Recaps

Chen Changqing agreed to kill Qi Miao, Old Man Heavenly Question’s former disciple, once he became strong enough to face a possible Heavenly Monarch. Old Man Heavenly Question gave him the Immortal-Burying Zither and Immortal-Burying Melody, and told him to seek Qi Miao at the Heavenly Demon Sect when ready.

• Chen Changqing agreed to kill Qi Miao and said he would wait until he had the strength to do so.
• Old Man Heavenly Question revealed that Qi Miao might have reached the Heavenly Monarch Realm and said he would not help Chen Changqing fight him.
• Old Man Heavenly Question gave Chen Changqing the Immortal-Burying Zither and Immortal-Burying Melody as a reward for his promise.
• Chen Changqing used his system to begin idle cultivation of the Immortal-Burying Melody.
• Old Man Heavenly Question warned Chen Changqing not to reveal his intentions before he was strong and pointed him toward the Heavenly Demon Sect to find Qi Miao.

Chen Changqing left Old Man Heavenly Question’s Secret Realm with the Immortal-Burying Zither and its cultivation method. Outside, Mo Yuan revealed that Old Man Heavenly Question’s instructions made Chen Changqing his new master and pledged to serve him.

• Old Man Heavenly Question praised Chen Changqing, said his remnant soul was fading, and disappeared after entrusting him with the future.
• Chen Changqing bowed to Old Man Heavenly Question, took the Immortal-Burying Zither and Immortal-Burying Melody, and left the Secret Realm.
• The cultivators gathered by the lake saw Chen Changqing emerge with an Immortal Artifact, while Bai Wuya stood guard and Xiaoqian welcomed him.
• Mo Yuan approached Chen Changqing, knelt before him, and declared himself Chen Changqing’s servant.
• Mo Yuan explained that Old Man Heavenly Question had ordered him to serve whoever obtained the true inheritance, and Chen Changqing asked him to rise.

After winning Old Man Heavenly Question’s inheritance, Chen Changqing gained Mo Yuan, a Title True Lord, as his retainer and returned to Mount Shu with Bai Wuya. He arrived at Evergreen Peak with Mo Yuan and Xiaoqian, where Mystic Serpent and Black Bear greeted him as the Holy Son.

• Chen Changqing invited Mo Yuan to return to Mount Shu with him, and Mo Yuan readily agreed.
• Mo Yuan ended the Heavenly Question Chess Game and sent the remaining cultivators out of the Secret Realm.
• Bai Wuya joined Chen Changqing’s party and offered to escort them back to Mount Shu, wary that Mo Yuan might covet the Immortal-Burying Zither.
• Mo Yuan handed Chen Changqing his Divine Soul Imprint to prove his loyalty, and Chen Changqing accepted it.
• Bai Wuya brought Chen Changqing, Mo Yuan, and Xiaoqian to the Shu Mountain Sacred Land, then left to see Chen Yuan.
• Chen Changqing led Mo Yuan and Xiaoqian to Evergreen Peak, where Mystic Serpent and Black Bear greeted him as the Holy Son.

Chen Changqing returned to Evergreen Peak with Mo Yuan and Xiaoqian, where Little Black recognized Mo Yuan as a Title True Lord and devoured the Ghost Cultivator corpses Chen had brought back. Chen then met the peak’s elders and newly recruited disciples, leaving them gathered before him as he looked them over.

• Chen Changqing introduced Mystic Serpent and Black Bear to Mo Yuan, who remarked on the two Demon Kings guarding Evergreen Peak.
• Little Black greeted Chen Changqing, learned that Mo Yuan was a Title True Lord, and asked him to keep his Heavenly Demon Tribe identity secret.
• Chen Changqing gave Little Black the Ghost Cultivator corpses from Yulan Stronghold, and Little Black devoured them before leaving to digest.
• Chen Changqing reached Evergreen Peak’s heart and asked Ran Hua to summon Elder Liu Mu and the others.
• Liu Mu arrived with Wang Yang, Shi Tian, Lin Yuan, Qingyang, and several dozen new recruits, whom Chen Changqing welcomed before looking over the disciples.

Chen Changqing welcomed the new Evergreen Peak disciples by giving each a Top-grade Spirit Treasure and valuable pills. He then warned them to cultivate, grow stronger, and remain loyal or lose their gifts and be expelled.

• Chen Changqing summoned a large collection of Top-grade Spirit Treasures and let each new disciple choose one.
• The disciples selected their weapons, while Liu Mu and the others wondered where Chen Changqing had obtained so many treasures.
• Chen Changqing distributed pills to the disciples to strengthen their foundations and aid their cultivation.
• The disciples thanked Chen Changqing for his gifts.
• Chen Changqing demanded diligence, progress, and loyalty, warning that he would reclaim the gifts and expel anyone who failed or became disloyal.

Chen Changqing welcomed Mo Yuan as an elder of Evergreen Peak and learned that the Holy Son Grand Competition would begin in three months. He resolved to win first place, while Chen Yuan was startled and delighted to see his junior brother return.

• Chen Changqing dismissed Evergreen Peak’s new disciples after giving them treasures and pills, then introduced Mo Yuan as an elder who would manage the peak with Liu Mu.
• Mo Yuan asked to stay by Chen Changqing’s side, but Chen Changqing assigned him a residence on Evergreen Peak and said he would bring him along when needed.
• Chen Changqing revealed that Mo Yuan was a Title True Lord, shocking Liu Mu, Wang Yang, and the other core members.
• Liu Mu explained the Holy Son Grand Competition’s secret-realm and combat stages, and Chen Changqing resolved to take first place.
• On Seven Stars Peak, Chen Yuan saw a white-clad figure appear and excitedly recognized his returned junior brother.

Bai Wuya returned to Mount Shu and told Chen Yuan about Chen Changqing’s extraordinary gains, while Chen Yuan reassured him that their master had reached a realm above Heavenly Monarch. Days later, Chen Changqing extracted his idle cultivation gains and broke through to Late Spirit Transformation.

• Bai Wuya returned to Mount Shu and praised Chen Changqing’s talent to Chen Yuan.
• Bai Wuya recounted how Chen Changqing had broken the Heavenly Question Chess Game, gained Old Man Heavenly Question’s inheritance and an Immortal Artifact, and taken Mo Yuan as a servant.
• Bai Wuya warned that the Seven Peaks might suppress Chen Changqing, and Chen Yuan revealed that their master had broken through to above Heavenly Monarch.
• Chen Changqing spent several days relaxing in Mount Shu’s Inner Sect while his tenfold idle cultivation ran.
• Chen Changqing extracted the gains from the Invincible Immortal Ascension Technique and advanced from Spirit Transformation Middle Stage to Late Spirit Transformation.

Chen Changqing advanced to Late Spirit Transformation, extracted the gains from Idle Cultivation, and created a second avatar to wield the Immortal-Burying Zither. The avatar began playing the Soul-Wounding Chapter of the Immortal-Burying Melody, sending soul-cutting Sound Blades through the air.

• Chen Changqing reached Late Spirit Transformation and extracted progress in his Sword Domain, Eight Desolations Spear Technique, Immortal-Burying Melody, and Invincible Avatar Technique.
• Chen Changqing used the Invincible Avatar Technique to condense a second avatar with the same appearance, presence, and cultivation as his original body.
• Chen Changqing summoned his first avatar, which wielded the Dragon-Patterned Sky-Splitting Spear, and considered how both avatars could help him fight powerful opponents.
• Chen Changqing gave the Immortal-Burying Zither to his second avatar, who began playing the Soul-Wounding Chapter of the Immortal-Burying Melody.
• The second avatar sent Sound Blades slicing through space and striking directly at divine souls.

Chen Changqing tested the Immortal-Burying Melody and Eight Desolations Spear Technique, then prepared Evergreen Peak’s disciples for the Shu Mountain Sacred Land Holy Son Grand Competition. The disciples gathered to set out, with Qingyang and Shi Tian among those whose cultivation and strength had advanced.

• Chen Changqing’s second Avatar played half of the Immortal-Burying Melody, whose Sound Blade drained a mountain of its vitality and spiritual resonance.
• Chen Changqing’s first Avatar demonstrated the Eight Desolations Spear Technique, displaying its Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, and White Tiger moves along with the remaining techniques.
• Chen Changqing put away both Avatars and spent several days resting before Liu Mu woke him for the Holy Son Grand Competition.
• Chen Changqing addressed the assembled Evergreen Peak disciples, reminding them that the competition was an opportunity and a battlefield and urging them to show their abilities.
• Chen Changqing saw that Qingyang had reached the Perfected Purple Mansion Stage and Shi Tian the Late Purple Mansion Stage, with Shi Tian able to contend with a Nascent Soul expert.

Chen Changqing left Evergreen Peak for Mount Shu’s Holy Son Grand Competition, while Mo Yuan, Chen Yuan, and Bai Wuya struggled to explain his rapid rise to Late Spirit Transformation. At the Questioning Platform, Wen Qing and other Holy Sons arrived as the disciples gathered for the competition.

• Chen Changqing led Liu Mu and Evergreen Peak’s followers into the sky, and Mo Yuan realized Chen Changqing had advanced from Early to Late Spirit Transformation in only a few days.
• Bai Wuya told Chen Yuan that Chen Changqing had reached Late Spirit Transformation, and they suspected Old Man Heavenly Question’s inheritance had caused his rapid progress.
• Chen Yuan explained that Jian Zhenzi was traveling and had no interest in the Holy Son Grand Competition.
• Inner disciples gathered at the Questioning Platform and discussed the competition, Jian Zhenzi, and Chen Changqing’s chances of winning.
• Wen Qing arrived with Illusion Moon Peak’s female disciples, followed by other Holy Sons, including Luo Qingyi and Han Sheng.

Luo Futian arrived at the Questioning Platform and drew attention as Mount Shu’s powerful Second Sequence Holy Son, while disciples compared him with Chen Changqing. Chen Changqing then arrived with Evergreen Peak’s disciples, and he and Luo Futian exchanged a chilly look.

• Eight of Mount Shu’s eleven Holy Sons gathered at the Questioning Platform as disciples awaited the remaining three.
• Luo Futian descended with his disciples, and the inner disciples praised his Late Spirit Transformation cultivation, lineage, and reputation as the foremost Holy Son.
• Luo Futian dismissed comparisons with Chen Changqing and privately considered the Eleventh Sequence Holy Son no threat.
• Chen Changqing arrived with Liu Mu, Qingyang, Shi Tian, Wang Yang, Ran Hua, and dozens of Evergreen Peak disciples.
• Chen Changqing noticed the chill in Luo Futian’s eyes as their gazes met.

Chen Changqing attended Mount Shu’s Holy Son Grand Competition, where Elder Xuanchen announced its two stages: followers would compete for points in the Myriad Monster Secret Realm, then the Holy Sons would battle each other. Chen Changqing remained focused on the later Seven Peaks Grand Competition and its Peak Scions, whom he considered more worthy opponents.

• Liu Mu told Chen Changqing that Luo Futian was Mount Shu’s Second Sequence Holy Son and had reached Late Spirit Transformation, but Chen Changqing paid him little attention.
• Luo Futian resented Chen Changqing’s disregard and planned to teach him a lesson during the Holy Son Battle.
• Ji Changkong recalled his hostility toward Chen Changqing, who had defeated Bai Hao and risen to become the Eleventh Sequence Holy Son.
• Elder Xuanchen appeared and explained that the first stage would send followers into the Myriad Monster Secret Realm to earn points, while the second stage would pit the Holy Sons against one another.
• Chen Changqing considered whether he could challenge a Tribulation Transcendence cultivator, then looked ahead to competing against the Peak Scions in the Seven Peaks Grand Competition.

Chen Changqing sent his disciples into the Myriad Monster Secret Realm for the first stage of the Holy Son Grand Competition, urging them to prioritize safety as they earned Points. After two days, Qingyang and several Evergreen Peak disciples were ambushed by Ji Changkong’s followers, and Qingyang summoned the Heaven-Burning World-Destroying Halberd to face them.

• Xuanchen opened the Myriad Monster Secret Realm and began the first stage of the competition, while Chen Changqing instructed his disciples to do their best and stay safe.
• The disciples entered the Secret Realm, split into groups to hunt Demon Beasts and Devil Creatures, and faced the risk of having their Points seized by rival teams.
• Ji Changkong’s Nascent Soul disciple ordered his followers to target Evergreen Peak’s disciples and seize their Points.
• After two days, that disciple and more than a dozen allies cornered Qingyang’s group in a valley and threatened to kill them unless they surrendered their Points.
• Qingyang refused to give in, and as the attackers launched their assault, he summoned Chen Changqing’s Quasi-Immortal Artifact, the Heaven-Burning World-Destroying Halberd.

Qingyang used the Heaven-Burning World-Destroying Halberd and his followers’ Top-grade Spirit Treasures to defeat and kill Su Kai, a Nascent Soul Cultivator serving Ji Changkong, then took the injured disciples’ Points. Elsewhere in the Myriad Monster Secret Realm, Shi Tian fought off a group of attackers with the Earth-Splitting Star-Crushing Gauntlets.

• Qingyang and his Evergreen Peak followers revealed their powerful Law Artifacts and injured the Mount Shu disciples who had attacked them.
• Su Kai attacked Qingyang to seize the artifacts, but Qingyang and his followers wounded him with their combined attacks.
• Qingyang disarmed Su Kai, pierced him with the halberd, and destroyed his fleeing Nascent Soul.
• Qingyang ordered the remaining disciples to hand over their Points, then collected the Points Tokens and left with his followers.
• Shi Tian used the Earth-Splitting Star-Crushing Gauntlets to knock back disciples attacking him in a dense forest.

Wang Yang and Evergreen Peak’s disciples used their powerful artifacts to defeat and rob the other Holy Sons’ followers in the Myriad Monster Secret Realm. When Evergreen Peak took first place on the Points Leaderboard, Ji Changkong and the other Holy Sons accused its disciples of cheating, so Elder Xuanchen showed the contest’s events in a Water Mirror.

• Wang Yang used the Mystic Yellow Mountain-Suppressing Shield to repel attacks, strike down the Mount Shu disciples surrounding him, and take their points.
• Evergreen Peak’s disciples defeated and robbed the other Holy Sons’ followers throughout the Secret Realm, putting Evergreen Peak far ahead on the Points Leaderboard after three days.
• Luo Futian, Ji Changkong, and the other Holy Sons questioned Evergreen Peak’s first-place ranking, with Ji Changkong accusing its disciples of cheating.
• Chen Changqing stopped Liu Mu from arguing, and Elder Xuanchen summoned a Water Mirror to show what had happened in the Secret Realm.
• The Water Mirror showed Qingyang, Shi Tian, Wang Yang, Lin Yuan, Ran Hua, and the other Evergreen Peak disciples overpowering their opponents with powerful artifacts, leaving the Questioning Platform silent.

The Mount Shu disciples and Elder Xuanchen discovered that Evergreen Peak’s disciples carried powerful Law Artifacts, explaining their lead in the Myriad Monster Secret Realm. Chen Changqing dismissed accusations of cheating and clashed verbally with Ji Changkong and Luo Futian as the competition continued, leaving Luo Futian eager to face him in the second-stage Holy Son Battle.

• The crowd and Elder Xuanchen were shocked to see Evergreen Peak’s core disciples wield Quasi-Immortal Artifacts and its other disciples use Top-grade Spirit Treasures.
• Ji Changkong accused Chen Changqing of letting his disciples cheat, but Chen Changqing pointed out that no rule forbade bringing high-grade Law Artifacts into the Secret Realm and taunted Ji Changkong with an offer to join him.
• Luo Futian called Evergreen Peak’s victory dishonorable, and Chen Changqing challenged him to equip his own disciples with Top-grade Spirit Treasures before criticizing their advantage.
• Elder Xuanchen stopped Luo Futian from escalating the dispute and reminded the Holy Sons that they could settle their grievances in the second-stage Holy Son Battle.
• Several days later, Evergreen Peak remained far ahead on the Points Leaderboard, and Qingyang, Shi Tian, and the others gathered together as the first stage neared its end.

The first stage of the Holy Son Grand Competition ended with Evergreen Peak ranked first, earning it the promise of greater resources. As the Holy Son battles began, Luo Futian challenged the returning First Sequence Holy Son Jian Zhenzi, whose arrival left the story poised for their confrontation.

• Xuanchen ended the Secret Realm stage and summoned the disciples to leave.
• The Points Leaderboard placed Evergreen Peak first, surprising its disciples and angering followers who had lost points to them.
• Xuanchen announced that resources would be distributed according to the rankings and explained the arena challenge rules for the second stage.
• Luo Futian entered the arena and challenged the Holy Sons, then fixed his attention on Chen Changqing when no one responded.
• Luo Futian sensed Jian Zhenzi's return and openly challenged him, and Jian Zhenzi arrived at the Questioning Platform.

Jian Zhenzi returned to Mount Shu and faced Luo Futian in a battle for the First Holy Son position. Their first clash showed that neither had gained the upper hand, and the duel remained unresolved.

• Chen Changqing learned that Jian Zhenzi had returned and believed Luo Futian would never become First Holy Son.
• Luo Futian welcomed Jian Zhenzi and boasted that his bloodline baptism had raised his cultivation to Late Spirit Transformation.
• Jian Zhenzi and Luo Futian clashed with their oppressive forces, shaking the arena without either gaining an advantage.
• Jian Zhenzi mocked Luo Futian's progress, prompting Luo Futian to attack with a Blood Sword Aura.
• Jian Zhenzi countered with a Clear Sword Aura, and their attacks collided in a blast that shook the arena and strained its protective restrictions.

At the Questioning Platform, Luo Futian overwhelmed Jian Zhenzi after awakening his Lineage's bloodline, drawing the attention of Mount Shu's Seven Main Peaks to both Spirit Transformation fighters. Jian Zhenzi rose after Luo Futian claimed victory and unleashed an ancient Sword Intent, leaving their duel unresolved.

• Mount Shu's Seven Main Peaks watched Luo Futian and Jian Zhenzi, considering them as candidates for Peak Scion positions.
• Jian Zhenzi and Luo Futian traded attacks, with Jian Zhenzi's subtle sword techniques countering Luo Futian's stronger cultivation.
• Chen Changqing told Liu Mu that Jian Zhenzi would likely win if their cultivation levels were equal, but that a prolonged fight favored Luo Futian.
• Luo Futian awakened his Lineage's bloodline and used Nine Nether Destruction Finger to break through Jian Zhenzi's sword defense.
• Luo Futian struck Jian Zhenzi with a palm, sending him crashing to the arena's edge, then declared that Jian Zhenzi could not defeat him.
• Jian Zhenzi rose, summoned an ancient Sword Intent, and brought a longsword into his hand.

Jian Zhenzi revealed the Immortal Artifact Ganjiang Moye during his duel with Luo Futian, shocking Mount Shu’s disciples and leaders. Chen Changqing recognized the sword’s legendary name and wondered whether the Nine Provinces Continent was connected to his former world, while Luo Futian dismissed the weapon’s advantage and prepared to continue fighting.

• Jian Zhenzi summoned an Immortal Artifact, and the crowd realized he had obtained a treasure capable of changing his battle with Luo Futian.
• Elder Xuanchen, the Holy Sons, and the leaders of the Seven Main Peaks reacted with astonishment, while Chen Changqing remained unsurprised by the weapon’s rank.
• Jian Zhenzi named the sword Ganjiang Moye and stroked its blade as if greeting an old friend.
• Chen Changqing recognized the name from the legend of the paired swords and wondered whether the Nine Provinces Continent was connected to his former world.
• Luo Futian resented Jian Zhenzi’s Immortal Artifact but insisted it would not make him a match for him.

Luo Futian revealed a Witch Clan Bloodline and transformed into a thirty-meter giant, shocking the Mount Shu disciples and Chen Changqing. He clashed with Jian Zhenzi’s Immortal Sword, and the battle continued with Luo Futian’s body resisting even Jian Zhenzi’s strongest sword technique.

• Luo Futian covered his body in dark-gold runes and transformed into a thirty-meter giant, unleashing immense pressure that strained Elder Xuanchen’s barrier.
• Chen Changqing asked Shi Tian about Luo Futian’s transformation, and Shi Tian identified it as a Witch Clan Bloodline from High Antiquity.
• Chen Changqing recalled the Witch Clan’s legendary power and wondered whether the world’s history ran deeper than he had thought.
• Luo Futian charged Jian Zhenzi with a powerful punch, and Jian Zhenzi met it with Ganjiang Moye and a Sword Gale.
• Luo Futian and Jian Zhenzi fought fiercely, but even Jian Zhenzi’s Sword Immortal Slash only left a shallow mark on Luo Futian’s body.

Luo Futian’s awakened Witch Clan bloodline made his body impervious to Jian Zhenzi’s Immortal Sword, and he repeatedly shattered Jian Zhenzi’s attacks. Chen Changqing watched as the duel continued, believing Jian Zhenzi would eventually lose if the fight carried on this way.

• Mount Shu’s disciples and Chen Changqing were stunned when Jian Zhenzi’s Immortal Sword failed to break through Luo Futian’s defenses.
• Luo Futian punched Jian Zhenzi back and boasted that his awakened Witch Clan bloodline would secure his victory.
• Jian Zhenzi charged again with Ganjiang Moye, but Luo Futian broke through his sword strikes with powerful punches.
• Jian Zhenzi unleashed the Taiqing Cloud-Breaking Sword and its Yin-Yang Sword Gale Taiji, but Luo Futian shattered the attack.
• Chen Changqing concluded that Jian Zhenzi would eventually fall to Luo Futian if the battle continued.

Luo Futian defeated Jian Zhenzi in a Mount Shu arena match, overcoming the First Sequence Holy Son despite his Immortal Artifact. Jian Zhenzi accepted his loss and left the arena as the disciples reacted to Luo Futian’s victory.

• Jian Zhenzi’s sword attacks failed to break through Luo Futian’s Witch Clan-enhanced defense.
• Luo Futian struck Jian Zhenzi with a giant palm and stomp, leaving him badly injured and exhausted.
• Luo Futian landed a final punch that sent Jian Zhenzi crashing to the arena floor and dimmed Ganjiang Moye’s immortal light.
• Jian Zhenzi could not stand and knelt on one knee, confirming Luo Futian’s victory.
• Luo Futian declared that he had won, and Jian Zhenzi calmly admitted defeat before leaving the arena.
• Mount Shu’s disciples reacted with shock as Luo Futian’s victory dethroned Jian Zhenzi as First Holy Son.

After Luo Futian defeated Jian Zhenzi and claimed he would become Mount Shu’s First Holy Son, Chen Changqing entered the arena to challenge him. The chapter ended as Luo Futian recognized Chen Changqing and recalled his resentment toward him.

• Luo Futian defeated Jian Zhenzi, and the Holy Sons and Seven Main Peaks leaders reacted to the result.
• At Seven Stars Peak, Bai Wuya hinted that Chen Changqing might challenge Luo Futian, while Mo Tianji doubted he could win.
• Jian Zhenzi told Chen Changqing that he had lost, and Chen Changqing promised to win the match back for him.
• Luo Futian called for another challenger, but the Holy Sons stayed silent until Chen Changqing flew into the arena.
• Chen Changqing challenged Luo Futian, who recognized him and recalled his resentment over Chen Changqing’s performance and lack of deference.

Chen Changqing challenged Luo Futian and gave him a fifth-grade recovery pill so their fight would be fair, insisting he would not take advantage of Luo Futian’s weakened state. Insulted by Chen Changqing’s confidence, Luo Futian agreed to recover before facing him.

• Mount Shu disciples and peak leaders doubted Chen Changqing could defeat Luo Futian, though the Evergreen Peak disciples defended their Holy Son.
• Chen Changqing took the stage and tossed Luo Futian a fifth-grade recovery pill.
• Chen Changqing told Luo Futian to recover fully so no one could claim he had won by exploiting his opponent’s exhaustion.
• Luo Futian took Chen Changqing’s offer as an insult, but Chen Changqing threatened to leave rather than fight him while weakened.
• Luo Futian stopped Chen Changqing and agreed to take the pill, vowing to grant his wish to be humiliated.