Chapter Summaries

Situ Jiang returned to Wind Moon Sect as an Early Core Formation cultivator and helped turn back the Heavenly Soul Hall’s attack. As the sect counterattacked, he and Golden Silkworm pursued the retreating Qi Chuan.

• Situ Jiang arrived above Wind Moon Lake and revealed his Early Core Formation cultivation, stunning Qi Chuan, Wan Hua Xian, and the Heavenly Soul Hall army.
• Qi Chuan tried to hire the unfamiliar middle-aged man, who refused and identified himself as a cultivator from the North Magnetic Divine Palace.
• Qi Chuan ordered a retreat, and Wan Hua Xian seized the chance to lead Wind Moon Sect in a counterattack.
• Situ Jiang bowed to Wan Hua Xian and apologized for returning late.
• Situ Jiang and Golden Silkworm pursued Qi Chuan as he fled.

Feng Tan tried to escape using the Blood Refining Reversal Method, but Jin Dan and Nie Xia combined their spiritual-soul and soundwave attacks to keep him trapped. As Feng Tan’s blood qi dwindled, Qi Chuan and Jin Dan continued pressing him, while Jin Dan’s mysterious methods drew notice.

• Feng Tan used the Blood Refining Reversal Method to transform into a blood shadow and prepare to flee, while Nie Xia began casting a divine ability.
• Jin Dan arrived and attacked Feng Tan with the Void Chime Bell, whose soundwaves battered his body and spiritual soul.
• Nie Xia struck Feng Tan with the Fourfold Soul Torment Technique, leaving him disoriented and unable to evade the incoming radiance.
• Feng Tan’s blood shadow endured the combined attacks, but the hazy radiance dispersed much of his blood qi.
• Qi Chuan increased the Golden Silkworm’s mana supply and used his black fan to strengthen the white tornado, which blew the Flower Immortal Sect backward.

After Ling Jian and Qi Chuan defeated Hei Jian, they returned to Wind Moon Lake, where Wan Hua Xian revealed that Feng Tan had died and left Ling Jian his tier 3 top-grade Golden Silkworm and sword. Ling Jian accepted the gifts as a way to honor Feng Tan, while Qi Chuan accepted Hei Jian’s spatial jade bracelet, and the Wind Moon Sect occupied Heavenly Soul Hall.

• The Golden Silkworm emerged from its blood-shadow husk weakened, but Qi Chuan and Feng Tan pursued and killed it, then burned its corpse and recovered a spatial jade bracelet.
• Ling Jian offered the bracelet to Qi Chuan in recognition of his help, and Qi Chuan eventually accepted it.
• Wan Hua Xian told Ling Jian that Feng Tan had died in seclusion and had left him an eight-foot white sword and the tier 3 top-grade Golden Silkworm.
• Wan Hua Xian explained that Feng Tan’s sword was a magic treasure and encouraged Ling Jian to carry on his sword art and cultivation; Ling Jian resolved to do so.
• The Wind Moon Sect members continued their assault and occupied Heavenly Soul Hall.

Ling Zhu returned to the Wind Moon Sect after the sect had recovered and was installed as its new Grand Elder, while Su Ruo urged him to leave the Myriad Flower Immortal Palace matter aside. Ling Zhu used the Devouring Critical Sword Art on Su Ruo’s three-foot white sword, and the Shock Annihilation Sword advanced to Tier 8 lower-grade.

• Situ Jiang gave Qi Chuan the three-foot black sword left by the Wind Moon Sect’s former Grand Elder, and Qi Chuan vowed to carry it with him on his path of cultivation.
• The Wind Moon Sect repaired its formation, absorbed the Heavenly Soul Hall’s resources, and held a ceremony installing Ling Zhu as its new Grand Elder.
• Flying Sword warned Ling Zhu that the Flower Immortal Sect could not openly challenge the Myriad Flower Immortal Palace, and Ling Zhu agreed to set that matter aside for now.
• Ling Zhu repeatedly refined metallic essence from Su Ruo’s three-foot white sword to improve the Shock Annihilation Sword.
• After a day of refinement, Ling Zhu triggered a tenfold gain, and the Shock Annihilation Sword advanced to a Tier 8 lower-grade Tier 2 Flying Sword.

Qi Chuan’s Flying Sword advanced to Tier 3, while Ming Wang returned to the Heavenly Heart Flame Sect with Zuo Qian after resolving the matter in Nanhua Prefecture. Ming Wang began comprehending the Critical Strike Art, and Sect Leader Hei Jian raised another important matter with him and the Flying Sword.

• Qi Chuan’s Flying Sword advanced and gained enough power for him to face Core Formation enemies head-on, so he renamed it the Azure Chant Sword.
• Ming Wang completely comprehended the Zuo Qian Art and began cultivating it, then turned to the Critical Strike Art after returning to the sect.
• Ming Wang and Zuo Qian returned to Myriad Flower Peak and reported to Sect Leader Hei Jian that the Nanhua Prefecture matter had been resolved.
• The Flying Sword explained that the Azure Chant Sword Marrow could temper a Core Formation cultivator’s spiritual power and strengthen their Golden Core.
• Hei Jian said the sect could act against the Heavenly Soul Hall without concern for the North Magnetic Divine Palace, then announced that he had another important matter to discuss.

Qing Feng learned that the three sects would compete for Azure Sword Pavilion Marrow in three months, and he sought the Early Core Formation place after revealing his exceptional Tier 3 lower-grade Zhao Ming. The sect leaders told him he would first need to challenge Senior Brother Flying Sword, while Xin Zhu offered him one drop of the marrow.

• Qi Chuan recognized Heavenly Heart Flame Marrow as a rare Core Formation resource that could help him advance and be used in a Tier 3 pill formula.
• Tier 2 Flying Sword explained that the three sects would divide Azure Sword Pavilion Marrow according to their results in a three-stage Core Formation competition, and Qing Feng learned that he could receive a drop as a newly advanced cultivator.
• Qing Feng revealed his three-foot Heart Flame, and Tier 2 Flying Sword and Wang Tong recognized his exceptional Tier 3 lower-grade Zhao Ming, Wan Hua Xian.
• Qing Feng asked to represent the sect in the Early Core Formation match, but Tier 2 Flying Sword and Wang Tong said he had to win a contest against Senior Brother Flying Sword and other willing cultivators.
• Xin Zhu offered Qing Feng one drop of Azure Sword Pavilion Marrow, while Wang Tong and Tier 2 Flying Sword advised him to focus on stabilizing his cultivation.

Qi Chuan tested the cultivation benefits of his Tier 3 cave dwelling, then went to Wei Huan Waterfall to begin cultivating the Great Bright King Art under intense pressure and cold qi. The first session badly bruised and chilled him, but his body strength and Golden Core both grew slightly.

• Qi Chuan returned to his Tier 3 cave dwelling and cultivated the Profound Heaven Spirit Devouring Sword Art, absorbing abundant Spiritual Qi that slightly strengthened his Golden Core.
• Qi Chuan traveled to Wei Huan Waterfall to cultivate the Great Bright King Art, relying on his prior experience with the Great White Dragon Cauldron Body.
• Qi Chuan entered the waterfall and endured its crushing pressure and bone-chilling cold without using mana to protect himself.
• Qi Chuan circulated the Great Bright King Art as strands of body strength resisted the pressure and cold, while his body and Golden Core improved slightly.
• After half an hour, Qi Chuan stopped cultivating and emerged with ice crystals, bruises, and muscle injuries, then wondered how long it would take to reach Peak Early Core Formation.

Cheng Min endured the crushing pressure beneath Wangtong Waterfall and advanced the Great Bright King Art, strengthening his physique to the early stage of Tier 2 Flying Sword. Meanwhile, Zhao Ming returned to the sect and learned that Cheng Min had challenged him for a place in the Eight Sects Competition, leaving Zhao Ming stunned and eager to meet him.

• Cheng Min endured his injuries beneath Wangtong Waterfall and circulated the Great Bright King Art, triggering a Seventyfold Critical Hit that raised the art to the beginner stage and strengthened his whole physique to early-stage Tier 2 Flying Sword.
• After recovering with spiritual power and a healing elixir, Cheng Min resumed cultivating beneath the waterfall and continued building his physical strength.
• Zhao Ming returned to the Immortal Sect, greeted the Sect Leader, and learned that a newly advanced Body Cultivator called Cheng Min had become the sect's ninth Core Formation Elder.
• Zhao Ming asked to meet Cheng Min, then learned that Cheng Min intended to challenge him for the Eight Sects Competition slot.
• Zhao Ming left the main hall to find Cheng Min, while the Sect Leader watched him go.

Qi Chuan met Wang Tong, who challenged him to a match to decide who would attend the Three Sects Competition, then recovered before joining the sect’s elders to settle the remaining slots. As Feng Tan, Hu Tianying, and Guan Yunyun fought in a three-way melee, Zhao Ming opened a betting pool and Yu Yi backed Guan Yunyun.

• Qi Chuan recognized Wang Tong, explained that the Great Bright King Art had caused his injuries, and accepted Wang Tong’s challenge to fight after recovering.
• Seven or eight days later, Zhao Ming assigned Qu Xuanlei the Late Core Formation slot and asked Feng Tan, Hu Tianying, and Guan Yunyun to compete for the Mid Core Formation slot.
• Hu Tianying challenged Feng Tan, and Guan Yunyun joined them as the three began fighting together in the air.
• Feng Tan used his Cold Wind Spirit Fan against Hu Tianying’s Heavenly Seal, while Guan Yunyun attacked Feng Tan with her Python-Sparrow Jade Hairpin.
• Hu Tianying’s attack struck at Guan Yunyun, who blocked it with her green bangle as the elders watched and commented on the battle.
• Zhao Ming opened a betting pool, and Yu Yi surprised the others by wagering on Guan Yunyun.

After Hu Tianying won the Mid Core Formation spot, Qi Chuan challenged Wang Tong for the Early Core Formation place in the Three Sects Competition. Qi Chuan revealed his powerful Azure Chant Sword and unleashed several Sword Dao abilities, while Wang Tong answered with the Town Origin Brick as their battle began.

• Hu Tianying defeated Feng Tan and Guan Yunyun to claim the Mid Core Formation spot.
• Qi Chuan joined Wang Tong, Yu Ming, and Yu Yi in competing for the Early Core Formation spot, and Zhao Ming arranged two preliminary duels.
• Hu Tianying and Feng Tan bet on Qi Chuan, while Qu Xuanlei and Guan Yunyun bet on Wang Tong.
• Qi Chuan opened his duel with Wang Tong by revealing the Azure Chant Sword and layering it with Sword Dao abilities before sending it toward his opponent.
• Wang Tong summoned the Town Origin Brick and poured spiritual power into it to strengthen its defenses.

Qi Chuan defeated Wang Tong in a magical duel, stopping his Azure Chant Sword an inch from Wang Tong’s brow and winning the Early Core Formation spot in the Three Sects Competition. After the onlookers praised and reacted to the victory, Qi Chuan reflected that his First-grade Nine-Aperture Golden Core had been his greatest advantage.

• Qi Chuan’s Azure Chant Sword broke through Wang Tong’s defenses and halted an inch from his brow, forcing Wang Tong to admit defeat.
• Zhao Ming, Feng Tan, Hu Tianying, Qu Xuanlei, and Guan Yunyun reacted with surprise to Qi Chuan’s decisive victory.
• Qi Chuan recalled that he had held back the Nine Layers Painful Soul Technique and Man-Sword Unity, and attributed his strength chiefly to his First-grade Nine-Aperture Golden Core.
• Qi Chuan inspected the golden core in his dantian and recalled that his first post-breakthrough duel had been against the Mid Core Formation Golden Silkworm.

Qi Chuan defeated Wang Tong and won the chance to compete for the Immortal Sect’s Three Sects Competition slot. He then faced Yu Yi, whose Spirit Taming Bottle slowed his sword briefly before her spiritual power began to run out.

• Wang Tong conceded defeat to Qi Chuan and reflected on the flaws the battle had revealed in his techniques.
• Zhao Ming and the others congratulated Qi Chuan, while Wang Tong discussed the battle with his fellow disciples.
• Yu Yi narrowly defeated Yu Ming, then learned that Qi Chuan had beaten Wang Tong and was chosen as her next opponent.
• Qi Chuan began the duel by unleashing Forging Sword into Gang, and Yu Yi raised the Spirit Taming Bottle to form a massive green wind wall.
• Qi Chuan’s sword pierced the wind wall, and Yu Yi strengthened her defense until her spiritual power neared exhaustion.

Qi Chuan won the Myriad Flower Immortal Sect’s Early Core Formation quota and devoted himself to preparing for the Three Sects Competition, with a Hundredfold Critical Hit greatly strengthening his Spiritual Soul. The chapter ended with Azure Sword Pavilion Sect Leader Mu Cangtian observing the Three Sword Sons cultivating in Sword Scar Canyon, confident in their strength.

• Yu Yi withdrew her remaining techniques and conceded to Qi Chuan after exhausting her spiritual power, giving him the final internal competition victory.
• Zhao Ming awarded Qi Chuan the Early Core Formation quota and warned him that the Azure Sword Pavilion and Yin Yang Mansion candidates would be formidable.
• Qi Chuan focused his preparations on his spiritual power, Flying Sword, and Spiritual Soul, then received a Hundredfold Critical Hit while cultivating his Spiritual Soul.
• Qi Chuan decided to push for a Mid Core Formation Spiritual Soul breakthrough before the Three Sects Competition, while Qu Xuanlei and Hu Tianying also trained to improve their strength.
• Mu Cangtian watched the Early, Mid, and Late Core Formation Three Sword Sons cultivate in Sword Scar Canyon and praised their growing sword force.

Qi Chuan strengthened his Spiritual Soul before setting out with Zhao Ming, Qu Xuanlei, and Hu Tianying for the Three Sects Competition. At the Flame Marrow Earth Vein, they met Azure Sword Pavilion, and Qi Chuan spotted his opponent, a petite, expressionless girl carrying a greatsword.

• Qi Chuan's Spiritual Soul improved to the limit of the Early Core Formation level, though he failed to break through to Mid Core Formation.
• Zhao Ming gathered Qi Chuan, Qu Xuanlei, and Hu Tianying and urged them to avoid placing last in the Three Sects Competition.
• The Myriad Flower Immortal Sect group flew to the Flame Marrow Earth Vein and waited for the other sects to arrive.
• Mu Cangtian arrived with Azure Sword Pavilion's Three Sword Sons, and he exchanged barbed greetings with Zhao Ming.
• Qi Chuan studied the sword sons and recognized the petite, expressionless girl carrying a silver dragon-headed greatsword as his opponent; she noticed him and looked surprised.

The three sects gathered for their competition, and Qi Chuan’s unexpected appearance as the Myriad Flower Immortal Sect’s Early Core Formation candidate drew suspicion and scrutiny. After the leaders opened the formation to the lava domain, the candidates entered to begin the contest.

• Azure Sword Son and the Azure Sword Pavilion members recognized Qi Chuan as the Myriad Flower Immortal Sect’s newly advanced candidate and wondered why he had replaced Wang Tong.
• Zhao Ming gave a vague explanation for bringing Qi Chuan, while Mu Cangtian and the Azure Sword Pavilion candidates warned each other to treat him as a dangerous unknown.
• Liu Xi arrived with Yin Yang Mansion’s candidates, and Song Dan became displeased that Qi Chuan had replaced the opponent he had prepared to face.
• Liu Xi warned Song Dan not to underestimate Qi Chuan, while Mu Cangtian, Zhao Ming, and Liu Xi agreed to begin the competition.
• The three sect leaders used their black Tokens to open a gateway into a scorching lava domain, and the sects’ candidates entered before the gateway closed.

Qi Chuan entered the Flame Marrow Earth Vein with the three sects, where their leaders collected the Heavenly Heart Flame Marrow before beginning the Three Sects Competition. The opening match began with Qi Chuan facing Azure Sword Son and Song Dan, while the sect leaders watched to see what made Zhao Ming trust Qi Chuan.

• Qi Chuan and the three sects passed through the lava illusion and traveled into the Flame Marrow Earth Vein, where Hu Tianying explained the Flame Sun Ore and Heavenly Heart Flame Marrow.
• Zhao Ming, Mu Cangtian, and Liu Xi collected the ninety drops of Heavenly Heart Flame Marrow, taking thirty each, then led their groups out of the formation.
• Liu Xi declared the Three Sects Competition underway, and Mu Cangtian sent Azure Sword Son to compete first.
• Song Dan and Qi Chuan followed Azure Sword Son into the sky, where the three candidates faced one another as the sect leaders watched from afar.

Qi Chuan faced Azure Sword Son and Song Dan in the Three Sects Competition’s melee, where they agreed to join forces and eliminate him first. He revealed himself as a Sword Cultivator by summoning his Azure Chant Sword, leaving his opponents and the watching sect leaders wary of his hidden strength.

• Song Dan proposed that he and Azure Sword Son team up to expel Qi Chuan before deciding the victor between themselves.
• Azure Sword Son accepted Song Dan’s proposal, and Qi Chuan considered his options before choosing to confront them directly.
• Qi Chuan summoned the Azure Chant Sword, revealing that he was a Sword Cultivator with a Low Tier 3 Flying Sword.
• Mu Cangtian and the other observers recognized the threat Qi Chuan posed, while Liu Xi questioned Zhao Ming about concealing his identity.

Qi Chuan used his Man-Sword Unity ability to defeat Qing Jianzi and Song Dan’s combined attacks, damaging both of their treasured weapons and forcing Song Dan to admit defeat. Qing Jianzi was left staring in bewilderment as Qi Chuan’s sword withdrew.

• Qing Jianzi sent her Flood Dragon-Headed Greatsword against Qi Chuan while Song Dan unleashed his Frostbone skeleton and Yin Fire.
• Qi Chuan activated Man-Sword Unity, vanished, and sent his Azure Chant Sword splitting into two Sword Shadows to strike both opponents’ treasures.
• Qi Chuan’s sword damaged the greatsword and shattered part of Frostbone, shocking the watching spectators and enraging Qing Jianzi and Song Dan.
• Qi Chuan’s Sword Light struck Song Dan’s soul and then stopped at the bridge of his nose, leaving him no choice but to admit defeat.
• Qing Jianzi held her damaged greatsword and watched Qi Chuan’s sword withdraw, bewildered by the outcome.

Qi Chuan used Man-Sword Unity to defeat Azure Sword Son and Song Dan fighting together, securing first place for the Myriad Flower Immortal Sect in the Early Core Formation competition. After returning to his sect’s camp and receiving praise from Zhao Ming and the others, he encouraged Qu Xuanlei and Hu Tianying as the Mid and Late Core Formation matches approached.

• Qi Chuan defeated Azure Sword Son and Song Dan with his full strength, sparing Song Dan because he did not want to cause trouble for the Myriad Flower Immortal Sect.
• Song Dan conceded first, then Azure Sword Son conceded, giving Qi Chuan first place, the Azure Sword Pavilion second, and Yin Yang Mansion third.
• Mu Cangtian told Azure Sword Son to reflect on her loss, while Liu Xi silently greeted the frightened Song Dan with a smile.
• Zhao Ming praised Qi Chuan’s victory and promised him more Heavenly Heart Flame Marrow, while Qu Xuanlei and Hu Tianying admired his strength.
• Qi Chuan urged Qu Xuanlei and Hu Tianying to do their best in the upcoming matches, which he knew would be difficult.

Qi Chuan helped the Myriad Flower Immortal Sect win the Three Sects Competition, earning the sect half of the Heavenly Heart Flame Marrow and receiving four drops himself. After the sect’s Core Formation cultivators learned of his victories, Wang Tong realized how wide the gap between them truly was and came to admire him.

• Hu Tianying took second place in the Mid Core Formation duels, while the Yin Yang Mansion won; Azure Sword Son claimed first place in the Late Core Formation melee, and Qu Xuanlei finished in the middle.
• The Myriad Flower Immortal Sect ranked first overall, so Zhao Ming collected the other sects’ shares and secured forty-five of the ninety drops of Heavenly Heart Flame Marrow for his sect.
• Liu Xi invited Qi Chuan to visit the Yin Yang Mansion, but Zhao Ming warned him against it, and Qi Chuan assured Zhao Ming he would remain with the Myriad Flower Immortal Sect.
• Zhao Ming distributed Heavenly Heart Flame Marrow aboard the Flying Ship, giving Qi Chuan four drops through his participation, victory, the sect’s overall win, and an earlier promise.
• The Myriad Flower Immortal Sect’s Core Formation True Persons were astonished by Qi Chuan’s performance, and Wang Tong realized Qi Chuan was far stronger than he had believed and admired him.