Chapter Summaries

Xiao Yan joined a mercenary squad in Qingshan Town and heard exaggerated rumors portraying Mo Tang as a murderous brute. Mo Tang recognized Xiao Yan and prepared to find Yun Yun, hoping to earn the Misty Cloud Sect’s support by saving her.

• Xiao Yan reached the entrance to Qingshan Town and joined a five-person mercenary squad after showing that he was a Dou Zhe.
• Mo Tang emerged from the forest, silencing the mercenaries, and Lan Yu warned Xiao Yan that he was a murderous freak.
• Lan Yu and the others told Xiao Yan exaggerated, secondhand stories about Mo Tang, including claims that he had slaughtered mercenaries and taken Xiao Yi Xian.
• Xiao Yan urged the squad to enter the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, while Mo Tang recognized him by the Black Heavy Ruler.
• Mo Tang recalled that Yun Yun’s battle with the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King was approaching and planned to find and save her to gain the Misty Cloud Sect’s support.

After improving his abilities, Mo Tang prepared a hiding place near the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's territory so he could rescue Yun Yun after her battle. As the battle began, he flew closer to watch, and Old Yao detected him and warned Xiao Yan to keep his distance.

• Mo Tang completed his training, increasing his strength and flight speed, and decided to reach Yun Yun before Xiao Yan could.
• Mo Tang traveled to the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's territory and found a concealed cave behind a waterfall as a refuge for Yun Yun.
• Mo Tang gathered herbs and Magic Cores near the cave before the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King and Yun Yun's battle erupted.
• Mo Tang flew toward the battlefield to observe the clash, while Old Yao sensed him and identified him as a remarkably fast Da Dou Shi.
• Old Yao warned Xiao Yan that Mo Tang might have an important background and advised him to keep his distance.

Mo Tang watched Yun Yun battle the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, then rescued her after she escaped badly wounded. He brought her to his cave and debated how to treat her chest wound before she woke and met his gaze.

• Mo Tang watched Yun Yun and the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King fight for hours as three Fifth-Tier Demonic Beasts observed from nearby peaks.
• Yun Yun unleashed Wind's Extremity, Meteor Kill, and escaped, while the injured Lion King failed to catch her.
• Mo Tang flew off in search of Yun Yun, and Old Yao noticed his extraordinary speed as Xiao Yan praised her final attack.
• Mo Tang found Yun Yun drifting in a river, carried her to his cave, and scattered poison powder around the waterfall to deter Demonic Beasts.
• Mo Tang examined Yun Yun's chest wound and struggled with whether to treat it before she stirred and opened her eyes.

Mo Tang rescued the injured Yun Yun and treated her wounds while she was weakened by the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's sealing technique. They hid together in a waterfall cave as Mo Tang gathered energy from Demonic Beast cores, and the chapter left Yun Yun still unable to use battle qi while Mo Tang planned to sell a valuable core.

• Mo Tang offered Yun Yun a Bone-Regenerating Pill, then treated her wounds when the sealing technique left her unable to move or access her Storage Ring.
• Mo Tang and Yun Yun exchanged false names, calling themselves Tang Mo and Yun Zhi, and settled into an uneasy but cordial silence.
• Mo Tang caught fish for them and repeatedly left the cave to kill Demonic Beasts and draw others away from the waterfall.
• Mo Tang accumulated nearly 600 Low-grade Energy Points from the Demonic Beast cores and reached the six-star Da Dou Shi level.
• Mo Tang kept the fourth-tier Thunder Attribute Demonic Core unconverted and planned to visit the Miter Auction House after leaving the cave.

After reaching seven-star Da Dou Shi, Mo Tang declined Yun Yun's offer to join the Misty Cloud Sect because he preferred to remain free and focus on taking control of the Mo Clan. He planned to travel to the Eastern Great Desert and investigate whether he could absorb the emerging Green Lotus Core Flame.

• Mo Tang used 420 points of Low-grade Energy to advance to seven-star Da Dou Shi while Yun Yun watched.
• Yun Yun praised Mo Tang's talent and invited him to join the Misty Cloud Sect, offering to recommend him for the inner sect.
• Mo Tang weighed the sect's limited resources against his plans and politely declined Yun Yun's invitation.
• Mo Tang decided to pursue control of the Mo Clan before making plans involving the Misty Cloud Sect.
• Mo Tang planned to visit the Eastern Great Desert to see whether he could absorb the Green Lotus Core Flame and convert its energy.

Mo Tang agreed to help Yun Yun lure the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King away so he could retrieve a Purple Spirit Crystal from its cave. Yun Yun drew the Lion King into battle, and Mo Tang reached the cave entrance, where he killed two surviving guards and prepared to enter.

• Mo Tang offered to help Yun Yun obtain the Purple Spirit Crystal, and she explained how to use a crystal to locate it and warned him to wait until she had drawn the Lion King away.
• Three days later, Yun Yun gave Mo Tang the locator crystal, and they traveled together through the heavily guarded region to a hiding place near the Lion King Cave.
• Yun Yun attacked the guards at the cave entrance and engaged the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King in battle.
• Mo Tang rushed toward the cave, collected some of Yun Yun's fallen Demonic Beast kills, and used his Chasing Moon Bow to kill two surviving guards at the entrance.

Mo Tang entered the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's cave, poisoned its son, and stole the Purple Spirit Crystal while the king fought Yun Yun. The king called nearby Demonic Beasts to guard the cave, trapping Xiao Yan and Old Yao outside as they abandoned their attempt to enter.

• Mo Tang chose a passage in the cave and found the Little Purple Crystal Winged Lion King sleeping among Purple Spirit Crystals.
• Mo Tang shot the Little Purple Crystal Winged Lion King with a poisoned arrow, weakened it, and stole the Purple Spirit Crystal beneath it.
• The Little Purple Crystal Winged Lion King cried out for its Father, who sensed its distress while fighting Yun Yun.
• The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King ordered high-tier Demonic Beasts to guard the cave entrance, where they confronted Xiao Yan and Old Yao.
• Old Yao told Xiao Yan to hand over control of his body so he could escape the approaching beasts.

Mo Tang and Yun Yun escaped the Demonic Beast Mountain Range after securing the Purple Spirit Crystal, while Xiao Yan fled the beast horde with Old Yao. Yun Yun gave Mo Tang a movement technique battle skill before departing for the Misty Cloud Sect, leaving him behind.

• Old Yao used Bone Spirit Cold Flame to help Xiao Yan escape as magical beasts pursued them, and Mo Tang slipped out of Lion King Cave after they drew the horde away.
• Mo Tang called for Yun Yun, and she broke off her fight with the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King and flew away with him.
• Mo Tang warned the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King that its son might be in danger, prompting it to rush back to its cave.
• After reaching a concealed spot, Mo Tang explained the commotion near Lion King Cave to Yun Yun and gave her the Purple Spirit Crystal.
• Yun Yun offered Mo Tang the Floating Willow Movement Technique as thanks, then touched his forehead and left for the Misty Cloud Sect.

Mo Tang brought a Fourth-Tier Thunder Attribute Magic Core and a bottle of Companion Purple Crystal Source to the Miter Auction House for appraisal. After Master Frank confirmed the rare liquid’s identity, Lei Yan proposed making it the final item at the grand auction in three days, starting at 500,000 Gold Coins.

• Mo Tang decided to auction his Fourth-Tier Thunder Attribute Magic Core and one bottle of Companion Purple Crystal Source instead of converting the source into Energy Points.
• Mo Tang visited the Miter Auction House during its Autumn Grand Auction and took his items to the Treasure Appraisal Room.
• An elderly appraiser identified Mo Tang’s Magic Core as a peak Fourth-Tier Thunder Attribute Magic Core and accepted it for the auction.
• The appraiser summoned Lei Yan after seeing the Companion Purple Crystal Source, and Lei Yan brought Mo Tang to a VIP Room to meet Master Frank.
• Master Frank confirmed that the liquid was Companion Purple Crystal Source, and Lei Yan proposed listing it as the auction’s final item with a starting price of 500,000 Gold Coins.

Mo Tang attended the Autumn Grand Auction, sold his Fourth-stage Peak Lightning-type Demonic Core, and bought Green Spirit Pills before the Companion Purple Crystal Source drew fierce bidding. Xiao Yan recognized the treasure but could not afford it, while Mo Tang watched its price climb beyond his expectations.

• Mo Tang spent nearly all his Gold Coins at earlier Auctions but gained only a little Low-grade Energy from his purchases.
• Mo Tang entered the grand Auction with Lei Yan's violet-gold card and secured a seat near the crystal platform.
• Mo Tang's Fourth-stage Peak Lightning-type Demonic Core sold for one hundred and fifty thousand Gold Coins, and he bought three Green Spirit Pills for three hundred thousand Gold Coins.
• The Auction House presented the Companion Purple Crystal Source, and Old Yao confirmed its authenticity and explained its value to Xiao Yan.
• Xiao Yan realized he could not afford the Companion Purple Crystal Source as bids passed seven hundred thousand Gold Coins.
• Mo Tang smiled as the price passed eight hundred thousand Gold Coins and continued rising.

Frank won the Companion Purple Crystal Source auction by offering five hundred thousand Gold Coins and a Three-Patterned Green Spirit Pill, defeating Master Otto's bid and securing it for Xue Mei. After the auction, Mo Tang absorbed his three Green Spirit Pills and surpassed one thousand Low-grade Energy Points, putting him on the verge of advancing to Dou Ling.

• Frank outbid Master Otto for the Companion Purple Crystal Source with five hundred thousand Gold Coins and a Three-Patterned Green Spirit Pill, ending the contest between their disciples, Xue Mei and Lin Fei.
• Master Otto consoled Lin Fei, while Xue Mei thanked him for yielding; Mo Tang became the auction's biggest winner from the sale.
• The He Family won the final auction item, the Tidal Art and Nine Wave Fist, for one million Gold Coins.
• Frank and Master Otto met Mo Tang in the Miter Auction House VIP Room and tried to find out whether he had more Companion Purple Crystal Source, while Lin Fei unsuccessfully tried to charm him.
• Mo Tang returned to his manor and converted the three Green Spirit Pills into Energy Points, pushing his Low-grade Energy above one thousand and preparing him to advance to Dou Ling.

Mo Tang considered how to pursue the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame’s Remnant Map while Xiao Yan earned the Alchemist Guild’s attention by passing his 2nd-grade alchemist examination. Xiao Yan asked about trading for Companion Purple Crystal Source, and Otto warned that Mo Tang would fleece him.

• Mo Tang reviewed his depleted energy reserves and planned to seek the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame’s second Remnant Map in the eastern Tagor Desert.
• Old Yao encouraged Xiao Yan after he failed to obtain Companion Purple Crystal Source, and Xiao Yan went to the Alchemist Guild.
• Xiao Yan passed his 2nd-grade alchemist examination with Old Yao’s help, astonishing Frank and Otto.
• Frank mentioned that Mo Tang might have more Companion Purple Crystal Source, so Xiao Yan asked about trading for it.
• Otto warned Xiao Yan that Mo Tang would ruthlessly fleece him.

Xiao Yan traded valuable techniques and a pill for Mo Tang’s Companion Purple Crystal Source. After the deal, Mo Tang learned that Xiao Yi Xian had gone missing in Qingshan Town.

• Xiao Yan visited Mo Tang’s estate with Frank and asked to trade for Companion Purple Crystal Source.
• Mo Tang negotiated with Xiao Yan for fifteen minutes before accepting a Thunder Dragon Roll scroll and a Marrow Cleansing Bone Strengthening Pill in exchange for a bottle of the source.
• Xiao Yan left looking unhappy, while Mo Tang celebrated the valuable trade.
• A guard from Qingshan Town reported that Xiao Yi Xian had gone missing, and Mo Tang reacted with fury.

After Xiao Yi Xian’s poison outbreak drove her into hiding, Mo Tang found her in the valley and comforted her. She decided to leave the Jia Ma Empire for the Chuyun Empire, and they made a pact to reunite in three years as Mo Tang promised to help resolve the danger of her Calamity Poison Body.

• Mo Tang forgave Zhang Fang for failing to protect Xiao Yi Xian and went to the valley where she had been staying.
• Xiao Yi Xian returned to the cave and shared dinner with Mo Tang, who embraced her and noticed her hair had begun turning grayish white.
• Xiao Yi Xian told Mo Tang she had reached the Dou Shi realm and planned to travel to the Chuyun Empire to seek strength among its poison masters.
• Mo Tang proposed a Three Year Pact, promising to find her in the Chuyun Empire and help resolve her Calamity Poison Body.
• Xiao Yi Xian promised to protect herself and avoid recklessly consuming poisons, agreeing to meet Mo Tang again in three years.

Mo Tang spent three blissful days with Xiao Yi Xian, then gathered resources and upgraded his cultivation and Dou Techniques. He ended with stronger abilities and limited Energy Points as he prepared for future challenges, including confronting Hai Bodong.

• Mo Tang gave Xiao Yi Xian an emerald-set Storage Ring as proof that she belonged to him, and they spent the night together.
• Mo Tang returned to the Qingshan Mercenary Group and had Zhang Fang deliver the Spirit Medicines and Magic Cores he had gathered.
• Mo Tang absorbed the gathered materials, increasing his Low-grade Energy Points to 1,715 and his Mid-grade Energy Points to 152.
• Mo Tang sought a letter of introduction from Frank and visited the Alchemist Guild's internal trading area, but left with only a few costly ingredients.
• Mo Tang visited the Miter Auction House and contacted the Heister Family through Master Otto and Lin Fei, spending his remaining wealth to gain more Energy Points.
• Mo Tang raised all three Mysterious Tier Dou Techniques to Perfection and reached Two-Star Dou Ling, ending with 230 Low-grade and 912 Mid-grade Energy Points.

Mo Tang traveled to Mo City to find the reclusive Ice Emperor and locate a fragment of the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire map. He found the fragment in Hai Bodong’s shop, leaving the other half—and the Ice Emperor’s reaction—unresolved.

• Mo Tang cultivated aboard a Thick-Winged Bird, but noise from the neighboring room disrupted his training.
• Mo Tang arrived in Mo City and asked a passerby where he could buy desert maps.
• Mo Tang entered the Ancient Map Shop and recognized the old mapmaker as the Ice Emperor, Hai Bodong.
• Mo Tang searched a rack of damaged maps and caught a fragment bearing the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame pattern.

Mo Tang confronted Hai Bodong over a fragment of the Remnant Map of the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire and offered to help him remove his seal in exchange for it. He left Hai Bodong considering the offer after mentioning Medicine Emperor Han Feng of the Black Corner Region.

• Mo Tang asked Hai Bodong about map fragments and revealed that he possessed another piece of the Remnant Map of the Pure Lotus Demonic Fire.
• Hai Bodong attacked Mo Tang with icy Dou Qi and demanded the map fragment, but Mo Tang identified him as the Ice Emperor and offered to do something for him.
• Mo Tang promised to help Hai Bodong remove Queen Medusa's seal, and Hai Bodong explained that breaking it required a Sixth-grade Alchemist with a Heavenly Flame.
• Hai Bodong threatened Mo Tang with an ice spear, but Mo Tang urged him to listen and brought up Medicine Emperor Han Feng, who possessed the Sea Heart Flame.

Mo Tang tried to persuade Hai Bodong to give him the Fragment Map by promising to take him to the Medicine Emperor for a pill, but Hai Bodong demanded a demonstration of strength. Their fight escalated into a clash between Mo Tang’s lightning tornado and Hai Bodong’s ice-blade storm.

• Mo Tang promised to accompany Hai Bodong to Maple City within a year and arrange for the Medicine Emperor to refine a pill in exchange for the Fragment Map.
• Hai Bodong challenged Mo Tang to prove his strength, and Mo Tang evaded his ice spikes with the Floating Willow Movement Technique.
• Mo Tang’s Triple Blade Qi failed to break Hai Bodong’s Condensing Ice Mirror, so he destroyed its scattered ice spikes with the Roaring Lion Chant.
• Mo Tang revealed his Wind and Lightning Dual Attribute and struck Hai Bodong with lightning hidden inside the energy lion.
• Mo Tang unleashed Thunder Dragon Roll while Hai Bodong formed Mysterious Ice Whirlwind Kill, and the two storms charged toward each other.

Mo Tang and Hai Bodong fought to a draw before agreeing that Hai Bodong would give him the remaining Fragment Map if Mo Tang arranged for a Po E Dan within a year. Mo Tang left for Stone Desert City to find Qing Lin, while Hai Bodong departed for the Imperial Capital.

• Mo Tang and Hai Bodong's storms clashed and ended in a draw, after which Hai Bodong admitted Mo Tang's strength met his standards.
• Hai Bodong agreed to give Mo Tang the remaining half of the Fragment Map if Mo Tang found someone to refine a Po E Dan within a year.
• Hai Bodong revealed he still needed a Sand Mandala from the Tagor Desert, and Mo Tang negotiated a Three-tailed Phoenix Crown Flower in exchange for helping obtain it.
• Mo Tang accepted the flower's 130 points of Mid-grade Energy and left Mo City, while Hai Bodong said he would meet him in the Imperial Capital.
• Mo Tang traveled toward Stone Desert City to see whether Qing Lin was still with the Xiao Brothers' Barren Iron Mercenary Group.

Mo Tang crossed the desert and reached Stone Desert City, where he hired the Barren Iron Mercenary Group to search for a Sand Mandala in Snake People territory. Xiao Ding and Xiao Li faced the dangerous request and had yet to decide whether to accept it.

• Mo Tang camped in the desert, killed a venomous Desert Black Scorpion, and kept its venom gland for Xiao Yi Xian.
• Mo Tang continued toward Stone Desert City the next morning and sought out the Barren Iron Mercenary Group.
• Xiao Ding introduced himself as the group’s leader and Xiao Li as its second leader, then asked Mo Tang what task he wanted done.
• Mo Tang asked the brothers to search the Tagor Desert for a Sand Mandala, and Xiao Ding warned that it grew in Snake People territory.
• Xiao Ding and Xiao Li considered the danger before Mo Tang asked whether Barren Iron dared to take the task.