Chapter Summaries

Xiao Yuan used the Five Round Fire Separation Furnace to melt the Dragon Phoenix Crystal Layer in Zi Yan’s body, steadily easing her crisis. As he neared the end of the refinement, Xia Ao arrived with forces from West and South Dragon Island to demand Zi Yan, and Xiao Yuan prepared to join the confrontation.

• Xiao Yuan abandoned the cauldron and formed a Five Round Fire Separation Furnace around Zi Yan, melting the Dragon Phoenix Crystal Layer into purple-gold liquid.
• After five days of maintaining the furnace, Xiao Yuan swallowed Ancient Dragon Essence Blood to restore his Dou Qi and strengthen his body.
• Xiao Yuan continued refining Zi Yan’s crystal layer, earning the Void Ancient Dragon Tribe’s respect as the layer on her body disappeared.
• Xia Ao arrived with forces from West and South Dragon Island and demanded that East Dragon Island hand over Zi Yan.
• As Qi You prepared to confront Xia Ao, Xiao Yuan recalled his flames and told Zhuo Li Elder that he would join the fight.

Xiao Yuan helped Zi Yan absorb refined energy and then joined East Dragon Island’s defense against the forces of West and South Dragon Islands. He revealed his formidable physique and bloodline, then charged into the Dragon Armor Army and began overwhelming its soldiers.

• Xiao Yuan recovered by refining his remaining Ancient Dragon Essence Blood while Zi Yan continued absorbing the energy.
• Zhuo Li faced Barbarian Rock as the Dragon Armor Army and Barbarian Dragon Army attacked Ancient Dragon Island, and Hei Qing returned to protect Zi Yan.
• Xia Cha confronted Hei Qing, but Xiao Yuan stepped forward and challenged the Dragon Armor Army alone.
• Xiao Yuan activated his Dragon Scale Armor and struck Xia Cha hard enough to shatter his armor and injure his hand.
• Xiao Yuan used the Heavenly Constellation Thunderfire Steps to charge into the Dragon Armor Army, knocking its soldiers out of the sky one by one.

Zi Yan awakened her fully matured royal bloodline, drove off Qing Yan, and was recognized as the Void Ancient Dragon Tribe’s Dragon Emperor. Before leaving to confront the other invaders, she kissed Xiao Yuan and infused him with Dragon Phoenix Power, making him a Dragon Emperor–acknowledged Dragon King.

• Qing Yan arrived from North Dragon Island and tried to seize Zi Yan while Barbarian Rock Elder held Zhuo Li Elder back.
• Xiao Yuan returned with the defeated Xia Cha, then fought Qing Yan and shielded Zi Yan from their clash.
• Zi Yan awakened, froze Qing Yan with her royal bloodline, and struck him hard enough to send him retreating.
• Hei Qing and the East Dragon Island experts knelt and welcomed Zi Yan as their Dragon Emperor.
• Zi Yan kissed Xiao Yuan, infused him with Dragon Phoenix Power, and went to face the invaders while Xiao Yuan began refining the power.

Zi Yan defeated Qing Yan and revealed herself as the Dragon Emperor, forcing the forces of the other three Dragon Islands to retreat. After Zi Yan entered seclusion, Xiao Yuan learned Qing Lian was being treated in the Ancient Dragon Tomb and traveled with Hei Qing to a Void Thunder Pool to cultivate.

• Zi Yan’s bloodline pressure swept across Ancient Dragon Island, making the Dragon Clan bow to her as their Dragon Emperor.
• Zi Yan ordered the forces of the North, South, and West Dragon Islands to leave and warned the Three Great Dragon Kings that she would reclaim their royal bloodline.
• Zi Yan privately reunited with Xiao Yuan, then entered seclusion to absorb her remaining energy; Zhuo Li and Hei Qing later showed Xiao Yuan that his Dragon Scale Armor had become Dragon Phoenix Ancient Armor.
• Zhuo Li told Xiao Yuan that Qing Lian was in the Ancient Dragon Tomb to refine the Nine-Headed Sky Serpent’s soul, and Xiao Yuan chose to remain on Dragon Island to cultivate.
• Hei Qing guided Xiao Yuan through the void to the Void Thunder Pool, where Xiao Yuan entered to train his Demon Lightning Body and improve his Dou Qi cultivation.

Xiao Yuan cultivated in the Void Thunder Pool until he reached Six Star Dou Zun, while his demon puppets grew stronger. He escaped mature-stage Black Demon Lightning with Mang Tianchi, then left the thunder pool with Hei Qing to return.

• Xiao Yuan entered the Void Thunder Pool and used its lightning to cultivate while eleven demon puppets absorbed the energy.
• After two months, Xiao Yuan advanced to Six Star Dou Zun, ten Di Yao Kui became Tian Yao Kui, and Mo Yu reached Nine Stars Dou Zun.
• Xiao Yuan sensed a disturbance and fled as Mang Tianchi emerged from the depths pursued by mature-stage Black Demon Lightning.
• Mang Tianchi recognized Xiao Yuan, rescued him from the lightning, and offered to explore the depths together, but Xiao Yuan refused.
• Hei Qing found Xiao Yuan, and the two left the Void Thunder Pool to return.

Xiao Yuan returned from the Ancient Dragon Clan to Starfall Pavilion, where he learned that the final map fragment to the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame would appear at a future Space Trade Fair. Yao Lao assigned Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan to represent Starfall Pavilion and the Xiao Clan at the Ancient Clan’s Coming-of-Age Ceremony, and the chapter left them preparing to depart for the Ancient World.

• Xiao Yuan returned to East Dragon Island, met Qing Lian after she emerged from seclusion at Six Star Dou Zun, and received a Space Jade Slip from Zhuo Li Elder before leaving with Qing Lian and Hei Qing.
• Xiao Yuan and Qing Lian reached Starfall Pavilion, where Yao Lao told them that the final Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame map fragment would be offered at a Space Trade Fair nearly a year away.
• Yao Lao gave Xiao Yuan an invitation to the Ancient Clan’s Coming-of-Age Ceremony and asked him to take Xiao Yan to represent Starfall Pavilion and the Xiao Clan.
• Xiao Yan arrived at Five Star Dou Zun after fully refining Three Thousand Burning Flame, while Yao Lao said Heavenly Flame Venerable and Xiao Yi Xian would also accompany them to the Ancient World.
• Xiao Yuan learned that Cai Lin had entered seclusion after Yao Lao refined a Ninth Grade Treasure Pill for her.

Xiao Yuan reunited with Xiao Yi Xian after she cured her Calamity Poison Body and reached the peak of Nine Stars Dou Zun, then led their group toward the Ancient World. At the gates of Ancient Holy City, a Black Annihilation Army gatekeeper recognized Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan and challenged them.

• Xiao Yuan studied the Earth Rank Advanced battle skills Earthly Gang Flame and Golden Annihilation Sword Art during his wait at Starfall Pavilion.
• Xiao Yi Xian returned with her hair restored, a rune on her forehead, and the strength of a Nine Stars Dou Zun Peak expert.
• Xiao Yuan, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, Heavenly Flame Venerable, and Qing Lian quietly left Starfall Pavilion and traveled toward the Ancient World.
• Xiao Yuan's group reached Ancient Holy City and joined the queue to enter through its guarded gates.
• A Black Annihilation Army gatekeeper recognized Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan and demanded to know who had allowed them to come.

Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan arrived in Ancient Holy City, where Ling Quan challenged them and was swiftly defeated before the Fifth Commander allowed them to enter. As the group waited for the gate to the Ancient World to open, Xun Er learned of their arrival and reaffirmed her feelings for Xiao Yan despite the trouble her marriage declaration had stirred.

• Xiao Yuan presented Starfall Pavilion’s jade invitation, but Ling Quan mocked its standing until Xiao Yan snatched it back and kicked Ling Quan into the city wall.
• Ling Quan ordered the Black Annihilation Squad to seize Xiao Yan, and Xiao Yuan suppressed the soldiers before the Fifth Commander intervened and let the invited group enter.
• The Fifth Commander challenged Xiao Yan to exchange pointers to see whether he was worthy of Xun Er, and Xiao Yan accepted before Xiao Yuan led the group into the city.
• Qing Lian learned that the gate to the Ancient World would open in three days, so Xiao Yuan and the others settled into the Ancient Clan’s guest manor to rest.
• Ling Ying told Xun Er that Xiao Yan and Xiao Yuan had arrived, and Xun Er said she believed in Xiao Yan and would not let the clan change her feelings for him.

Xiao Yuan’s group learned about the Black Annihilation Army and the powerful Ancient Clan rivals who might challenge Xiao Yan over Xun Er. When the Third Commander Yang Hao arranged a public spar with Xiao Yan, Xiao Yuan struck first and sent him crashing onto the platform.

• Xiao Yuan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lian toured the estate and stopped at a tavern where experts were sparring.
• Qing Lian told Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan about the Black Annihilation Army’s strict ranks, the Four Commandants, and the Ancient Clan youths who saw Xiao Yan as a rival for Xun Er.
• The Heavenly Flame Venerable reassured Xiao Yan that the Dou Emperor Bloodline’s advantage would not guarantee advancement to the Dou Sheng level and noted that Xiao Yuan’s Bloodline Restoration was unusual.
• Yang Hao, the Black Annihilation Army’s Third Commander, was announced as Xiao Yan’s opponent in a public spar, apparently to pressure him into fighting.
• Xiao Yuan recognized the setup, slapped Yang Hao through the air, and sent him through the pavilion wall onto the stone platform.

Xiao Yuan humiliated the Ancient Clan’s commanders at the pavilion, where Xiao Yan encountered Huo Zhi and her Red Lotus Karma Fire. After warning Xiao Yan to fight freely in the Ancient World, Xiao Yuan ambushed and defeated three Soul Clan members who confronted them on the way back.

• Xiao Yuan used Space Power to knock Yang Hao unconscious, prompting Lin Xiu to challenge him before Elder Gu Xun ordered the Ancient Clan commanders to leave.
• Xiao Yan sensed Huo Zhi’s Heavenly Flame, and their flames clashed; Xiao Yuan identified it as Red Lotus Karma Fire and warned Xiao Yan not to covet it.
• Huo Zhi said she wanted to test her Red Lotus Karma Fire against Xiao Yan’s flames and admitted she could not gauge Xiao Yuan’s strength.
• Xiao Yuan told Xiao Yan to handle the younger generation in the Ancient World, and Xiao Yan said he was ready to fight even a Nine Stars Dou Zun.
• Xiao Yuan recognized three black-robed Soul Clan members, struck them with Space Power, then overwhelmed them with golden flames and left them beaten.

Xiao Yuan and his group entered the Ancient World, where they encountered the Ancient Clan’s soldiers and met Huo Xuan of the Yan Clan aboard a Shuttle Void Boat. Huo Xuan explained the Heavenly Tomb and said Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan should qualify to enter it.

• Gu Xun opened the gate to the Ancient World and warned the visitors to avoid wandering and disturbing the Ancient Clan’s descendants.
• Xiao Yuan collided with Lin Xiu to stop him from blocking Xiao Yan, injuring Lin Xiu and warning the Black Annihilation Army commanders not to insult Xiao Yan or meddle in Xun Er’s affairs.
• Xiao Yuan and his group entered the Ancient World and marveled at its dense natural energy before boarding an Ancient Clan Shuttle Void Boat.
• Huo Xuan introduced himself to Xiao Yuan and praised the Xiao Clan’s rising reputation through Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan.
• Huo Xuan explained that the Heavenly Tomb held ancient experts’ energy imprints, where five days passed for every day outside, and said Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan should be eligible to enter.

Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan arrived at the Ancient Clan’s headquarters, where Xun Er reunited with Xiao Yan and openly chose to walk with him. When powerful Ancient Clan members tried to intimidate the pair, Xiao Yuan shattered their pressure and challenged them to appear.

• Huo Xuan warned Xiao Yuan that the Soul Clan and Yao Clan might cause trouble, especially Yao Xingji, and Xiao Yuan said he would deal with him if necessary.
• Xiao Yuan met Gu Zhen, the Black Annihilation Army’s First Commander, and declared that Xiao Yan and Xun Er would marry despite the Ancient Clan’s objections.
• The warship reached the Ancient Holy Mountain Range, and Xiao Yan sensed Xun Er waiting on a distant peak.
• Xun Er came aboard and reunited with Xiao Yan, then asked Xiao Yuan’s permission to walk with him.
• As Xiao Yan and Xun Er flew toward the mountain range, Ancient Clan experts pressured them, but Xiao Yuan broke the Solidified Space and challenged the hidden opponents.

Xiao Yuan confronted the Ancient Clan over its treatment of the Xiao Clan, defeating its challengers and killing Soul Clan members before demanding the Xiao Clan’s Heavenly Tomb access. After an Ancient Clan elder invited him to talk, Xiao Yuan rode his flame dragon to meet Elder Tongxuan.

• Xiao Yuan repelled Gu Qian and Gu Yao, rebuked the Ancient Clan, and revealed his Xiao Clan bloodline mark as his power surged to Two Revolutions Dou Zun Peak.
• Xiao Yuan killed three Soul Clan members and demanded the Soul Clan’s Heavenly Tomb slots in exchange for the Xiao Clan’s access, while Gu Shan challenged his right to negotiate.
• A voice from the mountains invited Xiao Yuan to speak and ordered Gu Shan to withdraw; Xiao Yuan’s friends went with Gu Qing while Xiao Yuan flew toward the speaker.
• Xiao Yan and Xun Er discussed Xiao Yuan’s support and Xiao Yan’s readiness to stand beside her against the Ancient Clan.
• Xiao Yuan met Gu Tongxuan at a bamboo house, where the elder welcomed him inside to talk.

Xiao Yuan confronted Elder Tongxuan over the Ancient Clan’s treatment of the Xiao Clan, warned him of the consequences of provoking his allies, and urged him to restrain the clan’s elders. Afterward, Xiao Yuan reunited with his companions and spoke with Xun Er about Cao Ying and his plans for the Ancient Clan.

• Xiao Yuan showed Elder Tongxuan Gu You’s puppet body and warned that the Ancient Clan risked provoking his allies and the Xiao Clan’s Dou Emperor power.
• Elder Tongxuan rebuked Gu Shan for mistreating the Xiao Clan and vowed to report the incident to the Clan Leader.
• Xiao Yuan returned to Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lian, and Heavenly Flame Venerable, then said Xiao Yan could stay with Xun Er during the Coming-of-Age Ceremony.
• Xiao Yuan told Xun Er that Cao Ying wanted Xiao Yan’s heart and cautioned her to let her bloodline stabilize while he handled the Ancient Clan’s troubles.
• Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lian emerged from the bamboo grove, and Xiao Yuan pulled them close as they sat together beneath the moon.

Xiao Yuan and his companions attended the Ancient Clan’s Coming-of-Age Ceremony, where they learned how bloodline grades and Clan Crests were evaluated. The ceremony continued with Gu Zhen receiving a Purple-Gold Clan Crest, and Gu Yao was called next.

• Xun Er brought Xiao Yuan, Xiao Yan, and their companions to the ceremony, where Mang Tianchi welcomed them and teased Xiao Yan and Xiao Yuan.
• Xiao Yuan observed the Ancient Clan members gathered at the ceremony and sensed powerful figures watching from the sky.
• The Ancient Clan elders began the ceremony, and Ling Quan received a Gold Clan Crest for his sixth-grade bloodline.
• Xun Er explained the bloodline grades and Clan Crests, while Mang Tianchi said a God Grade Bloodline could hold the potential to reach the peak of the Dou Saint realm.
• Several young Ancient Clan members completed their evaluations, and Gu Zhen received a Purple-Gold Clan Crest for his seventh-grade bloodline and achievements.
• The elders called Gu Yao to take part in the ceremony.

Gu Yao challenged Xiao Yan at the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, but Xiao Yuan intervened after Yao Xingji insulted Yao Chen and humiliated the Yao Clan members with his Dou Qi and Heavenly State Soul Strength. Xiao Yan accepted Gu Yao’s challenge, and their fierce battle began with both fighters meeting each other’s attacks head-on.

• Gu Yao tested at eight stars, received a Purple-Gold Clan Crest, and called on Xiao Yan to prove his strength or leave the Ancient World.
• Xiao Yuan struck Yao Xingji and used his Dou Qi and Heavenly State Soul Strength to pin down the Yao Clan members after Yao Xingji disparaged Yao Chen and Xiao Yan’s Pill Gathering victory.
• Xiao Yan mocked Gu Yao and accepted his challenge on behalf of the Xiao Clan, while Xun Er voiced her objection to Gu Yao’s demand.
• Gu Yao attacked Xiao Yan, who activated all three transformations of the Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Transformations and raised his strength to the peak of Seven Star Dou Zun.
• Xiao Yan and Gu Yao traded blows, countering each other’s Mountain Splitting Seals before Xiao Yan used the Six Directions Body Roaming Ruler to defend against Gu Yao’s barrage.

Xiao Yan battled Gu Yao in the Ancient Clan arena, using his combat experience and Heavenly Flames to withstand the Ancient Clan commander’s attacks. After Gu Yao unleashed the Great Nirvana Finger, Xiao Yan used five Heavenly Flames to form a Five-Colored Fire Lotus, shattered the attack, and charged at his stunned opponent.

• Xiao Yan surprised Gu Yao with Scorching Fire Incineration, but Gu Yao endured the blast in Xuan Bing armor and counterattacked with the Ten Thousand Beasts Spear Technique.
• Xiao Yan disarmed Gu Yao’s spear and used underground Heavenly Flames to erupt magma beneath him, forcing Gu Yao to draw on the Ancient Saint Treasure Mirror to replenish his Douqi.
• Xiao Yan revealed four Heavenly Flames and began forming a flame lotus as Gu Yao prepared the Heaven Rank Battle Skill Great Nirvana Art.
• Xiao Yan brought out Yao Chen's Bone Spirit Cold Fire, fused all five Heavenly Flames, and formed an exquisite fire lotus.
• Gu Yao summoned the Great Nirvana Finger, but Xiao Yan’s Five-Colored Fire Lotus shattered it, and Xiao Yan charged toward Gu Yao with the lotus in hand.

Xiao Yan defeated Gu Yao in the Coming-of-Age Ceremony match, but Elder Tongxuan intervened before his final attack could kill Gu Yao. Xun Er then revealed a God Grade Bloodline, received her seven-colored clan mark, and completed her ceremony as Xiao Yuan led the group away to recover before entering the Heavenly Tomb.

• Xiao Yan struck at the weakened Gu Yao with his Five-Colored Fire Lotus, but Elder Tongxuan froze them and disposed of the attack before declaring Gu Yao the loser.
• Gu Yao admitted defeat, and Xiao Yan returned to his seat after Elder Tongxuan restored the damaged arena.
• Xun Er confronted Elder Tongxuan over the Ancient Clan members' treatment of Xiao Yan, then began her bloodline test on the Star Plate.
• Xun Er manifested a tenth golden star, confirming her God Grade Bloodline and causing the Ancient Clan members to bow under its pressure.
• Elder Tongxuan used the Seven-Colored Heavenly Emperor Brush to draw Xun Er's clan mark, completing her Coming-of-Age Ceremony.
• Xiao Yuan led the others away to recover before entering the Heavenly Tomb, leaving Xiao Yan and Xun Er together.

Xiao Yuan met Gu Yuan, who explained the importance of the Tou She Ancient God Jade and the Soul Clan’s threat, then agreed to postpone discussing the jade until after the Heavenly Tomb. Two days later, Xiao Yuan, Xiao Yan, and Xun Er prepared to enter the Heavenly Tomb, where Xiao Yan hoped to visit Xiao Xuan’s tomb.

• Gu Yuan revealed himself to Xiao Yuan and discussed his awakened bloodline, then accepted Xiao Yuan’s respectful greeting as Xun Er’s uncle.
• Gu Yuan explained the origins and significance of the Tou She Ancient God Jade and warned that the Soul Clan was likely seeking the pieces.
• Xiao Yuan refused to hand the jade to the Ancient Clan, and Gu Yuan postponed the discussion until after the Heavenly Tomb opened.
• Xun Er arrived, confirmed that she and Xiao Yan could enter the Heavenly Tomb, and reunited with Xiao Yan after Xiao Yuan left them alone.
• Two days later, Xun Er explained the Heavenly Tomb’s dangers and levels as the group set out toward its entrance.

Xiao Yuan entered the Heavenly Tomb alone, tested its Energy Cores, and fought his way through its first two levels. After advancing to Seven Star Dou Zun, he headed for the third level.

• Xun Er introduced the gathered Ancient Clans, and the Heavenly Tomb opened as Elder Tongxuan explained the entry rules.
• Xun Er and Xiao Yan entered together, while Xiao Yuan set off alone after reassuring Xiao Yi Xian and the others.
• Xiao Yuan arrived in the first level, found its Energy Cores too weak to be useful, and transformed into a golden dragon to cross the realm.
• Xiao Yuan broke through the first level’s energy curtain and destroyed ten Five Star Dou Zun Energy Bodies on the second level.
• Xiao Yuan fought through the second level for three days, gathered enough Energy Cores to advance to Seven Star Dou Zun, and set out for the third level.