Chapter Summaries

Wei Yuting ambushed the Corpse Refining Sect party with a hidden killing formation, then detonated the remaining formation energy to devastate their forces and escape. Chou Kunsheng caught up to her, but Shen Changchuan intervened, and Chou recognized him as a target wanted by the Seven Absolute Venerable and White Bone Venerable.

• Wei Yuting activated a concealed killing formation that killed more than half of the Corpse Refining Sect's party.
• Chou Kunsheng attacked Wei Yuting, but she detonated her formation and fled toward the volcanic crater's exit.
• The blast left the third elder badly injured and the other Corpse Refining Sect disciples nearly dead, while Chou Kunsheng survived and pursued Wei Yuting.
• Chou Kunsheng caught Wei Yuting on the mountainside and attacked her from behind.
• Shen Changchuan appeared and intercepted Chou Kunsheng with a punch, giving Wei Yuting distance to escape.
• Chou Kunsheng recognized Shen Changchuan and rejoiced at the chance to capture him for the Seven Absolute Venerable and White Bone Venerable.

Shen Changchuan and Wei Yuting lured Chou Kunsheng into a hidden Formation after he pursued them, convinced he could claim the reward for Shen Changchuan’s head. The Formation trapped Chou Kunsheng beneath crushing gravity and sealed him inside its rising barriers.

• Chou Kunsheng recognized Shen Changchuan and attacked, hoping to claim the reward and three requests from Old Demon Bones.
• Shen Changchuan used the overloaded Golden Wind Jade Dew Gu to break free, then fled with Wei Yuting as Chou Kunsheng gave chase.
• Chou Kunsheng dismissed Shen Changchuan’s strength as a temporary boost and believed he could overpower him.
• After Shen Changchuan stopped, Wei Yuting activated a white jade Formation Disk.
• The Formation slammed Chou Kunsheng into a crater, immobilized him with crushing gravity, and enclosed him behind layers of barriers.

After Shen Changchuan and Wei Yuting trapped Chou Kunsheng in the Nine Layered Mountain Array, Shen decided to fight the weakened sect master to seize an opportunity to break through his cultivation bottleneck. Wei Yuting worried about the danger but let him proceed after he insisted he could win.

• Wei Yuting and Shen Changchuan used the ruined Formation foundation and her hidden preparations to reconstruct the Nine Layered Mountain Array and trap Chou Kunsheng.
• Wei Yuting prepared to escape, but Shen Changchuan said he wanted to fight Chou Kunsheng.
• Shen explained that defeating the eighth-level cultivator might help him break through his Out of Body Stage Sixth Layer Peak bottleneck.
• Shen reasoned that Chou Kunsheng had been weakened by the loss of his Life-Bound Refined Corpse and its backlash, making this a rare chance to challenge him.
• Wei Yuting asked whether Shen could win, and he assured her that he had the fight in the bag.

Shen Changchuan entered the Formation to fight Chou Kunsheng, and the two clashed fiercely while Wei Yuting watched anxiously. Shen Changchuan began controlling his power more skillfully, but Chou Kunsheng secretly studied his fighting style as the battle continued.

• Wei Yuting warned Shen Changchuan to put his life first and resolved to help him escape if necessary.
• Chou Kunsheng was delighted when Shen Changchuan entered the Formation and decided to capture him while guarding against an unknown trump card.
• Shen Changchuan and Chou Kunsheng exchanged a powerful first blow, with Chou Kunsheng forcing Shen Changchuan back farther.
• Shen Changchuan charged again, and the two fought at great speed as he gradually gained control over his powerful mana.
• Wei Yuting noticed Chou Kunsheng seemed weaker than before, while Chou Kunsheng secretly learned Shen Changchuan's attack patterns and rhythm.

Shen Changchuan used his battle with Chou Kunsheng to comprehend the late stages of the Out of Body Stage and prepared to break through while protected by two Spirit Tools. After releasing the Golden Wind Jade Dew Gu, he unleashed an improved Qi Absorption Returning Origin Technique and shattered the bottleneck at the peak of the sixth level.

• Wei Yuting struggled to maintain the Nine-Layer Mountain Array as Shen Changchuan and Chou Kunsheng's battle shook the secret realm.
• Shen Changchuan learned from Chou Kunsheng's eighth-level power and finally comprehended the late stages of the Out of Body Stage.
• Shen Changchuan summoned the Bronze Bell and White Jade Heart Protection Mirror to shield himself, and Chou Kunsheng realized he had been used as a whetstone for a breakthrough.
• Chou Kunsheng attacked with his full strength, rapidly draining the defenses of Shen Changchuan's two Spirit Tools.
• Shen Changchuan released the overloaded Golden Wind Jade Dew Gu and used his improved Qi Absorption Returning Origin Technique to break through the bottleneck at the peak of the sixth level.

Shen Changchuan broke through to the Out of Body Stage Seventh Layer during his battle with Chou Kunsheng, then prepared to face his enemy’s full-strength assault. The chapter ended with both combatants poised for another clash.

• Shen Changchuan celebrated his breakthrough and resolved to pursue the Spirit Wandering Realm next.
• Chou Kunsheng shattered the defenses of Shen Changchuan’s two Spirit Tools, damaging their spirituality.
• Shen Changchuan retrieved the Spirit Tools and thanked Chou Kunsheng for helping him break through.
• Chou Kunsheng attacked with his full late-stage eighth-level power, determined to kill Shen Changchuan before he could grow stronger.
• Shen Changchuan met Chou Kunsheng’s assault without fear and invoked Azure Wood Sword Light · Ninth Layer.

After breaking through to the Out of Body Stage Seventh Layer, Shen Changchuan unleashed transformed Azure Wood Sword Light and fought Chou Kunsheng on equal terms. As Shen Changchuan grew stronger by tempering his new realm in battle, Chou Kunsheng realized he might be killed.

• Shen Changchuan unleashed nine layers of Azure Wood Sword Light, each comparable to a Second-tier Spell, against Chou Kunsheng.
• Wei Yuting struggled to stabilize the Nine Layered Mountain Array as the battle’s shockwaves shook it.
• Shen Changchuan and Chou Kunsheng traded devastating attacks in a battle that shook the Secret Realm Ruins.
• Chou Kunsheng was shocked that Shen Changchuan could match his strength and grow more adept as the fight continued.
• Chou Kunsheng became terrified that Shen Changchuan would kill him if the battle went on.

Shen Changchuan used his Divine Ability, One Sword Ten Thousand Images, to kill Chou Kunsheng after trapping him inside the Nine Layered Mountain Array. Exhausted but confident in the power he had built through years of spell cultivation, Shen Changchuan resolved to catch up to and surpass the strongest prodigies.

• Chou Kunsheng realized Shen Changchuan had gained the upper hand and that the Nine Layered Mountain Array left him no escape.
• Shen Changchuan sensed Chou Kunsheng’s panic and decided to end the fight before his opponent could attempt mutual destruction.
• Shen Changchuan unleashed One Sword Ten Thousand Images, freezing Chou Kunsheng’s thoughts and cutting him in two.
• Shen Changchuan reflected that his Divine Ability’s power came from his vast accumulation of perfected spells, then vowed to surpass the strongest prodigies.

Shen Changchuan killed Chou Kunsheng with a single sword strike, shocking Wei Yuting, Wu Tianhao, and the Shen Family Third Elder. The Third Elder feared Shen Changchuan's future strength and resolved to stop opposing him, even if it cost him dearly.

• Wei Yuting watched Shen Changchuan's sword strike cut Chou Kunsheng in two and stood stunned as the Nine Layered Mountain Array faded.
• Wu Tianhao witnessed Shen Changchuan's victory and reflected on how quickly his junior brother had broken through to the Out of Body Stage Seventh Layer.
• The Shen Family Third Elder realized Shen Changchuan could eventually rival Spirit Wandering realm experts and feared making an enemy of him.
• The Shen Family Third Elder decided to get off First Madam's ship and accept a heavy loss to avoid opposing Shen Changchuan.

After killing Chou Kunsheng, Shen Changchuan recovered his mana, considered strengthening his cultivation foundation, and collected spoils from the Corpse Refining Sect. The Third Elder became determined to repair his relationship with Shen Changchuan, while Shen continued clearing the sect’s remaining survivors and treasures.

• After witnessing Shen Changchuan’s rapid advancement and powerful Divine Ability, the Third Elder resolved to mend their relationship but worried about what gift could persuade him.
• Shen Changchuan recovered some mana after his battle with Chou Kunsheng and reflected that he should spend time refining and strengthening his foundation.
• Shen Changchuan removed Chou Kunsheng’s Storage Bag and put it away before heading to the hollow beneath the Volcanic Crater.
• Shen Changchuan killed a surviving Corpse Refining Sect Elder who had gathered Storage Bags from his fallen fellow disciples.

After rescuing Wei Yuting and defeating Chou Kunsheng, Shen Changchuan told Wu Tianhao and the others about the terrifying Mysterious Female Corpse that had revived in the ruins. As they left, he found a Void Clarity Stone in Chou Kunsheng's Storage Bag, bringing his Void Escape Gu refinement progress to fifty percent.

• Shen Changchuan reunited with Wu Tianhao, Wei Yuting, and Shen Yingxia after finishing the battle and rescuing Wei Yuting.
• Shen Changchuan explained how the Mysterious Ancient Corpse had revived and crippled Chou Kunsheng, while Wu Tianhao reflected on how far Shen Changchuan had surpassed him.
• Wei Yuting and Wu Tianhao agreed to report the Mysterious Female Corpse's revival to their masters so they could prepare for possible trouble.
• Wu Tianhao introduced Shen Yingxia as the Tiannan Shen Clan elder who had helped him come to the rescue, and Shen Changchuan thanked him.
• The group left the Secret Realm Ruins, and Shen Changchuan discovered a Void Clarity Stone in Chou Kunsheng's Storage Bag, advancing his Void Escape Gu refinement by fifty percent.

Wan Zunli broke through to the Spirit Wandering Realm, then discovered that the Sect Master and many Nascent Soul elders had died and vowed revenge. Meanwhile, Shen Changchuan continued toward Soul Severing Mountain to consult You Longzi and considered refining the Void Escape Gu after obtaining its rarest material, the Void Clarity Stone.

• Wan Zunli emerged from seclusion at the Corpse Refining Sect and attained the Spirit Wandering Realm, prompting the sect to celebrate.
• Wan Zunli found that more than half the Life Tablets in the ancestral hall had shattered, including those of the Sect Master and the elders he had sent to search for the lost Supreme Treasure, and swore vengeance.
• A messenger reported that Seven Absolute Old Ancestor had sent a message, and Wan Zunli left the ancestral hall to respond.
• Shen Changchuan parted from Wu Tianhao, Wei Yuting, and the others and continued toward Soul Severing Mountain to seek guidance from You Longzi about his cultivation.
• Shen Changchuan recalled the Void Escape Gu's spatial ability and realized that he had obtained the rare Void Clarity Stone needed to refine it.

Shen Changchuan obtained Void Clarity Stone, the rarest material needed to refine the Void Escape Gu, and planned to gather the remaining ingredients while improving his cultivation. He reached Soul Severing Mountain, where he rescued a Tiannan Domain patrol from Demonic Cultivators, and arrived at Soul Severing City hoping to find the other materials.

• Shen Changchuan considered how Void Clarity Stone could refine storage treasures and imagined using the Void Escape Gu to master Space Power.
• Shen Changchuan resolved to search for the remaining Void Escape Gu materials and concluded that Shadow Ghost had helped deliver both the recipe fragment and the Void Clarity Stone.
• Shen Changchuan traveled toward Soul Severing Mountain without further trouble until he found Tiannan Domain patrol cultivators being pursued by Demonic Cultivators.
• Shen Changchuan killed the Demonic Cultivators with a sword strike, accepted the patrol's thanks without lingering, and continued on his way.
• Shen Changchuan reached Soul Severing City and hoped its gathering cultivators and resources would help him find the remaining materials.

Shen Changchuan entered the city and learned that his improved Gu Control Secret Art had spread widely and helped cultivators counter Devil Cultivators. He left the gate inspection with Pei Yong'an as the crowd recognized him as a celebrated benefactor.

• Shen Changchuan arrived at the city gate and underwent an inspection for Devil Cultivators.
• The gate guards and surrounding cultivators recognized Shen Changchuan and reacted with awe to his reputation.
• Pei Yong'an greeted Shen Changchuan, vouched for him, and escorted him into the city.
• Shen Changchuan asked about the Golden Toad King stationed at the gate, and Pei Yong'an explained that it detected Devil Cultivator auras.
• Pei Yong'an told Shen Changchuan that his Gu Control Secret Art had spread among cultivators, helped them resist Devil Cultivators, and inspired new Gu techniques.

Shen Changchuan returned to Soul Severing Mountain, reviewed his battle with Chou Kunsheng, and sold his spoils to fund a search for materials to refine the Void Escape Gu. He began secluded cultivation while waiting for his Master and fellow disciples to return from their post.

• Shen Changchuan reached Soul Severing Mountain and learned that You Longzi, Hong Yang, and the other Out of Body Stage disciples were guarding against the White Bone Sect.
• Shen Changchuan obtained a free second-tier cave abode and spent two or three days reviewing his battle with Chou Kunsheng.
• Shen Changchuan sold or consigned his unneeded spoils and gained a large sum of Spirit Stones.
• Shen Changchuan posted quests at the Alliance Notice Hall for materials needed to refine the Void Escape Gu.
• Shen Changchuan returned to his cave abode and entered secluded cultivation.

Shen Changchuan stabilized his Out of Body Stage Seventh Layer cultivation, though the Qi Absorption Returning Origin Technique had become less effective at his higher level. News that he had killed Chou Kunsheng spread across the Cultivation World, leaving cultivators astonished by his rapid advancement and ability to defeat stronger opponents.

• Shen Changchuan spent a month stabilizing his Seventh Layer cultivation and tempering his mana, while finding that the Qi Absorption Returning Origin Technique had weakened in effect.
• News spread that Shen Changchuan had reached the Out of Body Stage Seventh Layer and slain Corpse Refining Sect Sect Master Chou Kunsheng.
• Cultivators across the Tiannan Domain and Nanyue Kingdom discussed Shen Changchuan's rise, his neglected origins, and the Tiannan Shen Clan's failure to support him.
• A renowned Out of Body Stage Seventh Layer Rogue Cultivator said Shen Changchuan proved that a peerless prodigy could advance quickly while also surpassing stronger enemies in battle.
• Cultivators who had struggled to choose between realm advancement and combat strength were deeply moved by Shen Changchuan's achievements.

Shen Changchuan gathered most of the materials needed to refine the Void Escape Gu through his growing reputation, but he still could not find Purple Star Sand or Flying Sky Spirit Breaking Ants. He set the search aside for now and began cultivating local spells, just as his Master, You Longzi, returned.

• Shen Changchuan received most of the Void Escape Gu materials from cultivators who wanted to meet him, while his generosity and amiability further raised his reputation.
• Shen Changchuan learned that no one he spoke with knew where to find Purple Star Sand or Flying Sky Spirit Breaking Ants.
• Shen Changchuan decided to wait for news before searching the Devil Dao of Nanyue Kingdom himself.
• Shen Changchuan bought dozens of Southern Yue Land spells to cultivate while stabilizing his realm.
• You Longzi returned before Shen Changchuan had cultivated more than a few of the local spells.

You Longzi praised Shen Changchuan’s rapid progress and revealed a dangerous Centennial Grand Competition offering powerful aid toward reaching the Spirit Wandering Realm. Shen Changchuan learned the top ten would receive exceptional rewards, but had not yet decided whether to participate.

• You Longzi praised Shen Changchuan for reaching the Out of Body Stage Seventh Layer and killing a stronger Devil Cultivator, while Shen Changchuan credited his Master’s guidance and resources.
• You Longzi explained how his personal instruction and the rewards Shen Changchuan received for the Gu Control Secret Art had helped fuel his progress.
• You Longzi told Shen Changchuan about a dangerous opportunity tied to advancing to the Spirit Wandering Realm and asked whether he dared compete for it.
• You Longzi explained that the Immortal Sect’s Centennial Grand Competition was open to young cultivators across the Thirty-Six Minor Domains and that this year’s assessment would be more dangerous than before.
• You Longzi revealed that the top ten competitors would receive three opportunities that together offered over an eighty-percent chance of advancing to the Spirit Wandering Realm.

You Longzi told Shen Changchuan that the Centennial Grand Competition was his best chance to find an opportunity to reach the Spirit Wandering realm, and Shen Changchuan resolved to compete. After three days of instruction and several more days of cultivation, he received a visit from an acquaintance bearing good news.

• You Longzi explained that Tiannan Domain had no remaining opportunities to advance to the Spirit Wandering realm and described the dangers and rewards of the Centennial Grand Competition.
• Shen Changchuan decided to compete, aiming to reach Nascent Soul ninth level within ten years and enter the top ten.
• You Longzi praised Shen Changchuan and personally guided his cultivation for three days, helping stabilize his foundation and clarify his progress toward the seventh layer.
• You Longzi said he would search for Purple Star Sand and the Flying Sky Spirit Breaking Ant, while Shen Changchuan worried about completing Void Escape Gu in time.
• Shen Changchuan returned to his temporary Cave Abode and cultivated diligently until an acquaintance visited with good news.

Gu Xuanqing visited Shen Changchuan to discuss the Flying Sky Spirit Breaking Ants, while acknowledging Shen’s growing reputation after killing Chou Kunsheng. After Gu left, Shen reflected on how little of the vast Southern Yue Land the Tiannan Domain Alliance had explored.

• Gu Xuanqing praised Shen Changchuan for killing Chou Kunsheng, and Shen explained that Chou had already lost his Silver Armored Corpse before their fight.
• Shen Changchuan worried that the Devil Dao might target him based on an exaggerated account of his strength, then reminded himself that he had a life-saving trump card from his Master.
• Gu Xuanqing told Shen Changchuan that Flying Sky Spirit Breaking Ants had caused heavy casualties among Ancient Sword Sect disciples during an attack on a secluded Devil Dao lineage.
• Gu Xuanqing left Shen Changchuan’s Cave Abode after discussing the creatures.
• Shen Changchuan considered the immense scale of the Southern Yue Land and how much territory remained unexplored by the Tiannan Domain Alliance.