Recaps

Yun Xiao tried to refine a mysterious bead that had resisted the Pill Emperor and the assembled alchemists, while Chen Changan’s group arrived in Dan Emperor City. The chapter left Yun Xiao working at the furnace as Chen Changan’s companions began flying toward the Dan Emperor Mansion.

• Yun Xiao examined the bead and insisted it seemed ordinary, but Yao Niming suspected it might come from the Upper Realm.
• The alchemists combined their spiritual fires, but the attempt caused a huge explosion and failed to affect the bead.
• Yun Xiao revealed that he had subdued the Ghost Nether Spirit Fire and the Angry Buddha Spirit Fire, then merged them into a new flame.
• Yun Xiao began using the merged spiritual fire to refine the bead as Chen Changan and his group arrived at the crowded Dan Emperor Mansion.
• Kuang Zhongtang started barging through the crowd, but Chen Changan’s group decided to fly over instead.

Chen Changan arrived at Dan Emperor Mansion to claim the mysterious pearl after Yun Xiao failed to refine it. He revealed that he alone could refine it, then absorbed it into his body, leaving Yao Niming and the onlookers astonished.

• Chen Changan and Kuang Zhongtang reached Dan Emperor Mansion, where the crowd kept its distance from the entrance.
• Yun Xiao failed to refine the pearl, even with two spiritual flames, and Yao Niming sensed Chen Changan’s arrival.
• Yao Niming called Chen Changan his only friend and went to welcome him, but Chen Changan entered the mansion first.
• Chen Changan said he had come for the pearl and was the only person in the Great Profound Realm who could refine it.
• Yao Niming handed the pearl to Chen Changan, who recognized it as one of his Fetal Pearls and absorbed it into his body.

After fusing with the Fetal Pearl, Chen Changan absorbed a vast amount of spiritual energy and broke through to the first level of the Spirit Transformation Realm, shocking everyone with his explanation that he had restarted cultivation out of boredom. Yao Niming confirmed the pearl had belonged to Chen Changan, offered to take Yun Xiao as his disciple, and accepted Yun Xiao’s refusal before saying he would leave everything else to fate as his life neared its end.

• Chen Changan fused with the Fetal Pearl and drew spiritual energy from the surrounding area into a vortex that formed a dragon and entered his body.
• Chen Changan’s cultivation surged from the Divine Ability Realm to the first level of the Spirit Transformation Realm, stunning Yao Niming and Kuang Zhongtang.
• Kuang Zhongtang questioned Chen Changan about his former cultivation, and Yao Niming revealed that Chen Changan had once been at the peak of the Great Emperor Realm.
• Chen Changan said he had given up his cultivation and started again because he was bored, then confirmed that the Fetal Pearl had originally belonged to him.
• Yao Niming offered to take Yun Xiao as his disciple, but Yun Xiao politely refused, and Yao Niming said he would leave everything else to fate as his life neared its end.

Yao Niming revealed that Heavenly Punishment had grievously injured him and was about to strike again, leaving him near death. Chen Changan examined him and used a life-filled energy to begin healing his body, though the chapter left the extent of the cure uncertain.

• Yao Niming told Yao Yuan and the gathered alchemists that his life was nearly over and explained that Heavenly Punishment had damaged him after he reached the Great Emperor Realm.
• Yao Niming said his condition had worsened for six months and that he sensed Heavenly Punishment was about to descend again.
• Chen Changan examined Yao Niming and found that his organs and meridians were severely decayed and damaged.
• Chen Changan said he could try to help, then grasped Yao Niming's wrist and sent vitality into his body.
• Yao Niming's complexion improved as his injuries began to recover slightly, astonishing the alchemists and Da Huang.

Chen Changan used the Fetal Pearl’s Life Force to heal Yao Niming and offered to face the approaching Heavenly Punishment for him. Yao Niming welcomed Chen Changan’s companions to stay, and they spent the next few days drinking and talking together.

• Big Yellow sulked after Gu Xian'er assumed he wanted to be alone with a brothel girl.
• Chen Changan healed Yao Niming with the Life Force in his left hand and showed how it made weeds sprout.
• Yao Niming warned that the coming Heavenly Punishment would be severe, but Chen Changan insisted he would face it with him.
• The alchemists asked to stay, and Yao Niming let them read his recorded alchemical insights, including Yun Xiao.
• Yao Niming invited Chen Changan, Gu Xian'er, Kuang Zhongtang, and Big Yellow to stay, and they spent several days drinking and chatting.

As Heavenly Punishment descended on Dan Emperor Mansion, Yao Niming entrusted his legacy to Yao Yuan and urged Chen Changan to leave. Chen Changan stayed to face the calamity with him, while Yun Xiao stopped Yao Yuan from returning and revealed that he knew about the inheritance.

• Chen Changan urged Yao Niming to pass his legacy to Yao Yuan, arguing that Yao Yuan could inherit it and guide disciples.
• Yao Niming sensed Heavenly Punishment approaching, ordered Yao Yuan to evacuate everyone, and entrusted Dan Emperor Mansion and his legacy to him.
• Yao Niming asked Chen Changan to leave, but Chen Changan stayed, saying he wanted to test whether his body was indestructible.
• Da Huang led Gu Xian'er and Kuang Zhongtang outside as clouds gathered over Dan Emperor City and the alchemists feared for Yao Niming and Chen Changan.
• Yun Xiao stopped Yao Yuan from returning to his master and reminded him that he needed to survive to inherit Yao Niming's legacy.
• Yao Yuan questioned how Yun Xiao knew that Yao Niming had entrusted him with the legacy.

Chen Changan stopped Yao Niming from sacrificing himself to end the Heavenly Punishment, then rose to face it alone. The chapter left him struck by a devastating bolt of heavenly lightning as the onlookers feared for his survival.

• Yao Yuan and the crowd feared the growing Heavenly Punishment, and many fled Dan Emperor City.
• Da Huang took Kuang Zhongtang and Gu Xian'er far from the city and warned them he might flee if the punishment became too powerful.
• Chen Changan comforted Yao Niming, and the Heavenly Punishment briefly stopped gathering energy after Chen Changan complained about it.
• Yao Niming tried to face the Heavenly Punishment himself, but Chen Changan restrained him with Soul Restraint.
• Chen Changan flew into the sky alone as the crowd watched, and a bolt of heavenly lightning struck him, causing a massive explosion.

Chen Changan endured Heavenly Punishment and unexpectedly drove it away by yelling at it, saving Dan Emperor City from destruction. After returning to the Dan Emperor Mansion, he freed Yao Niming and arranged for Yao Yuan to stay as a guard, while Yao Yuan raised suspicions about the missing Yun Xiao.

• Chen Changan shielded Dan Emperor City from Heavenly Punishment, though its shockwaves killed at least ten thousand people and injured many others.
• Chen Changan cursed at Heavenly Punishment and ordered it to leave, and it vanished immediately.
• Chen Changan returned to the Dan Emperor Mansion and released Yao Niming's soul restraint; Yao Niming thanked him for saving his life again.
• Da Huang teased Chen Changan about his exposed body, and Chen Changan kicked him away while Yao Niming remained confused.
• Yao Yuan thanked Chen Changan and agreed to stay at the Dan Emperor Mansion as a guard after Chen Changan suggested it and Kuang Zhongtang approved.
• Yao Yuan told Yao Niming that Yun Xiao had secretly listened to their conversations and disappeared after Heavenly Punishment ended, leading Yao Niming to suspect Yun Xiao was hiding something.

Leng Wuqing, the arrogant son of the Blood Butcher Great Emperor, arrived at the Dan Emperor Mansion and picked a fight with its guards. After Kuang Zhongtang defeated his attendants, Chen Changan and Yao Niming mocked Leng Wuqing until he burst into tears.

• Chen Changan learned Yun Xiao had left after secretly eavesdropping, then spent three days drinking with Brother Chen.
• Leng Wuqing arrived in Dan Emperor City with three Undying Realm attendants and demanded that Kuang Zhongtang announce him to the Undying Dan Emperor.
• Kuang Zhongtang insulted Leng Wuqing and defeated all three attendants when they attacked him.
• Leng Wuqing revealed that his father was the Blood Butcher Great Emperor, and Yao Niming identified him as Leng Wuqing.
• Chen Changan and Yao Niming mocked Leng Wuqing, who began crying and complained that everyone was picking on him.

Chen Changan and Yao Niming clashed with Leng Wuqing, the spoiled and inept son of the Blood Butcher Great Emperor, who had come seeking a pill to help him enter the Human Ranking. After Yao Niming turned him away, Leng Wuqing threatened to have his father destroy Dan Emperor City and set off to demand it.

• Yao Niming explained that he had helped the Blood Butcher Great Emperor conceive Leng Wuqing after the Great Emperor spent three years staying with him.
• Leng Wuqing's attendants asked Yao Niming for a pill to help their Young Master qualify for the Human Ranking, while Chen Changan questioned how Leng Wuqing had cultivated so poorly despite his advantages.
• Leng Wuqing boasted that he was a hidden dragon destined to surpass his father, and Chen Changan mocked him as an innocent fool who should have been kept at home.
• Leng Wuqing demanded that Yao Niming help him reach the Human Ranking, but Yao Niming told the attendants to take him away and discipline him.
• Leng Wuqing threatened to have the Blood Butcher Great Emperor destroy Dan Emperor City, and then ordered his attendants to return so he could ask his father to send the Blood Butcher Army.

Yao Niming received a Blood Butcher Post demanding that he improve Leng Wuqing’s constitution within a year or Blood Butcher Great Emperor would destroy Dan Emperor City. Chen Changan left to settle his score with the Fengtian Dynasty, and the Human Ranking updated as he arrived there.

• Yao Niming explained that Blood Butcher Hall was a powerful force and that Blood Butcher Great Emperor might retaliate over Leng Wuqing.
• Blood Butcher Great Emperor gave Yao Niming one year to improve Leng Wuqing’s constitution or face an attack on Dan Emperor City.
• Chen Changan promised to return in a year, then left Dan Emperor Mansion with Da Huang and Gu Xian'er for the Fengtian Dynasty.
• Yao Niming began preparing to seek help against Blood Butcher Great Emperor and sent Kuang Zhongtang to deliver letters.
• Two months later, Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er entered the Fengtian Dynasty as the Human Ranking updated across the Great Profound Realm.

The Human Ranking update placed Chen Yunxuan first, Ye Zhi Qiu second, and Gu Xian'er third, making them famous and attracting dangerous attention. As Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er traveled through the Fengtian Dynasty, the Zhenbei King's Heir Apparent tried to claim Gu Xian'er as his consort, and Chen Changan calmly challenged him.

• The Human Ranking placed Chen Yunxuan first, Ye Zhi Qiu second, and Gu Xian'er third, while Wu Mingdao ranked tenth.
• Chen Zhengyuan celebrated Chen Yunxuan's rise but urged the Chen Family to work harder, while Nie Haotian and others rejected the new rankings and vowed to prove themselves.
• Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er left the crowd and continued on, but the Zhenbei King's Heir Apparent and his followers surrounded them.
• The Heir Apparent declared Gu Xian'er would become his consort, but she refused and called Chen Changan her Young Master.
• The Heir Apparent demanded to know who Chen Changan was and ordered him to address Gu Xian'er as his consort, but Chen Changan said he had never heard of him.

Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er confronted the Zhenbei Heir Apparent, whose attempt to claim Gu Xian'er led her to beat him badly. They went to the Zhenbei Royal Mansion, where King Zhenbei threatened them and demanded Gu Xian'er marry his son, but Chen Changan questioned the king’s loyalty to the Fengtian Dynasty before announcing he would stop holding back.

• The Zhenbei Heir Apparent ordered his subordinates to attack Chen Changan, but Gu Xian'er sent the three Spirit Transformation cultivators flying.
• The Zhenbei Heir Apparent proposed to Gu Xian'er, and she knocked him unconscious with one palm.
• Chen Changan stopped Gu Xian'er from pursuing the Heir Apparent so they could follow his men to the Zhenbei Royal Mansion.
• King Zhenbei learned that his son had been badly injured and confronted Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er when they arrived.
• After hearing how the conflict began, King Zhenbei demanded that Gu Xian'er marry his son and threatened to kill them if she refused.
• Chen Changan asked King Zhenbei about his ties to the Fengtian Dynasty, then said he would no longer hold back.

Chen Changan left the Zhenbei Royal Mansion after challenging King Zhenbei to bring his army to a meeting one day later, then explained to Gu Xian'er that he planned to use the encounter as the first step in his revenge against the Fengtian Dynasty. The chapter ended with Chen Changan preparing to face King Zhenbei and his army the next day while awaiting Da Huang’s eventual arrival in the imperial capital.

• Chen Changan told King Zhenbei to bring King Zhenbei's Army to a place fifty li outside the city the next day, and King Zhenbei ordered his army to prepare.
• Chen Changan entered Juxian Tower alive, shocking patrons who had heard that he had injured the Heir Apparent and gone to the royal mansion.
• Chen Changan told Gu Xian'er that he intended to eliminate King Zhenbei and his army, beginning a public campaign of revenge against the Fengtian Dynasty.
• Chen Changan explained that he had left King Zhenbei alive to sow doubt and curiosity, making him more likely to obey the challenge.
• Chen Changan said Da Huang was searching for Lin Xiangliu and Wu Mingdao and would meet them in the imperial capital in one or two months.

King Zhenbei marched his three hundred thousand troops out of Zhenbei City to confront Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er. Chen Changan revealed his grudge against Emperor Yin and declared that King Zhenbei and his army would be his first gift to the dynasty, then King Zhenbei ordered his soldiers to attack.

• King Zhenbei left his injured son in the care of servants and led his three hundred thousand troops out of Zhenbei City.
• Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er waited fifty li outside the city, and Chen Changan told her she was too weak to join the coming battle.
• King Zhenbei confronted Chen Changan and assumed powerful allies were hidden nearby, but Chen Changan said he was enough on his own.
• Chen Changan named Emperor Yin and Wu Mingdao, explaining that he had come to avenge Wu Mingdao and deliver the lives of King Zhenbei and his army to Emperor Yin.
• King Zhenbei dismissed Chen Changan's threat, called on his army, and ordered the soldiers to kill him.

Chen Changan used a single sword to kill King Zhenbei’s three hundred thousand soldiers and then killed King Zhenbei himself. He and Gu Xian'er wiped out everyone in the Zhenbei Royal Mansion, leaving a bloody message naming Chen Changan as the killer.

• King Zhenbei led his three hundred thousand cultivators against Chen Changan, who unleashed a sword that killed the entire army and split King Zhenbei in two.
• Chen Changan told King Zhenbei that he intended to destroy the Fengtian Dynasty and kill Emperor Yin, then finished King Zhenbei with a strike of Sword Qi.
• Chen Changan explained to Gu Xian'er that he had spread the sword’s power across the battlefield and had infused it with the power of death.
• Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er entered Zhenbei City and went to the Zhenbei Royal Mansion while its residents watched in fear.
• After Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er left, people found everyone in the mansion dead and discovered the bloody words, “The killer... Chen Changan!”

Emperor Yin Gongyu learned that Chen Changan had destroyed four frontier kings and the Shangyuan Sect, and ordered searches and security measures while seeking allies. Chen Changan entered the Imperial Capital and revealed his identity to Zhou Lin and the other patrons at an inn.

• Yin Gongyu heard that King Zhenbei and King Pingxi had each been killed with one sword strike, then received reports that King Zhennan and King Yuandong had also been wiped out.
• Yin Gongyu ordered more searches for Chen Changan, a curfew in the Imperial Capital, and Undying Realm guards at its four gates while preparing to seek allies.
• Chen Changan learned from people at an inn that the Shangyuan Sect had been destroyed and that the Imperial Family was seeking allies against him.
• Chen Changan paid for the patrons' food and wine, listened as Zhou Lin shared rumors about him, and then gave his name as Chen Changan.

Chen Changan arrived in the Fengtian Dynasty’s imperial capital with Gu Xian'er, learned about the Imperial Family’s search for powerful allies and the Gu Family’s auction, and decided to attend. As the auction preparations continued, Gu Fengyao learned that the Gu Family ancestor was waiting for whoever won the final item.

• Chen Changan spoke with Zhou Lin at a restaurant, revealed his name, and heard that the Imperial Family planned to summon powerful figures while the Gu Family prepared an auction.
• Chen Changan returned to Gu Xian'er and said they would wait for Da Huang and see which helpers the Fengtian Dynasty gathered.
• Chen Changan asked Gu Xian'er to find out what the auction would sell, then decided they would attend after learning the Gu Family was keeping the items secret.
• Gu Fengyao questioned the Third Elder about why the ancestor had sent them to oversee the auction, and he told her the ancestor was waiting for whoever won the final item.

Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er arrived at the Gu Family auction house, where Gu Fengyao confronted Gu Xian'er over serving as Chen Changan’s maid. Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er continued upstairs, but Gu Fengyao vowed to free Gu Xian'er regardless.

• Chen Changan used his Spirit Stones to qualify for a private box at the auction house.
• Gu Fengyao recognized Gu Xian'er and questioned how she had risen so quickly on the Human Ranking.
• Gu Xian'er defended Chen Changan and warned Gu Fengyao not to disrespect her young master.
• Gu Fengyao offered to pay Chen Changan to set Gu Xian'er free, but Gu Xian'er rejected her interference.
• Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er left for the upper floor, and Gu Fengyao vowed to save Gu Xian'er.

Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er attended the Gu Family auction, where Gu Fengyao tried to persuade Xian'er to leave Chen Changan but learned she followed him willingly. When Fengyao revealed the final lot was a mysterious message said to benefit only one person, Chen Changan suspected it might concern the Fetal Pearl and decided to win it; meanwhile, Xian'er spotted an auction item that could help her cultivation.

• Gu Fengyao entered Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er's private box and questioned whether Chen Changan had drugged or cursed Xian'er.
• Gu Xian'er insisted she followed Chen Changan of her own free will, while Fengyao continued trying to understand her devotion to him.
• The Third Elder learned that Gu Fengyao had visited a guest's box and recognized Gu Xian'er, then wondered whether she might be the person the Gu Family's old ancestor awaited.
• Gu Fengyao told Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er that the auction's final lot was a message useful to only one person in the world, prompting Chen Changan to suspect it concerned the Fetal Pearl and resolve to win it.
• Gu Xian'er noticed an auction item that might help her cultivation, and Chen Changan promised to buy it for her.

Chen Changan outbid the Fengtian Emperor for the Seven Fragrance Scarlet Flame Fruit, spending two hundred thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones and surprising the auction guests. Gu Xian'er was deeply moved by his generosity, while Gu Fengyao continued trying to persuade her to leave him.

• Prince of Shoulder bid six hundred thousand High-grade Spirit Stones for the Seven Fragrance Scarlet Flame Fruit, but Yin Gongyu outbid him at seven hundred thousand.
• Yin Gongyu said he intended to give the fruit to Prince of Shoulder to show the Imperial Family's favor, but an unknown bidder offered two hundred thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones.
• Yin Gongyu questioned his attendant about the mysterious bidder, then let the auction proceed without confronting them.
• Chen Changan won the Seven Fragrance Scarlet Flame Fruit for two hundred thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones, leaving Gu Fengyao astonished and Gu Xian'er deeply moved.
• Gu Fengyao warned Gu Xian'er not to be swayed by Chen Changan's generosity, while Chen Changan asked whether the next item was the final lot.

Chen Changan bought the Seven Fragrance Scarlet Flame Fruit and gave it to Gu Xian'er before the Gu Family auctioned exclusive news from its founding ancestor. Yin Gongyu and the Prince of Shoulder battled over the lot, and an unidentified bidder abruptly raised the price to one million Top-grade Spirit Stones.

• The attendant delivered the Seven Fragrance Scarlet Flame Fruit to Chen Changan, who paid two hundred thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones and gave it to Gu Xian'er.
• The auctioneer announced that the final lot was exclusive news from the Gu Family's founding ancestor, clarifying that it had nothing to do with Chen Changan.
• Yin Gongyu bid three hundred thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones, then competed with the Prince of Shoulder as the price climbed.
• The Prince of Shoulder gave up at five hundred thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones, saying the Imperial Family could not act against him without waiting for Chen Changan to appear.
• As the auctioneer prepared to close the bidding at five hundred thousand, someone offered one million Top-grade Spirit Stones.

Chen Changan outbid Emperor Yin at the Gu Family auction, winning the final lot for 2.5 million Top-grade Spirit Stones. Gu Fengyao brought him and Gu Xian'er to meet the Third Elder, who recognized Chen Changan and wondered if he was the person their Ancestor had been waiting for.

• Chen Changan raised his bid to 2.5 million Top-grade Spirit Stones, forcing Yin Gongyu to give up and winning the final lot.
• Yin Gongyu ordered his attendant to discover Chen Changan's identity, while Gu Fengyao marveled at his wealth and asked him to meet the Third Elder.
• Gu Fengyao led Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er to the Third Elder's quarters as the other auction guests wondered where the winners had gone.
• The Third Elder learned that Chen Changan had won the final lot, recognized his name, and wondered whether he was the person the Ancestor had been waiting for.

Chen Changan learned that the Gu Family’s ancestor was waiting for someone who reacted to news of a pearl, confirming his connection to the Fetal Pearls. He agreed to visit the Gu Family after settling his score with the Fengtian Dynasty, while Yin Gongyu learned that reinforcements had arrived at the palace.

• The Gu Family’s Third Elder mentioned a pearl, and Chen Changan’s reaction convinced him that Chen was the person their ancestor had been waiting for.
• Chen Changan revealed that he still had to settle matters with the Fengtian Dynasty, confirming to Gu Fengyao that he was the Chen Changan causing trouble there.
• The Third Elder waived Chen Changan’s Spirit Stone payment, and Chen left the auction house with Gu Xian'er.
• At the inn, Chen Changan told Gu Xian'er that the Gu Family’s ancestor might know details about the Fetal Pearl, but he would visit only after dealing with the Fengtian Dynasty.
• Yin Gongyu realized that Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er had taken the auction information and ordered a search for them, then learned that reinforcements had arrived at the palace.

Feng Wuliang arrived in the Fengtian Dynasty, intending to challenge Chen Changan, while the capital grew tense as Chen Changan waited for his allies. Lin Xiangliu and Wu Mingdao reached Chen Changan’s inn with Big Yellow Dog, and Chen Changan planned to settle the score with the dynasty the next day.

• Yin Gongyu welcomed Feng Wuliang, who said he had come to face Chen Changan rather than help the Fengtian Dynasty.
• More helpers arrived in the capital, while Chen Changan remained inactive and the Third Elder speculated that he was waiting for someone behind him to act.
• Gu Fengyao told the Third Elder that Chen Changan and Gu Xian'er had barely spoken to her and that Chen Changan seemed to be waiting for someone.
• Lin Xiangliu and Wu Mingdao entered the imperial capital with Big Yellow Dog and reached Chen Changan’s inn.
• Chen Changan confirmed that the Divine Dragon Armor belonged to Wu Mingdao and said they would settle the score with the Fengtian Dynasty the next day.
• Chen Changan told Wu Mingdao to watch as the Fengtian Dynasty was brought to ruin.