Chapter Summaries

After reaching the Qi Refining Fourth Layer, Qi Chuan attended the Qi Family gathering where the Wind Moon Sect quotas would be decided. As Qi Chan'er prepared to claim the Inner Sect Quota, Qi Li and Qi Huo unexpectedly stepped forward to compete, leaving the hall stunned.

• Qi Chuan examined his breakthrough to the Qi Refining Fourth Layer and continued tending the Spirit Field while waiting for the quota decision.
• A month later, Qi Baicang told Qi Chuan that the Qi Family would decide its Wind Moon Sect quotas at the Discussion Hall.
• Qi Wuyou called for candidates to step forward for the Inner Sect Quota, and the gathered Qi Family practitioners looked toward Qi Chan'er.
• Qi Li rose and declared that his Qi Refining Second Layer cultivation qualified him to compete for the Inner Sect Quota.
• Qi Huo also claimed the right to compete and revealed that he had reached the Qi Refining Second Layer, silencing the hall.

Qi Chan'er revealed that she had reached the Qi Refining Fourth Layer, seemingly securing the Inner Sect Quota, but Qi Chuan then announced that he had reached the same level and challenged her claim. The hall was left stunned as the contest's outcome became uncertain.

• Qi Li and Qi Huo stepped forward to compete despite having only reached the Qi Refining Second Layer, then withdrew after Qi Chan'er revealed her Qi Refining Fourth Layer cultivation.
• Qi Chan'er’s display convinced the young cultivators and the Patriarch that she would win the Inner Sect Quota.
• As Qi Wuyou began to award the quota to Qi Chan'er, Qi Chuan rose and said he had also reached the Qi Refining Fourth Layer.
• Qi Chuan circulated the Evergreen Art and revealed his Mid Qi Refining Stage Spiritual Pressure, leaving the great hall speechless.

Qi Chuan surprised the clan by revealing that he had reached the Qi Refining Fourth Layer and was competing with Qi Chan'er for the Inner Sect Quota. When the Patriarch and Elders hesitated over whom to choose, Qi Chuan demonstrated a Perfected Fireball Technique.

• Qi Chuan stepped forward and announced that he would contend with Qi Chan'er for the Inner Sect Quota.
• The Transmission Elder, Qi Chan'er, Qi Baicang, Qi Li, Qi Huo, Patriarch Qi Wuyou, and the Elders recognized Qi Chuan and were shocked that he had reached the Qi Refining Fourth Layer in four years despite his Lower Eighth-grade Spiritual Root.
• Qi Wuyou and the Elders debated whether Qi Chan'er's superior Spiritual Root or Qi Chuan's faster cultivation made either of them the better choice.
• Qi Chuan told the Patriarch and Elders to choose him, then revealed a Perfected Fireball Technique that formed a huge, scorching Crimson Fireball.

Qi Chuan won the Qi Family’s Inner Sect Quota after revealing his Perfected Fireball Technique, stunning the hall with his talent and rapid cultivation. Back at their Independent Peak, he suggested that a special bloodline or physique explained his abilities, while Qi Baicang wondered whether he might share in such a trait.

• Qi Chuan revealed a Perfected Fireball Technique, shocking the elders and young cultivators with his spell talent.
• Qi Wuyou awarded Qi Chuan the Inner Sect Quota, and the three Outer Sect Quotas went to Qi Chan'er and two other young cultivators.
• Qi Chan'er and the others left the Discussion Hall, while Qi Li and Qi Huo privately wondered whether Qi Chuan had a special trait.
• Qi Chuan returned to their Independent Peak with Qi Baicang, who asked how he had advanced so quickly.
• Qi Chuan suggested that a special bloodline or physique might explain his abilities, and Qi Baicang lamented that he remained at the Qi Refining Third Layer.

The Qi Family Grand Elder rewarded Qi Chuan for securing the Wind Moon Sect Inner Sect quota, giving him a High-grade Magic Tool and one hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones. With two months before recruitment, Qi Chuan prepared to learn how to use his new weapon and replenished his cultivation supplies.

• The Grand Elder visited Qi Chuan and Qi Baicang, then gave Qi Chuan a High-grade Magic Tool and one hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones for winning the Inner Sect quota.
• The Grand Elder urged Qi Chuan to pursue True Disciple status at the Wind Moon Sect and report any news of Foundation Establishment Spirit Items to the family.
• Qi Chuan named his dagger Magic Tool Flying Ash and decided to exchange for the Object Manipulation Technique before entering the Wind Moon Sect in two months.
• At the Exchange Pavilion, Qi Chuan bought the Qi Refining Spell Compendium for ten Low-grade Spirit Stones.
• Qi Chuan also purchased three Spirit Quenching Pills to support his cultivation until he could seek better elixirs in the Wind Moon Sect's Inner Sect.

Qi Chuan cultivated the Object Manipulation Technique until it reached the Entry Stage and successfully used it to control his High-grade Magic Tool, Flying Ash. He then began studying the Invisibility Technique, whose cultivation was still underway at the chapter’s end.

• Qi Chuan returned to his Independent Peak with a Qi Refining Spell Compendium and three Spirit Quenching Pills after spending twenty-five Low-grade Spirit Stones.
• Qi Chuan spent three days studying the Object Manipulation Technique until it reached the Entry Stage.
• Qi Chuan used the Object Manipulation Technique to make Flying Ash float and circle around him, then gained a little more understanding of the technique.
• Qi Chuan decided to cultivate other commonly used spells and began studying the Invisibility Technique.
• Qi Chuan triggered a Fifteenfold Critical Hit while comprehending the Invisibility Technique and improved his understanding of it.

Qi Chuan left Red Maple Valley with the Qi Family disciples to join the Wind Moon Sect, while the sect’s Grand Elder, True Sword Master Xuanjian, opened a mysterious Object of Opportunity to True Disciples. The chapter ended with a Foundation Establishment Pill promised to whoever could comprehend it.

• Qi Chuan spent half a month cultivating, then said farewell to Qi Baicang before leaving for the Wind Moon Sect.
• Qi Chuan met Qi Chan'er and two other Qi Family disciples at the Main Peak, and the Grand Elder took them aboard a Flying Carpet toward the sect.
• As Red Maple Valley receded, Qi Chuan considered the Wind Moon Sect, the possibility of becoming a True Disciple, and the Sword Dao before settling down to cultivate.
• At the Wind Moon Sect, the Sect Master told True Sword Master Xuanjian that the Foundation Establishment cultivators had failed to understand the Object of Opportunity.
• True Sword Master Xuanjian ordered that True Disciples could try to comprehend the Object of Opportunity and promised a Foundation Establishment Pill to whoever succeeded.

True Sword Master Xuanjian explained why he had let the Wind Moon Sect’s True Disciples study an Ancient Green Plant that might contain a Spirit Refining Cultivation Method. He hoped someone could comprehend it and help him overcome the bottleneck blocking his path to Nascent Soul, though he believed his own fate was nearly sealed.

• The Grand Elder ordered a Foundation Establishment Pill as a reward for whichever True Disciple comprehended the Object of Opportunity, and the Wind Moon Sect Master agreed to carry out the order.
• After the Octogenarian Elder left, True Sword Master Xuanjian reflected on his dwindling lifespan and his plan to attempt a breakthrough to Nascent Soul before he died.
• True Sword Master Xuanjian recalled that he had obtained the Profound Heaven Spirit Devouring Sword Art during an outing for Lilian and had deduced it only to the ninth layer.
• He explained that insufficient Spiritual Soul Power prevented him from deducing the tenth layer required for Nascent Soul, while the Ancient Green Plant might conceal a Spirit Refining Cultivation Method that could strengthen his Spiritual Sense.
• After True Sword Master Xuanjian and Foundation Establishment cultivators failed to comprehend the Ancient Green Plant, he opened it to the sect’s True Disciples on the slim chance that one of them might succeed.

Qi Chuan and the Qi Family party traveled by Flying Carpet to the Wind Moon Sect, where he and Qi Chan'er reflected on their rival ambitions. They arrived at Wind Moon Lake and learned about the sect’s cultivation grounds and its rumored Third-tier Spirit Vein.

• Qi Chuan cultivated during the journey and privately wondered whether the lands they passed fell under the Wind Moon Sect’s domain.
• Qi Chan'er vowed to cultivate hard, enter the Inner Sect, and surpass Qi Chuan, while the two other Qi Family disciples hoped to advance in the Outer Sect.
• The Flying Carpet reached Wind Moon Lake, whose surrounding mountains enclosed a vast lake dotted with Water Islands and two enormous central peaks.
• The Qi Family Grand Elder explained that the surrounding mountains housed the Inner and Outer Sects, while the Water Islands belonged to Elders and True Disciples.
• The Grand Elder said Wind Spirit Mountain and Moon Shadow Mountain might stand above a Third-tier Spirit Vein, and that True Sword Master Xuanjian’s Cave Dwelling was said to be on Moon Shadow Mountain.

Qi Chuan entered Wind Moon Sect as the Qi Family’s inner sect candidate and joined the other new disciples to receive a cave dwelling assignment. While the others drew Tier 1 Mid-grade cave dwellings, Qi Chuan unexpectedly drew a rare Tier 1 High-grade one, leaving the crowd stunned.

• The Qi Family Grand Elder brought Qi Chuan and four other descendants to Wind Moon Sect, then departed after the stewards confirmed their credentials.
• A steward led Qi Chuan into the inner sect while Qi Chan'er and the other two descendants were taken toward the outer sect.
• At Inner Affairs Hall, Qi Chuan observed the cave-dwelling assignment process as Elder Zhao Jing gathered the inner sect candidates and introduced a random draw.
• Ye Liang and the other candidates drew Tier 1 Mid-grade cave dwellings, with Ye Liang pleased that his location seemed favorable.
• Qi Chuan drew last and revealed a Bamboo Slip Token marked Tier 1 High-grade, prompting Zhao Jing and the other candidates to react with surprise.

Qi Chuan received a Tier 1 High-grade Cave Mansion after joining the Wind Moon Sect's Inner Sect and learned the sect's rules for disciples, missions, and advancement. He arrived at his new home overlooking Wind Moon Lake and Moon Shadow Mountain, impressed by its scenery and Spiritual Qi.

• Qi Chuan drew a Tier 1 High-grade Cave Mansion, while Ye Liang dismissed the result as luck and trusted in his own Spiritual Root and cultivation.
• Elder Zhao Jing assigned Qi Chuan a Cave Mansion Token and explained the Inner Sect's annual stipend, mission requirements, age limits, and path to becoming a True Disciple.
• Qi Chuan reflected that his Hundredfold Critical Hit would help him advance without rushing, then received his Inner Sect Token and disciple robes along with his cave assignment.
• Qi Chuan followed his token to a cave mansion on a picturesque mountain overlooking Wind Moon Lake and Moon Shadow Mountain, and admired its view and Spiritual Qi.

Qi Chuan cultivated in the Wind Moon Sect Inner Sect with Gathering Yuan Pills and a high-grade Cave Mansion, increasing his mana and estimating that he could advance quickly. After several months, he sealed his Cave Mansion and went to the Mission Hall to fulfill the sect’s annual mission requirement.

• Qi Chuan exchanged for five Gathering Yuan Pills and found they improved his cultivation speed by nearly one-third compared with the Qi Family’s Spirit Quenching Pills.
• Qi Chuan estimated that he could reach the Qi Refining Fifth Layer in about a year and a half and hoped to become a True Disciple before turning thirty.
• Qi Chuan continued cultivating for three more months, increasing his mana and perfecting his Basic Five Elements Spells.
• Qi Chuan activated his Cave Mansion’s protective formation and left to complete one of the Inner Sect’s three required annual missions.
• Qi Chuan arrived at the busy Mission Hall, where Inner Sect disciples gathered to accept missions and earn resources.

Qi Chuan accepted a mission to hunt Water Cloud Crocodiles in the Cloud Rising Mountains and killed three before searching for more. He heard a fight nearby and found Qi Chan'er surrounded by four crocodiles, badly wounded.

• Qi Chuan rejected several missions before accepting one to collect Water Cloud Crocodile fangs in the Cloud Rising Mountains.
• Qi Chuan entered the Black Swamp and killed a Water Cloud Crocodile with his perfected Fireball Technique, then collected its fangs.
• Qi Chuan killed two more Water Cloud Crocodiles, restored his Spell Power, and searched the swamp for additional targets.
• Qi Chuan heard a battle and a girl's groan, then used the Levitation Technique to investigate.
• Qi Chuan found Qi Chan'er on a Small Stone Island, bleeding and struggling against four Water Cloud Crocodiles.

Qi Chan'er was trapped on Small Stone Island by four Water Cloud Crocodiles and risked switching her Golden Ring to offense, only to make the beasts more ferocious. Just as she prepared to fight to the death, two powerful Fireball Technique attacks struck the crocodiles before her, and she was left astonished by the unknown rescuer’s Perfected Stage spell.

• Qi Chan'er defended herself against four Water Cloud Crocodiles with her Golden Ring while her Spell Power dwindled.
• She decided to abandon the Golden Ring’s defensive form and attack the nearby crocodiles to try to escape.
• Her strike wounded one Water Cloud Crocodile without stopping it, and all four beasts charged at her in a berserk state.
• Qi Chan'er prepared to fight back to the death as two Crimson Fireballs appeared and struck the two crocodiles before her.
• Qi Chan'er recognized the attack as the Fireball Technique at the Perfected Stage and was astonished.

Qi Chuan saved Qi Chan'er from four Water Cloud Crocodiles on Small Stone Island and collected their teeth for his sect mission. As they prepared to part, Qi Chan'er asked whether he would join her in exploring an opportunity.

• Qi Chuan killed two Water Cloud Crocodiles with Perfected Stage Fireball Techniques, while Qi Chan'er and his Flying Ash dispatched the other two.
• Qi Chan'er thanked Qi Chuan for saving her, and he collected all four sets of Water Cloud Crocodile Teeth with her permission.
• Qi Chuan and Qi Chan'er discussed the dwindling numbers of Water Cloud Crocodiles, her Black Profound Grass, and conditions in the Wind Moon Sect Outer Sect.
• Qi Chuan prepared to leave Small Stone Island after completing his hunting mission, but Qi Chan'er called him back and invited him to explore an opportunity with her.

Qi Chan'er told Qi Chuan about Spirit Ginseng Fruit guarded by Bloodthirsty Spirit Bees in a valley in the Cloud Rising Mountains and asked him to help retrieve it. After agreeing on a cautious plan and a share of the harvest, Qi Chuan agreed to join her.

• Qi Chan'er explained that the valuable Spirit Ginseng Fruit could help Late Qi Refining Stage cultivators and grew in a valley guarded by Bloodthirsty Spirit Bees.
• Qi Chan'er revealed that she had Rotten Centipede Blood, which she believed could lure most of the bees away from the valley.
• Qi Chan'er proposed testing the blood first and abandoning the attempt if too many bees remained, while offering Qi Chuan three fruits and any other gains he collected.
• Qi Chuan agreed to help, planning to enter the valley only if the bees were sufficiently drawn away.

Qi Chuan and Qi Chan'er lured the Bloodthirsty Spirit Bees away from the Spirit Ginseng Tree so Qi Chuan could harvest its fruits. After collecting all six fruits, Qi Chuan discovered a human-shaped skeleton meditating inside a tree hole.

• Qi Chuan and Qi Chan'er cautiously traveled to the hidden valley and confirmed that several hundred Bloodthirsty Spirit Bees guarded the Spirit Ginseng Fruits.
• Qi Chan'er coated her Golden Ring with Rotten Centipede Blood and lured the bee swarm out of the valley while Qi Chuan remained hidden.
• Qi Chuan entered the valley and used his dagger to kill the few Bloodthirsty Spirit Bees that remained beneath the tree.
• Qi Chuan harvested six Spirit Ginseng Fruits and placed them in Jade Boxes.
• Qi Chuan noticed a human-shaped figure in a tree hole and discovered that it was a skeleton seated in meditation.

Qi Chuan discovered a cultivator’s skeleton in the Spirit Ginseng Tree and recovered a body-refining manual and a mysterious black-ruler talisman. After deciding to begin cultivating the manual to improve his chances of Foundation Establishment, he left the valley to reunite with Qi Chan’er.

• Qi Chuan found a crystal-sheened skeleton in the Spirit Ginseng Tree and speculated that its owner had been an outsider or someone hiding from an enemy.
• Qi Chuan recovered the Minor Profound Crystal Jade Body manual and gained a slight improvement in his understanding of it.
• Qi Chuan considered how body refinement could strengthen his vitality and improve his chances of reaching Foundation Establishment, and decided to cultivate the manual after returning.
• Qi Chuan examined a large talisman depicting a black ruler and concluded that it was likely a Talisman Treasure.
• Qi Chuan found nothing else valuable in the tree hole, then left the valley with his discoveries to reunite with Qi Chan’er.

Qi Chuan and Qi Chan'er divided the six Spirit Ginseng Fruits and returned safely to the Wind Moon Sect, parting at the mountain gate. After settling a mission for Water Cloud Crocodile fangs and exchanging for five Gathering Yuan Pills, Qi Chuan returned to his cave mansion and prepared to examine the Minor Profound Crystal Jade Body.

• Qi Chuan met Qi Chan'er at their agreed location, and they split the six Spirit Ginseng Fruits equally.
• Qi Chuan and Qi Chan'er left the Cloud Rising Mountains and returned to the Wind Moon Sect, where they parted ways at the mountain gate.
• Qi Chan'er reflected on how Qi Chuan had saved her and resolved to keep cultivating in the Outer Sect.
• Qi Chuan turned in seven sets of Water Cloud Crocodile fangs at the Mission Hall and received twenty-one Inner Sect Contribution Points.
• Qi Chuan exchanged for five Gathering Yuan Pills, returned to his Tier 1 High-grade Cave Mansion, and took out the Minor Profound Crystal Jade Body.

Qi Chuan studied the Minor Profound Crystal Jade Body and began cultivating it with a medicinal bath. After absorbing the medicinal power, he received a twentyfold critical hit, slightly strengthening his body.

• Qi Chuan read the Minor Profound Crystal Jade Body and gained a deeper understanding of its body-refining techniques and medicinal bath formulas.
• Qi Chuan chose a mild medicinal bath formula and bought its Spirit Herb Materials at the Pill Pavilion for five contribution points.
• Qi Chuan prepared the medicinal bath in his cave dwelling and entered the boiling liquid despite its painful heat.
• Qi Chuan circulated the Minor Profound Crystal Jade Body and absorbed the medicinal power through his pores.
• Qi Chuan triggered a twentyfold critical hit, strengthening his body slightly.