Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points

• Li Qiming, Shen Changsheng, and Han Tianjun reach the eighth floor.
• They find eleven powerful Gods and Devils Inheritances, including three sword dao inheritances.
• Han Tianjun senses a hidden, powerful Divine Weapon inheritance.
• Shen Changsheng chooses one of the Gods and Devils Inheritances.
• Han Tianjun decides to inherit the Divine Weapon for the sake of the human race.
• Li Qiming struggles to choose an inheritance, as he wants a Blade Dao inheritance but none are available.
• He activates his Divine Pupil and discovers a hidden saber path inheritance above the Divine Weapon inheritance.
• An arcanist disciple reaches the top and mocks Li Qiming for his injured eyes, planning to devour him.

Character Developments

• Han Tianjun shows selflessness and determination, willing to inherit the Divine Weapon for the greater good.
• Li Qiming demonstrates his resolve to help A-Lian and his unwillingness to give up on finding a saber path inheritance.
• The arcanist disciple reveals his greed and cruelty, planning to devour Li Qiming.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good (Han Tianjun's decision to inherit the Divine Weapon).
• Determination and persistence in pursuing one's goals (Li Qiming's search for a saber path inheritance).
• The corrupting influence of power (the arcanist disciple's greed and cruelty).

Character Interactions

• Han Tianjun entrusts Li Qiming with the care of his cousin, Xia Bingbing.
• Li Qiming and Han Tianjun show mutual respect and admiration for each other's actions.
• The arcanist disciple mocks and threatens Li Qiming.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qiming encounters and defeats an Arcanist disciple who had consumed a False Immortal Pill, gaining three Entries.
• A gray-robed youth, Zhan Yue, arrives, revealing himself as a Child of Destiny and sixth on the Prodigy Ranking.
• Zhan Yue expresses his intention to obtain the Divine Weapon by kidnapping the Child of Destiny who obtains it.
• Li Qiming and Zhan Yue engage in a battle, with Li Qiming determined to prevent Zhan Yue from obtaining the Supreme Blade Dao Inheritance.

Character Developments

• Li Qiming demonstrates his strength and determination to obtain the Supreme Blade Dao Inheritance.
• Zhan Yue shows his intelligence, adaptability, and martial prowess, but also his temper and eagerness to obtain the Divine Weapon.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and martial arts aptitude.
• The consequences of consuming False Immortal Pills.
• The tension between ambition and self-control.

Character Interactions

• Li Qiming and Zhan Yue engage in a tense exchange, with Li Qiming trying to dissuade Zhan Yue from his plans, and Zhan Yue attempting to persuade Li Qiming to let him proceed.
• Their interaction highlights their differing goals and determination, ultimately leading to a confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qiming faces Zhan Yue, a prodigy from the Central Province, ranked sixth on the Prodigy Ranking.
• Zhan Yue uses his hand as a blade, manifesting Blade Momentum, and attempts to kill Li Qiming.
• Li Qiming, despite being outmatched, manages to defeat Zhan Yue using his superior strength and a technique he learned from Zhan Yue.
• Li Qiming obtains two legendary-level talent entries from Zhan Yue's corpse: Eternal Blade Talent and Exquisite Heart (Super Root Bone).

Character Developments

• Li Qiming shows remarkable strength and adaptability, learning a new technique mid-battle and defeating a powerful opponent.
• Zhan Yue demonstrates his prowess as a blade master but underestimates Li Qiming, leading to his defeat and death.

Significant Themes

• The importance of competition and self-improvement in the martial path.
• The dangers of underestimating opponents and the consequences of arrogance.
• The power of mental cultivation and the rarity of mental martial arts.

Character Interactions

• Li Qiming and Zhan Yue engage in a fierce battle, with Li Qiming ultimately emerging victorious.
• Li Qiming reflects on the power of mental cultivation and the potential danger he faced from Zhan Yue's untapped mental abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gan Chen, the Second Prince, learns of Zhan Yue's death and decides to send Bai Yu to kill the blind man (Li Qiming) who defeated Zhan Yue.
• Li Qiming chooses the Eternal Blade Talent Entry in the Supreme Blade Dao Inheritance, increasing his Blade Dao Comprehension to level sixty.
• Li Qiming successfully enters the Supreme Blade Dao Inheritance and meets the projection of the Blade Dao Supreme.

Character Developments

• Gan Chen: Shows ambition and ruthlessness in his pursuit of the throne, sending an assassin to kill Li Qiming.
• Li Qiming: Demonstrates exceptional intuition and decision-making in choosing the right Entry, increasing his Blade Dao Comprehension.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggle among the imperial princes.
• The importance of Blade Dao Comprehension in the Blade Dao Supreme's inheritance.

Character Interactions

• Gan Chen and the Ancestor: The Ancestor lends Bai Yu to Gan Chen to carry out his plans.
• Li Qiming and the Blade Dao Supreme: Li Qiming interacts with the projection of the Blade Dao Supreme upon entering the inheritance.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qiming learns about the Supreme Blade Domain from the Supreme Elder.
• The Supreme Elder demonstrates the power of the Blade Domain, annihilating everything within a 10,000 zhang radius.
• Li Qiming receives the Supreme Hundred-Refinement Blade Domain cultivation technique and a Blade Dao Divine Talisman with ten Blade Domains from the Supreme Elder, who then dissipates.
• Li Qiming exits the Heaven and Earth Pagoda and meets Gan Duoduo, who delivers a message from A-Lian not to cross the Black Sea.
• Li Qiming sees Yin Soldier warships crossing the Black Sea and decides to approach them.

Character Developments

• Li Qiming gains a powerful inheritance, increasing his strength.
• Gan Duoduo obtains a martial inheritance, boosting her power.
• Chen Shuang becomes stronger, exuding a more powerful and sinister aura.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of martial arts and their practitioners.
• The consequences of defying warnings and entering dangerous territories.
• The struggle between good and evil, represented by Li Qiming and Chen Shuang.

Character Interactions

• Li Qiming and the Supreme Elder: The elder imparts his life's work to Li Qiming before dissipating.
• Li Qiming and Gan Duoduo: They exchange information about A-Lian, and Li Qiming decides to investigate the Yin Soldier warships despite Gan Duoduo's warning.
• Gan Duoduo and Chen Shuang: They recognize each other, and Gan Duoduo expresses caution due to Chen Shuang's increased power and sinister aura.

Plot Points & Events

• Li Qiming attempts to cross the Black Sea to reach A-Lian.
• He leaps off the shore but falls short of the Tower Ship.
• Chen Shuang, seeking revenge, flies towards Li Qiming.
• Li Qiming lands on a Tower Ship and uses A-Lian's token to command the Yin Soldiers, ordering them to sail to the Other Shore.
• Chen Shuang tries to imitate Li Qiming but is attacked by the Yin Soldiers and barely escapes.

Character Developments

• Li Qiming shows loyalty and determination to help A-Lian.
• Chen Shuang's hatred for Li Qiming grows, and he obtains an Inheritance Power that allows him to grow stronger through slaughter.
• Gan Duoduo remains calm and calculating, observing the events unfold.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and friendship (Li Qiming's determination to help A-Lian).
• Revenge and hatred (Chen Shuang's obsession with killing Li Qiming).
• Power and control (the influence of the Demoness A-Lian's token and the Yin Soldiers' fear of it).

Character Interactions

• Li Qiming and Chen Shuang: Enemies, with Chen Shuang seeking revenge and Li Qiming ignoring him initially.
• Li Qiming and the Yin Soldiers: Li Qiming commands the Yin Soldiers using A-Lian's token, and they obey him.
• Gan Duoduo and Chen Shuang: Gan Duoduo watches Chen Shuang's failed attempt to control the Yin Soldiers, showing no concern for his safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qiming encounters two towering iron pagoda-like monsters battling on the Black Sea. They stop fighting upon seeing his token and clear a path for him.
• Li Qiming realizes the token's power over demons and monsters and reflects on A-Lian's trust in him.
• During the journey, Li Qiming immerses himself in blade intent cultivation, causing surrounding Yin Soldiers to retreat in fear.
• He begins to comprehend the Supreme Blade Dao technique, Supreme Hundred-Refinement Blade Domain, and successfully condenses a Phantom Edge.
• Upon reaching the Dark Continent, Li Qiming discovers a peaceful yet eerie landscape filled with gray mist and countless wax-like corpses of martial artists and demons locked in combat poses.

Character Developments

• Li Qiming's blade intent cultivation advances, and he gains a deeper understanding of the Supreme Blade Dao technique.
• A-Lian's trust in Li Qiming is revealed through her gift of the token.

Significant Themes

• The power of trust and belief, as seen through A-Lian's actions.
• The dangers and mysteries of ancient battlefields, as represented by the Dark Continent and its countless corpses.

Character Interactions

• Li Qiming interacts with the monsters on the Black Sea, demonstrating the token's power.
• Li Qiming's relationship with A-Lian is explored through his reflections on her trust in him.
• Li Qiming's interactions with the Yin Soldiers on his ship are minimal, but he reassures them about his blade intent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qiming explores deeper into the underground realm and finds an ancient battlefield with a massive, luxurious palace (Immortal Palace).
• He discovers that the palace guards are Living Dead, revived by some mysterious power, and that A-Lian is fighting a powerful Living Dead (A-Meng) inside the palace.
• A-Lian flees from A-Meng, and Li Qiming learns that A-Lian's mission is to awaken the master of the Immortal Palace, who is the last immortal in the world.
• A-Lian asks Li Qiming for help in suppressing the injury in her Sea of Consciousness to increase her chances of defeating A-Meng and awakening the immortal master.

Character Developments

• Li Qiming's Blade Dao Comprehension reaches level 60, and he gains a faint trace of Blade Domain, increasing his Yin Spirit's energy.
• A-Lian's determination to awaken the immortal master grows, and she becomes more desperate for Li Qiming's help.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of immortality and eternal life is a central theme, with the master of the Immortal Palace being the last immortal in the world.
• The struggle between immortals and demons is another significant theme, as evidenced by the ancient battlefield and A-Lian's mission.

Character Interactions

• Li Qiming and A-Lian's relationship evolves as they work together to achieve their goals. A-Lian becomes more open with Li Qiming, seeking his help and sharing her mission.
• Li Qiming's curiosity and determination to help A-Lian grow stronger lead him to agree to enter her Sea of Consciousness to suppress her injury.

Key Plot Points

• Li Qiming enters A-Lian's Sea of Consciousness to face the Fire Sea Blade Intent left by True Man Qingxu.
• Li Qiming successfully draws his blade and counters the blade intent, allowing A-Lian to regain a sliver of her Yin Spirit power.
• Li Qiming uses the Blade Dao Divine Talisman to unleash the Supreme Blade Domain · Annihilation Slash, extinguishing the Sea of Fire Blade Scars and freeing A-Lian from her torment.
• A-Lian defeats A-Meng and enters the palace chamber to awaken her Master.

Character Developments

• Li Qiming demonstrates his growth and determination, successfully countering the Fire Sea Blade Intent and using the Blade Dao Divine Talisman to save A-Lian.
• A-Lian regains a sliver of her Yin Spirit power and defeats A-Meng, showing her resilience and strength.
• A-Lian's Master is revealed to be a young woman in a deep slumber, awaiting A-Lian's awakening.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and determination (Li Qiming's repeated attempts to face the Fire Sea Blade Intent and his resolve to help A-Lian).
• Sacrifice (A-Lian's willingness to exhaust her origin power to awaken her Master, and Li Qiming's use of the powerful Blade Dao Divine Talisman).
• Redemption (Li Qiming's desire to help A-Lian overcome her suffering and find her purpose).

Character Interactions

• Li Qiming and A-Lian work together to overcome the Fire Sea Blade Intent and A-Meng, demonstrating their growing bond and trust.
• A-Lian expresses gratitude to Li Qiming for his help, and Li Qiming shows concern for A-Lian's well-being.
• A-Lian's relationship with her Master is revealed, showing her devotion and loyalty.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qiming is devastated to learn that helping A-Lian complete her mission has caused her life force to collapse. After two million years of struggle, her success in awakening her master appears to result in her death and disappearance.
• Before collapsing, A-Lian thanks Li Qiming for being her only friend and for helping her fulfill the purpose of her existence. She bids him farewell and releases two sacred White Lotuses:
  • One enters the Fairy’s body.
  • The other protects Li Qiming’s Sea of Consciousness.
• A-Lian’s consciousness begins to collapse, but the Fairy awakens at the crucial moment.
• The awakened Fairy has lost her memories, remembering neither her identity nor the events before her sleep. However, she recognizes that A-Lian awakened her and immediately tries to save her.
• The Fairy places A-Lian on the Spirit Gathering Bed, stabilizing her condition. She explains that A-Lian may recover and awaken after approximately five hundred thousand years.
• As the Black Sea begins to surge back and threaten the area, the Fairy transports Li Qiming’s Yin Spirit back into his physical body and sends him safely to the Tower Ship.
• The Fairy reveals that her name is Luo Mengling. She agrees to seek Li Qiming out in the future and give him an Immortal Longevity Method once she remembers it.
• Luo Mengling chooses to remain behind temporarily because her spiritual power is unstable and the outside world lacks spiritual energy. Li Qiming departs, accepting that this is likely safest for her.

Character Developments

• Li Qiming: Experiences guilt and emotional conflict, questioning whether his actions helped or harmed A-Lian. Though saddened by her apparent sacrifice, he gains hope when Luo Mengling stabilizes her and promises she can recover. His desire for immortality also becomes more explicit when he asks about an Immortal Longevity Method.
• A-Lian: Demonstrates unwavering loyalty to her mission and deep gratitude toward Li Qiming. Despite having completed her purpose, she accepts their separation with sorrow and releases her precious White Lotuses to protect both Luo Mengling and Li Qiming.
• Luo Mengling: Awakens as an immensely powerful but surprisingly approachable immortal. She is confused, has lost her memories, and appears unfamiliar with the changed world. Despite her amnesia, she is compassionate toward A-Lian and Li Qiming, quickly acting to save them. She remembers her name and promises to help Li Qiming in the future.

Significant Themes

• The cost of fulfilling one’s purpose: A-Lian’s success initially seems inseparable from her death, raising the question of whether achieving one’s mission is worthwhile if it destroys the self.
• Sacrifice and friendship: A-Lian’s final actions emphasize her gratitude and willingness to protect the people connected to her, especially Li Qiming.
• Hope after tragedy: Although A-Lian collapses, the Spirit Gathering Bed offers her a chance to recover, transforming apparent death into a long and uncertain rebirth.
• The contrast between immortality and mortality: Luo Mengling treats five hundred thousand years as a manageable recovery period, while Li Qiming recognizes how enormous that span is for a mortal.
• Memory and identity: Luo Mengling’s awakening without her memories suggests that recovering one’s identity may be as important as recovering physical power.
• A changed world: The vanished spiritual energy, the Black Sea’s return, and Luo Mengling’s uncertainty about the outside world emphasize the vast transformation that has occurred since her slumber.

Character Interactions

• Li Qiming and A-Lian share an emotional farewell, with A-Lian calling him her only friend after two million years.
• Luo Mengling reassures Li Qiming that she will try to save A-Lian, treating him as A-Lian’s friend and ally rather than as an inferior mortal.
• Luo Mengling and Li Qiming discuss the Black Sea, the dangers of the outside world, and the possibility of immortality.
• Before separating, they exchange names, establishing a new connection: Luo Mengling promises to find Li Qiming and share an immortality method once her memories return.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qiming and Luo Mengling part ways, with Li Qiming hoping to meet her again in the future.
• Chen Shuang, after recovering from his injuries, goes on a killing spree, absorbing the essence of his victims to rapidly increase his power.
• Xia Bingbing, who has just finished her inheritance, emerges and encounters Chen Shuang.

Character Developments

• Li Qiming: Develops a glimmer of hope for the future, thinking he might meet Luo Mengling again.
• Chen Shuang: Descends into madness and the demonic path, killing indiscriminately and absorbing the essence of his victims to rapidly increase his power.
• Xia Bingbing: Shows hatred towards Chen Shuang, ready to fight him upon their encounter.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and its consequences (Chen Shuang's descent into the demonic path).
• Hope for the future (Li Qiming's desire to meet Luo Mengling again).

Character Interactions

• Li Qiming and Luo Mengling: Part ways with a hint of mutual respect and friendship.
• Chen Shuang and Gan Duoduo: Chen Shuang's madness and desire for power lead to a tense confrontation with Gan Duoduo.
• Chen Shuang and Xia Bingbing: Enemies meet, with Xia Bingbing ready to fight Chen Shuang upon seeing him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Shuang, empowered by Demon Blood and Blood Qi, severely injures Xia Bingbing and attempts to assault her.
• Gan Duoduo initially refuses to help Xia Bingbing but eventually intervenes when Chen Shuang tries to strip Xia Bingbing's clothes.
• Han Tianjun and his allies (Shen Changsheng, Jiang Lianyue, Shi Beibei) arrive to save Xia Bingbing. Chen Shuang uses his Fear Blade Intent, a mental attack, to incapacitate them.
• Li Qiming returns and stands against Chen Shuang, unaffected by his Fear Blade Intent.

Character Developments

• Chen Shuang: Reveals his lecherous and cruel nature, using his power to assault Xia Bingbing.
• Xia Bingbing: Shows vulnerability and fear when faced with Chen Shuang's assault.
• Gan Duoduo: Initially uncaring, but eventually shows compassion towards Xia Bingbing.
• Han Tianjun: Protects Xia Bingbing and stands against Chen Shuang, showing his courage and determination.
• Li Qiming: Returns and demonstrates immunity to Chen Shuang's Fear Blade Intent, hinting at his growth and power.

Significant Themes

• Power and corruption: Chen Shuang's abuse of power and his descent into cruelty.
• Compassion and morality: Gan Duoduo's initial indifference and eventual intervention, highlighting the theme of morality.
• Growth and resilience: Li Qiming's return and immunity to Chen Shuang's attack, showing his growth and resilience.

Character Interactions

• Chen Shuang and Xia Bingbing: Chen Shuang assaults Xia Bingbing, showing his cruelty and her vulnerability.
• Gan Duoduo and Xia Bingbing: Gan Duoduo initially refuses to help Xia Bingbing but eventually intervenes, showing a shift in her character.
• Han Tianjun and Xia Bingbing: Han Tianjun protects and comforts Xia Bingbing, showing their close relationship.
• Li Qiming and Chen Shuang: Li Qiming's return and immunity to Chen Shuang's attack sets up a confrontation between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qiming faces Chen Shuang, who attacks with his powerful Fear Blade Intent.
• Li Qiming's white lotus in his Sea of Consciousness deflects Chen Shuang's Fear Blade Intent.
• Li Qiming counterattacks with his Fallen Leaf and Wind Flower Snow Moon Blade Intents, stacked with the Void Blade technique.
• Chen Shuang is defeated and killed by Li Qiming's combined blade intents.
• Li Qiming loots the Fear Blade Intent from Chen Shuang's corpse.
• Han Tianjun reveals he has obtained a Divine Weapon but cannot control it.

Character Developments

• Li Qiming demonstrates significant growth, mastering two Blade Intents and a powerful technique (Void Blade).
• Chen Shuang's defeat and death highlight the danger of underestimating opponents.
• Han Tianjun's struggle to control the Divine Weapon reveals his vulnerability.

Significant Themes

• The power of Blade Intents and their combinations (Void Blade).
• The struggle between martial arts realms and the importance of technique.
• The unpredictability of battles and the danger of underestimating opponents.

Character Interactions

• Li Qiming and Chen Shuang's battle showcases their skills and the power of their Blade Intents.
• Han Tianjun's interaction with the crowd reveals his difficulty in controlling the Divine Weapon.
• Xia Bingbing's reaction to Li Qiming's victory is brief and ungrateful, hinting at potential future conflict.

Li Qiming's heart stirred; hearing this, could this Divine Weapon be a pagoda?
Suddenly, his thoughts shifted as he saw a white vortex condensing in the sky.
Exiting the vortex would bring the Secret Realm to a complete end.
"Bingbing, you go out with Li Qiming and the others first; I will leave last."
Han Tianjun said suddenly.
"Brother Tianjun, I want to leave with you!"
Xia Bingbing shook her head.
Smack!
Han Tianjun struck the back of Xia Bingbing's neck with his palm, knocking her unconscious.
"Li Qiming, Shen Changsheng, I entrust my sister to your care. If my father and I truly meet with misfortune, I beg you both to escort my sister to the Danzhou Han Clan!"
Han Tianjun's expression was grave as he entrusted his cousin to Li Qiming and Shen Changsheng.
Li Qiming took the unconscious Xia Bingbing into his arms.
His heart was filled with complex emotions.
If he could save Han Tianjun, he would naturally step in to help.
However, this concerned a Divine Weapon, and with his current strength, he feared he could not influence the outcome.
Everyone understood that this was Han Tianjun's choice.
"Take care!"
The others felt admiration and respect, yet they could offer no real help.
They could only cup their fists and turn to leave.
Deep within Great Mang Mountain, at the entrance to the Secret Realm.
White-Browed Elder of Kunlun Mountain, Long Wuhui, Han Changlong, and a group of Spirit Refining experts from the Five Sects and Four Clans were gathered together.
Just at this moment.
Several figures leaped out from the Secret Realm vortex.
It was Shen Changsheng, Li Qiming, and the others.
"Young Miss!"
Yun'er, the maid by Han Changlong's side, immediately saw Xia Bingbing in Li Qiming's arms and couldn't help but cry out, stepping forward with a face full of worry.
"Let go of my Young Miss!"
"You crude, unrefined man, how dare you touch my Young Miss's body!"
Yun'er the maid said to Li Qiming with disgust.
She then reached out to take her Young Miss away.
Li Qiming frowned slightly; he knew this maid Yun'er had a sharp tongue, but he hadn't expected it to be this venomous.
However, he couldn't be bothered to argue with her.
Shen Changsheng was currently reporting to Long Wuhui.
Han Changlong listened from the side, hearing that his son, Han Tianjun, was actually the Child of Destiny and had already obtained the inheritance of the Divine Weapon.
The old man's expression turned grave.
"Elder Duanmu, since this concerns a Divine Weapon, we old fellows must ensure Han Tianjun's safety."
White-Browed Elder of Kunlun Mountain said to Elder Duanmu.
Han Changlong nodded and solemnly cupped his fists toward the two elders.
With the three of them joining forces, they would surely be invincible.
Atop a peak of Dabu Mountain.
Five Great Demons, along with the Great Arcanist Chen Wangjiang, were all gathered here.
A Big-Eared Demon.
Suddenly rushed up with an urgent look on its face.
It arrived at the summit and knelt, saying: "Reporting to the Great Kings, I have discovered who the Child of Destiny that obtained the Divine Weapon is."
"It is Han Tianjun, seventh on the Prodigy Ranking!"
The Big-Eared Demon was extremely confident, for its pair of ears could hear sounds from a hundred miles away.
It had just overheard the conversation between Li Qiming and the others while inside the Secret Realm.
It immediately exited through another passage, arrived at the summit, and reported to the Great Kings.
"Good, Big-Eared Demon, you have performed a great service; you shall be heavily rewarded!"
Sure enough, the Dog Demon King laughed heartily, praising it highly.
The Big-Eared Demon hurriedly retreated respectfully.
"Everyone, shall we just go in and kill them directly later?"
The Dog Demon's gaze darkened as it looked toward the other Great Demons.
"Han Tianjun must be kept alive. If he dies, who knows if that Divine Weapon will still be willing to manifest—"
"If we provoke the Divine Weapon, even a hundred Children of Destiny would be useless."
The Black Bear Great Demon said in a deep voice.
He continued, "As for that Han Changlong, the White-Browed Elder, and Elder Duanmu—they are nothing to worry about! We can just kill them outright."
The other Great

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qiming discovers a Divine Weapon Entry connected to the Exquisite Pagoda, one of the Nine Great Divine Weapons. After consulting Mumu, he decides the weapon can safely be obtained if he bypasses the usual revealing process.
• He selects the Entry and successfully obtains the Divine Weapon, though the Exquisite Pagoda remains hidden within his Sea of Consciousness.
• The aftermath of the Nine Great Divine Weapons’ appearance leaves Han Tianjun dead, while Elder Huang, Gan Duoduo, and others survive but suffer serious injuries. Li Qiming preserves Han Tianjun’s severed hand and broken sword for burial.
• Gan Duoduo offers Li Qiming a golden token and invites him to join her in the Capital City. Li begins considering several possible futures: joining Great Yan’s Demon Catchers, following Gan Duoduo, or entering Kunlun.
• At Star-Plucking Tower, Meng Hailong investigates the mysterious use of the Demon Extermination Blade Intent in Dragon Spring City. He sends a Qingqiu fox demon to investigate Huang Long.
• Jiang Lianyue chooses to recuperate at Dragon Roar Martial Hall rather than return to the Demon Suppression Division, explaining that she sensed demonic energy from Great Arcanist Chen Wangjiang.
• Li Qiming reveals that an Artificer disciple transformed into a Black Bear demon inside the Heaven and Earth Pagoda, strengthening suspicions that Chen Wangjiang has betrayed humanity.
• White-Browed Elder examines Long Wuhui and discovers that the Spirit Refining technique Chen Wangjiang gave him is the forbidden Grafting Evil Technique. The technique turns Long Wuhui into a vessel through which Chen Wangjiang can absorb the Martial Hall’s accumulated incense power.
• Long Wuhui learns that he can avoid the worst consequences only by abandoning cultivation, likely preventing him from advancing further. He nevertheless resolves to confront Chen Wangjiang, supported by White-Browed Elder and Elder Huang.
• When the group returns to Dragon Roar Martial Hall, they find several disciples murdered and the Qingqiu fox demon waiting. The demon challenges Huang Long, but its true objective remains suspicious.
• Shen Changsheng attacks with the Dragon Roar Sword Intent but is easily defeated. Li Qiming then reveals his strength, using three fused Blade Intents and successfully resisting the fox demon’s Yin Spirit attack.
• Before Li Qiming can fully unleash his trump cards, Ghost Dread, the legendary tenth-ranked figure on the Wind and Cloud Ranking, arrives. He kills the fox demon with overwhelming ease.
• Ghost Dread initially intends to execute Long Wuhui for cultivating an evil technique. To protect his master, Li Qiming agrees to join the Demon Catchers on two conditions: Ghost Dread must protect Long Wuhui, and Li may leave the organization once he defeats Ghost Dread.
• Ghost Dread accepts and grants Li Qiming a Silver Badge, making him a Yin Badge Demon Catcher. He then leaves with Jiang Lianyue to return to the Demon Suppression Division and “clean house.”

Character Developments

• Li Qiming: Becomes more decisive and willing to take calculated risks, obtaining the Exquisite Pagoda despite the danger. His combat ability is exposed as far greater than others believed. He also demonstrates loyalty by sacrificing his freedom and accepting a new identity to save Long Wuhui.
• Mumu: Reveals that her spatial abilities can protect Li Qiming even against the Nine Great Divine Weapons. Her role as both adviser and defensive safeguard becomes clearer.
• Long Wuhui: Suffers a devastating blow upon learning he has been manipulated into cultivating a forbidden technique. Despite his despair, he remains protective of his disciples and prepares to confront Chen Wangjiang.
• Shen Changsheng: Shows major advancement by comprehending the Dragon Roar Sword Intent and reaching combat strength comparable to a Spirit Refining Great Perfection cultivator, though he is still no match for the fox demon.
• Gan Duoduo: Abandons her earlier ambition of obtaining a Divine Weapon after realizing its destructive nature. She recognizes Li Qiming’s talent and actively seeks his support.
• Jiang Lianyue: Becomes increasingly suspicious of Chen Wangjiang and demonstrates caution by seeking refuge at Dragon Roar Martial Hall. She is also revealed to be Ghost Dread’s disciple.
• Ghost Dread: Establishes himself as an exceptionally powerful and decisive Demon Catcher. He recognizes Li Qiming’s potential and recruits him, while remaining uncompromising toward practitioners of evil techniques.
• Qingqiu Fox Demon: Initially arrogant because of its False Immortal Pill-enhanced strength, but its caution and confidence collapse when faced with Ghost Dread.

Significant Themes

• Power and danger: Divine Weapons and forbidden techniques offer immense strength but carry catastrophic consequences.
• Calculated risk versus caution: Li Qiming repeatedly weighs the dangers of acting, ultimately choosing to seize opportunities when the potential rewards justify the risk.
• Loyalty and repayment: Li’s decision to protect Long Wuhui reflects his belief that kindness must be repaid, even when the relationship is not deeply emotional.
• Hidden identities and deception: Chen Wangjiang’s apparent benevolence masks a demonic scheme, while Li Qiming’s ordinary appearance conceals extraordinary power.
• The cost of cultivation: Long Wuhui’s situation shows that advancement gained through the wrong method can destroy one’s future and turn the cultivator into another person’s tool.
• Recognition and recruitment: Li Qiming’s strength finally attracts attention from a major organization, marking a turning point in his status and future path.

Important Character Interactions

• Li Qiming and Mumu: Discuss the risks of obtaining the Divine Weapon; Mumu assures him she can protect him.
• Li Qiming and Gan Duoduo: She gives him a token and invites him to join her, prompting him to consider his future allegiance.
• Jiang Lianyue and Long Wuhui: She warns him that Chen Wangjiang may possess demonic ties, leading to the discovery of the Grafting Evil Technique.
• White-Browed Elder and Long Wuhui: White-Brow identifies the forbidden technique and explains both its purpose and the limited means of stopping it.
• Li Qiming and the Qingqiu Fox Demon: Li launches a surprise attack and reveals his fused Blade Intents, forcing the demon to acknowledge his strength.
• Li Qiming and Ghost Dread: Ghost Dread recruits Li after witnessing his power. Li negotiates protection for Long Wuhui, securing both his master’s survival and his own entry into the Demon Catchers.
• Ghost Dread and Jiang Lianyue: Their master-disciple relationship is confirmed when Ghost Dread summons her to return with him to the Demon Suppression Division.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qiming breaks through to the late stage of Aperture Refining, only needing to open the Heaven Gate Spirit Point to reach the Perfected stage.
• He continues to loot corpses and synthesizes a Super Root Bone, increasing his strength significantly.
• Qi Weiwei visits Li Qiming at night, revealing her feelings for him, and they spend the night together.
• Li Qiming decides to leave for Danzhou and Kunlun, telling Qi Weiwei about his plans.

Character Developments

• Li Qiming's strength and understanding of martial arts continue to grow, making him more confident in his abilities.
• Qi Weiwei expresses her feelings for Li Qiming and becomes more open about her desires.

Significant Themes

• The importance of patience and perseverance in martial arts cultivation, as seen in Li Qiming's struggle to open the Heaven Gate Spirit Point.
• The exploration of romantic relationships and desires, as seen in Li Qiming and Qi Weiwei's interactions.

Character Interactions

• Li Qiming and Qi Weiwei's relationship deepens as they spend a night together, leading to a more intimate connection between them.
• Li Qiming and Jiang Lianyue discuss his upcoming journey to Danzhou and Kunlun, showing their growing bond as master and disciple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Four Great Rankings update at the Imperial City gates.
• Cao Shiyao, seventh on the Beauty Ranking, causes a commotion and kills a martial artist who confesses his love for her.
• The Prodigy Ranking changes: Chen Shuang and Han Tianjun are replaced by Lv Xiaoyi and Jing Yi. Zhan Yue is replaced by Li Qiming, who receives a glowing evaluation from the Red Pavilion.

Character Developments

• Cao Shiyao: Revealed to be the daughter of a prestigious martial arts family, she uses her beauty to manipulate men and enjoys watching them die for her.
• Li Qiming: His story and achievements are detailed on the Prodigy Ranking, highlighting his extraordinary talent, strength, and potential.

Significant Themes

• The power of beauty and its ability to manipulate and control others, as seen through Cao Shiyao's actions.
• The impact of talent and potential on one's future in the martial arts world, exemplified by Li Qiming's rapid rise to the sixth position on the Prodigy Ranking.

Character Interactions

• Cao Shiyao interacts with a martial artist who confesses his love for her, leading to his death.
• The crowd reacts to the changes on the Prodigy Ranking, with many expressing shock and disbelief at Li Qiming's achievements.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ The Four Great Rankings are refreshed, with Li Qiming ranked sixth on the Prodigy Ranking.
+ Li Qiming's achievements and potential are recognized by the Red Pavilion, earning him the titles "If there were no Li Qiming in this world, the path of martial arts would be like an eternal night" and "A peerless prodigy, the greatest talent in history."
+ News of Li Qiming's ranking and achievements spreads, causing a stir in the martial world.
+ Li Qiming prepares to leave for Danzhou and Kunlun Mountain, while also looting the corpses left behind from the Gods and Devils Secret Realm.

Character Developments

+ Li Qiming continues to grow stronger, mastering multiple Intent types and refining his blade skills.
+ Cao Shiyao expresses interest in Li Qiming after learning about his achievements.
+ Gan Chen, the Second Prince, feels threatened by Li Qiming's ranking and sends Bai Yu to eliminate him.
+ Gan Duoduo and Elder Duanmu learn about Li Qiming's ranking and decide to return to the Imperial City.
+ White-Browed Elder and You Ahao return to Kunlun Mountain and learn about Li Qiming's ranking.

Significant Themes

+ The pressure and expectations that come with being recognized as a prodigy.
+ The desire for power and recognition in the martial world.
+ The struggle between different factions and individuals in the martial world.

Character Interactions

+ Li Qiming interacts with Elder Huang, helping him overcome the Demon Extermination Blade Intent's influence.
+ Li Qiming and Qi Weiwei share a moment of reluctance before Li Qiming's departure.
+ Gan Chen and Elder Mo discuss Li Qiming's ranking and achievements, with Elder Mo expressing interest in meeting Li Qiming.
+ Gan Duoduo and Elder Duanmu discuss Li Qiming's ranking and decide to return to the Imperial City.
+ White-Browed Elder and You Ahao discuss Li Qiming's ranking and look forward to his arrival at Kunlun Mountain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Qiming enters his Sea of Consciousness and finds four Yin Spirit servants in gestation.
• He attempts to communicate with the Divine Weapon, the True Martial Pagoda, but it's hesitant.
• Li Qiming successfully comprehends the Dragon Roar Blade Intent, Sword Intent, and Spear Intent in the True Martial Pagoda, as evidenced by three Azure Dragon phantoms.

Character Developments

• Li Qiming: He displays extraordinary talent by comprehending three types of Martial Intent left by the Founder. He also shows humility and a desire to keep a low profile.
• Shen Changsheng: He's astonished by Li Qiming's talent and feels a mix of admiration and disbelief.
• Jiang Wu: He initially feels unwilling and despairing about Li Qiming's talent, but later accepts the gap and admires Li Qiming.
• Long Wuhui: He's overjoyed and proud of Li Qiming's talent but also worries about Li Qiming's safety in the outside world.

Significant Themes

• Talent and its recognition: Li Qiming's extraordinary talent is acknowledged, but the Divine Weapon is hesitant to accept him fully.
• The outside world's cruelty: Long Wuhui warns Li Qiming about the harshness of the world beyond Dragon Spring City.
• Acceptance of one's limitations: Jiang Wu comes to terms with the vast gap in talent between him and Li Qiming.

Character Interactions

• Li Qiming and Long Wuhui: They have a mentor-disciple relationship, with Long Wuhui expressing pride in Li Qiming's talent but also concern for his safety.
• Li Qiming and Shen Changsheng: They're about to join Kunlun together, and Long Wuhui hopes they'll look out for each other.
• Li Qiming and Jiang Wu: Although they're competitors, Jiang Wu eventually admires Li Qiming's talent and accepts the gap between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Wuhui gives Li Qiming and Shen Changsheng 1000 taels of gold each for their journey.
• Li Qiming, Shen Changsheng, Xia Bingbing, and Yun'er set off, with Yun'er feeling unwell after half a day.
• They enter a city and notice a crowd gathered under the city wall, watching a wanted poster for Lv Xiaoyi, who allegedly slaughtered a hundred households in his fishing village.

Character Developments

• Li Qiming shows concern for Yun'er's well-being, understanding that she needs rest, but also feels that she needs to learn from her experiences.
• Yun'er, despite her spoiled nature, shows curiosity and initiative when she sees the crowd.

Significant Themes

• The theme of growth and learning from experiences is evident in Li Qiming's thoughts about Yun'er.
• The theme of justice and bias is raised when a bystander questions the fairness of the wanted poster for Lv Xiaoyi.

Character Interactions

• Li Qiming and Shen Changsheng discuss stopping for Yun'er's sake.
• Xia Bingbing and Yun'er interact, with Xia Bingbing showing concern for Yun'er's well-being.
• The crowd at the city wall discusses the wanted poster for Lv Xiaoyi, with one person questioning the fairness of the poster.