Chapter Summaries

Xiao Yan accepted Yun Yun’s invitation to visit the Misty Cloud Sect, planning to investigate Yun Shan’s ties to the Soul Hall and use the visit to challenge Nalan Yanran. He left the Amethyst Winged Lion King to guard its lair and flew toward the sect with Yun Yun.

• Yun Yun invited Xiao Yan to stay at the Misty Cloud Sect after he saved and healed her, and he accepted.
• Xiao Yan decided to investigate Yun Shan’s collusion with the Soul Hall and planned to unsettle Nalan Yanran during his visit.
• Xiao Yan ordered the Amethyst Winged Lion King to guard its lair and the Amethyst Source until he returned.
• Xiao Yan and Yun Yun took flight together toward the Misty Cloud Sect.

Xiao Yan accompanied Yun Yun to Misty Cloud Mountain, where he sensed the Soul Hall’s presence and learned Yun Yun did not know about it. His arrival at the Misty Cloud Sect stunned its disciples and Nalan Yanran, who feared his visit would bring upheaval.

• Xiao Yan and Yun Yun flew toward Misty Cloud Mountain while their feelings grew closer, and the system announced that Yun Yun’s fated bond with the protagonist of destiny had been severed.
• Xiao Yan sensed the Soul Hall’s chilling aura on Misty Cloud Mountain and tested Yun Yun, who said she had never noticed it.
• Yun Yun introduced Xiao Yan to the sect disciples as her honored guest and ordered them not to slight him.
• The disciples recognized Xiao Yan as the former good-for-nothing whom Nalan Yanran had divorced three years earlier and reacted with shock.
• Nalan Yanran saw Xiao Yan beside Yun Yun, felt anger and embarrassment, and suspected his arrival would bring turmoil to the sect.

Xiao Yan returned to Misty Cloud Mountain with Yun Yun, discovered signs that Yun Shan was connected to the Soul Hall, and learned that Yun Yun knew nothing of the alliance. He shocked the Misty Cloud Sect and Nalan Yanran by arriving as Yun Yun’s honored guest and pulling her close in front of everyone.

• As Xiao Yan and Yun Yun traveled to Misty Cloud Mountain, the system announced that their growing affection had severed Yun Yun’s fated bond with the destined protagonist and awarded Xiao Yan points.
• Xiao Yan sensed a Soul Hall soul aura above Misty Cloud Mountain and suspected Yun Shan had allied with the Soul Hall, but Yun Yun said she had never noticed the chilly energy.
• Yun Yun introduced Xiao Yan as her honored guest and warned the sect disciples not to slight him; the disciples recognized his name as the former fiancé Nalan Yanran had rejected.
• Nalan Yanran arrived, saw Xiao Yan with Yun Yun, and reacted with anger and conflicted feelings about his transformation into a powerful Dou Wang.
• Xiao Yan met Nalan Yanran’s gaze and pulled Yun Yun close by the waist, leaving the Misty Cloud Sect disciples stunned.

Xiao Yan publicly embraced Yun Yun, leaving Nalan Yanran devastated and resentful as she fled the Misty Cloud Sect. The system rewarded Xiao Yan for deepening Nalan Yanran’s hatred and granted him the Free and Unfettered Journey movement technique.

• Xiao Yan held Yun Yun before the Misty Cloud Sect disciples, and Yun Yun blushed but accepted his embrace.
• Yun Yun privately felt guilty toward Nalan Yanran but admitted she could not control her love for Xiao Yan.
• Nalan Yanran saw her master embrace Xiao Yan, felt betrayed and humiliated, and broke down in tears.
• Nalan Yanran shouted that she hated Xiao Yan and Yun Yun, then ran from the Misty Cloud Sect.
• The system said Xiao Yan had gained fortune by severing the fated protagonist’s bond and that Nalan Yanran’s resentment had begun to darken her disposition.
• The system awarded Xiao Yan 66,666 villain points and the Free and Unfettered Journey movement technique.

Xiao Yan reassured Yun Yun about Nalan Yanran’s anger, then warned her that someone powerful within the Misty Cloud Sect was secretly allied with Soul Hall. He revealed his Dou Zong aura and called out Yun Shan and Protector Wu, leaving their confrontation about to begin.

• Xiao Yan reflected on the rewards he had gained and expected Nalan Yanran to turn her resentment into a drive for revenge.
• Yun Yun worried that she had hurt Nalan Yanran, and Xiao Yan reassured her that Nalan Yanran would focus on growing stronger rather than act rashly.
• Xiao Yan told Yun Yun that he had sensed Soul Hall’s aura concealed within Misty Cloud Mountain and suspected a powerful, respected figure in the sect.
• Yun Yun feared a traitor could bring ruin to the Misty Cloud Sect, and Xiao Yan released his Dou Zong aura and summoned Yun Shan and Protector Wu.

Xiao Yan revealed his Three-Star Dou Zong strength before the Misty Cloud Sect and accused Yun Shan and Protector Wu of conspiring against him. Yun Shan and Protector Wu appeared together, exposing the Soul Hall’s plan to destroy the Xiao Family and capture Xiao Yan, while Protector Wu was left stunned by Xiao Yan’s sudden rise from Dou Wang to Dou Zong.

• Xiao Yan released his Three-Star Dou Zong pressure, shocking the Misty Cloud Sect disciples and elders and leaving Yun Yun deeply impressed.
• Xiao Yan called out Yun Shan and Protector Wu, prompting both men to emerge from the clouds above the main peak.
• The Misty Cloud Sect members greeted Yun Shan, while Yun Yun grew uneasy upon seeing him beside the sinister Protector Wu.
• Protector Wu questioned how Xiao Yan had detected him, and the narration revealed that the Soul Hall had targeted the Xiao Family over its suspected connection to the Ancient Xiao Clan.
• Protector Wu had allied with Yun Shan, offering resources and techniques in exchange for Yun Shan using the Misty Cloud Sect to destroy the Xiao Family and capture Xiao Yan.
• Protector Wu was shocked that Xiao Yan had advanced from Dou Wang to Dou Zong in only a few days.

Xiao Yan confronted Protector Wu and Yun Shan at the Misty Cloud Sect, defending Yun Yun as the two Dou Zong powerhouses attacked him. He held off both men, leaving Yun Shan shocked by Xiao Yan’s strength.

• Protector Wu and Yun Shan revealed their intent to kill Xiao Yan, while Yun Yun pleaded with Yun Shan to spare him.
• Yun Shan rejected Yun Yun’s pleas, and she urged Xiao Yan to flee; Xiao Yan took her hand and promised to protect her.
• Protector Wu attacked Xiao Yan and Yun Yun with a Skull Palm Print, but Xiao Yan blocked it with the Red Lotus Karma Fire and Ten Thousand Soul Banner, forcing Protector Wu back.
• Protector Wu called on Yun Shan to attack, and Yun Shan formed a blue Dou Qi sword and slashed at Xiao Yan.
• Xiao Yan met Yun Shan’s sword with his flame wings and used Soul Chains to bind and corrode the blade, leaving Yun Shan stunned by his power.

Xiao Yan killed Protector Wu and Yun Shan, ending the crisis at the Misty Cloud Sect and winning the disciples’ support. As Yun Yun took charge of the sect, Xiao Yan received an Ancient Xiao Clan Bloodline Activation Card.

• Xiao Yan used the Red Lotus Karma Fire and Ten Thousand Soul Banner to kill Protector Wu and absorb his remnant soul.
• Xiao Yan exposed Yun Shan’s collusion with the Soul Hall, turning the Misty Cloud Sect disciples against their former Sect Master.
• Yun Shan burned his life force to attack Xiao Yan, but Xiao Yan overwhelmed him and burned him to ashes.
• Xiao Yan told Yun Yun that she would lead the Misty Cloud Sect and promised to help restore its reputation; the disciples bowed to him in gratitude.
• The system awarded Xiao Yan an Ancient Xiao Clan Bloodline Activation Card that could reactivate the clan’s bloodline power.

Xiao Yan activated the Ancient Xiao Clan Bloodline Activation Card, restoring the Xiao Family’s bloodline and causing his own aura to overwhelm the Misty Cloud Sect. The Xiao Family’s sudden growth alarmed Ling Ying, who reported it to Xiao Xun’er and awaited her decision.

• Xiao Yan used the Ancient Xiao Clan Bloodline Activation Card, restoring the clan’s bloodline potential and releasing an aura that forced Yun Yun and the Misty Cloud Sect disciples and elders back.
• The Xiao Family members in Wutan City experienced breakthroughs and improved abilities, while Xiao Zhan advanced from Three-Star Da Dou Shi to the peak of Nine-Star Great Dou Master.
• Xiao Zhan realized the clan’s bloodline had been restored and urged the family to develop quickly before the Ancient Clan and Soul Hall noticed.
• Ling Ying concluded that the Xiao Family’s sudden gains came from a dramatic increase in its bloodline strength, but hesitated to report the change to the Ancient Clan without Xiao Xun’er’s approval.
• Ling Ying approached Xiao Xun’er and told her that every Xiao Family member had improved and that their bloodline power had become remarkably pure and immense.

Xiao Xun'er explained to Ling Ying that the Xiao Family descended from the ancient Xiao Clan and kept its bloodline awakening secret to protect Xiao Yan and his family. Before they could decide what to do next, Half-Saint Elder Gu Jin arrived with the Clan Leader’s order for Xiao Xun'er to return to the Ancient Realm.

• Xiao Xun'er told Ling Ying that the Xiao Family descended from the ancient Xiao Clan and that Great Emperor Xiao Xuan had been an ally of the Ancient Clan.
• Xiao Xun'er said Xiao Yan feared the Ancient Clan might suppress the Xiao Family and asked Ling Ying not to report its bloodline awakening.
• Ling Ying agreed to keep the secret and support Xiao Xun'er.
• A Half-Saint’s pressure descended on the courtyard, and Elder Gu Jin appeared before Xiao Xun'er and Ling Ying.
• Elder Gu Jin ordered Xiao Xun'er to return to the Ancient Realm by the Clan Leader’s command.

A Half-Saint of the Ancient Clan took Xiao Xun'er back to the Ancient Realm and expelled Ling Ying for concealing the Xiao Family's bloodline awakening. Xiao Yan learned of her abduction and the Ancient Clan's interest in the Xiao Family, then flew back to Wutan City with Yun Yun to protect them.

• Xiao Xun'er agreed to return to the Ancient Realm to investigate the Xiao Clan's past, while Elder Gu Jin condemned Ling Ying for hiding the Xiao Family's awakened bloodline and expelled him from the Ancient Clan.
• Elder Gu Jin carried Xiao Xun'er away in a golden barrier, and Ling Ying decided to stay behind and protect the Xiao Family from the shadows.
• Xiao Zhan celebrated the Xiao Family's newfound strength in Wutan City, unaware that Xiao Xun'er had been taken away.
• At the Misty Cloud Sect, Xiao Yan sensed unease and received a system notice that Xiao Xun'er had been taken and the Ancient Clan had begun watching the Xiao Family.
• Xiao Yan realized another Ancient Clan expert had been secretly guarding Xiao Xun'er, then left for Wutan City with Yun Yun to protect the Xiao Family.

Xiao Yan returned to the Xiao Family with Yun Yun, the Misty Cloud Sect's Sect Master, and openly showed that they were close. Xiao Zhan welcomed Yun Yun and asked Xiao Yan what had happened at the Misty Cloud Sect.

• Xiao Yan and Yun Yun arrived at the Xiao Family hand in hand, surprising Xiao Zhan.
• Xiao Yan introduced Yun Yun as the Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect, leaving Xiao Zhan stunned.
• Xiao Yan took Yun Yun's hand, and her shy response confirmed Xiao Zhan's suspicion that they were in love.
• Xiao Zhan warmly invited Yun Yun into the main hall, where she praised Xiao Yan for helping the Misty Cloud Sect.
• Xiao Zhan turned to Xiao Yan and asked what had happened.

Xiao Yan returned to the Xiao Family with Yun Yun and told Xiao Zhan how he had defeated Yun Shan and a Soul Hall Protector and gained the Misty Cloud Sect’s support. After a banquet where Xiao Yan deferred marriage plans until the family’s dangers were settled, he met privately with Xiao Zhan to discuss the Ancient Clan and Xun’er.

• Xiao Yan recounted his actions at the Misty Cloud Sect, leaving Xiao Zhan astonished that he had killed Yun Shan and Protector Wu and brought the sect under his influence.
• Xiao Zhan thanked Yun Yun for supporting Xiao Yan and the Xiao Family, while Yun Yun openly expressed her affection for Xiao Yan.
• Xiao Family members gathered to see Yun Yun, and Xiao Mei felt sadness as she recognized that she and Xiao Yan had grown too far apart.
• Ling Ying worried that Xun’er might mind Xiao Yan’s relationship with Yun Yun, but took comfort in the Xiao Family’s growing strength and potential allies.
• At the family banquet, Xiao Yan told Xiao Zhan he would postpone answering Yun Yun about marriage until the threats to the Xiao Family had passed.
• Xiao Yan met Xiao Zhan privately, and Xiao Zhan asked what they should do about the Ancient Clan’s threat and Xun’er’s abduction by a Half-Saint.

Xiao Yan reassured Xiao Zhan that the Xiao Family could prepare for the Ancient Clan while he grew strong enough to retrieve Xiao Xun'er. As Ya Fei returned to the Xiao Family, Yun Yun met her and began wondering how close she was to Xiao Yan.

• Xiao Yan explained why the Ancient Clan had taken Xiao Xun'er and promised to bring her back after reaching Dou Sheng.
• Xiao Zhan agreed to strengthen the Xiao Family and leave its affairs in his hands while Xiao Yan focused on cultivation.
• Yun Yun guided the Xiao Family's younger generation as Xiao Yan trained, prepared resources, and secretly protected the clan with formations.
• A servant reported Ya Fei's return, and Xiao Yan invited her to the pavilion where Yun Yun was waiting.
• Yun Yun was struck by Ya Fei's beauty and wondered whether she was someone dear to Xiao Yan.

Ya Fei reported to Xiao Yan that she had secured the Mittel Family and brought the Nalan and Mu families under his command. Yun Yun listened as Ya Fei explained how she used ten Dou Wang death warriors and promises of future rewards to win their submission.

• Ya Fei greeted Xiao Yan and reported that the Mittel Family had become loyal to him.
• Ya Fei revealed that she had also brought the Nalan Family and the Mu Family under Xiao Yan's command.
• Ya Fei explained how ten Dou Wang death warriors helped her cow the Mittel elders into submission while promises of future prosperity secured their cooperation.
• Ya Fei used the same mix of force and promised benefits to make the Nalan and Mu families submit.
• Yun Yun listened to Ya Fei's account and was impressed by how she had brought the three families under Xiao Yan's control.

After Ya Fei brought Jia Ma's three great families under Xiao Yan's control, Xiao Yan praised her and introduced her to Yun Yun. The two women found common ground and began working together, while Xiao Yan ordered Ya Fei to strengthen the families quietly and watch for Soul Hall.

• Yun Yun reflected on Ya Fei's devotion to Xiao Yan and accepted that he had other women by his side.
• Ya Fei reported that she had brought the Mittel, Nalan Ba, and Mu families under Xiao Yan's control and arranged resources, troops, and training for them.
• Xiao Yan praised Ya Fei's work and introduced her to Yun Yun as his confidante.
• Ya Fei and Yun Yun exchanged respectful greetings, recognized each other's importance to Xiao Yan, and grew warmer toward one another.
• Xiao Yan ordered Ya Fei to develop the families discreetly, gather resources and intelligence, and report any movement by Soul Hall; Yun Yun offered the Misty Cloud Sect's support.
• Ya Fei and Yun Yun discussed managing the families and Jia Ma's power balance, while Xiao Yan watched them grow friendly.

After Ya Fei left, Yun Yun told Xiao Yan that she would accept Ya Fei becoming his concubine if he truly liked her. Xiao Yan reassured Yun Yun of her special place in his heart, then piqued her curiosity by mentioning a cultivation technique that could make breakthroughs easier.

• Ya Fei thanked Xiao Yan for his instructions and left the pavilion for the night.
• Yun Yun praised Ya Fei and said she would not mind Xiao Yan taking her as a concubine.
• Xiao Yan embraced Yun Yun and assured her that no one could replace her in his heart.
• Xiao Yan mentioned an exceptionally profound cultivation technique, and Yun Yun eagerly asked how it worked.

Xiao Yan persuaded Yun Yun to cultivate with him using the Yin-Yang Great Demon Dual Cultivation Method, and the system rewarded him with a fortune windfall and a one-hour Super Doubling BUFF. He spent one million Super Villain Points on a Diamond Tier hundred-draw, receiving doubled rewards.

• Xiao Yan described the Yin-Yang Great Demon Dual Cultivation Method to Yun Yun and promised it would help her break through her bottleneck.
• Yun Yun overcame her embarrassment and agreed to try cultivating with Xiao Yan.
• After they cultivated together, the system awarded Xiao Yan 1,000,000 points of the Destined Protagonist's Fortune, 1,000,000 Super Villain Points, and a one-hour Super Doubling BUFF.
• Xiao Yan checked his system panel and saw that he had 3,866,666 Super Villain Points.
• Xiao Yan spent one million points on a Diamond Tier hundred-draw, and the active BUFF doubled the draw's rewards, including pills, techniques, traits, and weapons.

Xiao Yan spent three million Super Villain Points on three Diamond Tier draws, gaining powerful traits, resources, and an army of death soldiers. He revealed the Xiao Family’s overwhelming strength to Wutan City and ordered the soldiers to protect his family, leaving the city’s cultivators awed and afraid.

• Xiao Yan used another Diamond Tier hundred-pull and obtained Barrier-Breaking Pills, Nether Ghost Claws, Bloodline Sublimation traits, and Dou Huang death soldier summoning talismans.
• Xiao Yan spent his remaining points on a final Diamond Tier hundred-pull, gaining Supreme Array Dao traits, a Heaven-tier cultivation method, Soul Molding Pills, and other rewards.
• Xiao Yan summoned twenty thousand Dou Huang death soldiers and one hundred thousand Dou Wang death soldiers above Wutan City, shocking its cultivators and the Xiao Family.
• The Dou Huang death soldiers bowed to Xiao Yan, and he ordered them to protect every member of the Xiao Family.
• Xiao Zhan asked Xiao Yan whether the powerful figures had all been his subordinates.

Xiao Yan empowered the entire Xiao Family with three golden entries, helping its members break through cultivation bottlenecks and strengthening their bloodlines. He distributed precious pills to Xiao Zhan and the elders, then vowed to restore the ancient Xiao Clan’s glory and punish anyone who threatened the family.

• Xiao Yan brought Xiao Zhan and the elders to the main hall and activated Family Enlightenment, Dou Qi Affinity, and Bloodline Sublimation across the Xiao Family estate.
• Xiao Lin and other cultivators broke through their bottlenecks as the entries improved their comprehension, Dou Qi absorption, and bloodlines.
• Xiao Zhan and the elders experienced the entries’ effects, and Xiao Zhan began approaching a breakthrough beyond Da Dou Shi.
• Xiao Yan revealed a collection of high-tier pills and gave Xiao Zhan and the elders Barrier-Breaking Pills, while setting aside other pills for healing and cultivating core disciples.
• Xiao Yan declared that the Xiao Family would no longer bow to others and vowed to make its enemies pay and restore the glory of the ancient Xiao Clan.