Chapter Summaries

Luo Zheng mocked Jiang Shili’s evasive tactics until the crowd’s jeers forced the hidden assassin to attack. Jiang Shili unleashed killing intent carrying a soul attack, confident that his heavily cultivated soul would overwhelm Luo Zheng.

• Luo Zheng sat down and asked the referee if he could rest because Jiang Shili would not fight him directly.
• The disciples ridiculed Jiang Shili, while Pei Shige and Mo Yuxin recognized his assassination strategy and joked about Luo Zheng disrupting it.
• Jiang Shili grew enraged by the crowd’s taunts and abandoned his plan to wear Luo Zheng down from concealment.
• Jiang Shili launched an attack, sending his soul-infused killing intent at Luo Zheng.
• Jiang Shili relied on years of consuming Soul Nourishing Grass and expected his killing intent to overwhelm Luo Zheng’s soul.

Luo Zheng countered Jiang Shili’s attempt to kill him with a superior soul attack and his Broken Flying Knife, driving Jiang Shili into the arena’s shadows. The deadly exchange revealed Luo Zheng’s hidden strength to the watching Azure Cloud Sect disciples, while Jiang Shili remained alive and concealed.

• Jiang Shili attacked Luo Zheng with a Soul Attack and his heirloom Serpent Short Sword, intending to kill him.
• Luo Zheng resisted Jiang Shili’s Soul Attack and struck back with his Spirit Shocking Thrust, injuring Jiang Shili’s soul.
• Luo Zheng used the Broken Flying Knife to knock Jiang Shili’s Serpent Short Sword away and damage it.
• Jiang Shili barely dodged the Broken Flying Knife, which grazed his forehead, then hid among the black shadows.
• Luo Zheng recalled his flying knife as the disciples recognized that he had won the exchange in both weapons and soul attacks.

Shi Jingtian and Elder Xu discovered that Violet Azure True Person and Sky Vault True Person had concealed Luo Zheng’s extraordinary cultivation records and suspected they had arranged for Jiang Shili to kill him. As Luo Zheng gained the upper hand in the arena, Jiang Shili considered surrendering, but a sudden voice transmission changed his expression.

• Witnesses confirmed that Luo Zheng had defeated Jiang Shili in their soul contest, leaving the crowd astonished by his abilities.
• Shi Jingtian read Luo Zheng’s cultivation records and learned that reports of his talent had been blocked by Violet Azure True Person and Sky Vault True Person.
• Shi Jingtian and Elder Xu suspected Jiang Shili was trying to kill Luo Zheng on behalf of his mentors, but Shi Jingtian chose to let the fight continue.
• Luo Zheng used Heavenly Devil Phantom Images and the Broken Flying Knife to search the black shadows and force Jiang Shili into the open.
• Luo Zheng’s Broken Flying Knife damaged Jiang Shili’s Serpent Short Sword, and Jiang Shili considered admitting defeat before receiving a voice transmission that shocked him.

Purple Azure True Person used the arena formation to launch a concealed, devastating attack at Luo Zheng, disguising it as Jiang Shili’s counterattack. As Luo Zheng struggled to stop the Purple Light, an enormous roar rang out from beyond the arena.

• Purple Azure True Person told Jiang Shili not to admit defeat and promised to kill Luo Zheng with an attack sent through the Martial Arts Arena formation.
• Sky Vault True Person opened a passage in the formation, allowing Purple Azure True Person to send a Purple Light attack into Jiang Shili’s shadow.
• Luo Zheng sensed the danger and recognized that the overwhelming attack could not have come from Jiang Shili.
• The Purple Light pierced Luo Zheng’s six Heavenly Devil Phantom Images and continued onward after the Broken Flying Knife split it in two.
• As spectators feared Luo Zheng would be killed, an enormous roar of “Insolent!” echoed through the valleys.

Shi Jingtian stopped Purple Azure True Person’s attempt to kill Luo Zheng during the All Peaks Grand Tournament and confronted the two True Persons responsible. As Sky Vault True Person fled, Shi Jingtian struck at him from the arena.

• Shi Jingtian’s roar shattered Purple Azure True Person’s attack and injured Jiang Shili, then Shi Jingtian arrived with Elder Xu.
• Shi Jingtian called out Sky Vault True Person and Purple Azure True Person, and the elders recognized that Purple Azure True Person had supplied the Purple Light.
• Shi Jingtian condemned the two True Persons for attacking Luo Zheng during the tournament and explained through his actions that he valued Luo Zheng’s talent.
• Sky Vault True Person and Purple Azure True Person tried to blame each other as disciples across the Azure Cloud Sect learned what had happened and demanded punishment.
• Sky Vault True Person fled into the sky, and Shi Jingtian struck at him.

Shi Jingtian killed Sky Vault True Person, spared Purple Azure True Person by sentencing him to Purgatory Mountain, and rewarded Luo Zheng with a Blood Coagulation Pill after Luo Zheng defeated Jiang Shili. As the tournament continued, Luo Zheng refined the pill, advanced through rounds as opponents conceded, and Mo Yuxin still failed to draw him as her opponent.

• Shi Jingtian killed the fleeing Sky Vault True Person with a punch and sentenced Purple Azure True Person to spend the rest of his life in Purgatory Mountain.
• Shi Jingtian praised Luo Zheng and gave him a Blood Coagulation Pill, while Elder Xu explained that it strengthened blood qi.
• The referee declared Luo Zheng the winner over Jiang Shili, and Luo Zheng returned to Little Rain Peak and refined the pill.
• Luo Zheng refused an exemption from his next match, but Changsun Bo conceded as soon as Luo Zheng entered the Fighting Stage.
• Luo Zheng's later opponents mostly conceded, while Mo Yuxin repeatedly hoped to draw him but never did.

Pei Tianyao faced Xie Yun in the Reincarnation Tournament and promised to defeat him in three moves. After his Golden Bell Shield withstood Xie Yun’s first two attacks, Pei Tianyao began his final move as Xie Yun unleashed Asura Cut.

• Pei Tianyao entered the arena to face the undefeated Xie Yun, drawing cheers from the Direct Disciples hoping he would restore their standing.
• Xie Yun challenged the Direct Disciples’ reputation, and Pei Tianyao declared he could defeat him in three moves.
• Xie Yun attacked with Three Stacked Waves, but Pei Tianyao’s Golden Bell Shield absorbed the blow, which Pei counted as his first move.
• Xie Yun followed with Hundred Shatter Cut, and Pei Tianyao’s Golden Bell Shield withstood that attack as well.
• Xie Yun unleashed his Saber Intent-infused Asura Cut, and Pei Tianyao answered with his final move, Buddha’s Samsara.

Pei Tianyao defeated Xie Yun by trapping and reflecting his Asura Cut with Buddha's Samsara, then the Direct Disciples and peak disciples argued over their relative strength. The tournament continued with Luo Zheng matched against Direct Disciple Mo Yuxin.

• Pei Tianyao used Buddha's Samsara to absorb Xie Yun's Asura Cut and send it back at greater strength.
• Xie Yun was struck by his reflected attack, badly wounded, and left unable to fight.
• Pei Tianyao said one move had been enough to defeat Xie Yun, and the disciples of the Thirty-Three Peaks fell silent.
• The Direct Disciples celebrated Pei Tianyao's victory while peak disciples defended Luo Zheng, Hua Tianming, and the other tournament contenders.
• Two elders stopped the escalating argument and ordered the matches to continue.
• The referee announced Luo Zheng of Little Rain Peak would face Direct Disciple Mo Yuxin.

Luo Zheng fought Mo Yuxin in the Martial Arts Arena and initially gained the advantage, but she activated her Azure Phoenix Body and overwhelmed him with her divine beast bloodline. The chapter ended with Luo Zheng drawing his Flowing Light Longsword and preparing to fight seriously.

• Mo Yuxin challenged Luo Zheng and threatened to make him her mount if she won, while Luo Zheng confidently accepted the wager.
• Luo Zheng dodged Mo Yuxin's attacks and used his soul perception and Broken Flying Knife to counter her Thousand Feather Phantom Stab.
• When Luo Zheng gained the upper hand, Mo Yuxin ignored Pei Tianyao's warning and pierced her acupoints to activate her Azure Phoenix Body.
• Mo Yuxin's Azure Phoenix phantom appeared and her transformed aura pressured Luo Zheng, who drew his Flowing Light Longsword.

Luo Zheng drew the Flowing Light Longsword and revealed his Sword Intent against Mo Yuxin’s Azure Phoenix Body. After her daggers pierced his shoulders, he prepared to fight seriously, astonishing the arena by taking the opening stance of Basic Swordplay.

• Luo Zheng drew an Immortal Artifact sword, and Hua Tianming realized he was a swordsman who had comprehended Sword Intent.
• Shi Jingtian and Elder Xu debated whether Luo Zheng could overcome Mo Yuxin’s Azure Phoenix Body, with Elder Xu favoring Mo Yuxin.
• Luo Zheng asked Mo Yuxin why she hated him, then released his Sword Intent as she moved to attack.
• Mo Yuxin used her wind affinity to ambush Luo Zheng, pierced both his shoulders with her Emei Daggers, and threatened to stab him again.
• Luo Zheng ignored Mo Yuxin’s threat, raised his sword to fight seriously, and assumed the opening stance of Basic Swordplay, leaving the arena dumbfounded.

Luo Zheng’s seemingly ordinary Basic Swordplay overwhelmed Mo Yuxin’s Azure Luan Divine Claw and forced her onto the defensive. As he pressed his advantage, Mo Yuxin prepared to burn her essence blood, prompting Pei Tianyao to warn Luo Zheng of the serious harm it could cause her.

• Luo Zheng used a uniquely simplified Chop Sword that stunned Hua Tianming and Wu Xie with its power.
• Mo Yuxin attacked with her Azure Luan Divine Claw, but Luo Zheng shattered her claw mark with the Flowing Light Longsword.
• Luo Zheng followed with a Raise Sword and continued driving Mo Yuxin back.
• Mo Yuxin grew enraged that Luo Zheng was defeating her and resolved not to lose.
• Pei Tianyao saw Mo Yuxin prepare to burn her essence blood and warned Luo Zheng that it could severely harm her and shorten her lifespan.

Luo Zheng defeated Mo Yuxin after stopping her from burning her Burning Essence Blood, securing his place among the tournament’s leading contenders. He then faced Wang Yun in a highly anticipated match, while Instructor Wen began to hope Luo Zheng might someday help Su Lingyun.

• Luo Zheng held his sword at Mo Yuxin’s throat and warned her not to burn her Burning Essence Blood, and she surrendered in tears.
• The referee declared Luo Zheng the winner, and Pei Tianyao thanked him for preventing Mo Yuxin from risking her lifespan.
• Instructor Wen reflected on Luo Zheng’s tournament performance and considered asking him to help Su Lingyun after the tournament.
• The disciples discussed the contenders for the Top Five, including Luo Zheng, Hua Tianming, Pei Tianyao, Wang Yun, Mo Yuxin, and the absent Li Yifeng.
• The referee announced Luo Zheng’s match against Wang Yun, whose earlier challenge had set the stage for their duel.

Luo Zheng faced Wang Yun in the All Peaks Grand Tournament, where Wang Yun tried to prove his superiority with his White Bone Battle Armor. After enduring Wang Yun’s attacks with his regenerating Heavenly Devil Phantom Images, Luo Zheng chose to meet him head-on, and the chapter ended as the Dragon Scales in Luo Zheng’s mind lit up.

• Wang Yun challenged Luo Zheng, and the two traded barbs about whether Luo Zheng had avoided fighting him.
• Wang Yun summoned his White Bone Battle Armor while Luo Zheng called forth six Heavenly Devil Phantom Images.
• Wang Yun strengthened his armor and smashed the phantoms apart, but they quickly re-formed and kept intercepting him.
• After more than Two Incense Sticks of fighting, Wang Yun bypassed the phantoms and charged at Luo Zheng.
• Luo Zheng accelerated and deliberately slammed his shoulder toward Wang Yun, while the Dragon Scales in his mind lit up.

Luo Zheng overwhelmed Wang Yun with his physical strength, sending him through the arena’s protective barrier and forcing Heaven One Peak’s disciples to stop him. Wang Yun returned to the arena with a Flood Dragon bone spear, and Luo Zheng sensed that the Azure Dragon within him wanted to eat it.

• Luo Zheng activated more than a hundred Dragon Scales and struck Wang Yun’s White Bone Battle Armor with enough force to shatter the arena’s light-barrier ward.
• Wang Yun flew into the crowd, where Hua Tianming, Wu Xie, and the injured Xie Yun stopped him.
• Wang Yun returned to the arena and realized Luo Zheng had emerged unharmed from their collision, though he remained uncertain how Luo Zheng had withstood it.
• Wang Yun summoned a bone spear forged from a Flood Dragon’s spine and warned Luo Zheng that he would regret facing its power.
• Luo Zheng heard the Azure Dragon within the giant furnace roar and understood that it wanted to eat the Flood Dragon bone spear.

Luo Zheng faced Wang Yun’s overwhelming dragon-bloodline pressure from the Flood Dragon Bone Spear, which Azure Dragon had asked him to obtain. Luo Zheng resisted Wang Yun’s repeated commands to kneel, but the battle left him close to defeat.

• Azure Dragon communicated with Luo Zheng and urged him to take the Flood Dragon Bone Spear so it could swallow it.
• Wang Yun unleashed the spear’s Supreme Dragon Might, directing most of its pressure at Luo Zheng and making nearby disciples collapse or struggle.
• Elder Xu shielded the watching disciples with a curtain of true essence while Shi Jingtian and Elder Xu discussed Wang Yun’s and Luo Zheng’s prospects.
• Wang Yun struck the spear against the arena three times, sending out successive dragon roars and commanding Luo Zheng to kneel.
• Luo Zheng endured the soul pressure by sheer will, bit his tongue to stay conscious, and told Wang Yun he had no right to make him kneel.

Luo Zheng refused Wang Yun’s offer to admit defeat and concealed the arena with Heaven’s Devil True Essence as they prepared their strongest attacks. Wang Yun unleashed Dragon Bone Chaotic Ghost Pierce, but an even more powerful Dragon’s Roar erupted from the mist, startling Elder Xu.

• Wang Yun acknowledged Luo Zheng’s ability to endure three Dragon’s Roars and offered him a chance to admit defeat, but Luo Zheng refused.
• Luo Zheng summoned six Heavenly Devil Phantom Images, which Wang Yun destroyed with his Flood Dragon Bone Spear.
• Luo Zheng spread Heaven’s Devil True Essence across the arena to hide what he planned to do with Wang Yun’s bone spear.
• Wang Yun declared that he would end the battle with his strongest attack and thrust with Dragon Bone Chaotic Ghost Pierce.
• A Dragon’s Roar far stronger than the earlier ones erupted from the mist, and Elder Xu sensed an intense threat.

Wang Yun’s Flood Dragon Bone Spear unleashed a Dragon’s Roar that overwhelmed the tournament grounds, and Elder Xu and Shi Jingtian struggled to explain its power. As the Heavenly Devil True Essence hid the arena, Instructor Wen feared for Luo Zheng’s life.

• Wang Yun’s Dragon’s Roar knocked the referee unconscious and left many spectators reeling until Elder Xu raised a green barrier to weaken its pressure.
• Xie Yun, Wu Xie, and Zhou Dan resisted the dragon might with their cultivation, while Pei Tianyao and Hua Tianming used their own defenses.
• Shi Jingtian concluded that the roar’s transcendent aura could not have come from a Flood Dragon and suspected it belonged to a true dragon.
• Shi Jingtian recalled seeing a Flood Dragon ten years earlier and said its aura differed fundamentally from the force Wang Yun had unleashed.
• The Heavenly Devil True Essence concealed the arena from sight and perception, while deacons treated the injured spectators.
• Instructor Wen worried that Luo Zheng might have suffered far worse than the spectators exposed to the roar.

Luo Zheng defeated Wang Yun after the Azure Dragon’s roar overwhelmed him, then used the mysterious furnace’s Seven-Colored Light to heal both their souls. Shi Jingtian and Elder Xu questioned Luo Zheng about the unexplained events, and Wang Yun woke before they could ask him what he remembered.

• Luo Zheng stood victorious after the Azure Dragon’s roar knocked Wang Yun unconscious, and the Black Flame devoured Wang Yun’s Flood Dragon Bone Spear.
• The mysterious furnace sent Seven-Colored Light into Luo Zheng and Wang Yun, repairing and strengthening their souls.
• The referee announced Luo Zheng as the winner, and Shi Jingtian and Elder Xu confronted him about the battle’s strange outcome.
• Luo Zheng gave Elder Xu a partly false account involving the Dragon’s Roar and Seven-Colored Light, leaving Shi Jingtian and Elder Xu puzzled.
• A steward reported that Wang Yun was unharmed, and Elder Xu revived him; Wang Yun woke and asked where he was.

After Wang Yun lost his Flood Dragon Bone Spear in his battle with Luo Zheng, Elder Xu and Shi Jingtian could not uncover what had caused the dragon’s roar or the Seven-Colored Light, though Wang Yun discovered that his soul had grown stronger. The All Peaks Grand Tournament resumed, leaving Luo Zheng’s next match against Hua Tianming to decide whether Little Rain Peak would rise from last place to first.

• Wang Yun woke to find his Flood Dragon Bone Spear missing, and he could not remember what happened after the dragon’s roar knocked him unconscious.
• Elder Xu suggested that the spear’s sealed remnant soul had broken free and self-detonated, while Wang Yun realized his soul had grown stronger.
• Shi Jingtian suspected Luo Zheng was connected to the mystery but chose not to investigate, and the tournament resumed after the disciples recovered.
• Luo Zheng’s victory over Wang Yun raised his standing, though many disciples still considered Hua Tianming, Pei Tianyao, and Li Yifeng serious contenders.
• Little Rain Peak secured a place in the top two, and its disciples celebrated as Luo Zheng’s match against Hua Tianming became the deciding battle for first place.

Luo Zheng faced Hua Tianming in the All Peaks Grand Tournament, where both swordsmen revealed the unusual weapons they wielded. The crowd and Shi Jingtian learned that Luo Zheng had personally refined his Immortal Artifact, leaving his abilities even more astonishing.

• Instructor Xu recalled how he had failed to recruit Luo Zheng and watched the mountain disciples dominate the tournament.
• The draw matched Hua Tianming against Luo Zheng, and the two walked onto the Martial Arts Arena.
• Hua Tianming drew the Blood Erosion Sword and explained that its red marks were thousand-year-old bloodstains.
• Luo Zheng revealed that his Flowing Light Longsword was a Low-Grade Immortal Artifact forged by Che Daozi and said he had refined it himself on Dipping Fire Peak.
• Shi Jingtian and Elder Xu believed Luo Zheng and recognized the significance of his artifact-refining ability.