omfg LOL i love the swordmaster (the chains growing larger to bind him, illustrating his resolve - Xia Da's imagery is so good). and i'm surprised by the bravado of the Kunlun leader. it's very exciting that we're going to return to the mortal world and see some big show-downs. i hope A-ting wakes up in time for cultivator wrestlemania!!
Qu Chen is a trooper, immediately settling down after crying for his master's death. he really must've grown emotionally in his years long dream. i hope Qing Shu is able to wake up soon because he's my favorite supporting character (it used to be Sister Chi but we haven't seen her in awhile and i MISS her). i do like that in this story, despite these cultivators having such immense power, their abilities often have huge trade-offs, knocking them out or taking away their strength for long periods of time.
@Earthling thank you for the translation and translation notes! do you know what "dragon lass" the sect leader was referring to, or are we not supposed to know?