Recaps

Chen Changan exposed the Xu Family’s secret ties to the Duke Who Guards the Nation and gave its retainers a chance to leave before he and Mu Yunyao attacked. After the pair killed two thousand retainers, the survivors turned against Xu Family Head and began abandoning the fight.

• Xu Family Head admitted the Xu Family had ties to the Duke Who Guards the Nation, but claimed its retainers were meant to defend the border and serve the people.
• Chen Changan challenged Xu Family Head’s explanation and warned the retainers to leave or face the consequences; nearly a thousand of them departed.
• Xu Family Head dismissed Chen Changan and Mu Yunyao as only two opponents, so they attacked the Xu Family’s remaining retainers.
• Chen Changan and Mu Yunyao revealed they were both at the peak of the Spiritual Platform Realm and killed two thousand retainers in less than the time it took an incense stick to burn.
• The surviving retainers refused Xu Family Head’s orders, said their lives mattered too, and began leaving the Xu Family to fight for itself.

Chen Changan and Mu Yunyao wiped out the Xu Family, then met the Provincial Governor's Office Master of Control, who gave Chen the promised cultivation resources and offered to help him leave the Tianjian Imperial Dynasty and Tianhai. Chen questioned what the Master of Control wanted in return.

• Mu Yunyao let the Xu Family's retainers leave, and Chen Changan and Mu Yunyao killed the remaining Xu Family members.
• Da Huang complained that the Xu Family had little treasure, and Chen Changan explained that the family had spent heavily on retainers and death warriors.
• A messenger led Chen Changan and his companions to the Wei River, where the Provincial Governor's Office Master of Control was waiting.
• The Master of Control gave Chen Changan one million Lower Grade Ancient Yuan, one hundred thousand middle-grade Ancient Yuan, and the Reboot Realm cultivation and breakthrough methods.
• After Chen Changan criticized the meager resources, the Master of Control offered to help him escape the Tianjian Imperial Dynasty and Tianhai, and Chen asked what task he wanted done.

Chen Changan postponed deciding whether to kill five military officers and focused on breaking through to the Reboot Realm. Meanwhile, the emperor and Duke Who Guards the Nation maneuvered against each other, while Chen Changan and his companions prepared to advance quickly.

• Chen Changan dismissed the political factions’ schemes and delayed the Provincial Governor’s Office’s request to kill five officers, choosing to prioritize cultivation.
• The emperor explained how Chen Changan’s actions had forced Duke Who Guards the Nation onto the defensive, then arranged to meet Chen Changan.
• Duke Who Guards the Nation returned from the palace, agreed with his wife that they had to act, and decided to send a letter to Duke Yong'an, Qin Xuan.
• Chen Changan rented a manor and learned that he and his companions had already mastered the laws needed to break through to the Reboot Realm.
• Chen Changan and his companions began cultivating so they could reach the Reboot Realm.

Chen Changan and his companions reached the Reboot Realm before the emperor of the Tianjian Imperial Dynasty summoned him. Chen Changan met the emperor without showing deference, and the emperor hinted that he needed Chen Changan despite his insolence.

• Chen Changan reflected on the first three realms of Immortality as Da Huang urged the group to leave and seek out a brothel.
• Mu Yunyao asked whether the person Chen Changan was waiting for would arrive, and Chen Changan explained that watchers from Qin Xuan and the emperor were nearby.
• Seven days after their breakthrough, a visitor summoned Chen Changan to meet the emperor, while Da Huang persuaded the visitor to give him ancient yuan for a brothel.
• Chen Changan entered the manor and confronted the emperor on his dragon throne, dismissing imperial authority and saying the emperor needed him.
• The emperor tolerated Chen Changan's insolence and said he hoped Chen Changan's value would justify it.

Chen Changan heard the emperor’s plan to use him in the looming struggle between the Tianjian Imperial Dynasty, the Duke Who Guards the Nation, and Qin Xuan. He agreed to wait for the emperor’s orders in the Capital City, but told Mu Yunyao he would take no side and would first kill the targets before watching the conflict unfold.

• The emperor urged Chen Changan to kill several of the Duke Who Guards the Nation’s confidants and offered him a reward.
• The emperor explained that the Duke Who Guards the Nation planned to rebel under the pretext of purging traitors, while Qin Xuan intended to suppress him and seize power.
• The emperor asked Chen Changan to go to the Capital City and kill whoever he named at the critical moment, and Chen Changan agreed.
• After leaving the estate, Chen Changan told Mu Yunyao he had chosen no side and wanted a surviving power to provide information about the Immortal Ancient Domain.
• Chen Changan and Mu Yunyao set out to kill the targeted people as the power struggle began.

The Duke Who Guards the Nation led 150,000 troops into the Capital City and clashed with Qin Xuan at the Imperial City. As the battle began, Chen Changan suspected the Duke and the Emperor were cooperating to lure Qin Xuan into a trap.

• Five generals were murdered, throwing Tianjian Imperial Dynasty's army into chaos as Shuiyue Imperial Dynasty advanced.
• The Duke Who Guards the Nation assembled 150,000 troops and marched on the Capital City, whose gates were opened for him.
• Chen Changan and Da Huang watched as the Duke's forces entered the city and headed for the Imperial City, where Qin Xuan waited with his fighters and the garrison.
• The Duke accused Qin Xuan of killing his son and the generals, while Qin Xuan accused the Duke of treason; the Duke then ordered his troops to attack.
• Chen Changan told Da Huang and Mu Yunyao that the Duke had likely used his son’s death to make Qin Xuan believe he and the Emperor were enemies, leaving Mu Yunyao to ask if the two were working together.

Chen Changan explained the rival schemes between Qin Xuan, the Duke Who Guards the Nation, and the emperor as the battle intensified. Qin Xuan revealed that he had taken control of three imperial armies and claimed the Duke was outmatched, leaving the Duke shocked and surrounded.

• Chen Changan told Mu Yunyao and Da Huang that the Duke and the emperor might be working together to eliminate Qin Xuan, who could have further plans of his own.
• The Duke Who Guards the Nation attacked the Provincial Governor's Office forces while the imperial palace guards kept the city gates shut, and Qin Xuan calmly waited for the right moment.
• Qin Xuan's signal brought the Huben Army, Longwei Army, and Zhenwei Army into the city, stunning the Duke Who Guards the Nation.
• Qin Xuan revealed that seven out of ten Zhenwei soldiers were his trusted followers and said he had secretly helped the Duke build the army.
• Qin Xuan declared that he rejected the emperor and claimed his three armies of five hundred thousand men could defeat the Duke's remaining forces.

The emperor used Divine Crafts Hall’s Sky-Rending Vultures to devastate Capital City, killing the Duke Who Guards the Nation and destroying Qin Xuan’s army. Qin Xuan then revealed that the Shuiyue Imperial Dynasty had invaded, while denying that he was its ally.

• The emperor unveiled the Sky-Rending Vultures and refused to open the city gates for the Duke Who Guards the Nation’s men.
• The Duke Who Guards the Nation opened the gates himself and led his troops toward the emperor.
• The emperor ordered the Sky-Rending Vultures to attack, devastating Capital City and killing the Duke Who Guards the Nation while nearly wiping out Qin Xuan’s army.
• The emperor proclaimed himself the victor, but Qin Xuan revealed that the Shuiyue Imperial Dynasty had already invaded across the border.
• The emperor accused Qin Xuan of serving the Shuiyue Imperial Dynasty, and Qin Xuan dismissed the dynasty as unworthy.

Chen Changan watched as Qin Xuan revealed he was Yu Wenxuan of the Yu Family, whose forces attacked the Tianjian Imperial Dynasty’s imperial grandfather to stop him from reaching the Fourth Heaven of Immortality. The emperor and Yu Wenxuan both tried to recruit Chen Changan, who demanded proof before helping either side and left their rivalry unresolved.

• Chen Changan said the emperor had a hidden trump card, while Da Huang wondered why neither side had asked Chen Changan to intervene.
• Dozens of Reboot Realm experts appeared beside Qin Xuan, who revealed his real name was Yu Wenxuan and his allegiance to the Yu Family.
• The emperor’s imperial grandfather emerged from the palace, and Yu Wenxuan ordered his experts to attack him to prevent him from advancing to the Fourth Heaven of Immortality.
• Yu Wenxuan and the emperor both called on Chen Changan, offering him rewards and paths beyond the Heavenly Sea in exchange for his help.
• Chen Changan refused to trust either man without seeing the goods, and Yu Wenxuan warned him that opposing the Yu Family would bring consequences.

Chen Changan refused to help either the emperor or Yu Wenxuan, instead using their desperation to let Da Huang loot the Imperial Family’s treasury. The emperor realized Chen Changan had never intended to take either side, while Da Huang mocked him for losing his wealth.

• Yu Wenxuan and the emperor tried to recruit Chen Changan, but he rejected their offers and asked about joining a sect without a recommendation.
• The emperor gave Chen Changan the method for reaching the Fourth Heaven of Immortality, the Myriad Tribulation Realm, and Yu Wenxuan offered him a Profound Sword Sect token.
• Chen Changan told Yu Wenxuan and the emperor to fight for his support, then admitted he only wanted to take advantage of their predicament.
• Da Huang returned after looting the Imperial Family’s treasury, and Chen Changan praised him.
• The emperor realized Chen Changan had sent Da Huang to plunder his treasury, while Da Huang taunted him for losing his wealth.

Chen Changan and his allies faced the Yu Family, the Wei Family, and the Tianjian Imperial Dynasty after the emperor submitted to the Wei Family. Chen Changan killed the Wei Family attackers and helped defeat Yu Wenxuan and the emperor, leaving the other fighters still unaware that their side had been wiped out.

• The Wei Family arrived and the emperor agreed to make the Tianjian Imperial Dynasty its vassal in exchange for help against Chen Changan and the Yu Family.
• Chen Changan assigned Mu Yunyao to fight Yu Wenxuan, Da Huang to fight the emperor, and took on the Wei Family himself.
• Chen Changan killed the Wei Family cultivators by suppressing their revival laws and destroying their souls, then struck down Young Master Wei.
• Mu Yunyao killed Yu Wenxuan and called for Gou Sheng to stop his escaping soul, which Gou Sheng devoured.
• Da Huang knocked the emperor away, and Gou Sheng devoured his soul while the remaining fighters continued battling, unaware of what had happened.

Chen Changan wiped out the fighters in the Tianjian Imperial Dynasty’s Capital City and left Tianhai with Mu Yunyao and Da Huang, suspecting someone was following them. The stranger revealed himself as an Elder of Tianjian Peak from the Profound Sword Sect and said he had come for Chen Changan.

• Da Huang found a Profound Sword Sect token on Yu Wenxuan, and Chen Changan told him to keep it.
• Chen Changan ended the drawn-out battle in the Capital City with a sword strike, killing the remaining fighters; Gou Sheng then needed time to digest their souls.
• Chen Changan and Mu Yunyao discussed the sects’ rules for accepting disciples and decided to leave Tianhai.
• The Yu Family and Wei Family investigated the deaths of their people while the Tianjian Imperial Dynasty fell into chaos.
• After leaving the dynasty, Chen Changan sensed someone following them and called the hidden person out.
• The stranger appeared, identified himself as an Elder of Tianjian Peak from the Profound Sword Sect, and said he had come for Chen Changan.

The Tianjian Peak Elder explained that the Immortal Ancient Domain was divided into nine lands and that the Burial Sword Land was a vast graveyard of Broken Swords. Chen Changan learned of the legendary Heaven Burying Sword and considered joining the Profound Sword Sect, but had not yet given the Elder his answer.

• The Tianjian Peak Elder said a Heavenly Dao premonition had led him to Chen Changan and urged him to join the Profound Sword Sect.
• The Elder explained that the Immortal Ancient Domain consisted of nine connected lands, separated by barriers that only those who had grasped karma could cross.
• The Elder said the Burial Sword Land contained billions of Broken Swords and that cultivators sought the legendary Heaven Burying Sword.
• Chen Changan asked Hongchen whether fusing with the Heaven Burying Sword could increase its strength, and promised to help find it if he had the chance.
• The Elder explained that Chen Changan could join through a recommendation while still in the Reboot Realm, but would need to reach the Fourth Heaven of Immortality within a year.

Chen Changan demonstrated his overwhelming sword domain to persuade the Elder of Tianjian Peak to offer him an Elder position in the Profound Sword Sect instead of making him a disciple. Da Huang demanded recognition too, while Mu Yunyao hinted that she wanted to join as Chen Changan’s family member.

• Chen Changan rejected the offer to become Tianjian Peak’s chief disciple and said he would find a sect willing to let him lead.
• The Elder of Tianjian Peak asked Chen Changan to prove that appointing him would be justified.
• Chen Changan unleashed his Extreme Dao Sword Domain, suppressing the Elder’s sword domain and techniques.
• The Elder agreed to make Chen Changan an Elder of Tianjian Peak, convinced he could help the sect rise to prominence.
• Da Huang demanded a place in the sect, but the Elder dismissed him as an extra and refused to take in a dog.
• Mu Yunyao said she might join as Chen Changan’s family member because she also liked being the big sister.

Chen Changan, Mu Yunyao, and Da Huang arrived at the Profound Sword Sect with Li Jianyi, where Chen Changan used his Extreme Dao Sword Domain to enter Tianjian Peak. Li Jianyi summoned the peak’s disciples to announce something important, and Da Huang grew excited after learning that Li Jianyi had both a son and a daughter.

• Chen Changan and his companions left the Tianhai Region with Li Jianyi, and Hongchen eagerly asked to explore the sword mounds and find the Heaven Burying Sword.
• Li Jianyi brought them to the Profound Sword Sect and explained that its five floating sword peaks were formed from extraordinary Broken Swords.
• Da Huang suspected Li Jianyi was making them struggle to enter Tianjian Peak, so Chen Changan released his Extreme Dao Sword Domain and flew them in.
• Li Jianyi summoned Tianjian Peak’s disciples to introduce Chen Changan and Mu Yunyao, prompting speculation that they might become his Personal Disciples.
• Li Jianyi’s son Li Huan and daughter arrived, and Da Huang became excited before Li Jianyi said he had a major announcement to make.

Li Jianyi promoted Chen Changan, a newcomer who had not even qualified to become a disciple, to elder of Tianjian Peak, provoking confusion and protest. He told Xiao Yubo that Chen Changan had extraordinary potential and warned him not to offend the new elder.

• Li Jianyi introduced Chen Changan, Mu Yunyao, and Da Huang to the gathered disciples of Tianjian Peak.
• Li Jianyi announced Chen Changan's immediate promotion to elder, leaving the disciples stunned and prompting Li Huan and Li Yue to challenge the decision.
• Li Jianyi declared Chen Changan second only to himself on Tianjian Peak and ordered quarters prepared for him.
• After Chen Changan left, Xiao Yubo admitted he resented the promotion and asked Li Jianyi why he had chosen Chen Changan.
• Li Jianyi said Chen Changan had unmatched potential and warned Xiao Yubo not to offend him, adding that Chen Changan's abilities would win over the other disciples.

Chen Changan settled into his new residence at Tianjian Peak and learned that three former elders had left the sect together. As Da Huang began breaking through to the Myriad Tribulation Realm, Chen Changan watched his heart tribulation and concluded it did not seem difficult.

• A Tianjian Peak disciple showed Chen Changan to a vacant courtyard and told him that three elders had once left the peak and the Profound Sword Sect at the same time.
• Chen Changan told Da Huang to attempt the breakthrough first while he observed the Primordial Heart-Questioning Tribulation.
• Xiao Yubo arrived with Li Huan and Li Yue, explained that the tribulation tested the heart rather than bringing lightning, and made the siblings apologize to Chen Changan for disrespecting an elder.
• Chen Changan noticed Da Huang's lecherous grin during the tribulation and decided the Primordial Heart-Questioning Tribulation did not seem difficult.

Chen Changan and Mu Yunyao passed the Primordial Heart-Questioning Tribulation almost instantly, astonishing Xiao Yubo and the others. Da Huang remained trapped in his tribulation, so Chen Changan kicked him and ordered him to break through.

• Chen Changan defended Da Huang's reputation, and Xiao Yubo, Li Huan, and Li Yue began to see the dog as a point of pride for Tianjian Peak.
• Xiao Yubo admitted he resented Li Jianyi's decision to appoint Chen Changan as an Elder because he believed he was more qualified.
• Chen Changan passed the Primordial Heart-Questioning Tribulation and entered the Myriad Tribulation Realm of the Fourth Heaven of Immortality within moments.
• Mu Yunyao completed her breakthrough just as quickly, leaving Xiao Yubo and the others stunned.
• Chen Changan went to Da Huang, kicked him, and told him to stop fooling around and break through.

After Da Huang woke from his heart tribulation, he charmed Li Huan and Li Yue with praise and stories of the worlds beyond the Immortal Ancient Domain. Chen Changan drew Xiao Yubo aside to ask why Tianjian Peak’s former elders had left, and Xiao Yubo began sharing what he knew.

• Chen Changan kicked Da Huang awake after Da Huang had prolonged his heart tribulation for amusement.
• Da Huang greeted Li Huan and Li Yue with lavish praise, quickly winning their favor.
• Da Huang told Li Huan and Li Yue that he came from beyond the Immortal Ancient Domain and had traveled through countless worlds.
• Chen Changan took Xiao Yubo to a nearby pavilion and asked why the three former elders had left Tianjian Peak and the Profound Sword Sect.
• Xiao Yubo hesitated to discuss the matter, then agreed to tell Chen Changan what he knew.

Chen Changan learned why Tianjian Peak's elders were targeted and asked Xiao Yubo about cultivation there. Meanwhile, Li Jianyi told sect master Long Jianxiong that Tianjian Peak had promoted a new elder, but did not name Chen Changan.

• Xiao Yubo explained that three former Tianjian Peak elders had joined the Evil Sword Sect and later killed every elder Master appointed.
• Chen Changan realized the three might target him as Tianjian Peak's new elder, then asked Xiao Yubo about cultivation realms, sword techniques, and disciple missions.
• Chen Changan said he would first familiarize himself with Tianjian Peak and consider what was best for its disciples.
• Xiao Yubo hurried off to watch Da Huang with Li Huan and Li Yue.
• Li Jianyi visited Long Jianxiong on Xuanjian Peak and reported that Tianjian Peak had promoted a new elder.
• Long Jianxiong guessed Xiao Yubo had received the position, but Li Jianyi said it had gone to someone else.

Li Jianyi informed Long Jianxiong that Chen Changan, a newly arrived cultivator at the Third Heaven of Immortality, had been appointed an elder of Tianjian Peak and would eventually succeed him as Chief Elder. Long Jianxiong objected but decided to summon the leaders of the other three peaks to discuss the matter.

• Li Jianyi told Long Jianxiong that Chen Changan had become an elder of Tianjian Peak, surprising him because Chen was only at the Third Heaven of Immortality.
• Long Jianxiong angrily warned that the appointment would upset the other peaks and damage the Profound Sword Sect, but Li Jianyi insisted Chen had extraordinary potential and would one day lead the sect.
• Li Jianyi left without seeking Long Jianxiong's approval, saying he had to develop Tianjian Peak with its new elder.
• Long Jianxiong considered keeping the appointment secret, then decided concealment would make matters worse.
• Long Jianxiong summoned the leaders of the other three peaks to discuss Tianjian Peak's situation, and they asked why Li Jianyi was absent.

Long Jianxiong persuaded the other three peak Chief Elders to let Chen Changan prove he deserved his new position rather than confront Li Jianyi. When Li Jianyi returned to Tianjian Peak to warn Chen Changan of trouble, he found disciples gathered around Da Huang, who was telling them an embellished tale about Chen Changan.

• The three Chief Elders protested Li Jianyi's decision to make Chen Changan an elder, but Long Jianxiong argued that Li Jianyi would not act recklessly without good reason.
• Long Jianxiong proposed letting the people who might object judge Chen Changan's abilities for themselves, and the other Chief Elders agreed to leave the matter to him.
• Long Jianxiong wondered what kind of person Li Jianyi had brought back to the Profound Sword Sect and left Chen Changan's success in his hands.
• Li Jianyi returned to Tianjian Peak to warn Chen Changan that others might challenge his new position.
• Li Jianyi arrived at Chen Changan's courtyard and found disciples listening as Da Huang told a dramatic story about Chen Changan defeating the Dragon Emperor Palace.

Da Huang entertained Tianjian Peak’s disciples with a tale of Chen Changan’s past, winning over people who had once opposed him. Li Jianyi then discovered that Chen Changan and his companions had reached the Myriad Tribulation Realm, and Chen Changan revealed that he could refine pills.

• Da Huang ended his story, prompting the disciples to ask for more until Li Jianyi arrived and ordered everyone back to cultivation.
• Xiao Yubo and Li Jianyi’s children praised Da Huang, while Chen Changan and Mu Yunyao recognized that Da Huang had used his story to build relationships and get back at Li Jianyi.
• Li Jianyi asked Chen Changan whether Da Huang’s claims were true, then learned that Chen Changan and his companions had just broken through to the Myriad Tribulation Realm.
• Li Jianyi explained that Myriad Tribulation Pills were scarce and usually obtained through the Jade Pill Sect.
• Chen Changan revealed that he could refine pills, astonishing Li Jianyi.

Chen Changan agreed to try refining the Myriad Tribulation Pill if Li Jianyi obtained its secret recipe, while declaring his intention to conquer the Immortal Ancient Domain. Disciples from three sword peaks challenged Tianjian Peak’s appointment of Chen Changan as an elder, and he ordered them to kneel for insulting him.

• Chen Changan told Li Jianyi he needed the Myriad Tribulation Pill recipe and materials before he could determine whether he could refine it.
• Li Jianyi asked Chen Changan how he would handle opposition within the sect, and Chen Changan said he would fight anyone who challenged him and planned to conquer the Immortal Ancient Domain.
• Disciples from Famous Sword Peak, Cloud Sword Peak, and Flying Sword Peak arrived at Tianjian Peak to mock its new elder and challenge his appointment.
• Da Huang told Xiao Yubo to welcome the visitors, and Xiao Yubo led them to Chen Changan’s courtyard.
• Chen Changan accused the visitors of defying their superiors and insulting an elder, then ordered them to get on their knees.

Chen Changan punished disciples who came to challenge Tianjian Peak, then drew out elders from the other three peaks. As three elders confronted him, he prepared to answer them directly.

• Chen Changan used his Sword Domain and Sword Force to force the troublemaking disciples to kneel, then ordered Xiao Yubo to bind them and break one arm each.
• Li Jianyi explained that Chen Changan had punished the disciples to provoke whoever had sent them, while Long Jianxiong recognized the strength of Chen Changan's swordsmanship.
• The other three peaks learned that their disciples had been sent back with broken arms, and each peak sent one elder to Tianjian Peak.
• The three elders accused Chen Changan of being vicious, while Xiao Yubo defended his actions and reminded them that their disciples had provoked Tianjian Peak first.
• When the elders asked whether Tianjian Peak's elders were hiding behind their disciples, Chen Changan appeared and asked if they had come looking for him.