Chapter Summaries

Gu Han arranged for Ling Ying to take Ya'er as his disciple, then reconciled with Cai Li and gave her a pair of custom shoes. The chapter ended with Zi Yan challenging Gu Han to a wagered contest to find spiritual treasures.

• Gu Han introduced Ya'er to Ling Ying, who agreed to teach her and explained that her scars could heal after she awakened her Dark Night Spirit Body.
• Gu Han presided over Ya'er's ceremony as Ling Ying's disciple, then celebrated with them at the City Lord's Manor.
• Gu Han visited Yun Yun in a maid's outfit, and they spent the night together.
• Gu Han gave Cai Li custom red high heels, cleared up their past misunderstanding, and invited her to seek Opportunities with him.
• Zi Yan challenged Gu Han to compete in finding spiritual treasures, proposing a three-round contest and asking for a Form Transformation Pill if she won.

Gu Han assured Zi Yan that he could help her absorb the Transformation Herb’s power and wagered that she would follow him if she lost their natural-treasure contest. He then took Cai Li to discover a vast Fiery Sun Spirit Mine vein and near-Seventh-Tier Fiery Sun Spirit Marrow, leaving them to secure the site before continuing their search.

• Gu Han used the Yin Yang Twin Flames to confirm he could help Zi Yan absorb the Transformation Herb, and Zi Yan agreed to follow him if she lost their contest.
• Gu Han assigned Cai Die to accompany Zi Yan, told Yun'er to guard Cloud Dusk City, and set out with Cai Li.
• Gu Han used a yin-yang sword technique to uncover a Fiery Sun Spirit Mine vein beneath a mountain range.
• Gu Han found near-Seventh-Tier Fiery Sun Spirit Marrow at the mine’s core and stored it in the Xuanwu Secret Realm.
• Gu Han asked Cai Li to set up a Barrier and arrange a fortress and road to Cloud Dusk City before they continued searching for treasures.

Gu Han and Zi Yan competed over the treasures they had found, and Gu Han’s Dou Emperor tomb loot overwhelmed Zi Yan’s discoveries. After tasting Zi Yan’s Ten Thousand Year Spiritual Milk, Gu Han planned to take the Purple-Eyed Sky Ape that guarded it and make it protect his Fiery Sun Spirit Mine.

• Cai Li returned to Cloud Dusk City with Gu Han, where Zi Yan challenged him to compare the treasures they had found.
• Zi Yan presented a Blood-Shedding Qinghun Flower, which Gu Han traded for a crystal rich in Wood-Element Power.
• Gu Han and Cai Li revealed the Blood-Devouring Demon Whip from a Dou Emperor’s tomb, winning the first comparison against Zi Yan.
• Zi Yan showed her Mysterious Yin Green Vine and Ten Thousand Year Spiritual Milk, which she and Cai Die had obtained from a Purple-Eyed Sky Ape.
• Gu Han proposed taking the Purple-Eyed Sky Ape as well as its Spiritual Milk so it could guard his Fiery Sun Spirit Mine.

Gu Han revealed his second treasure, while Zi Yan accepted the benefits of following him. A Seventh Grade Pill’s refinement sparked a Pill Lightning phenomenon over Cloud Dusk City, drawing powerful figures and forces toward the Misty Cloud Sect.

• Gu Han showed everyone the Fiery Sun Spirit Marrow, and Zi Yan marveled that he had found a vein of its rare mine.
• Xiao Yan said Zi Yan would benefit from following Gu Han, and Zi Yan admitted she regretted meeting him so late.
• A Seventh Grade Pill’s refinement began over Cloud Dusk City, and Han Feng flew there to investigate.
• Elder Huo asked Su Qian to take him to Cloud Dusk City, and Su Qian agreed to go with him and Hu Gan.
• Leaders from several Black Corner Region forces set out for Cloud Dusk City after sensing the pill refinement.
• Su Mei led Rakshasa Gate’s forces to Cloud Dusk City with several bound elders and told Bai Qishan she had decided to join the Misty Cloud Sect.

Su Mei disbanded the Rakshasa Gate and joined the Misty Cloud Sect, while Gu Han established Rakshasa Hall and revealed the sect’s formidable strength. As visitors gathered outside Cloud Dusk City, Zi Yan declared that she was Gu Han’s person.

• Su Mei offered the captured Rakshasa Gate elders to the Misty Cloud Sect and asked to bring her followers into the sect.
• Yun Yun and Gu Han accepted Su Mei’s submission and named her deputy hall master of the new Rakshasa Hall, with Gu Han as its hall master.
• Two Seventh Grade Pills emerged from the City Lord’s Manor, and Gu Han revealed that a grade eight Alchemist had refined them.
• Gu Han announced that he would personally take over the Rakshasa Gate with Su Mei and declared that the northern Black Corner Region would answer to one voice.
• Zi Yan stopped Su Qian and Elder Huo from approaching Cloud Dusk City, then told Su Qian that she was Gu Han’s person.

Su Qian and Elder Huo entered Cloud Dusk City as Old Yao completed two Devour Life Pills, while Han Feng arrived seeking an introduction to the alchemist. Gu Han welcomed Han Feng and the Golden Silver Elders inside, and the chapter ended as the pills fled and Su Qian saw Gu Han's extraordinary ability.

• Zi Yan explained to Su Qian that she had lost a treasure-finding bet to Gu Han and joined him, then demanded that Old Man Huo apologize before she let the visitors enter.
• Yun Yun and Gu Han greeted Su Qian and Elder Huo, and Yun Yun escorted them into the inner city while Gu Han went to meet Han Feng at the city gate.
• Han Feng asked Gu Han to introduce him to the senior refining two Seventh Grade Pills, and Gu Han invited him and the Golden Silver Elders into Cloud Dusk City.
• Old Yao completed the two Devour Life Pills, which developed intelligence and fled in opposite directions.
• Su Qian watched Gu Han's methods and recognized him as a peerless Monster Genius.

Gu Han captured the Devour Life Pills and led everyone to see Old Yao, whose presence drove Han Feng to flee. Gu Han and four Dou Zong Experts trapped Han Feng, and Old Yao and Xiao Yan exposed him as the traitor who had betrayed his teacher.

• Gu Han used Ice Phoenixes to suppress and retrieve the two Devour Life Pills, impressing Han Feng, Su Qian, and the faction leaders.
• Gu Han took everyone to the rear courtyard, where they heard Old Yao teaching Xiao Yan about refining two Seventh Grade Pills.
• Han Feng recognized Old Yao, swallowed a pill, and tried to escape through space, but Cai Li, Cai Die, Ling Ying, and Yun Yun blocked his way.
• Gu Han revealed Han Feng's identity to Old Yao, who called him a traitorous disciple, while Xiao Yan vowed to kill him.
• Xiao Yan recounted how Old Yao had saved and raised Han Feng before Han Feng betrayed him, and Old Yao demanded that Han Feng kill himself.

Han Feng swallowed a Seventh Grade Pill and fought Old Yao while Gu Han secured the area and negotiated with the Golden Silver Elders. The brothers agreed to give up their Combined Attack Secret Technique and serve Cloud Dusk City for ten years in exchange for two Sect Breaking Pills.

• Han Feng reached Dou Zong strength with a pill, and Gu Han reinforced the barrier before letting Old Yao enter to face him.
• Old Yao and four other Dou Zongs began beating Han Feng while Gu Han approached the Golden Silver Elders with a business offer.
• Gu Han offered a Sect Breaking Pill for the brothers' Earth Tier Mid Grade Combined Attack Secret Technique, and Elder Jin accepted.
• Gu Han promised a second pill if the Golden Silver Elders served Cloud Dusk City as Guest Elders and protected it for ten years.
• The Golden Silver Elders agreed, leaving Su Qian stunned that the powerful brothers had joined Cloud Dusk City.

Old Yao defeated Han Feng and sealed his soul to find a way to separate the Sea Heart Flame. Gu Han arranged a possible partnership between Cloud Dusk City and Jia Nan Academy, then prepared to enter long-term seclusion after returning to the Xuanwu Secret Realm with Cai Li.

• Old Yao suppressed Han Feng, sealed his soul in a jade bottle, and destroyed his body to prevent his resurrection.
• Gu Han and Old Yao thanked each other, then Gu Han turned to Yun Yun to handle the aftermath and discuss sect business.
• Gu Han proposed a private strategic alliance and student exchanges between Cloud Dusk City and Jia Nan Academy, and Su Qian agreed to consult the Inner Academy's Elders.
• Gu Han told Yun Yun he planned to cultivate directly toward Peak Dou Emperor and returned with her to the Xuanwu Secret Realm.
• Gu Han told Cai Li he would enter seclusion and suggested they take care of important business first, and Cai Li declared that she wanted to be on top.

After sparring with Cai Li, Gu Han arranged for her and Cai Die to cultivate the Twin Souls Derivation Technique, then discussed trading Han Feng’s Sea Heart Flame to Xiao Yan. Old Yao explained the danger they had faced and Gu Han asked for a way to secure Wind Venerate’s protection, hinting that he had a more persuasive idea.

• Cai Li fought Gu Han with her Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python abilities, but he endured her spatial attacks and defeated her in close combat.
• Gu Han told Cai Die and the others about the Golden Silver Elders’ Earth Tier Mid Grade Twin Souls Derivation Technique and arranged for Cai Li and Cai Die to cultivate it.
• Xiao Yan asked Gu Han to trade him Han Feng’s Sea Heart Flame, and Gu Han agreed to accept something in return rather than give it away outright.
• Old Yao revealed that Han Feng had tried to summon a Soul Hall Dou Venerate and credited Gu Han’s preparations with saving him and Xiao Yan.
• Gu Han asked Old Yao for a token that could persuade Wind Venerate to protect him, then said he had another idea that might work better.

Gu Han obtained a Child Flame containing part of the Bone Spirit Cold Flame’s original source from Old Yao and began cultivating, while Cloud Dusk City’s influence spread across the Black Corner Region. After a year and a half, Gu Han emerged from seclusion and learned that someone had come seeking him on behalf of a young miss.

• Gu Han asked Old Yao for a Child Flame containing the Bone Spirit Cold Flame’s original source and a letter for Wind Venerate, and Old Yao agreed after Gu Han offered him a Spiritual Medicine.
• Gu Han stabilized the Child Flame in the Xuanwu Secret Realm using the Green Lotus Platform and Void Taiji Diagram, then began closed-door cultivation with the Yin Yang Twin Flames.
• News of Cloud Dusk City’s strength and its new rules spread, while Su Qian and the Jia Nan Academy Elders approved cooperation with Gu Han’s proposal.
• Over the next year and a half, Cloud Dusk City established its authority, the Misty Cloud Sect expanded its influence, and Gu Han remained in seclusion.
• Gu Han emerged from seclusion and met Zi Yan in the City Lord’s Manor courtyard.
• A voice from beyond the shattered space asked whether Gu Han was there and said that a young miss had business with him.

Ling Xiao told Gu Han that the Ancient Clan had sent the Black Mist Army to bring Xun'er back, and that its Deputy Leader had challenged her judgment of people. After reading Xun'er's letter, Gu Han agreed to go help her delay her return to the clan.

• Ling Xiao arrived through a spatial rift and asked Gu Han to come to the Inner Academy of Jia Nan Academy at Xun'er's request.
• Ling Ying appeared, and Ling Xiao scolded him for staying away from Xun'er; Ling Ying revealed he had reached Two-Star Dou Ancestor while serving Gu Han and the Misty Cloud Sect.
• Ling Ying explained that following Gu Han had brought him substantial cultivation resources, prompting Ling Xiao to reconsider the value of staying with the Misty Cloud Sect.
• Ling Xiao explained that the Ancient Clan had sent the Black Mist Army to retrieve Xun'er and handed Gu Han her letter.
• Gu Han read that Xun'er wanted to use him as an excuse to postpone returning to the clan and agreed to help her.

Gu Han took Ling Xiao and Ling Ying through the void to confront Ling Quan, while Xiao Yan fought Ling Yu after he harassed Xun'er. The chapter ended with Ling Quan demanding an account of the clash and reprimanding his brother for using his title.

• Gu Han agreed to teach Ling Quan a lesson and carried Ling Xiao and Ling Ying through the void on an Ice Phoenix.
• Ling Xiao and Ling Ying were shocked by Gu Han's ability to travel through the void, and Gu Han explained that a Spirit Realm Soul made such feats possible.
• Ling Quan arrived at Jia Nan Academy and urged Xun'er to return, dismissing the possibility that Gu Han would come.
• Xiao Yan defeated Ling Yu after Ling Yu approached Xun'er and insulted the Northwest Continent.
• Ling Yu explained that he had invited Xun'er to Middle Continent and was injured by Xiao Yan, and Ling Quan ordered him to address him by his title.

Ling Quan challenged Xiao Yan after his brother was injured, but Gu Han arrived before their fight began and spoke privately with Xun'er about becoming her shield. Xun'er understood that Gu Han wanted a closer status with her and considered granting it.

• Ling Quan demanded that Xiao Yan apologize or withstand three attacks, while Xun'er and Su Qian objected to his challenge.
• Xiao Yan prepared to fight Ling Quan and told Old Yao he planned to break through to Dou Emperor and revive him.
• Gu Han arrived with an Ice Phoenix, interrupting the confrontation before Xiao Yan and Ling Quan could fight.
• Gu Han told Xun'er that he had accepted the role of her shield and wanted a proper status so he could defend her freedom to choose a partner.
• Xun'er recognized Gu Han's feelings, considered him her first choice as a Dao Companion, and asked whether he was sure.

Gu Han gave Xun'er a precious hairpin before she returned to the Ancient Clan, while she gave him a Black Scroll. When Ling Quan challenged him, Gu Han defeated him with ease and revealed that he had reached the One-Star Dou Ancestor realm.

• Gu Han gave Xun'er a fiery red hairpin and received a Black Scroll from her before she left.
• Gu Qingqing, the old woman, Ling Ying, and Ling Xiao reacted with surprise to Gu Han and Xun'er's apparent affection.
• Ling Quan challenged Gu Han, calling him a Pretty Boy and claiming he was unworthy of Xun'er.
• Gu Han danced with Xun'er as he dodged Ling Quan's lightning attacks, then caught Ling Quan's spear between two fingers.
• Gu Han subdued Ling Quan with soul pressure and control over Heaven and Earth Energy, then revealed he was a One-Star Dou Ancestor.

Gu Han revealed that he had reached the One-Star Dou Ancestor realm, stunning Xiao Yan, Old Yao, Xun'er, and the others. After Gu Zhen arrived to retrieve Ling Quan and challenged Gu Han to withstand one move, Gu Han unleashed his self-created Ice Phoenix Burying Heaven Seal as their clash began.

• Ling Quan and the onlookers realized Gu Han was a Dou Zong, while Xiao Yan and Old Yao marveled at his talent and strength.
• Ling Quan ignited a token, summoning Gu Zhen, who intercepted Gu Han's attack and carried away the frozen Ling Quan.
• Gu Zhen learned Gu Han was an eighteen-year-old One-Star Dou Ancestor and declared he would settle the matter with one move.
• Ling Xiao warned that Gu Zhen was a Nine-Star Dou Zong Peak expert, while Old Yao sensed Gu Han might already surpass him.
• Gu Han and Gu Zhen rose into the air as Gu Zhen formed the Bloodflame Breaking Heaven Blade and Gu Han unleashed the Ice Phoenix Burying Heaven Seal.

Gu Han blocked Gu Zhen’s powerful blade technique and earned his respect, along with a Token granting him a path to the Ancient Clan. Xun’er agreed to return with Gu Zhen after giving Gu Han her Storage Ring, while Gu Han invited Ling Xiao to stay and learn from his Ice Attribute techniques.

• Gu Han used his ice phoenix technique to stop Gu Zhen’s Blood-Colored Flame Blade Aura, surprising the onlookers and earning Gu Zhen’s praise.
• Gu Zhen gave Gu Han a Token and told him to seek the Ye Clan Merchant Association if he reached the Dou Venerate realm before thirty or attained Dou Venerate Peak.
• Gu Han accepted the Token and resolved to visit the Ancient Clan, while Gu Zhen persuaded Xun’er to return with him.
• Xun’er gave Gu Han her Storage Ring and said she would wait for him in the Ancient Clan before departing with Gu Zhen and the others.
• Ling Ying suggested that Ling Xiao stay with Gu Han, and Gu Han offered Ling Xiao Earth Tier high grade Ice Attribute Dou Techniques and cultivation methods.

Gu Han arranged for Ling Xiao to guard the Misty Cloud Sect, then revealed the Ancient Clan’s power and the history of the eight Imperial Clans to Xiao Yan. The chapter ended with Xiao Yan realizing that his Xiao family might once have been an Imperial Clan.

• Gu Han offered Ling Xiao high-grade Earth Tier cultivation resources in exchange for guarding the Misty Cloud Sect, and Ling Xiao accepted.
• Zi Yan told Gu Han that Ling Quan’s younger brother had harassed Xiao Yan’s fiancée, and Xiao Yan vowed to deal with Ling Yu if they met again.
• Gu Han explained that Xun’er belonged to the Ancient Clan and that even a Dou Venerate Peak might not earn him its recognition.
• Gu Han said Xun’er’s choice of the Xiao family was connected to her inability to cultivate during her early years, then named the eight Imperial Clans that had existed a thousand years earlier.
• Xiao Yan asked whether the Xiao Clan had been the Xiao Imperial Clan.

Gu Han told Xiao Yan that he could help him reach the Heavenly Tomb, but that Xiao Yan would need to earn a slot through his own strength. Su Qian then asked Gu Han to help suppress the increasingly unstable Fallen Heart Flame, and Gu Han asked how the Academy intended to pay for his help.

• Gu Han explained the Xiao Clan’s decline and warned Xiao Yan not to depend on the Ancient Clan, then told him about the Heavenly Tomb and the chance to claim his ancestor’s Opportunity.
• Xiao Yan thanked Gu Han and promised to repay him if needed, while Gu Han agreed to accompany Su Qian to discuss his request.
• Gu Han’s arrival drew attention from Inner Academy students, and Lin Xiuya and Lin Yan spread news of his visit and suggested joining the Misty Cloud Sect after graduation.
• Su Qian discussed Jia Nan Academy’s cooperation with Cloud Dusk City before explaining that the Fallen Heart Flame’s outbreaks were growing more frequent and powerful.
• Gu Han recognized that Su Qian wanted his help suppressing the Fallen Heart Flame and asked what price the Academy would offer.

Gu Han agreed to help Su Qian strengthen the Thousand-Layer Seal in exchange for a rare spirit herb, then entered the Lava World to investigate the Fallen Heart Flame’s birthplace. Guided by his secret art, he reached a faintly glowing transparent halo without alerting the flame.

• Su Qian explained that a Spirit Realm Soul could strengthen the Thousand-Layer Seal, and Gu Han offered to help in exchange for a Heavenly Phoenix Blood Coriander Flower.
• Gu Han asked to explore the place where the Fallen Heart Flame was born, and Su Qian agreed despite warning him of the danger.
• Xiao Yan met Gu Han at the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower and urged him to be careful, while explaining that he no longer needed the Fallen Heart Flame.
• Gu Han used the Mysterious Armor Heaven-Peering Art to determine when the barrier should open, then slipped into the Lava World as Su Qian closed it three breaths later.
• Gu Han used his secret art and Xun'er’s ring to evade detection, crossed the Lava World, and reached a faintly glowing transparent halo.