Chapter Summaries

Yang Qingyun tested the power of his ancient martial skills by killing Situ Zhao, then helped Elder Shi capture Yin Wuxiang, a remnant of the Moluo Cult. Afterward, Yang Qingyun hinted to Elder Shi that he had a friend, leaving the old man uneasy.

• Yang Qingyun realized his Profound Yin Annihilation Finger had killed Situ Zhao too quickly for him to question the Situ Family head about their plans.
• Yin Wuxiang fled, but Elder Shi struck him down and called for Yang Qingyun to help capture the Moluo Cult remnant.
• Yang Qingyun recognized Yin Wuxiang from his earlier visit to Xiankong Mountain and remembered Temple Master Liu Yuansong fighting him there.
• Yin Wuxiang unleashed black flames to cover his escape, but Yang Qingyun suppressed them with the Vast Yang Limitless Palm and knocked him unconscious.
• Elder Shi praised Yang Qingyun, who replied, “Elder Shi, I have a friend,” making the old man sense trouble.

Yang Qingyun used his Han Li identity to confront Shi Xincheng over an old deception and demand compensation. Shi Xincheng handed over a jade slip, and Yang Qingyun discovered its contents were unexpectedly valuable.

• Shi Xincheng suspected Han Li was a disguised Sacred Extremity Sect genius after seeing his immense strength and peak Grandmaster Realm cultivation.
• Yang Qingyun hinted that Shi Xincheng had once misled his friend, and Shi Xincheng admitted his old friend might have played the trick.
• Shi Xincheng offered ten thousand spirit stones to settle the grievance, but Yang Qingyun said he needed to pay more.
• Yang Qingyun required Shi Xincheng to surrender his most precious martial technique or secret art as compensation.
• Yang Qingyun took Shi Xincheng's jade slip and found that its contents were a valuable discovery.

Yang Qingyun studied Shi Xincheng’s Five Elements Viscera Diagram and used the Nine Heavens Star Soul Brightening Technique to master its basics in half an hour. As Yin Wuxiang woke, Yang Qingyun prepared to question him for information.

• Yang Qingyun realized the Five Elements Viscera Diagram could temper his internal organs and help him make better use of the Spiritual Realm’s heavenly treasures.
• Yang Qingyun used the Nine Heavens Star Soul Brightening Technique to quickly comprehend the diagram, though he briefly noticed something strange about the Spiritual Realm’s sky.
• Yang Qingyun circulated medicinal essence through his organs, expelled black blood, and successfully cultivated the diagram’s entry level.
• Shi Xincheng marveled at Yang Qingyun’s speed, while Lin Fan and Yun Wan'er suspected that Yang Qingyun was the famed genius they had guessed he was.
• Yin Wuxiang began to wake, and Yang Qingyun proposed interrogating him for useful information.

Yang Qingyun failed to get information from Yin Wuxiang, so Shi Xincheng interrogated him and uncovered the Profound Spirit Sect's role in the Situ Family's rebellion. The chapter ended with Shi Xincheng warning that peak Great Grandmaster Song Ziming, a secret disciple of the Profound Spirit Sect, had come to the Spirit Realm.

• Yin Wuxiang taunted Yang Qingyun and refused to reveal why he believed Yang Qingyun would die in the Spirit Realm.
• Shi Xincheng offered to interrogate Yin Wuxiang, and Yang Qingyun agreed while he cultivated the Five Elements Viscera Diagram.
• Shi Xincheng returned with Yin Wuxiang mentally broken and revealed that the Situ Family had colluded with the Profound Spirit Sect to betray Sacred Extremity Sect disciples.
• Shi Xincheng explained that the Profound Spirit Sect had offered Situ Longcheng something that could extend his lifespan, prompting the Situ Family's betrayal.
• Shi Xincheng identified the real threat as Song Ziming, a peak Great Grandmaster and secret disciple of the Profound Spirit Sect who was preparing to break through to the Void Realm.

Yang Qingyun learned that the Situ Family planned to use the Spirit Realm as a hunting ground and decided to attack their stronghold. After parting with Lin Fan and Yun Wan'er, he set out with Shi Xincheng to find Situ Longcheng, leaving Song Ziming for last.

• Shi Xincheng explained that Song Ziming was a peak Grandmaster and a secret disciple of the Profound Spirit Sect, while Yang Qingyun wondered whether he was connected to Song Ziwen.
• Yang Qingyun demanded details of the Situ Family's plan and the locations of Situ Longcheng and Song Ziwen.
• Shi Xincheng revealed that the Situ Family planned to hunt Sacred Extremity Sect members and unaffiliated martial artists in the Spirit Realm, then conceal the scheme by claiming the realm had caused heavy losses.
• Shi Xincheng said Situ Longcheng was at the Situ Family's stronghold, while Song Ziwen had gone toward the Spirit Realm's depths.
• Yang Qingyun sent Lin Fan and Yun Wan'er away, and Lin Fan resolved to become stronger.
• Yang Qingyun told Shi Xincheng to take him to the stronghold, planning to deal with Situ Longcheng before Song Ziming.

Yang Qingyun decided to pursue a perfect breakthrough by confronting a powerful opponent, but first planned to dismantle the Situ Family’s operation and learn what it knew about Song Ziming. As Situ Longcheng celebrated the success of his secret campaign, a streak of light crashed into the Situ Family’s temporary camp.

• Yang Qingyun treated Song Ziming as a potential trial for reaching the Grandmaster Realm, but chose to target the Situ Family first and seek intelligence from Situ Longcheng.
• Yang Qingyun persuaded Shi Xincheng to join the attack on the Situ Family’s headquarters, promising he could leave afterward.
• A Situ Family member reported that the family had eliminated most of the spirit realm’s participants and was still searching for survivors, including Sacred Extremity Sect disciples Mo Dongchuan and Chu Huayan.
• Situ Longcheng ordered his people to keep searching discreetly and to wait for the Profound Spirit Sect envoy before dealing with Mo Dongchuan and Chu Huayan.
• As Situ Longcheng imagined the Situ Family’s future rise, a streak of light plunged from the sky and crashed into the temporary camp.

Yang Qingyun attacked the Situ Family’s temporary camp, slaughtered its martial artists, and then clashed with Situ Longcheng. The chapter ended with Situ Longcheng wounded and staggering back after their techniques collided.

• Yang Qingyun blocked the Situ Family martial artists’ attacks with a golden barrier.
• Yang Qingyun used Thunderous Annihilation Slash to kill three Grandmaster Realm martial artists and seven Innate Realm martial artists, then pursued and killed more of the fleeing fighters.
• Situ Longcheng arrived and attacked Yang Qingyun with a palm strike that blotted out the sky.
• Yang Qingyun countered with Profound Yin Annihilation Finger, and the clash unleashed a devastating explosion and energy storm.
• Situ Longcheng spat blood and staggered backward, horrified by Yang Qingyun’s power.

Yang Qingyun fought Situ Longcheng while concealing his strongest trump card, and Situ Longcheng used a secret technique to raise his strength to the late Grandmaster Realm. Their clash of powerful palms ended without either side gaining the upper hand, leaving Situ Longcheng stunned by Yang Qingyun’s strength.

• Situ Longcheng was shocked when Yang Qingyun broke through his full-strength attack, and Yang Qingyun immediately pressed the fight.
• Yang Qingyun’s attacks wounded Situ Longcheng and drove him into using a secret technique that turned his skin red and doubled his speed.
• Situ Longcheng escaped Yang Qingyun’s blade and launched a powerful attack after his secret technique raised him to the late Grandmaster Realm.
• Yang Qingyun countered with the Ancient Martial Art—Vast Yang Limitless Palm, and their collision destroyed the Situ Family’s temporary camp.
• The two attacks ended in a draw, and Situ Longcheng stared in terror at Yang Qingyun’s strength.

Yang Qingyun fought Situ Longcheng, who used a hidden sword to injure him before Yang Qingyun countered with the Thunderclap Saber. After healing with the Five Elements Viscera Diagram, Yang Qingyun prepared to end the battle against the maimed, frightened Situ Longcheng.

• Situ Longcheng used a claw attack as cover and fled, but Yang Qingyun caught up with him.
• Situ Longcheng lured Yang Qingyun into range and pierced his chest with a concealed sword.
• Yang Qingyun drew the Thunderclap Saber and severed Situ Longcheng's left arm, then kicked him into a crater.
• Yang Qingyun pulled the sword from his chest, reflected on his carelessness, and healed his lung with the Five Elements Viscera Diagram.
• Yang Qingyun fixed his gaze on the terrified, wounded Situ Longcheng and prepared to finish the fight.

Yang Qingyun defeated Situ Longcheng with the Thunderclap Saber and left Shi Xincheng to attempt to extract information from him. Afterward, Yang Qingyun examined the Five Elements Viscera Diagram’s rapid healing ability and considered using the Nine Heavens Star Soul Brightening Technique to master neglected ancient martial arts.

• Yang Qingyun used the Thunderclap Saber to break through Situ Longcheng’s resistance, grievously wound him, and knock him unconscious.
• Shi Xincheng brought over a fleeing Grandmaster from the Situ Family and agreed to question Situ Longcheng, warning Yang Qingyun that his method might fail.
• Yang Qingyun gathered the spoils, checked that no troublesome stragglers remained, and sat on a mountain to reflect on the battle.
• Yang Qingyun realized that the Five Elements Viscera Diagram let his vitality circulate through his organs and heal serious injuries within a dozen breaths.
• Yang Qingyun considered collecting ancient martial techniques that others neglected and using the Nine Heavens Star Soul Brightening Technique to cultivate them.

Yang Qingyun learned that the Situ Family had pledged allegiance to the Profound Spirit Sect and that Song Ziming had entered the depths of a spirit realm that had existed for over a year. As Yang Qingyun considered how to find Song Ziming, he sensed a familiar fellow disciple approaching in secret.

• Yang Qingyun reflected on the ancient martial techniques and secret arts he had gained, resolving to seek out more foundation-strengthening methods after returning.
• Shi Xincheng finished interrogating Situ Longcheng, who had been reduced to an idiot, and reported that the Situ Family had pledged allegiance to the Profound Spirit Sect in exchange for a Blood Longevity Pill.
• Shi Xincheng revealed that the Situ Family had explored the spirit realm for a year and that Song Ziming had entered its depths more than half a year earlier.
• Yang Qingyun considered waiting at the base camp for Song Ziming, then sensed a familiar fellow disciple approaching in secret.

Fu Hongzhen cautiously searched for Han Li near the Situ Family’s temporary headquarters, hoping the powerful fighter could help the Sacred Extremity Sect survive the Situ Family’s betrayal. Just as he reached the silent area, two figures suddenly appeared in front of him.

• Fu Hongzhen recalled how a powerful man near an ancient ruin had defeated Mo Dongchuan and Chu Huayan, leaving their group badly injured and forced to flee the Situ Family’s pursuit.
• Fu Hongzhen explained that the Situ Family had defected to the Profound Spirit Sect and was slaughtering Sacred Extremity Sect disciples and unaffiliated martial artists in the Spirit Realm.
• Fu Hongzhen learned from Lin Fan and Yun Wan'er that Han Li had killed Situ Zhao and Yin Wuxiang, and that he had gone alone toward the Situ Family’s temporary headquarters.
• Fu Hongzhen followed Han Li toward the headquarters, fearing he might be in danger and hoping his strength would turn the crisis around.
• Two figures suddenly appeared before Fu Hongzhen as he cautiously advanced through the silent woods.

Yang Qingyun, disguised as Han Li, met Fu Hongzhen and learned that Song Ziming had badly wounded Mo Dongchuan and Chu Huayan while the Situ Family had betrayed them. After showing Fu Hongzhen the ruined Situ camp, Yang Qingyun turned to sorting through his spoils and found the secret technique Situ Longcheng had used.

• Fu Hongzhen encountered Yang Qingyun, who kept his identity concealed and introduced himself as Han Li.
• Fu Hongzhen recounted Song Ziming's fight with Mo Dongchuan and Chu Huayan and urged Han Li to join the injured direct disciples.
• Yang Qingyun showed Fu Hongzhen the destroyed Situ Family camp and the incapacitated Situ Longcheng, impressing him with the battle's aftermath.
• Yang Qingyun searched the Situ Family martial artists' storage bags and Situ Longcheng's spatial ring, collecting many heavenly treasures.
• Yang Qingyun realized the treasures could help advance his Five Elements Viscera Diagram and found Situ Longcheng's secret technique in the spatial ring.

Yang Qingyun studied the Blood Burning Great Law and planned to use it to experience Great Grandmaster power while strengthening his body in seclusion at the Situ Family’s temporary camp. When Fu Hongzhen urged him to avoid Song Ziming, Yang Qingyun revealed his true identity, but Fu Hongzhen still warned him against the fight.

• Yang Qingyun considered using the Blood Burning Great Law to temporarily transform his grand qi into grand essence and decided to study the technique before cultivating it.
• Yang Qingyun chose to refine the Situ Family’s natural treasures and strengthen his organs with the Five Elements Viscera Diagram at their spiritual spring camp while waiting for Song Ziming.
• Fu Hongzhen urged Yang Qingyun to reunite with Mo Dongchuan and the others before confronting Song Ziming, warning that Song was far stronger than Situ Longcheng.
• Yang Qingyun took Fu Hongzhen aside and revealed his original appearance, explaining that he had disguised himself for a reason.
• Fu Hongzhen recognized Yang Qingyun and, despite his amazement at Yang’s growth, again urged him not to risk fighting Song Ziming.

Yang Qingyun insisted on challenging Song Ziming in a life-or-death battle to break through his cultivation bottleneck, despite Fu Hongzhen’s concerns. After preparing defenses and training at the Situ Family’s camp, he remained behind to await Song Ziming while Fu Hongzhen and Shi Xincheng departed.

• Yang Qingyun explained that he sought a dangerous battle with Song Ziming to find a chance to transcend his cultivation bottleneck, and assured Fu Hongzhen that he had prepared ways to protect himself.
• Fu Hongzhen accepted that Yang Qingyun would not be dissuaded, but secretly planned to seek help from Senior Brother Mo and Senior Sister Chu once they recovered.
• Over the next two days, Yang Qingyun set warning measures around the Situ Family’s camp and cultivated while refining treasures and practicing his techniques.
• Fu Hongzhen left for the Sacred Extremity Sect’s other disciples, taking news of the Situ Family’s defeat and leaving Yang Qingyun a map to the ancient ruin where Song Ziming had been encountered.
• Shi Xincheng departed with Fu Hongzhen, and Yang Qingyun stayed behind to cultivate and await Song Ziming.

Yang Qingyun secluded himself in the valley and refined spirit peaches and treasures seized from the Situ Family, greatly strengthening his body and internal organs. With his foundation solidified but no sign of a realm breakthrough, he turned to cultivating the Blood Burning Great Law before facing Song Ziming.

• Yang Qingyun reflected on how the Five Elements Viscera Diagram and Nine Heavens Star Soul Brightening Technique had strengthened his body and cultivation.
• Yang Qingyun decided to research the Ancient era and the history of the Xuantian Sect after returning from seclusion.
• Yang Qingyun spent another half a month refining the Situ Family's Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, bringing his internal organs up to the level of his Pure Yang Golden Body.
• Yang Qingyun tested his physical strength and found he could withstand a peak Grandmaster Realm martial artist's full-force strike and blast open a mountain with his body alone.
• Yang Qingyun, having solidified his foundation, turned his attention to cultivating the Blood Burning Great Law.

Yang Qingyun mastered the Blood Burning Great Law but discovered that his solid foundation made breaking through to the Great Grandmaster Realm unusually difficult, strengthening his resolve to challenge Song Ziming. After waiting in vain and finding the ruin where Song Ziming had been, Yang Qingyun headed into the dangerous depths of the Spirit Realm to search for him.

• Yang Qingyun successfully mastered the Blood Burning Great Law and found that using it to reach the Great Grandmaster Realm was difficult because of his solid foundation.
• Yang Qingyun decided that fighting Song Ziming might help him break through, but realized Song Ziming had not returned to the Situ Family's headquarters after more than a month.
• Yang Qingyun left the headquarters and followed Fu Hongzhen's map toward a ruin where Song Ziming had been seen.
• Yang Qingyun reached the ruin, found it empty and stripped of anything valuable, and concluded that Song Ziming had already left.
• Yang Qingyun decided to search the dangerous depths of the Spirit Realm and vanished from the ruin.

Deng Guangzhi fled a terrifying monster through the secret realm’s dark center after being wounded while searching for an ancient sacred land. At the edge of the darkness, Yang Qingyun spotted Deng Guangzhi and realized he might know what lay within.

• Deng Guangzhi fled the black mist and its monstrous core after a clash left him injured.
• Deng Guangzhi recalled how he had entered the secret realm’s depths seeking a sacred land mentioned in information from an ancient corpse, only to find a corrupted region and the monster.
• After three days and nights of pursuit, Deng Guangzhi hoped to escape the dark region and find fellow disciples who could help him.
• Yang Qingyun surveyed the vast darkness covering the secret realm’s center and wondered about its connection to the Situ Family’s losses and Song Ziming’s motives.
• Yang Qingyun sensed Deng Guangzhi fleeing with an unknown creature close behind and recognized him as someone he knew.

Yang Qingyun, using the name Han Li, rescued Deng Guangzhi from a skeletal bird-monster and learned that Deng had found a diary in a ruin during his exploration of the spirit realm. The chapter ended with Deng handing the diary to Yang Qingyun, who hoped to find clues about the strange monsters and Song Ziming.

• Yang Qingyun rushed to Deng Guangzhi's aid and struck the skeletal bird-monster with a single punch, destroying it.
• Deng Guangzhi warned Yang Qingyun that the monster's black energy could corrode astral energy, then stared in disbelief when Yang killed it so easily.
• Deng Guangzhi recognized Yang Qingyun as the Sacred Extremity Sect disciple using the assumed name Han Li and thanked him for saving his life.
• Yang Qingyun questioned Deng about the monsters and the spirit realm, and Deng admitted he had learned little during more than two months of exploration.
• Deng Guangzhi recounted his journey and handed Yang Qingyun a dark-yellow diary he had found among withered bones in a ruin.

Yang Qingyun read a diary recounting how an Immortal Corpse brought back to the Holy Land coincided with easier cultivation, Great Xia’s collapse, and the Holy Lord Sect Master’s madness. The diary ended when the sky suddenly darkened, leaving Yang Qingyun puzzled about whether the spiritual realm had once been a world of its own.

• The diarist recorded the Immortal Corpse’s return and the Holy Land’s feast, while senior disciples described its terrifying pressure.
• The diarist advanced through the ranks as cultivation grew easier and Great Xia descended into turmoil, then recorded the Xia Emperor’s death and the imperial clan’s near-annihilation.
• After twenty years studying the Immortal Corpse, the Holy Lord Sect Master emerged mad, destroyed the Holy Land, and attacked its disciples, forcing the diarist to flee.
• The diarist returned to find the Holy Land ruined and the Sect Master still mad, then saw the sky turn dark and never continued the diary.
• Yang Qingyun read the diary and wondered whether the spiritual realm had once been a minor chiliocosm, since its inhabitants and history seemed to belong to a complete world.