Chapter Summaries

Ye Qiubai taught Jiang Fan about Psychic domains, tested his Spiritual Power at Level 4, and instructed him in several techniques. As Jiang Fan prepared to leave, he asked her what she knew about the descent of phantoms.

• Ye Qiubai explained how Psychics used domains to control their surroundings and described the unknown changes that might come after Level 8.
• Ye Qiubai tested Jiang Fan’s Spiritual Power with a crystal stone and determined that it had reached Level 4.
• Ye Qiubai taught Jiang Fan Object Manipulation, Mind Power Manifestation, and Mental Storm, and told him she would teach him to establish a Spiritual Domain once he reached the Level 6 threshold.
• Song Xixi taught Jiang Fan the Tai Chi Visualization Technique, and he quickly entered a state of comprehension.
• Jiang Fan stopped before leaving and asked Ye Qiubai what she knew about the descent of the Luancheng phantom.

Jiang Fan returned to Kyoto after the Luancheng Void Shadow Descent, while Ye Qiubai promised to investigate the strange passage he had seen. In Kyoto, Hong Tiangan praised Jiang Fan’s abilities and asked what he planned to do about Si Kongyingjie.

• Jiang Fan told Ye Qiubai about the passage of light and shadow in the void rift, and she said she would ask the Lineage elders about it.
• Jiang Fan taught Song Xixi the Sky Dance Technique before leaving Luocheng for Kyoto.
• Si Kongyu questioned Army Commander Zhang about Jiang Fan and the Si Kong Family’s missing main-line Genius, but Zhang concealed the battlefield’s sensitive details and ordered them kept secret.
• Jiang Fan returned to Stone Path Cottage, demonstrated his Level Four Psychic skills for Hong Tiangan, and heard him ask what he planned to do about Si Kongyingjie.

After Hong Tiangan warned Jiang Fan that the Si Kong Family would pursue Si Kongyingjie's death, Jiang Fan focused on cultivation. Si Kongyu and his men came to seize him, but Hong Tiangan intervened and ordered them to leave.

• Hong Tiangan told Jiang Fan that the Si Kong Family would seek an explanation for Si Kongyingjie's death, promised to protect him openly, and urged him to grow stronger.
• Jiang Fan returned to Stone Path Cottage and cultivated his Spiritual Power with the Tai Chi Visualization Technique through the night.
• Si Kongyu and several men broke into Jiang Fan's courtyard and demanded that he come with them to answer questions about Si Kongyingjie's disappearance.
• Jiang Fan attacked Si Kongyu but was overpowered and nearly bound by his force.
• Hong Tiangan's intervention dispelled Si Kongyu's force, and his voice ordered the intruders to get lost.

After Hong Tiangan drove off Si Kongyu’s investigation team, Jiang Fan had several quiet days to cultivate before learning that Si Kongming had badly injured Luo Feihuai. Jiang Fan set out for the Secret Realm to avenge his senior brother.

• Hong Tiangan struck Si Kongyu with a single move and forced him and his team to leave Ninth Martial Arts University.
• Si Kongyu decided to report the investigation’s progress and Hong Tiangan’s interference to the higher-ups, while assuring his followers that the Si Kong Family could handle the matter.
• Hong Tiangan told Jiang Fan to focus on cultivating and promised to intervene if Si Kongran came after him personally.
• Xue Min returned carrying an unconscious, badly injured Luo Feihuai and told Jiang Fan that Si Kongming had attacked him at the Secret Realm.
• Jiang Fan left Xue Min to care for Luo Feihuai and headed toward the Secret Realm to avenge his senior brother.

After learning that Si Kongming injured Luo Feihuai to provoke him, Jiang Fan entered the Secret Realm determined to confront him. At the Seven Star Tower, students from several universities appeared to be ganging up on the Ninth Martial Arts University, and the chapter left the confrontation unresolved.

• Xue Min warned Jiang Fan that Si Kongming was far stronger than he was, but Jiang Fan explained the Si Kong Family's grudge against him and insisted on seeking an explanation for Luo Feihuai's injury.
• Jiang Fan left Luo Feihuai's courtyard, resolved to stop hiding from the Si Kong Family, and entered the Secret Realm with the intention of confronting Si Kongming.
• Students gathered around the Seven Star Tower after Si Kongming injured Luo Feihuai, and onlookers said the other universities seemed to be ganging up on the Ninth Martial Arts University.
• A Ninth Martial Arts University student defended his school's past standing and its Newcomer League victory, but students from other universities mocked him and dismissed Jiang Fan's achievement.

Ban Shuzhi defeated Jiang Kang and then overwhelmed Wei Qiuchen, while students from other universities mocked the Ninth Martial Arts University. After more Ninth students lost, the crowd ridiculed Jiang Fan for not appearing, leaving his response unresolved.

• Ban Shuzhi easily defeated Jiang Kang, who refused medical help despite being seriously injured.
• Wei Qiuchen challenged Ban Shuzhi, but Ban Shuzhi used Wind Element Energy to break his defense and defeat him.
• More students from the Ninth Martial Arts University challenged Ban Shuzhi and were defeated one after another.
• Students from other universities mocked Jiang Fan for staying away despite being the Newcomer League champion.

Jiang Fan arrived at the Secret Realm after the Ninth Martial Arts University had been humiliated and challenged to admit it was the weakest of the top universities. He immediately knocked out Pang Yu and made clear that the Ninth Martial Arts University would concede only if someone defeated him.

• Students from the other universities mocked the Ninth Martial Arts University and dismissed Jiang Fan as an ordinary freshman.
• Wei Qiuchen learned that Jiang Fan might not be at school and feared the university had no hope of resisting its rivals.
• Pang Yu demanded that a representative admit the Ninth Martial Arts University was the weakest and threatened to beat everyone if they refused.
• Jiang Fan entered the crowd and said he could represent the university and speak those words.
• Before Pang Yu could finish taunting him, Jiang Fan struck him down and said Pang Yu would have to defeat him first.

Jiang Fan confronted Si Kongming over the trap and challenged him to fight, but students from the other universities intervened. He vowed to avenge the Ninth Martial Arts University students they had injured and knocked Ban Shuzhi down with one move, then asked who else had hurt them.

• Jiang Fan accused the eight top Martial Arts Universities of targeting the Ninth Martial Arts University and challenged Si Kongming to name his terms.
• Si Kongming prepared to accept Jiang Fan's challenge, but leading students from the other universities stepped in and demanded to fight Jiang Fan first.
• Jiang Fan told the injured Ninth Martial Arts University students to identify their attackers so he could get justice for them.
• Wei Qiuchen identified Ban Shuzhi of the Fourth Martial Arts University, but Jiang Fan cut him off and attacked Ban Shuzhi before he could finish.
• Jiang Fan knocked Ban Shuzhi down with one move and asked the Ninth Martial Arts University students to point out the next attacker.

Jiang Fan avenged Ninth Martial Arts University by knocking down the chiefs who had attacked its students, then demanded apologies from everyone who had mocked the school. The other chiefs refused to apologize but remained too wary to confront him, while Wen Li spotted Qi Qi at the edge of the crowd.

• Ninth Martial Arts University students pointed out their attackers, and Jiang Fan knocked each one down with a single move.
• After learning that others had mocked the school, Jiang Fan demanded that every chief apologize and acknowledge Ninth Martial Arts University’s superiority.
• The chiefs rejected his demand and threatened him, but none dared to step forward or attack.
• Wen Li cramped her ankle and lost her place near the front of the crowd.
• Wen Li spotted Qi Qi nearby and waved to call her over.

Qi Qi arrived at the gathering and recognized Jiang Fan as the last person standing for the Ninth Martial Arts University. When the opposing Chiefs hesitated to challenge him, Jiang Fan attacked and swiftly knocked them all down.

• Wen Li told Qi Qi that the Ninth Martial Arts University had clashed with the other universities and that Jiang Fan was its last remaining fighter.
• Qi Qi recognized Jiang Fan but hid that they had met before, while the girls praised his earlier performance.
• Jiang Fan grew impatient with the opposing Chiefs’ hesitation and charged into their group.
• Jiang Fan knocked down the Chiefs with a rapid series of punches and kicks, leaving the watching students stunned.

Jiang Fan forced students from rival universities to apologize and admit their schools were inferior, then turned to face Si Kongming. Si Kongming acknowledged Jiang Fan’s strength but declared that his winning streak would end against him.

• The onlookers praised Jiang Fan’s strength, while Wen Li and the other girls gushed over him and Qi Qi privately marveled at how far he had advanced.
• Jiang Fan pinned a Seventh Martial Arts University student and demanded an apology and an admission that his school was inferior to the Ninth Martial Arts University.
• When the Seventh University student refused to make that admission, Jiang Fan stomped on him and then punished a Fifth Martial Arts University student who objected.
• Jiang Fan moved on to a third fallen student, but Si Kongming told him to stop before Jiang Fan could stomp down.
• Jiang Fan said it was Si Kongming’s turn, and Si Kongming admitted Jiang Fan was strong before declaring that he would defeat him.

Jiang Fan and Si Kongming fought for over half an hour, trading physical and elemental attacks without either gaining an advantage. They launched their ultimate techniques at each other, and the chapter ended as their attacks collided.

• Jiang Fan charged Si Kongming, and the two exchanged powerful blows across the arena.
• Jiang Fan and Si Kongming continued battling at close range for more than ten minutes before separating, exhausted but still determined to fight.
• Si Kongming unleashed Wind Blades, while Jiang Fan blocked them with rocks and countered with stone fragments.
• Jiang Fan and Si Kongming traded wind- and earth-based attacks until their fight reached a stalemate.
• Jiang Fan and Si Kongming agreed to decide the victor with one move, summoning a massive Wind Vortex and a towering earth mountain.
• The Wind Vortex and earth mountain collided with a thunderous crack, prompting the spectators to retreat.

Jiang Fan and Si Kongming’s destructive battle was stopped by the two university Deans, but the rivals then agreed to settle their enmity in a life-and-death duel at Red Mountain Arena one week later. As Jiang Fan approached Qi Qi and her companions, Qi Qi remained uneasy about the challenge.

• Jiang Fan and Si Kongming’s clash threatened the spectators until Han Shan and Hong Tiangan arrived and erased the energy storm.
• The Deans ordered the two students to return to their schools for punishment and announced that the damaged Secret Realm would close for maintenance.
• Si Kongming challenged Jiang Fan to a match at Red Mountain Arena in one week, with a life-and-death agreement, and Jiang Fan accepted.
• Jiang Fan realized Si Kongming had used the school dispute as a pretext to arrange their lethal duel, while Qi Qi sensed something was wrong but did not stop him.
• As Jiang Fan walked away, he spotted Qi Qi and her companions and headed straight toward them.

Jiang Fan reunited with Qi Qi after the Secret Realm duel and discussed the dangers of accepting Si Kongming’s Life and Death Duel. Back at Ninth Martial Arts University, Hong Tiangan praised Jiang Fan for standing up to rival schools but questioned whether accepting Si Kongming’s challenge had been rash.

• Jiang Fan met Qi Qi, who praised his growth and warned him to be careful against Level 5 Martial Artist Si Kongming.
• Jiang Fan and Qi Qi left the Secret Realm together, introduced him to her friends, and then went their separate ways.
• Xue Min brought Jiang Fan to Hong Tiangan, who said Jiang Fan’s actions in the Secret Realm had restored Ninth Martial Arts University’s pride.
• Hong Tiangan questioned Jiang Fan about accepting Si Kongming’s Life and Death Duel, and Jiang Fan explained that their grudge was irreconcilable and that Si Kongming would seek another chance if he refused.

Jiang Fan told Hong Tiangan that he had also reached Level 5 and was prepared to face Si Kongming, then visited the recovering Luo Feihuai with Xue Min. Back at his courtyard, he confronted Jiang Sichen, who had come to invite him to the Jiang Family, and began questioning why he had not appeared in the Secret Realm.

• Jiang Fan explained to Hong Tiangan that he understood Si Kongming's trap and revealed that he had reached Level 5 High Stage.
• Hong Tiangan accepted Jiang Fan's decision to face Si Kongming and warned him to prioritize staying alive.
• Jiang Fan learned that Luo Feihuai had awakened, thanked Xue Min for seeking Hong Tiangan's help, and visited Luo Feihuai with her.
• Xue Min recounted the Secret Realm events to Luo Feihuai, and Jiang Fan and Xue Min left after ensuring he rested.
• Jiang Fan found Jiang Sichen waiting in his courtyard, and Jiang Sichen invited him to the Jiang Family.
• Jiang Fan asked Jiang Sichen why he had not been in the Secret Realm, causing Jiang Sichen to retreat warily.

Jiang Fan agreed to go with Jiang Sichen to the Jiang Family, and Jiang Yunxin joined them. On the way, Jiang Sichen mentioned a River City student named Xu Wenwen who had become a military Major, leaving Jiang Fan glaring at him and asking if he wanted another fight.

• Jiang Fan punched Jiang Sichen after he brought up joining the Jiang Family, then agreed to visit the family the next day.
• Jiang Sichen and Jiang Yunxin met Jiang Fan the next morning, and the three set out for the Jiang Family after he finished breakfast.
• Jiang Sichen told Jiang Fan and Jiang Yunxin about a River City girl who had entered the military as a Major after awakening a special ability.
• Jiang Sichen remembered that the girl was named Xu Wenwen and asked whether Jiang Fan knew her.
• Jiang Fan glared at Jiang Sichen and asked if he wanted another round, leaving Jiang Sichen confused about what he had said wrong.

Jiang Fan visited the Jiang Family with Jiang Sichen and Jiang Yunxin, where Jiang Liye questioned him about his recent actions and his feud with Si Kongming. Jiang Fan reacted coldly, demanding to know what Jiang Liye was implying.

• Jiang Fan suspected Jiang Sichen had brought up Xu Wenwen to mock him, but Jiang Yunxin intervened, and Jiang Fan realized the remark had likely been accidental.
• Jiang Sichen led Jiang Fan and Jiang Yunxin through the Jiang Family compound to meet his Second Uncle, Jiang Liye.
• Jiang Liye praised Jiang Fan for winning first place in the Newcomer League and said he had wanted to meet him sooner.
• Jiang Liye asked Jiang Fan about going to Luo City, fighting the leaders of the eight Martial Arts Universities in the Secret Realm, and arranging a Life and Death Duel with Si Kongming.
• Jiang Fan's expression turned cold, and he asked Jiang Liye what he was trying to say.

Jiang Liye tried to persuade Jiang Fan to join the Jiang Family by warning him that independent cultivation would leave him short of resources. Jiang Fan recognized the appeal but knew he did not need the resources Jiang Liye described, leaving the offer unanswered.

• Jiang Fan bristled when Jiang Liye hinted that he knew about Jiang Fan's actions in Luo City, while Jiang Sichen tried to calm them both.
• Jiang Liye let the tension pass and said he had invited Jiang Fan to meet him and check whether he needed help.
• Jiang Liye praised Jiang Fan's achievements, then explained how cultivation resources and family support helped prestigious heirs advance.
• Jiang Fan considered Jiang Liye's argument but knew he could cultivate without exotic-beast blood essence or Genetic Serum.
• Jiang Liye offered to provide the Jiang Family's resources and support if Jiang Fan returned, then waited for his answer.

Jiang Fan rejected Jiang Liye’s offer to join the Kyoto Jiang Family, even after Jiang Liye warned him that the Si Kong Family would keep pursuing him. After leaving, Jiang Fan reflected on how the powerful could disregard reason and resolved that only becoming stronger himself mattered.

• Jiang Fan refused Jiang Liye’s offer to join the Kyoto Jiang Family and receive its resources and protection.
• Jiang Liye warned Jiang Fan that the Si Kong Family would target him over his killings and his life-and-death battle agreement with Si Kongming, but Jiang Fan insisted he needed no protection.
• Jiang Fan left the study, and Jiang Liye told Jiang Sichen and Jiang Yunxin to leave him alone.
• Jiang Sichen caught up with Jiang Fan and warned him that Jiang Liye might have attacked him, but Jiang Fan challenged his assumption that Jiang Fan should obey the Jiang Family.
• Jiang Fan returned to Stone Path Cottage and concluded that becoming stronger himself was the only reliable path.

Jiang Fan prepared for his Life and Death Duel with Si Kongming while his friends warned him about Si Kongming’s hidden strength and borrowed treasures. Jiang Fan declined the Fire Bee Armor Jiang Sichen brought, leaving for the duel without the Jiang Family’s equipment.

• Jiang Fan spent a week cultivating his Spiritual Power and vitality before the duel.
• Xue Min and Luo Feihuai visited and urged Jiang Fan to be careful, revealing that Si Kongming had concealed strength and borrowed a Star Cloud Helmet and Shadow Belt.
• Jiang Fan reaffirmed that he would settle his grudge with Si Kongming at the Red Mountain Arena.
• Jiang Sichen and Jiang Yunxin arrived to support Jiang Fan, and Jiang Sichen offered him the Jiang Family’s Fire Bee Armor.
• Jiang Fan thanked Jiang Sichen but returned the armor, saying he did not need it.