Chapter Summaries

Luo Heng consolidated his Two-Mark Symbol Master cultivation in the Symbol Master Tower, then used ten Yang Yuan Pills to advance his martial cultivation to the Late Earthen Yuan Stage. After leaving the tower, he was recognized as a core disciple of the Symbol Master Association and set out with Zi Yue to learn more about Flame City.

• Luo Heng spent the night absorbing the tower’s Spiritual Power and stabilized his cultivation at the Two-Mark Realm.
• Luo Heng swallowed ten Yang Yuan Pills and used the Great Devouring Art to advance to the Late Earthen Yuan Stage.
• Luo Heng left the tower and met Master Yan, Zi Yue, Han Chong, and the gathered onlookers, who noticed his increased strength.
• Master Yan welcomed Luo Heng as a core disciple and asked Zi Yue to show him around Flame City.
• Luo Heng and Zi Yue left the Symbol Master Association together to explore the city.

Zi Yue brought Luo Heng to the Myriad Gold Merchant Guild, where Xuan Su and Xia Zhilan welcomed him and learned of his talent for identifying rare medicinal herbs. Xuan Su invited him to the auction in three days, leaving Luo Heng with a private room reserved and a chance to inspect Flame City's upcoming offerings.

• Zi Yue escorted Luo Heng to the Myriad Gold Merchant Guild and introduced him to the steward and Xuan Su.
• Xia Zhilan questioned Luo Heng about his achievement in the Symbol Master Tower and his age before accompanying him through the guild.
• Luo Heng identified and appraised Fire Cloud Ganoderma and Cold Sword Grass, surprising Xia Zhilan, Zi Yue, and Xuan Su.
• Xuan Su showed Luo Heng and Zi Yue the guild's auction house and offered to reserve them a private room for the auction in three days.
• Luo Heng accepted Xuan Su's invitation and left the guild with Zi Yue.

After Yue Feng confronted Luo Heng in Flame City, Luo Heng endured the Blood Wolf Gang’s insults to avoid endangering his family and returned to the Symbol Master Association. He resolved to grow stronger and eventually repay the humiliation, then took out the Stone of Enlightenment Fragment.

• Zi Yue guided Luo Heng toward the Curio Pavilion, but Yue Feng and his Blood Wolf Gang entourage intercepted them on the street.
• Yue Feng provoked Luo Heng into sparring, and Luo Heng declined rather than risk provoking the Blood Wolf Gang and endangering his family.
• After insulting Luo Heng and warning him about Flame City, Yue Feng left with his subordinates.
• Zi Yue offered the City Lord’s Mansion’s protection, and Luo Heng thanked her before returning to the Symbol Master Association.
• Luo Heng used the Great Devouring Art to calm his anger, vowed to repay Yue Feng and the Blood Wolf Gang, and retrieved the Stone of Enlightenment Fragment from the System Space.

Luo Heng used the Stone of Enlightenment Fragment and the Myriad Law Seal to advance his techniques and loosen the bottleneck at the peak of the Late Earthen Yuan Stage. He returned to the Symbol Master Tower and reached its Seventh Floor, where he endured the spiritual pressure and lightning by turning them into nourishment for his Spiritual Power.

• Luo Heng studied the Stone of Enlightenment Fragment for three days and deduced his martial arts and spiritual secret art to new levels.
• Luo Heng emerged from seclusion with the bottleneck to the Heaven Yuan Realm loosened and headed to the Symbol Master Tower.
• Luo Heng quickly passed the Fifth and Sixth Floors, drawing the attention of Master Yan, Zi Yue, Han Chong, and the other disciples.
• Luo Heng entered the Seventh Floor and used his eighteen spirit needles, the Myriad Law Seal, and the Great Devouring Art to withstand its spiritual pressure and lightning.
• Luo Heng remained on the Seventh Floor and cultivated as the disciples, Master Yan, and Zi Yue watched in astonishment.

After seven days cultivating on the Seventh Floor of the Symbol Master Tower, Luo Heng used Ninth-Grade Yang Essence Qi to break through to the Heaven Yuan Realm and emerged with a Yuan Core Phantom and greatly increased strength. His rise stunned Flame City’s factions, while he returned to his Bamboo House to stabilize his realm and cultivate his martial arts.

• Luo Heng checked in and obtained a wisp of Ninth-Grade Yang Essence Qi, Jie Kong Yan, then fused it with the Mysterious Nether Water to break through to the Heaven Yuan Realm.
• Luo Heng formed a Yuan Core Phantom and discovered that his strength and Primal Energy had surged, though he still planned to prepare before confronting Yue Shan.
• Luo Heng left the Symbol Master Tower, where Master Yan, Zi Yue, and Han Chong congratulated him; Master Yan granted him doubled monthly resources and unrestricted access to the tower.
• Luo Heng returned to his Bamboo House to stabilize his realm and continue deducing the Soaring Dragon Steps.
• News of Luo Heng’s breakthrough spread through Flame City, unsettling Yue Feng and prompting Xuan Su and the City Lord to reassess him.

After obtaining the Origin Divine Skill Tai Xu Swordplay, Luo Heng mastered the beginnings of Void Blade and advanced his cultivation and Spiritual Power while preparing for Flame City's Martial Exchange Tea Gathering. At the gathering, Yue Feng challenged him, and Luo Heng accepted, leaving them facing off in the arena.

• Luo Heng received Tai Xu Swordplay through his monthly check-in and used the Stone of Enlightenment Fragment to initiate Void Blade.
• Luo Heng practiced Void Blade and combined it with his movement techniques, while Zi Yue invited him to represent the Symbol Master Association at the tea gathering and warned him Yue Feng might attend.
• During the following week, Luo Heng raised Void Blade proficiency to 15% and tempered his Spiritual Power in the Symbol Master Tower.
• Luo Heng arrived at the City Lord's Mansion's Martial Arts Garden, where he saw Zi Yue, Xia Zhilan, and Yue Feng among the attendees.
• After the steward announced a Yan Yang Pill prize for the sparring matches, Yue Feng challenged Luo Heng, and Luo Heng stepped onto the stage and accepted.

Luo Heng faced Yue Feng on the arena stage, using elusive movement and Tai Xu Swordplay to dismantle the Shadowing Spear. As Yue Feng unleashed his strongest attack, Luo Heng drew the Qingxuan Sword and destroyed the blood wolf with a single thrust.

• Yue Feng attacked Luo Heng with Triple Blood Shadows, but Luo Heng evaded the spear shadows with his movement techniques.
• Yue Feng unleashed Hundred Shadows Kill, and Luo Heng used Void Blades to disrupt the spear and dissolve its Primal Energy.
• Master Yan recognized Luo Heng’s Rudimentary Sword Intent, while Zi Yue and Xia Zhilan were astonished by his skill.
• Yue Feng launched Blood Wolf Devours Heaven, summoning a giant blood-red wolf to pounce on Luo Heng.
• Luo Heng drew the Qingxuan Sword and pierced the blood wolf’s brow with Tai Xu Sword Intent, shattering the attack.

Luo Heng defeated Yue Feng at the tea gathering, earning the Yan Yang Pill and renown across Flame City. As Luo Heng focused on cultivating Tai Xu Swordplay, Yue Shan and Yue Feng plotted to kill him when an opportunity arose.

• Luo Heng broke Yue Feng’s strongest spear attack, injured him with Tai Xu Sword Intent, and warned him before leaving the arena.
• The steward declared Luo Heng the winner and awarded him a Yan Yang Pill, while the crowd and Xia Zhilan reacted to his victory.
• Zi Yue warned Luo Heng that the Blood Wolf Gang might retaliate, but Luo Heng returned to the Bamboo House and began deducing the next transformations of Void Blade.
• News of Luo Heng’s victory spread across Flame City as his reputation rose.
• Yue Shan rebuked Yue Feng for losing and ordered him to wait for a chance to eliminate Luo Heng without evidence.

After three months of cultivation in Flame City, Luo Heng prepared to return to Qingyang Town for the New Year, where the Hunting Tournament and growing threats awaited him. He joined a merchant caravan and spent the night cultivating before departure.

• Luo Heng reviewed his progress, reaching Peak Early Heaven Yuan Realm and advancing his martial arts and Formation of Life secret art.
• Luo Heng learned that his family had grown stronger, while Lei Bao had sought an alliance and the Blood Wolf Gang was secretly contacting nearby bandits.
• Zi Yue warned Luo Heng that Zhou Tong would represent Tianhuo City in the Tower Battle, and Master Yan gave him an Escape Talisman before he left.
• Xuan Su arranged for Luo Heng to travel with the Myriad Gold Merchant Guild caravan and shared intelligence about the Blood Wolf Gang's activity.
• Luo Heng bought New Year gifts for his family, Qing Tan, and Lin Dong, then spent his final night in Flame City cultivating.

Luo Heng left Flame City for Qingyang Town with a Myriad Gold Merchant Guild caravan, but Black Wind Stronghold ambushed them along the way. After discovering the bandits carried a Blood Wolf Gang token, Luo Heng continued home, determined to settle his score with the gang after the New Year.

• Zi Yue saw Luo Heng off as he departed Flame City with Steward Wang's caravan for Qingyang Town.
• Luo Heng learned that Black Wind Stronghold had recently begun attacking travelers and suspected the journey might be dangerous.
• Black Wind Stronghold ambushed the caravan in a mountain valley, and Luo Heng killed its three leaders while the remaining bandits fled.
• Luo Heng found a Blood Wolf Token on the scarred leader and concluded that Yue Shan and the Blood Wolf Gang had backed the ambush.
• The caravan reached Qingyang Town safely, and Luo Heng parted ways with Steward Wang and hurried toward Luo Manor.

Luo Heng returned to the Luo Manor, reunited with his family, and gave Lin Dong and Qing Tan gifts before Lin Dong joined Qingyang Town’s Hunting Tournament. As the hunt began, Luo Heng watched from outside the competition and left Lin Dong to find the Fire Python Tiger cub on his own.

• Luo Heng returned to the Luo Manor, reunited with his family, gave them gifts, and told them about his achievements in Flame City.
• Luo Heng gave Qing Tan a Cold Jade Pearl necklace and Lin Dong a Talisman Array inheritance, then encouraged Lin Dong to enter the Hunting Tournament.
• Six days later, Lin Dong and more than a hundred young disciples entered Beast Horn Field after Lei Bao announced the start of the hunt.
• Luo Heng observed the competition from a hidden valley, recalled where Lin Dong would find Little Yan, and left without interfering.

Luo Heng tested his Heaven Yuan Realm strength in Beast Horn Field, refining his swordplay against powerful Demon Beasts. After defeating several beasts, he headed toward the tournament’s final showdown.

• Luo Heng tracked down a Middle Heaven Yuan Realm Black Scaled Berserk Bear and fought it with his Silver Feather Sword and movement techniques.
• Luo Heng used Void Blade repeatedly to weaken the bear, then killed it with Three Blades as One.
• Luo Heng extracted the bear’s Demon Spirit and collected valuable materials before continuing deeper into Beast Horn Field.
• Luo Heng spent the day killing three Early Heaven Yuan Realm and two Middle Heaven Yuan Realm Demon Beasts, improving his combat skills.
• Luo Heng headed toward the center of Beast Horn Field, where the Hunting Tournament’s final showdown was underway.

Luo Heng challenged Lei Li’s accusation that Lin Dong and Wu Yun had stolen the Fire Python Tiger Cubs, forcing the Lei and Xie Clans to back down rather than risk a confrontation with the other factions. The Hunting Tournament ended with Lin Dong in first place, but the Lei and Xie Clans’ interest in the cubs left the conflict unresolved.

• Lei Bao and Xie Qian demanded that Lin Dong and Wu Yun surrender the Fire Python Tiger Cubs, while Lin Zhentian and Luo Cheng rose to defend them.
• Luo Heng questioned Lei Li’s evidence and pointed out that the wounds and the Fire Python Tiger’s strength undermined his story.
• Luo Heng proposed that the cubs remain with Lin Dong and Wu Yun and urged the factions to preserve Qingyang Town’s harmony, leading Lei Bao and Xie Qian to withdraw their demands for the moment.
• Lei Bao threatened Lin Dong and Wu Yun before returning to his seat, and the Hunting Tournament continued.
• Lin Dong won first place, Lei Li came second, Wu Yun third, and Xie Yingying fourth as the tournament concluded.

Luo Heng warned Lin Dong and Wu Yun that the Fire Python Tiger Cubs would attract more enemies, then overheard Lei Bao and Xie Qian plotting to use the Blood Wolf Gang and rumors to seize them. He chose to wait before acting against the Lei and Xie Clans while continuing his cultivation, as Qingyang Town’s conflict began to escalate.

• Luo Heng cautioned Lin Dong and Wu Yun that the cubs would draw the Lei and Xie Clans and other factions, while Wu Yun reported that Mu Lingsha had left for her safety.
• Lei Bao and Xie Qian planned to provoke the Blood Wolf Gang against Luo Heng’s allies and spread rumors about treasures in the Fire Python Tiger nest.
• Luo Heng overheard their scheme with his Spiritual Power and used the system to inspect Lei Bao and Xie Qian’s abilities.
• Luo Heng decided to delay confronting the Lei and Xie Clans until the timing was right and kept cultivating toward becoming a Three-Mark Rune Master and advancing his Yuan Realm cultivation.

Luo Heng faced Liu Chong, a Small Perfection of the Core Formation Realm cultivator sent by the Blood Wolf Gang, and won after breaking through to the Middle Heaven Yuan Realm and forming Half-Formed Sword Intent. He returned to Luo Manor to recover, then set his sights on Lei Bao, Xie Qian, and eventually the Blood Wolf Gang in Flame City.

• Luo Heng waited outside Qingyang Town at Black Wind Ridge for Liu Chong, who had come on Yue Shan's orders to kill him.
• Liu Chong attacked with Blood Wolf techniques, but Luo Heng broke through his first strikes with the Tai Xu Swordplay and Life-Generating Light.
• Luo Heng used eighteen Myriad Techniques Spirit Needles to disrupt Liu Chong, then wounded him with a sword strike carrying Rudimentary Sword Intent.
• Liu Chong raised his strength with a secret technique and trapped Luo Heng with Blood-Colored Chains, forcing Luo Heng to risk everything.
• Luo Heng broke through to the Middle Heaven Yuan Realm, formed Half-Formed Sword Intent, and killed Liu Chong with a single sword strike.
• Luo Heng took Liu Chong's Spatial Pouch, returned to Luo Manor to recover, and resolved to deal with Lei Bao, Xie Qian, and the Blood Wolf Gang.

After recovering from his battle with Liu Chong, Luo Heng resolved to eliminate the Lei and Xie Clans before they could threaten his family. He attacked the Lei Clan residence and killed several of its core members, leaving Lei Bao cornered as his Sword Intent advanced toward Initial Formation.

• Luo Heng recovered most of his strength, set aside his hesitation, and headed out in disguise to destroy the Lei and Xie Clans, starting with the Lei Clan.
• Luo Heng killed more than a dozen Lei Clan guards and confronted Lei Bao, Lei Li, and the clan’s core members during Lei Bao’s birthday gathering.
• Luo Heng killed a retainer and Lei Xing, then used Spiritual Power to incapacitate several Lei Clan juniors as Lei Pi and Lei Bao attacked him.
• Luo Heng killed Lei Pi with his sword and pressed Lei Bao, whose Rushing Thunder Kill formed a massive Thunder Light Blade.
• Luo Heng raised the Silver Feather Sword and unleashed his strengthened Half-Formed Sword Intent against Lei Bao’s ultimate attack.

Luo Heng annihilated the Lei and Xie Clans, then disguised the massacres as the work of the Blood Wolf Gang. As Qingyang Town reeled from the news, he vowed to go to Flame City and settle the score with the gang.

• Luo Heng killed Lei Bao and Lei Li, then slaughtered everyone remaining at the Lei Clan estate despite his nausea and distress.
• Luo Heng attacked the Xie Clan estate, killed Xie Qian and the clan’s other members, and left no survivors.
• Luo Heng planted Blood Wolf Gang tokens and carved a message blaming the gang at both estates before returning unseen to Luo Manor.
• Luo Heng washed up, changed clothes, and used the Great Devouring Art to calm himself and recover.
• Qingyang Town’s leaders inspected the massacres, and Luo Heng told Luo Shan that the Lei and Xie Clans may have been caught in the Blood Wolf Gang’s attack on him.
• Luo Heng told Luo Shan that he would go to Flame City and make the Blood Wolf Gang pay.

After helping the Luo Family secure its dominance in Qingyang Town, Luo Heng gave Luo Shan resources and revised martial arts before preparing to return to Flame City and confront the Blood Wolf Gang. He gave Qing Tan a protective cultivation pendant and departed, leaving her determined to grow stronger.

• The Luo Family took nearly half of the Lei and Xie Clans' assets and became Qingyang Town's strongest family.
• Luo Heng gave Luo Shan ten thousand Yang Yuan Stones, cultivation supplies, and revised versions of two martial arts for the clan's disciples.
• Luo Heng told Luo Shan he would leave for Flame City the next morning to prepare for the Tower Battle and settle his grudge with the Blood Wolf Gang.
• Luo Heng visited Qing Tan, praised her rapid cultivation progress, and gave her an Ice Moon Jade Pendant to help control her cold energy and protect her.
• Qing Tan kissed Luo Heng on the cheek, and he told her to take care of herself and wait for his return before leaving the courtyard.

Lin Dong asked Luo Heng to take him to Flame City, and Luo Heng agreed after warning him about the dangers there. Luo Heng revealed that he knew about Xiao Diao, then left with new insights into Spiritual Power tempering and sword intent.

• Lin Dong introduced the rapidly growing Little Yan and asked to travel with Luo Heng to Flame City so he could grow stronger and protect his family and friends.
• Luo Heng warned Lin Dong that Flame City was dangerous and that his feud with the Blood Wolf Gang could put Lin Dong at risk, but Lin Dong insisted on joining him.
• Luo Heng agreed to take Lin Dong, telling him to meet at the Luo Manor entrance at dawn the next day.
• Luo Heng sensed Xiao Diao in Lin Dong's stone talisman and addressed him by his clan and age, prompting Xiao Diao to emerge and question how Luo Heng knew about him.
• Luo Heng urged Lin Dong to rely on his own cultivation rather than external help, then asked Xiao Diao for pointers on Spiritual Power tempering and sword intent before departing at sunset.

Luo Heng and Lin Dong left Qingyang Town and reached Flame City, where Luo Heng brought Lin Dong to the Symbol Master Association to begin building his Talisman Master foundation. Master Yan welcomed them and warned that the upcoming Tower Battle against Tianhuo City had become especially contentious.

• Luo Heng and Lin Dong said farewell to their families, and Qing Tan gave Luo Heng a bamboo-embroidered sachet and asked him to return safely.
• Luo Heng and Lin Dong rode to Flame City with Little Yan and entered the city after Luo Heng warned Lin Dong to keep a low profile.
• Luo Heng explained the influence of the Symbol Master Association and led Lin Dong there, where the disciples greeted him as Senior Brother Luo.
• Master Yan praised Lin Dong's Spiritual Power talent, recognized Little Yan as a Fire Python Tiger, and noted Luo Heng's improved Sword Intent.
• Master Yan told Luo Heng that Han Yun had vowed to take the Symbol Master Tower from the Flame City Symbol Master Association at the coming Tower Battle, and Luo Heng remained confident about the outcome.