Chapter Summaries

Fang Han broke through to late eighth rank and gained the Poison Resistance Divine Treasury, then went to White Jade Plaza to witness Yun Qianyue test her strength. He saw that her Medium Grade sword technique had reached perfection as the Martial Dao Stele blazed with her first-place ranking.

• Fang Han shattered the bottleneck to late eighth rank, opened the Shenshu acupoint, and gained increased resistance to poison.
• Fang Han considered testing himself against Yun Qianyue but decided his sword technique still lagged behind hers.
• Fang Han heard that Yun Qianyue had gone to the Martial Dao Stele and hurried to White Jade Plaza.
• Yun Qianyue drew her sword and revealed a terrifying Sword Intent that showed her Medium Grade sword technique had reached perfection.
• Yun Qianyue struck the Martial Dao Stele, which blazed brilliantly as the number one beside her name remained steadfast.

Fang Han reached the Mastery Realm in Wind Shadow Step while continuing to build his cultivation. Chu Feng returned to the Azure Profound Sect and learned that Fang Han had helped the sect win the Seven Sects Competition, leaving him surprised.

• Yun Qianyue demonstrated that her sword technique had reached the Perfection Realm, and Fang Han recognized the gulf between their abilities.
• Fang Han practiced in the forest clearing and brought Wind Shadow Step to the Mastery Realm, greatly improving his speed and agility.
• Chu Feng returned from a lucrative sect mission and received the earnings Song Xiang had collected for him.
• Chu Feng asked about Fang Han, and Song Xiang explained that pressure on him had failed because Elder Chen Xuan defended him.
• Song Xiang advised Chu Feng against further pressure and revealed that Fang Han had competed in the Seven Sects Competition, where the Azure Profound Sect won first place.
• Chu Feng was surprised that the Azure Profound Sect had defeated Rain Listening Tower while he was away.

After learning that Fang Han had won the Seven Sects Competition, Chu Feng postponed his plans to suppress him. Fang Han then traveled home with a merchant caravan, which came under attack from the Blood Bear Bandits; Fang Han joined the fight and faced their chief, Niu Xiong.

• Song Xiang told Chu Feng that Fang Han had helped Azure Profound Sect win the Seven Sects Competition, so Chu Feng decided to leave him alone for now.
• Fang Han and Xiao Chen set out toward home with the Longchang Merchant Caravan, and Xiao Chen later turned off toward Tianfeng City.
• The caravan passed through several bandit attacks before the Blood Bear Bandits blocked the road and demanded half its goods.
• Steward Qian invoked Azure Profound Sect's name, but Niu Xiong rejected his appeal and ordered the bandits to attack.
• Fang Han drew the Azure Edge Sword and cut down bandits, easing the pressure on the caravan guards.
• Niu Xiong charged at Fang Han, revealing that he was a late Eighth Grade Martial Artist.

Fang Han killed Niu Xiong and raided his bandit stronghold, earning nearly thirty thousand taels before rejoining the merchant caravan. He reached Liangshui City and learned that the Fang Clan and Lin Family had fought again, leaving several martial artists dead.

• Fang Han defeated and killed Niu Xiong, causing the remaining bandits to flee while the caravan guards pursued them.
• Fang Han questioned a captured bandit, learned the location of the Wutong Mountain stronghold, and left Steward Qian’s caravan to pursue the gang.
• Fang Han attacked the stronghold and killed many bandits, though several escaped into the mountains with loot.
• Fang Han collected the remaining valuables and weapons, recharging his System for 27,512 silver.
• Fang Han caught up with the caravan, parted ways at a road fork the next day, and continued to Liangshui City.
• Fang Han overheard passersby say the Fang Clan and Lin Family had clashed at the mines two days earlier, killing several martial artists.

Fang Han returned to the Fang Clan and reunited with his family, then learned that the Lin Family’s year-long conflict with the clan had killed thirty-seven Fang martial artists. He urged the Clan Head and elders to take advantage of his visit and eradicate the Lin Family.

• Fang Han learned that the Fang Clan and Lin Family had been fighting repeatedly and hurried home, determined to deal with the Lin Family.
• The guards recognized Fang Han as an Azure Profound Sect disciple and opened Fang Mansion’s main gate to welcome him.
• Fang Han reunited with Fang Zheng, Lin Wan, and Fang Ying, gave them gifts, and shared a warm meal while concealing his troubles on the journey.
• Fang Zhong summoned Fang Han to meet Clan Head Fang Lingyuan and the four core elders.
• Fang Lingyuan reported that the Fang Clan had lost thirty-seven martial artists, including five Ninth Grade Martial Artists, in clashes with the Lin Family.
• Fang Han urged the Clan Head and elders to strike first and destroy the Lin Family while he was home on annual leave.

Fang Han revealed his rapid advancement and combat strength to the Fang Clan elders, who agreed to attack the Lin Family if he reached seventh rank before his New Year leave ended. Meanwhile, Lin Yaotian feared the Fang Family's growing power and proposed relocating the Lin Family from Liangshui City.

• Fang Han told Fang Lingyuan and the four elders that he had reached late Grade Eight, mastered a mid-grade martial art, and expected to break through to seventh rank soon.
• Fang Lingyuan agreed that the Fang Clan would strike the Lin Family if Fang Han reached seventh rank before his leave ended.
• Lin Yaotian concluded that Fang Han had likely killed Zhao Qianjun and feared the Azure Profound Sect would destroy the Lin Family if it learned of the assassination plot.
• Lin Yaotian rejected Lin Shan's suggestion to assassinate Fang Han, warning that the Lin Family would become the sect's first suspect.
• Lin Yaotian proposed abandoning the Lin Family's holdings in Liangshui City and relocating the clan, leaving the three elders shocked and dismayed.

Fang Han celebrated New Year's Eve with his family and the Fang Clan before cultivating through the night. He broke through to the Seventh Rank, awakened the Iron Arm Divine Treasury, and prepared to confront the Lin Family.

• Fang Han practiced his Mastery Realm martial techniques and joined his family at the Fang Clan's New Year's Eve banquet, where he was seated at the central table with the Clan Head and elders.
• After returning to Rain-Listening Pavilion, Fang Han cultivated until his Internal Qi filled the Shenshu Acupoint and struck the barrier to the Seventh Rank.
• Fang Han broke through to the Seventh Rank in half an hour and connected his Internal Qi through seven Acupoints.
• Fang Han awakened the Iron Arm Divine Treasury and tested its strength by punching through a sandalwood tabletop.
• Fang Han recalled his agreement with the Clan Head and resolved to settle matters with the Lin Family.

Wang Zhengyang learned that Fang Han had become a celebrated Azure Profound Sect prodigy, leaving Wang Meng troubled by her earlier rejection of him. On New Year's Day, Fang Han told Fang Lingyuan that he had broken through to the Seventh Rank, and the Clan Head reacted with overwhelming joy.

• Wang Miao told Wang Zhengyang that Fang Han ranked second in the courtyard and had helped the Azure Profound Sect win the Seven Sects Competition.
• Wang Zhengyang recalled Wang Meng's rejection of Fang Han and sensed her distress as she listened in silence.
• On the first morning of the new year, Fang Han went to Pine Wave Pavilion to speak with Fang Lingyuan.
• Fang Han announced that he had broken through to the Seventh Rank and demonstrated his Seventh Grade Internal Qi.
• Fang Lingyuan confirmed Fang Han's breakthrough and celebrated the news as a blessing for the Fang Clan.

After Fang Han reached the Seventh Rank, the Fang Clan decided to destroy the Lin Family and secretly prepared a surprise attack. Three days later, the assault began, and Fang Han cut through the Lin Family’s defenders as the battle turned decisively in the Fang Clan’s favor.

• Fang Han told Fang Lingyuan and the four core elders that he had broken through to the Seventh Rank, and Fang Lingyuan confirmed his cultivation.
• Fang Tu, Fang Yuan, Fang Mingde, and Fang Zhenshan agreed to attack the Lin Family, and Fang Lingyuan set the operation for three nights later.
• The Fang Clan elders divided up preparations, while Fang Han was tasked with helping Fang Lingyuan kill Lin Yaotian.
• Fang Lingyuan led the Fang Clan’s surprise assault on the Lin Mansion after signaling with a flaming arrow, and the elders attacked from several sides.
• Fang Han used the Wind Shadow Step and Azure Edge Sword to swiftly kill Lin Family martial artists across the battlefield.
• A furious Lin Family fighter roared at Fang Han and challenged him to a fight.

Fang Han killed Lin Shan, Lin Yan, and Lin Ying while helping the Fang Clan attack the Lin Mansion. He joined Fang Lingyuan against Lin Yaotian and revealed that he had reached the Seventh Rank, turning the battle decisively against the Lin Clan head.

• Lin Shan ambushed Fang Han, but Fang Han revealed Seventh Rank strength and killed him with the Azure Edge Sword.
• Fang Han joined Elder Fang Tu against Lin Yan, severed Lin Yan’s hand, and helped Fang Tu behead him.
• Fang Han found Lin Ying, deflected his poisoned darts, and killed him with a thrust to the throat.
• Fang Han reached the central martial arts field, where Fang Lingyuan and Lin Yaotian were fighting.
• Fang Han revealed his Seventh Rank Internal Qi and attacked Lin Yaotian alongside Fang Lingyuan, forcing Lin Yaotian onto the defensive.

Fang Han and Fang Lingyuan killed Lin Yaotian and destroyed the Lin Family, then seized its estate and businesses. The other clans backed away from the spoils as news spread that Fang Han was a Seventh Rank warrior before the age of twenty.

• Fang Han and Fang Lingyuan killed Lin Yaotian, breaking the Lin Family's resistance at Lin Mansion.
• Fang Lingyuan ordered the Fang Clan to secure Lin Mansion, treat its wounded, bury its dead, and take control of the Lin Family's businesses.
• Yue Xiong, He Wen, and Sun Mang learned the Lin Family had fallen, considered seizing its businesses, then ordered their clans not to interfere.
• By dawn, news of the Lin Family's destruction and Fang Han's Seventh Rank strength had spread throughout Liangshui City.

After the Lin Family’s destruction, Fang Han’s family enjoyed a New Year outing while the other clans feared his Seventh Rank strength and sought to befriend the Fang Clan. The Fang Clan then discovered that much of the Lin Family’s wealth and six important members had vanished before the attack, leaving Fang Han to question how they could have known.

• Yue Xiong, He Wen, and Sun Mang learned Fang Han had reached the Seventh Rank and decided to send generous gifts rather than oppose the Fang Clan.
• Fang Han took Fang Ying, Fang Zheng, and Lin Wan around Liangshui City for New Year treats and a meal at Hundred Flavors Tower.
• A servant summoned Fang Han to Pine Wave Pavilion, where Fang Lingyuan and the four elders told him the Lin Family’s treasury held barely more than one hundred thousand taels.
• Fang Zhenshan reported that one Lin Family elder and five valued Inner Hall disciples had disappeared two or three days before the New Year.
• Fang Han considered whether the Lin Family had been warned of the attack, but rejected the idea because only the six Fang Clan leaders knew of the plan.

After the Fang Clan discovered that six Lin Family members had escaped before the family’s destruction, Fang Han joined Elder Fang Yuan’s search party to track them down in Tianfeng City. He enlisted his fellow disciple Xiao Chen’s help and asked Xiao Clan Head Xiao Tiannan for assistance.

• Fang Lingyuan feared the six missing Lin Family members might expose Fang Han’s role in Zhao Qianjun’s death, so he ordered searches of three cities with Lin Family business ties.
• Fang Han joined Elder Fang Yuan’s team bound for Tianfeng City, citing his connection to the Xiao Clan as a way to make the search more effective.
• Fang Yuan and Fang Han reached Tianfeng City, found the Xiao Mansion, and were welcomed by Xiao Chen.
• Xiao Chen introduced Fang Han and Fang Yuan to his father, Xiao Tiannan, in the reception hall.
• Fang Han told Xiao Tiannan that the Fang Clan had destroyed the Lin Family and that one elder and five core disciples were believed to be hiding in Tianfeng City.

After the Xiao Clan located six members of the Lin Family in Tianfeng City, Lin Jiao learned that the Fang Clan had wiped out his family and that Fang Han had reached Seventh Rank. Elder Lin Yuan then proposed exposing Fang Han’s killing of Zhao Qianjun to the Azure Profound Sect, hoping it would punish him.

• Xiao Tiannan ordered the Xiao Clan to search Tianfeng City for six people connected to the Lin Family, and a steward found a likely match in the western market.
• Lin Jiao heard merchants say the Fang Clan had destroyed the Lin Family and Fang Han had become a Seventh Rank martial artist, then rushed back to tell his companions.
• Lin Yuan and the four young disciples struggled to accept the news, grieving the family’s destruction and recognizing they could not defeat Fang Han themselves.
• Lin Yuan proposed revealing that the Lin Family had hired Zhao Qianjun to assassinate Fang Han, hoping the Azure Profound Sect would punish Fang Han for killing a fellow disciple.
• Lin Hu and the others agreed to expose Fang Han, determined to bring him down even if they could not take revenge themselves.

Fang Han and Elder Fang Yuan killed the last Lin Family survivors and discovered that the family had converted much of its missing wealth into properties in Tianfeng City. They gave five valuable property deeds to Xiao Tiannan in gratitude, and he received the gesture warmly.

• Fang Yuan and Fang Han led Fang Clan fighters into the courtyard and killed Lin Yuan, Lin Jiao, Lin Ao, Lin Hu, Lin Feng, and Lin Qing.
• Fang Yuan ordered a search of the residence, and the guards found a hidden chamber behind a hollow section of the study wall.
• Fang Han and Fang Yuan discovered gold, silver, and jewels along with more than twenty deeds for Lin Family properties in Tianfeng City and its outskirts.
• Fang Han proposed giving the Xiao Clan some deeds in thanks for its help, and he and Fang Yuan selected five valuable shop deeds.
• The next morning, Fang Han and Fang Yuan presented the deeds to Xiao Tiannan, who was pleased by their considerate gesture.

Fang Han returned to Liangshui City after helping the Xiao Clan eliminate Lin Yuan and his allies, and the Fang Clan rewarded him generously for his contribution. After spending a few days with his family, he set out for the Azure Profound Sect and cultivated on the road, making rapid progress in Seventh Grade Internal Qi.

• Fang Yuan reported the discovery of the Lin Family's hidden wealth and remaining Tianfeng City property deeds to Fang Lingyuan and Fang Mingde, who decided to sell the properties.
• Fang Han received one hundred thousand taels, a promise of another three hundred thousand taels, and five eastern-market shops from the Fang Clan.
• Fang Han spent several days with Fang Zheng, Lin Wan, and Fang Ying before departing Liangshui City for the Azure Profound Sect.
• Fang Han traveled by Wind Shadow Step to White Stone City and spent the night cultivating his Internal Qi.
• Fang Han's Seventh Grade Internal Qi had filled half of the Laogong Acupoint after little more than ten days of cultivation.

Fang Han returned to Azure Profound Sect, exchanged his silver notes for gold, and used the wealth to raise his Sword Art Talent Amplification to 32x. After training, he went to retest at the Martial Dao Stele and revealed that he had reached Seventh Grade Internal Qi.

• Fang Han exchanged forty thousand taels in silver notes for gold at four money houses in Azure Profound City and returned to the sect.
• Fang Han recharged the System Panel with the gold and activated Level 5 Sword Art Talent Amplification, raising it to 32x.
• Fang Han tested his amplified sword talent in the Forest Clearing and predicted that he would complete the Wind Splitting Sword Technique within half a month.
• Xiao Chen told Fang Han that Li Feng had surpassed him on the Martial Dao Stele and urged him to retest before contribution points were distributed.
• Fang Han went with Xiao Chen to the Martial Dao Stele and revealed his Seventh Grade Internal Qi, shocking the disciples watching.

Fang Han used his seventh-grade internal qi to take first place in Zi Courtyard at the Martial Dao Stele, surpassing Yun Qianyue. When the news reached Song Xiang and Chu Feng, they recognized how quickly Fang Han was growing and began to regard him as a serious threat.

• Fang Han struck the Martial Dao Stele with Void Splitting Gold Severing and rose to first place in Zi Courtyard.
• Li Feng responded to Fang Han's achievement by renewing his determination to improve, while Yun Qianyue accepted that Fang Han had overtaken her.
• Elder Chen Xuan felt relieved that he had protected Fang Han, and Chen Ying hurried to Wei Courtyard to report Fang Han's breakthrough to Song Xiang.
• Song Xiang told Chen Ying to keep watching Fang Han, then went to the True Transmission Courtyard to inform Chu Feng.
• Chu Feng learned that Fang Han had reached seventh rank and become Zi Courtyard's number one, and grew wary of his potential.

Fang Han received the rewards for becoming Zi Courtyard’s top-ranked disciple, then entered the Twelve Courtyards General Ranking for the first time and placed 119th. Yun Qianyue followed with a ranking of 201st, while Chu Feng remained far above them in ninth place.

• Chu Feng told Song Xiang to monitor Fang Han’s cultivation, companions, and possible sect missions so they could find an opportunity to suppress him.
• Fang Han collected his monthly benefits and first-place reward, raising his contribution points from 160 to 490.
• Elder Chen Xuan led Zi Courtyard’s disciples to the General Ranking Martial Dao Stele and explained that the top hundred would receive monthly rewards.
• Fang Han tested his strength at the stele and placed 119th on his first attempt, while noting that Chu Feng held ninth place.
• Yun Qianyue tested herself next and placed 201st on the General Ranking.

After the General Ranking test, Fang Han decided to pursue a top-hundred position to earn more contribution points and devoted himself to improving his cultivation and Wind Splitting Sword Technique. Ten days later, he reached a breakthrough in his understanding of Wind Momentum, and the sword began producing visible air blades.

• Li Feng ranked 235th, while Huang Ling'er and Shi Meng ranked 357th and 412th on the General Ranking.
• Elder Chen Xuan announced that even the hundredth-ranked disciple would receive 500 monthly contribution points, and Fang Han calculated that reaching the top hundred could bring him at least 830 points in the next distribution.
• Fang Han decided to refuse sect missions for half a month and focus on completing Wind Splitting Sword Technique and advancing to the middle Seventh Rank.
• Fang Han spent ten days cultivating Internal Qi and practicing Wind Splitting Sword Technique, bringing both breakthroughs close.
• Fang Han entered a state of deep understanding while practicing, and his Azure Edge Sword released powerful Wind Momentum that formed two visible, sharp air blades.