Chapter Summaries

Su Zhan fought through an ambush by Red Wolf Gang members and a skilled woman, killing more than twenty attackers before five women in combat attire confronted him over the deaths of Shanchuan and Taijun and the destruction of their pharmaceutical factory. He began fighting the five women and faced four attackers at once as the chapter ended.

• Su Zhan used pebbles, blades, and his hands to kill the gray-clothed leader and several Red Wolf Gang fighters while defending Su Xier.
• A fast, powerful woman attacked Su Zhan with kicks, silver needles, and punches, injuring him before seven more bandits surrounded him.
• Su Zhan killed the seven bandits, survived a crossbow bolt and a katana thrust, and fought his way through more attackers in the woods.
• Five women in combat attire confronted Su Zhan, accusing him of killing Shanchuan and Taijun and destroying their pharmaceutical factory.
• The women attacked Su Zhan, and he fought back as four of them closed in with swords and short blades.

Su Zhan battled Red Arrow and her allies, killing them despite her superior swordsmanship and repeated ambushes. After Red Arrow fell, another group of armed figures surrounded Su Zhan, leaving him facing a new threat.

• Red Arrow ambushed Su Zhan with stones and arrows, then challenged him to a one-on-one fight while her companions regrouped.
• Su Zhan defeated Red Arrow's five allies, but she attacked with hidden weapons and armor and forced him into a prolonged sword fight before he escaped into the darkness.
• Red Arrow called the authorities to search for Su Zhan, then came under a barrage of explosive pellets that injured her and her companions.
• Three masked men attacked Red Arrow and Su Zhan, but Su Zhan blocked their bullets with the Fish Gut Sword and killed all three.
• Su Zhan killed Red Arrow after she charged him again, and then seven or eight armed figures emerged from the darkness and surrounded him.

Su Zhan fought his way through a large force of armed attackers and reached the highway, where he joined the Wuyi Alley crossbowmen against another group. A sniper and several close-range attackers then threatened him, leaving Su Zhan dodging a dagger as the battle continued.

• Su Zhan dodged gunfire, killed pursuers with needles and a gun, and fought off attackers who surrounded him on the hill.
• He escaped a grenade blast and ran down to the highway, where a young man and more gunmen blocked his way.
• Su Zhan killed an attacker with his sleeve sword and led the Wuyi Alley crossbowmen into battle.
• Su Zhan spotted and killed a concealed sniper while the crossbowmen took positions to protect him.
• An attacker thrust a short spear at Su Zhan, who deflected it and fought through a wave of spear-wielding enemies as a crossbowman fell.
• Su Zhan evaded another sleeve arrow and ducked a dagger striking down from above.

Su Zhan fought off successive Wuyi Alley ambushes, defeating their attackers and discovering a badly injured woman in gray who was still alive. After the black-robed man summoned reinforcements and ordered them to kill Su Zhan, Su Zhan killed him with a Barrett and charged into the remaining crossbowmen, who began to retreat.

• A masked Wuyi Alley man and more than twenty crossbowmen ambushed Su Zhan, but he killed many of them and chased the masked man toward a hill.
• A woman in a bamboo hat attacked Su Zhan with bolts; he struck her down and found her alive with severe injuries, then sealed her chest acupoints with silver needles.
• A black-robed man arrived with bodyguards, called for Wuyi Alley reinforcements, and ordered his crossbowmen to fire on Su Zhan.
• Su Zhan fought through the attackers, killed the black-robed man with a Barrett, and faced nearly a hundred more crossbowmen as they fired at him.
• Su Zhan charged through the incoming bolts without being harmed and struck down more crossbowmen, forcing the rest to retreat.

Su Zhan and eighteen Martial Alliance disciples fought Wuyi Alley’s forces as Su Zhan tried to uncover who had ordered the attack on Yuan Huihuang. After the black-robed leader named Young Master Long, Su Zhan killed him and faced another wave of masked assassins.

• Su Zhan charged into Wuyi Alley’s crossbowmen, wounded several fighters, and ordered the eighteen Martial Alliance disciples to attack.
• Su Zhan fought off the crossbowmen and captured the black-robed leader after dodging poisoned darts and returning fire.
• Su Zhan tortured the leader until he admitted that Young Master Long had ordered the attempt on Yuan Huihuang, then killed him.
• Five masked assassins ambushed Su Zhan, but he defeated them and drove off the remaining attackers.
• A wounded assassin pulled out a miniature firearm and fired seven bullets at Su Zhan, who shattered them with six crossbow bolts.

Su Zhan killed the assassins who had attacked him, but a fresh ambush forced him to fight while exhausted. He escaped the grove after killing a giant python with his crossbow and Military Saber.

• Su Zhan shot the last assassin and cut the throats of the other four, then felt worn out from his lack of rest.
• A hidden attacker fired at Su Zhan, who evaded the blast and knocked aside three flying blades with his Military Saber.
• Su Zhan fled on horseback, dodged an arrow and crossbow bolts, and shattered a boulder with his saber.
• A gray-green python attacked Su Zhan from a treetop, and he wounded it with crossbow bolts.
• Su Zhan severed the python's tail with his Military Saber and killed it with a crossbow bolt through its belly.

Su Zhan interrogated the badly injured python, who revealed that Wang Qiaochu had ordered his death. Su Zhan killed the masked assassins who attacked him, but a gunman fired at him from behind.

• Su Zhan questioned the wounded python, who said Young Master Wang had sent the assassins.
• Several masked attackers ambushed Su Zhan, but he killed them all.
• Su Zhan picked up a crossbow and dismissed the Wang family’s elite as weak.
• A gunman fired at Su Zhan from behind, and he dodged as the bullet pierced a tree.

Su Zhan fought the gray-clad old man who had attacked him from the bushes, overwhelming him with his military saber and razor-sharp use of leaves. As the old man warned that he was an internationally wanted criminal, Su Zhan prepared another strike, but a chill suddenly came from behind him.

• Su Zhan sensed danger and launched a white light toward the bushes, exposing the gray-clad old man and his spear.
• Su Zhan dodged the old man's pebble and struck him with flying leaves, then drove him back with his military saber.
• The old man blocked Su Zhan's saber with his hands, but the force cracked his bones and left him unable to hold his ground.
• Su Zhan cut the old man's palm and calf, forcing him to his knees.
• The old man warned Su Zhan that he was an internationally wanted criminal as Su Zhan readied another slash, then felt a chill on his back.

Su Zhan killed an old assassin and refused to retreat after Song Hongyan warned him that Wang Qiaochu had sent assassins and snipers to ambush him. He used the Nine Palaces Grid Diagram to hide and then attacked the Wang family elites, leaving the battle still underway.

• Su Zhan collected the old man's guns, killed him with a blade, and continued forward.
• Song Hongyan told Su Zhan that thirteen high-level assassins and six snipers were lying in wait for them.
• Su Zhan rejected Song Hongyan's offer to cover his retreat, saying he would not let Wang Qiaochu threaten his family and friends.
• Su Zhan concealed himself behind a tree as the assassins searched for him.
• Su Zhan struck from the grass, killing one Wang family elite with Blade Energy and cutting down three more with blades.

Su Zhan silently killed several black-clad assassins lurking near the grassland. After returning to his seat and wondering how anyone knew he would be there, he was punched hard from behind.

• Su Zhan wounded the black-clad man with an embroidery needle, then stabbed him in the back and neck until he passed out.
• Su Zhan struck one scout with a wooden stick, then killed him with another throw.
• Su Zhan charged the last enemy, smashed his head with a wooden stick, and crushed his throat before hiding the body.
• Su Zhan returned to his seat and wondered aloud how someone had known he would come there.
• Someone punched Su Zhan in the back, sending him staggering several meters.

Shen Lang confronted Su Zhan after ambushing him on the road, explaining how he had anticipated and tracked Su Zhan’s attack. Su Zhan insisted on avenging his younger brother and charged at Shen Lang, who met him with his katana.

• Su Zhan was struck from behind and angrily demanded that his ambusher reveal himself.
• Shen Lang stepped out, and Su Zhan was shocked to discover that he had been waiting for him.
• Shen Lang explained that he had predicted Su Zhan’s route and placed watchers throughout the area to learn when Su Zhan arrived.
• Su Zhan declared that he would avenge his younger brother by killing Shen Lang.
• Su Zhan drew a short blade and charged, and Shen Lang praised his technique before attacking with his katana.

Shen Lang overpowered Su Zhan on the edge of the abyss and ignored his threats. After preventing Su Zhan from fleeing, Shen Lang killed him by decapitating him.

• Shen Lang wounded Su Zhan with willow-leaf darts and repeated slashes, weakening his attacks.
• Su Zhan admitted defeat and tried to stab Shen Lang, but Shen Lang caught the blade and said he would not kill him yet.
• Su Zhan threatened Shen Lang’s family, and Shen Lang kicked him into the bushes.
• Su Zhan struggled to his feet and tried to run, but Shen Lang blocked him and stabbed him in the abdomen.
• Shen Lang pinned Su Zhan’s face beneath his foot and then cut off his head.

Shen Lang defeated Su Zhan and dealt with the armed men who arrived at the scene. He continued up the mountain and discovered a huge bird of prey and a Crimson Flame Tiger, then prepared to strike.

• Shen Lang spared Su Zhan, and the black-robed men surrendered after seeing how thoroughly they had been defeated.
• More armed black-robed men arrived, but Shen Lang crushed a throwing dart with Gang Wind and sent them away.
• Shen Lang called Liu Xiaoxiao, learned she was having dinner with classmates, and continued up the mountain.
• At the summit, Shen Lang heard a beast's roar and hid when he spotted a huge bird of prey and a Crimson Flame Tiger.
• Shen Lang gathered his strength and waited for an opportunity to attack.

Su Zhan defended Qin Yingyue against Guo Ling'er, arguing that the East Mountain Sect had knowingly accepted the risks of taking her in. When he offered to take Qin Yingyue away, the elders intervened, and Fourth Senior Sister challenged the First Elder to make Guo Ling'er apologize rather than shield her.

• Su Zhan reminded Guo Ling'er that the East Mountain Sect Master had agreed to accept Qin Yingyue, and Guo Ling'er denied questioning the decision while calling Qin Yingyue a burden.
• Su Zhan said the sect had accepted the risks and benefits knowingly, then offered to take Qin Yingyue away if the sect would not accept her.
• Qin Yingyue followed Su Zhan, but Fourth Senior Sister grabbed her and the three other Senior Disciple Brothers blocked his way.
• The elders said the East Mountain Sect accepted Qin Yingyue and questioned why Guo Ling'er had not been made to apologize.
• Fourth Senior Sister told the First Elder that Qin Yingyue was being pressured to leave and challenged him not to shield Guo Ling'er.

The Grand Elder ordered Guo Ling'er to apologize to Qin Yingyue after the Senior Disciple Brothers defended her. Guo Ling'er reluctantly apologized, but her resentment toward Qin Yingyue deepened.

• Three Senior Disciple Brothers challenged the Grand Elder to make Guo Ling'er apologize or risk Qin Yingyue leaving the sect.
• The Grand Elder told Guo Ling'er to apologize, warning that the Sect Master would demand it if she refused.
• Guo Ling'er resisted, but the Grand Elder's stern gaze made her comply.
• Guo Ling'er apologized to Qin Yingyue and asked her not to leave the East Mountain Sect.
• Guo Ling'er resented Qin Yingyue more and wished harm upon her.

Su Zhan let Guo Ling'er’s insincere apology stand after warning her not to cause another misunderstanding. Fourth Senior Sister reassured Qin Yingyue that the East Mountain Sect would protect her despite the elders’ distance, and Qin Yingyue suggested they return to give her senior siblings their meeting gifts.

• Su Zhan accepted Guo Ling'er's apology and warned her to show restraint in the future.
• Guo Ling'er left in anger, followed by the Great Elder and the other elders.
• Fourth Senior Sister explained that the elders were keeping their distance because Qin Yingyue's situation was unusual, but promised that her senior siblings and Master would protect her.
• Qin Yingyue said she understood and was content with how her senior siblings treated her.
• Qin Yingyue proposed returning to give her senior siblings the meeting gifts she had prepared.

Qin Yingyue and Su Zhan toured East Mountain Sect with Senior Disciple Brother and Fourth Senior Sister. When Fourth Senior Sister challenged Su Zhan to spar, he effortlessly took her hairpin, leaving her convinced he was as strong as the sect’s elders.

• Senior Disciple Brother showed Qin Yingyue around East Mountain Sect, where disciples and stewards eagerly welcomed her.
• Fourth Senior Sister asked whether Su Zhan was one of Qin Yingyue’s father’s confidants, and Qin Yingyue described him as the person her father valued most.
• Fourth Senior Sister said she wanted to spar with Su Zhan and asked whether he would refuse.
• Su Zhan vanished and returned holding Fourth Senior Sister’s hairpin, which he had taken without her noticing.
• Fourth Senior Sister admired Su Zhan’s skill and concluded that he was at least as powerful as East Mountain Sect’s elders.

Su Zhan demonstrated his remarkable strength by taking Fourth Senior Sister’s hairpin without being noticed, then encouraged her as she vowed to surpass him. Qin Yingyue chose a cave abode near Fourth Senior Sister, and the group began preparing it for her.

• Su Zhan took Fourth Senior Sister’s hairpin in an instant, astonishing Qin Yingyue and the other disciples.
• Qin Yingyue praised Su Zhan and reassured Fourth Senior Sister, who vowed to become stronger and surpass him.
• Su Zhan encouraged Fourth Senior Sister, and she agreed they would meet again at the summit.
• Fourth Senior Sister led Qin Yingyue to choose a cave abode near her own.
• Fourth Senior Sister carved out Qin Yingyue’s cave abode while the Senior Disciple Brothers handled its details and furnishings.

After Qin Yingyue’s cave dwelling was completed, the East Mountain Sect Master welcomed Su Zhan and Qin Yingyue into the sect and granted Su Zhan freedom to accompany her almost anywhere. The chapter ended with Qin Yingyue’s new home and place in the sect secured.

• Qin Yingyue showed her finished cave dwelling to Su Zhan and gave precious gifts to her Senior Disciple Brothers and Senior Sisters, who eventually accepted them.
• The East Mountain Sect Master arrived, and Qin Yingyue greeted her as Master.
• Fourth Senior Sister and the other disciples criticized Guo Ling'er and the Great Elder, while acknowledging that Su Zhan had helped make Guo Ling'er apologize.
• The East Mountain Sect Master approved of her disciples’ defense of Qin Yingyue and recognized Su Zhan’s strength, judgment, and willingness to take Qin Yingyue away if the sect mistreated her.
• The East Mountain Sect Master allowed Su Zhan to go anywhere in the sect except the Forbidden Land and told him to remain by Qin Yingyue’s side outside her cultivation lessons.

Su Zhan rejected the Water Lotus Sect Master’s attempts to bargain for her freedom and kept draining her talent and cultivation. The Water Lotus Sect Master was left powerless as Su Zhan absorbed her strength.

• The Water Lotus Sect Master pleaded with Su Zhan to spare her, offering benefits and claiming she would give up targeting Qin Yingyue.
• The Water Lotus Sect Master revealed a secret chamber of treasures, but Su Zhan refused to trust her or let her go.
• The Water Lotus Sect Master threatened to seek revenge if she escaped, then struggled desperately when Su Zhan would not relent.
• Su Zhan absorbed the Water Lotus Sect Master’s talent and cultivation, leaving her powerless.