Chapter Summaries

Fang Han considered saving contribution points for top-tier martial arts and broke through to the sixth-rank middle stage. Days later, he learned that Zhang Yuan had exposed Chu Feng’s efforts to catch the thief who robbed Chu Feng’s forces.

• Elder Chen Xuan explained that top-tier martial arts cost around ten thousand contribution points, prompting Fang Han to plan to save for one.
• Fang Han broke through the sixth-rank middle-stage bottleneck, opened the Danzhong Acupoint, and awakened Viscera Protection.
• Fang Han considered robbing another of Chu Feng’s forces but decided the risk of encountering sixth-rank guards was too high.
• Several days later, Fang Han overheard Zi Courtyard disciples say that Zhang Yuan had exposed the robberies of Chu Feng’s subordinate forces.
• The disciples said Zhang Yuan investigated after Zhao Wuji, Sun Mo, and Li Qinghong disappeared, and discovered Chu Feng had enlisted them to lie in wait for the thief.

Fang Han avoided Chu Feng’s trap and resolved to become a true disciple, then spent over ten days improving his cultivation and swordsmanship. He reached mastery in the Wind Shadow Fatal Sword and headed to the General Ranking Martial Dao Stele to test his rank.

• Fang Han decided to use the time Chu Feng spent hunting for the thief to pursue a top-thirty ranking and true disciple status, which could force Li Qinghong from her position.
• Fang Han cultivated the Mystic Wind Art and Wind Shadow Fatal Sword for over ten days, strengthening his Internal Qi and refining his swordsmanship.
• Fang Han overheard disciples say Zhang Yuan had refused Chu Feng’s retaliatory assignment to hunt the Blood Hand Butcher by citing his right as a true disciple.
• Fang Han practiced in the Forest Clearing until the Wind Shadow Fatal Sword reached mastery and his control of Wind Momentum rose from fifteen percent to twenty percent.
• Fang Han left for the General Ranking Martial Dao Stele to test his strength before the month’s ranking deadline.

Fang Han rose from fifty-seventh to thirtieth on the General Ranking, reaching the threshold for becoming a True Disciple. Chu Feng learned that Fang Han had displaced Li Qinghong and ordered Song Xiang to notify him to return and reclaim his place.

• Fang Han tested himself at the General Ranking Martial Dao Stele and rose to thirtieth, pushing Li Qinghong to thirty-first.
• The disciples in the square erupted in shock as Fang Han left, and news of his achievement spread through the Azure Profound Sect's Twelve Courtyards.
• Song Xiang told Chu Feng that Fang Han had reached thirtieth place, and Chu Feng reacted with disbelief, anger, and regret.
• Song Xiang revealed that Fang Han had displaced Li Qinghong, one of Chu Feng's True Disciple subordinates.
• Chu Feng ordered Song Xiang to notify Li Qinghong and urge him to return to the sect to reclaim his ranking.

Li Qinghong returned to the Azure Profound Sect and tried to reclaim a top-thirty ranking, which would keep Fang Han from becoming a True Disciple. His attempt failed, leaving Fang Han’s promotion all but certain and Chu Feng regretting that he had not suppressed him sooner.

• Chu Feng ordered Song Xiang to call off the ambush for the thief because Zhang Yuan had exposed the plan, then brooded over his failures against Fang Han and Zhang Yuan.
• Li Qinghong returned to the sect after learning that Fang Han had surpassed him, and Xiao Chen warned Fang Han that Li intended to fight for his ranking.
• Fang Han told Xiao Chen he was not worried, saying he had given his all in the previous test and would accept the result if Li proved stronger.
• After resting, Li Qinghong struck the General Ranking Martial Dao Stele with his Army-Breaking Fist, but his rank remained thirty-first.
• Li Qinghong left the plaza in defeat as disciples realized Fang Han would become a True Disciple, while Chu Feng recognized that Fang Han had become difficult to touch.

After learning that Li Qinghong had fallen out of the General Ranking’s top thirty, Fang Han expected to become a True Disciple and vowed to surpass Chu Feng. Li Qinghong then came to the Zi Courtyard with Song Xiang, challenged Fang Han, and attacked after Fang Han refused, leaving Fang Han countering with his sword.

• Xiao Chen told Fang Han that Li Qinghong had failed to return to the General Ranking’s top thirty, clearing the way for Fang Han to become a True Disciple.
• Fang Han considered the protections and opportunities that True Disciple status would bring and vowed to surpass Chu Feng.
• Fang Han resumed practicing the Wind Shadow Fatal Sword, while his sword comprehension continued to improve.
• Xiao Chen returned and warned Fang Han that Song Xiang had brought Li Qinghong to the Zi Courtyard.
• Li Qinghong challenged Fang Han, but Fang Han refused and mocked him for losing his ranking.
• Li Qinghong attacked Fang Han with the Army-Breaking Fist, and Fang Han drew the Flowing Wind Sword and struck at the strongest point of the attack.

Fang Han defeated Li Qinghong in a fierce fight after Li Qinghong attacked him, earning Elder Chen Xuan’s approval and leaving the watching disciples convinced of his combat strength. The next morning, Chen Xuan brought Fang Han to meet the Sect Master, and they arrived at Sect Master’s Hall.

• Fang Han used his elusive movement and swordsmanship to wear down Li Qinghong while Elder Chen Xuan watched and ordered the others not to intervene.
• Fang Han struck Li Qinghong with a powerful sword attack, defeating him and leaving him severely wounded.
• Elder Chen Xuan ordered the stewards to take Li Qinghong to the Law Enforcement Hall for attacking a fellow disciple, then praised Fang Han’s composure and skill.
• Xiao Chen praised Fang Han after the crowd dispersed, while Fang Han suspected Chu Feng had instigated Li Qinghong’s challenge through Song Xiang.
• The next morning, Elder Chen Xuan escorted Fang Han up Azure Profound Mountain to meet the Sect Master, and they arrived at Sect Master’s Hall.

Fang Han met Sect Master Chen Tianyuan, received praise and Golden Silk Soft Armor, and was promoted into the True Transmission Courtyard. After choosing Courtyard No. 35 and packing his belongings, he said goodbye to his Zi Courtyard companions.

• Elder Chen Xuan brought Fang Han before Sect Master Chen Tianyuan, who praised his progress and urged him to persevere toward the Grandmaster realm.
• Chen Tianyuan awarded Fang Han Golden Silk Soft Armor and instructed him to cultivate diligently as a true disciple.
• Deacon Zhao escorted Fang Han to collect the armor and explained the privileges and duties of true disciples.
• Fang Han chose Courtyard No. 35 in the True Transmission Courtyard and asked Deacon Zhao to arrange capable maids and dependable servants.
• Fang Han returned to Room C-7, packed his belongings, and received congratulations from Xiao Chen, Shi Meng, Huang Ling'er, Yun Qianyue, Li Feng, and the other disciples.

Fang Han settled into his new residence as a True Disciple and received his monthly resources: five thousand contribution points and a rare bottle of Vajra Pills. He swallowed one pill to test its effects, and its fierce medicinal power began tempering his body as his skin turned golden.

• Fang Han entered Annex No. 35 in the True Transmission Courtyard and instructed the ten servants assigned to his residence.
• Fang Han's internal qi reached ninety percent capacity in his Tanzhong acupoint, bringing him close to the late sixth-rank bottleneck.
• Deacon Zhou Heng delivered Fang Han five thousand contribution points and ten Vajra Pills, explaining that the rare pills strengthened the body and were worth more than ten times as much as True Spirit Pills.
• Fang Han dismissed Qui Lan's attendants, entered the Quiet Room, and swallowed one Vajra Pill.
• The pill's scorching medicinal power surged through Fang Han's body, causing intense pain and turning his skin a flowing gold.

Fang Han strengthened his body with a Vajra Pill and broke through to late Sixth Grade, while the Fang Clan sought his help against the Gong Clan’s attempt to seize its silver mine. The chapter ends with Fang Yuan reaching the Azure Profound Sect gates to visit Fang Han.

• Fang Han endured the Vajra Pill’s forging fire and found that it had greatly strengthened his body.
• Fang Lingyuan and the Fang Clan elders discussed the Gong Clan’s demand for the silver mine’s mining permit and agreed to seek help through Fang Han.
• Fang Lingyuan sent Fang Yuan to ask Fang Han to connect the clan with an Azure Profound Sect True Disciple.
• Fang Han broke through to late Sixth Grade, opened the Zhangmen Acupoint and the Spirituality Divine Treasury, and felt confident he could rise higher on the General Ranking.
• Fang Yuan arrived at the Azure Profound Sect and asked the gate guards to send word to Senior Brother Fang Han.

Fang Yuan told Fang Han that the Gong Clan was threatening the Fang Clan over a silver mine, and Fang Han vowed to deal with the threat. After learning about Gong Xing and setting out for Liangshui City, Fang Han neared home as the Gong Clan confronted the Fang Clan leadership.

• A gatekeeping disciple told Fang Yuan that Fang Han had become a true disciple, then sent word of Fang Yuan's arrival to him.
• Fang Yuan explained that the Gong Clan was trying to seize the Fang Clan's silver mine with support from Gong Xing, a true disciple of the Nether Pavilion.
• Fang Han read intelligence about Gong Xing, assured Fang Yuan that he could handle him, and set out alone for Liangshui City.
• Fang Han raced toward the city at full speed, startling a merchant caravan as he passed.
• At the Fang Clan residence, Fang Lingyuan and three elders faced Gong Biao, Gong Bao, a dangerous elder, and more than ten martial artists.

Gong Biao threatened the Fang Clan into surrendering its silver mine, dismissing Fang Han as no match for his son, a Nether Pavilion True Disciple. Fang Han returned in Azure Profound Sect True Disciple robes, killed four Gong Clan warriors with one sword strike, and faced Gong Biao’s furious attack.

• Gong Biao demanded that Fang Lingyuan hand over the silver mine’s deed and threatened the Fang Clan, while Gong Bao bragged that his elder brother Gong Xing was a powerful Nether Pavilion True Disciple.
• Fang Han arrived at the Fang Clan hall wearing Azure Profound Sect True Disciple robes and ordered Gong Biao to leave Liangshui City and stop coveting the mine.
• Gong Biao accused Fang Han of borrowing the robes to bluff the Gong Clan and ordered his warriors to seize him.
• The black-robed elder blocked Fang Lingyuan and the others from intervening as Gong Clan warriors rushed Fang Han.
• Fang Han drew the Flowing Wind Sword and killed four Gong Clan warriors with a single release of sword qi.
• Gong Biao erupted with Sixth Rank internal qi and charged Fang Han with crushing punches.

Fang Han returned to the Fang Clan, killed the Gong Clan attackers, and ordered Gong Biao to summon Gong Xing within five days or face the destruction of his clan. After confirming his status as an Azure Profound Sect True Disciple, Fang Han reunited with his family, leaving the Fang Clan to await Gong Xing's response.

• Fang Han defeated Gong Biao with one sword and killed the Gong Clan martial artists, including Gong Bao and the black-robed elder.
• Fang Han severed Gong Biao's right hand and gave him five days to bring Gong Xing to the Fang Clan, threatening to destroy the Gong Clan if he attacked after Fang Han left.
• Fang Han confirmed to Fang Lingyuan and the elders that he was an Azure Profound Sect True Disciple ranked thirtieth on the General Ranking, and assured them he could deal with Gong Xing.
• Fang Han went to Rain-Listening Pavilion, where Fang Zheng and Lin Wan confirmed his return and celebrated his new status.
• Fang Ying greeted Fang Han, and he promised to grow stronger and protect his family.

After Fang Han challenged Gong Xing to come to the Fang Clan within five days, Gong Xing arrived on the appointed morning and attacked the clan’s guards. Fang Han left his family in the Rain-Listening Pavilion and went to confront the Nether Pavilion True Disciple.

• Fang Han told his family about life in the Azure Profound Sect, while news of his return and his challenge to Gong Xing spread through Liangshui City.
• Gong Biao recounted Fang Han’s attack to Gong Xing, who vowed to kill Fang Han and avenge his brother and clansmen.
• Fang Han spent four days with his family and practiced lightly while waiting for Gong Xing.
• On the fifth morning, Fang Han ordered his parents and Fang Ying to remain in the Rain-Listening Pavilion when the estate’s guards cried out about an attack.
• Gong Xing killed the guards at the Fang Mansion’s entrance and demanded that Fang Han come out as the Fang Clan’s core members confronted him.

Fang Han fought Gong Xing to protect the Fang Clan, turning the battle around with his sword and footwork before Gong Xing wounded him with poisoned claws. The fight left Gong Xing badly injured and Fang Han facing spreading numbness in his left arm.

• Gong Xing attacked Fang Lingyuan, but Fang Han arrived in time to block the fatal strike and ordered the Fang Clan to retreat.
• Gong Xing accused Fang Han of killing his brother and clansmen, while Fang Han blamed the Gong Clan for provoking the conflict over the silver mine.
• Fang Han and Gong Xing exchanged attacks, and Fang Han gained the upper hand by wounding Gong Xing with the Wind Shadow Fatal Sword.
• Gong Xing unleashed his full strength and briefly forced Fang Han back, but Fang Han dodged a dangerous claw and counterattacked beneath Gong Xing's ribs.
• Fang Han regained control and wounded Gong Xing severely, then avoided most of Gong Xing's desperate counterattack but suffered poisoned claw marks on his left arm.

Fang Han defeated Gong Xing but could not stop him from escaping, then recovered from the poison and returned to his family. His victory made the Fang Clan dominant in Liangshui City, while Fang Han reflected on the battle and practiced the Flowing Wind Shadowless Step.

• Fang Han pursued the wounded Gong Xing, but Gong Xing used a pitch-black Danyao to escape at great speed, leaving Fang Han unable to continue because of the poison.
• Fang Lingyuan, Fang Tu, Fang Mingde, and Fang Zhenshan checked Fang Han's injuries and celebrated that he had defeated Gong Xing and protected the Fang Clan.
• News of Fang Han's victory spread across Liangshui City, prompting the Yue Clan to yield business, the He Clan to avoid conflict, and the Sun Clan to warn its disciples.
• Fang Hong, Yue Lingtian, He Qingyan, and Sun Qing admitted that they could no longer compare with Fang Han, who had once been counted among the Six Heroes of Liangshui.
• Fang Han reassured Fang Zheng, Lin Wan, and Fang Ying that his wounds were superficial, then practiced the Flowing Wind Shadowless Step to apply insights from his battle with Gong Xing.

Fang Han mastered the Flowing Wind Shadowless Step and Myriad Transformation Breath Concealment Technique, then left Liangshui City to target Chu Feng’s Iron Fist Gang in Moonwatch City. Gong Xing returned to the Gong Clan defeated and ordered his father to keep the clan quiet, while Fang Han arrived in Moonwatch City and located the gang’s headquarters district.

• Fang Han mastered the Flowing Wind Shadowless Step, greatly improving his speed, agility, and ability to conceal his movements.
• Gong Xing returned to Gong Clan Manor badly wounded, admitted that Fang Han had defeated him, and ordered Gong Biao to keep the clan out of trouble.
• Fang Han mastered the Myriad Transformation Breath Concealment Technique and decided to strike at Chu Feng’s forces now that the other True Disciples had returned to the sect.
• Fang Han bade farewell to his family and left Liangshui City, confident that Gong Xing would not retaliate against the Fang Clan.
• Fang Han chose the Iron Fist Gang in Moonwatch City as his target and traveled there using his improved movement technique.
• Fang Han entered Moonwatch City and learned that the Iron Fist Gang headquarters was in the western district.

Fang Han infiltrated the Iron Fist Gang headquarters and stole 1.51 million taels from two hidden chambers before leaving Moonwatch City. He arrived in Sunset Glow City and set his sights on the Ding Clan as he continued gathering wealth for Level 7 Talent Amplification.

• Fang Han observed the Iron Fist Gang headquarters, slipped inside, and searched its pavilion for Shi Jian.
• Fang Han found and emptied a secret chamber in the bedroom, gaining 500,000 taels of silver.
• Fang Han followed Shi Jian's scent to a second underground chamber and took another 1.01 million taels.
• Shi Jian returned, discovered both chambers empty, and cried out over the loss of the Iron Fist Gang's savings.
• Fang Han left Moonwatch City and entered Sunset Glow City, where he planned to target the Ding Clan.

Fang Han robbed the Ding Clan’s hidden treasury in Sunset Glow City and escaped before its tightened search could catch him. Meanwhile, Chu Feng learned that both the Iron Fist Gang and the Ding Clan had been robbed, and increased the reward for tracker Luo Yan to bring the thief in sooner.

• Fang Han infiltrated the Ding Clan estate, knocked out Ding Mian and his concubine, and traced Ding Mian’s scent to a guarded study.
• Fang Han incapacitated the guards, found the secret chamber, and took the Ding Clan’s 1,740,000 taels, bringing his total wealth to 3,665,000 silver.
• Ding Mian discovered the theft, but Fang Han left Sunset Glow City after passing through the intensified gate inspection and headed toward Black Rock City.
• Song Xiang told Chu Feng that the Iron Fist Gang’s secret chamber had been robbed, and Chu Feng ordered the factions under his command to protect or move their valuables.
• Song Xiang reported that the Ding Clan had also been robbed, prompting Chu Feng to offer Luo Yan another 100,000 and swear vengeance on the thief.

Fang Han raided the Obsidian Gang, Hundred Herbs Hall, and Canal Gang, bringing his wealth to 8.555 million taels while Chu Feng struggled to stop the thefts. Chu Feng brought tracking expert Luo Yan to the Canal Gang warehouse, where Luo Yan found a faint trace left by the thief.

• Fang Han infiltrated the Obsidian Gang headquarters, knocked Yan Lie unconscious, and recharged its obsidian and hidden wealth, raising his total to 5.12 million taels.
• Fang Han slipped into Hundred Herbs Hall, knocked Sun Wanqing unconscious, and took more than 1.5 million taels from its secret chamber.
• Fang Han disguised himself as a porter, raided the Canal Gang warehouse, and raised his possessed wealth to 8.555 million taels before escaping.
• Chu Feng received reports of the latest thefts and welcomed Luo Yan, a tracking expert known as Ghost Eye, to help find the thief.
• At the Canal Gang warehouse, Luo Yan examined the scene and found a nearly invisible footprint left by the thief.

Fang Han realized Chu Feng’s group was tracking him, lured Chu Feng away, and ambushed the remaining pursuers to kill Luo Yan. He then defeated one of the two martial artists guarding Luo Yan, while the last man launched a desperate attack.

• Luo Yan tracked Fang Han out of Redwater City, and Chu Feng led the group in pursuit.
• Fang Han sensed the trackers, changed course into the mountains, and recognized Chu Feng among them.
• Fang Han evaded Chu Feng and hid above the other pursuers, then attacked Luo Yan and cut his throat.
• Fang Han fought the two martial artists who tried to protect Luo Yan and wounded the cold-faced man before killing the scar-faced man.
• The cold-faced martial artist ignored his injury and lunged at Fang Han in a suicidal saber attack.