Chapter Summaries

A Purgatory Fire Phoenix Formation attacked the crowd outside Azure Dragon Hall, where a black-robed figure wielded the Purgatory Cauldron. Inside the hall, Si Kongxuan and Lin Taichu confronted senior faction leaders, and Si Kongxuan began fighting Purgatory Palace’s Chief Guardian as Lin Taichu watched.

• The Purgatory Fire Phoenix Formation unleashed killing swords and phantom phoenixes, injuring several Emperor Realm experts.
• A black-robed figure appeared holding the Purgatory Cauldron, drawing attention to the sacred artifact.
• Lin Taichu and Si Kongxuan entered Azure Dragon Hall and found senior faction members gathered around an ancient stone platform.
• Si Kongxuan mocked Purgatory Palace’s Chief Guardian, then challenged him to fight.
• The Chief Guardian sent violet-black flames and a spreading sea of fire against Si Kongxuan, while Lin Taichu stayed out of the battle.

The Purgatory Fire Phoenix overwhelmed Si Kongxuan, while Lin Taichu confronted the Purgatory Gate Master over their broken agreement. The Great Guardian attacked Lin Taichu, but the Fire Phoenix intervened, leaving the battle raging.

• The Purgatory Fire Phoenix’s flames engulfed several people, and Lin Taichu explained that the beast’s Phoenix Bloodline made it exceptionally powerful.
• Si Kongxuan attacked the Fire Phoenix with his silver spear, but it countered with a feather and wounded him, showing that it outmatched him.
• The Purgatory Gate Master told Lin Taichu that nine other candidates could join Si Kongxuan, while privately judging Si Kongxuan unfit to become his son-in-law.
• The Man in Green canceled the transaction with Lin Taichu, who objected and insisted on settling the matter that day.
• The Great Guardian attacked Lin Taichu, but the Fire Phoenix shattered his flaming fist and burst from the ruins as Lin Taichu marveled that Si Kongxuan had withstood its power.

Lin Taichu considered joining Purgatory Gate after the Man in Green offered him a place as a guest official, and he fought off the man’s attack. After receiving a Xuanming Pill from the Gate Master, Lin Taichu watched a black-robed figure arrive amid surging demonic might.

• Lin Taichu told the Man in Green that Qin Xuan had helped him advance to the Origin Emperor Eighth Layer, prompting the man to invite him to Purgatory Gate.
• Lin Taichu agreed to visit Purgatory Gate after arranging matters for his father and clan, but said he still had a personal grievance to settle.
• The Man in Green attacked Lin Taichu with flaming spears, and Lin Taichu froze and shattered them with his full moon and Great Dao Rule.
• The Man in Green departed, leaving Lin Taichu beside his father and revealing that the Gate Master had bestowed a Xuanming Pill on Lin Taichu as a guest official.
• A black-robed figure arrived in the blink of an eye, bringing rolling demonic might that shook the void.

Lin Taichu tried to convince Luo Ze that he could use a Formation to infiltrate a guarded location and place an item, earning a chance to join Purgatory Gate. Luo Ze revealed that he was an Outer Disciple of Tiansha Palace and identified their location as Beidou Prefecture, leaving Lin Taichu wondering about the sect’s aims there.

• Lin Taichu told Luo Ze that the guards lacked coordination and proposed using a Formation to sneak inside and place an item.
• Luo Ze introduced himself by his real name, and Lin Taichu cautioned him that revealing it could expose his identity.
• Luo Ze said Purgatory Gate honored strength and victors, prompting Lin Taichu to ask about the sect and reaffirm his decision to join.
• Luo Ze revealed that he was an Outer Disciple of Tiansha Palace who gathered intelligence for Purgatory Gate.
• Luo Ze told Lin Taichu they were in Beidou Prefecture, and Lin Taichu recalled its mysterious Beidou Ruins and wondered whether Purgatory Gate sought to control the region.

Luo Ze and Lin Taichu approached the radiant seal surrounding North Star Lord as the Demonic Dragon Army arrived. Han Feng confronted them, and Lin Taichu resisted his sealing attacks, leaving Han Feng stunned.

• Luo Ze and Lin Taichu detected the Demonic Dragon Army and hurried toward the radiant seal around North Star Lord.
• Lin Taichu warned Luo Ze that the seal laid by North Star Lord could suppress spiritual energy, and Luo Ze agreed to observe before acting.
• Luo Ze struck the seal with flame-powered fist radiance, but it endured and continued spreading toward him.
• Han Feng, the Demonic Dragon King's third son, appeared and declared that he had come to kill North Star Lord and everyone in Big Dipper City.
• Han Feng attacked Lin Taichu with a rosy-light python and sealing Runes, but Lin Taichu shattered the attacks with his violet-gold lightning.

Han Feng confronted Lin Taichu over his hidden strength and revealed that the Demonic Dragon King had sent him to kill North Star Lord and the people of Beidou Prefecture. Lin Taichu doubted his claims, and their argument escalated into a fight that ended with Han Feng unleashing Heavenly Demon Disintegration.

• Han Feng accused Lin Taichu of concealing his strength and attacking him while pursuing North Star Lord.
• Han Feng identified himself as the Demonic Dragon King's agent and asked Lin Taichu not to interfere, but Lin Taichu rejected his explanation.
• Lin Taichu attacked Han Feng with a soul-piercing gaze and summoned a storm of sword qi.
• Lin Taichu's punch forced Han Feng back, and a second exchange left Han Feng at a disadvantage.
• Han Feng unleashed Heavenly Demon Disintegration, covering his body in Demonic Marks as Lin Taichu watched in shock.

Lin Taichu defeated Han Feng and stopped him from pursuing the North Star Lord, then left him injured on the ancient battlefield. A white-robed youth arrived and used a jade flute to cast an illusion over the fighting Tian Xuan Domain experts.

• Lin Taichu overwhelmed Han Feng with his golden light technique and warned him not to attack the North Star Lord.
• Han Feng tried to flee, but Lin Taichu trapped him with the Space Rule and struck him down before leaving.
• A white-robed youth arrived and asked Han Feng about Lin Taichu, but Han Feng refused to share details and departed to heal.
• The white-robed youth played his jade flute, causing the fighting Tian Xuan Domain experts to see an illusion before it faded.

Lin Taichu and the white-robed youth obtained three Thunder Beads, but the youth realized someone had reached the area ahead of them and rushed into the Sea of Thunder to pursue them. Lin Taichu followed more slowly as the gathered crowd gave chase.

• Onlookers found Lin Taichu and the white-robed youth beside a collection of high-grade spirit medicines and watched them complete their fusion.
• The white-robed youth gave Lin Taichu the three Thunder Beads, saying they could help with the higher-level flame power his cultivation technique required.
• Lin Taichu noticed signs that someone had arrived before them, and the white-robed youth angrily vowed not to spare the person who had deceived him.
• The white-robed youth summoned a Purple Demonic Lightning Leopard and flew toward the depths of the Sea of Thunder, followed by the crowd and a slower Lin Taichu.

Lin Taichu encountered the World Burning Lotus Flame in the Sea of Thunder, where Bai Feng tried to claim it and was killed. As Lin Taichu fled, a crowd accused him of taking the flame and charged after him.

• Lin Taichu and Bai Feng found the World Burning Lotus Flame, and Bai Feng prepared to seize it after Lin Taichu said he could take it.
• Bai Feng attacked the flame with thunder power, but the World Burning Lotus Flame shattered his attacks and intensified the surrounding Sea of Thunder.
• Bai Feng lunged at Lin Taichu, who struck him with a kick and killed him.
• Onlookers recognized Bai Feng and rushed toward his corpse while Lin Taichu flew away.
• The crowd accused Lin Taichu of trying to keep the World Burning Lotus Flame and joined forces to pursue him.

Lin Taichu fought Bai Linglong and Bai Feng, but Bai Feng’s immense physical strength and a Three Heads Six Arms phantom wounded him. Lin Taichu survived the blow and crashed into a mountain range as Bai Linglong rushed to check on him.

• Bai Linglong confronted Lin Taichu, who declared he would kill her and Bai Feng after learning Bai Feng’s father had sent her.
• Bai Linglong attacked Lin Taichu with the Nine Star God Slaying Saber, but he shattered her saber light with lightning spheres.
• Lin Taichu charged at Bai Feng, but Bai Feng blocked his lightning fist and shattered the bones in Lin Taichu’s right arm.
• Bai Linglong struck Lin Taichu with more saber light while he attacked Bai Feng, forcing Lin Taichu to endure heavy pressure and spit blood.
• A Three Heads Six Arms phantom attacked Lin Taichu with six Great Axes, chopping off part of his shoulder and sending him crashing into a mountain range.
• Bai Linglong hurried to Lin Taichu and found that he was wounded but not severely injured.

Bai Feng fought Lin Taichu, whose lightning techniques came from Emperor Lei's inheritance, and proved able to evade and withstand his attacks. Bai Feng revealed the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Seal and threatened to kill Lin Taichu, who refused to surrender and remained defiant.

• Lin Taichu emerged from the ruins, and Bai Feng kicked him, sending him flying despite his lightning shield.
• Lin Taichu attacked with his Lightning Spear and Thunder God Fist, but Bai Feng evaded him and injured him.
• Lin Taichu bombarded Bai Feng with lightning spheres, but Bai Feng's Lightning Evasion Art shield held against them.
• Bai Feng summoned the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Seal, shaking the island and collapsing its buildings.
• Bai Feng warned Lin Taichu to surrender, but Lin Taichu refused and claimed he had nothing to fear.

Lin Taichu brutally overpowered Bai Feng and attacked Li Xuantian, but a massive creature emerged from underground. Bai Feng rose again and blocked Lin Taichu, and their lightning attacks clashed as the fight continued.

• Lin Taichu wounded Bai Feng with his Lightning Spear, then lashed him with a thunder whip when Bai Feng refused to submit.
• Lin Taichu struck Bai Feng with Thunder Tribulation, and Li Xuantian cried out and attacked him in grief.
• Lin Taichu repelled Li Xuantian with lightning, destroying his armor and badly injuring him.
• A massive figure rose from underground, startling Lin Taichu as he sensed its strength and tried to flee.
• Bai Feng sprang up and blocked Lin Taichu, who taunted him and sent lightning dragons at him.
• Bai Feng formed lightning spears and clashed with Lin Taichu's dragons in a series of explosive impacts.

Bai Feng fought Lin Taichu but was killed by the Lightning Prison Divine Flower, and Lin Taichu seized his Storage Ring before turning on the others. Just as Lin Taichu prepared to slaughter them, Bai Feng’s older brother Bai Xu appeared and vowed to kill him.

• Bai Feng attacked Lin Taichu with the Nine Forms of the Lightning Dragon, but Lin Taichu wounded him with lightning techniques.
• Lin Taichu summoned the saint-grade Lightning Prison Divine Flower, which crushed Bai Feng and destroyed his primordial spirit.
• Lin Taichu took Bai Feng’s Storage Ring, killed one of the grieving onlookers, and demanded the survivors kneel and kowtow.
• Lin Taichu charged at the crowd after they refused to submit, but Bai Xu intercepted him and threatened to kill him.

Lin Taichu and Bai Xu fought over the Lightning Prison Divine Flower, with Lin Taichu initially overpowering the injured Bai Xu. Bai Xu swallowed a Lightning Prison Pill and broke through to the Immortal Emperor Realm, then trapped Lin Taichu behind a lightning barrier as the battle continued.

• Lin Taichu attacked Bai Xu with the Lightning Prison Divine Flower, and their clash sent Bai Xu flying and badly injured him.
• Bai Xu and Lin Taichu exchanged attacks, destroying Bai Xu’s spear and causing Lin Taichu to suffer the divine artifact’s backlash when his spear struck a stone tablet.
• Lin Taichu unleashed a pursuing lightning sphere that struck Bai Xu, who then swallowed a Lightning Prison Pill and recovered as his aura rose to the Immortal Emperor Realm.
• Bai Xu attacked Lin Taichu with Myriad Swords Return to Origin, but Lin Taichu blocked the sword lights with a lightning barrier.
• Bai Xu drew a purple war saber from his Storage Ring and slashed at Lin Taichu’s barrier.

Bai Xu and Lin Taichu fought amid the destructive power of the Lightning Prison Divine Flower. After Bai Xu detonated the flower and its force began draining Lin Taichu’s immortal essence, the two continued battling, with Bai Xu striking back as Lin Taichu attacked again.

• Lin Taichu summoned lightning strikes and shattered a mountain while Bai Xu dodged and countered his attacks.
• Bai Xu claimed Lin Taichu’s Lightning Prison Divine Ability could not defeat him, and Lin Taichu mocked Bai Xu for being only half a step into the Immortal Emperor Realm.
• Bai Xu detonated the Lightning Prison Divine Flower, creating a powerful suction that trapped both fighters and rapidly drained Lin Taichu’s immortal essence.
• Lin Taichu kicked Bai Xu, sent him crashing to the ground, and pursued him with a powerful fist strike.
• Bai Xu and Lin Taichu exchanged lightning attacks and blows, both suffering injuries.
• Lin Taichu launched another punch, and Bai Xu swung the Lightning Prison Divine Spear to form a Sword of Lightning against it.

Bai Xu battled Lin Taichu, who used his Lightning Fist to overpower and injure him. The Thunder God appeared to intervene but was caught in a lightning trap, and Lin Taichu knocked Bai Xu down and prepared to stomp him.

• Bai Xu and Lin Taichu exchanged powerful attacks, and Lin Taichu unleashed Lightning Fist, Ten Million Thunderbolts.
• Bai Xu’s counterattack failed to defeat Lin Taichu, who mocked his Thunder Spirit Sacred Body and advanced on him.
• The Thunder God appeared and revealed he could emerge from the Thunder Clan’s territory, but a lightning strike burned and wounded him.
• Bai Xu charged the Thunder God and blew off his right arm, while lightning also struck Lin Taichu.
• Lin Taichu struck Bai Xu from behind, knocked him to the ground, and raised his foot to stomp on him.

Bai Xu died at Lin Taichu’s hands, but Li Xuan arrived in Heavenly Emperor City and killed Lin Taichu and another Heavenly Immortal expert. Li Xuan revealed that he was the Taixu Sect Master’s disciple, leaving Lin Taichu eager to learn about the sect.

• Lin Taichu crushed Bai Xu, took his Storage Ring, and left as the Cultivators of Heavenly Emperor City watched in shock.
• Lin Taichu identified himself as a Lin Family member and taunted the crowd about his younger brother’s whereabouts and strength.
• Li Xuan descended into the city and killed Lin Taichu with chains of laws.
• Li Xuan killed another Heavenly Immortal expert who confronted him.
• Li Xuan introduced himself as the Taixu Sect Master’s disciple, and Lin Taichu asked to hear about the Taixu Sect.

Li Xuan fought Lin Taichu, who proved far stronger and repeatedly battered him despite his formidable body and sword techniques. After claiming to be the Taixu Swordsman, Li Xuan left Lin Taichu enraged at what he saw as an unforgivable impersonation.

• Li Xuan told Lin Taichu that the Taixu Sect was a minor force, then clashed with him and revealed his unusually powerful physique.
• Lin Taichu unleashed his dragon-like Dharma image and overwhelmed Li Xuan, who recognized his Taixu Sword Intent and identified him as Lin Taichu.
• Lin Taichu repeatedly injured Li Xuan, but Li Xuan healed, evaded his attacks, and continued fighting with the Taixu Sword Technique.
• Li Xuan announced that he was the Taixu Swordsman, and Lin Taichu accused him of impersonating someone from the Taixu Sect.

Lin Taichu broke through with the Taixu Sword Technique and fought Li Xuan, who revealed an Immortal Artifact and the ability to reassemble after being cut apart. Lin Taichu prepared another killing strike as Li Xuan’s survival secret became clear.

• Lin Taichu overwhelmed Li Xuan, then broke through to the Immortal Emperor realm by relying on the Taixu Sword Technique.
• Lin Taichu pierced Li Xuan with his sword after dismissing his threat to expose Lin Taichu’s secret.
• Li Xuan summoned a golden Immortal Artifact, and Lin Taichu attacked him with a barrage of sword lights.
• Lin Taichu intensified his attacks until Li Xuan was cut into pieces, but golden light restored and reassembled him.
• Lin Taichu recognized Li Xuan’s powerful trump card and raised his sword to strike again.

Lin Taichu overpowered Li Xuan in their battle, forcing him to flee, until the Ancient God Tower descended. Lin Taichu attacked the tower, declaring that he would take it back.

• Li Xuan revealed that his Immortal Artifact had protected him as a substitute puppet, but Lin Taichu charged him and pierced his body with a sword.
• Li Xuan attacked Lin Taichu with a spear, but Lin Taichu's sword blocked it and his body withstood Li Xuan's strikes.
• Lin Taichu revealed that his physical body had reached the peak Heaven Tier realm and overwhelmed Li Xuan, who created another avatar and then fled.
• Lin Taichu pursued Li Xuan and vowed to avenge his dead brothers.
• The Ancient God Tower descended, shocking Li Xuan and the elders, and Lin Taichu appeared atop it and attacked with his sword.