Chapter Summaries

Xiao Heng returned to the Bai Realm with Bai Xi and met the Second Elder to compete for entry into the clan’s blood pool. His bloodline test reached nine beads, but the tenth bead remained dark.

• Bai Xi told Xiao Heng about the Bai Clan’s young Dou Zun experts and said Xiao Yi was still in seclusion.
• Xiao Heng and Bai Xi traveled through the Space Passage and arrived in the Bai Realm.
• Xiao Heng and Bai Xi met the Second Elder, who said Xiao Heng would have to defeat an opponent to claim a place in the blood pool.
• The Second Elder took Xiao Heng to test his bloodline concentration, and a white-haired young man joined them to watch.
• Xiao Heng pressed his bleeding palm to the stone stele, lighting nine beads while the tenth remained unlit.

Bai Yang and Bai Xi learned the results of their bloodline tests, then Bai Yang met Bai Heng and questioned his loyalty to the Bai Clan. After accepting Bai Heng’s answer, the group followed the Second Elder through a spatial passage to the sea outside the Bai Realm for the upcoming test.

• Bai Yang’s bloodline test reached only the eighth bead, while Bai Xi’s lit the ninth bead at low ninth-grade.
• Bai Yang introduced himself to Bai Heng and said he would accept Bai Heng surpassing him if he proved his talent and dedication to the Bai Clan.
• Bai Heng answered that his Bai surname was enough, and Bai Yang accepted his loyalty and said he bore him no malice.
• The Second Elder opened a spatial passage, and Bai Heng, Bai Xi, and Bai Yang followed him through it.
• The four emerged above the sea outside the Bai Realm, where several people appeared to be gathering.

Xiao Heng returned to the Bai Clan, where the elders arranged a fight with Bai Jin to test his strength and satisfy the clan’s rules. Xiao Heng struck first and sent Bai Jin crashing beneath the sea, forcing him to respond with Sky Breaking Palm as their fight continued.

• Third Elder welcomed Xiao Heng, Bai Xi, and Bai Yang when Second Elder brought them to the elders above the sea.
• Second Elder told Bai Jin to keep Xiao Heng from winning, while the elders debated how long Bai Jin could last.
• Xiao Heng and Bai Jin took their positions a thousand meters apart, and Bai Jin let Xiao Heng make the first move.
• Xiao Heng used Seven Star Steps, Yao Guang, to crush Bai Jin beneath the sea and create a huge whirlpool.
• Bai Jin escaped the whirlpool with Sky Breaking Palm and stopped treating Xiao Heng casually.

Xiao Heng defeated Bai Jin by trapping him in the combined Four Symbols Sword Array and Five Spirits Blazing Fire Array. Bai Jin accepted the loss, while the elders and Bai Xi and Bai Yang were left astonished by Xiao Heng's strength.

• Xiao Heng enveloped Bai Jin in the Four Symbols Sword Array and Five Spirits Blazing Fire Array before Bai Jin could prepare a counterattack.
• Bai Jin struggled against the arrays' flames, Sword Qi, and spatial pressure, unable to escape or unleash a powerful combat skill.
• An elder declared Xiao Heng the winner, and Xiao Heng withdrew the arrays, allowing Bai Jin to emerge.
• Bai Jin admitted defeat to Second Elder and told Third Elder that he would likely have died if the fight had taken place on a battlefield.

Xiao Heng passed the Bai Clan’s trial and was chosen with Bai Xi and Bai Yang to enter the Blood Pool, which would open in three days. After the elders dismissed the gathering, Xiao Heng learned that Lin Xiao Yi and Great Elder remained in seclusion.

• Second Elder declared that Xiao Heng had passed after he decisively defeated Bai Jin, and Xiao Heng tried to encourage the troubled Bai Yang.
• Second Elder announced that Bai Heng, Bai Xi, and Bai Yang would receive the Bai Clan’s Blood Pool slots, and the elders agreed.
• Second Elder ordered the three to prepare for the Blood Pool’s opening in three days and warned everyone not to reveal its classified information.
• Sixth Elder teased Bai Xi and Xiao Heng about staying together, leaving Bai Xi blushing and Xiao Heng amused.
• Xiao Heng asked Third Elder about visiting Great Elder, and Second Elder explained that Great Elder and Lin Xiao Yi were both still in seclusion.

Xiao Heng declined Bai Xi’s invitation and returned to the island, while Lin Xiao Yi struggled through the final trial on an ice mountain. After she reached the summit and lost consciousness, a mysterious phantom began preparing her reward.

• Bai Xi invited Xiao Heng to stay with her for three days, but he declined and said he would stay with Xiao Yi.
• Bai Yang realized Bai Xi liked Xiao Heng and told her he would barely approve of Xiao Heng as her husband, making her flee in embarrassment.
• Xiao Heng returned to the island, cleaned Lin Xiao Yi’s room and the courtyard, then cultivated by the shore through the night.
• Lin Xiao Yi continued climbing the icy mountain despite her weakened Dou Qi, growing pressure, and numbing cold, while the Great Elder watched from the summit.
• Lin Xiao Yi reached the summit and lost consciousness, and a phantom placed her in a hot spring as the snow stopped and the ice melted.

Xiao Heng, Bai Xi, and Bai Yang entered the hidden Silver Blood Pool beneath the Bai Realm to absorb the clan’s stored Bloodline Power. As all three began their cultivation, the Second Elder watched with anticipation for how much they would improve.

• Xiao Heng arrived early and spoke playfully with Bai Xi, whose favorable impression of him had grown over the past three days, while Bai Yang worried about his sister’s feelings.
• The Second Elder led the three to a hidden Space Passage on a small island and brought them to the Silver Blood Pool beneath the seabed.
• The Second Elder explained that the pool could now accommodate only three people and warned them to stop absorbing if they could no longer endure the power.
• Xiao Heng chose an altar and sat down as his Bloodline Power resonated with the pool, sending silver blood through the altar’s Formation Array into his body.
• Bai Xi and Bai Yang also began drawing in Bloodline Power, and the Second Elder watched their progress with anticipation.

Xiao Heng underwent a bloodline enhancement in the Bai Clan’s blood pool, but the rising power triggered a clash between his Dragon and Phoenix Bloodline and his advancing Dou Di Bloodline. Little Grass suppressed and fused the two bloodlines, leaving Xiao Heng unconscious as the Second Elder hoped the process would grant him a God-grade Bloodline.

• Xiao Heng absorbed Bloodline Power from the blood pool, strengthening his body and awakening his Dou Di Bloodline further.
• Xiao Heng’s Dragon and Phoenix Bloodline began clashing with his advancing Dou Di Bloodline, causing his body to swell and bleed.
• Xiao Heng asked the Second Elder to form a barrier, and the Second Elder guarded him while he struggled to control the conflicting bloodlines.
• Xiao Heng called on Little Grass, who subdued the two bloodlines and fused them into a new one while drawing more power from the blood pool.
• Xiao Heng gradually fell unconscious, and the Second Elder felt relieved and hoped he had gained a God-grade Bloodline.

While Xiao Heng absorbed the Bai Clan's bloodline power in the altar, Bai Yang and Bai Xi emerged with stronger bloodlines, and Bai Xi reached the God-grade. Xiao Heng then awakened with an even purer, more powerful God-grade Bloodline, leaving the Second Elder elated.

• Bai Yang awakened first and learned that his bloodline had improved enough to likely reach the ninth grade and his cultivation could advance to Eight Star Dou Zun.
• Bai Xi's clan mark turned gold, confirming that she had reached the God-grade Bloodline, and Bai Yang and the Second Elder congratulated her.
• Bai Xi and the Second Elder waited anxiously as Xiao Heng continued absorbing bloodline power for twenty-three days.
• Xiao Heng's clan mark emerged in purer gold threaded with purple, and his bloodline pressure forced Bai Yang to one knee.
• Xiao Heng opened his gold-and-purple eyes, unfurled his wings, and displayed his God-grade Bloodline before withdrawing his power.
• The Second Elder praised Xiao Heng excitedly as Bai Yang managed to stand again.

Xiao Heng left the Bai Realm and returned to Starfall Pavilion, where he reunited with Xiao Yi Xian after she fully controlled her Calamity Poison Body. He also met Xiao Yan again and learned that both friends had grown stronger, while his own cultivation had reached the fourth turn of Nine Star Dou Zun.

• Bai Xi brewed tea for Xiao Heng and asked how long he would stay before he departed for the Ancient Realm.
• Xiao Heng left the Bai Realm after gaining a God-grade Bloodline and collecting medicinal ingredients from the clan elders.
• Xiao Heng returned to Starfall Pavilion and reunited with Xiao Yi Xian, whose black hair had returned and whose Calamity Poison Body was sealed into a controllable rune.
• Xiao Yi Xian told Xiao Heng that she had reached Seven Star Dou Zun and that her poison qi could no longer erupt unless she undid the seal herself.
• Xiao Yan joined Xiao Heng and Xiao Yi Xian, revealing that he had reached Five Star Dou Zun after absorbing Heavenly Flames.
• Xiao Heng recognized Xiao Yan's progress and was revealed to have reached the fourth turn of Nine Star Dou Zun.

Xiao Yan, Xiao Heng, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin traveled toward the Ancient Clan’s territory so Xiao Yan could reunite with Xun Er and they could see the clan’s young geniuses. At dawn, they reached the outskirts of Ancient Saint City, where Xiao Yan prepared to face the challenges ahead.

• Xiao Yan asked Xiao Heng to accompany him to the Ancient Realm, and Xiao Heng agreed to see the Ancient Clan’s geniuses.
• Xiao Heng opened a Space Passage and carried the group toward the Ancient Clan’s territory on a Nine Netherworld Underworld Python.
• Xiao Yi Xian checked their route and estimated they were less than a day from Ancient Saint City, while Qing Lin took over guiding the python so Xiao Heng could rest.
• The group traveled through the night, and at dawn Xiao Yan spotted Ancient Saint City and declared that he had come for Xun Er.
• Xiao Heng reassured Xiao Yan that they had time to overcome any obstacles and said he was eager to see the Ancient Clan’s geniuses.

Xiao Heng, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin arrived at Ancient Saint City and entered Ancient Clan territory. After Xiao Yan defeated Ling Quan at the city gate, Xiao Heng reassured the group that they need not tolerate anyone who provoked them.

• Xiao Heng told Qing Lin to store the giant snake away so they could approach Ancient Saint City without drawing trouble from the Nine Netherworld Underworld Python Clan.
• The group reached the city, where Xiao Yi Xian explained that its ancient barrier was said to bear the power of a Dou Di.
• Ling Quan confronted Xiao Yan at the gate, and Xiao Yan knocked him down with one move while holding back.
• The Fifth Commander invited Xiao Yan inside, and Xiao Heng criticized Ling Quan for embarrassing the Ancient Clan.
• After entering the city, Xiao Heng told the others to respect the Ancient Clan but stand their ground if its members provoked them.

Xiao Yan and his companions learned that many members of the Ancient Clan’s younger generation resented him because Gu Xun Er had mentioned him at a clan gathering. As Xiao Yan prepared to face the Black Mist Army’s Yang Hao, Xiao Heng watched from the pavilion and encountered the attention of Huo Zhi and her companions.

• Xiao Yi Xian told Xiao Heng and Xiao Yan about the Black Mist Army and the hostility Xiao Yan faced within the Ancient Clan.
• Xiao Heng assured Xiao Yan that he could handle most of the Black Mist Army’s leaders and claimed he was invincible below the Half-Saint realm.
• Xiao Heng and the others went to the plaza, where they heard that Xiao Yan had been selected to spar with Yang Hao, the Black Mist Army’s Third Commander.
• Xiao Yan accepted the match while Xiao Heng, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin watched from a pavilion and ordered tea and snacks.
• Huo Zhi noticed Xiao Heng, and her companions discussed his reputation as one of Central Continent’s strongest young figures.
• Xiao Heng criticized the Ancient Clan’s methods as disappointing while Xiao Yan and Yang Hao prepared to begin their match.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Yan is challenged by Yang Hao, the Third Commander of the Ancient Clan's younger generation, who uses underhanded tactics to force Xiao Yan onto the stage.
• Xiao Yan easily defeats Yang Hao, demonstrating his superior speed, combat experience, and understanding of Dou Techniques.
• The match ends with Yang Hao being severely injured and Xiao Yan's victory.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yan: Proves his strength and combat prowess, showing that he is not to be underestimated despite his young age.
• Yang Hao: Reveals his lack of combat experience and overreliance on his clan's resources, leading to a humiliating defeat.
• Xiao Heng: Shows his understanding of the differences between those who grow up in powerful clans and those who fight their way up, hinting at the potential weaknesses of ancient bloodlines.

Significant Themes

• The importance of combat experience and adaptability in battle.
• The potential weaknesses of those who rely too heavily on their bloodline or clan resources.
• The contrast between Xiao Yan's humble beginnings and the pampered upbringing of the Ancient Clan's younger generation.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yan vs. Yang Hao: Xiao Yan's superior combat experience and understanding of Dou Techniques lead to an easy victory over Yang Hao.
• Xiao Heng and Qing Lin: Xiao Heng shares his insights on the differences between Xiao Yan and Yang Hao, highlighting the potential weaknesses of those who grow up in powerful clans.
• Ling Quan: Shows surprise and disbelief at Yang Hao's defeat, revealing the expectations placed on the Ancient Clan's younger generation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Hao, the Third Commander of the Black Mist Army, is severely beaten by Xiao Yan.
• Lin Xiu, the Second Commander, arrives and berates Yang Hao for disgracing the Ancient Clan.
• Xiao Heng intervenes, criticizes the Black Mist Army's tactics, and challenges Lin Xiu to a duel.
• Elder Gu Xun arrives and tries to defuse the situation, but Xiao Heng insists on a duel to save face for the Black Mist Army.

Character Developments

• Yang Hao: Defeated and humiliated, he's no longer a threat.
• Lin Xiu: Initially aggressive, he becomes hesitant and unwilling to back down, showing his pride and stubbornness.
• Xiao Heng: Calm and collected, he uses his wit and confidence to turn the situation to his advantage, showing his cunning and strength.

Significant Themes

• Pride and Humiliation: Both the Black Mist Army and Xiao Heng display pride, leading to tension and conflict.
• Face and Reputation: Both sides are concerned with maintaining their dignity and avoiding disgrace.
• Strength and Power: The characters' strength and power dynamics influence their interactions and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yan vs. Yang Hao: Xiao Yan's strength and skill are demonstrated in his victory over Yang Hao.
• Xiao Heng vs. Lin Xiu: Xiao Heng's confidence and wit challenge Lin Xiu's pride and lead to a tense standoff.
• Elder Gu Xun vs. Xiao Heng: The elder tries to defuse the situation but is outmaneuvered by Xiao Heng's quick thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Heng, provoked by Lin Xiu, challenges him to a duel.
• Xiao Heng defeats Lin Xiu, the second commander of the Black Mist Army, in a single move, shocking everyone present.
• Xiao Heng and his group leave the square, and the Black Mist Army members depart silently.

Character Developments

• Xiao Heng: Demonstrates his incredible strength and confidence, showing no fear of the Ancient Clan. He steps in to protect Xiao Yan, revealing his caring side.
• Lin Xiu: Shows his pride and overconfidence, leading to his defeat. He underestimates Xiao Heng's power.
• Xiao Yan: Remains calm and composed throughout the scene, showing his maturity and understanding of Xiao Heng's actions.
• Xiao Yi Xian: Shows her affection for Xiao Heng by holding his hand, indicating her growing feelings for him.
• Qing Lin: Admires Xiao Heng's strength and is happy to see him perform well.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power: Xiao Heng's display of power serves as a reminder of the importance of strength in the world of Dou Qi and the Ancient Clan.
• Confidence and Arrogance: Lin Xiu's overconfidence leads to his downfall, while Xiao Heng's confidence is backed by his abilities.
• Protectiveness: Xiao Heng's intervention shows his protective nature towards Xiao Yan, highlighting the bond between them.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Heng and Xiao Yan: Their bond is strengthened as Xiao Heng steps in to protect Xiao Yan, showing their shared understanding and mutual support.
• Xiao Heng and Xiao Yi Xian: Their affection for each other grows as they hold hands, indicating their deepening relationship.
• Xiao Heng and Lin Xiu: Their interaction highlights the power dynamic between them, with Xiao Heng's strength far surpassing Lin Xiu's expectations.
• Xiao Heng and Qing Lin: Qing Lin's admiration for Xiao Heng's strength shows her respect for him and her happiness at his victory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Heng buys medicinal ingredients at the Ancient Medicine Workshop.
• Xiao Heng, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin go shopping and have dinner at the Imperial Encounter Tower.
• Hun Chen appears and joins them for dinner, leading to a tense yet civil conversation between him and Xiao Heng.

Character Developments

• Xiao Heng shows interest in food and maintains a calm demeanor despite Hun Chen's presence.
• Xiao Yi Xian remains vigilant and protective of Xiao Heng.
• Qing Lin is cautious around Hun Chen but follows Xiao Heng's lead.
• Hun Chen reveals his ambition and confidence in surpassing Xiao Heng.

Significant Themes

• Rivalry and friendship: Xiao Heng and Hun Chen acknowledge their rivalry but also express a strange camaraderie.
• Ambition: Both Xiao Heng and Hun Chen display vast ambitions for the future.
• Trust: Xiao Heng trusts Hun Chen enough to drink with him, despite the tension between them.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Heng and Hun Chen engage in a tense yet civil conversation, acknowledging their rivalry and expressing their ambitions.
• Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin remain vigilant and protective of Xiao Heng, while also being cautious around Hun Chen.
• Xiao Heng shows affection toward Xiao Yi Xian, and Hun Chen provokes Qing Lin by asking her to pour the wine.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Xiao Heng and Hun Chen drink together, acknowledging their mutual respect and admiration despite being enemies.
+ Xiao Heng, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin encounter Lei Feng, a straightforward young man from the Lei Clan, who challenges Xiao Heng to a fight. They agree on one move each, with Xiao Heng blocking Lei Feng's attack without moving an inch.
+ Lei Feng warns Xiao Heng about stronger opponents in the Ancient Clan and advises him to be careful.

Character Developments

+ Xiao Heng: Shows maturity and understanding in his relationship with Hun Chen, demonstrating his ability to appreciate and respect his opponents. He also displays his strength and composure in his exchange with Lei Feng.
+ Hun Chen: Reveals his admiration for Xiao Heng through their drinking session, showing that despite their enmity, they share a mutual respect.
+ Lei Feng: Proves to be straightforward, battle-hungry, and honest, with no scheming or deceit. He acknowledges Xiao Heng's strength and offers him a warning about the Ancient Clan.

Significant Themes

+ Respect and admiration between enemies
+ Honesty and straightforwardness vs. deceit and scheming
+ Strength and composure in the face of challenges

Character Interactions

+ Xiao Heng and Hun Chen: Share a moment of camaraderie and mutual respect despite their enmity.
+ Xiao Heng and Lei Feng: Engage in a brief, respectful exchange, with Lei Feng acknowledging Xiao Heng's strength and offering him a warning.
+ Xiao Heng, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin: Interact casually as they walk back to the manor, with Xiao Yi Xian pinching Xiao Heng playfully and Qing Lin expressing her confusion about the relationship between Xiao Heng and Hun Chen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ancient Realm opens, accessible only to those invited by the Ancient Clan.
• A Space Gate is opened over Ancient Saint Lake, leading to the Ancient Realm.
• The group travels through space for ten minutes and arrives in a vast, dense natural energy environment.
• Ancient Clan's Void Battleships, massive and ancient, arrive to transport the group further into the Ancient Realm.

Character Developments

• Xiao Heng and Xiao Yan display their strength, making Lin Xiu and Ling Quan fearful and cautious.
• Xiao Heng shows admiration for the Ancient Clan's resources and power, particularly the Void Battleships.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and power of the Ancient Clan, showcased through the Ancient Realm and their technology.
• The awe and respect the Ancient Clan commands from other factions.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Heng and Xiao Yan interact with Lin Xiu and Ling Quan, who now show deference and fear after witnessing their strength.
• Xiao Heng and Xiao Yan discuss and admire the Ancient Clan's Void Battleships.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Yan learns about the Heaven Tomb, a place where fallen experts leave behind energy imprints that can be defeated and absorbed for rapid strength increase. Time flows five times slower inside.
• The Heaven Tomb opens once every twenty years, lasting three years, and only members of the Eight Ancient Clans can enter.
• Xiao Yan and Xiao Heng meet Huo Xuan and Lei Feng, who warn them about the Soul Clan and the Yao Clan, specifically Yao Xing Ji.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yan shows interest in the Heaven Tomb and its benefits.
• Xiao Heng realizes he might be able to enter the Heaven Tomb under the guise of being a Xiao Family member.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and rivalries among the Ancient Clans.
• The potential benefits and dangers of the Heaven Tomb.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yan and Xiao Heng interact with Huo Xuan and Lei Feng, learning valuable information about the Heaven Tomb and its potential threats.
• Xiao Heng shares mysterious fruits with Xiao Yan, hinting at his unknown resources and connections.