Chapter Summaries

After a simulation ended with Xiao Jie dying while refining the Fallen Heart Flame, he chose the Serpent-Scale Soft Armor and resolved to make a safer plan before trying to obtain the flame again. Ten days later, he quietly left the Xiao Clan, and Xiao Xun'er learned of his departure.

• In the simulation, Xiao Jie took the Fallen Heart Flame from Jia Nan Academy’s Heaven-Burning Qi-Refining Tower but was killed by a Lizardman while refining it in the magma.
• Xiao Jie selected the Serpent-Scale Soft Armor and considered how to avoid being trapped by Han Feng’s Dou Zong allies when he pursued the Fallen Heart Flame again.
• After cultivating for ten days, Xiao Jie explained matters to his parents, left them pills and gold coins, and visited Xiao Zhan.
• Xiao Jie quietly departed the Xiao Clan from Xiao Zhan’s residence without alerting anyone.
• Ling Ying reported Xiao Jie’s departure to Xiao Xun'er, who accepted that he had left to seek room to advance his cultivation.

Xiao Jie refined the Mystic Yellow Flame, reaching peak Nine-Star Dou Wang and evolving the Flame Mantra. After recovering, he began refining the Green Lotus Core Flame, finding the process easier than his first Heavenly Flame refinement.

• Xiao Jie swallowed a Blood Lotus Pill, extracted the Mystic Yellow Flame's Origin Flame Seed, and drank Icy Spirit Spring to withstand its heat as he refined it.
• After fifteen days, the Mystic Yellow Flame's energy pushed Xiao Jie's aura toward Dou Emperor, but he suppressed it and stabilized at Nine-Star Dou Wang.
• Xiao Jie recovered for two days and discovered that the Flame Mantra had evolved from Huang Tier Low-Level to Huang Tier High-Level.
• Xiao Jie prepared a Blood Lotus Pill and Icy Spirit Spring, then began refining the Green Lotus Core Flame.
• Xiao Jie found the second refinement easier, and he continued refining the Green Lotus Core Flame day after day.

Xiao Jie refined the Green Lotus Core Flame, broke through to Two-Star Dou Emperor, and used a Life Simulation to plan his next moves. The simulation ended with Xiao Jie and Hai Bodong killed after the Heavenly Serpent Mansion attacked over Qing Lin.

• Xiao Jie refined the Green Lotus Core Flame, broke through to Two-Star Dou Emperor, and evolved the Flame Mantra into a Mysterious-tier Mid-grade Technique.
• Xiao Jie began a Life Simulation in which he obtained the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame Fragment Map, took Qing Lin, and recruited Hai Bodong.
• In the simulation, Xiao Jie retrieved and refined another Green Lotus Core Flame, reaching Four-Star Peak Dou Emperor and evolving the Flame Mantra into a Quasi-Earth-tier Technique.
• Two Dou Emperors from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion pursued Xiao Jie over Qing Lin, but he gained a slight advantage and they withdrew.
• The Heavenly Serpent Mansion's Nine-star Dou Zong leader came with reinforcements to reclaim Qing Lin, and Hai Bodong was killed in the ensuing battle.
• Xiao Jie broke through to One-Star Dou Zong using the Heavenly Fire Three-Mysterious Transformation, but the leader's attack tore him apart and killed him.

Xiao Jie chose the Emperor-Extreme Pills, then simulated a new life in which he rose to peak eight-star Dou Venerate before the Soul Hall killed him and seized his soul. He selected the Heaven-Burning Fist from the simulation’s rewards.

• Xiao Jie chose the Emperor-Extreme Pills and began another Life Simulation.
• Xiao Jie refined the Green Lotus Core Flame, found Qing Lin, and later handed her over to the Heavenly Serpent Mansion before traveling to the Central Plains.
• Xiao Jie acquired the Heaven-Burning Fist at an auction in Haijiao City and registered as a peak Sixth-grade alchemist at the Pill Tower.
• Xiao Jie joined the Ye Clan as a guest elder, restored its Sun Fire Ancient Altar, and broke through to Dou Zong.
• Xiao Jie found and refined the Volcanic Stone Flame, reached peak two-star Dou Venerate, and later broke through to a Spirit Realm soul.
• Soul Hall members ambushed Xiao Jie on his way to an ancient beast tomb, and a Half-Saint-level elder killed him; Xiao Jie chose the Heaven-Burning Fist as his reward.

Xiao Jie simulated a journey to the Southeast Continent, where he refined the Fire Cloud Water Flame and advanced to an Eight-Star Dou Zong before a terrifying deep-sea creature killed him. He selected a Tier 8 Sea-Calling Flood Serpent Monster Core and prepared to consider his final simulation after eating.

• Xiao Jie began a Life Simulation and traveled to the Southeast Continent, where he refined the Fire Cloud Water Flame and reached the Peak Three-Star Dou Zong level.
• Xiao Jie advanced to Six-Star Dou Zong, refined an Ancestor Origin Pill, and later reached Eight-Star Dou Zong.
• Xiao Jie encountered a pair of Tier 8 Sea-Calling Flood Serpents while crossing the sea and fought them for a day and night.
• A massive black shadow created a whirlpool that swallowed the Sea-Calling Flood Serpents and killed Xiao Jie after his Dou Qi ran out.
• Xiao Jie selected a Tier 8 Sea-Calling Flood Serpent Monster Core, then caught a wild deer and began roasting it before his final simulation attempt.

Xiao Jie simulated a life in the Spirit Clan, where he advanced rapidly, obtained the Illusion Spirit Blood Essence Grass, and died fighting the Soul Hall. He chose the grass as his simulation reward, gaining a chance to break through to the Spirit Realm soul realm.

• Xiao Jie began a Life Simulation and was separated from Hai Bodong by spatial turbulence while traveling to the Central Plains.
• Ling Ying rescued Xiao Jie in the Spirit Realm, and the Spirit Clan later helped locate Hai Bodong and provided Xiao Jie with a place to cultivate.
• Xiao Jie reached the Dou Zong realm, refined a seventh-grade pill, and earned the Spirit Clan Chief and elders' attention as a young alchemist.
• Xiao Jie, Ling Ying, and Hai Bodong traveled the Central Plains, where Xiao Jie obtained the Illusion Spirit Blood Essence Grass and advanced his soul realm.
• Xiao Jie and Ling Ying fought off Soul Hall pursuers, but Xiao Jie was killed by a Soul Hall Honored Elder while helping Ling Ying and Hai Bodong escape.
• Xiao Jie selected the Illusion Spirit Blood Essence Grass from the simulation rewards and stored it in his Storage Ring.

Xiao Jie considered the heavenly treasure and reflected on the decline of the Xiao Clan and the power of the Eight Ancient Clans. He traveled to Green Mountain Town and, after exploring its streets, approached the place where Xiao Yi Xian lived.

• Xiao Jie decided to research the heavenly treasure before refining it and thought about how the Xiao Clan had fallen from its former power.
• Xiao Jie recalled that the Soul Clan would eventually destroy the Spirit Clan and Stone Clan.
• Xiao Jie flew to Green Mountain Town and walked through its busy streets, unconcerned by the mercenaries who watched him.
• Xiao Jie sampled the town's food and drink while using his soul power to locate Xiao Yi Xian.
• Xiao Jie gradually approached Xiao Yi Xian's residence, planning to visit after he had eaten and drunk his fill.

Xiao Jie told Xiao Yi Xian that she had the Woeful Poison Body and promised to prevent it from erupting in exchange for her guidance to a cave. They reached the cave and opened its hidden chamber, where Xiao Jie found the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame Fragment Map.

• Xiao Jie revealed the dangers of Xiao Yi Xian’s Woeful Poison Body and promised to help her control it if she guided him to the cave.
• Xiao Yi Xian agreed to guide Xiao Jie, and he carried her by flight to the cave in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
• Xiao Jie and Xiao Yi Xian found the stone door blocking the cave’s inner chamber, and Xiao Yi Xian pressed its mechanism to open it.
• Xiao Jie searched the chamber, burned an arm bone from the skeleton, and retrieved the unharmed Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame Fragment Map hidden inside.

Xiao Jie secured the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame Fragment Map and promised to gather the materials needed to cure Xiao Yi Xian’s Woeful Poison Body. After parting with her, he traveled alone to Shi-Mo City to look for Qing Lin and pursue the Green Lotus Core Flame.

• Xiao Jie explained the Poison Pill Method to Xiao Yi Xian and promised to help gather its rare ingredients, telling her to wait in Green Mountain Town or seek him in the Black-Corner Region if her condition worsened.
• Xiao Yi Xian collected medicinal ingredients and gold coins, and Xiao Jie gave her the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture before they left the cave together.
• Xiao Jie flew Xiao Yi Xian away from the cave, then parted with her and traveled alone to the Tager Desert ten days later.
• Xiao Jie arrived near Shi-Mo City, thinking that he needed Qing Lin to control the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake and help him find the Green Lotus Core Flame beneath the earth.
• Xiao Jie entered Shi-Mo City through its guarded gate after paying the fee, choosing not to fly in or reveal his strength.

Xiao Jie arrived in Shi-Mo City, sensed Hai Bodong, and offered him pills in exchange for five years of service and his fragment map. Hai Bodong accepted the deal and went to break his seal, while Xiao Jie left the shop to continue his search for Qing Lin.

• Xiao Jie sensed Hai Bodong’s sealed strength in Shi-Mo City but could not locate Qing Lin.
• When a man reached toward a young married woman during a street performance, Xiao Jie cut off his ring finger and ordered him to find Qing Lin by the next day.
• Xiao Jie visited the Ancient Map Shop and confirmed that the white-haired shopkeeper was Hai Bodong, the former Ice Emperor.
• Xiao Jie offered Hai Bodong pills to remove his seal and restore his cultivation in exchange for five years of service and his fragment map.
• Hai Bodong accepted the deal and gave Xiao Jie the fragment map, which Xiao Jie identified as one marking the location of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame.
• Hai Bodong prepared to refine the Break-Obstacle Pill and break his seal, while Xiao Jie left the shop and said he would return later.

Xiao Jie’s simulation traced his rise to a nine-star Dou Zong, his discovery of the Heaven-Burning Great Sage’s legacy, and his death while refining the Volcanic Stone Flame. After claiming a Tier 7 Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast Core, he planned to seek the legacy in the Central Plains.

• Xiao Jie simulated a life in which he refined several Heavenly Flames, advanced to nine-star Dou Zong, and traveled toward the Central Plains with Xiao Yi Xian.
• Xiao Jie obtained the Heaven-Burning Finger from a Dou Saint Cave Abode and combined it with his other Heaven-Burning techniques to create the Heaven-Burning Great Hand Seal.
• Xiao Jie learned that the technique revealed the key to the Heaven-Burning Great Sage Legacy Grounds, the inheritance of an ancient Half-Emperor.
• Xiao Jie found the Volcanic Stone Flame, but a Soul Hall Dou Venerate disrupted his refinement and caused him to die.
• Xiao Jie selected the Tier 7 Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast Core and resolved to seek the Heaven-Burning Great Sage’s legacy in the Central Plains.

Hai Bodong broke his seal, and Xiao Jie enlisted Shi Jian’s help to find Qing Lin in Shi-Mo City. After Shi Jian located her, Xiao Jie took the timid girl under his protection at a banquet.

• Hai Bodong emerged from his secret chamber after refining the Break-Obstacle Pill and celebrated recovering his cultivation.
• Shi Jian, the City Lord of Shi-Mo City, met Xiao Jie and Hai Bodong, then agreed to search for Qing Lin after Xiao Jie described her.
• Xiao Jie gave Shi Jian a Dou Ling Pill, and Shi Jian sent soldiers to find Qing Lin.
• The soldiers brought Qing Lin to Hai Bodong’s shop, and Xiao Jie confirmed she was the girl he sought.
• At Shi Jian’s banquet, Xiao Jie reassured Qing Lin, invited her to eat, and took her into his care.

Xiao Jie brought Qing Lin to an underground lava lake, where her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils subdued the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake. After learning that a Heavenly Flame lay deep beneath the lava, Xiao Jie descended into the lake while Qing Lin waited.

• Xiao Jie found the hidden passages beneath the sand near Shi-Mo City and led Qing Lin underground to search for the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake.
• Xiao Jie reached a lava lake and warned Qing Lin to stay behind him when the snake appeared.
• Qing Lin's Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils struck the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake, causing it to collapse as she fainted from mental exhaustion.
• Xiao Jie revived Qing Lin, who said she could control the snake and learned from it that a place deep in the lava might contain a Heavenly Flame.
• Xiao Jie protected himself with Heavenly Flames and descended into the lava while Qing Lin waited at the shore.

Xiao Jie followed the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake through the underground magma and obtained the Green Lotus Core Flame’s Origin Flame Seed and half of its Earth Fire Lotus Seeds. He returned to the shore and told Qing Lin they could head back.

• Xiao Jie followed the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake through the increasingly hot magma toward the Green Lotus Core Flame.
• Xiao Jie found the cyan lotus and identified its lotus platform and Earth Fire Lotus Seeds.
• Xiao Jie used a Blood Lotus Pill to take the Green Lotus Core Flame’s Origin Flame Seed and collected half the lotus seeds, leaving the platform behind.
• Xiao Jie and the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake returned to shore, where Qing Lin welcomed him.
• Xiao Jie stroked Qing Lin’s head and said he had obtained the flame and they should return.

After refining the Green Lotus Core Flame, Xiao Jie rose to the peak of the Four-Star Dou Emperor and used the Simulator to glimpse a dangerous future involving Han Feng, Fallen Heart Flame, and the Soul Hall. He selected the Heaven-Burning Fist experience and prepared to test the technique against Medusa.

• Xiao Jie refined the Green Lotus Core Flame over fourteen days, reaching the peak of a Four-Star Dou Emperor as the Flame Mantra evolved into a quasi-Earth-tier cultivation method.
• Xiao Jie simulated a future in which he traveled to the Black-Corner Region, clashed with Han Feng's plans, acquired more Heavenly Flames, and eventually died at the hands of a Soul Hall Honored Elder.
• Xiao Jie chose the Heaven-Burning Fist mastery experience from the Simulator's rewards instead of a pill or Seventh-grade Alchemist inheritance.
• Xiao Jie absorbed the technique's cultivation insights and decided to spar with Medusa to test its power.

After breaking through to the peak of the Four-Star Dou Emperor realm, Xiao Jie set out for the Snake-People Holy City to challenge Queen Medusa, accompanied by Hai Bodong and Shi Jian. Yue Mei sensed the three intruders and flew to the Holy City, confident that her tribe could defeat them.

• Shi Jian and Hai Bodong sensed Xiao Jie's breakthrough and went to meet him as he emerged from seclusion.
• Xiao Jie announced his plan to spar with Medusa, and Shi Jian and Hai Bodong warned him about the Snake-People Tribe's powerful leaders and combined Snake Seal technique.
• Xiao Jie reassured them of his strength, and Hai Bodong and Shi Jian agreed to accompany him into the desert.
• Xiao Jie, Hai Bodong, and Shi Jian flew toward the Snake-People Holy City.
• Yue Mei sensed their auras, dismissed a guard's offer to summon support, and flew alone toward the Holy City.

Xiao Jie and his companions reached the Snake-People Holy City and confronted Queen Medusa, whose interest in his Heavenly Flames made her determined to seize them. Their first exchange ended with Xiao Jie holding a slight advantage, leaving their battle ongoing.

• Xiao Jie, Hai Bodong, and Shi Jian flew into the Snake-People Holy City’s territory and were spotted by the city’s scouts.
• Queen Medusa appeared above the city, and Hua She'er joined her as the Snake-People guards welcomed their queen.
• Xiao Jie taunted Queen Medusa, who challenged him and threatened Hai Bodong for returning to her territory.
• Queen Medusa recognized Xiao Jie’s Heavenly Flames and resolved to take them to help her break through to Dou Zong.
• Xiao Jie and Queen Medusa exchanged palm strikes, and Xiao Jie gained a slight advantage in their opening clash.

Xiao Jie fought Queen Medusa above the Snake-People Holy City, using his Heavenly Flame to strengthen his techniques as Medusa revealed her full battle form and gained the upper hand. With the other Snake-People leaders nearing and his allies under pressure, Xiao Jie activated the Green Lotus Transformation and prepared to unleash Burning Heaven.

• Xiao Jie attacked Queen Medusa with Heaven-Burning Palm, and its Heavenly Flame-enhanced strike forced her to dodge.
• Xiao Jie provoked Queen Medusa into revealing her seven-colored battle form, and they clashed with soundwave techniques; Medusa overpowered him.
• The eight Snake-People leaders raced toward the Holy City as Hua She'er and Yue Mei blocked Hai Bodong and Shi Jian from interfering.
• Xiao Jie activated the Green Lotus Transformation, raising his cultivation from Four-Star Dou Emperor to Nine-Star Dou Emperor.
• Xiao Jie gathered fire-attribute energy into his fist and named his technique Burning Heaven.

Xiao Jie defeated Queen Medusa long enough to escape the desert with Hai Bodong and Shi Jian, then returned toward Shi-Mo City. Medusa ordered an investigation into him, while Xiao Jie warned Shi Jian to strengthen the city’s defenses against a possible Snake-People Tribe attack.

• Xiao Jie detonated his Heaven-Burning Fist, blasted Queen Medusa into a crater, and escaped with Hai Bodong and Shi Jian.
• A Snake-People Tribe Dou Wang hurried to check on Medusa, who recovered and ordered her subordinates to investigate Xiao Jie.
• Xiao Jie withdrew the Heavenly Fire Three-Mysterious Transformation, took pills to recover, and flew toward Shi-Mo City with Hai Bodong and Shi Jian.
• Hai Bodong warned Shi Jian that Shi-Mo City could be the first target if Medusa retaliated, and Xiao Jie advised him to strengthen its defenses while explaining why the Snake-People Tribe was unlikely to attack rashly.
• Shi Jian accepted Xiao Jie's reasoning but resolved to remain vigilant and prepare Shi-Mo City for a possible attack.

Xiao Jie stayed in Shi-Mo City while Shi Jian and Hai Bodong helped him gather medicinal ingredients, and he encouraged Qing Lin to begin cultivating. He began refining a Sixth-grade Vitality Pill, and a brilliant pillar of light burst through the clouds above the City Lord's Mansion as it took shape.

• Xiao Jie asked Shi Jian and Hai Bodong to help gather medicinal ingredients, offering each a valuable pill in return.
• Qing Lin helped Xiao Jie wash up, and he reassured her that her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils could help her become a powerful expert before sending her to cultivate under Hai Bodong.
• Xiao Jie reviewed his dwindling pill supplies and the ingredients gathered by the Mittel Family and Shi Jian, then decided to refine a Vitality Pill.
• Xiao Jie used his fifth-tier medicinal cauldron to refine and condense the Vitality Pill in the secret chamber.
• Dark clouds gathered above the City Lord's Mansion, and a pillar of light burst from the chamber through the clouds as the Sixth-grade pill formed.