Chapter Summaries

Su Han arrived at the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament, where Tian Ling'er greeted him affectionately and drew envious attention from the disciples. Tian Ling'er headed to her match while Su Han stayed to watch, and Qi Hao approached with admiration in his eyes.

• Su Han arrived at Tongtian Peak with Little White and surveyed the tournament arenas.
• Tian Ling'er spotted Su Han, hurried over, and affectionately held his arm, prompting envious reactions from nearby disciples.
• The disciples identified Su Han and speculated about his cultivation and Qi Hao's interest in Tian Ling'er.
• Tian Ling'er told Su Han she had been training with the Dragon God Skill and asked him to watch her match; Su Han said he was not competing.
• After the drum sounded, Tian Ling'er went to the arena as Su Han stayed behind with Little White, and a man in white approached while admiring her.

Tian Ling'er faced Fang Chao, a stronger opponent, in the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament. She turned the match around with Su Han’s improved Dragon God Skill and defeated him, then revealed that Su Han had created the technique.

• Qi Hao arrived as Tian Ling'er drew Fang Chao of Dragon Head Peak, whose seventh-layer Yuqing Realm cultivation made the crowd expect her defeat.
• Fang Chao overwhelmed Tian Ling'er with his sword techniques and drove her toward the edge of the arena, while Su Han remained confident.
• Tian Ling'er summoned a pink divine dragon with the Dragon God Skill and reversed the fight, blasting Fang Chao off the arena.
• Fang Chao asked what spell Tian Ling'er had used, and she said Su Han had created the Dragon God Skill.

After Tian Ling'er revealed that Su Han had created the Dragon God Skill, the assembled Qingyun Sect disciples marveled at his talent. Qi Hao approached Su Han and Tian Ling'er with jealous interest, questioned Su Han's claim, and was interrupted by his master.

• Tian Ling'er told Fang Chao that Su Han had created the Dragon God Skill, leaving the disciples astonished.
• Su Han praised Tian Ling'er after she won her match against Fang Chao, while Zhang Xiaofan felt dejected seeing them together.
• Qi Hao resolved not to give up on Tian Ling'er, then approached her and ignored Su Han.
• Tian Ling'er rebuffed Qi Hao and moved closer to Su Han, making her allegiance clear.
• Qi Hao questioned who had taught Su Han his supposedly self-created technique, and Tian Ling'er angrily challenged him.
• Qi Hao's master arrived and sternly asked what he was doing, and Qi Hao greeted him.

Qi Hao challenged Su Han’s claim that he had created the Dragon God Skill, but Cang Song confirmed it and rebuked his own disciple. Qi Hao was left humiliated as Cang Song praised Su Han’s achievement before the gathered disciples.

• Qi Hao questioned Su Han about the Dragon God Skill and asked Cang Song whether he knew of a similar cultivation art.
• Tian Ling'er defended Su Han, but Cang Song stopped her and said he would handle the matter fairly.
• Cang Song kicked Qi Hao to the ground, demanded evidence for his accusation, and testified that Su Han had created the Dragon God Skill.
• Qi Hao questioned whether Cang Song could be mistaken, but Cang Song criticized his narrow vision and praised Su Han’s contribution to the Qingyun Sect.

Qi Hao apologized to Su Han after Cang Song punished him for spreading baseless suspicions, then learned that Su Han had reached the Shangqing Realm in only five years. As Qi Hao accepted that he should stop pursuing Tian Ling'er, Wen Min found Su Han on behalf of Junior Sister Xueqi.

• Cang Song reprimanded Qi Hao and ordered him to face the wall for a year and copy the sect rules ten thousand times after the tournament.
• Qi Hao apologized to Su Han, and Su Han accepted while advising him to improve his judgment and breadth of mind.
• Cang Song told Qi Hao that Su Han had reached the Shangqing Realm, shocking Qi Hao into recognizing Su Han's extraordinary cultivation and talent.
• Qi Hao told Cang Song he would no longer seek out Tian Ling'er, and Cang Song urged him to prepare for the coming matches.
• Wen Min found Su Han while he was with Song Daren and the others, and told him that Junior Sister Xueqi had asked her to find him.

Su Han left the tournament with Wen Min after she told him Lu Xueqi was waiting, while Song Daren was left disappointed by their brief reunion. On the way, Wen Min questioned Su Han about his relationship with Tian Ling'er and Lu Xueqi, and Su Han began to suspect she had feelings for him as they stopped in a quiet corridor.

• Song Daren recounted how Su Han had created the Dragon God Skill, and Wen Min praised Su Han for keeping it hidden.
• Wen Min told Su Han that Lu Xueqi was waiting for him, and Su Han left Tian Ling'er to go with her after she declined to come along.
• Wen Min hurried away with Su Han despite Song Daren calling after her, leaving Song Daren disappointed at their brief reunion.
• Wen Min asked Su Han about his intimate relationship with Tian Ling'er and raised concerns about Lu Xueqi's feelings for him.
• Su Han noticed Wen Min's embarrassment and suspected she might have feelings for him, then stopped in a quiet corridor to ask her something.

Wen Min explained that her old connection with Song Daren had faded over sixty years, then asked what Su Han would do about Lu Xueqi while being involved with Tian Ling'er. Su Han openly said he wanted both women, and Wen Min began wondering whether she could join them before leaving with him to meet Lu Xueqi.

• Wen Min told Su Han that she had first met Song Daren sixty years earlier but felt no interest in pursuing a relationship with him now.
• Wen Min asked Su Han what he would do about Lu Xueqi while he had a relationship with Tian Ling'er.
• Su Han said he wanted to enjoy himself and take both Tian Ling'er and Lu Xueqi, prompting surprise from Wen Min and Little White.
• Su Han defended valuing life and relationships alongside the pursuit of the Heavenly Dao, and Little White admitted his reasoning made sense.
• Wen Min considered whether she could also be with Su Han but stopped herself from saying so.
• Su Han took Wen Min's hand and set off with her to meet Lu Xueqi.

Su Han and Wen Min grew closer as they walked back to the arena, where Lu Xueqi was preparing to compete. Lu Xueqi said she wanted to demonstrate the Supreme Sword Canon for Su Han, leaving Wen Min curious about his role in teaching her.

• Wen Min accepted Su Han holding her hand, but asked him to let go when they neared the crowd.
• Su Han and Wen Min heard disciples praising Lu Xueqi as she prepared to take the arena.
• Wen Min brought Su Han to Lu Xueqi, who thanked her for finding him.
• Lu Xueqi told Su Han she considered him half her teacher and wanted to use the Supreme Sword Canon in her match for him to see.
• Wen Min asked Su Han what Lu Xueqi meant by calling him half her teacher and what the Supreme Sword Canon was.

Lu Xueqi explained to Wen Min that Su Han had taught her the Supreme Sword Canon, and Su Han arranged to teach Wen Min a cultivation method that night. As the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament advanced, Su Han realized Zhang Xiaofan might reach the final four by default, then heard that Lu Xueqi would face Tian Ling'er.

• Lu Xueqi told Wen Min that Su Han had taught her the Supreme Sword Canon, making her half his disciple.
• Su Han reassured Wen Min that he would visit her that night to teach her a cultivation method, and Wen Min agreed.
• Su Han recognized the injured Tongtian Peak victor Chang Jian and recalled that Zhang Xiaofan was scheduled to face him in the next round.
• Su Han realized Chang Jian's injuries might let Zhang Xiaofan advance to the final four without fighting, despite the tournament's upcoming matches.
• An elder announced that Lu Xueqi would face Tian Ling'er in the next third-round match, startling Su Han.

Su Han watched as Lu Xueqi and Tian Ling'er were matched against each other in the tournament’s final bout and asked Lu Xueqi to show mercy. As Lu Xueqi took the arena, Su Han teased Wen Min and Little White, while the crowd’s attention shifted to the match.

• Su Han realized Tian Ling'er and Lu Xueqi had been matched in the final bout despite his hope that they would not face each other.
• Lu Xueqi declared that she would not hold back, but agreed to show Tian Ling'er mercy after Su Han asked her to protect the relationship between their masters.
• Wen Min teased Su Han about choosing between Tian Ling'er and Lu Xueqi, and Su Han playfully swatted her.
• Su Han teased Little White by stroking her in front of the crowd, embarrassing her as she tried to hide in his arms.
• The crowd erupted in discussion as the contestants arrived.

Su Han watched Tian Ling'er and Lu Xueqi prepare to fight while teasing Wen Min and Little White. He judged that Lu Xueqi had the advantage, and the match began with its outcome still undecided.

• Tian Ling'er and Lu Xueqi entered the arena for their tournament match, drawing admiration from the crowd.
• Wen Min teased Su Han about being envied by disciples who did not know that Tian Ling'er and Lu Xueqi had both been claimed by him.
• Little White acted jealous of Su Han's praise for the women, then accepted his compliments and settled contentedly in his arms.
• Little White threatened to eat the pastries in Little Bamboo Peak's kitchen, and Su Han promised to take her down the mountain to buy treats.
• Su Han said he expected Lu Xueqi to win, citing her superior magical treasure and spiritual power.
• The tournament official announced the start of Tian Ling'er and Lu Xueqi's match.

Tian Ling'er fought Lu Xueqi in the arena and was gradually pressured by Lu Xueqi’s unfamiliar, icy swordsmanship. As Cang Song revealed that Qingyun Sect would establish an eighth branch after the contest with Incense Valley, Tian Ling'er unleashed a powerful aura and prepared to fight seriously.

• Lu Xueqi attacked Tian Ling'er with the Tian Ya Sword, using swordsmanship that carried the Power of Ice and surprised Tian Buyi.
• Cang Song told Tian Buyi and Shui Yue that Qingyun Sect would establish an eighth branch after the contest with Incense Valley, but he withheld the identity of its Peak Master.
• Tian Ling'er summoned the Amber Vermilion Ribbon to defend against Lu Xueqi, but Lu Xueqi's refined swordsmanship gradually put her at a disadvantage.
• Zhang Xiaofan worried that Tian Ling'er might lose, and Song Daren reminded him that she still had her Dragon God Skill.
• Tian Ling'er praised Lu Xueqi's strength, declared that she would get serious, and released a powerful aura surrounded by pink light.

During the tournament, Tian Ling'er transformed with the Dragon God Skill and prepared to face Lu Xueqi, while the spell’s origin prompted speculation about Su Han. Watching him also stirred unexpected romantic feelings in Su Ru and renewed jealousy in Shui Yue.

• Tian Ling'er used the Dragon God Skill, transforming into a pink divine dragon as the arena filled with powerful currents of air.
• Tian Buyi and Su Ru wondered where Tian Ling'er had learned the unfamiliar technique, while the disciples cheered for her.
• Shui Yue recognized the Dragon God Skill as one taught by Su Han and felt conflicted about his relationship with Lu Xueqi.
• Su Ru found herself captivated by Su Han and began imagining having a child with him, leaving Tian Buyi puzzled by her behavior.
• Tian Ling'er faced Lu Xueqi as lightning gathered around her and the divine dragon, ready to continue the fight.

Tian Ling'er’s Dragon God Skill clashed with Lu Xueqi’s Divine Sword Controlling Thunder True Spell, and Su Han explained that Lu Xueqi had another powerful sword technique in reserve. As the two attacks reached a stalemate, Lu Xueqi called for Su Han’s sword, leaving the duel poised for another turn.

• The spectators and Su Ru worried that Tian Ling’er’s dragon might not withstand Lu Xueqi’s Nine Heavens Divine Thunder, while Tian Buyi promised to intervene if needed.
• Su Han told Wen Min that Tian Ling’er’s Dragon God Skill could block Lu Xueqi’s thunder and revealed that Lu Xueqi also knew the Supreme Sword Canon.
• Lu Xueqi summoned a pillar of divine thunder and struck Tian Ling’er’s pink divine dragon, but its shield held as the two powers clashed.
• Lu Xueqi weakened from sustaining the spell, and Tian Ling’er’s dragon unleashed a beam of dragon flame that began cracking the thunderclouds.
• Lu Xueqi told Su Han that the Dragon God Skill was still not enough and called, “Sword Come!” asking him to lend her his sword.

Lu Xueqi defeated Tian Ling'er in the third round of the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament with her Supreme Sword Canon technique, One Sword Opens the Heavenly Gate. After the match, Su Han slipped away with Wen Min, teasing that he wanted to teach her a cultivation technique.

• Su Han released the Dragon Slaying Sword, and Lu Xueqi wielded it alongside Tianya Sword to unleash One Sword Opens the Heavenly Gate.
• Tian Ling'er gathered her power into a Dragon God phantom and charged Lu Xueqi's sword strike, causing a massive clash that blinded the spectators.
• When the light faded, Tian Ling'er had returned to human form and could no longer fight, while Lu Xueqi remained standing, securing victory.
• Lu Xueqi praised Tian Ling'er's Dragon God Skill, and Tian Ling'er thanked her for holding back; the referee announced Lu Xueqi as the winner.
• Su Ru checked Tian Ling'er for injuries, while Shui Yue praised Lu Xueqi and told her to recover for the semifinal.
• Su Han avoided the arena and left with Wen Min, telling her he wanted to teach her a cultivation technique.

Su Han lured Wen Min to a quiet courtyard by offering her the Supreme Sword Canon, then kissed her for the first time. Wen Min gradually relaxed and began to respond in his embrace.

• Su Han showed Wen Min the Supreme Sword Canon and persuaded her to accept it by saying it could improve her cultivation.
• Wen Min led Su Han to the courtyard Tongtian Peak had arranged for the Little Bamboo Peak disciples and showed him his room beside hers and Master's.
• Su Han teased Wen Min about wanting to be near him, then stepped closer until she was backed against the wall.
• Su Han cupped Wen Min's cheeks and kissed her before she could finish speaking.
• Wen Min's initial tension eased, and she closed her eyes and awkwardly returned Su Han's kiss.

Su Han teased Wen Min after their intimate moment, then stayed to guide her as she began cultivating the Supreme Sword Canon. Wen Min successfully formed a new sword aura, while an unseen woman's jealous voice interrupted Su Han's thoughts.

• Wen Min blushed and accused Su Han of making her nervous, then teased him about practicing with Tian Ling'er.
• Su Han persuaded Wen Min to study the Supreme Sword Canon while he stayed nearby to help.
• Wen Min struggled to guide her spiritual energy, and Su Han explained how to follow the canon's winding circulation path.
• Wen Min followed Su Han's guidance, formed a faint sword aura, and excitedly continued cultivating.
• A mature woman's voice accused Su Han of forgetting the old for someone new and declared that she was jealous.

Su Han soothed Little White after she became jealous of his affection for Wen Min, then checked Wen Min’s traits while she cultivated. He discovered Wen Min’s unusual talents just as she moaned from the bed, leaving him concerned about her progress and intrigued by what he had learned.

• Little White sulked because Su Han had focused on Wen Min, so he apologized and calmed her by petting and cuddling her.
• Su Han teased Little White with an impertinent question, making her blush and protest.
• A sharp whistle of sword qi came from the room, and Su Han and Little White worried that Wen Min had reached a critical point in her cultivation.
• Su Han checked Wen Min’s traits and found she had Coordination (Red), Heavenly Talent (Red), Dao Law Control (Purple), and other traits.
• Su Han noticed Wen Min’s Graceful Outside, Alluring Within (Orange) and Spiritual Charm and Bearing (Purple) traits, then heard her moan from the bed.

Wen Min successfully cultivated the Supreme Sword Canon, sensing a new sword-energy circulation and deeper sword intent. Grateful to Su Han, she gave him an ancient jade pendant from Little Bamboo Peak's Back Mountain, and he froze when he felt it in his hand.

• Wen Min told Su Han that the Supreme Sword Canon had formed a new sword-energy network within her and awakened her understanding of sword intent.
• Wen Min thanked Su Han for teaching her the technique and offered him an ancient red jade pendant she had found in a ruin in Little Bamboo Peak's Back Mountain.
• Su Han sensed no evil aura from the jade and saw no reaction from the Inverse Scale Sword.
• Wen Min kissed Su Han and urged him to accept the jade so she would feel at ease.
• Su Han accepted the pendant and froze as soon as it touched his hand.

Su Han discovered that the ancient jade Wen Min gave him shared a hidden connection with his Inverse Scale Sword and could become its ideal scabbard. After leaving Wen Min, he tested the jade beside the sword and confirmed that the two resonated.

• Su Han sensed faint Malevolent Qi in the ancient jade and realized it could be blood-refined into a scabbard for the Inverse Scale Sword.
• Su Han thanked Wen Min by kissing her, but she pushed him away after discovering he had undone her clothes and told him to leave.
• Su Han teased Wen Min about papayas before departing with Little White.
• Su Han returned to his room, placed the jade beside the Inverse Scale Sword, and watched their runes and glow resonate.