Chapter Summaries

Lin Langtian reached the core region of the Ancient Monument Space, hoping to obtain the Devouring Ancestral Symbol. He arrived at the Talisman Puppet Nest, where he believed the treasure was hidden.

• Lin Langtian completed his cultivation of the Three-Pattern Black Flame Body and continued toward the core region.
• Lin Langtian reflected that the Yin Puppet Sect had taken the Devouring Ancestral Symbol three years earlier in the original timeline, but his actions had prevented them from doing so this time.
• Lin Langtian flew into the vast sect ruins and landed on a mountain where others watched him with vigilance and reverence.
• Lin Langtian followed a faint fluctuation through the forest and discovered a huge stone door leading to the Talisman Puppet Nest.

Lin Langtian descended through the Talisman Puppet Nest, where Jin Wu absorbed Nine Nether Cold Qi and grew stronger. He found the Devouring Ancestral Symbol on a black altar, but Teng Sha arrived with more than a dozen followers and recognized him.

• Lin Langtian encountered Nine Nether Cold Qi rising from below, and Spirit Aunt explained that Jin Wu could benefit from it.
• Lin Langtian let Jin Wu absorb the cold qi until the bird grew round and its aura strengthened.
• Lin Langtian descended to a black altar and spotted the Devouring Ancestral Symbol within a sphere of black light.
• Teng Sha arrived on the altar with more than a dozen figures and was shocked to find Lin Langtian there.

Lin Langtian defeated Teng Sha and the Yin Puppet Sect to claim the Devouring Ancestral Symbol. As he tried to subdue it, an ancient voice told him that he was not the master it had been waiting for.

• Teng Sha recognized Lin Langtian and realized he had arranged the ambush that stopped the Yin Puppet Sect from reaching the Black Rune three years earlier.
• Lin Langtian demanded the Black Rune, and Jin Wu attacked Teng Sha and his men with freezing breath.
• Lin Langtian shattered the Yin Puppet Sect's Yuan Power barrier and killed its members with a Great Heavenly Phoenix Seal.
• Lin Langtian took the Black Rune, revealed the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, and prepared to subdue it.
• An ancient voice told Lin Langtian that the Devouring Ancestral Symbol had not been waiting for him.

Lin Langtian followed the Devouring Ancestral Symbol through a vortex and met the Black-Eyed Elder, who explained that the Symbol would not accept him because another candidate was destined to inherit it and a power within him repelled it. The elder offered him the Nine Nether Cold Sparrow's essence blood in exchange for a promise not to force the Symbol to submit.

• The Devouring Ancestral Symbol opened a Black Vortex in the altar, and Lin Langtian entered it with Jin Wu.
• Lin Langtian met the Black-Eyed Elder in an ancient wilderness and learned that the elder had once been connected to the Devouring Ancestral Symbol.
• The Black-Eyed Elder said Lin Langtian was not the destined inheritor and that the Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror and Demonic Qi within him made the Symbol reject him.
• Lin Langtian declared that he would suppress the Symbol if it refused to acknowledge him, and the Black-Eyed Elder reconsidered his judgment of the youth.
• The Black-Eyed Elder offered Lin Langtian the Nine Nether Cold Sparrow's essence blood in exchange for his promise not to force the Devouring Ancestral Symbol.

Lin Langtian traded the Devouring Ancestral Symbol for Nine Nether Cold Sparrow blood and agreed to find the Symbol a new owner. As Black-Eyed Elder faded away, Spirit Aunt revealed that Lin Langtian’s Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror might be able to replicate a new Devouring Ancestral Symbol.

• Lin Langtian learned that the Nine Nether Cold Sparrow blood could help Jin Wu evolve into a Nine Fiend Black Gold Crow.
• Black-Eyed Elder offered the blood in exchange for the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, and Lin Langtian questioned what would happen if he took it away.
• Black-Eyed Elder gave Lin Langtian the blood and a Black Rune that could break the Symbol’s seal for its destined owner, asking him to pass on a message about its responsibility.
• Lin Langtian promised to help the Devouring Ancestral Symbol find a new owner and considered giving it to Lin Dong.
• Spirit Aunt told Lin Langtian that his Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror might replicate a new Devouring Ancestral Symbol.

Lin Langtian learned that the Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror could replicate the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, but discovered he could not unseal the original without Lin Dong. Unable to find Lin Dong, he headed to the Creation Martial Tablet, where he arrived as the contest for its quotas approached.

• Spirit Aunt explained that the Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror could replicate powerful treasures, including the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, with limits on its use.
• Lin Langtian tried to use the Black Rune on the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, but the Black-Eyed Elder said only someone recognized by the talisman could unseal it.
• Lin Langtian decided to find Lin Dong and bargain with him, planning to ask for future chances to replicate Ancestral Talismans in exchange for the Devouring Ancestral Symbol.
• Lin Langtian searched the Ancient Monument Space for Lin Dong but found no trace of him, so he headed toward the Creation Martial Tablet instead.
• Lin Langtian reached the vast Ancient Square and saw the Creation Martial Tablet standing at its center.

Lin Langtian arrived at the Creation Martial Tablet and learned from Spirit Aunt that it might contain a Monument Spirit and martial arts beyond the Creation level. When ten inheritance seats appeared, he claimed the first one without anyone daring to object.

• Lin Langtian arrived at the plaza and joined the Lin Clan while waiting for the Creation Martial Tablet to open.
• Spirit Aunt explained that the tablet held many martial arts and might possess a Monument Spirit that Lin Langtian could communicate with.
• Lin Langtian learned that Lin Dong had arrived but chose not to approach him while the plaza was crowded.
• The Creation Martial Tablet opened and formed ten ancient cushions on the stone platform.
• Lin Langtian stepped onto the first cushion and declared that he would claim it, and no one challenged him.

Lin Dong and the other contenders claimed the remaining cushions on the stone platform, filling all ten seats. The Creation Martial Tablet then drew the seated figures’ Mental Power into its vortex, beginning the inheritance trial and leaving the Lin Clan waiting to see whether Lin Langtian would obtain the Creation Martial Arts.

• Wang Yan claimed a cushion with the Wang Clan’s backing, followed by Qin Shi and Huangpu Jing of the other great clans.
• Mu Qianqian and Wu Ci took seats for the Great Demon Sect and Martial Alliance, while the Yin Puppet Sect remained absent.
• The Qingmu Sect defeated the Lion Fist Gate for the seventh seat, then Lin Dong took the eighth after quickly defeating a challenger.
• Jile Valley and the Dragon Tiger Gang won the final two seats after fierce contests.
• The Creation Martial Tablet spread strange light over all ten seated figures and drew their Mental Power into its vortex.

Lin Langtian entered the Creation Martial Tablet to search for higher-grade martial arts, using the Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror to overcome the tablet’s repulsion and find its Monument Spirit. After being led to a realm of Creation Martial Arts, he discovered the Spirit Martial Skill Great Desolation God Extinguishing Palm.

• Lin Langtian explored the tablet’s starry realm and briefly caught a Superior Eighth-grade martial art, Asura Finger, before continuing deeper.
• The tablet’s repulsive force slowed Lin Langtian and prevented him from reaching the depths, while his attempts to contact the Monument Spirit went unanswered.
• The Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror suppressed the repulsion, located the Monument Spirit, and guided Lin Langtian to it.
• Lin Langtian communicated with the Monument Spirit, which transported him to a void filled with pillars of Creation Martial Arts.
• Lin Langtian used the Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror to push through another repulsive force and found the Spirit Martial Skill Great Desolation God Extinguishing Palm.

Lin Langtian used black-gold light to break the seals on the Great Desolation God Extinguishing Palm and received its martial arts inheritance. As the crowd waited to learn what Lin Langtian and Lin Dong had obtained, Lin Dong triggered a terrifying phenomenon that revealed he had gained Creation Martial Arts.

• Lin Langtian released black-gold light from his Dantian, breaking the seals on the Pitch-Black Giant Palm.
• The giant palm transformed into an ancient black book and entered Lin Langtian's mind, passing on martial arts and cultivation experience.
• While Lin Langtian received the inheritance, the crowd at the Creation Martial Tablet discussed the results of the other participants and awaited Lin Langtian and Lin Dong's results.
• Lin Dong triggered violent fluctuations and black radiance from the Creation Martial Tablet, causing the crowd to realize he had obtained Creation Martial Arts.
• The crowd turned its attention to Lin Langtian's cushion, wondering what he had obtained.

Lin Dong and Lin Langtian each communicated with the Creation Martial Tablet and drew in Yuan Power, with Lin Langtian producing a more powerful phenomenon and claiming most of the energy. Lin Langtian broke through to the peak of the Creation Realm while Lin Dong continued toward the Qi Creation Stage.

• Lin Dong obtained the Creation Martial Art Dark Prison, whose phantom astonished the crowd.
• Lin Langtian triggered an even stronger phenomenon that formed a massive Nirvana Giant Palm and drew Yuan Power from across the Ancient Monument Space.
• The crowd realized Lin Langtian and Lin Dong were using the tablet's power to absorb Yuan Power and advance their cultivation.
• Lin Langtian absorbed far more Yuan Power than Lin Dong, then opened his eyes and reached the peak of the Creation Realm.
• Lin Langtian sensed Lin Dong's progress toward the Qi Creation Stage and thought about the Great Desolation Sky Imprisoning Finger.

Lin Langtian and Lin Dong learned that an Ancient Sect Treasure filled with Nirvana Pills lay beneath the plaza, though a dangerous guardian beast and skeleton protected it. As the plaza collapsed, Lin Langtian and Jin Wu rushed toward the treasure, and an ancient roar erupted from below.

• Lin Langtian saw the Monument Spirit's vision of an underground palace containing Nirvana Pills, a ferocious guardian beast, and a dangerous skeleton.
• Lin Langtian told Lin Dong to stay after the Ancient Monument Space ended so they could discuss something, and Lin Dong agreed.
• Lin Langtian attacked the Blue Stone Plaza, joined by powerful figures from the Four Great Clans, and they broke it open to reveal the Sect Treasure beneath it.
• Lin Langtian called Jin Wu and flew toward the collapsing plaza as an ancient roar and fierce aura burst from below.

Lin Langtian drove off the Ancient Blood Bat Dragon and entered the Underground Palace, where he found one hundred thousand Nirvana Pills. As he faced the treasure, the skeleton on the hall’s throne awakened and subjected him to a terrifying pressure.

• Lin Langtian rejected Lin Luo’s suggestion to join forces and attacked the Ancient Blood Bat Dragon alone.
• Lin Langtian struck the beast three times, badly injuring it and forcing it to flee.
• Lin Langtian headed into the Underground Palace while Lin Dong pursued the wounded Blood Bat Dragon, knowing the palace held a deadly threat.
• Lin Langtian followed the Monument Spirit’s information to a great hall and discovered one hundred thousand Nirvana Pills.
• The skeleton on the throne raised its head, and its crushing pressure left Lin Langtian unable to breathe.

Lin Langtian used the Black Rune to halt the awakened Mysterious Skeleton and received nearly one hundred thousand Nirvana Pills. He also obtained Curse Power and stored it in the Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror, gaining a dangerous new weapon before the skeleton departed to guard the sect.

• The Mysterious Skeleton awakened and attacked Lin Langtian with a Yuan Power Bone Palm, but the Black Rune froze the attack and made the skeleton kneel.
• The Black Rune destroyed the Bone Palm, and the Mysterious Skeleton kowtowed to it before absorbing Curse Power from one hundred thousand Nirvana Pills.
• The Mysterious Skeleton returned the cleansed Nirvana Pills to Lin Langtian, bringing his reserves close to two hundred thousand.
• Lin Langtian asked for the Curse Power, controlled a wisp with the Mysterious Skeleton's help, and sealed it inside the Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror.
• The Mysterious Skeleton bowed to the Black Rune and left, declaring that it would protect the sect even if its body and soul perished.

After leaving the Underground Palace, Lin Langtian found the Mysterious Skeleton slaughtering intruders across the Ancient Monument Space and reunited with Lin Ke'er and the others. He led them to an exit, made sure Lin Dong could leave with them, and entered the Space Rift while reminding Lin Dong of their agreement.

• Lin Langtian left the Underground Palace and saw the Mysterious Skeleton pursuing and killing intruders across the Ancient Monument Space.
• Lin Langtian found Lin Ke'er and the other younger clan members fleeing and told them the Mysterious Skeleton had gone.
• Lin Ke'er explained that Elder Lin Luo and the others were searching for a weak spatial coordinate so they could escape.
• Lin Langtian led Lin Ke'er and the others to the Space Rift, where the major factions were allowing their own forces through and blocking other intruders.
• Lin Langtian asked Elder Lin Luo to let Lin Dong leave with them, and Elder Lin Luo agreed.
• Lin Langtian entered the Space Rift after reminding Lin Dong of their agreement, and Lin Ke'er, the others, and Lin Dong followed.

Lin Langtian offered Lin Dong the sealed Devouring Ancestral Symbol in exchange for two conditions, and Lin Dong accepted. The Black-Eyed Elder’s phantom recognized Lin Dong as the talisman’s successor and revealed the Ancestral Symbol.

• Lin Langtian summoned Lin Dong and asked whether he wanted the Devouring Ancestral Symbol.
• Lin Langtian explained his agreement with the Black-Eyed Elder and said Lin Dong had to accept two conditions to receive the talisman.
• Lin Dong agreed to the conditions and took the Devouring Ancestral Symbol and the Black Rune from Lin Langtian.
• The Black-Eyed Elder’s phantom warned that only someone recognized by the talisman could inherit it, then acknowledged Lin Dong as its successor.
• The Black Rune restored the phantom’s consciousness, and the Black-Eyed Elder urged Lin Dong to protect heaven and earth before the sealed Devouring Ancestral Symbol was revealed.

Lin Langtian borrowed the Devouring Ancestral Symbol from Lin Dong and used the Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror to replicate it. He pulled a second, physical Devouring Ancestral Symbol from the mirror, leaving two of the symbols in existence.

• Lin Langtian asked to borrow the Devouring Ancestral Symbol for one night, and Lin Dong agreed.
• Lin Langtian summoned the Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror and aimed it at the Devouring Ancestral Symbol.
• The mirror released black Demonic Qi and formed an identical Devouring Ancestral Symbol that kept rotating after the mirror was moved away.
• Lin Langtian reached into the mirror and pulled out the replicated Devouring Ancestral Symbol, creating a second one.

Lin Langtian used the Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror to replicate the Devouring Ancestral Symbol and gained its recognition as its master. The new symbol entered his body and began devouring immense Mental Power, which Lin Langtian absorbed for months.

• Lin Langtian put away the depleted Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror after it replicated the Devouring Ancestral Symbol.
• The replicated Devouring Ancestral Symbol recognized Lin Langtian, and its Symbol Spirit transformed to resemble him.
• The Devouring Ancestral Symbol entered Lin Langtian's head, unleashing Devouring Power across a starry expanse.
• The Symbol Spirit entered Lin Langtian's body and caused the five Natal Spirit Talismans in his Mud Pill Palace to shatter.
• A black hole devoured Lin Langtian's Mental Power and drew in a vast supply of strange Mental Power, rapidly strengthening him over several months.

After three months of absorbing Mental Power through the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, Lin Langtian awakened as a Half-step Heavenly Talisman Master. As he prepared to meet Lin Dong, a mysterious Ancient Cloth Fragment revealed a marking that might lead to the Lord of Devouring's inheritance.

• Lin Dong and Little Marten waited outside Lin Langtian's room, and Lin Dong decided to give him more time rather than assume he had been deceived.
• Lin Langtian's Mud Pill Palace evolved into an embryonic Small World, and his Mental Power formed a Mental Body that reached the Half-step Heavenly Talisman Master level.
• Lin Langtian returned to his body, tested the Devouring Ancestral Symbol's power, and sensed Lin Dong waiting outside.
• Lin Langtian noticed new lines appearing on the Ancient Cloth Fragment and spotted a blurry shape resembling a Devouring Black Hole.
• Lin Langtian wondered whether the fragment showed the way to the Lord of Devouring's inheritance.

Lin Langtian discovered that the Ancient Cloth Fragment was likely an inheritance map left by a former master of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, then returned the symbol to Lin Dong. When Lin Dong asked why Lin Langtian had trusted him to subdue it, Lin Langtian claimed his Qi Gazing Technique had revealed Lin Dong’s extraordinary fortune before leaving.

• Lin Langtian concluded that the Ancient Cloth Fragment was probably a fragmentary inheritance map connected to a former owner of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol.
• Lin Langtian put away the fragment, emerged from seclusion, and returned the Devouring Ancestral Symbol to the waiting Lin Dong.
• Lin Dong asked about Lin Langtian’s second condition, and Lin Langtian said he would explain it when the time was right.
• Lin Dong asked why Lin Langtian had believed he could subdue the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, and Lin Langtian said his Qi Gazing Technique showed that Lin Dong had dragon-like fortune.
• Lin Langtian patted Lin Dong’s shoulder and left, disappearing from sight.