Chapter Summaries

Chen Wen used the Hei Yu Clan’s Mysterious Vein to power a Killing Formation, then tried to escape as Hei Yu Muzhou attacked him. The human race believed Chen Wen had died, while the inscription announced that Ye Chen had broken nearly every hunting record and received the title King of Hunters.

• Chen Wen detonated the Mysterious Vein to unleash the Killing Formation, devastating the Hei Yu forces and shattering the City Protection Array.
• Chen Wen activated a Teleportation Talisman, but Hei Yu Muzhou emerged from seclusion and attacked him with a Great Emperor’s power.
• Chen Wen used Absolute Defense as the teleportation space swallowed him, but the blast left a cloud of blood mist that made onlookers believe he had been killed.
• The Killing Formation’s aftermath revealed that only a few thousand of the Hei Yu Clan’s several hundred thousand troops remained.
• An inscription announced that Ye Chen had hunted 417,571 fiends, entered the top hundred in record time, and been granted the title King of Hunters.

After earning the King of Hunters title, Chen Wen returned to the Heaven Concealing Qiankun Array to recover from injuries caused by a devastating attack. He began using Ten Thousand Year Dragon Blood Ginseng to repair his damaged physical foundation, enduring its violent power and illusions.

• The Dao Protector Stele awarded Chen Wen the King of Hunters title, stunning the human descendants and rekindling the Hei Yu Clan's resentment.
• Chen Wen escaped the separate space with his body badly damaged and entered the Heaven Concealing Qiankun Array to recuperate.
• Chen Wen discovered that absorbing half a Mysterious Vein had transformed the array's inner space and more than doubled its Spiritual Energy.
• At Xian Hongshao's suggestion, Chen Wen healed his injuries before using Ten Thousand Year Dragon Blood Ginseng to restore his physical foundation.
• Chen Wen swallowed the refined Dragonblood Ginseng and endured its tormenting Dragon Blood World illusion, while black blood began draining from his body as his damaged foundation started to recover.

After recovering, Chen Wen obtained the Dragon Clan’s Ancestral Dragon True Body inheritance and followed Xian Hongshao’s advice to deepen his understanding before attempting a breakthrough. When he explored his Sword Seed, an evil version of himself urged him to embrace a slaughter-focused Sword Intent, leaving Chen Wen dazed as it rushed toward him.

• Chen Wen awakened after two days of cultivation and discovered that he had obtained the Ancestral Dragon True Body, a complete Dragon Clan inheritance with six stages of cultivation.
• Xian Hongshao explained how Chen Wen’s inheritance differed from Xuanyuan Wuji’s Ancestral Dragon bloodline and cautioned him against rushing to break through from the peak Tenth Layer Saint Emperor Realm.
• Xian Hongshao advised Chen Wen to comprehend his Sword Intent, Sword Seed, divine abilities, and secret arts before deciding on his Dao.
• Chen Wen entered his Sea of Consciousness and merged his awareness with the blood-colored Sword Seed, finding himself in a world of slaughter.
• An evil version of Chen Wen appeared and presented Slaughter Sword Intent as their true nature, persuading Chen Wen to merge with him before charging at him as a streak of blood light.

Chen Wen overcame the evil thoughts in his Sword Seed and created Guardian Sword Intent before beginning further cultivation for his upcoming battle with Xuanyuan Wuji. As Chen Wen prepared for the duel, Chen Hongmian set out to support him, and Su Youyu and Zhao Qingling decided to go see him.

• Chen Wen crushed Evil Chen Wen, transformed the blood-red Sword Intent into golden Sword Intent, and understood that his sword was meant to protect what he believed in.
• After three days of enlightenment, Chen Wen unleashed a powerful sword strike and named his creation Guardian Sword Intent.
• With half a month remaining before his appointment with Xuanyuan Wuji, Chen Wen began cultivating the Ancestral Dragon True Body and planned to strengthen his techniques.
• People outside the Domain Path accepted that Chen Wen was dead and turned their attention to Xuanyuan Wuji's invitation to witness the duel at Vermilion Bird Heavenly Mountain.
• Chen Hongmian left despite Su Youyu's concerns, saying she believed Chen Wen could match Xuanyuan Wuji; Su Youyu and Zhao Qingling agreed to travel together to see Chen Wen.
• Zhao Tianqing and Ye Qinglong invited Jun Wuhen and the others in the name of Xuanyuan Wuji's master.

Ye Qinglong and Zhao Tianqing secured permission for the guard army to attend Xuanyuan Wuji’s upcoming battle as spectators, while Chen Wen emerged from seclusion stronger and set out for the Archaic Desolate Realm. There, Xuanyuan Wuji broke through to the Supreme Realm, and the Xuanyuan Ancestor responded to his emergence.

• Ye Qinglong and Zhao Tianqing showed Jun Wuhen, Murong Qingfei, and Yang Xuantian Xuanyuan Dihuang’s invitations, and Jun Wuhen agreed they could attend only as spectators.
• After Jun Wuhen and the others left, Ye Qinglong and Zhao Tianqing discussed how Xuanyuan Wuji’s success might raise their standing in the Heavenly Dao Alliance.
• Chen Wen completed eight days of cultivation, mastered the first level of the Ancestral Dragon True Body, and judged that he could suppress an ordinary Supreme Realm expert.
• Chen Wen left the Heaven Concealing Qiankun Array and headed to White Tiger City to arrange a teleportation to the Archaic Desolate Realm.
• Xuanyuan Wuji emerged from the Xuanyuan Clan’s Ancestral Land after his Ancestral Dragon Bloodline broke through and he reached the Supreme Realm at age thirty-eight.
• The Xuanyuan Ancestor praised Xuanyuan Wuji, prompting the clan’s upper echelons to bow.

Xuanyuan Wuji learned that Ye Chen had claimed the King of Hunters title and broken his records, but took comfort in hearing Ye Chen was dead. One day later, Chen Wen returned to White City and contacted Qian Duoduo.

• Ancestor confirmed that Xuanyuan Wuji's Ancestral Dragon Bloodline had awakened and summoned him to visit after his arranged battle.
• Xuanyuan Wuji told Xuanyuan Dihuang that he would use his battle with Chen Wen to announce his return.
• Xuanyuan Dihuang revealed that Ye Chen had claimed the King of Hunters title and broken nearly all of Xuanyuan Wuji's records.
• Xuanyuan Wuji learned that Ye Chen had been killed by a Great Emperor and dismissed him as no threat, then declared confidence in defeating his opponent in seven days.
• Xuanyuan Dihuang told Xuanyuan Wuji that the Five Great War Gods would descend after the matter was settled.
• A day later, Chen Wen returned to White City and contacted Qian Duoduo.

Chen Wen went to the Qian Clan Merchant Association to arrange a trip to the Inner Realm, where Qian Duoduo introduced him to Su Youyu, Zhao Qingling, and Su Long. Meng Taiyou tracked Chen Wen down and confronted him at the association, demanding that he repay two lives.

• Chen Wen asked Qian Duoduo to arrange a Teleportation Array trip to the Inner Realm, and she invited him to join her and three friends.
• Meng Taiyou learned that Chen Wen was at the Qian Clan Merchant Association and ordered his men to keep watch on him.
• Qian Duoduo arrived with Su Youyu, Zhao Qingling, and Su Long, and Chen Wen met them before Su Long asked whether he would join the military camp.
• Meng Taiyou forced his way into the reception room, ignored the surrounding guards, and confronted Qian Duoduo and Chen Wen.
• Meng Taiyou claimed he had come to demand two lives from Chen Wen and asked whether Chen Wen agreed that blood debts must be repaid.

Chen Wen killed Meng Taiyou with a single finger after Meng Taiyou came to attack him, shocking Qian Duoduo and the others. Su Long praised Chen Wen and defended his self-proclaimed brothers Ye Chen and Chen Wen, then Qian Duoduo moved up their departure for the Inner Realm.

• Meng Taiyou confronted Chen Wen, and Qian Duoduo tried to drive him away before Chen Wen agreed to face him.
• Chen Wen overwhelmed Meng Taiyou with his pressure and killed him by tapping his forehead with one finger.
• Su Youyu, Zhao Qingling, and Qian Duoduo were stunned by Chen Wen's strength, while Su Long eagerly praised him.
• Su Long defended Ye Chen and Chen Wen against rumors of their deaths and declared his loyalty to them, though his supposed brotherhood was one-sided.
• After dealing with Meng Taiyou's corpse, Qian Duoduo announced that they would leave for the Inner Realm ahead of schedule, and Chen Wen agreed to cooperate.

Chen Hongmian and Chen Wudi were defeated by Xuanyuan Wuji, leaving them gravely injured and strengthening the world’s belief that Chen Wen could not win his coming battle. Chen Wen returned to the Archaic Desolate Realm as his family faced the lasting consequences of the defeat.

• Chen Hongmian and Chen Wudi joined forces against Xuanyuan Wuji, but he defeated them without injury; Chen Hongmian’s life remained uncertain, and Chen Wudi lost an arm and suffered damage to his foundation.
• Gu Lingyuan celebrated the defeat and expected Xuanyuan Wuji to kill Chen Wen, while Xuanyuan Dihuang praised Xuanyuan Wuji for restoring the Xuanyuan Clan’s prestige.
• Xuanyuan Wuji privately acknowledged Chen Hongmian and Chen Wudi’s potential, then prepared to recover before his battle with Chen Wen four days later.
• Ye Kuang reported that Chen Wudi’s arm had been reattached but that his damaged foundation might not recover fully.
• Wen Chenbing said Chen Hongmian had survived, but her injuries had destabilized the ancient seal suppressing a dangerous power within her; Ye Kuang decided they would keep her alive while searching for a solution.
• Chen Wen returned to the Archaic Desolate Realm.

Chen Wen learned that Chen Hongmian and Chen Wudi had been injured by Xuanyuan Wuji and arranged to meet his family in Tianshan City. He believed he might be able to heal Chen Wudi and planned to examine the seal inside Chen Hongmian.

• Chen Wen left the Qian Clan Merchant Association after giving Qian Duoduo his Sound Transmission Talisman.
• Chen Wen seized a man and learned that Xuanyuan Wuji had injured Chen Hongmian and Chen Wudi.
• Chen Wen contacted Chen Badao, who revealed that Chen Wudi had suffered foundation damage and Chen Hongmian had a loosening seal inside her body.
• Chen Wen said he might be able to treat Chen Wudi and asked Chen Badao to bring the siblings to Tianshan City.
• Chen Wen reached Tianshan City and bought a quiet residence, and Chen Badao and the others arrived the next day.

Chen Wen discovered that Chen Hongmian’s deteriorating health came from a damaged Reincarnation Symbiotic Seal and restored her life force with the Arc of Life. After she recovered, he asked about the seal, and her reaction suggested she knew more than she had revealed.

• Chen Wen reunited with Chen Badao, Ye Chenyan, and Chen Wudi, then carried the unconscious Chen Hongmian into a secret chamber to examine her.
• Xian Hongshao identified Chen Hongmian’s condition as the result of a fatal injury weakening her ability to coexist with the Reincarnation Symbiotic Seal, and warned Chen Wen not to interfere with the seal itself.
• Chen Wen used the Arc of Life for several hours to replenish Chen Hongmian’s life force while his family waited anxiously outside.
• Chen Hongmian woke, embraced Chen Wen, and recovered enough to leave the bed.
• Chen Wen asked what was happening with the seal, and Chen Hongmian’s smile stiffened.

Chen Wen healed Chen Hongmian and discovered that Xuanyuan Wuji had deliberately wrecked Chen Wudi’s cultivation foundation. Chen Wen gave his brother Heaven Source and Seven-Colored Heavenly Soul Liquid to restore him, while resolving to kill Xuanyuan Wuji and destroy the Xuanyuan Clan.

• Chen Wen emerged from the secret chamber with the recovered Chen Hongmian, and Ye Chenyan tearfully embraced her.
• Chen Badao asked Chen Wen to examine Chen Wudi, whose damaged foundation had ended his cultivation prospects.
• Chen Wen found that Chen Wudi’s foundation, body, and soul had been injured, and Chen Wudi suspected the Xuanyuan Clan had helped arrange the attack.
• Chen Wen concluded that Xuanyuan Wuji had to die and the Xuanyuan Clan had to be destroyed.
• Chen Wen gave Chen Wudi Lesser Heavenly Source and Seven-Colored Heavenly Soul Liquid to rebuild his foundation and heal lingering injuries.
• After Chen Wen left, Chen Wudi began his recovery.

Chen Wen gave Chen Hongmian, Chen Badao, and Ye Chenyan Heaven Source and Seven-Colored Heavenly Soul Liquid, while assuring them that he had kept his treasures secret. At the Heavenly Machine Tower, Zhou Yunru reported the preparations to kill Chen Wen at Vermilion Bird Heavenly Mountain, and Zhou Yitian foresaw Xuanyuan Wuji’s extraordinary fate.

• Chen Wen reassured Ye Chenyan and Chen Badao that Chen Wudi would recover and grow stronger.
• Chen Wen gave Chen Hongmian Heaven Source and Seven-Colored Heavenly Soul Liquid, then gave Chen Badao and Ye Chenyan Spatial Rings containing the same treasures.
• Chen Badao warned Chen Wen to keep the treasures secret, and Chen Wen said only his family knew about them.
• Zhou Yunru told Zhou Yitian that Xuanyuan Wuji had reached the Supreme Realm, that eight Heaven Ranking disciples were ready to support him, and that the plan to ensure Chen Wen died at Vermilion Bird Heavenly Mountain was prepared.
• Zhou Yunru said forces had gathered to witness the battle and that it would be broadcast throughout the world; Zhou Yitian said he would attend in person.
• Zhou Yitian used a Star Art Disk to calculate Xuanyuan Wuji’s fate and saw signs of supreme destiny and fortune.

The factions of the Archaic Desolate Realm gathered at Vermilion Bird Heavenly Mountain for Chen Wen and Xuanyuan Wuji’s appointed battle. As the battle drew near, Chen Wen emerged from seclusion and vowed to kill Xuanyuan Wuji, leaving his family stunned.

• Gu Qianying decided to attend the battle without appearing publicly and sent Gu Lingyuan to lead the Chen Clan’s group.
• Factions from across the Archaic Desolate Realm traveled to Vermilion Bird Heavenly Mountain, where crowds gathered to await Chen Wen and Xuanyuan Wuji.
• Chen Wudi suppressed a breakthrough after recovering, then joined his family in waiting for Chen Wen to emerge from cultivation.
• Chen Wen left seclusion, declined to meet his maternal grandfather, and heard Chen Wudi warn him about Xuanyuan Wuji’s awakened Ancestral Dragon Bloodline.
• Chen Wen said Xuanyuan Wuji was as good as dead and vowed to avenge his brother and sister, shocking his family.

As factions gathered for Chen Wen’s appointed battle against Xuanyuan Wuji, Chen Wen’s allies faced threats from Long Qingtian and Zhou Yitian. Chen Wen stayed behind to prepare, while the gathering ended with Ye Kuang and Zhou Yitian trading pointed threats.

• Chen Wen reassured his family that Xuanyuan Wuji was as good as dead, then entered the Cultivation Room to prepare for the battle.
• Gu Lingyuan, Ji Qingying, the Five Great War Gods, and other factions arrived, and Zhou Yitian’s presence fueled rumors that he wanted Chen Wen dead.
• Ye Kuang arrived with Chen Badao and the others, rejected Long Qingtian’s taunts, and threatened to kill him when Long insulted Chen Wen and his ancestors.
• Ye Kuang confronted Gu Lingyuan over her treatment of her grandson, then exchanged veiled threats with Zhou Yitian when the Heavenly King approached.

Xuanyuan Wuji arrived at the gathering and stunned the assembled factions with his presence and aura. After Zhou Yitian greeted him, he praised Xuanyuan Wuji as “very good,” leaving everyone shocked by the weight of his words.

• Zhou Yitian joined Long Qingtian and the others, while Ye Kuang’s side remained isolated after the verbal clash.
• Xuanyuan Dihuang arrived with the Xuanyuan Clan, then made way for Xuanyuan Wuji to appear before the crowd.
• Xuanyuan Wuji descended from the flying spirit beast and overwhelmed the weaker disciples with his pressure.
• Zhao Tianqing and Ye Qinglong praised Xuanyuan Wuji’s growth, while Jun Wuhen maintained that Ye Chen had been stronger at the same age.
• Nangong Qingyi lost hope of challenging Xuanyuan Wuji, and Nangong Qinglong admitted he doubted he could last three moves against him.
• Xuanyuan Wuji bowed to Zhou Yitian, who praised him as “very good,” stunning the onlookers.

Xuanyuan Wuji received Zhou Yitian’s recognition and revealed that two Outer Domain War Gods were his masters, strengthening his already powerful backing. As the agreed duel began, Chen Wen appeared and declared that killing Xuanyuan Wuji required no courage.

• Zhou Yitian praised Xuanyuan Wuji, and the Xuanyuan Clan celebrated his recognition.
• Xuanyuan Wuji noticed Chen Wudi and Chen Hongmian had fully recovered, then suppressed his suspicion about how they had healed.
• Xuanyuan Wuji greeted his two masters and three War Gods in the Outer Domain Dao Protector Army, shocking the crowd with the strength of his backing.
• Xuanyuan Wuji entered the Battle Arena and waited as people speculated that Chen Wen would not dare to come.
• When the duel's appointed time arrived, Xuanyuan Wuji sensed Chen Wen's arrival, and Chen Wen said that killing one person required no courage.

Chen Wen arrived at Vermilion Bird Heavenly Mountain with cultivation at the Peak Tenth Layer Saint Emperor Realm, astonishing the assembled observers. He confronted Xuanyuan Wuji and struck first, unleashing a sudden attack that caught Xuanyuan Wuji off guard.

• Chen Wen's cultivation growth shocked Xuanyuan Dihuang, Zhou Yitian, Gu Lingyuan, and the others as they watched him climb the mountain.
• Chen Wen and Xuanyuan Wuji exchanged looks, each regarding the other with confidence before the battle began.
• The confrontation spread across the Archaic Desolate Realm through the Transmission Stone, while Ye Chenyan worried and Chen Badao reassured her.
• Chen Wen provoked Xuanyuan Wuji by naming Qi Taiyi and Long Tianzi, then warned that anyone who moved against him would die.
• Chen Wen suddenly charged and unleashed Ten-thousand-foot Heavy Thunder and overwhelming power across the Battle Arena.
• Xuanyuan Wuji pointed at Chen Wen, but his expression changed as Chen Wen's fist crashed down and blasted apart space.

Chen Wen overwhelmed Xuanyuan Wuji with a series of attacks, revealing superior power despite Xuanyuan Wuji’s awakened dragon bloodline and formidable techniques. After Chen Wen shattered Xuanyuan Wuji’s Ancestral Dragon claw, he vowed to kill him for threatening his family and struck toward his head.

• Chen Wen blasted Xuanyuan Wuji into the ground with a fist and a lightning whip, but Xuanyuan Wuji emerged uninjured and declared that Chen Wen’s attacks were inadequate.
• Xuanyuan Wuji unleashed his golden power and dragon phantom, while Chen Wen countered by releasing nine-colored power and drumbeat-like waves that resonated with the world.
• Xuanyuan Wuji summoned nine colossal dragons with Nine Aperture Dragon Gathering Strength, and Chen Wen met them with Chaos Heaven-Crossing Hand, destroying the Battle Arena in their clash.
• Chen Wen’s four-colored physical power withstood the impact better than Xuanyuan Wuji’s three-colored shield, enraging Xuanyuan Wuji over Chen Wen’s superior strength.
• Xuanyuan Wuji attacked with a claw formed from Ancestral Dragon Power, but Chen Wen’s Great Roc Subduing Dragon Technique shattered it; Chen Wen then declared that Xuanyuan Wuji would die for threatening his family and clawed toward his head.

Chen Wen revealed that he also possessed the Ancestral Dragon True Body and shattered Xuanyuan Wuji’s suppression. The two fought evenly in a head-on clash, leaving the spectators questioning Xuanyuan Wuji’s standing as the younger generation’s top genius.

• Xuanyuan Wuji activated the Ancestral Dragon True Body and suppressed Chen Wen with its Dragon Power.
• Chen Wen recognized the ability, revealed that he possessed it too, and shattered Xuanyuan Wuji’s restraint with a purer, more ancient aura.
• Xuanyuan Wuji charged Chen Wen in anger, and the two exchanged powerful punches without either gaining an advantage.
• The spectators realized Chen Wen’s strength matched Xuanyuan Wuji’s, while Zhao Tianqing and Ye Qinglong lost their confidence.
• Long Qingtian challenged Xuanyuan Dihuang over his promise that Xuanyuan Wuji would suppress Chen Wen, and Xuanyuan Dihuang insisted Wuji would not lose.