Recaps

Chen Changqing encountered Xuanyuan Ao and the Seventh Branch in the Battle Realm, where Xuanyuan Ao challenged him but let Dugu Han fight first. Chen Changqing dismissed Dugu Han’s Taibai Sword Sect and declared him unqualified, leaving the two poised to clash.

• Xuanyuan Ao and his companions emerged from the woods and found Chen Changqing alone in an open area.
• Xuanyuan Ao confronted Chen Changqing, and their Qi presences collided without either overpowering the other.
• Dugu Han stepped forward to challenge Chen Changqing, and Xuanyuan Ao told him to teach Chen Changqing a lesson.
• Dugu Han demanded that Chen Changqing draw his sword and prove whose sword Dao was stronger.
• Chen Changqing said he had never heard of the Taibai Sword Sect and told Dugu Han he was not qualified to fight him, enraging Dugu Han.

Chen Changqing used the Haotian Hammer to break Dugu Han’s Green Lotus Sword Art attacks, overpowering the Taibai Sword Sect prodigy. Dugu Han’s enormous sword struck against Chen Changqing’s hammer, and the chapter ended with their forces colliding.

• Dugu Han summoned his Green Frost Sword and challenged Chen Changqing to a fight.
• Chen Changqing revealed the Haotian Hammer, and Dugu Han launched a frost-covered sword strike.
• Chen Changqing smashed Dugu Han’s sword force and knocked the Green Frost Sword back, sending Dugu Han sliding backward.
• Dugu Han used Green Lotus Sword Art, Ten Thousand Lotuses Wither, but Chen Changqing destroyed its rain of Sword Qi with overlapping hammer blows.
• Dugu Han unleashed Green Lotus Sword Art, Line of Heaven, and Chen Changqing met the descending giant sword with the Haotian Hammer.

Chen Changqing defeated Dugu Han with the Haotian Hammer, then faced Xuanyuan Ao, who challenged him and brought out a gilded dragon spear. The confrontation was about to begin.

• Chen Changqing shattered Dugu Han’s Green Frost Sword projection and knocked the sword into a rock wall.
• Chen Changqing struck Dugu Han with the Haotian Hammer, leaving him unconscious and grievously injured in a crater.
• Xuanyuan Ao’s clansmen credited Chen Changqing’s victory to the Immortal Artifact, while Xuanyuan Yun recalled that Chen Changqing was also a sword cultivator from the Shu Mountain Sacred Land.
• Chen Changqing taunted Xuanyuan Ao, who insisted he could defeat him without an Immortal Artifact.
• Xuanyuan Ao summoned a gilded Law Artifact spear entwined with a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon.

Xuanyuan Ao attacked Chen Changqing with his Quasi-Immortal Artifact, the Sky-Splitting Spear, but Chen Changqing blocked his first strike with the Haotian Hammer. Xuanyuan Ao followed with a powerful spear-domain slash, and Chen Changqing met it head-on with another hammer technique.

• Xuanyuan Ao revealed the Sky-Splitting Spear and vowed to end Chen Changqing's run in the competition.
• Chen Changqing dismissed Xuanyuan Ao's boasts, provoking him to launch a surprise Startling Dragon Thrust with the Imperial World-Shocking Spear Art.
• Chen Changqing blocked the thrust with Mountain-Lifting from the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique, and both fighters were driven backward.
• Xuanyuan Ao accused Chen Changqing of relying on the Haotian Hammer and attacked again with Imperial Hegemon Slash, trapping him in a spear domain.
• Chen Changqing poured his Spiritual Power into the Haotian Hammer and swung Against the Firmament to meet Xuanyuan Ao's descending attack.

Chen Changqing withstood Xuanyuan Ao’s Imperial Hegemon Slash without injury and broke the momentum of his spear, while Xuanyuan Ao suffered backlash. Xuanyuan Ao, enraged by the humiliation, vowed to get serious and show Chen Changqing despair.

• Chen Changqing and Xuanyuan Ao’s attacks collided, creating a devastating blast that drove nearby cultivators to flee with the unconscious Dugu Han.
• Xuanyuan Long and Xuanyuan Lü sensed the clash and hurried toward its source.
• When the dust cleared, Xuanyuan Ao stood shaken and worse for wear, while Chen Changqing remained uninjured.
• The Xuanyuan Clan members, Xuanyuan Yun, and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu were astonished that Chen Changqing had withstood Xuanyuan Ao’s attack.
• Chen Changqing taunted Xuanyuan Ao for failing to overcome him, and Xuanyuan Ao vowed to get serious.

Xuanyuan Ao unleashed his strongest spear technique, empowered by a golden dragon and tribulation lightning, against Chen Changqing. Chen Changqing met it with the Haotian Hammer and effortlessly dissolved the attack, leaving Xuanyuan Ao stunned.

• Xuanyuan Ao summoned a hundred-zhang golden dragon phantom and gathered tribulation power into the Sky-Splitting Spear.
• The Xuanyuan Clan members watched in awe as Xuanyuan Ao prepared his ultimate move, while Xuanyuan Yun and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu worried for Chen Changqing.
• Xuanyuan Ao unleashed “Dragon Emperor Descends, Tribulation Lightning Demon Execution” at Chen Changqing.
• Chen Changqing infused the Haotian Hammer with Spiritual Power and swung its dim gray force against the spear light.
• Chen Changqing’s hammer dissolved Xuanyuan Ao’s spear strike, draconic might, and tribulation power, leaving Xuanyuan Ao in disbelief.

Chen Changqing defeated Xuanyuan Ao, an Early Tribulation Transcendence cultivator, with the strongest strike he could unleash from the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique. After Xuanyuan Ao was eliminated, Chen Changqing realized only the First and Eighth Branches remained in the Battle Realm, just as Xuanyuan Lü of the First Branch approached with followers.

• Chen Changqing's Return to Void hammer strike shattered Xuanyuan Ao's spear and left him severely injured.
• Xuanyuan Ao refused to accept his loss and blamed the Haotian Hammer before the Battle Realm teleported him away.
• The Xuanyuan Clan, Xuanyuan Yun, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu, and Xuanyuan Tian were shocked that Chen Changqing had defeated a Tribulation Transcendence cultivator.
• Chen Changqing counted the branches whose members he had eliminated and concluded that only the First and Eighth Branches remained.
• Xuanyuan Lü of the First Branch arrived with a group of followers.

Chen Changqing confronted Xuanyuan Lü and the First Branch after defeating Xuanyuan Ao, then attacked them with the Haotian Hammer. The First Branch countered with a formation that trapped Chen Changqing in a web of Law Chains.

• Xuanyuan Lü and his followers arrived at the devastated battlefield and found Chen Changqing alone.
• Chen Changqing revealed that he had fought and eliminated Xuanyuan Ao, alarming Xuanyuan Lü.
• Xuanyuan Lü declared that the First Branch would defeat Chen Changqing, and Chen Changqing answered by swinging the Haotian Hammer at them.
• Xuanyuan Lü ordered his followers to form a formation, and bronze pillars rose to block Chen Changqing's attack.
• The formation produced Law Chains that restrained Chen Changqing as the Heavenly Dao's force of judgment locked onto him.

Chen Changqing resisted the Xuanyuan Clan's First Branch's Heavenly Punishment Evil-Slaying Array and shattered its silver blade with the Haotian Hammer. His attack broke the array and injured Xuanyuan Lü and the other cultivators controlling it.

• Xuanyuan Lü warned Chen Changqing to surrender, but Chen Changqing refused and mocked the array.
• Xuanyuan Lü and the others activated the array's first transformation, sending Law Chains to seal Chen Changqing's acupoints, but he shattered them with the Haotian Hammer.
• Xuanyuan Lü activated the array's second transformation, condensing the Law Chains into a giant silver blade that descended on Chen Changqing.
• Chen Changqing built up eighteen blows of the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique and struck the silver blade with a single blow.
• Chen Changqing shattered the silver blade and sent the remaining hammer force into the array, breaking its pillars and runes and causing Xuanyuan Lü and the other array cultivators to spit blood.

Chen Changqing broke Xuanyuan Lü’s Heavenly Punishment Evil-Slaying Array and continued his remarkable run in the Xuanyuan Clan’s Annual Competition. Only Chen Changqing and Xuanyuan Long remained in the Battle Realm, setting up their anticipated showdown.

• Chen Changqing shattered the Heavenly Punishment Evil-Slaying Array with one hammer strike and told Xuanyuan Lü that laws should be broken when they become shackles to progress.
• The Xuanyuan Clan members marveled that Chen Changqing had defeated fighters from six branches and Xuanyuan Ao despite his Late Spirit Transformation cultivation.
• Xuanyuan Ao recalled that Chen Changqing came from the Shu Mountain Sacred Land and excelled at sword dao Technique Methods.
• Xuanyuan Yun and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu realized that Chen Changqing and Xuanyuan Long were the last competitors in the Battle Realm, and Xiaoyu declared her unconditional faith in Chen Changqing.
• Xuanyuan Tian praised Chen Changqing’s strength and anticipated his coming fight against Xuanyuan Long.

Chen Changqing, the last contestant besides Xuanyuan Long, encountered the Xuanyuan Clan’s top young fighter in the Battle Realm. Xuanyuan Long offered to let him recover before they fought, but Chen Changqing refused, leaving their clash about to begin.

• The Battle Realm eliminated Xuanyuan Lü and the others, leaving Chen Changqing as the only contestant in the open area until Xuanyuan Long arrived.
• Xuanyuan Clan members and spectators grew excited at the meeting, while Xuanyuan Yun and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu hoped Chen Changqing would defeat Xuanyuan Long.
• Xuanyuan Long mocked Chen Changqing and said he had wanted to test the strength behind the rumors before eliminating him.
• Xuanyuan Long offered to wait while Chen Changqing recovered from his previous battles.
• Chen Changqing declined the offer, and Xuanyuan Long’s expression turned ugly.

Chen Changqing refused Xuanyuan Long’s offer to recover and mocked his strength, angering the Xuanyuan Clan. Xuanyuan Long revealed that he had reached Mid Tribulation Transcendence, but Chen Changqing blocked his pressure with his own, and Xuanyuan Long hinted that he also possessed an Immortal Artifact.

• The Xuanyuan Clan members and Xuanyuan Tian condemned Chen Changqing for refusing Xuanyuan Long’s offer to recover, while Xuanyuan Yun and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu worried about the coming fight.
• Inside the Battle Realm, Xuanyuan Long warned Chen Changqing not to make excuses after losing, but Chen Changqing mocked him and said he could not be defeated by someone with Xuanyuan Long’s abilities.
• Xuanyuan Long unleashed the pressure of his Mid Tribulation Transcendence cultivation, prompting the Xuanyuan Clan to celebrate and Xuanyuan Ao to predict that Xuanyuan Long would win the competition.
• Xuanyuan Yun and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu worried about Chen Changqing’s chances, though Xuanyuan Xiaoyu cheered him on and Xuanyuan Yun tried to trust him.
• Chen Changqing summoned the Haotian Hammer and met Xuanyuan Long’s pressure head-on, blocking it; Xuanyuan Long then claimed that he also had an Immortal Artifact.

Xuanyuan Long revealed his High-grade Immortal Artifact, the Universe Spear, and clashed with Chen Changqing’s Haotian Hammer in the Battle Realm. Their first exchange ended with both fighters thrown back, and Xuanyuan Long launched another attack.

• Xuanyuan Long summoned the Universe Spear and revealed that his immortal master had forged it as a High-grade Immortal Artifact.
• Xuanyuan Clan members watching the battle were shocked, while Xuanyuan Yun and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu worried about Chen Changqing facing Xuanyuan Long’s higher cultivation and Immortal Artifact.
• Chen Changqing used the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique’s Suppressing the Eight Wastelands strike against Xuanyuan Long.
• Xuanyuan Long countered with the Immortal Spear Art’s Star Plucking, and the two Immortal Artifacts collided with enough force to shake the Battle Realm and send both fighters flying backward.
• Xuanyuan Long was surprised that Chen Changqing’s hammer strike matched his spear art, then recovered and attacked again.

Xuanyuan Long unleashed a powerful spear strike that appeared to overwhelm Chen Changqing, but Chen emerged completely unscathed. The onlookers were left stunned as Chen revealed the strength of his Great Accomplishment body-refining cultivation.

• Xuanyuan Long attacked Chen Changqing with the Immortal Spear Art’s Moon Chaser, and the shattered spear radiance became countless strands of Ice Crystal Spear Qi.
• Chen let the Ice Crystal Spear Qi strike him, while Xuanyuan Clan members and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu feared he had been defeated.
• After the dust cleared, Xuanyuan Long discovered Chen still standing in the crater without a scratch.
• Xuanyuan Tian suspected Chen had endured the attack with his physical body, and Chen’s thoughts confirmed his body was as tough as a High-grade Spirit Treasure.

Chen Changqing withstood Xuanyuan Long’s Immortal Spear Art with his body, but Xuanyuan Long gained the upper hand in their renewed battle. When Xuanyuan Long mocked Chen Changqing’s reliance on his hammer, Chen Changqing summoned an identical avatar and revealed the Heavenly Thunder Sword.

• Chen Changqing told Xuanyuan Long that his physical body had endured the spear attack and challenged him to use his full strength.
• Xuanyuan Long and Chen Changqing resumed their fight, exchanging more than a hundred blows with the Universe Spear and Haotian Hammer.
• Xuanyuan Long’s spear technique suppressed Chen Changqing and blasted him backward, while spectators on the Ancestral Dragon Platform expected Xuanyuan Long to win.
• Chen Changqing said the real fight was just beginning and offered to show Xuanyuan Long the sword arts of the Shu Mountain Sacred Land.
• Chen Changqing activated the Invincible Avatar Technique, and his avatar summoned the Heavenly Thunder Sword, releasing terrifying Sword Intent.

Chen Changqing stunned the Xuanyuan Clan by revealing a clone with the Immortal Artifact Heavenly Thunder Sword, then launched a sword-and-hammer assault on Xuanyuan Long. Xuanyuan Long hurriedly invoked Starry Protection as both attacks descended.

• Chen Changqing's identical clone appeared wielding the Immortal Artifact Heavenly Thunder Sword, astonishing Xuanyuan Long and the spectators.
• Xuanyuan Ao realized Chen Changqing had not shown his full strength when they previously fought, while Xuanyuan Yun, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu, and Xuanyuan Tian marveled at his hidden resources.
• Chen Changqing mocked Xuanyuan Long for questioning his sword skills and announced he would demonstrate Shu Mountain Sacred Land's sword arts.
• Chen Changqing's clone attacked with the first form of the Immortal Execution Sword Technique, Spirit Slaying, while Chen Changqing charged with the Haotian Hammer using the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique.
• Xuanyuan Long raised the Universe Spear and urgently activated the Immortal Dao secret technique Starry Protection.

Chen Changqing and his clone overwhelmed Xuanyuan Long with a combined attack, sending him flying despite his Immortal Spear Art. As Xuanyuan Long recovered, Chen Changqing’s clone launched another thunder-charged sword strike while Chen Changqing followed with the Haotian Hammer.

• Xuanyuan Long’s Star River Circulation clashed with Chen Changqing and his clone’s attacks, but the clone’s Sword Qi pierced through and struck him.
• The spectators on the Ancestral Dragon Platform reacted with disbelief as they realized Chen Changqing’s clone had shifted the fight in his favor.
• Xuanyuan Ao reconsidered his defeat and recognized Chen Changqing’s strength, while Xuanyuan Yun, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu, and Xuanyuan Tian also acknowledged his abilities.
• Chen Changqing judged Xuanyuan Long’s Immortal Spear Art and condensed Immortal Spiritual Qi to be powerful, but said they were not enough to defeat him.
• Chen Changqing’s clone used the Immortal Execution Sword Technique’s second form, Immortal Slaughter, to gather lightning around the Heavenly Thunder Sword and strike Xuanyuan Long.
• Chen Changqing swung the Haotian Hammer as his clone’s thunder-infused Sword Qi descended on Xuanyuan Long.

Chen Changqing and his clone overwhelmed Xuanyuan Long with coordinated sword and hammer attacks, but Xuanyuan Long recovered with a secret technique and grew stronger. He countered their attacks and continued fighting on more even terms.

• Chen Changqing's clone and true body struck Xuanyuan Long with sword and hammer attacks, breaking through his spear techniques and sending him crashing into a mountainside.
• The Xuanyuan Clan members, Xuanyuan Yun, and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu watched in shock as Xuanyuan Long appeared unable to withstand Chen Changqing and his clone.
• Xuanyuan Long rose from the mountainside, used a secret technique to restore and increase his strength, and attacked Chen Changqing with the White Tiger spear technique.
• Chen Changqing's clone countered Xuanyuan Long's White Tiger spear strike with the third form of the Immortal Execution Sword Technique, God Burial.
• Xuanyuan Long followed with the Black Tortoise spear technique, and Chen Changqing met the attack with Haotian Hammer as their battle continued on more even terms.

Chen Changqing and his avatar struggled against Xuanyuan Long, who had strengthened himself with an immortal secret art. When Xuanyuan Long claimed the avatar was Chen Changqing’s last resort, Chen Changqing summoned a second identical avatar, shocking everyone watching.

• Xuanyuan Yun told Xuanyuan Xiaoyu that Chen Changqing could outlast Xuanyuan Long’s temporary strength-enhancing secret art.
• Xuanyuan Long used the Universe Spear and his increased strength to drive Chen Changqing and his first avatar back.
• Xuanyuan Long said his secret art would last long enough to defeat Chen Changqing and asked whether the avatar was his final resort.
• Chen Changqing activated the Invincible Avatar Technique and summoned a second avatar identical to himself.
• Xuanyuan Long, the onlookers, and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu were stunned by Chen Changqing’s second avatar.

Chen Changqing summoned a second clone in the Battle Realm, and the clone wielded the Immortal Artifact Dragon-Patterned Sky-Splitting Spear. Xuanyuan Long and the spectators were stunned by Chen Changqing’s apparent collection of Immortal Artifacts, while the fight remained unresolved.

• Xuanyuan Tian was shocked when Chen Changqing summoned a second clone against Xuanyuan Long.
• Chen Changqing’s second clone brought out the Dragon-Patterned Sky-Splitting Spear, an Immortal Artifact from the Heaven-Stepping Immortal Emperor’s inheritance.
• Xuanyuan Long and the crowd at the Ancestral Dragon Platform were stunned to see Chen Changqing wield another Immortal Artifact.
• Xuanyuan Ao grew envious as he realized Chen Changqing’s strength and resources far surpassed his own.
• Xuanyuan Xiaoyu told Xuanyuan Yun that Chen Changqing had at least two more Immortal Artifacts: the Blood Prison Mad Blade and the Immortal-Burying Zither.
• Xuanyuan Yun and Xuanyuan Tian wondered how Chen Changqing had obtained so many Immortal Artifacts.

Chen Changqing and his two clones overwhelmed Xuanyuan Long’s ultimate spear strike in the Battle Realm, leaving Xuanyuan Long gravely injured and ending the match with his forced removal. Xuanyuan Tian recognized Chen Changqing’s immense potential and considered using Xuanyuan Xiaoyu’s connection to him to strengthen ties with the Xuanyuan Clan.

• Xuanyuan Tian reconsidered Chen Changqing’s abilities and thought he might have a chance to reach the Immortal Dao.
• Xuanyuan Tian recalled that Chen Changqing seemed to be Xuanyuan Xiaoyu’s future husband and considered strengthening their relationship with him.
• Chen Changqing offered Xuanyuan Long the chance to admit defeat, but Xuanyuan Long refused and prepared his strongest spear strike.
• Xuanyuan Long unleashed the Immortal Spear Art’s ultimate secret arts, Universe Initial Opening and Chaos Star Burst, against Chen Changqing and his two clones.
• Chen Changqing and his clones counterattacked together, shattering Xuanyuan Long’s spear lights and gravely injuring him.
• Xuanyuan Long struggled to his feet, then the Battle Realm teleported him away before he could answer Chen Changqing.

Chen Changqing defeated Xuanyuan Long in the Battle Realm, winning the Family Annual Competition for the Ninth Branch. The Xuanyuan Clan marveled at his strength, while Xuanyuan Yun and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu celebrated the Ninth Branch’s chance to rise again.

• Chen Changqing reflected that Xuanyuan Long had forced him to use two clones, though he still had many abilities and artifacts in reserve.
• The crowd watched Xuanyuan Long emerge from the Battle Realm gravely wounded after Chen Changqing defeated him.
• Xuanyuan Ao realized Chen Changqing had eliminated him earlier without using any clones and struggled with anger and disbelief.
• Xuanyuan Xiaoyu celebrated the Ninth Branch’s victory with Xuanyuan Yun, who said Xiaoyu had found a good husband.
• Xuanyuan Tian praised Chen Changqing’s power and declared that Mount Shu was about to produce a dragon.

Chen Changqing helped the Ninth Branch win the Xuanyuan Family’s competition, earning Xuanyuan Xiaoyu a chance to become a candidate for family head and a Blood Pool Baptism. Xuanyuan Xiaoyu later told Chen Changqing he could take the sole baptism opportunity, but he realized that would leave her unable to go.

• Xuanyuan Tian declared the Ninth Branch the winner and named Xuanyuan Xiaoyu a candidate for the next family head, granting her a Blood Pool Baptism.
• Xuanyuan Ao vowed to defeat Chen Changqing, while Xuanyuan Long praised him and offered to spar again.
• Xuanyuan Xiaoyu told Chen Changqing that Xuanyuan Yun had secured him permission to enter the Blood Pool.
• Chen Changqing asked whether Xuanyuan Xiaoyu would lose her chance if he accepted, and she froze as he guessed the truth.

Chen Changqing declined the Xuanyuan Clan’s Blood Pool Baptism and urged Xuanyuan Xiaoyu to undergo it instead, then left the ancestral land to return to Mount Shu for the Seven Peaks Grand Competition. Xuanyuan Xiaoyu prepared to enter the Blood Pool while Chen Changqing hurried toward the Shu Mountain Sacred Land, aware that others might target his Immortal Artifacts.

• Chen Changqing told Xuanyuan Xiaoyu that the Blood Pool Baptism would benefit her more than him and urged her to take the opportunity.
• Chen Changqing said he would leave for the Shu Mountain Sacred Land the next day, and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu reluctantly accepted their parting.
• Xuanyuan Yun warned Chen Changqing to be careful because people might covet the Immortal Artifacts he carried.
• Chen Changqing said goodbye to Xuanyuan Yun and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu and left the ancestral land, while Xuanyuan Xiaoyu promised to visit him after handling clan affairs.
• Xuanyuan Yun urged Xuanyuan Xiaoyu to prepare for her Blood Pool Baptism, and Chen Changqing headed toward the Shu Mountain Sacred Land.

Chen Changqing was ambushed by cultivators seeking his Immortal Artifacts, but he and his two clones slaughtered the entire group. Xuanyuan Kai arrived afterward, saw the corpses, and led his people back to the Xuanyuan Family.

• A Half-Step Tribulation Transcendence old man demanded that Chen Changqing hand over his three Immortal Artifacts and gathered the cultivators to attack him.
• Chen Changqing used the Heavenly Thunder Sword and the Ten Forms of Sword Annihilation to cut down more than half of the attackers.
• The old man tried to flee, but Chen Changqing summoned his two clones, and they killed all the remaining cultivators.
• Chen Changqing collected AFK Points from the system notifications and departed after blaming the dead cultivators for their greed.
• Xuanyuan Kai arrived with Xuanyuan Family cultivators, found the battlefield covered in corpses, and ordered his group to return.