Chapter Summaries

Xiao Han refined a Fire Lotus Seed and advanced to Three Star Dou Wang before Queen Medusa appeared in his room after her evolution. She confronted him over keeping her evolved true form as a pet, and their argument ended with her accusing humans of being liars.

• Xiao Han swallowed a Fire Lotus Seed and used the Flame Mantra to refine its scorching energy, which strengthened and damaged his meridians.
• Xiao Han gained enough experience to reach Level 43, Three Star Dou Wang.
• Queen Medusa appeared in Xiao Han's room, and he teased her about coming to warm his bed.
• Queen Medusa realized she was naked, covered herself with the bed curtains, and accused Xiao Han of scheming to keep her evolved true form as a pet.
• Xiao Han argued that he had fed Queen Medusa Amethyst Source rather than treating her like a pet, but she dismissed his defense as sophistry.

Xiao Han convinced Queen Medusa that he had secured territory for the Snake-People Race and promised to help her merge with the Sky Swallowing Python, but she transformed back into a snake before answering him. He used his cultivation gains to fuse his methods into Blazing Lion's Fury and continued refining Fire Lotus Seeds as he prepared to increase his strength before Canaan Academy recruited students.

• Xiao Han told Queen Medusa he had secured a region near the Tagor Desert for the Snake-People Race and offered to help her merge with the Sky Swallowing Python.
• Queen Medusa's hostility faded, but she transformed into the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python before answering Xiao Han's romantic proposal.
• Xiao Han checked his cultivation progress and fused Raging Lion's Aura with the Flame Mantra to create the Earth high-rank method Blazing Lion's Fury.
• Xiao Han refined another Fire Lotus Seed and gained 100,000 Qi Cultivation Experience Points and 120,000 Body Cultivation Experience Points.
• Xiao Han decided to strengthen himself before Canaan Academy began recruiting students and swallowed another Fire Lotus Seed before dawn.

Xiao Han attended the Xiao Clan’s coming-of-age ceremony, where visiting nobles focused on him and rumors linked him to Yao Ye. Ya Fei delivered the proceeds from his potions, Nalan Yanran brought a gift from her teacher, and Xiao Yu challenged him to meet her at Back Mountain that night.

• Xiao Han heard guests praise his strength and speculate that he and Yao Ye were romantically involved, while Yao Ye let the rumors continue.
• Ya Fei arrived, gave Xiao Han the proceeds from the potion auction, and teased him by asking him to dinner.
• Nalan Yanran gave Xiao Han a coming-of-age gift from her teacher, and Xiao Han said he would visit the Yunlan Sect within two years.
• Xiao Mei noticed Xiao Yu, who confronted Xiao Han and threatened him if he did not meet her at Back Mountain that night.

Xiao Han met Xiao Yu in the Xiao Clan's Back Mountain and urged her to let go of her resentment toward Xiao Yan over a childhood incident. Xiao Yu admitted the memory still hurt, leaving Xiao Han trying to comfort her.

• Xiao Yu confronted Xiao Han about his fight with Xiao Yan and the Xiao family's departure, while denying that she wanted to defend Xiao Yan.
• Xiao Han brought up how Xiao Yan had touched Xiao Yu's thigh when they were children, angering her by exposing the memory.
• Xiao Han argued that Xiao Yu should not keep suffering over the incident and that Xiao Yan had acted wrongly.
• Xiao Yu said she was a girl and could not simply forget someone touching her body, then listened as Xiao Han comforted her.

Xiao Han offered to help Xiao Yu forget Xiao Yan by creating a clearer memory, then kissed her and fled. Xiao Yu swore she would make him pay, while Xiao Han received experience and energy points for stealing her first kiss.

• Xiao Han challenged Xiao Yu to let go of Xiao Yan and offered to help her forget him.
• Xiao Yu agreed, promising not to blame Xiao Han if he could help her move on.
• Xiao Han kissed Xiao Yu, then quickly escaped down the mountain.
• Xiao Yu flew into a rage, slashed nearby trees, and vowed to make Xiao Han pay.
• Xiao Han received 30,000 Experience Points and 300 Energy Points for stealing Xiao Yu's first kiss.

Xiao Han punished Xiao Yu for barging into his room and discovered that provoking her negative emotions earned him Experience Points. Afterward, he suggested that her constant arguments and thoughts about him meant she had fallen for him, leaving Xiao Yu questioning her feelings.

• Xiao Yu kicked down Xiao Han's door to wake him for an assessment, and he scolded her for barging in.
• Xiao Han used Absorption Palm to pull Xiao Yu onto the bed and pinned her down to discipline her.
• The system awarded Xiao Han Experience Points for spanking Xiao Yu and explained that it converted her negative emotions into rewards.
• Xiao Han kept spanking Xiao Yu until his hand grew tired, while she cried and threatened to kill him.
• Xiao Han asked whether Xiao Yu liked him and argued that her constant thoughts and quarrels showed she might have fallen for him.
• Xiao Yu recalled dreaming about Xiao Han and wondered whether she had truly fallen for him.

Xiao Han and Xiao Yu became closer as he gained Experience Points from courting her, though Xiao Yu asked him to stop taking advantage of her until she understood her feelings. As they headed to Canaan Academy’s assessment, Princess Yao Ye appeared and grew jealous when she saw them holding hands.

• Xiao Han pressed Xiao Yu about whether she had fallen for him, kissed her, and gained Experience Points from her emotional reactions.
• Xiao Yu said she was unsure whether she loved Xiao Han and told him not to take advantage of her again until she figured it out.
• Xiao Han agreed but held Xiao Yu’s hand, then teased her into blushing as they left for Canaan Academy’s assessment.
• The system explained that Experience Points from courting depended on a woman’s emotions, status, and cultivation, and that repeated courting caused diminishing returns.
• Princess Yao Ye met Xiao Han outside the Xiao Clan gates, noticed him holding Xiao Yu’s hand, and triggered a jealousy reward of ten Experience Points.

Xiao Han arrived at Canaan Academy’s recruitment plaza with Xiao Yu and rejected her offer to use the back entrance. He flew above the crowd and called for Instructor Ruo Lin to welcome him, and the chapter ended with her allowing him into the tent.

• Yao Ye met Xiao Han outside the Xiao Clan and said she had come to discuss the clan’s reconstruction, then invited him to a celebratory banquet if he entered Canaan Academy.
• Xiao Han left for the recruitment plaza with Xiao Yu, Xiao Ning, and Xiao Mei after declining Yao Ye’s offer to accompany them.
• Xiao Yu offered to lead Xiao Han through the guarded back entrance, but he said the instructors should come welcome them instead.
• Xiao Han revealed his wings, flew above the plaza, and called out to Instructor Ruo Lin while the crowd questioned his audacity.
• Instructor Ruo Lin told her people to let Xiao Han come directly into the tent.

Xiao Han discovered that provoking strangers could earn him Experience Points, then met Xiao Yu’s Canaan Academy friends and drew Luo Bu’s jealousy. Instructor Ruo Lin appeared and asked whether Xiao Han was the young prodigy rumored to have reached the Dou Wang realm by adulthood.

• Xiao Han tested the system by cutting in line and gained three hundred Experience Points from the crowd’s negative emotions.
• Xue Ni reunited with Xiao Yu, met Xiao Han and the others, and teased Xiao Yu about her past dreams of Xiao Yan.
• Xiao Yu clung to Xiao Han and brushed dust from his clothes to provoke Luo Bu, earning Xiao Han another three hundred Experience Points.
• Instructor Ruo Lin greeted Xiao Yu, then turned to Xiao Han and asked about his rumored Dou Wang cultivation.

Xiao Han underwent Canaan Academy’s potential assessment and revealed that he had reached One-Star Dou Huang at age sixteen. The shattered crystal ball left the recruiters stunned, and the chapter ended with the crowd learning he had been a cultivation-less outcast only a year earlier.

• Xiao Han called himself an unparalleled genius, earning Experience Points and drawing astonished looks from the recruits.
• Ruo Lin tested Xiao Ning and Xiao Mei, recording their Dou Qi stages and potential ranks.
• The recruits doubted the rumors about Xiao Han’s strength as he placed his hand on the crystal ball.
• Xiao Han’s Dou Qi shattered the crystal ball, and Ruo Lin asked what realm he had reached.
• Xiao Han declared himself a One-Star Dou Huang, stunning the crowd with his age and reported progress.
• Xiao Yu revealed that Xiao Han’s Qi Sea had been blocked a year earlier, leaving everyone even more shocked.

Xiao Han reached one-star Dou Emperor and Seventh Level Copper Man, then demanded to enter Canaan Academy’s Inner Academy immediately. Instructor Ruo Lin realized he was seeking its Heavenly Flame, leaving their negotiation unresolved.

• Xiao Han devoured nine Fire Lotus Seeds, advanced to one-star Dou Emperor and Seventh Level Copper Man, and recharged Ya Fei’s 900,000 gold coins into the system.
• Xiao Han handed Ya Fei his collected magic cores to sell, while Canaan Academy students reacted to his 46S potential and Instructor Ruo Lin recorded the new students’ information.
• After registration, Xiao Han told Instructor Ruo Lin he needed to enter the Inner Academy immediately, but she said he would have to wait a year to take the advancement examination.
• Xiao Han threatened to withdraw if Ruo Lin refused and said he was offering her a chance to earn merit as Xiao Yu’s instructor rather than approaching Great Elder Su Qian directly.
• Instructor Ruo Lin inferred that Xiao Han wanted the Inner Academy’s Heavenly Flame.

Xiao Han secured Ruo Lin's promise to let him enter the Inner Academy Selection Competition, then explained why he refused to host her at the Xiao Clan. The chapter ended with Xiao Yu giving him the promised kiss and earning him experience points.

• Ruo Lin promised Xiao Han he could participate in the Inner Academy Selection Competition after he entered Canaan Academy.
• Ruo Lin revealed that the Inner Academy's Heavenly Flame worried her grandfather, who hoped Xiao Han might help prevent disaster.
• Xiao Yu invited Ruo Lin to stay at the Xiao Clan, but Xiao Han refused because it would attract crowds seeking admission to Canaan Academy.
• Xiao Han told Xiao Yu that the Xiao Clan would one day surpass the Yunlan Sect and should not cater to weak forces.
• Xiao Yu gave Xiao Han a quick kiss on the cheek, and his system awarded him 300 experience points.

Xiao Han rejected Yao Ye’s romantic overtures, explaining that he refused to enter a political marriage and would not give up his freedom. After leaving her behind, he considered his progress toward his goals and wondered which woman he would pursue next.

• Xiao Yu returned to the Xiao Clan after kissing Xiao Han, and Yao Ye saw what had happened.
• Yao Ye invited Xiao Han to celebrate his acceptance into Canaan Academy, but he declined and rejected her private dinner invitation as well.
• Xiao Han told Yao Ye he disliked political marriages, would never limit himself to one woman, and would still honor his promise to help the Gamma Empire in a crisis.
• Yao Ye remained behind, suppressing her tears as she reflected on the sacrifices she made for the Gamma Empire, and Xiao Han gained 230 Experience Points after unsettling her emotions.
• Xiao Han dismissed the idea that he might regret rejecting Yao Ye and wondered which woman he would pursue next.

Xiao Han and the Canaan Academy convoy entered the Black-Corner Region, where Xiao Yu described its dangerous lawless nature. When a battle erupted nearby, Xiao Han sensed a familiar aura and flew to investigate, with Instructor Ruo Lin and the Green-Robed Old Man following.

• Xiao Yu told Xiao Han that the convoy had passed Town Ghost Pass and was nearing the Black-Corner Region.
• Xiao Yu explained that the Black-Corner Region was a chaotic refuge for fugitives, though Canaan Academy remained safe from its violence.
• Xiao Han and the convoy noticed a large battle breaking out across the Black Domain Great Plains.
• Xiao Han spread his wings and flew toward the fighting despite Instructor Ruo Lin and the Green-Robed Old Man warning him not to interfere.
• Xiao Han recognized a Black Robed Person at the battle and reacted with astonishment.

Xiao Han arrived on the Black Domain Great Plains just as Cai Xukun and Ao Protector were about to kill Lan Lan and her followers. He reunited with his mother Hun Susu’s maid, but Lan Lan urged him to flee as she shielded him from their enemies.

• Cai Xukun and Ao Protector cornered Lan Lan and demanded that she surrender to the Hun Clan’s rule.
• Lan Lan refused, and Tie Protector and the other wounded Dou Zhes declared that they would fight to the death rather than abandon her.
• Cai Xukun gathered Black Qi into a powerful attack and prepared to kill Lan Lan’s group.
• Xiao Han arrived and greeted Lan Lan as Aunt Lan, revealing their connection through Hun Susu.
• Xiao Han wiped blood from Lan Lan’s lips, and she stepped in front of him and told him to leave.

Xiao Han reunited with Lan Lan as Cai Xukun and Ao Ying moved to capture him, and learned that his mother Hun Susu was safe and had sent Lan Lan to the Gamma Empire to protect him. Despite the two Dou Zong Protectors surrounding them, Xiao Han claimed he could defeat them, while the Azure Old Man arrived and drew Ao Ying’s mockery.

• Cai Xukun recognized Xiao Han as Hun Susu’s child, and Lan Lan urged him and Tie Protector to escape before the Hall of Souls could capture them.
• Ao Ying surrounded Lan Lan’s group while Cai Xukun agreed to hold off Lan Lan and Tie Protector as Ao Ying went after Xiao Han.
• Xiao Han refused to flee and asked Lan Lan about his mother; she explained that Hun Susu had sent her to take control of the Human Hall and secretly protect him, but Ao Ying’s betrayal had led to the ambush.
• Lan Lan assured Xiao Han that Hun Susu was safe, and Xiao Han declared that he could defeat both Dou Zong Protectors, drawing ridicule from sixty-one Human Hall disciples and gaining experience points.
• The Green-Robed Old Man arrived beside Xiao Han, and Ao Ying mocked him as only a peak Dou Wang.

Xiao Han provoked Azure Elder and the Hall of Souls disciples to gain Experience Points, then challenged Jiang Wen by claiming he could fight without Dou Qi. The chapter ended with Xiao Han catching Jiang Wen’s Thunderbolt Palm, though the impact forced him half a step back.

• Azure Elder tried to stop Ao Protector and Cai Protector from fighting, but Xiao Han dismissed them and earned Experience Points from Azure Elder’s displeasure.
• Xiao Han called the Hall of Souls disciples pigs, accepted Jiang Wen’s one-on-one challenge, and gained Experience Points from their anger.
• Xiao Han declared he could defeat Jiang Wen without Dou Qi, leaving Azure Elder and Lan Lan alarmed and earning more Experience Points by shocking everyone.
• Jiang Wen attacked Xiao Han with his Earth Low-Rank Thunderbolt Palm, and Xiao Han caught the strike with his bare hand.

Xiao Han killed Jiang Wen with a single kick, then accepted Ao Protector’s challenge and effortlessly caught his chain attack. Ao Protector unleashed dozens more chains, but they stopped just short of Xiao Han, leaving the battle unresolved.

• Xiao Han crushed Jiang Wen’s wrist and pierced his abdomen with a kick, killing the one-star Dou Huang and gaining Experience Points, Thunderbolt Palm, and Mysterious Thunder Art.
• Xiao Han mocked Jiang Wen and the watching crowd, then called Ao Protector an ant when he challenged him.
• Lan Lan urged Xiao Han not to fight Ao Protector, but Xiao Han accepted the challenge.
• Ao Protector attacked Xiao Han with a black chain, and Xiao Han caught it before its dagger could strike him.
• Ao Protector sent dozens of chains toward Xiao Han, but they halted a centimeter from his body as a Qi Aura surrounded him.

Xiao Han overwhelmed Ao Protector by raising Hundred Beast Roar to Great Perfection and then used a Heavenly Flame to burn his Soul Body. As Ao Protector begged for mercy and Cai Xukun tried to flee, Lan Lan and Tie Protector blocked his way.

• Ao Protector failed to break through Xiao Han’s protective Qi Aura with his black chains, so Xiao Han struck him with Hundred Beast Roar and earned 430 Experience Points.
• Xiao Han spent 1,000,000 Points to raise Hundred Beast Roar to Great Perfection, then used it to blast Ao Protector into a crater and earn more Experience Points.
• Xiao Han enveloped the injured Ao Protector in a Heavenly Flame, and Ao Protector begged him to stop and offered to surrender.
• Cai Xukun tried to flee, but Lan Lan and Tie Protector stopped him.
• Cai Xukun summoned black Qi and tore Soul Bodies from dozens of unconscious disciples.

Cai Xukun devoured the souls of his subordinates to increase his strength and attacked Lan Lan and Tie Protector while Xiao Han finished refining Ao Protector. Xiao Han intervened to stop Tie Protector from falling, and the system announced that Ao Ying had been killed.

• Cai Xukun used a secret technique to devour dozens of extracted Soul Bodies, angering Lan Lan and leaving Tie Protector unsure how to stop him.
• Xiao Han told Lan Lan and Tie Protector to buy him time while he finished refining Ao Protector, and they agreed.
• Cai Xukun emerged from the black mist with greatly increased strength and attacked Lan Lan and Tie Protector.
• Lan Lan's sword technique failed to stop Cai Xukun's corrosive mist, while Tie Protector's Soul-Wrenching Palm was overwhelmed and he was sent staggering backward.
• Xiao Han caught Tie Protector and reassured him, and the system announced that Ao Ying had been killed.