Arc 1From Mine to Alchemy Hall

Lu Ping survived the Black Tiger Gang by using his traits, escaped with a mysterious token, and made his way to the Greenwood Sect. After surviving the sect’s lethal recruitment trials, he became an Outer Sect Disciple and chose to study alchemy despite his poor Spirit Root and growing reputation as a menace.

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2Return to Greenwood Sect

Lu Ping died during a simulation after Han Changqing confronted him over a Demonic Spirit Stone, then used his retained memories to enter the Greenwood Sect and advance his cultivation. After helping Jiang Mutian and obtaining a Black-Feather Fire Crow, he improved the Spirit-Urging Pill and was summoned by Han Changqing.

Chapters 26–5025 summaries

Arc 3The Acting Sect Master

Lu Ping took control of the Greenwood Sect after killing Han Changqing, then entered a secret realm and traveled to Qingyang City seeking Void-Aperture Jade Marrow and a Second-Grade Alchemist qualification. He prepared for the exam while uncovering the fate of Ji Chengfeng and clashing with the Wang Family over his cave abode.

Chapters 51–7525 summaries

Arc 4The Immaculate Core

Lu Ping repaired his damaged foundation, led the Greenwood Sect through reforms, and was conscripted into the war against the demons. Trapped on the battlefield, he formed an Immaculate Golden Core and survived the tribulation, but his core shattered and his body dissipated as the heavens continued to thunder.

Chapters 76–10025 summaries

Arc 5From Greenwood to Barren Ridge

Lu Ping seized control of the Greenwood Sect, then left for Qingyang City and killed the Zhao Household patriarch before escaping to Yi Wood City. There, he investigated a massacred village and helped Ye Zhi defeat a group of black-clad attackers, drawing the Thousand Mechanisms Sect disciple’s suspicion.

Chapters 101–12525 summaries

Arc 6The Alchemist’s Grand Competition

Lu Ping joined the Thousand Mechanisms Sect as a Guest Elder, forged the Hundred-Blade Ring, and survived the Zhao Household’s blood Formation. He entered the Azure Dragon Upper Domain for the Dao of Alchemy Grand Competition and won the Merchant Association’s team selection, becoming its team leader.

Chapters 126–15025 summaries

Arc 7The Lifeless Plain Mission

Lu Ping won the Baodi City qualifier, traveled to the White Tiger Domain, and became an alchemist at Black Moon Gorge, where he helped repel a Ruin Tide and killed a Sha General. After forging the Thousand-Blade River, he set out to investigate the Lifeless Plain and found Lei Hanxiao’s supposed safe cavern flooded with dangerous Sha Qi.

Chapters 151–17525 summaries

Arc 8Nascent Soul and Azure Cloud

Lu Ping formed his Nascent Soul after years of cultivation on the Lifeless Plain, survived the tribulation, and escaped a clash among powerful beings through the end of his simulation. Back in reality, he joined the Azure Cloud Sect, built up his cultivation and resources, and became the subject of rumors about Han Shishan.

Chapters 176–20025 summaries

Arc 9The False Deacon

Lu Ping forged a Heavenly Secrets-concealing talisman, entered the Azure Cloud Sect as an elder, and later infiltrated the Profound Beast Taming Sect under Zhao Kangquan’s identity. He uncovered Zhu Wanshan’s role in spreading the Golden Crow Demon Emperor’s Bloodline Marks, then faced Zhu’s suspicion after learning too much.

Chapters 201–22525 summaries

Arc 10The Crow’s Arrival

Lu Ping infiltrated the Profound Beast Taming Sect, gathered Bloodline Marks, and set a trap that brought the Golden Crow Demon Emperor’s Avatar to Demon-Severing Cliff. After Song Fuan destroyed the Avatar and taught Lu Ping the Dao of Spirit Transformation, Lu Ping returned to find Crow-Crow evolving and Qinghe advancing to the Golden Core Stage.

Chapters 226–25025 summaries

Arc 11From Qinghe to Seclusion

Lu Ping freed Qinghe to choose her own life, then pursued the Yin-Yang Love-Tribulation Flower’s trail to Doushu City and destroyed Gu Wusuan’s scheme. He reached Great Forest Temple, began studying the As-If-Original Seal, and spent years cultivating until he attained Nascent Soul Perfection before withdrawing again.

Chapters 251–27525 summaries

Arc 12The Palm Realm and the Proposal

Lu Ping escaped the Palm Realm, became a Spirit Transformation cultivator, and survived a simulation-ending battle with a giant Buddha palm. Back in the Azure Cloud Sect, he secured adoption of his communication-formation proposal and unlocked a VIP Trait Slot, while preparing to refine the Heguang Tongchen Talisman.

Chapters 276–30025 summaries

Arc 13The Alchemist’s Invitation

Lu Ping built his fortune and reputation as an alchemist while navigating the dangers of Doushu City and Nü Zhi City. After accepting Hua Yunzhen’s commission in exchange for Water Element Essence, he left with her for the Desire Sea Pavilion to refine a dangerous pill.

Chapters 301–32525 summaries

Arc 14Debts Repaid, Roads Opened

Lu Ping outmaneuvered Hua Yunzhen, helped Jiang Mutian survive her scheme, and studied her slaughter sword intent before leaving Nü Zhi City. After returning to Qingyang City and settling his obligations to the Azure Cloud Sect, he set out for the Thousand Mechanisms Sect to pursue its techniques and question Gongshu Ke.

Chapters 326–35025 summaries

Arc 15The Great Wind Hunt

Lu Ping freed Gongshu Ke, exposed Zhu Wanshan’s plot, and prepared Qinghe to lead the Profound Beast Taming Sect. He then entered the Myriad Demon Domain to hunt Great Demons, killed Feng Li, and ended the arc weighing his injuries and the blood he had obtained.

Chapters 351–37525 summaries