Chapter Summaries

Xiao Ling secured the juvenile Fallen Heart Flame, Heavenly Fire Venerate’s skeleton, and the Five Wheels Separation Fire Method before escaping an ambush by powerful Flame Lizardmen. He returned to the Heavenly Flame Refining Pagoda, where two elders recognized him.

• Heavenly Fire Venerate gave Xiao Ling the Five Wheels Separation Fire Method and the juvenile Fallen Heart Flame, which Xiao Ling sealed in a Fire Gathering Pot.
• Xiao Ling persuaded Heavenly Fire Venerate to let him take his skeleton as the foundation for refining a new body, then fled the magma region with it and the snow-white Ring.
• Xiao Ling escaped an ambush by using Illusory Dream Spirit Shadow to control two Dou Venerate Flame Lizardmen and killing several Dou Zong pursuers.
• Heavenly Fire Venerate praised Xiao Ling’s Soul Power and asked him to repair his unstable soul soon; Xiao Ling promised to prepare the necessary materials after returning to Jia Nan Academy.
• Xiao Ling emerged from the Heavenly Flame Refining Pagoda and was recognized by the two elders cultivating nearby.

Xiao Ling returned from seclusion after reaching the Dou Zong Realm and entrusted the weakened Fallen Heart Flame to Jia Nan Academy. After reporting its condition to First Elder Su Qian, he returned to his courtyard and reunited with Xiao Yi Xian.

• Xiao Ling told Elder Liu and Elder Zhao that he had reached the Dou Zong Realm and handed them the Fallen Heart Flame in the Fire Gathering Pot.
• Elder Liu and Elder Zhao released the tiny, childlike Fallen Heart Flame and argued over who would raise it.
• Xiao Ling left the pagoda, encouraged the students, and news of his return spread through the Inner Academy.
• Xiao Ling met First Elder Su Qian, confirmed his breakthrough, and explained the Fallen Heart Flame's condition.
• Xiao Ling returned to his courtyard and playfully greeted Xiao Yi Xian, who welcomed him back.

Xiao Ling returned after devouring the Fallen Heart Flame and told Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin that he had reached the Dou Zong Realm. He introduced the rescued Heavenly Fire Venerate to them and Yao Chen, then prepared to refine a pill to restore Heavenly Fire Venerate’s Soul Power.

• Xiao Ling reunited with Qing Lin and told her and Xiao Yi Xian that devouring the Heavenly Flame had advanced him to the Dou Zong Realm.
• Xiao Yi Xian explained that Zi Yan had gone to the Magical Beast Mountain Range seeking Dragon Scale Fragrant Fruits, while Han Yue had accompanied her.
• Xiao Ling summoned Heavenly Fire Venerate, introduced him to Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, and promised to refine a pill to restore his Soul Power.
• Xiao Ling led Heavenly Fire Venerate to the alchemy room, where they met Yao Chen.
• Xiao Ling introduced Yao Chen and Heavenly Fire Venerate to each other, and the two exchanged respectful greetings.

Xiao Ling refined a Soul Spirit Returning Origin Pill for Heavenly Fire Venerate, restoring much of his Soul Power and earning his gratitude. Zi Yan then rushed into the alchemy room to reunite with Xiao Ling after his long seclusion.

• Yao Chen and Heavenly Fire Venerate discussed Xiao Ling's talent and their hopes for his future.
• Xiao Ling brought out the Myriad Beast Cauldron, returned Yao Chen's Black Demon Cauldron, and refined Soul Spirit Returning Origin Pills.
• Xiao Ling gave a pill to Heavenly Fire Venerate, who consumed it and felt his Soul Body and Soul Power recover considerably.
• Yao Chen praised Xiao Ling's growing alchemy skills and said he could begin studying Eighth-grade Pills after gaining more experience.
• Zi Yan burst into the alchemy room, hugged Xiao Ling, and complained that she had missed him and his pills during his seclusion.

Xiao Ling refined a Dragon Scale Body Tempering Pill for Zi Yan and learned that Han Yue wanted to see him. When he found her, she explained that her family had asked her to return, and Xiao Ling supported her decision.

• Zi Yan asked Heavenly Fire Venerate about the Underground Magma World, and he described being attacked by powerful Flame Lizardmen before escaping with only his Soul Body remaining.
• Zi Yan gave Xiao Ling a Dragon Scale Fragrant Fruit, and he refined a Dragon Scale Body Tempering Pill for her.
• Zi Yan told Xiao Ling that Han Yue had returned to Jia Nan Academy and wanted to discuss something with him, but Han Yue had already left the courtyard.
• Xiao Ling went to Han Yue's residence and found her waiting with an ancient book.
• Han Yue told Xiao Ling that her family wanted her to return and that she missed her family, especially her younger sister; Xiao Ling accepted and supported her choice.

Xiao Ling changed his plan to obtain Magic Flame Valley’s Sky Demon Puppet refining method through a deal rather than attacking the powerful faction, hoping to prepare a puppet for Han Yue. After Su Qian warned him and tested his strength, Xiao Ling entered Magic Flame Valley, where the guards recognized him as a formidable Dou Zong-level expert.

• Xiao Ling gave Han Yue a Dou Ling Pill and promised to prepare her a special gift before she returned to her clan.
• Xiao Ling and Han Yue spent an affectionate night together.
• Xiao Ling went to Magic Flame Valley seeking the Sky Demon Puppet refining method, intending to trade rather than kill Old Ghost Di Mo and seize the faction’s wealth.
• Su Qian opposed Xiao Ling’s original plan, tested his strength, and eventually permitted him to go on the condition that he only negotiate and protect himself.
• Xiao Ling entered Magic Flame Valley, and its guards spotted him walking through the air and discussed the danger he might pose.

Xiao Ling, disguised as Tang San, negotiated with Magic Flame Valley’s Old Ghost Di Mo to obtain the Sky Demon Puppet refining method. He exchanged a Sect Breaking Pill and an Azure Nether Longevity Pill for the secret technique, then left with the Bamboo Slip.

• Fang Yan confronted Xiao Ling at Magic Flame Valley and escorted him to the Reception Hall after Xiao Ling claimed he had come to discuss a transaction with the Valley Master.
• While they waited, Xiao Ling invented details about the Tang Sect and its Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record to answer Fang Yan’s questions.
• Old Ghost Di Mo met Xiao Ling and demanded to know how he had learned about Magic Flame Valley’s Sky Demon Puppet.
• Xiao Ling offered a Sect Breaking Pill, then added an Azure Nether Longevity Pill after Old Ghost Di Mo said the first offer was insufficient.
• Old Ghost Di Mo accepted both pills and handed Xiao Ling the Sky Demon Puppet refining method on a Bamboo Slip.
• Xiao Ling checked the method, stored the Bamboo Slip, and promised not to reveal the contents of the transaction.

After returning from Magic Flame Valley, Xiao Ling began refining a Sky Demon Puppet from a Dou Venerate corpse, a lightning Monster Core, and Protector Wu’s soul. The puppet reached earth-grade and began showing signs of further advancement as the refining continued.

• Xiao Ling left Magic Flame Valley without a fight, returned to Jia Nan Academy, and told First Elder Su Qian about his trip.
• Xiao Ling prepared the Dou Venerate corpse, a seventh-tier lightning Monster Core, and Protector Wu’s soul to refine a Sky Demon Puppet for Han Yue.
• Xiao Ling purified the corpse, installed the Monster Core and soul, and spent several days refining the body and metals in the Secret Chamber.
• Xiao Yi Xian struggled to control the poison qi growing more restless after her breakthrough to the Dou Emperor Realm, then resolved to become stronger alongside Xiao Ling.
• Xiao Ling caught the right moment to fuse the corpse, soul, and Monster Core, then coated the puppet with molten metal and continued tempering it with Heavenly Flames.
• The puppet turned silver, marking it as an earth-grade Demon Puppet, before golden light began to emerge through its silver radiance.

Xiao Ling completed a powerful Earth Demon Puppet and gave it to Han Yue as a protective gift before her departure from Jia Nan Academy. Han Yue bonded with the puppet and witnessed its strength, then spent her final night at the academy with Xiao Ling.

• Xiao Ling concealed the aura of the newly refined puppet as it reached the Earth Demon Puppet realm.
• Han Yue, Xiao Yi Xian, Zi Yan, and Qing Lin discussed Xiao Ling’s mysterious gift and their feelings toward him while waiting for his return.
• Xiao Ling presented Han Yue with the peak Dou Zong Earth Demon Puppet and warned her to keep its power secret.
• Han Yue imprinted her Soul Power on the puppet, controlled it, and watched it shatter space with a single punch.
• After the others left, Xiao Ling led Han Yue to his bedroom, where they shared a passionate kiss and spent the night together.

After Han Yue quietly left, Xiao Ling told his companions he planned to return to the Jia Ma Empire and then seek a Dou Venerate’s ruins in the Falling Goose Empire. His companions and mentors agreed to join him, and the group prepared to depart.

• Xiao Ling woke to find Han Yue gone and read her farewell letter, then resolved to visit the Central Plains after claiming the Northwest Continent’s opportunities.
• Xiao Ling told Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Zi Yan that he would return to the Jia Ma Empire before investigating the ruins in the Falling Goose Empire, where a Heavenly Flame might remain.
• Qing Lin, Zi Yan, and Xiao Yi Xian agreed to travel with Xiao Ling, and they went to pack their belongings.
• Xiao Ling invited Yao Chen and Heavenly Fire Venerate to join the expedition, and both accepted, hoping to find materials to restore their physical bodies.
• Yao Chen and Heavenly Fire Venerate entered their soul-housing Rings, and Xiao Ling returned to the waiting companions as Yao Chen confirmed he would come along.

Xiao Ling and his companions left Jia Nan Academy and returned to Jia Ma Holy City as the Alchemist Conference approached. There, they discussed Xiao Yan’s prospects before arriving at the Alchemist Guild.

• Yao Chen and Heavenly Fire Venerate emerged from their Rings before returning to them, and Xiao Ling told Su Qian that the group was leaving to train.
• Su Qian approved their departure, warned them to stay safe and united, and assured them that Jia Nan Academy would support them.
• Xiao Ling summoned Void Dragon, and he, Qing Lin, Zi Yan, and Xiao Yi Xian flew back to the Jia Ma Empire in less than three days.
• In Jia Ma Holy City, Xiao Ling said Xiao Yan was likely to attend the Alchemist Conference, and Xiao Yi Xian noted that Xiao Ling was already too advanced to compete as a contestant.
• Qing Lin recalled that Xiao Yan had received Medicine Emperor Han Feng’s alchemy manuscript from Yao Chen, who said he had given Xiao Yan an opportunity because of his talent and diligence.
• Xiao Ling expressed confidence in Xiao Yan’s potential, and the group arrived at the Alchemist Guild.

Xiao Ling visited the Alchemist Guild after returning to the Jia Ma Empire, where Fa Ma welcomed him and marveled at the cultivation of his companions. In a private meeting, Xiao Ling asked about the ceramic shards he had commissioned the guild to collect and began searching them for the treasure he wanted.

• Xiao Ling arrived at the Alchemist Guild with Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Zi Yan, and the guards recognized him as the Jia Ma Empire's Number One Alchemist.
• The guard captain notified Fa Ma, while news of Xiao Ling's return spread through the Holy City and reached its various factions.
• Fa Ma greeted Xiao Ling and invited him to the reception room; Xiao Ling left his companions to explore and gave Qing Lin two Rings containing the Soul Bodies of Heavenly Fire Venerate and Yao Chen.
• Fa Ma observed the companions' impressive cultivation and failed to sense Xiao Ling's strength, briefly wondering whether Xiao Ling had reached the Dou Zong Realm.
• Xiao Ling asked Fa Ma about the ceramic shards he had requested two years earlier, and Vice President Mitchell brought a Ring containing the collected fragments.
• Xiao Ling dismissed a shard holding the Mysterious Grade Low-tier Thunderclap Fist and used his Soul Perception to examine the remaining shards.

Xiao Ling found the jade shard containing the first transformation of the Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations at the Alchemist Guild and exchanged a pill recipe with Fa Ma. After reuniting with the Xiao Family and his companions, he showed the shard to Qing Lin, Xiao Yi Xian, and Zi Yan, and Yao Chen appeared to identify it.

• Xiao Ling found the jade shard, gave Fa Ma a Fifth-grade Spirit Aperture Soul Nourishing Pill recipe in return, and discussed alchemy with Fa Ma and Mitchell.
• Fa Ma invited Xiao Ling to judge the upcoming Alchemist Conference, and Xiao Ling said he might attend before leaving for the Xiao Family estate.
• Xiao Ling reunited with Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan, learned about the family's growth, and shared dinner with the clan.
• Xiao Ling returned to his courtyard and reunited with Qing Lin, Xiao Yi Xian, and Zi Yan.
• Xiao Ling showed them the jade shard, and Yao Chen appeared from Qing Lin's Ancient Flame Ring and remarked that he had not expected to encounter it in the Northwest Continent.

Xiao Ling used his Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame to reveal the contents of a jade fragment, which held the first transformation of Blazing Flame Valley’s Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations. As Xiao Ling absorbed the Secret Art, Yao Chen reflected on his past interest in it and expressed hope for Xiao Ling’s future.

• Yao Chen identified the jade fragment as a Blazing Flame Valley storage device and explained that its contents could be revealed by burning it.
• Xiao Ling heated the fragment with his Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame until it melted and revealed the Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations.
• Yao Chen explained that the Secret Art strengthened cultivators who possessed Fire Attribute cultivation and unusual flames, and the women realized Xiao Ling could use it with his Heavenly Flames.
• Xiao Ling touched the green liquid and absorbed the Secret Art’s cultivation method, beginning to comprehend it.
• Yao Chen told Qing Lin, Xiao Yi Xian, and Zi Yan that he had once failed to borrow the Secret Art and said he believed Xiao Ling might one day reach a realm beyond Dou Emperor.

Xiao Ling reviewed the incomplete Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations and later prepared Xiao Yan for the Alchemist Conference by giving him a powerful Medicine Cauldron. Hai Bodong visited the Xiao Family, and Xiao Ling met him to discuss fulfilling his promise to refine an Imperial Pill.

• Xiao Ling discovered that the jade piece recorded only the first of the Heavenly Fire Three Profound Transformations, and Old Yao advised him to seek the remaining methods from Blazing Flame Valley in the Central Plains.
• Hai Bodong arrived at the Xiao Family residence in the Mittel Family’s highest-grade carriage, drawing attention from the people of Jia Ma Holy City.
• Xiao Ling guided Xiao Yan in alchemy and encouraged him to prepare carefully for the Alchemist Conference.
• Xiao Ling gave Xiao Yan the Six Harmonies Spirit Flame Cauldron to help him compete for the conference championship.
• Xiao Ling learned that Hai Bodong had come to discuss refining an Imperial Pill and went to meet him in the reception hall.

Xiao Ling refined an Imperial Pill for Hai Bodong while revealing that he had reached the Dou Ancestor Realm. Hai Bodong received the pill and left to absorb its medicinal power, hopeful that it would help him break through.

• Hai Bodong brought Xiao Ling the ingredients for the Imperial Pill, along with rare herbs as an additional gift, and asked him to refine it.
• Xiao Ling accepted the materials and told Hai Bodong that he had broken through into the Dou Ancestor Realm after returning to Jia Nan Academy.
• Xiao Ling showed Hai Bodong his alchemy room, explained that the Sky-Covering Bottle held liquid for growing herbs, and began refining the Imperial Pill.
• Hai Bodong watched Xiao Ling extract and combine the ingredients, then slowly nourish the pill with Heavenly Flames over three hours.
• Xiao Ling handed the finished Imperial Pill to Hai Bodong, who thanked him and said he would remember his help.
• Hai Bodong took the pill to refine its medicinal power, anticipating a future breakthrough.

Xiao Ling discovered that Xiao Yi Xian’s Calamity Poison Body was releasing more poison as her cultivation rose, and explained how the Heavenly Capital Fire Seal could protect her until he gathered materials for her Poison Pill. He performed the seal, leaving her toxins suppressed and her cultivation safe for now.

• After Hai Bodong left, Xiao Ling sensed poisonous gas around Xiao Yi Xian’s Cultivation Room and went to check on her.
• Xiao Yi Xian admitted that poisonous gas had begun appearing after she reached the Dou Emperor realm, and Xiao Ling urged her to tell him about such problems.
• Xiao Ling promised to help Xiao Yi Xian condense a Poison Pill and explained that Heavenly Fire Venerate had taught him the Heavenly Capital Fire Seal to suppress her toxins for three years.
• Xiao Yi Xian agreed to undergo the sealing procedure, and Xiao Ling traced the Heavenly Capital Fire Seal across her body while warding off the poisonous mist with his Heavenly Flames.
• Xiao Ling completed the seal, causing the fire marks to disappear and the poisonous gas in and around Xiao Yi Xian to become still.

After sealing the Calamity Poison Body, Xiao Yi Xian absorbed the remaining toxins and rose to five-star Dou Emperor, then confessed her feelings to Xiao Ling. Days later, Xiao Ling attended the Alchemist Conference as a judge while Xiao Yan entered the competition, determined to win for the Xiao Family.

• Xiao Yi Xian absorbed the poisonous mist after Xiao Ling sealed her Calamity Poison Body, and her cultivation rose from two-star to five-star Dou Emperor.
• Xiao Yi Xian embraced Xiao Ling, asked him to stay by her side, and kissed him after he promised he would.
• Xiao Ling, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin prepared to attend the Alchemist Conference, while Zi Yan remained missing and Xiao Ling suspected she had gone to find Medusa.
• Xiao Ling and his companions met Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan, who said he had reached nine-star Da Dou Shi and vowed to win the conference; Xiao Ling promised him a special gift if he succeeded.
• The group arrived at Royal Square, where Xiao Yan went to the competitors' area and Xiao Ling led Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin toward the VIP area.

Xiao Ling attended the Alchemist Convention in Royal Square with Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, where Jia Xing Tian, Hai Bodong, and the leading families gathered around him. As the convention’s opening approached, Nalan Yanran watched Xiao Ling and reconsidered the consequences of breaking her engagement with Xiao Yan, while Ya Fei came over to greet him.

• Xiao Ling took his seat in the Top VIP Seats with Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, and the Alchemist Guild elders greeted him with respect.
• Jia Xing Tian arrived with Yao Yue and Yao Ye, thanked Xiao Ling for offering to refine another Sect Breaking Pill, and joined the nearby VIP seats.
• Hai Bodong arrived with Mitel Tengshan and revealed that Xiao Ling’s Imperial Pills had helped him reach the Nine-Star Dou Emperor level, prompting Jia Xing Tian to resolve to seek another Sect Breaking Pill.
• Mu Chen and Nalan Jie introduced Liu Ling and Mu Zhan to Xiao Ling, while Nalan Jie tried to smooth over the strained relationship between the Nalan Family and the Xiao Family.
• Nalan Yanran watched Xiao Ling and questioned whether her decision to break her engagement with Xiao Yan had been wrong; Xiao Ling recognized her before Ya Fei approached him.

The Seventh Alchemist Conference began, and Xiao Yan impressed the crowd with a Flying Fighting Skill that Xiao Ling had given him. As the contestants gathered, Yan Li, Feng Xing, and Tie Shan prepared to conceal their identities and undermine the Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Guild.

• Ya Fei left with the distracted Nalan Yanran after greeting Xiao Ling, while Xiao Yi Xian teased Xiao Ling about his popularity.
• Fa Ma opened the Seventh Alchemist Conference, and Mitchell called the contestants to take their positions.
• Liu Ling and Yao Yue made showy leaps into the competition plaza, while Xiao Yan used Purple Cloud Wings to descend gracefully and astonish the crowd.
• Jia Xing Tian asked Xiao Ling about Xiao Yan's apparent Dou Qi Wings, and Xiao Ling explained that Xiao Yan had received a Flying Fighting Skill from him.
• Yan Li, Feng Xing, and Tie Shan discussed their plan to disguise themselves with Appearance Restoring Pills and damage the Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Guild's prestige.