Recaps

Zhang Xuanchen and his allies arrived as Luo Hanyan prepared to use the Luo Clan’s life-saving rune, turning the battle against the Devil Creatures. They killed every enemy but Heiyao, who was left terrified and warned that the Blood Demon Empire would retaliate.

• Luo Hanyan refused to surrender and began activating the silver rune bestowed by the Luo Clan’s Void Refinement Ancestor.
• Zhang Xuanchen arrived and struck Heiyao with a Blood-Golden Dragon Fist, destroying three of his bone blades and sending him flying.
• Luo Lingshuang trapped two Nascent Soul Peak Devil Creatures in the Tidal Lotus Lamp and crushed them.
• The Great Sage smashed a Devil Creature with his Golden Cudgel, while Little Peach bound two others for Zhang Xuanchen to kill with Sword Qi.
• Abyss Ao sealed the remaining fleeing Devil Creatures in a cage of water pillars, and the allies killed them all except the wounded Heiyao.
• Heiyao asked who his attackers were and warned them that the Blood Demon Empire would not let them go.

Zhang Xuanchen sealed Heiyao’s cultivation and had Abyss Ao capture him for later use. Luo Lingshuang reunited with Luo Hanyan and Luo Qinghe, whose shock at her and Zhang Xuanchen’s strength gave way to a warm welcome and an apology.

• Zhang Xuanchen sealed Heiyao’s cultivation, then ordered Abyss Ao to store him in his internal space.
• Abyss Ao called Zhang Xuanchen boss and absorbed Heiyao into a vortex of Demon Power, stunning Luo Hanyan, Luo Qinghe, Tang Yuntian, and the other Luo Clan elders.
• Luo Hanyan recognized Luo Lingshuang by the Tidal Lotus Lamp and confirmed that she was the Luo Clan’s young miss.
• Luo Lingshuang greeted Luo Hanyan, Luo Qinghe, and the two elders, and Luo Hanyan welcomed her back while marveling at her Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivation.
• Zhang Xuanchen greeted the elders, and Luo Qinghe acknowledged his rise from Golden Core to Spirit Transformation and apologized for their past encounter.

Luo Hanyan welcomed Zhang Xuanchen and Luo Lingshuang, then explained that the Blood Demon Empire had nearly destroyed the Great Qian Dynasty and that the Luo Clan had rescued its crown prince, Tang Yuntian. Zhang Xuanchen realized the dynasty’s fall had complicated his search for the other half of the Fragmentary Map and saw that Heiyao might be essential to finding it.

• Luo Qinghe praised Zhang Xuanchen’s cultivation, and he reassured her that he held no grudge over the past.
• Luo Lingshuang introduced Zhang Xuanchen as her husband, and Luo Hanyan welcomed him to the Central Lands and praised his talent.
• Zhang Xuanchen asked about the injured young man, and Luo Hanyan identified him as Great Qian’s crown prince, Tang Yuntian.
• Luo Hanyan explained that the Blood Demon Empire had invaded Great Qian, its capital had fallen, and the Luo Clan had secretly rescued Tang Yuntian.
• Zhang Xuanchen realized the Fragmentary Map was likely inside Blood Demon Empire territory and concluded that Heiyao might help him find it.

After Zhang Xuanchen and his companions rescued Luo Hanyan and Tang Yuntian, they traveled toward the Luo Clan while Luo Hanyan reunited with Luo Lingshuang. Zhang Xuanchen then considered infiltrating the Blood Demon Empire by searching Heiyao’s soul, though Xuanjing warned that the plan and any alliance against the empire would be dangerous and uncertain.

• Tang Yuntian apologized to Luo Hanyan for the danger she faced, and Luo Hanyan encouraged him to focus on rebuilding Great Qian.
• Zhang Xuanchen brought out the Wavebreaker, and Little Peach steered the group toward the Luo Clan’s territory.
• Tang Yuntian thanked Zhang Xuanchen and his companions for saving him, while Luo Hanyan took Luo Lingshuang aside to ask about her life, marriage, cultivation, and children.
• Zhang Xuanchen went to the bow of the Wavebreaker and asked Xuanjing and Shuoxing about soul-searching techniques.
• Zhang Xuanchen revealed that he wanted to search Heiyao’s soul and infiltrate the Blood Demon Empire, but Xuanjing warned him about the empire’s Void Refinement experts and the difficulty of recruiting allies.

Zhang Xuanchen and his allies finalized a plan to infiltrate the Blood Demon Empire by disguising him as Heiyao and searching for the Fragmentary Map. After seven months of travel and preparation, Zhang Xuanchen and Luo Lingshuang arrived at Fuyao, the Luo Clan’s largest Immortal City on the sea.

• Zhang Xuanchen agreed with Xuanjing’s analysis and planned to seek help from Xiao Yan, Han Li, Brother Jing, and Sister Yan in opposing the Blood Demon Empire.
• Shuoxing and Mystic Mirror supported the infiltration plan, offering to search Heiyao’s soul and help Zhang Xuanchen master his memories and behavior.
• Luo Lingshuang told Zhang Xuanchen that Ancestor Hanyan planned to introduce him to the Luo Clan’s senior members and publicly announce his arrival, and he agreed.
• Zhang Xuanchen spent the journey studying Heiyao’s mannerisms and the Blood Demon Empire’s structure in Xuanjing’s mirror world.
• After seven months, Luo Hanyan brought Zhang Xuanchen and Luo Lingshuang to Fuyao, the Luo Clan’s vast Immortal City on the sea.

Luo Hanyan brought Luo Lingshuang and Zhang Xuanchen to Fuyao Immortal City, where the Luo Clan recognized the returning eldest young miss and welcomed her husband. The group prepared to travel to Luoshen Mountain while Luo Hanyan ordered the city to strengthen its defenses against Devil Creatures.

• Crowds at the docking point recognized Luo Hanyan as Yanshui Venerable and identified Luo Lingshuang and Zhang Xuanchen as they followed her.
• Luo Hanyan explained Fuyao Immortal City's role as a trade hub while leading the group across the white jade bridge to its gates.
• Luo Xiao and two other Nascent Soul Cultivators, accompanied by the Luo Divine Guard, arrived to welcome Luo Hanyan and her party.
• Luo Hanyan confirmed Luo Lingshuang's identity and introduced Zhang Xuanchen as her husband, and the Luo Clan cultivators respectfully greeted them.
• Luo Hanyan stopped Luo Xiao from sending word ahead and ordered him to strengthen Fuyao Immortal City's defenses against Devil Creatures before she took the group to Luoshen Mountain.

Luo Hanyan brought Luo Lingshuang and the others from Fuyao Immortal City to the Luo Clan’s ancestral home at Luoshen Mountain. The Tidal Lotus Lamp announced Luo Lingshuang’s return, and Luo Zelong and her mother reacted with overwhelming emotion.

• Luo Hanyan led the group through Fuyao Immortal City and used the Luo Clan’s teleportation array to travel to Luoshen Mountain.
• The cultivators on duty activated the receiving formation and welcomed Luo Hanyan and her companions.
• Luo Lingshuang’s Tidal Lotus Lamp emerged and resonated with Luoshen Mountain’s spiritual energy, revealing that she had returned.
• Luo Zelong sensed Luo Lingshuang through his Divine Sense, recognized her, and rushed to the teleportation hall.
• Luo Lingshuang’s mother sensed her return, dropped the porcelain bottle she was holding, and cried out joyfully.

Luo Lingshuang returned to the Luo Clan with Zhang Xuanchen, where she reunited emotionally with her parents. After Luo Zelong failed to discern Zhang Xuanchen’s cultivation, he welcomed him as family and asked about the people accompanying him.

• Luo Huangyue and Luo Yueyao sensed Luo Lingshuang’s return and went to observe Zhang Xuanchen.
• Dongfang Rui embraced Luo Lingshuang, and Luo Zelong welcomed his daughter home.
• Luo Lingshuang reassured Dongfang Rui that she had been safe and praised Zhang Xuanchen for protecting her.
• Luo Zelong tried to probe Zhang Xuanchen’s cultivation but could not discern his depths, then thanked him for caring for Luo Lingshuang.
• Zhang Xuanchen said he and Luo Lingshuang had supported each other, and Luo Zelong welcomed him as family before asking about his companions.

Zhang Xuanchen and his companions arrived at the Luo Clan, where Luo Zelong welcomed them and offered refuge to Tang Yuntian. At the welcoming banquet, Luo Lingshuang revealed Zhang Xuanchen’s role in creating popular Spirit Meals, and the conversation turned to her eldest brother’s absence and what he had concealed from the clan.

• Zhang Xuanchen introduced Little Peach, Great Sage, and Abyss Ao as members of his Zhang Family, and Luo Zelong welcomed them as honored guests.
• Luo Zelong offered Tang Yuntian refuge and condolences for Great Qian’s fall, while Tang vowed to avenge his family and offered to serve as bait in a campaign against the devils.
• Dongfang Rui arranged a welcoming banquet and questioned Luo Lingshuang about her life on the South Sea Immortal Continent.
• Great Sage praised the banquet’s Spirit Meals, and Luo Lingshuang revealed that Zhang Xuanchen had created dishes later adapted by Horizon Restaurant.
• Luo Zelong realized Luo Yichen had concealed details about the Horizon Pavilion, and Zhang Xuanchen asked why his brother-in-law was absent.

At the Luo Clan banquet, Zhang Xuanchen revealed his Nascent Soul Peak cultivation and Spirit Transformation body-refinement strength after two young cultivators challenged him. The four superpowers then sent representatives to the mountain gate, saying they wanted to meet with the Luo Clan and assess its Young Master-in-law.

• Luo Zelong explained that Luo Yichen was returning from the Yan Kingdom after helping quell a Demon Calamity, while Luo Lingshuang agreed to wait to see her brother.
• Luo Mingchuan and Luo Chengyue challenged Zhang Xuanchen to a friendly exchange to test his strength, and Luo Zelong said he was curious too.
• The Great Sage dismissed the two challengers as insufficient, prompting Luo Feiyang and Luo Nan to object to his arrogance.
• Zhang Xuanchen revealed his Nascent Soul Peak cultivation, Spirit Transformation body-refinement strength, and Fifth Revolution of the Divine Dragon Hegemony Body Art, leaving the challengers and elders stunned.
• Luo Zelong apologized for doubting Zhang Xuanchen, who accepted and said he understood the Luo Clan wanted to protect Luo Lingshuang.
• A guard reported that representatives of the Nine Nether Devil Palace, Shangguan Clan, Great Void Immortal Sect, and Sword God Hall had arrived to meet the Luo Clan and see what made Zhang Xuanchen exceptional.

Zhang Xuanchen agreed to face the four great powers visiting the Luo Clan, while their young disciples provoked the clan at Luoshen Mountain. The chapter ended with Luo Zelong confronting the four Ancestors after Lei Zheng injured a Luo Clan disciple, and Mo Yuanhua dismissing the accusation of provocation.

• Zhang Xuanchen told Luo Zelong he would meet the visiting powers, and Luo Zelong promised the Luo Clan would back him if their young geniuses provoked him.
• Mo Yuanhua, Zhou Wuya, Mei Buhui, and Shangguan Ning discussed Zhang Xuanchen and the Luo Clan as their young disciples gathered outside Luoshen Mountain.
• Lei Zheng defeated Luo Clan disciples on the arena, injured one by breaking his right hand, and demanded that Luo Yichen come fight him.
• Luo Zelong arrived with the Luo Clan elders and accused the four Ancestors of bringing their disciples to provoke the clan.
• Mo Yuanhua denied that Lei Zheng had provoked the Luo Clan and argued that the younger generation should settle its own disputes.

Zhang Xuanchen killed Lei Zheng after the Devil Son insulted Luo Lingshuang and threatened the Luo Clan. Mo Yuanhua tried to intervene, but Zhang Xuanchen trapped him with the Starry Tower, and Lei Zheng summoned a peak Spirit Transformation Dharma Body as Abyss Ao revealed his own immense power.

• Lei Zheng mocked the Luo Clan and leered at Luo Lingshuang, offering to marry her if she abandoned Zhang Xuanchen.
• Zhang Xuanchen unleashed his Divine Dragon Tyrant Body and crushed Lei Zheng's head in a single attack.
• Lei Zheng's Nascent Soul fled and begged Mo Yuanhua for help, so Mo Yuanhua attacked Zhang Xuanchen with a devil palm.
• Zhang Xuanchen used the Starry Tower to shatter Mo Yuanhua's attack and bind him with Star Chains.
• Lei Zheng activated the Ling Ancestor Token, summoning a peak Spirit Transformation Dharma Body, while Abyss Ao manifested his thousand-zhang demon body.
• The three hidden Luo Family Ancestors watched in shock and decided they did not need to intervene.