Chapter Summaries

Xiao Yan and Huo Zhi headed back into the battle while Qing Lin and Zi Yan recovered, but Hun Mang seized a fragment of the Spirit Heavenly Emperor’s Dou Di remnant soul from the fading blast. He planned to gather the fragments and use their power to break through to higher Dou Sheng levels.

• Xiao Yan told Qing Lin and Zi Yan to rest, then flew out with Huo Zhi to rejoin the fight.
• Hun Mang rushed toward the blast’s center as its force weakened and searched for the Spirit Heavenly Emperor’s remnant soul.
• Hun Mang found and seized a milky-white fragment of the Dou Di remnant soul.
• Hun Mang revealed that he had been working for the Soul Clan to locate the remnant soul and had preserved his strength to claim it.
• Hun Mang decided to gather the remaining fragments, believing their power could help him break through the five-star bottleneck and reach six or seven stars.

Hun Mang tried to collect the Spirit Emperor’s remnant soul fragments, but Yao Lao, Xiao Yan, and Huo Zhi intervened. Hun Mang awakened his Soul Clan Mark, absorbed the fragments he had gathered, and trapped the three in Black Mist as they launched a combined attack.

• Hun Mang used Soul Spider Trace-Seeking to search for and gather fragments of the Spirit Emperor’s remnant soul.
• Yao Lao interrupted Hun Mang’s search with Bone Spirit Cold Flame, and Xiao Yan and Huo Zhi joined him to stop the collection.
• Xiao Yan noticed the soul fragments might be useful to him, while Hun Mang realized he had to defeat the three Heavenly Flame wielders.
• Hun Mang awakened his Soul Clan Mark, rose from peak Four-Star to Five-Star Dou Saint, and poured seven fragments into the Black Mist.
• Hun Mang’s Black Mist engulfed Xiao Yan, Yao Lao, and Huo Zhi, who then launched a simultaneous assault with two Heaven Class Dou Techniques and Yao Lao’s soul palm.

Hun Mang trapped Xiao Yan, Yao Lao, and Huo Zhi in his black mist and wounded Yao Lao with a concealed strike. As Xiao Yan tried to devour the mist and escape with them, Qing Lin arrived to aid the group.

• Hun Mang absorbed Xiao Yan and Yao Lao's attacks into his black mist and surrounded the three with a spreading web.
• Hun Mang's disguised black-mist arrow pierced Yao Lao's lower abdomen, and Xiao Yan broke through the web to reach his injured teacher.
• Yao Lao urged Xiao Yan to retreat, and Xiao Yan began devouring the black mist to open an escape route for their group.
• Hun Mang sent solidified black-mist tentacles after the retreating group as Qing Lin arrived in the Spirit Realm.

Qing Lin joined Xiao Yan to cover their retreat from Hun Mang, then used her power to tear through his Black Mist and expose him. The chapter left her and Xiao Yan attacking Hun Mang as he realized Qing Lin remained dangerously strong.

• Xiao Yan and Qing Lin stood together to protect the injured Yao Lao and Huo Zhi from Hun Mang's Black Mist.
• Hun Mang unleashed the Heaven-Rank Soul Technique: Soul-Scattering Sound, hurting Huo Zhi and forcing Xiao Yan to counter with the Nihility Devouring Flame's Sub-Flame.
• Xiao Yan's Shadow Piercing Needle failed to locate Hun Mang, while Qing Lin advanced toward the Black Mist's core instead of fleeing.
• Qing Lin's jade-green eyes dissolved the Black Mist and exposed Hun Mang, then she aimed her icy blade at the grotesque face powering his attack.
• Hun Mang knocked Qing Lin's blade aside but suffered severe cold damage to his palms and realized she had not exhausted her strength.
• Xiao Yan attacked Hun Mang with the Nihility Devouring Flame's Sub-Flame as Qing Lin's strike was deflected.

Hun Mang used a blood sacrifice to unleash a devastating sonic attack, driving Xiao Yan and Qing Lin back and revealing most of the Spirit Emperor remnant soul. Xiao Yan sent the Nihility Devouring Flame Child Flame to seize it, but Hun Mang split the Child Flame apart and reached for the exposed remnant soul.

• Hun Mang sacrificed his blood essence to strengthen the feral soul face, whose sonic attack blasted Xiao Yan and Qing Lin away.
• Hun Mang spotted a massive portion of the Spirit Emperor remnant soul and rushed to claim it.
• Xiao Yan ordered the Nihility Devouring Flame Child Flame to intercept Hun Mang, and it swallowed the remnant soul despite Hun Mang's black mist cage.
• Hun Mang blocked the Child Flame's retreat and used a bloody attack to split it in two, exposing the remnant soul.
• Hun Mang declared the Spirit Emperor remnant soul his as he reached for it.

Xiao Yan and Hun Mang fought over the Spirit Emperor’s remnant soul as more experts arrived, turning the struggle into a chaotic battle. Ling Yuan recognized his ancestor’s soul and demanded its return, but Xiao Yan and Hun Mang ignored him and continued pulling at its power.

• Yao Ming and Yao Su arrived and attacked Hun Mang after Qing Lin urged them to help Xiao Yan.
• Hun Mang struck Yao Ming and Yao Su with a soul-targeting sonic attack, but Yao Ming’s tail blow staggered him and the Child Flame recovered, swallowing part of the Spirit Emperor’s remnant soul power.
• Hun Mang grabbed the exposed half of the remnant soul, and he and the Child Flame began violently tugging over its remaining power.
• Ling Yuan arrived with the Spirit Clan experts, saw Hun Mang and Xiao Yan fighting over the Spirit Emperor’s remnant soul, and demanded that they release his ancestor.
• Xiao Yan and Hun Mang ignored Ling Yuan and intensified their efforts to seize the remnant soul power.

Xiao Yan and Hun Mang fought over the Spirit Emperor's remnant soul while Ling Yuan's anger at the Soul Clan and the desecration of his ancestor reached its breaking point. After each seized half of the remnant soul, Ling Yuan began a self-destruction that left the others scrambling to escape.

• Hun Mang ignored Ling Yuan's pleas and continued joining Xiao Yan in pressuring the Spirit Emperor's remnant soul.
• Ling Yuan attacked Xiao Yan and Hun Mang, but Soul Crow and Yao Ming intercepted him and bought the pair time.
• The remnant soul split in two, and Xiao Yan stored his half while Hun Mang absorbed his, rapidly strengthening his soul.
• Enraged by the seizure of the remnant soul, Ling Yuan activated the Spirit Clan's protective formation against Xiao Yan and Hun Mang.
• Ling Yuan began self-destruction, radiating blood-red and spiritual light as the others retreated.

Ling Yuan and several Spirit Clan Dou Shengs detonated themselves, unleashing a shockwave that threatened everyone in the Spirit Realm. Qing Lin, Yao Su, and Yao Ming shielded Xiao Yan, while Yan Jin reinforced the Mountain River Dragon-Trapping Formation and sealed a breach in the Spirit Clan’s formation.

• Ling Yuan set his flesh and soul ablaze and detonated himself, joined by several Spirit Clan Dou Shengs.
• Trapped by the blast, Xiao Yan deployed his strongest defenses as Qing Lin rushed to embrace him despite her depleted Dou Qi.
• Yao Su and Yao Ming arrived and used their bodies to shield Xiao Yan and Qing Lin from the shockwave.
• The blast shattered the Spirit Clan’s clan-protecting formation, killing many Spirit Clan members caught near the breach.
• Yan Jin reinforced the Mountain River Dragon-Trapping Formation, then sealed the opening and limited further deaths among the Spirit Clan’s ordinary members.

After Ling Yuan's self-destruction, Yan Jin rescued the alliance's surviving experts, captured Hun Mang, and reunited with Xiao Yan and Qing Lin. The alliance's surprise attack succeeded, leaving it in control of the sealed Spirit Realm as its members began clearing the battlefield.

• Yan Jin suppressed the blast's lingering turmoil, found the gravely wounded Hun Mang, destroyed his body, and sealed his soul as a captive.
• Yan Jin recovered fragments of the Spirit Emperor's remnant soul from Hun Mang and then located Xiao Yan, Qing Lin, Yao Ming, and Yao Su.
• Qing Lin drew the unconscious Yao Ming and Yao Su into the space of her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, while Yan Jin confirmed Xiao Yan was safe.
• Xiao Yan recognized that the Nine Serene Deepground Python experts had shielded him and Qing Lin, and that Qing Lin had chosen to stay beside him despite the danger.
• The alliance confirmed Ling Yuan, Ling Xuanmo, and the Spirit Emperor's remnant soul were destroyed, while Hun Mang was captured and the Spirit Realm remained sealed by the Mountain River Dragon-Trapping Formation.
• The alliance declared its surprise attack successful and began clearing the battlefield inside the Spirit Realm.

After Ling Yuan's self-destruction ended the battle, the alliance counted its dead and wounded before securing control of the Spirit Realm. Xiao Yan remained focused on treating the injured as the alliance began turning the conquered realm into its base.

• Ling Yuan's explosion killed Pill Tower Elder He Ning and Yao Su, severely injured Yao Lao and other alliance fighters, and left Yao Ming badly wounded.
• The Spirit Clan's Great Elder Ling Cang survived the blast, surrendered to Yan Jin, and became the surviving clansmen's last source of hope.
• Over the next three days, Mu Wei and Yan Jin helped the alliance control the Spirit Realm and its clan-protecting formation while the Mountain River Dragon-Trapping Formation kept the realm sealed off.
• Xiao Yi Xian and Xuan Yi arrived with a second group of alliance members and took over much of the work of governing the Spirit Realm.
• Xiao Yan tried to assess the wounded and prepare medicines, but the others stopped him so he could recover from his own injuries and exhaustion.

After the Spirit Clan battle, Fire Cloud Ancestor died from his injuries and old age after asking Xiao Yan to keep the alliance fair and promising to remember Burning Flame Valley. Qing Lin then gave Yao Ming a cultivation method that explained how Yao Xiaotian had reached his level.

• Xiao Yan visited the dying Fire Cloud Ancestor, who refused a Bodhi Seed and asked him not to favor Burning Flame Valley at the alliance’s expense.
• Xiao Yan promised to honor Fire Cloud Ancestor’s wishes, but Fire Cloud Ancestor died three days later after shouting “Exhilarating!”
• Tang Zhen witnessed Fire Cloud Ancestor’s final moments, and Qing Shan later praised him as a true powerhouse at his funeral.
• Xiao Yan held back from using his authority to benefit Burning Flame Valley and left the matter for the future.
• Qing Lin summoned Yao Ming and gave him a jade slip containing the cultivation method that explained how Yao Xiaotian had reached his level.

Qing Lin rewarded Yao Ming with a powerful cultivation technique and made clear that she knew he remained troubled by her control over him. After accepting that his survival and prospects depended on serving her, Yao Ming hoped Qing Lin’s growing strength would leave him in less danger, while Xiao Yan learned that the Soul Clan prisoner’s soul had been altered to prevent interrogation.

• Qing Lin gave Yao Ming a cultivation technique as a reward for protecting her and Xiao Yan, and reminded him that she still needed a Nine Serene Deepground Python Clan chief who could serve her.
• Yao Ming realized that Qing Lin had compelled him to protect her and Xiao Yan during Ling Yuan’s self-destruction, and he accepted that resisting her was too dangerous.
• Yao Ming resolved to serve Qing Lin, believing her protection and the cultivation opportunity outweighed the risks of having his life under her control.
• Yan Jin told Xiao Yan that he could not interrogate Hun Mang because the Soul Clan man’s altered soul was destroyed whenever they approached important matters.
• Xiao Yan condemned the Soul Clan for tampering with one of its own people so ruthlessly.

Xiao Yan and Yan Jin discussed the Soul Clan’s strength, the surviving Spirit Clan, and the alliance’s plans, then Yan Jin brought Lei Jingxiao to the Spirit Realm. Xiao Yan agreed to take Lei Jingxiao into the next battle and accompanied him to visit the injured Zi Yan, intending to discuss a matter that had raised doubts for him.

• Yan Jin and Xiao Yan discussed the Soul Clan’s strength and considered how the alliance should handle the surviving Spirit Clan, postponing a decision until Xiao Yi Xian could present her plan.
• Yan Jin left to maintain the Mountain River Dragon-Trapping Formation and secretly transport alliance figures to the Spirit Realm.
• Yan Jin brought Lei Jingxiao to Xiao Yan, and Xiao Yan explained that he had kept him out of the raid so he could guard Starfall Pavilion.
• Lei Jingxiao asked Xiao Yan to take him into the next battle, and Xiao Yan promised to make him the vanguard.
• Lei Jingxiao learned that Zi Yan was injured and recovering in the Spirit Realm, so Xiao Yan offered to accompany him to visit her and discuss his doubts.

Xiao Yan asked Zi Yan about the strange power and Dragon Slayer Sword that had helped them kill Ling Xuanmo, but neither she nor Elder Qing Shan could explain what had happened. Lei Jingxiao revealed that his aunt’s research suggested Ancient Void Dragons could enhance the strength of those who fought alongside them, with the Dragon Slayer Sword involved.

• Xiao Yan and Lei Jingxiao visited Zi Yan, who had nearly recovered from her injuries and was eating medicinal pills.
• Xiao Yan asked Zi Yan why the Dragon Slayer Sword had appeared during their fight with Ling Xuanmo, and she explained that an unknown force had guided her to use it.
• Zi Yan said Elder Qing Shan also had no explanation for why Xiao Yan had wielded the Dragon Slayer Sword despite lacking Dragon Emperor bloodline.
• Lei Jingxiao brought up a rumor that Ancient Void Dragons were suited to be mounts, prompting Zi Yan to object.
• Lei Jingxiao said his aunt’s research on ancient ruins indicated Ancient Void Dragons could strengthen allies who fought beside them, partly through the Dragon Slayer Sword.

Xiao Yan questioned Lei Jingxiao about his strange connection to the Heavenly Demon Phoenix power within him, then visited the recovering Yao Lao. The chapter left Zi Yan and Lei Jingxiao heading off to spar while Xiao Yan checked that his teacher had no lingering injuries.

• Xiao Yan asked Lei Jingxiao why the Heavenly Demon Phoenix power had appeared in him, and Lei Jingxiao admitted he did not know the reason.
• Zi Yan challenged Lei Jingxiao to spar, and Xiao Yan approved as the two hurried outside.
• Xiao Yan visited Yao Lao and found Fairy Qing caring for him as he recovered from his injuries.
• Fairy Qing left Xiao Yan and Yao Lao alone, and Xiao Yan examined his teacher to make sure no hidden complications remained.

Xiao Yan and Yao Lao discussed securing the Spirit Emperor remnant soul fragments and using them to create a powerful War Puppet. As Xiao Yi Xian presented her plans for the alliance, she insisted that Xiao Yan announce them as its leader and husband.

• Yao Lao offered to bring Venerable Wind to help Xiao Yi Xian manage the alliance.
• Xiao Yan gave Yao Lao the Spirit Emperor remnant soul fragments, and Yao Lao sealed them for safety.
• Xiao Yan explained that he would use the fragments with a three-star Dou Sheng body to craft a War Puppet.
• Yao Lao offered to select powerful Dou Techniques for Xiao Yan from the Spirit Clan's Library Pavilion.
• Xiao Yi Xian handed Xiao Yan her alliance proposals and explained why he should present them to the experts.

Xiao Yan persuaded Xiao Yi Xian to speak at the alliance assembly, then joined the gathered leaders and powerhouses to formalize their alliance after taking control of the Spirit Realm. The assembly began choosing a name, and Xiao Yan proposed calling it the Heavenly Mansion.

• Xiao Yan convinced Xiao Yi Xian to attend the assembly and share her views, assuring her that he trusted her judgment.
• One month after the surprise attack, the alliance held its second assembly with leaders and Dou Sheng powerhouses from its major factions.
• Xiao Yan opened the meeting and urged everyone to discuss the alliance's unfinished affairs freely.
• Xuan Yi proposed naming the alliance, and Elder Qingmu and others suggested names that drew mixed reactions.
• Xiao Yan proposed the Heavenly Mansion as a name that would correspond to the Soul Hall.

The alliance chose Origin Return Manor as its name and turned to deciding how to handle the Spirit Clan descendants. Xiao Yi Xian proposed sparing ordinary descendants for their strength while killing every core member, and Elder Lin warned that an incomplete purge could create future danger.

• Yao Qingyu proposed Origin Return Manor, and most of the gathering approved the name for the alliance and its realm.
• Xiao Yan raised the question of what to do with the Spirit Clan descendants, and Yao Ming argued for eliminating them all.
• Fairy Hua and the Pill Tower opposed killing every descendant, while Xiao Yan said they should be left a path to survive but prevented from becoming a threat.
• Xiao Yi Xian proposed using the descendants as a force against the Soul Clan and Ancient Clan while executing all Spirit Clan core members.
• Elder Lin supported eliminating the core figures and asked how the alliance would prevent survivors from causing trouble after the purge.

Xiao Yi Xian presented a plan to control the Spirit Clan’s descendants and bloodline while avoiding their complete extermination, and the alliance approved it. The leaders then turned to the unresolved question of how their factions would be integrated and represented in Origin Return Manor.

• Xiao Yi Xian proposed keeping the Spirit Realm locked down, conducting three purges, secretly eliminating those who cooperated with the alliance, and controlling the Spirit Clan’s bloodlines and inherited techniques.
• Xiao Yi Xian said the alliance would also cultivate selected orphans from the Spirit Clan to win over descendants and make use of their potential.
• Yan Jin warned that the Spirit Clan’s bloodlines could produce unexpected threats, and Xiao Yi Xian answered that the alliance could test and control promising descendants as they grew.
• Yan Jin accepted Xiao Yi Xian’s safeguards, and the assembled experts approved her plan for the Spirit Clan.
• The leaders began discussing how the factions would be integrated into Origin Return Manor and what positions, influence, and resources each would receive.

Xiao Yi Xian presented Origin Return Manor’s new structure, called “one manor, nine pavilions,” and assigned provisional leaders to its central authority and several specialized pavilions. She left the alliance awaiting the remaining appointments as the chapter ended.

• Elder Qingmu urged Xiao Yan and the alliance leaders to settle the division of responsibilities, and Xiao Yan asked Xiao Yi Xian to present the plan.
• Xiao Yi Xian announced that Origin Return Manor’s highest decision-making body would be the Star Pavilion, open to Dou Sheng elders, the Manor Lord, and the other Pavilion Masters.
• Xiao Yi Xian named Yan Jin provisional Pavilion Master of the Fire Separation Pavilion and Empress Qing Lin provisional Pavilion Master of the Dark Nether Pavilion.
• After pausing over the difficult choice, Xiao Yi Xian named the Pill Tower Ancestor provisional Pavilion Master of the Qing Mu Pavilion for healing and pill refinement.
• Xiao Yi Xian named Empress Zi Yan, Master Mu Wei, Fairy Hua, and Miss Huo Zhi provisional Pavilion Masters of the Sumeru, Origin Talisman, Unity, and Nurturing Virtue pavilions, respectively.