Chapter Summaries

The Liu Family planned to force a marriage alliance with the Ye Family, while Ye Wentian investigated the sudden disappearance of Spiritual Energy. As Ye Shiyu left to hunt beasts for the struggling family, Ye Ling'er decided to seek out Lin Tianya and asked Li Ping where he lived.

• Liu Ming told Liu Feng he intended to marry both Ye sisters, and Liu Feng agreed to bring betrothal gifts to the Ye Family in three days.
• The Second Elder and Ye Qingtian reported that Spiritual Energy had vanished across a ten-li area but was slowly returning, and Ye Wentian arranged for Beast Cores to support cultivation until it recovered.
• Ye Shiyu prepared to hunt low-rank demonic beasts in the Demonic Beast Mountain Range without telling Ye Wentian, and Ye Ling'er reluctantly agreed to stay behind.
• After Ye Shiyu left, Ye Ling'er decided to find Lin Tianya and asked Li Ping where he lived.

Ye Ling'er took Lin Hao out of the Ye Family to meet her older sister and gather Beast Cores in the Demonic Beast Mountain Range. As they raced toward the mountain range, Lin Hao kept pace with Ye Ling'er, surprising her.

• Lin Hao hid his Divine-tier Beast Core when he sensed Ye Ling'er approaching, and she brought him to her courtyard to ask him to join her on a two- or three-day trip.
• A spy reported that Ye Shiyu had left for the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, and Liu Ming told Liu Feng a plan to force Ye Wentian to yield.
• Lin Hao agreed to go with Ye Ling'er, and they sneaked out of Ye Mansion toward the Demonic Beast Mountain Range.
• Ye Ling'er explained that she wanted Beast Cores to help the Ye Family continue cultivating despite the disappearance of Spiritual Energy.
• After two hours of flying at full speed, Lin Hao remained close behind Ye Ling'er, who sped up again to test him.

Ye Ling'er and Lin Hao entered the Demonic Beast Mountain Range to find Ye Shiyu, while three Liu Family elders followed them, intending to capture both sisters. Ye Shiyu encountered a Snow Demon Tiger and began fighting it for its Beast Core.

• Ye Shiyu entered the Demonic Beast Mountain Range alone to collect Beast Cores, and the Liu Family's Great Elder, Second Elder, and Third Elder followed her.
• Ye Ling'er and Lin Hao arrived at the forest and went in after Ye Shiyu, while Lin Hao sensed someone watching them.
• The Liu Family elders recognized Ye Ling'er and decided to follow the two women deeper into the forest before attacking.
• Ye Shiyu collected her fifth Beast Core, then dodged an ambush by a Snow Demon Tiger.
• Ye Shiyu countered the tiger's pressure and dodged its paw before attacking its head with streaks of red sword light.

Lin Hao and Ye Ling'er rushed toward Ye Shiyu, who was fighting a Snow Demon Tiger, while the Liu Family elders waited in ambush. Ye Ling'er struck the beast and reunited with her sister, who remained wary of Lin Hao as the three prepared to fight together.

• Lin Hao sensed a powerful Sword Qi in the surge of Spiritual Power, and Ye Ling'er hurried toward it while he followed.
• The Liu Family Great Elder held his group back, waiting for Ye Ling'er to arrive and for Ye Shiyu to tire against the Snow Demon Tiger.
• Ye Shiyu struggled to gain an advantage over the Lord-tier Snow Demon Tiger until Ye Ling'er struck it with a silver spear beam.
• Ye Shiyu reunited with Ye Ling'er and was surprised to see Lin Hao, then questioned whether he could protect her sister.
• The Snow Demon Tiger rose and looked for a chance to escape, while Ye Ling'er suggested that she and Ye Shiyu kill it together.

Ye Ling'er unleashed a devastating spear strike that killed the fleeing Snow Demon Tiger, while Lin Hao and the Liu Family elders watched. Ye Shiyu found her unharmed sister with the tiger’s Beast Core, and the Liu Family Great Elder began plotting to seize the Ye Family’s powerful Battle Skill.

• The Snow Demon Tiger caught Ye Ling'er's spear with its tail and threw her aside, then fled when it could not defeat the Ye sisters.
• Ye Ling'er gathered her power into the Cold Iron Silver Dragon Spear and struck the Snow Demon Tiger as it ran.
• The spear pierced the Snow Demon Tiger's head and killed it, leaving a crater as Ye Shiyu rushed into the dust to find Ye Ling'er.
• Ye Shiyu found Ye Ling'er unharmed with the Beast Core, while the Liu Family Great Elder whispered a plan to his fellow elders.

Ye Ling'er killed a Snow Demon Tiger and gave Lin Hao the Overlord Spear, while she and Ye Shiyu hunted and shared a meal with him. At midnight, Lin Hao sensed danger and spotted three figures watching their camp.

• Ye Ling'er killed the Snow Demon Tiger with a powerful spear thrust, and Ye Shiyu stored its corpse for food.
• Ye Ling'er gave Lin Hao the Overlord Spear, then led Ye Shiyu and Lin Hao deeper into the forest to hunt Beast Cores.
• The three hunted more demonic beasts, and Lin Hao grilled Snow Demon Tiger meat for the sisters at camp.
• Ye Shiyu and Ye Ling'er fell asleep while Lin Hao kept watch and cultivated nearby.
• The Great Elder told the Second Elder to prepare to move, and Lin Hao sensed danger, seized the Overlord Spear, and spotted three figures watching the camp.

The Liu Family elders ambushed Ye Shiyu and Ye Ling'er, but their Demigod pressure had no effect on Lin Hao. When the Great Elder moved to seize the sisters, Lin Hao attacked him and faced two more elders closing in with flaming blades.

• The three Liu Family elders discovered Lin Hao and tested their combined pressure on him, but he remained unharmed.
• The elders turned their pressure on Ye Shiyu and Ye Ling'er, injuring them, then revealed themselves and demanded the sisters come with them.
• The Great Elder said the Liu Family planned to seek a marriage alliance with the Ye Family, then stepped forward to seal the sisters' cultivation.
• Lin Hao questioned the elders and attacked the Great Elder with the Overlord Spear, forcing him to dodge.
• Two Liu Family elders appeared beside Lin Hao and brought flaming blades toward his neck as Ye Shiyu and Ye Ling'er warned him.

Lin Hao’s fragmented memories awakened a violent power as he was attacked by three Liu Family elders. After the elders turned to capture Ye Shiyu and Ye Ling'er, Lin Hao struck from behind, leaving two of them badly wounded.

• Lin Hao vanished in a burst of Black Lightning, then appeared in the air with lightning wings as painful memories flooded his mind.
• The Liu Family Great Elder ordered an attack, and the three elders’ strikes hit Lin Hao, whose Black Lightning formed armor around him.
• Believing Lin Hao dead, the Great Elder mocked Ye Shiyu and ordered the sisters’ Spiritual Power sealed before they were bound and gagged.
• Lin Hao condemned the elders and attacked from behind, severing the right arms of the Second and Third Elders while the Great Elder escaped into the air.

Lin Hao defeated and restrained the three Liu Family elders who had captured Ye Shiyu and Ye Ling'er, then agreed to return with the sisters to the Ye Family. That night, he entered his Mental Space and decided to use three Divine-tier Beast Cores to wake the sleeping Sword Box.

• Lin Hao reappeared after the Great Elder thought he had killed him, then severed the Great Elder's arm and sealed his Spiritual Power.
• Lin Hao sealed the Second and Third Elders' Spiritual Power, freed Ye Shiyu and Ye Ling'er from their pressure, and bound and gagged all three men.
• Lin Hao told the sisters to return to the Ye Family, and accepted Ye Shiyu's offer to go with them.
• Ye Ling'er questioned Lin Hao about his recovered memories and his strength, while Ye Shiyu remained wary of his secrets.
• That night, Lin Hao entered his Mental Space, found the Sword Box asleep, and brought out three Divine-tier Beast Cores to wake it.

Lin Hao absorbed the energy from three Divine-tier Beast Cores, then returned to Ye Mansion with the captured Liu Family elders. There, Liu Ming asked to marry both of Ye Wentian’s daughters, and Ye Wentian said he would first ask them what they wanted.

• Lin Hao absorbed energy from three Divine-tier Beast Cores in an attempt to awaken the Sword Box, but it did not respond.
• At dawn, Lin Hao carried the three bound, unconscious Liu Family elders toward Ye Mansion while Ye Shiyu and Ye Ling'er followed behind.
• Liu Ming arrived at Ye Mansion with servants carrying gift chests and asked Ye Wentian for his daughter’s hand in marriage.
• Liu Ming said he wanted to marry both Ye Shiyu and Ye Ling'er, prompting Ye Qingtian to attack with his pressure before Ye Wentian stopped him.
• Ye Wentian told Liu Ming he would ask his daughters first and would not force them to marry.

The Liu Family pressured Ye Wentian to marry Ye Shiyu and Ye Ling'er to Liu Ming, claiming they had sent elders to protect the sisters in the Demonic Beast Mountain Range. Lin Hao returned with the defeated elders, and the sisters arrived safely at the Ye Family hall.

• Liu Ming revealed that Ye Shiyu and Ye Ling'er had gone to the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, and said Liu Family elders had been sent after them.
• Liu Feng confronted Ye Wentian and threatened the Ye Family, boasting that a Legendary rank powerhouse backed the Liu Family.
• Lin Hao entered the hall dragging three unconscious Liu Family elders, each missing a right arm, and told Ye Wentian that his daughters were returning.
• Ye Shiyu and Ye Ling'er arrived safely, and Ye Ling'er complained to Lin Hao that he had flown too slowly.

Lin Hao forced Liu Feng to leave the Ye Family’s betrothal gifts behind after the Liu Family’s failed attempt to take Ye Ling'er and Ye Shiyu. He then agreed to stay at the Ye estate while he learned about the world and decided how to search for his master.

• Liu Feng mistook Lin Hao’s strength for the work of a hidden Legendary rank expert and conceded defeat, preparing to leave the Ye estate with Liu Ming and the injured elders.
• Lin Hao demanded that Liu Feng leave the chests of betrothal gifts behind, and Liu Feng agreed rather than risk his life.
• Lin Hao told Ye Wentian he planned to leave, but Ye Ling'er urged him to stay and Ye Wentian offered him lodging.
• Lin Hao accepted Ye Wentian’s offer so he could learn about the world before searching for his master.
• Lin Hao gave the chests to the Ye Family as repayment for saving his life.

Ye Shiyu told the Ye Family how Lin Tianya had defeated three Demigod-rank experts, and the family discussed the looming threat from the Liu Family. Lin Hao settled into a courtyard and learned about the Sacred Martial Continent and its spirit-stone currency, revealing how unfamiliar he was with local customs.

• Ye Ling'er took Lin Hao to a quiet courtyard in the Ye Mansion, where he would stay.
• Ye Shiyu recounted Lin Tianya's deeds in the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, shocking Ye Wentian, Ye Qingtian, and the elders.
• Ye Wentian warned the family that the Liu Family could retaliate with the support of a Legendary rank expert, while the family struggled to find a way to resist.
• Uncle Li and Ye Ling'er explained the continent's five regions and cultivation resources to Lin Hao, who asked about spirit stones.
• Lin Hao examined a spirit stone and showed a Diamond-rank demonic beast core, prompting Uncle Li and Ye Ling'er to explain its value and the spirit-stone grades.

Lin Hao learned about the cultivation ranks, settled into the Ye Family residence, and gave Ye Ling'er his Thunder Prison Nine Spears manual. At the Liu Family, Liu Feng learned that Lin Hao had defeated the three elders and summoned Mister Ling.

• Uncle Li explained the ranks above Diamond and said the five Saints were True Saint Realm experts.
• Ye Ling'er arranged everyday necessities for Lin Hao, who thanked her and gave her his Thunder Prison Nine Spears manual.
• Liu Feng erupted in anger over the failed mission and learned that the Great Elder had awakened.
• The Great Elder recounted how Lin Hao had injured all three Demigod elders, leaving Liu Feng struggling to believe that a Diamond Realm youth had beaten them.
• Liu Feng realized the Ye Family might not have a Legendary powerhouse and ordered a servant to invite Mister Ling.
• A tall, black-robed figure carrying a sheathed sword appeared at the doorway.

Ling Tian confirmed that Lin Hao was a Diamond Realm swordsman whose skill let him defeat three Demigod rank elders, then went to the Ye Family to challenge him. As Ling Tian and Lin Hao faced off, Lin Hao revealed his extraordinary Sword Intent and unleashed an even stranger presence.

• Ling Tian examined the Great Elder’s wound and confirmed that Lin Hao had Diamond Realm cultivation but swordsmanship on par with his own.
• Ling Tian told Liu Feng to treat the injured elders and said he would meet Lin Hao that night.
• As Lin Hao prepared to cultivate with three Divine-tier Beast Cores, he sensed a Legendary rank presence and went outside to confront Ling Tian’s sudden Sword Qi attack.
• Ling Tian restrained Ye Wentian, Ye Qingtian, Ye Shiyu, Ye Ling'er, and the others with his pressure, then challenged Lin Hao to show his strength.
• Lin Hao displayed Triple Sword Intent and then Quintuple Sword Intent, shocking Ling Tian before a strange presence enveloped the courtyard.

Lin Hao fought Ling Tian after the Legendary rank expert ambushed him and destroyed his courtyard. Lin Hao blocked Ling Tian’s attack and, when Ling Tian tried to invite him to the Sword Sect, unleashed another sword skill that left Ling Tian bleeding.

• Lin Hao drew Zixiao and struck Ling Tian with One Sword Opens the Heavens, while Ling Tian countered with Sword Points to the Firmament.
• Lin Hao and Ling Tian’s attacks collided, but Lin Hao remained unharmed as the blast wrecked the courtyard.
• Lin Hao invited Ling Tian to continue their fight in the sky, where Ling Tian asked whether Lin Hao belonged to a sect.
• Ling Tian considered recruiting Lin Hao into the Sword Sect, but Lin Hao gathered killing intent over the destroyed courtyard and Ling Tian’s ambush.
• Lin Hao used Fleeting Splendor, vanished from Ling Tian’s sight, and left Ling Tian’s right arm bleeding.

Lin Hao defeated Ling Tian and shattered his Sword Heart, forcing the Legendary swordsman to withdraw while the Ye Family welcomed Lin Hao. The Liu Family prepared to surrender half its assets, and Ling Tian resolved to recruit Lin Tianya into the Sword Sect; Lin Hao ended the chapter absorbing energy from three Divine-tier Beast Cores.

• Ling Tian admitted defeat to Lin Hao, gave him spirit stones for the ruined courtyard, and withdrew from the Ye and Liu families.
• Ye Wentian welcomed Lin Hao and arranged a new courtyard for him, while Liu Feng decided to send half the Liu Family's assets to the Ye Family as an apology.
• Ling Tian recuperated in a valley, reflected on Lin Hao's sword, and resolved that Lin Tianya must join the Sword Sect.
• Lin Hao went to his new courtyard, then absorbed energy from three Divine-tier Beast Cores through the Sword Box.

After the Sword Box awakened, Lin Hao learned that reaching the Central Region to find his master would be difficult, so he planned to join a sect. Meanwhile, the Sword Sect decided to investigate Ling Tian’s promising candidate, Lin Tianya, who was staying with the Ye Family in Maple Forest City.

• The Sword Box awakened and told Lin Hao that it had protected him when their passage to the Sacred Martial Continent collapsed.
• Lin Hao told the Sword Box about his recent experiences and said he wanted to find his master in the Central Region.
• The Sword Box explained the restrictions on entering the Central Region and advised Lin Hao to join a sect and seek his master at the Five-Region Competition.
• The Sword Sect’s Great Elder reported that Ling Tian had found a promising young talent, while the Second Elder doubted his claim and argued with the Great Elder.
• The Sword Sect’s Sect Master sent the middle-aged Fifth Junior Sister to find Lin Tianya at the Ye Family in Maple Forest City.
• Lin Hao continued cultivating, unaware that the Sword Sect had taken an interest in him.

Lin Hao attended the Liu Family’s apology to the Ye Family and watched Ye Wentian accept their compensation and agree to forgive them. When Ye Wentian hesitated to heed Ye Shiyu’s warning about future trouble, Lin Hao killed Liu Feng and Liu Ming and told the Ye Family to take over the Liu Family’s territory.

• Liu Feng and Liu Ming came to the Ye Family with a large amount of compensation and apologized to Ye Wentian and Lin Hao.
• Lin Hao left the decision to Ye Wentian, who accepted the gifts and agreed not to pursue the Liu Family’s past attack.
• Ye Shiyu warned Ye Wentian that sparing the Liu Family would invite future trouble and urged him to take their foundations.
• Lin Hao killed Liu Feng and Liu Ming with two streaks of sword light before they could leave.
• Lin Hao told Ye Wentian to take over the Liu Family’s territory as repayment for the Ye Family saving his life, then left the hall.

Lin Hao left the Ye Family to travel through the Eastern Region, thanking Uncle Li for saving his life and giving him a Jade Slip and three Divine-tier Beast Cores. After a painful farewell with Ye Ling'er, two women appeared before him and confronted him with a powerful aura.

• Lin Hao decided to leave the Ye Family and travel around the Eastern Region while looking for a suitable sect.
• The Sword Box gave Lin Hao a sound-transmitting Jade Slip for Uncle Li and revealed that she could store items.
• Lin Hao thanked Uncle Li for saving him, gave him the Jade Slip and three Divine-tier Beast Cores, and departed.
• Ye Ling'er confronted Lin Hao as he left, but he rebuked her defense of her father's ties with the Liu Family and walked away.
• A powerful aura enveloped Lin Hao, and two women appeared in front of him.