Chapter Summaries

Liu Xi successfully refined a Zunshi Pill that drew Three-colored Pill Lightning, using a Heavenly Demon Puppet to withstand the tribulation. He gave the pill to Xiao Yi Xian to help her advance to Six Star or Seven Star Dou Zun.

• Liu Xi watched the Three-colored Pill Lightning gather as nearby onlookers speculated about his alchemy skills.
• Liu Xi sent a Heavenly Demon Puppet to absorb nearly a hundred lightning bolts, strengthening it to combat strength comparable to a Three Star Dou Zun.
• The pill formed a spiritual purple tiger and tried to flee, but Xiao Yi Xian caught it and returned it to its pill form.
• Liu Xi told Xiao Yi Xian to keep the Zunshi Pill and choose whether to use it for a breakthrough to Six Star or Seven Star Dou Zun.
• Xiao Yi Xian stored the pill in a mutton-fat jade bottle without refusing Liu Xi's gift.

After refining a pill that drew Three-colored Pill Lightning, Liu Xi gained the admiration of Lingyun City’s experts and accepted Ye Lingyun’s invitation to a banquet. As the celebration continued, Liu Xi and Xiao Yi Xian noticed lightning in the night sky, and Liu Xi found the development interesting.

• Liu Xi told the gathered experts to disperse, then accepted Ye Lingyun’s invitation to a simple banquet at the Lingyun Sect.
• Liu Xi asked Xiao Yi Xian to compensate the innkeeper while he cultivated to recover his Dou Qi and Spiritual Power.
• Ye Lingyun hosted Liu Xi and Xiao Yi Xian at a lavish banquet, where the guests toasted Liu Xi and praised his achievements.
• Liu Xi and Xiao Yi Xian looked toward the night sky as a silver-white lightning serpent flashed and thunder rumbled, and Liu Xi called it interesting.

Lei Zun arrived at Liu Xi’s feast seeking an Eighth-grade Alchemist, but Xiao Yi Xian’s power quickly humbled him. Liu Xi refused to give Lei Zun the Zunshi Pill he had refined for Xiao Yi Xian, leaving Lei Zun to watch the couple’s affection with regret.

• Lei Zun descended into the venue in a bolt of lightning and arrogantly asked Liu Xi to refine a pill.
• Xiao Yi Xian released her hidden aura, frightening Lei Zun into apologizing and explaining that he wanted Liu Xi to refine a pill.
• Ye Lingyun arranged a place of honor for Lei Zun, who asked for a pill to increase his Dou Qi.
• Liu Xi told Lei Zun that his Zunshi Pill could raise a Dou Zun’s strength by one star, but refused to part with it because he had made it for Xiao Yi Xian.
• Xiao Yi Xian fed Liu Xi a grape, and Lei Zun watched their affectionate exchange with envy.

Liu Xi agreed to attend the Four Directions Pavilion Trial Tournament after Lei Zun invited him, while promising to consider refining a Zunshi Pill once Lei Zun prepared the materials. After the banquet, Liu Xi went to a new residence with Xiao Yi Xian, where they shared an intimate moment.

• Lei Zun asked Liu Xi to refine a Zunshi Pill and invited him to the Four Directions Pavilion Trial Tournament at the Wind Thunder Mountain Range.
• Liu Xi agreed to attend the tournament and toasted with Lei Zun, who left eagerly to prepare for his return to the Wind Thunder Mountain Range.
• After the banquet, Ye Lingyun arranged a quiet courtyard for Liu Xi because his inn had been damaged.
• Xiao Yi Xian warned Liu Xi about Lei Zun, and Liu Xi pulled her onto his lap and told her he cared only whether Lei Zun could be useful.
• Xiao Yi Xian fed Liu Xi tea with a kiss, and they moved toward an intimate encounter.

The Four Directions Pavilion Trial Tournament began gathering spectators and competitors at Wind Thunder Mountain, where Lei Zun and the other pavilion masters assembled. Lei Zun waited eagerly for one final arrival, whose approach astonished the other Venerables and the crowd.

• Spectators and competitors flooded Wind Thunder Mountain for the tournament, discussing the leading young fighters and a celebrated Dou Zong alchemist.
• Lei Zun and several Wind Thunder Pavilion figures emerged from the Sky-Reaching Tower and took their seats.
• Venerable Jian arrived with Tang Ying, followed by Venerable Huangquan and his arrogant disciple.
• Venerable Feng arrived with a young girl, and Lei Zun said that someone else had yet to come.
• An eagle cry announced the final arrival, and Lei Zun welcomed the newcomer with great excitement as the other Venerables wondered who had earned such respect.

Liu Xi and Xiao Yi Xian arrived at Thunder Mountain for the Four Directions Pavilion assembly, where Lei Zun introduced them to the pavilion leaders. After the guests took their seats, Lei Zun opened the ceremony and warned everyone against causing disturbances.

• Liu Xi and Xiao Yi Xian flew to Thunder Mountain on a Black Feather Arrow Eagle and descended before the assembled guests.
• Lei Zun introduced Venerable Feng, Venerable Jian, and Venerable Huangquan to Liu Xi, then presented Liu Xi and Xiao Yi Xian to them.
• Venerable Feng compared Liu Xi’s alchemical talent to Yao Chen’s, while Venerable Huangquan praised Liu Xi and disparaged Yao Chen.
• Lei Zun ended the exchange and led Liu Xi and Xiao Yi Xian to their prepared seats.
• Lei Zun addressed the crowd, opened the Four Directions Pavilion assembly, and warned attendees not to cause disturbances.

The Four Directions Pavilion trial tournament began, and Liu Xi watched as the contestants entered the arena. He recognized his former junior students Lin Yan and Han Yue, whose reunion with him revealed how his reputation had helped protect the Han Family; the free-for-all was about to begin.

• Lei Zun announced that fifty-four contestants would fight until only eight remained, then ordered them into the arena.
• Mu Qingluan, Tang Ying, and Wang Chen entered the arena, followed by Feng Qing'er atop a seven-colored crane.
• Liu Xi waved to Lin Yan, who excitedly called out to him, and identified Lin Yan and Han Yue as his junior brother and sister from Jia Nan Academy.
• Lei Zun and the other Dou Zun experts told their disciples to avoid killing Lin Yan and Han Yue because of their connection to Liu Xi.
• Han Yue remembered that Liu Xi's reputation had helped deter the Hong Family from annexing the Han Family, while Hong Chen continued pursuing her.

Liu Xi watched the Grand Melee and refused offers to help Lin Yan and Han Yue, letting them fight for themselves. After they were defeated and Han Yue was badly injured, he asked Lei Zun to bring them over so he could treat them.

• The Grand Melee began, and the contestants cautiously sized one another up before the strongest fighters began eliminating opponents.
• Feng Qing'er and the other Four Directions Pavilion contestants cleared nearby fighters while Lin Yan and Han Yue survived by coordinating and keeping to the arena's edges.
• As the remaining contestants grew stronger, three Dou Huangs targeted the injured Lin Yan and Han Yue, and Lei Zun and Venerable Huangquan offered to have their fighters help.
• Liu Xi declined the offers, saying he would let Lin Yan and Han Yue face the consequences of the competition as long as their lives were not at risk.
• Han Yue was heavily wounded, and the three Dou Huangs defeated both her and Lin Yan, eliminating them before they could reach the top eight.
• Liu Xi asked Lei Zun to bring Lin Yan and Han Yue to him so he could treat their injuries before catching up with them.

Liu Xi comforted Lin Yan and Han Yue after their defeat, introduced Han Xue, and declined Lei Zun’s suggestion that he pursue the sisters. After the Four Directions Pavilion leaders offered to help Liu Xi’s fellow students, the arena battle ended with four Pavilion disciples among the final eight.

• Liu Xi eased the pressure on Lin Yan, Han Yue, and Han Xue, then gave Lin Yan and Han Yue pills to heal their injuries.
• Han Yue introduced her younger sister Han Xue to Liu Xi, and the sisters withdrew to recover.
• Lei Zun suggested Liu Xi could pursue Han Yue and Han Xue, but Liu Xi said they were only junior schoolmates and asked the Pavilion leaders to look after Jia Nan Academy students instead.
• Lei Zun, Venerable Feng, Venerable Jian, and Venerable Huangquan agreed to help Liu Xi’s students, while Venerable Huangquan offered the sisters places at the Yellow Springs Pavilion.
• The arena battle ended with Feng Qing'er, Mu Qingluan, Tang Ying, Wang Chen, and four other high-level Dou Emperors qualifying; Feng Qing'er had eliminated the three competitors who defeated Lin Yan and Han Yue.

After the top eight contestants recovered, Lei Zun negotiated with Liu Xi to refine a Zunshi Pill in exchange for rare medicinal materials. The next round’s lots were drawn, and the matchups were announced.

• Lei Zun gave the eight contestants an hour to recover before the next round.
• Lei Zun offered Liu Xi rare medicinal materials in exchange for refining a Zunshi Pill, and Liu Xi agreed to begin after the tournament.
• Venerable Jian and Venerable Huangquan regretted not having prepared compensation, while Venerable Feng recalled Venerable Yao.
• The eight contestants drew lots from a box made to prevent Spiritual Power from affecting the results.
• Mu Qingluan drew number three and Wang Chen drew the same number, while Feng Qing'er and Wang Yi drew number four.
• The elder announced the matches: Tang Ying versus Han Li, Xiang Liuyun versus Zhang Nan, Mu Qingluan versus Wang Chen, and Feng Qing'er versus Wang Yi.

Tang Ying defeated Han Li in the first match of the tournament with the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion’s Myriad Swords Return to Origin. Han Li was left barely standing, and Tang Ying’s victory was clear.

• Tang Ying warned Han Li to surrender, but Han Li activated his Azure Wood Body and chose to fight.
• Tang Ying’s flying sword repeatedly attacked Han Li, whose hardened body endured the strikes while his palms were cut.
• Tang Ying unleashed Myriad Swords Return to Origin, and the dense Sword Shadows engulfed Han Li.
• After several minutes, the Sword Shadows dissipated, revealing Han Li bloodied, with his cultivation technique broken and his skin returned to normal.
• Venerable Jian praised Tang Ying’s performance, while Venerable Huangquan argued that the technique’s heavy Dou Qi cost could hinder him in later matches.

Han Li survived Tang Ying’s sword attack, and the tournament’s next bouts saw Zhang Nan defeat Xiang Liuyun before Mu Qingluan and Wang Chen began fighting. Mu Qingluan used her speed to evade Wang Chen’s attacks, but he unleashed the Yellow Springs Blood Art as the battle continued.

• Han Li left the arena bloodied after Tang Ying won their match, and the referee announced Xiang Liuyun versus Zhang Nan.
• Zhang Nan used Sacrifice Blade to break Xiang Liuyun’s attack and knock him unconscious, winning a place among the top four.
• Mu Qingluan and Wang Chen entered the arena, and Wang Chen opened with a failed sneak attack that Mu Qingluan dodged with her speed.
• Wang Chen and Mu Qingluan both revealed quasi-Dou Zong strength, and Mu Qingluan continued evading his Bone-Corroding Dagger Dance.
• Wang Chen grew desperate, ruptured the blood vessels beneath his skin, and unleashed the Yellow Springs Blood Art.

Mu Qingluan defeated Wang Chen, and Feng Qing’er’s strength carried her through the remaining matches to win the Four Directions Pavilion Trial Tournament. Lei Zun revealed that Feng Qing’er belonged to the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan and had fused Wind-Thunder Dou Qi before announcing her as champion.

• Wang Chen used the Yellow Springs Blood Art to attack Mu Qingluan, but her sonic talent disrupted his mind and caused his rampaging Dou Qi to backfire, giving her the victory.
• Feng Qing’er overwhelmed Wang Yi with a ribbon strike, revealing power on the Dou Zong level.
• Feng Qing’er defeated Tang Ying, while Mu Qingluan eliminated Zhang Nan.
• Feng Qing’er beat Mu Qingluan in the final, and Venerable Feng recognized that Feng Qing’er belonged to the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan.
• Lei Zun explained Feng Qing’er’s Wind-Thunder mutation and announced her as champion, promising rewards and honorary disciple status to the top eight.

Liu Xi began refining the Zunshi Pill in Lei Zun’s Sky-Reaching Tower while the Four Directions Pavilion Conference attendees waited to witness the rare Eighth-grade alchemy. After three days, three-colored Pill Lightning appeared above the tower, signaling that the pill was near completion.

• Liu Xi agreed to let Venerable Feng, Venerable Jian, and Venerable Huangquan stay and watch, then asked Lei Zun to prepare a quiet place and gather the ingredients.
• Lei Zun brought Liu Xi to the top floor of the Sky-Reaching Tower and gave him ingredients for three batches of the Zunshi Pill along with rare medicinal materials.
• Liu Xi began refining the pill while crowds remained on Thunder Mountain, and Mu Qingluan, Tang Ying, and Wang Chen returned to their teachers after the conference.
• Feng Qing'er watched the Sky-Reaching Tower and wondered how Liu Xi had become a Dou Zong expert and Eighth-grade Alchemy Grandmaster.
• After three days, a pillar of light burst from the tower, and green, silver, and red Tribulation Clouds formed above it as onlookers recognized three-colored Pill Lightning.

Liu Xi refined an Eighth-grade Zunshi Pill, and a Golden Figure puppet absorbed the Three-colored Pill Lightning that threatened it. Lei Zun captured the pill and pledged Wind Thunder Pavilion’s support to Liu Xi, while the other Dou Zuns invited him to their pavilions.

• Venerable Feng, Venerable Jian, and Venerable Huangquan arrived to witness Liu Xi’s pill tribulation and discussed his prospects at the upcoming Alchemy Convention.
• As the Three-colored Pill Lightning struck, a Golden Figure puppet rose from the Sky-Reaching Tower and absorbed hundreds of bolts until the clouds dispersed.
• Liu Xi warned Lei Zun that the Zunshi Pill was escaping, and Lei Zun caught the pill’s living shadow and secured it.
• Lei Zun thanked Liu Xi for refining the pill and pledged Wind Thunder Pavilion’s support in return.
• Venerable Huangquan, Venerable Jian, and Venerable Feng invited Liu Xi to visit their pavilions, and Lei Zun urged everyone to go drink together.

Liu Xi reunited with Yao Tianhuo, who had gathered three sets of ingredients for the Poria Green Pill so Liu Xi could restore his former strength. After learning about Tang Zhen and the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire, Liu Xi decided to visit Fenyen Valley, while Lei Zun offered him the Wind Thunder Pavilion’s support.

• Liu Xi learned that Yao Tianhuo had arrived with Lei Zun and went to meet them.
• Yao Tianhuo praised Liu Xi for becoming an Eighth-grade Alchemy Grandmaster, and Lei Zun expressed amazement at Liu Xi’s ability to restore a body for a soul.
• Yao Tianhuo revealed that he had gathered three sets of ingredients for the Poria Green Pill, and Liu Xi promised to refine it for him.
• Yao Tianhuo told Liu Xi about Tang Zhen of Fenyen Valley and his Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire, which Liu Xi wanted to pursue if Tang Zhen offered a suitable price.
• Liu Xi decided to visit Fenyen Valley, and Lei Zun promised that the Wind Thunder Pavilion would support him if needed.

Liu Xi and his companions departed Thunder Mountain after bidding farewell to Lei Zun and the others, then traveled to Fenyen Valley. They arrived at the Blazing Volcano Mountain Range and saw the hidden entrance to the valley between two peaks.

• Lei Zun offered Liu Xi the Wind Thunder Pavilion’s support, while Liu Xi encouraged Lin Yan, Han Yue, Han Xue, and Feng Qing'er to cultivate.
• Feng Qing'er hinted that she would reach the Dou Zun realm before they met again, and Xiao Yi Xian later asked Liu Xi whether he had taken a liking to her.
• Liu Xi, Xiao Yi Xian, and Yao Tianhuo left on a Black Feather Arrow Eagle and set out for Fenyen Valley.
• After more than a month of travel, the group arrived at the Blazing Volcano Mountain Range, where Liu Xi tested its rich Fire Attribute energy.
• Yao Tianhuo explained that he had once met Fenyen Valley Master Tang Zhen there and described Tang Zhen’s strength and skill with the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire.
• Liu Xi saw a stone staircase between two crimson peaks leading toward a hidden space that marked Fenyen Valley’s headquarters.

Liu Xi, Xiao Yi Xian, and Yao Tianhuo entered Fenyen Valley and met Valley Master Tang Zhen. Tang Zhen hoped Liu Xi would help refine a Fire Bodhi Pill for Huo'er, but worried about what the Eighth-grade Alchemy Grandmaster would demand in return.

• Liu Xi gave the Black Feather Arrow Eagle Ice Spirit Pills to suppress the fire poison and sent it away from the Blazing Volcano Mountain Range.
• Yao Tianhuo used a jade tablet to open Fenyen Valley's Space Barrier, and Elder Chi Long welcomed the group inside.
• Chi Long escorted Liu Xi, Xiao Yi Xian, and Yao Tianhuo through Fenyen Valley toward Tang Zhen's hall.
• Tang Zhen greeted Liu Xi and Yao Tianhuo, then wondered whether Fenyen Valley could afford Liu Xi's price for refining a Fire Bodhi Pill for Huo'er.

Liu Xi agreed to refine a Fire Bodhi Pill for Tang Zhen only if he received Fenyen Valley’s Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire. Tang Zhen asked for time to decide and hosted Liu Xi and his companions, while privately considering other alchemists as a backup.

• Yao Tianhuo introduced Liu Xi to Tang Zhen, who asked him to refine a Seventh-grade High-level Pill for his daughter, Huo'er.
• Liu Xi demanded the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire in exchange, prompting Tang Zhen to unleash his aura and Xiao Yi Xian to counter it.
• Yao Tianhuo mediated, and Liu Xi told Tang Zhen the choice was between the pill and the Heavenly Flame.
• Tang Zhen requested time to consider and arranged for Liu Xi, Xiao Yi Xian, and Yao Tianhuo to stay at the Flame Spirit Pavilion.
• After they left, Tang Zhen worried about Huo'er's condition and planned to seek other alchemists before turning to Liu Xi as a last resort.

Liu Xi studied the Poria Green Pill formula and began refining it while Tang Zhen sought other alchemists for Fenyen Valley. He left Yao Tianhuo guarding the Flame Spirit Pavilion as he processed the pill’s main ingredient, Red Poria.

• Liu Xi finished studying the Poria Green Pill formula, and Xiao Yi Xian massaged his temples as he rested.
• Yao Tianhuo told Liu Xi that Tang Zhen had sent elders to find High-level Alchemists and invited two Seventh-grade Alchemists from the Pill Tower.
• Liu Xi explained that he wanted the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire and believed Tang Zhen was still considering a trade for it.
• Liu Xi told Yao Tianhuo to guard the Flame Spirit Pavilion while he refined the Poria Green Pill.
• Liu Xi heated the Myriad Beasts Cauldron with his Green Flame and refined Red Poria into pure white powder.