Chapter Summaries

After Empress Liuye urged Liu Ruyan to seize her chance with Chen Changqing, Liu Ruyan confessed by asking him to become the master of her dynasty, and he considered his feelings and Hua Yao. Three days later, Chen Changqing, Liu Ruyan, and Liu Ye traveled to the Nine Provinces Divine Dynasty, where Chen Changqing discovered the realm’s immortal energy and learned it was the core of an Immortal Artifact.

• Empress Liuye told Liu Ruyan to seize her opportunity with Chen Changqing and warned her not to repeat her own past regrets.
• Liu Ruyan visited Chen Changqing, thanked him for helping her become the Maple Leaf Dynasty’s heir, and asked whether he would become its master.
• Liu Ruyan left before Chen Changqing could answer, while he considered her confession and remembered his agreement with Hua Gu about Hua Yao.
• Three days later, Chen Changqing, Liu Ruyan, and Liu Ye boarded the Divine Dynasty’s Immortal Skiff and traveled to the Nine Provinces Divine Dynasty.
• Chen Changqing sensed immortal energy in the new world, and Liu Ye explained that the Divine Dynasty occupied the core region of the Immortal Artifact containing their dynasty world.

Chen Changqing and Liu Ruyan arrived with Liu Ye at the Nine Provinces Divine Dynasty’s Imperial City, where Chen learned that the world had formed from a fragment of the Immortal World. Before the gathered rulers and the Human King, the Maple Leaf Dynasty was proclaimed the First Dynasty and received a Nine Provinces Supreme Order, while the Chu Emperor’s resentment toward Chen deepened.

• Liu Ye told Chen Changqing that the Nine Provinces Divine Dynasty stood at the center of an Immortal Artifact and that their world had formed from a fragment of the Immortal World.
• The Divine Dynasty True Lord brought Chen Changqing, Liu Ye, and Liu Ruyan to the Imperial City, where a Tribulation Transcendence cultivator escorted them to the main hall.
• The gathered rulers scrutinized Chen Changqing, and the Chu Emperor and rulers of the Flame, Azure Wood, and Nine Li Dynasties watched him with hostility because he had killed their imperial sons.
• The Human King entered the hall, and Chen Changqing remained standing while the others knelt to greet him.
• The Human King’s attendant proclaimed the Maple Leaf Dynasty the First Dynasty and awarded Liu Ye a Nine Provinces Supreme Order.
• The Chu Emperor grew furious as he remembered Chen Changqing killing Chu Tian and taking the Blood Prison Frenzied Saber.

The Human King offered Chen Changqing the position of Imperial Son-in-law of the Nine Provinces Divine Dynasty, but Chen Changqing refused. The Human King responded with laughter and praised him as Chen Yuan’s disciple.

• The Chu Emperor vowed to remember his grudge against Chen Changqing after the Human King’s order prevented him from attacking.
• The Human King granted Liu Ruyan a chance to enter the Divine Dynasty’s Dragon Transformation Pool and announced rewards for the top dynasties.
• The Human King offered Chen Changqing the position of Imperial Son-in-law, drawing envy from the rulers and concern from Liu Ruyan and Empress Liuye.
• Chen Changqing thanked the Human King but refused the offer, shocking everyone in the hall.
• The Human King laughed instead of taking offense and praised Chen Changqing as Chen Yuan’s disciple.

The Human King reacted calmly to Chen Changqing refusing to become the Third Princess’s imperial son-in-law, leaving Chen Changqing and others wondering about his connection to Chen Yuan. The Third Princess arrived and recognized Chen Changqing as Li Feiyu, the man she had met in the Blood Moon World.

• The Human King laughed at Chen Changqing’s refusal, surprising the dynasty rulers and making Chen Changqing, Liu Ye, and Liu Ruyan suspect that he knew Chen Yuan.
• The Third Princess entered the hall angrily after hearing that Chen Changqing had refused to become her imperial son-in-law.
• Chen Changqing heard the Third Princess’s voice and found it familiar as the dynasty rulers greeted her.
• Chen Changqing and the Third Princess recognized each other and exclaimed in surprise.
• The Third Princess realized that Chen Changqing was Li Feiyu, whom she had met in the Blood Moon World.

Chen Changqing and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu recognized each other in the imperial court, revealing their past dealings in the Blood Moon World. As the Human King again asked Chen Changqing to become the Divine Dynasty's imperial son-in-law, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu reminded him of the promise he owed her, leaving his decision unresolved.

• Chen Changqing recalled meeting Xuanyuan Xiaoyu in the Blood Moon World, where she had supplied him with Four Symbols blood essences and a token to leave.
• Xuanyuan Xiaoyu recognized Chen Changqing as Li Feiyu, and Chen Changqing explained that he had used an alias.
• The Human King realized Chen Changqing and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu had a connection and again asked Chen Changqing to become the Divine Dynasty's imperial son-in-law.
• Chen Changqing hesitated, unsettling the Chu Emperor, Empress Liuye, and Liu Ruyan as they inferred his bond with Xuanyuan Xiaoyu.
• Xuanyuan Xiaoyu privately reminded Chen Changqing that he owed her a promise from their time in the Blood Moon World, after she had gifted him the Samadhi True Fire and Treasure Box.

Chen Changqing agreed to become the Divine Dynasty's Imperial Son-in-law after Xuanyuan Xiaoyu reminded him of his promise, leaving Liu Ruyan heartbroken. Liu Ye tried to comfort her by pointing out that Chen Changqing could have other women and that even she had nine husbands.

• Xuanyuan Xiaoyu reminded Chen Changqing that he had promised to act for her once and asked him to become the Divine Dynasty's Imperial Son-in-law.
• Chen Changqing agreed, delighting the Human King and alarming the rulers who held grudges against him.
• Liu Ruyan suspected Chen Changqing and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu had a history, then left the hall with Liu Ye in sorrow.
• Chen Changqing told Liu Ruyan he would return to the Maple Leaf Dynasty after settling matters, while Xuanyuan Xiaoyu took him to tour the palace.
• Liu Ye found Liu Ruyan despondent aboard the Maple Splendor Boat and told her she still had a chance, noting that she herself had nine husbands.

Chen Changqing learned that Xuanyuan Xiaoyu was both a princess of the Nine Provinces Divine Dynasty and a member of the Xuanyuan Family, while the Human King revealed that he and Chen Changqing’s master, Chen Yuan, had once been rivals in love. When the Human King scheduled Chen Changqing and Xiaoyu’s wedding for one month later, Chen Changqing disclosed his marriage agreement with Hua Yao, leaving Xiaoyu jealous.

• Xuanyuan Xiaoyu explained that her mother belonged to the Xuanyuan Family and her father was the Human King, and she asked Chen Changqing to call her Xiaoyu rather than Princess.
• Xiaoyu complained that she had searched for Li Feiyu after leaving the Blood Moon World without finding him, and Chen Changqing admitted that Li Feiyu had been an alias.
• The Human King asked after Chen Changqing’s master, Chen Yuan, then revealed that they had once fought as rivals in love over a woman.
• The Human King announced that Chen Changqing and Xiaoyu’s wedding would take place in one month and promised them a grand ceremony.
• Chen Changqing told the Human King that he already had a marriage agreement with Hua Yao, prompting Xiaoyu to pout jealously.

Chen Changqing discussed becoming the Nine Provinces Divine Dynasty’s Imperial Son-in-law with the Human King and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu, while revealing that Hua Yao and Liu Ruyan also had feelings for him. The Human King confirmed the betrothal and left the wedding decision to the couple, and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu agreed to keep the ceremony simple after asking Chen Changqing to promise her three things.

• Chen Changqing told the Human King he would accept the Imperial Son-in-law title but preferred to keep the wedding simple.
• Chen Changqing admitted that Hua Yao and Liu Ruyan were also involved, prompting Xuanyuan Xiaoyu to wonder if she was the other woman.
• The Human King declared Chen Changqing the Imperial Son-in-law of the Third Princess and left the wedding decision to Chen Changqing and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu.
• The Human King left happily, while Xuanyuan Xiaoyu questioned Chen Changqing about his other admirers and their engagement arrangements.
• Xuanyuan Xiaoyu agreed to a simple wedding but asked Chen Changqing to promise her three things, and he readily agreed.

Chen Changqing returned from the Divine Dynasty after becoming Dao companions with Xuanyuan Xiaoyu and visited Liu Ruyan in the transformed Maple Leaf Dynasty. He proposed that she become another Imperial Son-in-law, and she agreed; he also told her about Hua Yao, whom she accepted.

• Chen Changqing and Xuanyuan Xiaoyu became Dao companions, and the Divine Dynasty announced their relationship without holding a wedding.
• Chen Changqing traveled to the Maple Leaf Dynasty and saw how the Nine Provinces Supreme Order had transformed its territory and cultivation resources.
• Liu Ruyan welcomed Chen Changqing and explained that she would stay in the Maple Leaf Dynasty to cultivate rather than return to Mount Shu with him.
• Chen Changqing told Liu Ruyan that being one Imperial Son-in-law was no different from being two, and Liu Ruyan agreed to be with him.
• Chen Changqing told Liu Ruyan about Hua Yao, and Liu Ruyan accepted her as well.

After leaving the Maple Leaf Dynasty, Chen Changqing returned to the Nine Provinces Continent and heard rumors of a powerful black dog at Black Demon Mountain. He suspected it was his missing spirit pet, Little Black Wangcai, and learned that the Beast Taming Sect might soon intervene.

• Chen Changqing bid farewell to Empress Liuye and Liu Ruyan, hinting to Liu Ruyan that he still had not become the Maple Leaf Dynasty's Imperial Son-in-law.
• Chen Changqing passed through the Divine Dynasty's territories and returned to the Nine Provinces Continent, reflecting on his Immortal Artifacts and their possible powers.
• Chen Changqing settled at an inn in a mortal city and overheard cultivators discussing a powerful black dog that had seized half of Black Demon Mountain from the Black Bear Monster.
• The cultivators said the Beast Taming Sect had taken notice and might send someone to subdue the black dog.
• Chen Changqing wondered whether the dog was Little Black Wangcai, whose whereabouts had been unknown since a teleportation accident, and recalled that their soul contract remained intact.

Chen Changqing learned that Black Demon Mountain was in turmoil and set out to find his spirit pet, Wangcai. At the mountain, Wangcai fought Bear King for control of the territory and gained the upper hand, but the battle remained unresolved.

• Chen Changqing asked a tavern waiter where Black Demon Mountain was, then flew east after learning it lay three hundred li away.
• At Black Demon Mountain, Wangcai and Bear King battled while their followers cheered for the two Demon Kings.
• Wangcai’s past rise to Demon King was revealed: after reaching the mountain, he grew stronger by devouring powerful corpses and took control of half its territory.
• Bear King attacked with stone spikes and his Yin-Yang Bear Palm, but Wangcai absorbed the spikes and shattered the palm-force currents with his black armor.
• Wangcai rammed Bear King through several small mountains, then appeared above him and unleashed Heavenly Demon Sky-Rending Claw.

Little Black and the Bear King paused their fight to face the Beast Taming Sect, whose leader arrived with a powerful black python and an army of spirit-controlling beasts. As the two demon kings battled the python together, Little Black swallowed its Nether Cold Poison, but the fight continued.

• Little Black wounded the Bear King and swallowed his destructive energy orb, gaining the upper hand in their battle.
• The Beast Taming Sect arrived at Black Demon Mountain, and the Bear King urged Little Black to join forces against the outsiders.
• Little Black and the Bear King rallied their demon forces against the sect's disciples and their spirit-controlling beasts.
• Little Black and the Bear King charged the sect's leader, whose black python corroded their attacks with Nether Cold Poison.
• Little Black swallowed the python's poison, and the python struck back with its tail.

Little Black and the Bear King fought the Black Python until the Beast Taming Sect trapped them in a formation. When Little Black began devouring its power, the sect elder recognized his talent and used his Half-Step Spirit Transformation strength to suppress both demons.

• The Bear King seized the Black Python's tail and slammed him into the ground, but the Python wounded the Bear King with his bladed scales.
• Little Black struck the Black Python with the Heavenly Demon Soul-Piercing Spear while the Beast Taming Sect's Spirit-Controlling Beasts killed the demons under Little Black and the Bear King.
• The Beast Taming Sect elder ordered his disciples to form a formation that bound Little Black and the Bear King and sealed their demon power.
• Little Black used Devour Heaven and Earth to consume the formation's power, prompting the elder to suspect he belonged to the Heavenly Demon Clan.
• The elder entered the formation and used his Half-Step Spirit Transformation power to pin Little Black and the Bear King to the ground.
• Little Black threatened that his master would destroy the Beast Taming Sect, but the elder dismissed him and laughed.

Chen Changqing arrived at Black Demon Mountain and shattered the Beast Taming Sect’s formation before it could strip the souls from Little Black and the Bear King. He revealed the Heavenly Thunder Sword, an Immortal Artifact, and trapped the fleeing elder in his Sword Domain as he unleashed a powerful sword technique.

• The Beast Taming Sect elder activated a formation that began tearing Little Black and the Bear King’s souls from their bodies.
• Chen Changqing arrived in response to the summons and destroyed the formation with a sword strike, sending the sect disciples flying.
• Little Black rushed to Chen Changqing and clung to his leg, while the Bear King wondered whether Chen Changqing could defeat the elder.
• Chen Changqing confronted the elder, who threatened him and demanded his name; Chen Changqing refused and drew the Heavenly Thunder Sword.
• The elder recognized the sword as an Immortal Artifact and fled, but Chen Changqing spread his Sword Domain and attacked with the Fifth Form of the Ten Forms of Sword Annihilation.

Chen Changqing killed the Beast Taming Sect elder and his fleeing disciples with the Heavenly Thunder Sword, then had the Black Bear and giant python submit to Little Black. He prepared to take the two Demon Kings, now transformed into human forms, back to Shu Mountain Sacred Land.

• Chen Changqing slew the Beast Taming Sect's Half-Step Spirit Transformation elder with one strike of the Heavenly Thunder Sword.
• The Beast Taming Sect disciples fled, and Chen Changqing killed them all.
• Little Black asked Chen Changqing to spare the Black Bear and giant python so they could become his subordinates.
• The Black Bear and giant python submitted and gave their life souls to Chen Changqing, who passed them to Little Black.
• The Black Bear and giant python transformed into human forms at Chen Changqing's request.

Chen Changqing returned to Shu Mountain Sacred Land with Little Black, Black Bear, and Mystic Serpent after teleporting from a nearby city. His companions welcomed him at Evergreen Peak and were shocked by his breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm and the presence of two Demon Kings.

• Little Black guided Chen Changqing and the three Demon Kings to a nearby teleportation array, and they paid over ten thousand spirit stones to travel toward Shu Mountain.
• Chen Changqing flew to Evergreen Peak, where Xuanqing and Xuanming greeted him and realized he had reached the Nascent Soul Realm.
• Ran Hua, Liu Mu, Wang Yang, Qingyang, and Shi Tian welcomed Chen Changqing and were astonished by his rapid breakthrough.
• Chen Changqing introduced Black Bear and Mystic Serpent as residents of Evergreen Peak, and Liu Mu recognized them as Demon Kings.

Chen Changqing ordered the Demon Kings Black Bear and Mystic Serpent to guard Evergreen Peak, astonishing Liu Mu and the others. After Bai Yifei and Yao Feng arrived and learned of the new guards, Yao Feng urgently asked whether Chen Changqing was at the peak.

• Chen Changqing assigned Black Bear and Mystic Serpent to replace Xuanqing and Xuanming as Evergreen Peak’s gate guards, and they accepted him as their master.
• Chen Changqing flew to Seven Stars Peak while Liu Mu, Ran Hua, Wang Yang, Shi Tian, and Qingyang marveled at his power and generosity.
• Little Black led Black Bear and Mystic Serpent to the mountain gate, where Xuanqing and Xuanming yielded their posts and Little Black warned the new guards to protect the peak.
• Bai Yifei and Yao Feng arrived at Evergreen Peak and were stopped by Black Bear and Mystic Serpent until Liu Mu identified Bai Yifei as Mount Shu’s Ninth Sequence Holy Son.
• Yao Feng asked Liu Mu anxiously whether Chen Changqing was at Evergreen Peak because he had something urgent to tell him.

Chen Changqing returned to Mount Shu and told Chen Yuan that he had reached the Nascent Soul Middle Stage and become the Nine Provinces Divine Dynasty’s Imperial Son-in-law after helping Liu Ruyan win first place in the Hundred Dynasties War. Chen Yuan asked him to explain the rest of his gains, while Yao Feng arrived at Evergreen Peak seeking Chen Changqing.

• Yao Feng arrived at Evergreen Peak with Bai Yifei and asked Liu Mu whether Chen Changqing was there; Liu Mu said Chen Changqing had gone to Seven Stars Peak.
• Bai Yifei left Yao Feng with Liu Mu, who escorted him into Evergreen Peak to wait for Chen Changqing.
• Chen Changqing greeted Chen Yuan at the Headmaster’s Hall, and Chen Yuan was astonished to learn he had reached the Nascent Soul Middle Stage.
• Chen Changqing thanked Chen Yuan for giving him three strands of Mount Shu’s power and explained that he had become the Nine Provinces Divine Dynasty’s Imperial Son-in-law after helping Liu Ruyan take first place in the Hundred Dynasties War.
• Chen Yuan asked Chen Changqing to tell him about his other gains, and Chen Changqing began recounting his experiences in the war.

Chen Yuan learned about Chen Changqing’s exploits in the Hundred Dynasties War and examined the Heavenly Thunder Twin Swords after they fused into a mid-grade Immortal Artifact. Chen Changqing then learned that the Seven Main Peaks Martial Tournament would include Spirit Transformation Peak Scions, leaving him aware that the contest would be harder than he expected.

• Chen Changqing told Chen Yuan about becoming the Divine Dynasty’s Imperial Son-in-law and his victories in the Hundred Dynasties War, including killing Chu Tian and taking the Blood Prison Mad Blade.
• Chen Changqing revealed that the Human King had called Chen Yuan a former romantic rival, embarrassing Chen Yuan and prompting him to change the subject.
• Chen Changqing showed Chen Yuan the Heavenly Strike Sword and Thunder Flame Sword, then fused them into the Heavenly Thunder Twin Swords.
• Chen Yuan reminded Chen Changqing that the Seven Main Peaks Martial Tournament would take place in one year and asked whether he was confident.
• Chen Yuan explained that each of the Seven Main Peaks’ ancestors had a personal disciple called a Peak Scion, and that every Peak Scion had reached Spirit Transformation.

Chen Changqing learned that Seven Stars Peak’s Peak Scion was his grandmaster’s final disciple and returned to Evergreen Peak, where Yao Feng told him that Hua Yao’s rare constitution had attracted marriage proposals from several factions. The chapter ended with Chen Changqing asking what the proposals involved, as Yao Feng appeared troubled.

• Chen Yuan told Chen Changqing that Seven Stars Peak had a Spirit Transformation Peak Scion, his grandmaster’s final disciple, and promised to introduce them someday.
• Chen Changqing learned that Jian Zhenzi was away in a Secret Realm and returned to Evergreen Peak, confident about the Seven Peaks Martial Tournament.
• Ran Hua told Chen Changqing that Bai Yifei had come looking for him, and Yao Feng urgently reported that Hua Yao had sent him.
• Yao Feng explained that Hua Yao possessed the rare Nine-Turn Exquisite Body, which could help a dual cultivation partner transform their foundation or evolve their constitution.
• Chen Changqing asked why factions were proposing marriage to Hua Yao, and Yao Feng sighed helplessly.