Chapter Summaries

Mo Yu revealed his loyalty to Hun Ruoruo and attacked Blood River and Qiu Di, while Hun Ruoruo reassured Xiao Yan that he mattered more to her than building a Soul Hall faction. After Dan Chen delivered a Storage Ring of eighth-tier Magic Cores from the Ninth Heavenly Venerable, Hun Ruoruo teased Xiao Yan by claiming she had learned her sappy words from him.

• Mo Yu asked Blood River and Qiu Di to help him reach the Venerable realm, then declared his allegiance to Hun Ruoruo and unleashed a black tide against them.
• Blood River summoned a crimson river to meet Mo Yu's attack, and their clash battered the void while the First Elder shielded the weaker fighters.
• Xiao Yan marveled at Hun Ruoruo's ability to turn the Ninth Heavenly Venerable into an ally, and she explained that she wanted to build a faction within the Soul Hall.
• Hun Ruoruo told Xiao Yan that the faction mattered less to her than he did, leaving him flustered.
• Dan Chen gave Xiao Yan a Storage Ring filled with eighth-tier Magic Cores from the Ninth Heavenly Venerable, then Hun Ruoruo teased him by claiming she had learned her mushy words from him.

As the Star Domain began to collapse under the battle, Xiao Yan chose to stay and subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flame while the First Elder evacuated the other alchemists. Mo Yu overwhelmed Qiu Di and trapped him in a black tide, then revealed an enormous collection of souls to finish him off.

• The First Elder warned Xiao Yan that Blood River had reached the First Revolution realm and that the Star Domain was nearing collapse.
• Xiao Yan decided to subdue the Three Thousand Burning Flame despite the danger, and the First Elder left to help seal the shattered Star Domain.
• Mo Yu used his strengthened Dou Qi to smash Qiu Di's sand giant body and pursue him as he tried to flee.
• Mo Yu swallowed Qiu Di in a black tide, then drew out more than ten thousand living souls, leaving Qiu Di screaming for Blood River to save him.

Mo Yu defeated Qiu Di and helped expose Blood River as a traitor, while Xuan Kongzi executed him outside the Star Domain. The Elder Lins reported that Xiao Yan and Hun Ruoruo remained trapped inside, leaving Xun'er alarmed that the two were locked up together.

• Mo Yu used the Soul Chain to destroy Qiu Di and seized the ownerless Heavenly Venerate Token while the Elder Lins held Blood River back.
• Blood River attacked Mo Yu, but after they emerged from the Star Domain, Mo Yu claimed Blood River was the traitor and Xuan Yi confirmed his account.
• Xuan Kongzi killed Blood River after Mo Yu declared that the New Soul Hall had no place for those who could not keep up with the times.
• The Elder Lins emerged and told Xun'er that the Star Domain had sealed shut with Xiao Yan and Hun Ruoruo still inside.
• Xun'er staggered back in shock and asked whether Xiao Yan and Hun Ruoruo were locked up together.

Xun'er learned that Xiao Yan and Hun Ruoruo were trapped in the collapsing Star Domain and tried to enter after them, but Xuan Kongzi stopped her. Inside, Xiao Yan and Hun Ruoruo prepared to face the Three Thousand Burning Flame and negotiate for it after Blood River’s death.

• Elder Lin told Xun'er that Xiao Yan and Hun Ruoruo had entered the Star Domain’s depths as the Three Thousand Burning Flame unleashed its accumulated power.
• Old Man Yao confirmed that high-level Heavenly Flames were clashing, and Xun'er realized Hun Ruoruo had outmaneuvered her.
• Xun'er tried to enter the Star Domain, but Xuan Kongzi blocked her and reminded her of her responsibilities as the Ancient Clan’s Miss.
• Xun'er agreed to wait three months before acting on her own if Xiao Yan and Hun Ruoruo had not returned.
• Inside the shattered Star Domain, Xiao Yan insisted that Hun Ruoruo stay with him, and she agreed before warning him not to burn her hair while refining the Heavenly Flame.
• Hun Ruoruo summoned the Three Thousand Burning Flame and offered to negotiate a new contract, arguing that Blood River’s death had voided their agreement.

Hun Ruoruo persuaded Three Thousand Burning Flame to surrender its origin flame in exchange for Taixu Ancient Dragon royal blood, then teased Xiao Yan while they began absorbing the Heavenly Flame. The chapter ended with Hun Ruoruo leaving Xiao Yan to refine it alone and Xiao Yan cursing the Eight Clans’ rules.

• Hun Ruoruo used the blood crystal to make Three Thousand Burning Flame question whether it was a Heavenly Flame or an Ancient Void Dragon.
• Hun Ruoruo offered Three Thousand Burning Flame the royal essence blood in exchange for separating its Fire Seed origin, and it agreed.
• After obtaining the origin flame, Hun Ruoruo and Xiao Yan sat down to absorb the Heavenly Flame.
• Hun Ruoruo teased Xiao Yan with her Soul Voice, and he worried that her technique could influence his thoughts.
• Hun Ruoruo escaped Xiao Yan’s grasp and left him to refine the Heavenly Flame alone, prompting him to curse the Eight Clans’ rules.

Xiao Yan began refining the Three Thousand Burning Flame’s source while Hun Ruoruo and the flame worked to create a Child Flame from the power of the stars. After a month, their plan succeeded, leaving Hun Ruoruo triumphant and Xiao Yan to face the strain of refining the immense energy.

• Xiao Yan restrained himself from forcing Hun Ruoruo, began refining the source flame, and resolved to visit the Ancient Clan to investigate the Xiao Clan’s lost slot.
• Hun Ruoruo privately admitted she had not used her heart-manipulating ability on Xiao Yan, then met the transformed Three Thousand Burning Flame, who asked her for help leaving the Star Domain.
• Hun Ruoruo revealed the mutated Nihility Devouring Flame and asked Three Thousand Burning Flame to use the stars’ power to create a Child Flame.
• Three Thousand Burning Flame drew on the Star Domain’s power, causing Xiao Yan’s body to break down and regenerate as he endured the energy.
• After nearly a month and the draining of almost a quarter of the Star Domain, Three Thousand Burning Flame formed the Child Flame, and Hun Ruoruo celebrated her victory.
• Three Thousand Burning Flame told Hun Ruoruo to help Xiao Yan vent his excess energy, calling her his Dao Companion, and Hun Ruoruo froze in surprise.

Hun Ruoruo tried to help Xiao Yan cope with the overwhelming aftereffects of absorbing the Star Domain’s energy and Heavenly Flames. When Xiao Yan woke and said he missed her, his blazing condition made the meaning of his words painfully clear.

• Three Thousand Burning Flame suggested that the girl outside could help Xiao Yan release his energy, and Hun Ruoruo angrily rejected the idea.
• Hun Ruoruo saw Xiao Yan struggling with Heavenly Flame aftereffects as the Star Domain’s energy overwhelmed him, and decided to help him herself.
• Hun Ruoruo tried to use Pure Water Dou Qi to soothe Xiao Yan, but his Pure Fire Dou Qi repelled it and burned her fingers.
• Xiao Yan woke and told Hun Ruoruo that he missed her, then his shorts burned away and his body’s reaction made Hun Ruoruo recoil in shock.

While Xiao Yan recovered from the energy surging through his body, Hun Ruoruo gave him a Truth Speaking Pill and questioned his feelings for her. His unfiltered confession left her unable to deny his love, and she made an intimate advance before the chapter ended with the author postponing the rest of the scene.

• Xiao Yan struggled to control the power rampaging through his body while Hun Ruoruo watched him.
• Hun Ruoruo gave Xiao Yan a Truth Speaking Pill and demanded to know what he thought of her.
• Xiao Yan confessed that he treasured the things Hun Ruoruo had given him, including her underwear, and that he liked everything about her.
• Hun Ruoruo realized Xiao Yan's feelings went beyond desire and reached beneath his clothes.
• The author posted a note saying the rest of the chapter would be released the next day.

After Xiao Yan completed most of his absorption of the Three Thousand Burning Flame, Hun Ruoruo confronted the flame spirit with an offer of a physical body and a place in Soul Hall. The little girl accepted Hun Ruoruo’s Heavenly Venerate Token as dawn broke.

• Xiao Yan finished venting his excess energy and continued refining the Three Thousand Burning Flame, but his Dou Qi still had not advanced to Dou Zun.
• The Three Thousand Burning Flame appeared beside Hun Ruoruo and teased her about her intimacy with Xiao Yan, prompting Hun Ruoruo to explain the Dual Cultivation Technique.
• Hun Ruoruo offered the Three Thousand Burning Flame a chance to obtain a physical body and replace the deceased Sequence Heavenly Venerable in Soul Hall.
• Hun Ruoruo tossed a Heavenly Venerate Token onto the ground and forced the flame spirit to choose between remaining a wandering soul and accepting help from humans.
• As dawn arrived, the Three Thousand Burning Flame knelt, picked up the token, and agreed.

Hun Ruoruo named the Three Thousand Burning Flame Three Thousand Lotus Heart and used the Sacred Spirit Soul to help Xiao Yan break through to Dou Zun. Meanwhile, Xun'er learned that the Ancient Clan would strip Xiao Yan of his Heavenly Tomb quota, and Hun Ruoruo returned to find Xun'er waiting for her and asking where Xiao Yan was.

• Three Thousand Burning Flame submitted to Hun Ruoruo, who offered her a chance to obtain a physical body if she proved her worth.
• Hun Ruoruo named the girl Three Thousand Lotus Heart and used the Sacred Spirit Soul to draw out Xiao Yan's potential as he cultivated.
• Xiao Yan absorbed the Star Domain's energy and broke through to Dou Zun, while Hun Ruoruo left Three Thousand Lotus Heart to watch over him.
• Elder Lin told Xun'er that the Ancient Clan had nearly unanimously decided to strip Xiao Yan of his Heavenly Tomb quota, and she resolved to return and handle the matter herself after three months.
• Hun Ruoruo emerged from the Space Gate, and Xun'er asked her where Brother Xiao Yan was.

Xun'er confronted Hun Ruoruo about Xiao Yan, then learned that Gu Yuan might hold the key to a mystery from the past. After deciding to compete with Hun Ruoruo for a chance to bring Xiao Yan into the Heavenly Tomb, Xun'er returned to the Ancient Clan with renewed determination.

• Hun Ruoruo teased Xun'er about her concern for Xiao Yan and showed her the traces of her tears.
• Xun'er broke down and borrowed Hun Ruoruo's shoulder, and Hun Ruoruo suggested that Xun'er stop trying to accomplish what her parents could not.
• Hun Ruoruo explained that Gu Yuan might have been more severely injured than Hun Tiandi and said the truth could be uncovered by taking Xiao Yan to the Heavenly Tomb.
• Xun'er and Hun Ruoruo agreed to compete for the chance to secure Xiao Yan a Heavenly Tomb quota, which Hun Ruoruo could obtain if she became Young Clan Leader.
• Hun Ruoruo left after giving Xun'er illustrated books, and Xun'er confiscated them before telling Elder Lin and the others to return to the Ancient Clan.

Hun Ruoruo brought Old Man Yao back to the Soul Clan, while he tried to avoid Xuan Yi and prepared for danger. They arrived to a grand welcome, and Hun Ruoruo revealed the Soul Clan’s ruthless attitude toward victory.

• Old Man Yao packed protective treasures for the trip to the Soul Clan, then hid in Hun Ruoruo’s Storage Ring when Xuan Yi arrived.
• Xuan Yi told Hun Ruoruo to keep the pill because it might bring her a chance at fortune, then watched her leave.
• Hun Ruoruo and Old Man Yao traveled to the Soul Hall headquarters, where the Black and White Heavenly Venerables said Mo Yu had been summoned to the Soul Clan.
• Hun Ruoruo led Old Man Yao through the teleportation gate into the Soul Clan, where armored soul soldiers knelt to welcome her and Saint Master Yao Chen.

Old Man Yao arrived in the Soul Realm and saw the Soul Clan’s respectful welcome, while Hun Ruoruo promoted Mo Yu to Fourth Heavenly Venerable. She brought Mo Yu to the main hall, where he found Scholar and Old Man Yao drinking as Hun Miesheng invited Hun Ruoruo inside.

• Hun Ruoruo brought Old Man Yao into the Soul Realm, where Dou Zuns welcomed him and he recognized the Soul Clan’s strength and composure.
• Mo Yu waited at Soul Cutting Hall for Hun Ruoruo and warned his subordinates to prepare to greet her.
• Hun Ruoruo confronted Mo Yu about gathering Dou Zuns, and he offered Blood River’s token and the Soul Imprints of his followers.
• Hun Ruoruo made Mo Yu the Fourth Heavenly Venerable, then led him toward the main hall.
• Mo Yu saw a towering figure standing outside while Scholar and Old Man Yao drank inside, and Hun Miesheng invited Hun Ruoruo in.

Soul Ruoruo reunited with Hun Tiandi, who treated her visit as a chance to ask her master about her life and schooling. Old Man Yao then confronted Hun Tiandi about Ruoruo’s painful previous life, leaving the room in tense silence.

• Mo Yu realized Soul Ruoruo held authority over Hun Miesheng, while Hun Miesheng revealed that he and Mo Yu both served masters and hinted that the Soul Clan’s leadership should change.
• Soul Ruoruo entered the hall and greeted Hun Tiandi and Old Man Yao, then watched as her father asked her master about her experiences at Jia Nan Academy.
• Old Man Yao told Hun Tiandi that Ruoruo regarded him as nearly as important as her mother, then added that her previous life had been terrible.
• Old Man Yao asked Hun Tiandi whether he had known what Ruoruo endured, and Hun Tiandi’s narrowed eyes turned the hall cold and silent.

Old Man Yao challenged Hun Tiandi over Hun Ruoruo’s treatment, but the two men reached an understanding over wine. Hun Tiandi left Hun Ruoruo an ancient jade bottle and hinted that Old Man Yao’s presence would help her in the Young Clan Leader competition.

• Old Man Yao spoke up for Hun Ruoruo despite the pressure of Hun Tiandi’s Emperor Realm soul.
• Hun Tiandi formally shook Old Man Yao’s hand and praised him as Hun Ruoruo’s master.
• Over wine, Hun Tiandi explained Hun Ruoruo’s Pure Water Physique and why she could not drink alcohol.
• Old Man Yao asked why Hun Tiandi understood Hun Ruoruo so well yet seemed unable to handle their relationship as father and daughter.
• Hun Tiandi said he could not interfere in the Young Clan Leader selection, left Hun Ruoruo an ancient jade bottle, and disappeared.

Hun Ruoruo learned that Hun Feng was a Divine-grade bloodline heir with ten years of training and overwhelming advantages, leaving her vulnerable in the Soul Clan’s coming selection. Old Man Yao left with Hun Miesheng to join the Soul Clan’s Alchemy Sacred Altar, while Mo Yu pledged absolute loyalty to Hun Ruoruo.

• Mo Yu reaffirmed that he would obey Hun Ruoruo unconditionally, and Hun Miesheng praised his loyalty.
• Hun Miesheng told Hun Ruoruo that Lord Void would meet her within the next few days, giving her a chance to prepare for the clan selection.
• Hun Miesheng revealed that Young Clan Leader Hun Feng had awakened a Divine Bloodline ten years earlier and had overwhelming strength, supporters, and influence.
• Hun Ruoruo protested when Hun Miesheng described how weak and isolated she was, but Old Man Yao decided to help her by fulfilling his duties as an Alchemist.
• Hun Miesheng led Old Man Yao to the Soul Clan’s Alchemy Sacred Altar, and Hun Ruoruo asked Mo Yu what he planned to do.
• Mo Yu knelt and declared that he would remain Hun Ruoruo’s dog forever.

Hun Ruoruo prepared to face Hun Feng by cultivating and seeking the Soul Clan elders’ favor through Danta’s alchemists. After breaking through to Five-star Dou Zun, she headed into the void, where Nihility Devouring Flame noticed her arrival.

• Mo Yu warned Hun Ruoruo that Hun Feng had reached Nine-Turn Dou Zun and advised her to win over the clan’s powerful figures rather than rely only on defeating him.
• Hun Ruoruo ordered Mo Yu to use Danta and its alchemists to persuade the Soul Clan elders, and he set out for Danta.
• Hun Ruoruo secluded herself for a month and broke through to Five-star Dou Zun, then rebuked herself for wondering whether she could improve her cultivation by absorbing energy from Xiao Yan again.
• Hun Ruoruo entered the Soul Realm’s void, where Nihility Devouring Flame opened its eyes and called her interesting.

Hun Ruoruo endured Nihility Devouring Flame’s test and learned that he had inherited the Tunling Clan Leader’s memories, soul, abilities, and body. Nihility Devouring Flame then pulled her into a strange scene where she encountered another version of herself.

• Hun Ruoruo activated the Sacred Spirit Soul to resist Nihility Devouring Flame’s crushing presence and restore her senses.
• Nihility Devouring Flame revealed that he had completely inherited the Tunling Clan Leader’s memories, soul, abilities, and body.
• Nihility Devouring Flame recreated a lively scene from the dead stars, and Hun Ruoruo recognized the terrifying power he had gained.
• Hun Ruoruo said the Tunling Clan could not be allowed to live, prompting Nihility Devouring Flame to call her the variable he had chosen.
• Nihility Devouring Flame pulled Hun Ruoruo into a scene where she saw a girl in a black dress who looked exactly like herself.

Hun Ruoruo fought a duplicate created by Nihility Devouring Flame, which used its devouring power to weaken her and consume her abilities. After the duplicate taunted her about the person who gave her Sea Heart Flame, Hun Ruoruo erupted in rage and unleashed a nine-colored aura.

• Nihility Devouring Flame created a lifeless duplicate of Hun Ruoruo and challenged her to fight.
• Hun Ruoruo clashed with the duplicate, then realized Nihility Devouring Flame was devouring her from within.
• The duplicate exploited its advantage over Heavenly Flames and consumed the energy of Hun Ruoruo's Calamity Poison Sea.
• Nihility Devouring Flame and the duplicate urged Hun Ruoruo to abandon Sea Heart Flame and the person who gave it to her.
• Hun Ruoruo condemned the duplicate for threatening her with him and released a nine-colored aura as she declared it was courting death.

Hun Ruoruo outmaneuvered her mirror double, using the Sacred Spirit Soul and a fusion of flames to defeat the test without revealing Xiao Yan to Nihility Devouring Flame. She emerged bloodied but victorious, holding to her belief that no flame belonged to her.

• Hun Ruoruo rejected her mirror double’s argument that she should abandon Sea Heart Flame for Nihility Devouring Flame and unleashed her Divine Bloodline.
• Both Hun Ruoruo and her double used Soul Sea Spirit Crossing, and their black tide and Blood Sea clashed as Nihility Devouring Flame began draining her bloodline.
• The two fought evenly, matching each other’s abilities until Hun Ruoruo summoned the Sacred Spirit Soul, which shattered her double’s barrier.
• Hun Ruoruo secretly combined the Sacred Spirit Soul, Sea Heart Flame, and Nihility Devouring Flame’s Child Flame into an explosion that disrupted Nihility Devouring Flame’s perception and imprisoned its Child Flame.
• Hun Ruoruo rose from the flames protected by the Sacred Spirit Soul and declared that none of the flames were hers.