Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan considers the impact of revealing his divine abilities and decides to expose some strength to enhance his status in the Sect.
• He realizes that the Netherworld Underworld won't allow verification of using cultivators' lifespans for "Flowers of the Shores," making it difficult for the Sects to investigate.
• The Sects have Grand Elders investigating the matter in the Netherworld Underworld, but Li Yan expects they'll only reach Fengdu City.
• The Sect plans to announce the incident as a Ghost Domain anomaly to maintain secrecy.

Character Developments

• Li Yan demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in handling the situation, aiming to protect himself and use borrowed strength.
• The Sect Leader and other high-level cultivators show respect and gratitude towards Li Yan for preserving the elite disciples.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within the Sect and the Netherworld Underworld.
• The importance of secrets and hidden information among cultivators.
• The consequences of breaking the Sect's gag order.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan interacts with the Sect Leader, discussing the "Tou Ye Zi Poison" and arranging a private meeting.
• Li Yan returns to Small Bamboo Peak, where Zhao Min and others update him on the situation and inform him of the gag order.
• Zhao Min takes responsibility for revealing the secret to her family, showing her independent nature and willingness to protect Li Yan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan reveals the sect's intention to take action against the Netherworld.
• Bu Luo, Li Yan's friend, is released from the Storage Space and appears in the Netherworld Sect.
• Li Yan shares his experiences in Asura Hell and the Netherworld with the group.

Character Developments

• Li Yan remains unchanged, still prioritizing his family and friends, despite his increased cultivation.
• Wei Chongran feels relieved and at ease seeing Li Yan's unchanged nature.
• Bu Luo is in poor condition due to his prolonged stay in Asura Hell and the loss of his lifespan.

Significant Themes

• The importance of human emotions and connections, even amidst cultivation.
• The dangers and challenges of the Netherworld and Asura Hell.
• The struggle to maintain one's humanity and compassion in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan reassures Bu Luo about their escape from the Netherworld.
• Wei Chongran inquires about Zuo Qiu Dan's whereabouts, showing his concern for his friend.
• Li Yan shares his experiences with the group, fostering a sense of unity and determination to face the Netherworld threat together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan shares his experiences in the Netherworld Underworld, warning his companions about its dangers.
• Bu Luo recounts his near-death experience in the Ghost Sect's trap within the Immortal Spirit Realm.
• Li Yan reveals a 'Flower of the Shores' that can steal lifespans but also aid cultivation, causing Bu Luo to panic due to his past trauma.

Character Developments

• Li Yan demonstrates his wisdom and concern for his companions' safety by sharing his experiences.
• Bu Luo shows vulnerability and fear, contrasting with his previous arrogance, due to his traumatic experience.
• Wei Chongran and others gain a deeper understanding of the Netherworld Underworld's dangers.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictable and dangerous nature of the Netherworld Underworld.
• The value of shared experiences and caution in cultivation.
• The consequences of past traumas and the fear they instill.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and Bu Luo share a bond due to their shared experiences in the Netherworld Underworld.
• Wei Chongran, Bai Rou, and Zi Kun show curiosity and respect towards Li Yan's knowledge.
• Li Yan's family and companions express concern and understanding when he announces his impending departure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan decides to leave the sect for the Lower Realm due to the Netherworld Sect's suspicion of him and his involvement in the Yin-Yang Chaos Sect's retaliation.
• He plans to find Elder Hao and the others, then settle Zi Kun in the Heavenly Demon Grassland before going to the Lower Realm together.
• Li Yan is given an unrestricted reward by the Sect Leader for his mission.

Character Developments

• Li Yan: Realizes his weakness and the urgency to improve his strength. Decides to leave the sect to avoid the Yin-Yang Chaos Sect and to handle urgent matters.
• Wei Chongran: Shows understanding and support for Li Yan's mission, prioritizing the sect's needs.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and cultivation in the sect's hierarchy and Li Yan's personal growth.
• The consequences of Li Yan's actions and his involvement in the sect's affairs, leading to his decision to leave temporarily.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and Wei Chongran: Wei Chongran supports Li Yan's decision to leave, understanding the importance of his mission and the need for caution.
• Li Yan and Zhao Min: Li Yan reassures Zhao Min about his return, sensing her worry through their Entwined Heart Twin Lotus Gu connection.
• Li Yan and Gong Chenying: Gong Chenying expresses dissatisfaction with Li Yan's departure, but understands the importance of his mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan decides to investigate the Ghost Domain and Heavenly Demon Grassland, turning it into a training exercise for his disciples.
• He encourages Li Zhaoyan to cultivate diligently and visit her mothers and grandfather.
• Bu Luo decides to join Li Yan's journey, fearing the consequences of death in the Netherworld Underworld.
• Li Yan gives Li Zhaoyan a jade ring as a life-saving item.

Character Developments

• Li Zhaoyan shows concern and reluctance to see her father leave.
• Bu Luo reveals his fear of death and the Netherworld Underworld, motivating him to advance in cultivation.
• Bai Rou expresses self-doubt about her ability to teach Li Zhaoyan, but Li Yan encourages her, boosting her confidence.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivation and self-improvement.
• The fear of death and the consequences of past actions (Bu Luo's fear of the Netherworld Underworld).
• The impact of mentors' words on their disciples' confidence and growth (Li Yan's encouragement to Bai Rou).

Character Interactions

• Li Yan interacts with his disciples, offering guidance, encouragement, and life-saving items.
• Li Zhaoyan expresses her concern and love for her father.
• Bu Luo and Li Yan have a conversation that reveals Bu Luo's fear of death and the Netherworld Underworld.
• Li Yan encourages Bai Rou, boosting her confidence in her ability to teach Li Zhaoyan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan leaves the Netherworld Sect after five days, accompanied by Zi Kun and Bu Luo.
• Li Yan plans to travel to the Northern Shepherd Realm to purchase the Great Nothing Fruit for Bu Luo.
• Li Yan decides to keep his cultivation at the Spirit Transformation Mid-Stage to avoid attracting attention.
• Li Yan studies information about the Glacial Ice Heart given by the Netherworld Sect Leader.
• Fourteen years pass, and Li Yan arrives at Xiqi Market, where he meets Amur, a guardian cultivator.

Character Developments

• Li Yan maintains his low-profile approach, preferring to avoid attention.
• Bu Luo decides to follow Li Yan, hoping to advance in cultivation with his help.
• Zi Kun plans to enter the space where Thousand Mechanisms is cultivating to improve his skills.
• Amur, a Spirit Transformation cultivator, has been working at Xiqi Market for over three hundred years.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivating in seclusion and avoiding unnecessary attention.
• The value of information and knowledge in advancing cultivation.
• The passage of time and the changes it brings.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan interacts with Zi Kun and Bu Luo, making plans for their journey and cultivation.
• Li Yan has no direct interaction with the Netherworld Sect Leader, but receives information and help from her.
• Amur, as a guardian cultivator, interacts with the sect members and cultivators visiting Xiqi Market.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Amur, a cultivator from the Luogu City Sect, arrives at the Xiqi Market to take over the duty of guarding the teleportation arrays.
• Li Yan, a cultivator from the Cang Xuan Realm, arrives at the market to use the teleportation array.
• Amur recognizes Li Yan as the youth who caused him heavy losses in the past, leading to the destruction of his clan, the Tianlan Clan.

Character Developments

• Amur: Initially portrayed as a serious and responsible cultivator, Amur's true past is revealed. He is the former Grand Celestial Master of the Tianlan Clan, who was forced to flee after the clan's destruction. His encounter with Li Yan brings back traumatic memories and fuels his desire for revenge.
• Li Yan: Li Yan remains calm and collected even after sensing Amur's sudden aura fluctuation. He maintains his composure and proceeds to the teleportation array without alerting Amur.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and the Past: Amur's past actions and the consequences of them catch up with him, driving his current actions and motivations.
• Trust and Betrayal: The betrayal of the Luogu City Sect's cultivators, who are secretly working with Amur, highlights the theme of trust and its absence in their interactions.

Character Interactions

• Amur and Li Yan: Their interaction is minimal in this chapter, but the tension between them is palpable. Amur's recognition of Li Yan sets the stage for potential future confrontations.
• Amur and the Luogu City Sect Cultivators: Amur's fellow cultivators are unaware of his true identity and past, leading to a sense of disconnect and potential danger for them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Amur decides to ascend to the upper realm to increase his strength before taking revenge on those who destroyed his clan.
• He discovers that the real culprits behind his clan's downfall were Li Yan and Zhao Min, along with their two helpers, but he can't find them.
• Amur's ascension is plagued with bad luck, and he suffers severe injuries upon arrival in the Immortal Spirit Realm.
• He joins the Luogu City Sect, where his cultivation improves rapidly due to abundant resources. He reaches the Spirit Transformation Realm after over a century.
• Amur learns about the legendary Five Immortals Sect and believes Li Yan to be a disciple of this sect. He becomes obsessed with finding them and covets their techniques.
• Years later, Amur senses Li Yan's presence and is shocked to find him at the Spirit Transformation Mid-Stage, surpassing his own cultivation level.

Character Developments

• Amur's desire for revenge consumes him, driving him to become stronger and seek out the Five Immortals Sect.
• He becomes more cautious and calculating, hiding his clone's existence and biding his time.
• Amur's obsession with the Five Immortals Sect leads him to covet their techniques and consider swallowing this benefit if he encounters them.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and obsession: Amur's single-minded pursuit of revenge drives his actions and consumes his thoughts.
• Strength and cultivation: Amur's desire to become stronger to exact revenge leads him to push his cultivation and that of his clone to new heights.
• The Five Immortals Sect: The mysterious and powerful sect becomes an obsession for Amur, who believes Li Yan to be one of its disciples.

Character Interactions

• Amur interacts with fellow disciples in the Luogu City Sect, maintaining a smooth and respectful demeanor while hiding his true intentions.
• He has no known interactions with Li Yan or Zhao Min, but his thoughts are constantly consumed by them and their role in his clan's destruction.
• Amur's clone is not mentioned to interact with anyone, as Amur keeps its existence a secret.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan arrives at the teleportation array marketplace and encounters a problem with the array he needs to use.
• He is led to a backup array by a Luogu City Sect cultivator, but it's an ambush set up by Amur, a cultivator from the Immortal Spirit Realm.
• Li Yan is teleported to a desert, where four cultivators, including Amur, await him.

Character Developments

• Li Yan remains calm and vigilant despite the unexpected ambush.
• Amur, despite his hatred for Li Yan, demonstrates strategic thinking by setting up an ambush instead of acting impulsively.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal in the cultivation world.
• The power dynamics between cultivators and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and the Luogu City Sect cultivator who leads him into the ambush.
• Amur and his fellow disciples, who he involves in his plan to capture Li Yan.
• Li Yan and Amur, whose past encounter fuels Amur's hatred and desire for revenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Amur, seeking revenge for his clan, plans an ambush with three other cultivators against Li Yan, whom he believes is a disciple of the Five Immortals Sect.
• They use a teleportation array's defenses to their advantage, intending to capture or kill Li Yan and extract the sect's secret techniques.
• Li Yan is led into the array trap, and the cultivators attack him simultaneously, using the array's power to subdue him.

Character Developments

• Amur: Driven by revenge, he's willing to sacrifice benefits and risks to avenge his clan.
• Li Yan: Initially suspicious but not immediately alarmed, he's caught off guard by the revelation of his past and must defend against the sudden attack.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Amur's primary motivation, driving him to take significant risks.
• Opportunity: The cultivators see this situation as a rare opportunity to gain immense benefits.
• Greed: The three cultivators' greed for the Five Immortals Sect's secrets clouds their judgment.

Character Interactions

• Amur and Li Yan: Their past history and enmity come to a head as Amur seeks revenge.
• The four cultivators: They work together, driven by greed and the promise of immense benefits, but their trust in Amur is initially tentative.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan infiltrates the market, discovering Amur's clone leading an attack against him.
• Amur's real body hides while his clone sacrifices itself to trigger the array.
• Li Yan breaks through the array, killing Amur's clone and pursuing his real body.
• Two Void Refinement Realm cultivators from the "Luogu City Sect" intervene, but Li Yan kills Amur and escapes.
• The market's protective array is shattered, and cultivators from the Sect pursue Li Yan.

Character Developments

• Li Yan demonstrates his speed, strength, and cunning, killing Amur and escaping despite being pursued by powerful cultivators.
• Amur, despite being a former Grand Celestial Master, is no match for Li Yan's prowess and is killed.

Significant Themes

• The power of individual cultivators vs. Sects and arrays.
• The ruthlessness and cunning of Li Yan in pursuit of his goals.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan vs. Amur: Li Yan's relentless pursuit and eventual killing of Amur.
• Li Yan vs. "Luogu City Sect" cultivators: Li Yan outmaneuvers and escapes from the pursuing cultivators.
• The cultivators in the market react to the commotion, discussing Li Yan's actions and the Sect's response.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan kills two Luogu City Sect cultivators in the market and escapes.
• He uses his physical body to counter and deflect the cultivators' flying swords.
• Li Yan's divine sense allows him to control and block the cultivators' attacks.
• After three days, Li Yan sits cross-legged on the "Cloud Piercing Blade," reflecting on his actions and the information he gained from Amur's soul.

Character Developments

• Li Yan demonstrates his physical prowess, divine sense strength, and cunning in combat.
• Amur's avatar reveals his hatred towards Li Yan and the destruction of the Tianlan Clan.

Significant Themes

• The power of the physical body and divine sense in combat.
• The enduring nature of hatred and resentment.
• The consequences of one's actions on others.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan faces off against two Luogu City Sect cultivators, showcasing his superior skills and tactics.
• Li Yan searches Amur's soul for information, leading to Amur's destruction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Amur, driven by obsession, connects himself to the Five Immortals Sect.
• Li Yan and Zhao Min face Amur's clone, leading to Amur's death.
• Luogu City Sect's Grand Elder uses the Sword Spirit Connects Sun and Moon technique to investigate the market incident.
• The Grand Elder discovers that Luogu City Sect's disciples initiated the attack on Li Yan, suspecting him of being a Five Immortals Sect cultivator.

Character Developments

• Li Yan reflects on his initial carelessness and Amur's powerful clone.
• Luogu City Sect's Grand Elder shows determination to uncover the truth behind the market incident.

Significant Themes

• Obsession and its consequences (Amur's pursuit of the Five Immortals Sect).
• Greed leading to dire consequences (Luogu City Sect disciples' attack on Li Yan).
• The importance of truth and justice (Luogu City Sect's investigation).

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and Zhao Min face Amur's clone together.
• Luogu City Sect's Grand Elder interacts with the four Void Refinement cultivators, revealing the investigation's findings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan, after killing Amur and his companions, returns to the Northern Shepherd Realm.
• The Tianlan Clan's Grand Elder investigates the incident and suspects Li Yan's connection to the Five Immortals Sect.
• The Grand Elder dispatches four Void Refinement Realm disciples to secretly search for Li Yan, threatening them with severe consequences if they leak information or fail to find him.

Character Developments

• Li Yan remains cautious and vigilant, aware of the potential danger from the Tianlan Clan but unaware of their specific actions.
• The Tianlan Clan's Grand Elder demonstrates his intelligence and determination in investigating Li Yan's identity and whereabouts.
• The four dispatched disciples show varying degrees of caution, ambition, and fear, driven by the promise of rewards and the threat of punishment.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Belonging: Li Yan's suspected connection to the mysterious Five Immortals Sect raises questions about his true identity and allegiance.
• Power and Greed: The Tianlan Clan's pursuit of Li Yan is driven by their desire for the power and benefits associated with the Five Immortals Sect.
• Caution and Vigilance: Both Li Yan and the Tianlan Clan exhibit extreme caution, each trying to outmaneuver the other in their pursuit of their respective goals.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan's interactions with the Tianlan Clan are limited to the initial confrontation and his subsequent evasive actions.
• The Tianlan Clan's Grand Elder interacts with the four dispatched disciples, issuing orders, threats, and promises of rewards.
• The four disciples interact with each other, sharing information and concerns about their mission, but ultimately acting independently due to the Grand Elder's orders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan encounters a Body Integration Realm assassin who discovers his true cultivation and attempts to kill him.
• Li Yan's blood poisons the assassin's Life-Bound Magic Treasure, causing him to fail his attack and allowing Li Yan to escape into the Turbulent Space.
• Li Yan has several close calls and injuries during his journey, using each encounter as a learning experience.
• Zi Kun successfully transcends his Spirit Transformation Heavenly Tribulation, marking a significant advancement in his cultivation.
• Bu Luo reaches the late stage of Nascent Soul, bringing him closer to Spirit Transformation.
• Li Yan decides to visit the Soul Suppression Palace before returning to the Po Jun Sect and then going to the Lower Realm.

Character Developments

• Li Yan's cultivation improves, and he refines more of the toxins from the Blood-Eyed Toad, enhancing his Dismembering Poison Body.
• Zi Kun's successful tribulation transcendence boosts his confidence and eagerness to find his Violet Divine Dragon Elephant clan.
• Bu Luo's cultivation progress brings him hope for reaching the Spirit Transformation Realm, thanks to Li Yan's reassurance about the Great Nothing Fruit.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and challenges of cultivation, particularly when crossing realms.
• The importance of experience and caution in facing enemies.
• The value of perseverance and determination in pursuing one's goals, as seen in Zi Kun and Bu Luo's advancements.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan's interactions with the Body Integration Realm assassin highlight his resourcefulness and adaptability in dangerous situations.
• Li Yan's guidance and support for Zi Kun and Bu Luo demonstrate his mentorship and care for his allies.
• Li Yan's decision to visit the Soul Suppression Palace before returning to the Po Jun Sect shows his commitment to his promises and responsibilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan arrives at the Heavenly Demon Grassland, using the Soul Suppression Palace's token to enter the Sect's territory.
• He encounters Elder Liu, who guards the canyon leading to the Sect's hidden location.
• Elder Liu is initially surprised and displeased with Li Yan's arrival but ultimately happy to see him.

Character Developments

• Li Yan: He has grown stronger, reaching the late-stage of the Void Refinement Realm. He is more confident and assertive in his interactions with Elder Liu.
• Elder Liu: She has made a breakthrough to the late-stage of the Void Refinement Realm. She is initially displeased with Li Yan's arrival but ultimately grateful for his past and future contributions to the Sect.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Li Yan's role in connecting the Soul Suppression Palace with the outside world.
• The gratitude and complex emotions felt by the Sect's Elders towards Li Yan.
• The limitations and restrictions of the Di Zhen Domain and the importance of the canyon as a lifeline.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and Elder Liu: Their interaction is cordial but tense at first, with Elder Liu expressing her dissatisfaction with Li Yan's past actions. However, her true feelings are gratitude and happiness at seeing him. Li Yan is respectful and apologetic towards her.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Li Yan returns to the Soul Suppression Palace after many years.
+ Tang Feng, the Young Sect Leader, is now in charge of the sect's affairs.
+ The Sect Leader, Grandmaster Lan, and the two Grand Elders have gone out to gain experience.
+ The Soul Suppression Palace has built a Teleportation Array to connect with the outside world.
+ Most sects in the Di Zhen Domain have left, and those remaining are affiliated with the Soul Suppression Palace.

Character Developments

+ Li Yan: Reveals his past to Tang Feng and seeks to apologize to the sect leaders.
+ Tang Feng: Has taken over sect affairs, feels burdened, and wants to go out to gain experience again.

Significant Themes

+ The desire for freedom and exploration (Tang Feng's wish to go out again).
+ The necessity of integration and adaptation (the Soul Suppression Palace's approach to the outside world).

Character Interactions

+ Li Yan and Tang Feng: They catch up on the years they've missed, and Li Yan seeks Tang Feng's help to apologize to the sect leaders.
+ Tang Feng and the Sect Leaders/Grand Elders: Tang Feng feels burdened by the responsibilities they've left him with and wishes they would return.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Soul Suppression Palace has been strengthening its base and expanding influence by providing cultivation resources to smaller sects in exchange for loyalty.
• The sect has established defenses to prevent cultivators from being drawn into the Di Zhen Domain and has been searching for a stable node leading to the Lower Realm.
• Li Yan decides to return to Po Jun Sect first, setting a meeting time with Tang Feng and the Grand Elders for fifty years later.

Character Developments

• Tang Feng has grown significantly, advancing to the Void Refinement Realm and gaining valuable experience from his travels outside the Di Zhen Domain.
• Li Yan has become more cautious and strategic in his planning, considering the needs of both the Soul Suppression Palace and his personal goals.

Significant Themes

• The importance of power and longevity in cultivation, driving sects to seek alliances and resources.
• The dangers and opportunities presented by the outside world, shaping cultivators' experiences and growth.
• The necessity of careful planning and adaptability in cultivation and sect management.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and Tang Feng catch up on each other's experiences and share insights about cultivation and the outside world.
• Li Yan provides guidance and advice to Tang Feng, helping him grow as a cultivator and sect leader.
• Li Yan and Tang Feng discuss the Soul Suppression Palace's plans and Li Yan's future intentions, establishing a meeting time for fifty years later.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan and Tang Feng reunite after years.
• Tang Feng wants to spar with Li Yan to see his improvement.
• Li Yan initially refuses but eventually agrees and teaches Tang Feng a lesson.
• Tang Feng offers Li Yan the Soul Suppression Palace's cultivation methods.
• Li Yan declines and decides to wait for the Soul Prison Clan's inheritance.

Character Developments

• Tang Feng: Shows his competitive nature and desire to improve. He also demonstrates his gratitude towards Li Yan by offering the Sect's cultivation methods.
• Li Yan: Maintains his cunning and insidious nature, teaching Tang Feng a lesson in a sneaky manner. He expresses his desire to obtain the complete Sacred Soul Transformation inheritance.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Trust: Li Yan and Tang Feng's bond is strengthened despite their competitive nature. Tang Feng's offer of the Sect's cultivation methods shows his trust in Li Yan.
• Cultivation and Improvement: Both characters are driven by their desire to improve their cultivation. Li Yan's refusal to change his cultivation methods highlights his determination to obtain the complete inheritance.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and Tang Feng: Their reunion is filled with competition and banter. Li Yan's sneak attack on Tang Feng highlights their playful yet competitive relationship. Tang Feng's offer of the Sect's cultivation methods shows his gratitude and trust in Li Yan.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yan, now a Body Integration Realm cultivator, leaves the Di Zhen Domain for the Heavenly Demon Grassland.
• Xiong Tianba and Su Qianqian, who rebelled against the Soul Suppression Palace, are also on the Heavenly Demon Grassland, searching for Su Qianqian's clan.
• Xiong Tianba plans to find a way to advance to the Body Integration Realm while hiding in a secret room within a small sect.

Character Developments

• Li Yan has grown significantly in strength and is now a Body Integration Realm cultivator.
• Xiong Tianba remains cunning and strategic, hiding and planning his return to power.
• Su Qianqian is still loyal to Xiong Tianba and helps him in his schemes.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and advancement in the cultivation world.
• The consequences of betrayal and rebellion against a powerful force like the Soul Suppression Palace.
• The importance of caution and vigilance in the face of unknown dangers.

Character Interactions

• Li Yan and Xiong Tianba's paths cross again, though they are unaware of each other's presence.
• Xiong Tianba and Su Qianqian maintain a close relationship, with Su Qianqian supporting Xiong Tianba's plans.
• Xiong Tianba secretly controls a small sect as a refuge, with the Grand Elder of the sect unaware of Xiong Tianba's true identity and plans.