Chapter Summaries

Lu Ye tested himself against the Tier Nine cultivator Yuan Guang inside the Nine Realms Map, using two controlled artifacts while fighting with his saber. He left Yuan Guang gravely wounded after combining two Sharpness Spirit Patterns to pierce his Treasure Armor.

• Yiyi maintained the Nine Realms Map as Lu Ye and Yuan Guang began fighting in its Chaotic Stone Forest.
• Lu Ye used two controlled artifacts, surprising Yuan Guang, who had expected to face only one.
• Yuan Guang attacked with Three Thousand Blade Sword Flow and charged, but Lu Ye shattered the sword radiances with his second artifact.
• Lu Ye advanced while controlling both artifacts and fighting with his saber, forcing Yuan Guang onto the defensive and damaging his Treasure Armor.
• Yuan Guang tried to trade blows and sever Lu Ye's wrist, but the Defense Spirit Pattern blocked his sword.
• Lu Ye pierced Yuan Guang's chest with a saber bearing two linked Sharpness Spirit Patterns.

Lu Ye killed the Tier Nine Yuan Guang with linked Sharpness patterns and Proud Thorn, then joined Hao Ren and Hao Qing on a plan to lure Heaven-Supporting Sect cultivators out near their mine. The group reached the area, and two Tier Nine cultivators flew from the mine to attack them.

• Lu Ye pierced Yuan Guang's armor with linked Sharpness patterns and killed him by activating Proud Thorn inside his body.
• Yiyi confirmed she was unharmed, and Hao Ren and Hao Qing stood guard while Lu Ye and Yiyi recovered.
• After the Purple Cloud Flower matured, Hao Ren paid Lu Ye one hundred Spirit Stones, and Hao Qing picked the flower.
• Hao Ren and Hao Qing volunteered to join Lu Ye and Yiyi, and the four planned to use the siblings as bait to draw out Heaven-Supporting Sect cultivators.
• The group traveled to the mine's vicinity and waited until night, when Hao Ren concealed himself and scouted ahead.
• Two Tier Nine cultivators flew from the mine toward the group, attacking with spells and a controlled artifact.

Lu Ye and Hao Ren lured two Heaven-Supporting Sect Tier Nine Cultivators into an ambush. Lu Ye trapped the Weapon Cultivator and knocked the Spell Cultivator from his flying artifact, leaving the Spell Cultivator looking up in alarm as Lu Ye appeared above him.

• Hao Ren reached the agreed spot and disappeared as the two Heaven-Supporting Sect cultivators pursued Lu Ye.
• Lu Ye baited the Weapon Cultivator into swooping down for Yuan Guang’s flying artifact, trapping him in the Chaotic Stone Forest.
• Lu Ye’s controlled artifacts and Fire Dragon Art overturned the Spell Cultivator’s flying artifact and sent him falling.
• The Spell Cultivator used a Flight Technique to regain control, but Lu Ye vanished from below and a Spiritual Power fluctuation came from overhead.

Lu Ye killed a Tier Nine Spell Cultivator and helped Hao Ren and Hao Qing defeat another Heaven-Supporting Sect cultivator before advancing on their mining area. Near the mine, he discovered and engaged the remaining Tier Nine Ghost Cultivator, with Amber stunning the enemy as the fight began.

• Lu Ye killed the Spell Cultivator after he crashed to the ground, then returned to the Chaotic Stone Forest.
• Lu Ye supported Hao Ren and Hao Qing as they killed the Heaven-Supporting Sect's Weapon Cultivator.
• Lu Ye, Yiyi, Amber, Hao Ren, and Hao Qing headed toward the mining area, planning to kill its last Tier Nine guard.
• Lu Ye used the Insight Spirit Pattern to detect the concealed Ghost Cultivator and met his attack with his saber.
• Amber roared at the Ghost Cultivator, stunning him while Lu Ye pressed his assault.

Lu Ye, Amber, Hao Ren, and Hao Qing raided the Heaven-Supporting Sect mine, killing its guards and many miners before the survivors fled. Believing Silver Light Island was responsible, Zou Qi and Yu Hongbao prepared their camp, while Luo Fu and Qi Shi mobilized several hundred cultivators to exploit the confusion and head toward the Heaven-Supporting Sect camp.

• Amber's roar stunned a Tier Nine Ghost Cultivator, allowing Lu Ye, Hao Ren, and Hao Qing to kill him and take his Storage Bag.
• Lu Ye and the siblings entered the Mine Tunnel, killed the Heaven-Supporting Sect cultivators they encountered, and split up to cover more ground.
• After a scream revealed the attack, the surviving Heaven-Supporting Sect cultivators discovered that many fellow disciples and all three mine guards were dead, then fled and sent word to camp.
• Zou Qi and Yu Hongbao learned that Yuan Guang was also dead, blamed Silver Light Island, and ordered the mine's survivors to escape while the camp prepared for dawn.
• Luo Fu and Qi Shi learned from Hao Ren and Hao Qing that the mine had been overrun, then gathered several hundred cultivators and set out toward the Heaven-Supporting Sect camp.

After raiding the Heaven-Supporting Sect’s mineral vein, Lu Ye escaped with Hao Ren and Hao Qing and rested beside a lake, where the rumored Scaled Flood Dragon suddenly appeared. The creature fixed its gaze on Lu Ye, and the group cautiously tried to avoid provoking it.

• Lu Ye reunited with Hao Ren and Hao Qing, and they fled the mineral vein without being pursued.
• Hao Ren reasoned that the Heaven-Supporting Sect was staying inside its camp’s Grand Array because it feared a larger attack, though it would investigate the mine at dawn.
• The group stopped at a lake, where Hao Qing washed and they ate and rested while Lu Ye inspected his apertures and opened Storage Bags.
• Amber absorbed Blood Qi from the Scale Armor, then a huge Scaled Flood Dragon surfaced and stared at Lu Ye.
• Hao Ren slowly stood to offer the creature Blood Food while Lu Ye prepared to flee if it attacked.

Lu Ye discovered that the Scaled Flood Dragon was drawn to the Blood Qi in his Scale Armor and used it to lead the monster toward the Heaven-Supporting Sect's camp. He left Hao Ren and Hao Qing behind and rode Amber after the Scaled Flood Dragon, expecting chaos at the camp.

• Hao Ren and Hao Qing retreated while the Scaled Flood Dragon ignored them and focused on Lu Ye and Amber.
• Lu Ye realized the Scaled Flood Dragon was attracted to the Scale Armor and had Yiyi take it underground while he flew away.
• Lu Ye tested the monster's range and directed Yiyi to lead it toward the Heaven-Supporting Sect's camp.
• Lu Ye told Hao Ren that the Heaven-Supporting Sect was likely in trouble, then parted from Hao Ren and Hao Qing.
• Lu Ye rode Amber after the Scaled Flood Dragon, intending to witness its clash with the cultivators at the camp.

Lu Ye used Yiyi and the Scale Armor to lure the Scaled Flood Dragon toward the Heaven-Supporting Sect camp, where it began battering the sect’s protective array. The array still held, but the Scaled Flood Dragon’s repeated attacks threatened to break through.

• Hao Ren told Luo Fu that Lu Ye had lured the Scaled Flood Dragon toward the Heaven-Supporting Sect camp, and Luo Fu ordered Silver Light Island’s ship to advance at full speed.
• Zou Qi and Yu Hongbao gathered the Heaven-Supporting Sect cultivators and waited for dawn, unaware that the Scaled Flood Dragon was approaching.
• The Scaled Flood Dragon charged into the Heaven-Supporting Sect’s protective array and repeatedly slammed its head against the barrier.
• Lu Ye watched from a slope five li away and confirmed that Yiyi was safe underground.

The Scaled Flood Dragon attacked the Heaven-Supporting Sect’s camp, weakening its Protective Grand Array with corrosive mist while Lu Ye waited for Silver Light Island’s forces to arrive. After the sect’s cultivators emerged and drove the weakened beast back, the Scaled Flood Dragon unleashed lightning on their Spell Cultivators, killing and injuring many and turning the battle.

• The Scaled Flood Dragon battered the Heaven-Supporting Sect’s array and sprayed corrosive mist that rapidly consumed its stored Spiritual Power.
• Lu Ye watched from five li away as Hao Ren told him Silver Light Island had sent several hundred cultivators who would arrive within one or two hours.
• Yu Hongbao warned Zou Qi that the array could last only a few more hours, so Zou Qi waited for the Scaled Flood Dragon to weaken before ordering the array opened.
• The Heaven-Supporting Sect’s cultivators poured out and attacked the weakened Scaled Flood Dragon, driving it back and wounding it with a relentless barrage.
• The Scaled Flood Dragon fired lightning from its horn into the rear Spell Cultivator formation, killing or injuring more than twenty cultivators and disrupting their spells.

The Scaled Flood Dragon devastated the Heaven-Supporting Sect’s forces, but Zou Qi rallied the cultivators and forced it back behind the Protective Grand Array. Silver Light Island then arrived with several hundred cultivators, leaving the battered sect trapped between the dragon and its mortal enemy as Zou Qi demanded to know whether Luo Fu had lured the beast there.

• The Scaled Flood Dragon used lightning and corrosive serpent mist to disrupt the Heaven-Supporting Sect’s ranged attacks, then killed and injured many cultivators with its tail and jaws.
• Zou Qi charged into the battle and rallied the Heaven-Supporting Sect, whose cultivators wounded the Scaled Flood Dragon while suffering heavy casualties.
• A great ship bearing Silver Light Island’s symbol arrived, and Luo Fu celebrated the sect’s vulnerable position.
• Zou Qi ordered a retreat behind the Protective Grand Array as the Scaled Flood Dragon struck down retreating cultivators with lightning.
• Luo Fu led several hundred Silver Light Island cultivators over the camp and landed on the far side, while the Scaled Flood Dragon rammed the array.
• Zou Qi accused Luo Fu of luring the Scaled Flood Dragon, but Luo Fu denied it and claimed Silver Light Island had merely arrived at the right time.

Zou Qi realized that Silver Light Island was not controlling the Scaled Flood Dragon and devised a plan to turn the beast against them. The chapter ended with Heaven-Supporting Sect splitting around Silver Light Island as the Scaled Flood Dragon entered the fight, leaving Luo Fu furious and horrified.

• Zou Qi warned Luo Fu that Silver Light Island would face suspicion if others believed it controlled the Scaled Flood Dragon, but Luo Fu refused to withdraw.
• Zou Qi confirmed that Silver Light Island had no connection to the Scaled Flood Dragon and ordered Yu Hongbao to block the Heaven's Mystery Pillar so the sect's cultivators could not flee.
• Zou Qi shared his plan with Yu Hongbao, and Heaven-Supporting Sect's cultivators gathered before Heaven's Mystery Hall as their Protective Grand Array neared collapse.
• Zou Qi ordered the array opened, allowing the Scaled Flood Dragon to rampage into the camp while Heaven-Supporting Sect charged toward Silver Light Island.
• Zou Qi split Heaven-Supporting Sect's forces to outflank Silver Light Island, and their spells and Controlled Artifacts struck the Scaled Flood Dragon as Luo Fu cursed in alarm.

Zou Qi tried to turn the Scaled Flood Dragon against Silver Light Island, but Lu Ye had directed the beast to pursue the Heaven-Supporting Sect instead. The Heaven-Supporting Sect suffered a crushing defeat, and Lu Ye proposed splitting the spoils evenly with Luo Fu before asking him for a favor.

• Zou Qi led the Heaven-Supporting Sect toward Silver Light Island, hoping the Scaled Flood Dragon would attack its cultivators, but the beast turned around and chased his people.
• Luo Fu ordered Silver Light Island to defend without attacking, while the Heaven-Supporting Sect fled in circles before retreating toward Heaven's Mystery Hall.
• The Scaled Flood Dragon broke into Heaven's Mystery Hall as Heaven-Supporting Sect cultivators evacuated, leaving Zou Qi's forces devastated.
• Lu Ye told Hao Ren to bring Silver Light Island's cultivators into the Heaven-Supporting Sect's camp, where they captured it and began collecting its spoils.
• Lu Ye offered Luo Fu half the spoils and said he had a favor to ask, intending to propose an Alliance Contract between Silver Light Island and the Crimson Blood Sect.

Lu Ye and Silver Light Island divided the spoils after destroying the Heaven-Supporting Sect camp, while news of the Scaled Flood Dragon’s involvement spread among nearby forces. Lu Ye settled at Silver Light Island’s camp and received his share of the gains as he considered advancing to Tier Eight.

• Lu Ye seized the Heaven-Supporting Sect’s blessings, and Luo Fu took his share before Silver Light Island’s cultivators finished plundering the camp.
• Silver Light Island’s forces departed with Lu Ye, while reports of the Scaled Flood Dragon’s power prompted nearby forces to investigate the ruined Heaven-Supporting Sect camp.
• Luo Fu welcomed Lu Ye to Silver Light Island’s camp, where Yiyi told him how she had lured the Scaled Flood Dragon away with the Scale Armor.
• Lu Ye considered advancing to Tier Eight, deciding that cultivation offered more protection than relying on killing enemies for Merit.
• Qi Shi arrived with Hao Ren and Hao Qing to deliver Lu Ye half of Silver Light Island’s spoils, and Lu Ye asked Qi Shi for advice on managing a camp.

Lu Ye declined public credit for Silver Light Island's victory, sorted the spoils, and formed an Alliance Contract between Silver Light Island and the Crimson Blood Sect. He left the feast with a new prospect for sending a cultivator to the Outer Circle, while Luo Fu and Qi Shi realized how dangerous his methods were to Myriad Demon Ridge.

• Qi Shi invited Lu Ye to Silver Light Island's Victory Feast, and Lu Ye declined public recognition to keep his role in directing the Scaled Flood Dragon secret.
• Lu Ye and Yiyi opened and sorted the spoils from the battle while Silver Light Island held its feast and brought food for Amber.
• Luo Fu apologized for keeping Lu Ye out of the public celebration, and he and Lu Ye formed an Alliance Contract between their sects.
• Luo Fu asked whether a Tier Three junior sister could gain experience at the Crimson Blood Sect, and Lu Ye assured him the camp was safe.
• After leaving Lu Ye, Qi Shi told Luo Fu that Lu Ye had likely helped bring down Heavenly Fiend Hall, the Feng Family, and the Heaven-Supporting Sect, and Luo Fu agreed that Lu Ye was terrifying.

Lu Ye reached Tier Eight and tested a flying artifact after agreeing to see whether he could guide the Scaled Flood Dragon for Silver Light Island. He left camp to try flying, but the boat immediately wobbled and crashed toward the ground.

• Luo Fu swore an oath that Silver Light Island had no connection to the Scaled Flood Dragon, disappointing nearby Garrison Envoys who wanted to raid Myriad Demon Ridge camps with its help.
• Lu Ye opened his 144th Spiritual Aperture, advanced to Tier Eight, and found that opening one aperture now cost about thirty-five Spiritual Pills.
• Lu Ye had Yiyi train in the Mirage Realm while he refined Yuan Guang's flying artifact, since his Flying Wing Thorn Tattoo was nearing the end of its lifespan.
• Luo Fu asked Lu Ye whether he could guide the Scaled Flood Dragon, and Lu Ye agreed to try but told him to wait for definite news before contacting the other factions.
• Lu Ye rode out from Silver Light Island, stepped onto Yuan Guang's flying boat, and began testing Artifact Flight; the boat soon tilted and plunged toward the ground.

Lu Ye failed to lure the wary Scaled Flood Dragon away from its lake, so he continued toward Wind Flower Pavilion while traveling through the Inner Circle. Along the way, he practiced Spirit Patterns, fought in the Mirage Realm, and defeated Myriad Demon Ridge cultivators who crossed his path.

• Lu Ye tested Artifact Flight, then reached the Scaled Flood Dragon’s lake with Yiyi and Amber.
• The Scaled Flood Dragon recognized Lu Ye, attacked with lightning, and refused to leave the lake despite Yiyi’s attempts to lure it with the Scale Armor.
• Lu Ye told Luo Fu that the Scaled Flood Dragon would not come out, then set off toward Wind Flower Pavilion instead of returning to Silver Light Island.
• Lu Ye practiced constructing and unraveling Spiritual Patterns while traveling, and fought increasingly challenging opponents in the Mirage Realm.
• Lu Ye and Yiyi encountered Myriad Demon Ridge cultivators on their route, and Lu Ye defeated them with Yiyi’s help and the Nine Realms Map.

Lu Ye reached Heaven's Mechanism Market, updated his Ten-Part Map, and learned that a Boundless Mirage Realm had appeared nearby. After paying for information about the realm and its treasures, he flew off with Yiyi to seek it out.

• Lu Ye traded his Silver Light Island spoils for Spirit Stones and Spiritual Pills and updated his Ten-Part Map at Heaven's Mechanism Market.
• Lu Ye decided to travel into Wind Flower Pavilion territory and target one of its mining areas, then spent the night practicing Spirit Patterns.
• Lu Ye discovered that most cultivators had left the market town and learned they were heading for a Boundless Mirage Realm.
• Lu Ye paid nine hundred Spirit Stones for information explaining that the realm offered rare treasures and Heaven-Grade Cultivation Techniques but lasted only about a day.
• Lu Ye questioned the market's receptionist, summoned his small boat Spiritual Artifact, and flew away with Yiyi.

Lu Ye arrived at the Boundless Mirage Realm and found its mist resembled the Mirage Realm he knew, though its connection remained uncertain. As cultivators gathered and Wind Flower Pavilion waited for reinforcements, Amber unexpectedly befriended a strange Body Cultivator.

• Lu Ye reached the valley and identified Wind Flower Pavilion and Divine Concealment Palace as the factions already gathered there.
• Ji Yan invited Lu Ye to explore with Divine Concealment Palace, but Lu Ye declined and also rejected a Rogue Cultivator's offer to form a team.
• Amber accepted beast meat from the Body Cultivator and let him stroke its fur, prompting Lu Ye to wonder what made the stranger so appealing to it.
• Chu Qing learned that Sun-Illuminating Mountain would arrive soon and ordered a subordinate to check on Soaring Cloud Hall.

Chu Qing recognized Lu Ye among the cultivators gathering to enter the Boundless Mirage Realm, while the factions prepared for its opening. Lu Ye entered a vortex and discovered it had led him to the dangerous ruins of Immortal Yuan City, where his Spiritual Power was sealed.

• Chu Qing spotted Jujia and Lu Ye, realized Lu Ye had advanced to Tier Eight, and felt killing intent toward him.
• Sun-Illuminating Mountain joined Wind Flower Pavilion, while Gu Canyang decided Divine Concealment Palace would enter without waiting for Soaring Cloud Hall.
• The Boundless Mirage Realm opened, and cultivators from the gathered factions and Rogue Cultivator groups entered its vortices.
• Lu Ye entered a vortex and found himself suspended above an ancient ruined city with his Spiritual Power unable to move.
• Lu Ye recognized the place as Immortal Yuan City, recalled its deadly Spirit Bodies, and resolved to avoid the City Lord's Mansion.

Lu Ye entered Immortal Yuan City, avoided a squad of Immortal Yuan Guards by hiding in a lantern-protected shop, and encountered its owner, the Spirit Body Liu Sanbao. Liu Sanbao challenged him to dice, and after losing one Spirit Stone, Lu Ye placed another bet.

• Lu Ye and hundreds of cultivators fell into Immortal Yuan City, where their Spiritual Power was initially unusable and they were scattered across the city.
• Lu Ye hid inside a shop with a lantern outside as Immortal Yuan Guards captured two fleeing cultivators and ordered them sent to the dungeon.
• After the guards left, Lu Ye discovered the shop was occupied by Liu Sanbao, a powerful Fat Spirit who invited him to gamble.
• Liu Sanbao proposed a simple game of big or small, and Lu Ye agreed to play dice.
• Liu Sanbao rolled four, five, and six, won Lu Ye's first Spirit Stone, and Lu Ye placed another Spirit Stone on small.