Chapter Summaries

Chen Ping'an absorbed the breakthrough phenomenon and used Yin Yang Dew to perfect his Soul Origin, gaining a trace of Black and White Intent as he stabilized in the Shu Guang Realm. New insights then inspired him to begin creating another cultivation method.

• Chen Ping'an entered the Celestial Realm, sensed the changes to his Spirit Platform, and absorbed the Heaven and Earth Gift surrounding him.
• Chen Ping'an consumed half of the Yin Yang Dew, which perfected his Soul Origin and gave his Soul Power a subtle assimilation and devouring effect.
• Chen Ping'an reflected on Celestial power, combat, and the distinctions between newly promoted and veteran Celestials as he assessed his own strength.
• Chen Ping'an identified his new realm as the Shu Guang Realm and absorbed the remaining insights of his breakthrough.
• Chen Ping'an drew together his understanding of the Seven Absolute Divine Skill and Ten Thousand Demons Blood Ban, then began creating another cultivation method.

Chen Ping'an stabilized his Celestial Realm breakthrough, created the Seven Absolutes Forbidden Law, and reforged his treasure divine weapons while planning how to strengthen himself. After reflecting on Gu Qingcheng and mapping out his next goals, he finally set out for Xuanling to take up his post.

• Chen Ping'an integrated the Ten Thousand Demons Blood Restriction into the Seven Absolute Divine Skill, creating the top-tier Supreme Divine Skill Seven Absolutes Forbidden Law.
• Chen Ping'an adapted to his new Soul Power, reforged his treasure divine weapons, and recovered from his injuries while considering the opportunities and cultivation methods he would need.
• Chen Ping'an thought of Gu Qingcheng’s gifts and their past, then wondered, “Surely... not?” before dismissing the thought.
• Chen Ping'an planned to pursue Heaven Grade Demonic Beast blood, cultivate the Grand Void Wind Riding Step and Guanghan Sword Skill, and replenish his resources in Mystic Spirit Major City.
• Chen Ping'an departed for Xuanling to take up his post as Reckless Saber Chen Ping'an.

After a deadly misunderstanding with the silver-haired Celestial Xuan Yueli, Chen Ping'an hid to recover and reviewed the battle, weighing the risks to his identity against the costly lessons he had learned. More than ten days later, he completed the accumulation for Seven Kill Heavenly Dipper Fist and prepared to break through.

• Xuan Yueli stabilized her new Celestial Realm, kept the Black Banner bearing her opponent's aura, and reflected on how narrowly the fight had turned against her.
• Chen Ping'an recovered in hiding, analyzed how he had intruded on Xuan Yueli's secluded breakthrough, and concluded that the Black Banner was his greatest remaining risk of exposure.
• Chen Ping'an considered his losses and the Ice Jade Hairpin he had taken from Xuan Yueli, deciding to keep the treasure rather than risk giving it to Gu Qingcheng.
• After several more days of healing and cultivation, Chen Ping'an's panel showed Seven Kill Heavenly Dipper Fist at full accumulation, and he set up restrictions to prepare for a breakthrough.

Chen Ping'an arrived in Mystic Spirit Major City and went straight to the Azure Dragon Garrison to take office, skipping the usual process of gradually familiarizing himself with the city's factions. He found Shen Huiqing burdened by the garrison's affairs, and the chapter ended as he introduced himself to her.

• Chen Ping'an entered Mystic Spirit Major City quietly and decided to settle his appointment before visiting the Gu Family.
• Shen Huiqing spent the night handling the Azure Dragon Garrison's disputes and worried that the newly appointed Chen Ping'an would be too inexperienced to help.
• Shen Huiqing reflected on her years of bearing the garrison's burden alone and hoped Chen Ping'an would be steady and reliable.
• Chen Ping'an appeared inside the guarded garrison office without Shen Huiqing noticing him and introduced himself as the new Mystic Spirit Garrison Envoy.

Chen Ping'an arrived in Xuanling as the new Garrison Envoy and used his overwhelming presence to win Shen Huiqing's submission. After she explained the province's tangled political situation, he prepared to meet a Northern Mountain Province envoy and attend the Garrison Deliberation Council meeting.

• Chen Ping'an revealed himself to Shen Huiqing as the new Mystic Spirit Garrison Envoy, and she accepted his identity after inspecting his tokens.
• Chen Ping'an overwhelmed Shen Huiqing with his presence until she bowed and pledged to serve under him.
• Shen Huiqing explained Xuanling's Garrison Deliberation Council, Azure Dragon Province's dwindling influence, and the pressure on the Gu Family.
• Chen Ping'an agreed to meet the Northern Mountain Province special envoy and attend the day's deliberation meeting with Shen Huiqing.
• After Chen Ping'an questioned Shen Huiqing about further details, someone knocked at the door and addressed him as “my lord.”

Chen Ping'an took command of Xuanling, received the Furious Thunder Saber Art from the Northern Mountain Province envoys, and established friendly relations with them. Shen Huiqing supported him as her superior, while a conversation about his sword led him to explain that his wife had given it to him.

• Lin Qing'e entered Shen Huiqing's office and saw Chen Ping'an seated in the seat of honor while Shen Huiqing stood beside him.
• Shen Huiqing introduced Chen Ping'an as her direct superior to Lord Xu and Lord Ma, who had arrived to deliver the Furious Thunder Saber Art.
• Chen Ping'an apologized for keeping the envoys waiting and gave them gifts, easing their dissatisfaction and prompting a friendly conversation.
• Lord Xu and Lord Ma handed over the Furious Thunder Saber Art, which Chen Ping'an inspected and put away.
• After the envoys departed, Shen Huiqing asked about Chen Ping'an's saber and sword, and he explained that his wife had given him the sword before her Initiation.

Chen Ping'an assessed his strength after sparring with Nangong Liu, then studied the sword intent carved into the Dragon Peace Trade Route stele and headed toward it. At Northern Cang Stronghold, the main gate was temporarily controlled as officials waited for him, while Nangong Liu and Wu Zicheng arrived separately through the side gate.

• Chen Ping'an concluded that his combat strength stood above ordinary Top Grandmasters but had not yet reached the Great Grandmaster Realm.
• Chen Ping'an recognized that the stone stele's sword intent had likely been left by a Great Grandmaster and continued toward the Dragon Peace Trade Route.
• Nangong Liu learned that Northern Cang Stronghold's main gate was under temporary control and spotted the officials waiting for Chen Ping'an.
• Nangong Liu recalled her recent fight with the Ten Thousand Demons Sect expert and judged Chen Ping'an a talented junior who was not yet her equal.
• Universal Treasure Commerce's caravan entered Northern Cang Stronghold through the side gate, and Wu Zicheng also detoured there after North Azure Yamen Runners stopped him.

After refusing the Province Town Pacification Office’s summons and crippling Qi Guangshan, Chen Ping'an became the subject of political speculation as he traveled toward Azure Dragon Province City with the Mu Family caravan. With his injuries nearly healed, he reviewed his gains and planned to cultivate the Seven Absolute Divine Skill, refine his new weapons, and investigate a strange beast carving; the chapter ended as Mu Qingyao approached his carriage.

• Ning Zhengyue ordered a special deliberation over Chen Ping'an’s refusal of orders and Qi Guangshan’s crippled cultivation, while the Xue and Wang Families discussed how the incident could affect their prospects.
• Xue Zirou heard that Chen Ping'an had crippled a Pseudo-Grandmaster and grew curious about his strength.
• Chen Ping'an traveled toward Azure Dragon Province City with the Mu Family caravan led by Mu Chenjie and Mu Qingyao, using the journey to resume cultivating the Soaring Dragon Movement Technique.
• Chen Ping'an checked his Golden Finger Panel and found that his Spirit Platform spirituality had nearly recovered and his Soaring Dragon Movement Technique had reached 975 points.
• Chen Ping'an assessed the wealth and three divine weapons he had gained from Seven Absolute Old Man, considered beginning the Seven Absolute Divine Skill, and set aside further research into the beast carving until he had recovered.
• Mu Qingyao walked toward Chen Ping'an’s carriage as he pondered his next steps.

Chen Ping'an executed Quicksand Gang Leader Yin Zisheng and Deputy Gang Leader Shen Taiyuan, then led the White Stone Town Pacification Office in a surprise assault that destroyed the gang. By dawn, the Quicksand Gang had fallen, though Great Vajra Duan Peng escaped.

• Chen Ping'an announced that Yin Zisheng and Shen Taiyuan had been executed and ordered the Quicksand Gang eradicated.
• Chen Ping'an displayed the gang leaders’ heads and demanded that the gang lay down its weapons or die resisting.
• Duan Peng learned that the Town Pacification Office had surrounded the Quicksand Gang headquarters and ordered his men to hold out.
• After hearing that Yin Zisheng and Shen Taiyuan were dead, Quicksand Gang members lost heart and increasingly surrendered.
• By dawn, the Town Pacification Office had overrun the Quicksand Gang, and Duan Peng was the only member known to have escaped.
• News of the Quicksand Gang’s annihilation spread to every major force in White Stone City.

After Fang Rui’s death and the confirmation that Ding Tong was also dead, Fang Qixian vowed to kill Chen Ping'an, though the Fang Family did not consider him a primary suspect. Chen Ping'an arrived in White Stone City and began exploring with Chen Er'ya and Peony before reporting to the Town Pacification Office.

• Fang Qixian ordered his men to find Ding Tong and swore to avenge Fang Rui by killing Chen Ping'an after the family contest.
• The Fang Family confirmed Ding Tong's death and concluded that a seasoned Inner Energy Third Stage expert had killed him, temporarily excluding Chen Ping'an from its suspects.
• The chapter described White Stone City's tangled factions and the strain on Commander Feng Shixian as he tried to keep order.
• Chen Ping'an entered White Stone City, settled his carriage and luggage at an inn, and went exploring with Chen Er'ya and Peony.

After two days of cultivation, Chen Ping'an left Azure Dragon Province City for Northern Cang amid a grand send-off, having secured his position as a rising provincial power. As he traveled onward, the Great Qian Hidden Dragon Rankings were updated, setting the stage for new attention and upheaval.

• Chen Ping'an considered the Xue Family and Shadowless Saber Sect’s potential threats, arranged stronger protection for Er Ya, and resolved to seek an Academy placement for her when possible.
• Chen Ping'an took Er Ya on a tour of Azure Dragon Province City and unexpectedly encountered Mu Chenjie, who resented him over the Alluring Fairy’s marriage contract and imagined Chen Ping'an was deceiving the girls accompanying him.
• Colleagues from the Province Town Pacification Office and Gu Family members gathered to see Chen Ping'an off, while Feng Wuhen’s transfer to Thunderclap City was noted.
• As Chen Ping'an passed through the central gate, he recognized Old Man Ge, repaid him with an ingot of silver for an earlier flatbread, and received the guards’ solemn farewell.
• Chen Ping'an reflected on the limits of his public authority and the need to conceal most of his strength as he traveled toward Northern Cang.
• The Heavenly Secrets Pavilion released an updated Great Qian Hidden Dragon Rankings across the dynasty just as Chen Ping'an left Guangyuan Territory.

Chen Ping'an arrived at the White Stone Town Pacification Office and was welcomed by its officials as Commander while the actual Commander, Feng, was away inspecting the trade route. After meeting the office supervisors and district Chief Constables, Chen Ping'an began learning how the city’s force operated, and Shan Qiwang offered to arrange a residence for him.

• The Town Pacification Office officials knelt to welcome Chen Ping'an, who told them to rise and asked where Commander Feng was.
• Cheng Renjing explained that Feng had been inspecting the outskirts of the trade route for over half a month and had left no instructions.
• Chen Ping'an questioned why Feng had left while the office faced a vacancy, then went inside with the supervisors to learn about its operations.
• Chen Ping'an met the district Chief Constables and Deputy Chief Constables, who treated him with outward respect while some doubted the story of his victory over Shadowless Kick.
• Shan Qiwang offered to prepare an estate for Chen Ping'an since he had just arrived in White Stone City.

Chen Ping'an received news that the Gu Family had chosen a marriage alliance candidate, then arrived in Li Yang County City for Xue Mingde's promotion ceremony. As locals praised and recounted his arrival, a massive man entered the tavern and bowed to Chen Ping'an, leaving the patrons stunned.

• Chen Ping'an read Gu Qingchan's letter, learned the Gu Family had selected a marriage alliance candidate, and continued traveling while concealing his cultivation from Fan Zhengheng.
• Xue Mingde welcomed Chen Ping'an outside Li Yang County City, then pretended the missing invitation was a subordinate's mistake after Chen Ping'an produced it.
• Chen Ping'an entered the city with Xue Mingde yielding before him, and patrons at a tavern traded stories and improvised a poem praising him.
• A large, imposing man entered the tavern and bowed to Chen Ping'an by the window, silencing the patrons who had been discussing him.

Chen Ping'an arrived at Red Maple Market to investigate the Ten Thousand Demons Sect’s caravan massacre, while Elder Han planned to exploit his arrival by making him the sect’s next target. The chapter ended as marauders appeared outside the market.

• The three powers of Red Maple Market welcomed Chen Ping'an, and a disguised man slipped away after recognizing him.
• Elder Han learned that Chen Ping'an had arrived and summoned Elders Lu and Sha to plan an attack on him.
• Chen Ping'an rejected a welcoming banquet and questioned the market powers about the murdered caravan.
• Chen Ping'an sent You Yongming to investigate the suspicious man without alerting him.
• An alarm sounded, and a report announced that marauders had appeared outside Red Maple Market.

Chen Ping'an received a letter from Gu Qingchan, who had advanced to the Jade Balance Middle Stage and agreed to bring Chen Er'ya to Azure Dragon Province City for her studies. As Fan Zhengheng probed their rumored connection and shared news of the campaign against the Ten Thousand Demons Sect, Chen Ping'an learned that his chosen Soaring Dragon Movement Technique would soon arrive.

• Chen Ping'an received Gu Qingchan's letter and learned she would bring Chen Er'ya to Azure Dragon Province City and had advanced to the Jade Balance Middle Stage.
• Fan Zhengheng praised Chen Ping'an and probed him about rumors that he would marry into the Gu Family, but Chen Ping'an denied knowing of any such arrangement.
• Fan Zhengheng told Chen Ping'an that the suppression campaign had captured Ten Thousand Demons Bandits and was closing in on a Ten Thousand Demons Sect Branch Helm somewhere across several counties.
• Fan Zhengheng informed Chen Ping'an that the Province Town Pacification Office would deliver the Soaring Dragon Movement Technique in a few days.

After gaining authority in the South Spring Neighborhood Pacification Office, Chen Ping'an learned that the Flying Sand Gang had detained Uncle Zhang and set out to help him. He sent two constables to the gang with his token, leaving the matter in their hands.

• Chen Ping'an’s squads expanded to five after Head Constable Zheng’s death, and his growing prestige made him a respected constable.
• Chen Ping'an focused on cultivation and advanced his Thirteen Taibao Horizontal Training to Minor Accomplishment.
• Aunt Zhang told Chen Ping'an that the Flying Sand Gang had beaten and detained Uncle Zhang after a dispute.
• Chen Ping'an promised to handle the matter and gave his Constable Head Token to two night-patrol constables, ordering them to go to the Flying Sand Gang.

Chen Ping'an, disguised as a burly alternate identity, ambushed Cao Yingxiong’s party on the official road and quickly killed Lu Shengyang while severely wounding Lin Wanying. He resisted Cao Yingxiong’s Tiger Roar, Dragon Chant with the Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill and charged to break through the technique, leaving Cao Yingxiong shocked by his power.

• Lin Wanying reflected on the merits she had earned and wondered whether Chen Ping'an had truly made the saber mark on Red Maple Mountain.
• Chen Ping'an, disguised as a burly man, attacked Cao Yingxiong’s carriage, and Cao Yingxiong was forced back after losing their first palm clash.
• Lu Shengyang thrust his spear at Chen Ping'an, who killed him with a finger strike and used the spear to pierce and severely wound Lin Wanying.
• Cao Yingxiong unleashed Tiger Roar, Dragon Chant, but Chen Ping'an suppressed its force with the Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill.
• Chen Ping'an charged at Cao Yingxiong, who recognized the Divine Technique and reeled at the sight of the Vajra Image.

Chen Ping'an reached the Great Grandmaster realm and inherited the Seven Absolute Divine Skill, then continued cultivating while traveling with the Mu Family Caravan toward Azure Dragon Province City. The caravan arrived in Guangyuan City, where startling news from the provincial capital revived the Gu Family’s fortunes.

• Chen Ping'an broke through to the Great Grandmaster realm and gained the Seven Absolute Divine Skill, whose heart sutra enabled powerful spirituality techniques.
• Chen Ping'an assessed the danger posed by the Heavenly Luo Saintess and resolved to strengthen his spirituality and cultivate new secret techniques.
• Chen Ping'an cultivated the Soaring Dragon Movement Technique and refined his Divine Weapons while traveling with the Mu Family Caravan.
• Mu Qingyao visited Chen Ping'an with pastries, and Mu Chenjie warned him to focus on cultivation before riding away.
• The Mu Family Caravan reached Guangyuan City, where news from Azure Dragon Province City spread and the Gu Family’s momentum surged.

Chen Ping'an demanded repayment of the half tael Old Pan had owed for nearly a year, refusing to be put off or shamed by the Pan family. Old Pan returned five hundred small coins after Chen Ping'an threatened to take the dispute to the Town Pacification Office, but Chen Ping'an pointed out that fifty coins of interest were still missing.

• Chen Ping'an insisted that Old Pan repay the debt, while Old Pan and Aunt Pan tried to delay him and blame him for demanding the money.
• Chen Ping'an calmly reminded the Pan couple that he had come to preserve their neighbors' dignity and that they would be the ones disgraced if the dispute became public.
• When Old Pan and Aunt Pan refused to pay immediately, Chen Ping'an said he would take the matter to the Town Pacification Office.
• Old Pan realized Chen Ping'an was a yamen runner and hurried to retrieve the money, stopping Chen Ping'an from leaving.
• Chen Ping'an counted the five hundred small coins Old Pan brought and demanded the fifty additional coins owed as interest.

Chen Ping'an revealed Martial Path Entry and his status as a registered Formal Constable to stop Little Tiger Lord from bullying Old Gao, then turned to confront Uncle Pan and Aunt Pan. The chapter left their dispute unresolved as Chen Ping'an demanded they explain their complaints about him.

• Chen Ping'an dodged a rogue's punch and defeated him with two controlled blows, leaving the onlookers stunned.
• Little Tiger Lord recognized Chen Ping'an's Martial Path Entry and learned that he was a registered Formal Constable.
• Chen Ping'an offered Little Tiger Lord a way to back down, and Little Tiger Lord let Old Gao's belongings go in exchange for the debt.
• After Little Tiger Lord and his men left, Chen Ping'an confronted Uncle Pan and Aunt Pan about their complaints.