Chapter Summaries

Ji Xinghuo weathered the online frenzy after Zhao Manying made their relationship public, then drove with her to his new apartment. Zhao Manying agreed to spend the night there, leaving their relationship poised to grow closer.

• Ji Xinghuo watched his clown image go viral and reported and sued several abusive commenters while resisting the influence of his sudden online fame.
• Zhao Manying met Ji Xinghuo at the parking lot, where they discussed the public announcement and Shi Renzhong’s history of controlling her suitors.
• Ji Xinghuo and Zhao Manying drove away from the stadium, and she warned him that Shi Renzhong would likely target him.
• Lu Yunhai called Ji Xinghuo, learned Zhao Manying was with him, and excitedly invited them to dinner.
• Ji Xinghuo took Zhao Manying to the apartment he had rented, showed her around, and asked her to stay the night.
• Zhao Manying agreed to stay after Ji Xinghuo promised to sleep on the couch and leave her alone.

Ji Xinghuo spent the night with Zhao Manying, respecting their agreement and comforting her when she could not sleep. He raised Titanium Cobalt Dragon Blood to Level Three, gaining Psychic Intimidation, then fell asleep beside Zhao Manying.

• Ji Xinghuo and Zhao Manying shared a late-night meal and prepared to sleep in the apartment’s single bedroom.
• Ji Xinghuo resisted the temptation to enter Zhao Manying’s room, reflecting on their hundred-day relationship agreement and his unresolved feelings for Ren Mian.
• Ji Xinghuo spent 1,150 Spirit Source Energy to raise Titanium Cobalt Dragon Blood to Level Three, improving his physical abilities and gaining Psychic Intimidation.
• Ji Xinghuo considered fusing with High-Frequency Thinking or Block Counter and browsed Ability Seeds late into the night.
• Zhao Manying invited Ji Xinghuo to share her bed, and he held her as they settled down and fell asleep.

Ji Xinghuo woke beside Zhao Manying, then learned that his battle had made him famous and raised his Sky Ladder ranking to forty-ninth. After visiting Zhao Manying’s home, he went to the Sharp Sword Bureau, where Min Chongwu begged him for advice on finding a girlfriend.

• Ji Xinghuo and Zhao Manying woke up together, washed up, and ate breakfast while discussing the media coverage of the Opening Battle Incident.
• Ji Xinghuo read reports praising his rise and saw that ADC had ranked him forty-ninth on the Sky Ladder, citing his strength and his lack of a decisive attack.
• Zhao Manying drove Ji Xinghuo to her home, lent him her Night Walker Light Cycle Motorcycle, and they parted ways.
• Ji Xinghuo rode to the Sharp Sword Bureau and entered its base through a secret passage in a food processing plant.
• Min Chongwu teased Ji Xinghuo about dating Zhao Manying, then pleaded with him to teach him how to find a girlfriend.

After the assassination attempt, Ji Xinghuo reviewed the investigation and suspected that Empyrean Star Club and the Giant Conglomerate might be connected to the plot. Zhou Yishang authorized him to investigate independently, and Ji Xinghuo went to the Martial Arts Arena to test his newly gained ability.

• Ji Xinghuo joked with Min Chongwu before Zhou Yishang sent the swordsmen back to their posts.
• Zhou Yishang warned Ji Xinghuo that his identity had been exposed and gave him the Intelligence Division’s investigation results.
• Ji Xinghuo learned that a Mind Hacker and Gao Xuan had used controlled stadium staff and bionic humans in the assassination attempt, while investigators found no direct link to Empyrean Star Club.
• Ji Xinghuo noted that Gao Xuan had repeatedly visited New Noctic City and that the bionic humans came from a Giant Conglomerate subsidiary.
• Ji Xinghuo told Zhou Yishang he suspected Empyrean Star Club and the Qian Yuan Society, and Zhou permitted him to investigate on his own while the Sharp Sword Bureau focused on finding Peng Zhenshan.
• Ji Xinghuo kept the Purple Lightning Sword and applied to use the Martial Arts Arena to explore his new ability.

Ji Xinghuo tested the strength and new psychic ability he gained after advancing Titanium Cobalt Dragon Blood, discovering that his shout could unleash a powerful Dragon Chant. Fang Songhe arrived to teach him Spiral Force, and Ji Xinghuo immediately formed a flawless Constant-Speed Spiral with his Stellar Force.

• Ji Xinghuo tested his enhanced strength and physique, finding that his lifts approached a combined 60 tons while his speed, endurance, and defense had also improved.
• Ji Xinghuo experimented with Psychic Intimidation and discovered that shouting while using it produced a Dragon Chant that shook the arena and disturbed nearby swordsmen.
• Tan Jichun confronted Ji Xinghuo about the commotion, and Fang Songhe revealed that Zhou Yishang had sent him to teach Ji Xinghuo an offensive Star Force.
• Fang Songhe explained that he was the Spear Saint's disciple and taught Ji Xinghuo the basics of Spiral Force, including the Archimedean Spiral.
• Ji Xinghuo gathered Stellar Force in his arm and formed a flawless Constant-Speed Spiral, astonishing Fang Songhe.

Ji Xinghuo learned ten forms of Spiral Force in a single day, astonishing Fang Songhe, who agreed that he could teach it to Zhao Manying. After declining a lucrative offer to join the Tianfu Panda Men, Ji Xinghuo heard Zhao Manying plan to retire in three years and enter the Star Realm with him, then asked if she wanted to learn Spiral Force.

• Ji Xinghuo maintained twenty-nine rapidly rotating Stellar Force curves while sprinting, convincing Fang Songhe of his extraordinary talent.
• Ji Xinghuo mastered ten two-dimensional spiral patterns under Fang Songhe's guidance, and Fang Songhe agreed that he could teach Spiral Force to Zhao Manying.
• Ji Xinghuo thanked Zhou Yishang for arranging the lessons and then took Zhao Manying to dinner.
• Zhao Manying told Ji Xinghuo that the Tianfu Panda Men offered him an annual salary of five hundred million, but he declined to become a competitive Aberrant.
• Zhao Manying said she planned to retire in three years and enter the Star Realm with Ji Xinghuo after pursuing advancement toward Legend.
• After they returned to Zhao Manying's home, Ji Xinghuo asked whether she wanted to learn Spiral Force.

Ji Xinghuo learned Spiral Force from Fang Songhe, taught it to Zhao Manying, and rapidly advanced his Electromagnetic Spiral Force to the Profound Intent level. The chapter ended with Ji Xinghuo agreeing to spar with Shi Renzhong at the Empyrean Star Club the following evening.

• Zhao Manying quickly mastered the spiral curves Ji Xinghuo taught her, and the two grew closer while spending their nights together.
• Ji Xinghuo trained with Fang Songhe, learned Three-Dimensional Spirals, and mastered Electromagnetic Spiral Force at the proficient level in minutes.
• Fang Songhe praised Ji Xinghuo's talent, invited him to visit the Limitless Martial Headquarters, and ended his instruction.
• After two more days of practice, Ji Xinghuo raised Electromagnetic Spiral Force to the Profound Intent level.
• Ji Xinghuo watched the Empyrean Star Team win its match, then accepted Shi Renzhong's invitation to spar at the Empyrean Star Club the next evening.

Ji Xinghuo prepared for his scheduled battle with Shi Renzhong and arrived at Empyrean Star Club with Zhao Manying and her younger brother, Zhao Cangming. He met Shi Renzhong, his powerful relatives, and the Empyrean Star Team before asking what rules they would use for the fight.

• Ji Xinghuo trained at home, read the polarized online reactions to the battle, and put on durable gloves taken from Shen Yucheng.
• Ji Xinghuo met Zhao Manying and Zhao Cangming in the garage, and the three traveled to Empyrean Star Club.
• Zhao Manying reassured Zhao Cangming that no one below Legendary could defeat Ji Xinghuo.
• Shi Renzhong welcomed Ji Xinghuo at the club and introduced him to Shi Daoyuan, Shi Buke, the team, and its coaching staff.
• Ji Xinghuo asked Shi Renzhong whether they would fight to the death, spar, or stop at first touch.

Ji Xinghuo and Shi Renzhong agreed to a Star Realm-style sparring match with their powerful weapons as stakes. After the countdown, Shi Renzhong charged through Ji Xinghuo’s lightning attack unharmed, leaving the fight at its opening clash.

• Ji Xinghuo agreed to Shi Renzhong’s battle rules and examined the Skywrath Azureblood Spear.
• Ji Xinghuo wagered Demon Sound against Shi Renzhong’s spear, and Shi Renzhong accepted after Wang Chaogeng tested the sword’s power.
• Ji Xinghuo entered the arena carrying only Lei Chi, while Shi Renzhong activated his abilities and prepared to fight.
• Shi Renzhong charged as the countdown ended, and Ji Xinghuo struck him with a redirected Thunderclap Hand.
• Shi Renzhong emerged unharmed and accelerated toward Ji Xinghuo, closing to within ten meters.

Ji Xinghuo overwhelmed Shi Renzhong in their wagered duel, exposing the vast gap between them and winning the Skywrath Azureblood Spear. As Ji Xinghuo prepared to leave with it, Shi Daoyuan asked him to sell the spear back to the Shi family.

• Ji Xinghuo recognized Shi Renzhong's Faraday Amulet and Energy Reflection, then dodged his spear attacks and used the weapon's shaft to close in.
• Ji Xinghuo shattered Shi Renzhong's Golden Bell Shield with Electromagnetic Spiral Force and struck him with Dragon Chant, Blink Step, and a powerful knee.
• Ji Xinghuo cut down Shi Renzhong's Mirror Image Badge illusions, defeated him in a final clash, and repeatedly slammed him into the arena floor until Shi Daoyuan ordered the shield shut down.
• Shi Renzhong recovered, admitted defeat, and let Ji Xinghuo take the Skywrath Azureblood Spear he had wagered.
• Shi Daoyuan acknowledged the wager but asked Ji Xinghuo to sell the spear back to him.

Ji Xinghuo defeated Shi Renzhong and refused Shi Daoyuan’s offer to buy back the Skywrath Azureblood Spear, setting conditions for its return. As he left with Zhao Manying, he welcomed the prospect of further dealings with the Shi family, confident in his strength.

• Shi Daoyuan offered Ji Xinghuo one billion Asia Yuan for the Skywrath Azureblood Spear, but Ji Xinghuo refused to sell it.
• Ji Xinghuo told the Shi brothers they could reclaim the spear by defeating him or trading three qualifying Ability Seeds or equivalent Expansion Oddities.
• Shi Renzhong escorted Ji Xinghuo out, admitted his mistakes, and asked for advice; Ji Xinghuo identified his slowness and dull combat instincts as fatal weaknesses.
• Shi Renzhong congratulated Zhao Manying on her relationship with Ji Xinghuo before the couple and Zhao Cangming drove away.
• Zhao Manying warned that the Shi family might retaliate, but Ji Xinghuo said he wanted more contact with them and trusted his sword.

Ji Xinghuo settled into a peaceful routine while training, until Jing Ji showed him a video of an invisible monster in Africa using lightning and possibly an Electrostatic Field. Ji Xinghuo decided to investigate the creature and arranged to meet Jing Ji in Chang'an.

• Ji Xinghuo refused to sell the Skywrath Azureblood Spear to anyone but his friend Chi Zhonglin, who could not afford the price.
• Ji Xinghuo trained and spent time with Zhao Manying while the Empyrean Star Team began its season with ten consecutive wins.
• Ji Xinghuo increased his Stellar Force to 830 points after extending his training and using a training-support drug.
• Jing Ji sent Ji Xinghuo a video showing a fast, nearly invisible monster attacking people and releasing lightning in Masindi, Africa.
• Ji Xinghuo suspected the monster had the Super-Limit ability Electrostatic Field and agreed to meet Jing Ji, who was already traveling to Chang'an.

Ji Xinghuo investigated a monster rumored to possess powerful abilities and decided to hunt it in Africa with Jing Ji. He began assembling a team, recruiting Chi Zhonglin and meeting Zhuo Ligetu, while Yuan Chongzhen was set to join them from the Star Realm.

• Ji Xinghuo researched reports of a shapeshifting, invisible monster around Lake Victoria and confirmed that other hunters were likely searching for it.
• The Intelligence Information Division investigated Jing Ji and found no issues, and the two friends met to discuss hunting the monster in Africa.
• Ji Xinghuo agreed to lead the team, and Jing Ji recommended recruiting Yuan Chongzhen for his advantages in the African wilderness.
• Ji Xinghuo invited Chi Zhonglin, who agreed to join after being offered the Skywrath Azureblood Spear, while Jiangnan Caiyi declined because she was preparing for Star Gland implantation surgery.
• Chi Zhonglin recommended his friend Zhuo Ligetu, a powerful Battle Priest, and Zhuo Ligetu arrived to meet Ji Xinghuo and Jing Ji.

Ji Xinghuo assembled a team to hunt a valuable amphibious monster in Africa, recruiting Zhuo Ligetu and his friend Lu Yunhai to fill out the group. The team planned to depart as soon as Yuan Chongzhen returned from the Star Realm.

• Ji Xinghuo and Jing Ji met Zhuo Ligetu, a highly capable healer and former Star Realm hunter ranked 1812 on the Sky Ladder, and he agreed to join the hunt.
• Zhuo Ligetu warned that the target could be a Flood-level Calamity Monster and pointed out that the team needed a specialist shooter and tracker.
• Chi Zhonglin praised Ji Xinghuo's shooting and scouting skills, while the group agreed they still needed someone suited to track the monster by scent.
• Ji Xinghuo proposed bringing his college friend Lu Yunhai, a rookie Tracker with an Ancient Wild Hunting Dog, and the others accepted.
• Lu Yunhai agreed to join, and the team decided to leave once Yuan Chongzhen returned to Earth the next day.

Ji Xinghuo gathered his team and traveled to the East African Kingdom to hunt the monster last seen near Masindi. After buying six Red Feathered Velociraptors for the journey, he asked mount-tamer Ibaraga for information about the monster.

• Ji Xinghuo met his teammates at a landing pad, including Yuan Chongzhen and Lu Yunhai, and introduced them during the flight to East Africa.
• The team landed in Kampala to avoid drawing attention in Kakamega, where the Black King ruled.
• Ji Xinghuo led the team through Kampala to Ibaraga’s Mount Taming Field and chose velociraptors as their wilderness mounts.
• Ji Xinghuo bought six Red Feathered Velociraptors for the team and its supplies.
• Ji Xinghuo asked Ibaraga whether he had information about the monster near Masindi.

Ji Xinghuo's team left Kampala for Masindi to hunt a rumored monster, but on the road they encountered Colonel Quintinson's troops. Ji Xinghuo subdued the soldiers with Silent Dragon Chant and secured weapons before the team continued north.

• Ji Xinghuo's team rode out of Kampala on velociraptors, aiming to reach Masindi before dark after learning that other Hunting Teams were gathering to hunt a monster.
• The team passed through Kampala's checkpoint by openly bribing the soldiers, then rode north through the wilderness while debating Africa's poverty and politics.
• Ji Xinghuo detected an approaching convoy of Black King's troops and rode out alone to confront Colonel Quintinson.
• Ji Xinghuo used Silent Dragon Chant to knock out the soldiers, then demanded weapons and ammunition from the frightened colonel.
• The team took Electromagnetic Rifles, Laser Guns, and a rocket launcher with Plasma Shells, then continued toward Masindi as Colonel Quintinson watched them leave.

Ji Xinghuo’s team tracked a huge, unidentified monster from Masindi through the waterways and forests of East Africa, using its footprints and scent to follow it west. After crossing into the Zaire United Emirates, they reached a point less than ten kilometers from the scent’s source, and Ji Xinghuo announced that he had found it.

• Jing Ji learned that the monster had been seen near the Nile River east of Masindi, and the team found enormous footprints leading into the water.
• Lu Yunhai identified the tracks as likely belonging to a giant mutated monitor lizard, while Ji Xinghuo proposed searching the riverbanks for its distinctive footprints.
• Ji Xinghuo and the others searched around Lake Kyoga but found no further tracks, then discovered fresh footprints downstream that showed the monster could fly.
• Lu Yunhai’s battle pet, Broken Fang, followed the monster’s scent west across the East African Rift Valley and into the Zaire United Emirates.
• After tracking for two days, Ji Xinghuo stopped the team and said he had found the monster less than ten kilometers away.

Ji Xinghuo led his team in an ambush against a Flood-level giant Nile Monitor Lizard beside the Aruwimi River. The fight began with Ji Xinghuo blinding the monster in one eye, as his teammates charged in.

• Ji Xinghuo identified the target as a Flood-level monster, and the team decided to fight it rather than retreat.
• Ji Xinghuo assigned roles, ordering Yuan Chongzhen and Jing Ji to lead the attack while Lu Yunhai stayed at a safe distance.
• The team strengthened themselves with abilities and medicine, then moved silently through the forest toward the monster.
• Jing Ji and Yuan Chongzhen took positions around the riverbank while the other teammates prepared to charge.
• Ji Xinghuo used Myriad Manifestations to shoot a Capacitor Arrow into the giant lizard's eye, and the team launched its attack.

Ji Xinghuo and his companions fought the Flood-level giant lizard, wounding it badly before it turned into floodwater and nearly swept them away. The creature escaped in Secretarybird form, and Yuan Chongzhen pursued it with Azure Rainbow while Ji Xinghuo and the others regrouped on shore.

• Yuan Chongzhen, Jing Ji, and Chi Zhonglin attacked the giant lizard, but its Electrostatic Field injured them and forced them to retreat for healing.
• Ji Xinghuo, Chi Zhonglin, Yuan Chongzhen, Jing Ji, and Lu Yunhai coordinated their attacks, worsening the giant lizard's wounds.
• Ji Xinghuo charged the giant lizard alone and struck its head and neck with Thunder Gallop and Demon Sound, causing severe injuries.
• The giant lizard transformed into floodwater and electrified the riverbank, sweeping Ji Xinghuo and his companions into the river.
• A Plasma Shell disrupted the giant lizard's water giant form, and it escaped as an invisible Secretarybird.
• Ji Xinghuo sent Yuan Chongzhen after the wounded creature with Azure Rainbow, then pulled Jing Ji and Zhuo Ligetu from the river.

Ji Xinghuo and his team tracked the wounded giant lizard to the East African Rift Valley and killed it in a coordinated ambush. Ji Xinghuo checked the corpse’s information panel and was delighted by what he saw.

• Lu Yunhai saved Zhuo Ligetu from the river, and Ji Xinghuo’s team raced east after Yuan Chongzhen located the giant lizard.
• Ji Xinghuo identified the giant lizard disguised as a crocodile and assigned the team positions for an ambush.
• Ji Xinghuo blinded the giant lizard with a Capacitor Arrow, then his teammates pinned it down and attacked while Zhuo Ligetu healed them.
• Ji Xinghuo used Ultrasonic Sword Qi to sever the giant lizard’s head and kill the Flood-level monster.
• Ji Xinghuo examined the giant lizard’s corpse and reacted with delight to its information panel.