Chapter Summaries

Xiao Ling found a jade pendant containing a concealed soul fluctuation but failed to locate the fragment he had sought at the trading area. He accepted the Alchemist Guild’s offer to become an Honorary Elder, then shared alchemy knowledge with Fama.

• Xiao Ling stored the jade pendant in his Storage Ring after sensing a hidden Soul Imprint inside it.
• Xiao Ling searched the trading area but did not find the fragment, then encountered Alchemist Guild president Fama.
• Fama invited Xiao Ling to join the Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Guild and offered him the presidency, but Xiao Ling declined.
• Fama offered Xiao Ling an Honorary Elder position with access to the guild’s formulas, asking only that he help during a life-or-death crisis, and Xiao Ling accepted.
• Fama gave Xiao Ling a Purple Metal Token, and Xiao Ling later explained alchemy insights that benefited Fama.

Xiao Ling discussed Alchemy with Fama, asked the Alchemist Guild to search for broken black jade fragments, and examined its pill recipes. Back at the Xiao Family, he discovered the illusion Dou Technique Illusory Dream Spirit Shadow in a jade pendant and began practicing it.

• Xiao Ling exchanged Alchemy insights with Fama and asked the Alchemist Guild to collect any broken black jade fragments it found.
• Xiao Ling used his honorary elder status to examine the Guild’s pill recipes and discovered a Sixth-grade Spirit Fusion Pill Recipe.
• Xiao Ling returned to the Xiao Family, gave Xiao Yi Xian the Branding Poison extracted from Nalan Jie, and went back to his room.
• Xiao Ling used his Soul Perception on the jade pendant and discovered the illusion Dou Technique Illusory Dream Spirit Shadow.
• Xiao Ling reviewed the technique’s uses and risks, then began practicing its hand seals.

Xiao Ling demonstrated his Illusory Dream Spirit Shadow technique before Ya Fei invited him to the Mittel Family to refine Spirit Replenishing Purple Pills. He arrived with Xiao Yi Xian and began preparing to refine the pills while she toured the family grounds.

• Xiao Ling showed Xiao Yi Xian and Yao Chen his illusion technique, and Yao Chen compared it to Nightmare Heavenly Mist and Qing Lin's pupils.
• Ya Fei arrived and invited Xiao Ling to the Mittel Family, where Hai Bodong had gathered ingredients for three Spirit Replenishing Purple Pills.
• Xiao Yi Xian agreed to accompany Xiao Ling, and Ya Fei took them by carriage to the Mittel Family.
• Xiao Ling and Ya Fei greeted Hai Bodong at the family residence, and Xiao Ling began preparing to refine the pills while Xiao Yi Xian toured the grounds with Ya Fei.

Xiao Ling refined a Spirit Replenishing Purple Pill for Hai Bodong in the Mittel Family’s alchemy hall. Afterward, he shared alchemy advice with the family’s resident alchemists, while Hai Bodong secured the pill to help restore his cultivation.

• Hai Bodong led Xiao Ling through the Mittel Family treasure vault, where Xiao Ling chose several medicinal ingredients as payment and accepted ingredients for three Spirit Replenishing Purple Pills.
• Hai Bodong brought Xiao Ling to the alchemy hall, where the Mittel Family’s resident alchemists gathered to observe him refine a pill.
• Xiao Ling used the Black Demon Cauldron and Heavenly Flames to refine a Spirit Replenishing Purple Pill, then handed it to Hai Bodong.
• Hai Bodong thanked Xiao Ling and stored the pill, while the alchemists praised Xiao Ling’s skill and asked him for guidance.
• Xiao Ling explained key principles of alchemy, including understanding medicinal ingredients and adjusting flame control, before the alchemists dispersed to reflect on his advice.

Xiao Ling left Hai Bodong and returned to Xiao Yi Xian after completing the pill delivery, then watched a mysterious Crystal Ball sell at auction. At Jia Nan Academy, Xun Er learned of Xiao Ling’s rise and his companions, while Xiao Ling decided it was time to visit her.

• Xiao Ling declined Hai Bodong’s invitation to stay and reunited with Xiao Yi Xian at the Mittel Auction House.
• Ya Fei presented a mysterious Crystal Ball, which Xiao Ling recognized as capable of a peak Da Dou Shi strike, and a middle-aged man bought it for fifty thousand Gold Coins.
• Elder Ling told Xun Er that Xiao Ling had reached the Dou Emperor Realm and that Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian lived with him, unsettling her.
• Elder Yao teased Xiao Ling about his childhood sweetheart, and Xiao Ling decided to visit Jia Nan Academy to see Xun Er.

Xiao Ling prepared to refine the Rank 7 Seven Illusory Soul Cleansing Pill with Yao Chen’s guidance, then traveled to a remote mountain summit with Yao Chen and Rayquaza to begin. The ingredients started reacting violently in the Black Demon Cauldron, leaving the refinement underway.

• Xiao Ling asked Yao Chen whether he could refine the Seven Illusory Soul Cleansing Pill, and Yao Chen advised him to control the Dou Qi, heat, and his state of mind.
• Xiao Ling told the three women he would be refining for several days or longer and chose to bring only Yao Chen and Rayquaza, intending to lure out the Six-Star Dou Zong Protector Wu.
• Xiao Ling flew with Rayquaza to a desolate mountain near Jia Ma Imperial City, where he set up the Black Demon Cauldron on the summit.
• Xiao Ling heated the cauldron with his Azure Lotus Golden Flame and melted the Seven Illusory Azure Spirit Saliva into green liquid.
• Xiao Ling added the Dragon Heart Vine, which collided with the green liquid and made the energy inside the cauldron turn violent.

Xiao Ling successfully refined a Seven-grade pill that drew Pill Lightning, which Elder Yao destroyed with Flame Wave Shattering Sky Ruler. The pill tried to flee after the refinement, and Xiao Ling chased after it.

• After seven days of refining and ten hours of nurturing, Xiao Ling formed the pill, summoning dark clouds and Pill Lightning.
• Xiao Ling asked Elder Yao to handle the Pill Lightning, and Elder Yao struck it with Flame Wave Shattering Sky Ruler and Bone Spirit Cold Flame.
• Xiao Ling admired Elder Yao's strength and resolved to seek the method for refining Heavenly Demon Puppets once he was strong enough.
• The finished pale green pill tried to escape, so Xiao Ling spread his Dou Qi Wings and pursued it.
• Xiao Ling caught up to the fleeing pill within a few breaths.

After Xiao Ling refined a Rank 7 pill, its Pill Lightning drew Protector Wu to him and Yao Chen. The two prepared to fight Protector Wu, who recognized Yao Chen and coveted his soul, the pill, and Xiao Ling.

• Xiao Ling subdued the pill as it tried to escape and handed it to Yao Chen, who praised its quality and Xiao Ling’s improved Alchemy.
• The Rank 7 Pill Lightning alarmed powerful factions across the Jia Ma Empire, including Yun Yun, Gu He, Fama, and Hai Bodong.
• Protector Wu sensed the Pill Lightning and rushed toward its source, hoping to seize a Rank 7 pill and the soul of its alchemist.
• Protector Wu found Xiao Ling and Yao Chen, recognized Yao Chen by his Bone Spirit Cold Flame, and declared that capturing them would earn him great merit.
• Yao Chen warned Xiao Ling not to take needless risks, but Xiao Ling vowed to fight alongside him, and Yao Chen charged at Protector Wu.

Elder Yao used the Bone Spirit Cold Flame to repel Protector Wu’s attacks and neutralize the Hall of Souls’ advantage against soul bodies. Protector Wu escalated his assault with three chains, but Elder Yao blocked them all, leaving Protector Wu shaken by his strength.

• Protector Wu launched a black chain at Elder Yao, who countered it with an arrow of Bone Spirit Cold Flame.
• Protector Wu realized that the Heavenly Flame weakened the Hall of Souls’ restraint on soul bodies and retracted his chain.
• Elder Yao wrapped the Heavy Black Ruler in Bone Spirit Cold Flame and challenged Protector Wu to show his true strength.
• Protector Wu summoned three chains and used Three-section Soul Lock to weave them into a net aimed at Elder Yao.
• Elder Yao sent out five flames to block every chain, while the alternating cold and heat left Protector Wu uneasy and impressed by his opponent.

Xiao Ling and Yao Chen overwhelmed Protector Wu with their combined attacks, then captured his soul after he unleashed the Myriad Soul Devouring Spirit Array. Xiao Ling fled toward Jia Ma Imperial City, while Yun Yun arrived at the ruined battlefield and wondered which Dou Zong experts had fought there.

• Xiao Ling trapped Protector Wu in an illusion, allowing Yao Chen to strike him with the Bone Cold Flame Ruler Break.
• Xiao Ling immobilized Protector Wu with the Great Desolate Sky Imprisoning Finger, and he and Yao Chen continued attacking until Protector Wu was near defeat.
• Protector Wu activated the Myriad Soul Devouring Spirit Array, and Yao Chen used a treasure to draw in the Fierce Souls as Xiao Ling struck Protector Wu with a Two-Colored Fire Lotus.
• Xiao Ling captured Protector Wu's escaping soul in a jade bottle, then left the battlefield with Yao Chen to avoid attracting attention from the Imperial Capital.
• Yun Yun arrived at the devastated battlefield and suspected that powerful Dou Zong experts had fought there.

Xiao Ling returned to the Xiao Family after refining a pill and defeating a Soul Hall Protector, then spent two peaceful months cultivating and helping his family. He asked Hai Bodong to protect the Xiao Family while he traveled back to Jia Nan Academy.

• Xiao Ling returned to his courtyard, told Zi Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin that the pill refinement had gone smoothly, and revealed that he had sealed a Soul Hall Protector's soul body.
• Yao Chen said the battle had drained his strength, took the Seven Illusory Soul Cleansing Pill, and entered seclusion to recover.
• Over the next two months, Xiao Ling cultivated, spent time with the three women, taught Xiao Yan alchemy, and refined pills for others, strengthening the Xiao Family's ties in Jia Ma Imperial City.
• Xiao Ling met Hai Bodong at the Mittel Family and learned that Hai Bodong had recovered to Five Star Dou Huang before advancing to Six Star Dou Huang.
• Xiao Ling told Hai Bodong he planned to return to Jia Nan Academy and asked him to watch over the Xiao Family during his absence.

Xiao Ling arranged for Hai Bodong to protect the Xiao Family while he left the Jia Ma Empire for Jia Nan Academy. He and Xiao Yan set out with their companions on the Six-winged Black Snake King, reaching the Black Corner Region Great Plains as the chapter ended.

• Yao Chen recovered his Soul Power and cleared impurities from his soul after refining and devouring the Fierce Soul.
• Xiao Ling secured Hai Bodong's promise to protect the Xiao Family and reassured Xiao Zhan and the elders before departing.
• Xiao Ling decided to give the Xiao Family's Tou She Ancient God Jade to Xiao Xun'er, hoping to avoid attracting the Hun Clan's attention.
• Xiao Ling left at dawn with Xiao Yan, Zi Yan, Qing Lin, Xiao Yi Xian, and the Six-winged Black Snake King bound for Jia Nan Academy.
• The group arrived above the Black Corner Region Great Plains, where the Six-winged Black Snake King's appearance stunned the people below.

Xiao Ling brought Xiao Yan and their companions to Black Seal City, warning Xiao Yan about the dangers of the Black Corner Region. He then went to the Black Seal Auction House to have an item appraised for auction.

• Xiao Ling flew the group to Black Seal City on the Six-winged Black Snake King and used the Illusory Dream Spirit Shadow to conceal their arrival.
• Xiao Ling warned Xiao Yan that strength was the only law in the Black Corner Region.
• Xiao Ling landed the group in an abandoned square, rented a small courtyard, and told the others to rest while he retrieved something.
• Xiao Ling went to the Black Seal Auction House and entered its Treasure Appraisal Room to have an item assessed for auction.

Xiao Ling visited the Eight Fan Gate auction house, subdued its master Yuan Yi with Illusory Dream Spirit Shadow, and looted his treasures. He acquired Three Thousand Lightning Movement, medicinal herbs, and the Fragmented Map of Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame before sparing Yuan Yi and disappearing.

• Xiao Ling presented an Imperial Extreme Pill to the appraiser, who summoned Yuan Yi to negotiate its purchase.
• Xiao Ling followed Yuan Yi to a private room, secretly sealed it with a Soul Barrier, and controlled him with Illusory Dream Spirit Shadow.
• Xiao Ling made Yuan Yi reveal and hand over several Storage Rings, finding rare treasures and the Earth Tier Low-grade movement Dou Technique Three Thousand Lightning Movement.
• Yuan Yi revealed that the Fragmented Map of Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame and medicinal herbs were being auctioned, so Xiao Ling ordered a guard to retrieve them.
• Xiao Ling claimed the herbs and map fragment, spared Yuan Yi, and vanished from the auction house.

Xiao Ling returned from the Black Seal Auction House with Green Spirit Berries, then traveled with Zi Yan, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin to Peace Town near Jia Nan Academy. After revealing his identity as an academy elder, he bypassed the town’s registration and flew toward the Inner Academy with his companions.

• Xiao Ling gave Green Spirit Berries to Zi Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Xiao Yan, then agreed to leave for Jia Nan Academy the next day.
• Xiao Ling brought the group to Peace Town on the Six-winged Black Snake King and pointed out the Death Spirit Tree, where he said Tang Ri Tian’s corpse had been hung after Xiao Ling killed him.
• The Enforcement Team recognized Xiao Ling as Elder Xiao Ling, and Instructor Huo De greeted him and offered to guide the group.
• Xiao Ling introduced Xiao Yan as his cousin and Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin as talented individuals he had brought back, and Huo De waived their registration.
• Xiao Ling’s group boarded the Six-winged Black Snake King at the Flight Station and flew toward Jia Nan Academy’s Inner Academy.

Xiao Ling brought Xiao Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin to Jia Nan Academy and arranged for Xiao Yan to study Alchemy under Elder Huo. The group settled into academy life, and the chapter ended with Xiao Ling sharing food and tea with Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and the newly awakened Zi Yan.

• Xiao Ling introduced Xiao Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin to Vice Dean Hu Gan, who approved their arrangements and discussed the academy’s plans and the unrest in the Black Corner Region.
• Xiao Ling settled Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin in his courtyard, then took Xiao Yan to the Alchemy Department to meet Elder Huo.
• Xiao Ling introduced Xiao Yan as a talented Second Grade Alchemist, and Elder Huo accepted Xiao Yan as his disciple and began teaching him.
• Xiao Yi Xian guided Qing Lin through a sparring session while Xiao Ling watched from the courtyard.
• Xiao Ling found Zi Yan awake and hungry, then shared spirit fruits and tea with her, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin.

Xiao Ling returned to the Inner Academy with Zi Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin, then reported to First Elder Su Qian. Zi Yan was preparing to enter seclusion to advance to a Sixth-tier Magical Beast.

• Xiao Ling and Qing Lin woke Zi Yan and Xiao Yi Xian, and the group set off for the Inner Academy on the Six-winged Black Snake King.
• Zi Yan told Xiao Ling that she was nearing a breakthrough, and he gave her a Storage Ring of pills for her advancement.
• Xiao Ling opened the spatial gate to the Inner Academy, and Yao Chen observed that its barrier had weakened over time.
• Xiao Ling led the group to First Elder Su Qian's office and explained that Zi Yan needed a quiet place to break through.
• Xiao Ling introduced Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin to Su Qian, describing their unusual abilities and talents.

Xiao Ling brought Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin to settle at Jia Nan Academy, where Su Qian warned him to protect them because of their rare constitutions. He reunited with Xiao Xun'er and spent the evening with her, then explained why he had brought the two talented women along, though she still teased him about his motives.

• Su Qian recognized Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin's exceptional cultivations and special constitutions, warned Xiao Ling about the dangers, and told him to guide and protect them.
• Xiao Ling led Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and the sleeping Zi Yan to his secluded dormitory, settled them into rooms, and went to visit Xiao Xun'er.
• Xiao Ling and Xiao Xun'er reunited warmly, embraced, and spent the day strolling through Jia Nan Academy's Back Mountain before sitting together beneath the night sky.
• Xiao Xun'er asked how Xiao Ling had met Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, and Xiao Ling explained that he had befriended them because of their talent and potential.

Xiao Ling and Xiao Xun'er shared a tender moment before he summoned her hidden guard, Ling Ying, and rewarded him for protecting her. After Ling Ying left, Xiao Ling confronted Xiao Xun'er about her origins, and she admitted that she was Gu Xun'er of the Gu Clan.

• Xiao Ling and Xiao Xun'er kissed and affirmed their affection for each other.
• Xiao Ling asked Xiao Xun'er about the guard secretly protecting her, and she summoned Ling Ying.
• Xiao Ling thanked Ling Ying for guarding Xiao Xun'er and gave him a Sect Breaking Pill to help him advance to Dou Zong.
• Xiao Ling asked Ling Ying to leave so he could speak privately with Xiao Xun'er.
• Xiao Ling asked whether Xiao Xun'er belonged to the Gu Clan, and she confirmed that her real name was Gu Xun'er.

Xiao Ling explained how Yao Chen’s guidance helped him uncover Xiao Xun’er’s Gu Clan identity and the history of the Xiao Clan. He offered her the Tou She Ancient God Jade and warned that the Soul Hall had found the Xiao Family and would target them for it.

• Xiao Ling attributed his discovery of Xiao Xun’er’s identity to Yao Chen’s knowledge and his own observations of her abilities and resources.
• Xiao Ling showed Xiao Xun’er his Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame and explained that it revealed her high standing in the Gu Clan.
• Xiao Xun’er admitted that her clan had sent her to watch over the Xiao Family and seek the Tou She Ancient God Jade, while insisting her feelings for Xiao Ling were sincere.
• Xiao Ling offered Xiao Xun’er the Tou She Ancient God Jade, and she confirmed that it was genuine but urged him to keep the dangerous treasure.
• Xiao Ling told Xiao Xun’er that he had captured a Soul Hall Protector and learned that the Soul Hall had discovered the Xiao Family and would come after the jade.