Chapter Summaries

Before entering Sunset Glow Valley, Xiao Fan activated his Half-Blood War God mode and tested a mysterious iron pot on Bao Bao. Choosing Drink restored Bao Bao’s spent stamina and left her in peak condition.

• Xiao Fan worried about facing the valley’s powerful Magic Beasts but decided to enter after Zijin gave her word.
• Xiao Fan summoned a gigantic iron pot and told the curious Bao Bao it was no ordinary pot.
• When Bao Bao approached, the glowing word Drink appeared, and Xiao Fan told her to choose it.
• Bao Bao chose Drink and felt the energy erase her fatigue, restoring her condition to its peak.

Xiao Fan and Bao Bao traveled into Sunset Glow Valley, following the Treasure Map while Zijin searched the forest with her divine sense. As they neared the marked location, Zijin sensed a major threat approaching, and the ground began to tremble.

• Xiao Fan told Bao Bao that his exclusive skill could not be taught to her, then explained that it was unique to humans.
• Xiao Fan mounted Bao Bao and set off with her and Zijin toward Sunset Glow Valley.
• Xiao Fan followed the Treasure Map as Zijin scanned the forest and Bao Bao stayed alert for danger.
• Xiao Fan stopped Bao Bao at a narrow pass near the marked location and began to dismount.
• Zijin warned Xiao Fan that something big was coming, and the ground started to tremble.

Xiao Fan, Bao Bao, and Zijin encountered the level-300 Red-Gold Behemoth in Sunset Glow Valley. The beast recognized Xiao Fan as a human and spoke to him, leaving their confrontation unresolved.

• Xiao Fan recognized the powerful roar as coming from the Red-Gold Behemoth and braced for danger.
• The Red-Gold Behemoth burst through the forest, and Bao Bao identified it as the Crimson Blood Behemoth.
• Xiao Fan could not see the beast’s level or health and hoped to avoid a fight while seeking the Treasure Map.
• The Red-Gold Behemoth asked whether Xiao Fan was human and wondered how long it had been since it last saw one.

The Red-Gold Behemoth examined Bao Bao, Zijin, and Xiao Fan after they entered its territory. Unable to sense Zijin’s aura, it suspected she was concealing her strength and concluded that Xiao Fan was the group’s true source of confidence.

• The Red-Gold Behemoth recognized Bao Bao but could not sense Zijin’s aura, so it assumed she used a secret art or treasure to hide it.
• The Red-Gold Behemoth assessed Bao Bao and Zijin as high-ranking Magic Beasts and considered whether to defend its territory or yield.
• The Red-Gold Behemoth wondered why two powerful Magic Beasts followed Xiao Fan, who appeared ordinary and weak.
• The Red-Gold Behemoth reasoned that Bao Bao would not have entered Sunset Glow Valley without a strong reason and concluded Xiao Fan was likely her greatest reliance.

Xiao Fan expected a fight when the level 350 Red-Gold Behemoth confronted him in Sunset Glow Valley, but the beast abruptly became fearful and deferential. The chapter left Xiao Fan stunned when the Behemoth introduced itself as Dali and offered to help him.

• Dali charged toward Xiao Fan after sensing an unfamiliar presence in its territory, then halted as it grew wary of the human.
• Xiao Fan prepared for a dangerous battle and suspected Zijin's bloodline pressure had frightened Dali.
• Dali approached Xiao Fan, lowered its head respectfully, introduced itself as Dali, and asked how it could assist him.
• Xiao Fan, Zijin, and Bao Bao were left bewildered by Dali's sudden change in attitude.

Xiao Fan was baffled when the Red-Gold Behemoth bowed to him and called him “Your Majesty.” Bao Bao took the scene as proof that Xiao Fan was a hidden Human Race supreme being and resolved to earn his favor, while Xiao Fan wondered why her attitude had changed too.

• The Red-Gold Behemoth abruptly calmed down, bowed to Xiao Fan, and respectfully addressed him as “Your Majesty.”
• Bao Bao was astonished by the Behemoth’s deference and suspected Xiao Fan possessed a secret supreme identity.
• Bao Bao reconsidered her reluctance to be contracted and eagerly resolved to prove herself as Xiao Fan’s fighting force.
• Bao Bao decided to outperform Fairy Fish and secure her place among Xiao Fan’s Contract Beasts.
• Xiao Fan noticed Bao Bao’s changed expression and became wary that something nearby was affecting Magic Beasts.

Xiao Fan realized the Red-Gold Behemoth had mistaken him for a powerful expert and decided to play along. The Behemoth grew suspicious and attacked him with its pressure before he could finish speaking.

• Xiao Fan asked Zijin through sound transmission whether anything seemed wrong, and she claimed the others were awed by her kingly aura.
• The Red-Gold Behemoth doubted that Xiao Fan was truly a great Human expert and considered killing him if he was an ordinary mortal.
• The Behemoth questioned Xiao Fan respectfully while secretly deciding to test his strength.
• Xiao Fan recognized the Behemoth’s mistaken belief and adopted a solemn, imposing manner to maintain the deception.
• The Red-Gold Behemoth suddenly unleashed its vast pressure and enveloped Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan endured the Red-Gold Behemoth’s pressure until Zijin revealed her overwhelming pure-blooded Magic Beast aura and forced it to the ground. The Behemoth mistook Xiao Fan for a supreme Human Race expert and began apologizing for its actions.

• The Red-Gold Behemoth’s pressure overwhelmed Xiao Fan, then abruptly vanished as a thunderous roar sounded beside him.
• Xiao Fan saw the Red-Gold Behemoth prostrated on the ground, trembling as it stared at Zijin on his shoulder.
• The Red-Gold Behemoth recognized Zijin as a pure-blooded Magic Beast and was shocked that she called Xiao Fan her master.
• The Red-Gold Behemoth concluded Xiao Fan was a powerful Human Race expert in disguise and apologized, claiming its pressure was meant to deter nearby Magic Beasts.

Xiao Fan realized the Red-Gold Behemoth had been testing his strength and, with Zijin’s help, kept his true abilities hidden. He intimidated the beast into believing he was a supreme expert and prepared to make it help them search for the Treasure Map.

• Xiao Fan thanked Zijin for blocking the Red-Gold Behemoth’s pressure, and Zijin warned that a fight could attract other Magic Beasts.
• Xiao Fan decided to exploit the Red-Gold Behemoth’s mistaken belief in his strength rather than fight it.
• Xiao Fan rebuked the Red-Gold Behemoth, which trembled and begged him for forgiveness.
• Xiao Fan agreed to spare the Red-Gold Behemoth if it did something for him, and the beast eagerly promised to serve.

Xiao Fan reached the location marked on the Treasure Map in Sunset Glow Valley, guided by the Red-Gold Behemoth and riding Bao Bao. When they arrived, the Behemoth and Bao Bao reacted with surprise to something ahead, and Xiao Fan realized the treasure site held an unexpected complication.

• The Red-Gold Behemoth pointed out that the map's location lay deeper in Sunset Glow Valley, though it had never explored that remote area.
• Xiao Fan worried that danger might await him at the treasure site despite reaching it safely under Zijin's bloodline pressure.
• Bao Bao carried Xiao Fan to the Treasure Map's marked location with the Red-Gold Behemoth guiding them.
• The Red-Gold Behemoth and Bao Bao reacted in surprise to something at the site, and Xiao Fan cursed that things would not be simple.

Xiao Fan found that the treasure marked on his map lay beyond a newly revealed secret realm entrance, making him worry that clearing the realm might still yield no treasure. He considered the realm’s player limit and type, while the Red-Gold Behemoth grew excited about the possibility of a great opportunity.

• Xiao Fan checked the Treasure Map and discovered an arrow pointing to the glowing secret realm entrance.
• Xiao Fan lamented that he would have to clear the secret realm before reaching the treasure and feared the site might contain no reward.
• The Red-Gold Behemoth and Bao Bao admitted they had never seen the strange entrance before.
• The Red-Gold Behemoth guessed that the entrance concealed a tremendous opportunity, then decided to follow Xiao Fan’s orders.
• Xiao Fan wondered whether the secret realm was multiplayer and considered abandoning the treasure hunt if it was.

Xiao Fan entered the solo secret realm called Treasure Map, hoping his contracted Magic Beasts could join him. The Red-Gold Behemoth failed to enter and waited outside with Bao Bao and Zijin.

• Xiao Fan identified the glowing entrance as a solo secret realm and wondered whether Zijin and Bao Bao could accompany him.
• Xiao Fan confirmed entry and disappeared into the white ring of light.
• The Red-Gold Behemoth transformed into a man and tried to follow Xiao Fan, but passed through the entrance without entering.
• The Red-Gold Behemoth repeatedly tried to get inside before realizing invisible rules barred it.
• Zijin explained to Bao Bao that Xiao Fan had entered a secret realm and they probably could not enter it, so they waited for him to return.

Xiao Fan entered a timed Solo Instance and followed an Incomplete Treasure Map into a dangerous forest. After preparing for traps and beasts, he encountered several Claw Hyenas on the ancient path.

• Xiao Fan arrived in the Solo Instance and received a quest to find buried treasure using the Incomplete Treasure Map.
• Xiao Fan examined the map’s glowing clue and noted the instance’s dangers and twenty-four-hour time limit.
• Xiao Fan chose Full Body Armor Transformation and cautiously followed the ancient path.
• Several Claw Hyenas sprang from the bushes and surrounded Xiao Fan’s path.

Xiao Fan fought eight Claw Hyenas in the Treasure Map secret realm and realized he needed to collect map fragments from beasts to locate the hidden treasure and clear the realm. After testing his abilities against the pack, he defeated them all.

• Xiao Fan learned that Claw Hyenas could drop fragments of a damaged Treasure Map and deduced that he needed a complete map to find the hidden treasure.
• Eight Claw Hyenas attacked Xiao Fan, led by the largest hyena's swift pounce.
• Xiao Fan dodged the pack's attacks and fought back with his longsword, testing the beasts' strength without using skills.
• Xiao Fan defeated the final Claw Hyena, and its body vanished into pale light.

After defeating a pack of Claw Hyenas in the solo secret realm, Xiao Fan continued deeper into the forest despite worrying that stronger beasts awaited him. The chapter left him advancing into increasingly dark and oppressive woods.

• Xiao Fan killed eight Claw Hyenas, including their leader, and gained Secret Realm Points but no Treasure Map fragments.
• Xiao Fan judged the Claw Hyenas to be around level fifty and worried that stronger beasts might appear deeper in the realm.
• Xiao Fan decided to continue exploring, reasoning that he could hide until the timer ran out if he could not win.
• Xiao Fan walked farther into the forest as the trees grew denser, the light faded, and a chilling aura surrounded him.

Xiao Fan encountered three Shadow Scale Lizards while following the incomplete Treasure Map and tested their strength in battle. The lizards coordinated their attacks and proved faster and more heavily armored than the Claw Hyenas, leaving Xiao Fan facing a more dangerous fight.

• Xiao Fan followed the Treasure Map deeper into the forest, where the exotic beasts' auras grew denser and more violent.
• Three Shadow Scale Lizards ambushed Xiao Fan from the bushes, and he learned that they were fast, venomous, and skilled at stealth.
• Xiao Fan chose to fight without using skills so he could test the lizards' strength.
• The Shadow Scale Lizards flanked Xiao Fan in a triangular formation, and he dodged the lead lizard's attack before striking it with his sword.
• Xiao Fan's blow left only a shallow mark on the lizard's scales, revealing that its defenses were stronger than those of the Claw Hyenas.

Xiao Fan used the Shadow Scale Lizards to test how ancient martial arts techniques worked alongside game skills, discovering that their soft bellies were vulnerable. He killed all three lizards and emerged from the fight victorious.

• Xiao Fan dodged the three Shadow Scale Lizards as they encircled him and decided to test his recent training.
• Xiao Fan struck one lizard's exposed belly with an ancient martial arts technique, then followed up with a skill to kill it.
• Xiao Fan knocked a second lizard aside and killed it with another combined martial arts and skill attack.
• Xiao Fan evaded the leader Shadow Scale Lizard's poison and attacks while wearing it down.
• Xiao Fan struck the exhausted leader with a charged game burst skill and killed it.

Xiao Fan continued through the Treasure Map secret realm, refining how he combined martial arts with game skills while searching for another Treasure Map Fragment. Near the end of his route, he encountered a huge Beast Tide and charged into it to test his fighting technique.

• Xiao Fan killed three Shadow Scale Lizards and gained Secret Realm Points, but no Treasure Map Fragment dropped.
• Xiao Fan followed the map onward and defeated a group of Silver-tailed Martens, still without finding a fragment.
• As Xiao Fan neared the end of his mapped route, a horde of at least fifty beasts from five kinds surrounded him.
• Xiao Fan charged into the Beast Tide, chaining martial arts moves and game skills to attack the beasts.

Xiao Fan fought off a Beast Tide in the secret realm and obtained his first Incomplete Treasure Map Fragment. After killing the remaining beasts with a Heaven-Tier Skill, he hurried to collect the fragment.

• Xiao Fan held off the charging beasts, relying on his growing strength and healing skill to withstand the Beast Tide.
• Xiao Fan killed a Silver-tailed Marten leader and received an Incomplete Treasure Map Fragment.
• Xiao Fan flew above the forest and used a Heaven-Tier Skill to kill the remaining beasts.
• Xiao Fan descended and hurried toward the floating Treasure Map Fragment.

Xiao Fan fused a new Treasure Map Fragment and discovered that the secret realm was much larger than expected, with three fragments needed to reveal its treasure. He set off to explore, but flight restrictions forced him to travel on foot.

• The golden fragment merged into Xiao Fan's Treasure Map and revealed a vast secret realm with locations along a single route.
• Xiao Fan concluded that three fragments were needed to complete the map and locate the secret realm's treasure.
• After resting and confirming he was unharmed, Xiao Fan tried to fly toward the next location.
• Xiao Fan discovered that flight was restricted and raced deeper into the secret realm on foot.