Definition
A famous Wanxiang-level cultivator of the North Sea. In this chapter, he is revealed to be the second true body of a man named Bu Yi.
Golden Crow Immortal
A famous Wanxiang-level cultivator of the North Sea. In this chapter, he is revealed to be the second true body of a man named Bu Yi.
Story context
The *Immortal Fortunes Assembly* isn't just a tournament—it's a **cosmic homing beacon**. In this chapter, we skip across the vastness of the Grand Xia Dynasty to witness a phenomenon that defines Xianxia at its most sublime: the Dao itself reaching out to nudge its chosen children. From a seafaring demon of the North Sea to a grimy, nine-times-reincarnated drunkard in a tavern, powerful cultivators who previously had zero interest in the Assembly suddenly feel an **irresistible, instinctive pull** towards the imperial capital. The chapter masterfully shifts POVs to showcase three such wayward geniuses—the Golden Crow Immortal and his elusive true body, a mysterious black-robed wanderer, and the despairing, wine-soaked girl—before reuniting us with Ji Ning, who finally reunites with his Black-White College family as they all converge on the same destiny. Get ready, fellow readers—the board is being set for a war of monsters.
Why it matters
This is a **setup chapter**, and it’s glorious. If you’ve been reading *Desolate Era* for a while, you know a tournament arc is coming, but IET (the author) knows better than to just jump into the fights. Instead, he takes a whole chapter to build *hype*. He introduces three new, incredibly powerful competitors by giving us just enough of their backstories to make them feel real. The subtext here is delicious: Ji Ning is the most monstrous genius in his prefecture, but he’s about to step onto a stage where guys like a hidden master’s disciple and a nine-life veteran are the *entry-level* competition. Pay close attention to Bu Yi and the drunken girl—both have very specific, very desperate motivations, which makes them far more dangerous than a simple glory-seeker. Also, take note of how Yu Wei and the Slackerly Realperson both independently felt the call. The Dao is gathering its pieces, and that means the storm is about to break.
Quick facts
Source novel
Desolate Era
First appearance
The Dao’s Call
Chapter references
1
Type hints
Desolate Era, Ji Ning, Immortal Fortunes Assembly
Guide tags
Xianxia, Tournament Arc, Chapter Analysis
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