Chapter Summaries

During Lin Feng’s match against Yang Wenzhao, he summoned Paimon, whom the spectators had mistaken for a harmless magical beast. Paimon opened an Abyssal Spiral that froze the arena, leaving Yang Haohan and the One-Armed Old Man stunned by Lin Feng’s apparent mastery of Soul Temple Summoning Magic.

• Yang Wenzhao mistook Paimon for Lin Feng’s mount, and Paimon angrily threatened to give him an awful nickname.
• Spectators and the elders debated whether Paimon was an Elemental Spirit, while Li Xin and Long Haochen doubted she could fight.
• The One-Armed Old Man told Yang Haohan that Lin Feng had refused the Tenth Stage Star Brilliance Unicorn King.
• Paimon’s power opened an Abyssal Spiral behind Lin Feng and froze the arena and its protective barrier.
• Yang Haohan and the One-Armed Old Man realized the portal showed Lin Feng knew Summoning Magic and wondered whether he belonged to the Soul Temple.

Lin Feng summoned Boreas Andrius, whose overwhelming presence made Yang Wenzhao concede the match without a fight. Yang Haohan recognized Lin Feng’s extraordinary potential, and the One-Armed Old Man agreed to take him to meet Ying Suifeng.

• Boreas Andrius’s howl nearly shattered the arena’s barrier, so Yang Haohan reinforced it and decided the match could continue with the One-Armed Old Man present.
• Boreas emerged from the Abyssal Spiral, and Yang Haohan realized Lin Feng had summoned a powerful magical beast that had lowered its level to answer him.
• Yang Haohan told the One-Armed Old Man that Lin Feng’s growth could affect the war against the Demon Race, and the One-Armed Old Man agreed to take him to meet Ying Suifeng.
• Lin Feng recognized Boreas Andrius and stroked him as Yang Wenzhao and the Star Brilliance Unicorn lost their will to fight.
• Yang Wenzhao recalled the Star Brilliance Unicorn and conceded, confusing Paimon because the two combatants had not fought.

Lin Feng overwhelmed Yang Wenzhao in the Ranking Competition, prompting the judges to award him first place without further matches. As Long Haochen resolved to catch up before the Final Competition, the Demon God Emperor sensed a problem with the Demon God Pillar and vanished to investigate.

• Yang Wenzhao conceded after Boreas's appearance terrified the spectators, and Han Qian announced Lin Feng as the Ranking Competition's first-place winner.
• Long Haochen regretted missing his chance to fight Lin Feng, then resolved to reach the Fifth Stage and catch up before the Final Competition.
• Yang Wenzhao congratulated Lin Feng, shook his hand, and vowed to challenge him again when they competed for the Mithril Foundation Seat.
• Long Haochen and Number Two Knight, whom Lin Feng recognized as Duan Yi, prepared to compete in the next match.
• The Demon God Emperor sensed a problem with the Demon God Pillar and crossed through the void, leaving the Moon Demon God behind.

The Demon Hunt Squad Selection Final Competition registration began after Lin Feng took first place in the Ranking Competition. As contestants gathered, Li Xin and Lin Jialu learned that Lin Feng had a special teammate in Dong Ya, while Ming Qiu revealed that Cai'er was Lin Feng's girlfriend.

• Lin Feng topped the Ranking Competition, Long Haochen placed second after breaking through to the Fifth Stage, and the Haoyue Branch Hall claimed three of the top six spots.
• Li Xin, Long Haochen, and Lin Jialu met at the Final Competition registration venue and discussed Lin Feng's absence.
• Dong Ya introduced herself to Ming Qiu and brought her over to meet Li Xin, Long Haochen, and Lin Jialu.
• Dong Ya said she would be Lin Feng's future Demon Hunt Squad teammate because her spiritual energy was special.
• Ming Qiu said she had seen Cai'er and Lin Feng holding hands, revealing that Cai'er was Lin Feng's girlfriend.

Lin Feng and Cai'er arrived at the plaza for the drawing of lots, where Cai'er introduced herself as Lin Feng's girlfriend. Her possessive declaration surprised Lin Feng and made Li Xin and the others react to their relationship.

• Ming Qiu told Li Xin, Lin Jialu, and Dong Ya about Cai'er, leaving Li Xin and Lin Jialu disappointed to hear Lin Feng had someone he liked.
• Nine members of the Assassin Temple staged a lively welcome at the plaza before Lin Feng and Cai'er entered together.
• Lin Feng dismissed the Assassin Temple members and took Cai'er to join Li Xin, Lin Jialu, Ming Qiu, and Dong Ya.
• When Li Xin asked Lin Feng to introduce Cai'er, Cai'er called herself his girlfriend and identified Li Xin by name.
• Cai'er tightened her grip on Lin Feng's hand and gave him a resentful look as Li Xin recognized her introduction as a claim on him.

The top sixty contestants learned that they had qualified for Demon Hunt Squads, then received the format and rewards for the next round. Lin Feng and Cai'er chose matching yellow balls and confirmed they would compete on the same team.

• The Vice Temple Masters joked about Lin Feng's romantic entanglements, and Ren Wokuang grew angry when Lin Xiaoxiao approached him.
• Ying Suifeng welcomed the sixty contestants into the Demon Hunt Squads and announced that the top three would each receive a Spiritual Furnace and a chance to choose a teammate.
• Ying Suifeng explained that the contestants would draw into six teams of ten, play nine point-based matches, and send the top sixteen scorers onward.
• Lin Feng caught two yellow balls and gave one to Cai'er, who confirmed their matching team by pressing it.
• The Knight Temple and Assassin Temple contestants watched Lin Feng and Cai'er team up and dreaded drawing yellow balls.

Contestants chose teams for the Final Competition, and Lin Feng and Cai'er faced each other in the opening match. Their fight began with Cai'er launching a sudden attack, leaving the outcome unresolved.

• Dong Ya traded her purple ball with Lin Xin for his yellow ball so she could join Lin Feng and Cai'er's team, while advising Ming Qiu to focus on her own competition.
• A magical beast knocked Long Haochen's yellow ball away, and a pink-clad girl picked it up and activated it before its owner gave Long Haochen another ball.
• The ten yellow-ball contestants arrived at the Assassin Temple Training Ground, where the referee paired Lin Feng against Assassin Saint Caier in the first round.
• Cai'er vanished as the match began, and she challenged Lin Feng with the wager that the loser would wash socks.
• Lin Feng drew his Unsharpened Sword, and Cai'er appeared in front of him to thrust at him with her Jade Bamboo Staff.

Lin Feng and Cai'er fought in the Assassin Temple competition until Cai'er conceded, then Xia Ying One arrived with news of a possible Demon Race assault and left for an investigation mission. Lin Feng feared Xia Ying One would die on the mission and resolved to finish the competition and form a Demon Hunt Squad so he could act.

• Lin Feng and Cai'er exchanged attacks in the arena, destroying many stone pillars before Cai'er conceded and Lin Feng received two points.
• Lin Feng and Cai'er left the training ground, where Xia Ying One stopped them and gave Lin Feng a token before departing for Devil Expulsion Pass.
• Xia Ying One told Lin Feng that spies had found Demon Race forces gathering Outside Devil Expulsion Pass and that he would lead a mission to investigate.
• Lin Feng recalled that Xia Ying One might be killed by the Three-Headed Demon God and worried that he was not strong enough to face the danger.
• Lin Feng calmed Cai'er's concern and decided to complete the competition and form his own Demon Hunt Squad.

Lin Feng learned that Saint Moon Temple Master had returned and, seeing Cai’er’s hatred toward him, offered to beat him up. He revealed that he meant to confront Saint Moon now, claiming his completed God’s Favor Awakening made him ready, while Cai’er and Xia Ying One were left stunned.

• Xia Ying One told Lin Feng he was heading to Devil Expulsion Pass and explained that Saint Moon Temple Master had returned to the Temple Alliance.
• Cai’er grew cold and angry at the mention of Saint Moon, and Lin Feng comforted her by stroking her cheek.
• Lin Feng asked whether Cai’er hated Saint Moon and offered to beat him up for her; Cai’er agreed that they would do it when they were stronger.
• Lin Feng clarified that he meant to confront Saint Moon immediately, despite being only at the Fifth Stage.
• Lin Feng reminded Cai’er and Xia Ying One that he had completed God’s Favor Awakening and said Saint Moon might come test his strength anyway.

Lin Feng prepared to meet Saint Moon, Cai’er's great-grandfather and the Assassin Temple Master, after deciding he would face whatever tests Saint Moon imposed. On the final day of the selection competition’s points matches, Lin Feng and Cai’er secured places in the top sixteen, and Saint Moon summoned Lin Feng to the area behind the Great Training Ground.

• Xia Ying One recalled Lin Feng’s overwhelming power in his special state and warned him that Saint Moon, a second-level Ninth Rank expert, was far stronger.
• Lin Feng told Xia Ying One he could still enter that state and explained that he wanted to test his power before the Devil Expulsion Pass Battle and stand up for Cai’er.
• Xia Ying One gave Lin Feng his token as protection and left, then turned back to tell Ying Suifeng about Lin Feng’s plan to challenge Saint Moon.
• On the final day of the points matches, Chen Ying'er conceded to Lin Feng, bringing his total to eighteen points; Cai’er finished with sixteen, and both advanced to the top sixteen.
• The referee relayed the Vice Alliance Master’s order for Lin Feng to go behind the Great Training Ground, and Lin Feng led Cai’er there to meet Saint Moon.

Lin Feng and Cai'er headed toward the Temple Alliance Treasury, while Saint Moon and Yang Haohan discussed Lin Feng and the Miracle Sword. Ying Suifeng arrived to ask whether Saint Moon had seen Lin Feng and Cai'er, and Saint Moon revealed that he intended to test Lin Feng before accepting him as Cai'er's partner.

• Lin Feng reassured Cai'er and continued toward the Treasure Pavilion, believing he needed to test his strength against Saint Moon.
• Yang Haohan and Saint Moon discussed giving Lin Feng the Miracle Sword and argued over whether he deserved a proper weapon.
• Yang Haohan recalled that Ying Suifeng had revealed Lin Feng was an assassin after Lin Feng's strength had drawn his attention.
• Ying Suifeng arrived at the Treasury and asked Saint Moon whether he had seen Lin Feng and Cai'er.
• Saint Moon said he had reluctantly acknowledged Lin Feng but planned to test him before accepting him as Cai'er's partner.

Saint Moon reflected on the cruelty of Cai'er’s trial and was glad that Lin Feng had helped her open her heart, but he grew furious when he learned Lin Feng wanted to beat him up. As Saint Moon prepared to test Lin Feng, Ying Suifeng defended his disciple and warned that he would abandon his position if Lin Feng was hurt.

• Saint Moon recalled forcing Cai'er into her trial for humanity’s sake and feared another betrayal could leave her trapped and emotionless.
• Saint Moon was pleased that Cai'er had opened her heart around Lin Feng, though he wanted to test the boy and punish him for sweeping Cai'er off her feet.
• Ying Suifeng explained to Saint Moon and Yang Haohan why Lin Feng wanted to beat Saint Moon up.
• Yang Haohan laughed and supported Lin Feng, while Saint Moon became enraged and threatened to beat him into a pig-headed mess.
• Ying Suifeng warned that he would give up being Vice Temple Master if Saint Moon hurt Lin Feng, since Lin Feng was his only disciple.

Ying Suifeng and Yang Haohan defended Lin Feng against Saint Moon, who confronted Lin Feng at the Treasure Pavilion but backed down when Cai'er intervened. As Saint Moon led them inside, Paimon sensed something she needed within the pavilion.

• Ying Suifeng threatened to resign as Vice Temple Master if Saint Moon harmed Lin Feng, and Yang Haohan praised Lin Feng's rare ability to cultivate three professions.
• Saint Moon vowed to teach Lin Feng respect despite Ying Suifeng's warning and Cai'er's possible objections.
• Lin Feng and Cai'er arrived at the Temple Alliance's Treasure Pavilion, where Saint Moon attacked Lin Feng with a swarm of spiritual Little Yellow Duck Hair Clips.
• Cai'er shouted at Saint Moon and unleashed her killing intent, causing him to withdraw the attack and let Lin Feng enter the pavilion.
• Saint Moon told Cai'er to bring Lin Feng inside, while Paimon sensed something in the pavilion that she needed.

Lin Feng and Cai'er entered the Treasure Pavilion, where Paimon sensed an important black stone. Yang Haohan brought Lin Feng there to choose his reward for the Preliminary Competition, leaving Lin Feng to inspect the weapons and artifacts.

• Paimon sensed something she needed inside the Treasure Pavilion and directed Lin Feng to a black stone on a platform.
• Lin Feng reassured Cai'er that he was not angry with her for standing up to Saint Moon.
• Lin Feng and Cai'er teleported into the Treasure Pavilion, where they met Yang Haohan, Saint Moon, and Ying Suifeng.
• Yang Haohan invited Lin Feng and Cai'er to call him Grandpa Yang, prompting Ying Suifeng and Saint Moon to tease him about his seniority.
• Lin Feng refused to call Saint Moon by a closer title until Cai'er acknowledged their relationship, and Saint Moon walked away displeased.
• Yang Haohan led Lin Feng through the weapon displays and explained their grades before asking him to choose an item as his Preliminary Competition reward.

Lin Feng declined Yang Haohan’s offer to challenge the Miracle Sword, explaining that he already had a weapon. He revealed the Unsharpened Sword’s transformation into Musou Isshin, leaving Yang Haohan and Saint Moon stunned as every weapon in the Treasure Pavilion trembled.

• Yang Haohan offered Lin Feng the chance to seek recognition from the dormant Miracle Sword in Spirit Riding Valley.
• Saint Moon doubted Lin Feng could earn the Miracle Sword’s recognition and questioned why he carried an ordinary fine iron sword.
• Ying Suifeng explained that Lin Feng’s Unsharpened Sword could transform into powerful, growing weapons.
• Lin Feng declined the Miracle Sword and summoned the Unsharpened Sword at Ying Suifeng’s urging.
• Lin Feng transformed the Unsharpened Sword into Musou Isshin, causing the Treasure Pavilion’s weapons to tremble and Saint Moon to exclaim that one weapon’s emergence had made all weapons roar.

Lin Feng transformed the Unsharpened Sword into the Epic Weapon Musou Isshin in the Treasure Pavilion, and its power briefly drained the spirituality from the displayed weapons. He claimed a mysterious inscribed stone and left with Cai'er, while Yang Haohan and the others reacted to what he had taken.

• Yang Haohan and the others watched as lightning struck Musou Isshin, whose energy scattered the spiritual power of the pavilion’s weapons.
• Yang Haohan reassured Lin Feng that the weapons would recover, and the Geo Elemental Spirit explained that the Unsharpened Sword had reacted to a weapon in the mural challenging it.
• Saint Moon praised Musou Isshin, and Yang Haohan recognized that Lin Feng had held back during his match against Yang Wenzhao.
• At Paimon's urging, Lin Feng chose a mysterious black stone, and Cai'er warned him that it was dangerous before he stored it in his ring.
• Lin Feng left the Treasure Pavilion with Cai'er, and Yang Haohan asked Saint Moon whether he was relieved that Lin Feng had taken the stone.

Saint Moon acknowledged Lin Feng’s strength after he safely took a Demon God Pillar Fragment, then returned to Devil Expulsion Pass. At the Assassin Temple’s Training Ground, the fragment reacted to Paimon and unleashed Demonic Qi that overwhelmed Cai’er, leaving Lin Feng struggling to protect her.

• Saint Moon recognized that Lin Feng had touched the Demon God Pillar Fragment without suffering its usual effects and warned Ying Suifeng to ensure Cai’er was not bullied.
• Saint Moon returned to Devil Expulsion Pass, while Ying Suifeng and Yang Haohan discussed Lin Feng’s troublesome popularity.
• Lin Feng brought Cai’er to the Assassin Temple’s Training Ground, where Paimon asked him for the fragment.
• Lin Feng took out the fragment, which erupted with Demonic Qi upon seeing Paimon and immobilized Lin Feng and Cai’er.
• Cai’er’s Reincarnation Power went berserk and was consumed by the Demonic Qi, so Lin Feng used Geo Element to blast it away, but the fragment quickly filled the area with Demonic Qi again.

Lin Feng protected Cai'er from the Demonic Qi before Paimon transformed into Heavenly Principle, who absorbed the Demonic Qi and the Demon God Pillar Fragment. Heavenly Principle warned Lin Feng that the Demon God Emperor had sensed her presence, then departed and told him to give a stone to Morax; Lin Feng relayed her message to Zhongli.

• Lin Feng formed a Jade Shield around Cai'er, but it began to crack under the Demonic Qi.
• Paimon transformed into Heavenly Principle, who drew in the Demonic Qi and absorbed the Dark Gold Inscriptions from the Demon God Pillar Fragment.
• Heavenly Principle told Lin Feng that the strongest person in the world had sensed her aura and explained that she could regain strength by devouring Demon God Pillars.
• Heavenly Principle warned Lin Feng not to expose her too soon, then vanished and left Paimon unconscious.
• Heavenly Principle told Lin Feng to give the stone to Morax, and Lin Feng later repeated her message to Zhongli.

Lin Feng learned that Zhongli could use the Demon God Pillar Fragment to evolve his Spiritual Furnace, then watched Cai'er sleep in Deep Meditation while reflecting on his gains and nearly kissing her. Meanwhile, Long Haochen returned to the Temple Alliance healed and stronger after Haoyue evolved.

• Zhongli analyzed the Demon God Pillar Fragment, said it could evolve Lin Feng's Spiritual Furnace, and took the furnace to smelt it.
• Lin Feng learned that Cai'er was in Deep Meditation and that his spiritual energy had risen to 3,100 after Paimon transformed into Teyvat's Sustainer of Heavenly Principles.
• Lin Feng touched Cai'er's cheek and moved close to kiss her, unaware that she could see what was happening.
• Long Haochen fell through a spatial rift into the Temple Alliance plaza, where Haoyue caught and healed him with a pillar of light.
• Li Xin saw that Haoyue had evolved into a three-headed Chimera and learned that Long Haochen's spiritual energy had risen to 2,600 through their Blood Pact.

Long Haochen reflected on Haoyue’s mysterious identity and went with Li Xin to find Han Yu at the Knight Temple. Elsewhere, Feng Xiu confronted Baimeng for failing to find the source of a disturbance and ordered him to search for Heavenly Principle and Austin Griffin as well.

• Long Haochen told Li Xin that he did not understand what had happened during Haoyue’s evolution, then wondered whether Lin Feng knew Haoyue’s identity.
• Li Xin told Long Haochen that Han Yu was waiting for him at the Knight Temple, and they went to meet him.
• Baimeng used Angel’s Thread to search across the continent for the creature that had disturbed the Demon God Pillars.
• Feng Xiu appeared and pressured Baimeng to admit that he had not found the creature.
• Feng Xiu told Baimeng about the two powerful auras he had sensed and ordered him to search for Heavenly Principle, Austin Griffin, and the cause of the disturbance.