Chapter Summaries

During a spar, Luo Yan briefly reached a new level of swordsmanship and shattered Bai Qixue’s practice blade, though he could not recreate the insight. The Tianjian Squad took Luo Yan and Qing Lian to investigate a dangerous Nameless Void near Yi Town, while Great Wall-01 Base received orders to support another large-scale Nameless Void on the western border.

• Luo Yan’s swordsmanship briefly advanced, and he cut apart Bai Qixue’s blunted practice blade during their spar.
• Bai Qixue reassured Luo Yan that his fleeting insight could return naturally, and an adjutant arrived with news of an emergency.
• The Xiqiang Base commander showed Bai Qixue and the others footage of a large Nameless Void near Yi Town that had connected with the ground and overlapped with Yanfu.
• Bai Qixue ordered Qing Lian to join the investigation, and Qing Lian agreed after Bai Qixue threatened to reveal her location to Hong Zhuang.
• The Tianjian Squad set out for Yi Town with Luo Yan and Qing Lian.
• At Great Wall-01 Base, Wang Meng told Bai? and the others to support a newly reported large-scale Nameless Void along the western border.

Luo Yan and the Tianjian Squad reached the Nameless Void, where they discovered that apparent survivors were Renxiao, corpses mutated by the void. While Luo Yan waited for his mecha at a temporary camp, Ning Chen and Ning Yue went to scout the area and encountered more Renxiao at an abandoned construction site.

• Luo Yan and the others arrived near the Nameless Void, and Qing Lian warned him to stay close until his mecha arrived.
• A squad led by Sergeant Chen Xingwen approached figures mistaken for survivors, but the figures attacked and were identified as Renxiao.
• Qing Lian explained that Renxiao pursued living beings and could only be stopped by destroying their heads, and the soldiers killed them.
• Chu Hao ordered the team to establish a temporary camp and sent Ning Chen and Ning Yue to scout while Luo Yan waited without a mecha.
• Ning Chen and Ning Yue took Yu Yue and Han Fei toward the Nameless Void and reached an abandoned construction site with dangerously high Nether Particles.
• Renxiao charged from the site’s dormitories, and Yu Yue crushed their heads underfoot.

Ning Chen and Ning Yue fought giant beasts emerging from the Nameless Void, while Han Fei killed an Upper-tier Giant Beast with her Divine Treasure. Their survey revealed ravines forming an Immortal Feast Diagram that Qing Lian said Hong Zhuang had modified to open smaller Nameless Voids without a Nether Capital Stone.

• Ning Chen saw that Nether Particles had mutated nearby mountain goats, and Ning Yue warned him of a giant beast emerging from the Nameless Void.
• A Si-beast and several other giant beasts charged out, and Ning Chen used Yu Yue’s weapons to kill them.
• A Spider Ghoul attacked Yu Yue, and Han Fei used her Jade Wheel and a Mystic Art to destroy it with starlight.
• The Ning siblings surveyed the outskirts and found ravines arranged in a pattern.
• Qing Lian identified the pattern as a modified Immortal Feast Diagram that could open a small Nameless Void without a Nether Capital Stone.

Bai Qixue’s group learned that the Renxiao and other mutated creatures could spread Netherworld Power, so they moved to clear them from the camp and surrounding area. Luo Yan tracked the creatures to an abandoned factory and killed several Renxiao in its stairwell.

• Qing Lian said she knew Hong Zhuang had people digging but had not known they would uncover the Immortal Feast Diagram, then warned that the Renxiao and mutated creatures could spread Netherworld Power through bites.
• Bai Qixue organized the camp’s defense and ordered Chu Hao to report the Renxiao threat to incoming Strategic Affairs Department personnel.
• Bai Qixue cut down attacking Renxiao and mutated creatures while Luo Yan left the camp to search for any that had slipped through, with Qing Lian following him.
• Luo Yan used his Insightful Silver Eyes to identify Nether Particles’ glossy black radiance and spotted Renxiao near abandoned factories from an electrical tower.
• Luo Yan entered an abandoned factory and killed several Renxiao that rushed down the stairwell toward him.

Luo Yan welcomed reinforcements at camp as the Strategic Affairs Department prepared to close the Nameless Void by destroying its Nether Capital Stone. The chapter ended with heavy transport helicopters approaching, carrying the equipment needed for the plan.

• Qing Lian explained that closing the Nameless Void would cut off Netherworld Power and cause the Renxia and mutated creatures to die, while Chu Hao said clearing them first had avoided future risks.
• Luo Yan sensed that his Divine Treasure was nearing a transformation, then welcomed Earthly Fierce and Earthly Elite Dragon Rider reinforcements from Great Wall-01 Base, along with his mecha, Yao Yuan.
• Captain Bai reunited with Luo Yan and checked that he was unharmed; Luo Yan told her he had beaten Captain Bai in their spar by half a move, though his weapon had been better.
• Wang Meng and Bai Qixue discussed Qing Lian, the difficulty of identifying Sky Ghosts, and the plan to bombard the Nether Capital Stone with the Lei Xiao Essence Energy Cannon, using Luo Yan to locate it.
• Heavy transport helicopters appeared on the horizon as Luo Yan looked toward their approach.

Luo Yan tested the visual link between his Insightful Silver Eyes and the Lei Xiao cannon before scouting the Nameless Void with Ning Yue and Ning Chen. He located the Nether Capital Stone, but something inside Yanfu noticed him.

• Bai Qixue explained that Lei Xiao would use groups of cultivators for power and that Luo Yan’s sight would guide its targeting.
• Luo Yan tested Lei Xiao’s synchronized visual system while Qing Lian stayed in the mecha cockpit.
• Luo Yan formed a temporary team with Ning Yue and Ning Chen and traveled with them to the Nameless Void.
• Luo Yan used his Divine Treasure to see that Nether Particles were crystallizing and lifting objects inside the space, where giant beasts gathered around the Nether Capital Stone.
• As Luo Yan looked at the Nether Capital Stone, he sensed something within Yanfu watching him.

Captain Luo Yan learned about the Sky Ghost thrones and the possibility that Mei Ba was in the mortal world. He then helped calibrate Lei Xiao and locked onto the Nether Capital Stone as the cannon prepared to fire.

• Qing Lian warned Captain Luo Yan not to look toward a possible throne and explained the thrones, King's Wars, and their path to becoming Infernal Gods.
• Qing Lian said Mei Ba might be in the mortal world and that Hong Zhuang had descended to find her.
• Bai Qixue told Captain Luo Yan that Lei Xiao had been installed and instructed him to stay for calibration and a test firing.
• Peng Xin calibrated Lei Xiao using Captain Luo Yan's gaze, then directed him to focus on the Nether Capital Stone.
• Captain Luo Yan locked onto the Nether Capital Stone, and Bai Qixue ordered Lei Xiao to fire.

Luo Yan witnessed Lei Xiao’s first bombardment fail after three giant beasts intercepted its shell before it could damage the Nether Capital Stone. Back at camp, the cannon cooled down as Bai Qixue’s group debated how to prevent the beasts from blocking another shot.

• Qing Lian watched Lei Xiao fire a shell that scorched a ravine across the earth and entered the Nameless Void.
• The Giant Ape, the one-eyed giant ox, and Qin Yuan combined their attacks to stop the weakened shell before it reached the Nether Capital Stone.
• The shell exploded, badly burning the Giant Ape while leaving the Nether Capital Stone undamaged, and Luo Yan reported the failed test to Bai Qixue.
• Luo Yan returned to camp, where Lei Xiao cooled down and cultivators prepared to supply it with energy again.
• Bai Qixue asked Luo Yan about the Nameless Void, and Chu Hao and Ning Chen discussed how to stop the giant beasts from intercepting future bombardments.
• The Vice Captain rejected sending a team into the Nameless Void to clear the path, explaining that only Profound Comprehension Realm fighters could survive there and that a direct assault might be more practical.

Chu Hao and Bai Qixue planned to use Qing Lian to drive the giant beasts away from the Nether Capital Stone, but another Sky Demon inside the Nameless Void countered her influence. As the beasts charged the camp, Luo Yan entered the mecha with Qing Lian, while a masked man atop the Nether Capital Stone revealed his contempt for a member of his race who sided with humanity.

• Bai Qixue and Chu Hao asked Qing Lian to help lure the giant beasts away, and she agreed after Bai Qixue promised to deal with Hong Zhuang once the Nameless Void was closed.
• As Lei Xiao cooled down, the bombardment angered the giant beasts and sent them charging toward the camp.
• Qing Lian released her aura and briefly startled the beasts, but they soon resumed their charge.
• Qing Lian realized another, stronger Sky Demon inside the Nameless Void was neutralizing her influence, and Luo Yan hurried into the mecha with her.
• A masked man sitting atop the Nether Capital Stone commanded the submission of numerous giant beasts, including three Overlords, and remarked that someone of his race had sided with humanity.

The Chēngòu Yì Rén ordered the beasts of the Nameless Void to attack the human camp and expanded the passage to Yanfu. Hong Zhuang learned that the Three Filth Assembly were preparing to descend and decided to search for her imprisoned mother in Heavenly Capital Kunlun.

• The Chēngòu Yì Rén sent the giant beasts toward the human camp and announced he would enlarge the passage into a bridge for more of his kind.
• The Blazing Rock Dragon, Qiongqi, and Jackal Mountain Beast positioned themselves around the Nether Capital Stone, blocking Lei Xiao from attacking it at long range.
• The Chēngòu Yì Rén pulled Hong Zhuang's red snake from the Nether Capital Stone, turned it to ash, and used the Nether Veins to enlarge the stone and the opening to Yanfu.
• Hong Zhuang complained that the Chēngòu Yì Rén had cut off her source of income and warned that the human race would face trouble if he recovered and brought Tāngòu and Chīgòu down.
• Hong Zhuang decided to seek her mother, who was rumored to be imprisoned in Heavenly Capital Kunlun.

Bai Qixue organized the camp’s defense and warned the Profound Comprehension Realm fighters against overusing the Edge Opening Stance. As the squads deployed, Luo Yan accompanied Ning Chen and Ning Yue toward the Nameless Void to target the Nether Capital Stone, while Xia Yu’s unsettling laughter rang out over the communications channel.

• Bai Qixue assigned five squads to intercept the beast horde and told powerful fighters to save their strength for the Overlord, warning that the Edge Opening Stance could permanently burn away their potential.
• Luo Yan told Bai Qixue that he would guide Ning Chen and Ning Yue, leaving Earthly Hero Squad under her command, and Qing Lian briefly reassured Bai Qixue before Luo Yan cut off the call.
• Bai Qixue ordered Ning Chen and Ning Yue to escort Luo Yan toward the Nameless Void so they could attack the Nether Capital Stone while she, Chu Hao, and Guizhi dealt with the Sky Ghosts.
• Luo Yan spotted Bai Qixue deploying in Divine Machine Xuan Nü, then left the camp with Ning Chen and Ning Yue as the squads and upgraded Sentry Mechas formed a defense against the beasts.
• Cao Feng eagerly awaited Upper-tier Giant Beasts, while Mu Cheng expected to earn contribution points; then a crazed voice welcomed the deaths to come, and Mu Cheng identified it as Xia Yu’s.

Bai? directed the Earthly Hero Squad as they fought the Upper-tier Giant Beast 'Lei,' whose offspring and hallucinogenic smoke threatened the team. Xia Yu used Bad Blood Curse Hand to kill Lei, leaving Cao Feng wary of letting her get any of his blood.

• Bai? assigned Cao Feng to attack 'Lei,' Mu Cheng to provide support, and Xia Yan to weaken it with curses.
• Cao Feng piloted Mad Saber and drove 'Lei' back, while Mu Cheng shielded the mecha from its claws.
• Xia Yan struck 'Lei' with three Curse Needles, but its kittens blocked Cao Feng's view and 'Lei' released hallucinogenic smoke.
• Mu Cheng restrained 'Lei' and its smoke with his Divine Treasure, while Xia Yu used the blood of a kitten to curse the giant beast from afar.
• Xia Yu crushed 'Lei's bones and heart, then snapped its neck, killing it and its offspring.
• Cao Feng touched his neck and decided not to let Xia Yan get even a drop of his blood.

Earthly Department dragon riders held the beast horde back as Dong Huang and Lian Hengshan fought a poisonous giant toad, and Hanna intervened when Ming Snake attacked. After the battle, Lian Hengshan recognized Hanna’s mech and remembered her challenge from the Sword Washing Ceremony.

• Earthly Department squads formed a sturdy defense line against the beasts surging from the Nameless Void.
• Dong Huang used shadow swords to pin a giant toad’s shadow, but the beast released corrosive rust mist.
• Lian Hengshan charged into the mist with Iron Fist and battered the giant toad until it exploded, damaging his mech and arm.
• Ming Snake swooped down on Lian Hengshan, but Hanna fired a shot that put the giant snake to sleep.
• Lian Hengshan recognized Hanna’s Phoenix Butterfly and recalled her asking whether he dared take one of her sword strikes.

Lian Hengshan remembered how his father had urged him to face the world after defeat, and he resolved to become a formidable force and make Yao Yuan leave the stage. Meanwhile, Fang Yao and his companions discussed his final disciple before Lin Xuan announced that the Strategic Affairs Department had delivered their old mechas.

• Lian Hengshan recalled his father telling him to abandon shame and walk into the light after he had shut himself away following his defeat.
• Lian Hengshan remembered his father's death and vowed to return the humiliation, explaining that he had joined the Former Dragon Rider because Yao Yuan was there.
• Lian Hengshan fixed his gaze on Yao Yuan from the cockpit.
• Fang Yao told Tu Maochun that he hoped not to meet his final disciple, and Tu Maochun remarked that Fang Yao had praised Luo Yan.
• Zheng Chunqiu and Lin Bingjiang bickered about age and blade techniques while Lin Xuan arrived with news that the Strategic Affairs Department had delivered their mechas.

Luo Yan observed the Nameless Void with Divine Treasure and discovered three overlords, a growing Nether Capital Stone, and the Acquired Ghost Yiren expanding the passage. With two more powerful Acquired Ghosts waiting to descend, Bai Qixue ordered the squad to focus on closing the passage by destroying the Nether Capital Stone.

• Fang Yao and the Ember Plan members went to inspect their mechs, while Gu Wanying threatened Zhao Bieshan after he teased her about her weight.
• Luo Yan and Ning Chen reached a position near the Nameless Void, and Bai Qixue told Luo Yan to observe what was inside.
• Luo Yan used Divine Treasure to see Qiongqi, the Blazing Rock Dragon, and the Jackal Mountain Beast, and he reported that Nether Vein was gathering around the growing Nether Capital Stone.
• Qing Lian identified the figure expanding the passage as Yiren of the Three Filth Assembly and warned that Tāngòu and Chīgòu were waiting outside to descend.
• Bai Qixue set the squad's objective as destroying the Nether Capital Stone and closing the passage before the other Acquired Ghosts could enter.

Bai Qixue organized a plan to clear the firing path so Lei Xiao could destroy the Nether Capital Stone, while Sky Demon Yiren ordered the beasts to attack the cannon. Luo Yan’s Divine Treasure transformed into the Golden Eyes of Enlightenment, giving him a glimpse of the Heavenly Dao and the ability to analyze giant beasts’ inner patterns.

• Bai Qixue assigned the five squad leaders and Profound Comprehension Realm members to enter the Nameless Void and drive its defenders out of Lei Xiao’s firing path.
• Yiren recognized Lei Xiao as a threat and ordered the giant beasts to destroy it while he dealt with the remains of a Heavenly God.
• The Blazing Rock Dragon, Qiongqi, the Jackal Mountain Beast, and other giant beasts surged toward the battlefield, with Qiongqi and flying beasts racing toward Lei Xiao.
• Luo Yan saw the beasts threatening Lei Xiao and used his Divine Treasure to look into the Nameless Void.
• Luo Yan’s Divine Treasure transformed into the Golden Eyes of Enlightenment, letting him glimpse fragments of the Heavenly Dao and analyze giant beasts’ inner patterns.

Yiren sealed Bai Qixue’s mech with his Chēng Yù curse as giant beasts and three Overlords poured onto the battlefield. Bai Qixue redirected the Human Race’s forces to protect Lei Xiao and prepare a bombardment of the Nether Capital Stone, while Qiongqi attacked the cannon and was intercepted by two captains.

• Yiren cast Chēng Yù around Xuannü, and Luo Yan warned Bai Qixue that crossing its cocoon would ignite her Mystic Qi.
• Luo Yan began analyzing Yiren’s inner-layer channels while more giant beasts emerged from the Nameless Void and the three Overlords’ Super Anti-membranes suppressed Primal Energy and empowered the beasts.
• Bai Qixue ordered Luo Yan to plot Lei Xiao’s shot at the Nether Capital Stone, assigned her squad and Wang Meng’s group to fight the Overlords, and sent Eight Gates to assist Luo Yan.
• Qiongqi flew toward Lei Xiao, and two Profound Comprehension Realm captains used their Ultimate Skills to block its Scythe Wind and counterattack.
• Qiongqi manifested a beast soul resembling a pale, beardless man, who opened a paper fan and began speaking.

Captain Miao Weizhong and other Dragon Riders fought Qiongqi while Fang Yao and the retired Embers watched from a distance. Fang Yao urged the others to trust the younger generation, and a black mecha entered the battle, cutting down giant beasts.

• Qiongqi's slander weakened Miao Weizhong's resolve and Mystic Qi, but he resisted and struck the beast down with his spear.
• Illusory vines drained Qiongqi's strength and exploded into flesh-bursting flowers before the beast cut the vines apart with crescent-shaped blades.
• A net of phantom branches trapped Qiongqi and kept it from attacking the Essence Energy Cannon.
• Fang Yao synchronized with his old mecha Hualian while Old Zheng urged the retired Embers to help the battlefield and Lin Bingjiang argued that they should protect the special talents.
• Fang Yao explained that the Embers had few chances left to fight and said the younger generation had to carry on their mission.
• A black mecha killed two Flying Beasts and cut through the giant beasts, prompting Fang Yao to trust the young fighters to protect the land.

Cao Feng and his squad fought enhanced giant beasts while the squad leaders were away battling overlords. After defeating a bizarre elephant-like beast, Cao Feng was ambushed by a drilling beast that shattered Mad Saber's right leg.

• Cao Feng and Mu Cheng discussed Hanna's strength and the advantages of her Phoenix Butterfly mecha as they fought on the battlefield.
• Cao Feng took command of the Earthly Hero Squad and led Mu Cheng and Xia Yan against a bizarre giant beast with a woman's face.
• The beast's face drained Primal Energy from Mad Saber, but Xia Yan's curse spirits attacked it and forced it to retreat.
• Cao Feng and Xia Yan afflicted the beast with curses, and Cao Feng cut it down before severing the woman's face and killing it.
• A drilling beast burst from underground and shattered Mad Saber's right leg, while Mu Cheng's Fortress caught the falling mecha and fired at the attacker.

As the Mech Masters prepared to fire Lei Xiao at the Nether Capital Stone, Yiren began growing and threatened to overwhelm the Tianjian Squad. Qing Lian assumed the Ghost Person Stance to stall him while Luo Yan withdrew, leaving the two Sky Ghosts facing off.

• Peng Xin confirmed the Nether Capital Stone’s coordinates, and the Lei Xiao team calculated a firing path for the Mech Masters to clear.
• Bai Qixue reassigned Wang Meng’s team to handle the Blazing Rock Dragon and sent her own team, with Qing Lian’s help, to stall Yiren until she escaped Chēng Yù.
• Qing Lian chose to gamble on the Human Race’s destiny, assumed the Ghost Person Stance, and told Luo Yan to leave before Yiren killed him.
• Luo Yan withdrew in Yao Yuan with Eight Gates while Qing Lian took the form of a giant snake person.
• Yiren emerged from the Nameless Void in the Ghost Person Stance and accused Qing Lian of joining forces with the Human Race alongside her sisters.