Chapter Summaries

Zhang Xiaofan recognized the Seven-tailed Centipede and sought revenge for his village, but quickly cured its poison with the White Elixir. Daoist Cangsong then revealed himself as a traitor and attacked Daoxuan True Person, only to be kicked flying before he could finish exposing the past.

• Zhang Xiaofan's blood-red aura surged as the Seven-tailed Centipede wounded him and spread poison through his body.
• Song Daren and Tian Buyi worried over Zhang Xiaofan, who used the White Elixir to absorb the poison while keeping his eyes on the centipede.
• Daoxuan True Person clutched his abdomen after Daoist Cangsong struck him with a short sword, and Cangsong summoned the Seven-tailed Centipede into his sleeve.
• Daoist Cangsong admitted he had plotted against the Azure Cloud Sect and said he had gone mad after witnessing Wan Jianyi's fate a hundred years earlier.
• Daoist Cangsong began accusing the Azure Cloud peak heads over who should have become sect leader, but someone kicked him flying before he could finish.

Zhang Xiaofan confronted Daoist Cangsong about the massacre of Grass Temple Village, while Cangsong refused to reveal what he knew and urged him to kill Daoxuan True Person first. The four Demon Sect masters arrived at Jade Purity Hall, and the chapter ended with the Ghost King blocking Zhang Xiaofan’s attack on Cangsong.

• Zhang Xiaofan accused Daoist Cangsong of using Azure Clouds' Divine Sword Thunder Command True Art on the night Grass Temple Village was destroyed.
• Daoist Cangsong denied killing the villagers himself and taunted Zhang Xiaofan, then reminded Daoxuan True Person of his promise to make him regret the past.
• The Ghost King entered Jade Purity Hall as the Demon Sect attacked Heaven-Reaching Peak, and Yuyangzi, Poison God, and Sanmiao Fairy soon joined him.
• Daoist Cangsong moved to the Demon Sect masters’ side and offered to reveal what happened if Zhang Xiaofan killed Daoxuan True Person.
• Zhang Xiaofan attacked Daoist Cangsong with the Fire Poker, but the Ghost King blocked the strike.

Daoist Cangsong revealed his betrayal and joined the Demon Sect’s assault on Azure Cloud, while Zhang Xiaofan remained engulfed in bloodflames. As the battle at Jade Purity Hall began, Daoxuan tried to protect the righteous sects’ strength, though some allies chose to stay and fight.

• Daoist Cangsong admitted he had betrayed Azure Cloud and colluded with the Demon Sect to avenge Senior Brother Wan.
• Tian Buyi watched over Zhang Xiaofan as Demon Sect experts gathered inside Jade Purity Hall and fighting raged outside.
• Divine Monk Puhong confronted Poison God, while Yuyangzi urged both sides to stop talking and fight.
• Divine Monk Pukong and Divine Monk Puhong attacked the Demon Sect’s fighters, killing two with brutal strikes.
• Daoxuan ordered Tian Buyi, Shang Zhengliang, Zeng Shuchang, and Tianyun to hold the line and sent Shuiyue to escort allied righteous sect members away.
• Some righteous sect members left Azure Cloud Mountain, while others stayed to resist the Demon Sect alongside Azure Cloud.

During the attack on Azure Clouds, Zhang Xiaofan broke through the fighting to pursue Daoist Cangsong, who had fled the Jade Purity Hall. He followed Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu toward Daoxuan True Person, killing Demon Sect members who blocked his way.

• Tian Buyi sent Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu to find Daoxuan True Person and urged the younger disciples to leave the hall.
• Zhang Xiaofan killed a Demon Sect expert who stood between him and the fleeing Cangsong, then rushed out of the hall.
• Tian Buyi sent Song Daren and Tian Linger after Zhang Xiaofan, while the battle continued in the Jade Purity Hall.
• Outside, Zhang Xiaofan realized Cangsong might be heading for the injured Daoxuan and hurried after Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu.
• Several Demon Sect disciples blocked Zhang Xiaofan, and he killed them instantly before continuing his pursuit.

Zhang Xiaofan pursued Cangsong through the battle at Azure Cloud Sect, leaving dried corpses in his wake, but Cangsong was nowhere to be found. After learning Lin Jingyu had led Demon Sect pursuers toward the Ancestral Hall, Zhang Xiaofan rushed to help him.

• Zhang Xiaofan killed several Demon Sect disciples, whose bodies turned into dried corpses, and continued searching for Qi Hao and the others.
• Song Daren and Tian Linger pursued Zhang Xiaofan while the remaining Azure Cloud and Demon Sect disciples resumed fighting.
• Zhang Xiaofan found Qi Hao, Lu Xueqi, and other disciples battling near the Ancestral Hall, asked about Cangsong, then continued after Daoxuan True Person.
• Lu Xueqi warned Tian Linger and Song Daren that Zhang Xiaofan's condition was dangerous, and Song Daren stayed behind to help the others.
• Zhang Xiaofan found Wen Min and the wounded Daoxuan True Person, learned Lin Jingyu had drawn Demon Sect pursuers toward the Ancestral Hall, and hurried after him.

Lin Jingyu was nearly killed by Zhou Yin and three Demon Sect fighters before Zhang Xiaofan arrived in black flames and drove Zhou Yin away. Zhang Xiaofan entrusted the wounded Lin Jingyu to the One-Armed Elder, then faced Zhou Yin and the three attackers as the elder prepared to intervene.

• Lin Jingyu was overwhelmed by three Demon Sect members and collapsed after their attacks left him gravely wounded.
• Zhou Yin approached Lin Jingyu to deliver the finishing blow while the One-Armed Elder picked up the Dragon Slayer Sword and recognized Zhou Yin as a member of Longevity Hall.
• Zhang Xiaofan appeared amid a terrifying black Blood Flame, scattered several Demon Sect members, and kicked Zhou Yin away from Lin Jingyu.
• Zhang Xiaofan ignored Lin Jingyu's weak call, questioned the One-Armed Elder with his stare, and left Lin Jingyu in the elder's care.
• Zhou Yin charged at Zhang Xiaofan alongside the three Demon Sect fighters, and the One-Armed Elder readied the Dragon Slayer Sword to help.

Zhang Xiaofan defeated Zhou Yin and the Demon Sect disciples who attacked him, revealing his powerful techniques and reclaiming the Parting Awl. The surviving enemies fled, while Lin Jingyu and the One-Armed Elder were left stunned by the gulf between Zhang Xiaofan and ordinary cultivators.

• The One-Armed Elder warned Zhang Xiaofan that Zhou Yin's Parting Awl was a powerful Blood Refining Hall treasure.
• Zhang Xiaofan struck down the halberd wielder with a simplified Dragon Slayer Art and killed the flying-sword wielder with a black-and-red Taiji Seal.
• Zhang Xiaofan killed the White Bone Sword wielder after the Demon Sect attackers began retreating.
• Zhou Yin fled, but Zhang Xiaofan caught him and returned holding the Parting Awl.
• Lin Jingyu struggled to believe Zhang Xiaofan had killed Zhou Yin, while the One-Armed Elder wondered whether Zhang Xiaofan was a blessing or a curse to the cultivation world.

Zhang Xiaofan struggled to suppress the black flames around him while Tian Linger and Lin Jingyu stayed with him in the Azure Cloud Forbidden Ground. The Zhu Xian Ancient Sword began to shine from the direction of the Illusion Moon Cave Abode, and the One-Armed Elder announced that they would soon see it.

• Zhang Xiaofan regretted killing Zhou Yin, and Lin Jingyu was left speechless when Zhang asked if he had wanted revenge himself.
• Tian Linger arrived and ordered Zhang Xiaofan to get rid of the black flames, but he could not control them.
• Zhang Xiaofan sat cross-legged and chanted Buddhist scriptures with the Jiemo Bead while Tian Linger stood guard beside him.
• The One-Armed Elder told Tian Linger and Lin Jingyu to leave the Azure Cloud Forbidden Ground, but they stayed with Zhang Xiaofan.
• Lin Jingyu's Dragon Slayer Sword hummed as a brilliant light and deep sword cry came from the Illusion Moon Cave Abode, and the One-Armed Elder said they would soon see the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword.

Lin Jingyu and Song Daren reunited with the others as Daoxuan unleashed Zhu Xian and flew toward Front Mountain. At the Ancestral Hall, Song Daren found Tian Linger arguing with Bi Yao, who had come looking for the fat man.

• The One-Armed Elder told Lin Jingyu that Daoxuan could not be defeated while wielding Zhu Xian, then suggested Lin Jingyu ask Daoxuan to let him leave the Ancestral Hall.
• Lin Jingyu returned to find Wen Min, Lu Xueqi, and Song Daren unharmed after Song Daren had buried the Demon Sect attackers underground with his spell.
• Lin Jingyu told Song Daren that Zhang Xiaofan was dealing with a problem at the Ancestral Hall, and Song Daren hurried there to check on him.
• Daoxuan rose in a blaze of light and flew toward Jade Purity Hall, prompting Wen Min, Lu Xueqi, and Lin Jingyu to follow him.
• Song Daren reached the Ancestral Hall and found Tian Linger arguing with Bi Yao, who demanded to know where the fat man was.

Tian Linger persuaded the One-Armed Elder to let Zhang Xiaofan have a sip of his wine, then Song Daren introduced himself and the Elder recognized the strength of Big Bamboo Peak's disciples. The Elder wondered why both Song Daren and Zhang Xiaofan had reached the ninth level of the Jade Purity Realm despite Big Bamboo Peak's reputation for having few gifted disciples.

• Bi Yao accused Zhang Xiaofan of offending her, then flew away after Song Daren and Tian Linger failed to understand her grievance.
• Song Daren explained that Azure Clouds' rules did not bind Bi Yao because she belonged to the Demon Sect.
• Tian Linger demanded wine from the One-Armed Elder for the injured Zhang Xiaofan, arguing that her Junior Brothers had saved his life.
• The One-Armed Elder agreed to give Zhang Xiaofan one sip, and Tian Linger hurried over with his wine gourd.
• Song Daren introduced himself as Tian Buyi's disciple, and the One-Armed Elder noted that he and Zhang Xiaofan had both reached the ninth level of the Jade Purity Realm.

Song Daren told the One-Armed Elder that all nine Big Bamboo Peak disciples had reached the ninth layer of the Jade Purity Realm and explained that Zhang Xiaofan had found the Dragon-Slaying Art while traveling. Meanwhile, Luo Yunji rode the Black Water Mystic Snake around the Jade Purity Hall plaza, leaving the righteous and demonic factions fleeing in chaos.

• Song Daren proudly told the One-Armed Elder that all nine Big Bamboo Peak disciples were at the ninth layer of the Jade Purity Realm.
• The One-Armed Elder praised Tian Buyi and asked Song Daren about the sword art that had impressed him.
• Song Daren identified the sword art as the Dragon-Slaying Art and said Little Junior Brother had come across it while traveling down the mountain.
• Luo Yunji rode atop the Black Water Mystic Snake and directed it to chase righteous and demonic disciples around the plaza.
• Tian Buyi shouted at Luo Yunji to stop, while the four Azure Cloud Sect leaders watched and worried over the disorder.

Luo Yunji disrupted the Demon Sect’s attack on Azure Cloud Sect by playing with the Black Water Mystic Snake until Su Ru stopped him. The chaos settled, but the confrontation resumed as Wu Dayi and the other Big Bamboo Peak disciples arrived at Jade Purity Hall.

• Sanmiao Fairy, Yuyangzi, and Ghost King complained that Luo Yunji’s antics had derailed the Demon Sect’s assault.
• Daoxuan True Person returned to Jade Purity Hall and learned that Luo Yunji and the Black Water Mystic Snake had left both sides unable to fight.
• Su Ru stopped Luo Yunji, who recalled the Black Water Mystic Snake and was scolded by her and Tian Buyi.
• Su Ru asked Tian Buyi how the Demon Sect had attacked and where Ling'er was, while Tian Buyi said Ling'er had gone with Daren to watch Seventh Senior Brother.
• Wu Dayi and several Big Bamboo Peak disciples arrived before Jade Purity Hall, and Tian Buyi demanded to know why they had come.

The Demon Sect launched its assault on Azure Cloud Sect, while Luo Yunji’s antics briefly summoned the Water Kirin and disrupted the confrontation. The battle escalated into the sky, but Azure Cloud’s ordinary disciples suffered heavy losses as Ghost King and three other leaders joined the fight.

• He Dazhi and the Big Bamboo Peak disciples arrived, and Tian Buyi scolded them for flying near Jade Purity Hall before they joined him and Su Ru.
• Luo Yunji called for the Water Kirin after Tian Buyi pinched his ear, and Spirit Venerable carried him away into Jade Water Pool.
• Yuyangzi ordered the Demon Sect followers to attack, and the righteous cultivators fought back with Azure Cloud elders and Tianyin Temple experts.
• The magical attacks destroyed Jade Purity Hall, forcing the fighters into the sky while Demon Sect ambushes left Azure Cloud’s ordinary disciples dead and wounded.
• Ghost King and three other leaders exchanged a glance and charged into the battle when the Azure Cloud experts continued to hold their ground.

Daoxuan activated the Zhu Xian Sword Array as the Demon Sect forces attacked Azure Cloud Sect, while Luo Yunji's accidental appearance briefly disrupted the moment. Daoist Cangsong warned that the array was too powerful to fight, and the seven-colored sword energy filled the sky as the chapter ended.

• Daoxuan rose atop the Water Kirin with the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword, but Luo Yunji complained that Daoxuan was stepping on him.
• Daoxuan kicked Luo Yunji toward Tian Buyi, and two disciples caught the boy and carried him behind Su Ru.
• Daoxuan pointed the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword skyward as a strange chant and purple energy rose from Illusion Moon Cave Abode.
• Six colored lights arrived from the other peaks and converged on the sword, prompting Daoist Cangsong to recognize the Zhu Xian Sword Array and urge the Demon Sect to retreat.
• Poison God hesitated over Cangsong's warning, while Yuyangzi dismissed it and the seven-colored sword energy expanded above Heaven-Reaching Peak.
• Luo Yunji compared the glowing sword energy to his Seven-Colored Pill, and Wu Dayi and Du Bishu covered his mouth when Tian Buyi glared at them.

Daoxuan unleashed the Zhu Xian Sword Array, devastating the Demon Sect forces before Ghost King led the survivors in an escape. The exhausted Daoxuan collapsed after the battle, and Tian Buyi discovered that his reopened wound was leaking dark, possibly poisoned blood.

• Ghost King ordered the Demon Sect forces to retreat as the Zhu Xian Sword Array gathered power.
• Daoxuan swung the Zhu Xian Ancient Sword, raining sword energy across Heaven-Reaching Peak and killing or injuring many Demon Sect members.
• Ghost King rallied the Demon Sect experts to charge through the eastern side of the array, and several dozen escaped after leaving nearly a hundred corpses behind.
• Daoxuan fainted into Tian Buyi's arms, and the Azure Cloud Sect elders tried to treat him while Luo Yunji mistook Sixth Senior Brother's warning and approached Tian Buyi.
• Wu Dayi warned Tian Buyi that Daoxuan's dark greenish-black blood suggested poison, and Tian Buyi examined the reopened wound.

Tian Buyi treated Daoxuan True Person’s poisoned wound with Zhang Xiaofan’s White Elixir and a sugar-coated Great Yellow Pill. Daoxuan recovered, then Luo Yunji fed him more treats from the mixed-up packet, including Beautifying Pills, while the elders looked on with growing interest.

• Tian Buyi sent Wu Dayi to find Zhang Xiaofan after the other medicines failed to treat Daoxuan True Person’s injuries.
• Zhang Xiaofan arrived with Song Daren, Lin Jingyu, and Tian Linger, then gave Tian Buyi the White Elixir and a sugar-coated pill.
• Tian Buyi treated Daoxuan’s wound, confirmed the poison was neutralized, and discovered Zhang Xiaofan’s packet held a jumble of food and pills.
• Luo Yunji urged Daoxuan to try the treats and stuffed three sugar-coated fruits into his mouth; Daoxuan began chewing and smiled at him.
• Su Ru and Tian Buyi explained that the Beautifying Pill prevented aging and worked for both men and women, prompting the elders to eye the packet with interest.

Zhang Xiaofan used the Flowing Cloud Hairpin to restore Daoxuan True Person’s blood vitality after the battle, while the sect leaders assessed the damage to Jade Purity Hall. The chapter ended with Tian Buyi offering Daoxuan a packet of Luo Yunji’s sugar beans to help restore his spiritual energy.

• Zhang Xiaofan showed the Parting Awl to his fellow disciples, and Luo Yunji handed it to him to put away.
• At Tian Buyi’s request, Zhang Xiaofan used the Flowing Cloud Hairpin to replenish Daoxuan True Person’s blood vitality, surprising the gathered elders and branch heads.
• Daoxuan True Person asked about casualties, and Tian Buyi explained that the elite disciples were safe and the missing disciples were tending to injuries and ruins.
• An Azure Clouds disciple found Uncle Wang Er unharmed beneath the rubble, and Zhang Xiaofan and Lin Jingyu helped him out.
• He Dazhi gave Tian Buyi Luo Yunji’s sugar beans, and Tian Buyi brought them to Daoxuan as he recovered his spiritual energy.

Daoxuan and the other Qingyun sect leaders discovered that Big Bamboo Peak’s sugared beans could restore spiritual power, and they sought out the saved supplies among their disciples. Daoxuan then ordered Xiao Yicai to gather ingredients and cooks for Zhang Xiaofan, leaving the sect to prepare for the food he would make.

• Daoxuan tasted a sugared bean and learned from He Dazhi that its ability to restore spiritual power depended on the eater’s cultivation.
• The peak heads and elders realized the beans’ value, and Tian Buyi revealed that Big Bamboo Peak had various special foods; Zeng Shushu offered his saved beans.
• Shang Zhengliang and the other peak heads searched for disciples who had studied on Big Bamboo Peak, while Lin Jingyu distributed his saved beans to help Dragon Head Peak recover.
• Su Ru gave the oil-paper packet to the gathered sect members and suggested that Zhang Xiaofan cook for them, prompting Daoxuan to order Xiao Yicai to provide whatever Tian Buyi needed.
• Xiao Yicai took Zeng Shushu to find Zhang Xiaofan, and Zeng Shushu explained Big Bamboo Peak’s food to him along the way.

Zhang Xiaofan and the other Big Bamboo Peak disciples prepared food for the Azure Cloud Sect members gathered at Heaven-Reaching Peak, earning their gratitude and attention. The chapter ended with Luo Yunji enthusiastically drinking strong wine until Zhang Xiaofan, despite knowing the danger, handed the gourd back to him.

• Xiao Yicai asked Zhang Xiaofan to organize food for the sect members, and disciples from several peaks joined Big Bamboo Peak in the kitchens.
• Zhang Xiaofan and the helpers served a meal that lifted the gathered disciples' spirits and drew many of them to meet and praise Big Bamboo Peak.
• Luo Yunji focused on eating while fellow disciples offered him treats and an Azure Cloud disciple handed him a gourd of wine.
• The Big Bamboo Peak disciples panicked when they noticed Luo Yunji gulping down the strong wine, and Tian Buyi told them to take the gourd away.
• Zhang Xiaofan seized the gourd but then returned it to Luo Yunji, leaving Tian Buyi and the others stunned.

After Luo Yunji drank the wine, the Azure Clouds leaders realized his drunken power could endanger everyone on Heaven-Reaching Peak. As rain weakened the gathered disciples, Tian Buyi and Su Ru moved to stop him while the others evacuated the fallen.

• Luo Yunji drank the wine, and Zhang Xiaofan and the others recognized the danger as the leaders recalled his earlier display on Big Bamboo Peak.
• Daoxuan asked Tian Buyi how long Luo Yunji would remain under the wine’s influence and whether they could stop him, but Tian Buyi admitted he did not know.
• Rain began to fall, slowing spiritual power and causing disciples and elders to collapse, so Tian Buyi urged the leaders to lure Luo Yunji away and evacuate everyone.
• Tian Buyi saw Luo Yunji forming the seals for the Ice Technique and rushed to stop him while the branch leaders and elders carried away the fallen.
• Tian Buyi attacked with the Scarlet Flame Immortal Sword, but Luo Yunji’s Yin Orb sent water streams against him; Su Ru joined the fight with Ink Snow.