Recaps

Lin Yuan entered the Inner Academy, grew close to Zi Yan, and then left Jia Nan Academy to pursue his plans in the Jia Ma Empire. He recruited Hai Bodong and Qing Lin, awakened Qing Lin’s talent, and obtained the Green Lotus Core Flame before beginning to refine it in a secluded cave.

• Lin Yuan broke through to Da Dou Shi, received academy rewards, and uncovered a hidden ring containing the Life Devouring Pill.
• Lin Yuan used the pill to reach Dou Wang, completed his Black Corner Region mission, and became an Honorary Elder before entering the Inner Academy.
• Lin Yuan befriended Zi Yan, hunted for treasures with her, and gained the Hundred Beast Refining Spirit Art, which strengthened his body and advanced his cultivation.
• Lin Yuan left the academy after saying goodbye to Zi Yan and traveled to the Jia Ma Empire, where he visited his parents’ grave and met Hai Bodong in Desert City.
• Lin Yuan defeated Hai Bodong, took the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame map fragment, and agreed to help weaken Hai Bodong’s curse in exchange for assistance with a Heavenly Flame.
• Lin Yuan rescued Qing Lin from slavers, brought her to Shimo City, and revealed that he had arranged the encounter so she would willingly follow him.
• Lin Yuan awakened Qing Lin’s Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils in an underground magma world, and she learned from Crimson Jade that the Green Lotus Core Flame lay beneath the lava.
• Lin Yuan took the Green Lotus Core Flame and left the desert with Qing Lin, then reached a secluded cave and began refining it.

Lin Yuan secured the Green Lotus Core Flame, aided Xiao Yi Xian in discovering her Woeful Poison Body, and traded with Yao Chen for valuable techniques and an alchemist legacy. After strengthening himself and Qing Lin, he confronted Queen Medusa and left her and Yue Mei under his control as he demanded negotiations with the Snake People’s elders.

• Lin Yuan subdued the Green Lotus Core Flame, advanced to Seven-Star Dou Wang, and killed the berserk Heavenly Fire Mad Lion before celebrating Qing Lin’s birthday.
• Lin Yuan followed Xiao Yi Xian to a hidden cave, helped her discover she had the Woeful Poison Body, and became her friend before she awakened her power and left for the Chu Yun Empire.
• Lin Yuan completed the Hundred Beast Refining Spirit Art and reached Eight-Star Dou Wang, then used Qing Lin’s network to locate Xiao Yan and meet Yao Chen.
• Lin Yuan traded diluted Earth Core Body Tempering Milk and the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame fragment map to Yao Chen for high-level methods, a Dou Skill, and an alchemist legacy, while hidden Image Stones recorded the deal.
• Lin Yuan changed to the Heavenly Capital Fire Canon, advanced to Nine-Star Dou Wang, and completed the Earth Tier Mountain River Seal before resting with Qing Lin beside him.
• Lin Yuan freed Hai Bodong from part of the Snake Curse Seal’s restriction and gained his and the Mittel Family’s service, then revealed his Heavenly Flame to Queen Medusa and led her away to fight.
• Lin Yuan defeated and sealed Queen Medusa, carried her to an oasis, and ambushed Yue Mei when she arrived, demanding that she summon the Snake People’s elders for negotiations.

Lin Yuan used Gu He and Yun Yun to draw Yun Shan into a battle, then turned him into a covert ally against the Hall of Souls. With the immediate conflict settled, Lin Yuan and Queen Medusa prepared to travel to Mulan Valley, each pursuing their own goals and agreeing to a future duel.

• Lin Yuan joined the Snake People Race as its Alchemy Master Elder, removed Queen Medusa’s and Yue Mei’s poison, and helped Qing Lin defeat the Mo Family.
• Lin Yuan became the Snake People Race’s Fifth Elder, defeated Mo Bas, and lured Gu He and his companions into the desert by spreading news of a Heavenly Flame.
• Queen Medusa captured Gu He, Yun Yun, Yan Shi, and five Dou Spirits, prompting Yun Shan to come to the desert with the Hall of Souls’ backing.
• Lin Yuan fought Yun Shan, weakened and sealed his cultivation, then pressured him into cooperating against the Hall of Souls and sharing information about Protector Wu and the Xiao Clan.
• Lin Yuan released Yun Shan, Gu He, and Yun Yun, removed the Fourth Elder’s poison, and learned about the Soul Origin Fruit and a possible lead in the Mulan Empire.
• Yun Shan exiled Yun Yun and intensified Nalan Yanran’s training while preparing the Misty Cloud Sect for trouble from the Hall of Souls.
• Lin Yuan and Queen Medusa agreed to travel to Mulan Valley in half a month, where Lin Yuan hoped to obtain the Three Beast Desolation Art and Medusa sought materials for her evolution.
• Lin Yuan and Queen Medusa formalized a future fair duel, with the winner entitled to make any request of the loser.

Lin Yuan and Queen Medusa defeated the Mulan Three Elders, then helped Medusa evolve and welcomed Little Cai into their family. Lin Yuan returned to Jia Nan Academy with Qing Lin, prepared his allies and resources, and entered seclusion to pursue a breakthrough to Dou Emperor.

• Lin Yuan and Queen Medusa ambushed and killed the Mulan Three Elders, then Lin Yuan infiltrated Mulan Valley and plundered its treasury.
• Lin Yuan refined a Heavenly Soul Pill for Queen Medusa, who evolved successfully into a Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python, while Lin Yuan helped bring Little Cai to life.
• Lin Yuan parted from Queen Medusa and traveled with Qing Lin to Jia Ma Holy City, where he met Hai Bodong and arranged a discreet intelligence line through the Mittel Family.
• Lin Yuan stole the Seven Illusory Green Spirit Saliva, cured Nalan Jie’s Searing Poison, and left Jia Ma with Qing Lin for Jia Nan Academy.
• Lin Yuan secured Qing Lin’s admission and special training at Jia Nan Academy, where she uncovered the Heavenly Heart Soul Technique and received a rare pupil technique.
• Lin Yuan reunited with Zi Yan and told Great Elder Su Qian he planned to break through to Dou Emperor at the academy.
• Lin Yuan tempered his Dou Qi with the Fallen Heart Flame, refined an Emperor Reaching Pill, and prepared Qing Lin and Zi Yan for his absence.
• Lin Yuan arranged supplies and training for Qing Lin and Zi Yan, entrusted their care to Great Elder Su Qian, and entered seclusion in a fire-rich cave dwelling.