Chapter Summaries

The Speed Clan organized separate men's and women's divisions for its upcoming speed competition, drawing enthusiastic registrations as Lu Lingfeng and Pei Xijun prepared to compete. Xiao Zi asked Dugu Bo about Zhuge Lan's treasure and wanted to enter the contest for it, but Dugu Bo warned her not to rely on treasures instead of cultivation.

• The Speed Clan planners established separate courses and rules for the Men's Group and Women's Group, and the elders filled the registration list with eager contestants.
• Lu Lingfeng resolved to show his strength and bring glory to the clan, while Pei Xijun vowed not to lose to anyone.
• Xiao Zi asked Dugu Bo whether he wanted Zhuge Lan's treasure, and he denied coveting it despite privately admitting it tempted him.
• Xiao Zi said she wanted to enter the competition and win a treasure, but Dugu Bo told her that strength came from effort and cultivation, not shortcuts.

Dugu Bo took Ouyang Zi into the mountains to teach her poison arts through a real battle against a Thousand-Year Sang Lei Sheep. Ouyang Zi was wounded but found a way to numb the beast’s claw, leaving their fight unresolved.

• Dugu Bo guided Ouyang Zi through the mountains, teaching her about poisonous herbs and materials.
• Dugu Bo set Ouyang Zi against a Sang Lei Sheep and urged her to identify its weaknesses while he watched over her.
• Ouyang Zi distracted the beast with fragrant flower petals, but her sword could not pierce its scales, and it wounded her arm.
• Ouyang Zi’s first poison had little effect, so she coated her sword with juice from special poisonous herbs and charged again.
• Ouyang Zi dodged the Sang Lei Sheep and smeared the herb juice onto its left claw, which gradually began to go numb.

Ouyang Zi defeated the Sang Lei Sheep and learned to use poison responsibly from Dugu Bo, who then demonstrated his poison techniques against a Ten Thousand Year Steel Wolf. The Steel Wolf collapsed under the poison, leaving Dugu Bo’s lesson in its final moments.

• Ouyang Zi blinded the Sang Lei Sheep with her daggers, then killed it after it collapsed from exhaustion.
• Dugu Bo absorbed the poison seeping from the Sang Lei Sheep and reminded Ouyang Zi not to harm innocents with her poison techniques.
• Dugu Bo and Ouyang Zi headed back toward the castle, but Dugu Bo stopped to demonstrate how to defeat a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast.
• Dugu Bo trapped the Steel Wolf in green poison mist and explained to Ouyang Zi how poison weakened an enemy over time.
• The Steel Wolf’s movements slowed until it collapsed under the poison’s effects.

Dugu Bo demonstrated his poison arts to Ouyang Zi before they returned to the castle. There, Bai He postponed the Speed Clan’s nighttime competition until morning, leaving Bai Chenxiang to explain the decision to the disgruntled contestants.

• Dugu Bo showed Ouyang Zi that his poison could kill the Ten Thousand Year Steel Wolf and told her its soul ring was unsuitable for her.
• Bai He decided that the competition should be postponed until morning because darkness could make the event unsafe and unfair.
• Zhuge Lan asked Bai Chenxiang to announce the postponement so he would not have to face the contestants himself.
• Bai Chenxiang told the contestants the competition had been moved to the next morning, and they reluctantly accepted after her explanations.
• Bai Chenxiang blamed Zhuge Lan for making her take the heat and vowed to get back at him.

Zhuge Lan coaxed Bai Chenxiang after leaving her to handle the clan members’ complaints, and she accepted his promise to stand by her next time. On competition day, the Extreme Challenge Competition began with a speed race, and two contestants advanced from the first heat.

• Zhuge Lan apologized and comforted Bai Chenxiang, who told him not to leave her to handle difficult situations alone again.
• Zhuge Lan promised Bai Chenxiang he would stay with her next time, and she agreed to forgive him.
• The clan prepared the venue as contestants gathered for the Extreme Challenge Competition.
• The announcer explained that the first stage was a speed test, with the top two contestants in each group advancing.
• The first heat began, and two contestants crossed the finish line first and advanced.

Lu Lingfeng won his Group B race, and Pei Xijun took the lead in the Women's Group race while Zhuge Lan angered Bai Chenxiang with a remark about Xijun. As Xijun raced toward the finish, A Li caught up behind her, setting up a close contest.

• Lu Lingfeng won the Group B race and advanced to the next round.
• Pei Xijun began the Women's Group race with a fast start and quickly moved into the lead.
• Zhuge Lan praised Pei Xijun's figure, angering Bai Chenxiang, who threatened him before forgiving him and twisting his ear.
• Pei Xijun accelerated past her opponents and maintained the lead as the crowd cheered.
• A Li caught up to Pei Xijun, narrowing the gap as the race continued.

Pei Xijun and A Li fought a close race, with A Li emerging as an unexpected challenger to the Speed Clan star. As the finish approached, A Li launched a sudden all-out sprint, leaving the race at its most tense point.

• Pei Xijun and A Li matched each other through the bend, neither gaining a clear lead.
• A Li steadily closed the gap despite Pei Xijun’s efforts to pull ahead.
• The spectators and both contestants’ supporters watched anxiously as A Li stayed close behind Pei Xijun.
• A Li suddenly sprinted with all her strength, prompting the crowd to erupt in cheers.

Pei Xijun and A Li sprinted neck and neck to the finish, and the judges declared them tied for first after they could not distinguish who crossed the line first. Their fierce contest ended in mutual respect as the clan celebrated their performance.

• Pei Xijun and A Li raced at full speed, each determined to prove her strength, while their supporters cheered them on.
• Pei Xijun and A Li crossed the finish line nearly simultaneously, leaving the crowd and judges unable to tell who finished first.
• Clan Chief Bai He and Elder Jian praised the two competitors’ strength and perseverance, while Bai He stopped Jian from discussing Elder Mo’s death.
• A Li admitted defeat to Pei Xijun, and the two exchanged praise and shook hands in mutual respect.
• The judges declared Pei Xijun and A Li tied for first place, prompting cheers and applause from the spectators.

Dugu Bo and Ouyang Zi praised Pei Xijun and A Li’s abilities and discussed the need to keep cultivating. Bai Chenxiang cheered for Pei Xijun while Zhuge Lan ogled spectators, and the chapter ended with Pei Xijun and A Li crossing the finish line together.

• Dugu Bo admired Pei Xijun’s speed and soul rings, while Ouyang Zi praised A Li’s intelligence and adaptability.
• Dugu Bo urged Ouyang Zi to keep cultivating, and she promised to work hard for the family’s future.
• Bai Chenxiang anxiously cheered Pei Xijun as Zhuge Lan ignored the race to admire women in the audience.
• Bai Chenxiang struck Zhuge Lan for his lecherous remarks, but he soon started looking around again.
• Pei Xijun and A Li crossed the finish line at the same time, and Bai Chenxiang assumed Pei Xijun had won before asking Zhuge Lan what he saw.

After the match, Bai Chenxiang caught Zhuge Lan ogling spectators and scolded him before hurrying with him to check on Pei Xijun. The judges had not yet decided whether Pei Xijun or A Li won, and Bai Chenxiang remained worried about how Xijun would take the result; Zhuge Lan finally spotted her in the crowd.

• Bai Chenxiang grabbed Zhuge Lan by the ear for staring at pretty girls after the match and made him promise not to do it again.
• Zhuge Lan suggested they congratulate Pei Xijun, but Bai Chenxiang explained that Xijun and A Li had crossed the finish line together and the judges were still deciding the result.
• Bai Chenxiang hurried toward the arena, worrying that Xijun might have been hurt or would be devastated if she lost, while Zhuge Lan tried to reassure her.
• Zhuge Lan spotted Pei Xijun in white robes and turned Bai Chenxiang toward her.

Bai Chenxiang reunited with Pei Xijun and learned that Pei Xijun had tied for first place in the competition with A Li. Zhuge Lan met A Li, while Bai Chenxiang welcomed her and praised her performance.

• Bai Chenxiang ran to Pei Xijun and hugged her, then celebrated when Pei Xijun revealed she had tied for first place.
• Zhuge Lan joined Bai Chenxiang and Pei Xijun in a hug, but Pei Xijun punched him for being too familiar.
• Pei Xijun explained that she and another contestant had tied for first place and pointed out A Li.
• Zhuge Lan introduced himself to A Li and complimented her, making her blush.
• Bai Chenxiang stopped Zhuge Lan's flirting and greeted A Li, praising her performance and welcoming her.

After A Li advanced, Bai Chenxiang encouraged and welcomed her into the group, and everyone agreed to celebrate together. At the preparation area, Pei Xijun met Lu Lingfeng for the first time and exchanged polite words about the competition before Zhuge Lan teased them.

• Bai Chenxiang praised A Li's talent, encouraged her to keep working hard, and hugged her.
• Zhuge Lan tried to join the embrace, but Bai Chenxiang told him to stop, and Pei Xijun teased the bickering pair.
• The first round ended, and Pei Xijun agreed to treat everyone to a celebratory feast after they signed in.
• Bai Chenxiang welcomed A Li to join the group for the meal, and the four went to the preparation area.
• Pei Xijun met Lu Lingfeng, congratulated him on advancing, and discussed their preparations for the next round.
• Zhuge Lan came over with Bai Chenxiang and teased Pei Xijun about exchanging life experience with Lu Lingfeng.

Bai Chenxiang, Pei Xijun, Zhuge Lan, and A Li shared a meal after Lu Lingfeng declined their invitation, and Pei Xijun kept thinking about him. At a restaurant, Bai Chenxiang mediated when a guest berated a waiter for spilling a dish, and the disturbance was peacefully settled.

• Lu Lingfeng politely declined Pei Xijun's invitation to dine and left, disappointing her.
• Zhuge Lan teased Pei Xijun about her interest in Lu Lingfeng, while Bai Chenxiang and A Li agreed that the pair seemed well matched.
• The four friends ate together, and Pei Xijun wondered what connection she and Lu Lingfeng might have in the next day's competition.
• At another restaurant, a waiter accidentally spilled a dish on a guest's table, and the guests angrily berated him despite the manager's offer of compensation.
• Bai Chenxiang asked the guests to be understanding, then told the manager to replace the dish and not punish the waiter harshly.
• The guests calmed down after recognizing Bai Chenxiang, and Zhuge Lan praised her kindness when she returned to the table.

Tang Hao was ambushed in a remote valley by Cui Fo, a Spirit Hall expert seeking revenge for Tang Hao killing his father ten years earlier. Cui Fo gained the advantage over the wounded Tang Hao, but their battle continued without a decisive victor.

• Tang Hao recalled his wife Ah Yin in a remote valley before Cui Fo appeared and challenged him.
• Tang Hao remembered killing Cui Fo's father during his escape ten years earlier, despite Cui Fo pleading for his life.
• Cui Fo revealed that he had spent ten years pursuing revenge and had used every means to strengthen himself.
• Cui Fo attacked Tang Hao with his longsword, and Tang Hao fought back with his Clear Sky Hammer.
• Tang Hao's old injuries left him at a disadvantage as Cui Fo wounded him and pressed his assault.
• Tang Hao and Cui Fo exchanged another round of attacks, with neither man defeated.

Cui Fo nearly killed the exhausted Tang Hao, but Xiao Yu arrived and distracted him before Tang Hao could be finished. Seeing Xiao Yu struggle, Tang Hao gathered his remaining strength and charged at Cui Fo, leaving the battle unresolved.

• Cui Fo and Tang Hao fought fiercely until Tang Hao struck Cui Fo with the Clear Sky Hammer, but both survived their clash of ultimate attacks.
• Cui Fo recovered first, wounded Tang Hao, and knocked him to the ground before preparing to kill him.
• Xiao Yu appeared and attacked Cui Fo with her whip, giving Tang Hao a chance to escape his grasp.
• Xiao Yu refused Tang Hao's plea to leave and continued fighting Cui Fo, despite being outmatched.
• Tang Hao gathered his remaining Soul Power and charged at Cui Fo to protect Xiao Yu.

Tang Hao used a pill from Zhuge Lan to regain his strength and escape Chi Ti with Xiao Yu. He hid with her in a cave, where he healed her before collapsing from his injuries.

• Tang Hao defeated Cui Fo, but Chi Ti arrived and attacked him.
• Xiao Yu took Chi Ti's spear blow to protect Tang Hao and urged him to flee.
• Tang Hao took Zhuge Lan's pill, regained his strength, and carried Xiao Yu away before Chi Ti could catch them.
• Tang Hao brought Xiao Yu to a cave, set up defensive formations, and used his remaining Soul Power to heal her.
• Xiao Yu recovered, but Tang Hao spat blood and fainted, leaving her worried about how to treat his injuries.

After the Speed Clan recovered from Spirit Hall’s attack, Bai He learned the rules for the next round of the clan’s hunting game. Concerned that the young contestants would face too much danger in the forest, he called for the competition to be canceled.

• Bai He reflected on how the Speed Clan had united to survive Spirit Hall’s attack and watched the clan’s peaceful daily life.
• Bai Chenxiang reunited with Bai He, while Zhuge Lan said the arrangements for the next day’s competition were ready.
• An elder explained that eight boys and eight girls would form four mixed teams, hunt Soul Beasts for points, and compete for two places in the final round.
• After an elder warned that sending the youths into a dangerous forest was risky, Bai He ordered the competition canceled.

Zhuge Lan persuaded Dugu Bo to protect the Speed Clan’s younger generation during the forest round of the competition. He then revealed several lifelike wooden bird puppets, hinting that they would let the clan watch the event.

• Bai Chenxiang worried about the younger generation competing in the forest, but Zhuge Lan assured her father-in-law Bai He that Dugu Bo could protect them.
• Zhuge Lan summoned Dugu Bo and convinced him to escort the Speed Clan’s competitors by appealing to his bond with his disciple Ouyang Zi.
• Dugu Bo agreed to help, though he warned that he could not guarantee everyone’s safety in the vast forest.
• An elder worried the clan would miss the competition, and Zhuge Lan produced several wooden bird puppets to demonstrate a solution.
• Dugu Bo tried to grab the puppets, but Zhuge Lan dodged him and said he would demonstrate them.

Zhuge Lan demonstrated that his magical wooden birds, called You Are My Eyes, could transmit clear live views to giant screens in the sky. He proposed using them to record every team’s matches for spectators and referees, while Dugu Bo watched from the castle and went to any place where danger arose.

• Zhuge Lan activated a wooden bird with Soul Power and sent it toward Dugu Bo.
• Zhuge Lan created a giant screen showing what the bird saw, and the crowd realized the screens followed the birds’ views.
• Zhuge Lan sent several wooden birds in different directions, displaying multiple clear views of the surrounding scenery.
• Zhuge Lan told the elders the birds could follow each team during the event so spectators could watch the matches and referees could monitor for fouls.
• Zhuge Lan told Dugu Bo he could protect the teams by watching from the castle and going wherever danger arose.

Dugu Bo tried to secure wages for guarding Zhuge Lan, who promised him a rare reward instead. The next morning, Bai Chenxiang struggled to wake Zhuge Lan before the Phantom Chase competition’s drawing of lots.

• Dugu Bo hinted that he deserved wages, but Bai He offered the Speed Clan’s resources and Dugu Bo declined.
• Bai Chenxiang urged Zhuge Lan to smooth over the awkwardness, and Zhuge Lan promised Dugu Bo one You Are My Eyes after the competition.
• Dugu Bo returned home pleased with the promise and fell asleep.
• The next morning, Bai Chenxiang tried to wake Zhuge Lan so they could see who Pei Xijun would face in the drawing of lots.
• When Zhuge Lan continued sleeping, Bai Chenxiang lifted his blanket and straddled him.