Chapter Summaries

Ding Ling overwhelmed Yang Ding’s city defenders and broke into Yique City alone. He routed the army and left Yang Ding disarmed and facing him.

• Yang Ding ordered his soldiers to hide from Ding Ling’s heavy arrows, and the defenders stopped fighting back.
• Ding Ling charged the city wall, using a thrown halberd as a foothold to leap onto its top.
• Ding Ling cut through the defending army, while Yang Ding fled and a player who had advised him escaped into the crowd.
• Ding Ling caught up with Yang Ding and severed his right arm after clashing with his Yang Family Spear Art.
• Ding Ling took Yang Ding’s fallen spear and killed several charging soldiers before swinging his sword at Yang Ding again.

Ding Ling defeated Yang Ding, who chose death rather than reveal the Yang Family Spear Art, and found a bloodied letter bearing the Yellow Gate Attendant’s seal. Suspecting Duanmu Qing had orchestrated the conflict, Ding Ling rode with Zhao Yun and Dong Huang to Yique City’s armory to find a replacement bow.

• Ding Ling offered to spare Yang Ding in exchange for the Yang Family Spear Art, but Yang Ding refused and killed himself on Ding Ling’s sword.
• Ding Ling killed the soldiers who charged him, left his spear beside Yang Ding, and opened Yique City’s gates after the remaining soldiers fled or backed away.
• Ding Ling found a bloodstained letter bearing the Yellow Gate Attendant’s seal and suspected Duanmu Qing had set the events in motion.
• Ding Ling rode with Zhao Yun and Dong Huang toward the city’s armory because his Five Stone Bow was cracking.

Ding Ling armed himself and Zhao Yun at the Arsenal, then left Yique City with Dong Huang. As news of Ding Ling’s feats spread, Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo’s forces prepared to capture him, with Wei Xu and Song Xian awaiting Cao Xing and reinforcements.

• Ding Ling selected a Five Stone Bow and a Six Stone Bow marked with the character Li, and suspected the latter had belonged to Li Guang.
• Ding Ling equipped his horses with heavy armor and quivers, gave Zhao Yun a leather cuirass, and made Dong Huang remove armor so his horse could keep pace.
• Ding Ling, Zhao Yun, and Dong Huang left with seven horses as players and soldiers emerged and spread news of Ding Ling’s exploits across Luoyang.
• Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo, and others ordered their forces to capture Ding Ling and Zhao Yun, while Wei Xu and Song Xian received instructions to attack with Cao Xing’s support.
• Wei Xu and Song Xian learned that Ding Ling had cut through Yique City alone and resolved to wait for Cao Xing and further reinforcements, including Hua Xiong.

After leaving Yique City, Ding Ling forced Dong Huang to reveal the Flying Bear Breathing Method and the Dong Family's secret arts. He mastered Twin Severance Archery instantly and demonstrated its power, leaving Dong Huang stunned.

• Ding Ling demanded that Dong Huang teach him his techniques while they traveled from Yique City.
• Dong Huang revealed and demonstrated the Flying Bear Breathing Method, which Ding Ling recorded in his Library.
• Dong Huang recited the mnemonic formula and techniques for Twin Severance Archery, warning Ding Ling that practicing it without proper training could cause severe injury.
• Ding Ling instantly mastered Twin Severance Archery, gaining increased defense and the ability to shoot two powerful arrows at once.
• Ding Ling used his Five Stone Bow to strike two distant wild geese simultaneously, astonishing Dong Huang.

Ding Ling instantly mastered the Dong Family’s Twin Absolute Saber Art after learning Twin Severance Archery, astonishing Dong Huang and Zhao Yun. They left the city safely with help from a player adviser, who began plotting to discover Ding Ling’s secret.

• Dong Huang explained Twin Absolute Saber Art, and Ding Ling mastered it in a breath, gaining 0.5 defense.
• Ding Ling demonstrated the saber art, leaving Dong Huang in awe, and agreed not to reveal that Dong Huang had taught him the Dong Family secrets.
• Ding Ling let Dong Huang go, and the three men and seven horses continued toward the next city.
• Dong Huang gained them entry to the city, where a player adviser had persuaded the guard to help them pass safely.
• After they left, the adviser resented Duanmu Qing and plotted to earn Ding Ling’s trust and uncover his secret.

Ding Ling traveled toward Yangzhou while hiding in a mountain village whenever he returned to reality, determined to avoid attracting powerful enemies until he became strong enough to fear nothing. At Luhun City, he found the gates barred by an order from Lord Wen and confronted the defenders, who hesitated after learning of his feats.

• Ding Ling reflected on why he avoided cities and chose remote mountain villages to keep himself safe in the real world.
• Ding Ling, Dong Huang, and Zhao Yun rode through the night, changing horses on their way to Luhun City.
• Dong Huang identified himself at Luhun City’s gate, but a defending officer said Lord Wen had ordered the gates kept closed.
• Dong Huang threatened the officer, then obediently went to Ding Ling when Ding Ling gestured for him.
• A player soldier told the defending officer about Ding Ling’s deeds in Luoyang and his fight through Yique City.
• Ding Ling called to the wall and asked whether the defenders intended to fight him, while the soldier urged the officer to open the gates.

Ding Ling fled Si Li with Zhao Yun and Dong Huang, but Wei Xu, Song Xian, and their cavalry caught up with them on the road. An enemy general launched three Whirlwind Arrows at Ding Ling, who countered with two Double Absolute Arrows that shattered the first two arrows and kept flying toward the archer.

• A player persuaded Luhun City's commander to open the gates, and Ding Ling rode on toward Song County.
• Ding Ling, Zhao Yun, and Dong Huang stopped to rest after their horses and Dong Huang grew exhausted.
• As the group prepared to leave, Wei Xu, Song Xian, and a cavalry force approached and identified Ding Ling.
• An enemy general fired three Whirlwind Arrows at Ding Ling.
• Ding Ling fired two Double Absolute Arrows, which pierced through and shattered two Whirlwind Arrows before continuing toward the general.

Ding Ling and Cao Xing traded volleys of arrows while Zhang Liao and the other Wolf Cavalry generals struggled to counter Ding Ling’s superior stamina and skill. After Zhang Liao and Cheng Lian charged him, Ding Ling rode to meet them with Zhao Yun guarding his flank.

• Zhang Liao deflected Cao Xing’s arrows after Cao Xing’s Double Absolute Arrows nearly struck him, and the generals wondered how Ding Ling had learned the Dong family’s secret technique.
• Ding Ling and Cao Xing exchanged arrows seventeen or eighteen times, but Cao Xing’s Whirlwind Arrows weakened as Ding Ling kept firing at full strength.
• Wei Xu proposed an assault to distract Ding Ling, surround Zhao Yun, and rescue Dong Huang amid the chaos.
• After Ding Ling and Cao Xing completed their twentieth exchange, Zhang Liao and Cheng Lian charged Ding Ling, while Cao Xing tried to cover them with arrows.
• Ding Ling rode straight toward Zhang Liao and Cheng Lian with his Fangtian Halberd and Shuo Yue Sword, as Zhao Yun followed to guard his flank.

Ding Ling and Zhao Yun battled Zhang Liao’s forces as Dong Huang’s attendants began escorting him away. Zhang Liao retreated into the Wolf Cavalry and ordered them to shoot Ding Ling, but Ding Ling pursued him into their ranks and began cutting down the soldiers.

• Ding Ling and Zhao Yun charged Zhang Liao and Cheng Lian while Cao Xing fired surprise arrows at them.
• Ding Ling pierced Cheng Lian’s wrist and disarmed him with a single strike.
• Zhang Liao unleashed the Leaping Dragon Saber Technique, but Ding Ling met his attacks and overwhelmed him in their clash.
• Zhang Liao retreated into the Wolf Cavalry and ordered them to shoot Ding Ling as Military Secretaries escorted Dong Huang away.
• Ding Ling entered the Wolf Cavalry’s ranks, where their arrows struck their own soldiers, and he slaughtered the cavalry with his sword and halberd.

Ding Ling and Zhao Yun overwhelmed Zhang Liao’s forces, with Ding Ling cutting through the Wolf Cavalry and forcing Zhang Liao to retreat. Ding Ling pursued the fleeing army, while players watched in shock and debated whether to help Zhang Liao.

• Zhang Liao realized he had underestimated Ding Ling after Ding Ling crippled Cheng Lian and defeated him in their fight.
• Ding Ling charged through the Wolf Cavalry formation, killing and wounding more than a hundred soldiers before Zhang Liao and seven fierce generals joined the battle.
• Ding Ling continued to overpower his opponents, while Zhao Yun knocked Hou Cheng from his horse with a spear thrust.
• Zhang Liao ordered the Wolf Cavalry to retreat, abandoning his plan to kill Ding Ling and Zhao Yun at close range.
• Ding Ling killed a Military Secretary and pursued the retreating Wolf Cavalry alone as players watched in alarm and considered helping Zhang Liao.

Ding Ling narrowly avoided Zhang Liao’s near-fatal attack, then fought off the players and Wolf Cavalry who tried to protect Zhang Liao. Zhang Liao escaped into the Wolf Cavalry after becoming awed by Ding Ling, while Ding Ling remained furious and ready to fight.

• Ding Ling disarmed Zhang Liao and nearly killed him, but Zhang Liao cut down Ding Ling’s horse and launched a deadly slash.
• Ding Ling leaped clear of Zhang Liao’s attack, abandoned his halberd, and pursued him with a spear and sword.
• Players and Wolf Cavalry attacked Ding Ling as Zhang Liao tried to escape, but Ding Ling killed or wounded the attackers with his martial arts.
• Zhang Liao fled into the Wolf Cavalry and gained profound fear and respect for Ding Ling, while the notification warned they might fight again.

Ding Ling fought through the Wolf Cavalry and charged toward Cao Xing while Zhao Yun struggled against hidden arrows and the pursuing forces. The chapter left Ding Ling meeting Wei Xu, Song Xian, Cao Xing, and the others in a clash of powerful techniques.

• Ding Ling used a corpse as a shield to withstand the Wolf Cavalry's arrows, then rode into their ranks and slaughtered his way toward Cao Xing.
• Wei Xu, Song Xian, Cao Xing, and the others retreated into the main force as Zhao Yun pursued them from behind.
• The Wolf Cavalry fired arrows at both Ding Ling and Zhao Yun; a shot struck Zhao Yun's mount, forcing him to dismount and defend it.
• After an arrow knocked down his mount, Ding Ling leaped onto another horse and continued charging toward Wei Xu and the others.
• Ding Ling met Wei Xu, Song Xian, Cao Xing, and the others in combat as Zhang Liao shouted a warning.

Ding Ling defeated the Wolf Cavalry generals, killed Wei Xu, Song Xian, Cao Xing, and others, and tamed a peerless Ferghana Horse. Zhang Liao led the surviving cavalry in retreat, but Ding Ling pursued them and continued killing with arrows.

• Ding Ling countered the generals' attacks, killed Wei Xu, and then slew Song Xian and several other fighters.
• Ding Ling hurled his spear and knocked Cao Xing from his horse, then captured and tamed the mount, which he recognized as a Ferghana Horse.
• Zhang Liao ordered the Wolf Cavalry to retreat, realizing their close-range assault had failed and that fighting Ding Ling again would be disastrous.
• Ding Ling rode after the fleeing cavalry and shot down Wolf Cavalrymen with his Double Absolute Arrows.

Ding Ling pursued Zhang Liao’s retreating Wolf Cavalry and inflicted devastating losses before turning back when a larger enemy army approached. Zhao Yun gave Ding Ling a secret manual taken from Wei Xu, and Ding Ling mastered the Overlord Halberd Technique, demonstrating its overwhelming power.

• Ding Ling replenished his arrows and equipment from fallen Wolf Cavalrymen, then used a Five Stone Bow and Double Absolute Arrows to kill hundreds more as Zhang Liao fled.
• Ding Ling stopped pursuing Zhang Liao after spotting a larger army approaching, having nearly wiped out the Wolf Cavalry force.
• Ding Ling returned to Zhao Yun, who gave him the Overlord Halberd Technique manual taken from Wei Xu.
• Ding Ling read the manual and instantly mastered the Overlord Halberd Technique, gaining attributes and becoming a Great Grandmaster of the art.
• Ding Ling demonstrated the technique with his Fangtian Halberd, unleashing a thunderous strike.

Ding Ling learned the Overlord Halberd Technique from a manual Zhao Yun had found on Wei Xu, then discovered and mastered the first half of Whirlwind Arrows. The chapter left him testing the new archery technique by firing three arrows into a tree.

• Zhao Yun explained how he had found the Overlord Halberd Technique on Wei Xu, and Ding Ling mastered it almost instantly.
• Ding Ling searched the officers’ corpses for manuals while Zhao Yun helped and found two secret techniques.
• Zhao Yun identified one manual as the first half of Cao Xing’s Whirlwind Arrows, found in Hou Cheng’s robes.
• Ding Ling read Whirlwind Arrows, Volume One and immediately mastered it, gaining a small increase in defense.
• Ding Ling combined Whirlwind Arrows with Twin Severance Archery and shot three arrows into a tree, embedding them three inches into the wood.

Ding Ling improved his archery, learned the Golden Gate Saber Technique, and discovered that Cao Mengde had begun campaigning against Dong Zhuo ahead of schedule. Worried that Pan Feng might die fighting Hua Xiong, Ding Ling arranged to use trained pigeons to send messages and recruited players to build pigeon stations.

• Ding Ling mastered the Golden Gate Saber Technique, increased his defense, and rode onward with Zhao Yun while eating supplies taken from the Wolf Cavalry.
• Ding Ling learned online that Dong Zhuo had allowed them to pass because Dong Huang had publicized Ding Ling’s prowess and Cao Mengde was marching toward Hulao Pass.
• Ding Ling wondered whether Pan Feng would fight Hua Xiong and decided he owed Pan Feng help for his past kindness.
• Ding Ling maxed out Pigeon Training Skill and Pigeon Messaging Skill, then bought pigeons in Song County.
• Ding Ling promised players High-Level Blade Technique in exchange for building pigeon-raising stations.

Ding Ling left Song County with Zhao Yun after arranging pigeon stations and contact routes, then encountered Lü Bu at a river crossing. The chapter ended as the two halberd fighters clashed in their first exchange.

• Ding Ling established a pigeon station in Song County with the players’ help, gave them an Intermediate Spear Technique manual, and arranged for letters to reach Yecheng.
• Ding Ling and Zhao Yun rode toward Jing Province with eight horses and began ferrying them across a river.
• An arrow pierced Ding Ling’s helmet and struck the boatman, but Ding Ling deflected the following arrows with his Fangtian Halberd.
• Ding Ling recognized the approaching attacker as Lü Bu, who declared he had come to take Ding Ling’s head.
• Ding Ling and Lü Bu charged at each other and struck simultaneously with Immortal-Slaying Soul Extinction from the Overlord Halberd Technique.

Ding Ling and Lü Bu clashed with the Overlord Halberd Technique, and Lü Bu discovered that Ding Ling had mastered it to an astonishing level. After their second exchange, Lü Bu realized Ding Ling was even stronger than he had expected, leaving their duel unresolved.

• Ding Ling and Lü Bu exchanged identical halberd moves, and Lü Bu demanded to know how Ding Ling had learned his family’s secret technique.
• Ding Ling admitted he knew the Overlord Halberd Technique but kept its origins to himself, while Lü Bu recognized the depth of his skill.
• Ding Ling learned that Dong Huang had helped prevent the Western Liang Army from pursuing him after witnessing his strength.
• Lü Bu declared he would kill Ding Ling and charged with Red Hare, while Zhao Yun watched anxiously from across the river.
• Ding Ling and Lü Bu traded dozens of rapid thrusts using the second form, God-Slaying Shatter, then separated with trembling hands.
• Lü Bu admitted Ding Ling was stronger than he had imagined and realized he had been careless to challenge him alone.

Ding Ling fought Lü Bu to a standstill with the Overlord Halberd Technique, then traded arrows with him until Lü Bu’s stamina failed and he fled. Ding Ling pursued him with taunts as Lü Bu escaped on Red Hare.

• Lü Bu challenged Ding Ling with the Overlord Halberd Technique’s remaining forms, and the two fought at unmatched speed until neither could gain the advantage.
• A nearby player fled after the battle’s thunderous clashes ruptured his eardrum, while other onlookers marveled at Ding Ling’s strength.
• Lü Bu broke away from the halberd duel, but Ding Ling shot three arrows after him and wounded his thigh.
• Lü Bu accused Ding Ling of a sneak attack, then fired arrows at him; Ding Ling returned fire and the two exchanged volleys across the sky.
• Lü Bu’s stamina dwindled as Ding Ling remained energetic, so Lü Bu galloped away on Red Hare while Ding Ling taunted him and continued shooting.

Ding Ling drove Lu Bu into retreat and earned an E-Rank Achievement Medal for intimidating him, then learned that news of their clash had begun spreading. His God of War progress rose to 4%, and he left Hulao Pass eager to grow stronger rather than risk another evenly matched fight.

• Ding Ling pursued Lu Bu with combined archery techniques, wounding him until Lu Bu fled despite his anger and humiliation.
• Ding Ling received an E-Rank Achievement Medal for intimidating Lu Bu and reflected that he would need to defeat him overwhelmingly next time.
• Ding Ling stopped pursuing Lu Bu, crossed the river, and left on horseback with Zhao Yun.
• Ouyang Lingling saw reports of Ding Ling's rise, regretted losing contact with him, and wondered if she would meet him again in the game world.
• News of Ding Ling's victory spread, and his God of War Title progress increased from 3% to 4%.
• Ding Ling considered fighting at Hulao Pass to defeat Hua Xiong and Lu Bu, but abandoned the idea because he wanted a decisive advantage rather than a hard-won victory.