Recaps

Zhao Ping'an taught the Jiang Family a High-grade Movement Technique, then used his comprehension to create Supreme Martial Skills and a Supreme Spell. After roaming White Emperor City and the wilderness to recover from years of confinement, he met a monk named Kong Zhen.

• Jiang Wen gathered the family, and Zhao Ping'an demonstrated a modified Parting Flowers, Sweeping Willows that Jiang Wen recognized as a High-grade Movement Technique.
• Zhao Ping'an recorded Xun Star Swordplay and the new movement technique for Jiang Wen, then studied the Jiang Family's High-grade martial skills and spell.
• Zhao Ping'an mastered Xun Wind Blade Art and evolved it into the Supreme Extreme Speed Xun Wind Technique.
• Zhao Ping'an mastered Xun Wind Wings and Golden Wind Drizzle Palm, evolving them into the Supreme Gale Wind Slayer Wings and Wind and Rain Life-Stealing Palm.
• Zhao Ping'an wandered White Emperor City and camped alone in the wilderness after his cousins and Chen Donglai returned to the city.
• While Zhao Ping'an roasted a wild rabbit, the monk Kong Zhen of Pudu Mountain approached and greeted him.

Zhao Ping'an used himself as bait to draw out Su Yingluo’s assassins, then killed Kong Zhen and the two Divine Treasury Realm experts while disguising the massacre as a Buddhist revenge killing. He recognized Qiushui among the fleeing attackers and pursued her and the spirit beasts.

• Kong Zhen questioned Zhao Ping'an about Kong Nian’s death and prepared to seize him, but masked attackers appeared and demanded that Zhao Ping'an stay.
• Zhao Ping'an urged Kong Zhen to fight the newcomers, then attacked him when Kong Zhen tried to interrogate him.
• Zhao Ping'an wounded Kong Zhen and fought off Kong Zhen and two Divine Treasury Realm masked figures with the Wind and Rain Life-Stealing Palm.
• The two masked experts fled, but Zhao Ping'an captured one with the Golden Dragon Binding Cord and killed the other with the Arhat Subduing Fist.
• Zhao Ping'an killed Kong Zhen and the captured masked expert with the Arhat Subduing Fist, intending to frame Pudu Mountain.
• Zhao Ping'an recognized the fleeing masked woman as Qiushui and realized Su Yingluo had sent her and the others to assassinate him.

Zhao Ping'an killed Qiushui and the three attackers, concealed the evidence, and returned to Jiang Manor without telling Jiang Shuyue about the assassination. After taking stock of his spoils, he used a Superior Spirit Stone to replenish his True Essence.

• Zhao Ping'an killed the two spirit beasts, broke Qiushui's defenses, and bound her after defeating her.
• Zhao Ping'an tortured Qiushui over her past actions against him and eventually killed her, then searched the attackers' bodies for their belongings.
• Zhao Ping'an disposed of Kong Zhen's corpse in the Abyssal Dragon River and staged signs of a panicked escape before returning to Jiang Manor.
• Zhao Ping'an kept the assassination from Jiang Shuyue and examined the attackers' Cosmos Sacks, discovering valuable spirit stones, pills, and talismans.
• Zhao Ping'an found Kong Zhen's belongings especially valuable and cultivated with Qiushui's Superior Spirit Stone until its essence was depleted.

After learning that Qiushui and the Su Clan’s experts had been killed, Su Yingluo tried to turn Zhao Yingpeng against Emperor Qian but could not prevent the Imperial Decree from sending the family’s youths to Yujing. Zhao Ping'an set out for Jade Capital Grand Martial Academy, rejected the Zhennan Marquis Estate’s resources, and was warned by Zhao Yingpeng not to claim the family name or bring it shame.

• Su Yingluo learned that Qiushui, two Divine Treasury Realm experts, and two converted Second-Rank Spirit Beasts had been killed with the perfected Arhat Subduing Fist, and suspected a master from Pudu Mountain.
• Su Yingluo asked Zhao Yingpeng to keep their children from going to Yujing, but he said the Zhennan Marquis Estate could not defy the Imperial Decree.
• Zhao Ping'an, Jiang Yiyi, and Chen Donglai entered the Zhennan Marquis Estate, where Zhao Ping'an refused the Cultivation Resources and Zhao Yingpeng called him unworthy.
• The Zhennan Marquis Estate’s youths and their families traveled to the northern city gate, where they prepared to board an Expedition Airship for Yujing.
• Zhao Yingpeng warned Zhao Ping'an not to claim descent from the Zhennan Marquis Estate or bring shame upon it.

Jiang Ping'an declared that he would take the Jiang name, then boarded the Expedition Airship and fought Zhao Jinglian and the Zhennan Marquis Estate disciples who confronted him. He knocked down the disciples and hurled Zhao Jinglian into a wall, while her Buddhist artifact continued to protect her.

• Jiang Shuyue defended Zhao Ping'an when Zhao Yingpeng pressured her to kneel, and Zhao Ping'an announced that he would become Jiang Ping'an in Yujing.
• General Luo intervened when Zhao Yingpeng tried to kill Zhao Ping'an, explaining later that Chief Eunuch Hu had ordered him to protect the boy.
• Zhao Yingpeng praised Zhao Jinglian and Zhao Zhenming while they vowed to punish Zhao Ping'an after boarding the airship.
• After boarding, Jiang Ping'an began cultivating in his cabin, but Zhao Jinglian and Zhennan Marquis Estate disciples came to confront him.
• Jiang Ping'an defeated the disciples in a fight and repeatedly struck at Zhao Jinglian, whose Buddhist artifact blocked his slaps.
• Jiang Ping'an caught Zhao Jinglian's kick and threw her into a wall, leaving her shaken despite the artifact's protection.

Jiang Ping'an forced the Zhennan Marquis Estate youths to smile and apologize after their fight, using the threat of military cane strikes to keep them in line. Zhao Zhenming bought back the group's trust with Spirit Stones and Essence Pills, then promised Zhao Jinglian that he would deal with Jiang Ping'an once they reached Yujing.

• Imperial Guards stopped the fight and warned the passengers that another cabin brawl would bring two hundred military cane strikes apiece.
• Jiang Ping'an made Zhao Hongguang give him an apologetic smile and forced Zhao Baokun to apologize for kicking his door.
• Jiang Ping'an demanded an apology from Zhao Jinglian, but Zhao Zhenming arrived and refused to let him threaten the family.
• After Jiang Ping'an returned to his room, Zhao Zhenming gave Zhao Hongguang Spirit Stones and distributed Spirit Stones and Essence Pills to appease the Zhennan Marquis Estate youths.
• Zhao Zhenming comforted Zhao Jinglian, promised revenge after they reached Yujing, and asked her to cover the cost of two Superior Spirit Stones.

Jiang Ping'an arrived at Taiwu Academy, secured an identity token under his chosen name, and learned that the upcoming Genius Ranking Tournament would determine students’ resources. After reuniting with Jiang Shuyue, Jiang Yiyi, and Chen Donglai, he settled into his new residence with his servants as his life at the academy began.

• The airship arrived at Taiwu Academy, where Cao Yunsheng welcomed the students, explained the rules, and had them sorted by cultivation level.
• Instructor Li assigned Jiang Ping'an a fine courtyard in Upper Kun Courtyard, and Jiang Ping'an read that the Genius Ranking Tournament would begin three days after the opening ceremony and offer substantial rewards.
• Jiang Ping'an collected an Identity Jade Token bearing the name Jiang Ping'an after a steward approved his request.
• Jiang Ping'an reunited with Jiang Shuyue, Jiang Yiyi, and Chen Donglai, and Jiang Shuyue told him she would stay in Yujing for about a year to support him and establish a soap shop.
• Jiang Ping'an registered Jiang Yiyi and Chen Donglai as his servants, then took them to his residence and explored Taiwu Academy with Jiang Yiyi.

Jiang Ping'an spent his academy Merit Points on a Medium-Grade Alchemy Art, strengthened his defensive abilities, and prepared to earn more Merit Points at the Genius Ranking Tournament. Meanwhile, Zhao Zhenming became intent on taking Jiang Ping'an's residence after Zhao Qingshi urged him to claim it.

• Jiang Ping'an exchanged all two hundred Merit Points for "Shennong Alchemy Art - Vol. 1" and planned to win the Genius Ranking Tournament for its one thousand Merit Points.
• Jiang Ping'an used his Proficiency Points to master Unblemished Adamantine Body and advance Primal Chaos Body Protection to Heaven Rank, renaming the resulting art "Primal Chaos True Protection."
• Chen Donglai told Jiang Ping'an that Zhao Zhenming had learned where he lived, but Jiang Ping'an said he was not worried about being bullied at Taiwu Academy.
• Zhao Qingshi persuaded Zhao Zhenming that Jiang Ping'an could not keep the Jia Chen Dorm residence and that Zhao Zhenming should take it.
• Zhao Zhenming sent Zhao Qingshi to make Jiang Ping'an give up the residence.

Jiang Ping'an had Zhao Qingshi arrested after he broke the courtyard gate and attacked Jiang Ping'an, then took Jiang Yiyi sightseeing in Yujing. The chapter ended when an old voice accused Jiang Ping'an of defaming him by suggesting the black puppies might be Old Black's offspring.

• Zhao Qingshi kicked in Jiang Ping'an's courtyard gate and threatened Chen Donglai when he tried to report the damage to the Hall of Law Enforcement.
• Jiang Ping'an broke Zhao Qingshi's arm with one punch, dislocated his jaw, and stopped him from fleeing while Chen Donglai fetched the Law Enforcement Team.
• The Law Enforcement Team took Zhao Qingshi away, and Jiang Ping'an apologized to his neighboring princess's maidservants for the disturbance.
• Jiang Ping'an took Jiang Yiyi around Yujing, where she admired the city and asked to raise one of its black puppies.
• Jiang Ping'an wondered whether the puppies were Old Black's offspring, and an aged voice angrily accused him of defamation.

Jiang Ping'an reunited briefly with Old Black, learned that Zhao Zhenming and Zhao Qingshi had been punished, and attended Taiwu Academy’s tournament briefing. After students drew teams for the Genius Ranking Tournament, Jiang Ping'an met his teammates, including Princess Bailing.

• Jiang Ping'an encountered Old Black in Yujing, invited him to a feast, and told him he was staying at Taiwu Academy, but Old Black left before hearing his changed surname.
• Jiang Ping'an and Jiang Yiyi returned to Taiwu Academy and saw that Zhao Zhenming had been fined one hundred taels while Zhao Qingshi had received fifty strokes and a ban from the academy.
• Zhao Zhenming and Zhao Jinglian worried that Zhao Ping'an might embarrass their family in the Genius Ranking Tournament, and Zhao Zhenming said he would ensure Zhao Ping'an did not place last if necessary.
• Li Wenzheng announced the Genius Ranking Tournament rules at the Grand Martial Plaza, and students drew team numbers and registered with instructors.
• Jiang Ping'an found his four-person team, where Ji Bailing introduced herself as Princess Bailing.

Jiang Ping'an joined Princess Bailing's tournament team, practiced with his teammates, and refined valuable Essence Pills before the Genius Ranking Tournament began. In Team 135's opening match against Zhao Jinglian's team, Zhao Jinglian recognized Jiang Ping'an as their perceived weak link and urged her teammates to defeat him quickly.

• Princess Bailing became Team 135's Temporary Team Leader, and the team practiced its martial skills and tactical coordination.
• Princess Bailing rejected Zhang Jingtian and Lu Zhaisheng's invitation to dine together, while Jiang Ping'an discovered she lived next door.
• Jiang Ping'an refined four Pinnacle Grade Essence Pills, five Superior Essence Pills, and one normal quality Essence Pill.
• Princess Bailing drew Arena Seven for Team 135's first match in the Genius Ranking Tournament.
• Zhao Jinglian recognized Jiang Ping'an on the opposing team and told her teammates to defeat him quickly to gain a five-on-four advantage.

Jiang Ping'an helped Princess Bailing's team defeat Zhao Jinglian's team, then publicly exposed Zhao Jinglian's threat to kill him. He secretly incited students to demand an explanation from Taiwu Academy, and they marched toward the Hall of Law Enforcement.

• Jiang Ping'an evaded three opponents while Princess Bailing led the rest of her team to defeat Zhao Jinglian and her teammate, winning the match.
• Zhao Jinglian confronted Jiang Ping'an and ordered Aunt Zhang to kill him, but Aunt Zhang restrained her and took her away.
• Jiang Ping'an loudly warned the students about Zhao Jinglian's death threat, prompting them to condemn her.
• Jiang Ping'an used Secret Sound Transmission to urge students to demand an explanation from Supervisor Cao and the Hall of Law Enforcement.
• A group of indignant students marched from the martial arts plaza toward the Hall of Law Enforcement.

After Jiang Ping'an faced questioning over the dispute with Zhao Jinglian, the Hall of Law Enforcement punished her, while she and Zhao Zhenming plotted against him and spread rumors about his Mortal Body. As the second round began, Squad 135 entered its match at Arena Ten, with Jiang Ping'an’s teammates now aware of his supposed limitations.

• Princess Bailing promised Jiang Ping'an that she would warn Zhao Jinglian, and the Law Enforcement Team later brought him to the Hall of Law Enforcement for questioning.
• Zhao Zhenming comforted Zhao Jinglian, decided to kill Jiang Ping'an within a month, and sent Old Hai to deliver a letter to the Zhennan Marquis Estate.
• Zhao Jinglian ordered Tan Yun to spread claims that Jiang Ping'an had a Mortal Body, a tiny Essence Sea, and limited True Essence, and the rumors circulated through the academy.
• The Hall of Law Enforcement issued Zhao Jinglian a severe warning, a demerit, three months without resources, public censure, and a report to her parents.
• When Zhang Jingtian asked whether he had a Mortal Body, Jiang Ping'an calmly admitted it, and Squad 135 drew the second match at Arena Ten.
• Jiang Ping'an, Princess Bailing, and their teammates stepped onto Arena Ten to begin the match.

Jiang Ping'an helped Squad 135 defeat Team 42 by eliminating two opponents, exposing his strength despite the rumors that he had a Mortal Body. After rejecting Zhang Jingtian and Lu Zhaisheng’s threats to hold back in future matches, he went to meet Princess Bailing and discuss how to prevent their squad from falling apart.

• Team 42 attacked Princess Bailing’s group, but Jiang Ping'an defeated Feng Bolong and a second student from behind, helping Squad 135 win.
• Feng Bolong and the other defeated students blamed their loss on rumors that Jiang Ping'an had a Mortal Body.
• During the squad’s review, Jiang Ping'an said he had taken advantage of his opponents exposing their backs, while Princess Bailing praised his contribution.
• Zhang Jingtian and Lu Zhaisheng demanded that Jiang Ping'an stop earning credit in future matches, but he refused to yield to their threats.
• Jiang Ping'an went to Princess Bailing’s residence to discuss countermeasures, fearing Zhang Jingtian and Lu Zhaisheng would disrupt the squad to compete for the top two spots.

Jiang Ping'an warned Princess Bailing that Zhang Jingtian and Lu Zhaisheng planned to compete for the squad’s top positions, then helped Squad 135 win its third and fourth matches alongside her. Meanwhile, Su Yingluo and Zhao Yingpeng learned of Zhao Zhenming’s conflict with Jiang Ping'an and sent a Dragon Transformation Realm retainer to Yujing to kill him.

• Jiang Ping'an told Princess Bailing that Zhang Jingtian and Lu Zhaisheng intended to contest the squad’s top two places, but she made no private alliance with him.
• Squad 135 fought Squad 99, and Zhang Jingtian, Lu Zhaisheng, and Hong Feng were defeated after they attacked independently.
• Princess Bailing revealed her Myriad Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix phenomenon, forcing Squad 99 to surrender and giving Squad 135 the victory.
• Squad 135 won its fourth-round match by forfeit, qualifying Princess Bailing and Jiang Ping'an for the first ranking matches.
• Su Yingluo secretly sent someone to Yujing to kill Jiang Ping'an, then Zhao Yingpeng learned from Old Hai about Zhao Zhenming’s conflict with Jiang Ping'an.
• Zhao Yingpeng summoned a Dragon Transformation Realm family retainer and sent him to Yujing to kill Jiang Ping'an.

Jiang Ping'an visited Jiang Shuyue, who postponed opening the soap shop until she reached the Dragon Transformation Realm, then learned he would face Zhao Zhenming and Yuan Ruolan in a three-way top-ranking match. Jiang Ping'an and Yuan Ruolan agreed to target Zhao Zhenming first, as the match began and spectators debated Jiang Ping'an’s chances.

• Jiang Ping'an visited Jiang Shuyue with Jiang Yiyi and Chen Donglai, and Jiang Shuyue explained that dangers in Yujing had made her delay opening the soap shop.
• Jiang Ping'an drew Platform C for the top-ranking matches and found that Zhao Zhenming and Yuan Ruolan were his opponents.
• Zhao Zhenming threatened Jiang Ping'an and insulted his mother, but Jiang Ping'an rebuked him before Zhao Zhenming walked away.
• Jiang Ping'an and Yuan Ruolan stepped onto Platform C and agreed to join forces against Zhao Zhenming.
• Zhennan Marquis Estate descendants mocked Jiang Ping'an, while Princess Bailing defended him and rebuked Zhang Jingtian and Lu Zhaisheng for underestimating him.

Jiang Ping'an defeated Zhao Zhenming by knocking him out of the arena after Zhao Zhenming left himself open while attacking Yuan Ruolan. Zhao Zhenming publicly accepted the loss, then took Zhao Jinglian away as the match between Jiang Ping'an and Yuan Ruolan continued.

• Jiang Ping'an protected Yuan Ruolan from Zhao Zhenming's diving sword strike and sent Zhao Zhenming flying out of the arena.
• Zhao Zhenming protested that Jiang Ping'an had ambushed him, while Zhao Jinglian and Zhennan Marquis Estate disciples also challenged the result.
• The referee ruled that Jiang Ping'an had won fairly and told Jiang Ping'an and Yuan Ruolan to continue their match.
• Princess Bailing and other students condemned Zhao Jinglian and the Zhennan Marquis Estate disciples for refusing to accept the result.
• Zhao Zhenming admitted that he had lost, apologized for Zhao Jinglian's outburst, and asked the crowd to excuse her as a child.
• Zhao Zhenming embraced his sobbing sister and took her away from the martial arts plaza.

Jiang Ping'an defeated Yuan Ruolan after she deliberately conceded, then advanced to the top eight when Wu Daoming failed to appear for their match. His lucky victories drew envy and ridicule as he went to watch Princess Bailing win on Platform D.

• Jiang Ping'an dodged Yuan Ruolan's Kan Water Dragon and defeated her after she surrendered, preserving his strength and hidden cards.
• Hong Feng congratulated Jiang Ping'an on reaching the top sixteen, while Zhang Jingtian and Lu Zhaisheng mocked his victory as luck.
• Wu Daoming failed to arrive for Jiang Ping'an's match, so the referee declared Jiang Ping'an the winner and advanced him to the top eight.
• Jiang Ping'an told Yuan Ruolan that reaching the top eight earned better rewards, then went to Platform D to watch Princess Bailing's matches.
• Jiang Ping'an told Zhang Jingtian and Lu Zhaisheng that an injured opponent had let him advance by luck, leaving them visibly jealous.
• Princess Bailing won her match, and students later spread news of Jiang Ping'an's luck, Zhao Zhenming's defeat, and Zhao Jinglian's protest.

Jiang Ping'an defeated Han Shanshi in the Platform C final by revealing his mastery of the Xun Wind Blade Art, becoming Platform C champion. Princess Bailing recognized the spell’s formidable power and warned Zhang Jingtian and Lu Zhaisheng to stop spreading rumors about him.

• Jiang Ping'an took the platform while spectators mocked his supposed luck, and Han Shanshi arrived boasting that Jiang could not harm him.
• Han Shanshi invited Jiang Ping'an to strike first, and Jiang unleashed repeated waves of Xun Wind Blade Art that wounded him until he conceded.
• The referee declared Jiang Ping'an the winner and Platform C champion, stunning the spectators who had not known he could cast spells.
• Princess Bailing explained that Jiang Ping'an had mastered the high-grade Xun Wind Blade Art beyond her former teacher's level and admitted she could no longer see through him.
• Princess Bailing ordered Zhang Jingtian and Lu Zhaisheng to stop spreading rumors about Jiang Ping'an, and they agreed in embarrassment and fear.

Princess Bailing won Platform D and warned Jiang Ping'an that she would unleash her phoenix cry immediately in their semifinal, while Jiang Ping'an claimed he could resist it. The next morning, he proved immune to the cry and charged at her with his elusive movement technique, drawing the academy’s senior figures to recognize his strength as the match continued.

• Princess Bailing defeated her Platform D opponent and told Jiang Ping'an she would use her full strength from the start of their semifinal; he said he could withstand her phoenix cry.
• Jiang Ping'an spent the afternoon refining pills, and an instructor’s comments sparked rumors that Jiang Ping'an expected to surrender to Princess Bailing.
• At the semifinal, Princess Bailing flew onto the platform and immediately unleashed the Myriad Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix phenomenon after the referee began the match.
• Jiang Ping'an ignored the phoenix cry and used the Flowing Willow movement technique to rush at Princess Bailing, startling the spectators.
• Taiwu Academy’s senior figures praised Jiang Ping'an’s movement technique and began to suspect that his easy victories came from genuine strength rather than luck.

Jiang Ping'an defeated Princess Bailing after revealing his powerful palm technique and flight ability, overturning rumors that his earlier victories came from luck. The crowd and Taiwu Academy's leaders recognized his strength, and many students expected him to become Chief Student.

• Princess Bailing empowered by the Myriad Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix phenomenon attacked Jiang Ping'an with fireballs and the Li Fire Xuan Dragon, but he shattered the dragon with the Wind and Rain Life-Stealing Palm.
• Jiang Ping'an chased Princess Bailing through the air, broke her Three Revolutions Earth Shield with the Xun Star Swordplay, and pointed his sword at her chest.
• Princess Bailing admitted defeat, while Zhao Zhenming realized Jiang Ping'an could use the Flight Technique and began doubting his own superiority.
• The referee declared Jiang Ping'an the winner, and the spectators praised him as the crowd's shock gave way to excitement and admiration.
• Taiwu Academy's higher-ups discussed nurturing Jiang Ping'an, and students traced the false rumor about his expected defeat to distorted word of mouth.
• After Jiang Ping'an's victory, the rumors that he relied on luck collapsed, and many students regarded him as the strongest student and a likely Chief Student.

Zhao Zhenming tried to stop his family from killing Jiang Ping'an, but Zhao Jinglian secretly sent her own order to have him eliminated. At Taiwu Academy, Yan Ruyu faced Jiang Ping'an in the Chief Student contest and was stunned when he shattered her mountain technique with one punch.

• Zhao Zhenming told Zhao Jinglian to deliver a letter recalling the people sent to kill Jiang Ping'an, but Zhao Jinglian burned it and wrote her own order urging their mother to have him killed.
• Li Wenzheng told Yan Ruyu not to break through to the Divine Treasury Realm during her match, so Jiang Ping'an could become Chief Student as a disadvantaged, formerly unknown student.
• Princess Bailing won the Third Seat Student contest, and Jiang Ping'an and Yan Ruyu began their Chief Student match.
• Yan Ruyu used her Primordial Sea Phenomenon and Confucian verses to summon a raging river, stubborn pines, and a towering mountain against Jiang Ping'an.
• Jiang Ping'an broke the mountain apart with one punch, leaving Yan Ruyu bleeding from the backlash and shocked by his strength.

Jiang Ping'an defeated Yan Ruyu to become Taiwu Academy's Chief Student, then brought the news to Jiang Shuyue. The chapter ended with Jiang Shuyue embracing him and weeping with relief and joy.

• Jiang Ping'an overwhelmed Yan Ruyu with the Rapid Xun Wind Blade Art, and Li Wenzheng intervened to carry her out of danger before declaring Jiang Ping'an the winner.
• Li Wenzheng presented Jiang Ping'an with the Chief Student's rewards, and Taiwu Academy announced the tournament rankings and upcoming resource allocations.
• Jiang Ping'an left the academy with Jiang Yiyi to visit Jiang Shuyue and agreed that they should raise a horse for future journeys.
• Jiang Yiyi revealed that Jiang Ping'an had become Taiwu Academy's Chief Student, and Jiang Ping'an confirmed the news to Jiang Shuyue.
• Jiang Shuyue broke down in tears and embraced Jiang Ping'an, overwhelmed by his achievement and the sacrifices she had endured.

After Jiang Ping'an won Chief Student, Zhang Jingtian and Lu Zhaisheng visited him with gifts to apologize, and he accepted their offerings while declining to take Zhang as a follower. The next day, Jiang Ping'an exchanged Merit Points for the Azure Essence Pill recipe and began choosing a Supreme Spell at Taiwu Academy.

• Zhang Jingtian offered Jiang Ping'an two Superior Spirit Stones and asked forgiveness, but Jiang Ping'an accepted the gift and told him they would leave each other undisturbed.
• Lu Zhaisheng arrived after Zhang Jingtian and gave Jiang Ping'an spirit stones, pills, and money; Jiang Ping'an forgave him and asked Chen Donglai to sell the pills.
• Jiang Ping'an refined two bottles of Pinnacle Grade Essence Pills overnight, swallowing ten pills at a time without noticeably changing his Essence Sea.
• Jiang Ping'an exchanged a thousand Merit Points for the Azure Essence Pill recipe after Instructor Wang recommended it over the costly Ten Thousand Year Ginseng Pill recipe.
• Jiang Ping'an entered the Spell Pavilion and began browsing introductions to Taiwu Academy’s Supreme Spells so he could choose one.

Jiang Ping'an studied Supreme Spell introductions, mastered and successfully refined Azure Essence Pills, then witnessed Yan Ruyu open her Lung Divine Treasury. Princess Bailing challenged his confidence in keeping the Chief Student position, and he accepted her challenge.

• Jiang Ping'an read introductions to Supreme Spells and planned to study all of them to prepare for future enemies.
• Jiang Ping'an used Proficiency Points to master the Azure Essence Pill recipe, bought its ingredients, and refined a batch containing three perfect quality pills.
• Jiang Ping'an took a perfect quality Azure Essence Pill and cultivated with it, finding its essence gentle and balanced.
• Jiang Ping'an and Princess Bailing saw a Heavenly Essence vortex over Jia-Si Residence as Yan Ruyu opened her Lung Divine Treasury, alarming the residents of Taiwu Academy.
• Princess Bailing suggested Yan Ruyu might have beaten Jiang Ping'an if she had advanced during their match, and Jiang Ping'an insisted he would remain Chief Student.
• Princess Bailing vowed to enter the Divine Treasury Realm within two months and challenge Jiang Ping'an, who accepted.