Chapter Summaries

After reaching the Dou Emperor Realm, Lin Ze explained his new ability to walk on air and told Zi Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin that he planned to leave the Inner Academy to seek opportunities. He met with Great Elder Su Qian to request early graduation, and Su Qian was astonished to learn of his breakthrough.

• Lin Ze demonstrated how his Extreme Wind Slash insight let him use Heaven and Earth Energy and Soul Power to walk on air with Zi Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin.
• Lin Ze said he planned to leave the academy because the Heavenly Flame Qi Refining Tower no longer helped his strength much, but he told the others to stay and cultivate.
• Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin accepted that they would not go with Lin Ze, while Zi Yan asked him to keep arranging pills for her through his friend.
• Lin Ze reviewed his breakthrough gains, including the Bronze Mirror's increased ability to manifest Death Soldiers and his deeper mastery of Extreme Wind Slash.
• Lin Ze went to Great Elder Su Qian and requested early graduation to travel the continent, prompting Su Qian to realize Lin Ze had reached the Dou Emperor Realm.

After graduating from the Inner Academy, Lin Ze left to seek treasures that could strengthen him, heading for the Thousand-Fold Wind Cave. When three Black-Corner Region fighters attacked him on the way, he stopped to test his new abilities against them.

• Su Qian acknowledged Lin Ze's rapid breakthrough to Dou Huang and gave him a note to take to Elder Wu for his graduation procedures.
• Lin Ze completed the procedures, said goodbye to Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, Zi Yan, Han Yue, and his other acquaintances, then left the academy.
• Lin Ze flew toward the Thousand-Fold Wind Cave, using information from his Death Soldiers to avoid powerful forces in the Black-Corner Region.
• A Four-Star Dou Emperor and two Dou Wangs called out to Lin Ze, then the Dou Emperor fired an arrow at him when he continued flying.
• Lin Ze destroyed the arrow with Wind Blades and sent hundreds of blades after the three men, deciding to test his new abilities against them.

Lin Ze defeated three attackers, then traveled to the Thousand-Fold Wind Cave to cultivate in its artificial treasure trove. Meanwhile, a Death Soldier controlled by Lin Ze visited the Snake-People Tribe and met Queen Medusa.

• Lin Ze killed the Dou Emperor and the two Dou Wangs, took the Dou Emperor's Storage Ring, and left without pursuing their force.
• Lin Ze reached the Thousand-Fold Wind Cave, passed through its Energy Barrier, and began cultivating with pills and concentrated Wind Attribute energy.
• Lin Ze controlled a Death Soldier to visit the Snake-People Tribe in the Yunmeng Kingdom, where the guards escorted him to Queen Medusa.
• Queen Medusa asked Lin Ze what had brought him to see her.

Lin Ze arranged for Queen Medusa to guard his junior during a tour of the Northwest Continent, and she prepared the Snake-People Tribe for her departure. Meanwhile, Lin Ze cultivated in the Thousand-Fold Wind Cave and advanced to Two-Star Dou Huang.

• Lin Ze asked Queen Medusa to guard his junior in the Northwest Continent, and she agreed to meet him near the Black-Corner Region.
• Queen Medusa summoned the elders, delegated the tribe's affairs, and left one Mysterious Light Treasure Mirror with them while warning them to keep it secret.
• Queen Medusa told the elders she planned to seek Heavenly Treasures to exchange for Resource Points during her journey.
• Lin Ze met Queen Medusa outside the Snake-Person Tribe the next day, and they set out toward his main body.
• Lin Ze continued cultivating in the Thousand-Fold Wind Cave and broke through to Two-Star Dou Huang.

Lin Ze finished cultivating in the Thousand-Fold Wind Cave, met Queen Medusa in Nanxi Kingdom, and began traveling with her toward a perilous treasure land. After giving Medusa specialized Antidote Pills for the poisonous miasma, Lin Ze led the way into the mountains.

• Lin Ze absorbed all the Heaven and Earth Energy in the Thousand-Fold Wind Cave and consolidated his Two-Star Dou Huang cultivation.
• Lin Ze left the central region and traveled to Nanxi Kingdom, where he met Zhao Hu and Queen Medusa.
• Zhao Hu introduced Lin Ze and Medusa, then departed as Medusa agreed to guard Lin Ze during their journey across the Northwest Continent.
• Lin Ze and Medusa headed for a nearby treasure land through a region filled with poisonous miasma, poisonous beasts, and insects.
• Lin Ze gave Medusa specialized Antidote Pills, tested one himself, and led her into the miasma-covered mountains.

Lin Ze and Medusa traveled through a poisonous region to reach a hidden valley containing the Blue Pool Spirit Liquid. Medusa left to search nearby for Heavenly Treasures while Lin Ze began cultivating in the pool with help from the Death Soldiers.

• Lin Ze explained that an ancient poison-type Magical Beast's corpse had created the region's poisonous miasma, and told Medusa they were seeking the Blue Pool Spirit Liquid.
• Medusa protected Lin Ze from poison-type Magical Beasts as they followed the Death Soldiers' directions to a valley untouched by the miasma.
• Lin Ze met the Death Soldiers waiting at the valley and thanked Medusa for guarding him on the journey.
• Medusa exchanged Mysterious Light Treasure Mirror numbers with Lin Ze and left to search for nearby Heavenly Treasures.
• Lin Ze changed into special clothes, entered the Blue Wave Pool, and began cultivating while the Death Soldiers arranged tools to draw the spirit liquid toward him.

After three days of cultivating in the Blue Wave Pool, Lin Ze neared the Three-Star Dou Huang level while Medusa considered bidding on a treasure that could strengthen her bloodline. Lin Ze warned that a powerful Central Plains snake-type Magical Beast clan with Dou Sheng experts would likely outbid her, leaving Medusa with little chance of obtaining it.

• Medusa returned to the valley after gathering the nearby Heavenly Treasures and sensed that Lin Ze's cultivation had advanced rapidly in the Blue Wave Pool.
• Medusa spotted the Seven-Colored Snake Scale Fruit in the Mysterious Light Treasure Mirror's auction listings and realized its bloodline-enhancing effects could benefit her greatly, but she lacked the Resource Points to bid confidently.
• Lin Ze paused his three-day cultivation, estimated that he needed about half a month more to absorb the Blue Pool Spirit Liquid, and asked Medusa what was wrong.
• Medusa showed Lin Ze the fruit and asked whether she could win the auction, even if she used the Snake-People Tribe's resources.
• Lin Ze explained that a Central Plains clan of snake-type Magical Beasts had Dou Sheng experts and would make it impossible for Medusa to compete.

Lin Ze comforted Medusa about missing the Seven-Colored Snake Scale Fruit, then shared nourishing dishes with her before returning to cultivation. After half a month, Lin Ze reached Three-Star Dou Huang, absorbed all the Blue Pool Spirit Liquid, and prepared to leave for the next treasure site.

• Lin Ze explained that the Seven-Colored Snake Scale Fruit would offer little benefit to Medusa because she already possessed the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline, and she thanked him for his comfort and advice.
• Lin Ze invited Medusa to share a meal, and they enjoyed the nourishing dishes the Death Soldier brought from the Mirror World.
• Lin Ze returned to cultivating in the Blue Wave Pool, while Medusa wondered at the food's spiritual pleasure before taking out her Mysterious Light Treasure Mirror to cultivate.
• Half a month later, Lin Ze broke through to Three-Star Dou Huang and stabilized his cultivation with the remaining spirit liquid.
• Lin Ze absorbed all the Blue Pool Spirit Liquid, rose from the pool, and prepared to head to the next treasure site.

After three months of traveling and cultivating at treasure sites, Lin Ze reached Seven-Star Dou Huang and chose to seek access to the Mu Family’s claimed site rather than travel farther to an unclaimed one. He offered a Huangji Pill for a chance to cultivate there, and the Mu Family Head eagerly accepted the proposed deal.

• Lin Ze’s strength rose from Three-Star Dou Huang to Seven-Star Dou Huang in three months as he and Medusa traveled between treasure sites.
• Lin Ze studied the Northwest Continent map and chose the Mu Family’s treasure site in the nearby Tianlin Kingdom.
• Medusa offered to protect Lin Ze, but he said they would negotiate first and use their strength only if needed.
• Lin Ze instructed his Death Soldier retainer in the Mu Family to inform the family that he would offer a Huangji Pill for access to the treasure site.
• The Mu Family Head welcomed the offer enthusiastically, considering a chance to use the site in exchange for a Huangji Pill an excellent bargain.

Lin Ze offered the Mu Family Head a Huangji Pill in exchange for access to the Mu Family’s Juqi Forest, arriving with Medusa as his guard. He began cultivating in the forest, aiming to reach Eight-Star Dou Emperor and then use the pill to push toward Nine-Star Dou Emperor.

• The Mu Family Head gathered his family to meet the alchemist who had promised a Huangji Pill for access to their treasured grounds.
• Lin Ze and Medusa arrived, and Medusa’s Dou Zong aura intimidated the Mu Family members.
• Lin Ze showed the Mu Family Head the Huangji Pill and agreed to let Li Gongfeng hold it until he left Juqi Forest.
• The Mu Family Head led Lin Ze and Medusa to Juqi Forest, where Lin Ze warned him not to let anyone disturb his cultivation.
• Lin Ze entered the forest, settled in its richest cultivation area, and began cultivating toward Eight-Star Dou Emperor.

Lin Ze cultivated in the Mu Family's Juqi Forest while Medusa kept watch, and the Mu Family Head worried that Lin Ze's absorption of Heaven and Earth Energy would damage the treasured grounds. After taking the Huangji Pill, Lin Ze reached Nine-Star Dou Emperor, leaving Medusa astonished by his rapid advancement.

• Medusa guarded Lin Ze in Juqi Forest and contacted the Snake-People Tribe to check on its safety.
• Lin Ze cultivated with the aid of Juqi Forest, pills, and his Resonance Function, drawing in vast amounts of Heaven and Earth Energy.
• The Mu Family Head worried that Lin Ze would damage Juqi Forest, while Li Gongfeng reminded him that the Huangji Pill had come at a price.
• After nearly a month, Lin Ze broke through to Eight-Star Dou Huang and continued cultivating toward Nine-Star Dou Emperor.
• Lin Ze reached Nine-Star Dou Emperor, and Medusa marveled at how quickly he had advanced from Two-Star Dou Huang.

After using the Huangji Pill to reach the peak of the Dou Emperor Realm, Lin Ze left the Mu Family and planned to expand into the Central Plains. He decided to use an alchemist under his command to gain entry to Danta through Canaan Academy.

• Lin Ze told Medusa that the Huangji Pill had carried him from Eight-Star to the peak of the Dou Emperor Realm, then left Juqi Forest with her.
• Lin Ze thanked the Mu Family Head, confirmed that their deal was complete, and flew away with Medusa.
• The Mu Family Head inspected Juqi Forest and accepted that it would recover after several years; Li Gongfeng handed him the Huangji Pill and received permission to choose rewards from the family treasury.
• Lin Ze considered the Central Plains’ factions and chose Danta as a practical path for his forces to access its resources.
• Lin Ze sent one of his Sixth-Grade Alchemists to Canaan Academy’s Alchemy Department, hoping to use its standing to secure entry to Danta.

Lin Ze learned that his Alchemist Death Soldier had become a core disciple in Danta and founded a small family, strengthening Lin Ze’s plans to expand into the Central Plains. He urged Medusa to travel there with him so she could access better resources, and she slowly agreed.

• Lin Ze discovered that his Sixth-Grade Alchemist Death Soldier had gained influence in Danta and established a small family.
• Lin Ze considered how his Death Soldiers could use their talents and identities to gain positions in the Central Plains’ major forces.
• Lin Ze asked Medusa whether she had decided to accompany him to the Central Plains.
• Medusa admitted she was torn between cultivating with better resources and remaining attached to the Snake-People Tribe.
• Lin Ze said he wanted her as a powerful ally and hoped she would have a brighter future, and Medusa slowly nodded.

After reaching Dou Emperor Peak, Lin Ze trained with Medusa in the Northwest Continent and killed a powerful Seventh-Rank Blood Tiger. He used the accumulated Flesh Essence to unlock Inscription, which let Death Soldiers retain their cultivation level after revival.

• Lin Ze and Medusa fought the Blood Tiger, whose crimson flames formed wings and let it charge at Lin Ze.
• Lin Ze dodged the Blood Tiger's attack with Gathering and Scattering Like Wind, then joined Medusa in wounding it.
• Lin Ze and Medusa killed the Blood Tiger, and Lin Ze prepared to convert its remains into Resource Points.
• Lin Ze used the Flesh Essence he had accumulated over nearly a year to unlock Inscription, allowing Death Soldiers to retain their cultivation level when revived.

Lin Ze considered how Inscription and resurrection could rapidly strengthen his Death Soldiers, while weighing the enormous resource costs and exploring ways to transfer cultivation between them. He told Medusa about Danta and the Central Plains’ powerful factions, and she remained confident that she could surpass them.

• Lin Ze realized Inscription could preserve a Death Soldier’s cultivation through resurrection, but raising soldiers to high realms would consume vast amounts of Flesh Essence and pills.
• Lin Ze considered using Empowerment Secret Techniques to transfer cultivation between Death Soldiers and decided to gather information and develop a suitable technique.
• Medusa asked Lin Ze what was troubling him, and he claimed that his lord had established himself in Danta.
• Lin Ze explained Danta’s standing and described the powerful factions of the Central Plains to Medusa.
• Medusa declared that her Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline could help her surpass the Central Plains’ elites and challenged Lin Ze not to fall behind.

Lin Ze cultivated for more than ten days while Medusa guarded him, then broke through from Dou Emperor Peak to Dou Zong. After testing his new ability to control space, he realized how quickly his cultivation had advanced since leaving Jia Nan Academy.

• Medusa guarded Lin Ze as he used the Pozong Pill and his accumulated Dou Qi to attack the barrier to Dou Zong.
• Medusa killed a Flying Magical Beast that approached Lin Ze during his breakthrough.
• Lin Ze's aura erupted, and he successfully reached Dou Zong with a stable One-Star realm.
• Lin Ze tested his new Space Power by solidifying the space around Medusa, who broke free and teased him.
• Lin Ze attributed his rapid progress to the Resonance Function's Cultivation Speed Buff and the resources he had gathered.

After breaking through to Dou Zong, Lin Ze celebrated with Medusa, who fell asleep beside him after they drank and reminisced. He then assessed the Bronze Mirror’s growing capabilities and prepared to use his final Mysterious Light Treasure Mirrors to draw in resources for strengthening his Death Soldiers.

• Lin Ze invited Medusa to share Spirit Wine and celebrate his breakthrough, and they drank together while talking about their past and impressions of each other.
• Medusa fell asleep with her head against Lin Ze’s arm, and Lin Ze thanked her for protecting him during his cultivation.
• Lin Ze examined the Bronze Mirror’s new capacity to summon 256 Death Soldiers each day and considered using Inscription and Resurrection to strengthen them.
• Lin Ze reviewed how Inscription worked and reasoned that transferring cultivation might allow one powerful Death Soldier’s growth to benefit the others.
• Lin Ze prepared his final Third Generation Mysterious Light Treasure Mirrors, setting their maximum Cultivation Speed Buff at 500% and pricing it to encourage cultivators to earn Resource Points by hunting Magical Beasts.

The Xuangguang Clan announced the final, Third Generation Mysterious Light Treasure Mirror, along with a new treasure pavilion and a binding function to protect owners’ Resource Points. Lin Ze explained why he would limit the mirrors to five thousand and make resources from redemption exchanges available through the pavilion.

• Mysterious Light Treasure Mirror owners received an announcement that the Third Generation would be the final version, grant a 500% Cultivation Speed Buff, and be limited to five thousand copies.
• The Xuangguang Clan offered owners of first- or Second Generation mirrors free exchanges and introduced the Xuangguang Treasure Pavilion for resources it did not currently need.
• The Xuangguang Clan added a binding function that tied a mirror’s Resource Points to its owner’s Dou Qi, blood, and soul, allowing them to recover their points if the mirror was lost or stolen.
• Cultivators welcomed the stronger mirrors, pavilion, and binding function, and most owners chose to exchange their older mirrors.
• Lin Ze watched the exchanges from a mountaintop beside the sleeping Medusa and planned to replenish mirror stock only as needed to keep the total at five thousand.
• Lin Ze explained that the Xuangguang Treasure Pavilion would let him make redeemed High-Level Cultivation Resources available to others, giving him an excuse to use those resources himself.

Lin Ze observed the uproar caused by the Xuangguang Clan’s announcement of five thousand Third Generation Mysterious Light Treasure Mirrors and advised his friends to upgrade their mirrors. Meanwhile, Xiao Yan and Yao Lao explored the new Xuangguang Treasure Pavilion, where Xiao Yan found that it offered information about Heavenly Flames even though it had none for sale.

• Lin Ze saw that the Mysterious Light Treasure Mirror had stirred powerful factions and old monsters into gathering Resource Points.
• Lin Ze noted the Ancient Clans’ interest in the more than two thousand new mirrors that would remain available after replacing those already in circulation.
• Lin Ze advised Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, Zi Yan, and the others to trade up for Third Generation mirrors, and checked on Xiao Yan’s progress in the Inner Academy.
• Xiao Yan showed Yao Lao his Third Generation Mysterious Light Treasure Mirror, and Yao Lao marveled at its fivefold cultivation-speed boost.
• Xiao Yan searched the Xuangguang Treasure Pavilion for a Heavenly Flame and learned that it could provide information about Heavenly Flames for purchase.

Xiao Yan and Yao Lao bought intelligence revealing the locations of the Fallen Heart Flame and the Three Thousand Burning Flame, while Lin Ze helped Medusa upgrade and bind her Mysterious Light Treasure Mirror. After Medusa agreed to travel with him, Lin Ze set out with her for the Central Plains.

• Xiao Yan paid 100,000 Resource Points for intelligence about two unrefined Heavenly Flames and learned that the Fallen Heart Flame was at Jia Nan Academy and the Three Thousand Burning Flame was sealed by Danta.
• Yao Lao explained that Danta was a major Central Plains power and offered to take Xiao Yan there once he was strong enough.
• Lin Ze teased Medusa about touching her face while she slept, then showed her the Third Generation Mysterious Light Treasure Mirror and its 500% Cultivation Speed Buff.
• Medusa exchanged her second-generation mirror, bound the new one with her blood, Dou Qi, and Soul Power, chose the Mirror Holder name Seven-Colored, and added Lin Ze, whose name was Bronze, as a contact.
• Lin Ze invited Medusa to travel with him to the Central Plains and offered her an honored guest position with an alchemy clan in Danta; Medusa accepted and prepared to leave with him.