Chapter Summaries

Xiao Yan arrived at the Cloud Sect plaza for his match with Nalan Yanran, where Yun Yun, the sect’s disciples, and prominent witnesses from the Jia Ma Empire had gathered. As Nalan Yanran rose to face him, Ye Han’s encouragement eased her tension.

• Xiao Yan entered the Cloud Sect plaza and saw Nalan Yanran, Yun Yun, the elders, and nearly a thousand assembled disciples.
• Hai Bodong, Fa Ma, Jia Xingtian, Nalan Jie, Mu Zhan, and other prominent figures arrived to witness the match.
• Hai Bodong sensed that the Cloud Sect disciples’ synchronized auras formed a powerful formation.
• Nalan Yanran spotted Ye Han, who gave her an enthusiastic gesture of encouragement, and she laughed before Yun Yun reminded her to maintain her composure.
• Nalan Yanran gathered herself, rose from her seat, and turned to face Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan arrived at the Cloud Sect to face Nalan Yanran in their Three-Year Agreement, drawing attention with his calm bearing and powerful presence. After Yao Chen warned him about the danger, Nalan Yanran offered to apologize for the humiliation she had caused the Xiao Clan, but Xiao Yan refused and prepared to fight.

• Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran introduced themselves before the Cloud Sect crowd, while Jia Xingtian, Fa Ma, Mu Chen, and Nalan Jie reacted to Xiao Yan's unexpected composure.
• Yun Yun urged Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran to treat the agreement as a sparring match, but Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran accepted that life and death would be left to fate.
• Yao Chen awakened and warned Xiao Yan that Nalan Yanran and Yun Yun were dangerous, promising to take control of Xiao Yan's body and seize Nalan Yanran if necessary.
• Xiao Yan drew the Mystic Heavy Ruler and declared that he would repay the humiliation Nalan Yanran had brought upon the Xiao Clan.
• Nalan Yanran explained that she still stood by breaking off the engagement and offered to visit the Xiao Clan to apologize, but Xiao Yan rejected her offer and called for the fight to begin.

Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran began their Three-Year Agreement duel, but Nalan Yanran disarmed him and held her sword at his throat. Ye Han molested Xiao Xun'er while watching the fight, and the chapter ended with Nalan Yanran declaring Xiao Yan the loser.

• Nalan Yanran drew her sword as Xiao Yan raised his heavy ruler and charged at her, vowing to erase the humiliation of their past.
• Nalan Yanran evaded Xiao Yan's charge and attacked with swift sword strikes, which he blocked before swinging his ruler at her.
• Ye Han accused Xiao Yan of disrespecting his woman, then restrained and molested Xiao Xun'er as she watched the duel.
• Nalan Yanran met Xiao Yan's heavy-ruler strike with her sword and disarmed him through a rapid exchange.
• Nalan Yanran pointed her sword at Xiao Yan's throat and declared that he had lost.

Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan began their long-awaited battle, with both using their strengths to counter the other's attacks. As Nalan Yanran scattered her sword phantoms around Xiao Yan's Mystic Heavy Ruler, the fight remained unresolved.

• Nalan Yanran showed restraint toward Xiao Yan, while Ye Han used Xiao Xun'er's teasing remark to intimidate and humiliate her.
• Xiao Yan dodged Nalan Yanran's sword and struck her with Eight Extremities Collapse, then used Absorption Palm to retrieve his Mystic Heavy Ruler.
• Nalan Yanran caught Xiao Yan's descending ruler with her sword and redirected its force, sending him into the air.
• Nalan Yanran pursued Xiao Yan with Wind Spirit Dividing Form Sword, creating five sword phantoms.
• Xiao Yan dove at Nalan Yanran with his ruler, and she feinted before sending her sword phantoms circling around it.

Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan continued their fierce duel, with Nalan Yanran adapting to Xiao Yan’s battle experience while the spectators noticed the mysterious red energy protecting him. Gu He and Liu Ling arrived at the plaza, where Gu He exchanged greetings with Hai Bodong and Ye Han, leaving Gu He unsettled by Ye Han’s presence.

• Nalan Yanran used the Wind Spirit Dividing Form Sword to strike Xiao Yan, then said only killing could erase their past grievances, and Xiao Yan agreed.
• The spectators noticed red energy shielding Xiao Yan, while Jia Xingtian and Fa Ma wondered what power he was using.
• Yun Yun insisted Nalan Yanran would win, then gave Ye Han an unfriendly look until he released Xiao Xun'er from his embrace.
• Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran resumed their clash, and Nalan Yanran steadily improved by learning from their fight.
• Gu He and Liu Ling arrived, and Gu He greeted the gathered experts before meeting Hai Bodong.
• Ye Han exchanged a nod with Gu He, who felt uncomfortable, while Hai Bodong reacted to Ye Han with fear.

Gu He met Ye Han and learned he was pursuing Yun Yun, while Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan fought to a draw. Nalan Yanran unleashed Wind's Extremity, Sunset Radiance, and its devastating sword Qi descended toward Xiao Yan as he prepared to counterattack.

• Ye Han signaled Jia Xingtian and Fa Ma not to interfere as Gu He asked about him, and Liu Ling identified him as Yun Yun's suitor.
• Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan fought evenly, with Xiao Yan's combat skill impressing the Cloud Sect observers despite his lower cultivation.
• Xiao Yan insulted the Cloud Sect to provoke Nalan Yanran, and she answered by preparing her decisive technique.
• Nalan Yanran rose into the air and gathered power for Wind's Extremity, Sunset Radiance as Xiao Yan readied his flames and Mystic Heavy Ruler.
• Nalan Yanran cried out and sent a massive wave of sword Qi crashing down toward Xiao Yan, cracking the plaza around him.

Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran’s duel ended with both badly injured, but Yao Chen took control of Xiao Yan and attacked again. After Xiao Yan spotted Xiao Xun’er with another man, his rage drove him to order Yao Chen to kill Nalan Yanran, whose life was threatened by a fire lotus until a blue-haired man appeared in front of her.

• Xiao Yan unleashed the Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler, and his clash with Nalan Yanran left them both gravely depleted.
• Yao Chen seized control of Xiao Yan’s body and charged Nalan Yanran, who instinctively stabbed him with her sword.
• Xiao Yan recognized Xiao Xun’er in the crowd and saw her being pulled into another man’s embrace.
• Xiao Yan resisted Yao Chen’s control and ordered him to kill Nalan Yanran, so Yao Chen formed a destructive fire lotus.
• Nalan Yanran found herself unable to evade the fire lotus, but a tall blue-haired man appeared before her.

Ye Han intercepted Xiao Yan’s Buddha Fury Fire Lotus to protect Nalan Yanran, and the blast devastated the Cloud Sect plaza. As the energy subsided, Xiao Xun'er tried to recruit the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger against Ye Han, while both watched the figures emerging from the destruction.

• Ye Han formed a Yin-Yang Taiji Diagram and blocked Xiao Yan’s Buddha Fury Fire Lotus before it could strike Nalan Yanran.
• The fire lotus exploded, wrecking the plaza and toppling the Cloud Sect monument as Yun Yun, Hai Bodong, Jia Xingtian, Fa Ma, and Nalan Jie reacted in alarm.
• Xiao Xun'er secretly hoped the blast had badly wounded Ye Han, and the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger questioned her strange muttering.
• Xiao Xun'er asked the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger to help her escape and oppose Ye Han, but the tiger warned her that Ye Han would not let her go.
• As the energy faded and two figures began to emerge, Xiao Xun'er fixed her gaze on them.

After Ye Han protected Nalan Yanran from Xiao Yan, she realized she loved him, while Ye Han flirted with Yun Yun and pretended to be injured. Queen Medusa arrived at Cloud Sect as Ye Han rose to meet her, leaving the gathered sect leaders and spectators watching tensely.

• Ye Han caught Nalan Yanran as she collapsed after her battle with Xiao Yan, and she confessed that she would never forget him.
• Ye Han pretended to faint into Yun Yun's arms, prompting Gu He to rush over and Yun Yun to pull Nalan Yanran away from him.
• Xiao Yan escaped Cloud Sect and declared that his three-year agreement with Nalan Yanran was a draw, while Yun Leng urged Yun Yun to stop him over the deaths of the deacons.
• A black vortex appeared above Cloud Sect, and Queen Medusa emerged after breaking through to the Dou Ancestor realm.
• Ye Han tried to slip away from Queen Medusa, but Yun Yun held his wrist; he reassured her, gave Nalan Yanran a healing pill, and rose into the air.

Queen Medusa arrived at the Cloud Sect to take Ye Han away, interrupting the Three-Year Agreement and revealing her jealousy and intimacy with him. After she flew off with Ye Han, Yun Yun left with Nalan Yanran to follow them, leaving the sect elders to manage the gathering.

• Queen Medusa spotted Ye Han with Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran and flew to confront him.
• Ye Han praised Queen Medusa, took her hand, and patted her head, startling her and the watching Gama Empire officials.
• Queen Medusa demanded Ye Han come with her, then grabbed his ear and dragged him away after he teased her about being jealous.
• Yun Yun checked on the recovering Nalan Yanran and told her Ye Han had been taken away.
• Yun Yun left Elder Yun Leng to host the guests and flew off with Nalan Yanran to find Ye Han.

Ye Han reunited with Queen Medusa on a barren mountain, where teasing and affection eased her anger over his secret departure. When Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran arrived, Queen Medusa turned murderous, and Ye Han used the power of the Undying Soul to appear between them.

• Queen Medusa grabbed Ye Han by the ear and scolded him for running away, but Ye Han subdued her and kissed her.
• Ye Han explained that he had left to cultivate and become strong enough to make Queen Medusa accept him, and the two resumed their affectionate banter.
• Queen Medusa suspected Ye Han had pursued other women, but their teasing softened into intimacy, and she bit him in retaliation.
• Queen Medusa heard Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran approaching and asked Ye Han about his relationship with them.
• Ye Han denied having a relationship with the women, so Queen Medusa flew toward them intending to kill them.
• Ye Han activated the power of the Undying Soul and appeared between Queen Medusa, Yun Yun, and Nalan Yanran.

Ye Han stopped the Queen Medusa from attacking Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran, then brought the three women to the Gama Empire's imperial palace. He sealed the Queen Medusa's strength and persuaded her to accept Yun Yun as her younger sister, leaving their relationship tense but settled for now.

• The Queen Medusa confronted Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran and attacked Yun Yun, who asked what had happened to Ye Han.
• Ye Han appeared in time to block the Queen Medusa's strike and overpowered her, temporarily sealing her strength.
• Ye Han took the Queen Medusa, Yun Yun, and Nalan Yanran to the Gama Empire's imperial palace.
• Ye Han told Cai Lin and Yun Yun to consider each other sisters, naming Cai Lin the elder sister.
• The Queen Medusa reluctantly agreed, and Ye Han kissed her before admitting he had only meant to scare her.

Ye Han left Yun Yun and the Queen Medusa to talk while he treated the unconscious Nalan Yanran. As the two women compared how they had fallen for Ye Han, Yun Yun hinted at the marital duties he expected, leaving the Queen Medusa blushing.

• Ye Han asked Yun Yun to call the Queen Medusa her sister, then carried Nalan Yanran away to treat her injuries.
• Yun Yun reassured the Queen Medusa that Ye Han praised her and that she had no reason to doubt her place in his heart.
• Yun Yun described how she first met Ye Han and admitted that his false affection had won her true love.
• The Queen Medusa realized that she, too, had fallen in love with Ye Han after he had supported and transformed her life.
• Yun Yun whispered that Ye Han had sought her out because he could no longer hold back, then hinted at a wife's duties, making the Queen Medusa blush.

Yun Yun and Queen Medusa set aside their tension as they tease each other about Ye Han, while Ye Han helps Nalan Yanran recover with a Soul Nurturing Elixir. After Nalan Yanran confesses her feelings and apologizes for coming between Ye Han and Yun Yun, Ye Han leaves her with her teacher and is astonished by Queen Medusa’s unexpected demeanor.

• Yun Yun and Queen Medusa discussed Ye Han’s private affairs and quickly grew friendly with each other.
• Ye Han gave the unconscious Nalan Yanran a Soul Nurturing Elixir, and she eventually woke.
• Nalan Yanran asked Ye Han to stay with her, and he comforted her as she recovered.
• Nalan Yanran apologized for loving Ye Han despite his relationship with her teacher, and Ye Han told her there was no right or wrong in matters of the heart.
• Nalan Yanran agreed to see her teacher, and Ye Han left the room before staring in surprise at Queen Medusa.

Ye Han found Queen Medusa and Yun Yun getting along peacefully, then apologized to Queen Medusa for the pain his choices had caused her. Moved by his words, she accepted his kiss and returned it passionately.

• Ye Han saw Queen Medusa and Yun Yun chatting together and felt disappointed that they were not fighting.
• Queen Medusa teased Ye Han about wanting to see them quarrel, and he denied it before Yun Yun left to comfort Yan Ran.
• Queen Medusa panicked as Ye Han approached, but she declared that she was the Queen and tried to regain her composure.
• Ye Han pulled Queen Medusa into his arms and apologized for wronging her.
• Queen Medusa was moved to tears, then kissed Ye Han and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Ye Han and Queen Medusa were accidentally injured when their struggle ended with Queen Medusa landing on his waist, then they discussed the problems in the Magic Beast Mountain Range. Ye Han proposed a three-year agreement before their next meeting, promising to become strong enough to win her and make her his bride.

• Queen Medusa bit Ye Han, then tried to kick him away, but he grabbed her leg and they both fell, leaving her in great pain.
• Yun Yun and Yan Ran opened the door, saw Queen Medusa straddling Ye Han, and quickly shut themselves back inside.
• Ye Han kept Queen Medusa from leaving and asked about the Magic Beast Mountain Range, where unruly magical beasts and missing Soul Beasts created risks of exposure.
• Queen Medusa reassured Ye Han that their three Dou Venerates could handle threats, and Ye Han kissed her before she prepared to return.
• Ye Han proposed a three-year agreement to become stronger and challenge Queen Medusa, promising that if he lost, he would become hers.
• When Ye Han teased that he might travel with Yun Yun instead, Queen Medusa grew angry, and he kissed her and promised to make her willingly become his bride.

Ye Han bid farewell to Queen Medusa and sang her a song that turned from a sorrowful parting ballad into a tale of loss and war, earning him a beating before they reconciled. After Queen Medusa departed, Ye Han stood alone in the moonlight until two women approached and asked why he did not go back if he could not bear to leave.

• Ye Han teased Queen Medusa about falling in love with him, and they exchanged words of concern before she prepared a spatial passage.
• Ye Han sang “Chrysanthemum Terrace” as a parting gift, and Queen Medusa grew upset when the lyrics described a departed beauty and a kingdom at war.
• Ye Han dedicated the song to his wife Cailin, and Queen Medusa beat him for seeming to curse her to death.
• Ye Han offered to refine healing pills for Queen Medusa, but she said she had only considered beating him again before kissing him to silence his complaints.
• After Queen Medusa left, Ye Han stood alone beneath the moon, and two tall figures approached and asked why he did not return if he could not bear to leave.

After Queen Medusa left, Ye Han reunited with Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran, accepted Nalan Yanran's decision to follow him, and took Yun Yun to help her absorb the medicinal power and break through to Dou Zong. The chapter ended with Ye Han and Yun Yun preparing to use their dual cultivation method in the bedroom while Nalan Yanran guarded the door.

• Queen Medusa left, and Ye Han resolved to return to her after gaining enough strength to stay by her side.
• Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran joined Ye Han, and he asked whether Nalan Yanran was willing to follow him; she agreed.
• Ye Han kissed Nalan Yanran and asked her to guard the door while he helped Yun Yun dissolve the medicinal power and break through to Dou Zong.
• Ye Han explained that their dual cultivation method would help Yun Yun absorb the medicinal power and restore the Essence Qi he had spent refining her pill.
• Yun Yun undressed and joined Ye Han in the bedroom to begin the dual cultivation method.

While Nalan Yanran secretly discovered Ye Han and Yun Yun together, Xiao Yan awakened in the forest and decided to take revenge. Ya Fei accepted Xiao Yan’s invitation to meet in the capital, unaware of what he intended, and entered the hotel where they had arranged to meet.

• Nalan Yanran lifted a roof tile and saw Ye Han with Yun Yun, then hurriedly put it back.
• Xiao Yan awakened in the mountain forest, unleashed the Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler, and tried to get Yao Chen to confirm that he had misread what he saw.
• Xiao Yan vowed to take revenge by touching the woman of the man who had touched his woman, then headed for the capital of the Jia Ma Empire.
• Ya Fei received Xiao Yan’s letter inviting her to meet that afternoon and agreed to go despite her misgivings.
• Ya Fei arrived at a luxurious hotel with her bodyguards Black Widow and Seven-Colored Elk, accompanied by a snow-white hawk, and recalled her previous failed meeting with Xiao Yan.

Ya Fei met Xiao Yan for a farewell meal before they parted, while Yun Yun broke through to Dou Zong during cultivation with Ye Han. Ye Han remained stuck at the peak of Dou Ling and brought Nalan Yan Ran, who had been peeping through the window, into the room beside Yun Yun.

• Ya Fei met Xiao Yan, accepted his apology for missing their earlier appointment, and kept her explanation about Ye Han to herself.
• Xiao Yan told Ya Fei he was leaving and invited her to a farewell meal, then asked about her white hawk.
• Yun Yun reached the Dou Zong realm while Ye Han helped her dissolve the medicinal power through the Taiyin Taiyang Method.
• Ye Han failed to break through the peak of Dou Ling despite Yun Yun supporting him, and asked her to find Nalan Yan Ran instead.
• Ye Han brought Nalan Yan Ran into the room after discovering she was still peeping, leaving Yun Yun ashamed and angry.