Chapter Summaries

Xiao Tian gave Han Yue a powerful Dou Technique and a Nine Profound Pill, helping her reach peak Nine Star Dou Spirit before training her in the forest. After Han Yue unleashed the technique’s full force and collapsed from exhaustion, she noticed a woman’s fragrance on Xiao Tian’s handkerchief and began to suspect something about him.

• Xiao Tian offered Han Yue a powerful Dou Technique and invited her to become a Guest Elder of the Free and Unfettered Hall after graduation.
• Xiao Tian gave Han Yue a Nine Profound Pill, and she advanced to peak Nine Star Dou Spirit as he kept onlookers away.
• Han Yue kissed Xiao Tian, and they accidentally ended up kissing on the mouth before he took her to the forest to practice.
• Han Yue sparred with Xiao Tian, who defended himself and advised her on her technique.
• Han Yue used Falling Cold Stars and exhausted all her Dou Qi, so Xiao Tian supported her and wiped her forehead.
• Han Yue noticed that Xiao Tian’s handkerchief carried a woman’s sandalwood-like fragrance and recalled what Xun Er had told her.

Xiao Tian helped Han Yue recover after her fight, and an accidental kiss left her flustered and fleeing to the Inner Academy. The next morning, Xun Er confronted Han Yue, who worried that Xiao Tian had told her about the incident.

• Xiao Tian advised Han Yue on her Dou Skill and fed her Medicinal Pills until her strength returned.
• Han Yue accidentally touched Xiao Tian's finger with her lips, then fled shyly to her boudoir and wondered if he was laughing at her.
• Xiao Tian returned to Xun Er, told her what had happened, and continued massaging her after she bit him and canceled their promised activities as punishment.
• The next morning, Han Yue and Xiao Tian exchanged smiles at the gathering, while Xun Er noticed their unusual behavior and pinched Xiao Tian.
• Han Yue raised a Dou Qi Shield and whispered to Xun Er that the previous night's incident was an accident and she would not ruin their relationship.

The Strong Ranking Tournament began with Xiao Tian, Zi Yan, and Lin Xiuya advancing directly while the other contestants drew lots. Han Yue revealed a dramatic surge in strength and used Xiao Tian’s powerful Dou Skill against Xie Ming, leaving the outcome of their match unresolved.

• Xiao Tian reassured Xun Er and discussed Xiao Yan’s preparations for refining a heavenly flame.
• The Grand Elder announced the tournament rules, and Zi Yan challenged Xiao Tian to take their upcoming duel seriously.
• The drawn matches began, and Yan Hao, Xiao Yan, and Liu Qing each defeated their opponents.
• Han Yue’s strength surprised Lin Xiuya and Yan Hao as she faced Xie Ming in an icy arena.
• Han Yue unleashed Falling Cold Stars, and Xie Ming raised an Ice Spirit Shield as spectators marveled at the attack.

Han Yue won her match and Xiao Tian carried her back to the platform, while the Inner Academy tournament advanced to the ranking challenges. Meanwhile, Han Feng gathered allies for an operation and ordered surveillance on Free and Unfettered Hall; the chapter ended as Liu Qing accepted Xiao Yan’s challenge.

• Han Yue defeated Xie Ming with her Falling Cold Stars, and Xiao Tian gave her recovery pills and carried her from the arena while Xun Er teased her.
• The Grand Elder announced the top eight and the challenge format, and Di Mo and Qin Zhen claimed ninth and tenth place.
• Han Feng learned that several Black-Corner Region powers had agreed to help him, instructed Han Beng to negotiate with another ally, and ordered him to watch Free and Unfettered Hall.
• Zi Yan challenged Xiao Tian, but he overpowered her and struck her on the head; the other contestants then conceded rather than challenge her.
• Liu Qing lost to Lin Xiuya by one move, while Han Yue defeated Lin Yan and Yan Hao; after recovering, Liu Qing accepted Xiao Yan’s challenge.

After winning fourth place in the Strong Ranking Tournament, Xiao Tian arranged for Xiao Yu to receive his chance at Original Heart Flame Body Tempering and coordinated with Su Qian to prepare for Han Feng’s plans. Four days later, Xiao Tian sensed a powerful aura fluctuation inside his Free and Unfettered World and brought Xun'er there to investigate.

• Xiao Yan defeated Liu Qing with Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler, and the Strong Ranking Tournament ended with Xiao Tian first, Zi Yan second, Lin Xiuya third, and Xiao Yan fourth.
• Xiao Tian asked Su Qian to transfer his Original Heart Flame Body Tempering opportunity to Xiao Yu, and Su Qian agreed.
• Xiao Tian told Su Qian that Han Feng was gathering Black Ranking forces, and they agreed to undo the Seal after the Heart Flame Body Tempering.
• Xun'er displayed her strength while defending Pan Men, prompting rumors that she possessed Dou Wang strength, as Xiao Tian spent time with her while she prepared to return to the Gu Clan.
• Xiao Tian sensed a powerful aura fluctuation inside his Free and Unfettered World, brought Xun'er inside, and was forced back several steps by a wave of energy.

Xiao Yi Xian emerged from secluded cultivation and successfully broke through to Dou Zun, then reunited with Xiao Tian and their family at Sky Palace. The chapter ended with Xiao Tian and Xiao Yi Xian alone together, sharing a tender moment after the others gave them time to reconnect.

• Xiao Yi Xian broke through to Dou Zun as Xiao Tian and the others watched from Sky Palace.
• Xiao Tian called to Xiao Yi Xian to rein in her aura, and she used Instantaneous Movement to embrace him before greeting the others.
• Xiao Yi Xian noticed Yun Yun and Ya Fei were pregnant and teased Xiao Tian about missing out during her secluded cultivation.
• Xiao Yi Xian jokingly offered to restrain Queen Medusa, who retorted that she could escape by turning back into her snake form.
• Xiao Tian brought the women back to Sky Palace, where they played and laughed together in the garden.
• After night fell, the women left Xiao Tian and Xiao Yi Xian alone, and they shared stories and drew close to one another.

After Xiao Xian emerged from secluded cultivation, Xiao Tian spent several days with Xun Er and learned that she had to return to her clan. As the Black Annihilation Army arrived to escort her, Xiao Tian refused to hide and prepared to see her off.

• Xiao Tian reunited with Xiao Yi Xian, carried her to the bathing pool, and spent the night with her.
• Xiao Tian spent the following days accompanying Xun Er while the other women gave them time together.
• Xiao Tian asked Xun Er if she was leaving, and she admitted her clan had issued a final ultimatum.
• Xun Er warned Xiao Tian to keep the Ancient Jade secret until he was strong enough to protect himself.
• Xun Er tried to send Xiao Tian into hiding when she sensed approaching auras, but he insisted on staying beside her.
• Ling Quan arrived with the Black Annihilation Army to escort Xun Er back to her clan, and Xiao Tian noticed his hostility.

Xun Er departed for the Gu Clan after promising to wait for Xiao Tian, while Ling Quan insulted Xiao Tian and challenged his worth. Xiao Tian revealed his strength and struck Ling Quan down, leaving the Dou Huang stunned.

• Ling Quan asked Xiao Tian about a key, but Xiao Tian did not know what he meant.
• Xun Er said goodbye to Xiao Tian and left with the Black Annihilation Army and the Flying Magical Beasts.
• Ling Quan insulted Xiao Tian and his declining Xiao Family after Xun Er had departed.
• Xiao Tian slapped Ling Quan, then activated his Thunder God Body and revealed a Seven-Star Dou Emperor aura.
• Xiao Tian used World Loses Color and Severing Sky to break through Ling Quan's defenses and send him flying.
• Xun Er sensed the energy clash behind her as she traveled away with the Black Annihilation Army.

Xiao Tian defeated and humiliated Ling Quan before Xun Er returned to her clan, then discussed the upcoming Heart Flame Body Tempering and the plan to break the seal with Su Qian. Back in the Free and Unfettered World, he was comforted by the women, until Medusa asked about another beauty he was supposedly hiding in the academy.

• Xiao Tian shocked Ling Quan with his lightning-charged staff, warned him not to act arrogant again, and sent him back to the Black Annihilation Army.
• Xun Er recognized Xiao Tian's handiwork on Ling Quan, ordered the army to return to the clan, and left with them.
• Su Qian told Xiao Tian the Heart Flame Body Tempering would take three days and that Free and Unfettered Hall's arrival would allow them to begin breaking the seal.
• Xiao Tian returned to the Free and Unfettered World, where the women comforted him after Xun Er's departure.
• Medusa asked Xiao Tian when he would introduce the other beauty he was hiding in the academy, drawing the women's attention to him.

Xiao Tian’s companions teased him about Han Yue, then he brought Xiao Yan and Xiao Yu to the Heavenly Flame Training Qi Tower for Heart Flame Body Tempering. Xun Er’s departure for her clan left the group uncertain when they would see her again, and the chapter ended as Pan Gate arrived at the tower alongside the academy’s other factions.

• Ya Fei and Qing Lin revealed that they already knew about Han Yue and joked with Xiao Tian, who playfully retaliated against the women.
• Xiao Tian returned to Jia Nan Academy, where he told Xiao Yu, Xiao Yan, and the others that Xun Er had gone back to her clan and might not return soon.
• Hu Jia charged at Xiao Tian after he teased her, easing the group’s sadness over Xun Er’s departure.
• Xiao Tian confirmed that Xiao Yan and Xiao Yu were ready for Heart Flame Body Tempering and encouraged Hu Jia to aim for the top ten next year.
• Xiao Tian led Pan Gate to the Heavenly Flame Training Qi Tower, where Liu Qing’s Mountain Splitting Gang and Lin Xiuya’s Wolf Fang had gathered.
• Zi Yan told Xiao Tian that absorbing the tower’s energy helped her grow, though she complained that Su Qian kept too much of it from her.

Xiao Tian accepted Han Yue’s confession, and the two began a relationship while discussing his strength and Zi Yan’s interest in him. Xiao Tian tried to recruit Zi Yan by promising her pills, but Grand Elder Su Qian arrived before she could answer.

• Han Yue took Xiao Tian’s hand and encouraged him after Xun Er’s departure, and Xiao Tian clasped her hand in return, accepting her feelings.
• Xiao Tian called Han Yue “Moon” and asked her to meet him after the Heart Flame Body Tempering, while she grew flustered and asked about the opportunity he had given away.
• Han Yue and Zi Yan showed curiosity about Xiao Tian’s strength, and he teased Zi Yan before offering to supply her with pills if she joined his force.
• Grand Elder Su Qian appeared and interrupted Xiao Tian’s attempt to lure Zi Yan away, and Zi Yan came out of her reverie, ready to respond.

Su Qian led the top ten Strong Ranking students into the Training Qi Tower for Heart Flame Body Tempering, while Xiao Tian protected Han Yue, Xiao Yu, and Zi Yan from its dangers. The group accepted the risky trial, and Su Qian prepared to begin the body tempering.

• Su Qian opened the Training Qi Tower to the top ten Strong Ranking students and brought Xiao Tian along, while the others followed inside.
• Xiao Tian shared his flame with Han Yue and Xiao Yu to guard them against Fire Poison, then used his Yimu Thunder energy to ease Zi Yan’s discomfort.
• Su Qian led the group to the sealed Fallen Heart Flame and directed them to sit on ten jade platforms.
• Su Qian explained that Heart Flame Body Tempering had a fifty percent success rate but could open the path to Dou Wang, and warned that failure could damage their bodies.
• The ten students chose to accept the trial, and Xiao Tian encouraged Han Yue as they prepared to begin.

Xiao Tian investigated the Fallen Heart Flame’s unusual calm before the system warned him that Fei Yan faced a life-and-death crisis. He teleported toward her as Medusa battled Earth Demon Old Ghost, who sent her crashing into a forest and demanded she become his mount.

• Su Qian and Xiao Tian inspected the Fallen Heart Flame’s sealed chamber, and Xiao Tian attached a bright-red object to the energy barrier.
• Xiao Tian cultivated near Han Yue until the system warned him that Fei Yan was in mortal danger, so he teleported toward the coordinates it provided.
• Medusa encountered Earth Demon Old Ghost after defeating an opposing force, and he revealed he had come to test the Free and Unfettered Hall.
• Medusa fought Earth Demon Old Ghost with her sword, venom, and fire techniques, but his greater strength wounded her and forced her to transform into her Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python form.
• Earth Demon Old Ghost sent Medusa flying into a forest and asked her to become his mount.

Xiao Tian arrived in time to save Medusa from Earth Demon Old Ghost, then called Xiao Yi Xian and Wen Yan to help overwhelm the powerful intruder. Earth Demon Old Ghost was left disarmed and trapped, facing certain defeat.

• Xiao Tian burst through a doorway and struck Earth Demon Old Ghost with his Thunder God Avatar, then healed Medusa and told her to recover while he fought.
• Earth Demon Old Ghost attacked Xiao Tian, but Xiao Tian called for Xiao Yi Xian, who appeared and destroyed the old man's Black Palm.
• Xiao Tian taunted Earth Demon Old Ghost as Wen Yan appeared behind him, revealing that the old man was surrounded by three Dou Ancestors and one Dou Zun.
• Wen Yan struck Earth Demon Old Ghost, and Xiao Yi Xian used Space Strangulation to tear through his black cloud and leave him without both arms.
• Earth Demon Old Ghost realized he could not escape and looked at Xiao Tian and the others in despair.

Xiao Tian and his companions killed Earth Demon Old Ghost, then returned to Free and Unfettered Hall, where Medusa’s friends welcomed her back safely. Xiao Tian later met Medusa to ask about the herbs for her Spirit Fusion Pill and revealed that he had found another solution for both souls.

• Xiao Yi Xian destroyed Earth Demon Old Ghost’s Qi Sea, and Medusa killed him while Xiao Tian sealed the area and burned away his remains.
• Xiao Tian returned with his companions to Free and Unfettered Hall, where Qing Lin, Yun Yun, and the others checked on Medusa and welcomed her back.
• Xiao Tian returned to the Heavenly Flame Training Qi Tower and told Su Qian that members of Free and Unfettered Hall would arrive later.
• Medusa went to Xiao Tian’s palace after receiving his message, and he asked whether she had gathered the herbs for her Spirit Fusion Pill.
• Medusa worried Xiao Tian wanted to send her away, but he reassured her and said he had found a solution that would benefit both souls.

Xiao Tian prepared to use the Soul Stripping Scroll to separate the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python from Medusa, warning her that the process could tear her soul apart. He explained how the scroll and Magical Beast Egg would let the little one be nurtured separately, but Medusa worried that another soul might appear inside and compete with her.

• Xiao Tian warned Medusa that separating the souls could cause unbearable pain or death, and she agreed to endure it.
• Xiao Tian revealed the Soul Stripping Scroll and a Magical Beast Egg, explaining that the egg would be used to nurture the little one.
• Xiao Tian read the scroll's instructions and learned that a soul-replenishing pill would also be needed after the separation.
• Xiao Tian explained how Medusa should use the scroll and guide the little one's soul into the Magical Beast Egg.
• Medusa asked Xiao Tian whether a new soul might appear inside the egg and fight the little one for it.

Xiao Tian helped Medusa separate her soul from the Seven-Colored Little Snake’s and place the little one’s soul inside a Magical Beast Egg. Medusa recovered and, with her feelings for Xiao Tian no longer concealed, began to say something that surprised him.

• Medusa prepared for the soul-separation ritual after Xiao Tian reassured her that the Magical Beast Egg would safely nurture the little one’s body.
• Medusa endured agonizing pain as she separated her soul from the Seven-Colored Little Snake’s, and Xiao Tian gave her a soul pill to help her survive.
• Medusa recognized the feelings she had long denied and successfully completed the separation, while the pill repaired her damaged soul.
• Xiao Tian used his Soul Power and another pill to place the Seven-Colored Little Snake’s faint soul inside the Magical Beast Egg.
• Dark clouds and thunder gathered above the Sky Palace, but Xiao Tian drove them away with a furious roar.
• Medusa opened her eyes with a new, unhidden expression and began speaking to Xiao Tian.

Medusa overpowered Xiao Tian and believed she had finally taken the initiative with him, while Xiao Yi Xian and the others realized he had been acting to fool her. After Medusa fell asleep, Xiao Tian revealed that what had happened still did not meet his requirements and reached toward her with energy spreading from his hand.

• Medusa asked Xiao Tian to help her cultivate, then pinned him down and sealed his Dou Qi when he questioned her intentions.
• Medusa teased Xiao Tian and removed their clothes, while he pretended to resist and eventually closed his eyes.
• Xiao Yi Xian left the rooftop and told the other women that Fei Yan was safe, then explained that Xiao Tian had tricked Medusa.
• The women sensed what was happening inside the palace, blushed, and agreed that they had finally become one family.
• Afterward, Medusa fell asleep beside Xiao Tian, who got up and decided their encounter was still far from enough.

Xiao Tianyi turned the tables on Medusa after binding and overpowering her, and she later fled back to her palace. After joking with Yun Yun, Ya Fei, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin, Xiao Tianyi left to check on Han Yue and then headed to the Qi Refining Tower.

• Xiao Tianyi bound Medusa with Strange Fire Chains, sealed her Dou Qi, and resumed their encounter after revealing that his earlier submission had been deliberate.
• Medusa later escaped Xiao Tianyi's palace at dusk, complaining that he was insatiable, while Ya Fei and the others watched her flee.
• Xiao Tianyi joked with Yun Yun, Ya Fei, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin before leaving to check on Han Yue.
• Medusa returned and caught Ya Fei teasing her, then dragged her into a playful tussle that drew the other women into the laughter.
• Xiao Tianyi asked about Pan Gate, learned Xiao Yu, Hu Jia, Wu Hao, and A Tai were managing it, and went to the Qi Refining Tower's Heart Flame Body Tempering level.

Xiao Tian helped the injured recover after their body refinement while Han Yue and he shared a tender moment, but Su Qian soon ordered the others to evacuate as the Fallen Heart Flame stirred beneath the Qi Refining Tower. Xiao Tian and Xiao Yan remained with Su Qian as the flame attacked the Seal, and Xiao Tian urged them to let it exhaust itself against the barrier.

• Xiao Tian gave Xiao Yu a Sixth Rank Healing Pill and gave Qin Zhen and Qian Mo Fourth Grade Healing Pills for their burns.
• Han Yue and the others completed their body refinement, and Han Yue kissed Xiao Tian before Lin Yan teased Xiao Yan about their closeness.
• Su Qian ordered everyone but Xiao Tian and Xiao Yan to leave the tower and arranged for the elders to evacuate nearby students.
• Xiao Tian told Han Yue to stay away from the tower, and she left with Xiao Yu and the others.
• The Fallen Heart Flame erupted and rammed the Seal, so Xiao Tian told Su Qian to let it expend its energy against the barrier.