Chapter Summaries

Su Qingyue arranged to travel to Ice Mist Snow Island’s outskirts to meet Pei Yi and Ling Wuyuan, whose reported abilities could affect the Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion. She remained uncertain about Ling Wuyuan but resolved to treat him carefully because of his importance to Pei Yi.

• Su Qingyue told a fellow pavilion member to prepare a Floating Rune Warship so she could set out quickly.
• Su Qingyue said Pei Yi’s ability to grow stronger by devouring heat might make her a great asset to the pavilion.
• The woman beside Su Qingyue asked about Ling Wuyuan’s remarkable potential, and Su Qingyue reflected on his close bond with Pei Yi and the risks of alienating her.
• Su Qingyue said the pavilion would have to take Ling Wuyuan seriously and hope he was capable and decent.
• The woman encouraged Su Qingyue to trust Pei Yi’s judgment and suggested Ling Wuyuan might be more outstanding than they imagined.

Su Qingyue prepared to travel quickly without a large fleet, while Ling Wuyuan recovered and sensed that prophecy had bound his fate to Hou Jinxuan and the others. Pei Yi told him that Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion reinforcements would reach the Golden Mist Continent in seven days and take him back.

• Su Qingyue doubted Ling Wuyuan could defeat four True Form Realm cultivators, though she hoped he possessed extraordinary strength.
• Su Qingyue declined an accompanying fleet because she needed to travel quickly and avoid drawing attention, but agreed to bring capable members aboard a Floating Rune Warship.
• Ling Wuyuan recovered to about eighty percent of his peak combat strength over three days while Hou Jinxuan and the others remained out of sight.
• Ling Wuyuan reasoned that prophecy and divination had linked their fates, making it difficult to evade their eventual meeting.
• Pei Yi messaged Ling Wuyuan that Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion reinforcements would arrive at the Golden Mist Continent in seven days and take him back.

Ling Wuyuan learned about the power of [Void Glimpse Realm] cultivators and recognized that he could not yet challenge them. As he examined the awakening power within him, he realized that his mastery of fate and karma, his abilities, and his cultivation potential were steadily improving.

• Ling Wuyuan learned from Pei Yi's account of Fu Mengxue that the realm after [Heart Domain Realm] was [Void Glimpse Realm], whose practitioners could manipulate space-time and create dimensional spaces and barriers.
• Ling Wuyuan realized that his speed would be useless against [Void Glimpse Realm] cultivators until he mastered space-time abilities.
• Ling Wuyuan examined the dark gray mist in his consciousness and saw it draw Laws of Karma into the vertical eye connected to the tattoo on his forehead.
• Ling Wuyuan sensed that the power within him was awakening, steadily improving his perception and influence over fate and karma and the accuracy of his prophecies and divinations.
• Ling Wuyuan recognized that [Abyssal Divine Speed] was growing stronger while its side effects diminished, and that his aptitude, cultivation speed, and comprehension were improving day by day.

Ling Wuyuan discovered that the gray mist within him was connected to a deeper power that could absorb the Laws of Karma and accelerate his awakening. Meanwhile, Hou Jinxuan and her companions prepared to seize the Heavenly Star Gold Stone from the Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion, knowing they might have only one chance.

• Ling Wuyuan projected his will into the vertical eye and saw the Laws of Karma as intricate spirals filled with rapidly flickering radiance.
• Ling Wuyuan realized that absorbing the Laws of Karma nourished the power within him and reconsidered the gray mist as a foundational ability tied to the eye.
• Two days later, Hou Jinxuan told Tang Shucheng, Yang Zhengyu, and Deng Yong that outside forces had learned the Chasing Maple Dynasty's True Form Realm cultivators had died and that the Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion held the Heavenly Star Gold Stone.
• Hou Jinxuan said the other forces lacked the crucial medium needed to locate the target, giving her group a slight head start.
• Yang Zhengyu urged the group not to hold back because the Pavilion could conceal the target from prophetic divination, and Deng Yong said they would flee the Golden Mist Continent if they could not win.

Tang Shucheng and the others detected a powerful Floating Rune Warship while waiting for Ling Wuyuan, then moved to intercept it from four directions. When the vessel lowered its defensive barrier without resisting, they suspected it was their target and hesitated to approach.

• After reflecting on Deng Yong's willingness to abandon everything and flee, Tang Shucheng wondered whether he had been too presumptuous about joining the affair.
• Tang Shucheng detected a large object approaching from the west and warned the others that it was not a demonic beast.
• Hou Jinxuan used a Wenying Tower secret art to observe the object, revealing a formidable Floating Rune Warship about two thousand meters long.
• The four decided to intercept the warship, formed an array, and approached it from four directions.
• The warship's occupant dispelled its defensive barrier without attacking or retreating, prompting Deng Yong, Hou Jinxuan, Tang Shucheng, and Yang Zhengyu to slow their approach and let their companions test the situation.

Di Zixuan confronted Hou Jinxuan and tried to persuade her to return to Wenying Tower, while she refused and stood with Deng Yong, Tang Shucheng, and Yang Zhengyu. The argument escalated into threats, leaving both sides ready to fight.

• Di Zixuan emerged from the Floating Rune Warship and teased Hou Jinxuan, whose composure broke into fury.
• Di Zixuan urged Hou Jinxuan to return, while his companion accused her of breaking sect rules and bringing danger to Wenying Tower.
• Deng Yong, Yang Zhengyu, and Tang Shucheng told the newcomers to leave, unwilling to let their plan and team fall apart.
• Di Zixuan's companion threatened the group, and Hou Jinxuan refused to go back with them.
• Both sides declared they would settle the matter by force.

Hou Jinxuan and Di Zixuan’s battle sparked rumors that the Heavenly Star Gold Stone had appeared, drawing powerful cultivators from across the Northern Domain. Ling Wuyuan, carrying the stone, chose to avoid the gathering and continued toward his own destination, unknowingly missing the person he had hoped to meet.

• Hou Jinxuan and Di Zixuan’s groups fought fiercely, and onlookers suspected the Heavenly Star Gold Stone was at stake.
• Powerful cultivators spread the rumor, formed teams, and rushed toward the battlefield until more than a hundred True Form Realm cultivators were on their way.
• Ling Wuyuan spotted over a thousand energy sources from his Floating Rune Warship and considered going to investigate.
• Ling Wuyuan decided against approaching because he carried the Heavenly Star Gold Stone and had promised Pei Yi to avoid trouble while awaiting reinforcements.
• Ling Wuyuan continued on, unaware that the battle was connected to the stone he carried and that his intended whetstone was nearby; the two had crossed paths without realizing it.

Hou Jinxuan’s plan to seize the Heavenly Star Gold Stone collapsed after Di Zixuan and other powerful figures arrived, and she fought Di Zixuan while arguing that the injured Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion cultivator could still be defeated. The chapter left Hou Jinxuan focused on her dwindling lifespan and Di Zixuan’s loyalty to Wenying Tower, while their allies silently dreaded the escalating fight.

• The arrival of Di Zixuan and other powerful figures ruined Hou Jinxuan’s plan to betray her allies and take the treasure.
• Hou Jinxuan became furious and overwhelmed Di Zixuan, who argued that her plan endangered Wenying Tower.
• Hou Jinxuan claimed the Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion victor was badly injured and that she had a strong chance of taking the Heavenly Star Gold Stone.
• Hou Jinxuan accused Di Zixuan of caring more about the sect than her and said her lifespan was nearly exhausted.
• Deng Yong, Tang Shucheng, Yang Zhengyu, and Wenying Tower’s other elders stayed silent, fearing Hou Jinxuan would turn on them.

Deng Yong, Tang Shucheng, Yang Zhengyu, and the Wenying Tower experts grew furious as Hou Jinxuan and Di Zixuan’s personal quarrel overshadowed the search for the Heavenly Star Gold Stone. Di Zixuan’s heartfelt promise softened Hou Jinxuan, and their argument ended in reconciliation while the surrounding experts continued fighting.

• Deng Yong, Tang Shucheng, Yang Zhengyu, and the two Wenying Tower experts privately condemned Hou Jinxuan and Di Zixuan for letting romance derail their plans.
• The gathered experts argued over the Heavenly Star Gold Stone and escalated into a chaotic brawl.
• Di Zixuan and Hou Jinxuan ignored the surrounding fighters and continued their argument through telepathy.
• Di Zixuan promised Hou Jinxuan that he would not live on after her death and would search with her for resources to reach the Heart Domain Realm.
• Hou Jinxuan’s anger subsided, and she scolded Di Zixuan for not sharing his information sooner, signaling that she had reconciled with him.

Ling Wuyuan learned that Wenying Tower had recovered its traitor and executed the three heretical cultivators, then chose to waive the promised compensation and treat the matter as repayment for Di Zixuan’s favor. Pei Yi recognized that Wenying Tower’s explanation hid the truth, but accepted that Ling Wuyuan wanted the matter to end.

• Pei Yi told Ling Wuyuan that Wenying Tower had recovered its traitor and executed the three heretical cultivators who had instigated the betrayal.
• Pei Yi explained that Wenying Tower had offered the promised compensation and asked them not to pursue the matter further.
• Ling Wuyuan waived the compensation, saying he would consider the favor repaid because Di Zixuan had given him the Floating Rune Warship.
• Ling Wuyuan suspected the returned traitor had a special connection to Di Zixuan and decided to let the matter go.
• Pei Yi doubted Wenying Tower’s account and recognized that Ling Wuyuan’s favor could be valuable, but accepted his decision to end the dispute.

Ling Wuyuan observed the Gray Mist Vertical Pupil rapidly devouring the Law of Karma and feeding changes back into his power, though he realized the surge was temporary. Meanwhile, Qu Yichen confronted Di Zixuan over the damage to [Wenying Tower]’s reputation and decided the sect would have to repair it over time.

• Ling Wuyuan ended his communication with Pei Yi and turned his attention to studying the awakening Gray Mist Vertical Pupil.
• Ling Wuyuan discovered that the eye was devouring the Law of Karma at a vastly increased rate, strengthening and changing his gray mist true qi.
• Ling Wuyuan judged that the surge might help him reach the [Divine Ability Realm], but confirmed that the heightened absorption was unstable and temporary.
• Qu Yichen faced Di Zixuan at [Wenying Tower] and lamented that the incident had damaged the sect’s reputation and prompted doubts about its neutrality.
• Qu Yichen suppressed the matter because of his ties to Di Zixuan and the complicated circumstances involving Hou Jinxuan, expecting [Wenying Tower] to need centuries to mend its reputation.

Di Zixuan confirmed that he and Hou Jinxuan would leave to explore overseas in a few months, and Qu Yichen offered them supplies despite the backlash he faced for protecting them. Qu Yichen then revealed that the Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion had agreed to keep the matter settled without compensation because Ling Wuyuan wanted to repay a favor to Di Zixuan.

• Di Zixuan told Qu Yichen that he and Hou Jinxuan planned to leave overseas after making preparations over the next few months.
• Qu Yichen accepted their decision and offered them anything they needed from Wenying Tower's warehouse.
• Di Zixuan reflected on Qu Yichen's protection of him and Hou Jinxuan and resolved to reach the Heart Domain Realm as quickly as possible.
• Di Zixuan asked Qu Yichen what the Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion had said about the matter.
• Qu Yichen explained that Ling Wuyuan had used his authority to waive compensation because Di Zixuan had previously done him a favor.

Qu Yichen and Di Zixuan struggled to understand why Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion had sacrificed so much for Ling Wuyuan, while Qu Yichen prepared to investigate him and manage the growing rumors threatening Wenying Tower.

• Qu Yichen explained that Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion had abandoned valuable compensation because of Ling Wuyuan, leaving both him and Di Zixuan baffled by Ling Wuyuan's influence.
• Di Zixuan concluded that giving away the Floating Rune Warship had been worthwhile, despite its role in causing the current troubles.
• Qu Yichen resolved to investigate Ling Wuyuan and reconsider Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion's strength and intelligence gaps on the Golden Mist Continent.
• Qu Yichen turned to the rumors that Wenying Tower had taken the Heavenly Star Gold Stone from Hou Jinxuan and prepared to protect the tower's neutrality and reputation.

Su Qingyue piloted the strategic weapon [Ice Erosion Cold Boat] toward Jade Night Snow Mountain while receiving updates about Ling Wuyuan. After learning he had refused Wenying Tower’s compensation to repay a favor, she grew eager to meet him and resumed her long-distance spatial journey.

• Su Qingyue traveled through the skies aboard the [Ice Erosion Cold Boat], whose immense size and freezing aura made it a strategic weapon.
• Su Qingyue communicated with Fu Mengxue, Yuan Yujun, and the others at Jade Night Snow Mountain to hear updates and issue instructions.
• Su Qingyue learned that Ling Wuyuan had given up Wenying Tower’s compensation to repay a favor and admired his pride and confidence.
• Su Qingyue wondered whether Ling Wuyuan had truly become an Enlightened Intent Realm cultivator at sixteen and killed four True Form Realm cultivators.
• Su Qingyue guided the [Ice Erosion Cold Boat] into a spacetime tunnel to continue her journey.

Ling Wuyuan studied the True Form Realm Floating Rune Warship and worked toward mastering its controls, especially its Spatial Jump function, while acknowledging the dangers of using spatial power before he was strong enough. Nearby, two figures discussed Wenying Tower’s denial that it had obtained the Heavenly Star Gold Stone, noting that its whereabouts remained unknown.

• Ling Wuyuan inspected the Floating Rune Warship and estimated that fully controlling it would take about half a year at his current rate.
• Ling Wuyuan treated controlling the warship as mental training and hoped to unlock its Spatial Jump function, though he knew using it could leave him lost in a spacetime passage.
• Ling Wuyuan reflected that cultivators could gain limited spatial abilities at the Divine Ability Realm and stronger instantaneous movement at the True Form Realm.
• Ling Wuyuan recalled killing the four Chasing Maple Dynasty cultivators by using his superior speed against their instantaneous movement.
• Two nearby figures discussed Wenying Tower’s denial of possessing the Heavenly Star Gold Stone and said finding the Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion’s people in the Northern Domain might reveal its whereabouts.

After Wenying Tower denied possessing the Heavenly Star Gold Stone, two True Form Realm cultivators speculated that reports of Ling Wuyuan in the Northern Domain were fabricated. Their discussion was interrupted by a familiar Floating Rune Warship that should have been lost with its owner in a deadly ancient ruin.

• Wenying Tower carried out a countermeasure campaign under Qu Yichen's instructions, denying it had the Heavenly Star Gold Stone and saying it would not get involved.
• Powerhouses suspected the stone remained with Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion, while two True Form Realm cultivators questioned whether the Ling Wuyuan in the Northern Domain was genuine.
• The two cultivators saw a high-grade Floating Rune Warship speed past them through the sky.
• One cultivator recognized distinctive patterns on the warship and said its owner had perished in an ancient ruin, where the ship had been lost.
• The other cultivator wondered if his companion had mistaken the warship, but his companion insisted he could not have confused those patterns.

Ling Wuyuan used a Floating Rune Warship that an acquaintance of its former owner recognized and reported to the Wind Eagle Dynasty. Three days later, five figures from the dynasty found the ship and identified it as Chi Tianyou’s, puzzling over how it had escaped the ancient ruin where he died.

• A man recognized Ling Wuyuan’s Floating Rune Warship and decided to report it to the Wind Eagle Dynasty rather than investigate himself.
• Ling Wuyuan sensed that trouble might be approaching, guessed it could be a demonic beast or unusual environment, and adjusted his route while staying alert.
• Three days later, five figures watched the Floating Rune Warship from a distance and recognized Chi Tianyou’s ship by its appearance and the Wind Eagle Dynasty emblem.
• The five figures recalled that Chi Tianyou had died in the ancient ruin and that his Floating Rune Warship had been stored in a spatial item when he died.

The five-person group from the Wind Eagle Dynasty considered the danger and enormous potential value of the ancient ruin that had killed Chi Tianyou and billions of people. Seeing Chi Tianyou’s Floating Rune Warship ahead, they agreed to approach its pilot and ask what had happened, while contemplating whether they could seize him for information.

• The narration described the ancient ruin’s destructive passage across the Golden Mist Continent and the deaths of everyone who entered it.
• The ruin’s status as a mobile fortress made it valuable enough to attract the attention of powerful figures across the Northern Domain, who watched for its possible return.
• The five-person group from the Wind Eagle Dynasty connected the Floating Rune Warship ahead to Chi Tianyou and suspected its pilot might have escaped the ruin.
• The group agreed to approach the pilot and ask for an explanation because the warship had belonged to one of their members.
• The five began considering whether they could overpower the pilot and obtain information about the ruin if he was only a lone True Form Realm cultivator.

Pang Qichen and four others from the Wind Eagle Dynasty approached the Floating Rune Warship to probe its user, while the dynasty’s divided politics had left Chi Tianyou’s death largely ignored. The warship vanished, revealing Ling Wuyuan and leaving the five stunned by his appearance.

• Pang Qichen asked the warship’s user why they possessed a Floating Rune Warship that should have been dormant in an ancient ruin beneath Cangwen Country.
• The five from the Wind Eagle Dynasty secretly prepared for a possible attack while waiting to assess the user’s identity and strength.
• The chapter explained that Chi Tianyou’s death had left his faction weakened and being stripped of its positions and resources.
• The warship’s user remarked that Floating Rune Warships seemed connected to recent events and that he might be fated to align with them.
• The Floating Rune Warship disappeared, and Pang Qichen and the others recognized the figure left behind as Ling Wuyuan.

Ling Wuyuan confronted five cultivators from the Wind Eagle Dynasty, who mistook him for a sign that powerful Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion cultivators were nearby. He warned them he was alone and about to attack, then later reports claimed he had killed four True Form Realm cultivators and driven three more away.

• Pang Qichen and the other four recognized Ling Wuyuan and searched the area for presumed Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion reinforcements.
• Ling Wuyuan told the five that he was alone and intended to attack them.
• Pang Qichen tried to negotiate while preparing to fight, and the group dismissed Ling Wuyuan's warning.
• Ling Wuyuan said he would send them to rebirth and faced the five cultivators.
• News spread that Ling Wuyuan had killed four True Form Realm cultivators and severely wounded three others, who fled.