Chapter Summaries

Xiao Ling agreed to refine pills for Ancient Dragon Island in exchange for materials, then asked for a quiet place to recover. Zhu Li arranged for Hei Qing to escort him to Sunset Valley, where Xiao Ling was pleased with his new residence.

• Xiao Ling offered to refine pills for Ancient Dragon Island in exchange for treasures of equivalent value, and Qing Shan accepted the arrangement.
• Xiao Ling told Qing Shan he was tired and needed a secluded place to rest, so Zhu Li took responsibility for arranging his accommodations.
• Zhu Li introduced Xiao Ling to Hei Qing, who recognized him from their earlier meeting in the Space Wormhole and sensed his greatly increased power.
• Hei Qing transformed into an Ancient Void Dragon and carried Xiao Ling to Sunset Valley.
• Xiao Ling admired the peaceful courtyards in Sunset Valley and told Hei Qing that he was satisfied with the place.

Xiao Ling emerged from prolonged seclusion in Sunset Gorge after refining a vast reserve of energy and reaching the Half-Saint realm, while his physique underwent a profound transformation. Zhu Li arrived and congratulated him, astonished by how quickly he had achieved such strength.

• Xiao Ling asked the Spirit of the Ancestor Stone to watch over the area while he refined the energy within him.
• Xiao Ling spent months cultivating as the Heavenly Rank Fen Jue refined his energy and unusual fluctuations strengthened his body.
• Xiao Ling emerged from the Cultivation Room after completing nine rounds of accumulation and compression, reaching the Half-Saint realm.
• Xiao Ling tested his transformed body and found that his strength and toughness had greatly increased.
• Zhu Li arrived at Sunset Gorge, congratulated Xiao Ling on his breakthrough, and marveled at his extraordinary progress.
• Xiao Ling accepted Zhu Li's praise modestly and reflected that his cultivation had required enormous resources.

Xiao Ling began a lengthy effort to refine Ninth-grade Pills from medicinal ingredients taken from Ancient Dragon Island’s treasury. Months later, he completed a Ninth-grade Treasure Pill, absorbed the Black Demon Lightning drawn to its formation, and sealed the pill away.

• Xiao Ling asked Zhu Li about Zi Yan, who remained in seclusion under the protection of Ancient Dragon Island’s elders and guards.
• Zhu Li invited Xiao Ling to discuss spatial insights or seek his guidance on pill refinement before leaving to handle his duties.
• Xiao Ling gathered a vast supply of medicinal ingredients from Ancient Dragon Island’s treasury and began refining pills with a cauldron formed from his Heavenly Flames.
• Over several months, Black Demon Lightning repeatedly struck toward Xiao Ling’s valley, and Zhu Li reassured the island’s residents that the phenomenon was harmless.
• As a Ninth-grade Treasure Pill formed, Xiao Ling swallowed the Black Demon Lightning with a black vortex, strengthening his Spiritual Power.
• Xiao Ling caught the Treasure Pill as it tried to escape and sealed it inside a jade bottle.

Xiao Ling completed his pill-refining work and brought the pills to Zhu Li, who praised their quality. Their conversation turned to Zi Yan’s progress and the danger that the impending convergence of the Four Directions Dragon Island could disrupt her final stage of refining energy.

• Xiao Ling finished refining the pills, having mastered the Ninth-grade Alchemy Art available to him, and traveled through a Space Passage to Ancient Dragon Island’s core region.
• Xiao Ling met with Zhu Li and presented the Jade Bottles containing the pills he had made from Ancient Dragon Island’s medicinal ingredients.
• Zhu Li inspected a pill and recognized it as a Ninth-grade Treasure Pill, praising Xiao Ling’s Alchemy Art.
• Xiao Ling asked how Zi Yan was doing, and Zhu Li said she was nearing the end of refining the energy.
• Zhu Li warned that the coming convergence of the Four Directions Dragon Island could bring upheaval while Zi Yan was at a vulnerable stage, and Xiao Ling grew solemn.

Xiao Ling learned that Zi Yan might need at least half a year to refine the Dragon Emperor Origin Fruit’s energy, while the Four Directions Dragon Island could converge within three months. To protect her cultivation from discovery, he traveled with Zhu Li to her secluded site and completed three layered aura-isolating formations around the hall.

• Zhu Li told Xiao Ling that the Dragon Islands could converge in three months to half a year, while Zi Yan likely needed at least half a year to finish cultivating.
• Xiao Ling and Zhu Li agreed to protect Zi Yan’s cultivation from being discovered, and Xiao Ling promised he could help keep her safe if danger arose.
• Xiao Ling and Zhu Li traveled to Zi Yan’s cultivation site, where they met Qing Shan and Qing Mu.
• Xiao Ling told the elders that he had given Zhu Li the pills he refined and explained his plan to conceal Zi Yan’s cultivation.
• Xiao Ling created three formations around the hall that filtered, confused, and concealed its aura.

Xiao Ling completed three formations to conceal the hall where Zi Yan was staying, then asked Elder Zhu Li about the nearby Void Lightning Pool. With Hei Qing guiding him through the Void Space, Xiao Ling reached the pool and prepared to cultivate there to strengthen his Spiritual Power.

• Xiao Ling finished overlapping three formations that concealed the hall from beings below the four-star Dou Saint level, and the elders praised his formation skill.
• Xiao Ling asked the elders about the Void Lightning Pool, and Elder Zhu Li confirmed its existence near East Dragon Island and arranged for Hei Qing to guide him there.
• Hei Qing carried Xiao Ling through the dangerous Void Space and accelerated toward the Pool after locating its approximate direction.
• Xiao Ling saw the vast lake of silver lightning and recognized its power as suitable for tempering his Spiritual Power.
• Xiao Ling reassured Hei Qing that he would enter the Lightning Pool first and send a signal if anything went wrong.

Xiao Ling used the Destiny Talisman to control the Void Lightning Pool and rode a lightning dragon deeper to find stronger lightning for cultivation. After a powerful gale attacked him, he destroyed it with a lightning beam, which struck something in the depths and awakened a terrifying roar.

• Xiao Ling entered the Thunder Pool as Hei Qing waited outside, and the Destiny Talisman let him tame the surrounding lightning.
• Xiao Ling mastered control of the lightning, gathered it into a giant dragon, and rode it toward the pool’s deeper regions.
• Xiao Ling sensed that the deeper lightning was stronger and darker, better suited to tempering his Spiritual Power.
• An invisible gale surged from the depths and tore through the lightning toward Xiao Ling.
• Xiao Ling powered the Destiny Talisman with lightning and Spiritual Power, then blasted the gale apart with a beam that continued into the depths.
• A terrifying roar erupted from the depths of the Thunder Pool as something awakened.

Xiao Ling recognized the injured man fleeing the Thunder Sea as likely Mang Tianchi and rushed to help him escape the pursuing Black Demon Lightnings. He hurled a massive lightning halberd at the bolts, and the chapter ended as it struck their formation.

• Mang Tianchi burst from the Thunder Sea with dozens of Black Demon Lightnings pursuing him.
• Xiao Ling recognized the fleeing man as likely Mang Tianchi and called for him to approach.
• Xiao Ling gathered lightning energy and condensed it into a huge lightning halberd.
• Mang Tianchi charged toward Xiao Ling as the Black Demon Lightnings closed in on him.
• Xiao Ling hurled the halberd past Mang Tianchi and into the pursuing Black Demon Lightnings, triggering a violent collision.

Xiao Ling saved Mang Tianchi from the Black Demon Lightning, then revealed that he was the Jia Nan Academy student Mang Tianchi had heard so much about. The two recognized their connection as Principal and student and joked about how Xiao Ling had ended up rescuing him.

• Xiao Ling's lightning halberd destroyed three Black Demon Lightnings and drew the remaining pursuers into the depths of the Thunder Sea.
• Mang Tianchi escaped the lightning and thanked Xiao Ling for saving his life.
• Mang Tianchi suspected Xiao Ling was the young genius Su Qian had mentioned in his letters and asked if he was truly a Jia Nan Academy student.
• Xiao Ling confirmed his identity, shocking Mang Tianchi with his strength and accomplishments.
• Xiao Ling teased Mang Tianchi that he had expected the Principal to look after him, but had instead rescued him, leaving Mang Tianchi embarrassed.

After Xiao Ling gave Mang Tianchi an eighth-tier Recovery Pill, Mang Tianchi recovered from his injuries and offered Xiao Ling a Ring of rare medicinal ingredients and lightning techniques as thanks. Xiao Ling examined the gift and found many precious ingredients, including several ninth-grade ones.

• Xiao Ling gave Mang Tianchi an eighth-tier Recovery Pill to heal the injuries he had sustained in the Void Lightning Pool.
• Mang Tianchi took the pill, cultivated while it worked, and recovered most of his injuries.
• Mang Tianchi praised Xiao Ling’s alchemy and gave him an ancient Ring containing rare medicinal ingredients and lightning-attributed Cultivation Techniques and Combat Skills.
• Xiao Ling accepted the Ring and used his Spiritual Power to inspect its contents.
• Xiao Ling found that the Ring held medicinal ingredients ranging from Sixth Rank to ninth grade, along with a collection of Scrolls.

Xiao Ling accepted Mang Tianchi’s generous gifts and invited the injured Jia Nan Academy Principal to recover at the Ancient Dragon Clan. He brought Mang Tianchi out of the Void Lightning Pool on a lightning dragon, where Hei Qing recognized the elder as a Half-Saint and greeted him respectfully.

• Xiao Ling examined the medicinal herbs and Earth Grade lightning techniques Mang Tianchi had given him, then thanked the Principal for the gifts.
• Mang Tianchi warned Xiao Ling to stay alert in the dangerous Void Lightning Pool and prepared to leave.
• Xiao Ling persuaded Mang Tianchi to visit his friend’s faction so he could recover there, and Mang Tianchi accepted.
• Xiao Ling rode the lightning dragon out of the Thunder Pool with Mang Tianchi, and Hei Qing spotted them arriving at the outskirts.
• Xiao Ling introduced Mang Tianchi to Hei Qing as the Principal of Jia Nan Academy, and Hei Qing thanked him for the academy’s care of Princess Zi Yan.

Xiao Ling sent Mang Tianchi with Hei Qing to recover on Ancient Dragon Island, then continued alone into the Void Lightning Pool to cultivate. He reached the Black Demon Lightning region and began carefully probing its edge rather than rushing into its dangers.

• Xiao Ling told Mang Tianchi that Hei Qing's clan was the Ancient Void Dragon Clan and that Hei Qing's friend was its princess, exciting Mang Tianchi about visiting Ancient Dragon Island.
• Xiao Ling asked Hei Qing to escort the injured Mang Tianchi to Ancient Dragon Island while he stayed behind to cultivate in the Void Lightning Pool.
• Hei Qing transformed into an Ancient Void Dragon and departed with Mang Tianchi, who cautioned Xiao Ling to be careful before following him.
• Xiao Ling rode the thunder giant dragon deeper into the Void Lightning Pool, passing through increasingly powerful lightning toward the inner region.
• Xiao Ling reached the Black Demon Lightning and stopped outside its dense region to study its dangers and probe the edge cautiously.

Xiao Ling used his two Destiny Talismans to imprison and devour Black Demon Lightnings in the Void Lightning Pool, rapidly strengthening his Spiritual Power. After he grew strong enough to contend with powerful Dou Saints, the Spirit of the Ancestor Stone warned him to stop absorbing lightning because his Spiritual Power had become unbalanced with his other strength.

• Xiao Ling discovered that his Destiny Talisman could make the Black Demon Lightnings feel close to him, allowing him to enter the Thunder Sea without provoking the surrounding swarm.
• Xiao Ling used one Destiny Talisman to imprison a Black Demon Lightning and another to devour its energy, then contained the battle’s disturbance so nearby lightning would not attack.
• Xiao Ling repeatedly hunted and devoured Black Demon Lightnings over the following days, greatly increasing the Spiritual Power in his Niwan Palace.
• Xiao Ling judged that his Spiritual Power could now let him contend with a four-star Dou Saint and perhaps avoid disadvantage against a Five-star Dou Saint with special Secret Arts.
• The Spirit of the Ancestor Stone warned Xiao Ling to consolidate his gains and stop absorbing lightning because his Spiritual Power had fallen out of balance with his physical body and cultivation.

Xiao Ling left the Void Lightning Pool after deciding to stabilize his cultivation and Spiritual Power before absorbing more Black Demon Lightning. He returned to Ancient Dragon Island, where he reunited with Mang Tianchi and learned that the island was preparing for the gathering of the Four Directions Dragon Island.

• The Spirit of the Ancestor Stone warned Xiao Ling that his rapidly growing Spiritual Power had outpaced his body and cultivation, and advised him to settle his foundation before absorbing more lightning energy.
• Xiao Ling sensed the fearsome presence of the Nine Profound Golden Lightning in the Thunder Pool, resolved to test it on a future visit, and departed on a lightning dragon.
• Xiao Ling arrived at East Dragon Island, where Hei Qing recognized him and reported that the island was peaceful and strengthening its patrols ahead of the Four Directions Dragon Island gathering.
• Xiao Ling learned that Mang Tianchi remained on the island and flew to Fulóng Wù to visit him.
• Mang Tianchi welcomed Xiao Ling and said he had worried about him while he was away in the Void Lightning Pool; Xiao Ling assured him that he had returned safely.

Xiao Ling visited Mang Tianchi and then checked on Zi Yan, who was absorbing the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit’s energy in seclusion. As Ancient Dragon Island’s elders expressed hope for her recovery and the clan’s revival, Xiao Ling resolved to protect her while spending the following days cultivating and learning from Mang Tianchi.

• Mang Tianchi reflected on the Ancient Void Dragon Clan’s decline, while Xiao Ling said he believed Zi Yan would reunite the divided Dragon Islands and restore their strength.
• Mang Tianchi offered to guide Xiao Ling on cultivation and the Xiao Clan Bloodline, then privately wondered whether Xiao Ling would attend the coming Ancient Clan Heavenly Tomb opening.
• Xiao Ling left to check on Zi Yan, and Mang Tianchi warned himself that the turbulent situation could make Xiao Ling’s participation in the Heavenly Tomb either fortunate or dangerous.
• Xiao Ling and Elder Zhu Li met Elder Qing Shan and Elder Qing Mu outside Zi Yan’s concealed hall, where the elders reported that her absorption of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit was progressing smoothly.
• The elders anticipated Zi Yan’s emergence within half a month to several months, and Xiao Ling silently vowed to protect her from any danger.
• Xiao Ling spent the following days cultivating, refining medicinal pills, and exchanging insights with Mang Tianchi about the Eight Ancient Clans.

Xiao Ling sensed the Four Directions Dragon Island gathering and went with Mang Tianchi to meet the approaching forces, determined to protect Zi Yan while she cultivated. At Ancient Dragon Island’s perimeter, Elder Qi You confronted West and South Dragon Island’s vanguard, as Xia Ao claimed he had come to invite Zi Yan to West Dragon Island.

• Xiao Ling and Mang Tianchi discussed the approaching Heavenly Curtain and the danger of the Four Directions Dragon Island gathering while Zi Yan remained in seclusion.
• Xiao Ling sensed figures tearing through the Space Barrier and realized the Dragon Islands were converging on Ancient Dragon Island.
• Mang Tianchi eagerly flew toward the island’s outskirts, and Xiao Ling followed after resolving to keep Zi Yan’s cultivation undisturbed.
• Warriors from West Dragon Island and South Dragon Island arrived at the perimeter, where Elder Qi You recognized them and challenged their unauthorized entry.
• Xia Ao told Elder Qi You that he had come under orders to invite Zi Yan to West Dragon Island to discuss clan affairs.

Xia Ao and Man Yan led West Dragon Island's Dragon Armor Army and South Dragon Island's Barbarian Dragon Army in an assault on East Dragon Island to seize Zi Yan. As the battle spread across the island, Zhu Li arrived and ordered Qi You to watch for North Dragon Island's forces.

• Qi You rejected Xia Ao's demand to hand over Zi Yan and denounced West Dragon Island's claim to the Dragon Emperor title.
• Xia Ao summoned the Dragon Armor Army, while Man Yan revealed the Barbarian Dragon Army and prepared to attack East Dragon Island.
• Qi You and East Dragon Island's warriors charged the invading armies, and the forces clashed across the skies.
• Hei Qing attacked Xia Ao, while Qi You moved to stop Man Yan from reaching the island's core.
• Zhu Li appeared, took on Man Yan, and ordered Qi You to withdraw and watch for North Dragon Island's forces.

West and South Dragon Island forces attacked East Dragon Island, while Zhu Li and Qi You tried to keep the invaders from reaching Zi Yan’s sealed sanctuary. Qing Yan broke through toward the island’s depths but was struck down by a hidden attacker whose power appeared to reach Half-Saint level.

• Man Yan transformed into his Half-Dragon Form and fought Zhu Li, while East Dragon Island’s elders rallied against the invading forces.
• Qing Shan and Qing Mu guarded Zi Yan’s sealed hall and worried that the battle might disrupt her cultivation.
• Qing Yan arrived with North Dragon Island’s forces and ordered Man Yan to hold Zhu Li while he went to seize the royal-blooded Zi Yan.
• Qi You tried to stop Qing Yan, but Xia Sha engaged him and kept him from pursuing.
• A powerful bolt of lightning shattered Qing Yan’s shield, wounded him, and made him suspect that East Dragon Island had a hidden Half-Saint.

Xiao Ling and Mang Tianchi appeared to block Qing Yan’s advance, and Mang Tianchi quickly defeated the North Dragon Island elder before joining Zhu Li’s battle against Man Yan. Man Yan recognized that the unexpected Half-Saint had upset his information about East Dragon Island, leaving him uncertain about the island’s true strength.

• Qing Yan tried to pressure Xiao Ling and Mang Tianchi by invoking the Dragon King of North Dragon Island, but Mang Tianchi rejected his claims and attacked.
• Mang Tianchi shattered Qing Yan’s defense with one punch, then struck him with a lightning palm that left him unable to fight.
• Mang Tianchi turned toward Zhu Li’s battle with Man Yan and attacked Man Yan from behind with his Raging Thunder Snakes technique.
• Mang Tianchi joined Zhu Li and said he wanted to spar with Man Yan, while Zhu Li thanked him for aiding East Dragon Island.
• Man Yan saw Qing Yan defeated and realized that Mang Tianchi’s presence contradicted what North Dragon Island had learned about East Dragon Island’s Half-Saints.

Mang Tianchi fought Man Yan while Xiao Ling and Zhu Li discussed how to handle the invading dragon-island forces. Xiao Ling joined the main battle and turned East Dragon Island's retreat into a fierce counterattack, while Zhu Li restrained Qing Yan for later judgment.

• Mang Tianchi attacked Man Yan, and Xiao Ling urged Zhu Li to let the two fight while he asked how to deal with the invaders.
• Zhu Li said the invaders could be killed if necessary but should be captured for Princess Zi Yan to judge, and he sealed Qing Yan and took him prisoner.
• Xiao Ling entered the main battlefield with the Meteor God Weapon and attacked the invading experts with spear strikes and golden sword lights.
• Xiao Ling's assault badly wounded numerous invaders and rallied the East Dragon Island guards.
• The guards joined Xiao Ling's attack, reversing the battle as the three-island forces became the targets of their counteroffensive.