ye Shiqiu demonstrating his strategic thinking.
• One Leaf Ancient God and Chaos: Their battle showcases their immense power and the destructive force of their clash, leaving the onlookers awestruck.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chaos, a peak Saint Meridian Realm Vein Beast, attacks Primordial Ancient City, causing widespread destruction.
• The One Leaf Ancient God, a peak Saint Meridian Realm expert, engages Chaos using the power of his True Fate, the Primordial Ancient Tree, but is injured.
• Chaos uses its innate divine ability, "Return to Origin," severely weakening the One Leaf Ancient God.
• The Five Stone Ancestors attack Chaos but are easily defeated.
• The One Leaf Ancient God suggests stalling Chaos while they discuss countermeasures.
• Ye Shiqiu rallies the people of Primordial Ancient City, offering rewards to participate in fighting Chaos.

Character Developments

• The One Leaf Ancient God demonstrates his power but is injured, showing his vulnerability despite his strength.
• Chaos proves to be a formidable opponent, easily defeating the Five Stone Ancestors and injuring the One Leaf Ancient God.
• Ye Shiqiu shows leadership and desperation, rallying the people of the city to fight against Chaos, offering significant rewards.

Significant Themes

• Unity and cooperation: Ye Shiqiu attempts to unite the city to face a common enemy, highlighting the power of collective effort.
• The cost of ambition: The Ye Family's ambition to capture Chaos has led to the city's destruction and the threat of annihilation.
• The limits of power: Despite their strength, the One Leaf Ancient God and the Five Stone Ancestors are no match for Chaos, showing the limits of their power.

Character Interactions

• The One Leaf Ancient God and the Five Stone Ancestors work together to fight Chaos but are outmatched.
• Ye Shiqiu interacts with the people of Primordial Ancient City, rallying them to fight against Chaos and offering rewards to motivate them.
• Xu Zimo, hidden in the void, observes the situation and comments on the Ye Family's strategy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chaos, a colossal demon, arrives at the Ye Family, seeking Ye Feiling.
• The Ye Family surrenders Ye Feiling to Chaos without resistance.
• Chaos is about to kill Ye Feiling when Xu Zimo intervenes, and they have a brief conversation.
• A group of martial artists, led by Ye Shiqiu, attempts to fight Chaos but is easily overwhelmed.
• The Five Stone Ancestors combine their powers to summon a Miemeng Bird, a powerful demonic beast, to combat Chaos.
• Chaos reveals its past as one of the Ten Great Divine Beasts and easily defeats the Miemeng Bird.

Character Developments

• Chaos: Reveals its true power and status as one of the Ten Great Divine Beasts from the Primordial Era.
• Ye Family: Shows cowardice and lack of loyalty, surrendering Ye Feiling to Chaos without resistance.
• Ye Shiqiu: Tries to rally martial artists to fight Chaos but is ultimately unsuccessful.
• Five Stone Ancestors: Unsuccessfully attempt to use the Miemeng Bird's power to defeat Chaos.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for dominance.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The past catching up with the present (Chaos's revelation about its past).

Character Interactions

• Chaos and Xu Zimo: They have a brief conversation, and Xu Zimo seems to be working with Chaos.
• Chaos and the Ye Family: The Ye Family surrenders Ye Feiling to Chaos without resistance.
• Chaos and the Five Stone Ancestors: Chaos easily defeats the Miemeng Bird summoned by the Five Stone Ancestors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chaos, a powerful beast, wreaks havoc in Primordial Ancient City, killing many martial artists.
• An old man, reading a tea scripture at a humble tea stall, remains unfazed by the chaos.
• A martial artist, injured and pleading for help, is ignored by the old man.
• The old man approaches Chaos, stopping its destruction with a single attack.
• Chaos realizes the old man is a Profound Immortal, having opened the ninth pulse gate.
• The old man reveals his name, Mad Blood Old Demon, causing fear among the survivors.

Character Developments

• Chaos: Demonstrates immense power and destruction, but is stopped by the old man.
• Old Man (Mad Blood Old Demon): Initially appears as an ordinary tea vendor, but reveals himself as a powerful Profound Immortal. He seeks peace and disregards the pleas of the dying martial artist, hinting at a complex past.
• Xu Zimo: Witnesses the old man's power and learns his name, but his intentions remain unclear.
• One Leaf Ancient God: Recognizes the old man as Mad Blood Old Demon, showing fear and knowledge of his past deeds.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The old man's immense power allows him to stop Chaos's destruction, illustrating the control power can exert over situations.
• Peace vs. Destruction: The old man seeks peace, contrasting with Chaos's destructive nature.
• Past Actions and Reputation: The old man's past actions as Mad Blood Old Demon precede him, causing fear among those who recognize him.

Character Interactions

• Old Man vs. Chaos: The old man demonstrates his power by easily defeating Chaos, showing his superiority.
• Old Man vs. Xu Zimo: Xu Zimo questions the old man, but their interaction is brief and inconclusive.
• Old Man vs. One Leaf Ancient God: The ancient god recognizes the old man and expresses fear, showing the old man's reputation precedes him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces Mad Blood Old Demon, a former notorious cultivator who once contended for Destiny with Mortal Great Emperor.
• Mad Blood Old Demon is revealed to be living in Primordial Ancient City under the guise of a tea vendor.
• Xu Zimo, a powerful demon, arrives in the city and threatens to slaughter its inhabitants.
• Mad Blood Old Demon intervenes, revealing his past and his desire to protect the innocent.
• Xu Zimo dismisses Mad Blood Old Demon's pleas and summons his Despair Demon General, Baimeng.

Character Developments

• Mad Blood Old Demon: Once a ruthless cultivator, he now seeks peace and protects the innocent. His past actions haunt him, and he regrets his past deeds.
• Xu Zimo: A powerful and arrogant demon who believes in the survival of the fittest. He dismisses Mad Blood Old Demon's pleas and shows no remorse for the innocent.

Significant Themes

• Redemption: Mad Blood Old Demon seeks redemption for his past actions, trying to make amends by protecting the innocent.
• Power and Responsibility: Xu Zimo's disregard for innocent lives highlights the theme of power and its responsible use. Mad Blood Old Demon, on the other hand, uses his power to protect the weak.
• The Cycle of Violence: Both characters have been involved in cycles of violence, with Mad Blood Old Demon finally breaking the cycle, while Xu Zimo continues it.

Character Interactions

• Mad Blood Old Demon vs. Xu Zimo: The interaction between these two characters highlights the contrast between their beliefs and actions. Mad Blood Old Demon tries to reason with Xu Zimo, appealing to his humanity, but Xu Zimo remains unmoved.
• Mad Blood Old Demon and Baimeng: Baimeng's appearance and address to Mad Blood Old Demon as 'Master' suggest a past relationship between them, possibly indicating that Baimeng was once under Mad Blood Old Demon's tutelage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Baimeng, revealed to be from a different Epoch, demonstrates immense power, surpassing the Mad Blood Old Demon.
• Baimeng creates a barrier around Primordial Ancient City, preventing anyone from escaping.
• The barrier unleashes ferocious faces that corrupt martial artists, turning them into puppets that attack their own hearts.
• The Mad Blood Old Demon's past is revealed: he saved a baby girl, Meng Qi, from a massacre and raised her.
• Xu Zimo and Baimeng declare that everyone deserves to die, and it's not the Mad Blood Old Demon's decision to make.

Character Developments

• Baimeng: Showcases immense power and reveals he's not from the same Epoch, suggesting different rules govern his existence.
• Mad Blood Old Demon: His past is revealed, showing he's not just a ruthless demon but has a softer side, having saved and raised Meng Qi.
• Meng Qi: Despite her young age, she's affected by the barrier, showing the desperation and fear she harbors.

Significant Themes

• Despair and Fear: The barrier's power feeds on the most desperate moments in people's hearts, reflecting the theme of despair and fear.
• Death and Its Inevitability: The phrase "you all deserve to die" emphasizes the inevitability of death and the futility of trying to escape it.
• Power and Its Abuse: Baimeng's power is immense, but it's used to enforce his master's will, raising questions about the ethics of power.

Character Interactions

• Baimeng and Mad Blood Old Demon: Their interaction highlights the power disparity and the Mad Blood Old Demon's futile attempt to defy Baimeng.
• Mad Blood Old Demon and Meng Qi: Their relationship shows a softer side of the Mad Blood Old Demon, humanizing him despite his demonic nature.
• Xu Zimo and Baimeng: Their dialogue emphasizes their shared philosophy about death and power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mad Blood Old Demon, enraged, attacks Baimeng but is easily defeated.
• Primordial Ancient City is transformed into a bloody purgatory, with only high-level cultivators surviving.
• Mad Blood Old Demon is overwhelmed by despairing memories and attempts suicide but is stopped by Baimeng.
• Corrupted cultivators attack Mad Blood Old Demon, who kills them. Xiao Qi, controlled by Demonic Qi, also attacks him.
• Mad Blood Old Demon attempts to break the barrier but fails. Baimeng attacks him, severely injuring him.
• Xu Zimo uses Demonic Qi to turn Mad Blood Old Demon into a puppet. The entire city is engulfed in Demonic Qi, turning its inhabitants into puppets.
• Xu Zimo searches the Five Stone Ancestors but finds nothing. He asks about the Ye Family.

Character Developments

• Mad Blood Old Demon's past is revealed, showing his despair and trauma. He is eventually turned into a puppet.
• Baimeng demonstrates his power and loyalty to Xu Zimo.
• Xu Zimo shows his calm and calculating nature, turning Mad Blood Old Demon into a puppet and engulfing the city in Demonic Qi.

Significant Themes

• Despair and Trauma: Mad Blood Old Demon's past is filled with despair, influencing his actions and ultimately leading to his downfall.
• Power and Control: Xu Zimo's use of Demonic Qi to control others highlights the theme of power and its consequences.
• Loyalty: Baimeng's loyalty to Xu Zimo is evident in his actions throughout the chapter.

Character Interactions

• Mad Blood Old Demon and Baimeng: Their interaction is one of conflict, with Baimeng ultimately defeating Mad Blood Old Demon.
• Xu Zimo and Baimeng: They work together, with Baimeng reporting to Xu Zimo and following his orders.
• Mad Blood Old Demon and Xiao Qi: Their interaction is brief but poignant, showing Mad Blood Old Demon's love for Xiao Qi despite his corruption.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo arrives at the Ye Family, where they've been captured and are begging for mercy.
• Xu Zimo orders Ye Lingtian, now fully demon-possessed, to exact revenge on his family.
• Ye Lingtian massacres his family, sparing no one, including children.
• Xu Zimo leaves, stating he's a bad person and won't spare the innocent.
• Xu Zimo orders the search for an item with a five-pointed star carving.
• Xu Zimo decides to leave Ye Lingtian alive, as he might be useful in the future.
• Xu Zimo and Xiao Guizi depart Primordial Ancient City.
• In a distant sect, an ice jade crystal reacts to the birth of a Demon General.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo: He displays his ruthlessness and lack of remorse, willing to kill innocent children to ensure no threats remain. He also shows foresight in keeping Ye Lingtian alive.
• Ye Lingtian: He fully succumbs to demonic possession, losing all humanity and mercy. He carries out a brutal massacre of his family.
• Baimeng: He remains loyal and respectful to Xu Zimo, following his orders without question. He also provides insight into Xu Zimo's potential lack of divine retribution due to his actions.

Significant Themes

• Ruthlessness and lack of mercy: Xu Zimo and Ye Lingtian both display extreme ruthlessness, killing without remorse, including innocent children.
• Foresight and planning: Xu Zimo keeps Ye Lingtian alive, showing he's thinking ahead about potential future uses.
• Divine retribution: The theme of whether Xu Zimo's actions will lead to divine retribution is raised but left unanswered.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo and Baimeng: They interact as master and servant, with Baimeng respectfully following Xu Zimo's orders and providing insightful responses.
• Xu Zimo and Ye Lingtian: Their interaction is minimal, with Xu Zimo ordering Ye Lingtian to carry out the massacre and Ye Lingtian complying.
• Xu Zimo and the Ye Family: Xu Zimo shows no mercy or remorse towards the Ye Family, ordering their deaths and leaving without a second thought.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo and Xiao Guizi reach the Ring River, aiming to cross to the Baili Family. They board the Yuan Family's steamship.
• Jiang Mochou begins his training with Elder Xuwu in the Endless Immortal Mountain. Elder Xuwu tasks him with melting a vast snow mountain using a tiny flame without letting it go out.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo: He shows concern for Xiao Guizi's well-being, suggesting they take a boat together to rest from their journey.
• Jiang Mochou: He starts his training with Elder Xuwu, demonstrating his determination and willingness to learn. He struggles with the task given by Elder Xuwu but shows resilience in tackling it.

Significant Themes

• Power and Skill: Elder Xuwu teaches Jiang Mochou that mastering the true essence of his power is more important than raw strength.
• Patience and Persistence: Jiang Mochou's task requires patience and persistence, reflecting the theme of perseverance in the face of challenging tasks.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo and Xiao Guizi: They display a friendly and cooperative relationship, with Xu Zimo showing concern for Xiao Guizi's well-being.
• Jiang Mochou and Elder Xuwu: Their relationship begins to develop as master and disciple. Elder Xuwu provides guidance and sets challenging tasks for Jiang Mochou to help him grow stronger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Three ancient statues of ferocious beasts (Hun Yuan Leopard, Chong Ming Bird, Jiao Ao Turtle) stand in North Courtyard City, unmovable and mysterious.
• Tan Jiulin, the third daughter of the Tan Family Patriarch, is born with a birthmark and is mute, facing her father's disdain.
• Tan Jiulin grows up kind-hearted and respected by the city's residents, earning the nickname "Fairy Lin."
• Tan Jiulin secretly helps a young man, who later betrays her, stabbing her and pushing her into the Willow River.
• Tan Jiulin's consciousness drifts, and she encounters a dying, chained beast in the riverbed.

Character Developments

• Tan Jiulin: Despite her father's disdain and the birthmark on her face, she remains kind-hearted and helpful, earning respect from the city's residents.
• The Young Man: Initially appears grateful to Tan Jiulin, but later betrays her for personal gain.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: Tan Jiulin's inner beauty contrasts with her unsightly birthmark, challenging societal perceptions.
• Betrayal: The young man's betrayal highlights the dangers of trusting others in a power-driven society.

Character Interactions

• Tan Jiulin interacts positively with the city's residents, showing her kind nature and earning their affection.
• Tan Jiulin's relationship with the young man begins as helpful but ends tragically, illustrating the dangers of misplaced trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A giant sea beast with a dragon-like head and turtle-like body guards a corpse (Tan Jiulin) at the seabed.
• The beast opens a pentagonal box from its shell, revealing the Evil God Ranking and a round bead.
• The Evil God Ranking, a black ranking list with an independent consciousness, awakens and merges with Tan Jiulin.
• After merging, Tan Jiulin gains memories of the Evil God Ranking's origin and purpose.
• She uses the Evil God Ranking, causing a massive spiritual energy surge and terrifying the sea creatures.

Character Developments

• Tan Jiulin: Regains her ability to speak, merges with the Evil God Ranking, and gains new memories and powers.
• Jiao Ao Turtle (Giant Sea Beast): Gains freedom after waiting for the destined person (Tan Jiulin) as per the Shepherd Boy's decree.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: The Jiao Ao Turtle's freedom is tied to Tan Jiulin's arrival, suggesting a predetermined fate.
• Power and responsibility: The Evil God Ranking's immense power comes with the responsibility to control the three ferocious beasts' fates.

Character Interactions

• Tan Jiulin and the Jiao Ao Turtle: After Tan Jiulin merges with the Evil God Ranking, she interacts with the Jiao Ao Turtle, who now awaits her instructions.
• Tan Jiulin and the Evil God Ranking: Tan Jiulin gains new memories and powers from the Evil God Ranking, forming a symbiotic relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Jiao Ao Turtle, a massive beast, is released from its seal, causing a city's ancient statue to shatter and stirring reactions in distant locations.
• Tan Jiulin, after being pushed into the sea, surfaces near North Courtyard City. She encounters the Chong Ming Bird, which offers her the second battle bead of the Emperor's Axe Body in exchange for its freedom.
• The Hun Yuan Leopard appears, taunting the Chong Ming Bird and offering Tan Jiulin the third battle bead of the Emperor's Axe Body.

Character Developments

• Tan Jiulin shows curiosity and cautiousness in her interactions with the Chong Ming Bird and the Hun Yuan Leopard.
• The Chong Ming Bird and the Hun Yuan Leopard exhibit their pride and competitive nature, each trying to outdo the other.

Significant Themes

• Freedom: Both the Chong Ming Bird and the Hun Yuan Leopard seek freedom from their current states.
• Power and Influence: The battle beads of the Emperor's Axe Body are presented as powerful tools that can change destinies.

Character Interactions

• The Chong Ming Bird and the Hun Yuan Leopard engage in a verbal sparring match, each trying to one-up the other.
• Tan Jiulin is the center of attention, with both creatures vying for her interest in their respective battle beads.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Hun Yuan Leopard and Chong Ming Bird offer to help Tan Jiulin gain freedom and enhance her abilities using a bead and their Star Purple Flame.
• Xu Zimo meets Wu Qianjun, the Patriarch of Wuhua Mountain, on a steamship. They discuss the upcoming Baili Family's Saintess ceremony.
• Xu Zimo learns about Baili Xiao's election as the Saintess and suspects that a residual soul has awakened early.
• A woman named Yao Shengnan, who is traveling on the same steamship, offers Xiao Guizi a deal to help her take revenge against an enemy from an Imperial Dynasty Immortal Sect.

Character Developments

• Tan Jiulin: She shows independence and willingness to make her own decisions, even when faced with tempting offers.
• Xu Zimo: He displays curiosity and intelligence, piecing together information about the Saintess and her background.
• Xiao Guizi: He shows interest in Yao Shengnan and is willing to help her, demonstrating his loyalty and eagerness to please Xu Zimo.

Significant Themes

• Independence and decision-making (Tan Jiulin)
• Power dynamics and alliances (Baili Xiao's election as Saintess)
• Revenge and its consequences (Yao Shengnan's offer to Xiao Guizi)

Character Interactions

• Tan Jiulin interacts with the Hun Yuan Leopard and Chong Ming Bird, showing her willingness to make decisions independently.
• Xu Zimo and Wu Qianjun discuss the Saintess ceremony, revealing information about Baili Xiao and the Baili Family.
• Xiao Guizi interacts with Yao Shengnan, expressing his interest in helping her and potentially forming an alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Shengnan reveals she knows about the Tree of Life and offers to share information if Xu Zimo helps her destroy the Imperial Dynasty Immortal Sect.
• Xu Zimo learns about the Heavenly Clan from the Leaf of Life, including their peculiar reproduction process and their connection to the Tree of Life.
• A group of black-clothed figures, later revealed to be from the Gu Ming Sect, attack the Yuan family's ship, seeking revenge on Xu Zimo and his companions.

Character Developments

• Yao Shengnan shows her determination to destroy the Imperial Dynasty Immortal Sect, hinting at a personal grudge.
• Xu Zimo demonstrates his calm and collected demeanor, even in the face of a powerful enemy like the Gu Ming Sect.
• The Leaf of Life reveals its knowledge about the Heavenly Clan, showing its willingness to cooperate with Xu Zimo to find the Tree of Life.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and information, as Yao Shengnan uses her knowledge of the Tree of Life to bargain with Xu Zimo.
• The consequences of one's actions, as the Gu Ming Sect seeks revenge on Xu Zimo and his companions for their previous encounter.
• The sacrifice and brutality of the Heavenly Clan's reproduction process, highlighting the cost of their long lifespan.

Character Interactions

• Yao Shengnan and Xu Zimo: They engage in a negotiation, with Yao Shengnan trying to persuade Xu Zimo to help her, while Xu Zimo remains noncommittal.
• Xu Zimo and the Leaf of Life: They continue their symbiotic relationship, with the Leaf of Life providing information about the Heavenly Clan in exchange for Xu Zimo's promise to let it go if he finds the Tree of Life.
• Xu Zimo and the Gu Ming Sect: The sect sends a powerful force to seek revenge on Xu Zimo, leading to a confrontation on the Yuan family's ship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo encounters King Qin You of the Gu Ming on the ship.
• Xu Zimo proposes a cooperation to King Qin You for entering the Funeral Buddha Temple, one of the Ten Forbidden Grounds.
• Xu Zimo reveals he knows about the Gu Ming's past and their need for an item from the temple.
• King Qin You declines the offer but considers it upon returning.
• The night passes with the Yuan Family members killed, and only Xu Zimo, Xiao Guizi, Wu Qianjun (Wuhua Mountain sect leader), his wife, and Yao Shengnan remain.
• Yao Shengnan offers Xu Zimo a deal: she'll provide the Mother Leaf of the Tree of Life in exchange for his help in destroying the Imperial Dynasty Immortal Sect.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo: Shows confidence and composure in negotiating with King Qin You. He reveals knowledge of the Gu Ming's past and their need for an item from the Funeral Buddha Temple.
• King Qin You: Initially arrogant, he becomes more contemplative after Xu Zimo's proposal, suggesting he might reconsider the offer.
• Yao Shengnan: Reveals her true origins and her desire for revenge against the Imperial Dynasty Immortal Sect. She shows trust in Xu Zimo by offering the Mother Leaf first.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Xu Zimo questions Yao Shengnan's trust in him, while Yao Shengnan trusts Xu Zimo enough to offer the Mother Leaf first.
• Power dynamics: Xu Zimo's confidence and knowledge of the Gu Ming's past allow him to negotiate on equal terms with King Qin You.
• Revenge: Yao Shengnan's desire for revenge against the Imperial Dynasty Immortal Sect drives her to seek Xu Zimo's help.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo and King Qin You: They engage in a tense negotiation, with Xu Zimo showing knowledge of the Gu Ming's past and King Qin You initially dismissive but later contemplative.
• Xu Zimo and Yao Shengnan: They form an alliance based on mutual benefit. Yao Shengnan offers Xu Zimo the Mother Leaf in exchange for his help in destroying the Imperial Dynasty Immortal Sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo agrees to meet Yao Shengnan at the Baili Family, accompanied by Xiao Guizi.
• After five days of sailing, they reach a bustling ferry terminal. The Yuan Family, expecting to receive them, finds the ship filled with their own dead.
• Xu Zimo arrives at Xuanchi City, where he meets Hu Yingying, a girl he saved in the past. She leads him to a mansion where the Divine Lord awaits.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo: He maintains his calm and composed demeanor, showing no fear when facing the Divine Lord. He's also shown to have a good memory, recalling Hu Yingying from their past encounter.
• Yao Shengnan: Not much development in this chapter, but she's shown to be determined to retrieve the Leaf of Life.
• Divine Lord: He's revealed to be aware of Xu Zimo's identity as the Holy Son of the True Martial Sacred Sect, showing he's well-informed.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The Divine Lord's search for Xu Zimo suggests a power struggle between the Divine Gate and the True Martial Sacred Sect.
• Fate and Destiny: The mention of the Baili Family's history and Destiny hints at the theme of fate and destiny, which is a recurring theme in the story.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo and Yao Shengnan: They maintain a business-like relationship, with Xu Zimo helping Yao Shengnan in exchange for the Leaf of Life.
• Xu Zimo and Divine Lord: Their interaction is tense yet respectful, with the Divine Lord showing interest in Xu Zimo's identity and Xu Zimo showing no fear.
• Xu Zimo and Hu Yingying: Their reunion is cordial, with Hu Yingying leading Xu Zimo to the Divine Lord, suggesting she's now part of the Divine Gate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo meets Yin Wuhen, Lord of the Divine Gate, who wants to borrow the Heavenly Devourer Blade.
• Xu Zimo refuses, asking instead to meet the Divine Emperor.
• Yin Wuhen refuses, and a tense standoff ensues.
• Xu Zimo leaves, hinting that he knows the Divine Emperor is still alive.
• Xu Zimo travels to Baili City for the Baili Family's Saintess enthronement, where he learns that Lin Yuqing, now calling herself Baili Xiao, is plotting against him.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo: Shows composure and cunning in negotiations with Yin Wuhen, hinting at hidden power and knowledge.
• Yin Wuhen: Reveals his desire for the Heavenly Devourer Blade and concern about Xu Zimo's knowledge of the Divine Emperor.
• Lin Yuqing/Baili Xiao: Shows determination to kill Xu Zimo and regain her power, aligning with the Baili Family and True Martial Sacred Sect.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Both Yin Wuhen and Lin Yuqing/Baili Xiao display strong desires for power and influence.
• Secrets and Hidden Knowledge: Xu Zimo's knowledge of the Divine Emperor's survival and Lin Yuqing's true identity drive the plot forward.
• Destiny and Fate: The Divine Emperor's lost destiny and Xu Zimo's potential to bear destiny are themes that continue to develop.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo and Yin Wuhen: Their tense negotiation reveals both characters' cunning and hidden power.
• Xu Zimo and Lin Yuqing/Baili Xiao: Their interaction, though not physical, shows Lin Yuqing's determination to kill Xu Zimo and his indifference to her threats.
• Xu Zimo and the Mad Blood Old Demon: The Old Demon's appearance and fight with Yin Wuhen show Xu Zimo's powerful ally.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo travels to Baili City for the Baili Family's Saintess enthronement ceremony.
• Baimeng reveals that Xu Zimo's destiny is also bound within the River of Destiny, and someone might be viewing it.
• Xu Zimo learns that his past enemies know of his resurrection but can't directly interfere with his destiny until he obtains the Demon Lord's inheritance.
• Xu Zimo arrives in Baili City and overhears discussions about Baili Xiao, the Baili Family's Saintess, and her past in the Far West Land.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo becomes aware of potential threats to his destiny and starts considering countermeasures.
• Baili Xiao's reputation and past are revealed, showing her resilience and talent.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and fate: Xu Zimo learns that even he is bound by destiny, and his enemies might be influencing it.
• Power dynamics: The True Martial Sacred Sect's influence is felt even in the Eastern Continent, striking fear into the locals.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo and Baimeng discuss Xu Zimo's destiny and the potential threats to it.
• Xu Zimo overhears conversations about Baili Xiao, providing insight into her past and reputation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo defends a man who was being threatened by Yuan Hangyu, a member of the Yuan Family, for speaking ill of Baili Yufeng (the Baili Family's Saintess).
• Yuan Hangyu, backed by the Baili Family's influence, threatens Xu Zimo, but Xu Zimo remains unfazed.
• Xu Zimo challenges Yuan Hangyu, leading to a confrontation where Xu Zimo effortlessly defeats Yuan Hangyu's subordinates.
• Xu Zimo forces Yuan Hangyu to choose between killing the man in black or facing death himself. Yuan Hangyu chooses to kill the man.
• Xu Zimo orders Yuan Hangyu to take him to the Baili Family for the enfeoffment ceremony.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo: Shows confidence, calmness, and immense power, easily defeating Yuan Hangyu's subordinates. He also displays a ruthless side, forcing Yuan Hangyu to kill the man in black.
• Yuan Hangyu: Initially arrogant and threatening, he becomes submissive and fearful after witnessing Xu Zimo's power. He shows a willingness to survive at any cost, even killing his own subordinate.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter highlights the influence and power of the Baili Family, which allows Yuan Hangyu to act arrogantly. Xu Zimo's display of power challenges and ultimately reverses this dynamic.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: The man in black is betrayed by those around him, who refuse to testify for him out of fear. Yuan Hangyu also betrays his own subordinate to save himself.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo vs. Yuan Hangyu: Their interaction shows the shift in power dynamics, with Xu Zimo's strength overpowering Yuan Hangyu's initial arrogance and threats.
• Xu Zimo vs. the Man in Black: Xu Zimo initially defends the man but later uses him as a pawn to teach Yuan Hangyu a lesson, showing a ruthless side to his character.
• Yuan Hangyu vs. the Man in Black: Yuan Hangyu's betrayal of his own subordinate highlights his willingness to do anything to survive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Baili Zhenyun, the purple-robed youth, is introduced as the current Holy Son of the Baili Family.
• Xu Zimo, a mysterious figure, approaches Baili Zhenyun with a plan to challenge Baili Xiao's enthronement as Saintess.
• The Baili Family's enthronement ceremony for Baili Xiao as Saintess is disrupted by Baili Zhenyun, who questions the fairness of the process.
• The True Martial Sacred Sect arrives, adding tension to the situation.

Character Developments

• Baili Zhenyun: He shows ambition, resentment towards Baili Xiao, and a desire to regain his rightful position as Holy Son. He also demonstrates courage by challenging the family's decision in front of numerous influential figures.
• Baili Xiao: Despite not being present in the scene, her rise to Saintess and the controversy surrounding it highlight her growing influence and power within the Baili Family.
• Xu Zimo: His motives remain unclear, but he seems to have a personal vendetta against Baili Xiao and is manipulating Baili Zhenyun to further his own goals.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The chapter explores the power struggles within the Baili Family and the Eastern Continent's sects, with each character vying for influence and control.
• Legitimacy and Fairness: The question of who deserves the title of Holy Son or Saintess raises discussions about fairness, meritocracy, and the rules governing these positions.

Character Interactions

• Baili Zhenyun and Xu Zimo: Their interaction reveals a mutual interest in challenging Baili Xiao's position, with Xu Zimo providing the plan and Baili Zhenyun the execution.
• Baili Zhenyun and Baili Chengfeng: Their conflict highlights the tension between the family patriarch and the ambitious younger generation, with Baili Zhenyun questioning the patriarch's decisions.
• Baili Zhenyun and the Baili Family Disciples: Baili Zhenyun's speech rallies the younger generation of the Baili Family, encouraging them to stand up against the perceived injustice, fostering a sense of unity among them.