Arc 15The Glazed Dream Pearl

Yan Qing and his companions defeated He Hua Zi Zai Tian True Demon and Ying Su, then returned to the Thieves’ Den as Ying Le’s threat brought them together around a plan to steal the Glazed Dream Pearl. The arc ended with Bunny Heroine swallowing a dangerous Foundation Establishment Demon Core in Yaoshi Mountain City.

  • Yan Qing strengthened Qiongqi with Pairing Up, but his puppets failed to break through the Bai Bao Guards’ defenses at Bone Plaza.
  • Ying Ru Shi endured illusions of Yan Qing and Murong Hui together, while her fears of becoming like Ying Le deepened.
  • Yan Qing, Murong Hui, and Ying Ru Shi confronted He Hua Zi Zai Tian True Demon and the Bai Bao Guard, and Yan Qing gained the Epitaph ability after the True Demon fell.
  • Ying Su revealed that Myriad Hearts—Unity drew power from three hundred lives, but Yan Qing and Ying Ru Shi resisted him with help from Night Four’s mechanism puppets.
  • Yan Qing killed Ying Su, restored Murong Hui with Epitaph, and returned to the Thieves’ Den, where Shang Xin Lei and Yaoshi Yuan welcomed him.
  • Ying Ru Shi revealed her royal past and Shenwu Bloodline, and the group learned they had five days to steal the Glazed Dream Pearl from Ying Le.
  • Ying Ru Shi and Murong Hui traveled to Evernight Sky and found Wucheng County devastated, while Ying Le’s forces continued massacring cities.
  • Yan Qing brought a Foundation Establishment Demon Core to Yaoshi Mountain City, where Bunny Heroine swallowed it despite its risks.
Chapters 357–382 Vol. 4 Read

Ch. 357Pairing Up

Yan Qing gained the Pairing Up accessory and realized the Bai Bao Guards were changing tactics to limit his growth. After his puppets were wiped out at Bone Plaza, he withdrew and vowed to settle everything before Ying Ru Shi left, while the new day’s reward showed the tables were turning.

  • Yan Qing chose Pairing Up, which could copy Qiongqi after he transferred Bai Ze’s stats to it, greatly increasing his team’s power.
  • The Bai Bao Guards withdrew after discovering Yan Qing had defeated their squad and began hunting the Eight Demons instead.
  • Yan Qing suspected Ying Le’s Myriad Hearts was a custom ability that exceeded the game system’s limits, while Golden Armor was Jie Huangchao’s unique method.
  • Yan Qing raised Qiongqi’s stats to 120,000 and Bai Ze’s to 40,000, then approached Bone Plaza with his companions before midnight.
  • Yan Qing’s four puppets charged the Bai Bao Guards’ prepared defenses and were destroyed by swamps, arrows, and fortifications, so Yan Qing withdrew with Murong Hui and Ying Ru Shi.
  • Yan Qing declared that they would resolve every problem before Ying Ru Shi left, and the new day began with the Foundation Establishment Pill reward upgraded to Precious.

Ch. 358I'm the Same

Murong Hui dismissed Yan Qing’s worries about the assassin while teasing him and Ying Ru Shi, and Yan Qing kept watch over the group at the Skeleton Scroll Plaza. After a misunderstanding over their feelings, Ying Ru Shi admitted she wanted to be closer to Yan Qing, leaving them sharing an embarrassing secret.

  • Murong Hui said the assassin might have fallen behind and teased Yan Qing by making him trim Ying Ru Shi’s toenails.
  • Ying Ru Shi and Yan Qing applied Flawless White Jade Ointment to each other’s hands while keeping watch at night.
  • Ying Ru Shi worried Yan Qing was angry when he avoided looking at her, and she confronted him by the window.
  • Yan Qing explained that her closeness and Murong Hui’s uninhibited behavior were making it difficult for him to control himself.
  • Ying Ru Shi returned to Yan Qing and admitted she wanted to be closer to him, then fell asleep pleased that they shared the secret.

Ch. 359Slaying the Illusion

Ying Ru Shi was trapped in a grotesque illusion that repeatedly showed Murong Hui and Yan Qing in intimate scenes, and she tried to dispel it by striking at their phantoms. After briefly waking, she saw the illusion return and raised the Relying on Heaven Sword again.

  • Ying Ru Shi recognized the scene of Murong Hui and Yan Qing kissing as an illusion but could not escape it through spiritual power or her authority.
  • Ying Ru Shi used the Relying on Heaven Sword to cut through the illusion, then saw the intimate scene return and attacked the phantoms again.
  • Ying Ru Shi woke beside Murong Hui and spoke with Yan Qing, who asked if she had suffered a nightmare.
  • Ying Ru Shi tried to stay awake, but the illusion reappeared and showed Yan Qing and Murong Hui entwined on the bed.
  • Ying Ru Shi approached the bed in the darkness and brought the Relying on Heaven Sword down on the figures.

Ch. 360Coldness

Ying Le realized Ying Ru Shi was draining the Golden Nature of her Reflecting the Mortal World and ordered the Bai Bao Guards to kill everyone in the Land of Gathering Demons. After waking from a dream, Ying Ru Shi saw Ying Le’s brutality reflected in her own eyes.

  • Ying Le deduced that Ying Ru Shi’s deeper descent into the dream was giving her more room to breathe in reality.
  • Ying Le sent one hundred and twenty Bai Bao Guards into the Land of Gathering Demons and ordered them to kill everyone on sight.
  • The Bai Bao Guards remaining in the camp slaughtered everyone there, while threads of blood streamed toward Ying Le.
  • Ying Ru Shi woke beside Murong Hui and learned that Yan Qing had stood watch while she slept.
  • Ying Ru Shi mistook a shadow on Yan Qing’s neck for a hickey, then washed her face and recognized Ying Le’s cold brutality in her own eyes.

Ch. 361I Really Am Too Evil

Yan Qing realized he could leave the Land of Gathering Demons and still qualify for the Legendary Foundation Establishment Pill, while Murong Hui invited him to visit her family’s basement. Ying Ru Shi struggled to separate reality from the erotic illusion she had experienced, and the chapter left her unsettled by repeatedly misreading Murong Hui and Yan Qing’s ordinary actions as intimacy.

  • Yan Qing realized he could leave through any of the four gates and have his score tallied, but could not return afterward.
  • Murong Hui invited Yan Qing to visit her family’s basement, and Ying Ru Shi grew tense when she saw Murong Hui touch him.
  • Murong Hui fed Ying Ru Shi and Yan Qing egg waffles, while Ying Ru Shi’s memories of the illusion made their casual gestures feel disturbing.
  • Ying Ru Shi mistook Murong Hui’s movements for a kiss and then for more intimate contact with Yan Qing, before recognizing that her suspicions came from her imagination.
  • Ying Ru Shi tried to dismiss the illusion, but another ambiguous sound made her question whether she was still in reality.

Ch. 362Bone Ferris Wheel

Yan Qing, Murong Hui, and Ying Ru Shi entered the Bone Ferris Wheel to obtain combat bonuses, choosing Sacred Shield for their monster puppets. As Yan Qing and Murong Hui paired off, Ying Ru Shi confronted her fear that they might fall in love and that her growing resemblance to Ying Le could lead her to violence.

  • Yan Qing and his companions entered the Bone Ferris Wheel and learned that its gondolas granted different one-time keyword bonuses.
  • Yan Qing chose Sacred Shield for the monster puppets and explained why it was safer than resurrection.
  • Ying Ru Shi suggested that Yan Qing and Murong Hui ride together, then Murong Hui insisted on partnering with Ying Ru Shi instead.
  • Yan Qing drew Murong Hui aside to speak privately while Ying Ru Shi watched them and considered Murong Hui's feelings for him.
  • Ying Ru Shi feared that Yan Qing and Murong Hui might become a couple and that she might repeat Ying Le's violent actions, but hoped blessing them would help her avoid that fate.

Ch. 363Dogs and Cats

On the Bone Ferris Wheel, Yan Qing reassured Ying Ru Shi that he planned to keep her in his future and help her reach Foundation Establishment, and they clasped hands. Later, Murong Hui comforted Ying Ru Shi during her night watch, leaving her feeling peaceful despite her fear of hallucinations.

  • Yan Qing mistook Ying Ru Shi's strange behavior for illness and offered to take care of her with Murong Hui.
  • Yan Qing praised Murong Hui but said he hoped she would reach Foundation Establishment so she could keep up with them.
  • Yan Qing told Ying Ru Shi that his future plans included her and that he would not let her go, and they held hands at the top of the Bone Ferris Wheel.
  • Ying Ru Shi insisted on keeping watch all night, hoping the hallucination would lose its power once she returned to the Thieves' Den.
  • Murong Hui woke and embraced Ying Ru Shi, promising to stay with her before falling asleep in her arms.

Ch. 364Turn the Enemy to Ash

Yan Qing and his companions advanced on He Hua Zi Zai Tian True Demon, while Ying Su’s Bai Bao Guard prepared to defend it and Ying Su realized the newcomers intended to face both the True Demon and his forces at once. The chapter ended as the True Demon attacked and Ying Su feared the approaching trio could overcome every threat together.

  • Yan Qing’s monster-devouring build grew stronger, and he prepared to confront the True Demon alongside Murong Hui and Ying Ru Shi.
  • Yan Qing took both women’s hands and declared that they would burn every enemy to ash together.
  • Ying Su surveyed the Bai Bao Guard’s fortified position and saw that the Skeleton Scroll now offered a Legendary Foundation Establishment Pill with Monster Enhancement.
  • Ying Su grew furious that the Bandage Person had earned the extraordinary reward while casually sweeping through demons.
  • Ying Su spotted Yan Qing, Murong Hui, and Ying Ru Shi approaching with six demons, and the True Demon turned to attack them.
  • Ying Su realized the trio intended to confront both the True Demon and the Bai Bao Guard at once.

Ch. 365Chaotic Battle

Yan Qing’s puppets fought He Hua Zi Zai Tian True Demon as the Bai Bao Guard surrounded the battlefield, forcing both sides to endure the True Demon’s devastating area attacks. As Yan Qing’s group moved to relocate their puppets, Murong Hui sensed a lethal attack aimed at her.

  • Yan Qing sent his puppet formation to attack He Hua Zi Zai Tian True Demon, using Qiongqi’s immense stats and the steam puppets’ Sacred Shield cycle to deal damage and absorb blows.
  • The Bai Bao Guard approached and attacked from range, but their arrows struggled to harm Yan Qing’s puppets.
  • He Hua Zi Zai Tian True Demon unleashed chained Shadow Pressure attacks, damaging Yan Qing’s puppets and the Bai Bao Guard while the Guard focused its attacks on the puppets fighting the True Demon.
  • Yan Qing’s group left their damaged cover to relocate the puppets, and Murong Hui sensed a black spear locking onto her chest.

Ch. 366Lingering Grudge

An assassin unleashed an Ultimate Dao Arrow at Murong Hui, but Yan Qing had prepared the Wronged Ghost to retaliate against its killer. With the assassin dead and Murong Hui healed by Bingzi Jiaolin, Yan Qing turned to face He Hua Zi Zai Tian True Demon and the Bai Bao Guard.

  • The assassin used Burn Blood Into Life to fire an Ultimate Dao Arrow at Murong Hui, accepting the cost of shattering half his body because he refused to accept defeat.
  • Murong Hui dodged behind the puppet as the Ebony Spear struck, and the assassin realized the puppet had transformed into a Wronged Ghost that had appeared behind him.
  • The Wronged Ghost's Lingering Grudge dealt 5,000 points of retaliatory damage and killed the assassin.
  • Murong Hui used Bingzi Jiaolin, which Yan Qing had given her, to recover from all her injuries.
  • Yan Qing confirmed that the assassin was dead and prepared to confront He Hua Zi Zai Tian True Demon and the Bai Bao Guard together.

Ch. 367Self-Selected Divine Ability!

Yan Qing and his puppets fought the True Demon as it annihilated the Bai Bao Guard and entered its second phase. The True Demon’s defeat transformed the Land of Gathering Demons, and Yan Qing received a card that let him choose a Profound Divine Ability.

  • Yan Qing used the Thorn Dragon and Steam Turret to disrupt the Bai Bao Guard while Qiongqi, Copy Qiongqi, and Ascension Six-Eared attacked the True Demon.
  • The True Demon unleashed its elegy and resentful spirits, killing the Bai Bao Guard and devouring souls to enter its stronger second phase.
  • Yan Qing realized the True Demon had gained only limited strength from killing the Bai Bao Guard, while his puppets continued fighting until Copy Qiongqi and Ascension Six-Eared fell.
  • The True Demon became a blazing torch and restored the Land of Gathering Demons, while Yan Qing’s bracelet announced faster respawns, player-versus-player rewards, and easier puppet ascension.
  • Yan Qing received a He Hua Zi Zai Transformation Card and used it to reveal three Profound Divine Abilities: Life String, Epitaph, and Rain Weave Net.

Ch. 368Art, Defense, and Fate

Yan Qing chose Epitaph as his Profound Art and experienced its power, gaining the confidence that he could now oppose Ying Le. Before he could fully explain his new ability, the last Bai Bao Guard ambushed them and badly wounded Murong Hui.

  • Yan Qing compared Life String, Epitaph, and Rain Weave Net, then chose Epitaph.
  • Yan Qing absorbed Epitaph and experienced a vision of decay, death, and civilization before the gravestone phantom vanished into his battle robes or throne.
  • Yan Qing reassured Ying Ru Shi by gripping her wrist and showing her he was no longer afraid of Ying Le.
  • Yan Qing's Through-Glow World revealed a spear aimed at Ying Ru Shi, and he swung Bingzi Jiaolin with Epitaph's power.
  • The last Bai Bao Guard emerged from a collapsed building after his attack nearly cut Murong Hui in half.
  • Yan Qing pulled Murong Hui close as the Bai Bao Guard vanished, and killing intent warned of another attack.

Ch. 369Epitaph

Yan Qing and Ying Ru Shi fled the Bai Bao Guard’s overwhelming assault as Ying Su, Ying Ru Shi’s uncle, fought them with the power of Myriad Hearts—Unity. When Ying Ru Shi’s borrowed strength ended, Yan Qing used Epitaph to shelter Murong Hui and chose to face the danger alongside Ying Ru Shi.

  • Yan Qing summoned puppets to hold off the Bai Bao Guard, but he and Ying Ru Shi fled with the unconscious Murong Hui when the enemy’s Foundation Establishment-level power proved too much for them.
  • The Bai Bao Guard pierced Yan Qing and Ying Ru Shi with the Bloodflame Spear, but Ying Ru Shi’s Relying on Heaven Overlord Body healed her wound and she recognized the attacker as Ying Su.
  • Ying Su revealed that Myriad Hearts—Unity combined the Bai Bao Guard’s strength at the cost of three hundred lives, and continued attacking despite the agony and damage consuming his body.
  • As Ying Ru Shi’s borrowed power neared its end, she silently pleaded with Yan Qing to separate so she could draw Ying Su away, but Yan Qing refused to leave her.
  • When Ying Ru Shi collapsed from the accumulated damage, Yan Qing activated Epitaph on Murong Hui, leaving her protected while he stayed with Ying Ru Shi to face Ying Su.

Ch. 370With Me Here, No One Can Hurt You

Yan Qing fled the Land of Gathering Demons with the weakened Ying Ru Shi while Ying Su pursued them, but Ying Ru Shi revealed a powerful divine ability to protect him. The chapter ended with Ying Su recognizing her ability as Dream of Golden Millet Upon the Pillow, Reflecting the Mortal World Eye.

  • Qiongqi died after killing He Hua Zi Zai Tian True Demon, and Yan Qing escaped with the immobile Ying Ru Shi through a hidden Teleportation Gate.
  • Ying Su caught up and struck at Yan Qing, but Mountain Heart Protecting Mirror nullified the attack’s impact and let Yan Qing keep running.
  • As Ying Su’s strength and speed declined, he regained control and used roof tiles to disrupt Yan Qing’s escape.
  • Ying Su’s next thrust missed, and he realized Ying Ru Shi had activated Dream of Golden Millet Upon the Pillow, Reflecting the Mortal World Eye.
  • Ying Ru Shi told Yan Qing to keep running and promised that no one could hurt him while she was there.

Ch. 371Legendary Profession: Martial Extreme Herald

Yan Qing fought Ying Su while carrying Ying Ru Shi, whose Mortal World Eye had pushed her toward madness. As Yan Qing protected her and refused to let her sacrifice herself, his desperate resistance finally pushed him to level up and reveal his third-turn profession, Martial Extreme Herald.

  • Ying Ru Shi used the Mortal World Eye against Ying Su but sank into its influence until Yan Qing covered her eyes and brought her back to herself.
  • Yan Qing tied Ying Ru Shi to his chest, took over the fight, and discovered that Ying Su's maximum controlled power was an attack he could barely withstand.
  • As Yan Qing evaded Ying Su's relentless blows, Ying Ru Shi confessed that the Shenwu Bloodline's illusions made her fear becoming like Ying Le and hurting the people she trusted.
  • Ying Ru Shi said she intended to choose her own death rather than risk harming Yan Qing, but Yan Qing insisted she had the right not to be brave.
  • Yan Qing's strength and control improved during the fight, and he realized he had leveled up before revealing his third-turn profession, Martial Extreme Herald.

Ch. 372Fury and Ferocity, Disaster from the Heavens

Yan Qing broke through to master-level saber technique during his fight with Ying Su, but Ying Su overwhelmed him and left him buried in the ruins. As Ying Ru Shi prepared to face Ying Su, Night Four intervened, and Yan Qing reassured Ying Ru Shi that he would accept her even if her power caused her to hurt him.

  • Under pressure, Yan Qing comprehended a master-level technique by drawing on everything he had learned, and his strength and speed increased without him leveling up.
  • Ying Su unleashed Secret Technique: Phoenix Five Head Nod, shattered Yan Qing’s Defense Barrier, and buried him beneath the ruins.
  • Ying Ru Shi recovered enough to move and prepared to confront Ying Su, while reflecting that repeated use of the Mortal World Eye could leave her unable to distinguish reality from illusion.
  • Yan Qing revealed that Night Four was waiting atop the Blessing Roulette tower and ordered him to kill Ying Su, so Night Four sent his seven mechanism puppets against him.
  • Yan Qing told Ying Ru Shi to hurt him if she needed to, promised he would always stay ahead of her, and reminded her they would live and die together.
  • Ying Ru Shi kissed Yan Qing, biting his lips until they bled, then cried as she smiled and said, “Good.”

Ch. 373Welcome Back

Yan Qing and Ying Ru Shi defeated Ying Su and returned from the Land of Gathering Demons, where Yan Qing reunited with Shang Xin Lei at the Thieves' Den. Yaoshi Yuan later joined them as Yan Qing slept, and they quietly welcomed him home.

  • Ying Su died after his bones were shattered by the power of a Foundation Establishment divine ability, and Yan Qing burned his body in respect.
  • Yan Qing used the Epitaph to restore Murong Hui, who woke only long enough to reveal she had fallen asleep.
  • Yan Qing and Ying Ru Shi escorted Murong Hui out of the Land of Gathering Demons and said goodbye before Yan Qing returned to the Thieves' Den.
  • Shang Xin Lei confronted Yan Qing for being gone six days and admitted she had waited for him, then offered to share a late meal.
  • Yaoshi Yuan arrived at the Thieves' Den and joined Shang Xin Lei in quietly welcoming Yan Qing as he slept.

Ch. 374Legendary Foundation Establishment Pill

After waking from a six-day absence, Yan Qing confirmed that he could claim the Land of Gathering Demons rewards and received two Legendary Foundation Establishment Pill options, though he still had to reach level 39 before establishing his foundation. He then joined Shang Xin Lei, Yaoshi Yuan, and Ying Ru Shi and began the meeting by revealing that they all belonged to the Calamity Organization.

  • Yan Qing woke in the Thieves' Hall, ate the food Shang Xin Lei had left for him, and discovered he had been gone for six days.
  • Yan Qing collected the Spirit Dispelling Bell and realized that Epitaph could potentially save someone who failed a forced Foundation Establishment attempt.
  • Yan Qing discovered that alternate accounts could gain He Hua Zi Zai through Talent Inheritance and tested whether another character could claim his Land of Gathering Demons reward.
  • Yan Qing received a Legendary Foundation Establishment Pill with Mechanism Enhancement for Night Four and one with Demon Enhancement for himself, then considered which to choose.
  • Yan Qing joined Shang Xin Lei, Yaoshi Yuan, and Ying Ru Shi and announced that everyone present was a member of the Calamity Organization.

Ch. 375Thieves' Den Fourth Case

Yan Qing and his teammates learned that their next Thieves’ Den mission was to steal the Glazed Dream Pearl from Ying Le, the Foundation Establishment ruler of Qi. Ying Ru Shi revealed her royal identity and Shenwu Bloodline, while Ying Le gained the support of three surviving generals from the Divine Martial Emperor’s era and prepared a mass slaughter.

  • Ying Ru Shi explained that she and Yan Qing had temporarily teamed up in the Land of Gathering Demons, easing Shang Xin Lei and Yaoshi Yuan’s concerns about a secret alliance.
  • The Sand Table revealed that the team had five days to steal the Glazed Dream Pearl from Qi’s Imperial Palace or lose 300,000 spirit jade and permanent access to the Thieves’ Den.
  • Ying Ru Shi removed her mask, identified herself as a former member of Qi’s royal family, and explained that Ying Le was hunting her and possessed the Glazed Dream Pearl.
  • Ying Ru Shi revealed that she had awakened the Shenwu Bloodline and could sense the Glazed Dream Pearl, but said Ying Le had also awakened the bloodline and had spent ten years at Foundation Establishment.
  • Ying Le sensed the Glazed Dream Pearl stirring and welcomed Duan Xiaoxian, Hulü Ming, and Hou Gujing, three surviving Foundation Establishment generals from the Divine Martial Emperor’s era, into her service.
  • Ying Le ordered the Bai Bao Guard to kill ten thousand people each and declared her intention to claim the Central Plains and ascend to the Golden Core.

Ch. 377Artifact

Yan Qing and the others discussed the dangers and reward of their mission to steal the Glazed Dream Pearl from Ying Le, while Ying Ru Shi offered to scout Evernight Sky. The group welcomed Ying Ru Shi into their family, and Yan Qing said he had a plan to prepare for the mission.

  • Yaoshi Yuan, Shang Xin Lei, Ying Ru Shi, and Yan Qing assessed Ying Le’s abilities, guards, and likely relics, concluding that stealing the pearl would force them to confront her.
  • Yan Qing explained that the Glazed Pearl was an artifact capable of reproducing abilities, though it would be less flexible than a magic treasure.
  • Ying Ru Shi volunteered to scout Evernight Sky and promised to avoid Ying Le, while Yan Qing said he had mastered an ability and possessed a Legendary Foundation Establishment Pill.
  • Shang Xin Lei tried to claim the pill, but Yaoshi Yuan reminded her that Yan Qing had to reach the peak of the Third Rank before taking it; Yan Qing declined her offer to buy secret technique books.
  • Shang Xin Lei announced that Ying Ru Shi was joining their family, and Yaoshi Yuan welcomed her as Ying Ru Shi thanked them.

Ch. 378We Are We Now?

Yan Qing returned from the Land of Gathering Demons and discussed the coming mission and his companions’ cultivation plans. After giving Shang Xin Lei resources and arranging for Yaoshi Yuan to travel to Medicine King Valley, he was confronted by Ying Ru Shi about their relationship.

  • At lunch, Ying Ru Shi recounted the team’s six days in the Land of Gathering Demons while Yan Qing reflected on reaching a resource-gathering plateau.
  • Shang Xin Lei pulled Yan Qing into her room, accepted the Whip Mountain Move Stone Seal and Spirit Dispelling Bell, and urged him to care for his injury.
  • Yaoshi Yuan gave Yan Qing talismans and agreed to travel secretly to Medicine King Valley to meet Dragon Locking True Person.
  • Yaoshi Yuan embraced Yan Qing after he admitted he was tired and wanted to hug her.
  • Ying Ru Shi pulled Yan Qing into her room and demanded to know what he was thinking, and Yan Qing asked what their relationship was now.

Ch. 379The Thieving Wench Has a Strong Sneaky Vibe

Ying Ru Shi explained why she had secretly become close to Yan Qing and worried that revealing it would cause tension with Red Snake and Black Wolf before their mission against Ying Le. She planned to tell them after Yan Qing ended his intimate relationships with them.

  • Ying Ru Shi described her dream about Yan Qing, Black Wolf, and Red Snake, and Yan Qing tried to cheer her up.
  • Ying Ru Shi accused Yan Qing of sneaking between Red Snake's and Black Wolf's rooms, then punched him after he lowered his Defense Barrier.
  • Ying Ru Shi explained that she had secretly pursued Yan Qing while Red Snake and Black Wolf openly competed for him.
  • Ying Ru Shi told Yan Qing that Third Rank Heralds could affect others through close contact and said he seemed not to have exchanged blood qi with anyone.
  • Ying Ru Shi said she would reveal their relationship after Yan Qing severed his intimate relationships with Red Snake and Black Wolf.

Ch. 380You Also Don't Want Them to Find Out, Do You?

Ying Ru Shi and Murong Hui traveled to Evernight Sky and found Wucheng County devastated by a massacre, with blood flowing toward the city. Ying Ru Shi rescued a household from two thugs and continued onward, wondering how far Ying Le would go in disgracing the Divine Martial Emperor’s glory.

  • Ying Ru Shi argued with Yan Qing about keeping their relationship secret, then kissed him before returning to the mortal world.
  • Ying Ru Shi reunited with Murong Hui, and the two decided to travel together to Evernight Sky.
  • Ying Ru Shi and Murong Hui reached Evernight Sky’s borders, saw a bloodied squad of Bai Bao Guard, and continued toward Wucheng County.
  • Ying Ru Shi and Murong Hui found Wucheng County dark and filled with corpses as bloodlines drifted toward Evernight Sky.
  • Ying Ru Shi killed two thugs who were breaking into a home, gave the grieving woman inside a spiritual jade, and continued through the ruined town.

Ch. 381Foundation-Building Demon Core

Yan Qing obtained a Reward Good Punish Evil Token while farming Yanzi Military Town’s Second Turn Secret Realm, then learned that three legendary Foundation Establishment generals were leading Ying Le’s attacks. As the group feared facing four Foundation Establishment Heralds, Yan Qing returned with two pills that could change their chances in the coming mission.

  • Yan Qing used Bunny Heroine and Jiang Shi to clear the Cliff Secret Realm repeatedly and obtained a Reward Good Punish Evil Token, which could help open the Divine Marquis Manor Secret Realm and provide a path to Foundation Establishment Pills.
  • Ying Ru Shi told the Thieves' Hall that Duan Xiaoxian, Hulü Ming, and Hou Gujing—the Three Great Heavens of Qi—were commanding Ying Le’s Bai Bao Guard and massacring cities.
  • Yan Qing warned that the three veteran generals could still fight, and Ying Ru Shi said the group might have to face them alongside another Foundation Establishment Herald.
  • Yan Qing left the meeting and returned with a Legendary Foundation Establishment Pill made from his blood essence and a Foundation Establishment Demon Core that granted temporary Foundation Establishment at the cost of losing it after one day.

Ch. 382Bunny Heroine Establishes Foundation

Yaoshi Yuan and Bunny Heroine traveled to Yaoshi Mountain City to confront the Dragon-Locking Bodhisattva, and Bunny Heroine chose to consume the Foundation Establishment Demon Core in public. The chapter ended as her breakthrough shook the city.

  • Yaoshi Yuan and Bunny Heroine arrived in Yaoshi Mountain City, where locals revered the White-tailed Deer as messengers of the Dragon-Locking Bodhisattva.
  • Yaoshi Yuan recalled how the Thieving Wenches feared the demon core’s risks, including bodily collapse and falling from Foundation Establishment after one day.
  • Yan Qing explained that the demon core was meant to secure resources for their own Foundation Establishment, not to defeat the Three Great Heavens of Qi and Ying Le.
  • Bunny Heroine rejected Yaoshi Yuan’s suggestion to find a quieter place and declared herself a child of destiny.
  • Bunny Heroine swallowed the demon core in the marketplace before the Dragon Locking True Person’s temple, and her heartbeat made Heralds’ blood and vital energy surge across the city.
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