Chapter Summaries

Qin Yang learned that Yuwen Xuan and Huyan Jian had arrived in Jianghai City, and the system warned him that one of them would become the Emperor-level Sword Demon. He planned to confront them for the system reward, while Yuwen Xuan and Huyan Jian sensed the powerful sword intent in Sword Valley and prepared to face the Sword God.

• Qin Yang returned books in the library while Xiao Bai slept after exhausting her Mental Power in their fight the previous night.
• Qin Yang overheard patrons discussing the Prairie Sword Saint and his disciple, then read that Yuwen Xuan and Huyan Jian had arrived in Jianghai City to challenge Li Zixuan and the Sword God.
• The system warned Qin Yang to flee from an Emperor-level Sword Demon, but he could not tell whether the future Sword Demon was Yuwen Xuan or Huyan Jian.
• Qin Yang decided to attend the disciple's upcoming challenge and intended to defeat the Sword Saint or his disciple to claim the system reward.
• In Sword Valley, Huyan Jian asked Yuwen Xuan about the Sword God, and Yuwen Xuan declared that the Sword God was no weaker than him.

Li Zixuan perfected One Sword Opens the Heavenly Gate, then joined Old Li in welcoming Yuwen Xuan to Jianghai Martial Arts Academy. Yuwen Xuan announced challenges from his disciple and himself, while Qin Yang noticed he had received no system notification.

• Li Zixuan used her sword qi to split a Star Marked stone figure in two and celebrated mastering One Sword Opens the Heavenly Gate.
• After reading news about Huyan Jian, Li Zixuan resolved not to let her teacher down in the coming contest.
• Two days later, Yuwen Xuan arrived at Jianghai Martial Arts Academy and gave Old Li a Challenge Letter announcing that his disciple would challenge the academy in three days.
• Yuwen Xuan gave Old Li a second Challenge Letter challenging the Jianghai Sword God to a battle in Sword Valley ten days later.
• Yuwen Xuan left, and Xia He remarked to Qin Yang that the Prairie Sword Saint had the strength to act arrogantly.
• Qin Yang wondered why he had not heard a system notification.

Qin Yang learned that Huyan Jian, not Yuwen Xuan, was destined to become the Sword Demon, and decided to have Li Zixuan fight him so he could claim the rewards without provoking the Prairie Sword Saint. He summoned Li Zixuan to Sword Valley and gave her a flood of sword-intent insights, leaving her to continue training the next night.

• Qin Yang realized Huyan Jian was the future Sword Demon and considered how to defeat him while avoiding the Prairie Sword Saint’s attention.
• Qin Yang decided Li Zixuan would fight Huyan Jian in his place and secretly summoned her to Sword Valley that night.
• Li Zixuan welcomed Qin Yang and told him she would not disgrace him in the upcoming competition.
• Qin Yang poured his sword-intent insights into Li Zixuan, who spent two hours absorbing them.
• Li Zixuan finished comprehending the inheritance and heard Qin Yang’s message to continue the lesson the next night.

As Li Zixuan prepared to face Huyan Jian, Qin Yang gathered Sword Valley’s scattered sword qi around her and helped her deepen her sword understanding. The next day, the challenge began as Yuwen Xuan and Huyan Jian arrived at Jianghai Martial Arts Academy.

• News of the challenge spread widely, while Old Li shielded Li Zixuan from outside distractions as she trained with Qin Yang in Sword Valley.
• Qin Yang drew Sword Valley’s scattered sword qi into a vortex around Li Zixuan, helping her resolve her confusion about sword intent and awaken a sharp sword intent.
• Qin Yang and Xia He used their credentials to enter Jianghai Martial Arts Academy on the day of the duel.
• Old Li warned Li Zixuan not to risk harming herself, and she answered that she was confident after her recent progress.
• Yuwen Xuan entered the arena with Huyan Jian, and Qin Yang’s system identified Huyan Jian as an Early Emperor Venerable Realm expert.

Li Zixuan faced Huyan Jian, the powerful young challenger, in a sword match at Jianghai Martial Arts Academy. She held her own against his opening attack, leaving the duel at a stalemate.

• Qin Yang recognized Huyan Jian as the Sword Demon and reflected on his Half-Step to the Innate Realm and Li Zixuan's Acquired Realm Ninth Stage.
• Huyan Jian mounted the stage and openly showed contempt for the academy's students after defeating numerous challengers.
• Old Li urged Li Zixuan to fight, and she rose with powerful sword intent that surprised Huyan Jian and impressed Yuwen Xuan.
• Huyan Jian struck from behind with his heavy sword, but Li Zixuan deflected the blow with the Clear Wind Sword Technique and landed safely after being sent into the air.
• Li Zixuan and Huyan Jian traded several sword blows without either gaining an advantage, and Old Li noted that she had been working hard.

Li Zixuan fought Huyan Jian at the Jianghai Martial Arts Academy, where he unleashed the Prairie Sword Saint’s Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin. Steadied by her master’s words, Li Zixuan struck back with One Sword Opens the Heavenly Gate, and her blade reached Huyan Jian as his expression changed in shock.

• Li Zixuan and Huyan Jian traded dozens of dangerous sword strikes without either gaining the upper hand.
• Huyan Jian intensified his assault and summoned thousands of sword energies with Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin.
• Old Li recognized the Prairie Sword Saint’s ultimate technique, while the spectators feared Li Zixuan could not withstand it.
• Li Zixuan faltered under the pressure until her master’s voice reminded her to press forward without fear.
• Li Zixuan unleashed One Sword Opens the Heavenly Gate, pierced through Huyan Jian’s sword energies, and struck toward his head.

Li Zixuan defeated Huyan Jian with the Startling Goose Sword Light, winning the high-profile match for Jianghai. Afterward, the Sword Saint privately asked her about her relationship with the Jianghai Sword God, leaving her startled but denying she understood.

• Old Li recognized Li Zixuan's Startling Goose Sword Light as her clash with Huyan Jian shook the Martial Arts Stage's protective formation.
• Old Li and Yuwen Xuan reinforced the barrier while sword intent and dust obscured the fight from the spectators.
• When the dust cleared, Li Zixuan stood victorious and Huyan Jian admitted defeat before leaving the stage.
• The crowd celebrated Li Zixuan's win, while Qin Yang and Xia He took a selfie and joked about her strength.
• Yuwen Xuan praised Li Zixuan and said he would handle Huyan Jian, then asked her through a mental message what her relationship was with the Jianghai Sword God.
• Li Zixuan concealed her surprise and denied understanding the question, and Yuwen Xuan gave her a knowing look before leaving.

After Li Zixuan defeated Huyan Jian, Qin Yang received major system rewards and left the celebration, while Li Zixuan kept her master’s identity secret. Huyan Jian struggled with his loss until Yuwen Xuan revealed that Li Zixuan was likely the Jianghai Sword God’s direct disciple.

• Qin Yang received Hundred Years of Cultivation, the Emperor-level movement technique Near Yet Far, and the Profound Heaven Pill Scripture, then left the martial arts square.
• Li Zixuan accepted praise from the students, and Old Li congratulated her while asking about her sword technique; she refused to reveal its source.
• News of Li Zixuan’s victory spread across the internet and shocked the nation.
• Huyan Jian apologized to Yuwen Xuan for losing, and Yuwen Xuan said the defeat could temper his arrogant state of mind.
• Yuwen Xuan told Huyan Jian that Li Zixuan was likely the Jianghai Sword God’s direct disciple.

Yuwen Xuan decided to challenge the mysterious Jianghai Sword God at Sword Valley, while Qin Yang absorbed his system rewards and broke through to Grandmaster Realm Peak. The next morning, Qin Yang learned that Yuwen Xuan had publicly challenged the Sword God.

• Yuwen Xuan convinced Huyan Jian that Li Zixuan had been guided by an expert and announced that he would wait at Sword Valley to fight the Jianghai Sword God.
• Qin Yang absorbed a hundred years of cultivation, reaching Grandmaster Realm Peak and releasing Star Pressure that frightened Xiao Bai.
• Qin Yang integrated the Profound Heaven Pill Scripture and the Emperor-level movement technique Near Yet Far.
• Qin Yang startled Xiao Bai by appearing beside her with Near Yet Far, and she became even more afraid of him.
• Qin Yang arrived at the library and learned from Xia He that the Sword Saint was publicly challenging the Jianghai Sword God at Sword Valley.

Qin Yang ignored Yuwen Xuan’s challenge to the Jianghai Sword God and spent several days cultivating while public arguments over the silence grew. After Yuwen Xuan destroyed Sword Valley to provoke the Sword God, Qin Yang decided to meet him.

• Qin Yang dismissed Yuwen Xuan’s challenge and continued working at the library while comprehending Near Yet Far in the Enlightenment Space.
• As the Jianghai Sword God remained silent, supporters and critics argued online over whether he would face Yuwen Xuan.
• After waiting five days, Yuwen Xuan destroyed Sword Valley with a sword strike to force the Jianghai Sword God to appear.
• Qin Yang learned that Yuwen Xuan had destroyed Sword Valley and decided to meet him.

Yuwen Xuan destroyed Sword Valley to force the Jianghai Sword God to face him, while Jianghai’s authorities feared he would attack more sacred sites. When Yuwen Xuan threatened Li Zixuan, the Jianghai Sword God appeared to protect her and confront him.

• Yuwen Xuan hovered over the ruined Sword Valley as news footage sparked public outrage, while the Star Police Department sealed off the area.
• The Police Chief Commander and Martial Hall Master worried that Yuwen Xuan would destroy more of Jianghai City’s treasured sites if the Sword God did not appear.
• Li Zixuan broke through the cordon and confronted Yuwen Xuan, condemning him for destroying her teacher’s Sword Valley.
• Yuwen Xuan attacked Li Zixuan with overwhelming sword intent, shattering her sword and leaving her unable to resist.
• The Jianghai Sword God appeared before Li Zixuan and neutralized Yuwen Xuan’s attack, prompting the Prairie Sword Saint to welcome their long-awaited meeting.

Qin Yang arrived at Sword Valley and faced Yuwen Xuan after rescuing Li Zixuan. As Yuwen Xuan unleashed his perfected Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin, Qin Yang drew the Ziwei Divine Sword to meet the attack with one strike.

• Qin Yang dispersed Yuwen Xuan's Sword Intent and shielded Li Zixuan from further harm.
• Yuwen Xuan declared his devotion to pursuing the sword and agreed to fight Qin Yang.
• Qin Yang reassured Li Zixuan, who then withdrew with the other disciples.
• Qin Yang and Yuwen Xuan prepared to fight, with Qin Yang taking a still sword-drawing stance as Yuwen Xuan gathered tens of thousands of sword energies.
• Yuwen Xuan sent a sea of sword energy crashing down, and Qin Yang drew Ziwei and slashed upward, unleashing a brilliant sword light.

Qin Yang defeated Yuwen Xuan in Sword Valley, leaving Yuwen Xuan with new insight into the sword path. As Yuwen Xuan prepared to ask Qin Yang about cultivation, Qin Yang vanished, revealing that the Sword God had been a sword-qi construct.

• Qin Yang's sword light overwhelmed Yuwen Xuan's attack, and the clash formed another sword qi sanctuary in the valley.
• Yuwen Xuan admitted defeat, then found renewed purpose in Qin Yang's swordsmanship and saw a chance to break through to the Grandmaster Realm.
• Li Zixuan celebrated Qin Yang's victory while Huyan Jian accepted his teacher's defeat and resolved to pursue Qin Yang as his goal.
• Old Li told the arriving Jianghai experts that the Sword God had won, while Qin Yang dismissed the Ziwei Divine Sword and prepared to leave.
• Yuwen Xuan approached Qin Yang to ask about cultivation, but Qin Yang dispersed into starlight, leaving Yuwen Xuan stunned by the sword qi shaping a form.

Yuwen Xuan realized the Jianghai Sword God he had fought was only a clone, and the revelation shattered his Sword Heart, leaving him unconscious and at risk of Cultivation Deviation. After Jianghai City officials arrived to investigate the battle, Li Zixuan confirmed the truth and stunned Old Li.

• The Jianghai crowd arrived as Qin Yang's figure vanished, and Yuwen Xuan concluded he had fought only a clone.
• Yuwen Xuan spat blood, despaired over the gap between himself and the Sword God, and collapsed after his Sword Heart shattered.
• Huyan Jian carried Yuwen Xuan out of Sword Valley, while Li Zixuan realized her teacher had won without appearing in person.
• Old Li and the Jianghai City officials reached the devastated valley, confirmed Li Zixuan was unharmed, and began investigating the battle.
• Li Zixuan told Old Li that the Sword God had never come and that the opponent who defeated Yuwen Xuan was only a clone.

Li Zixuan revealed that the Sword Saint had lost to a clone of the Jianghai Sword God, astonishing everyone who witnessed the devastation. Qin Yang remained indifferent to the victory while news spread, and Sword Valley was left as a new martial arts holy land that Jianghai citizens renamed Sword God Valley.

• Li Zixuan told Old Li and the Commander that the Prairie Sword Saint had identified his opponent as the Sword God's clone, and the onlookers marveled at the clone's power.
• Qin Yang woke in the library, recalled that the battle had posed no challenge, and dismissed Xia He's excited news of the Sword God's victory.
• Xia He read the online reaction as reports about the Sword God and his clone surged to the top of the Trending Searches.
• Old Li admired the lingering sword qi in Sword Valley while the Star Police Department cleared the area and prepared to reopen it.
• Jianghai citizens renamed Sword Valley Sword God Valley, which attracted sword cultivators seeking enlightenment.

Yuwen Xuan awoke from Cultivation Deviation but learned that his realm and state of mind were ruined, and he died after making Huyan Jian vow to avenge him against the Jianghai Sword God and destroy his legacy. Back in the library, Qin Yang studied pill formulas until Xia He told him the old man from the grasslands had died.

• Yuwen Xuan told Huyan Jian that his cultivation had fallen and he had no chance of recovering his state of mind.
• Yuwen Xuan blamed the Jianghai Sword God for his fate and asked Huyan Jian to kill him and destroy his disciple and legacy.
• Yuwen Xuan died after asking Huyan Jian to take his ashes back to the Great Grassland, and Huyan Jian swore revenge.
• Qin Yang studied the Profound Heaven Pill Scripture at the library and worried that he could not afford the rare ingredients for its formulas.
• Xia He told Qin Yang that the old geezer from the grasslands was dead.

After the Prairie Sword Saint died, Huyan Jian swore revenge against Qin Yang and Jianghai. Qin Yang recognized the threat and decided to make Huyan Jian grow stronger, but an unknown attacker killed him in his hotel room before he could leave the city.

• Qin Yang and Xia He read the divided online reactions to the Prairie Sword Saint's death, then watched footage of Huyan Jian carrying Yuwen Xuan's corpse from Jianghai Hotel.
• The system warned Qin Yang that Huyan Jian held a deadly grudge and urged him to send the Empress's Disciple to kill the Sword Demon; Qin Yang instead decided to help Huyan Jian grow stronger.
• Qin Yang declined Xia He's invitation to celebrate and planned to go home after work.
• At midnight, Huyan Jian returned to Jianghai Hotel with his master's urn and swore that Jianghai would pay for Yuwen Xuan's death.
• As Huyan Jian prepared to leave the hotel, a sword pierced his skull and killed him, leaving the urn shattered on the floor.

Qin Yang killed Huyan Jian, took his Star Rings, and disposed of the bodies before returning home with beast meat for Xiao Bai. After absorbing his reward, Qin Yang learned that he had reached the peak of the Grandmaster Realm but still needed to comprehend Law Power to become a Supreme.

• Qin Yang confirmed Huyan Jian was dead, discovered two Star Rings on his hand, and took them.
• Qin Yang erased the traces of the killing, carried the corpses to a lake, destroyed Huyan Jian's body, and disposed of the ashes and weapon.
• Qin Yang found Innate Realm beast meat among the pair's belongings and brought it home for Xiao Bai.
• Xiao Bai smelled blood and Star Power on Qin Yang and guessed he had killed someone, then eagerly ate the beast meat he gave her.
• Qin Yang absorbed fifty years of cultivation and learned that he stood at the peak of the Grandmaster Realm, one step from the Supreme Realm if he could comprehend Law Power.

Qin Yang mastered the Array Dao True Explanation and built a small Qi Gathering Minor Array at home to improve his luck. He opened the Sword Saint’s and Huyan Jian’s Star Rings, finding a fortune in Star Stones, medicinal ingredients, and sword manuals.

• Qin Yang absorbed the Array Dao True Explanation and quickly mastered its formation techniques.
• Qin Yang planned to use an array to improve his luck before opening the two Star Rings, then cuddled Xiao Bai and went to sleep.
• Qin Yang took Xiao Bai to Jianghai City’s antique market, bought several objects for a formation, and returned home with a pot of Ground Surge Golden Lotus.
• Qin Yang arranged a Qi Gathering Minor Array in his house, and Xiao Bai sensed that it had gathered a large amount of spiritual energy.
• Qin Yang opened the Sword Saint’s and Huyan Jian’s Star Rings and found piles of Star Stones, rare herbs, and sword art manuals, including Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin.

Qin Yang practiced engraving Array Runes on a Star Stone at the library while refusing Xiao Bai’s attempts to get a taste. At Jianghai Martial Arts Academy, Li Zixuan turned down an offer to enter Divine Martial Academy in the Imperial Capital and chose to stay in Jianghai with Old Li.

• Qin Yang went to work at the library and used his Mental Power to engrave Array Runes on a Star Stone.
• Xiao Bai begged Qin Yang to let her taste the Star Stone, but he refused and teased her about trading for her fox-fur coat.
• Old Li told Li Zixuan that Divine Martial Academy had offered her admission and promised personal guidance and the best resources.
• Li Zixuan decided not to leave Jianghai, and Old Li respected her choice.