Chapter Summaries

Xu Jingming learned about Kindling World’s rigid hierarchy and agreed to meet High Priest Aimer, whose Eye of Destiny could see the past and future. He entered the Kindling Divine Hall and came face to face with Aimer, whose SSS-rank ability gave her an ethereal presence.

• Meng Yu explained Kindling World’s powerful factions and strict districts, then invited Xu Jingming to meet High Priest Aimer.
• Xu Jingming agreed to meet Aimer and wondered whether her Eye of Destiny could reveal his previous life.
• Meng Yu brought Xu Jingming, Ling Shuang, and Su Qingli to the Kindling Divine Hall, where Xu Jingming continued alone into its inner area.
• Moon Shadow Divine Official, a Ninth-Order Peak expert, led Xu Jingming to the palace where Aimer awaited him.
• Aimer appeared before Xu Jingming, who sensed her immense power and recognized that she possessed an SSS-rank metahuman ability.

High Priest Aimer invited Xu Jingming to join the Kindling Divine Hall as a Core Member, and he agreed after she promised the hall would never act against Great Xia. Aimer then prepared to use her Eye of Destiny to glimpse his possible future.

• Aimer sensed that Xu Jingming had an SS-rank metahuman ability, and he revealed his Chaos Divine Lightning to her and Moon Shadow Divine Official.
• Aimer offered Xu Jingming Core Member privileges in exchange for carrying out occasional missions, but he initially refused because of his loyalty to Great Xia.
• Aimer promised that the Kindling Divine Hall would never move against Great Xia and that Xu Jingming could prioritize Great Xia's orders, so he agreed to join.
• Aimer told Xu Jingming she would use her Eye of Destiny to observe one possible future, then removed her ribbon and revealed her amber eyes.

Aimer used her Eye of Destiny on Xu Jingming but could see neither his future nor anything unusual in his past, and she hoped he might change the approaching catastrophe. Moon Shadow Divine Official offered Xu Jingming access to a rare SSS-rank movement skill before leaving him with Meng Yu to continue to the Core Member rating certification.

• Aimer saw Xu Jingming's past but found his future obscured by chaos, and Xu Jingming recovered quickly from her ability.
• Aimer told Moon Shadow Divine Official to take Xu Jingming to the Core Member rating certification, then reflected on the Magma Giant Beast's impending attack and hoped Xu Jingming could alter the future.
• Moon Shadow Divine Official told Xu Jingming he could learn the Thunder God's SSS-rank Phantom Lightning Escape Technique after certification and offered to introduce him to a teacher.
• Xu Jingming declined the offer of guidance, saying he did not need anyone's help for now, and Moon Shadow Divine Official said he could ask later if he ran into difficulties.
• Moon Shadow Divine Official received a message and left temporarily, so Meng Yu led Xu Jingming and the other two toward the certification site.

Xu Jingming accompanied Meng Yu, Su Qingli, and Ling Shuang to the Kindling Divine Hall’s rating certification hall, where he learned how its Core Member ratings worked. When Xina mocked Meng Yu and insulted Blue Star, Xu Jingming revealed his identity after reducing an Eighth-Order Grandmaster’s hand to ash with black lightning.

• Meng Yu explained the Kindling Divine Hall’s five Core Member rating levels and the trials required to earn them, including the single Aurora Level member’s rank and ability.
• Meng Yu led Xu Jingming, Su Qingli, and Ling Shuang into the rating certification hall, where Xu Jingming recognized the Holographic Submersible Pods.
• Xina mocked Meng Yu for failing the High Priest’s mission and called Blue Star’s natives trash.
• An Eighth-Order Grandmaster accompanying Xina grabbed at Xu Jingming, and Xu Jingming’s black lightning burned the man’s right hand to ash.
• Xu Jingming told the stunned Xina that he was the Blue Star native she had called trash.

Xu Jingming intimidated Xina after she confronted him over Hack’s injured hand, and the Moon Shadow Divine Official stopped the brewing fight. Xu Jingming went to enter his data for rank certification while Xina and Hack stayed behind to watch his performance.

• Hack’s scream after Xu Jingming destroyed his hand drew attention from the people in the hall, and Xina angrily confronted Xu Jingming.
• Xu Jingming unleashed Chaos Divine Lightning, terrifying Xina and leaving her unable to speak as the Guard Team warned him to stop.
• The Moon Shadow Divine Official arrived, ordered Xina to take any sparring to the arena, and led Xu Jingming away to enter his data.
• Meng Yu took Ling Shuang and Su Qingli to rest nearby while the crowd began to respect Xu Jingming’s strength.
• Xina told Hack that Xu Jingming was likely becoming a Core Member, and both she and Hack decided to watch his rank certification.

Xu Jingming entered the Kindling Divine Hall’s Virtual Trial after recording his SSS-rank Chaos Divine Lightning. He cleared the first five levels with ease, while his swift progress caused an uproar outside.

• Xu Jingming recorded his metahuman ability and prepared to begin the rating trial.
• Meng Yu apologized to Su Qingli and Ling Shuang, who discussed the Kindling Divine Hall’s powerful members and the possible changes when Kindling World entered Blue Star.
• Su Qingli suggested that Ling Shuang seek the Void God’s inheritance to improve her strength.
• Xu Jingming entered the Virtual Trial, where Eva joined him as a spectator and explained she could not interfere with the rating.
• Xu Jingming blasted through five increasingly difficult levels with Chaos Divine Lightning, astonishing observers outside the trial.

Xu Jingming advanced through the Kindling Divine Hall rating trial, instantly defeating opponents through the eighth layer and entering the Ninth Layer Trial. The chapter ended as the hall watched to see whether he could earn an Aurora Level rating.

• Xu Jingming instantly cleared the first five trial layers using his Lightning Ability, shocking the observers, including Hack and Xina.
• Xu Jingming used Thunder Extreme State and Perfect Level Heavenly Lightning Art to instantly defeat the sixth-layer opponent.
• Xu Jingming instantly killed the seventh-layer opponent with a black thunder dragon, stunning Xina and Moon Shadow Divine Official.
• Xu Jingming activated Thunderstorm State to defeat the eighth-layer opponent and entered the Ninth Layer Trial.
• The observers noted that the ninth-layer opponent had an SSS-rank ability and waited to see whether Xu Jingming could earn Aurora Level.

Xu Jingming began the Ninth Layer Trial against Wind God, an SSS-rank powerhouse whose abilities were recreated by Cold Light. He unleashed his peak lightning powers and held the advantage in their opening exchanges, but Wind God’s Netherworld Darkwind also attacked his mind.

• Cold Light welcomed Xu Jingming to the Ninth Layer Trial and declared that defeating Wind God would earn him Aurora Level access.
• Eva recognized Cold Light and warned Xu Jingming that Wind God’s Netherworld Darkwind could damage Mental Strength.
• Xu Jingming activated Thunder God Descends and his Thunder and Lightning Domain, then attacked Wind God with two Thunder God Fingers.
• Wind God blocked the fingers with Netherworld Wind Shield and answered with a Gale Domain and Netherworld Darkwind.
• Xu Jingming’s Chaos Divine Lightning overpowered most of the dark wind, while his Soul Suppressing Pagoda destroyed the mental attack that reached his Sea of Consciousness.

Xu Jingming defeated Wind God in the Ninth Layer Trial and became the third Aurora Level member in the history of the Kindling Divine Hall. His new authority gave him access to nearly all of the hall’s information, leaving him better equipped for what he needed to do next.

• Cold Light selected Wind God as Xu Jingming’s opponent for the Ninth Layer Trial, surprising the observers.
• Xu Jingming and Wind God exchanged powerful lightning and wind attacks as both struggled to overcome the other’s defenses.
• Xu Jingming flew into close combat, trapped Wind God with twelve layers of Thunder Prison, and bombarded him with Thunder Spears.
• Xu Jingming killed Wind God with Thunder and Lightning Star Spear, passing the Ninth Layer Trial.
• Cold Light announced that Xu Jingming had become the Kindling Divine Hall’s third Aurora Level member, and the system raised his authority to the highest level.

Xu Jingming cleared the Ninth Layer Trial on his first attempt and earned Aurora Level authorization, shocking the certification hall and earning widespread respect. The Moon Shadow Divine Official explained the privileges and factions competing for his allegiance, hinting that the High Priest might consider Xu Jingming as a disciple if he stayed neutral.

• The Artificial Intelligence announced that Xu Jingming had cleared the Ninth Layer Trial and obtained Aurora Level authorization, and the hall erupted in shock and applause.
• Xina left with Hack and the other man rather than risk confronting Xu Jingming, while the Moon Shadow Divine Official congratulated him and promised Meng Yu an additional reward.
• The Moon Shadow Divine Official took Xu Jingming, Ling Shuang, and Su Qingli toward the Aurora Level residential area and explained that factions would try to recruit Xu Jingming.
• The Moon Shadow Divine Official explained that Aurora Level Allen was backed by the Redding Family and advised Xu Jingming to consider his options after visiting the Void Shattering Tower.
• The Moon Shadow Divine Official said the High Priest might consider Xu Jingming as a disciple if he stayed neutral, but would no longer consider him if he joined either great family.

Xu Jingming settled into the Kindling Divine Hall’s No. 3 Floating Island and learned about the Void Shattering Tower and Void Divine Hall. After Ling Shuang’s group arrived at the Void Divine Hall, an elder sensed the aura of a token left on Blue Star and sent Hengyang to investigate its bearer.

• Moon Shadow Divine Official showed Xu Jingming, Su Qingli, and Ling Shuang the luxurious No. 3 Floating Island and explained its privileges.
• Xu Jingming asked about the Void Shattering Tower, which the High Priest would open in three days, and Ling Shuang learned that the nearby Void Divine Hall might benefit her Space-type Ability.
• Moon Shadow Divine Official told Xu Jingming that he could approach the High Priest directly, then left to report to his teacher.
• An elder in the Void Divine Hall sensed the aura of a token his teacher had left on Blue Star and ordered Hengyang to find the person carrying it.
• The elder wondered whether the token’s bearer had been chosen to continue the legacy.

After Xu Jingming passed the Ninth Layer Trial, Aimer decided to observe him before personally taking him as her disciple. Xu Jingming explored the Kindling Divine Hall’s intranet and found two Lightning-Type SSR-rank Combat Skills.

• Moon Shadow Divine Official reported that Xu Jingming had passed the trial and obtained Aurora Level access, and Aimer judged his potential to be greater than Allen’s.
• Aimer declined to recruit Xu Jingming immediately, deciding to wait until the Void Shattering Tower matter was over before personally taking him as her disciple.
• Xu Jingming entered his villa and gained control of No. 3 Floating Island’s Main Control Intelligence, which Eva took over.
• Eva revealed that the floating island had twenty Gilded Guardian attendants, astonishing Su Qingli and Ling Shuang.
• Xu Jingming browsed the Kindling Divine Hall’s Battle Techniques section and discovered the Lightning-Type SSR-rank skills Thunderous Howl Thousand Blade Kill and Starlight Thunder Aegis.

Xu Jingming used his Aurora Level clearance to select three Lightning Type Combat Skills, including the SSR-rank Starlight Thunder Aegis, despite not yet meeting its domain requirement. Just as the skills were set to arrive, a Supreme Expert called for him.

• Xu Jingming learned that Starlight Thunder Aegis required the Third Level of the Thunder and Lightning Domain and millions of Void Stones, but Eva found that his clearance let him learn one SSR-rank skill in advance.
• Xu Jingming chose Starlight Thunder Aegis and asked Eva to find the Phantom Lightning Escape Technique, which his Aurora Level clearance also let him learn without paying its listed price.
• Xu Jingming searched the available skills, judged the Lightning Type spear techniques weaker than his own, and selected Azure Thunder Shield as a temporary defense.
• Xu Jingming confirmed Azure Thunder Shield, Phantom Lightning Escape Technique, and Starlight Thunder Aegis for delivery to No. 3 Floating Island.
• A majestic voice outside called Xu Jingming, and he recognized that a Supreme Expert had arrived.

Flame Divine Venerable Redding tried to recruit Xu Jingming into the Redding Family with lavish benefits and strict obligations, but Xu refused. Redding left after warning that other Lightning Type Mage Saints might not help him, and Xu resolved to become a Supreme Expert on his own.

• Redding arrived at No. 3 Floating Island and offered Xu Jingming unlimited resources, equipment, and Battle Technique manuals if he joined the Redding Family.
• Redding warned Xu that he would have to obey the family's commands, complete ten missions each year, and risk losing access to Lightning Type Mage Saints if he refused.
• Xu Jingming declined the offer, and Redding left in a burst of crimson flames.
• Eva and Ling Shuang criticized Redding's attitude, while Xu Jingming explained that Redding was simply accustomed to being overbearing.
• Xu Jingming's anger subsided, and he vowed to become a Supreme Expert and overcome every obstacle himself.

Xu Jingming rejected Ers’s offer to join the Ers Family and considered what he would require from Lady Aimer before accepting her as a teacher. After receiving Martial Imprints from the Kindling Divine Hall, he learned the SSR-rank Combat Skill Starlight Thunder Aegis and discovered that he needed to reach the third level of the Thunder and Lightning Domain before practicing it.

• Ers offered Xu Jingming the Ers Family’s support in exchange for serving the family, but Xu Jingming refused.
• After Ers left, Xu Jingming discussed Lady Aimer’s possible mentorship with Ling Shuang and Su Qingli, and decided to wait for her conditions.
• A Crimson Radiance Gilded Guardian delivered three Martial Imprints that Xu Jingming had purchased from the Kindling Divine Hall’s internal network.
• The Kindling Divine Hall’s holographic assistant explained that the crystals stored Battle Technique demonstrations and could speed up initial comprehension.
• Xu Jingming used the golden Martial Imprint to learn Starlight Thunder Aegis and realized he needed the third level of the Thunder and Lightning Domain before he could practice it.

Xu Jingming learned the Phantom Lightning Escape Technique and Azure Thunder Shield, then went with Su Qingli and Ling Shuang to test his skills. Meanwhile, Ximan learned that Ling Shuang possessed the Nine Iris Hairpin and an S-rank Space-type Ability, and set out to arrange a meeting through Aimer.

• Xu Jingming used Ability Points to learn the Phantom Lightning Escape Technique and Azure Thunder Shield, but told Su Qingli and Ling Shuang only about the movement technique.
• Su Qingli and Ling Shuang agreed to accompany Xu Jingming to the Open-air Training Ground to see whether he had learned the technique.
• Archpriest Zhang Hengyang told Ximan that Ling Shuang possessed the Nine Iris Hairpin and an S-rank Space-type Ability.
• Ximan learned that Ling Shuang was on No. 3 Floating Island because her partner Xu Jingming had earned Aurora Level authority with an SS-rank Lightning Type ability.
• Ximan decided to contact Aimer and bring Zhang Hengyang to meet Ling Shuang, whom he hoped would inherit the Void God's Space-type Battle Techniques.

Xu Jingming mastered the SSS-rank Phantom Lightning Escape Technique and invited Su Qingli and Ling Shuang to join the Kindling Divine Hall. Before they could visit the Void Divine Hall, its Hall Master Ximan arrived and asked Ling Shuang to become his student, leaving her stunned.

• Xu Jingming demonstrated the Phantom Lightning Escape Technique, impressing Su Qingli with its speed and range.
• Xu Jingming explained the technique’s strengths and suggested that Su Qingli and Ling Shuang join the Kindling Divine Hall to study its Battle Techniques.
• Ling Shuang said she wanted to visit the Void Divine Hall first, so Xu Jingming agreed to go with her.
• Aimer arrived with Void Divine Hall founder Ximan and Archpriest Zhang Hengyang, then introduced them to Xu Jingming and Ling Shuang.
• Ximan recognized Ling Shuang’s Nine Iris Hairpin and asked her to become his student, surprising both her and Xu Jingming.

Ximan offered Ling Shuang the chance to inherit his teacher’s spatial legacy, but the training would take her away from Xu Jingming for at least a year, leaving her undecided. Meanwhile, Aimer learned that Xu Jingming had already mastered the Phantom Lightning Escape Technique and marveled at his talent.

• Ximan explained that Ling Shuang’s S-rank Space-type Ability qualified her for his teacher’s complete inheritance and offered to train her, but said he had only three years left to live.
• Ximan told Ling Shuang that her first stage of training would keep her in spatial turbulence for about a year, and she asked for time to consider before the Void Shattering Tower opened.
• Ling Shuang told Xu Jingming and Su Qingli about the offer, and Xu Jingming said he would support whatever she chose.
• Moon Shadow Divine Official reported that nearly one hundred thousand people had entered the Kindling World and that thousands were above the sixth order.
• Aimer told Moon Shadow Divine Official that Xu Jingming had already learned the Phantom Lightning Escape Technique, astonishing Moon Shadow with his speed.

Xu Jingming and Ling Shuang discussed her decision to cultivate with Ximan, while Xu Jingming improved his defenses and met with powerful visitors. He later arrived at the Primordial Mall to meet Catherine and the others, and learned that the building was the surviving frame of the Primordial No. 1 Spaceship.

• Xu Jingming advised Ling Shuang to accept Ximan's guidance, and she decided to cultivate with him after Xu Jingming entered the Void Shattering Tower.
• Xu Jingming tested the Azure Thunder Shield and learned that only an SS-rank Lightning Type Battle Technique could break through it.
• Xu Jingming accepted Catherine's invitation to meet her, Su Yu, and Andrei in the Kindling World.
• Xu Jingming went to the Primordial Mall and asked Eva whether it was the original Primordial No. 1 Spaceship.
• Eva confirmed that the mall was the spaceship's remaining frame and that the ship had enabled the creation of Artificial Intelligence.

Xu Jingming met with Su Yu, Catherine, and Andrei, confirmed that his Lightning Ability was SSS-rank, and discussed rising beast unrest on Blue Star. When the Void Shattering Tower opened, he joined the crowd at its entrance and saw the other Aurora Level, Allen, arrive.

• Xu Jingming met Su Yu, Catherine, and Andrei at a café and confirmed that his Lightning Ability had reached SSS-rank.
• Su Yu, Catherine, and Andrei reported increasing signs of ferocious beast unrest across Blue Star, and Xu Jingming offered to help after the Void Shattering Tower matter was resolved.
• Xu Jingming resolved to hunt ferocious beasts in the tower to gain Ability Points.
• On September 22, Xu Jingming stood at the front of the crowd outside the opening Void Shattering Tower with Su Qingli and Ling Shuang.
• Allen arrived by fighter jet with six others, drawing the crowd's attention.