Recaps

Jiang Ning used Taiyin Stone to restore the yin-yang balance in his Nascent Soul, but realized the Sun Scripture would eventually disrupt it again. He visited the Moon Palace Woman to seek a lasting solution and heard her confirm the danger.

• Jiang Ning shared Taiyin-infused wine with Linglong and the old soft-shelled turtle, reassuring the turtle that it could grow stronger with time.
• Jiang Ning drank the wine, gained Origin Points, and consumed a fragment of Taiyin Stone, restoring the balance between yin and yang in his Nascent Soul.
• Jiang Ning recognized that the Sun Scripture would keep strengthening his yang foundation, while Taiyin Stone only offered a temporary supply of yin.
• Jiang Ning put away the remaining Taiyin Stone and flew to the Water Moon Sword Palace to seek the Moon Palace Woman's guidance.
• Jiang Ning entered the Divine Maiden Statue's Inner Scenery and asked the Moon Palace Woman how to resolve his imbalance; she confirmed that he needed to nourish his Taiyin foundation from the root.

At Moon Lake, Jiang Ning learned that the Sun Sutra threatened to unbalance his Yin and Yang, and the Moon Palace Woman offered the Moon Scripture in exchange for helping create a descendant with Qingyi. The encounter left Qingyi carrying the beginnings of a life seed, while Jiang Ning promised to protect them both.

• The Moon Palace Woman explained that Jiang Ning’s Pure Yang aura could destabilize his Nascent Soul and said the Moon Scripture could permanently balance it with the Sun Sutra.
• She said she would give Jiang Ning the Moon Scripture if he helped test whether the union of their physiques could produce a special bloodline descendant, then summoned Qingyi and used her powers to bring them together.
• Afterward, the Moon Palace Woman said a life seed had begun forming and told Jiang Ning and Qingyi to repeat the union to complete it.
• The Moon Palace Woman promised to pass Jiang Ning the Moon Scripture once the life seed was perfected, then sent him and Qingyi away.
• Jiang Ning reassured Qingyi that he would take responsibility and protect her and their child, and Qingyi accepted the situation.

Jiang Ning returned from Water Moon Sword Palace with Qingyi and went home to Dongling Marquis Mansion. In the Imperial Garden, Ji Minghao and Shen Xiao discussed Jiang Ning’s power and the future of the throne before Shen Xiao encountered a mysterious consort of the Late Emperor.

• Jiang Ning declined Xiao Emei’s offer to stay at Water Moon Sword Palace and flew back to the capital with Qingyi.
• Ji Minghao and Shen Xiao watched Jiang Ning’s black-and-white rainbow return and discussed his martial potential, his rewards, and the influence he could wield over the imperial throne.
• The Late Emperor’s consort approached Ji Minghao in the Imperial Garden, and Shen Xiao left after exchanging greetings with her.
• Jiang Ning arrived at Dongling Marquis Mansion, where Luyi welcomed him and told him about the meal Liu Wanwan had prepared.
• Jiang Ning took a basket of steamed buns from Liu Wanwan and asked her to prepare fried eggs and soy-braised dragon meat for the meal.

Jiang Ning began secluding himself on the central island of Lishui Imperial Palace to prepare for looming threats and pursue the Martial Saint’s ideal of an Infinite Physical Body and Unrestrained Spirit. After severing the connection between his Three Flowers, he chose to advance the Spirit Platform Illuminating True Self Method and entered his Spiritual Platform to cultivate.

• Jiang Ning healed Xiao Doubao’s scraped hands and knees, then shared a meal with her and Jiang Li.
• Jiang Ning told Jiang Li he would cultivate in seclusion on Lishui Imperial Palace’s central island, while Jiang Li agreed to send him treasures and elixirs.
• Jiang Ning left for the deserted island, considering threats from Prince Ji Xuan, the Shoulder-to-Shoulder King, Xia Xuanyan, and the Yellow Sky Sect.
• Jiang Ning decided that strengthening his body and spirit mattered more than advancing the Sun Scripture or Tai Xu Yin Yang Sword, and severed the bridge linking his Three Flowers.
• Jiang Ning watched his Spiritual Power grow as his Divine Power stagnated, then selected the Spirit Platform Illuminating True Self Method for his next breakthrough.
• Jiang Ning entered his Spiritual Platform, where his Primordial Spirit sat in meditation, and began cultivating the method.

Jiang Ning perfected the Spirit Platform Illuminating True Self Method by drawing in countless True Spirit Fragments, then used Origin Points to break through again and gain the Pre-perception trait. He recognized its warning power and resumed cultivation, gathering more fragments from the River of Time.

• Jiang Ning merged his consciousness with his Nascent Soul and drew countless True Spirit Fragments from the River of Time, rapidly strengthening his true spirit.
• Jiang Ning perfected the Spirit Platform Illuminating True Self Method and saw that he had 160.1 Origin Points.
• Jiang Ning spent twenty Origin Points to break through to the Fifth Limit Break and gained the Pre-perception trait, which let him sense threats and other approaching changes.
• Jiang Ning concluded that Pre-perception could warn him of killing intent and traps, then decided to continue advancing his cultivation.
• Jiang Ning merged with his Nascent Soul again and began drawing more True Spirit Fragments toward himself.

Jiang Ning broke through the Spirit Platform Illuminating True Self Method and refined several treasures his elder brother had sent, gaining Origin Points and strengthening his body. After consuming the Cold Moon Spirit Fruits, the Eternal Evergreen Vine, and Thunder Sound Jade Liquid, he had 162.5 Origin Points and two treasures left to refine.

• Jiang Ning returned from the imperial palace to the Dongling Marquis Mansion and spent the night with Qingyi.
• Jiang Ning used 50 Origin Points to advance the Spirit Platform Illuminating True Self Method to its Sixth Limit Break and gained the Spiritual Wisdom trait.
• Jiang Ning summoned Linglong and had her bring the treasures his elder brother had delivered.
• Jiang Ning ate five Cold Moon Spirit Fruits and refined the Eternal Evergreen Vine, gaining Origin Points from both.
• Jiang Ning drank all the Thunder Sound Jade Liquid and endured its tempering effect, bringing his total to 162.5 Origin Points with two treasures remaining.

Jiang Ning consumed a Fire Spirit Mushroom and a powerful beast’s Essence Blood, raising his Origin Points to 199.2 before resuming his cultivation. After reaching the Seventh Limit Break of the Spirit Platform Illuminating True Self Method, he entered the River of Time and returned exhausted but certain the experience had been real.

• Jiang Ning ate the Fire Spirit Mushroom and gained 20.2 Origin Points as he refined its energy.
• Jiang Ning released the beast’s Essence Blood from amber, suppressed the Ferocious Tiger’s remnant will, and gained 16.5 Origin Points while strengthening his body.
• Jiang Ning saw that his Origin Points had reached 199.2, then resumed cultivating the Spirit Platform Illuminating True Self Method.
• Jiang Ning completed another breakthrough, opened the Silver Flower to nine petals, and witnessed the River of Time and its dangerous Golden Sand.
• Jiang Ning returned to the Water Pavilion with expanded spiritual perception and saw that his method had reached the Seventh Limit Break.
• Jiang Ning concluded that his vision of the River of Time had been real, though it left him deeply exhausted.

After Jiang Ning recovered from his spiritual exhaustion, two mysterious Daoists plotted to use Silver-Armored Heavenly Soldiers to test the weakened Martial Saint through an attack on Jiang Ning. The Gray-Robed Daoist agreed to arrange the plan, while Jiang Ning woke refreshed in the Royal Capital, unaware of the threat.

• Jiang Ning regretted that his seventh breakthrough had not reached Unrestrained Spirit, then returned to his room and fell asleep.
• The Green-robed Daoist and Gray-Robed Daoist discussed the Martial Saint’s weakening state and planned to seize his corpse after his death.
• The Green-robed Daoist proposed using two Silver-Armored Heavenly Soldiers to attack Jiang Ning and provoke the Martial Saint into revealing his condition.
• The Green-robed Daoist chose Duan Tianya to carry the soldiers to the Royal Capital, and the Gray-Robed Daoist agreed to make the arrangements.
• Jiang Ning woke refreshed after a night’s rest and walked out into the courtyard.

Jiang Ning visited the Martial Saint to ask about Infinite Physical Body, Unrestrained Spirit, and learned that its hidden bodily treasure could not be explained without concealing it from him. As Jiang Ning set out to pursue the path through further breakthroughs, a powerful stranger prepared an ambush near the Prince of Luoshui’s retreat with two Silver-Armored Talismans.

• Jiang Ning told Jiang Li that the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures had strengthened him, then said he would visit the Martial Saint before meeting the emperor.
• A peak Second Rank Great Grandmaster entered the Royal Capital by intimidating the city guards, while a Heavenly Surveillance Bureau officer identified his strength and chose not to interfere.
• Jiang Ning visited the ailing Martial Saint, who explained that the physical body held a secret treasure and warned that describing it could make it impossible for Jiang Ning to find.
• The Martial Saint said he had little time left and would act before he died, while Jiang Ning departed determined to seek the path through his body and spirit.
• A middle-aged stranger watched the Lishui Imperial Palace and waited near the Prince of Luoshui’s retreat, confident in the two Silver-Armored Talismans he carried.

Jiang Ning returned to Lishui Imperial Palace and was attacked by Duan Tianya, who unleashed two ancient talismans. After Jiang Ning killed Duan Tianya and disrupted his escape with spatial power, the talismans summoned two Silver-Armored Heavenly Soldiers, whose assault he met head-on.

• Jiang Ning returned to the Central Island, received The Emperor's summons, and said he would attend Court Assembly the next day.
• Duan Tianya hid outside the imperial palace, then charged toward Jiang Ning after Jiang Ning detected him.
• Duan Tianya activated two silver talismans, but Jiang Ning tore through the spatial escape and killed him.
• The talismans summoned two Silver-Armored Heavenly Soldiers, which attacked Jiang Ning with their halberds.
• Jiang Ning reinforced his body with his powers and struck both halberds with his fists.

Jiang Ning fought two Silver-Armored Heavenly Soldiers sent to test the Martial Saint’s condition, enduring their attacks while using the clashes to temper his body. As the battle threatened more lives in Lishui Imperial Palace, he realized he had to draw the fight away from the people.

• Jiang Ning ordered everyone to flee Lishui Imperial Palace as his clashes with the Heavenly Soldiers shattered the palace island and sent aftershocks across the Royal Capital.
• Jiang Ning met the Silver-Armored Heavenly Soldiers head-on, healing from severe wounds as each collision strengthened his flesh and bones.
• Ji Minghao and Shen Mengyun identified the attackers as ancient Heavenly Court war puppets and believed the Martial Saint could still protect Jiang Ning.
• Jiang Ning sensed the Martial Saint nearby and realized the assassination was a probe meant to test the Martial Saint’s condition.
• The Green-Robed Daoist and Gray-Robed Daoist watched through an Ancient Mirror and concluded that Jiang Ning was a threat who had to be eliminated before the Martial Saint died.
• Jiang Ning noticed the Heavenly Soldiers’ strength declining, but after their attacks wrecked much of the traveling palace, he resolved to stop fighting where bystanders could be killed.

Jiang Ning fled Lishui Imperial Palace to avoid harming civilians, but two Silver-Armored Heavenly Soldiers pursued him with the Heavenly Net and forced him into battle. As his Dragon Tiger Golden Elixir ran dry, he resorted to forbidden techniques, and the chapter ended with the Heart Tribulation Fire driving his strength beyond its former peak.

• Jiang Ning fled the Royal Capital, but the two Silver-Armored Heavenly Soldiers used the Heavenly Net to restrain and pursue him.
• Jiang Ning unleashed Dragon Tiger Convergence to meet their halberds, was thrown into a mountainside, and realized a distant gaze was still watching him.
• Jiang Ning charged back into close combat, using his perception and recovery to fight both Heavenly Soldiers while hiding his remaining abilities from the unseen observer.
• As Dragon Tiger Convergence faded, the Heavenly Soldiers began overpowering Jiang Ning, and he used Liu Qingsong's Blood Burning Forbidden Technique to boost his strength.
• Jiang Ning ignited the Heart Tribulation Fire, and Flesh Authority replenished his draining body as his aura surpassed its former peak.

Jiang Ning used Heart Tribulation Fire to outlast and defeat the two Silver-Armored Heavenly Soldiers, whose power failed as their Immortal Essence Stones ran low. After the unseen watcher withdrew, he stopped the Forbidden Art and examined one of the silent Heavenly Soldiers, exhausted but alive.

• Jiang Ning seized a Silver Halberd and gained the advantage as the Heavenly Soldiers' strength and defenses declined.
• The Green-Robed Daoist and Gray-Robed Daoist watched through the Ancient Mirror and chose not to recall the Heavenly Soldiers, fearing the Martial Saint would trace them back to their grotto-heaven.
• Jiang Ning battered both Heavenly Soldiers until one ran out of energy, then hurled his halberd into the other and sensed the unseen gaze withdraw.
• Jiang Ning extinguished Heart Tribulation Fire, found his Dragon Tiger Golden Elixir drained, and inspected the inert Heavenly Soldier at the bottom of a pit.

After defeating two Silver-Armored Heavenly Soldiers, Jiang Ning discovered their bodies were forged from Divine Iron and tested whether he could refine the metal into Origin Points. He succeeded with a small fragment and turned his attention to the two remains, hoping to gain enough Origin Points to approach the secret Martial Saint had described.

• Jiang Ning examined the defeated Heavenly Soldiers and concluded that their Immortal Essence Stones had run out of energy, leaving their bodies vulnerable and their combat power depleted.
• He suspected the Heavenly Soldiers had been sent to draw out Martial Saint and realized the hidden observer had likely recorded his abilities.
• Jiang Ning used a Silver Halberd, the Dragon Tiger Golden Elixir, and Heart Tribulation Fire to break off a fragment of a Heavenly Soldier's armor.
• He found ordinary Blood Qi could not refine the fragment, but Yangyan True Fire melted it and allowed him to absorb its energy for 0.3 Origin Points.
• Jiang Ning estimated that refining both Heavenly Soldiers could yield over a thousand Origin Points, despite the time and effort required.

Jiang Ning refined the Silver-Armored Heavenly Soldiers’ armor to fuel the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill, breaking through to its sixth limit and strengthening his Dragon Tendon Trait. After a night of training, he exposed the Immortal Essence Stone in one Heavenly Soldier’s chest and found that it still held some energy.

• Jiang Ning refined silver armor fragments and used their energy to cultivate the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill, discovering that the skill advanced far more efficiently when supported by rare materials.
• Jiang Ning spent 50 Origin Points to break through to the skill’s sixth limit, raising Dragon Tendon to light gold and increasing his strength and armor-refining efficiency.
• Jiang Ning decided to skip the Court Assembly he had promised Ji Minghao he would attend so he could keep refining the Heavenly Soldier remains.
• Jiang Ning continued cutting and refining armor through the night, using the materials to fuel his cultivation as his experience and Origin Points accumulated.
• At daybreak, Jiang Ning broke open a Heavenly Soldier’s chest and uncovered a fist-sized Immortal Essence Stone that still contained traces of energy.

Jiang Ning refined the remaining Immortal Essence Stones and silver armor from the Heavenly Soldiers, gathering enough Origin Points to advance the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill to its Seventh Limit Break. The breakthrough greatly strengthened his body and brought his combat power close to an Immortal’s, and he continued refining the remains while planning to upgrade the Whale Swallowing Trait.

• Jiang Ning bit and refined an exhausted Immortal Essence Stone, gaining more than eight thousand Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill Experience Points and 5.3 Origin Points.
• Jiang Ning extracted and refined another Immortal Essence Stone, raising his Origin Points to 87.8, then swallowed silver armor fragments to speed his cultivation.
• Jiang Ning refined the armor until his Origin Points reached 100.3 and spent 100 to advance the Black Dragon Swallowing Skill to its Seventh Limit Break, strengthening the Dragon Body Trait.
• Jiang Ning judged that his strength had risen by roughly fifty percent and that, using all his abilities, he could approach an Immortal’s combat power.
• Jiang Ning began refining the remaining Heavenly Soldier armor more efficiently and decided to use his next 100 Origin Points to upgrade the Whale Swallowing Trait.

Jiang Ning refined the Silver-Armored Heavenly Soldiers’ remains to gather Origin Points and strengthen the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill. After upgrading Whale Swallowing to Deep Gold and reaching the skill’s eighth limit break, he prepared to test whether he could sever the last Heavenly Soldier remains with one strike.

• Jiang Ning accumulated over one hundred Origin Points by refining silver armor fragments, then upgraded Whale Swallowing from deep purple to Light Gold, greatly increasing his refining efficiency.
• Jiang Ning spent the night refining the remains, raising his Origin Points to 287.3 and filling the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill’s experience bar for its seventh limit break.
• Jiang Ning spent two hundred Origin Points to advance the skill to its eighth limit break, strengthening his body and raising Whale Swallowing to Deep Gold.
• Jiang Ning swallowed the final fragments of one Heavenly Soldier and a Silver Halberd, then refined their energy in batches, gaining over two hundred Origin Points and more than sixty thousand skill experience.
• Jiang Ning considered the five hundred Origin Points needed for another breakthrough, then gripped his Silver Halberd and prepared to test whether he could cut through the remaining Heavenly Soldier with one strike.

Jiang Ning tested his increased strength by dismantling and devouring the Heavenly Soldier Remains, then spent 500 Origin Points to reach the Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill’s ninth limit break and gain Innate Spiritual Light. After absorbing the remaining remains and Silver Halberd, he assessed his power and decided to return to the Royal Capital.

• Jiang Ning used his improved strength to cut the Heavenly Soldier Remains apart at its joints and swallowed its limbs, gaining Black Dragon Swallowing Whale Skill experience.
• After refining the limbs, Jiang Ning saw that he had 673.3 Origin Points and spent 500 to break through to the skill’s ninth limit break.
• Jiang Ning gained the Light Gold trait Innate Spiritual Light and sensed that it had transformed his body and improved his control over his powers.
• Jiang Ning tested his new strength by smoothly splitting the remaining Heavenly Soldier torso with two halberd strikes.
• Jiang Ning swallowed the remaining Heavenly Soldier body and Silver Halberd, refined them for more experience and Origin Points, and then set off to return to the Royal Capital.

Jiang Ning returned to the Royal Capital after dealing with the two Heavenly Soldiers, reassured his family, and agreed to take Zhong Ling back to Five Peaks Prefecture. He left the capital with her just as an Imperial Guard arrived with the Emperor’s summons.

• Jiang Ning heard travelers discussing his disappearance and the Heavenly Soldiers, then revealed himself by flying back to the Royal Capital as a black-and-white rainbow.
• Ji Xuan, Xiang Yuan, Xiao Wuque, Ji Minghao, and Shen Mengyun reacted to Jiang Ning’s return, and Ji Minghao went to the Lishui Imperial Palace to meet him.
• Jiang Ning reunited with Jiang Li, Liu Wanwan, and Jiang Yiming, reassured them that the Heavenly Soldiers were dealt with, and refused to hide from the dangers facing him.
• Jiang Ning visited Zhong Ling and promised to take her back to Five Peaks Prefecture, then departed the Royal Capital with her after lunch.
• An Imperial Guard carrying the Current Emperor’s decree saw Jiang Ning leave and hurried to Dongling Marquis Mansion to learn when he would return.

Jiang Ning arrived at Jun Tian City with Zhong Ling and learned that the Yellow Sky Sect threatened Five Peaks Prefecture. He agreed to help Zhou Sheng defend the prefecture and cured Zhong Yue’s injuries, leaving the local leaders relieved as they prepared to face the coming danger.

• Zhou Sheng and Zhong Yue worried that Five Peaks Prefecture could not withstand the Yellow Sky Sect’s advancing forces, while Zhong Yue remained injured after confronting Heavenly King Zhenyue.
• Jiang Ning brought Zhong Ling to the Marquis Mansion, where Zhong Yue reunited emotionally with his great-granddaughter.
• Zhou Sheng explained that Heavenly Kings Zhenyue and Fuhai had captured four cities and were advancing on Jun Tian City, then asked Jiang Ning to help defend the prefecture.
• Jiang Ning agreed to help, and Zhou Sheng and Zhong Yue expressed their relief and gratitude.
• Jiang Ning removed the corrosive Heterogeneous Energy from Zhong Yue’s body, allowing his strength and health to recover rapidly.

Jiang Ning confronted the Yellow Sky Sect’s Heavenly Kings at Duanlong Ridge and forced them to withdraw their troops from Five Peaks Prefecture. He then traveled to Xisha County to meet the Yellow Sky Daoist, where he faced the Daoist and five powerful figures in the valley.

• Jiang Ning heard Zhou Sheng’s report that Heavenly Kings Zhenyue and Fuhai commanded fifty thousand troops near Jun Tian City, then left alone to deal with them.
• Jiang Ning entered the Heavenly Kings’ tent and gave Zhenyue and Fuhai the choice to withdraw or die; Fuhai accepted his demand, and Zhenyue reluctantly agreed.
• Jiang Ning announced that he would meet the Yellow Sky Daoist, then flew to Xisha County while the Heavenly Kings ordered their forces to hold back.
• Jiang Ning found the Yellow Sky Daoist in a valley with five powerful figures and told him that Zhenyue and Fuhai had agreed to withdraw their troops.
• Jiang Ning studied the five figures, recognizing a man he had seen at an altar ceremony in Guangning Prefecture City, as he faced the Yellow Sky Daoist.

Jiang Ning met Yellow Sky Daoist in Xisha County and challenged his decision to hasten Great Xia’s collapse, arguing that rebellion would bring unbearable suffering to ordinary people. Yellow Sky Daoist defended his plan to create a new dynasty, and the two began a battle of Primordial Spirit power that left the valley in ruins.

• Jiang Ning sensed the great formation beneath the valley and questioned Yellow Sky Daoist about his reasons for rebelling.
• Jiang Ning warned that war would unleash violence and devastate commoners, while Yellow Sky Daoist argued that the realm’s suffering stemmed from Immortal Sects and hidden old monsters.
• Yellow Sky Daoist admitted he had worsened the disorder and declared that he would overthrow Great Xia to establish a new era with more paths for the people.
• Jiang Ning challenged Yellow Sky Daoist to prove his strength, and the two unleashed their powers against each other.
• The five Heavenly Kings retreated from the clash, but its shockwaves injured several of them as the valley was torn apart.
• A Heavenly King remarked that the duel showed only a fraction of an Immortal’s might.

Jiang Ning fought Yellow Sky Daoist to a draw in the Yellow Sky Sect’s valley before leaving, while the Sect Leader admitted he could not see through Jiang Ning and felt wary of him. Jiang Ning concluded the clash had confirmed Yellow Sky Daoist’s strength, chose not to risk fighting him on his home ground, and headed toward Five Peaks Prefecture and Jun Tian City.

• Jiang Ning and Yellow Sky Daoist clashed with their Primordial Spirits for several minutes, ravaging the valley before both withdrew unharmed.
• Jiang Ning praised Yellow Sky Daoist’s abilities, rejected the Yellow Sky Sect’s plans, and flew away in Black and White Rainbow Light.
• Yellow Sky Daoist told five of his disciples that Jiang Ning’s Primordial Spirit matched his own and that Jiang Ning’s confidence suggested he had powerful support or trump cards.
• Yellow Sky Daoist explained that the advance on Five Peaks Prefecture had been a test, then approved a withdrawal of the Yellow Sky Sect’s forces.
• Jiang Ning reflected that the clash had confirmed Yellow Sky Daoist’s Nascent Soul Immortal strength and decided to avoid risking a fight beneath the valley’s great formation.
• Jiang Ning dismissed responsibility for Great Xia’s people and flew toward Five Peaks Prefecture and Jun Tian City.

Jiang Ning returned to the Marquis Mansion after forcing the Heavenly Kings of Duanlong Ridge to withdraw and meeting Yellow Sky Daoist, then reassured Zhou Sheng that the Yellow Sky Sect posed no immediate threat to Five Peaks Prefecture. He said goodbye to Zhong Ling and flew back to the Royal Capital, where Ji Minghao waited for him at Lishui Imperial Palace.

• Jiang Ning told Zhou Sheng and Zhong Yue that the Heavenly Kings had agreed to leave Five Peaks Prefecture and that his clash with Yellow Sky Daoist had ended in a draw.
• Jiang Ning warned that the Yellow Sky Sect's threat could not be resolved quickly because deeper dangers involved ancient Immortals, but said the sect would make no major moves soon.
• Jiang Ning promised Zhong Ling he would visit within three months, and she told him she would travel to the Royal Capital if he did not come.
• Jiang Ning discussed the fragile peace with Zhong Ling, then departed Jun Tian City in a black-and-white rainbow.
• Jiang Ning arrived in the Royal Capital, and Ji Minghao relaxed after waiting for his return at Lishui Imperial Palace.

Jiang Ning returned to Lishui Imperial Palace and told Ji Minghao that he had helped Five Peaks Prefecture and fought Yellow Sky Daoist. Ji Minghao thanked him for protecting the prefecture and sought his thoughts on the empire’s threats, while Jiang Ning left the question of reaching Martial Saint level unresolved.

• Jiang Ning returned to the Marquis Mansion, then hurried to Lishui Imperial Palace after an Imperial Guard told him Ji Minghao had been waiting there.
• Jiang Ning reflected on how refining the Heavenly Soldiers had greatly increased his strength as the palace Commander led him to Ji Minghao.
• Jiang Ning told Ji Minghao that he had helped Zhou Sheng repel the Yellow Sky Sect’s siege at Five Peaks Prefecture and had fought Yellow Sky Daoist to a draw in Xisha County.
• Jiang Ning explained that Yellow Sky Daoist’s Eight Trigrams Formation gave him a major advantage, easing Ji Minghao’s concern about Jiang Ning’s chances against him.
• Ji Minghao asked whether Jiang Ning could reach Martial Saint level, and Jiang Ning said the outcome remained unknown.
• Ji Minghao revealed he had planned to ask Jiang Ning to help Five Peaks Prefecture, then bowed and thanked him for resolving the threat and protecting its people.