Chapter Summaries

With six fighters remaining and only five places in the Library Pavilion selection, Lu Heng battled Lin Yan while the others fought to decide who would be eliminated. He rescued an exhausted Han Yue from Liu Qing’s spear and prepared to face Liu Qing himself, leaving the match unresolved.

• Lin Xiuya, Yan Hao, Liu Qing, Lin Yan, Han Yue, and Lu Heng each paired off as the six remaining fighters contested the five Pavilion places.
• Lin Xiuya and Yan Hao traded swift sword attacks and hammer blows, while Liu Qing pressured Han Yue with his heavy spear.
• Lu Heng defended against Lin Yan’s axe with an enhanced Earth Origin Shield and countered with Blazing Sun Finger and Azure Wood Explosive Flame Seals.
• Liu Qing overwhelmed Han Yue’s final Ice Wind Rift Slash, shattered her protective Dou Qi Veil, and sent her flying backward.
• Lu Heng appeared in front of Han Yue and blocked Liu Qing’s spear with his flame-ringed shield, then helped her recover with wood-attribute dou qi and Qi Recovery Pills.
• Lu Heng told Han Yue to rest and declared that he would take on Liu Qing, who slammed his spear into the ground as the confrontation continued.

Lu Heng faced Liu Qing in the arena and began fusing four kinds of energy into a dangerous attack. Lin Xiuya, Yan Hao, and Lin Yan joined forces to stop him from seriously injuring Liu Qing, just as Lu Heng unleashed his Four Symbols—Origin Slash.

• Liu Qing challenged Lu Heng to another spar, and Lu Heng brought out a massive black heavy sword.
• Lu Heng’s Golden Light Slash broke through Liu Qing’s claw attack, prompting Liu Qing to fight with his spear and unleash two powerful Dou Techniques.
• Lu Heng drew in earth energy and fused it with the power of his Azure Wood, Li Fire, and Geng Metal bodies, alarming the onlookers with the danger of his gathering attack.
• Lin Xiuya, Yan Hao, and Lin Yan joined Liu Qing and launched their strongest attacks at Lu Heng.
• Lu Heng completed his fusion and released Four Symbols—Origin Slash.

Lu Heng defeated Liu Qing, Lin Xiuya, Yan Hao, and Lin Yan with the Four Symbols—Origin-Returning Slash, then collapsed from the strain. Han Yue caught him as the crowd celebrated, while Hu Gan questioned the power of Lu Heng’s Dou Technique.

• Lu Heng used the Four Symbols—Origin-Returning Slash to overwhelm the four Nine-Star Da Dou Shi and shatter his heavy sword.
• Lu Heng collapsed unconscious, and Han Yue caught him and checked that his condition was stable.
• Liu Qing and the others recovered and accepted their defeat as the Arena erupted in cheers.
• Ruo Lin recalled her promise to agree to anything if Lu Heng reached the top five, while Xiao Yu and Xueni reacted to his victory.
• Hu Gan asked Old Man Huo whether Lu Heng’s Dou Technique surpassed the Earth rank.

Lu Heng defeated the Outer Academy’s strongest fighters with a four-attribute Earth-Tier Dou Technique, then collapsed from exhaustion. Hu Gan granted Lu Heng, Han Yue, Lin Xiuya, Liu Qing, Yan Hao, and Lin Yan entry to the Library Pavilion, and three days later Lu Heng woke to find Han Yue, Xueni, and Xiao Yu watching over him.

• Lin Xiuya, Liu Qing, Yan Hao, and Lin Yan admitted defeat and acknowledged Lu Heng’s strength after his devastating attack.
• Han Yue revived Lu Heng by administering a Qi Recovery Pill mouth-to-mouth, then offered to withdraw from the top five so he would not lose his opportunity.
• Hu Gan announced an exception allowing Lu Heng, Han Yue, Lin Xiuya, Liu Qing, Yan Hao, and Lin Yan all to enter the Library Pavilion and select cultivation methods.
• Han Yue carried the unconscious Lu Heng away while Lin Yan and Liu Qing protected them from the crowd.
• Three days later, Lu Heng woke in a special-care ward with Han Yue, Xueni, and Xiao Yu beside him, and Ruo Lin teased him about their bet over the top five.

Lu Heng woke in the infirmary, where Ruo Lin gave him a kiss as an advance reward for their wager. The others woke soon afterward, and Han Yue checked on his recovery while Ruo Lin brought him medicinal porridge.

• Ruo Lin teased Lu Heng about their wager, then kissed his cheek and told him to claim his chosen condition later.
• Xiao Yu, pretending to sleep, heard the kiss and felt jealous.
• Han Yue woke up, realized she had fallen asleep beside Lu Heng, and hurriedly fixed her disheveled appearance.
• Xueni woke and asked Lu Heng for grilled meat, while Xiao Yu sat up and pretended she had just woken.
• Ruo Lin brought Lu Heng medicinal porridge, and Han Yue asked about his condition; Lu Heng said he felt better but was hungry.

After waking from the competition, Lu Heng learned that all six finalists had advanced and that Han Yue had fed him medicine mouth-to-mouth in front of the academy. The two grew closer before visitors interrupted them with news that the Library Pavilion would open the next morning.

• Ruo Lin gave Lu Heng porridge, and Xueni told him that Hu Gan had advanced all six finalists to the Library Pavilion.
• Xueni revealed that Han Yue had crushed a pill and fed it to Lu Heng mouth-to-mouth while he was unconscious, embarrassing them both.
• After Ruo Lin, Xueni, and Xiao Yu left, Han Yue told Lu Heng she had acted because she could not let anything happen to him.
• Lu Heng held Han Yue's hand and teased her about the taste of the pill, easing their awkwardness before a knock interrupted them.
• Lin Yan, Lin Xiuya, Yan Hao, and Liu Qing visited Lu Heng, and Liu Qing gave him Hu Gan's token and announced the Library Pavilion would open the next morning.

Lu Heng and Han Yue returned to the Secluded Bamboo Forest, both troubled by their feelings and the other people drawn to him. Lu Heng began an honest conversation about their mutual attraction, but the chapter ended before he could explain what that meant for them.

• Lin Xiuya and the others left the infirmary, and Han Yue helped Lu Heng put on his robe.
• Lu Heng and Han Yue walked back to the Secluded Bamboo Forest in silence, each weighing their feelings and the possibility of rivals.
• Lu Heng invited Han Yue to share tea in his courtyard, but she tried to leave because the atmosphere made her uneasy.
• Lu Heng stopped Han Yue and admitted that they both had feelings for each other.
• Han Yue denied liking Lu Heng, and he teased her about repaying her debt by feeding him medicine mouth to mouth.
• Lu Heng told Han Yue he had liked her since they first met and wanted to hold her close.

Lu Heng confessed to Han Yue that he already loved Ya Fei but wanted Han Yue too, leaving her to decide whether to accept their complicated relationship. Han Yue chose to stay, and after they kissed, Lu Heng invited her to go treasure hunting in the Library Pavilion the next morning.

• Lu Heng told Han Yue about Ya Fei and admitted he was not faithful, while offering Han Yue the choice to leave or remain with him.
• Han Yue accepted Lu Heng despite his love for Ya Fei and said she wanted to see what made Ya Fei so special.
• Lu Heng kissed Han Yue, and she gradually responded to him.
• Lu Heng teased Han Yue about the taste of the pill and told her to rest before their treasure hunt in the Library Pavilion.

Han Yue reflected on her feelings for Lu Heng while he planned to seek treasures that could strengthen his soul power. The six students entered the Library Pavilion, where Lu Heng found himself surrounded by a vast starry expanse.

• Han Yue returned to her room and admitted to herself that she had fallen for Lu Heng despite his flaws.
• Lu Heng decided to look for treasures that could enhance his soul power before falling asleep.
• Hu Gan led Lu Heng, Han Yue, Lin Yan, Lin Xiuya, Liu Qing, and Yan Hao through a dangerous passage to the Library Pavilion.
• Elder Qian and Elder Bai examined Lu Heng, noting his powerful soul and four-attribute Dou Qi before opening the pavilion.
• Hu Gan explained the pavilion’s one-item and one-hour rules, and the six students entered.
• Lu Heng stepped through the doorway and appeared in a vast starry space filled with floating balls of light.

Lu Heng searched the Library Pavilion and captured a rare Seven-Colored Phantom Dragon Saliva Grass that could greatly nourish his soul. After the group left with their chosen treasures, Hu Gan announced that their final trial before entering the Inner Academy would be the Fire Energy Hunting Tournament in seven days.

• Lu Heng used his soul power to search the flying treasures and spotted a dim, shifting light cluster with an unusual pull toward his soul.
• Lu Heng trapped the light cluster with his Azure Wood Seal and Li Fire, then discovered it contained a Seven-Colored Phantom Dragon Saliva Grass.
• Lu Heng stored the herb in his Storage Ring, while Liu Qing secured an earth-attribute combat technique and Han Yue captured an icy-blue jade slip.
• The six students left the Library Pavilion as Elder Qian praised their choices and warned them against greed.
• Hu Gan told the students that the Fire Energy Hunting Tournament would be their final trial before entering the Inner Academy in seven days.

Lu Heng and the other top newcomers decided to join forces for the Fire Energy Hunting Tournament, while Han Yue warned him against risking his life with the Four Symbols Origin Slash. Before they left for separate training, Han Yue urged Lu Heng to say goodbye to Ruo Lin, Xiao Yu, and Xueni before entering the Inner Academy.

• Lin Yan, Liu Qing, Yan Hao, and Lin Xiuya explained that Inner Academy students hunted newcomers to steal their Fire Energy and test their strength.
• Lu Heng rallied the top fighters, and the group agreed that Lu Heng, Lin Xiuya, Lin Yan, Liu Qing, Yan Hao, and the others would cooperate against the Inner Academy students.
• Han Yue told Lu Heng not to use the Four Symbols Origin Slash or any similar life-risking technique unless absolutely necessary, and Lu Heng agreed.
• After the others left to prepare for seven days of training, Lu Heng and Han Yue shared a meal and discussed cultivating before entering the Inner Academy.
• Han Yue reminded Lu Heng to say goodbye to Mentor Ruo Lin, Xiao Yu, and Xueni, and Lu Heng reacted awkwardly.

Lu Heng refined the Seven-Colored Phantom Dragon Saliva Grass and used it to break through to the Late-Stage Mortal Realm, greatly strengthening his soul power. After five days in seclusion, he opened his door and found a familiar figure waiting at the courtyard entrance.

• Lu Heng kissed Han Yue, then left to refine the Seven-Colored Phantom Dragon Saliva Grass before entering the Inner Academy.
• Lu Heng carefully refined the herb over several days, suppressing its spiritual dragon phantom with his soul power.
• Lu Heng absorbed the finished essence and broke through the soul barrier to reach the Late-Stage Mortal Realm.
• Lu Heng discovered his senses had sharpened and realized he could now refine a fifth-grade pill.
• Lu Heng emerged from seclusion and saw a familiar figure pacing outside his courtyard.

Xiao Yu visited Lu Heng before his imminent entry into the Inner Academy and struggled with the gap between their strength. As she left, she turned back and kissed him, acting on her fear of regretting her silence.

• Xiao Yu arrived at Lu Heng's courtyard and learned from him that he would enter the Inner Academy within days.
• Xiao Yu lamented that she was still at Ninth Duan Dou Qi and feared she could never catch up to Lu Heng.
• Lu Heng reassured Xiao Yu that he would scout the Inner Academy for her and Xueni, and they chatted about academy life.
• Xiao Yu started to leave, remembered Xueni's advice not to regret holding back, and turned around.
• Xiao Yu grabbed Lu Heng by the collar and kissed him passionately.

Lu Heng received bold farewells from Xiao Yu and Xueni before instructor Ruo Lin warned him about the Inner Academy and reminded him of their wager. Three days later, he joined the fifty selected students as they prepared to leave Jia Nan Academy's Outer Academy.

• Xiao Yu kissed Lu Heng, declared that she liked him, and ran off calling the kiss a deposit.
• Xueni teased Lu Heng about Xiao Yu, got his promise that he would not forget her, and kissed his cheek as another deposit.
• Instructor Ruo Lin cautioned Lu Heng about the Inner Academy, straightened his collar, and reminded him of their wager.
• Three days later, Lu Heng stood with the other selected students at the Outer Academy plaza as vice dean Hu Gan ordered them to set off.

Lu Heng and the other freshmen entered the Inner Academy’s Fire Energy hunting tournament, where senior students were allowed to rob them along the forest route. Lu Heng and Han Yue split from their friends and began their journey by attacking a senior ambush.

• Hu Gan and two White Robe Elders opened a spatial gate, and Lu Heng led the freshmen into the Inner Academy forest.
• An elder explained that each freshman received five points of Fire Energy and could be robbed by senior students before reaching the Inner Academy.
• Lu Heng proposed splitting up to rob the senior teams, and Lin Xiuya, Lin Yan, Liu Qing, and Yan Hao each chose their own routes.
• Lu Heng and Han Yue entered the forest together, while the elders remarked that the confident freshmen seemed unlike previous batches.
• Five seniors ambushed Lu Heng and Han Yue, and Lu Heng struck their leader with Blazing Sun Finger, piercing his protective Dou Qi and burning his shoulder.

Lu Heng and his companions turned the survival competition around, robbing senior students across the forest and gathering their Fire Energy. At the Inner Academy checkpoint, they confronted the Black Fiend Team and White Fiend Team, whose black-clad leader awaited them.

• Lu Heng defeated a senior student and took his Fire Energy, then shared half of the spoils with Han Yue.
• Lu Heng and Han Yue, Lin Xiuya, Liu Qing and Liu Fei, and Yan Hao and Lin Yan robbed senior student teams throughout the forest for three days.
• Lu Heng and his companions reached the Gravel Beach with their Fire Energy totals, with Lu Heng holding 165 and Han Yue holding 158.
• The group saw the Black Fiend Team and White Fiend Team guarding the route to the Inner Academy and advanced toward them.
• A black-clad young man at the checkpoint spotted the newcomers and said he hoped their Fire Energy would satisfy him.

Lu Heng and the freshmen attacked the Black Fiend Team at the canyon pass, quickly defeating its four elite members through coordinated teamwork. With only captain Hei Lie remaining, the group turned to help Liu Qing, who was still holding off the powerful Dou Ling.

• Hei Lie challenged the freshmen to prove their strength before he would let them pass, and Lu Heng assigned everyone their opponents.
• Lu Heng and Han Yue worked together to incapacitate one Black Fiend Team member with their combined skills.
• Lin Xiuya, Yan Hao, and Lin Yan each defeated their assigned opponent, leaving Hei Lie as the Black Fiend Team's last fighter.
• Hei Lie struck Liu Qing with Earth-Splitting Flame Explosion and shattered his stone defense, leaving Liu Qing injured but still standing.

Lu Heng and his allies defeated Hei Lie and seized the Black Fiend Pass, then rested and prepared to face Bai Han. The chapter left the group approaching the final gate, where Bai Han waited for them.

• Lu Heng’s five allies joined the fight against Hei Lie, and Lu Heng used Earth Gold Mountain-Suppressing Edge and Blazing Sun Finger to break his armor and disrupt his Dou Qi.
• The group overwhelmed Hei Lie, took his Fire Energy Crystal Card, and shared its points with Liu Fei.
• Hei Lie warned Lu Heng that Bai Han’s ice and wind attributes made him a dangerous opponent before limping away with his teammates.
• Lu Heng and the others recovered with Qi Recovery Pills as Han Yue described Bai Han’s speed, battlefield control, and past victories.
• One hour later, Lu Heng’s group headed toward the final gate, where Bai Han waited.

Lu Heng revealed his Purple Cloud Wings and used his aerial mobility to dismantle the White Fiend Team’s formation. As Bai Han took to the sky to attack him, Lu Heng struck at the source of the ice mist instead.

• Bai Han and the White Fiend Team trapped Lu Heng’s group in ice mist and attacked them while the freshmen struggled on the slippery ground.
• Lu Heng summoned his Purple Cloud Wings and rose above the mist, stunning his teammates and Bai Han.
• Lu Heng broke the ice wall holding Liu Qing and Yan Hao by hurling a modified Earth Origin Shield into it from the air.
• Lu Heng disabled two White Fiend Team members with Blazing Sun Finger, freeing Lin Xiuya and disrupting the team’s battlefield-control tactics.
• Bai Han formed Dou Qi wings and flew at Lu Heng, who counterattacked by striking the source of the ice mist with Azure Wood Explosive Flame Seal.

Lu Heng defeated Bai Han with the Four Symbols Origin Slash after his allies helped hold Bai Han in place, securing victory over the White Fiend Team. Hu Gan praised Lu Heng’s abilities as the gates opened, and Lu Heng asked about settling the Fire Energy.

• Bai Han’s Ice Wind Annihilation Slash injured Liu Qing and Yan Hao, while Lu Heng waited for Bai Han to exhaust his strength.
• Lu Heng called on his allies to pin Bai Han down, and Lin Yan, Han Yue, and Lin Xiuya attacked him.
• Lu Heng unleashed the Four Symbols Origin Slash, pierced Bai Han’s ice shield, and felled him with a life-eroding wound.
• The remaining White Fiend Team members dropped their weapons, and Han Yue supported the exhausted Lu Heng.
• Hu Gan and the White Robe Elders opened the gates, and Hu Gan praised Lu Heng before Lu Heng asked about the Fire Energy.