Chapter Summaries

Twelve-year-old Zhao Li, a transmigrator living in the Great Qian Empire more than a century before the story he knew, had spent years studying dou qi while cultivating to the Ninth Segment. After receiving Qi Gathering Powder from his teacher, he decided it was time to condense a Dou Qi Cyclone and become a Dou Zhe.

• Zhao Li watched his clan's annual test and reflected that he had been reborn far from the Northwestern Region and more than a century before the plot began.
• Zhao Lingxiao called Zhao Li home, reassured him about his progress, and gave him the Qi Gathering Powder sent by his teacher, Lin Lan.
• Zhao Li asked his father for Cultivation Methods to study, but Zhao Lingxiao urged him to focus on breaking through and then study under Lin Lan.
• Zhao Lingxiao watched Zhao Li leave and considered giving him the clan's Mysterious Tier, Middle Grade Blazing Fire Technique.
• After cultivating at night, Zhao Li judged that his Dou Force had surpassed the Ninth Segment and decided to condense a Dou Qi Cyclone.

Zhao Li joined his cousins on a stroll through Danyuan City and visited a crowded market, where he encountered Wang Chen selling sealed jars of unknown contents. Wang Chen’s remarks about the unknown left Zhao Li frozen as the chapter ended.

• Zhao Li resisted the urge to break through and went to sleep.
• Zhao Hongyu invited Zhao Li to stroll around the Imperial Capital with Zhao Ning, Zhao Ze, and Zhao Zhenzhen, and he accepted.
• The group wandered through Danyuan City before Zhao Li suggested they visit the market.
• At the market, Zhao Li and his cousins found a dispute over jars sold for fifty thousand Gold Coins, each containing an unknown item.
• Wang Chen revealed himself as one of Great Qian’s Ten Great Emperors and explained that he had sealed treasures and strange items in the jars.
• Wang Chen compared the jars to life’s unknowns, and Zhao Li froze at his words.

Zhao Li gained insight from Wang Chen’s words and broke through to Dou Zhe in the Zhao Family Market Quarter. After thanking Wang Chen and buying two jars from his stall, Zhao Li returned to the family courtyard, where he hesitated at the gate before entering.

• Wang Chen’s words prompted Zhao Li to abandon his overreliance on theory, and his Dou Qi began surging toward a breakthrough.
• Zhao Hongyu and the others cleared space around Zhao Li while Zhao Hongyu apologized to the market crowd and offered them a discount.
• Wang Chen reassured Zhao Hongyu that Zhao Li’s foundation was solid and recognized that Zhao Li had condensed a Dou Qi Cyclone.
• Zhao Li completed his breakthrough to Dou Zhe, realized cultivation required action as well as knowledge, and bowed to thank Wang Chen.
• At Wang Chen’s request, Zhao Li bought two jars, then left the market with Zhao Hongyu and the others.
• Zhao Li paced outside the Zhao Family Courtyard before finally pushing open the gate and entering.

After Zhao Li returned to the Zhao Clan, his parents scolded him for recklessly breaking through in public and warned him about the dangers of the Dou Qi Continent. Alone beneath the moon, Zhao Li confronted how far he had drifted from his former life on Blue Planet and broke down in tears.

• Zhao Ning and Zhao Ze rebuked Zhao Li on the way back to the Zhao Clan, while Zhao Hongyu stayed silent.
• Han Xiangyu and Zhao Lingxiao examined Zhao Li, then warned him about the dangers of cultivating in public and trusting others.
• Zhao Lingxiao gave Zhao Li a Mid-Grade Profound Tier Fire Attribute Cultivation Technique, and Zhao Li accepted it.
• After nightfall, Zhao Li lay beneath the moon in the Back Mountain and reflected on how different the continent was from Blue Planet.
• Zhao Li realized he missed his former home and sobbed alone in the mountain forest.

After reflecting on his past life, Zhao Li studied the Blazing Fire Technique and cultivated as a Dou Zhe, using Internal Sight to observe how his Dou Qi changed. He formed new theories about cultivation and questioned whether the established path was the best one.

• Zhao Li woke in Back Mountain, said goodbye to his former self, and decided to study the technique his father had given him.
• Zhao Li examined the Blazing Fire Technique and reasoned that cultivation techniques absorbed and refined Dou Qi while Dou Techniques converted it into external power.
• Zhao Li cultivated and used Internal Sight to watch Dou Qi gather in his meridians, pass through his Dou Qi Cyclone, and become purer and easier to control.
• Zhao Li speculated that the surrounding environment affected early cultivation and that higher realms reflected increasing control over Dou Qi and external energy.
• Zhao Li considered how the established cultivation system had developed and wondered whether its traditional path was truly good.

Zhao Li reflected on the cultivation path and gained an insight that improved his combat ability. At the Training Ground, he agreed to spar with Zhao Ming, unaware that the watching clansmen pitied him for being targeted.

• Zhao Li considered the stages of Dou Qi cultivation, resolved to cultivate seriously, and set a goal of reaching Dou Sheng.
• At the Training Ground, Zhao Li joked about a sparring match between two juniors and realized he could apply the idea of “receive, neutralize, release” to Dou Qi, increasing his combat power.
• Zhao Ming approached Zhao Li under the pretext of helping him train, and the watching clansmen criticized Zhao Ming for repeatedly challenging younger clan members.
• Zhao Li and Zhao Ming stepped into the arena, where Zhao Ming warned that he would hold back but that Zhao Li might still get hurt.

Zhao Li defeated Zhao Ming by using Tai Chi techniques to redirect his attacks, then gained insight into drawing on outside energy and the realm of Momentum. Later, dissatisfied with his cultivation method, he opened the jars he had bought from Old Senior Wang and found a booklet that shocked him.

• Zhao Li stopped Zhao Ming's punch, redirected his Mysterious Ice Palm, and caused Zhao Ming to suffer a backlash.
• The Training Ground Elder dispersed the spectators, while Zhao Li continued practicing Tai Chi and sensed how Dou Techniques could resonate with external energy.
• Zhao Li left the Training Ground and decided to study his techniques and ideas from his previous life more closely.
• Zhao Li lamented that his cultivation method was inadequate for creating a Self-Created Cultivation Method, then opened Old Senior Wang's first jar and found a Third Tier Magical Core.
• Zhao Li opened the second jar, found a booklet, and exclaimed in shock as he flipped through it.

After finding a booklet containing a National Martial Arts inheritance, Zhao Li used its methods to strengthen his body and unexpectedly advanced to Dou Master overnight. The next morning, after practicing the inherited Fist Techniques, he was summoned to the hall because guests had arrived.

• Zhao Li discovered that the booklet was written in Chinese characters and wondered whether Wang Chen or another transmigrator had left it behind.
• Zhao Li studied the National Martial Arts inheritance and tried its cultivation method, using his Dou Qi and Soul Power to circulate energy through his body.
• Zhao Li realized the method had tempered his skin, muscles, bones, blood, and marrow, while his Dou Qi advanced several levels and broke through to Dou Master.
• Zhao Li decided to keep cultivating and improve his control over his body before seeking a cultivation method, then went to sleep.
• Zhao Li practiced the booklet's Fist Techniques the next morning, and a servant told him that his master wanted him in the hall to meet visiting guests.

Zhao Li learned that Elder Wu had come from the Danyuan Sect to take him to study under Senior Lin, and he prepared to leave the next day. After Li Ling confronted him, Zhao Li outmaneuvered him and left him reconsidering his own behavior.

• Zhao Li rushed to the guest hall and learned that Elder Wu had come to take him to the Danyuan Sect to study under Senior Lin.
• Zhao Guangyuan persuaded Elder Wu to stay the night, and Elder Wu told Zhao Li they would leave the next day.
• Li Ling criticized Zhao Li for becoming the Sect Master's disciple despite knowing nothing about alchemy.
• Zhao Li mocked Li Ling by pointing out that the Sect Master had chosen him instead of the Second-Grade Alchemist.
• Zhao Li called the guards to escort Li Ling back to the guest quarters, then left at a speed that astonished him.
• Li Ling reflected on Zhao Li's words and admitted to himself that he had acted like an idiot.

Zhao Li reunited with Lin Lan at Danyuan Sect, where his master completed an eighth-rank pill and tested Zhao Li’s alchemy knowledge. After Lin Lan gave him an Earth Tier cultivation method, Zhao Li discovered he could freely change his Dou Qi among the Five Elements.

• Zhao Li and the others set out for Danyuan Sect, but Thunder Clouds from Lin Lan’s pill refining startled their flying Magical Beast and forced Elder Wu to carry them to the sect.
• Zhao Li watched Lin Lan withstand the Pill Lightning until the pill was completed, and Lin Lan announced that it had reached the eighth rank.
• Lin Lan scolded Zhao Li for staying away, then tested his knowledge of medicinal ingredients and was pleased with his accurate answers.
• Lin Lan gave Zhao Li the Earth Tier Low Grade cultivation method Blazing Fire Burning Heaven and explained how converting Dou Qi into fire would let him begin refining pills.
• Zhao Li studied the Chaos Dou Qi in his body and demonstrated that he could change it into each of the Five Elements, though he could not yet form ice, lightning, or wind attributes.

Zhao Li began cultivating Blazing Fire Burning Heaven and received his first formal alchemy lesson from Lin Lan. After demonstrating his control over flames and quickly refining Medicinal Ingredients, he asked Lin Lan why a batch of Medicinal Liquid had turned to ash.

• Zhao Li read Blazing Fire Burning Heaven, concluded his first Dou Qi Storm had been an exceptional event, and began cultivating the technique.
• Lin Lan arrived the next day and formally taught Zhao Li how to use a Double Fire Port Medicine Cauldron to convert Dou Qi into flames and control them with Wood Attribute Dou Qi.
• Zhao Li quickly mastered flame control, so Lin Lan gave him a Qi Recovery Pill formula and Medicinal Ingredients to refine into Medicinal Liquid essence.
• Zhao Li successfully refined several ingredients, then ruined one and paused to consider why it had failed.
• Zhao Li refined another ingredient into Medicinal Liquid, but it turned violent and became ash; after he asked Lin Lan what went wrong, Lin Lan told him to examine the Medicine Cauldron, and Zhao Li realized something.

Zhao Li learned from his first pill-refining failure, then rapidly advanced from a First-Grade to a Second-Grade Alchemist under Lin Lan’s guidance. Lin Lan warned him to conceal his true rank when seeking certification, and they planned to return home before continuing their training in the Myriad Beast Mountain Range.

• Lin Lan explained that leftover energy in the Medicine Cauldron had disrupted Zhao Li’s first pill attempt and advised him to study how medicinal ingredients interact.
• Zhao Li successfully refined a Qi Recovery Pill on his next attempt, and Lin Lan said he could pass the First-Grade Alchemist assessment.
• Zhao Li took the pill to recover while Lin Lan reflected that he lacked a Soul Power cultivation method and recalled his regret over the Pill Conference.
• After a month of studying and refining, Zhao Li produced a high-quality Tier 2 Energy Accumulation Pill and reached the level of a Second-Grade Alchemist.
• Lin Lan warned Zhao Li to certify only as a First-Grade Alchemist or completely change his appearance, then said they would return home before heading to the Myriad Beast Mountain Range.

Zhao Li and Li Ling reconciled after Li Ling apologized for their past conflict and credited Zhao Li’s advice with helping him become a Third-Rank Alchemist. Zhao Li resumed cultivating, decided to seek more Cultivation Methods, and left Danxia Peak alone, disguising himself as a more mature young man.

• Li Ling became a Third-Rank Alchemist and left the crowd to approach Zhao Li.
• Li Ling apologized to Zhao Li and invited him to share a meal, where he explained how Zhao Li’s earlier words had helped him refocus and improve.
• Zhao Li accepted Li Ling’s apology, and the two put aside their conflict and vowed to improve together.
• After cultivating, Zhao Li reflected on his progress and decided he needed more Cultivation Methods before setting out for the Myriad Beast Mountain Range.
• Zhao Li told Lin Lan he wanted to visit home, declined his offer to accompany him, and left Danxia Peak alone.
• Zhao Li altered his appearance beside a pool, making himself look older as he traveled along the Azure Steed Ancient Path.

Zhao Li traveled to Qingzhou City and brought Meridian Opening Pills to the Qian Family’s Auction House for appraisal and auction. After Qian Le'er offered to buy more pills privately, Zhao Li responded with a teasing protest, leaving their negotiations unresolved.

• Zhao Li bought a carriage in Danyuan City and traveled to Qingzhou City.
• Zhao Li entered the Auction House and asked to consign a bottle of Tier 2 Meridian Opening Pills.
• Qian Le'er called Master Aobaniu to appraise the pills, and he confirmed their grade and effects.
• Zhao Li added a second bottle of Meridian Opening Pills to the auction consignment.
• Qian Le'er offered to buy more pills privately, and Zhao Li teased her by protesting that they were innocent and clean.

Zhao Li arranged a deal with Qian Le'er to exchange Meridian Opening Pills for medicinal ingredients and Yellow-Tier cultivation methods, then sold two bottles at auction for a large sum. After buying a fragmented ruin map, he left the city in disguise to find a place to refine more pills.

• Zhao Li negotiated with Qian Le'er for five sets of Meridian Opening Pills in exchange for ingredients, while the Auction House collected Yellow-Tier cultivation methods for later payment.
• Zhao Li attended the auction and watched two bottles of Meridian Opening Pills sell for 130,000 and 150,000 gold coins.
• Zhao Li bought a fragmented map of an unknown ruin for 50,000 gold coins.
• Qian Le'er gave Zhao Li the proceeds from the pills and agreed to collect cultivation methods, and Zhao Li introduced himself as Xu Changqing.
• Zhao Li left the Auction House, changed back to his original appearance, and headed toward the outskirts of the Myriad Beast Mountain Range to find a place to refine pills.

Zhao Li entered a secluded valley and killed two men who had attacked Ye Yuntian’s family over a bottle of pills. After Ye Yuntian and his father died, Zhao Li helped Ye Yunsheng bury them and resolved to change the world, beginning with himself.

• Zhao Li arrived at the Myriad Beast Mountain Range and found a secluded valley where he planned to stay.
• Zhao Li heard Ye Yuntian cry out and rushed to find him and Ye Yunsheng under attack.
• Zhao Li killed two attackers with ice spikes, but Ye Yuntian died from his injuries.
• Ye Yunsheng told Zhao Li the deaths were not solely caused by the bottle of pills, and Zhao Li helped her bury her father and brother.
• Zhao Li carried the sleeping Ye Yunsheng into the house and decided to begin changing the world himself.

Zhao Li refined pills while staying in Ye Yunsheng’s valley, then helped her survive the awakening of her powerful constitution by guiding her to control its energy. After recovering, he left for the Auction House to complete his transaction, while Ye Yunsheng prepared food for his return.

• Zhao Li moved into a simple Cave Dwelling in Ye Yunsheng’s valley and refined twenty bottles of Meridian Opening Pills over five days.
• Zhao Li found Ye Yunsheng collapsed as the energy in her body surged, and his attempt to guide it with Dou Qi failed.
• Zhao Li instead used Dou Qi and Soul Power to temper Ye Yunsheng’s body, then taught her to control the energy and form a Qi Vortex.
• Zhao Li passed out from exhaustion and slept for two days; after waking, he learned Ye Yunsheng was well and awkwardly accepted her request to call her Yunsheng.
• Zhao Li returned to his Cave Dwelling, realized his Alchemy Technique had reached the standard of Third Grade, and left for the Auction House to complete his transaction.

Zhao Li traded pills for more than a hundred cultivation methods, then used them to create and refine a cultivation method suited to himself. After reaching the Da Dou Shi level, he asked Ye Yunsheng to come home with him.

• Zhao Li disguised himself, traded five hundred thousand Gold Coins, Qi Gathering Powder, and Meridian Opening Pills to Qian Le'er for cultivation methods, then returned to the valley.
• Zhao Li told Ye Yunsheng he would enter secluded cultivation and studied the methods in his Cave Dwelling, gradually clarifying his self-created cultivation method.
• Zhao Li entered sudden enlightenment and fused Dou Qi and physical cultivation into a method that tempered his body and improved his control over himself.
• Zhao Li ended his cultivation after more than half a month, having created an initial Earth Tier Mid-Grade method and reached the Da Dou Shi level.
• Ye Yunsheng told Zhao Li she had worried during his long seclusion, and Zhao Li praised her cooking before asking her to come home with him.

Zhao Li asked Ye Yunsheng to return home with him, but she chose to pursue her own plans and asked him to teach her cultivation. After helping her advance, Zhao Li prepared to leave, only to find the next morning that Ye Yunsheng had departed ahead of him to follow her convictions.

• Zhao Li asked Ye Yunsheng to come home with him, but she said she still had things to do and wanted to make changes in her own way.
• Ye Yunsheng asked Zhao Li to teach her cultivation, and he agreed and guided her for several days.
• After a month of rapid progress, Ye Yunsheng neared the Dou Master threshold, and Zhao Li gave her his own Cultivation Method and urged her to protect herself.
• Zhao Li planned to return to his Teacher and later travel, while Ye Yunsheng quietly watched him and resolved to act.
• Zhao Li found Ye Yunsheng's letter the next morning and learned she had left to face the continent's injustices herself.

Zhao Li returned to the Zhao Clan, refined pills for its members, and then went back to Lin Lan to prepare for the next stage of cultivation. He set off with Lin Lan for the Myriad Beast Mountain Range wearing a robe that weakened his Soul Power to train his control.

• Zhao Li visited his father, Zhao Lingxiao, and offered Meridian Opening Pills, then persuaded him to gather Medicinal Ingredients for Zhao Li to refine for the clan.
• Zhao Li spent several days refining pills, handed the clan’s share to Zhao Lingxiao, and left home the next morning for Danxia Peak.
• Zhao Li returned to Lin Lan, who agreed to depart in three days and gave him a list of wilderness supplies to prepare.
• Lin Lan gave Zhao Li a robe that weakened his Soul Power and instructed him to trace its patterns with spiritual power morning and evening.
• Zhao Li put on the robe and followed Lin Lan toward the Myriad Beast Mountain Range.