Chapter Summaries

Wei Yang extracted and subdued the newly born Netherworld Poison Flame, then used it to control the mindless Single-Horned Purple Scaled Python as a human-form enforcer. He named the creature Single Horn and left the Netherworld Marsh, considering how to restore its damaged body and soul.

• Wei Yang soul-branded the Netherworld Poison Flame, pulled it from the Single-Horned Purple Scaled Python's Magic Core, and sealed it in a jade bottle.
• Wei Yang realized the Python had lost its intelligence but remained alive, and decided to keep it as a puppet for Qing Lin to control.
• Wei Yang returned the Netherworld Poison Flame to the Python and used it to transform the beast into a burly, horned man.
• Wei Yang gave the man the name Single Horn, put a black robe on him, and flew away with him following through the air.
• Wei Yang considered treating Single Horn's poison damage and soul corrosion, then planned to return to the Underground Lava World to break through to Dou Emperor.

Qing Lin waited for Wei Yang to return from the swamp and worried that her cultivation was too slow to help him. Wei Yang came back with Horn, a Mid-level Dou Zong and Seventh-tier Unicorn Purple-Scaled Python, and introduced him as Qing Lin’s subordinate after explaining the trip’s gains, including the Netherworld Poison Flame.

• Qing Lin asked Big Eye and Little Red to give her more energy for cultivation, but they refused and reminded her not to rush.
• Qing Lin fantasized about rescuing Wei Yang from danger, then warned the two snakes not to repeat what she had said.
• Wei Yang returned to the cliff with Horn walking through the air beside him, and Qing Lin happily greeted them.
• Wei Yang told Qing Lin about finding the Netherworld Poison Flame and gaining a Dou Zong subordinate.
• Wei Yang revealed Horn’s scaled face and introduced him as Qing Lin’s subordinate, while Qing Lin insisted that everything she had belonged to Wei Yang.

Wei Yang helped Qing Lin subdue Single-Horn while Xian'er consolidated her breakthrough. After Single-Horn began recovering and showing signs of awareness, Xian'er’s aura erupted from the cave, and he cautiously watched the entrance as Qing Lin reassured him.

• Wei Yang extracted the Netherworld Poison Flame from Single-Horn while Qing Lin used her Jade-Green Snake Three-Flower Pupils to form a contract with him.
• Qing Lin succeeded but became exhausted and fell asleep in Wei Yang’s arms; Single-Horn regained a fragment of consciousness and knelt before her.
• Over the next three days, Single-Horn recovered some vitality, became more agile, and learned to call Qing Lin his master.
• After another three days, Xian'er’s Dou Emperor-level aura erupted from the cave, and Single-Horn became vigilant until Qing Lin told him Xian'er was one of them.

Wei Yang gave Xian'er the Netherworld Poison Flame to help her resolve the danger of her Body of Calamitous Poison. After warning her not to let its power control her, he helped her claim it, and she successfully left her Soul Imprint on the flame.

• Xian'er emerged from the cave, and Wei Yang explained how he had obtained the Netherworld Poison Flame before giving her its jade bottle.
• Xian'er opened the bottle and was overcome by an intense desire to claim the flame, but Wei Yang called her back to her senses and warned her to control its power.
• Xian'er gathered her Soul Power around the Heavenly Flame Source while Wei Yang prepared to withdraw his Soul Imprint.
• Wei Yang withdrew his imprint, and Xian'er quickly left her own imprint on the Netherworld Poison Flame, bringing it under her control.

Xian'er refined the Netherworld Poison Flame, which advanced alongside her to the Four-Star Dou Emperor realm. She revealed that the flame had devoured the accumulated poison in her Body of Calamitous Poison, potentially resolving its hidden danger.

• Xian'er entered secluded cultivation to refine the Netherworld Poison Flame while Wei Yang and Qing Lin waited outside.
• A vortex of Poison Clouds gathered over the mountain as the Netherworld Poison Flame began advancing, and Xian'er told Wei Yang to take Qing Lin away.
• Wei Yang ordered Single-Horn to guard the mountain while the Poison Clouds churned for a day and night.
• Xian'er emerged with the Netherworld Poison Flame and her cultivation both advanced to the Dou Emperor level, while she reached Four-Star Dou Emperor.
• Xian'er told Wei Yang she had used the poison flame to devour the poison accumulated in her body, and that the toxins had fueled the flame's rapid advance.

Xian'er controlled her Body of Calamitous Poison by fusing the Netherworld Poison Flame with a Virtual Poison Pill, and she and Wei Yang shared a kiss as she celebrated her freedom. One month later, Wei Yang's group returned to the Tagor Desert, where Qing Lin and Xian'er teased him about relying on them for protection.

• Xian'er explained that the Netherworld Poison Flame had gathered her toxins into a Virtual Poison Pill, giving her control over the Body of Calamitous Poison.
• Wei Yang congratulated Xian'er, and Qing Lin celebrated with them.
• Wei Yang asked Xian'er how she would thank him, and she kissed him while Qing Lin secretly made Single Horn turn away and stand guard.
• One month later, Wei Yang, Xian'er, Qing Lin, and Single Horn arrived at the Tagor Desert.
• Qing Lin and Xian'er joked that they could protect Wei Yang while he cultivated at his own pace, and Wei Yang resolved to rely on his own efforts.

After half a year underground, Wei Yang stabilized his Dou Emperor breakthrough as the Three-Year Agreement drew near. Xian'er successfully refined a Peak Fourth-Grade pill and earned recognition as a Peak Fourth-Grade Alchemist Master.

• Wei Yang emerged from five days of cultivation with his Dou Emperor realm stabilized and noted that the Three-Year Agreement was about ten days away.
• Wei Yang told Qing Lin to temper her Dou Qi for a month before advancing, despite her reaching the peak of Da Dou Shi.
• Xian'er used the Wind Fury Dragon Flame Sub-Flame to refine a Purple Heart Barrier Breaking Pill, while Wei Yang watched.
• Xian'er completed the pill, and Wei Yang congratulated her on becoming a Peak Fourth-Grade Alchemist Master.

Wei Yang, Xian'er, and Qing Lin left the desert and traveled to Jia Ma Holy City, where they prepared to visit the Misty Cloud Sect for Xiao Yan's Three-Year Agreement. They arrived in the capital and entered the city, eager to see the confrontation.

• Wei Yang and Xian'er agreed to leave the desert the next morning, and the four travelers departed at dawn.
• As they traveled inland, Wei Yang searched apothecaries and an auction house for medicinal herbs, buying soul-restoring ingredients and finding three rare Grade 4 herbs.
• After seven days, Wei Yang's group reached Jia Ma Holy City and spotted the Misty Cloud Sect in the mountains to the north.
• Wei Yang told Xian'er and Qing Lin they would visit the sect to watch the Three-Year Agreement, and both women said they supported Xiao Yan over Nalan Yanran.
• Wei Yang and the others descended and entered Jia Ma Holy City to find lodging.

Wei Yang and his group arrived in Jia Ma Holy City and learned that the Alchemist Assembly was about to begin. He encouraged Xian'er to compete for the championship, hoping the challenge would build her confidence, and she agreed to give it her all.

• Wei Yang, Xian'er, and Qing Lin reached a central district of Jia Ma Holy City and rested overnight at an inn.
• Wei Yang proposed visiting the auction house and Alchemist Guild headquarters, and Xian'er showed interest in entering the upcoming Alchemist Assembly.
• Wei Yang told Xian'er that Gu He had won a previous assembly before rising to become a Sixth-grade Alchemist with the Misty Cloud Sect's support.
• Wei Yang urged Xian'er to aim for the championship, arguing that victory could bring her confidence and help her advance in alchemy.
• Xian'er resolved to compete seriously, while Wei Yang privately anticipated her contest against Xiao Yan.

Wei Yang entered the Mitel Auction House headquarters with Xian'er and Qing Lin, using a high-grade token to gain VIP treatment. There, he encountered Ya Fei, who recognized him and greeted him with delighted surprise.

• Wei Yang led Xian'er and Qing Lin into the auction house through the VIP passage, while his unseen force parted the crowd and burned the hands of would-be thieves.
• Wei Yang showed a high-grade token to a maid, who respectfully escorted the trio toward a VIP room.
• Wei Yang noticed a red-clad woman approaching and briefly admired her legs, prompting Xian'er to give him an unfriendly look.
• Ya Fei recognized Wei Yang, hurried over, and greeted him with respect and surprise.

Wei Yang, Xian'er, and Qing Lin met Ya Fei in the Imperial Capital, where Ya Fei's attempts to attract Wei Yang's attention left the meeting awkward. Xian'er asked Ya Fei to procure rare Grade 4 medicinal herbs for the Alchemist Grand Meeting, but the auction house could only gather most of them at inflated prices.

• Ya Fei welcomed Wei Yang and recalled how their past trades had helped her earn her family's approval.
• Ya Fei tried to draw Wei Yang's attention, but he avoided looking at her while Xian'er watched him suspiciously.
• Wei Yang redirected the conversation to business, and Xian'er handed Ya Fei a list of medicinal herbs she needed for the Alchemist Grand Meeting.
• Ya Fei explained that the Grand Meeting had depleted the auction house's herb supplies and said she could gather most, but not all, of the listed Grade 4 herbs.
• Ya Fei warned Xian'er that the rare herbs would cost more than usual and asked whether she could accept the premium.

Wei Yang and his companions bought medicinal ingredients from Ya Fei, then learned that the auction house had no soul-restoring materials. Ya Fei secured Wei Yang’s agreement to refine a Dou Spirit Pill for the Royal Family in exchange for Soul Nurturing Lotuses, and led the group toward the Alchemist Guild.

• Ya Fei sold Xian'er six types of medicinal ingredients for 280,000 gold coins, and Qing Lin paid with a Storage Ring.
• Wei Yang asked Ya Fei about soul-restoring ingredients, but she said the auction house had none, including a Fourth Grade Soul Nurturing Lotus.
• Ya Fei offered to arrange a residence for Wei Yang, then admitted she wanted his help obtaining a Dou Spirit Pill for the Royal Family.
• Wei Yang agreed to refine one pill in exchange for three sets of ingredients and either three Fourth Grade Soul Nurturing Lotuses or one Fifth Grade Soul Nurturing Lotus.
• Wei Yang asked Ya Fei to arrange a quiet residence and keep visitors away, then set off with Xian'er and Qing Lin for the Alchemist Guild as Ya Fei led them there.

Wei Yang and Xian'er went to the Alchemist Guild headquarters to take the alchemist identity assessment, while Qing Lin and Ya Fei waited outside. Before entering, Xian'er received a strand of Little Red's Beast Flame, revealing the unusual power hidden among Wei Yang's companions.

• Wei Yang, Xian'er, Qing Lin, and Ya Fei arrived at the Alchemist Guild headquarters, where Xian'er confirmed she planned to enter the Alchemist Assembly.
• Wei Yang and Xian'er told Ya Fei they had no official alchemist identities and were there to take the assessment.
• Guild guards allowed Wei Yang and Xian'er inside for the assessment but required Qing Lin and Ya Fei to wait outside.
• Wei Yang asked Qing Lin to have Little Red lend Xian'er a strand of flame, and Little Red reluctantly released a deep-red Beast Flame from her sleeve.
• Xian'er drew the Fifth-tier Beast Flame into her palm, astonishing Ya Fei and the guards with her control.

Wei Yang and Ye Xian'er registered at the Alchemist Guild for Third-Grade assessments, learning they had to begin with the First-Grade test. They entered the examination area with numbers seven and eight as the assessment was about to begin.

• A guard led Wei Yang and Ye Xian'er through the Alchemist Guild and explained that the western hall was reserved for senior alchemists.
• Wei Yang and Ye Xian'er filled out forms listing their ages, mentors, and intentions to take the Third-Grade assessment.
• Liya explained that first-time candidates had to pass the First-Grade assessment before proceeding to higher grades, and Wei Yang agreed to the process.
• Liya brought the pair to the assessment entrance, where Wiya checked their forms and gave them examination armbands numbered seven and eight.
• Wei Yang and Ye Xian'er entered the assessment room together while Liya and Wiya remained outside.

Wei Yang and Xian'er arrived at the Alchemist Guild to take the Grade 1 Alchemist assessment, drawing attention because of their youth and undetectable cultivation. The assessment began with Wei Yang and Xian'er assigned different pill formulas, while the examiners watched Wei Yang with hostility.

• Wei Yang and Xian'er entered the hall and confirmed they were there to take the assessment.
• The alchemists learned that Wei Yang was twenty-one and Xian'er was nineteen, then discovered they could not sense either one's cultivation.
• Oba took offense at Wei Yang's impatience and resolved to scrutinize his pill for any flaw.
• Wei Yang and Xian'er took adjacent platforms, exchanged flirtatious looks, and examined their assigned formulas.
• Wei Yang received the Strength-Accumulating Pill formula, while Xian'er received the simpler Blood Activating Pill formula, and each had three sets of ingredients.
• The Third-Grade Alchemist rang the bell to begin the assessment.

Wei Yang and Xian'er stunned the alchemists during the assessment with powerful flames and dazzling medicine-refining techniques. The witnesses realized Wei Yang was a master far beyond their level, while the other examinees stopped working to watch.

• Xian'er revealed a powerful dark crimson flame that Oba identified as a fifth-tier Beast Flame.
• Wei Yang displayed a strange jet-black flame whose power stunned the Fourth-Grade Alchemists, prompting Oba to request the newcomers' registration records.
• Wei Yang and Xian'er warmed their cauldrons and refined more than a dozen herbs at once, drawing everyone's attention away from the assessment.
• The witnesses struggled to follow Wei Yang's advanced techniques, and Oba warned them not to imitate him or watch beyond their limits.
• The two Fourth-Grade Alchemists continued watching and realized Wei Yang's mastery might reach the peak of the fifth grade or even the sixth.

Wei Yang refined a Grade 1 Pill before the Alchemist Guild and impressed the assembled alchemists, who recognized him as a master. He introduced himself as a cultivator from Wu Tan City and insisted that he and Xian'er follow the guild’s assessment rules, leaving the guild ready to certify him and register her for the Alchemist Grand Meeting.

• Wei Yang refined a marked Grade 1 Pill in fifteen minutes while the crowd watched in astonishment.
• Oba and the other alchemists bowed to Wei Yang as a master after he presented the pill for inspection.
• Wei Yang introduced himself as being from Wu Tan City in the Jia Ma Empire and said he had come with his wife, Xian'er.
• Oba offered to register Xian'er for the Alchemist Grand Meeting without an assessment, but Wei Yang insisted that both of them follow the guild’s rules.
• Oba inspected Wei Yang’s pill, declared its quality superior, and announced that Wei Yang had passed the assessment without objection from the crowd.

Wei Yang revealed that he was a twenty-one-year-old alchemist capable of refining a Dou Spirit Pill, drawing the Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Guild’s leaders to meet him. After President Fa Ma was shocked by Xian’er’s strength, Wei Yang agreed to demonstrate pill refinement before the gathered alchemists.

• Wei Yang told the alchemists that he was twenty-one and could refine a Dou Spirit Pill, leading them to recognize him as a Fifth-Grade Peak Alchemist.
• Xian’er finished refining a High-Grade pill with Pill Markings, demonstrating at least Fourth-Grade Peak skill.
• Vice president Chemier and President Fa Ma entered with the guild’s elders to meet Wei Yang.
• President Fa Ma sensed that Xian’er was a Six-Star Dou Huang but chose not to reveal it to the others.
• After Oba explained Wei Yang’s abilities, Chemier asked for a demonstration, and Wei Yang agreed to refine a Dou Spirit Pill.
• The guild members and examinees took seats as Chemier ordered the doors closed so Wei Yang would not be disturbed.

Wei Yang began refining a Dou Spirit Pill before the alchemy guild’s leading figures, using an advanced fire-control technique to refine more than a dozen ingredients at once. As the process continued through a full day and night, the audience watched in awe.

• Wei Yang set up his Bronze Medicine Cauldron and prepared to refine a Dou Spirit Pill for Ya Fei.
• Xian'er brought Qing Lin and Ya Fei into the hall, where they took seats near the front.
• Wei Yang used his fire-control technique to refine all the medicinal ingredients simultaneously, astonishing the gathered alchemists.
• President Fa Ma and Vice Chairman Chemier openly admitted that Wei Yang’s skill far surpassed theirs.
• After an entire day and night had passed, Wei Yang’s pill-refining process was still underway.

Wei Yang completed a Dou Spirit Pill, which the Alchemist Guild elders praised despite its Ordinary Quality. President Fa Ma invited him to become an Honorary Elder, and Wei Yang accepted.

• Wei Yang finished refining an Ordinary Quality Dou Spirit Pill and sent it to President Fa Ma for inspection.
• President Fa Ma and the other elders examined the pill and praised its quality and appearance.
• Wei Yang rested with Qing Lin, then politely asked the elders to call him by name instead of addressing him as Mr. Wei.
• President Fa Ma offered Wei Yang an Honorary Elder position with the guild, and Wei Yang accepted the token.