Chapter Summaries

Chen Wen and Dongfang Mingyue discovered nine ancient skeletons bearing powerful inheritances and chose one each. Chen Wen learned that the weakest-looking Black Bone was a sealed Origin Dao Bone awaiting him, and he prepared to fuse with it as its seals would gradually release with his strength.

• Chen Wen and Dongfang Mingyue examined nine towering skeletons and recognized the Bone Origin Patterns on them.
• Dongfang Mingyue chose the ancient golden skeleton bearing a sword, while Chen Wen followed his instincts and approached the black skeleton.
• When Chen Wen touched the black skeleton's pattern, a mysterious voice told him the remains belonged to him and urged him to fuse with it.
• Xian Hongshao revealed that the marks were the Immortal Heaven Sealing Seal and that most of the skeleton's power had been sealed while it waited for Chen Wen.
• Xian Hongshao identified the black remains as a First Generation Spirit Bone, an Origin Dao Bone left by an expert who had proved the Dao and become a rule.
• Chen Wen learned that the seal's nine layers would gradually dissolve as he grew stronger, releasing the bone's power in stages.

Chen Wen fused the Black Bone into his body, gaining greatly enhanced physical strength and the Bone Burning Technique. While he cultivated further, news spread that Chen Hongmian and Chen Wudi had been captured, and Qi Taichen challenged Chen Wen to come to Abyss Land within ten days or they would be killed.

• Chen Wen stored the Black Bone and stayed behind to protect Dongfang Mingyue while she received the skeleton’s inheritance.
• Dongfang Mingyue awoke, thanked Chen Wen, and left the Burial Ground after he departed for a secluded place to cultivate.
• With Xian Hongshao’s guidance, Chen Wen assimilated and fused the Black Bone, enduring intense pain as his Bone Body transformed and grew more than ten times stronger.
• Chen Wen gained the Bone Burning Technique, which increased his power by burning his Bone Body but risked shattering his bones if overused.
• As Chen Wen resumed cultivating with Nirvana Liquid, news spread that Chen Hongmian and Chen Wudi had been trapped, and Qi Taichen and the others threatened to kill them unless Chen Wen came to Abyss Land within ten days.

Ye Changge, Chen Wushuang, and others learned that Qi Taichen’s group was using Chen Wudi and Chen Hongmian to lure Chen Wen to Abyss Land. After seven days of cultivation, Chen Wen learned of the threat and headed for Abyss Land, determined to rescue his family and confront the plotters.

• Ye Changge learned of the threat and planned to go watch Chen Wen fall into the trap.
• Chen Wushuang and Chen Honglian vowed to go to Abyss Land and kill Chen Wen to avenge their father.
• Xuanyuan Beiqiong dismissed the news, while others including Dongfang Mingyue and Ye Binghuang heard about the trap.
• Chen Wen finished cultivating, reached the Seventh Layer Heavenly King Realm, and learned from Ye Qingxian that three days remained before Qi Taichen’s deadline.
• Chen Wen failed to reach Chen Wudi and Chen Hongmian, then left the Heaven Concealing Qiankun Array for Abyss Land.

Chen Wushuang and Chen Honglian arrived at Abyss Land and asked to kill Chen Wen, claiming he had killed Chen Wushuang’s father. The factions agreed to let Chen Wushuang act, while Ye Qingxian insisted Chen Wen would come and win, leaving Ye Changge to taunt Ye Binghuang over her judgment.

• More than a thousand disciples gathered at Abyss Land as factions arrived to watch the execution of Chen Wen.
• Chen Wushuang and Chen Honglian entered the abyss’s inner space, where Qi Taichen and the others waited beneath the bare Enlightenment Tree.
• Chen Wushuang asked to personally kill Chen Wen, saying Chen Wen had killed his father, and Qi Taichen agreed on the condition that they receive Chen Wen’s corpse.
• Long Xuanyue, Jiang Buli, and Lou Lanxingchen backed Qi Taichen’s decision, while the gathered disciples assumed Chen Wen could not survive against the eighteen Saint Emperor Realm opponents.
• Ye Qingxian told Ye Binghuang that Chen Wen would come and win, then ignored Ye Changge when he mocked her confidence.
• Ye Changge taunted Ye Binghuang, claiming she had been wrong to oppose recruiting Chen Wen and was no longer fit to be Palace Lord.

Chen Wen arrived at the Abyss Land in a storm of killing intent after rapidly advancing to the Seventh Layer Heavenly King Realm. When Qi Taichen admitted that he had killed Chen Hongmian and Chen Wudi, Chen Wen unleashed his rage and released the three sequence shackles on his body.

• Ye Changge taunted Ye Binghuang and insisted Chen Wen would die if he came to rescue his family.
• As the deadline approached, Qi Taichen dismissed Chen Wushuang's concern that Chen Wudi and Chen Hongmian might interfere.
• Chen Wen arrived beneath a Blood Cloud, and the assembled cultivators were shocked by his terrifying killing intent and rapid advancement.
• Chen Wushuang, Qi Taichen, Long Xuanyue, and the others resolved that Chen Wen had to die before he became a future threat.
• Chen Wen demanded to know where Chen Hongmian and Chen Wudi were, and Qi Taichen admitted that he had ordered their deaths.
• Chen Wen erupted in rage and released the three sequence shackles on his body.

Chen Wen used the power of three Chaos Worlds to kill Chen Wushuang and Chen Honglian, leaving Qi Taichen and the others terrified. He turned on the remaining sixteen opponents, and Qi Taichen ordered them to attack together.

• Chen Wen drew power from the three Chaos Worlds, raising his strength to the Saint Emperor Realm and overwhelming Chen Wushuang.
• Chen Wen shattered Chen Wushuang’s Nine Tribulations God-Slaying Spear and killed him with a palm strike.
• Chen Wen killed Chen Honglian by grabbing her and crushing her beneath his black-flame attack.
• Chen Wen turned his scarlet gaze toward Qi Taichen and the others, and Qi Taichen ordered the sixteen of them to attack together.

Chen Wen overwhelmed Qi Taichen, Long Xuanyue, and their allies, killing twelve of the sixteen Saint Emperors in a single attack. Long Xuanyue revealed that she was a Human Body Dao Artifact and raised a barrier she claimed could protect them until the Sacred War ended, but Chen Wen said they would not last that long.

• Chen Wen unleashed the Heavy Prison Domain, World-Shattering Heavy Thunder, and Chaos World against the sixteen cultivators, then shattered their combined defense with a surging attack.
• Chen Wen blasted all sixteen away and killed twelve of them, leaving Qi Taichen, Long Xuanyue, Jiang Buli, and Lou Lanxingchen alive.
• Long Xuanyue called the survivors to her and used their power to activate the Inverse Wheel Blood Moon, transforming into a barrier protected by heaven and earth.
• Long Xuanyue revealed that she was a Human Body Dao Artifact whose powers could trace ancient and modern times, but could not be used to attack Chen Wen.
• Long Xuanyue said her barrier could last until the Sacred War ended, but Chen Wen declared that they would not last that long.

Chen Wen used the World Suppressing Cauldron and the Dao Seed in his Sea of Consciousness to break through Long Xuanyue’s Blood Moon protection. As he battered the barrier until it weakened, Qi Taichen and the others panicked, while Long Xuanyue’s Dao Artifact began to collapse.

• Long Xuanyue claimed that her Human Body Dao Artifact’s nearly complete laws made its heaven and earth protection impossible to break.
• Chen Wen summoned the World Suppressing Cauldron and connected with the Dao Seed in his Sea of Consciousness before striking the Blood Moon barrier.
• Chen Wen’s first blow left the barrier intact, prompting Qi Taichen and the others to laugh and Long Xuanyue to boast.
• Chen Wen struck again, weakening the barrier, then repeatedly smashed it with the World Suppressing Cauldron.
• Qi Taichen questioned Long Xuanyue as the Blood Moon protection weakened, while Long Xuanyue realized her Dao Artifact was nearing collapse.

Chen Wen killed the remaining Saint Emperor Realm experts, but Qi Taichen died before revealing what had happened to Chen Wudi and Chen Hongmian. Chen Hongmian arrived wounded and poisoned, and Chen Wen learned who had attacked her before threatening Qi Taiyi.

• Chen Wen destroyed Long Xuanyue's Human Body Dao Artifact, killed Jiang Buli and Lou Lanxingchen, and captured Qi Taichen.
• Qi Taichen revealed that Chen Hongmian and Chen Wudi were dead, then self-destructed to conceal the Earth Spirit Master lineage's secrets.
• Chen Hongmian arrived at Abyss Land gravely wounded after rushing to Chen Wen, and he realized she had been drugged with Fire Toxin.
• Chen Hongmian named Qi Taiyi, Lou Lanxinghe, and Jiang Liuli as her attackers and said they had ambushed her during seclusion.
• Chen Wen used Qi Taichen's Sound Transmission Talisman, heard Qi Taiyi ask whether the attack had succeeded, and threatened that Qi Taiyi was dead.

After Chen Wen rescued Chen Hongmian, he challenged Qi Taiyi to a fight at Dragon Severing Mountain within five days. News that Chen Wen had killed eighteen Saint Emperor Realm cultivators shocked the Supreme Heavenly Prodigies, while Qi Taiyi planned to use the confrontation to capture Chen Hongmian and kill Chen Wen.

• Chen Wen carried the injured Chen Hongmian away after threatening Qi Taiyi and promising to kill him within five days.
• Qi Taiyi learned from Jiang Liuli that Chen Wen alone had killed all eighteen Saint Emperor Realm disciples, including Qi Taichen.
• Qi Taiyi vowed to take Chen Hongmian and torture Chen Wen at Dragon Severing Mountain, believing Long Tianzi would defeat Chen Wudi.
• Dongfang Mingyue learned of Chen Wen's victory and decided to go to Dragon Severing Mountain.
• Xuanyuan Beiqiong received another transmission from Xuanyuan Beiyang.

Xuanyuan Beiqiong learned of Chen Wen’s victory and his challenge to Qi Taiyi, while Chen Wen helped Chen Hongmian treat her Fire Toxin with a Nine Heavens Immaculate Pill. The toxin disappeared and her injuries began to heal, but Chen Hongmian suddenly opened her eyes after fainting from exhaustion.

• Xuanyuan Beiyang told Xuanyuan Beiqiong that Chen Wen had killed eighteen Saint Emperor Realm experts and challenged Qi Taiyi to a fight at Dragon Severing Mountain within five days.
• Xuanyuan Beiqiong dismissed Chen Wen’s victory but ordered Xuanyuan Beiyang to watch the battle with Qi Taiyi and report the outcome.
• Ye Binghuang mocked Ye Changge for his defeat and led the Dragon Suppressing Palace disciples away, while Ye Changge left with his own followers.
• Chen Wen carried Chen Hongmian to a concealed cave, where her Fire Toxin overwhelmed her and he used his Life Force to briefly restore her clarity.
• Chen Wen gave Chen Hongmian a Nine Heavens Immaculate Pill, and after more than an hour of treatment, he found that her Fire Toxin had vanished and her injuries were healing.
• Chen Wen discovered that Chen Hongmian had fainted from exhaustion, but she suddenly opened her eyes.

Chen Wen and Chen Hongmian recovered in the array’s internal space and agreed to confront their enemies at Dragon Severing Mountain, while Chen Wudi’s whereabouts remained unknown. As the appointed battle approached, Qi Taiyi summoned the Sacred Ancient Battlefield’s younger generation to witness it, and Chen Wen woke after two days of cultivation.

• Chen Hongmian recovered from her injuries and broke through to the Ninth Layer Saint Emperor Realm, while Chen Wen gained a new insight into the Dao Seed.
• Chen Hongmian agreed to accompany Chen Wen to Dragon Severing Mountain and offered to deal with two enemies, while Chen Wen insisted on facing Qi Taiyi himself.
• Chen Hongmian told Chen Wen that she had been unable to contact Chen Wudi, and Chen Wen suspected Long Tianzi had attacked him.
• Chen Wen and Chen Hongmian agreed to rest before heading to Dragon Severing Mountain the day after tomorrow.
• Qi Taiyi invited the Sacred Ancient Battlefield’s younger generation to witness his battle with Chen Wen, drawing disciples toward Dragon Severing Mountain.
• After another two days of cultivation, Chen Wen woke as the appointed battle drew near.

Chen Wen and Chen Hongmian arrived at Dragon Severing Mountain for Chen Wen’s showdown with Qi Taiyi, drawing a crowd of powerful disciples. As the Supreme Heavenly Prodigies debated the likely outcome, Dongfang Mingyue voiced support for Chen Wen, and Gu Moli asked Zhou Qingmeng to divine what might happen.

• Chen Wen broke through to the Eighth Layer Heavenly King Realm, then offered to build Chen Hongmian a Heaven Concealing Qiankun Array before they left for Dragon Severing Mountain.
• Disciples from many factions gathered to watch Chen Wen’s challenge to Qi Taiyi, and nearly all the Supreme Heavenly Prodigies arrived as spectators.
• Mu Zhanye asked the gathered prodigies what they thought of the battle; several predicted Chen Wen would lose or that Chen Hongmian would have to intervene.
• Beiqiong Zhantian argued that Qi Taiyi’s ranking made his defeat impossible, while Dongfang Mingyue said Chen Wen was not certain to lose.
• Gu Moli asked Zhou Qingmeng whether her abilities as a Star Artist had revealed anything about the coming battle.

Chen Wen and Chen Hongmian arrived at Dragon Severing Mountain, where Qi Taiyi and his allies prepared to confront them. After learning Chen Wen was rumored to be a Fate Tribulation, the gathered geniuses reconsidered their support for him, and the chapter ended with the siblings trading insults with Qi Taiyi.

• Zhou Qingmeng revealed that Chen Wen was a Fate Tribulation, but Dongfang Mingyue dismissed the claim as an unverified rumor.
• The gathered geniuses reconsidered Chen Wen’s fate, and some decided his death at Qi Taiyi’s hands might prevent possible danger.
• Chen Wen and Chen Hongmian arrived at Dragon Severing Mountain, and Qi Taiyi realized Chen Wen had likely helped Chen Hongmian overcome his poison.
• Qi Taiyi, Jiang Liuli, and Lou Lanxinghe agreed to capture Chen Wen and Chen Hongmian alive and divide their belongings.
• Qi Taiyi approached the siblings and called Chen Hongmian his fiancée and Chen Wen his future brother-in-law, prompting them to insult him.

Qi Taiyi used a transmission from Long Tianzi to claim Chen Wudi was dead, hoping to break Chen Wen and Chen Hongmian’s resolve. Chen Wen stepped forward to fight Qi Taiyi, and the chapter ended as his suppressed power erupted.

• Qi Taiyi contacted Long Tianzi, who said Chen Wudi was dead, leaving Chen Wen and Chen Hongmian shaken.
• Chen Hongmian urged Chen Wen not to fall for Qi Taiyi’s attempt to crush their spirits, and Chen Wen regained his composure.
• Long Tianzi agreed to return to Dragon Severing Mountain, convincing the onlookers that Chen Wudi was likely dead.
• Qi Taiyi insulted Chen Wen and demanded that Chen Hongmian kneel and become his maid.
• Chen Wen insisted on fighting Qi Taiyi himself and unleashed his growing power as he stepped within one zhang of him.

Chen Wen overwhelmed Qi Taiyi with his opening attack, but Qi Taiyi unleashed the Purple Fox Illusory God Flow and turned the fight in his favor. Chen Wen charged into the illusory attack, and the chapter ended as its nine streams reappeared within a handspan of his head.

• Chen Wen's powerful assault struck Qi Taiyi's palm and forced him to bleed, though Qi Taiyi blocked Chen Wen's Chaos Heaven-Crossing Hand.
• Qi Taiyi summoned the Purple Fox Illusory God Flow, sending nine streams of purple power toward Chen Wen.
• Chen Wen charged directly at the nine streams, surprising the onlookers and drawing Qi Taiyi's scorn.
• The nine streams turned illusory as Chen Wen collided with them, then reappeared close to his head, leaving the onlookers convinced he was doomed.

Chen Wen used Absolute Speed to behead Qi Taiyi, but Qi Taiyi revived by sacrificing the future of his Purple Fox Illusory God Body. Enraged, Qi Taiyi unleashed a much stronger, all-encompassing attack, leaving Chen Wen's allies wondering how he could survive.

• Chen Wen activated Absolute Speed and beheaded Qi Taiyi before anyone could follow his movements.
• Qi Taiyi revived through the second life of his Purple Fox Illusory God Body, ruining his chance to awaken it further.
• Zhou Qingmeng explained the cost of Qi Taiyi's premature revival, and Chen Wen taunted him.
• Qi Taiyi erupted with purple power and summoned a vast purple fox manifestation to attack Chen Wen.
• Chen Wen charged into the air as Qi Taiyi sent streams of purple power raining down across the battlefield.

Chen Wen overwhelmed Qi Taiyi with his Chaos Sky-Slaying Wings and stacked combat power, but Qi Taiyi survived by activating the Earth Spirit Master Art. He drew power from the Dragon Vein beneath Dragon Severing Mountain, leaving Chen Wen facing a greatly strengthened opponent.

• Chen Wen awakened his Chaos Sky-Slaying Wings and cut apart Qi Taiyi's Illusory God Void Heavenly Stream.
• Chen Wen stacked his abilities, charged Qi Taiyi, and smashed him into the ground with three Chaos Worlds.
• Chen Wen dragged Qi Taiyi from the crater, but Qi Taiyi broke free by activating the Earth Spirit Master Art.
• Qi Taiyi used a prepared hand seal to draw power from the Dragon Vein beneath Dragon Severing Mountain.
• Qin Changshou, Jun Tianlin, Mu Xiaoyao, and Mu Zhanye realized Qi Taiyi had planned to use the Dragon Vein, while Jiang Liuli celebrated and Chen Hongmian grew anxious.

Qi Taiyi trapped Chen Wen inside an Earth Spirit Seal powered by the Dragon Vein, confident that his control of the battlefield made him invincible. Chen Wen revealed his third Absolute Talent, Absolute Devour, severing Qi Taiyi from the Dragon Vein and Spiritual Energy before launching a killing strike.

• Qi Taiyi formed an Earth Spirit Seal across the Dragon Vein, summoning a golden dragon and restoring his strength with its power and the gathered Spiritual Energy.
• Qi Taiyi used Prison Concealment to isolate the battlefield, while Chen Hongmian offered to help Chen Wen and he told her he had been waiting for this moment.
• Qi Taiyi attacked Chen Wen inside the sealed space, believing his control of the Dragon Vein guaranteed victory.
• Chen Wen used Absolute Devour to swallow the Earth Spirit Seal space and Dragon Vein, cutting Qi Taiyi off from both the Dragon Vein and the Spiritual Energy.
• Chen Wen charged at the powerless Qi Taiyi with an all-out killing strike.

Chen Wen survived Qi Taiyi’s Dragon Vein explosion and killed him despite Long Tianzi’s order to stop. Long Tianzi confronted Chen Wen, while Chen Hongmian stood beside him.

• Qi Taiyi detonated the Earth Spirit Seals in a last attempt to kill Chen Wen, but Chen Wen emerged alive and defeated him.
• Chen Wen held the badly injured Qi Taiyi and rejected his offer to spare his life in exchange for peace and compensation.
• Long Tianzi arrived and ordered Chen Wen to stop, but Chen Wen crushed Qi Taiyi’s head and obtained a drop of Golden Destiny Nirvana Liquid.
• Long Tianzi confronted Chen Wen, and Chen Hongmian appeared at Chen Wen’s side to face him.