Recaps

Xiao Jin returned to Wutan City and found the Xiao Clan had grown powerful enough to protect itself, but Yun Shan summoned him after Soul Hall agents visited the Misty Cloud Sect. Their interest in a certain clan led Xiao Jin and the Pill Tower Ancestor to suspect that the Xiao Clan’s old enemies had exposed its presence.

• Xiao Jin returned to Wutan City and learned that Xiao Zhan had reached Dou Wang, the elders had advanced to Dou Ling, and the clan’s Earth Demon Puppets had reached Peak Dou Zong.
• Xiao Jin received a signal from a crushed Space Jade Slip and traveled through a spatial passage to meet Yun Shan.
• Yun Shan told Xiao Jin that three Soul Hall agents had visited the Misty Cloud Sect and offered to help him unify the Jia Ma Empire in exchange for expanding into the Black-Corner Region and investigating a clan.
• Yun Shan and Yun Yun suspected Soul Hall was targeting Xiao Jin’s clan, prompting Xiao Jin to ask the Pill Tower Ancestor whether the Xiao Clan had been exposed.
• The Pill Tower Ancestor suggested that an old Dou Wang clan that had driven the Xiao Clan from the Imperial Capital might have revealed its connection to Soul Hall.

Xiao Jin planned to eliminate the three Soul Hall Dou Zong who would return to the Misty Cloud Sect in three days, while preparing a powerful defensive array for the sect. He learned Yun Yun intended to leave for the Central Plains, then gave Yun Shan a list of materials for the Sky Dome Origin-Locking Array.

• Xiao Jin learned the three Soul Hall Dou Zong would return to the Misty Cloud Sect in three days and decided to stay until then to deal with them.
• Yun Shan told Xiao Jin that Yun Yun planned to leave the Misty Cloud Sect and travel to the Central Plains, and that she was preparing at the back mountain.
• Xiao Jin asked Yun Shan to gather materials for an array and explained that Star Blue Iron was essential.
• Xiao Jin described the Sky Dome Origin-Locking Array's ability to seal a region and defend against powerful attacks, along with its costs and limitations.
• Yun Shan was delighted by the array's potential to greatly strengthen the Misty Cloud Sect's defenses.

Xiao Jin visited Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran, gave Yanran resources to strengthen her for the Three-Year Agreement, and planned a protective array to trap Soul Hall’s people. Yun Yun mistook his generosity and plans as signs that he was doing everything for her.

• Yun Yun demonstrated the Mystery Rank High Level Dou Technique Wind Shadow Step to Nalan Yanran and explained how Yanran could cultivate it.
• Xiao Jin arrived, and Nalan Yanran left after greeting him, but he stopped her and gave her an Earth Tier Intermediate Qi Method, pills, and rare treasures.
• Xiao Jin told Nalan Yanran to grow stronger so she could serve as a whetstone for Xiao Yan before the Three-Year Agreement, and she accepted the resources.
• Yun Yun assumed Xiao Jin was treating Nalan Yanran well because of his feelings for her, while Xiao Jin said he would build a Sect Protection Array to catch Soul Hall’s people.

Xiao Jin completed the Sky Dome Origin-Locking Array to protect the Misty Cloud Sect and prepared to use it against Soul Hall. When Soul Hall’s three protectors arrived, Yun Shan rejected their demands and activated the array, trapping them inside.

• Xiao Jin placed the Sky Dome Origin-Locking Array across Misty Cloud Sect, and Yun Yun tested its ability to withstand her full-strength attack.
• Yun Shan thanked Xiao Jin, while Xiao Jin looked forward to fighting one of Soul Hall’s powerful Dou Ancestors.
• Three days later, Xiao Jin sensed Soul Hall’s arrival, and he and Yun Yun let Yun Shan face the visitors first.
• Yun Shan rejected Soul Hall’s offer to rule the Jia Ma Empire, and the lead protector threatened to destroy Misty Cloud Sect.
• Yun Shan declared that the protectors would not leave Misty Cloud Mountain, then activated the array and trapped all three inside.

Yun Shan trapped three Soul Hall Protectors with the Sky Dome Origin-Locking Array, but his decision to taunt them gave one Protector time to summon a Two-Star Dou Zun. Xiao Jin called on the Pill Tower Ancestor to confront the threat, leaving the battle’s outcome unresolved.

• Yun Shan used the Sky Dome Origin-Locking Array to immobilize the three Soul Hall Protectors, who realized he had summoned reinforcements during their absence.
• Xiao Jin criticized Yun Shan’s recklessness and left the hidden chamber with Yun Yun to intervene.
• A Soul Hall Protector crushed a Space Jade Slip, summoning a powerful presence whose pressure injured Misty Cloud Sect disciples.
• Yun Yun and the elders organized the evacuation and protection of the ordinary disciples while Xiao Jin assessed the Dou Zun threat.
• Xiao Jin agreed to let the Pill Tower Ancestor fight the Two-Star Dou Zun and claim his soul if he won.

The Pill Tower Ancestor protected the Misty Cloud Sect from a Soul Hall Dou Zun, allowing Xiao Jin and the others to turn the fight against the Soul Hall. The battle continued as Xiao Jin ordered Yun Yun to hunt down the Soul Hall forces watching the sect.

• The Pill Tower Ancestor located the hidden Soul Hall Dou Zun and struck him with a powerful soul attack.
• The Soul Hall Dou Zun sealed the Pill Tower Ancestor in space and attacked, but the Ancestor broke free and blocked his blow.
• Xiao Jin told Yun Shan to withdraw the Sky Dome Origin-Locking Array and released two Earth Demon Puppets to restrain the Soul Hall Protectors.
• Xiao Jin used Quench Flame Burn Qi and a Nuclear Fusion Fist to badly injure a Six-Star Dou Ancestor while an Earth Demon Puppet stopped the leading Nine-Star Dou Ancestor.
• Xiao Jin ordered Yun Yun to eliminate the Soul Hall forces surveilling the sect, and she agreed.

Xiao Jin fought a Soul Hall Protector on Misty Cloud Mountain and exhausted most of his Dou Qi with Thousand Dragon Flame Kill, but the Protector recovered and grew stronger by swallowing Soul Origin. After the Pill Tower Ancestor sealed the space, Xiao Jin unleashed terrifying soul pressure and prepared to counterattack.

• Xiao Jin refused Yun Shan's help and sent him to join Yun Yun in eliminating the Soul Hall watchers trapped on Misty Cloud Mountain.
• Xiao Jin used the Reincarnation Nirvana Flame and Thousand Dragon Flame Kill to overwhelm the Soul Hall Protector, destroying his chains and badly damaging his soul body.
• The Soul Hall Protector swallowed Soul Origin, recovered to peak condition, and gained combat strength comparable to an Eight-Star Dou Ancestor.
• Xiao Jin asked the Pill Tower Ancestor to seal the space and conceal the battle from the Misty Cloud Sect disciples.
• Xiao Jin declared that he was the Protector's ancestor when it came to souls, then released soul pressure strong enough to make the Pill Tower Ancestor's seal shake.

Xiao Jin unleashed his Emperor Realm Soul and helped defeat the Soul Hall attackers, then collapsed from exhaustion. Yun Yun carried him away to rest, while Yun Shan realized Xiao Jin could contend with a Six-Star Dou Ancestor through his own strength.

• Xiao Jin unleashed his Emperor Realm Soul, destroying the soul bodies of the three Soul Hall Protectors and stunning the remaining Dou Zun.
• The Pill Tower Ancestor explained that his barrier could obstruct Dou Saints, then sealed the Soul Hall Dou Zun and handed him to Xiao Jin for questioning.
• Xiao Jin stored the captive and collapsed after withdrawing his soul power, exhausted from fighting the Six-Star Dou Ancestor.
• Yun Yun rushed to Xiao Jin, panicked over his injuries, and carried him away despite his protests.
• Yun Shan watched them leave and concluded that Xiao Jin could make him fear a Six-Star Dou Ancestor through his own strength.

Xiao Jin interrogated the captured Soul Hall Dou Zun, Qinghai Venerable, and learned that Soul Hall had discovered the Xiao Clan’s existence. Worried that the clan might be exposed, he decided to prioritize resurrecting the Pill Tower Ancestor so they could establish a protected space.

• Yun Yun fussed over Xiao Jin’s recovery until he reassured her that he was only sore and suggested interrogating their captive.
• Xiao Jin summoned the Pill Tower Ancestor and Qinghai Venerable, whom the Ancestor identified by name.
• Qinghai Venerable revealed that he had learned about the Xiao Clan while searching the soul of a Dou Emperor captured in the Western Region.
• Qinghai Venerable admitted that he had planned to destroy the Xiao Clan himself before reporting its existence to Soul Hall.
• Xiao Jin considered how others might have exposed the Xiao Clan and decided the Pill Tower Ancestor’s resurrection had to be put on the agenda.

After dealing with Qinghai Venerable, Xiao Jin prepared to return to Jia Nan Academy and promised Yun Yun he would take her to the Central Plains within a year. Back at the academy, he settled Xiao Yan in the Inner Academy, but learned that Xun'er would soon have to return to the Ancient Clan because of the growing threat from Soul Hall.

• Xiao Jin handed Qinghai Venerable over to the Pill Tower Ancestor after confirming he had revealed all his hidden places.
• Yun Yun asked to join Xiao Jin on his trip to the Central Plains, and he gave her a Space Jade Slip and a Bodhi Zongzun Pill.
• Xiao Jin returned to Wutan City, picked up Xiao Yan, and brought him to the Inner Academy, where Xiao Yan chose to live independently.
• Xiao Jin returned to his courtyard and explained to Xun'er, Xiao Yi Xian, and Qing Lin that he had been away fighting Soul Hall.
• Xun'er told Xiao Jin that her clan's people were coming to take her back to the Ancient Clan within a month.

Xiao Jin and Xun'er spent their last month together before the Ancient Clan came to take her back. When Ling Quan insulted Xiao Jin and questioned him about the Xiao Clan's share of the Tou She Ancient God Jade, Xiao Jin prepared to fight him.

• Xiao Jin and Xun'er mourned their impending separation, and he promised to find her in the Ancient Clan within five years.
• Xiao Jin told Xun'er that his teacher was the Pill Tower Ancestor, and she promised to keep the secret from the Ancient Clan.
• Ling Quan arrived with the Black Annihilation Army to escort Xun'er back to the Ancient Clan.
• Ling Quan mocked Xiao Jin as an adopted son and asked him about the Xiao Clan's portion of the Tou She Ancient God Jade.
• Xun'er explained the Black Annihilation Army's strength, then encouraged Xiao Jin to beat Ling Quan and promised to handle any consequences.

Xiao Jin confronted Ling Quan after he insulted Xiao Jin and questioned his worthiness for Xun’er. Xiao Jin revealed his overwhelming strength and defeated Ling Quan with one attack, leaving the Black Annihilation Army wary of him.

• Ling Quan mocked Xiao Jin as an adopted son and bastard, insisting he was unworthy of Xun’er.
• Xun’er defended Xiao Jin and declared that her father had accepted him as her future husband, while Xiao Jin asked her to let him handle Ling Quan.
• Xiao Jin revealed his Dou Qi Wings and challenged Ling Quan to withstand one move, then formed a flame spear with Pink Flame.
• Ling Quan countered Xiao Jin’s Flame Prison Spear with Thunder Snake Dance, but the collision left him gravely injured and lying across his unharmed Four-Winged Unicorn.
• Xiao Jin’s precise control of the attack convinced the watching Black Annihilation Army that they could not match him.

Xiao Jin defeated Ling Quan and shared an affectionate goodbye with Xun'er as she returned to the Ancient Clan. After she left, Xiao Yi Xian stayed with Xiao Jin, who teased her about Xun'er encouraging their relationship.

• Xiao Jin subdued Ling Quan, taunted him, and kissed Xun'er in front of the Black Annihilation Army soldiers.
• Xun'er and Xiao Jin embraced and said goodbye, and she encouraged him to give Xiao Yi Xian a chance.
• Xun'er left on a Four-Winged Unicorn while the soldiers carried the injured Ling Quan away.
• Xiao Yi Xian appeared beside Xiao Jin and promised to stay with him until he met Xun'er again.
• Xiao Jin teased Xiao Yi Xian about Xun'er's words, and she covered his mouth while insisting she did not like him.

After Xun'er left, Xiao Jin focused on becoming stronger and used an Imperial Extreme Pill to reach Peak Dou Emperor. His attempt to glimpse the Dou Ancestor realm succeeded only after energy from his Storage Ring helped him break through the barrier, leaving him to wonder whether its former owner was related to him by blood.

• Xiao Yi Xian worried about Xiao Jin after he returned to his room, and Qing Lin went to make him dinner to cheer him up.
• Xiao Jin decided to cultivate so he could grow strong enough to reunite with Xun'er and face his future enemies.
• Xiao Jin swallowed an Imperial Extreme Pill and spent seven days absorbing its power and the energy of heaven and earth.
• Xiao Jin's cultivation surged from Peak Six-Star Dou Emperor to Peak Dou Emperor, but his attempts to break through the Dou Ancestor barrier were blocked.
• The Pill Tower Ancestor emerged from Xiao Jin's Storage Ring and watched as Xiao Jin used a trace of energy from the ring to glimpse the Dou Ancestor realm.
• Xiao Jin sensed that the energy from the Storage Ring was connected to him by blood and wondered if its former owner was his relative.

After reaching Peak Dou Emperor, Xiao Jin discovered he could use Spatial Power and discussed the risks of relying on the Pill Tower with the Pill Tower Ancestor. He decided to have Xiao Yan revive Yao Chen first and then attempt to revive the Pill Tower Ancestor with superior materials, though a third Heavenly Flame remained a major obstacle.

• Xiao Jin reached Peak Dou Emperor, discovered he could grasp Spatial Power, and managed to stand and walk in the air.
• The Pill Tower Ancestor predicted Xiao Jin could refine a third Heavenly Flame within three years, but Xiao Jin worried that waiting that long would leave him under too much pressure.
• Xiao Jin explained that he did not trust the Pill Tower because Soul Clan traitors could still be hidden among its members, and the Pill Tower Ancestor recognized the danger.
• Xiao Jin proposed that Xiao Yan revive Yao Chen first, then see whether he could revive the Pill Tower Ancestor.
• Xiao Jin considered using his Half-Emperor Remains and ninth-rank Ancient Heaven Phoenix Essence Blood for the revival, while seeking a way to obtain the Bone-Growing Blood-Melting Pill and three Heavenly Flames.

Xiao Jin discussed reviving the Pill Tower Ancestor and planned to use the Pill Tower to gather intelligence after reaching the Central Plains. When the Fallen Heart Flame rioted at Jia Nan Academy, he offered to pull it from its seal, leaving Su Qian to consider the consequences for the academy.

• Xiao Jin worried that the Nirvana Holy Blood Pill might not restore the Pill Tower Ancestor’s former strength, and the ancestor explained that Xiao Jin would likely have to refine the Half-Emperor Remains himself.
• Xiao Jin decided to head for the Pill Tower after finishing matters at Jia Nan Academy, intending to verify his alchemist grade and gain access to Central Plains intelligence.
• An explosion erupted at the Heaven Burning Qi Refining Tower, and Xiao Jin left Xiao Yi Xian to protect Qing Lin while he went to investigate.
• Xiao Jin extinguished heart flames on fleeing students and told Su Qian he would handle the Fallen Heart Flame riot with his own Heavenly Flame.
• Xiao Jin asked whether Jia Nan Academy could accept him pulling the Fallen Heart Flame out of its seal, warning that the tower would likely need to close temporarily.

Xiao Jin and Su Qian agreed to replace the Inner Academy’s unstable Fallen Heart Flame with a newborn one, while Xiao Jin claimed the sealed flame for himself. After entering the magma beneath the Heaven Burning Qi Refining Tower, Xiao Jin waited for the Fallen Heart Flame to emerge and found it taking the form of a vast Flame Giant Python.

• Xiao Jin told Su Qian he had located a newborn Fallen Heart Flame that could safely replace the one sealed in the tower.
• Su Qian agreed to let Xiao Jin handle the existing Fallen Heart Flame and ordered the elders to withdraw and guard the Inner Academy.
• Xiao Jin maintained the seal with his Dou Qi, entered the tower’s lowest level, and opened a passage through the barrier.
• Xiao Jin descended into the Magma World, where the Fallen Heart Flame’s rising energy stirred the magma into violent waves.
• Xiao Jin waited for the Fallen Heart Flame to break out and spotted it as a nearly transparent Flame Giant Python.

Xiao Jin defeated and sealed the Fallen Heart Flame after suppressing its resistance with the Reincarnation Nirvana Flame. The Heaven Burning Qi Refining Tower’s eruption quieted, and Xiao Jin stored the sealed flame among the other Heavenly Flames.

• The Fallen Heart Flame attacked Xiao Jin, but he summoned a Flame Tiger that tore the giant python apart.
• Xiao Jin used the Flame Tiger to repeatedly smash the Fallen Heart Flame’s attempts to reform until it stopped resisting.
• Xiao Jin used thirty-six Sealing Stones to draw the Fallen Heart Flame into a seal.
• Outside the Heaven Burning Qi Refining Tower, Zi Yan reassured Su Qian that Xiao Jin was safe, and the elders realized the eruption had been suppressed.
• Xiao Jin finished sealing the Fallen Heart Flame and placed it in his Storage Ring, where the other Heavenly Flames gathered around it.

Xiao Jin and the Pill Tower Ancestor descended into the Magma World to find Skyfire Venerable and explore the depths near Tou She Ancient God's cave mansion. Guided by Fallen Heart Flame, they reached a dark area and discovered a glowing skeleton beside a transparent flame.

• Little Bodhi offered Nihility Devouring Flame a Bodhi Seed to comfort him, but Nihility refused and rallied the Heavenly Flames to keep fighting Fallen Heart Flame.
• Xiao Jin chose to continue into the Magma World with the Pill Tower Ancestor instead of waiting for the Earth Demon Puppets to advance.
• Xiao Jin set an anchor point in the rock before jumping into the magma under the protection of Reincarnation Nirvana Flame.
• Fallen Heart Flame sent Xiao Jin a faint response, helping him choose a direction through the magma.
• Xiao Jin and the Pill Tower Ancestor found a glowing white skeleton beside a transparent, formless flame in a dark region.

Xiao Jin found the other Fallen Heart Flame and encountered the Fire Lizard clan in the magma. He used his Emperor Realm Soul to slaughter more than ten thousand Lizardmen, then staggered from the strain as the Pill Tower Ancestor criticized his control.

• Xiao Jin spotted the remains of Skyfire Venerable and the other Fallen Heart Flame, but a Fire Lizard ambushed him.
• The Fire Lizard summoned over a thousand Lizardmen, and the Pill Tower Ancestor told Xiao Jin to practice using his soul power.
• Xiao Jin unleashed his Emperor Realm Soul and killed more than ten thousand Lizardmen, including several with Dou Venerate strength.
• A massive head stirred in the deepest part of the Magma World after sensing Xiao Jin's Emperor Realm Soul and hoped the expert might help it escape.
• Xiao Jin withdrew his soul power, swayed from overexertion, and heard the Pill Tower Ancestor criticize his crude use of it.

After wiping out the Lizardmen, Xiao Jin recognized his lack of control over his soul power and followed the Pill Tower Ancestor to investigate the Fallen Heart Flame. There they met Skyfire Venerable, whose hope of resurrection grew when Xiao Jin revealed the required resources, though Xiao Jin made clear he expected something in return.

• Xiao Jin admitted that his attacks had wasted soul power, and the Pill Tower Ancestor encouraged him to keep practicing and promised to teach him more.
• Xiao Jin entered the barrier around the white bones, where his soul countered Skyfire Venerable’s probing and revealed the latter’s soul body.
• Skyfire Venerable recognized the Pill Tower Ancestor as the founder of the Pill Tower and learned that Xiao Jin might be able to resurrect soul bodies.
• Xiao Jin showed Skyfire Venerable a Gold-Grade Soul Infant Fruit and explained that resurrection required a Bone-Growing Blood-Melting Pill, Dou Venerate remains, and three Heavenly Flames.
• Xiao Jin put the items away and reminded Skyfire Venerable that he would not resurrect him for free.

Xiao Jin negotiated with Skyfire Venerable, securing his promise to teach Xiao Yan fire control and protect him for three years in exchange for a chance to reach Dou Sheng. Xiao Jin then realized his collection of Heavenly Flames, combined with Yao Chen’s Bone Chilling Flame, might let him revive Skyfire Venerable and possibly the Pill Tower Ancestor.

• Xiao Jin asked Skyfire Venerable to teach Xiao Yan his fire-control techniques, and Skyfire Venerable agreed.
• Xiao Jin offered Skyfire Venerable protection for Xiao Yan in exchange for a chance to break through to Dou Sheng, showing him a Bodhi Seed as proof.
• Skyfire Venerable accepted both conditions after Xiao Jin explained that his alchemy could help him reach the peak of Dou Zun.
• Xiao Jin considered arranging for Skyfire Venerable and Yao Chen to protect Xiao Yan from the Soul Hall.
• Xiao Jin concluded that combining his Heavenly Flames with Yao Chen’s Bone Chilling Flame might allow him to revive Skyfire Venerable and the Pill Tower Ancestor.

Xiao Jin gave Skyfire Venerable a Soul Infant Fruit and considered how to revive the Pill Tower Ancestor, while they discussed whether Yao Chen could be trusted. After Skyfire Venerable recovered, Xiao Jin prepared to leave the Magma World with the newly born Fallen Heart Flame sealed in his Storage Ring.

• Xiao Jin gave Skyfire Venerable a Gold-Grade Soul Infant Fruit, and the Pill Tower Ancestor urged him to join Xiao Jin's camp.
• Xiao Jin told the Pill Tower Ancestor that the Bone Chilling Flame might help revive him, but they agreed to wait before reviving Yao Chen until Xiao Jin had enough strength.
• Xiao Jin searched the Lizardmen corpses for Fire Beads while Skyfire Venerable absorbed the Soul Infant Fruit for three days.
• Skyfire Venerable recovered to Peak Dou Zong and thanked Xiao Jin with a deep bow.
• Xiao Jin sealed the newly born Fallen Heart Flame in his Storage Ring and left the Magma World.

Xiao Jin returned from below the Inner Academy and gave Su Qian a newborn Fallen Heart Flame, promising it could allow the Heaven Burning Qi Refining Tower to reopen within a year. After collapsing into a deep sleep, he remained unaware that Zi Yan had secretly done something to him underground and Qing Lin had kissed his cheek.

• Xiao Jin assured Su Qian that the Fallen Heart Flame would no longer threaten the Inner Academy and handed him the newborn flame.
• Su Qian took the flame, delighted that the Heaven Burning Qi Refining Tower could reopen after the elders infused it with Dou Qi.
• Zi Yan asked Xiao Jin whether he had noticed anything strange underground, then refused to explain and ran off to find Xiao Yi Xian.
• Xiao Jin returned to his courtyard and fell asleep from exhaustion.
• Qing Lin tucked Xiao Jin into bed, kissed his cheek while he slept, and secretly rejoiced that he would never find out.

Xiao Jin told Xiao Yi Xian that she could condense a Poison Qi Rune to greatly increase her strength, and gave her a scroll describing a powerful method for doing so. They left the Inner Academy for a secluded cave, where Xiao Yi Xian began preparing to spend the next year cultivating while Xiao Jin supported her.

• Xiao Yi Xian told Xiao Jin that her Woe Poison Body had reached a bottleneck and asked him to accompany her to the Chu Yun Empire to find stronger poisons.
• The Pill Tower Ancestor reassured Xiao Jin that the Woe Poison Body could advance faster as it grew stronger, and Xiao Jin proposed a method that might help Xiao Yi Xian reach Dou Ancestor.
• Xiao Jin took Xiao Yi Xian to a secluded cave and gave her a scroll containing a method for condensing a Poison Qi Rune, which she read with growing excitement.
• Xiao Jin said he would stay with Xiao Yi Xian while she cultivated for the next year and revealed that he had also prepared an opportunity for Qing Lin.