Chapter Summaries

Zi Yan angrily brought Xiao Ling to the Medusa Temple, where he learned that Medusa was pregnant with his child. The chapter ended with Medusa revealing the news to him in person.

• Zi Yan sensed Xiao Ling near the Jia Ma Imperial Family's palace and ordered him to follow her without explaining why she was angry.
• Xiao Ling followed Zi Yan across the Jia Ma Empire to the Snake People Clan and remarked on how much it had prospered.
• Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin waited with Zi Yan outside the Medusa Temple and directed Xiao Ling inside.
• Medusa told Xiao Ling, "I'm pregnant. The child is yours."

Xiao Ling learned that Medusa was pregnant with his child and reassured her that he would take responsibility. As they discussed her pregnancy and uncertain plans, he asked her to marry him, and she agreed.

• Medusa told Xiao Ling that she was pregnant with his child, leaving him stunned as Xiao Yi Xian, Zi Yan, and Qing Lin returned.
• Xiao Ling asked whether Medusa was joking, and she angrily threw a sword at him before he stopped it with his Spiritual Power.
• Xiao Ling explained that he had been surprised rather than trying to deny responsibility, then embraced Medusa and soothed her anger.
• Medusa said Xiao Yi Xian had examined her after she felt unwell and discovered that she was over a month pregnant.
• Xiao Ling and Medusa discussed her long pregnancy and whether she should travel to the Central Plains, then he asked her to marry him.
• Medusa agreed to marry Xiao Ling and rested her head on his shoulder.

Xiao Ling settled into a quiet life in the Jia Ma Empire while caring for pregnant Medusa and agreeing to refine a high-quality Heavenly Soul Blood Melting Pill for their child. At the Misty Cloud Sect, Yun Shan pressured Yun Yun to marry Gu He for the sect’s benefit, but Yun Leng’s urgent report interrupted her response with news of Xiao Ling’s impending marriage to Medusa.

• Xiao Ling and Medusa enjoyed time together at the Medusa Temple, where she told him the fetus-nourishing pill had stabilized their child and improved her cultivation.
• Medusa explained that the Snake People Clan required an ancestral Heavenly Soul Blood Melting Pill for each Medusa descendant, and Xiao Ling promised to refine the highest-quality version along with other nourishing pills.
• Yun Shan told Yun Yun she would marry Gu He at a grand wedding banquet for the Misty Cloud Sect’s future, while Yun Yun protested that she did not love him.
• Yun Yun began to accept the marriage as her duty to the sect when Yun Leng arrived with an urgent message from the Xiao Family.
• Yun Leng reported that Xiao Ling intended to marry Queen Medusa and would soon hold a wedding within the Snake People Clan.

Yun Yun privately struggled with her forced marriage to Gu He as Yun Shan postponed the wedding, while Xiao Ling refined a pill in seclusion. Yao Chen and Little Sable arrived at the Medusa Temple to visit Zi Yan, mentioning Xiao Ling’s sudden wedding.

• Yun Shan regretted that Yun Yun had not formed a closer bond with Xiao Ling and postponed her wedding to Gu He until after Xiao Ling’s wedding.
• Yun Shan urged Yun Yun to spend time with Gu He, then left to enter secluded cultivation.
• Yun Yun declined Gu He’s visit and departed to focus on cultivation.
• Xiao Ling worked to refine a Heavenly Soul Blood Melting Pill on a peak in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
• A temple guard stopped Yao Chen and Little Sable, but Zi Yan emerged and recognized them as her visitors.
• Little Sable said Xiao Ling’s sudden marriage had prompted him to rush over.

Xiao Ling refined an eighth-grade two-colored pill in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, then reunited with Yao Chen and Little Sable at the Medusa Temple. As his wedding preparations continued, Little Sable presented him with the Myriad Beast Spiritual Fire as a wedding gift.

• Xiao Ling swallowed the pill lightning with a black hole, finished refining a crimson pill, and sensed Yao Chen and Little Sable near the Snake People Clan.
• Yao Chen and Little Sable entered the Medusa Temple with Zi Yan and joined Medusa and the others in conversation.
• Xiao Ling arrived through a Spatial Rift and greeted Yao Chen and Little Sable, who had come to attend his wedding.
• Yao Chen urged Xiao Ling to protect and cherish Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Medusa, and Xiao Ling promised to keep them safe and happy.
• Little Sable gave Xiao Ling a crimson flame as a wedding gift, and Xiao Ling recognized it as the Myriad Beast Spiritual Fire, ranked twenty-second on the Heavenly Flame Ranking.

Little Sable gave Xiao Ling the Myriad Beast Spiritual Fire as a wedding gift and explained that he had found it in the Valley of the Dead Souls. Xiao Ling refined the flame over three days, advancing to Dou Zun Nine Stars, and found that it modestly strengthened his fused flames and Fen Jue.

• Little Sable explained that he found the Myriad Beast Spiritual Fire in the Beast Region's Valley of the Dead Souls, where magical beasts had long buried their dead.
• Yao Chen speculated that the gathered magical beast essences had enabled the flame to form, and Qing Lin teased him about his struggle to subdue the Bone Spirit Cold Flame.
• Little Sable gave the Myriad Beast Spiritual Fire to Xiao Ling as a wedding gift, and Xiao Ling accepted it while joking with Little Sable and Zi Yan about marriage and the Ancient Void Dragon Clan's rules.
• Xiao Ling began refining the Myriad Beast Spiritual Fire in his cultivation chamber and subdued it with his Dou Qi and previously refined Heavenly Flames.
• After three days, Xiao Ling completed the refinement and advanced to Dou Zun Nine Stars, while the new flame modestly improved his fused flames and Fen Jue.

Xiao Ling refined the three ribs containing the Great Heaven Creation Palm and absorbed the Golden Spirit Saliva hidden within them. He entered the Creation Saint’s projection space, learned the technique’s requirements, and watched its meridian route and first demonstration.

• Xiao Ling used his Heavenly Flames, aided by his Destiny Talisman, to refine the three ribs until they became dark-golden liquid.
• Xiao Ling let the Golden Spirit Saliva crush his hand before it entered his palm, after which his injuries healed and information about the technique reached his consciousness.
• Xiao Ling followed a mysterious force into a strange space and recognized the silent figure there as a projection of the Creation Saint.
• The Creation Saint explained that the Great Heaven Creation Palm was a low-level Heavenly Grade Dou Technique and warned that it required a palm tempered by Golden Spirit Saliva.
• Xiao Ling memorized the technique’s dark-golden energy circulation route as the projection demonstrated a palm strike that shattered the space before it.

After learning the Heavenly Grade Great Heaven Creation Palm, Xiao Ling tested its immense Dou Qi consumption and decided to consult Elder Yao about finding a substitute for the rare Golden Spirit Liquid. Meanwhile, the Snake People Sacred City prepared for Queen Medusa and Xiao Ling’s wedding as prominent guests arrived.

• Xiao Ling awakened from the consciousness projection, recalled the Creation Saint, and discovered that hidden meridians in his palm enabled him to use the Great Heaven Creation Palm.
• Xiao Ling practiced the technique until a black radiance formed, then stopped before releasing it to avoid disturbing the Snake People Clan.
• Xiao Ling considered asking Elder Yao to help create a substitute for Golden Spirit Liquid so he could cultivate the technique and teach it to Xian'er and the others.
• The Snake People Sacred City was decorated for Queen Medusa and Xiao Ling’s wedding, while visitors from across the Jia Ma Empire arrived hoping to meet Xiao Ling.
• Hai Bodong, Jia Xing Tian, and Yun Shan arrived at the Medusa Temple and entered the wedding venue.

Jia Xing Tian’s group arrived at the Medusa Temple, where Commander Yue Mei guarded the wedding venue and reflected on the Snake People Clan’s growing strength. Xiao Ling and Medusa entered the hall, completed the wedding rites, and received Yao Chen’s blessing.

• Jia Xing Tian greeted Yue Mei at the temple entrance and was surprised by her peak Dou Huang cultivation and human form.
• Yue Mei told the guards to admit no more visitors and secure the temple before entering the hall.
• Xiao Ling and Medusa appeared in their wedding attire and walked together through the hall as guests offered their blessings.
• Xiao Ling lifted Medusa’s veil, and the two exchanged affectionate looks before presenting tea to Yao Chen.
• Yao Chen drank both cups of tea and wished Xiao Ling and Medusa a long, peaceful life together.

Xiao Ling and Medusa celebrated their wedding, but Medusa sent him to spend the night with Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin because of her pregnancy. Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin welcomed him in Xiao Ling's courtyard and prepared to share the bridal night with him.

• Fireworks and guests celebrated as Xiao Ling and Medusa completed their wedding rites and retired to the bridal chamber.
• Medusa told Xiao Ling that her pregnancy meant she could not spend the wedding night with him and encouraged him to join Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin.
• Xiao Ling left Medusa resting and went to the decorated courtyard, where Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin awaited him with flowers.
• Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian pledged to stay beside Xiao Ling for the rest of their lives as Yao Chen, Little Sable, and Zi Yan watched nearby.
• Qing Lin reminded Xiao Ling of his past suggestion that she and Xiao Yi Xian accompany him together, and Xiao Yi Xian agreed to it once.
• Xiao Yi Xian pulled the stunned Xiao Ling onto the bed and urged him to enjoy the night.

Xiao Ling refined ten portions of a rare spiritual liquid to temper the hands for cultivating the Great Heaven Creation Palm, and Yao Chen dispersed the Pill Lightning before it drew unwanted attention. After Zi Yan visited, Xiao Ling learned Yun Yun was waiting and went to meet her.

• Xiao Ling and Yao Chen refined a palm-tempering spiritual liquid using rare ingredients, including Ancient Void Dragon scales supplied by Zi Yan.
• Yao Chen dispersed the forming Pill Lightning, and Xiao Ling finished refining ten portions of the liquid and stored them in jade bottles.
• Zi Yan arrived, asked about the refinement, and learned Xiao Ling would test the liquid before sharing it with her and the others.
• Zi Yan told Xiao Ling that Yun Yun was waiting to see him, and Xiao Ling decided to meet her.

Yun Yun visited the Xiao Family and asked Xiao Ling to take her to the Central Plains when he returned there. Xiao Ling questioned why she needed his help, since her Dou Zong cultivation should let her travel safely on her own.

• Yun Yun gave the Xiao Family maids Third Grade Pills and asked about Xiao Ling's recent weddings to Queen Medusa, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin.
• Xiao Ling entered the Reception Hall with Yao Chen and Zi Yan, then introduced Yao Chen as his respected mentor in cultivation and alchemy.
• Yun Yun told Xiao Ling she wanted his help reaching the Central Plains and offered to pay any price.
• Xiao Ling used his Dou Qi to raise Yun Yun from her deep bow and asked why she needed his help despite her Dou Zong strength.

Yun Yun told Xiao Ling that Yun Shan wanted her to remain in the Misty Cloud Sect and marry Gu He, and asked him to help her escape those restraints by taking her to the Central Plains. Xiao Ling agreed to help and told her to return to the sect and await word when he was ready to leave.

• Yun Yun explained that her duties as Sect Master and Yun Shan's plan for her to marry Gu He kept her from leaving the Misty Cloud Sect.
• Xiao Ling realized Yun Yun had sought his influence to break free of her master's demands, and Yun Yun admitted she needed his help.
• Yao Chen urged Xiao Ling to take Yun Yun to the Central Plains, and Xiao Ling decided he would rather bring her along than let her marry Gu He.
• Xiao Ling agreed to help Yun Yun leave, and she thanked him and promised to repay his kindness.
• Xiao Ling told Yun Yun to return to the Misty Cloud Sect and prepare to discuss the matter with Yun Shan while she awaited his news.

Yun Yun told Yun Shan that she would leave for the Central Plains with Xiao Ling and take Yun Yanran, giving up her position as sect leader. Xiao Ling said farewell to pregnant Medusa and departed with Xiao Yi Xian, Zi Yan, and Qing Lin, while Zi Yan promised to visit Medusa after refining the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit.

• Yun Yun told Yun Shan she had agreed to follow Xiao Ling to the Central Plains, and Yun Shan objected because he had arranged her marriage to Gu He.
• Yun Yun insisted she would not break her agreement, said she would take Yun Yanran, and returned the sect leader position to Yun Shan.
• Xiao Ling and Medusa shared a quiet farewell, and Medusa chose to remain with the Snake People Clan and their unborn child while he went to the Central Plains.
• Xiao Ling and Medusa spent their last night together before his departure.
• Outside Jia Ma Holy City, Xiao Ling comforted the downcast Zi Yan, who vowed to visit Medusa after refining the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit and jokingly threatened to make Xiao Ling kneel.

Xiao Ling prepared to leave Jia Ma Empire for the Central Plains with Yun Yun and Ya Fei, agreeing to bring Nalan Yanran after Yun Yun asked him. He summoned Nalan Yanran from the Nalan Family and opened the Spatial Tunnel, leaving the group ready to depart for the Central Plains.

• Xiao Ling and Zi Yan stopped playing when Yun Yun and Ya Fei arrived and greeted Xiao Ling respectfully.
• Yun Yun asked Xiao Ling to bring her disciple Nalan Yanran to the Central Plains, and Xiao Ling agreed.
• Xiao Ling used his Spiritual Power to find Nalan Yanran saying farewell to Nalan Jie and the Nalan Family elders.
• Xiao Ling used the Destiny Talisman and the Power of Space to transport Nalan Yanran to the hill, reassuring her family that he would watch over her.
• Nalan Yanran thanked Xiao Ling after Yun Yun explained what had happened.
• Xiao Ling opened a Spatial Tunnel before the group and announced their departure for the Central Plains.

Xiao Ling brought Yun Yun, Nalan Yanran, and Ya Fei to the Sky Star Mountain Range and opened the hidden entrance to Starfall Pavilion in the Star Realm. The group entered the sect, where the newcomers were greeted by its towering mountain and bustling buildings.

• Xiao Ling and the six women arrived above the Sky Star Mountain Range, where Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran marveled at the Central Plains’ powerful beasts.
• Ya Fei asked Xiao Ling to look after her, and he promised to keep his word and encouraged her to make the most of the Central Plains.
• Xiao Ling asked Zi Yan whether she would return to Ancient Dragon Island, and she chose to rest at Starfall Pavilion before arranging a pickup.
• Xiao Ling opened a spatial gate to the Star Realm, and Xiao Yi Xian explained to Yun Yun, Nalan Yanran, and Ya Fei that Starfall Pavilion was hidden within it.
• Xiao Ling led the group through the gate, and Yun Yun, Nalan Yanran, and Ya Fei saw Starfall Pavilion’s towering mountain, buildings, and flying disciples.

Xiao Ling brought Yun Yun, Nalan Yanran, and Ya Fei into the Star Realm and showed them around Starfall Pavilion before taking them to his residence on Ling Yue Peak. There, Feng Qing'er and Mu Qingluan stopped sparring to welcome him back.

• Kui Wenhao and the Starfall Pavilion patrol disciples greeted Xiao Ling respectfully, and Xiao Ling sent them back to their duties.
• Xiao Ling led Yun Yun, Nalan Yanran, Ya Fei, and the others through Starfall Pavilion as Qing Lin introduced its buildings and resources.
• Xiao Ling guided the group through an illusion formation to his residence on Ling Yue Peak.
• Zi Yan complained that Feng Qing'er and Mu Qingluan were sparring instead of greeting Xiao Ling, while Xiao Yi Xian left for the medicinal garden.
• Feng Qing'er and Mu Qingluan noticed Xiao Ling, ended their spar, and flew over to welcome him.
• Mu Qingluan clung to Xiao Ling and complained that he had been away too long, while Xiao Ling praised Feng Qing'er's cultivation progress.

Xiao Ling welcomed Yun Yun, Ya Fei, and their companion to Starfall Pavilion and entrusted Mu Qingluan with showing them around and arranging a secluded residence. The three settled in for the night, hopeful about their new prospects, while Feng Qing'er quietly headed toward Xiao Ling’s pavilion.

• Mu Qingluan sought Xiao Ling’s praise, kissed his cheek, and reacted smugly to Feng Qing’er’s restrained response.
• Xiao Ling introduced Yun Yun and the other two as old acquaintances from the Northwest Continent who had come to develop their prospects at Starfall Pavilion.
• Mu Qingluan offered to guide the newcomers and arrange their lodging, then led them on a tour of the pavilion.
• Xiao Ling went to rest, while Zi Yan went to the medicinal garden and Qing Lin went to check on her Snake Pets.
• Feng Qing'er quietly walked toward the pavilion where Xiao Ling was resting.
• Mu Qingluan helped Yun Yun and the other two choose suitable positions and arranged a secluded mountain residence for them, where they reflected on their new lives that night.

Xiao Ling used the Lie-Detecting Stone to confirm that Feng Qing'er was content at Starfall Pavilion, then offered her the Ancient Phoenix Blood Crystal. Feng Qing'er eagerly accepted it and renewed their intimacy, leaving with the treasure in her possession.

• Xiao Ling questioned Feng Qing'er about whether she resented being kept on Ling Yue Peak, and she said she was grateful and happy there.
• Xiao Ling used the Lie-Detecting Stone and found no sign that Feng Qing'er was lying, so he apologized for doubting her.
• Xiao Ling asked Feng Qing'er what had drawn her to him after the Four Directions Pavilion Conference, and she recalled the Ancient Phoenix Blood Crystal.
• Xiao Ling promised Feng Qing'er the Ancient Phoenix Blood Crystal, and she eagerly responded to his request for her to please him.
• Xiao Ling gave Feng Qing'er the Ancient Phoenix Blood Crystal, and she put it away before initiating another intimate encounter.

Zi Yan departed for Ancient Dragon Island after Xiao Ling reassured her, and Xiao Ling later discussed a rare pill formula with Yao Chen at Starfall Pavilion. The chapter ended with Xiao Ling preparing to refine the Heavenly Fire Yuan Condensing Pill as his breakthrough into Ninth-grade alchemy, intending to use it for Yao Chen.

• Zi Yan asked Xiao Ling to remember her while she cultivated, then entered the Spatial Tunnel with Zhu Li and returned to Ancient Dragon Island.
• Yao Chen studied the Heavenly Fire Yuan Condensing Pill formula Xiao Ling had obtained from Venerable Mu Gu's Storage Ring and praised its mastery of Heavenly Flame techniques.
• Xiao Ling told Yao Chen that he had killed Venerable Mu Gu in the Pill Realm and explained that the formula had been among his spoils.
• Xiao Ling declared that he planned to refine the Ninth-grade Precious Pill as his breakthrough into Ninth-grade alchemy, and Yao Chen encouraged him to try.
• Xiao Ling and Yao Chen silently understood that Xiao Ling intended the pill to help Yao Chen nurture a Pseudo Exotic Flame, then shared a warm laugh.