Chapter Summaries

Soul Hall members Qing Hai and Qin Tian came to the Ye Family to force Xiao Ling to join them, but he refused and fought back. Xiao Ling and Heavenly Fire Venerate gained the upper hand, though the battle against Qing Hai and Qin Tian continued.

• Qing Hai and Qin Tian arrived with Soul Hall experts and demanded that Xiao Ling join the Soul Hall, threatening to take him by force if he refused.
• Xiao Ling rejected their offer, and Qing Hai attacked with a blood-colored palm that threatened the Ye Family; Xiao Ling countered with the Great Desolation Prison Heaven Hand and shattered it.
• Qing Hai blocked Xiao Ling's golden palm with a Blood-colored Barrier, then charged him as Xiao Ling told Heavenly Fire Venerate to handle Qin Tian.
• Xiao Ling used the Blood Flame Burning Spirit Art to raise his strength to the Dou Venerate realm and wounded Qing Hai with the Meteor God Weapon.
• Qing Hai called on Qin Tian to attack Xiao Ling from both sides, but Heavenly Fire Venerate revealed his Five-star Dou Venerate strength and overwhelmed Qin Tian.
• Qing Hai offered to withdraw and warned Xiao Ling about the Soul Hall, but Xiao Ling refused to let him escape and attacked again.

Xiao Ling and Void Dragon fought Azure Sea Venerate and the Soul Hall Guardians while Heavenly Fire Venerate battled Qin Tian Venerate. Azure Sea Venerate tried to escape and then self-destruct, but Xiao Ling stopped him and killed him.

• Xiao Ling held Azure Sea Venerate at bay, then sent Void Dragon to attack the ten Soul Hall Guardians.
• Void Dragon overwhelmed the Guardians, while Azure Sea Venerate prepared to abandon them and flee through a Space Rift.
• Xiao Ling used the Meteor God Weapon to collapse the rift and stop Azure Sea Venerate’s escape.
• Heavenly Fire Venerate defeated Qin Tian Venerate and sealed his soul as Xiao Ling and Heavenly Fire Venerate cornered Azure Sea Venerate.
• Azure Sea Venerate tried to self-destruct, but Xiao Ling controlled him with the Illusory Dream Spirit Shadow and killed him with the Meteor God Weapon.

After defeating the Soul Hall, Xiao Ling recovered at the Ye Family estate and strengthened his alliance with Ye Zhong, promising to help the family. He later comforted Qing Lin, who prepared a bath for him and grew physically intimate with him.

• Xiao Ling withdrew from the Blood Flame Burning Spirit Art, reunited with Void Dragon, and collected the souls and bodies of the defeated Soul Hall members.
• As Ye City settled after the battle, Xiao Ling and Heavenly Fire Venerate met with Ye Zhong and the Ye Family elders, and Xiao Ling promised to support the family.
• Xiao Ling returned to his residence with Heavenly Fire Venerate, where Qing Lin blamed herself for being unable to help in the battle, and Xiao Ling reassured her.
• Xiao Ling stored the captured Soul Bodies in the Myriad Soul Banner while Qing Lin prepared a bath for him.
• Qing Lin bathed Xiao Ling, then pressed her naked body against him, leaving their intimate moment unresolved.

Xiao Ling gained two Soul Fighting Skills while studying in the Ye Family's Library Pavilion, and Qing Lin stayed by his side as Xiao Yi Xian refined the Nether Poison Flame in seclusion. After sensing a familiar call, Xiao Ling prepared to leave, and Qing Lin asked whether Elder Heavenly Fire should accompany him.

• Xiao Ling and Qing Lin shared an intimate moment before a powerful Green Clad Girl arrived near the Pill Region's Space Wormhole and thought of Xiao Ling.
• Xiao Ling spent three days studying the Ye Family's collection, improving his alchemy knowledge and learning Soul Breaking Blade and Soul Binding Lock.
• Qing Lin brought Xiao Ling tea and pastries, then asked when Xiao Yi Xian would leave seclusion; Xiao Ling said she needed about a week.
• Xiao Ling felt a strange, familiar sensation and told Qing Lin that he needed to leave for a while.
• Qing Lin asked whether Elder Heavenly Fire should accompany Xiao Ling for protection.

Xiao Ling followed the Yin Yang Double Fish Jade Pendant’s mysterious reaction into a peach blossom forest, where he reunited with Xun Er. They shared their surprise and happiness at finding each other after years apart.

• Xiao Ling told Qing Lin he would leave for no more than a week, then departed with Void Dragon.
• Xun Er learned that Xiao Ling was in Ye City, but changed her plans after sensing he was nearby and went with Elder Lin to find him.
• Xiao Ling traveled for four days as the Spirit Rhinoceros Pendant’s reaction grew stronger, leading him to a peach blossom forest.
• Xiao Ling descended into the forest with Void Dragon and followed the pendant’s pull to a lake.
• Xiao Ling recognized Xun Er by the lake, and they joyfully reunited and spoke about how they had sensed each other.

Xiao Ling reunited with Xun Er and told her about his recent adventures, then gave her half of the Spirit Rhinoceros Pendant to strengthen their connection. Their affection grew into a kiss, but Xun Er fled his embrace after realizing he had touched her beneath her clothes.

• Xiao Ling and Xun Er reunited by the lake, and Void Dragon greeted Xun Er while Elder Lin left them alone.
• Xiao Ling told Xun Er about his adventures, and she questioned him about Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin before accepting his explanation.
• Xiao Ling split the Spirit Rhinoceros Pendant and gave one half to Xun Er, creating a stronger bond between them.
• Xiao Ling and Xun Er kissed passionately by the lake.
• Xun Er noticed Xiao Ling's hand beneath her clothes, pulled away in embarrassment, and tightened her lapels.

Xiao Ling and Xun Er reconciled after he nearly crossed a boundary, then traveled to Heart Chain City to enjoy its Lantern Festival together. Their evening ended with them stopping at a lantern shop, where its elderly owner welcomed them inside.

• Xun Er explained that her Divine Bloodline had not fully awakened and that intimacy could affect her cultivation, and Xiao Ling promised to wait until she was ready.
• Xun Er invited Xiao Ling to the Lantern Festival in Heart Chain City, and they flew there together on Void Dragon.
• Xiao Ling and Xun Er arrived at the crowded festival and strolled hand in hand while passersby admired and envied them.
• Xiao Ling and Xun Er stopped at a lantern shop, and the elderly owner greeted them and invited them to look around.

Xiao Ling and Xun Er chose a Green Lotus Lantern in Heart Chain City, but Mo Ji tried to claim it and secretly placed a tracking mark on Xun Er. Xiao Ling captured the mark and planned to deal with Mo Ji later as the pair continued their Lantern Festival journey along the Love Heart River.

• Xun Er admired the Green Lotus Lantern, and Xiao Ling accepted the old woman's offer to give it to them as a blessing.
• Mo Ji entered the shop, offered one hundred thousand Gold Coins for the lantern, and left after Xiao Ling refused him.
• Mo Ji secretly sent a tracking mark toward Xun Er, but Xiao Ling caught it with his Soul Power and identified it as a tracking technique.
• Xiao Ling told the Ancient Clan Dou Venerates he would handle Mo Ji himself, and Xun Er agreed to let him carry out his plan.
• The old woman gave Xiao Ling and Xun Er the wrapped Green Lotus Lantern, and they left the shop together.
• Xiao Ling and Xun Er continued their festival outing beside the Love Heart River, where lantern-decorated pleasure boats crossed the water.

Xiao Ling and Xun Er spent the Lantern Festival together, shared a kiss beneath the fireworks, and attracted the unseen attention of Gu Yuan, who judged Xiao Ling worthy of Xun Er. They then set out to climb the Heart Wave Ancient Wood in search of the opportunity rumored to await those who reached its summit, encountering other challengers along the way.

• Xiao Ling and Xun Er released wish lanterns at the Love Heart River, read each other's wishes, and kissed beneath the fireworks.
• Gu Yuan secretly observed the couple, noted Xiao Ling's abilities, and reflected that he was worthy of Xun Er.
• Xiao Ling and Xun Er enjoyed festival games, food, and lantern-making before visiting the Heart Wave Ancient Wood in the city square.
• Xiao Ling explained the legend of a special opportunity at the tree's summit, and Xun Er agreed to climb with him.
• Xiao Ling carried Xun Er upward through the Heart Wave Ancient Wood, where they encountered other people attempting to reach the summit.

Xiao Ling and Xun Er reached the Heart Wave Ancient Wood’s canopy and discovered its essence fruit, which could help Xiao Ling break through to Dou Venerate. After Xiao Ling promised to nurture the seed inside it, the Tree Spirit Elder gave him the fruit; the pair then went to confront Mo Ji, who was approaching them.

• Xiao Ling and Xun Er flew past the other challengers and reached the top of the Heart Wave Ancient Wood, where the tree’s pressure disappeared.
• Xiao Ling used his Soul Perception to find a violet essence fruit on a thick branch, and he recognized its energy as a valuable aid to his cultivation.
• The Tree Spirit Elder appeared and offered the fruit on the condition that Xiao Ling care for the rare Heart Wave Ancient Tree seed inside it.
• Xiao Ling agreed to nurture the seed, and the Tree Spirit Elder handed him the fruit, which Xiao Ling stored in a jade box inside his Ring.
• The Tree Spirit Elder sensed Mo Ji approaching at High-level Dou Ancestor strength and offered help, but Xiao Ling and Xun Er left the canopy to meet him themselves.

Xiao Ling and Xun Er confronted Mo Ji of the Heavenly Nether Sect, who sought to devour their flesh and blood to strengthen his cultivation. Xiao Ling wounded Mo Ji with the Meteor God Weapon, but Mo Ji retaliated with Blood Burst, whose effect on Xiao Ling remained unclear.

• Mo Ji approached Xiao Ling and Xun Er, revealed his identity, and admitted he wanted to consume their flesh and blood.
• Xiao Ling mocked Mo Ji and the Heavenly Nether Sect, then threatened him after learning his motive and resentment toward Yi Chen.
• Mo Ji attacked Xiao Ling with Blood Shadow Demon Claw, but Xiao Ling pierced his palm with the Meteor God Weapon.
• Xiao Ling detonated the spearhead fragments inside Mo Ji's palm, grievously injuring him before the fragments reassembled.
• Xun Er admired the weapon as Mo Ji stopped his bleeding and used Blood Burst, enveloping Xiao Ling in a ripple that began to tug at his blood.

Xiao Ling fought Mo Ji on the Heart Wave Ancient Wood after Mo Ji used the Blood Condensation Great Law to boost his strength. As Mo Ji’s jealousy drove him into a frenzy, Xiao Ling countered his attacks and prepared to meet his Heavenly Nether Asura Hand head-on with the Great Desolation Prison Heaven Hand.

• Xiao Ling neutralized Mo Ji’s blood-drawing technique, and Xun Er identified Mo Ji’s Blood Condensation Great Law as he used it to increase his strength.
• Mo Ji attacked Xiao Ling, but Xiao Ling’s Three Thousand Illusory Lightning Body left a remnant shadow, allowing him to strike Mo Ji from behind and reveal his Nine Star Dou Ancestor cultivation.
• Mo Ji grew furious and jealous of Xiao Ling, formed a blood halberd, and attacked with the Seven Kill Halberd Technique.
• Xiao Ling dodged Mo Ji’s halberd strikes and caught the weapon between two flame-wrapped fingers, then mocked Mo Ji’s lack of skill.
• Mo Ji abandoned his halberd and unleashed the Heavenly Nether Asura Hand, while Xiao Ling put away the Meteor God Weapon and began forming the Great Desolation Prison Heaven Hand.

Xiao Ling defeated Mo Ji in a fierce battle while Xun Er and two Ancient Clan Dou Venerates concealed the fight from the crowd. As Xiao Ling prepared to kill Mo Ji, Mo Ji offered information about a ruin in exchange for his life, and Xiao Ling showed interest.

• Xiao Ling and Mo Ji clashed with enough force to devastate the surrounding trees, while Xun Er, Elder Lin, and Elder Yuan contained the battle’s aftershocks.
• Xiao Ling emerged unharmed and Mo Ji was thrown onto a branch, badly injured and unable to continue fighting.
• Xiao Ling and Xun Er approached Mo Ji, and Xiao Ling said he would kill him, extract his soul, and refine it into a puppet.
• Mo Ji threatened them with the Heavenly Nether Sect, then offered his cultivation techniques and Dou Skills in exchange for mercy.
• Mo Ji revealed that he knew the location of a ruin, prompting Xiao Ling to ask what treasures it held.
• Mo Ji demanded that Xiao Ling swear to let him leave before he would reveal anything about the ruin.

Xiao Ling killed Mo Ji, captured the fragment of his soul to torture for information about the ruin, and collected his belongings. Xun Er then told Xiao Ling that the Ancient Clan had approved their exchange and brought the materials he needed to revive Yao Chen.

• Xiao Ling struck Mo Ji, then killed him with a beam of Dou Qi when Mo Ji refused to reveal the ruin’s location.
• Mo Ji sent a fragment of his Soul Power fleeing, but Xiao Ling caught it and sealed it in a jade bottle with Fallen Heart Flame.
• Xiao Ling took Mo Ji’s Ring and body, while Xun Er and the two Ancient Clan Dou Venerates watched him collect the spoils.
• Xun Er reminded Xiao Ling of their deal involving the Tou She Ancient God Jade, and told him that her father had agreed and she had brought the requested items.
• Xun Er gave Xiao Ling a Ring containing high-quality materials for refining a new body for Yao Chen, and Xiao Ling eagerly accepted it.

Xiao Ling inspected the treasures Xun Er had arranged for him, including two Soul Clan Dou Saint corpses, rare beast essence blood, medicinal herbs, and the complete Imperial Seal Art. After learning that Gu Yuan would reward him if he reached the Dou Saint realm before fifty, Xiao Ling embraced Xun Er and left with her for their lodging in Heart Chain City.

• Xiao Ling examined the Ring and discovered two Dou Saint corpses, powerful Magical Beast essence blood, rare medicinal herbs, and the final three forms of the Imperial Seal Art.
• Xun Er explained that the corpses belonged to Soul Clan Dou Saints defeated by the Xiao and Ancient Clans, and identified them as an early three-star Dou Saint and a middle two-star Dou Saint.
• Xiao Ling thanked Xun Er and said the corpses could help him revive Yao Chen.
• Xun Er told Xiao Ling that Gu Yuan would give him something extraordinary if he reached the Dou Saint realm before fifty, and Xiao Ling confidently promised to meet his expectations.
• Xiao Ling and Xun Er embraced as the Lantern Festival crowds dispersed, then left together for the Ancient Clan's lodging in Heart Chain City.

Xiao Ling and Xun Er arrived at the Ancient Clan's luxurious courtyard in Heart Chain City, where the clan members were startled to see them holding hands. At the central pavilion, Gu Qingyang and Gu Yao delivered the elders' request for Xun Er to return, while Xiao Ling led her inside to rest.

• Xiao Ling and Xun Er arrived at the courtyard, where two Ancient Clan guards saluted Xun Er and stared in disbelief at her holding Xiao Ling's hand.
• The guards discussed reporting Xiao Ling to their commander, while Xiao Ling and Xun Er walked through the courtyard toward its central pavilion.
• Xiao Ling sensed that the two men waiting at the pavilion, Gu Yao and Gu Qingyang, were powerful Dou Venerates.
• Gu Qingyang told Xun Er that the elders wanted her to return to the clan soon, but Xun Er said they could discuss it in a few days.
• Gu Qingyang greeted Xiao Ling, and Xiao Ling politely ended the conversation before taking Xun Er inside to rest.

Xiao Ling repelled Gu Yao’s surprise attack with his Soul Power, and Xun Er intervened when Gu Yao prepared to strike again. She punished Gu Yao and warned Gu Qingyang before Elder Yuan took Gu Yao back to the Ancient Clan, leaving Xun Er and Xiao Ling behind.

• Gu Yao attacked Xiao Ling, but Xiao Ling’s Soul Power knocked him back and revealed his formidable strength.
• Gu Yao prepared to attack again, but Xun Er struck him with the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame and stopped him.
• Gu Qingyang tried to calm Xun Er, and Xiao Ling asked her to decide Gu Yao’s punishment.
• Xun Er ordered Gu Yao to return to the Ancient Clan, serve three years of increased work with reduced merit points, and undergo a month of confinement; she also warned Gu Qingyang to supervise his subordinates.
• Xun Er summoned Elder Yuan, who opened a Space Rift and took Gu Yao back to the Ancient Clan.

After Gu Yao challenged Xiao Ling to prove he was worthy of Xun Er, Xiao Ling and Xun Er shared a private evening together. Xun Er offered to help him while preserving her purity, and the chapter ended as Xiao Ling gently took her feet in his hands.

• Gu Yao challenged Xiao Ling to fight again and prove he deserved to stand by Xun Er, and Xiao Ling confidently accepted.
• Xun Er teased Xiao Ling about surpassing her pursuers, and Xiao Ling vowed to earn the Ancient Clan's recognition as her husband.
• Xiao Ling brought Xun Er to her room, where they bathed together and he reassured her that he would respect her boundaries.
• After they returned to bed, Xun Er offered to help Xiao Ling in other ways while preserving her purity.
• Xun Er embraced Xiao Ling, and he gently took her feet into his hands.

Elder Lin sent a message to the Ancient Clan while Xun Er remained alone with Xiao Ling. Xiao Ling searched Mo Ji’s Ring, found clues to the Ancient Sky Snake Ruins, and planned to bring Qing Lin there before Xun Er returned from the bathroom.

• Elder Lin failed to get past the five-star Dou Venerate Sky Demon Puppet and used a blood formation to send a message to the Ancient Clan.
• Xiao Ling removed Mo Ji’s Soul Mark and found the Blood Evil Skill and Heavenly Nether Asura Hand among the treasures in his Ring.
• Xiao Ling discovered a letter and map leading to the Ancient Sky Snake Ruins and considered waiting until he reached Dou Venerate before exploring them.
• Xiao Ling planned to question Mo Ji and tell Qing Lin about the ruins, hoping the Ancient Sky Snake’s soul could greatly strengthen her.
• Xun Er emerged from the bathroom in a fresh sleep dress as Xiao Ling watched her.

Xiao Ling refined a Seventh-grade Yin Yang Profound Dragon Pill for Xun Er and gave it to her as a safeguard. When the Ancient Clan summoned Xun Er back to the Ancient Realm, she said farewell to Xiao Ling and departed with Gu Qingyang, Elder Lin, and the guards.

• Xiao Ling refined the Yin Yang Profound Dragon Pill, and his Earth Demon Puppet absorbed the Pill Lightning that struck it.
• Xiao Ling gave Xun Er the pill and advised her to study the Great Evolution Art to cultivate her Soul Power.
• Elder Lin told Xun Er that the clan had summoned her back and that a Dou Saint elder would come to escort her.
• Xun Er agreed to return, embraced Xiao Ling, and promised to see him at the next Alchemist Convention.
• Xun Er, Gu Qingyang, Elder Lin, and the Ancient Clan guards prepared to depart, while Elder Lin crushed a scroll into tiny particles.