Chapter Summaries

Tang Chen attended the Wanbao Auction House with Qing Lin, winning a Dou Technique, an ancient bronze fragment, and intelligence possibly related to Heavenly Flames. After returning to the Heavenly Snake Mansion, he gave Qing Lin some pills and took the fragment to Yao Tianhuo for inspection.

• A maid escorted Tang Chen and Qing Lin to a private room, where auctioneer Liu Ruyan opened the Wanbao Auction.
• Tang Chen won the Lightning Five-Chain Whip for six hundred thousand gold coins and bought Qing Lin several trinkets.
• Tang Chen bid one hundred and ten thousand gold coins for a battered bronze fragment that he sensed concealed ancient mysteries.
• Tang Chen won intelligence possibly related to Heavenly Flames for three hundred thousand gold coins and collected his auction items.
• Liu Ruyan arrived too late to meet Tang Chen, who had already returned to the Heavenly Snake Mansion with Qing Lin.
• Tang Chen gave Qing Lin pills and took the bronze fragment to Yao Tianhuo's place of seclusion.

Tang Chen refined Spirit-Nurturing Dust from an ancient bronze artifact and used it alongside an ancient Soul-Forging Method to reach Spirit Realm Grand Perfection. He then began preparing to revive Yao Tianhuo by using Earth Demon Old Ghost's corpse.

• Tang Chen brought a bronze piece to Yao Tianhuo, who removed its verdigris and revealed thirty grains of Spirit-Nurturing Dust.
• Tang Chen absorbed all thirty grains over two days, gained an ancient Soul-Forging Method, and advanced to Spirit Realm Grand Perfection.
• Tang Chen returned to Yao Tianhuo and offered to reshape his body and revive him.
• Tang Chen brought out Earth Demon Old Ghost's corpse, placed a strand of Yao Tianhuo's soul power inside it, and told Yao Tianhuo to take a Bone-Growing Blood-Melting Pill and wait for his command.

Tang Chen used Heavenly Flames and magical beast essence blood to resurrect Yao Tianhuo, who emerged as a four-star Dou Venerate and pledged to follow him. After defeating Yao Tianhuo in a spar, Tang Chen returned to Heavenly Snake Mansion and prepared to investigate a marked location where he hoped to find Heavenly Flames.

• Tang Chen fused seventh-tier magical beast essence blood with Yao Tianhuo's corpse and used Heavenly Flames to help him reclaim a living body.
• Yao Tianhuo completed his rebirth as a four-star Dou Venerate and swore to serve Tang Chen.
• Tang Chen and Yao Tianhuo sparred in an uninhabited area, where Tang Chen quickly overpowered him and shattered his Five Wheel Separation Fire Disk.
• Tang Chen returned to Heavenly Snake Mansion, checked a circled location on his map, and set out to investigate whether it held Heavenly Flames.

Tang Chen discovered that Soul Hall had lured people to the Red Cliff Plain with genuine news of a Heavenly Flame and trapped them in a formation to harvest their souls. He killed the Soul Hall Protector and watched the dark yellow flame emerge, leaving the Heavenly Flame within reach.

• Tang Chen reached the Red Cliff Plain and sensed the Heavenly Flame and the people gathered around it.
• Tang Chen entered a ravine and saw a blood formation driving its victims to slaughter one another while a dark yellow flame burned at its center.
• Tang Chen realized Soul Hall had staged the gathering to harvest souls, even though the Heavenly Flame was real.
• The Soul Hall Protector celebrated the soul harvest until Tang Chen seized him, crushed his head and soul, and burned his corpse away.
• A cluster of dark yellow flames floated out where the Protector had vanished.

Tang Chen consumed the Mysterious Yellow Flame, then visited Medusa and found the Snake-People Tribe thriving in its new home. After spending a week with her in the valley cabin, he investigated the secret hidden beneath the valley.

• Tang Chen devoured the Mysterious Yellow Flame and left the blood-red formation, which then vanished and released the surviving fighters from its influence.
• Tang Chen arrived at the Snake-People Tribe's new home in the Monster Mountain Range and saw how Medusa had organized the tribe after its relocation.
• Tang Chen surprised Medusa in the main hall, then took her to the valley cabin and spent a week with her.
• Medusa advanced from a Five-Star Dou Zong to a Six-Star Dou Zong, and she began taking the initiative to cultivate with Tang Chen.
• Tang Chen left the sleeping Medusa in the cabin and used his soul power to probe the depths beneath the valley.

Tang Chen discovered an ancient sealed space beneath the small valley that seemed to have been left by a Dou Saint, then visited Xiao Yi Xian at Ten Thousand Poison Cliff and reunited with her. Their reunion was followed by a massive surge of energy from the depths of the swamp, forming a terrifying Dou Qi vortex.

• Tang Chen used his soul power to find an unstable sealed space beneath the small valley and sensed a trace of life force inside it.
• Tang Chen spent several days helping Medusa cultivate, then left the Snake-People Tribe with medicinal pills and cultivation resources for her.
• Tang Chen visited the Jia Ma Imperial Capital, learned that Xiao Yan had won the Alchemist Grand Meeting and reached peak nine-star Dou Master, and gave Jia Xingtian the promised Sect-Breaking Pill.
• Tang Chen traveled to Ten Thousand Poison Cliff and found Xiao Yi Xian at peak Dou Zong after she had refined the poison in the area.
• Tang Chen and Xiao Yi Xian embraced and reunited, after which a vast amount of energy rushed into the swamp and formed a terrifying Dou Qi vortex.

Xiao Yi Xian broke through to Dou Zun and joined Tang Chen in raiding sects across the Chu Yun Empire before they returned to the Heavenly Snake Mansion. After half a year of cultivation, Zi Yan emerged from her cocoon in a mature form, and Tang Chen decided he would have to bring her grandfather over next.

• Xiao Yi Xian broke through to Dou Zun after reuniting with Tang Chen, and they discovered that dual cultivation increased both their strength.
• Tang Chen and Xiao Yi Xian raided major sects across the Chu Yun Empire for medicinal resources and poisons, then returned to the Heavenly Snake Mansion.
• Tang Chen learned that Lu Yan had become a three-star Dou Zun and Qing Lin had reached one-star Dou Zong, and he praised Qing Lin for her progress.
• Tang Chen spent six months cultivating and dual cultivating with Xiao Yi Xian and Medusa, reaching four-star Dou Zun as Xiao Yi Xian advanced to two-star Dou Zun and Medusa to eight-star Dou Zong.
• Zi Yan's cocoon shattered, and she emerged in a mature form before teasing Tang Chen and falling asleep in his arms.
• Tang Chen watched over the sleeping Zi Yan and decided he needed to have her grandfather come over.

After Zi Yan recovered and settled in with Tang Chen’s companions, Tang Chen decided to take her to meet her father, Zhu Kun, in the Magma Depths. He summoned his grandfather, Old Ancestor Fire Cloud, for protection, then set out with him and Zi Yan for Jia Nan Academy.

• Zi Yan woke in Tang Chen’s arms, remembered their night together, and accepted a medicinal pill to recover.
• Tang Chen introduced Zi Yan to Xiao Yi Xian and Medusa, and the four women grew close over the following days.
• Tang Chen decided to take Zi Yan to the Magma Depths so Zhu Kun could give her a means of protection for her future on Dragon Island.
• Tang Chen crushed his Space Jade Slip and summoned Old Ancestor Fire Cloud, who inspected his cultivation and agreed to serve as his bodyguard.
• Tang Chen introduced his companions to Old Ancestor Fire Cloud, who warmly welcomed them and supported Tang Chen’s marriages.
• After several more days at the Heavenly Snake Mansion, Tang Chen, Zi Yan, and Old Ancestor Fire Cloud left for the Magma Depths beneath Jia Nan Academy.

Tang Chen led Zi Yan and Old Ancestor Fire Cloud beneath Jia Nan Academy’s magma to the Ancient Emperor’s Cave Abode, where they encountered its guardian, Zhu Kun. Zhu Kun recognized Zi Yan as his daughter and told her she resembled her mother.

• Tang Chen told Zi Yan that her people were beneath the magma, then led her and Old Ancestor Fire Cloud down into the depths.
• Old Ancestor Fire Cloud killed two Half-Saint Lizardmen who warned them to leave the Graveyard of Gods.
• Tang Chen found a hidden space beneath the magma and led the others through it after telling Zi Yan to release her aura.
• The trio reached the Ancient Emperor’s Cave Abode, and Old Ancestor Fire Cloud sensed a terrifying guardian approaching.
• A gigantic purple-gold creature transformed into a rugged middle-aged man, who gazed tenderly at Zi Yan and said she looked like her mother.

Zi Yan reunited with her father, Zhu Kun, and reluctantly forgave him after hearing how he had been trapped. Though Zhu Kun remained sealed, Zi Yan left with a promise to rescue him, while Tang Chen supported her and pledged to care for her.

• Zi Yan felt her bloodline resonate with Zhu Kun, but rejected him at first and sought comfort in Tang Chen.
• Zhu Kun explained that Tou She Ancient God had trapped him, and Zi Yan reluctantly forgave him while reserving full forgiveness for his future actions.
• Tang Chen told Zhu Kun about the Ancient Void Dragon Clan's rebellion, and Zhu Kun learned that gathering the Tou She Ancient God Jade was the only known way to free him.
• Zhu Kun asked Tang Chen to protect Zi Yan, then gave her several items before she and Tang Chen prepared to leave.
• Zi Yan looked back and shouted that she would rescue Zhu Kun, urging him to hold on and stay alive.

After leaving the underground magma with Zi Yan, Tang Chen and Old Ancestor Fire Cloud traveled to the Monster Mountain Range and discovered the fifth-ranked Heavenly Flame, Life Flame. They returned to the Heavenly Snake Mansion, where Tang Chen prepared to take Xiao Yi Xian and the others to the Central Plains.

• Zi Yan told Tang Chen about Zhu Kun’s gifts, including cultivation resources, protective trump cards, and a token to help her unify Dragon Island, and offered to share everything with him.
• Old Ancestor Fire Cloud sealed the Magma Depths, and Zi Yan returned to Jia Nan Academy to bid Su Qian farewell while Tang Chen and Old Ancestor Fire Cloud left for the Jia Ma Empire.
• Tang Chen led Old Ancestor Fire Cloud to a small valley in the Monster Mountain Range, where Old Ancestor Fire Cloud sensed a Dou Saint’s aura and entered the underground space.
• Old Ancestor Fire Cloud returned with the fifth-ranked Heavenly Flame, Life Flame, and said he would help Tang Chen absorb it once they returned.
• Tang Chen and Old Ancestor Fire Cloud returned to the Heavenly Snake Mansion, where Xiao Yi Xian and the others were ready to travel with them to the Central Plains.

Tang Chen returned to Burning Flame Valley with Medusa, Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, Zi Yan, and Yao Tianhuo, bringing them to meet Tang Zhen. He reunited with Tang Huo'er, who clung to him, while his companions began settling into their new home.

• Tang Chen ordered Lu Yan to watch Xiao Yan and report significant developments in the Northwest Continent.
• Tang Chen rested at Heavenly Snake Mansion, then brought Zi Yan back and gathered Medusa, Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, Zi Yan, and Yao Tianhuo for the journey.
• Old Ancestor Fire Cloud created a stable spatial wormhole and led the group through it to Burning Flame Valley's small world.
• Tang Chen welcomed his companions to Burning Flame Valley, and Old Ancestor Fire Cloud left them to look around.
• Tang Chen introduced the women and Yao Tianhuo to Tang Zhen, who celebrated the group's strength and marveled at Tang Chen's cultivation.
• Tang Huo'er rushed into Tang Chen's arms and refused to let go, despite Tang Zhen gently scolding her.

Tang Chen introduced Xiao Yi Xian and the other women to Tang Huo'er, then showed them around Burning Flame Valley and its marketplace. After spending the night with Tang Huo'er, he went to Old Ancestor Fire Cloud to absorb the Heavenly Flame.

• Tang Chen introduced Xiao Yi Xian and the others to Tang Huo'er, who welcomed them despite her hidden sadness.
• Tang Chen led the women on a tour of Burning Flame Valley and its outer marketplace, then brought them to his residence.
• Tang Huo'er asked Tang Chen to stay with her, and their relationship changed that night.
• Tang Huo'er began cultivating with Tang Chen over the following days, while her dependence on him grew.
• Tang Chen visited Old Ancestor Fire Cloud and announced that he had come to absorb the Heavenly Flame.

Tang Chen devoured the Life Flame under Old Ancestor Fire Cloud’s protection and spent two months refining it. Meanwhile, Hei Qing followed Zi Yan’s royal bloodline aura to Burning Flame Valley, where Tang Zhen confronted him.

• Old Ancestor Fire Cloud brought Tang Chen to a secret chamber and released the Life Flame for him to devour.
• Tang Chen swallowed the Life Flame’s origin and endured its energy as he refined it with his Origin Flame.
• During Tang Chen’s seclusion, Xiao Yi Xian and the other girls cultivated and sparred together.
• Two months later, Hei Qing entered Burning Flame Valley and found Zi Yan, whose cultivation had reached the peak of the Dou Emperor realm.
• Xiao Yi Xian and Medusa faced Hei Qing after his aura leaked, and Tang Zhen arrived and asked why he had entered the valley.

After Zi Yan left with Hei Qing to lead the Ancient Void Dragon clan, Tang Chen emerged from a year of seclusion at Nine-Star Dou Venerate Peak with an early Heavenly Realm soul. He tested his newfound strength against Old Ancestor Fire Cloud, culminating in a huge explosion.

• Zi Yan revealed that she was Zhu Kun’s daughter, showed Hei Qing her token, and left Burning Flame Valley with him after leaving Tang Chen a letter.
• During Tang Chen’s year in seclusion, the girls traveled beyond the valley to gain experience, while Tang Chen remained inside.
• Tang Chen emerged having devoured the Life Flame and advanced to Nine-Star Dou Venerate Peak, early Heavenly Realm, with a body comparable to that of a Half-Saint magical beast.
• Old Ancestor Fire Cloud challenged Tang Chen to demonstrate his progress and brought him to an uninhabited place to spar.
• Tang Chen unleashed his lightning-and-flame-enhanced strength, then trapped Old Ancestor Fire Cloud with nine elemental fire dragons and hurled an Eight-Colored Lightning Fire Lotus at him.
• Tang Chen detonated the fire lotus and the nine dragons, sending a massive mushroom cloud into the sky.

Tang Chen tested his fused Heavenly Flame technique against Old Ancestor Fire Cloud, then returned to Burning Flame Valley and began using his alchemy to strengthen the valley. He set aside plans to refine Half-Saint puppets until he could find suitable souls and continued refining high-grade pills.

• Tang Chen detonated his Eight-Colored Lightning Fire Lotus and nine elemental fire dragons, and Old Ancestor Fire Cloud emerged unharmed despite the devastation.
• Old Ancestor Fire Cloud praised Tang Chen's technique and brought him back to Burning Flame Valley, where Tang Chen found only Tang Huo'er at home and read the letters left for him.
• Tang Chen studied the Heavenly Demon Puppet scroll and planned to refine two Half-Saint puppets using the two Lizardmen corpses in his Storage Ring.
• Tang Chen told Tang Zhen he had become a Grade Eight Alchemist and would refine pills for the valley, so Tang Zhen gave him access to Burning Flame Valley's resources.
• Tang Chen found two eighth-tier magic cores but lacked suitable Dou Venerable souls, so he postponed puppet refinement and focused on alchemy.
• Tang Chen refined seventh- and eighth-grade pills in seclusion, drawing increasingly powerful Pill Lightning that he absorbed to strengthen himself.

After breaking through to the first star of Dou Venerate, Tang Chen received Xiao Yi Xian’s distress signal and rushed to her aid. Xiao Yi Xian and Medusa were left badly injured and cornered by Ice River Valley and Soul Hall pursuers as Tang Chen’s voice emerged from the wormhole she opened.

• Tang Chen condensed his Dou Qi and broke through to the first star of Dou Venerate while refining pills.
• Tang Chen sensed Xiao Yi Xian’s Space Jade Slip and entered the wormhole it created.
• Xiao Yi Xian and Medusa fled through the mountains while Ice River Valley experts and a Soul Hall Elder pursued them.
• Ice Venerable trapped the injured women in an Ice Formation and attacked Xiao Yi Xian while Tian Shuangzi fought Medusa.
• Ice Venerable ambushed Medusa, and the resulting distraction allowed him and the Soul Hall Elder to seriously injure Xiao Yi Xian.
• Xiao Yi Xian crushed her jade slip, and Tang Chen’s furious voice came from the wormhole that appeared.

Tang Chen arrived after Xiao Yi Xian shattered the Space Jade Slip, rescued her and Medusa, and killed the Ice River Valley attackers. While checking Medusa for injuries, he discovered that she was pregnant.

• Xiao Yi Xian shattered the Space Jade Slip, summoning Tang Chen and sealing the battlefield with his spatial power.
• Tang Chen gave Xiao Yi Xian and Medusa healing pills, then crushed the Ice River Valley Dou Zong experts with his pressure.
• Tang Chen killed Ice Venerable, collected his soul and body, and then killed the Soul Hall Elder and Tian Shuangzi.
• Tang Chen checked Xiao Yi Xian and Medusa for hidden injuries and discovered an anomaly in Medusa’s body.
• Tang Chen told Xiao Yi Xian and Medusa that Medusa was pregnant.

Medusa discovered she was pregnant, and Tang Chen promised to bring the Snake-People Tribe to Burning Flame Valley to support her. After returning to Ice River Valley to claim its treasures, Tang Chen uncovered a hidden chamber filled with an even stronger poisonous force.

• Medusa learned she was pregnant, and Tang Chen reassured Xiao Yi Xian that she could have a child in the future.
• Tang Chen brought the women back to Burning Flame Valley and arranged with Old Ancestor Fire Cloud to bring the Snake-People Tribe there.
• After several days with Medusa and Xiao Yi Xian, Tang Chen left for Ice River Valley and defeated its remaining experts and the factions looting it.
• Tang Chen searched Ice River Valley and collected its valuable ice-element treasures and poisonous herbs for Xiao Yi Xian.
• Tang Chen found a concealed space behind a wall in the treasure vault and smiled when he sensed the potent poison within.

Tang Chen found the Supreme Poison Crystal in Ice River Valley, forced Ice Venerable to reveal its origins, and brought Ice River Valley’s treasures back to Burning Flame Valley. After reuniting with Tang Huo'er, who had emerged from seclusion, he heard her say she wanted a child.

• Tang Chen found and took the Supreme Poison Crystal from Ice Venerable's secret chamber.
• Tang Chen burned Ice Venerable's soul until he revealed where the crystal and poisons came from, then sealed him back in a jade bottle.
• Tang Chen searched Ice River Valley, collected its valuable items, and returned to Burning Flame Valley.
• Tang Chen gave the collected treasures to Tang Zhen to strengthen the valley's disciples, and learned that Tang Huo'er had emerged from seclusion.
• Tang Huo'er embraced Tang Chen when he returned and quietly told him she wanted a child.