Chapter Summaries

Ye Ling discovered that Long Haochen, Cai'er, Li Xin, and the others had been transported to Haoyue’s Undead World, where Haoyue was undergoing a transformation. As the group faced a deadly undead Forbidden Spell, Cai’er’s Tower of Eternity Necklace released a strange radiance.

• Leng Xiao tried to persuade Ye Ling to accept her, while Gu Yuena’s Silver Dragon King aura overwhelmed her with its pressure.
• Ye Ling sensed a spatial ripple connected to the Undead World and realized Long Haochen and the others had been transported there for Haoyue’s fourth-head transformation.
• Ye Ling began using the Tower of Eternity to search for Cai’er and travel to the Undead World.
• Long Haochen and his companions defended Haoyue’s cave against a horde of powerful undead, and Long Haochen told them Haoyue might have caused the world’s devastation.
• The undead unleashed a Ninth-Order Forbidden Spell, and Cai’er’s Tower of Eternity Necklace flared with strange light as Li Xin prepared to resist.

Ye Ling arrived in time to destroy the undead forbidden spell with his purifying power, then joined Cai'er in charging the undead army. As they competed to purify the most enemies, Haoyue began releasing a strange Water Attribute aura, suggesting its evolution might be complete.

• Ye Ling used the Necklace of Eternity's purifying undead magic to scatter the forbidden spell and drive back the undead army.
• Ye Ling emerged from a spatial gate, and his companions rejoiced as he prepared to fight beside them.
• Ye Ling recognized the undead as mindless and asked Cai'er to use the Reincarnation Spiritual Furnace and Sword of Reincarnation to unleash the Death God's purification power.
• Ye Ling and Cai'er charged into the undead together, competing to see whether the Death God or the Rakshasa God would purify more enemies.
• Long Haochen noticed a strange Water Attribute aura rising from Haoyue and wondered whether it had finished evolving.

Ye Ling and Cai'er fought through the undead gathered around Austin Griffin, absorbing and purifying their soul power until the Lich King arrived to kill him. After learning that Haoyue was the Heavenly Scourge Austin Griffin, Cai'er postponed her questions, and Ye Ling refused the Lich King's demand to hand him over.

• Ye Ling and Cai'er slaughtered the undead, and Ye Ling absorbed their purified soul essence to strengthen himself and the Tower of Eternity.
• The Ninth Order, Level 3 Lich King arrived, recognized Austin Griffin, and attacked the cave where he was staying.
• Ye Ling blocked the Lich King's strike with the Rakshasa Scythe, and the clash drove nearby undead to flee.
• The Lich King demanded to know why Ye Ling was defending Austin Griffin and warned that he could destroy peaceful worlds.
• Ye Ling told Cai'er that the Lich King was one of the Ten Undead Monarchs, and Cai'er realized Haoyue was Austin Griffin, the God of Heavenly Scourge.
• The Lich King offered to spare Ye Ling and Cai'er if they handed over Austin Griffin, but Ye Ling refused.

Ye Ling refused to surrender Haoyue to the Lich King and used the Tower of Eternity to immobilize him. Ye Ling and his companions escaped through a teleportation gate, leaving the Undead World’s monarchs to find Austin Griffin gone.

• Ye Ling refused the Lich King’s demand to hand over Haoyue, believing he needed to keep the dangerous Austin Griffin by his side.
• The Lich King attacked Ye Ling, but Ye Ling summoned the Tower of Eternity, which pinned the Lich King beneath its power.
• Ye Ling and Cai’er went to Long Haochen, who confirmed that Haoyue had completed his breakthrough and needed to leave quickly.
• Ye Ling opened a teleportation gate, and Long Haochen led Haoyue and the others back to their original world.
• Ye Ling’s companions departed, and the Tower of Eternity returned to the special world opened by Electrolux.
• The ten monarchs arrived and demanded to know where Austin Griffin was, while the Lich King wondered whether Ye Ling had spared his life.

Back in the Tower of Eternity, Long Haochen explained that Haoyue was Austin Griffin, a being whose past life had created the world of darkness and fire and who had reincarnated eight times. Leng Xiao’s reaction to the name left the group stunned and suggested Haoyue’s identity was even more significant than they had realized.

• Long Haochen and Haoyue returned to the Tower of Eternity with the Demon Hunting Group after Ye Ling rescued them from the undead world.
• Li Xin asked Ye Ling about the lich’s claim that Haoyue had created the world of darkness and fire, but Ye Ling asked Long Haochen to explain instead.
• Ye Ling received check-in rewards for changing the Undead World and for Haoyue forming four heads.
• Long Haochen revealed that Haoyue had reincarnated eight times and that the undead had killed him in each of his first seven returns.
• Long Haochen explained that Haoyue had returned to evolve twice during his eighth reincarnation, but became Long Haochen’s blood pact partner and survived both times.
• When Long Haochen named Haoyue’s first-life identity as Austin Griffin, Leng Xiao shrieked that he was the true God of Heavenly Scourge, stunning the group.

Leng Xiao revealed that Demon God Emperor Feng Xiu had ordered the Demon Clan to kill Austin Griffin at any cost, and Ye Ling explained that the Seventy-Two Demon God Pillars formed the Nine Heavens Ten Lands Annihilation Formation to restrain him. The group chose not to hear more until they reached the Ninth Rank, and Li Xin turned her attention to Leng Xiao’s relationship with Ye Ling.

• Li Xin questioned Leng Xiao, who said Feng Xiu had spoken of the Demon Clan’s mission to kill the God of Heavenly Scourge Austin Griffin.
• Ye Ling confirmed Leng Xiao’s account and revealed that the Seventy-Two Demon God Pillars were formation eyes designed to restrain Austin Griffin.
• Ye Ling named the formation the Nine Heavens Ten Lands Annihilation Formation, shocking everyone.
• Li Xin decided the companions should learn no more until they reached the Ninth Rank, and Ye Ling agreed to stop explaining.
• Li Xin noticed Leng Xiao’s interest in Ye Ling and asked him what was going on between them.

Ye Ling and his companions decided Leng Xiao could not leave the Tower of Eternity because she might reveal secrets to Demon God Emperor Feng Xiu, though Leng Xiao quietly withdrew from their confrontation. Long Haochen proposed returning to Holy City, and the group began assessing their gains before Ye Ling revealed his enormous stockpile of merit points.

• Li Xin questioned Ye Ling about why Leng Xiao was awake, then argued that Leng Xiao had to remain in the Tower of Eternity to prevent Feng Xiu from learning their secrets.
• Ye Ling agreed that the group could not yet risk confronting Feng Xiu, while Leng Xiao panicked after overhearing them discuss keeping her inside.
• Li Xin and Cai'er threatened Leng Xiao, who recognized their feelings for Ye Ling and quietly retreated without leaving the Tower of Eternity.
• Long Haochen proposed that the group return to Holy City and review their gains to plan their future development.
• Ye Ling revealed his merit points at Lin Xin's suggestion, leaving the entire team stunned by the enormous amount.

Ye Ling revealed that his Demon Hunting Group had accumulated more than ten million merit points in rewards and spoils from the battle. He hinted that Li Xin’s gift from Dream Paradise was an even greater gain, leaving the group stunned.

• Lin Xin and the other teammates were shocked to see that their group’s merit had exceeded seven million points.
• Ye Ling explained that the merit came from killing the Leopard Demon God and three Demon God Heirs, as well as the Priest Temple’s reward for their battlefield contributions.
• Sima Xian pointed out that they also had valuable spoils, and Ye Ling revealed treasures worth enough to bring their total merit value above ten million.
• Wang Yuanyuan punched Sima Xian at his request, and he celebrated when the pain convinced him their fortune was real.
• Ye Ling said their greatest gain could not be converted into merit, and Li Xin suggested it was what she had received in Dream Paradise.

Li Xin revealed that the Spirit Spring and Ye Xiaolei’s favor had made her a Goddess of Life’s chosen, with the potential to inherit her deity position. The group celebrated her fortune but agreed to keep it secret because Dream Paradise’s instability could draw powerful Alliance members into it.

• Wang Yuanyuan reminded the group that Li Xin had obtained the Spirit Spring and Ye Xiaolei’s favor in Dream Paradise.
• Li Xin explained that the Spirit Spring could extend her lifespan and transform her into a Life Saintess, while Ye Xiaolei’s favor gave her a chance to inherit the Goddess of Life’s deity position.
• The group reacted with astonishment, and Li Xin proudly confirmed that she had become one of God’s Chosen.
• Sima Xian and Lin Xin teased each other about whether Sima Xian would have studied healing if he had possessed Li Xin’s physique.
• Wang Yuanyuan warned that the group should conceal Li Xin’s new status because Dream Paradise’s instability might allow Ninth Tier Experts to enter and cause trouble.

After returning from Dream Paradise, Marshal Grade Demon Hunting Group No. 90 rested in Holy City and planned their next purchases. Lin Xin proposed using their vast merit points at the Grand Auction, but Li Xin reminded him that Long Haochen could get equipment through Haoyue Equipment.

• The teammates agreed to keep their secrets hidden and decided to return to Holy City rather than remain at South Suppressing Pass.
• Ye Ling opened the gate of the Tower of Eternity, and the group left to register at South Suppressing Pass before traveling home.
• About ten days later, Marshal Grade Demon Hunting Group No. 90 returned to its residence and rested after their exhausting trip.
• Wang Yuanyuan asked what the group would do next, and Lin Xin described Ye Ling's cultivation and proposed saving their merit points for the Holy Alliance Grand Auction House.
• Li Xin pointed out that Long Haochen would not need to spend merit points to buy equipment, prompting Lin Xin to remember Haoyue Equipment.

Ye Ling and his companions learned that Haoyue Equipment had made Ye Ling and Li Xin wealthy, then decided to visit Nalan Shu in Holy City for funds before the auction. Nalan Shu refused a promotion to remain at the Haoyue Branch Temple, and he was stunned when he heard Ye Ling, Long Haochen, Li Xin, and their Demon Hunting Group had arrived.

• Li Xin explained that Ye Ling received a share of Haoyue Equipment's profits and that Nalan Shu gave her an additional cut.
• Lin Xin urged Ye Ling to help him, then revealed that Nalan Shu's branch hall master was likely still in Holy City.
• Ye Ling, Li Xin, and Long Haochen agreed to visit Nalan Shu to raise funds for the auction and ask about the temple's recent progress.
• Nalan Shu turned down a promotion to become a Level 1 City Branch Hall Master and chose to stay in Haoyue City.
• Nalan Shu initially told his knight to turn away the late visitors, but he learned that Ye Ling, Long Haochen, Li Xin, and their companions had come and reacted in shock.

Li Xin, Ye Ling, and Long Haochen visited Nalan Shu to obtain money for the Holy Alliance grand auction, and Nalan Shu gave them five hundred million gold coins. Before they headed to the auction, Nalan Shu asked Ye Ling and Long Haochen to guide disciples struggling to advance from Thousand Forging to Spirit Forging.

• Nalan Shu hurried to greet Li Xin, Ye Ling, and Long Haochen, then joked with Li Xin about missing her chicken drumsticks.
• Li Xin explained that the group wanted to attend the Holy Alliance grand auction and needed gold coins instead of spending merit points.
• Nalan Shu gave Ye Ling five Crimson Gold Grade Holy Alliance Reserve Cards worth five hundred million gold coins and offered Haoyue Equipment's card as backup.
• Li Xin asked why she was not receiving money too, and Nalan Shu teased her for spending money on frivolous things.
• Nalan Shu asked Ye Ling and Long Haochen to guide disciples who had reached Thousand Forging First Grade but could not advance to Spirit Forging, and they agreed.

Marshal Grade Demon Hunting Group No. 90 attended the Holy Alliance Grand Auction, where the first item was revealed as Spirit Armor. Ye Ling confirmed what the armor was, and the group faced an auction with a starting price of ten million Gold Coin.

• Long Haochen and Ye Ling taught the Thousand Forging First Grade Forging Masters about Spirit Forging and left them notes to study.
• Marshal Grade Demon Hunting Group No. 90 entered the Holy Alliance Grand Auction House and settled into private room No. 90.
• Lin Xin admired the room's sofas, while Chen Ying'er and Sima Xian joked about leaving him behind when choosing auction items.
• Ye Weiyang opened the VIP auction and announced that its first item was a suit of self-repairing armor with a starting price of ten million Gold Coin.
• Ye Ling confirmed to Lin Xin that the armor was Spirit Armor.

Ye Ling’s Two-Word Spirit Armor went on display at the auction, where Ye Weiyang presented its history, quality, and extraordinary benefits. The crowd learned it could increase spiritual energy by at least six thousand points, and the auction was poised for a bidding frenzy.

• Ye Ling explained that he had sent Long Haochen to deliver ordinary Two-Word Spirit Armor from Haoyue Branch Temple for the auction.
• Ye Weiyang recalled the Spirit Armor’s appearance in the Demon Hunting Group Grand Competition and revealed that the auction pieces were upgraded Two-Word Spirit Armor.
• Long Haochen told Li Xin that Uncle Nalan had written the promotional copy and taken charge of further cooperation with Ye Weiyang, prompting Li Xin to vow revenge for the stories about her.
• Ye Weiyang unveiled the armor’s thirteen components, including a pair of wings, and the audience recognized it as a full set of Half-step Epic equipment.
• Ye Weiyang announced that the armor could increase total spiritual energy by at least six thousand points, had no attribute or profession requirements, and could adjust to the wearer’s size.

Ye Weiyang auctioned the first Two-Word Spirit Armor, explaining its power, restrictions, and life-saving features as bids soared. The armor sold for thirty-two million Gold Coins, and she directed those hoping to buy future Spirit Armor to Haoyue Equipment.

• Ye Weiyang explained that Two-Word Spirit Armor could greatly increase spiritual power, but required a qualified user and could not grant breakthroughs that depended on a Spirit Pill.
• Ye Weiyang opened the auction with a starting price of ten million Gold Coins, and bidders rapidly raised the price.
• Lin Xin watched from a private room and predicted that the armor could sell for more than thirty million Gold Coins.
• The Two-Word Spirit Armor sold for thirty-two million Gold Coins, and Ye Weiyang described its automatic defense, Thorn skill, and emergency teleportation spell.
• When a cultivator asked how to obtain Spirit Armor in the future, Ye Weiyang answered, “Haoyue Equipment!”

At the Holy Alliance Grand Auction House, Ye Weiyang promoted Haoyue Equipment’s Spirit Armor, revealing that One-Word Spirit Armor would provide a major boost for only Twenty Thousand Gold Coins. Cai’er explained that Ye Weiyang supported its affordable sale because she wanted Spirit Armor to strengthen humanity against the Demon Clan.

• Ye Weiyang revealed that Haoyue Equipment’s Hall Master Nalan had provided the Two-Word Spirit Armor on display and that the shop would soon sell One-Word Spirit Armor.
• Ye Weiyang said the lowest-tier One-Word Spirit Armor would cost Twenty Thousand Gold Coins, increase spiritual energy by at least five hundred points, and be custom-made, but binding it meant users could not switch to another Spirit Armor.
• Auction attendees reacted with excitement and planned to visit Haoyue Equipment’s headquarters in Holy City after the auction.
• Lin Xin expressed disbelief that Ye Weiyang would promote a product this way at the Grand Auction House.
• Cai’er explained that Ye Weiyang valued Spirit Armor as a means of raising humanity’s strength against the Demon Clan, not merely as a source of profit.

The group discussed Ye Weiyang’s ambitions and the Goddess of Light Aria, and Long Haochen decided to try to acquire the sword at the auction. Ye Ling then bought a Spirit Rhyme Snow Lotus to help improve his Inner Spiritual Power.

• Wang Yuanyuan explained Ye Weiyang’s ambition to follow in her grandfather Ye Wushang’s footsteps through the Holy Alliance Grand Auction House.
• Lin Xin suggested that Ye Ling, Li Xin, or Long Haochen try to obtain Ye Wushang’s sword, the Goddess of Light Aria.
• Ye Ling recommended the sword to Long Haochen, who resolved to buy it when it appeared at auction.
• Ye Weiyang presented a five-hundred-year Spirit Rhyme Snow Lotus, and Ye Ling told Lin Xin to buy it for the group.
• Lin Xin bid four hundred thousand Gold Coin for the Spirit Rhyme Snow Lotus.

Lin Xin and his companions bought several auction items before a huge Void Silver Crystal caught Wang Yuanyuan’s attention. Ye Ling judged that it could yield two usable pieces, and Lin Xin prepared to bid as Wang Yuanyuan urged him to secure it for her Giant Spirit God's Shield.

• Lin Xin won the Spirit Rhyme Snow Lotus for four hundred thousand Gold Coins.
• Lin Xin’s group bought auction items No. 3 through No. 6, spending a total of three million Gold Coins.
• Ye Weiyang introduced a massive Void Silver Crystal with a starting price of two million Gold Coins and no upper limit.
• Wang Yuanyuan excitedly told Lin Xin that another piece could raise her Giant Spirit God's Shield to Legendary grade.
• Ye Ling said he could forge two usable pieces from the crystal, potentially raising the shield as high as Epic Grade.
• Wang Yuanyuan urged Lin Xin to bid, and he agreed to show off his business talent.

Wang Yuanyuan celebrated buying an Epic Grade shield component and looked forward to restoring the Giant Spirit God's glory with Ye Ling and Long Haochen's help. The auction's final item was revealed to be Goddess of Light's Aria, Light Sword God Ye Wushang's divine sword, which could only be bought by someone who lifted its seal and paid twenty million Gold Coins.

• Lin Xin bought the shield component for Wang Yuanyuan for two million Gold Coins, and she celebrated the chance to restore the Giant Spirit God's glory.
• Long Haochen told Wang Yuanyuan that he and Ye Ling might someday upgrade her Giant Spirit God's Shield through Heavenly Forging or Divine Forging.
• Ye Ling and the others bought medicinal ingredients and rare treasures at the auction but passed on the equipment.
• Ye Weiyang introduced the final auction item, a sealed divine sword offered for twenty million Gold Coins only to a bidder who could lift its seal.
• Lin Xin recognized the sword's possible identity, and Ye Ling confirmed it was Goddess of Light's Aria, once wielded by Light Sword God Ye Wushang.

Ye Ling revealed that he intended to obtain Goddess of Light Aria for Long Haochen, who he believed could complete its trial and eventually restore it to Immortal Grade or even make it a divine artifact. When no one dared to try the sword, Ye Ling and Long Haochen came forward, and Ye Ling identified himself to a startled paladin.

• Ye Ling told Lin Xin that he would bid for Goddess of Light Aria and give it to Long Haochen, whom he expected to pass its trial.
• Ye Weiyang opened the sword’s box, and the gathered guests fell silent before the ancient, sorrowful weapon.
• When no one volunteered to face the trial, Ye Weiyang began to close the box and end the auction.
• Ye Ling called out from Auction Room No. 90, then came forward with Long Haochen and explained that Long Haochen would undergo the trial.
• An Eighth-Order Paladin challenged the youths, and Ye Ling gave his name, prompting the paladin to recognize him as this year’s Demon Hunting Group Competition winner.