Chapter Summaries

Ao Qing searched the Monster Mountain Range for the Demon Fire Remnant Map and found the hidden cave after a day and night. He led Aru Na and Xiao Yi Xian inside, where he expected to meet the Purification Lotus Demon Saint’s remnant soul.

• Ao Qing used his Soul Power to search the Monster Mountain Range’s caves while Aru Na cultivated and Xiao Yi Xian waited.
• At midnight, Ao Qing found the cave containing the Demon Fire Remnant Map, and his released aura made the mountain’s magical beasts tremble.
• Ao Qing told Aru Na to bring Xiao Yi Xian and follow him, and they raced to the cave on Fire Wolf.
• Ao Qing speculated that powerful enemies might have contributed to the Purification Lotus Demon Saint’s downfall.
• Ao Qing entered the cave, followed by Aru Na and Xiao Yi Xian, anticipating a meeting with the Purification Lotus Demon Saint’s remnant soul.

Ao Qing retrieved the Demon Fire Remnant Map and the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture, then summoned the Purification Lotus Demon Saint and offered to revive him in exchange for his service. After learning how the Saint had died and explaining that Source Qi was needed to become a Dou God, Ao Qing secured his allegiance.

• Ao Qing destroyed the Living Corpse Gu, took the Demon Fire Remnant Map, and claimed the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture for Xiao Yi Xian.
• Ao Qing left Aru Na and Xiao Yi Xian in the cave dwelling, then entered the void with the map and used a Ninth Grade Soul Returning Pill to restore the Purification Lotus Demon Saint's remnant soul.
• The Purification Lotus Demon Saint told Ao Qing that the Yao Clan's Dou Saints had defeated him and that he had used his remaining life force to suppress the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame.
• Ao Qing explained that the lack of Source Qi had prevented the Purification Lotus Demon Saint from becoming a Dou God.
• Ao Qing offered to revive the Purification Lotus Demon Saint and give him a chance to reach the Dou God realm in return for his service, and the Saint agreed to acknowledge him as master.

Ao Qing made a pact with the Purification Lotus Demon Saint, rescued Aru Na from the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture, and returned to Jia Nan Academy with Xiao Yi Xian and Aru Na. He found Zi Yan at the academy and followed her into the back mountain, intending to approach her after seeing what she did.

• Ao Qing agreed to reunite the Purification Lotus Demon Saint's remnant soul before arranging a body for him.
• Aru Na was poisoned after touching the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture, and Ao Qing drew the poison from her and burned it away.
• Ao Qing returned to Jia Nan Academy with Xiao Yi Xian and Aru Na, then searched for Zi Yan using his Soul Power.
• Zi Yan stole a medicinal herb from the academy's Medicine Garden, and Grand Elder Su Qian let her go and replaced the herb.
• Zi Yan left the academy for the back mountain to seek medicinal herbs, while Ao Qing followed her through the void.

Hai Bodong brought Ya Fei to Jia Nan Academy, hoping she could join and gain Ao Qing’s help to overcome her poor cultivation talent. Meanwhile, Ao Qing returned to the academy and found Medusa with his Little Fox, where Medusa noticed the two young women accompanying him.

• Hai Bodong escorted Ya Fei toward Jia Nan Academy and explained that he hoped Ao Qing could help her improve her cultivation.
• Hai Bodong recalled how he had tracked Nalan Yanran’s departure and guessed that Ao Qing was at Jia Nan Academy.
• Ao Qing returned to Jia Nan Academy after bringing Aru Na and Xiao Yi Xian there, then went to the rear mountain.
• Medusa sensed Ao Qing’s arrival while she was holding his Little Fox, which had grown into a Three-Tailed Fox.
• Ao Qing greeted Medusa and teased her about missing him, while Medusa noticed the two girls behind him.

Ao Qing introduced Aru Na and Xiao Yi Xian to Medusa, who welcomed them and accepted Xiao Yi Xian as her disciple. Meanwhile, Hai Bodong arrived at Jia Nan Academy but was stopped and questioned by Grand Elder Su Qian.

• Medusa felt jealous when Ao Qing brought Aru Na and Xiao Yi Xian to stay at Jia Nan Academy.
• Ao Qing explained that Aru Na was a Dou Saint's descendant and that he planned for Xiao Yi Xian to train under Zi Yan.
• Medusa reassured the girls that they could seek her help, and Xiao Yi Xian asked Medusa to become her master.
• Medusa accepted Xiao Yi Xian as her disciple, while Aru Na decided not to join her.
• Hai Bodong arrived at Jia Nan Academy intending to meet Ao Qing, but Grand Elder Su Qian stopped him and questioned him.

Hai Bodong was denied entry to Jia Nan Academy by Grand Elder Su Qian, who suspected he planned to steal its Heavenly Flame. After the Purification Lotus Demon Saint sensed a Demon Fire Remnant Map nearby, Ao Qing went to the academy gates and met Hai Bodong, who asked for his help for Ya Fei.

• Grand Elder Su Qian refused to let Hai Bodong enter Jia Nan Academy without a convincing explanation, while Hai Bodong said his request concerned Ya Fei.
• Su Qian suspected Hai Bodong had brought Ya Fei as a distraction while he tried to steal the academy’s Heavenly Flame.
• The Purification Lotus Demon Saint told Ao Qing that someone at Jia Nan Academy had a Demon Fire Remnant Map, and Ao Qing decided to retrieve it.
• Ao Qing left Medusa to explain the academy to Aru Na, Xiao Yi Xian, and the others, then appeared at the gates.
• Hai Bodong recognized Ao Qing and said he had come to ask for his help, offering to pay whatever price was required.

Ao Qing accepted Hai Bodong’s request to let Ya Fei stay at Jia Nan Academy in exchange for the Demon Fire Remnant Map, and Xiao Yan arrived near the academy with Yao Chen. Xiao Yan looked forward to beginning his cultivation adventure, unaware of the hardships ahead.

• Hai Bodong asked Ao Qing to help Ya Fei overcome her blocked meridians and poor cultivation talent so she could lead the Mittel Family.
• Ao Qing agreed to let Ya Fei stay at Jia Nan Academy and required her to assist the academy when needed, in exchange for Hai Bodong’s Demon Fire Remnant Map.
• Ao Qing took the map and gave it to the Purification Lotus Demon Saint, while Hai Bodong left Ya Fei in the academy’s care and returned to the Mittel Family.
• Ao Qing asked Grand Elder Su Qian to show Ya Fei around and promised to help solve her cultivation problem.
• Xiao Yan arrived near Jia Nan Academy with Yao Chen after reaching the Dou Ling realm, and Yao Chen told him about the academy’s history and reputation.

Xiao Yan arrived at Jia Nan Academy seeking admission, despite Yao Chen’s warning to keep a low profile. Qing Lin recognized him from their past conflict and alerted Zi Yan, who passed the decision to Ao Qing.

• Yao Chen warned Xiao Yan that Jia Nan Academy might have powerful experts and told him not to reveal his interest in its Heavenly Flame.
• Xiao Yan encouraged himself by recalling his father’s sacrifices and walked toward Jia Nan Academy to prove himself.
• Xiao Yan approached Qing Lin at the academy’s entrance and asked how he could join.
• Qing Lin recognized Xiao Yan from their earlier fight and told him to wait while she informed the Dean.
• Zi Yan considered Xiao Yan’s potential value to the academy and, unable to decide what to do, referred the matter to Ao Qing.

Zi Yan brought Ao Qing to decide whether Xiao Yan could enroll at Jia Nan Academy, where he had arrived with Yao Chen. Ao Qing rejected their hopes of taking the academy’s Heavenly Flames but heard Xiao Yan’s request to join so he could grow stronger.

• Zi Yan told Ao Qing that Xiao Yan had come to Jia Nan Academy and asked whether he should be admitted or driven away.
• Ao Qing agreed to accompany Zi Yan to meet Xiao Yan and Yao Chen at the academy gates.
• Yao Chen revealed himself and greeted Ao Qing as a Saint, and Xiao Yan bowed to him.
• Ao Qing warned Xiao Yan and Yao Chen that they would not take Jia Nan Academy’s Heavenly Flames.
• Yao Chen admitted Xiao Yan had initially sought the Heavenly Flames, while Xiao Yan said he sincerely wanted to enroll and become stronger.

Ao Qing allowed Xiao Yan to join Jia Nan Academy’s Alchemy Hall in exchange for his service as an alchemist, while hinting at dangers awaiting him in Central Continent. Ao Qing then revealed Yao Chen’s past and his connection to the Yao Clan, leaving Yao Chen wary of what the Saint wanted from him.

• Ao Qing offered Xiao Yan admission to Jia Nan Academy and protection from future enemies if he worked in the Alchemy Hall.
• Xiao Yan accepted Ao Qing’s terms, and Yao Chen decided not to oppose him.
• Ao Qing reminded Yao Chen that Han Feng had betrayed and killed him, making Yao Chen’s anger flare.
• Ao Qing explained that Jia Nan Academy needed a high-ranking alchemist and said he could not easily obtain one from Central Continent’s powerful clans.
• Yao Chen questioned why Ao Qing had brought up his past, then said he could not help recruit an alchemist after leaving the Yao Clan.

Ao Qing persuaded Yao Chen to join Jia Nan Academy by offering to restore his body and help him deal with Soul Hall and the Yao Clan. Yao Chen accepted, received Han Feng’s soul, and was appointed to manage the academy’s Alchemy Hall.

• Ao Qing rejected Yao Chen’s claim that his soul state made him unable to meet the academy’s alchemy needs and promised to refine him a physical body.
• Ao Qing revealed that he had killed Han Feng and preserved his soul, then offered him to Yao Chen.
• Yao Chen agreed to join Jia Nan Academy and refine pills, asking Ao Qing to restore his body.
• Ao Qing promised to refine Yao Chen a body the next day and discussed the academy protecting him from Soul Hall and the possibility of helping him return to the Yao Clan.
• Ao Qing gave Han Feng’s soul to Yao Chen, told Zi Yan to arrange accommodations, appointed Yao Chen to manage the Alchemy Hall, and left.

Ao Qing refined a Dou Saint body for Yao Chen and helped Purification Lotus Demon Saint strengthen his soul with the Demon Fire Remnant Map. Afterward, Ao Qing took Yao Chen’s body to find Xiao Yan and his master.

• Ao Qing left Medusa and entered a separate space to refine a body from a Ninth-Order Magical Beast corpse and precious materials.
• Purification Lotus Demon Saint praised the body and asked Ao Qing to make him a younger one when the time came.
• Ao Qing gave Purification Lotus Demon Saint permission to use the Demon Fire Remnant Map, and the Demon Saint absorbed its remnant soul to strengthen his Soul Power.
• Ao Qing took the newly refined body and went to find Xiao Yan and his master.

Ao Qing resurrected Yao Chen in a Dou Saint-level body, and Yao Chen emerged as a Half-Saint. After leaving him to adjust at Jia Nan Academy, Ao Qing headed to meet Ya Fei before preparing to enter seclusion.

• Xiao Yan and Yao Chen discussed Jia Nan Academy, and Xiao Yan promised not to make things difficult for Nalan Yanran.
• Ao Qing arrived and told Yao Chen that he had prepared a body so he could be resurrected and refine pills for the academy.
• Yao Chen attached his soul to the body, and Ao Qing fused them together over several days while the Purification Lotus Demon Saint watched.
• Yao Chen awakened alive as a Half-Saint, delighting the Purification Lotus Demon Saint.
• Ao Qing left Yao Chen to familiarize himself with his new power and went to settle his matter with Ya Fei before entering seclusion.

Ao Qing visited Ya Fei at Jia Nan Academy and promised to improve her cultivation talent after she offered to serve him. Ya Fei agreed to receive the bloodline of the Purification Lotus Demon Saint, and Ao Qing prepared to begin the transformation.

• Ya Fei worried about her slow cultivation until Ao Qing arrived in her room.
• Ao Qing told Ya Fei he would address her talent problem, and she offered to stay by his side despite his existing beloved.
• Ao Qing declined Ya Fei’s offer for the time being and examined her blocked meridians and weak comprehension.
• Ao Qing proposed replacing Ya Fei’s bloodline with that of a powerful human expert, and Ya Fei agreed.
• Ao Qing revealed that the bloodline belonged to the Half-Emperor Purification Lotus Demon Saint.

Ao Qing arranged for Ya Fei to inherit Purification Lotus Demon Saint’s bloodline, believing it would give her the support and strength she needed. Purification Lotus Demon Saint then adopted Ya Fei, leaving her with a powerful new family and backing.

• Ao Qing decided that Ya Fei should inherit Purification Lotus Demon Saint’s bloodline instead of Nalan Yanran.
• Ao Qing summoned Purification Lotus Demon Saint, who agreed that Ya Fei was a suitable inheritor.
• Ya Fei greeted Purification Lotus Demon Saint and accepted his advice about talent and cultivation.
• Purification Lotus Demon Saint offered to take Ya Fei as his adopted daughter, and she eagerly accepted.
• Purification Lotus Demon Saint welcomed Ya Fei as his daughter and promised to protect her.

Ya Fei received the Purification Lotus Demon Saint's bloodline and rapidly advanced in cultivation, while Ao Qing learned how the Demon Saint had reached the Emperor Realm Soul. As Ao Qing began secluded cultivation, Soul Hall faced pressure from Lord Void to gather more Soul Bodies.

• With Ao Qing's help, the Purification Lotus Demon Saint's bloodline transformed Ya Fei, raising her cultivation from early Dou Zhe to Dou Shi and clearing her meridians.
• The Purification Lotus Demon Saint urged Ya Fei to surpass Xiao Yan within three years, and Ao Qing doubted she could do so while Xiao Yan neared Dou Wang at sixteen.
• Ao Qing left Ya Fei to rest and asked the Purification Lotus Demon Saint how he had reached the Emperor Realm Soul by consuming purified Soul Origin.
• Ao Qing decided that the Gu Clan Heavenly Tomb could provide Soul Bodies for his breakthrough, but he began cultivating first because he lacked the strength to act.
• At Soul Hall, Hun Miesheng demanded faster Soul Body harvesting, and an elder explained that the Pill Tower and other Central Continent factions obstructed them.
• Hun Miesheng ordered Soul Hall to collect Soul Bodies elsewhere if necessary, citing Lord Void's demand.

Hu Fa Ao went to the Misty Cloud Sect to recruit Dou Zong experts for the Soul Hall’s Soul Body collection, hoping to lure Yun Shan with the promise of a breakthrough. Yun Shan sensed danger, and Hu Fa Ao discovered that he was already a Three-Star Dou Zong before approaching him anyway.

• Old Man Mu Gu delegated the task of gathering Soul Bodies to his Protectors, and Hu Fa Ao chose to raise potential Dou Zongs before taking their souls.
• Hu Fa Ao targeted Yun Shan, believing he was still a Peak Dou Huang, and set off for the Misty Cloud Sect.
• Yun Shan felt an ominous premonition, but Yun Yun reassured him that the sect was safe and credited Ao Qing with helping it prosper.
• After Yun Yun left, Yun Shan felt his soul being forcibly dragged from his body, then looked toward the sky in concern.
• Hu Fa Ao reached the Misty Cloud Sect, sensed Yun Shan’s Three-Star Dou Zong aura, and decided to approach him rather than leave empty-handed.

Hu Fa Ao approached Yun Shan at the Misty Cloud Sect, intending to secure a Peak Dou Huang as a future Soul Hall target. After Yun Shan cautiously welcomed him and agreed to let him stay, Hu Fa Ao believed he could carry out his plan without confronting Yun Shan directly.

• Hu Fa Ao hesitated to attack Yun Shan, who had recently advanced to Dou Zong, because a failed strike could draw the Misty Cloud Sect into a dangerous battle.
• Yun Shan sensed someone nearby at his secluded cultivation spot and called out, prompting Hu Fa Ao to reveal himself.
• Yun Shan recognized Hu Fa Ao as a stronger Dou Zong and politely asked why he had come to the Misty Cloud Sect.
• Hu Fa Ao introduced himself as a Soul Hall protector and offered a Breakthrough Pill in exchange for staying at the sect while seeking a Peak Dou Huang.
• Yun Shan accepted Hu Fa Ao's offer while concealing his distrust of the Soul Hall, and Hu Fa Ao planned to cultivate the sect's Peak Dou Huang into another Dou Zong.

Yun Shan discovered that Hu Fa Ao was a Soul Hall Protector and warned Yun Yun that he might target the Misty Cloud Sect. After Nalan Yanran brought the news to Zi Yan, they considered seeking help while Ao Qing remained in seclusion.

• Hu Fa Ao gave Yun Shan a Breakthrough Pill and arranged to stay in the Misty Cloud Sect’s back mountain.
• Yun Shan told Yun Yun that Hu Fa Ao was a powerful Soul Hall Protector and that the pill and his offer to help with a breakthrough might be part of a scheme.
• Yun Shan asked Yun Yun to contact Nalan Yanran and seek Ao Qing’s help against Hu Fa Ao.
• Nalan Yanran rushed to Zi Yan at Jia Nan Academy and explained that Ao Qing was in seclusion and could not be found.
• Zi Yan agreed that they could not ignore the threat but paused to consider their options against the Soul Hall.

Zi Yan decided to help Nalan Yanran protect the Misty Cloud Sect from a Soul Hall protector and asked Heavenly Flame Venerable to go in her place. Heavenly Flame Venerable set off with Nalan Yanran, leaving Zi Yan and Su Qian wondering when they would reach Dou Zun and travel through space.

• Zi Yan and Nalan Yanran went to seek Medusa's advice, but found that she had entered seclusion.
• Zi Yan decided to send Heavenly Flame Venerable to the Misty Cloud Sect because she could not leave her duties as Jia Nan Academy's Dean and was unsure she could kill the Soul Hall protector herself.
• Zi Yan explained that the protector might be targeting the Dou Zong Soul Bodies of Nalan Yanran's teacher and grandteacher, and asked Heavenly Flame Venerable to help.
• Heavenly Flame Venerable agreed to slay the protector and departed with Nalan Yanran by tearing through space.
• Zi Yan and Su Qian watched them leave and wondered when they would break through to Dou Zun.