Chapter Summaries

After waking, Xiao Yan visited Nalan Jie, who entrusted Nalan Yanran to him, then went to the Misty Cloud Sect. There, he carried Yun Xiao to meet Yun Yun, leaving the two of them poised to confront their troubled past and family responsibilities.

• Nalan Jie told Xiao Yan that others understood he was not at fault for what happened with Yun Yun, then asked him to look after Nalan Yanran, who had left to travel and prepare for another battle.
• Yun Yun worried that she had failed Yun Leng and Yun Xiao, while Yun Shan reminded her that Yun Xiao was grieving the man who had raised her and that Nalan Yanran still did not know the truth.
• Xiao Yan arrived at the Misty Cloud Sect and learned from Zijing that Yun Xiao remained upset over Yun Leng's death.
• Xiao Yan asked Yun Xiao to come with him to see her mother, and Zijing stopped Zi Yan from following them.
• Yun Shan let Xiao Yan enter the pavilion to see Yun Yun, saying that the matter could finally reach a conclusion.

Xiao Yan embraced Yun Yun and Yun Xiao, promising to take responsibility for and protect them, while Yun Yun tearfully accepted his support and silently apologized to Yanran. Meanwhile, Yanran traveled to Tianya City to reach Zhongzhou, where she confronted the Luo Family’s reckless young lady and ended the chapter with a lethal warning.

• Xiao Yan told Yun Yun he would share the scorn they faced and protect her and Yun Xiao, and Yun Yun leaned into his embrace as she silently apologized to Yanran.
• Yanran rode a Griffon Beast to Tianya City, intending to use its Spatial Wormhole to travel to Zhongzhou and grow strong enough to defeat Xiao Yan.
• A yellow-robed old man from the Luo Family stopped Yanran from flying into the city, and she followed his instructions and entered on foot.
• A red-clad Luo Family girl rode through the streets, striking and frightening bystanders, then attacked Yanran with a whip.
• Yanran caught the whip, dragged the girl off her horse, and endured her second strike without injury before warning her, “Have you... lived long enough?”

Nalan Yanran tried to leave after Luo Xiaoyao’s guards apologized, but Luo Xiaoyao attacked her again and turned the dispute into a deadly confrontation with the Luo Family. The chapter ended with Nalan Yanran drawing her Scarlet Sword as Luo Cheng prepared to fight, regretting that his family had acted unreasonably.

• Nalan Yanran accepted Uncle Hua and Uncle Liu’s apology and began to leave, but Luo Xiaoyao struck her with a whip from behind.
• Nalan Yanran wounded Uncle Hua and Uncle Liu, then demanded that they step aside so she could kill Luo Xiaoyao; they refused, and she tore off one arm from each of them.
• Luo Cheng arrived, and Luo Xiaoyao accused Nalan Yanran of bullying her; a Luo Family Three-star Dou Huang attacked Nalan Yanran and was instantly killed.
• Nalan Yanran confronted Luo Cheng and the other Luo Family experts, condemning their unreasonable behavior and challenging anyone who tried to stop her.
• Luo Cheng decided Nalan Yanran had to die to protect the Luo Family’s standing, so Nalan Yanran drew her Scarlet Sword and prepared for a fight to the death.

Xiao Yan spent several happy days with Yun Yun and Yun Xiao at the Misty Cloud Sect, but he prepared to return to the Black Corner Region and postponed their wedding until Nalan Yanran’s situation was resolved. After Xiao Yan left for the night, Yun Yun asked him to fulfill his duties as her husband, while Nalan Yanran slaughtered the Luo Family in Tianya City and vowed to find Xiao Yan.

• Xiao Yan woke beside Yun Yun and Yun Xiao, then learned from Yun Shan that Yun Yun would not hold a wedding while she still felt guilty about Nalan Yanran.
• Xiao Yan returned to Jia Ma Holy City, received Han Yue’s urgent letter about Zi Yan, and decided to leave for the Black Corner Region the next day.
• At dinner, Xiao Yan told Yun Xiao he had to leave, and Zi Yan took the girl away for an all-night play session.
• Alone with Xiao Yan, Yun Yun asked him to stay and declared that she wanted to fulfill her duties as his wife.
• In Tianya City, Nalan Yanran killed the Luo Family’s experts and told Xiao Yan to wait for her.

After spending the night with Yun Yun, Xiao Yan said goodbye to her and Yun Xiao before preparing to leave with Zi Yan. He joined the Mittel Family’s caravan to help develop the Black Corner Region through trade, and the group was ready to depart.

• Xiao Yan woke beside Yun Yun and awkwardly apologized to Xiao Yi Xian, who admitted she had complicated feelings about experiencing the night through his body.
• Xiao Yan and Yun Yun shared a tender reunion, but Yun Xiao interrupted them before they could be intimate again.
• Xiao Yan ate breakfast with Yun Yun and the others, then said goodbye to Yun Yun and Yun Xiao at the Misty Cloud Sect and left with Zi Yan.
• Xiao Yan returned to the courtyard, collected Xiao Yi Xian’s coffin and Yao Chen’s ring, and bid farewell to Xiao Jing and Xiao Li.
• Xiao Yan and Zi Yan reached the Miter Auction House, where Hai Bodong and Ya Fei had prepared goods and flying beasts for the journey to the Black Corner Region.

Yun Ying ordered Soul Hall to retrieve the Xiao Family’s Tou She Ancient God Jade and gave Hun Miesheng Vengeful Souls to refine, while Yun Shan and Jia Xingtian suspected Soul Hall was behind the disasters in the Northwest Continent. Aboard the journey to the Black Corner Region, Xiao Yan discovered that Queen Medusa and Yao Ye had joined the group, leaving Jia Xingtian alarmed by Yao Ye’s departure.

• Yun Ying ordered Hun Miesheng to retrieve the Xiao Family’s Tou She Ancient God Jade, refine her Vengeful Souls, and house Yun Ling as the Yun Family’s Second Young Lady.
• Yun Shan told Jia Xingtian that Soul Hall was likely behind Yun Xiao’s disappearance and the destruction of the three Chu Yun empires.
• Yao Yue brought Jia Xingtian a letter revealing that Yao Ye had followed Xiao Yan’s group to the Black Corner Region.
• Xiao Yan found Queen Medusa aboard the Mittel Trading Company’s flying beast, and she insisted that her relationship with him was separate from his relationship with Yun Yun.
• Queen Medusa revealed that Yao Ye had been hiding in a cabinet, and Yao Ye explained that she had left home because she resented being groomed as the imperial heir.
• Hai Bodong agreed to let Yao Ye continue with the group and said they would send Jia Xingtian a letter reassuring him.

Xiao Yan returned to Black-Seal City with his companions and introduced Ya Fei and Hai Bodong to Yuan Yi so they could discuss the Mittel Family joining the Eight Fan Gate. At Evil Prison headquarters, Cai Lin introduced herself as Xiao Yan’s friend, leaving Xiao Yu surprised as Cai Lin struggled to change her old habits.

• Xiao Yan’s group arrived in Black-Seal City, where Hu Jia caught a robber and told Xiao Yan that she and the others were enforcing the new rules.
• Xiao Yan led Ya Fei and Hai Bodong to the Eight Fan Gate and introduced them to Yuan Yi, then left them to discuss business while he went to Evil Prison headquarters.
• Xiao Yan reunited with Xiao Mei and Xiao Yu, while Han Yue hurried Zi Yan away to see Elder Su Qian.
• When Xiao Yu asked who she was, Cai Lin introduced herself as Xiao Yan’s friend, and Xiao Yan noticed how hard she was trying to change her usual manner.

Xiao Yan learned that displaced fighters from the destroyed countries were causing trouble in the Black Corner Region and resolved to enforce its rules. He also discovered that Elder Eagle Mountain possessed the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, while Cai Lin began reflecting on why Xiao Yan rejected her advances.

• Xiao Yu told Xiao Yan that powerful refugees from Chu Yun and two other destroyed countries had repeatedly caused trouble in the Black Corner Region.
• Xiao Yan said refugees who obeyed the rules could stay, but those who resisted would be driven out or eliminated.
• Xiao Yu told Xiao Yan that Xiao Ning and Han Feng had found the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, which belonged to the Four-star Dou Zong Elder Eagle Mountain.
• Xiao Yan took the address of Elder Eagle Mountain's inn and declined Cai Lin's offer to accompany him, saying he hoped to settle the matter peacefully.
• Cai Lin held back from pursuing Xiao Yan and reflected on whether her domineering nature explained why he favored Yun Yun and Xiao Yi Xian.

Xiao Yan asked Elder Eagle Mountain for the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva to help Xiao Yi Xian, but Elder Eagle Mountain refused to part with it. Xiao Yan left determined to keep seeking it, even at the risk of his life.

• Xiao Yan visited Elder Eagle Mountain and asked to trade for the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, offering to do anything he could in return.
• When Elder Eagle Mountain jokingly asked whether Xiao Yan would give his life, Xiao Yan sincerely agreed if that was what it took to obtain the treasure.
• Elder Eagle Mountain refused to transfer the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, explaining that he had his own use for it.
• Xiao Yan offered to treat Elder Eagle Mountain's severe injuries, but Elder Eagle Mountain refused and told him to leave.
• After Xiao Yan left, Xiao Yi Xian reproached him for risking his life, but Xiao Yan insisted he would do everything he could to obtain the treasure for her.

Xiao Yan persistently sought to trade for Elder Eagle Mountain’s Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, but Elder Eagle Mountain remained suspicious of his motives. Xiao Yan then met Yuan Yi to ask about a requested item and learned that Xiao Yi Xian might refuse to give it up.

• Xiao Yan brought Elder Eagle Mountain Iron Dragon Tea and again asked for a chance to trade for the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva.
• Elder Eagle Mountain reflected on Xiao Yan’s strength and conduct, concluded he was hypocritical, and left the inn with his belongings.
• Xiao Yan visited Yuan Yi at the Black-Seal City Auction House and heard about the Mittel Family’s move into the Black Corner Region and Ya Fei’s business work.
• Xiao Yan asked Yuan Yi whether he had found the item he wanted, and Yuan Yi said Xiao Yi Xian might not agree to hand it over.

Xiao Yan acquired the Flower Transfer, Wood Grafting technique as a last-resort way to save Xiao Yi Xian, despite her protests. When Elder Eagle Mountain was ambushed for his Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, Xiao Yan rushed to his aid.

• Yuan Yi gave Xiao Yan the Flower Transfer, Wood Grafting scroll and warned that using it would permanently destroy the user's body and soul while transferring their strength to the recipient.
• Xiao Yan stored the scroll and told Xiao Yi Xian it was only insurance, though she worried about what would happen if he died.
• Xiao Yan sensed Elder Eagle Mountain's Dou Qi during a fight and flew toward the disturbance.
• Three Dou Huang men attacked the injured Elder Eagle Mountain and demanded his Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva.
• The Scarred Man tried to strike Elder Eagle Mountain from behind, but Xiao Yan punched him away and challenged the attackers for defying the Black Corner Region's ban on robbery.

Xiao Yan confronted Scarred Man and two other outsiders who intended to defy the Black Corner Region’s rules, then refused Elder Eagle Mountain’s offer of Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva while the old man was in danger. Scarred Man summoned a force to seize the region, and the chapter ended as Hai Bodong and Cai Lin arrived to back Xiao Yan.

• Xiao Yan warned Scarred Man and his companions to follow the Black Corner Region’s rules, then overwhelmed Scarred Man with his black chains.
• Scarred Man attacked Xiao Yan and summoned reinforcements after Xiao Yan pierced his shoulders.
• Elder Eagle Mountain offered Xiao Yan Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, but Xiao Yan refused to take it while the old man was under threat.
• Scarred Man’s reinforcements arrived, and he announced their plan to establish a nation in the Black Corner Region.
• Xiao Yan vowed to defend the region and faced the attackers as Hai Bodong and Cai Lin appeared.

Xiao Yan and Cai Lin helped defeat Scarred Man's group, then Xiao Yan accepted Elder Eagle Mountain's refusal to trade the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva. Cai Lin suppressed her urge to take it by force and followed Xiao Yan away, leaving Elder Eagle Mountain watching them depart.

• Xiao Yan killed Scarred Man, and Hai Bodong froze and shattered the corpses.
• Elder Eagle Mountain thanked Xiao Yan for rescuing him and confirmed he planned to leave the Black Corner Region.
• Elder Eagle Mountain refused to trade the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, despite Hai Bodong and Cai Lin threatening him.
• Xiao Yan stopped Hai Bodong and Cai Lin from forcing Elder Eagle Mountain to surrender the item and said he would not interfere with its owner's choice.
• Elder Eagle Mountain asked whether Xiao Yan's friend was important to him, and Xiao Yan said he would trade his life for her rebirth.
• Cai Lin abandoned her plan to attack Elder Eagle Mountain and followed Xiao Yan away, remembering Yue Mei's warning.

After Xiao Yan refused to steal the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, he tried to reassure Xiao Yi Xian and took her to enjoy food in the Black Corner Region. In the Gu Clan, Xun'er learned that Xiao Yan had unified the Black Corner Region and resolved to grow stronger so she could reach him and protect him from other women.

• Xiao Yi Xian cursed Xiao Yan for passing up the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, while Xiao Yan insisted he would not abandon his principles by robbing Elder Eagle Mountain.
• Hai Bodong warned Xiao Yan that he might never find the rare saliva again, but Xiao Yan stood by his decision; Hai Bodong and Cai Lin then left.
• Xiao Yan wandered the Black Corner Region and bought snacks for Xiao Yi Xian, who admitted that his stubborn principles had helped make the region peaceful.
• Xun'er read a report about Xiao Yan's unification of the Black Corner Region and burned the scroll after learning of Yun Yun and Xiao Yan.
• Xun'er dismissed Ling Ying and focused on cultivation, determined to gain the strength and freedom to reach Xiao Yan and protect him from other women.

Xiao Yan returned to Evil Prison headquarters and learned that Elder Eagle Mountain had fabricated the earlier crisis to test whether he could be trusted. Elder Eagle Mountain offered the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva in exchange for Xiao Yan healing his injuries, leaving Xiao Yan to begin treatment before accepting it.

• After Xiao Yu told him a guest was waiting, Xiao Yan found Elder Eagle Mountain at Evil Prison headquarters.
• Elder Eagle Mountain revealed that the wooden box he had shown Xiao Yan was empty and that he had staged the encounter to lure him out and test his character.
• Elder Eagle Mountain explained that he had rejected Han Feng's offer because he distrusted alchemists and feared the pills might be tampered with.
• Elder Eagle Mountain presented the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva and asked Xiao Yan to cure his injuries and illness in exchange.
• Xiao Yan refused to take the saliva before treatment and promised to do his utmost to heal Elder Eagle Mountain.

While Xiao Yan refined a pill for Elder Eagle Mountain, Cai Lin, Hai Bodong, and Xiao Yu waited outside. A Soul Hall operative attempted to seize Xiao Yu, but Cai Lin stopped him, leaving him trapped before two Dou Zongs.

• Elder Eagle Mountain reassured Xiao Yu that Xiao Yan was likely still refining the pill, while Cai Lin remained displeased with him over their deal.
• Hai Bodong arrived, complained about his boredom in the Black Corner Region, and joined the others in waiting for Xiao Yan.
• Cai Lin sensed an intruder, and Hai Bodong spotted a black-robed figure lurking above them.
• The intruder tried to take Xiao Yu, but Cai Lin pulled her to safety and struck at the attacker.
• Cai Lin and Hai Bodong recognized the intruder as a Soul Hall subordinate and prepared to kill him, while he refused to retreat because he feared the punishment for failing his mission.

Cai Lin and Hai Bodong fought off Protector Ling while Protector Su attempted to abduct Xiao Yu from Evil Prison Headquarters. Just as Protector Su seized her, Xiao Yan arrived and struck him, freeing Xiao Yu.

• Cai Lin and Hai Bodong pursued Protector Ling and destroyed his clones, leaving him to stall them.
• Elder Eagle Mountain rescued Xiao Yu from the collapsing headquarters, but Protector Su struck him down and moved to capture her.
• Protector Ling blocked Cai Lin and Hai Bodong while Protector Su grabbed Xiao Yu and prepared to leave.
• Xiao Yu fought back against Protector Su, but her kick failed to hurt him.
• Xiao Yan appeared, punched Protector Su in the face, and forced him to release Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yan and his allies fought off the Soul Hall Protectors as they tried to seize Xiao Yu. Elder Eagle Mountain recovered and broke through to Dou Zong, then joined Xiao Yan’s side and pledged to repay his help.

• Xiao Yan rescued Xiao Yu from Protector Su, thanked Elder Eagle Mountain for intervening, and gave him the medicinal pill he had refined.
• Xiao Yan and Hai Bodong defeated their opponents, prompting Protector Ling to call for reinforcements by crushing a black Token.
• Protector Xing and two other Soul Hall Protectors emerged and demanded that Xiao Yan’s group hand over Xiao Yu, but Xiao Yan and Hai Bodong refused.
• Elder Eagle Mountain absorbed the pill, healed his injuries, and advanced from Peak Dou Huang to six-star Dou Zong.
• Elder Eagle Mountain rejected Protector Xing’s threats and promised to repay Xiao Yan’s kindness.

Xiao Yan and his allies battled the Soul Hall Protectors, and Xiao Yan badly wounded Protector Ling with a powerful attack. Protector Xing absorbed his fellow Protectors to reach peak Dou Zong strength, then abducted Xiao Yu through a black vortex, leaving Xiao Yan furious and shaken.

• Hai Bodong, Cai Lin, and Elder Eagle Mountain fought the Soul Hall Protectors while Protector Ling rushed toward Xiao Yu.
• Xiao Yan unleashed Flame Splitting Wave Ruler, severely injuring Protector Ling despite his Seven-star Dou Zong strength.
• Protector Xing killed Protector Ling and three other Protectors by draining their Dou Qi and souls, raising his strength to peak Dou Zong.
• Protector Xing vanished from Cai Lin's attack and seized Xiao Yu through a black vortex.
• Xiao Yan stopped his ruler swing to avoid hurting Xiao Yu, and Protector Xing escaped with her through the vortex.
• Xiao Yan slammed the Black Xuan Heavy Ruler into the ground and roared in rage.

After Xiao Yu was abducted by the Soul Hall, Xiao Yan struggled with guilt before Cai Lin pushed him to focus on bringing her back and protecting Evil Prison. With Xiao Yan preparing to leave in search of Xiao Yu, Yao Ye offered to take charge of Evil Prison.

• A subordinate told Yuan Yi that Xiao Yu had been abducted and Evil Prison Headquarters had been mostly destroyed, so Yuan Yi and Su Mei hurried there.
• Xiao Mei and Xiao Ning tried to comfort Xiao Yan, who blamed himself for failing to stop Protector Xing from taking Xiao Yu.
• Cai Lin slapped Xiao Yan and challenged him to stop wallowing and take responsibility for rescuing Xiao Yu, prompting him to regain his composure.
• Xiao Yan considered possible replacements for Xiao Yu as Evil Prison's leader, but dismissed the people around him as unsuitable or too busy.
• Yuan Yi and Su Mei declined to take charge, and Hai Bodong rejected the idea before Xiao Yan could ask him.
• Yao Ye offered to take over Evil Prison if Xiao Yan trusted her.