Chapter Summaries

Su Han entered a hidden fire altar and watched Little Gray absorb the golden energy within it, triggering the altar’s formation. As Little Gray underwent a transformation, a Crimson Flame Beast appeared and attacked Su Han.

• Su Han used Control Earth and Stone to open the sealed stone doors and entered the blazing altar with Little Gray.
• Su Han sent Little Gray onto the central stone platform, where it absorbed golden threads from a beam of light and began to transform.
• Lava filled the altar’s engraved grooves, activating a formation that trapped Su Han and Little Gray inside a golden barrier.
• A vortex formed in the crimson clouds, and a gigantic Crimson Flame Beast appeared.
• The Crimson Flame Beast hurled countless fireballs at Su Han.

Su Han plundered three Gold Word Traits from the Crimson Flame Beast, which fused with his other traits into the Black Word Trait Sky Swallowing Howling Sun. He used the Inverse Scale Sword to slow the beast and shield Little Gray, then counterattacked with a spiritual-energy vortex.

• Su Han dodged the Crimson Flame Beast’s attacks and inspected its Word Traits, finding three Gold fire-related traits.
• Su Han plundered Flame Body, Fire Spirit Blessing, and Molten Bloodline from the Crimson Flame Beast.
• The system fused those traits with Sun Howl and other traits, creating the Black Word Trait Sky Swallowing Howling Sun.
• When the Crimson Flame Beast turned toward Little Gray, Su Han drew the Inverse Scale Sword and spread a black-and-white domain that slowed the beast and formed a barrier before Little Gray.
• Su Han attacked the Crimson Flame Beast, evaded its claw, and gathered nearby energy and flames into a vortex before pushing it toward the beast.

Su Han fought the Crimson Flame Beast with ice arts and sword techniques, then used Myriad Manifestations into Sword to deliver Seven Killings from within its body. The formation healed the beast, while Little Gray absorbed golden spiritual energy and a crack appeared between its brows.

• The Crimson Flame Beast countered Su Han’s Flame Vortex, and Su Han blocked its charge before attacking with Ice Break.
• Su Han struck the beast’s claw with the Inverse Scale Sword, cracked it, and blocked the beast’s next Flame Vortex with a stone wall.
• Su Han unleashed Myriad Manifestations into Sword, but the blades could not penetrate the Crimson Flame Beast’s scales.
• Su Han used Seven Killings to make Demonic Energy erupt inside the beast, blasting a hole through its back.
• The formation healed the Crimson Flame Beast, while Little Gray absorbed golden spiritual energy and a crack began to form between its brows.

Little Gray completed its transformation and battled the Crimson Flame Beast while Su Han examined his new Sky Swallowing Howling Sun trait. Su Han discovered that the trait could devour flame spirits and began pulling the Crimson Flame Beast toward him.

• Little Gray transformed into a towering black-gold giant ape and opened its golden third eye.
• Little Gray attacked the returning Crimson Flame Beast and fought it fiercely, resisting its flames and breaking apart its Flame Vortex.
• Su Han inspected the Sky Swallowing Howling Sun trait and noticed that its Sky Swallowing effect could devour flame spirits.
• Su Han decided the Crimson Flame Beast was a suitable target and activated the trait, drawing its flames toward him as it struggled to escape.

Su Han absorbed the Crimson Flame Beast’s power and learned he could transform into it, then entered the second level of the Mysterious Fire Altar. There, he found murals depicting the Soul Returning Technique and suspected they concealed the ritual’s secrets.

• Su Han tamed the Crimson Flame Beast’s flames, gained the ability to transform into it, and resolved to improve the Dragon God Skill.
• Su Han shrank Little Gray and flew with it through the ceiling opening to the second level of the Mysterious Fire Altar.
• Su Han found the upper altar cold and dark, with ancient murals showing unfamiliar people performing a sacrificial ritual.
• Su Han recognized the final murals as depicting the Soul Returning Technique bringing a dead man back to life.
• Su Han realized the murals might hide the technique’s secrets and began searching for what they contained.

Su Han removed the murals from the Mysterious Fire Altar’s second floor and broke through to its icy third floor, where he encountered the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox Little White. Little White questioned him and unleashed a freezing aura that battered his defenses.

• Su Han used the Dragon Slaying Sword to detach every mural on the second floor and stored them in his pocket realm.
• Su Han carved a message about Old Ancestor Duanmu of the Myriad Poisons Sect into the wall, then opened a passage through the ceiling with Heavenly Movement of Myriad Phenomena.
• Su Han entered the fog-covered, ice-bound third floor with Little Gray and sensed Little White’s presence.
• Little White recognized the Blood Devouring Pearl and Soul Devouring in Su Han’s sword and wondered how he had subdued the evil artifacts.
• Su Han identified Little White as the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox and invited her to approach.
• Little White asked whether Su Han had come to kill her, then overwhelmed him and Little Gray with a freezing aura before demanding to know who he was.

Su Han confronted Little White on the third level of the Mysterious Fire Altar and revealed that he had reached it by controlling the altar’s bricks and stone, not by using the Mysterious Fire Mirror. Little White calmed down after learning that Little Six was safe, and Su Han prepared to inspect her entry.

• Little White questioned Su Han about reaching the third level and warned that Little Gray’s Heavenly Eye showed signs of evil influence.
• Su Han hinted that he knew about the Mysterious Fire Mirror, causing Little White to unleash her power and freeze him and Little Gray in ice.
• Little White approached the ice crystal and urgently asked Su Han where the Mysterious Fire Mirror and Little Six were.
• Su Han broke free, freed Little Gray with a hand formed from earth and stone, and explained that he had controlled the altar’s bricks and stone to reach the third level.
• Little White relaxed when Su Han’s answer reassured her that Little Six was safe, while Su Han looked over her entry.

Su Han plundered three of Little White’s Gold Word Traits to help him get You Ji to reveal the second volume of the Heavenly Scripture of the Ghost King Sect. He asked Little White to come with him, and she wanted to go but doubted he could free her from the Mysterious Fire Chain.

• Su Han examined Little White’s Word Traits and chose Charm All Beings, Joyful Nether Pupils, and Charm Speech to plunder.
• Su Han successfully plundered Little White’s three Gold Word Traits and felt their powers enter his body.
• Little White sensed a new, familiar aura from Su Han and felt closer to him, though she did not know why he had come.
• Su Han told Little White he had come for her and asked her to leave with him.
• Little White’s excitement faded when she saw the Mysterious Fire Chain and said Su Han could not take her without the Mysterious Fire Mirror.
• Su Han asked Little White again to answer only yes or no about coming with him.

Su Han climbed the Mysterious Fire Divine Platform and absorbed the Mysterious Fire Altar’s flame energy, tempering his body and strengthening his spiritual power. As the altar’s flames faded, Little White’s chain lost its power and she was freed after three hundred years of imprisonment.

• Su Han told Little White he could free her and explained that he would draw the altar’s flame energy into himself.
• Su Han climbed the Mysterious Fire Divine Platform, enduring its scorching flames with the aid of his Sky Swallowing Howling Sun trait.
• Su Han used a spiritual incantation to draw flame energy from the Mysterious Fire Altar into his body and tame it.
• Su Han’s meridians, sea of consciousness, and perception were strengthened as he absorbed and comprehended the flame power.
• The Mysterious Fire Altar’s flames dwindled, causing the Mysterious Fire Chain’s runes and power of imprisonment to disappear.
• Little White realized she was free and looked toward Su Han with joy and disbelief.

Su Han freed Little White from the Mysterious Fire Altar, and her escape triggered the altar’s destruction. Incense Valley blamed the Myriad Poisons Sect after finding a stele claiming Old Ancestor Duanmu was responsible, and Yun Yilan agreed to ally with the Qingyun Sect against them.

• Little White broke her weakened chains, pressed affectionately against Su Han, and thanked him for freeing her.
• The Mysterious Fire Altar lost control of its power and exploded as Little White manifested her Nine-tailed Celestial Fox form and unleashed a wave of spiritual power.
• Yun Yilan led Incense Valley’s higher-ups to the ruins, where they found the altar destroyed and the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox missing.
• The higher-ups discovered a stele claiming Old Ancestor Duanmu of the Myriad Poisons Sect had been there, and Yun Yilan confirmed it carried the sect’s Demonic Energy.
• Yun Yilan ordered Shangguan Ce to tell the Qingyun Sect that Incense Valley would join forces against the Myriad Poisons Sect.

Su Han escaped Incense Valley with Little White after she destroyed the Mysterious Fire Altar, then watched her take human form beneath the moon. He sent her to a hidden realm and returned to the inn, where no one from Incense Valley had come looking for him.

• Su Han used Shrink Ground into Inches to carry Little White away from Incense Valley, nearly exhausting his spiritual power.
• Su Han rebuked Little White for risking their escape, but relented after she explained that she had been confident she could get them out safely.
• Little White reflected on the three hundred years that had passed and transformed from a nine-tailed fox into a beautiful human woman.
• Su Han covered Little White with his robe and told her he would send her to a hidden realm before returning to the inn.
• Su Han returned to the inn, waited without seeing anyone from Incense Valley, and then headed to Shui Yue's room.

Su Han secretly entered Shui Yue’s room and teased her for pretending to sleep before she gave in and confronted him. He drew her into his arms and carried her toward the window, assuring her that his barrier would keep them hidden.

• Su Han used the Boundary Compass to seal Shui Yue’s room against sound, aura, and outside probing before entering.
• Su Han approached Shui Yue’s bed, realized her breathing had changed, and kissed her while she pretended to sleep.
• Shui Yue lost her composure, opened her eyes, and scolded Su Han for his boldness and for leaving without explanation.
• Su Han caught Shui Yue’s hand and pulled her into his embrace, saying he would make up for his absence by honoring her.
• Shui Yue objected to Su Han’s hints about their future, but he lifted her and carried her toward the window, saying his barrier would keep them hidden.

After spending the night with Su Han, Shui Yue struggled to hide her embarrassment and exhaustion when Zeng Shuchang came to summon her. Once Shui Yue left, Su Han prepared to question You Ji about the Ghost King Sect’s Heavenly Tome.

• Su Han woke beside Shui Yue and teased her about their night together.
• Zeng Shuchang called from outside, asking Shui Yue to come discuss Shangguan Ce’s arrival and Incense Valley’s proposed cooperation.
• Shui Yue hurriedly dressed and covered the kiss marks while Su Han continued teasing her.
• Shui Yue left to meet Zeng Shuchang, and Su Han decided to go interrogate You Ji about the Ghost King Sect’s Heavenly Tome.

Su Han visited You Ji in the Cave Heaven World to learn where the Ghost King Sect’s second volume of the Heavenly Scripture was hidden. After activating Little White’s Charm Power, he left You Ji’s resistance faltering as she begged him to give her what she wanted.

• Su Han entered the Cave Heaven World and found Little White bathing in the river, but ignored her teasing and went to see You Ji.
• You Ji refused to reveal the location of the second volume of the Heavenly Scripture, insisting she would keep the secret for the Ghost King Sect.
• Su Han used the Charm Power he had taken from Little White to weaken You Ji’s resolve.
• You Ji kissed Su Han and, overwhelmed by the Charm Power, said she would tell him anything if he gave her what she wanted.

Su Han used his enchantment ability on You Ji to learn that the second volume of the Heavenly Scripture was hidden in a restricted cave on Huqi Mountain, though she did not know its contents. Afterward, You Ji awakened in shame and ordered Su Han to leave, but he pulled her back into his arms.

• Su Han restrained his desire and questioned the enchanted You Ji about the second volume of the Heavenly Scripture.
• You Ji revealed that it was hidden in a secret cave on the Back Mountain of Huqi Mountain, accessible only to the Sect Master and the Four Holy Envoys' tokens.
• You Ji insisted she and the other Holy Envoys had studied the scripture but learned nothing, and Su Han believed her and decided he could seek it out later with Little White.
• Afterward, You Ji awakened, remembered what had happened, and felt ashamed that she had taken the initiative with Su Han.
• You Ji told Su Han to leave and threatened to kill him, but Su Han pulled her into his arms again.

Su Han told Little White to meet him at Qingyun Sect in a year so she could guide him to Huqi Mountain for the second volume of the Heavenly Scripture. Little White agreed, then learned his name as he left the grotto-heaven.

• Su Han found Little White by the river and asked where she planned to go; she said she wanted to find Little Six.
• Su Han told Little White to search near the magma chamber in Black Stone Cave at Little Pond Town, where he had heard rumors of a fox demon.
• Su Han asked Little White to meet him at Qingyun Sect in a year and guide him to Huqi Mountain, but he withheld his reason for going there.
• Little White agreed to meet Su Han, remembering Huqi Mountain as her former home.
• Su Han teased Little White by touching her foot, then said he would let her out once they left Incense Valley's territory.
• Little White asked Su Han's name as he departed, and he told her it was Su Han.

Qingyun Sect and Incense Valley argued over which sect would lead their alliance against the Myriad Poisons Sect. Shangguan Ce proposed deciding leadership through a five-on-five contest at Qingyun Sect’s Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament, and Zeng Shuchang accepted, confident that Su Han would secure victory.

• Shangguan Ce arrived in Fenyen City, and Qingyun Sect’s leaders spent several days negotiating cooperation with Incense Valley.
• Zeng Shuchang, Shui Yue, Shang Zhenliang, and Daoist Tianyun argued with Lu Shun over which sect should lead the alliance.
• Shangguan Ce proposed that each sect choose five younger disciples for a contest at the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament, with the winner taking leadership.
• Yun Yilan approved the proposal, confident in Li Xun and Incense Valley’s disciples.
• Zeng Shuchang accepted the contest on Qingyun Sect’s behalf, and both sides agreed on its rules.
• Zeng Shuchang and the others returned to Fenyen City to prepare to escort Shui Yue and Su Han back to Qingyun Sect.

On the way back to Fenyen City, Qingyun Sect’s leaders praised Su Han and told him to win the Battle for Five against Incense Valley. After Incense Valley agreed to cooperate against the Myriad Poisons Sect, the group prepared to return to Qingyun Sect, while Shui Yue celebrated Su Han’s standing and promised him a reward once they were home.

• Shang Zhenliang, Daoist Tianyun, and Zeng Shuchang praised Su Han’s strength and urged Shui Yue to have him face Incense Valley’s five challengers alone.
• Zeng Shuchang told Su Han about the Battle for Five, and Su Han promised to bring glory to Shui Yue, Little Bamboo Peak, and Qingyun Sect.
• Zeng Shuchang explained that the Sect Leader had canceled the Demon Purge operation because Incense Valley had agreed to cooperate against the Myriad Poisons Sect.
• Su Han realized that the opportunity to destroy the Myriad Poisons Sect depended on Cang Song’s intelligence, though he did not know when it would arrive.
• After the others left, Shui Yue embraced Su Han, kissed him, and promised him a generous reward when they returned to Qingyun Sect.
• The group packed their belongings and set out from Fenyen City for Qingyun Sect.

Su Han left an inn with his companions while Myriad Poisons Sect agents secretly followed them, waiting for a chance to attack. After the group reached a town, Su Han secretly summoned Little White to send her away, but six pursuers cornered them in an alley.

• Su Han sensed that multiple groups were watching his party as they left Fenyen City, while a Myriad Poisons Sect patriarch ordered his people to follow and wait for a chance to separate them.
• Su Han, Zeng Shuchang, Shang Zhenliang, Daoist Tianyun, Shui Yue, and the disciples traveled safely out of Incense Valley's territory and stopped at a town to rest.
• Su Han told Shui Yue he would take a short stroll, then entered a remote alley and summoned Little White.
• Su Han told Little White to leave and find Little Six, and she promised to return to him afterward.
• Six pursuers appeared at the alley entrance, and their bald, white-bearded patriarch identified Su Han and threatened to kill him.

Su Han and Little White confronted Old Ancestor Duanmu and five Myriad Poisons Sect disciples. After Su Han burned the disciples to ash, Little White gained the upper hand against Duanmu, and Su Han transformed into a Crimson Flame Beast to test its strength.

• Su Han let Little White fight Old Ancestor Duanmu while he dealt with the five Myriad Poisons Sect disciples.
• Little White dispersed Duanmu's poisonous mist and charged at him, declaring that only she could bully Su Han.
• Su Han used Howling Sun True Flame to kill the five disciples in one attack.
• Little White blocked Duanmu's demonic saber strikes and used her Charm Power to disorient him.
• Su Han transformed into a Crimson Flame Beast, intending to test it against his Dragon God Skill.