Chapter Summaries

Yun Shan explained how Protector Wu manipulated him with a Sect Breaking Pill, and Gu Han revealed his own supply of powerful pills while offering ways to remove the Soul Hall’s influence. The chapter left Yun Shan weighing treatment options as Yun Yun enthusiastically considered using the influence to make him take charge of the Misty Cloud Sect again.

• Yun Shan told Gu Han that Protector Wu had offered him a Sect Breaking Pill in exchange for investigating Xiao Family members and reporting intelligence, intending to control him.
• Gu Han concluded that Protector Wu had targeted Yun Shan to gather exceptional Soul Bodies and exploit him after his breakthrough.
• Gu Han produced a Sect Breaking Pill refined by a Seventh-grade Alchemist, then gave Yun Yun an Imperial Pill in exchange for pill ingredients and treasures.
• Gu Han offered to trade Hai Bodong another Imperial Pill for ingredients gathered by the Mittel Family.
• Gu Han told Yun Shan that he could remove Protector Wu’s influence by crippling his cultivation or waiting until Gu Han reached Dou Wang, and Yun Yun welcomed the idea of Yun Shan regaining ambition and leading the sect.

Gu Han offered Yun Shan a way to remove the Soul Hall mark and revealed his feelings for Yun Yun while offering a Clear Soul Pill as a betrothal gift. Yun Shan accepted the pill as a loan and promised to repay Gu Han after recovering and reclaiming leadership of the Misty Cloud Sect.

• Gu Han explained that Yun Shan's Soul Hall mark would have little effect for several months, and Yun Yun agreed to let Yun Shan resume control of the sect once he emerged from seclusion.
• Gu Han revealed a Clear Soul Pill that could cleanse foreign Soul Power and nourish the soul, and Yun Yun offered to trade it for something of equivalent value.
• Gu Han asked Yun Shan to betroth Yun Yun to him, admitting his feelings and pointing out that Yun Yun had tacitly encouraged his advances.
• Yun Yun blushed and avoided denying her feelings, and Yun Shan teased her before approving the match.
• Yun Shan accepted the Clear Soul Pill as a loan and promised to gather resources for Gu Han after recovering.

Gu Han secured Yun Shan’s Demonic Poisonous Spots and permission to enter the Gate of Death, then warned that the Soul Hall Protector might retaliate once Yun Shan took the Clear Soul Pill. He left Yun Shan with a plan to gather allies against the Protector and shared an intimate moment with Yun Yun.

• Gu Han asked for Yun Shan’s Demonic Poisonous Spots and entry to the Gate of Death, and Yun Shan granted both requests.
• Gu Han warned Yun Shan to delay taking the Clear Soul Pill because Protector Wu would sense the removal of his control method and investigate.
• Gu Han proposed killing Protector Wu and claimed he could gather four Dou Zong Experts and other allies, so Yun Shan agreed to wait.
• Hai Bodong left to gather ingredients for pills that could help him advance his cultivation.
• Gu Han and Yun Yun agreed to keep their relationship private until Gu Han surpassed her strength, and Gu Han embraced and kissed her.

Gu Han and Yun Yun grew closer as he escorted her to the Misty Cloud Sect Treasury and chose a rare treasure that could help him make a Youth-Preserving Pill for her. After Yun Yun kissed him and fled, Gu Han set off to gather more support against Protector Wu and the Soul Hall.

• Yun Yun retreated after Gu Han kissed and touched her, but she admitted she expected him to surpass her and eventually become his Dao Companion.
• Yun Yun took Gu Han by the hand and led him into the Misty Cloud Sect Treasury, where he collected ingredients for two Imperial Pills and chose a Mysterious Sun Sea Mussel.
• Gu Han explained that his Yin Yang Twin Flames could make the mussel produce Mysterious Sun Pearls, and promised Yun Yun a Youth-Preserving Pill as a token of their love.
• Yun Yun kissed Gu Han before leaving in a fluster, and Gu Han flew off to arrange additional help against Protector Wu and the Soul Hall.

Gu Han repaid Ling Xiao and Ling Ying with pills and asked Xun'er to arrange help against Soul Hall's Protector. Xun'er offered a Six-Star Dou Zong in exchange for a Youth-Preserving Pill, and a veiled woman appeared to accept the deal and oversee the battle.

• Gu Han gave Ling Xiao a Sect Breaking Pill and Ling Ying an Imperial Pill in repayment for their help.
• Gu Han told Xun'er that Soul Hall had planted a method in Yun Shan to alter his personality and control his soul, and asked for a Dou Zong to help defeat its Protector.
• Ling Xiao offered to attempt a breakthrough to Dou Zong before Gu Han's planned battle in two months.
• Gu Han offered Xun'er a Youth-Preserving Pill as compensation for a Six-Star Dou Zong's aid.
• A veiled woman appeared beside Xun'er and offered to oversee the battle in exchange for the Youth-Preserving Pill.

Gu Han accepted Gu Qingqing’s offer to guard him in exchange for a Youth-Preserving Pill and received powerful inheritances from Xun'er. Xun'er later revealed that she was preparing to use Gu Han as a future shield against marriage pressure from the Ancient Clan’s Elders, while insisting she would not involve him before he grew strong.

• Gu Han agreed to give Gu Qingqing a Youth-Preserving Pill before asking her to guard him, and she accepted the arrangement.
• Xun'er gave Gu Han inheritance Jade Slips containing an Earth Tier high-grade cultivation method and Dou Technique in exchange for a future favor.
• Gu Han left for the Misty Cloud Sect, while Xun'er returned to her chambers with Gu Qingqing.
• Gu Qingqing asked why Xun'er was investing in Gu Han and speculated that Xun'er was attracted to him.
• Xun'er explained that she hoped Gu Han would become a shield against Elders and suitors who might pressure her to marry, but said she would not involve him until he was strong.

Gu Han received powerful cultivation and combat techniques from Xun'er, then returned to the Misty Cloud Sect after cultivating with the Ice Soul Profound Canon. He arrived as the Core Disciple Competition was about to begin, while spectators debated whether he could win.

• Xun'er explained to Gu Qingqing that she planned to use Gu Han as a future shield against marriage pressure, unless her Bloodline reached God-Grade.
• Gu Han returned to the Misty Cloud Sect and entered a high-grade Seclusion Chamber to study the gifts he had obtained from Xun'er.
• Gu Han examined the Earth Tier high-grade Ice Soul Treasure Mirror and Five Elements Sky Cold Seal, then began converting his cultivation method.
• Gu Han cultivated until the sect bells rang and completed the transformation of the Ice Souls in his dantian and heart.
• Gu Han left the Seclusion Chamber for the Core Disciple Competition as spectators argued over rumors of his victory against Mu Xiou Si.

At the Misty Cloud Sect Core Disciple Competition, Jia Xingtian dismissed rumors that Gu Han had received an Earth Tier Mid Grade Earth Attribute cultivation method. After the competition, Yun Yun publicly revealed that Hai Bodong had joined the sect as its Supreme Guest Elder, leaving the crowd and Jia Xingtian shocked by the shift in power.

• Fa Ma asked Jia Xingtian about the rumored cultivation method, but Jia Xingtian rejected the Mulan Empire's intelligence and said he would not act against Gu Han.
• The Core Disciple Competition began while spectators whispered about the Snow Sword Young Master's absence and the scandal involving Mo Cheng and Yun Leng's adopted son.
• The competition concluded, and Yun Yun announced that Mo Cheng had been executed by Hai Bodong after colluding with a sect steward and a Personal Disciple to target a prodigy.
• Yun Yun declared that Hai Bodong had accepted the Misty Cloud Sect's invitation to become its Supreme Guest Elder, alarming Jia Xingtian and the gathered spectators.
• Hai Bodong arrived riding an Ice Dragon as the sect presented the token of a Supreme Guest Elder.

Yun Yun announced that Gu Han had become a Misty Cloud Sect Elder, citing his strength, achievements, and Yun Shan’s approval, while Hai Bodong joined as Supreme Guest Elder. Gu Han arrived in a spectacular display and challenged Great Elder Yun Leng, leaving the assembled crowd stunned.

• Hai Bodong saluted Yun Yun and revealed his peak Eight-Star Dou Emperor strength as he joined the Misty Cloud Sect as Supreme Guest Elder.
• Yun Yun announced that Gu Han had passed her assessment and would become a sect Elder, prompting Yun Leng to question whether he had met the requirements.
• Yun Yun said Gu Han had helped Hai Bodong and Yun Shan, and Yun Leng withdrew his objections after learning Yun Shan had approved the promotion.
• Gu Han arrived atop an Ice Phoenix, greeted the crowd, and asked Yun Leng whether he still objected to his promotion.
• Gu Han invoked the sect rules and challenged Yun Leng.

Gu Han challenged Yun Leng and defeated the Great Elder with overwhelming strength, earning the position for himself. Yun Yun then announced Xiao Yi Xian’s exceptional promotion to Elder and asked Gu Han for his opinion.

• Gu Han invoked the sect rules to challenge Yun Leng, and Yun Leng accepted rather than make excuses.
• Gu Han fought Yun Leng in the air above the plaza, overwhelming the Nine-Star Dou King with his sword techniques and Mystic Yin Ice Phoenix.
• Gu Han placed his sword at Yun Leng’s neck, and Yun Leng admitted defeat and submitted to him.
• Yun Yun announced that Gu Han had become the Misty Cloud Sect’s Great Elder.
• Yun Yun exceptionally promoted Xiao Yi Xian to Elder and asked Gu Han what he thought.

After Gu Han helped Xiao Yi Xian secure an Elder seat in the Misty Cloud Sect, news of the sect’s new leadership spread across the Jia Ma Empire. Jia Xingtian urged Yao Ye and Yao Yue to pursue Gu Han, while powerful families began considering how to connect themselves to him.

• Gu Han supported an exception allowing Xiao Yi Xian to become an Elder, then upheld her right to challenge the Eighth Elder under the sect’s rules.
• Xiao Yi Xian defeated the Eighth Elder without activating her Calamity Poison Body, and Yun Yun announced her appointment as the Misty Cloud Sect’s Eighth Elder.
• News spread that Hai Bodong had become Supreme Guest Elder, Gu Han had become Great Elder, and Xiao Yi Xian had become Eighth Elder.
• Jia Xingtian told Yao Ye and Yao Yue about Gu Han’s strength and urged them to secure a connection to him; Yao Yue agreed to get to know him, while Yao Ye stayed silent.
• Nalan Jie urged Nalan Su to have Nalan Yan Ran seize her chance with Gu Han, and Mu Zhan told his son to work harder in the army.
• Mite'er Teng Shan suggested sending Ya Fei to serve as Gu Han’s maid, but Hai Bodong warned him that the idea could get him killed.

Xiao Zhan learned that Gu Han had chosen the Xiao Family to reclaim its former industries in Northeast Province and planned to strengthen its elders. Xun'er interpreted Gu Han's decision as a calculated effort to gain several allies, while Gu Han's opportunity notices pointed him toward new prospects and a coming challenge from Yun Leng.

• Hai Bodong told Mite'er Teng Shan to let Ya Fei handle relations between the Mittel Family and the Misty Cloud Sect.
• Xiao Zhan received Xiao Mei's letter and learned that Gu Han had authorized the Xiao Family to take over the Mo Family's industries and would send pills to help its leaders grow stronger.
• The Xiao Family Elders celebrated the opportunity and urged Xiao Mei to build her relationship with Gu Han.
• Xun'er concluded that Gu Han's support for the Xiao Family served several strategic purposes, including repaying her, though Gu Han mainly wanted to help his friend Xiao Yan.
• Gu Han received opportunities involving Gu Qingqing, Yun Yun, Lightning-Struck Wood, Yun Leng's planned challenge, and Yao Yue, and decided Yao Yue was worth cultivating as an alchemist.

Gu Han provided Yun Yun with cultivation resources and taught her a dual cultivation technique, helping her approach a breakthrough. He then arrived at the Misty Cloud Sect Elder Council and faced Yun Leng's challenge over his order concerning the Mo Family.

• Gu Han entered Yun Yun's hot spring and gave her a Storage Ring containing cultivation resources and a technique, while Yun Yun offered him rare herbs, inner armor, and a palm technique.
• Gu Han taught Yun Yun the Qiankun Yisu dual cultivation method, and they cultivated together through the night.
• Gu Han woke to find Yun Yun drawing in Heaven and Earth Energy as she prepared to break through to Seven-Star Dou Emperor, then left without disturbing her.
• Gu Han arrived at the Elder Council with a display of speed and announced plans for new sect rules and branch halls.
• Yun Leng asked whether Gu Han had ordered the Mo Family to hand its industries over to the Xiao Family, and Gu Han confirmed that he had.

Gu Han defeated Yun Leng’s objections in the Elder Council by presenting evidence against the Mo Family and defending his choice to transfer its assets to the Xiao Family. He passed reforms and sent Yun Leng away on a mission, then met Jia Xingtian and Yao Yue, who was delighted by her great-grandfather’s kindness.

• Yun Leng argued that Gu Han’s purge of the Mo Family would damage the Misty Cloud Sect’s reputation, but Gu Han presented evidence of the family’s crimes across Northeast Province.
• Gu Han ordered the Punishment Hall and the Imperial Family to purge the Mo Family, and the Elders unanimously approved.
• Gu Han justified giving the Mo Family’s assets to the Xiao Family by citing its reputation, strength, and connections, leaving Yun Leng unable to object.
• Gu Han announced reforms to the Misty Cloud Sect and assigned Yun Leng to support the Imperial Family against the Mulan Empire, with Xiao Yi Xian accompanying him.
• Gu Han offered pills and access to a Seventh-grade Alchemist, winning the Elders’ support as Yun Leng conceded defeat.
• Jia Xingtian visited Gu Han with Yao Yue, who admired him and said her great-grandfather treated her well.

Jia Xingtian arranged for Yao Yue to study under Gu Han, and Gu Han put her through combat and alchemy training in the Xuanwu Secret Realm. As Yao Yue learned the reasons behind her training, Cai Li began a breakthrough and Gu Han prepared to reach Dou Wang.

• Jia Xingtian asked Gu Han to take Yao Yue under his wing, and Yao Yue eagerly agreed.
• Gu Han left Yao Yue in Qing Lin's care, where she spent forty days training in combat and practicing alchemy.
• Qing Lin explained that combat could strengthen Yao Yue's alchemy, and Yao Yue realized Gu Han had tailored her training to her abilities.
• Cai Li's breakthrough caused a dramatic disturbance, and Qing Lin clarified that Cai Die, not Cai Li, had previously reached Dou Zong.
• Qing Lin revealed that Gu Han was about to break through to Dou Wang, leaving Yao Yue astonished.

Gu Han broke through to Two-Star Dou Wang and used the Azure Enchanting Flower and Soul Art to advance his soul toward the Spirit Realm. A day later, Cai Li completed her transformation into a Dou Zong and immediately clashed with Cai Die over whose body and appearance were rightfully hers.

• Gu Han shattered his Dou Crystal to break through to Dou Wang, then used the Yin Yang Twin Flames and a Dou Spirit Pill to reach Two-Star Dou Wang.
• Gu Han refined the Azure Enchanting Flower, drawing spiritual power into his soul and creating a massive disturbance in the Xuanwu Secret Realm.
• Gu Han cultivated the Soul Art as his soul neared the Spirit Realm, while Cai Die and Qing Lin recognized the breakthrough.
• After a day, Cai Li emerged from her transformation as a Dou Zong in the form of a Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python.
• Cai Li and Cai Die argued over who owned their body and appearance, then Cai Li attacked Cai Die.

Gu Han completed his breakthrough in the Xuanwu Secret Realm and gained a Spirit Realm Soul, revealing the Black Tortoise Visualization Diagram within the Black Tortoise Shell. After discovering that the diagram could let his Soul Power keep growing beyond the Dou Qi Continent’s limits, he rejoined Cai Die and Cai Li.

• Cai Die and Cai Li fought to test their strength and disputed which of them should be the older sister.
• After three days, Gu Han’s breakthrough unleashed a pillar of light and overwhelming Soul Power that threatened Cai Li.
• Gu Han’s soul took human form as a Spirit Realm Soul, and Cai Die praised his potential while Cai Li compared herself unfavorably to him.
• Gu Han examined the Black Tortoise Shell and discovered its Visualization Diagram, which could raise his Soul Power without limit.
• The Xuanwu Secret Realm expanded, its Heaven and Earth Energy grew denser, and Gu Han’s daily Random Opportunity count rose to six.
• Gu Han congratulated Cai Li on her breakthrough, and she asked whether he would offer more than words.

Gu Han gave Cai Li a Spirit Cleansing Pill, agreed to broker pill refinement for the Snake People Race, and brought Cai Die and Cai Li to meet Yun Yun and help Yun Shan. The group reached Yun Shan’s cave, where Cai Die and Cai Li both revealed they had become Dou Zong Experts.

• Gu Han gave Cai Li a Sixth-Grade Spirit Cleansing Pill and explained how it would help her control her Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python body.
• Cai Li offered the Snake People Race’s Heavenly Material Earthly Treasures in exchange for pill refinement, and Gu Han agreed.
• Gu Han opened a portal from the Xuanwu Secret Realm, took Cai Die and Cai Li to Misty Cloud Mountain, and told Yao Yue to keep cultivating with Qing Lin.
• Gu Han met Yun Yun at the Back Mountain and introduced Cai Die and Cai Li as the two former halves of Queen Medusa, who would help fight Soul Hall’s Protector Wu.
• Yun Yun led Gu Han, Cai Die, and Cai Li to Yun Shan’s cave, where Yun Shan mistook Cai Die for Medusa’s elder sister before discovering Cai Li was also a Dou Zong.

Gu Han helped Yun Shan remove Protector Wu’s hidden mark, and Yun Shan joined Cai Die and Cai Li in ambushing the Soul Hall Protector when he returned to the Misty Cloud Sect. The battle began as Xiao Yan asked Gu Han why the Soul Hall was searching for people surnamed Xiao.

• Gu Han explained how Cai Die and Cai Li had come to be, then used the Yin Yang Twin Flames to remove Protector Wu’s mark from Yun Shan.
• Protector Wu sensed that his mark had been erased and decided to return to the Misty Cloud Sect with reinforcements.
• Three days later, Protector Wu tried to recruit Yun Shan by offering pills, but Yun Shan refused and challenged him.
• Cai Die and Cai Li sealed the area, and Yun Shan joined them in fighting Protector Wu.
• Xiao Yan asked Gu Han why the Soul Hall was searching for people surnamed Xiao, and Gu Han agreed to question Protector Wu if they captured him.

Xiao Yan and Gu Han discussed Soul Hall’s pursuit of the Xiao Family as Yao Chen and their allies overwhelmed Protector Wu. After Protector Wu’s self-destruction failed, his damaged remnant soul tried to flee toward Xiao Yan, but Gu Han sent out a soul body strengthened by Black White Twin Flames to intercept it.

• Xiao Yan admitted that Xun'er’s presence in his family suggested the Xiao Family had a hidden past, and he planned to question his father and the Elders.
• Protector Wu broke the seven-colored barrier and called for reinforcements, but Yao Chen, Ling Xiao, and another group arrived with Protector Eagle and three Soul Hall Protectors already defeated.
• Yao Chen recognized Protector Wu, and Yun Shan, Ling Xiao, Cai Die, and Cai Li joined Yao Chen in attacking him.
• Protector Wu trapped himself in a self-destruction attempt, but the group contained the blast; a strange black flame and chains then emerged from the remains.
• Gu Han exposed Protector Wu’s escaping remnant soul, which fled toward Xiao Yan, and sent a soul body reinforced by Black White Twin Flames to block its path.