Chapter Summaries

The second preliminary round continued as True Qi Realm Heavenly Prodigies demonstrated their strength, and Yang Jing watched cautiously after seeing Jiang Yun's effortless victory. Yang Jing, Xiao Nu, and Chu Yunhai were then called to compete in the eighteenth group, drawing the crowd's attention as they prepared to face their beasts.

• The middle-aged man in white announced each group while the clerk recorded the Core-Realm Experts' assessments for the tournament judges.
• Lü Chongrui killed a Mid-Tier Patterned Beast with a single sword-finger strike, and Chen Chu defeated one with three punches.
• Huang Han revealed his True Qi Realm cultivation and killed a Mid-Tier Patterned Beast with two palm strikes.
• Jiang Yun effortlessly slew his beast with a sword-finger strike, leaving Yang Jing wary of facing the previous tournament champion.
• The middle-aged man in white announced Yang Jing, Xiao Nu, Chu Yunhai, Chen Zhou, and Lin Wanchen as the eighteenth group.
• Yang Jing and Xiao Nu exchanged nods before walking with the others toward the arena steps.

Yang Jing killed a mid-tier patterned Wild Boar King with one punch during the second preliminary round, astonishing the tournament’s spectators and experts. Zhou Yunyi wondered whether he had awakened a special physique, but Bai Bing said Yang Jing understood his own path of cultivation.

• Chen Zhou, Lin Wanchen, Yang Jing, and two other contestants took their places on the arena as five mid-tier patterned beasts were released.
• Commandant Tan started the trial, and Yang Jing calmly faced the charging Wild Boar King while gathering the Mountain-Splitting Seal’s power into his fist.
• Yang Jing struck the Wild Boar King’s head once, shattering its skull and killing it instantly.
• The spectators and Core-Realm Experts reacted with shock as they compared Yang Jing’s one-punch victory to the feats of Jiang Yun and Lü Chongrui.
• Zhou Yunyi asked Bai Bing whether Yang Jing had awakened a special physique, and Bai Bing replied that he understood his own cultivation path.

Yang Jing and Xiao Nu won their eighteenth-group battles, while Chu Yunhai, Chen Zhou, and Lin Wanchen were eliminated from the Jintai Grand Tournament. As the second preliminary round continued, independent cultivator Li Tai stunned the audience by revealing true qi realm strength and killing a mid-tier pattern-condensing beast with one palm.

• Yang Jing killed the Wild Boar King with one punch, drawing the attention of the other competitors and spectators.
• Xiao Nu steadily dominated and killed his Blue-Patterned Sharpclaw Beast, while Chen Zhou, Lin Wanchen, and Chu Yunhai each lost their battles.
• Yang Jing and Xiao Nu were judged all but certain to advance to the main competition as the eighteenth group's results were recorded.
• Duan Wenjun, He Jiugang, and Lin Tao each swiftly defeated their beasts as the tournament's later groups competed.
• Li Tai, an independent cultivator, revealed true qi realm strength and killed a mid-tier pattern-condensing brown bear with a single palm strike.

The Jintai Grand Tournament’s Preliminary Round ended, and the six leading figures finalized the ranked roster of thirty-two martial artists advancing to the Main Competition. Commandant Tan announced the list, leaving the competitors and spectators celebrating or mourning their results.

• Li Tai defeated a Mid-Tier Patterned Beast with one palm strike, and Bai Bing told Yang Jing that Li Tai was likely a Heavenly Prodigy from another prefecture hiding his origins.
• The thirtieth and final group completed the Exotic Beast trials, and the day-long Preliminary Round ended.
• The six leading figures reviewed the competitors’ records and agreed on the ranked top thirty-two roster.
• The Prefect gave the finalized roster to Commandant Tan to announce publicly.
• Commandant Tan read the thirty-two names, including Jiang Yun, Lü Chongrui, Li Tai, and Yang Jing, as the crowd celebrated the qualifiers and mourned those eliminated.

After the Preliminary Round ended, Yang Jing gathered with fellow Profound Truth Sect disciples to discuss the contestants and prepare for the Main Competition. The conversation turned to Cui Guangyi’s elimination, and he accepted it as the result of his own shortcomings.

• Commandant Tan announced that the Preliminary Round had concluded and that the Main Competition would begin the next day with thirty-two contestants competing to advance to sixteen.
• Yang Jing left the spectator section with Sun Ningxiang and returned to the encampment, where Lin Ziheng, Fang He, and Ma Qiang praised his one-punch defeat of the Wild Boar King.
• Yang Jing invited Lin Ziheng, Fang He, and Ma Qiang into his tent to share information about the Main Competition contestants.
• Xiao Nu, Si Jiawen, Zhao Wenju, and Cui Guangyi joined Yang Jing and the others to discuss the tournament and the competitors’ strengths.
• Zhao Wenju told Cui Guangyi that a faster fight might have earned him a place in the Main Competition, but Cui Guangyi accepted his elimination and blamed his own insufficient strength and cultivation.

As the Main Competition began to draw Jintai Prefecture’s martial elites to Moonwatch Mountain, Hong Shixian regretted missing an early chance to tie the Hong Family to Yang Jing. Hong Qingzhu watched her father defer to the Six Rulers and realized how greatly she had misunderstood the power of the Five Great Sects and her family’s standing.

• Martial artists and representatives of the great families gathered at Moonwatch Mountain for the Main Competition.
• Lin Weiyuan and Hong Shixian discussed how powerful lineages used the tournament to identify and support promising Heavenly Prodigies.
• Hong Shixian regretted abandoning a marriage alliance with Yang Jing before Yang Jing rose to become a top true qi realm Heavenly Prodigy.
• Hong Shixian approached the masters of the Five Great Sects and the Prefect, respectfully lowering himself before them.
• Hong Qingzhu saw her father’s deference and recognized that the Hong Family remained subordinate to the Five Great Sects and the Prefect.

Cao Zhen reflected on the Profound Truth Sect’s hopes for Yang Jing as the Jintai Grand Tournament’s main competition began. Commandant Tan announced the opening matchup between Jiang Yun and Guo Tianye, and the two fighters prepared to begin.

• Cao Zhen hoped Yang Jing would place in the top five and become the Profound Truth Sect’s new pillar.
• Yang Jing, Si Jiawen, Ma Qiang, and the other Profound Truth Sect contestants took their seats and discussed the tournament’s pairing format.
• Commandant Tan announced the rules for the thirty-two-contestant main competition and its opening round.
• Commandant Tan announced Jiang Yun of the Cloudsoar Sect against Guo Tianye of the Iron Mountain Gang as the first match.
• Jiang Yun and Guo Tianye entered the arena, bowed to Commandant Tan, and heard him declare the match begun.

Jiang Yun, Lü Chongrui, and the other True Qi Realm prodigies overwhelmed their Qi-Nourishing Realm opponents as the Main Competition’s opening matches showed the gulf between the realms. The sixth match was about to begin, with Yang Jing facing Ma Shihao of the Western Mountain Sect.

• Jiang Yun defeated Guo Tianye with a single Sword Finger, showed mercy, and advanced to the Top Sixteen Knockout Round.
• Lü Chongrui defeated Zhao Wenju with a Sword Finger, and Zhao Wenju conceded after being driven to the arena’s edge.
• Li Tai defeated Li Feihu in one powerful blow, while He Jiugang beat Zhang Zhixiang in three sword strikes and Duan Wenjun overcame Wang Chao after three palm strikes.
• Commandant Tan announced the sixth match between Yang Jing of the Profound Truth Sect and Ma Shihao of the Western Mountain Sect.
• Yang Jing exchanged a reassuring glance with Sun Ningxiang, then headed toward the arena as Ma Shihao approached from the opposite side.

Yang Jing faced Ma Shihao in the Main Competition as the crowd watched to see whether the newly advanced True Qi Realm prodigy could prove his strength against a peak Qi-Nourishing Realm fighter. Ma Shihao unleashed the Western Mountain Sect’s Eagle Claw Technique and charged, while Yang Jing calmly let him approach, leaving their first clash about to begin.

• The Six Sovereigns and the spectators focused on Yang Jing and Ma Shihao as they entered the arena.
• Cao Zhen hoped Yang Jing’s match would demonstrate his potential to restore the Profound Truth Sect’s standing.
• Ma Shihao accepted that he was likely to lose but vowed to give everything and avoid being defeated in a single move.
• Yang Jing welcomed Ma Shihao’s strongest technique, hoping the fight would provide pressure to temper his strength.
• Ma Shihao unleashed his consummate Eagle Claw Technique and charged at Yang Jing, who remained still as he closed in.

Yang Jing defeated Ma Shihao with a single controlled punch, stunning the tournament spectators and establishing himself as one of the Jintai Grand Tournament’s top contenders. After Commandant Tan announced his advancement, Yang Jing returned to the Profound Truth Sect’s acclaim, intent on using the tournament to build his strength and secure greater opportunities.

• Ma Shihao unleashed his layered eagle-claw attack, but Yang Jing moved swiftly through it and struck him once, breaking his assault and sending him to the arena’s railing.
• Ma Shihao recognized that Yang Jing had shown mercy, stood, and sincerely conceded defeat.
• The spectators erupted in shock, while the Prefect and the other sovereigns admired Yang Jing; Ren An regretted that the Cloudsoar Sect had rejected him and resolved to punish the steward responsible.
• Commandant Tan assessed Yang Jing as the tournament’s fourth-strongest contender, decided to befriend him, and announced his victory and advancement.
• Yang Jing saluted Commandant Tan and left the arena, while Profound Truth Sect disciples celebrated how his performance had restored their pride.

Yang Jing’s victory left Si Jiawen reckoning with the gulf between them as the tournament continued through several matches. The ninth match became the fiercest yet, and as Qi Chong neared defeat, he suddenly forced his remaining internal qi into a rapidly rising surge.

• Si Jiawen reflected on how Yang Jing had surpassed her and then refocused on the tournament and her own upcoming battle.
• Lin Tao defeated Li Wenjing in the seventh match through his True Qi Realm advantage.
• Chen Chu overcame Lin Shuming in the eighth match, forcing him to concede after four exchanges.
• Huang Han entered the ninth match determined to defeat Qi Chong quickly and dispel his reputation as the weakest True Qi Realm fighter.
• Qi Chong’s exceptional spear technique held Huang Han off through many exchanges, but Huang Han eventually battered him until he was badly injured.
• As Qi Chong seemed close to defeat, he gathered his remaining internal qi and caused his aura to surge with growing pressure.

Qi Chong’s desperate attempt to break into the True Qi Realm failed, leaving him critically injured as Huang Han won their duel. The remaining matches of the first elimination round concluded, with Xiao Nu defeating Wang Xuan and Si Jiawen beating Su Changxin to end the round.

• Qi Chong forced a breakthrough during his duel with Huang Han, but Yang Jing recognized that his damaged foundations made success impossible.
• Qi Chong’s breakthrough failed and its backlash left him unable to fight; Commandant Tan gave him a healing pill and declared Huang Han the winner.
• The tournament continued through the remaining bouts, and Xiao Nu defeated Wang Xuan after more than a hundred exchanges.
• Si Jiawen outclassed Su Changxin, who conceded; she won without serious injury.
• The Sixteenth Match ended the first elimination round of the 50th Jintai Grand Tournament.

The Jintai Grand Tournament announced the sixteen qualifiers, then began the next knockout round with Jiang Yun, Lü Chongrui, and Li Tai winning their opening bouts decisively. After Yang Jing watched the first three matches, the chapter ended as his own fourth match was called and he prepared to take the stage.

• Commandant Tan announced the Top Sixteen, ranking Yang Jing fourth and confirming that nine True Qi Realm experts had advanced.
• The Profound Truth Sect disciples celebrated their strong tournament results, while Xiao Nu and Si Jiawen rested and prepared for the next round.
• Jiang Yun defeated Xiao Nu with a single strand of sword qi, then accepted Xiao Nu's concession after showing mercy.
• Lü Chongrui overwhelmed Zhao Wei with his sword qi, leaving Zhao Wei unable to continue fighting.
• Li Tai struck Li An and his Wolf-Tooth Club with a powerful punch, sending Li An out of the arena.
• Yang Jing studied the three victors, then heard Commandant Tan announce his fourth match and prepared to take the stage.

Yang Jing faced Jiang Yuhua in the Jintai Grand Tournament’s round of sixteen and overwhelmed her without injuring her, ending the match after letting her demonstrate her saber skills. Jiang Yuhua conceded with gratitude, and the story left her encouraged to pursue a breakthrough into the true qi realm.

• Yang Jing entered the arena to face Jiang Yuhua as spectators across Moonwatch Mountain cheered for the tournament’s rising dark horse.
• Jiang Yuhua declared that she would fight with everything she had, and Yang Jing calmly invited her to show her saber techniques.
• Jiang Yuhua launched a fierce attack and followed it with thirteen more strikes, but Yang Jing remained in place and deflected every blow with casual finger taps.
• Yang Jing used true qi to knock Jiang Yuhua’s saber away and send her backward with a carefully controlled touch.
• Jiang Yuhua conceded, thanked Yang Jing for giving her the chance to display her skills, and recognized that the match had strengthened her confidence in reaching the true qi realm.

Yang Jing defeated Jiang Yuhua and advanced to the quarterfinals, while He Jiugang and Lin Tao won their matches against Qi-Nourishing Realm opponents. Si Jiawen and Qiao Yu earned respect for their fierce losses, and the chapter ended as Chen Chu and Huang Han prepared for the tournament’s first clash between True Qi Realm Heavenly Prodigies.

• Yang Jing defeated Jiang Yuhua without moving from his spot and advanced to the quarterfinals, impressing the spectators and leaders watching from the stands.
• He Jiugang defeated Guo Zhenbo in seven moves, breaking his Heaven-Measuring Ruler and forcing him to concede.
• Duan Wenjun defeated Si Jiawen after sixteen exchanges, while her determined performance earned the crowd’s respect.
• Lin Tao defeated Qiao Yu after eighteen exchanges, advancing to the third elimination round.
• Commandant Tan announced the eighth match between Chen Chu of the Cloudsoar Sect and Huang Han of the Vajra Order, and both True Qi Realm Heavenly Prodigies entered the arena.

Chen Chu defeated Huang Han in a brutal Top Sixteen match after a mouthful of blood disrupted Huang Han’s focus, though Huang Han accused him of using a dirty trick. The top eight were announced, and Yang Jing learned that he would face He Jiugang in the next round.

• Chen Chu and Huang Han fought for more than two hundred exchanges, evenly matched and badly injured.
• Chen Chu sprayed stagnant blood onto Huang Han at close range, then seized his momentary shock to land a heavy punch.
• Chen Chu pressed his advantage and defeated Huang Han, who conceded but accused Chen Chu of playing dirty.
• Commandant Tan announced the eight Top Eight qualifiers: Jiang Yun, Lü Chongrui, Li Tai, Yang Jing, He Jiugang, Duan Wenjun, Lin Tao, and Chen Chu.
• Sun Ningxiang told Yang Jing that He Jiugang would be his next opponent, and Yang Jing resolved to give everything in the coming matches.

Yang Jing withdrew from the summit plaza to cultivate Mountain-Splitting Seal, then arrived for the Top Eight Knockout Round in peak condition. The tournament began with Jiang Yun defeating Chen Chu in a one-sided Cloudsoar Sect matchup, while Yang Jing, Li Tai, and Lü Chongrui watched gravely.

• Yang Jing told Sun Ningxiang he would skip the afternoon ranking matches to consolidate his cultivation, then returned with her to the Profound Truth Sect encampment.
• Yang Jing examined his three true arts, took a Marrow Tempering Pill, and repeatedly practiced Mountain-Splitting Seal to refine its circulation and power.
• The next morning, Yang Jing and Sun Ningxiang climbed to Moonwatch Mountain's crowded summit, where more than a hundred thousand spectators gathered for the Top Eight Knockout Round.
• Commandant Tan officially opened the round and announced that Jiang Yun would face his fellow Cloudsoar Sect disciple Chen Chu in the first match.
• Chen Chu launched an all-out assault, but Jiang Yun calmly deflected his attacks with the sect's palm technique without drawing his sword.
• Yang Jing, Li Tai, and Lü Chongrui watched Jiang Yun effortlessly control the match with grave expressions.

At the Jintai Grand Tournament’s Top Eight Knockout Round, Jiang Yun defeated Chen Chu without drawing his sword, and Lü Chongrui gained control of his battle against Lin Tao. Lin Tao was left gravely wounded and unable to continue as Lü Chongrui’s second killing strike landed.

• Jiang Yun overwhelmed Chen Chu with his barehanded true art, and Chen Chu conceded after recognizing the gap between them.
• Commandant Tan declared Jiang Yun the winner and announced the match between Lü Chongrui and Lin Tao.
• Lü Chongrui took the initiative with his sword and steadily suppressed Lin Tao, who fought recklessly to overcome his frustration at their old rivalry.
• Lin Tao’s desperate attacks failed to turn the battle, and Lü Chongrui remained composed while Lin Tao grew badly injured and depleted.
• Lü Chongrui cut Lin Tao’s hand and slashed his waist, leaving Lin Tao staggering and unable to fight on.

Lü Chongrui defeated Lin Tao, and Li Tai overwhelmed Duan Wenjun to advance in the Jintai Grand Tournament’s Top Eight Knockout Round. With three matches complete, attention turned to Yang Jing of the Profound Truth Sect as the fourth match approached.

• Lü Chongrui showed mercy, and Lin Tao conceded after recognizing the gap between their strength; Commandant Tan declared Lü the winner and advanced him to the final four.
• The crowd discussed Lü and Lin Tao’s battle as Commandant Tan began the third match between Li Tai and Duan Wenjun.
• Li Tai revealed overwhelming physical strength, breaking through Duan Wenjun’s saber defense and driving him back with a series of powerful punches.
• On the eighth move, Li Tai disarmed Duan Wenjun and sent him crashing into the arena railing; Duan conceded, and Li Tai won decisively.
• The crowd debated Li Tai’s strength as the tournament prepared to begin its fourth match, and the Profound Truth Sect’s disciples focused their hopes on Yang Jing.

Yang Jing faced He Jiugang in the final Top Eight match, drawing the crowd’s support and provoking He Jiugang to attack first. Their opening clash revealed Yang Jing’s overwhelming physical strength, which drove He Jiugang back despite his greater reserves of true qi.

• Yang Jing watched Li Tai defeat Duan Wenjun and recognized Li Tai as one of the tournament’s most dangerous competitors.
• Commandant Tan announced the final Top Eight match between Yang Jing of the Profound Truth Sect and He Jiugang of the Heavenly Sword Sect.
• Yang Jing and He Jiugang entered the arena as the crowd loudly favored Yang Jing, fueling He Jiugang’s resentment and resolve to win.
• After a tense standoff, He Jiugang attacked Yang Jing with a powerful sword strike.
• Yang Jing met He Jiugang’s sword with a fist, and the collision forced He Jiugang to stagger back six or seven steps.