Chapter Summaries

Tie Ying of Xiongying Martial Arts School delivered a public challenge to Tiger Might Martial Arts School, and Miao Ping fought him before Feng Qingyuan intervened. Feng Qingyuan accepted the challenge for an arena match at the City God Temple in three days, while the depth of Tie Ying’s strength left the school’s prospects uncertain.

• Tie Ying delivered a Challenge Letter announcing that Xiongying Martial Arts School would challenge Tiger Might Martial Arts School at the City God Temple in three days.
• Miao Ping took Tie Ying’s taunts personally and fought him in front of the gathered crowd.
• Tie Ying controlled the fight’s rhythm and began overpowering Miao Ping as Miao Ping tired and attacked impatiently.
• Feng Qingyuan stepped between them and stopped both fighters before Miao Ping could be defeated.
• Feng Qingyuan accepted the Challenge Letter, and Tie Ying left with his companions after confirming the match would take place in three days.

Tiger Might Martial Arts School faced doubts about its upcoming challenge against Xiongying Martial Arts School, while Chen Yanfeng offered Guan Lie a deal to join the Chen Family in exchange for three powerful disciples. Guan Lie refused, and as he considered who would fight in the Strength Training match, Guan Lu said she had someone in mind.

• Tiger Might's students worried that their school could lose to Xiongying, whose fighters seemed stronger than Guan Lie's disciples.
• Chen Yanfeng offered Guan Lie three skilled fighters if he became a Chen Family Protector and Shenfeng Martial Arts School's head coach.
• Guan Lie rejected Chen Yanfeng's offer, and Xie Changmin warned him to stay out of the Five Families' struggle.
• Guan Lie chose Feng Qingyuan for the Dark Force match and Yang Yunxing for the Ming Jin match, but had not settled on a Strength Training fighter.
• Guan Lu arrived and told Guan Lie that she had someone in mind for the remaining match.

Guan Lu argued that Fang Mo was the strongest choice among the Front Courtyard disciples, despite his poor Bone Structure. Xie Changmin recognized Fang Mo’s skill but kept him as a reserve while preparing the other contestants for the coming grand competition.

• Guan Lu rejected Guan Lie’s initial candidates and named Fang Mo as the most suitable contestant.
• Guan Lie and Xie Changmin watched Fang Mo practice and recognized his mastery of the Tiger Subduing Fist and exceptional stance, though they worried about his Mortal Bone.
• Guan Lie dismissed Guan Lu’s plea to test Fang Mo, but Xie Changmin admitted that Guan Lu had a better eye for talent than Guan Lie.
• Xie Changmin chose to keep Fang Mo as a reserve and ordered three days of intensive training for the other three contestants before the grand competition.

Fang Mo reunited with Yue Jian, who offered him a chance to immigrate to Zhiyuan Star and warned him that Yunyang was becoming dangerous. Yue Jian left with the first group of his family, leaving Fang Mo alone in Yunyang.

• Fang Mo welcomed Yue Jian to Fuhu Martial Arts Hall and showed him around.
• Yue Jian confirmed that his family was moving to Zhiyuan Star and invited Fang Mo to join them, but Fang Mo declined.
• Yue Jian warned Fang Mo about the Eagle Claw Sect and the Qin Family destabilizing Yunyang, then gave him a recommendation letter and supplies for use if he needed to leave.
• Yue Jian told Fang Mo he would leave with the first group that week and urged him to go to Julong Martial Arts School if Yunyang became unsafe.
• Fang Mo watched Yue Jian's car disappear and realized he was alone in Yunyang.

Fang Mo mastered the Seventy-Two Heavenly Cycle Breathing Method and increased his Tiger Subduing Stance training, inspiring the Martial Hall to train harder. As a match approached, Guan Lie and Xie Changmin discussed keeping their plans secret and restoring Tiger Might Martial Arts School’s reputation.

• Fang Mo completed the Seventy-Two Heavenly Cycle Breathing Method, and his Bronze Mirror showed that each Great Heavenly Cycle added three points to his Tiger Subduing Stance proficiency.
• Fang Mo continued training toward breakthroughs in his stance and fist technique, while his progress pressured Chu Silin and impressed the other students.
• The students gradually stopped doubting Fang Mo, exchanged training insights with him, and built a more diligent atmosphere in the Martial Hall.
• Guan Lie admitted to Xie Changmin that he had misjudged Fang Mo, who had reached Great Heavenly Cycle breathing and neared Ming Jin.
• Guan Lie told Xie Changmin that he had kept his plans secret for a surprise advantage, and they looked ahead to the next day’s match and Tiger Might Martial Arts School’s return to prominence.

A martial arts tournament drew Yunyang’s Martial Halls and major families to the City God Temple, while Lin Xiangdong endured mockery and Hong Jiantong and Xiong Jiang discussed the forces behind the match. The chapter ended with Xiong Jiang agreeing that the Martial Halls should consider forming an alliance after the tournament.

• Lin Xiangdong led Cloud Crane Martial Arts School into the venue despite the crowd mocking the school’s recent defeat, and encouraged his disciples to hold their heads high.
• Hong Jiantong arrived with Hongtong Martial Arts School and took a seat beside Lin Xiangdong.
• Xiong Jiang arrived with Qingyun Martial Arts School, openly backing Tiger Might Martial Arts School, and joined Hong Jiantong to discuss the tournament and their concerns about Xiong Jiang Martial Arts School’s strength.
• The Five Great Families arrived, and Hong Jiantong told Xiong Jiang that the Qin, Zhou, Chen, and Shen Families were using the tournament to contest control of Yunyang with the Ningjiang He Family’s involvement.
• Xiong Jiang proposed that he and Hong Jiantong discuss uniting the Martial Halls after the tournament, and Hong Jiantong agreed.

The major martial forces of Yunyang gathered to watch the contest between the Tiger Might Martial Arts School and the Xiongying Martial Arts School. Fang Mo realized the Qin Family was targeting him, while the match was about to begin under rules announced by the Martial Arts Association.

• The Five Great Martial Arts Families arrived, but the Yue Family was absent, and onlookers suspected the Qin Family had allied with the Xiongying Martial Arts School.
• The Xiongying Martial Arts School and Tiger Might Martial Arts School confronted one another before entering the arena with their leaders and students.
• Guan Lie received encouragement from Hong Jiantong, Xiong Jiang, and Lin Xiangdong before taking his place opposite the Xiongying Martial Arts School.
• Fang Mo saw Qin Lang make a throat-slitting gesture and suspected the Qin Family had arranged the earlier attempt to abduct him.
• Bai Hongsheng announced the contest rules and called for both sides to sign the agreement.

Guan Lie and Wei Zhendong signed the martial contest agreement, and Xiongying Martial Arts School sent Han Zhou to compete in the first match. With Chen Song admitting he lacked confidence, Guan Lie chose Fang Mo to face Han Zhou.

• Guan Lie and Wei Zhendong signed an agreement setting three student matches in the Strength Training Realm, Ming Jin, and Dark Force divisions.
• Han Zhou of Xiongying Martial Arts School took the stage and demonstrated powerful Eagle Claw Technique, drawing praise from the crowd and concern from Tiger Might Martial Arts School.
• Shen Kaijiang, Zhou Yundong, and Chen Yingzhong discussed Guan Lie's likely defeat and the threat Wei Zhendong posed to their influence in Yunyang.
• Han Zhou challenged Tiger Might Martial Arts School, while Chen Song admitted to Guan Lie that he was not confident he could win.
• Guan Lie looked over his disciples and ordered Fang Mo to take the stage.

Fang Mo entered the martial arts competition against Han Zhou, drawing jeers from the crowd and orders from Qin Linyue to cripple him. After stalling Han Zhou with a shoe check and warm-up, Fang Mo unleashed his Tiger Subduing Fist and seized the advantage, leaving Han Zhou badly pressed as he prepared to attack again.

• Guan Lie called on Fang Mo to fight Han Zhou, and Guan Lu urged him to win by promising a reward from the Senior Disciple Sister.
• Fang Mo climbed onto the arena while spectators mocked him, and Qin Linyue told Qin Lang to ask Xiongying Martial Arts School to cripple him.
• Hu Yuehua watched Fang Mo from a restaurant and vowed to punish Tiger Might Martial Arts School even if it surrendered.
• Fang Mo delayed the match to empty sand from his shoe and warm up, frustrating Han Zhou and the spectators.
• Fang Mo struck Han Zhou with Fierce Tiger Pounces Mountain, then followed with Tiger Step Cannon Hammer and Golden Rooster Shakes Wings, driving him backward and damaging his arms.
• Fang Mo roared and pounced at Han Zhou again as Han Zhou struggled to withstand his attack.

Fang Mo defeated Han Zhou in the martial arts competition, earning Tiger Might Martial Arts School a victory and drawing new attention from his fellow students. Hu Yuehua then ordered Aunt Sun to arrange Fang Mo’s death, fearing his hidden talent could threaten her son Yang'er.

• Fang Mo knocked Han Zhou out of the arena with a Wrapped Elbow, and the referee ruled the match valid for Tiger Might Martial Arts School.
• Han Zhou protested and demanded a rematch, but Wei Zhendong called him back and accepted the referee’s decision.
• Guan Lie and Xie Changmin revealed they had kept Fang Mo’s training understated to catch Xiongying Martial Arts School off guard, while Hong Jiantong and Xiong Jiang praised Fang Mo’s performance.
• Fang Mo returned to the team, received congratulations, and quietly asked Guan Lu about her promised reward; she told him they would discuss it after they returned.
• Hu Yuehua feared Fang Mo’s talent could threaten Yang'er and ordered Aunt Sun to arrange his death.

After Fang Mo defeated Han Zhou, the Qin family decided not to move against him for now as the martial arts competition continued. Yang Yunxing faced Feng Lang, and his use of Cloud Hands led the teahouse observers to suspect Guan Lie had ties to Danshi Mountain Buddhist Monastery.

• Qin Linyue warned Qin Lang not to make another move against Fang Mo, though Qin Lang remained resentful.
• Bai Hongsheng announced the Ming Jin bout, and Feng Lang of Xiongying Martial Arts School challenged Tiger Might Martial Arts School.
• Fang Mo recognized Feng Lang as Li Feng from Iron Stone Arena, and Guan Lu revealed she had seen him fight there.
• Guan Lie sent Yang Yunxing to face Feng Lang, who taunted him before launching a rapid, fierce attack.
• Yang Yunxing defended himself with Cloud Hands and drew Feng Lang around the arena, prompting Shen Kaijiang and the others to reconsider Guan Lie's connections.

Yang Yunxing tried to wear Feng Lang down with defense, but Feng Lang had concealed his strength and lured him into a counterattack. After Feng Lang injured and defeated him, Xiongying Martial Arts School won, and Guan Lie prepared Feng Qingyuan for the next step.

• Yang Yunxing defended against Feng Lang's relentless attacks while Guan Lu, Guan Lie, and Xie Changmin suspected Feng Lang was feigning exhaustion.
• Feng Lang pretended to expose his chest, baiting Yang Yunxing into striking before evading the punch and tearing open Yang Yunxing's right arm with his claws.
• Feng Lang struck Yang Yunxing again and continued attacking after Yang Yunxing conceded, until a dark-faced witness ordered him to stop.
• The witness declared Xiongying Martial Arts School the winner, and Xie Changmin began treating Yang Yunxing's severe injuries.
• Guan Lie told Feng Qingyuan he knew what he had to do.

Feng Qingyuan fought Wang Hu in a brutal match, revealing that he had reached Late Hidden Strength and enduring through his injuries with the help of a Purple Qi Blood Yuan Pill. Guan Lie and Wei Zhendong stopped the fight before either disciple could die, then faced each other on the platform as the crowd anticipated a clash between Transforming Strength Practitioners.

• Wang Hu attacked Feng Qingyuan, and their first clash revealed that Feng Qingyuan had reached Late Hidden Strength.
• Wang Hu and Feng Qingyuan traded dozens of fierce blows while Fang Mo watched and learned from their techniques.
• Xie Changmin told Guan Lie that Feng Qingyuan was absorbing the Purple Qi Blood Yuan Pill, which was helping him withstand Wang Hu's attacks.
• Both fighters suffered severe injuries and continued battling until Guan Lie and Wei Zhendong intervened and carried their disciples away.
• Guan Lie and Wei Zhendong remained on the platform, faced one another, and raised their auras as the spectators wondered whether they would fight.

Guan Lie and Wei Zhendong fought in a public martial arts contest, where Guan Lie revealed that he had advanced to Dan Jin. Wei Zhendong survived Guan Lie’s internal-power strike, leaving their battle unresolved.

• Wei Zhendong and Guan Lie exchanged challenges before the fight, while spectators debated who would win.
• The two masters clashed with tremendous force, and their battle shattered the arena as Fang Mo and the other spectators watched in awe.
• Wei Zhendong failed to gain an advantage after a hundred exchanges and unleashed Soaring Eagle Across Ten Thousand Miles, but Guan Lie answered with Tiger Subduing Force and wounded him.
• Guan Lie attacked with Tiger Step Drill Fist, revealing his Dan Jin realm and shocking Hong Jiantong, Xiong Jiang, and Qin Linshan.
• Wei Zhendong met Guan Lie’s attack with Nine Seizes of the Divine Eagle, was blasted backward, and spat blood but remained standing.

Guan Lie defeated Wei Zhendong and revealed that he had become a Core Strength Grandmaster, but Mr. He soon injured him before Pharmacist Xie overwhelmed Mr. He. Luo Jiangyan then arrived at the arena, leaving the crowd facing another powerful newcomer.

• Guan Lie admitted he had just broken through to Dan Jin, and Wei Zhendong collapsed after accepting his defeat.
• Mr. He attacked Guan Lie and injured him, explaining that he was avenging a member of his Eagle Claw Sect.
• Pharmacist Xie revealed his strength by striking Mr. He away, shocking Fang Mo and the martial arts schools gathered at the arena.
• Shen Kaijiang recognized Pharmacist Xie as an inner sect disciple of the Danshi Mountain Buddhist Monastery and welcomed the prospect of conflict with the Eagle Claw Sect.
• Luo Jiangyan arrived at the arena, and Fang Mo recognized her with excitement.

Luo Jiangyan sought Xie Changmin’s help to create medicine for Spirit Beast-level Ridge Gu Poison, and he agreed after reading a letter. After Xie Changmin protected Tiger Might Martial Arts School from the He Family, Hu Yuehua plotted to expose his whereabouts to an enemy so Fang Mo could not threaten her son’s inheritance.

• Luo Jiangyan arrived and revealed that Xie Changmin was the legendary Heavenly Fist who had destroyed the Golden Saber Sect.
• Luo Jiangyan asked Xie Changmin to develop a pill to suppress Spirit Beast-level Ridge Gu Poison, and he agreed to meet her the next day after reading her letter.
• Xie Changmin warned He Kang not to let the He Family trouble Tiger Might Martial Arts School, and the gathered martial artists withdrew.
• Hu Yuehua feared Fang Mo might regain the Fang Family’s favor and inheritance, so she resolved to eliminate the threat to her son, Fang Yang.
• Aunt Sun proposed telling Wu Changfeng, who had long pursued Xie Changmin, that Xie Changmin was in Yunyang, and Hu Yuehua urged her to send the news.

Xie Changmin helped Guan Lie suppress the Eagle Claw Technique’s inner force and prepared to leave Yunyang with Luo Jiangyan to settle an old vengeance. Fang Mo broke through to Ming Jin during training, and Guan Lie promoted him to train in the Back Courtyard.

• Xie Changmin helped Guan Lie suppress the inner force that had injured him and urged him to return to Danshi Mountain Buddhist Monastery to learn a Dan Jin technique.
• Xie Changmin told Guan Lie he would leave Yunyang with Luo Jiangyan, take Lulu along, and pursue his long-delayed vengeance against Wu Changfeng.
• Fang Mo trained after the match and broke through to Ming Jin, stunning the students, including Chu Silin and Ding Zhiyuan.
• Guan Lie tested Fang Mo’s Ming Jin and watched him smash the hardwood strength-testing post with a punch.
• Guan Lie ordered Fang Mo to begin training in the Back Courtyard the next day.

After Fang Mo became an Inner Court disciple, Guan Lu rewarded him with Guan Lie’s notes on Tiger Subduing Fist, which rapidly improved his understanding and let him produce twin reports with a punch. Meanwhile, Fang Xiaolian learned of Fang Mo’s progress and decided to meet him.

• Guan Lie arranged a celebratory lunch for Fang Mo’s breakthrough, but Fang Mo slipped away to practice while the others drank.
• Guan Lu gave Fang Mo Guan Lie’s confidential notes on Tiger Subduing Fist as his reward.
• Fang Mo studied the notes, gained five hundred points of proficiency, and produced twin reports with a single punch.
• Du Chuan reported Fang Mo’s progress and the transfer of thirty million to the Qin Family to Fang Xiaolian.
• Fang Xiaolian considered the danger Hu Yuehua posed to Fang Mo and ordered Du Chuan to arrange a meeting with his son.

Xie Changmin warned Fang Mo that his ordinary Bone Structure would limit his martial path and offered him three possible ways to change it. Fang Mo formally became Xie Changmin’s disciple and received books, a letter, and a blade technique before leaving to continue his cultivation.

• After watching Fang Mo train, Xie Changmin examined him and said his Bone Structure would limit him to Transformation Force.
• Xie Changmin described the Yi Jin Jing, the lost Indestructible Diamond Body Divine Skill, and studying the Pill Dao as possible ways to change Fang Mo’s Bone Structure.
• Fang Mo agreed to learn alchemy from Xie Changmin, knelt, and formally took him as his master.
• Xie Changmin gave Fang Mo three notebooks of alchemy knowledge and a box containing a blade technique and a letter for Bai Zujiang at Yun Kong Martial Academy.
• Xie Changmin told Fang Mo to keep their master-disciple relationship secret and to seek Bai Zujiang after reaching Peak Manifesting Strength.

Guan Lu persuaded Guan Lie to give Fang Mo the Martial Hall’s best instruction and resources before she left for Yun Kong Martial Academy. Studying Xie Changmin’s notes, Fang Mo realized the Fang Family’s Purple Ginseng had been part of a conspiracy, then found a complete high-grade saber art among Guan Lie’s gifts.

• Guan Lu told Guan Lie she did not want to leave, but he urged her to attend Yun Kong Martial Academy and pursue her talent.
• Guan Lu showed Guan Lie information about Fang Mo and asked him to cultivate Fang Mo; Guan Lie agreed to teach him and provide the best resources at the Martial Hall.
• Fang Mo read the Record of Medicinal Properties and recognized that Qin Muxue’s interest in Purple Ginseng had led him into a trap.
• Fang Mo studied Xie Changmin’s alchemy notes and learned that pill refining required internal strength at least at the Dan Jin realm.
• Fang Mo opened Guan Lie’s box, found a letter addressed to Feng Zujiang, and discovered the Mad Sand Saber Art was a complete high-grade martial art.