Chapter Summaries

Lin Mu and his companions defeated the Three Demons of the Song Family, then clashed with Qin Tian of the Heavenly Origin Dynasty when he tried to protect Song Zhen. Qin Tian withdrew after Little Sable forced him back, and Lin Dong killed Song Zhen as the group’s Nirvana Seals advanced to Purple Gold.

• Lin Mu, Lin Dong, and Little Sable defeated Song Zhen, Song Que, and Song Ba, while Liu Bai and Yan Sen defeated fighters from the Blood Seal Dynasty and Bone Jade Dynasty.
• Lin Mu and his companions absorbed the defeated fighters’ Nirvana Seals, and Lin Mu’s advanced to Purple Gold; Lin Dong prepared to kill Song Zhen after Song Zhen threatened him.
• Qin Tian of the Heavenly Origin Dynasty intervened, but Lin Mu mocked him and Little Sable drove him back with a palm strike.
• Lin Mu killed the attacker who had tried to strike him, and Lin Dong killed Song Zhen despite Qin Tian’s attempt to protect him.
• Qin Tian left after challenging Lin Mu to meet him at Hundred Dynasties Mountain, and Su Rou told Lin Mu that everyone’s Nirvana Seals had advanced to Purple Gold.

Lin Mu and the other qualified cultivators ascended Hundred Dynasties Mountain and met the representatives of the eight Super Sects. As the Nirvana Golden Ranking battle was about to begin, Lin Mu warned Lin Dong that the Yuan Sect concealed a secret connected to the Other Demons.

• The bell rang to announce that Hundred Dynasties Mountain had opened, and Lin Mu, Lin Dong, and their companions headed for the summit.
• Lin Mu parted with Liu Bai and Lan Ying, while Mu Hongling praised him and Su Rou reacted jealously.
• Lin Mu identified the eight Super Sects for Lin Dong and encountered Gan Jin, who apologized for the Four Generals’ earlier trouble.
• Liu Tong of the Yuan Sect announced the ranking battle and boasted that the last three champions had joined his sect.
• Lin Mu told Lin Dong that the Yuan Sect’s hidden secret was related to the Other Demons.

Lin Mu entered the ranking competition and was paired against Qin Tian, the Heavenly Origin Dynasty expert he had long wanted to kill. He concealed his true strength and unleashed his Sun Shooting Four Symbols Arrow, leaving the result of their first clash unresolved.

• Liu Tong called the competitors into the arena, and Lin Mu, Lin Dong, Lin Diao, Lin Lei, and Su Rou represented their dynasties among the entrants.
• The sect deacons discussed Great Yan Dynasty’s surprising rise, while a Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace elder noticed Su Rou’s Spirit Seal.
• Lin Mu told Wu Dao that Western Xuan Region experts had targeted the Ancient Battlefield, and Wu Dao hurried to send the warning back to his sect.
• Liu Tong released the yin and yang lots, and Lin Mu’s lot paired him with Qin Tian.
• Lin Mu and Qin Tian faced each other inside the barrier, each revealing a Heaven-tier Spiritual Treasure.
• Lin Mu summoned the four sacred beasts’ power into four colored arrows and fired them at Qin Tian.

Lin Mu defeated Qin Tian in the arena, while Wu Dao stopped Liu Tong from interfering and killing him. As the second round was about to begin, Zheng Zhong and other figures from the Western Xuan Region appeared and claimed the Ancient Battlefield.

• Lin Mu used the Sun Shooting Four Symbols Arrow to destroy Qin Tian's Black Scale Spear and kill him with the Azure Dragon Arrow.
• Liu Tong attacked Lin Mu, but Wu Dao blocked him and joined the other sect stewards in condemning his interference.
• Wu Dao apologized to Lin Mu on behalf of the eight Super Sects, and Lin Mu reunited with Lin Dong and Su Rou after the first round ended.
• Liu Tong announced the start of the second round, but black clouds appeared and more than a dozen figures emerged from a rift in the sky.
• Zheng Zhong revealed himself and said the Western Xuan Region intended to take control of the Ancient Battlefield.

Zheng Zhong used the Heaven Sealing Array Diagram to block messages and trap the Eastern Xuan Region’s experts while Western Xuan Region forces began setting up an array to move the Ancient Battlefield. Lin Mu prepared to hold them off as Lin Dong readied himself to unleash the Wind and Thunder Tribulation.

• Zheng Zhong revealed that the Heaven Sealing Array Diagram prevented anyone from sending messages out and could transport the Ancient Battlefield to the Western Xuan Region.
• Zheng Zhong sealed Wu Dao and the other eight experts in black runes, then ordered Cao Yu and Chang Wei to set up the array and capture or kill anyone who interfered.
• Lan Ying asked Lin Mu to stop the Western Xuan Region forces, and Lin Mu agreed only on his own terms.
• Cao Yu’s forces began placing black spheres of light to form the array, while Liu Tong called for whoever destroyed it to become the Hundred Dynasties War champion.
• Lin Mu told Lin Dong to trigger the Wind and Thunder Tribulation while he held off the Western Xuan Region forces.

Lin Mu held Cao Yu off while Lin Dong prepared a fourfold Wind and Thunder Tribulation and devoured its lightning into a massive black hole. Lin Dong aimed the gathered power at Cao Yu as Cao Yu summoned the Heaven Sealing Array Diagram to defend himself.

• Lin Mu blocked Cao Yu's attacks and challenged him while Lan Ying's group fought the Western Xuan Region forces and tried to stop them completing the array.
• Lin Dong began undergoing successive Wind and Thunder Tribulations as Lin Mu continued holding Cao Yu off.
• Cao Yu formed a black spear and clashed with Lin Mu's Vermilion Bird Arrow while the tribulation intensified to four overlaid strikes.
• Lin Mu revealed that Lin Dong's tribulation was meant to deal with Cao Yu, and Lin Dong used a black hole to devour the incoming lightning.
• Lin Dong aimed the lightning-filled black hole at Cao Yu, who formed the Heaven Sealing Array Diagram in response.

Lin Mu broke through the Heaven Sealing Array’s barrier, joined the battle against the Western Xuan Region, and reunited with Ling Qingzhu. The chapter left Lin Mu kissing her before she could leave.

• Lin Mu’s thunder attack struck Cao Yu’s Heaven Sealing Array, and Chang Wei sent a distress signal to Mo Tong.
• Lin Mu followed the signal through the opening in the barrier and emerged in the dark space where Mo Tong and his forces waited.
• Ling Qingzhu arrived with Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace disciples and confronted Mo Tong, while he tried to stall her.
• Lin Mu shot Mo Tong dead as he fought Ling Qingzhu, then greeted her after four years apart.
• Ling Qingzhu warned Lin Mu to leave, but he grabbed her and kissed her before she could go.

Lin Mu intervened when Cao Yu attacked Lin Dong, and Ying Xiaoxiao of the Dao Sect appeared as the Western Xuan Region’s scheme collapsed. Zheng Zhong escaped with the Heaven Sealing Array Diagram, leaving the Eastern Xuan Region’s disciples unable to stop him.

• Lin Dong broke Cao Yu’s formation and freed Wu Dao and the other Eastern Xuan Region disciples from Zheng Zhong’s confinement.
• Cao Yu attacked Lin Dong with the Heaven-Sealing Skull, but Lin Mu emerged from a vortex and crushed it.
• Lin Mu revealed Ying Xiaoxiao, a powerful disciple of the Dao Sect’s Heavenly Hall, who warned Zheng Zhong that Super Sect forces were arriving.
• Disciples from the various Super Sects appeared, and Zheng Zhong acknowledged defeat but refused to let them capture him.
• Zheng Zhong used the Heaven Sealing Array Diagram to tear open space and escape with his companions, while Liu Tong could only watch.

After Lin Dong was declared the Nirvana Golden Ranking champion, he chose Dao Sect despite Liu Tong’s threats and Wu Dao’s dispute with Yuan Sect. Wu Dao selected Dao Sect’s disciples, Su Rou joined Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, and Lin Mu and the others departed for Dao Sect.

• The sect experts agreed that Lin Dong deserved the championship for stopping Cao Yu’s formation, then Wu Dao asked him which sect he wanted to join.
• Lin Dong chose Dao Sect, prompting Liu Tong to warn him and argue with Wu Dao over the longstanding feud between Dao Sect and Yuan Sect.
• Wu Dao invited the geniuses to join Dao Sect, and Lin Mu advised Su Rou to choose Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, where she could also bring Su Kui.
• Wu Dao and the other sect representatives selected disciples from the gathered geniuses, while Lin Mu entrusted Wu Dao with a Universe Bag of resources to send to his family.
• Wu Dao formed a teleportation formation and took Lin Mu and the others to Dao Sect.

Lin Mu and Lin Dong arrived at the Dao Sect, where Ying Xiaoxiao explained its four halls and their extraordinary scriptures. After learning that the Great Desolation Scripture was the strongest but nearly impossible to comprehend, they considered Little Sable’s suggestion that they join the Desolate Hall as they reached the Hall Selection Platform.

• Wu Dao brought Lin Mu, Lin Dong, and the other newcomers through the Dao Sect’s protective barrier and toward the Hall Selection Platform.
• Ying Xiaoxiao assessed Lin Mu and Lin Dong, acknowledged their qualifications, and described the Dao Sect’s four halls and their scriptures.
• Ying Xiaoxiao explained that the Great Desolation Scripture was the strongest scripture but that no current Desolate Hall disciple had comprehended it.
• Little Sable advised Lin Mu and Lin Dong to join the Desolate Hall, and Lin Mu nodded after Lin Dong sought his opinion.
• Wu Dao led the group down to the Hall Selection Platform.

Lin Mu and Lin Dong chose Desolate Hall despite the other halls’ interest, and Lin Mu wagered that he could comprehend the Great Desolation Scripture. The chapter left Lin Mu sparring with Heaven Hall’s senior disciple, Ying Xiaoxiao, after betting that victory would earn him a place as a true disciple.

• Wu Dao returned with Lin Mu and Lin Dong, and the deputy hall masters of Heaven Hall, Earth Hall, and Hong Hall moved to recruit them.
• Ying Xiaoxiao revealed Lin Mu’s feats against Qin Tian and a Six Yuan Nirvana Realm expert, prompting Wei Sen to invite Lin Mu and Lin Dong to Heaven Hall.
• Lin Mu and Lin Dong declared that they wanted to join Desolate Hall and attempt to comprehend the Great Desolation Scripture.
• Lin Mu wagered with Ying Huanhuan that he would comprehend the scripture, then challenged Ying Xiaoxiao to keep Heaven Hall’s disciples from repeatedly seeking him out.
• Ying Xiaoxiao accepted on the condition that Lin Mu join Heaven Hall if he lost, while Lin Mu asked for a place as a true disciple if he won.
• Ying Xiaoxiao attacked with the Heavenly Gang Three Flower Sword, and Lin Mu countered with the Double Collapsing Thunder Fist as the spar began.

Lin Mu defeated Ying Xiaoxiao in a fierce match after she unleashed the Heavenly Emperor Scripture, then revealed that he had noticed Dao Sect Leader Ying Xuanzi watching. Ying Xuanzi promoted Lin Mu and Lin Dong to true disciples of Desolate Hall.

• Ying Xiaoxiao used her full Nine Yuan Nirvana Realm strength, but Lin Mu tore through her sword radiance with the Thunder God Body and drove her backward with repeated punches.
• Ying Xiaoxiao summoned the Heavenly Emperor Scripture’s Great Sky Demon Cloud Sword, and Lin Mu countered with four arrows from the Cosmos Bow.
• Lin Mu’s Azure Dragon Arrow shattered the giant sword and flew toward Ying Xiaoxiao, but he controlled it so it dispersed before harming her.
• Lin Mu revealed that he had sensed Ying Xuanzi in the sky, and the sect leader praised his perception.
• Ying Xuanzi rewarded Lin Mu and announced that Lin Mu and Lin Dong were promoted to true disciples of Desolate Hall.
• Ying Xiaoxiao admitted defeat, and Lin Mu said he had won by luck.

Lin Mu and Lin Dong joined the Desolate Hall, where Lin Dong was awarded the rare Pill River Anointment for winning the Hundred Dynasties War. The next morning, Jiang Hao challenged Lin Dong to prove he deserved the privilege, and Lin Mu said he would not interfere.

• Ying Xiaoxiao vowed to reclaim her standing at the next Hall Tournament, while Ying Huanhuan said she would take back her criticism once Lin Mu comprehended the Great Desolation Scripture.
• Little Sable, Little Thunder, Little Flame, Liu Bai, Mo Ling, and others chose the Desolate Hall, and Wu Dao led the new disciples to its mountain home beside the Dan River.
• Wu Dao explained that Lin Dong's Hundred Dynasties War victory earned him the rare Pill River Anointment, though other disciples might resent the privilege.
• Little Sable said he would take Little Thunder and Little Flame away to cultivate, while Lin Mu and Lin Dong remained at the Desolate Hall.
• At the Pill River Platform, Jiang Hao challenged Lin Dong to prove he deserved the anointment, and Lin Mu promised not to interfere.

Lin Dong fought Jiang Hao in a challenge between Desolate Hall true disciples, using his Azure Dragon Arms and Devouring Power to counter Jiang Hao’s Barren Force. After breaking the Barren Net and blocking Jiang Hao’s palm strike, Lin Dong proposed that they settle the match with one move.

• Jiang Hao attacked Lin Dong with golden blade lights, and Lin Dong blocked them with an azure scale shield before countering with a mountain-sized black iron seal.
• Jiang Hao used Barren Force and a Barren Saber strike, but Lin Dong smashed the gray blade light with his Azure Dragon Arms and charged at him.
• Jiang Hao trapped Lin Dong in a Barren Net, while Pang Tong, Song Zhou, and Fang Yun watched and discussed Lin Mu’s strength and the Great Desolation Scripture.
• Lin Dong devoured the Barren Force binding him, shattered the net, and repelled Jiang Hao’s Golden State Awaiting Barren Palm with a punch.
• Lin Dong proposed deciding the victor with one move, and Jiang Hao agreed.

Lin Dong defeated Jiang Hao in a spar and entered the Dan River for the Pill River Anointment, where he would try to absorb the Nirvana Golden Qi. As Lin Dong remained beneath the river, Little Sable left with Little Thunder and Little Flame, while Lin Mu promised to meet him again.

• Lin Dong used the Great Desolation Prison Hand to defeat Jiang Hao, who admitted his loss.
• Wu Dao introduced Chen Zhen, and the two Hall Masters opened the Dan River to reveal its Nirvana Golden Qi.
• Chen Zhen gave Lin Dong a jade slip for emergencies, and Lin Dong entered the black vortex to begin the anointment.
• Lin Mu said Lin Dong would return after absorbing all the Nirvana Golden Qi, while Wu Dao recalled that only Xiao Xiao had endured eight days before.
• Little Sable gave Lin Mu a Demon Spirit imprint and left with Little Thunder and Little Flame.
• Little Sable told Lin Mu that he would call him big brother if Lin Mu could still defeat him when they next met, and Lin Mu agreed.

Lin Mu used the Nirvana Pills he had received to reach the Nine Yuan Nirvana Realm and become a Nine Symbol Heavenly Talisman Master, then went to the Desolate Hall’s Martial Arts Hall. He began cultivating the Barren Art, astonishing the disciples by absorbing Barren Force at an incredible rate.

• Lin Mu spent 540 million Nirvana Pills to pass his ninth Nirvana and Wind and Thunder Tribulations, but found he still lacked the resources to enter the Life Profound Realm.
• Lin Mu returned to Pill River Platform and asked Wu Dao to take him to the Martial Arts Hall to choose martial arts.
• Wu Dao brought Lin Mu to the stone tower, where the blind old man paused his sweeping after Wu Dao said Lin Mu might comprehend the Great Desolation Scripture.
• Lin Mu passed over the other martial arts and chose the Barren Art, which required absorbing Barren Force from a huge boulder.
• Lin Mu used ten million Nirvana Pills to begin cultivating the Barren Art, drawing in Barren Force so rapidly that the nearby disciples were shocked.

Lin Mu cultivated the Barren Art to perfection in half a day, surpassing the Dao Sect’s record, then chose to learn the Barren Demonic Eye. After entering the stone stele’s spiritual space, he faced a colossal Barren Beast.

• Lin Mu drew in Barren Energy and condensed a Barren Seed in less than a quarter of an hour.
• Lin Mu spent Nirvana Pills to raise the Barren Art to perfection, astonishing the blind old man and the disciples.
• The blind old man led Lin Mu to four powerful martial arts steles, and Lin Mu chose the Barren Demonic Eye despite its risk to his vision.
• Lin Mu sent his Spiritual Power into the fourth stele and entered its spiritual space.
• A gigantic Barren Beast emerged from a fissure and drained vitality wherever its gaze passed.

Lin Mu mastered the Barren Demonic Eye and returned to find Lin Dong breaking the Dao Sect record by remaining beneath the Dan River. Lin Dong emerged as a Nirvana Tribulation began, leaving Ying Huanhuan to concede their wager with Lin Mu.

• Lin Mu endured the Barren Demonic Eye's attack, used the system to raise the technique to perfection, and spent three hundred million Nirvana Pills.
• After ten days of cultivation, Lin Mu left the Martial Arts Hall with the blind old man and learned that Lin Dong had stayed beneath the Dan River longer than any Dao Sect disciple.
• Lin Mu met Ying Xiaoxiao and Ying Huanhuan, then bet Ying Huanhuan that Lin Dong would emerge that day.
• The Dan River boiled as Lin Dong attempted a Nirvana Tribulation beneath its surface, and Lin Mu declared that Ying Huanhuan had lost the bet.
• Lin Dong burst from the Dan River in golden light as an astonishing aura spread across the crowd.

Lin Dong completed the Pill River Anointment and began studying the Desolate Hall’s martial arts, while Lin Mu secluded himself to break through to the Life Profound Realm. His breakthrough triggered another System upgrade, but he had only reached the realm’s initial stage.

• Lin Dong impressed Ying Xiaoxiao by absorbing all the Nirvana Golden Qi, and Ying Huanhuan accepted her loss while challenging him to comprehend the Great Desolation Scripture.
• Lin Mu learned that Little Sable and the others had left, then advised Lin Dong to visit the Martial Arts Hall; Chen Zhen arranged for Wu Dao to take him there the next day.
• Lin Mu bought three Life-Life Profound Spirit Fruits from the System Mall and entered seclusion behind a formation barrier.
• During the month Lin Mu cultivated, Lin Dong visited the Martial Arts Hall and practiced the Barren Art and Barren Demonic Eye.
• Lin Mu broke through to the Life Profound Realm, and the System upgraded to grant him one thousand Profound Origin Pills with each breath.
• Lin Mu checked his status and realized that he had only just entered the initial Life Profound Realm, still far from its peak.

Lin Mu and Lin Dong joined Ying Huanhuan, Jiang Kun, and Yuan Ling for a Dao Sect mission to investigate trouble near a Nirvana Crystal Mine in Blood Rock Land. As the group began its five-day journey, Ying Huanhuan warned them about the dangerous fugitives in the region.

• Lin Dong told Lin Mu that Wu Dao had summoned them to join a mission, and the two hurried to meet the group.
• Elder Bai Hua appointed Ying Huanhuan as the leader of the five-person team, and she summoned an azure eagle to carry them away.
• Ying Huanhuan explained that Blood Rock Land was a chaotic border region where wanted fugitives hid and told the group to avoid unnecessary trouble.
• Ying Huanhuan said their mission was to investigate Demonic Beasts causing trouble near Dao Sect's Nirvana Crystal Mine and that they expected to return in half a month.