Chapter Summaries

Ji Wushuang offered to use Qian Renxue’s Seven-Colored Splendor to control members of the Star Luo Royal Family and tried to act as an intermediary between her and Bibi Dong. Their conversation turned to the Heaven Dou succession, where Ji Wushuang revealed that Xue Beng had been deceiving Qian Renxue.

• Qian Renxue gave Ji Wushuang a golden hairpin for Bibi Dong, and he placed it in a carved box.
• Ji Wushuang explained that he planned to influence the Star Luo Royal Family behind the scenes using Qian Renxue’s Seven-Colored Splendor, but she warned him against it.
• Qian Renxue asked about Bibi Dong, and Ji Wushuang said she often stared toward the Heaven Dou Empire, likely thinking of her daughter.
• Ji Wushuang offered to help Qian Renxue reconcile with Bibi Dong, but Qian Renxue denied wanting to see her mother and said their relationship was terrible.
• Ji Wushuang admitted that he killed Xue Beng and explained that he did so for Qian Renxue’s sake.
• Ji Wushuang told Qian Renxue that Xue Beng, Prince Xue Xing, and Xue Ye had deceived her.

Ji Wushuang told Qian Renxue that Xue Beng's debauchery had been a scheme, then stirred her feelings by calling her “Sister Xue.” He later returned to Bibi Dong, who refused to explain her relationship with Qian Renxue and sent him away for the night.

• Ji Wushuang told Qian Renxue that Xue Beng had acted debauched as part of Xue Xing and Xue Ye's scheme, and warned that Xue Ye might still choose Xue Xing's branch as heir.
• Qian Renxue rejected Ji Wushuang's suggestion that she seize the throne by force and reminded him she was three years older than him.
• Ji Wushuang called Qian Renxue “Sister Xue” twice, leaving her flustered and blushing before he departed.
• Ji Wushuang traveled toward the Spirit Hall Sacred Hall while considering how he could give Bibi Dong Qian Renxue's Phoenix Hairpin without exposing what he knew.
• Ji Wushuang met Bibi Dong, draped his outer robe over her, and asked about her relationship with Qian Renxue.
• Bibi Dong refused to discuss the matter, pulled Ji Wushuang's hand from her waist, and told him to go back and sleep.

Ji Wushuang tried to ease Bibi Dong’s strained feelings toward Qian Renxue by passing her a Phoenix Hairpin, then left her alone for the night while cultivating under the stars. The next morning, he prepared to put the hairpin in Bibi Dong’s hair as she finished dressing.

• Ji Wushuang told Bibi Dong that he had given Qian Renxue an Immortal Grade Treasure Medicine in Bibi Dong’s name, and that Qian Renxue had cried with gratitude.
• Ji Wushuang presented Bibi Dong with the Phoenix Hairpin Qian Renxue had asked him to deliver, but Bibi Dong told him she wanted to sleep, so he put it away and left her bedchamber.
• After Ji Wushuang left, Bibi Dong felt lonely and restless, and kept his coat close while trying to soothe herself.
• Ji Wushuang cultivated outside under the stars, drawing on the Star Luo Spirit Pearl and the Power of Starlight to strengthen his Soul Power.
• The next morning, Bibi Dong summoned her maidservants, and Ji Wushuang returned with the Phoenix Hairpin as they helped her dress.
• Ji Wushuang stepped forward to place the hairpin in Bibi Dong’s hair, and she told him to be gentle.

Ji Wushuang told Bibi Dong he planned to win Zhu Zhu Qing over and use Spirit Hall’s support to make her useful in the Star Luo succession struggle. He left with Ye Lingyuan for the Zhu Family estate, where they prepared to approach Zhu Zhu Qing, who was engaged to a prince.

• Bibi Dong praised Ji Wushuang’s plan to approach Zhu Zhu Qing and promised him Spirit Hall’s support.
• Ji Wushuang promised to return before nightfall, and Bibi Dong went to cultivate.
• Ji Wushuang found Ye Lingyuan dressing, kissed her, and brought her along to handle what he called serious business.
• At the Zhu Family estate in Star Luo City, Ji Wushuang studied Zhu Zhu Qing’s portrait and the estate’s layout.
• Ye Lingyuan teased Ji Wushuang about approaching a girl engaged to a prince, and he said he would seek her cooperation or approach her fiancé instead.

Ji Wushuang visited Zhu Zhu Qing and offered to help her defeat her sister and become the first empress of the Star Luo Empire. Zhu Zhu Qing agreed to consider his offer, and Ji Wushuang told her to leave Star Luo City with him after the assembly in a month.

• Ji Wushuang and Ye Lingyuan arrived at the Zhu Family estate after Ji Wushuang said Bishop Truss was investigating Zhu Zhu Qing's circumstances.
• Zhu Zhu Qing recognized Ji Wushuang from his victory at Star Luo Royal Academy and led him to her room to talk.
• Ji Wushuang asked whether Zhu Zhu Qing wanted to defeat Zhu Zhuyun, win the royal battle, and become empress, then explained that he knew about her desperate situation.
• Zhu Zhu Qing questioned why Ji Wushuang chose to help her and wondered whether he planned to control the Star Luo Empire through her.
• Ji Wushuang told Zhu Zhu Qing to leave Star Luo City with him after the assembly in a month and insisted he was the man who would become the Pope of Spirit Hall.

Ji Wushuang urged Zhu Zhu Qing to leave Star Luo and consider her future while weighing how to improve her cultivation. Zhu Zhu Qing pledged herself to him and formally acknowledged him as her master.

• Ji Wushuang learned that Zhu Zhu Qing had reached Soul Grandmaster and advised her to leave for Heaven Dou Royal Academy, while deciding to postpone giving her an immortal herb.
• Zhu Zhu Qing asked how to address Ji Wushuang and explained that she intended to join Spirit Hall after his conference because she admired him.
• Ji Wushuang asked whether she would seek out Dai Mubai or attend Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and Zhu Zhu Qing said she would go wherever he directed.
• Zhu Zhu Qing said her goals had been to become stronger and defeat Zhu Zhuyun, but that she now entrusted her future to Ji Wushuang.
• Zhu Zhu Qing knelt, placed Ji Wushuang's hand on her head, and swore to acknowledge him as her master and remain loyal.

Ji Wushuang accepted Zhu Zhu Qing as his disciple, gave her a movement skill and a pill, and left her preparing to grow stronger at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. He then told Ye Lingyuan his plan to use Zhu Zhu Qing and Dai Mubai to seize the Star Luo throne, while recalling how Fallen Spirit Masters nearly killed him as a child.

• Ji Wushuang gave Zhu Zhu Qing the self-created Shadow Plunder Step and warned her not to teach it to anyone without his permission.
• Zhu Zhu Qing swallowed Ji Wushuang's purple pill, and he departed using his Sword Step, leaving her wondering about the poison and whether she should seek him at the Spirit Hall Sacred Hall.
• Ji Wushuang and Ye Lingyuan discussed Zhu Zhu Qing's natural talent and agreed to focus on her and Dai Mubai rather than Zhu Zhuyun and Dai Weisi.
• Ji Wushuang explained his plan to help Zhu Zhu Qing and Dai Mubai win, manipulate Dai Weisi into rebellion, and ultimately support Zhu Zhu Qing as Star Luo's ruler.
• Ji Wushuang recalled that Fallen Spirit Masters nearly killed him when he was five, and lamented that he had not killed them himself.

Ji Wushuang discussed the City of Slaughter and its arrangement with Spirit Hall with Ye Lingyuan, then visited Qian Renxue in Star Luo City. He learned that she had reached level sixty and offered to accompany her to the Star Dou Great Forest for a Spirit Ring, but she stopped his flirtatious praise.

• Ye Lingyuan explained that the City of Slaughter trapped Fallen Spirit Masters and that Spirit Hall had made a deal with its King.
• Ji Wushuang guessed that Spirit Hall supplied the City of Slaughter with necessities and sent guilty Spirit Masters there.
• Ji Wushuang promised Ye Lingyuan he would take her to a barbecue place, then used Sword Step to head to the Heaven Dou Empire delegation's residence.
• Ji Wushuang asked Qian Renxue about the Heavenly Heart Lotus, and she said it had helped her reach level sixty.
• Ji Wushuang offered to accompany Qian Renxue to the Star Dou Great Forest for a Spirit Ring, but she told him to stop praising her.

Ji Wushuang told Bibi Dong he was taking Qian Renxue to the Star Dou Great Forest for her Sixth Spirit Ring, then shared a kiss with his teacher before leaving. He returned to Qian Renxue, and the two prepared to set out together.

• Qian Renxue questioned Ji Wushuang about trying to win her over, and he invited her to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain her Sixth Spirit Ring.
• Ji Wushuang told Bibi Dong of his plans, and she warned him to be careful and suggested Ghostly Charm and Ye Lingyuan accompany him.
• Before leaving, Ji Wushuang covered Bibi Dong's eyes and kissed her, leaving her flustered and unable to resume cultivating.
• Ji Wushuang arrived late at the Heaven Dou Empire diplomatic residence, where Qian Renxue had been waiting.
• Ji Wushuang summoned the Cloud Shuttle Sword for Qian Renxue and explained that his Sword Control Technique differed from Chen Xin's Sword Flight.

Ji Wushuang took Qian Renxue outside the city, where she questioned him about his Martial Souls and his refusal to become Qian Daoliu’s disciple. He revealed his flying swords and warned her that the Great Bright Vermilion Bird had begun affecting her when she touched his sword casket.

• Ji Wushuang and Qian Renxue flew toward the outskirts of the city while Snake Lance Douluo and Pufferfish Douluo followed behind them.
• Qian Renxue asked why Ji Wushuang had refused Qian Daoliu’s offer to take him as a disciple, and Ji Wushuang said he had already accepted Bibi Dong as his teacher.
• Qian Renxue wondered how Ji Wushuang’s parents could have possessed powerful Martial Souls yet died to Fallen Spirit Masters, leaving him briefly stunned by her reasoning.
• When Qian Renxue touched the Peerless Sword Casket, Ji Wushuang stopped her and then displayed its flying swords, including the Fire Phoenix containing a longsword.
• Ji Wushuang explained that the Great Bright Vermilion Bird was a Demonic Sword whose growing sentience could control him and had already affected Qian Renxue.

Ji Wushuang and Qian Renxue traveled to the outskirts of Star Dou Great Forest to begin her Spirit Beast hunt, trading teasing remarks as they prepared to camp. Over pastries Bibi Dong liked, Qian Renxue reflected on her complicated feelings toward her, while Ji Wushuang said he had taught himself to make tea.

• Ji Wushuang offered Qian Renxue the Great Bright Vermilion Bird Sword, whose flames and phoenix cry made her pull back her hand.
• Qian Renxue agreed to spar with Ji Wushuang in swordsmanship after they returned from Soul Hunting.
• Ji Wushuang and Qian Renxue arrived at the century-old Spirit Beast region, where he set up two tents and asked her to help.
• Qian Renxue wiped Ji Wushuang's forehead with a handkerchief, despite noticing that he was not sweating.
• Ji Wushuang served Qian Renxue pastries Bibi Dong liked and brewed tea, then told her he had taught himself to make it.

Ji Wushuang and Qian Renxue entered the Star Dou Great Forest with Snake Lance Douluo and Blood Stab Douluo guarding them, then came across an injured Hundred-Thousand-Year Light Goddess Butterfly being healed by Bi Ji. Ji Wushuang urged the group to leave rather than risk angering the powerful Spirit Beast; Bi Ji remained wary as she continued her treatment.

• Ji Wushuang worried that he might give Qian Renxue a younger sibling, then cultivated under the Power of Stars while Qian Renxue watched and resolved to work harder.
• The next morning, Snake Lance Douluo and Blood Stab Douluo stopped Ji Wushuang and Qian Renxue, warning them that an injured Spirit Beast ahead might be a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.
• Snake Lance Douluo described the creature as a beautiful butterfly, and Blood Stab Douluo cautioned that other powerful Spirit Beasts might be nearby.
• Ji Wushuang spotted an injured Light Goddess Butterfly being healed by Bi Ji, leader of the Jade Swan Clan, and warned Qian Renxue that the area was dangerous.
• Ji Wushuang apologized to Bi Ji and said they would leave, while Qian Renxue rebuked him for calling her “darling.”

Ji Wushuang and Qian Renxue encountered a powerful purple dragon in the Star Dou Great Forest, but the Dragon Souls in Ji Wushuang’s Heavenly Slash Sword startled it and gave them a chance to escape. They reached the forest’s outer region safely, where Qian Renxue tended to Ji Wushuang as he recovered.

• A massive purple dragon landed before Ji Wushuang, Qian Renxue, Snake Lance Douluo, and Blood Stab Douluo, forcing them to prepare for battle.
• Ji Wushuang’s Heavenly Slash Sword released the Dragon Souls of the Ice Fire Dragon King, whose might intimidated the dragon.
• Ji Wushuang carried Qian Renxue away on sword light, and Snake Lance Douluo and Blood Stab Douluo fled after them.
• The dragon transformed into Zi Ji, who wondered whether only the Master or Di Tian could possess such powerful dragon might, then spoke with Bi Ji.
• Ji Wushuang brought Qian Renxue to the forest’s outer region and collapsed to rest while she wiped his sweat.
• Qian Renxue sent Snake Lance Douluo for water and Blood Stab Douluo to guard the area, then rebuffed Ji Wushuang’s request for a kiss.

Ji Wushuang recovered his Soul Power while Qian Renxue learned about his Blue Silver Emperor Spirit Bone and massaged him. After he woke, Qian Renxue said Snake Lance Douluo and Blood Stab Douluo had gone to find suitable Spirit Beasts, and Ji Wushuang noticed the food she had prepared.

• Ji Wushuang meditated and used the Myriad Manifestations of the Forest Domain and Star Luo Spirit Pearl to restore his Soul Power while Qian Renxue examined his Spirit Bone.
• Qian Renxue asked about the Spirit Bone's skills, and Ji Wushuang explained that one supported his recovery while the other could currently heal only his own injuries.
• Qian Renxue massaged Ji Wushuang's shoulders and legs as he meditated, and Snake Lance Douluo and Blood Stab Douluo prepared water and food when they returned.
• After an hour, Ji Wushuang awoke with his Soul Power restored, and Qian Renxue blushed when he pinched her nose.
• Qian Renxue told Ji Wushuang that Snake Lance Douluo and Blood Stab Douluo had gone to search for Spirit Beasts, then proudly said she had made the roasted meat.

Qian Renxue burned the meat she had tried to roast, so Ji Wushuang hunted and cooked two Explosive Chickens for them. After Qian Renxue absorbed a Light Giant’s Spirit Ring, she gained a rare External Soul Bone that appeared as a golden third eye, leaving Ji Wushuang envious and her embarrassed by his close inspection.

• Qian Renxue’s meat burned, and Ji Wushuang killed two Explosive Chickens and cooked them by a stream.
• Blood Stab Douluo reported that Snake Lance Douluo had found Qian Renxue a suitable Spirit Beast, and they led her and Ji Wushuang to a Light Giant.
• Qian Renxue killed the Light Giant and spent three hours absorbing its Spirit Ring as her sixth Spirit Ring.
• A golden third-eye marking appeared on Qian Renxue’s forehead, and Ji Wushuang recognized it as an External Soul Bone.
• Ji Wushuang held Qian Renxue’s cheeks to examine the marking, embarrassing her, while she thanked him and promised to remember Snake Lance Douluo’s favor.

Ji Wushuang flirted with Qian Renxue as the group left the Star Dou Great Forest, and she confided the abilities of her spirit skills and External Soul Bone to him. They stopped for the night in a nearby city, where Ji Wushuang arranged for dinner to be served in Qian Renxue's room.

• Ji Wushuang kissed the back of Qian Renxue's hand, leaving her flustered, before she urged the group to leave the dangerous Star Dou Great Forest.
• Snake Lance Douluo warned Ji Wushuang that Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong had a complicated, poor relationship, while Ji Wushuang kept his double-agent deception to himself.
• Ji Wushuang called Qian Renxue “Xue'er,” then asked about her abilities; she described her Angel's Roar skill and her Light Giant External Soul Bone's spiritual abilities.
• Qian Renxue offered to teach Ji Wushuang theoretical knowledge, but he questioned whether she could teach well and praised Bibi Dong instead.
• At a hotel, Qian Renxue chose to eat in her room to avoid public attention, and Ji Wushuang led her upstairs by the hand after ordering the meal.

Ji Wushuang teased Qian Renxue into revealing her true self more comfortably, and the two shared dinner before he left her room. As Ji Wushuang meditated peacefully, Bibi Dong worried about Zhu Zhu Qing seeking him out and his outing with Qian Renxue.

• Qian Renxue explained that she wanted to keep her true appearance private, and Ji Wushuang teased her about hiding from the world.
• Qian Renxue punched Ji Wushuang after he patted her head, but he treated her blows as a massage and pulled her into his arms before letting her go.
• Waitresses delivered a large meal, and Qian Renxue joined Ji Wushuang to eat after he told her not to let herself go hungry while sulking.
• Ji Wushuang left after dinner and reminded Qian Renxue to brush her teeth, then sat by the window to meditate and cultivate his Soul Power.
• Bibi Dong lay awake in the Pope's bedroom, worrying that Zhu Zhu Qing had sought out Ji Wushuang and feeling troubled about his time with Qian Renxue.

After returning to Star Luo City, Ji Wushuang spoke with Bibi Dong about Qian Renxue and Zhu Zhu Qing. Bibi Dong questioned him about his ties to both women, then wondered whether he knew the truth about her relationship with Qian Renxue as Ye Lingyuan arrived at the palace.

• Ji Wushuang returned to the Spirit Hall Sacred Hall and told Bibi Dong that Qian Renxue had gained an External Soul Bone from the Light Giant's Spirit Ring.
• Bibi Dong asked why Ji Wushuang called Qian Renxue Sister Xue, and he explained that Qian Renxue had asked to be his sister.
• Bibi Dong asked about Zhu Zhu Qing, and Ji Wushuang said he had taught her a Martial Skill and accepted her pledge of loyalty, securing it with a Fake Poison Pill.
• Bibi Dong warned Ji Wushuang to stay wary of Zhu Zhu Qing and keep Spirit Hall's secrets from her.
• Ji Wushuang said Qian Renxue was very much like Bibi Dong, leaving Bibi Dong wondering whether he knew about their relationship.
• Ye Lingyuan arrived outside the Pope's Palace and announced herself to Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong questioned Ye Lingyuan about whether she had told Ji Wushuang the truth about Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, and Ye Lingyuan concealed her knowledge. Afterward, Ye Lingyuan reunited with Ji Wushuang, and they became intimate; Ji Wushuang then prepared to have dinner with his teacher.

• Bibi Dong summoned Ye Lingyuan and warned her not to tell Ji Wushuang about Bibi Dong's relationship with Qian Renxue.
• Ye Lingyuan left Bibi Dong's bedchamber relieved that her prepared act had concealed her suspicions about Bibi Dong's concerns.
• Ye Lingyuan visited Ji Wushuang and told him Bibi Dong had asked whether she had revealed the truth about Qian Renxue.
• Ji Wushuang admitted he might have made Bibi Dong suspicious, and Ye Lingyuan teased him about his Soul Hunting trip with Qian Renxue.
• Ye Lingyuan and Ji Wushuang became intimate in the bathing room and later agreed that he would get dressed for dinner with his teacher.

Ji Wushuang reunited with Ye Lingyuan and Bibi Dong before visiting Zhu Zhu Qing, who asked him for the antidote to a poison she believed he had given her. He had no antidote, leaving her request unanswered.

• Ji Wushuang joked with Ye Lingyuan, promised to remember their date, and departed for the Pope's Palace.
• Bibi Dong welcomed Ji Wushuang, shared a meal with him, and later initiated an intimate encounter while he slept.
• Ji Wushuang woke and took over, then left the next morning while Bibi Dong remained behind, feeling lonely.
• Ji Wushuang appeared in Zhu Zhu Qing's room as she practiced Shadow Plunder Step and heard that she wanted to defeat Zhu Zhuyun.
• Zhu Zhu Qing asked Ji Wushuang for the antidote she thought he had left her, and he realized he had none.