Arc 17Chapters 401–425

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Ch. 401Qin Heng's Demonic Dragon Mount

After Fire Dragon Mountain was purged of Lei Hongteng’s allies, Sikong Jing discussed how to save the injured Qin Heng and counter Lei Hongteng. He proposed hiding inside Qin Heng’s demon dragon mount to reach him, leaving the group to find a cure for Qin Heng’s condition.

  • Yu Yan brought Lu Fenglan to Huo Yanmei’s hall, where Huo Yanmei ordered Liu Shan and the other captured allies of Lei Hongteng imprisoned and Fire Dragon Mountain sealed.
  • Yu Yan introduced Sikong Jing as Mountain Lord Tan Yue’s apprentice, while keeping his ability to create beast techniques secret.
  • Sikong Jing warned that Qin Heng was gravely injured and under Lei Hongteng’s surveillance, and Huo Yanmei explained that Palace Lord Shen and Tan Yue could not be contacted.
  • Sikong Jing proposed hiding inside Qin Heng’s demon dragon mount to reach him, and Huo Yanmei agreed to summon the mount while Instructor Shi raised the need to cure Qin Heng.

Ch. 402I Have Both of These Medicines

Sikong Jing revealed that he possessed the Gold Dragon and Cloud Dragon medicines needed to treat Qin Heng, then entered Qin Heng’s demon dragon mount to reach him. As Lei Hongteng prepared to convene the Long Night Sacred Dragon Assembly, Huo Yanmei vowed to protect Sikong Jing no matter what happened.

  • Yu Yan asked Sikong Jing whether his fast-acting medicine could help Qin Heng, and Huo Yanmei explained that he needed both Gold Dragon and Cloud Dragon medicine.
  • Sikong Jing displayed the powers of both mountain paths, and Huo Yanmei realized he had challenged three mountain paths before arranging for Qin Heng’s demon dragon mount to come.
  • Huo Yanmei read Lei Hongteng’s letter announcing that he would convene the Long Night Sacred Dragon Assembly that night, less than two hours away.
  • When Qin Heng’s demon dragon mount arrived, Sikong Jing told it he could heal Qin Heng and asked to hide inside its belly; the mount opened its mouth and carried him away.
  • Huo Yanmei and Instructor Shi learned that Sikong Jing had been rejected by Star Luo Palace for having a zero martial root, then Huo Yanmei vowed to protect him.

Ch. 403Accidentally Succeeding

Sikong Jing secretly traveled inside the Overlord Sacred Dragon to reach Qin Heng, who was near death under Lei Hongteng’s surveillance. Sikong Jing used two kinds of dragon-vein true energy to revive him, and Qin Heng realized Sikong Jing had been the one to challenge the Gold Dragon Mountain Road.

  • Sikong Jing hid inside the Overlord Sacred Dragon and heard Wen Hu lament that Lei Hongteng was isolating Qin Heng’s family and blocking them from seeking treatment.
  • Sikong Jing revealed himself to Wen Hu, explained his arrival and his plan to use two dragon veins to save Qin Heng, and proved his claims by showing the dragon-vein true energy.
  • Wen Hu cleared the area and led Sikong Jing to Qin Heng, who lay unconscious and close to death after days without treatment.
  • Sikong Jing sent his dragon-vein true energy into Qin Heng, who absorbed it and gradually recovered consciousness.
  • Wen Hu explained Lei Hongteng’s actions to Qin Heng, who recognized Sikong Jing as the student who had challenged the Gold Dragon Mountain Road.
  • Sikong Jing explained that Qin Heng’s failure to give him a Gold Dragon Token had led him to challenge the Mountain Road, leaving Qin Heng stunned by the accidental turn of events.

Ch. 404A Desperate Battle, Never Betrayal

Sikong Jing revealed that he had also conquered Dark Dragon Mountain Road before Qin Heng staged his death to uncover Lei Hongteng’s plans. The chapter left Qin Heng’s loyalists resisting Lei Hongteng’s threats while the Holy Dragon Assembly began with only a few leaders present.

  • Sikong Jing told Qin Heng that he had succeeded in challenging Dark Dragon Mountain Road as well.
  • Qin Heng decided to feign death, and Sikong Jing hid on a beam while Wen Hu told Qin Luo that his father had died.
  • Qin Luo mourned Qin Heng, and Lei Hongzha examined him before gloating over his supposed death and threatening the Qin Family loyalists.
  • Wen Hu urged the loyalists to resist Lei Hongteng, and they stayed to protect Qin Luo rather than submit.
  • Lei Hongteng attended the Holy Dragon Assembly at Gold Dragon Mountain with Lei Zizhen and several other leaders, while the head of Dark Dragon Mountain was absent.

Ch. 405The Dean of the Thunder Institute

Lei Hongteng used Qin Heng’s reported death to push for a new Deputy Palace Master and crush Qin Luo’s supporters. The chapter ended with Lei Hongteng’s allies nominating him for the position at the Qin family residence.

  • Lei Hongteng called a gathering to discuss choosing a new Deputy Palace Master while Shen Qingye and Tan Yue were absent and Qin Heng was unconscious.
  • Lei Hongzha announced that Qin Heng was dead, prompting Lei Hongteng to feign grief and lead the gathering to the Qin family residence.
  • Qin Luo accused Lei Hongteng of killing his father, and Lei Hongteng’s followers attacked and subdued Qin Luo and his supporters.
  • Lei Zizhen urged the elders to appoint a new Deputy Palace Master immediately, and Lei Hongteng reluctantly agreed after his allies backed the proposal.
  • The head of Wind Dragon Mountain nominated Lei Hongteng for Deputy Palace Master.

Ch. 406Resurrection

Lei Hongteng became Deputy Palace Master and led the elders to mourn Qin Heng, expecting to consolidate his power. Qin Heng revealed he was alive and credited Sikong Jing with reviving him, leaving everyone stunned.

  • Lei Hongteng won the elders’ support to become Deputy Palace Master, while Huo Yanmei supported him to protect Sikong Jing.
  • Lei Hongteng declared that the Holy Dragon Palace would avenge Qin Heng and led the others to kneel outside Qin Heng’s room.
  • When Lei Zizhen opened the door, the crowd heard Qin Heng and Sikong Jing playing chess inside.
  • Qin Heng appeared alive, humiliating Lei Hongteng and shocking the people who had supported him.
  • Qin Heng claimed Sikong Jing had brought medicine that revived him, drawing everyone’s attention to the young apprentice.

Ch. 407It's All You, Sikong's Little Apprentice

Qin Heng confronted Lei Hongteng after exposing his claim to the vice palace master position, while Huo Yanmei and Liu Shan joined Qin Heng’s side. As Lei Hongteng invoked Star Luo Palace to prevent a decisive fight, Sikong Jing challenged his claim that the two sides were evenly matched.

  • Qin Heng slapped Lei Hongteng and demanded to know why he was being called Vice Palace Master Lei.
  • Lei Hongteng admitted his claim, threatened Qin Heng with his superior numbers, and demanded that Academy Master Yun choose a side.
  • Huo Yanmei refused to support Lei Hongteng, revealed she had recovered, and sent Fire Dragon Mountain’s elders to rescue Qin Luo and the others.
  • Liu Shan joined Qin Heng’s side and explained that Sikong Jing had provided Huo Yanmei with fast-acting medicine; Lei Zizhen also identified Sikong Jing as the person who had taken his arm.
  • Qin Heng and Huo Yanmei protected Sikong Jing as the opposing groups prepared to fight, and Qin Heng offered the hesitant elders a chance to return to his side.
  • Lei Hongteng invoked the threat of Star Luo Palace to deter Qin Heng from fighting, but Sikong Jing asked who had said their strength was evenly matched.

Ch. 408Ascend the Life-and-Death Stage, Fight to the Death

Sikong Jing brought Dark Dragon Mountain into Qin Heng’s alliance, turning the Sacred Dragon Palace conflict against Lei Hongteng. After Lei Zizhen threatened Baili Que’s life, he challenged Sikong Jing to a fight to the death on the Life-and-Death Platform.

  • Sikong Jing revealed that Wu Ding and Dark Dragon Mountain had joined Qin Heng’s side in exchange for the chance to study the Blackforged Darkhook Dragon.
  • Mountain Master Yun and the leaders of the other dragon mountains abandoned Lei Hongteng, leaving Thunder Dragon Mountain isolated before Qin Heng’s forces attacked and defeated them.
  • Lei Zizhen revealed that Baili Que had been gravely wounded by the Long Night Heavenly Dao Palace and threatened that she would die if he was killed.
  • Lei Zizhen sent a signal to alert the Heavenly Dao Palace that he was safe, then used Baili Que’s fate to prevent Wu Ding from attacking him.
  • Lei Zizhen challenged Sikong Jing to a fight to the death on Sacred Dragon Palace’s Life-and-Death Platform, proposing terms for the Lei Family if he won.
  • Wen Hu protested that Lei Zizhen was challenging a trainee who could not defeat him.

Ch. 409Breakthrough, Mystic Heaven Realm

Sikong Jing accepted Lei Zizhen’s challenge on the Life-and-Death Platform to secure Baili Que’s location and fight for her release. As the duel began, Sikong Jing revealed that he had broken through from the peak Martial Sect Realm to the Mystic Heaven First Realm.

  • Sikong Jing accepted Lei Zizhen’s challenge after Lei threatened to kill Baili Que unless he fought.
  • Sikong Jing demanded Baili Que’s location before the duel, and Lei Zizhen sent a letter to Lang Yizhan for the information.
  • Lei Zizhen received a reply stating that Baili Que was aboard the Long Inquiry Divine Void Ship, and Wu Ding and Qin Heng dispatched experts to rescue her.
  • Qin Heng activated the Life-and-Death Platform’s formation, and Lei Zizhen revealed that he had reached the Fourth Profound Heaven Realm.
  • Sikong Jing first appeared to be at the peak Martial Sect Realm, then broke through and revealed the Mystic Heaven First Realm.

Ch. 410A Palm Strike Kills, A Single Cry Shocks the World

Sikong Jing broke through to the Third Profound Heaven Realm during his battle with Lei Zizhen and defeated him with a single palm strike. After killing Lei Zizhen and crippling Lei Hongteng, Sikong Jing left to stabilize his cultivation while Qin Heng promised to tell him when there was news of Baili Que.

  • Sikong Jing broke through from the Mystic Gully Realm into the Mystic Stream Realm as Lei Zizhen tried to suppress him.
  • Lei Hongteng ordered Lei Zizhen to attack before Sikong Jing could advance further, but Sikong Jing reached the Third Profound Heaven Realm and struck Lei Zizhen down with one palm.
  • Sikong Jing condemned Lei Zizhen for bullying his fellow Sacred Dragon Palace disciples and killed him by crushing his head beneath his foot.
  • Qin Heng and the others subdued Lei Hongteng and the Lei Family, and Qin Heng crippled Lei Hongteng by shattering his dantian.
  • Sikong Jing asked Qin Heng to notify him about Baili Que, then left to stabilize his cultivation.

Ch. 411A Few Old Men

After Sikong Jing defeated Lei Zizhen and helped end the Thunder Dragon Mountain rebellion, Qin Heng punished the Lei Family and rewarded Sikong Jing and others. Two days later, several mountain headmasters converged on Sikong Jing to recruit him, leaving him caught in their competition.

  • Sikong Jing reassured Xu He and the Great Crane Society that Lei Zizhen had been dealt with, then entered seclusion to adjust to his new Mystic River Realm.
  • Qin Heng announced Lei Hongteng's rebellion, executed Lei Hongteng and Lei Hongzha, punished the Lei Family, and awarded Sikong Jing and others one million Holy Dragon points each.
  • After two days of cultivation, Sikong Jing emerged to find the Great Crane Society waiting outside his room with several old men.
  • Headmaster Yun and Wu Ding approached Sikong Jing, and Wu Ding invited him to join Dark Dragon Mountain after Sikong Jing promised to retrieve the Blackforged Darkhook Dragon.
  • An elder from Fire Dragon Mountain claimed Sikong Jing had promised to join them, while the headmaster of Wind Dragon Mountain apologized and offered him the chief seat.
  • The Fire Dragon Mountain elder angrily confronted the Wind Dragon Mountain headmaster for trying to recruit Sikong Jing.

Ch. 412One Month Later, Decisive Battle at Star Luo Palace

Sikong Jing escaped the rival academy masters trying to recruit him and met with Qin Heng, who asked him to serve as a surprise weapon in a life-and-death battle against Star Luo Palace one month later. Sikong Jing revealed that he had caused Star Luo Palace’s destruction, leaving Qin Heng and Wen Hu stunned.

  • Sikong Jing slipped away while the Dark Dragon Mountain and Wind Dragon Mountain academy masters fought over recruiting him, and Xu He was left to explain that Sikong Jing belonged to Drunken Dragon Mountain.
  • Yu Yan welcomed Sikong Jing at the Mission Hall and took him to meet Qin Heng, who thanked him for helping suppress the unrest and explained why he had kept Sikong Jing’s role quiet.
  • Qin Heng told Sikong Jing that the two academies would send one hundred disciples each into a life-and-death battle in one month, with the loser forced to leave the Long Night Imperial Capital.
  • Sikong Jing pointed out that Star Luo Palace had already lost much of its grounds, and Qin Heng explained that Tan Yue had witnessed the destruction and that the matter had sparked the conflict between the academies.
  • Sikong Jing admitted that he had destroyed Star Luo Palace and claimed an ancient demon dragon had done it, leaving Qin Heng and Wen Hu dumbfounded.

Ch. 413Unexpected Guest

Sikong Jing asked Qin Heng for demon beast inner cores and access to Demon Dragon Valley so he could grow stronger before the life-and-death battles. After three days of cultivation, he reached the peak of the Mystic River Realm, but an unfamiliar divine presence arrived and called for Shen Qingye.

  • Sikong Jing told Qin Heng and Wen Hu that he wanted demon beast inner cores and access to Demon Dragon Valley, and Qin Heng agreed to both requests.
  • Sikong Jing gave Qin Heng five Green Jade Tubes containing four High-Grade Flood Tier beast techniques and one lower Cosmos-Grade technique, which Qin Heng added to the Holy Dragon Palace’s martial arts collection.
  • Qin Heng asked the Seven Evolution Divine Dragon to let the demon dragons assist Sikong Jing, and the guardian sensed bloodline suppression from him.
  • Sikong Jing absorbed inner cores and created eight High-Grade Flood Tier beast skills over three days, reaching the peak of the Mystic River Realm.
  • A terrifying aura descended on Demon Dragon Valley, and an aged voice called for Shen Qingye to come out and meet its owner.

Ch. 414Long Night Heavenly Dao Palace

Ma Daoming confronted Qin Heng over Holy Dragon Palace’s failed attempt to rescue Baili Que, then demanded access to the Seven Dragon Mountain Path. He Jia challenged the palace’s disciples to make him retreat, and Qin Luo asked Qin Heng for permission to fight.

  • Ma Daoming arrived at Holy Dragon Palace with more than twenty captured rescue experts and accused them of attacking Heavenly Dao Palace disciples.
  • Qin Heng denied Ma Daoming’s version of events, but held back from fighting because Baili Que’s whereabouts were unknown and his people were captive.
  • Ma Daoming demanded that Heavenly Dao Palace be allowed to study the Seven Dragon Mountain Path for a month, and Qin Heng refused.
  • Ma Daoming offered to release the captives if a Holy Dragon Palace disciple could make He Jia retreat one step; otherwise, He Jia would walk the seven mountain paths.
  • He Jia boasted that Baili Que had fallen to his three moves and insulted Holy Dragon Palace’s disciples, prompting Qin Luo to ask Qin Heng for permission to fight.

Ch. 415Not Even Tickling

Sikong Jing arrived at the Long Night Holy Dragon Palace and volunteered to face He Jia, who had challenged its students. He struck He Jia twice in the chest, but neither fighter appeared to move, leaving the onlookers laughing as the outcome remained unclear.

  • Ma Daoming pressured Qin Heng to accept a duel, while Qin Luo and the other Holy Dragon Palace students urged their leader to respond.
  • Sikong Jing arrived from Demon Dragon Valley and offered to face He Jia instead of Qin Luo.
  • Chen Tong insulted Sikong Jing, but the Cloud Dragon Mountain Head and Huo Yanmei supported letting him fight.
  • Qin Heng accepted Sikong Jing's offer, and He Jia dismissed him as unqualified before the Heavenly Dao Palace students jeered.
  • Sikong Jing struck He Jia twice in the chest; neither moved, and the onlookers mocked the apparently ineffective blows.

Ch. 416Who is more shameful?

Sikong Jing immobilized He Jia and humiliated him in their duel, forcing Ma Daoming to release the captured Sacred Dragon Palace experts. After learning Lang Yizhan had set a trap to draw them out, Sikong Jing demanded Baili Que’s release, while Ma Daoming threatened to kill her.

  • Sikong Jing revealed his Peak Mystic River Realm cultivation and repeatedly slapped and kicked He Jia, who could not move under the force suppressing him.
  • Ma Daoming tried to stop the duel, but Qin Heng and Huo Yanmei blocked him and insisted he honor the fair contest.
  • Sikong Jing threatened to crush He Jia’s arm unless Ma Daoming freed the Sacred Dragon Palace experts, and Ma Daoming ordered their release.
  • The freed experts told Qin Heng that Lang Yizhan had predicted their rescue attempt and arranged Ma Daoming’s ambush at Long Question Mark.
  • Ma Daoming denied setting the trap, so Sikong Jing demanded Baili Que’s whereabouts and threatened to keep He Jia from retreating; Ma Daoming retaliated by threatening Baili Que’s life.

Ch. 417Boarding the Ship, A Long Question Mark

Sikong Jing forced the Heavenly Dao Palace to reveal that Lang Yizhan had taken Baili Que aboard a ship bound for Long Night Heaven-Questioning City, then pursued them with Lang Yisuo. The Sacred Dragon Palace detained the Heavenly Dao Palace forces, while Sikong Jing and Lang Yisuo boarded the Long Inquiry Divine Void Ship and faced its guards.

  • Sikong Jing threatened He Jia until Ma Daoming revealed that Lang Yizhan had taken Baili Que onto the returning Long Inquiry Divine Void Ship.
  • Sikong Jing left Qin Luo to guard He Jia and rode the Thunderwing Dragon Serpent with Lang Yisuo to pursue Lang Yizhan.
  • Qin Heng ordered the Sacred Dragon Palace to detain Ma Daoming until Baili Que returned, and the Palace destroyed the Heavenly Dao Palace's ship and detained its people.
  • Qin Luo told Chen Tong that Sikong Jing was an apprentice who had not joined any Dragon Mountain.
  • After three days of pursuit, Sikong Jing and Lang Yisuo landed on the Long Inquiry Divine Void Ship, where the guards demanded their student tokens.

Ch. 418Broadening Horizons

Sikong Jing and Lang Yisuo confronted the Changheng crew for allowing Lang Yizhan to board after he captured Holy Dragon Palace students. After defeating the guards and Captain Di, they learned Lang Yizhan was in Flower Inquiry Hall and headed into the cabin.

  • Sikong Jing asked where Lang Yizhan was, but the guard captain refused and threatened him, so Sikong Jing struck him.
  • The guard captain and another guard revealed that Changheng supported Lang Yizhan, who had captured Holy Dragon Palace students.
  • Captain Di arrived and demanded that Sikong Jing disembark or submit to Lang Yizhan, while the guards mocked the Holy Dragon Palace.
  • Sikong Jing attacked the guards and Captain Di, and Lang Yisuo joined him in defeating the crew.
  • Sikong Jing forced Captain Di to reveal that Lang Yizhan was in Flower Inquiry Hall hosting a banquet, then he and Lang Yisuo entered the cabin.

Ch. 419An Interesting Game

Captain Di planned to summon Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion reinforcements to trap the two Long Night Holy Dragon Palace disciples aboard the ship, while Lang Yizhan arranged a banquet game to force Baili Que into marriage. The young masters eagerly accepted the prospect, and Baili Que remained bound and unable to speak.

  • Captain Di ordered the guard captain to hurry to Heaven Inquiry City and alert the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion manager that Third Young Master Lang was in danger.
  • At Flower Inquiry Hall, Lang Yizhan dismissed the sounds of fighting and continued drinking with the local young masters.
  • Lang Yizhan had the bound Baili Que brought into the banquet and identified her as Dark Dragon Mountain's chief Inner Court disciple.
  • Lang Yizhan proposed that Baili Que throw an embroidered ball, promising to arrange a wedding and make the groom a Long Night Heavenly Dao Palace disciple.
  • The young masters grew eager to marry Baili Que as she stared at them furiously, unable to speak.

Ch. 420Battle, Lang Yizhan

Sikong Jing barged into Flower Inquiry Hall to confront Lang Yizhan over Baili Que, swiftly overpowering the guards and challenging Lang Yizhan. Lang Yizhan revealed his Mystic Riverway Realm strength and attacked Sikong Jing with his soft sword.

  • Lang Yizhan explained that he had arranged the ambush on the Holy Dragon Palace and planned to force Baili Que into marriage with the Long Night Heavenly Dao Palace.
  • Sikong Jing burst into Flower Inquiry Hall, knocked down Lang Yizhan's servants, and took a seat at the banquet.
  • Sikong Jing smashed a wine jar over a young master's head after the man objected to him taking the seat and insulted the Holy Dragon Palace.
  • Sikong Jing revealed his Darkflow Sky-Reflecting Claws, while a companion outside was found to have defeated the guests' guards.
  • Lang Yizhan unleashed his Mystic Riverway Realm pressure, but Sikong Jing advanced through it and revealed that he had also reached the Mystic River Realm.
  • Lang Yizhan drew his soft sword and launched a serpent-like sword attack at Sikong Jing.

Ch. 421Ten Claws Crushing

Sikong Jing overwhelmed Lang Yizhan with the Blackforged Darkhook Eighteen Claws, rescued Baili Que, and drove Lang to flee inside his treasure bell. Sikong Jing and Baili Que headed for the deck as a young master warned him about the consequences of killing Lang Yizhan.

  • Sikong Jing shattered Lang Yizhan's sword-serpents and attacked him with the Blackforged Darkhook Claw.
  • Sikong Jing disarmed Lang Yizhan and forced him to shelter inside a giant bell, while the battle injured the onlookers.
  • Sikong Jing freed Baili Que, who asked to see the final seven claws, so he struck the bell until Lang Yizhan was seriously injured.
  • Lang Yizhan burned the bell's power to smash through the Divine Void Ship's wall and escape.
  • Sikong Jing told Baili Que he would record the eighteen claws for her, and they set off for the deck.
  • A young master warned Sikong Jing that killing Lang Yizhan would bring consequences he could not bear.

Ch. 422I Want Him To Beg You On His Knees

Sikong Jing confronted Lang Yizhan aboard the Long Inquiry Divine Void Ship and stopped him from escaping, intending to force him to kneel and beg Lang Yisuo for mercy. Lang Yizhan’s threats and confidence returned when Captain Di invoked the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion’s power.

  • Sikong Jing told the young masters in Flower Inquiry Hall that he would spare Lang Yizhan’s life but make him kneel and beg Lang Yisuo for mercy.
  • Lang Yizhan reached the deck, struck Captain Di, and ordered him to prepare a flying mount so he could escape.
  • Sikong Jing and Baili Que emerged onto the deck while Lang Yisuo watched from the cabin doorway, and their demon dragons blocked Lang Yizhan’s mounts from taking flight.
  • Sikong Jing struck Lang Yizhan’s Profound Heaven Giant Bell into the deck, then grounded the remaining demonic beast mounts.
  • Captain Di threatened Sikong Jing with the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion’s power, and Lang Yizhan regained confidence in the Pavilion’s ability to kill him.

Ch. 423Truly Kneeling

Sikong Jing exposed Lang Yizhan’s contempt for his second brother, Lang Yisuo, and helped Lang Yisuo assert his authority. After Lang Yizhan knelt and begged for his life, Sikong Jing forced him to write a letter recommending that Lang Yisuo take charge of the Long Night Empire’s business.

  • Lang Yizhan boasted that Lang Yisuo was too weak and foolish to oppose him, revealing his lack of brotherly affection.
  • Lang Yisuo emerged from the cabin, declared he would protect Sikong Jing and kill anyone who witnessed the events, and ordered Sikong Jing to kill Lang Yizhan.
  • Sikong Jing battered Lang Yizhan inside the giant bell until he begged Lang Yisuo to spare him.
  • Lang Yisuo ordered Lang Yizhan to kneel and beg, and Lang Yizhan obeyed.
  • Sikong Jing gave Lang Yizhan a letter to write, recommending Lang Yisuo take charge of the Long Night Empire’s business and saying Lang Yizhan would return to the Heavenly Dao Academy for a year of closed-door cultivation.

Ch. 424So-Called Brothers, How Much Sincerity Is There?

Sikong Jing forced Lang Yizhan to write and send a letter before rescuing Lang Yisuo from his schemes. As Sikong Jing, Lang Yisuo, and Baili Que departed, Lang Yisuo reflected on who truly deserved his trust, and Sikong Jing asked Baili Que where the Thousand Cold Red Lotus Core had gone.

  • Sikong Jing threatened Lang Yizhan into writing and sending a letter, then Lang Yizhan warned Lang Yisuo that their father might learn he had tried to kill him.
  • Manager Wan and Captain Di arrived with reinforcements, and Captain Di stopped the guard captain from attacking Lang Yisuo by revealing his identity as the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion's Second Young Master.
  • Lang Yisuo knocked Lang Yizhan unconscious and ordered Manager Wan to take him back to Heaven Inquiry City before leaving with Sikong Jing and Baili Que.
  • Manager Wan predicted that Lang Yisuo's counterattack would win him the Long Night Empire's business, while Lang Yisuo worried that his father might punish him.
  • Sikong Jing told Lang Yisuo that their father would likely welcome his transformation and urged him to distinguish true friends from those who did not treat him sincerely.
  • Sikong Jing asked Baili Que who had the Thousand Cold Red Lotus Core.

Ch. 425Darkwing Young Eagle

Sikong Jing learned that Shui Yuyin had taken the Thousand Cold Red Lotus Core to Heaven-Questioning City for her grandfather’s birthday. To reach the Water Family before the banquet, he obtained an untamed Dark Wing Dragon Eagle, then approached it despite warnings.

  • Baili Que told Sikong Jing that He Jia and Shui Yuyin had seized the Thousand Cold Red Lotus Core after she fought its guardian in Cold Flame Forest, and that Shui Yuyin had taken it home for her grandfather’s birthday.
  • Sikong Jing changed course for Heaven-Questioning City after learning Shui Yuyin was the eldest young miss of the Water Family.
  • At the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, Shopkeeper Wan explained that Shui Yuyin was a powerful Heavenly Dao Palace disciple and that her grandfather’s birthday banquet was that day.
  • Lang Yisuo offered to use his status to ask the Water Family for the lotus core, but Sikong Jing sought a Dao Martial Realm mount instead.
  • Sikong Jing demanded the untamed second-level Dao Martial Realm Dark Wing Dragon Eagle, and Lang Yisuo ordered Shopkeeper Wan to bring it out.
  • Sikong Jing approached the furious Dark Wing Dragon Eagle, prompting Shopkeeper Wan to cry out and warn him not to touch it.
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