Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo infiltrates Saint Mother Qichen Dao Court and discovers a secret chamber containing humans with special physiques, who are being used by Witch-Demons to extract their powers.
• He senses a powerful presence in the chamber, possibly a Great Sage or Great Emperor.
• Xu Zimo decides to leave Green Snake City and continue towards Qianniu Dao Court.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo: Shows his strategic and analytical thinking, understanding the limitations of Xia Wanqing's actions, and advises her to focus on her own path.
• Xia Wanqing: Realizes the naivety of her actions and decides to accompany Xu Zimo to Qianniu Dao Court.

Significant Themes

• Self-awareness and understanding one's limitations.
• The consequences of meddling in affairs beyond one's control.
• The importance of focusing on one's own path and responsibilities.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo and Xia Wanqing: Xu Zimo advises Xia Wanqing to reassess her priorities and focus on her own path, leading her to decide to accompany him to Qianniu Dao Court.
• Xu Zimo and Lin Yunhen: They continue to work together towards their goal, with Lin Yunhen showing understanding and support for Xu Zimo's decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yunhen, Xu Zimo, and Xia Wanqing leave Green Snake City, riding the Seven-Winged Demonic Dragon towards the Qianniu Dao Court.
• They traverse through the Linlong Dynasty's territory and reach the Qianniu Dao Court after seven days.
• The Qianniu Dao Court, once small, grew powerful due to the decline of other sects, ruling over vast territories.
• The Mortal Domain is divided into two parts, with the Qianniu Dao Court being one of the most powerful forces in the west.
• The Qianniu Dao Court is incredibly vast, with three hundred immortal mountains and three thousand cave mansions, each core disciple having their own peak and residence.
• The trio walks the thousand-step Dao Steps leading to the court's gate, feeling the court's grandeur and the suppression of their divine souls.

Character Developments

• Lin Yunhen shows maturity and understanding, prioritizing studying at the Daoist Court over alerting the enemy.
• Xu Zimo remains confident and assertive, stating he's not there to study but to seek something from Great Emperor Funniu.
• Xia Wanqing expresses concern about Xu Zimo causing conflicts within the Dao Court.

Significant Themes

• The decline and rise of powers, as seen in the history of the Qianniu Dao Court and other sects.
• The vastness and grandeur of the Dao Court, contrasting with the visitors' feelings of smallness and suppression.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yunhen and Xu Zimo have a friendly exchange, with Lin Yunhen praising Xu Zimo's potential and Xu Zimo sharing his true purpose for visiting the Dao Court.
• Xia Wanqing expresses worry about Xu Zimo's potential conflicts with the Dao Court, showing care for him.
• The gatekeepers of the Dao Court display arrogance, reflecting the court's power and status.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo, Xia Wanqing, and Lin Yunhen arrive at the Qianniu Dao Court.
• They encounter gatekeepers who refuse entry to Xu Zimo and Xia Wanqing due to their affiliation with the Tianwu Sect.
• Xu Zimo forcefully enters the Daoist Court, causing the gatekeeper to fall down the stairs.
• They witness the vast and magnificent outer sect, with thousands of Bodhi trees and floating islands.
• Xu Zimo finds a disciple to lead them to Xiao Buhui, a core disciple he knows.
• They reach Xiao Buhui's residence on Guyun Peak and confront him.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo demonstrates his confidence and disregard for rules, showing a willingness to cause trouble.
• Lin Yunhen shows hesitation and concern about Xu Zimo's actions but ultimately decides to follow him.
• Xiao Buhui is shown to be powerful but is easily suppressed by Xu Zimo.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and hierarchies within the cultivation world.
• The consequences of defying rules and expectations.
• The vastness and grandeur of the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo and the gatekeepers: Xu Zimo forcefully enters the Daoist Court, disregarding the gatekeepers' authority.
• Xu Zimo and Lin Yunhen: Lin Yunhen follows Xu Zimo despite his reservations about Xu Zimo's actions.
• Xu Zimo and Xiao Buhui: Xu Zimo confronts Xiao Buhui, suppressing him with his power and reminding him of his past threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo, Lin Yunhen, and Xia Wanqing infiltrate Qianniu Dao Court to reach the Place of Dao Source.
• They capture Xiao Buhui, who reveals the route to the Place of Dao Source under threat.
• They enter the core area of Qianniu Dao Court, where Xu Zimo plans to sense the Demon Heart's location.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo demonstrates his confidence and power, threatening Xiao Buhui without fear of Qianniu Dao Court's Ancestor.
• Lin Yunhen shows his loyalty and willingness to protect Xu Zimo, even when faced with potential consequences.
• Xiao Buhui reveals his fear of death and willingness to cooperate to avoid it.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and fear: Xu Zimo's power instills fear in Xiao Buhui, while Xiao Buhui's threat is dismissed by Xu Zimo.
• Loyalty and friendship: Lin Yunhen is willing to take risks to protect Xu Zimo.
• Resource allocation and competition: The Qianniu Dao Court's structure reflects the intense competition for resources among its disciples.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo and Xiao Buhui: Xu Zimo threatens and manipulates Xiao Buhui, while Xiao Buhui tries to negotiate and avoid death.
• Xu Zimo and Lin Yunhen: They work together, with Lin Yunhen showing loyalty and following Xu Zimo's lead.
• Xu Zimo and Xia Wanqing: They don't have a significant interaction in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo decides to retrieve the Heaven Shaking Divine Method token from the Qitian Sect.
• He senses the faint power of the Dao Source and heads towards it.
• Upon entering the core area, he encounters and defeats a core disciple named Zhang Qizhong without effort.
• Wang Wei, another core disciple, raises the alarm using a distress token.
• Sect Master Dongfang Li and other high-ranking officials, including Youyu from the Yougu Dao Court, arrive at the scene.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo demonstrates his immense power, casually defeating a core disciple.
• Zhang Qizhong is left traumatized by Xu Zimo's glance.
• Wang Wei shows cowardice and panic but reports the incident to the elders.
• Dongfang Li maintains his composure and leads the investigation.
• Youyu from the Yougu Dao Court shows interest in the incident and accompanies Dongfang Li.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics within the Dao Court and the respect given to core disciples.
• The fear and awe inspired by Xu Zimo's strength.
• The potential alliance between the Qianniu and Yougu Dao Courts.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo ignores and defeats Zhang Qizhong, demonstrating his overwhelming power.
• Wang Wei helps Zhang Qizhong but panics and reports the incident to the elders.
• Dongfang Li and Youyu lead the investigation together, showing a degree of cooperation between their factions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author corrects a previous oversight and lists the Nine Domains in their correct order.
• The domains are: Mortal, Heaven Tier, Calamity Immortal, Netherworld (also known as Illusionary Sea), Kunxu, Niemo, Blazing Fire, Ghost God, and Cang Xuan.
• The Great Arid is mentioned as an entity separate from the Nine Domains.

Character Developments

• No significant character development in this chapter as it's mostly expository.

Significant Themes

• Hierarchy and order (the domains are listed in a specific order).
• Names and naming (each domain has multiple names).

Character Interactions

• No character interactions in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo arrives at Qianniu Dao Court to retrieve something.
• Dongfang Li, the Sect Master, and the First Elder confront Xu Zimo.
• The First Elder summons the disciples of the Three Hundred Immortal Mountains to deal with Xu Zimo.
• Xiao Ye, the tenth-ranked disciple, attacks Xu Zimo with his powerful spear intent.

Character Developments

• Dongfang Li: Shows his strategic mind by using this situation to impress the Yougu Dao Court.
• Xu Zimo: Demonstrates immense power and calmness in the face of overwhelming odds.
• Xiao Ye: Shows his prowess as one of the top disciples of the Three Hundred Immortal Mountains.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics between Dao Courts and Dynasties.
• The importance of reputation and appearance in the cultivation world.
• The strength of individual cultivation versus collective power.

Character Interactions

• Dongfang Li and the First Elder: They work together to put on a show of strength for the Yougu Dao Court.
• Xu Zimo and Xiao Ye: Their interaction sets the stage for a potential battle between two powerful cultivators.
• Xu Zimo and Lin Yunhen: Xu Zimo protects Lin Yunhen from the impending battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo, after defeating Xiao Ye, seeks an audience with Great Emperor Funniu.
• He is blocked by three Immortal Mountain Sect Elders: Luo Baichou, Feng Qingteng, and Wuming.
• Xu Zimo easily defeats them using the Overlord Shadow.
• The Qianniu Dao Court's Old Ancestors, including Qianheng, Shenwu, and Jiuxiao, are summoned.
• Xu Zimo kicks Old Ancestor Jiuxiao and is about to strike him down, but Great Emperor Funniu intervenes.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo demonstrates his immense power and confidence, showing no fear of the Qianniu Dao Court's elders.
• Old Ancestors are revealed to be powerful figures who reside in the Place of Dao Source for cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect: Xu Zimo's disregard for the elders' authority challenges the established order.
• The might of the Great Emperor: Funniu's intervention highlights his status and power.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo vs. Xiao Ye: Xu Zimo shows mercy and gratitude towards Xiao Ye, who saved him earlier.
• Xu Zimo vs. Elders: Xu Zimo's easy defeat of the three elders demonstrates his superiority.
• Xu Zimo vs. Old Ancestors: Xu Zimo's confrontation with the Old Ancestors raises the stakes and tension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo confronts Great Emperor Funniu, the ancestor of Qianniu Dao Court.
• Both are revealed to be Great Emperors, each with immense Imperial Might.
• Xu Zimo seeks the Demon Heart, while Great Emperor Funniu guards it for the Holy Court.
• They engage in a battle of music and might, with Xu Zimo using his Overlord Shadow saber and the Demon Pan Immortal Record, while Great Emperor Funniu uses the Hundred Generations Flute.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo: Reveals his true power and intent, displaying his Hell Suppressing Demon Body and Great Emperor status.
• Great Emperor Funniu: Shows his loyalty to the Holy Court and willingness to fight Xu Zimo to protect the Demon Heart.

Significant Themes

• Power and Might: Both characters display immense power, with their Imperial Might shaking the heavens.
• Loyalty and Debt: Great Emperor Funniu's loyalty to the Holy Court and his debt to them is a significant factor in his actions.
• Music as a Weapon: The battle between them is unique, with each using musical instruments to channel their power.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo and Great Emperor Funniu: Their interaction is hostile yet respectful, each acknowledging the other's power and status.
• Great Emperor Funniu and Dongfang Li: The latter's lack of notification about Xu Zimo's arrival causes tension between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Firmament is filled with Demonic Beasts due to Xu Zimo's use of the Demon Pan Immortal Record, one of the Ten Great Divine Methods.
• Xu Zimo fights Great Emperor Funniu, testing his strength against an Emperor from the Upper Realm.
• Xu Zimo uses the Life and Death Scroll to suppress Great Emperor Funniu's Hundred Generations Flute.
• Great Emperor Funniu transforms the Green Ox into a Profound Meaning of time and space to counter Xu Zimo's Profound Meanings.
• Xu Zimo fuses the Profound Meaning of Fire and Frost, creating an immense explosion that devastates half of the Qianniu Dao Court.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo demonstrates his ability to comprehend and switch between multiple Profound Meanings, showcasing his power and versatility.
• Great Emperor Funniu reveals his Green Ox's true form as a Profound Meaning of time and space, indicating his advanced understanding of the Great Way.

Significant Themes

• The difference in cultivation methods and difficulty between the Yuanyang Continent (Small World) and the Nine Domains (Upper Realm).
• The power and versatility of Profound Meanings, which can be used to counter and manipulate various situations.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo and Great Emperor Funniu engage in a fierce battle, testing each other's strength and understanding of the Great Way.
• Xu Zimo's use of the Life and Death Scroll and multiple Profound Meanings puts pressure on Great Emperor Funniu, who must adapt and counter these powerful techniques.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The narrator is moving and has been busy all day.
• No significant events occur; the chapter primarily focuses on the narrator's anticipation of taking time off.

Character Developments

• The narrator shows responsibility and organization in preparing for the move.
• There's a hint of eagerness for the upcoming break, suggesting the narrator might be in need of some rest or change of pace.

Significant Themes

• Transition: The move signifies a change in the narrator's environment and routine.
• Anticipation: The chapter revolves around the narrator's expectation of their upcoming time off.

Character Interactions

• There are no character interactions mentioned in this chapter, as it is focused solely on the narrator's preparations and thoughts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A bottomless pit, the core Dao Source, appears after the storm subsides.
• Great Emperor Funniu absorbs and manipulates the Dao Source, causing rapid evolution in the Qianniu Dao Court.
• Xu Zimo and Great Emperor Funniu engage in a battle that devastates the surrounding area.
• Xu Zimo discovers that Great Emperor Funniu has merged with his Demon Heart.
• Xu Zimo uses his Demon Blood to control Great Emperor Funniu and retrieves the Demon Heart.
• Xu Zimo intends to let his friends cultivate in the Qianniu Dao Court.
• A projection from the Holy Court appears in the sky, showing tens of thousands of golden-robed figures.

Character Developments

• Great Emperor Funniu: Reveals his connection to the Demon Heart and struggles with the consequences of merging with it.
• Xu Zimo: Demonstrates his power over Demons and his ability to control the Demon Heart, showing his growth as a character.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Great Emperor Funniu's struggle with the Demon Heart illustrates the dangers of unchecked power.
• Friendship and loyalty: Xu Zimo's desire to help his friends cultivate suggests a theme of camaraderie and support.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo and Great Emperor Funniu: Their battle highlights their respective powers and the tension between them, ultimately leading to a revelation about the Demon Heart.
• Xu Zimo and the Holy Court: The projection of the Holy Court in the sky foreshadows potential conflict or interaction between Xu Zimo and this powerful faction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo faces off against the God of War and his Myriad Gods Army, totaling nearly ten thousand elites.
• Xu Zimo fights through the army, ultimately engaging in a battle with the God of War.
• The God of War reveals he's aware of Xu Zimo's connection to the Zuo family and their Heaven Shaking Method.
• Xu Zimo uses the Heaven Shaking Giant technique, and the God of War employs powerful moves like Soaring Heavens, Myriad Manifestations, Great Void, Divine Might, and Four Forms Seal.
• Xu Zimo decides not to continue the fight, opening a void and stepping into it to leave.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo demonstrates his formidable strength, fighting against tens of thousands of elites and the God of War.
• The God of War shows his prowess, using powerful techniques and revealing knowledge about Xu Zimo's background.
• Great Emperor Funniu remains a spectator, offering commentary and insights.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: Xu Zimo's and the God of War's battle highlights their immense power and skill.
• Connections and history: The God of War's mention of the Zuo family and Heaven Shaking Method hints at Xu Zimo's past and potential ties to ancient families.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo vs. the God of War: Their intense battle showcases their skills and power, with Xu Zimo ultimately deciding to leave rather than continue fighting.
• Xu Zimo and Great Emperor Funniu: Xu Zimo doesn't interact with Funniu directly, but Funniu observes and comments on the battle.
• Lin Yunhen and Xia Wanqing: They discuss the situation and Xu Zimo's actions, with Lin Yunhen expressing his faith in Xu Zimo's abilities and plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Great Emperor Funniu, after his defeat, is approached by the God of War, who requests his assistance. Funniu agrees to help on a conditional basis.
• Xu Zimo, having escaped from the God of War, finds himself in a dense forest near a valley where people are gathering for Emperor Ming's inheritance.
• Xu Zimo learns about the Demon Heart's seal from Baimeng, who tells him that it can be broken either by going to Buzhou Mountain or obtaining the Xuan Yuan Sword.

Character Developments

• Great Emperor Funniu: Shows reluctance to be tied down and agrees to help the Sacred Hall on his terms. His defeat has left him frustrated and affected his Dao heart.
• Xu Zimo: Demonstrates his power by escaping from the God of War. He shows interest in Emperor Ming's inheritance and seeks to break the seal on his Demon Heart.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The interaction between Great Emperor Funniu and the God of War highlights the power struggle among high-level cultivators.
• Isolation vs. Connection: Great Emperor Funniu's preference for solitude contrasts with the communal gathering for Emperor Ming's inheritance.
• The pursuit of power and knowledge: Xu Zimo's interest in Emperor Ming's inheritance and breaking the Demon Heart's seal reflects the characters' desire for growth and understanding.

Character Interactions

• Great Emperor Funniu and the God of War: Their conversation reveals their mutual respect and understanding, as well as the God of War's deference to Funniu's power and status.
• Xu Zimo and the rogue cultivators: Xu Zimo's brief interaction with the rogue cultivators shows his disinterest in joining their group, preferring solitude like Funniu.
• Xu Zimo and Baimeng: Their conversation provides crucial information about the Demon Heart's seal and potential solutions, highlighting their mentor-mentee relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo learns about the Xuan Yuan Sword and the Xuan Yuan Family.
• Bai Tihe, the Young Ancestor of the Unification Divine Sect, offers to buy the Demon Heart from Xu Zimo.
• The Golden-Winged Great Peng, a powerful Demonic Beast, descends into the valley.
• The Golden Peng Immortal Mansion's people arrive, causing a stir.
• Emperor Ming's Small World is about to open, triggering a Heavenly Tribulation.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo remains steadfast and unyielding, refusing to sell the Demon Heart despite the high offer from Bai Tihe.
• Bai Tihe shows interest in the Demon Heart but respects Xu Zimo's decision not to sell.
• The Golden-Winged Great Peng and its people display their dominance and power.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different factions and their ancestors.
• The value and significance of the Demon Heart.
• The potential danger and importance of Emperor Ming's Small World.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo interacts with Bai Tihe, who tries to buy the Demon Heart.
• Xu Zimo learns about the Golden Peng Immortal Mansion and the Unification Divine Sect from a Blade Axe Sect member.
• Xu Zimo inquires about Emperor Ming and the Ming Empire's history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Tribulation arrives, threatening to destroy a small world.
• Five powerful figures, including one wielding the Kongtong Cauldron, attempt to divert the tribulation.
• Sword Immortal Jiang Yun appears, takes the Kongtong Cauldron, and redirects the tribulation away from the small world.
• Jiang Yun advises those below the Sacred Meridian tier not to enter the small world due to its extreme danger.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo learns about Sword Immortal Jiang Yun's identity and his connection to the Holy Ancestor, setting up potential conflict.
• Jiang Yun demonstrates his power and influence, earning respect from various major powers.

Significant Themes

• Power and influence: Jiang Yun's actions showcase his immense power and the respect he commands from others.
• Danger and consequence: The small world's extreme danger serves as a warning about the potential consequences of one's actions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo interacts with a member of the Saber-Axe Sect, learning about Jiang Yun's reputation.
• Jiang Yun interacts with the five powerful figures, taking the Kongtong Cauldron and redirecting the Heavenly Tribulation.
• Jiang Yun addresses the crowd, advising them not to enter the small world and warning them of the consequences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yun leads major powers (Unification Divine Sect, Three Thousand Daoist Court, Primordial Demon Hall, Golden Peng Divine Sect) into the Small World.
• Xu Zimo enters the Small World, sensing a familiar Witch-Demon aura.
• Inside, they find themselves in a maze-like cave with tunnels in six directions.
• Shadowy figures (Witch-Demons) attack and kill people, causing panic.
• Xu Zimo learns from Baimeng that this is the Nine Heavens Ten Lands Array, requiring a medium to break it.
• Xu Zimo encounters a Witch-Demon, which self-destructs. He uses the Heavenly Evolution Star Disk to locate allies.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo demonstrates his calmness and resourcefulness under pressure.
• Jiang Yun shows leadership by taking the first step into the Small World.

Significant Themes

• Danger and Opportunity: The path of cultivation is fraught with both.
• Alliances and Cooperation: Breaking the formation may require teamwork.
• Adaptation: Xu Zimo faces a new type of formation and enemy.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo briefly interacts with a Blade Axe Sect cultivator, deciding to enter the Small World together.
• Xu Zimo communicates with Baimeng for information about the array.
• Xu Zimo encounters a Witch-Demon, leading to a brief confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo navigates through the maze-like tunnels, eventually finding Bai Tihe.
• Bai Tihe offers to take Xu Zimo to the Small World in exchange for his Demon Heart, but Xu Zimo declines.
• They engage in a brief spar, with Xu Zimo emerging victorious.
• Bai Tihe proposes cooperation to Xu Zimo, revealing that the Witch-Demons' main base is suspected to be here.
• Bai Tihe mentions that Emperor Ming might have died inside, and Xu Zimo expresses interest in finding the Xuan Yuan Family.
• Bai Tihe reveals that Gongyang Ce, the foremost divine strategist, might know about the Xuan Yuan Family.
• Bai Tihe explains the Nine Heavens Ten Lands Array's three medium objects: Stone Tablet, Ancient Tree, and Beast Bone.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo demonstrates his strength and determination, refusing to be swayed by Bai Tihe's threats or offers.
• Bai Tihe shows cunning and resourcefulness, using Xu Zimo's curiosity about the Xuan Yuan Family to gain his cooperation.

Significant Themes

• Trust and cooperation: Bai Tihe and Xu Zimo form an uneasy alliance due to their shared goals and lack of trust in others.
• Power dynamics: The major powers seek items lost by their respective Sects, highlighting the importance of strength and influence.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo and Bai Tihe: They engage in a brief spar, with Xu Zimo winning, and later form an alliance to navigate the Nine Heavens Ten Lands Array.
• Xu Zimo's curiosity about the Xuan Yuan Family leads him to agree to cooperate with Bai Tihe, despite not fully trusting him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo and Bai Tihe split up to find the ancient tree and the stone tablet, respectively.
• Xu Zimo encounters endless crows and Ghost Claw Trees that revive instantly, making them immortal.
• He reaches a burial ground filled with Zombie-like creatures and faces a pseudo-Great Emperor, a dog-headed Witch-Demon.
• Xu Zimo defeats the Witch-Demon and retrieves the stone tablet, then meets Bai Tihe at their agreed-upon location, where another Witch-Demon awaits them.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo demonstrates his powerful combat abilities, using his Overlord Shadow and Space-Time Profound Meaning to overcome immortal enemies.
• Bai Tihe's role is minimal in this chapter, mainly serving as a meeting point for Xu Zimo.

Significant Themes

• Immortality and Death: The enemies Xu Zimo faces are immortal, reviving instantly after being defeated, reflecting the theme of death and immortality.
• Power and Determination: Xu Zimo's unwavering determination and powerful abilities allow him to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo and Bai Tihe briefly interact, agreeing to split up and meet later.
• Xu Zimo interacts with the Witch-Demons, demonstrating his power and determination in the face of their immortality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Zimo and Bai Tihe encounter a Witch-Demon who offers to help them obtain the third medium, Beast Bone, to leave the Nine Heavens Ten Lands Array.
• The Witch-Demon reveals a Blazing Lion Demonic Beast, which he defeats and extracts the Beast Bone.
• Other powerful figures, including Sword Immortal Jiang Yun, arrive and accuse Bai Tihe of colluding with the Witch-Demons. They demand the medium objects.
• Tensions rise, and a fight seems imminent.

Character Developments

• Xu Zimo: Shows cautiousness and understanding of the Witch-Demons' potential schemes.
• Bai Tihe: Maintains composure under pressure and stands his ground against accusations.
• Witch-Demon: Demonstrates cunning and manipulation, aiming to create a lose-lose situation for others.
• Jiang Yun: Shows gratitude towards Xu Zimo for delivering his inheritance and expresses curiosity about the Great Emperors of the era.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: The Witch-Demons manipulate the situation to sow distrust among the other cultivators.
• Power dynamics: The arrival of powerful figures shifts the balance of power, increasing tension.
• Manipulation and deception: The Witch-Demons use their actions to influence others' perceptions and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Zimo and Bai Tihe: Exchange glances and understanding, realizing the Witch-Demons' scheme.
• Xu Zimo and Jiang Yun: Share a brief moment of understanding and gratitude.
• Bai Tihe and the other cultivators: Tension builds as accusations fly and a fight seems inevitable.