Chapter Summaries

Chen Changqing defended Changqing Peak’s lead after everyone learned his disciples had entered the Myriad Monster Secret Realm with powerful Dharma Artifacts. As the first stage neared its end, Luofu Tian challenged Chen Changqing to settle their dispute in the Holy Son battle.

• The water mirror revealed that Changqing Peak’s core disciples wielded Quasi-Immortal Artifacts and its other disciples carried Peak-grade Spirit Treasures, explaining their first-place Scoreboard ranking.
• Ji Changkong accused Chen Changqing of cheating, but Chen pointed out that no rules prohibited bringing high-grade Dharma Artifacts into the secret realm and mocked Ji by offering him one if he joined his ranks.
• Luofu Tian called Changqing Peak’s victory an inglorious result of relying on artifacts, and Chen retorted that Luofu should equip his own disciples before criticizing.
• Elder Xuan Chen stopped Luofu Tian from confronting Chen Changqing and reminded the Holy Sons that they could settle their rivalry in the second-stage Holy Son battle.
• Several days later, Changqing Peak still led the Scoreboard, and Qing Yang, Shi Tian, and the other disciples gathered as the first stage approached its end.

The first stage of the Holy Son Grand Tournament ended with Changqing Peak taking first place and earning the most resources. As the Holy Sons prepared to fight for their Sequence rankings, Jian Zhenzi returned, and Luofu Tian challenged him.

• Elder Xuan Chen ended the secret realm trial, and the disciples returned to their Holy Son Peaks.
• Chen Changqing and the Changqing Peak disciples saw that they had ranked first on the Scoreboard.
• Elder Xuan Chen announced that resources would be distributed according to the rankings and began the Holy Son arena stage.
• Luofu Tian entered the arena and challenged the other Holy Sons, then focused on Chen Changqing when no one stepped forward.
• Luofu Tian sensed Jian Zhenzi's arrival and challenged him; Jian Zhenzi appeared before the shocked crowd.

Jian Zhenzi returned to Shushan and faced Luofu Tian in a battle for the First Holy Son position. After their auras clashed evenly, they exchanged sword strikes, leaving the outcome undecided.

• Chen Changqing learned that Jian Zhenzi had returned and trusted that Luofu Tian would not become First Holy Son.
• Luofu Tian welcomed Jian Zhenzi and declared that his Late God Transformation cultivation made him stronger than before.
• Jian Zhenzi challenged Luofu Tian to attack and dismissed his cultivation as unimpressive after their auras clashed without either gaining an advantage.
• Luofu Tian struck first with a blood-red Sword Aura wrapped in dark-golden bloodline Runes, and Jian Zhenzi answered with a clear, cold Sword Aura.
• The two Sword Auras collided, shaking the arena and nearly overwhelming its protective restrictions.

Luofu Tian overwhelmed Jian Zhenzi after awakening his Lineage's bloodline, but Jian Zhenzi rose and unleashed an ancient Sword Intent. The battle remained unresolved as the Seven Great Peaks' helmsmen watched for potential Peak Disciples.

• The helmsmen of Shushan's Seven Great Peaks watched Luofu Tian and Jian Zhenzi fight, considering them as candidates for Peak Disciple.
• Jian Zhenzi and Luofu Tian exchanged attacks, with Jian Zhenzi's sword defense countering Luofu Tian's stronger cultivation and bloodline.
• Chen Changqing told Willow Wood that Jian Zhenzi would have won if their cultivation levels matched, but that the prolonged fight favored Luofu Tian.
• Luofu Tian awakened his Lineage's bloodline and struck Jian Zhenzi with the Nine Nether Destruction Finger, then blasted him to the arena's edge with a palm attack.
• Luofu Tian claimed Jian Zhenzi could not defeat him, but Jian Zhenzi rose and unleashed an ancient Sword Intent as a long sword appeared in his hand.

Jian Zhenzi revealed the Immortal Artifact Gan Jiang Mo Ye during his duel with Luofu Tian, shocking the Shushan disciples and elders. Chen Changqing recognized the sword’s legendary name and wondered whether the Jiuzhou Continent was connected to his former world, while Luofu Tian remained confident he could defeat Jian Zhenzi.

• Jian Zhenzi drew an Immortal Artifact whose balanced crimson and silver blade astonished Luofu Tian, Xuan Chen, the Shushan disciples, and the Seven Great Peaks leaders.
• Chen Changqing noted that he owned several Immortal Artifacts himself and hoped Jian Zhenzi could now challenge Luofu Tian.
• Jian Zhenzi named his sword Gan Jiang Mo Ye, and Chen Changqing wondered whether the Jiuzhou Continent shared a connection with the world he had left behind.
• Luofu Tian resented Jian Zhenzi's good fortune but insisted that possessing an Immortal Artifact would not make Jian Zhenzi his match.

Luofu Tian revealed an ancient witch tribe bloodline and transformed into a giant, shocking the spectators and unsettling Chen Changqing. He traded blows with Jian Zhenzi, whose Immortal Sword Gan Jiang Mo Ye could only leave faint marks on Luofu Tian’s body.

• Luofu Tian awakened his power, grew to a hundred-foot giant, and covered his body in dark-gold runes.
• Shi Tian identified Luofu Tian’s physique as an ancient witch tribe bloodline, while Chen Changqing wondered how it connected to primordial mythology.
• Luofu Tian charged Jian Zhenzi with a punch, and Jian Zhenzi met it with the Immortal Sword Gan Jiang Mo Ye.
• Their collision shook the arena and nearly shattered Elder Xuan Chen’s barrier, forcing him to reinforce it.
• Jian Zhenzi and Luofu Tian fought fiercely, but Jian Zhenzi’s sword strikes only left faint white marks on Luofu Tian’s flesh.

Luofu Tian’s awakened Witch Tribe Bloodline let him withstand Jian Zhenzi’s Immortal Sword and repeatedly shatter his sword attacks. As the duel continued, the disciples began to expect Jian Zhenzi to lose, and Chen Changqing recognized that his eldest senior brother was likely to be defeated.

• Shushan’s disciples and Chen Changqing were astonished that Jian Zhenzi’s Immortal Sword could not pierce Luofu Tian’s defenses.
• Luofu Tian punched Jian Zhenzi back and declared that his awakened bloodline would let him win.
• Jian Zhenzi launched repeated sword attacks, but Luofu Tian broke them with his bare fists.
• Jian Zhenzi used Yin and yang revolve, galaxy Annihilation and Taiqing Cloud Breaking Sword, but Luofu Tian shattered the sword-aura attack.
• The disciples began predicting Jian Zhenzi would lose and Shushan’s First Sequence Holy Son position would change hands, while Chen Changqing judged his eldest senior brother would eventually be defeated.

Luofu Tian overwhelmed Jian Zhenzi despite Jian Zhenzi wielding the Immortal Artifact Gan Jiang Mo Ye. Jian Zhenzi admitted defeat and left the arena, while the Shushan Disciples realized that the First Holy Son's title had effectively changed hands.

• Luofu Tian shrugged off Jian Zhenzi's sword attacks and unleashed Witch Battle Eight Wastelands, striking him with a series of devastating blows.
• Jian Zhenzi's power dwindled as he used Gan Jiang Mo Ye to defend himself, and Luofu Tian's attacks left him badly injured.
• Jian Zhenzi could no longer rise from the arena floor, making his defeat clear to the crowd.
• Luofu Tian told Jian Zhenzi that he had won, and Jian Zhenzi accepted the loss before leaving the arena.
• The Shushan Disciples reacted in shock as they recognized Luofu Tian's strength and the change in the First Holy Son's standing.

After Luofu Tian defeated Jian Zhenzi and claimed the right to become Shushan’s First Holy Son, Chen Changqing stepped into the arena to challenge him. Luofu Tian accepted with contempt, setting up the next duel.

• Luofu Tian defeated Jian Zhenzi, and the other Holy Sons and Seven Great Peaks leaders reacted to the result.
• Bai Wuya hinted that Chen Changqing might challenge Luofu Tian, while Mo Tianji doubted Chen Changqing could win.
• Jian Zhenzi told Chen Changqing that he had lost, and Chen Changqing promised to restore his honor.
• Luofu Tian challenged the Holy Sons to face him and declared that he would claim the First Holy Son position, but no one stepped forward.
• Chen Changqing entered the arena and challenged Luofu Tian, who responded with contempt.

Chen Changqing challenged Luofu Tian and gave him a Fifth-grade pill so he could recover fully before their fight. Luofu Tian, angered by the gesture, accepted the pill, setting the stage for their contest.

• Chen Changqing stepped onto the arena, drawing disbelief and scorn from Shushan Disciples and the major peak leaders.
• Chen Changqing interrupted Luofu Tian and tossed him a Fifth-grade recovery pill.
• Chen Changqing said he wanted to defeat Luofu Tian at his peak and told him to recover quickly.
• Chen Yuan praised Chen Changqing's surprises, while Mo Tianji questioned his confidence and Bai Wuya admired his boldness.
• Chen Changqing said he would not fight unless Luofu Tian recovered, then started to leave the arena.
• Luofu Tian stopped Chen Changqing and resentfully agreed to take the pill.

Chen Changqing gave Luofu Tian a fifth-grade pill, restoring him before their fight for the title of Shushan’s foremost Holy Son. Chen Changqing summoned and combined the Heavenly Strike Sword and Thunderflame Sword into the Immortal Artifact Heavenly Thunder Sword, but Luofu Tian remained confident it could not penetrate his Witch Tribe defenses.

• Luofu Tian recovered his true qi and injuries with Chen Changqing’s fifth-grade pill, while Shushan disciples debated Chen Changqing’s generosity and confidence.
• Luofu Tian transformed into his giant Witch Tribe form and challenged Chen Changqing to fight for the Holy Son position.
• Chen Changqing summoned the Heavenly Strike Sword and Thunderflame Sword and fused them into the Immortal Artifact Heavenly Thunder Sword.
• The Shushan disciples and peak leaders recognized the Heavenly Thunder Sword and reacted with astonishment.
• Luofu Tian dismissed Chen Changqing’s Immortal Artifact, insisting his Witch Tribe body could withstand it.

Chen Changqing attacked Luofu Tian with his Heavenly Thunder Sword and the Ten Forms of Sword Annihilation, but Luofu Tian’s Witch Tribe Bloodline let him withstand the assault. As the spectators expected Luofu Tian to win, Chen Changqing hinted that he had other methods to use.

• Chen Changqing unleashed several sword techniques with the Heavenly Thunder Sword, and Luofu Tian shattered or endured each attack with his fists and enhanced body.
• Xuan Chen reinforced the arena’s restrictions after the clash cracked them, while Shushan’s disciples and Changqing Peak’s disciples reacted to Luofu Tian’s strength.
• At Seven Stars Peak, Bai Wuya told Mo Tianji that Chen Changqing was only testing Luofu Tian, and Chen Yuan remained confident in his Gatekeeping Disciple.
• Mo Yuan observed that the Luo Family’s Witch Tribe Bloodline was formidable but suggested its power would not be enough against the Young Mistress.
• Luofu Tian mocked Chen Changqing after enduring his continuing assault, and Chen Changqing replied that he would try his other methods.

Chen Changqing revealed that he had reached Late God Transformation, shocking Shushan’s disciples, Holy Sons, and peak leaders. He then summoned an identical second Chen Changqing with the same cultivation, leaving everyone wondering whether it was a clone.

• Chen Changqing released his suppressed aura and revealed his Late God Transformation cultivation during his battle with Luofu Tian.
• Shushan’s disciples, peak leaders, Holy Sons, and Chen Changqing’s companions reacted with disbelief at his rapid advancement.
• Ji Changkong resented how far Chen Changqing had surpassed him, while Jian Zhenzi remarked that the gap between them was widening.
• Luofu Tian began taking Chen Changqing seriously because of his cultivation and the Heavenly Thunder Sword.
• Chen Changqing announced that the fight was not over and summoned an identical figure with the same Late God Transformation aura.
• The onlookers were stunned and questioned whether the second Chen Changqing was a clone.

Chen Changqing revealed that his clone wielded the Dragon Pattern Sky-Splitting Spear, giving him two Immortal Artifacts and overwhelming Luofu Tian with coordinated sword and spear attacks. Luofu Tian was driven backward and badly injured, as the battle’s momentum shifted toward Chen Changqing.

• Chen Changqing summoned a clone with an aura identical to his own and had it produce the Dragon Pattern Sky-Splitting Spear, shocking the disciples and Shushan elders.
• Luofu Tian cried out in disbelief at Chen Changqing’s second Immortal Artifact.
• Chen Changqing used the Immortal Slaying Sword Technique’s first style, forcing Luofu Tian to dodge a swift sword strike.
• Chen Changqing’s clone attacked Luofu Tian with the Eight Desolations Spear Art’s first style, and Luofu Tian met it with a punch.
• Chen Changqing and his clone unleashed lightning and fire attacks together, driving Luofu Tian backward and leaving his knuckles charred and bones exposed.

Chen Changqing revealed his Late God Transformation cultivation and fought Luofu Tian with his clone, overwhelming him with two Immortal Artifacts. The onlookers were stunned by Chen Changqing’s strength, while Shi Tian wondered whether he could still surpass him.

• Chen Changqing and his clone attacked Luofu Tian with God-Burying Sword Qi and Western White Tiger Splitting the Earth.
• Luofu Tian’s punches failed to stop the attacks, and he was badly injured and hurled into the arena floor.
• The Shushan Disciples, Holy Sons, Peak Masters, and Changqing Peak disciples reacted with shock and admiration at Chen Changqing’s power.
• Shi Tian questioned whether he could still surpass Chen Changqing, recalling his determination to defeat him.
• Bai Wuya noted that Chen Changqing still had another Immortal Artifact, and Chen Yuan considered whether Changqing could one day succeed him as Sect Leader.

Chen Changqing defeated Luofu Tian in the arena at Ask Dao Plaza, using his fist, sword techniques, and clone to overwhelm him. With no Holy Son willing to challenge him, Chen Changqing stood poised to become the First Holy Son.

• Luofu Tian unleashed his Witch Tribe bloodline and charged Chen Changqing, but Chen sent him flying with the Heavenly Emperor Divine Fist.
• Chen Changqing used Dao Reversal to turn Luofu Tian’s fist force back against him, injuring his shoulder.
• Chen Changqing’s clone pinned Luofu Tian with Black Tortoise Suppressing Abyss of the North as Chen’s Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique struck him.
• Luofu Tian fell gravely wounded, and the disciples realized Chen Changqing had won.
• Chen Changqing challenged the other Holy Sons, but none dared answer, and his clone dissipated.

Chen Changqing won the Holy Son Grand Tournament and became Shushan’s First Sequence Holy Son, while Luofu Tian remained second and Jian Zhenzi fell to third. Days later, Luofu Tian visited Changqing Peak, where he was startled to find two Demon Kings guarding its gate.

• Elder Xuan Chen declared Chen Changqing the tournament victor and named him Shushan’s First Sequence Holy Son after no one challenged him.
• Chen Changqing returned to the Changqing Peak disciples, reassured Jian Zhenzi that he would not let Luofu Tian take first place, and left the arena with his followers.
• Luofu Tian struggled to accept his defeat and remained the Second Holy Son, while Jian Zhenzi became the Third Holy Son.
• Chen Changqing returned to his carefree routine on Changqing Peak as news of his victory spread throughout Shushan Holy Land.
• Luofu Tian visited Changqing Peak several days later and was shocked when Xuan Snake and Black Bear, two Demon Kings guarding the gate, stopped him.

Luofu Tian came to Changqing Peak and asked to join Chen Changqing’s command, explaining that his defeat had convinced him to follow someone stronger. He also revealed that his low status as a concubine-born son of the Luo Family left him seeking a powerful backer, surprising Chen Changqing.

• Willow Wood received Luofu Tian at Changqing Peak and brought him to meet Chen Changqing.
• Luofu Tian asked to join Changqing Peak and serve Chen Changqing loyally, stunning Chen Changqing and Willow Wood.
• Luofu Tian said he had accepted his defeat in the Holy Son Grand Tournament and believed the strong should lead the weak.
• Luofu Tian revealed that the Luo Family treated him as an outcast because he was born to a concubine, despite his awakened Witch Tribe Bloodline.
• Luofu Tian explained that he needed a powerful backer to protect him from his relatives and help him cultivate safely, and said Chen Changqing’s potential gave him hope.
• Chen Changqing was startled by Luofu Tian’s revelation about his family status.

Luofu Tian joined Chen Changqing’s Changqing Peak, and his arrival stirred Shushan’s Inner Sect. After Luofu Tian encountered a mysterious, overwhelmingly powerful elder living nearby, Sect Leader Chen Yuan discussed Luofu Tian’s recruitment with Mo Tianji.

• Chen Changqing accepted Luofu Tian into Changqing Peak after Luofu Tian said he would leave if he ever surpassed Chen Changqing.
• Willow Wood arranged a cultivation residence for Luofu Tian halfway up Changqing Peak.
• A mysterious elder repelled Luofu Tian’s attack with a glance and revealed that he also lived on Changqing Peak.
• News of Luofu Tian joining Changqing Peak spread through Shushan’s Inner Sect and shocked its disciples, Peak Masters, and elders.
• Mo Tianji told Chen Yuan that Luofu Tian had joined Chen Changqing’s ranks, and Chen Yuan praised Luofu Tian while expressing satisfaction with Chen Changqing.

Ji Changkong joined Chen Changqing’s Changqing Peak despite Chen Changqing’s doubts about his motives. As the Seven Peaks Grand Competition drew near, Bai Wuya visited Chen Changqing to bid him farewell.

• Ji Changkong arrived at Changqing Peak, where Black Bear and Xuan Snake guarded the gate as Demon Kings.
• Chen Changqing agreed to let Ji Changkong serve under Changqing Peak and asked Ran Hua to arrange a place for him.
• News of Ji Changkong’s allegiance spread through Shushan’s Inner Sect, stirring widespread surprise.
• As the Seven Peaks Grand Competition approached, Bai Wuya visited Chen Changqing and said he had come to bid him farewell.