Chapter Summaries

Xiao Ling healed the Nether Sea Flood Dragon Beast’s old injuries and strengthened its physique with the Primal Bone-Molding Pill and Fallen Heart Flame. After the grateful beast escorted him back to the Xiao Family, Xiao Ling explained its identity and treatment to Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, then noticed that their auras had changed.

• Xiao Ling used the Fallen Heart Flame to temper the Nether Sea Flood Dragon Beast as the Primal Bone-Molding Pill’s medicinal power healed its injuries.
• The Nether Sea Flood Dragon Beast awoke with its injuries healed and physique strengthened, thanked Xiao Ling, and offered to serve as his mount.
• Xiao Ling declined the beast’s offer, then accepted its escort to the Xiao Family with Zi Yan.
• Xiao Ling thanked the Nether Sea Flood Dragon Beast before it returned to the imperial palace, then explained its visit to Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin.
• Xiao Ling sensed that Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin’s auras had changed significantly.

Xiao Ling learned that Qing Lin had reached Four-star Dou King and Xiao Yi Xian had advanced to Eight Star Dou Huang, while Xiao Yi Xian confirmed her sealed poison gas remained under control. After Zi Yan departed to visit the Snake People Race, Xiao Ling went to meet Yao Chen after Qing Lin said he had good news.

• Xiao Ling discovered Qing Lin had reached Four-star Dou King and Xiao Yi Xian had advanced to Eight Star Dou Huang through consuming prepared poisons.
• Xiao Yi Xian told Xiao Ling that sealing her poison gas had made cultivation easier and that it no longer ran wild.
• Zi Yan reminded Xiao Ling of her agreement with Sister Medusa, accepted a bottle of medicinal pills, and flew off toward the Snake People Race.
• Qing Lin told Xiao Ling that Yao Chen wanted to speak with him and seemed pleased, so Xiao Ling went to Yao Chen's courtyard.
• Xiao Ling passed the Heavenly Fire Venerable practicing with five Beast Flames and entered Yao Chen's medicinal courtyard.

Xiao Ling learned that Yao Chen had used the Sky-Grasping Pot and Yao Tianhuo’s array to prepare the ingredients for a Purple Spirit Soul Pill. He postponed refining the pill and decided to first make a Heavenly Demon Puppet to protect the Xiao Family.

• Yao Chen told Xiao Ling that the Sky-Grasping Pot could now produce three drops of spiritual liquid each night and had matured all the ingredients needed for the Purple Spirit Soul Pill.
• Yao Chen explained that he and Yao Tianhuo had used light-gathering arrays to increase the pot’s output, which had reached its limit.
• Xiao Ling discussed the Flame of Life with Yao Chen and admitted he planned to wait until he was fully prepared before refining the Purple Spirit Soul Pill.
• Xiao Ling decided to refine a Heavenly Demon Puppet from a High-level Dou Zong body and leave it with the Xiao Family for protection.

Xiao Ling shared his plans with Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, then spent two and a half days refining a Heavenly Demon Puppet from a Dou Zong-level body. He completed an Earth Demon Puppet with Dou Zong five-star strength and left the Training Room, intending to give it to the Xiao Family before the group departed for the Luo Yan Empire.

• Xiao Ling returned from Yao Chen's courtyard and joined Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin for tea and pastries.
• Xiao Ling told Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin about the Sky-Grasping Pot and his plan to cultivate rare poisons with it.
• Xiao Ling explained that he would refine a Heavenly Demon Puppet from the Dou Zong-level body he and Zi Yan obtained, to help protect the Xiao Family.
• Xiao Ling used Xie Yun's soul, a Seventh Stage Magic Core, rare metals, and Heavenly Flames to refine the puppet over two and a half days.
• Xiao Ling completed an Earth Demon Puppet with roughly Dou Zong five-star strength and stored it in his Storage Ring.

Xiao Ling revealed that he had refined a Five-star Dou Zong Earth Demon Puppet, and Queen Medusa asked whether the Snake People Race could obtain one for protection. He refused to lend the puppet but promised refuge for her people and offered to refine one if they ever obtained a Dou Zong-level body, leaving Queen Medusa calmer but determined to remember his offer.

• Xiao Ling emerged from the Training Room and showed Zi Yan, Qing Lin, Queen Medusa, and Xiao Yi Xian the Earth Demon Puppet he had refined.
• Qing Lin sensed that the new puppet was weaker than Xiao Ling's previous one, and he explained that it still possessed the strength of a Five-star Dou Zong.
• Queen Medusa asked Xiao Ling to refine or lend a puppet to protect the Snake People Race, but he said his materials were exhausted and warned that lending it could attract powerful enemies.
• Queen Medusa asked whether the Snake People Race could seek refuge with the Xiao Family if disaster struck, and Xiao Ling agreed that they could.
• Xiao Ling reminded Queen Medusa that the Three Nations Allied Army was expected to attack in two years and that the pills he had provided could strengthen her people.
• Queen Medusa said she would remember Xiao Ling's offer to refine a puppet if the Snake People Race obtained a Dou Zong-level body, and Xiao Ling cautioned her to act within her means.

Xiao Ling prepared to leave for the Luo Yan Empire and sought Xiao Zhan to discuss measures for protecting the Xiao Family from the coming war. After Xiao Yan led him to the council hall, Xiao Ling entered to meet Xiao Zhan while Xiao Yan went to train.

• Xiao Ling told Medusa he would discuss the Heavenly Demon Puppet another day, then asked Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Zi Yan to prepare for their departure.
• Xiao Yi Xian packed her medicinal herbs, Qing Lin gathered her snake pets and belongings, and Zi Yan packed a few personal items before chatting with Medusa.
• Xiao Ling went to Xiao Zhan's residence, where he met Xiao Yan, who had reached the Dou Ling level after using the Earth Core Body Tempering Milk.
• Xiao Ling confirmed that the Three Nations Allied Army would likely clash with the Jia Ma Empire in about a year, and Xiao Yan said he would remain with the Xiao Family and help if he could.
• Xiao Yan led Xiao Ling to the council hall, where Xiao Ling entered to meet Xiao Zhan while Xiao Yan went to train with the Flame Splitting Wave Devouring Ruler.

Xiao Ling told Xiao Zhan he planned to leave the Xiao Family and gave him two medicinal pills as emergency resources, warning him about the risks of the Life Devouring Pill. He then summoned an Earth Demon Puppet as a stronger safeguard for the family, leaving Xiao Zhan stunned by its aura.

• Xiao Ling informed Xiao Zhan that he would soon leave the Jia Ma Empire and wanted to arrange protection for the Xiao Family.
• Xiao Ling gave Xiao Zhan a Rank 7 Life Devouring Pill and a pinnacle Sixth-grade Azure Nether Longevity Pill, explaining their effects and severe risks.
• Xiao Ling advised Xiao Zhan not to let Xiao Ding or Xiao Li use the pills except in a desperate situation, and Xiao Zhan stored them as a last resort.
• Xiao Zhan asked about Xiao Ling's other plans, and Xiao Ling summoned an Earth Demon Puppet as the Xiao Family's stronger guarantee.
• Xiao Ling suppressed the newly refined puppet's uncontrolled aura after it overwhelmed Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Ling gave Xiao Zhan an Earth Demon Puppet powerful enough to fight an ordinary five-star Dou Zong, then prepared to leave for the Central Plains. Yun Yun arrived at the Xiao Family seeking pills for herself and Yun Shan, determined to persuade Xiao Ling to stay and refine them.

• Xiao Ling explained the Earth Demon Puppet’s strength and taught Xiao Zhan to bind it with vital blood, after which Xiao Zhan tested its obedience and stored it in his Storage Ring.
• Xiao Ling warned Xiao Zhan to keep the puppet secret, then said he planned to leave for the Central Plains and might return only once more.
• Payne reported that Misty Cloud Sect Master Yun Yun had come alone to meet Xiao Ling, and Xiao Ling went to the reception room to see her.
• Yun Yun waited anxiously, hoping Xiao Ling would refine a Sect Breaking Pill for Yun Shan and an Imperial Extreme Pill for her after Gu He failed to make the latter pills.
• Yun Yun resolved to offer any price, even one beyond her usual limits, to convince Xiao Ling to stay and refine the Sect Breaking Pill.

Yun Yun met Xiao Ling to ask him to refine two peak Rank 6 Pills for the Misty Cloud Sect, but he signaled that their initial payment was insufficient. She then revealed an ancient Pill Recipe as an additional bargaining chip, leaving Xiao Ling intrigued.

• Yun Yun met Xiao Ling in the reception hall, and they exchanged courteous greetings before sitting down for tea.
• Xiao Ling asked Yun Yun to state her urgent request directly, and she asked him to refine an Imperial Extreme Pill and a Sect Breaking Pill.
• Yun Yun presented ingredients for three batches of each pill and offered Seven Illusory Azure Spirit Saliva as payment.
• Xiao Ling said he had to leave the Jia Ma Empire before noon and implied that the Misty Cloud Sect needed to offer more to secure his help.
• Yun Yun took an ancient Pill Recipe from her Storage Ring and explained that she had found it in the Life and Death Gate secret realm as an inheritance from a Misty Cloud Sect ancestor.

Xiao Ling accepted Yun Yun's rare Rank 7 pill recipe and medicinal ingredients, then revealed that he had already prepared the Imperial Extreme Pill and Sect Breaking Pill she needed. After Yun Yun hurried back to the Misty Cloud Sect with the pills, Xiao Ling asked Yao Chen to examine the recipe and check whether its ingredients could be gathered.

• Yun Yun offered Xiao Ling the Spirit Origin Marrow Cleansing Pill recipe and rare ingredients in exchange for refining two pills, and Xiao Ling accepted the deal.
• Xiao Ling revealed that he had already refined the Imperial Extreme Pill and Sect Breaking Pill, and Yun Yun examined them before storing them.
• Yun Yun thanked Xiao Ling and flew back to the Misty Cloud Sect to deliver the Sect Breaking Pill to Yun Shan.
• Zi Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin joined Xiao Ling after Yun Yun left, and Xiao Ling promised to make Zi Yan pills from the ingredients he had received.
• Xiao Ling showed the recipe to Yao Chen, who examined it and praised its ancient techniques and aptitude-enhancing effects.

Xiao Ling and his companions traveled to Luo Yan Empire and entered the Magical Beast Mountain Range to find a Dou Zun Relic. After gathering resources along the way, they reached a secluded valley and prepared to investigate the relic beyond its lake.

• Yao Chen told Xiao Ling that two ingredients were still missing for the pill, and Xiao Ling set out for Luo Yan Empire with Zi Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin aboard Rayquaza.
• In Lingfeng Town, the group heard that Yan Luotian had failed again to capture the seventh-tier Purple Flame Wind Winged Snake, and Xiao Ling explained why the Golden Goose Sect wanted its wings.
• Xiao Ling agreed to search for more Serpentine Magical Beasts for Qing Lin after the group explored the relic, while Xiao Yi Xian and Zi Yan also looked forward to gathering resources in the mountain range.
• After two days of exploring and collecting ingredients, Xiao Ling led the group to the gorge marked on their map and into a hidden grassland with a lake.
• Xiao Ling told his companions that the relic lay beyond the lake and might contain methods related to the Power of Space.

Xiao Ling and his companions encountered the Abyssal Water Crocodile Emperor guarding Turtle Spirit Venerable’s relic, and Yao Chen explained why the rare beast was hunted for its Abyssal Source Crystal. After Xiao Ling showed it the relic map, the Crocodile Emperor questioned why he possessed it, and Xiao Ling claimed it had been passed down through his family.

• Xiao Ling led Zi Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin to a lake where they sensed a powerful magical beast beneath the water.
• The Abyssal Water Crocodile Emperor emerged and warned the group to leave, while Yao Chen identified it and explained how hunters’ greed for its Abyssal Source Crystal had driven its kind toward extinction.
• The chapter revealed that Turtle Spirit Venerable had rescued the Crocodile Emperor and left it to guard his inheritance in the valley.
• Xiao Ling told the Crocodile Emperor that the group meant no harm and showed it Turtle Spirit Venerable’s relic map.
• The Crocodile Emperor asked why Xiao Ling had the map despite lacking Turtle Spirit Venerable’s aura, and Xiao Ling claimed it had been inherited through his family.

Xiao Yi Xian fought the Abyssal Water Crocodile Emperor to prove her strength and ultimately defeated it with her Netherworld Heavenly Poison Domain. Exhausted and injured, she collapsed into Xiao Ling’s support, and he began healing her.

• The Abyssal Water Crocodile Emperor demanded that Xiao Ling defeat it to earn the right to pursue its master's inheritance, but Xiao Yi Xian stepped forward to take the challenge.
• Xiao Yi Xian kept her distance and attacked with poisonous techniques, gradually surrounding the Abyssal Water Crocodile Emperor with toxic mist.
• The Abyssal Water Crocodile Emperor gained the upper hand and wounded Xiao Yi Xian with a water arrow, prompting her to unleash the Netherworld Heavenly Poison Domain.
• The Abyssal Water Crocodile Emperor broke through its water shield and launched a final water pillar, but Xiao Yi Xian blocked it with a barrier of poison gas.
• Both fighters were nearly exhausted, and Xiao Ling caught Xiao Yi Xian as she faltered, then used his healing ability while she asked whether her performance had impressed him.

After the Abyssal Water Crocodile Emperor accepted Xiao Ling’s group’s right to enter the ruins, Xiao Yi Xian healed it and received its Abyssal Source Crystal as a gift. The group reached Turtle Spirit Venerable’s hidden inheritance barrier and began examining it.

• Xiao Ling spared the poisoned Abyssal Water Crocodile Emperor, which acknowledged that the group had passed its trial and could enter the ruins.
• Xiao Yi Xian removed the poison from the Abyssal Water Crocodile Emperor, and it willingly poured its cultivation into its Abyssal Source Crystal and gave the crystal to her.
• The Abyssal Water Crocodile Emperor explained that its duty was complete and directed Xiao Ling’s group to a spatial barrier that would open with their map.
• Xiao Ling led Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Zi Yan across the lake toward the hidden cliff, while the Abyssal Water Crocodile Emperor returned to the lake.
• Yao Chen and Yao Tianhuo appeared beside Qing Lin and examined the barrier, which Xiao Ling and Zi Yan also sensed was unusual.

Xiao Ling and his companions used the ancient map to enter Turtle Spirit Venerable’s hidden residence, where they uncovered a Medicine Field filled with rare ingredients. They harvested the entire field, securing the materials for Yao Tianhuo’s revival and leaving Xiao Ling with a vast stockpile of treasures.

• Xiao Ling used the ancient map to reveal a spatial entrance, and Yao Chen led the group into the hidden valley.
• Zi Yan sensed precious medicinal ingredients near the wooden houses, and Yao Chen dismantled the formation protecting the Medicine Field.
• Xiao Ling identified the Blood Spirit Demon Fruit, Green Spirit Vine, and Snow Bone Ginseng as the main ingredients for the Bone Regenerating Blood Melting Pill.
• Yao Chen reassured Yao Tianhuo that the Sky-Grasping Pot could grow more ingredients from their roots, easing his concern that there was only one set.
• Xiao Ling and the others harvested the entire Medicine Field, and Xiao Ling gave Zi Yan a Spirit Origin Fruit as a reward.

Xiao Ling and his companions searched Turtle Spirit Venerable’s Library Pavilion, where Xiao Ling found and mastered the Blood Flame Burning Spirit Art. After testing its power and discussing its costs, they prepared to explore the Alchemy Room.

• Zi Yan carefully ate some Spirit Origin Fruit, and Xiao Ling led the group into the Library Pavilion to search its shelves.
• Xiao Ling collected several Earth Tier techniques, and Yao Chen pointed out the Blood Flame Burning Spirit Art as a technique suited to Xiao Ling’s powerful recovery.
• Xiao Ling learned the art and tested it, raising his strength from Three-star Dou Zong to seven-star Dou Zong; he explained its three levels and how pills could offset its consumption.
• Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Zi Yan chose techniques, including an Earth Tier Low-grade movement technique, while Xiao Ling finished testing the art.
• Xiao Ling led the group toward the Alchemy Room, and Zi Yan hurried him along, eager to see Turtle Spirit Venerable’s pills.

Xiao Ling and his companions explored Turtle Spirit Venerable’s Alchemy Room, where they discovered the Spirit Gathering Cauldron and an ancient book containing Alchemy knowledge and rare pill recipes. After storing their discoveries, they prepared to search the second floor for pills.

• Xiao Ling led the group into the Alchemy Room and opened its windows, revealing four carefully arranged medicinal cauldrons.
• Yao Chen identified the rightmost cauldron as the Spirit Gathering Cauldron, ranked fourth on the Heavenly Cauldron Ranking, and explained its exceptional ability to control fire.
• Xiao Ling stored all four cauldrons, including the Spirit Gathering Cauldron, in his Storage Ring.
• Qing Lin showed Xiao Ling an ancient book, which he found contained Turtle Spirit Venerable’s Alchemy legacy and several rare eighth-grade pill recipes.
• Xiao Ling stored the book and announced that the group would explore the second floor, where he expected the pills to be kept.

Xiao Ling and his companions found and collected pills in the Alchemy Room, then uncovered a hidden Bronze Hall that held Turtle Spirit Venerable’s remains. They entered the hall and saw a statue depicting the Venerable with an image of the Turtle Spirit Earthly Flame.

• Xiao Ling’s group searched the Alchemy Room and collected four Grade 8 Pills, more than thirty Rank 7 Pills, and over a hundred Sixth-grade Pills.
• Xiao Ling identified the effects of the four Grade 8 Pills, while Zi Yan ate a Sixth-grade Imperial Extreme Pill.
• After searching the other buildings without finding the Turtle Spirit Earthly Flame or Turtle Spirit Venerable’s body, Xiao Ling revealed that an Illusion Array concealed an area.
• Xiao Ling broke the Illusion Array, revealing the Bronze Hall marked “Hall of Honored Remains.”
• Xiao Ling led the group into the hall, where they saw a bronze statue of Turtle Spirit Venerable holding an orb modeled after the Turtle Spirit Earthly Flame.

Xiao Ling and his companions found Turtle Spirit Venerable’s remains on an Ice Soul Prison Jade bed and triggered the Venerable’s trial for his legacy and Turtle Spirit Earthly Flame. Xiao Ling accepted the challenge and faced the Venerable’s will as it began summoning its deep brown flames.

• Xiao Ling sensed another Heavenly Flame nearby, and Elder Yao identified the jade bed as Ice Soul Prison Jade that could contain the Turtle Spirit Earthly Flame.
• Turtle Spirit Venerable’s remains rose from the jade bed, and a beam of light marked Xiao Ling, Xiao Yi Xian, Zi Yan, and Qing Lin for his examination.
• Turtle Spirit Venerable’s will announced that the group had to pass his trial and defeat him to inherit his Heavenly Flame and relics.
• Xiao Ling declined Yao Tianhuo’s offer to fight in his place and chose to face the will himself, which he sensed was at the level of an eight- or nine-star Dou Zong.
• Xiao Ling approached the floating remains with the Godfall Weapon, and Turtle Spirit Venerable began the trial by releasing a crushing aura and raising a palm wreathed in deep brown flames.

Xiao Ling battled the Turtle Spirit Venerable, using the Four Spirits Burning Heaven Flame and a nine-spear attack to overwhelm and injure him. The Turtle Spirit Venerable stopped fighting and revealed his frail soul body, leaving everyone waiting to hear what he intended.

• The Turtle Spirit Venerable sent a giant turtle of Turtle Spirit Earthly Flame and a torrent of fire at Xiao Ling, who blocked the attack with a shield formed from the Godfall Weapon.
• Xiao Ling summoned the Four Spirits Burning Heaven Flame, which took the shape of a python and suppressed the giant turtle until the Turtle Spirit Venerable recalled it.
• The Turtle Spirit Venerable formed a vortex of fire and launched flaming arrows, while Xiao Ling evaded them with Three Thousand Lightning Movement and found an opening.
• Xiao Ling attacked from behind with nine flaming phantom spears, shattering the Turtle Spirit Venerable's barrier and leaving him severely injured.
• The Turtle Spirit Venerable lowered his hands and let his fire vortex dissipate, then released a weak, illusory soul body from his body.