Wang Chen used his growing skills to clear Earth Rhinoceroses from the farmers’ fields, but a traveling merchant’s attempt to rob him left his meridians injured and forced him to seek greater strength. After breaking through to the fourth layer of Qi Condensation and acquiring new techniques, he watched the Yunyang Sect’s formation strike the spreading plague, unsure whether it had ended.
Wang Chen survived a deadly night patrol, earned merit, and strengthened his cultivation while the sect’s levies and recruitment drives deepened his distrust. After harvesting and sowing his fields, he learned Old Sun had taken in Madam Li and her son.
Wang Chen strengthened his cultivation, defenses, and arsenal while surviving an Evil Beast attack and a later assault by three intruders. Wei Xiong then took Wei Lian to Yunyang City to begin her cultivation under Xie Yaoxiu, leaving Wang Chen with a crane letter and the knowledge that the attackers were the Taize Three Friends.
Wang Chen survived a deadly clash with Yin Derong and kept his identity hidden as the Yunyang Sect’s policies and power struggles shifted. During the Ancestral Worship Ceremony, Zhao Huai'an exposed the human hunters, prompting Ji Guantao to punish the guilty and reform conditions for Outer Sect farmers, while secretly pursuing his own ambitions.
Wang Chen hunted Evil Spirits, defeated Tree Granny, and uncovered the truth behind Lu Defang’s betrayal and Wang Shaoyuan’s legacy. After learning that the Primordial Dao Stele was inside him and resolving the mystery of the remnant soul, Wang Chen prepared to leave his Spirit Fields and enter the Inner Sect.
Wang Chen settled into life as a spirit planter on Sunset Peak, built up his cultivation and sword skills, and reached the eighth level of Qi Condensation. After strengthening his body with the Heavenly Dragon Vajra Righteous Dharma, he took sect missions and entered the Ruined City, where a giant Evil Spirit sent Gray-Eyed Bandits after him.
Wang Chen advanced his techniques, joined the Yunyang Sect’s Clear Realm operation, and survived a deadly encounter with a Blood God Son underground. After returning home with new spoils and mission rewards, he went to Peach Blossom Valley seeking guidance on the Purple Mansion.
Wang Chen became Changchun’s disciple, mastered new sword techniques, and left Yuan Yuan with Bai Susu before accepting a three-year garrison mission in Great Qian. In Nanshao, he encountered a deadly political dispute and learned that the White Deer Academy might be working against the Yunyang Sect.
Wang Chen took control of the Nanshao Celestial Master's Mansion, hunted Evil Spirits, and strengthened his cultivation while Yunyang Sect escaped to the Upper Realm and left its dependents behind. After breaking with Nanshao's authorities and killing Guiyuan Sect cultivators, he turned to defend the city from the Maitreya Cult.
Wang Chen escaped the Mortal World, reunited with Changchun, and settled in Dongwu Stockade while refining his cultivation and surviving clashes with rival sects. After secretly claiming Liu Yingxiu’s Wind Thunder Sword, he spent months lying low, then found Dongwu Stockade under new and harsher rule.
Wang Chen fought the Three Rivers Society, cultivated in Wind Thunder Valley, and resisted the City Lord’s Mansion’s attempts to conscript him. After defeating the Golden Snake Gentleman and escaping Dongwu Stockade, he traveled to Myriad Cultivator City seeking resources for his next breakthrough.
Wang Chen built his talisman business in Myriad Cultivator City, broke through to the Purple Mansion realm, and left aboard the Giant Whale for Flying Immortal City. After preparing a hidden home near Jade Dragon Mountain, he faced the winter beast tide when a Crimson Earth Beast discovered his cave.
After surviving the beast tide at Flying Immortal City, Wang Chen profited from the city’s rebuilding and joined a mountain-crossing expedition with Li Yi'an. Their party was devastated by demons and spirits, then abandoned at White Hair Peak, where Wang Chen and Li Qingxi continued alone.
Wang Chen joined Datian Village as its chief, uncovered a kidnapping and mining scheme tied to Yuan Shenkui, and helped bring down the local leaders who supported it. After rescuing the miners and earning the villagers’ trust, he began organizing relief, schooling, and hunting for the village.
Wang Chen left Datian Village for the West Sea Sect, where he defended Xiao Lian and used his new status to navigate Lotus City’s rivalries. After passing the sect’s entrance trial by killing Zhou Senzhi, he was accepted into the Inner Sect and learned he had three years to join a branch.
Wang Chen settled into West Sea Sect life, took Zuo Xiaomo as a Dao Guardian’s charge, and rescued Wuyan Town and Huai Shan County from a spreading Evil Spirit disaster. After earning merit and advancing his cultivation, he awakened the hungry Life-Giving Creation Cauldron but put off artifact refining to focus on strength.
Wang Chen accepted Xu Xinlan’s trust, protected her family, and helped Qiu Zhong reach Purple Mansion before accompanying Zuo Xiaomo on a bandit-extermination mission. After exposing and killing Profound Meaning Daoist, Wang Chen advanced his body cultivation and returned with Zuo Xiaomo to face the Outer Sect assessment.
Wang Chen survived an unexplored region of the Nine Dragon Underground Palace, returned with a Treasure Pavilion reward, and unlocked the Life-Giving Creation Cauldron. After mastering Nine Heavens Divine Lightning and advancing his cultivation, he was sent to serve as a Protector Heavenly Master in the dangerous frontier of Daying Prefecture.
Wang Chen challenged Wu Jingwei’s control of the Upper Xun Celestial Master Pavilion, took in Meng Fei and his siblings, and destroyed the White Wolf Gang and the threats in Yinfeng Cave. After strengthening the children and uncovering a spy, he confronted former patrol guards protesting at the pavilion gates.
Wang Chen defended Zhensha Pass, defeated Tu Qi, and earned the West Sea Sect’s recognition. After he found and killed the Sand Tribe Locust Child, a Heavenly Dragon Temple Zen Master transported him to the desert, where Wang Chen escaped and hid.