Recaps

Xia Ping used the True Demon God's authority to replace the dead Flower Demon Austin, inheriting his identity, memories, bloodline, and abilities. He planned to use Austin's ties to the Demon Hall to gain standing and gather intelligence, and began exploring the Flower Demon's power over scent.

• Xia Ping transformed into Austin and inherited the demon's appearance, soul, memories, and karmic connections.
• Xia Ping learned that Austin was a Flower Demon whose enchanting fragrance had won Monica's favor and helped him join the Demon Hall.
• Xia Ping discovered that jealous figures in the Demon Hall had ordered Austin's murder, and recognized that Austin's identity could help him advance and gather intelligence.
• Xia Ping found that Austin's memories contained little useful information about the Abyss's attack on the Present World Universe.
• Xia Ping sensed that Flower Demons could control countless scents and began exploring how scent affected the perceptions of all life.

Xia Ping studied how the Flower Demon bloodline’s control over scents and hormones could strengthen his illusion arts, then returned to the Demon Hall disguised as Austin. His unexpected survival left the guards fearful and convinced that Austin was more dangerous than they had thought.

• Xia Ping realized the Flower Demon’s scent-control power could make illusions feel real and manipulate living beings’ emotions.
• Xia Ping tested the bloodline power through the night, then headed to the Demon Hall using Austin’s memories.
• The demon guards were shocked to see Austin alive after hearing that he had been killed, and Xia Ping told them to open the gate.
• One guard felt instinctive awe toward Xia Ping, while an old demon warned the others to stay out of conflicts between powerful figures.

Xia Ping returned to Austin’s luxurious estate and met Monica, the powerful daughter of Night Demon King, who came to check on him after hearing he had died. He rebuked her for interfering in the matter, leaving Monica and the assembled servants stunned by his defiance.

• Xia Ping returned to Austin’s estate, where the servants were shocked to see him alive after reports of his death.
• Xia Ping recognized Monica as the peak Primordial Realm demon and daughter of Night Demon King, and recalled that she had given Austin the estate and was his lover.
• Monica expressed relief that Xia Ping was alive, then questioned whether he had encountered danger the previous night and showed signs of killing intent toward whoever had attacked him.
• Xia Ping told Monica to stay out of the matter, calling it a conflict between men and a matter of war.
• Monica, the guards, and the maids were stunned when Xia Ping sternly rebuked her and ordered her to step aside.

Xia Ping tried to make Monica hate him so he could pursue his undercover work alone, but she only became more devoted and agreed to fund his residence and find him Demon Hall missions. After Monica left, Xia Ping ordered the estate sealed against visitors.

• Xia Ping spoke harshly to Monica, hoping she would sever ties with him, but she obediently accepted his demands.
• Monica said she would stop paying the residence’s expenses, and Xia Ping insisted she continue despite the rumors.
• Xia Ping told Monica to find him easy, well-paid Demon Hall missions, and she agreed to search for them.
• Monica offered to serve Xia Ping, but he sent her away, and she left with her subordinates.
• Xia Ping ordered the guards and maids to close the gates and refuse all visitors, and they obeyed.

Monica doted on Austin, ordering her maids to find him easy, well-rewarded missions and give him nine kinds of abyssal spirit herbs. Meanwhile, Qibuman confronted the demons who had claimed they killed Austin, furious that Austin had returned alive and made him a laughingstock.

• Monica’s maids complained that Austin had spoken rudely to her, but Monica said his fierceness only made her more attracted to him.
• Monica remembered Austin wanted easy, rewarding Demon Hall missions and ordered her maids to search for them.
• Monica instructed her maids to take nine kinds of abyssal spirit herbs from her treasury and deliver them to Austin so he could grow stronger.
• Qibuman berated the demons who had claimed they killed Austin after Austin returned to Demon Hall alive.
• The demons suggested Austin might be an impostor, but Qibuman argued that Demon Hall’s soul-aura checks and Monica’s ability to see through illusions would have exposed a fake.

Qibuman, the Six-Armed Lion Demon, tried to explain how Austin the Flower Demon had survived the demons’ assassination attempt, suspecting either a resurrection ability or powerful illusion magic. After learning Austin planned to take Demon Hall missions, Qibuman vowed to ambush him personally on his next mission.

• Qibuman proposed that Austin had either survived through a resurrection ability or deceived the demons with an illusion.
• The demons concluded that Austin had likely used an illusion or an Abyss strange artifact to make them believe they had killed him.
• The demons grew furious at being tricked and worried that Austin might remain inside the Demon Hall, beyond their reach.
• Qibuman revealed that Austin intended to take Demon Hall missions, giving them a chance to attack him outside.
• Qibuman promised to join the next ambush himself and ordered the demons to make the operation foolproof.

Monica brought Xia Ping more than eighty Demon Hall missions to choose from, and he selected a dangerous hunt for the Sand Demon. He set out to raise his standing in Demon Hall and gain access to its intelligence, while Monica worried that something might happen to him.

• Monica used her authority to collect over eighty Demon Hall tasks for Xia Ping to choose from.
• Xia Ping reviewed the missions, including hunts, secret-realm exploration, and infiltrating the Present World Universe as spies.
• Xia Ping chose the mission to hunt the Sand Demon, a notorious Class-A criminal who had destroyed more than a dozen cities and likely reached the Near Antiquity Realm.
• Monica warned Xia Ping that the Sand Demon had escaped Demon Hall's elite hunters and killed several of them.
• Xia Ping insisted he was not afraid and aimed to rise quickly through Demon Hall to uncover important intelligence.
• Monica told Xia Ping she feared an accident might happen to him.

Monica offered Xia Ping a collection of powerful Abyss treasures to help him hunt the Sand Demon. The maids watched in disbelief as she gave Austin treasures meant for her protection.

• Xia Ping told Monica he could easily kill the Sand Demon and ordered her to watch obediently.
• Monica eagerly agreed, then offered Xia Ping nine Abyss treasures to aid his mission.
• The maids recognized the Nightmare Vine, a dangerous plant that could serve as a loyal guard.
• The maids identified the Ice Thorn Demon Fruit, a powerful single-use weapon capable of freezing and killing Near Ancient demons.
• The maids recognized the Shadow Boots, which let their wearer merge with shadows and evade most attacks.
• Xia Ping realized Monica’s treasures were extraordinarily valuable and reflected that her wealth made it easy for Austin to benefit from her generosity.

Xia Ping accepted Monica’s treasures and set out to hunt the Sand Demon in the Crouching Ox Mountain Range. After he left Demon Hall, Qibuman and other demons plotted to ambush and kill him.

• Xia Ping took all the treasures Monica offered and asked where to find the Sand Demon.
• Monica told Xia Ping the Sand Demon was believed to be hiding in the Crouching Ox Mountain Range, and he vowed to return by dinner after killing it.
• Xia Ping left Demon Hall while Monica’s maids doubted he could defeat the Sand Demon.
• Demons learned of Xia Ping’s departure and discussed his plan to hunt wanted criminals.
• Qibuman resolved to personally lead an ambush and kill Xia Ping outside Demon Hall.

Xia Ping searched the Crouching Dragon Mountain Range and found the wanted Sand Demon hiding in the soil. He used Flower Domain—Slumber to put it to sleep, leaving it unconscious on the ground.

• Xia Ping teleported to the Crouching Dragon Mountain Range to hunt the Sand Demon.
• Xia Ping used the Hell Golden Crow Eye to search the mountains and detected the Sand Demon concealed as grains of sand in a valley.
• The Sand Demon sensed Xia Ping and prepared to ambush him, believing him to be an Immortal Realm demon.
• Xia Ping spread Flower Domain—Slumber across the area, and the fragrance seeped into the Sand Demon's soul.
• The Sand Demon emerged from the earth and fell asleep on the ground.

Xia Ping captured the powerful Sand Demon with his Flower Domain, then was surrounded by demons led by Six-Armed Lion Demon Qibuman. They accused him of faking his death in the alley and pretending to be weak, leaving him confused as they prepared to confront him.

• Xia Ping used his Flower Domain to put the Sand Demon to sleep and capture it without a fight.
• Xia Ping considered how his scent and illusion abilities could be improved, then sensed powerful demons approaching.
• Six-Armed Lion Demon Qibuman arrived with twenty demons and sealed the surrounding area.
• Qibuman recognized Xia Ping’s strength after seeing the Sand Demon subdued and accused him of hiding his abilities.
• The demons who had killed Austin in the alley accused Xia Ping of faking his death and deceiving them, while Xia Ping struggled to understand their claims.

Xia Ping faced a force of demons led by Qibuman, the Six-Armed Lion Demon, who attacked him with his powerful Six-Armed Demon Fist. Xia Ping relied only on the Flower Demon's abilities to evade the strike, leaving Qibuman furious and unable to find his real body.

• Xia Ping taunted the demons for attacking him after he had spared their lives, while they accused him of relying on illusions and boasted that they had sealed off the area.
• Qibuman, the Six-Armed Lion Demon, unleashed his Six-Armed Demon Fist, drawing on the Abyss's origin and striking with countless phantom arms.
• Xia Ping spread his Flower Domain across ten million kilometers, filling it with petals that each served as an avatar.
• Qibuman's powerful punch shattered only a dozen petal avatars, and the demons were shocked by Xia Ping's ability to hide his true body.
• Xia Ping mocked Qibuman for refusing his earlier mercy, while Qibuman vowed to destroy every avatar with another punch.

Xia Ping used his Flower Domain to overwhelm Qibuman, the Six-Armed Lion Demon, and shatter its defenses. As the other demons mistook Xia Ping for a hidden Ancient Realm demon and plotted to kill him, Xia Ping appeared beside Qibuman, who sensed a fatal threat.

• Qibuman unleashed its Primeval Lion Demon Roar at Xia Ping.
• Xia Ping answered with his Flower Domain, sending countless cherry blossom Sword Qi into Qibuman.
• Qibuman used its Thousand-Hand Lion Demon Palm to defend itself, but the barrage cracked its qi sphere and badly injured it.
• The other demons realized Xia Ping had concealed his strength and discussed capturing or killing him.
• Xia Ping broke through Qibuman's defenses and silently appeared beside it as Qibuman sensed danger and surged with strength.

Xia Ping killed Qibuman, the Six-Armed Lion Demon, with Indra Finger, then used his Flower Domain to incapacitate the attacking Abyss Demons. He planned to feed the demons to the World Tree.

• Xia Ping struck Qibuman with Indra Finger, destroying his body and soul and severing his karmic connections.
• The Abyss Demons attacked Xia Ping together, unleashing their Abyss Domains to avenge Qibuman.
• Xia Ping expanded his Flower Domain and enveloped the surrounding space, overriding the demons' domains.
• Xia Ping's scent-based illusion made the Abyss Demons lose their power and fall asleep.
• Xia Ping collected the unconscious Abyss Demons, including Qibuman, to feed to the World Tree.

Xia Ping submitted the Sand Demon's corpse to the Demon Hall and had his mission confirmed, earning a reward and a higher permission level. He left after insulting the supervisors, while the demons behind him seethed and wondered how an Immortal Realm demon had killed such a powerful target.

• Xia Ping brought the Sand Demon's corpse to the Mission Hall as proof that he had completed the mission.
• Xia Ping mocked the demons and threatened to report the supervisors as they verified the corpse.
• The supervisors confirmed that Xia Ping had personally killed the wanted Sand Demon and raised his Demon Hall permission level by one rank.
• Xia Ping left, and the supervisors and other demons cursed him for relying on Lady Monica's protection and acting arrogantly.
• The demons questioned how Xia Ping had defeated the Sand Demon, then dismissed the possibility that he was secretly powerful.

Demons in the Demon Hall spread rumors that Xia Ping had relied on treasures from Monica to kill the Sand Demon, fueling widespread envy and resentment. Meanwhile, Gnar Teuton questioned his son Qibuman’s subordinates about his disappearance and rejected their claim that Flower Demon Austin might be responsible.

• A Crow Demon claimed Monica had given Xia Ping the Nightmare Vine, the Ice Thorn Demon Fruit, Shadow Boots, and other treasures.
• Demons speculated that Monica’s gifts had enabled Xia Ping to kill the Sand Demon and escape danger, then condemned him as a man living off a woman.
• Rumors about Xia Ping relying on Monica spread throughout the Demon Hall.
• Gnar Teuton summoned Qibuman’s subordinates and demanded to know where his missing son was.
• The subordinates said Qibuman had left to kill Flower Demon Austin and never returned, then blamed Austin for his disappearance.
• Gnar Teuton dismissed the idea that Austin could have killed Qibuman and released his pressure, crushing the demons against the floor and injuring them.

Gena Teuton suspected Austin had caused Qibuman’s disappearance but held back from confronting him because Monica might retaliate. Meanwhile, Xia Ping comprehended how to control the six senses and advanced his illusions to One Thought Creates Myriad Worlds.

• Gena Teuton’s demons blamed Austin for Qibuman’s disappearance and pleaded for mercy.
• Gena Teuton considered capturing Austin but chose not to provoke Monica, though he vowed to kill Austin if he got the chance.
• Xia Ping cultivated in seclusion after gaining insight into illusions from the Flower Demon bloodline ability.
• Xia Ping comprehended the principle of controlling the six senses and created ten lifelike illusionary worlds at once.
• Xia Ping advanced from One Thought, One World to the early stage of One Thought Creates Myriad Worlds.

Xia Ping advanced his illusion arts and deepened his understanding of the Law of Creation, then used three World Fruits to break through to Ancient Realm Completion. His Hell Golden Crow Bloodline also grew stronger, leaving him far more powerful than before.

• Xia Ping reached the initial stage of One Thought Creates Myriad Worlds and realized he could trap even powerful Saints in layered illusionary worlds.
• His improved illusion arts deepened his comprehension of the Law of Creation and brought him to the brink of a cultivation breakthrough.
• Xia Ping swallowed three World Fruits and broke through to Ancient Realm Completion, condensing three thousand fragments of the Law of Creation.
• Xia Ping's divine consciousness expanded to a diameter of three million light-years, and he recognized the force of his spiritual pressure and illusions.
• Xia Ping awakened another five hundred billion Hell Golden Crow Cells, bringing his total to three trillion and strengthening the Hell Golden Crow Flame within him.

After a month of seclusion, Xia Ping attended a gathering of the Rock Demon City Demon Hall after learning that the Night Demon King had returned. The Night Demon King announced that the Abyss Forbidden Land was about to open, leaving the demons stunned.

• Xia Ping emerged from seclusion after consolidating his cultivation at the peak of the Ancient Realm and sensing he was nearing the laws of the world.
• A maid told Xia Ping that the Night Demon King had returned and summoned the Demon Hall demons to a meeting in three days.
• Xia Ping failed to approach Monica for information and attended the gathering, where demons of many ranks assembled.
• The Night Demon King arrived through a black hole and briefly examined Xia Ping, but the Formless Mask concealed his secrets.
• The Night Demon King announced that the Abyss Forbidden Land was about to open, shocking the demons in the hall.

Xia Ping learned that the Demon Hall would hold an early Abyss Grand Competition inside the deadly Abyss Forbidden Land to select commanders for the coming war. The competition was open to demons of every strength except Abyss Kings, and Xia Ping recognized that the invasion of the Present World Universe was drawing near.

• Xia Ping grew eager to enter the Abyss Forbidden Land after Night Demon King announced that it would soon open to many demons.
• An ancient demon asked whether the opening meant the once-in-ten-thousand-years Abyss Grand Competition was beginning.
• Night Demon King explained that the Devil Master had ordered the tournament early to choose vanguard warriors for the imminent occupation of the Present World Universe.
• Night Demon King warned that the tournament would take place in the Abyss Forbidden Land, where even demigods could die, and that demons of every strength except Abyss Kings could participate.
• Xia Ping realized that the Abyss war was approaching according to a schedule and might break out if he delayed much longer.

The Night Demon King opened registration for the Abyss Forbidden Land competition, and Gnar Teuton recommended Xia Ping despite his low rank, intending to put him in danger. Xia Ping accepted the challenge, which could earn him the Night Demon King’s recognition and a chance to be with Monica.

• The Night Demon King opened registration for the Abyss Forbidden Land competition, and several powerful demons signed up while Monica held back.
• As registration ended, Gnar Teuton asked to recommend Monica’s companion, Flower Demon Austin, for the competition.
• The Night Demon King said he had planned to kill Xia Ping but might accept him as Monica’s partner if he proved his strength by participating.
• Xia Ping recognized that the Night Demon King and Gnar Teuton were trying to force him into danger, but accepted because he already wanted to enter the Abyss Forbidden Land.
• The Night Demon King praised Xia Ping’s courage after he agreed to compete.

Xia Ping signed up for the dangerous Abyss Forbidden Land competition despite the Night Demon King’s ultimatum, provoking Nine-Armed Lion Demon Gnar Teuton and becoming the subject of Demon Hall gossip. Monica offered to elope with him, but Xia Ping insisted on entering the competition and declared that he would eventually replace the Night Demon King.

• Xia Ping claimed his good luck made the Abyss Forbidden Land competition suited to him, then mocked Nine-Armed Lion Demon Gnar Teuton when Gnar suggested they look after each other.
• The Night Demon King ended the gathering before Gnar Teuton could lose his temper.
• News of Xia Ping’s registration spread through Demon Hall, where demons debated his chances and Monica’s efforts to supply him with life-saving treasures.
• Monica apologized to Xia Ping and offered to elope rather than let him enter the competition.
• Xia Ping refused to leave, told Monica to stay out of men’s affairs, and said he would eventually replace the Night Demon King.

Xia Ping arrived at the Abyss Forbidden Land with the demons from Rock Demon City and absorbed the abyssal energy without harm. At the tournament gathering, Samantha confronted him as her former lover, but another female demon arrived and claimed Austin as her man.

• Xia Ping and the demons from Rock Demon City teleported to the base near the Abyss Forbidden Land, where restriction arrays surrounded the sealed region.
• Xia Ping sensed the abyssal energy eroding the area and used his Hell Furnace to devour it and convert it into mana.
• Thousands of demons from across the Abyss Continent gathered for the tournament, including many Ancient Realm and Primordial Realm demons.
• Samantha recognized Xia Ping as Austin and said she had never agreed to end their relationship, threatening to keep him from leaving.
• Another female demon arrived, told Samantha to get lost, and declared that Austin was her man.

Xia Ping faced a growing crowd of powerful female demons from Austin’s past, including Catherine and Jennifer, while Monica questioned his connections to them. He admitted they were all his ex-girlfriends as more rivals arrived and their hostility escalated.

• A demon identified Catherine as the notorious Black Widow of the Abyss Continent, and Xia Ping admitted she had once kept Austin as her pet.
• Catherine called Austin her favorite pet, but Monica demanded to know who she was.
• Jennifer arrived and declared her devotion to Austin, while Xia Ping explained that she had wanted to strip away his flesh and keep his bones.
• More powerful female demons arrived, and their competing auras and hostility shook the void.
• Monica asked who the newcomers were, and Xia Ping admitted they were all Austin’s ex-girlfriends.
• Xia Ping recalled that Austin had pursued powerful female demons through his Flower Demon Bloodline, fled their dangerous obsessions, and eventually died after finding Monica.

Monica clashed verbally with Samantha and the other female demons, trading insults over their rivalry for Austin. When the demons threatened to settle the dispute by Abyss rules, Monica stood her ground, and their World Domains collided, tearing open the surrounding space.

• Samantha mocked Monica for stealing her man, and Monica retorted that Samantha had been abandoned and was too old to compete for young men.
• Catherine insulted Monica and invoked her father, the Night Demon King, but Monica called Catherine fat.
• Jennifer criticized Monica’s arrogance, and Monica mocked Jennifer’s appearance and suggested cosmetic surgery.
• A white-faced fox demon proposed settling the dispute by the Abyss’s rule of slaughter, and Monica accepted the challenge without fear.
• The female demons spread their World Domains, which collided and split the surrounding void with enormous spatial cracks.