Chapter Summaries

As Black Python City's forces advanced, Luo Ning reassured Radiant City's commanders and revealed that a dragon and the Meteor Knight Rydal would defend them. The nobles regained their fighting spirit as they prepared to face the approaching enemy and the Witch Soul Tribe.

• Luo Ning rejected Brol's offer to accompany him to Radiant City, urging Brol and the other top fighters to remain on the main front.
• McKinney told Luo Ning that Riggs and Baron Taren had spotted a large enemy force advancing toward Radiant City.
• Luo Ning informed Radiant City's commanders that Black Python City's main army was heading for Wushan Town and explained the Witch Soul Tribe's involvement.
• Luo Ning revealed that Radiant City had a Meteor Knight, and a dragon landed outside the fortress with Rydal on its back.
• Rydal pledged to fight for Luo Ning, and the nobles renewed their determination to battle the enemy.

Luo Ning led Radiant City's forces to a chosen battlefield as Barrington advanced with soldiers made nearly impossible to kill by the Witch Soul Tribe's power. Carlos's dragon attack struck the enemy before the armies clashed, and Luo Ning's forces charged as Barrington ordered his own troops forward.

• Luo Ning became Overall Commander and chose a battlefield near a small hill, then ordered the army to prepare for the Witch Soul Tribe's weakness.
• Riggs reported that Barrington's army was approaching, and Luo Ning's forces reached the battlefield and formed up to meet them.
• Barrington showed Tiny that he could stab himself without injury and claimed that he and many of his soldiers had Undying Bodies bestowed by Mephisto.
• Barrington led his army over the hill, while Luo Ning's troops formed three square formations and waited for the enemy to approach.
• Carlos attacked with flame and ice breath, killing some Witch Soul Tribe soldiers, but Barrington ordered his knights and cavalry to charge to limit the dragon's attacks.
• Rydal, Marvin, Vitorino, Cabir, and the others mounted their horses and led Luo Ning's forces into a charge.

Luo Ning and the allied forces fought Barrington’s army, using knowledge of the Witch Soul Tribe’s weakness to kill its soldiers despite their Undying Bodies. Barrington’s horn drove the remaining Witch Soul Tribe soldiers into a frenzy before Carlos killed him, leaving Luo Ning to face the still-raging battle.

• Luo Ning used Heart Piercing Wave against the charging cannon fodder, but Barrington blocked the weakened spell and retreated.
• Rydal killed Tiny and advanced on Barrington, while Luo Ning arrived and claimed Barrington as his opponent.
• Luo Ning overpowered Barrington and questioned him about Selena’s death, but Barrington blamed Luo Ning before fleeing.
• Barrington blew a wooden horn that made the Shadow Mist Level soldiers more powerful and violent.
• Carlos seized Barrington, crushed him, and burned him to ash, while Luo Ning noticed the remaining troops were still fighting.

After defeating the Witch Soul Tribe forces at Radiant City, Luo Ning purified Sandro’s corrupted wound and planned an attack on Black Python Castle. He then joined Rulans’s camp with Carlos and warned the others that the force behind Orson posed a threat to the kingdom.

• The battle at Radiant City ended with the Witch Soul Tribe soldiers slaughtered, and Marvin and Luo Ning assessed their casualties.
• Luo Ning used a Purification Spell Scroll to clear the Corrosion Power from Sandro’s wound and stop the bleeding.
• Luo Ning arranged for Rydal to lead the troops toward Black Python City the next day, then rode Carlos to Rulans’s camp.
• Luo Ning told Rulans and the others that Radiant City had been won and that Barrington, Tiny, Omer, and many enemy knights had died.
• Luo Ning described Barrington’s horn and its power to awaken ordinary soldiers, prompting Dawn and Miloslav to identify it as an Evil Object and condemn the Witch Soul Tribe.
• Rulans ordered the group to capture Orson alive the next day and uncover the identity of the person behind him.

Rulans confronted Orson on the Wilderness Plain and revealed that he had recovered and advanced to the Silver Moon Knight rank. The battle erupted into a wider clash, but Mephisto’s horn drove the Witch Soul Tribe into a frenzy and sent Carlos crashing toward the ground.

• Rulans accused Orson of turning Black Python City’s civilians into Witch Soul Tribe monsters, and Mephisto ordered Orson to kill him.
• Rulans defeated Orson’s Shadow Soul Pursuit and Tide of Dark Water with his Fire Dance Lightning Strike Slash, leaving Orson badly injured.
• Mephisto sent Dark Energy to keep Orson from collapsing as Black Scar attacked Rulans and Melonica intervened.
• Miloslav, Dawn, the mages, and the Magic Energy Cannons attacked Orson’s forces, while Brol led the Griffon Knights into battle and Carlos struck the enemy from behind.
• Mephisto recognized Carlos as the imprisoned dragon he had sought and blew a horn, driving the Witch Soul Tribe into a frenzy and causing Carlos to fall toward the ground.

Luo Ning confronted Mephisto while Rulans used the Black Horn to halt the Witch Soul Tribe’s frenzy. Mephisto then sacrificed the tribe’s members to empower Orson, who emerged as a formidable Silver Moon-level fighter.

• Luo Ning attacked Mephisto, exposed him as the one behind the Witch Soul transformations, and broke through his summoned Skeleton Warriors.
• Mephisto blew the Horn of Souls, driving the Witch Soul Tribe into a violent frenzy, but Rulans sounded the Black Horn and stopped them.
• While the Knight Order killed several immobilized enemies, Brol captured Orson and Melonica struck down Black Scar.
• Mephisto split into two streaks of black light and entered Orson, causing the Witch Soul Tribe to pour their Dark Energy into him and die.
• Orson returned to human form with greatly increased strength and knocked Brol backward, revealing that he had reached Silver Moon level.

After the Witch Soul Tribe’s sacrifice empowered Orson, Luo Ning and the others fought him together, and Luo Ning killed him with Sky Burning Flame. The surviving knights celebrated their victory, while Luo Ning received the King of Slaughter achievement rewards.

• Rulans ordered Toru to withdraw the knights and infantry, while Luo Ning sent Carlos to fetch Elrond and remove the Witch Soul Power mark.
• Orson attacked Rulans and gained the upper hand, so Melonica and Brol joined the fight while Dawn and Miloslav waited for an opening.
• Orson was wounded and lost an arm, then chose to attack Luo Ning with a destructive final strike.
• Luo Ning pierced Orson with Sky Burning Flame, and Orson exploded into ash.
• The knights cheered Orson’s death, and Luo Ning received 3,000 Attribute Points and 6,000 Energy Essence for completing the King of Slaughter achievement.

After Luo Ning killed Orson, the commanders discussed the Witch Soul Tribe’s threat and arranged to report its activity to the kingdom. Elrond arrived, purified and treated the wounded, while the others prepared to return to their respective duties.

• Luo Ning spent 3,000 Attribute Points, then rode away in Miloslav’s Magic Energy Carriage after Rulans arranged for him to rest.
• Luo Ning told Toru to have Elrond treat Melonica and any other gravely wounded knights.
• Rulans, Brol, Miloslav, and Dawn concluded that Mephisto was likely still alive and discussed the Witch Soul Tribe’s ability to multiply and absorb power.
• Rulans ordered Brol to report the Witch Soul Tribe’s activity to the king and warn the other nobles to report strange deaths.
• Miloslav, Dawn, and Brol prepared to leave as Wushan Castle’s knights counted losses and cleared the battlefield.
• Carlos returned after Elrond removed the Witch Soul Power from him, and Elrond purified and treated Melonica and the other injured knights, leaving Brol stunned by his ability.

Rydal led the Noble Coalition Army and Wushan Castle’s Knight Orders into Black Python Castle, where they found the Witch Soul Tribe had emptied the city. Meanwhile, a mysterious iron ship arrived at Wubei Port, and its leader assured the wary locals that her group meant no harm.

• Brol learned that the Wushan Family had regained its strength, with the Thunder Marquis reaching Silver Moon Knight and the family gathering powerful Transcendents and knights.
• Rydal led the army to Black Python Castle and found no ambushes, only deserted streets and a few Witch Soul Tribe guards.
• Rydal defeated the guards, opened the castle gates, and sent Riggs and the knights to search for loot.
• Eamon spotted a damaged, sail-less iron ship approaching Wubei Port and summoned Hammett to meet it.
• Five people appeared on the ship’s deck, and their leader politely told Eamon and Hammett that they meant no harm.

Sophia and her companions arrived in Wubei Territory and traveled with Baron Hammett to Swamp Town to seek an audience with Count Luo Ning. After hearing about Luo Ning’s rapid rise, they suspected he might be connected to the Witch Soul Tribe, their enemy.

• Hammett met Sophia and her companions at Wubei Port, where Sophia asked to meet Count Luo Ning and buy supplies and ship-repair materials.
• Sophia and three companions left their ship with Hammett, who agreed to take them to Lord Elrond because Luo Ning was away.
• Sophia used a Flying Carpet to carry the group to Swamp Town, astonishing Hammett.
• Sophia and Ennilu criticized Swamp Town’s rundown appearance, and Hammett explained Luo Ning’s rise from a small-town baron to a count and Flame Knight.
• After Hammett entered Swamp Castle to report their arrival, Ennilu said Luo Ning’s rapid growth resembled the Witch Soul Tribe’s abilities, and Sophia urged the group to be cautious when they met him.

Sophia’s group waited in Swamp Town for Luo Ning, while Bruno learned of Luo Ning’s growing strength and grew wary of the Witch Soul Tribe. After the battle at Black Python Castle, Rulans asked Luo Ning what reward he wanted, and Luo Ning requested population for his territory.

• Sophia’s group returned to their ship after failing to find Luo Ning and decided to wait for him before choosing their next move.
• Brol reported to Bruno that Luo Ning had killed Orson and that Wushan Territory now had two Silver Moon-level experts.
• Bruno ordered Philemon to have Asenor warn the nobles about the Witch Soul Tribe and report any discoveries.
• Rulans and Luo Ning entered Black Python Castle and learned that most valuables had already been removed.
• Rulans asked Luo Ning what reward he wanted, and Luo Ning requested population resources while expressing interest in Black Python City as an exclave.

After Black Python City fell, Rulans discussed rewards with Luo Ning and granted him Purple Lightning Territory, despite its exposed border with the Vera Duchy. Luo Ning planned to secure the new territory and asked Rulans to spare Barrington’s children, then prepared to take possession of his new lands.

• Rulans explained that he would reward the Noble Coalition Army and expand the fiefs of several Knight Order commanders, while granting Luo Ning Purple Lightning Territory.
• Rulans warned that Purple Lightning Territory bordered the Vera Duchy and could face harassment, so Luo Ning decided to send Macken to protect it.
• Rulans urged Luo Ning to build up his Knight Orders quickly, and Luo Ning said recruitment was already underway.
• Luo Ning asked Rulans to spare Barrington’s children at the Supernatural Academy, and Rulans agreed he would make suitable arrangements for them.
• Rulans told Luo Ning to rest before preparing to take over Purple Lightning Territory.

Rulans divided the spoils of war, granting Luo Ning Purple Lightning Territory and authority over its Knight Order while the nobles sought to buy his Enhancement Potions. Luo Ning arrived to take possession of the territory, where Gernot had fled to the Vera Duchy and Simon asked to pledge loyalty to him.

• Rulans granted Cabir a noble title and territory, assigned Purple Lightning Territory to Luo Ning, and authorized him to mobilize Black Python City's Knight Order in an emergency.
• After the banquet, the nobles pressed Luo Ning to sell Enhancement Potions, and he offered them a limited supply in exchange for gathering magical herbs.
• Luo Ning sent Rydal to arrange the takeover of Boulder City and Red Mountain Town, dispatched Macken's Knight Squad to Purple Lightning Territory, and traveled there with Elrond, Riggs, and his own squad.
• When Rydal and his men occupied Purple Lightning Territory, Gernot fled with his family and wealth to the Vera Duchy, while Simon chose to remain and seek the new lord's favor.
• Luo Ning arrived on Carlos, surveyed the territory, and learned from Simon that Gernot had escaped; Simon then knelt and asked Luo Ning to accept his loyalty.

Luo Ning accepted Simon's loyalty and set conditions for the Reed Family's place in Purple Lightning Territory. Simon agreed to serve him, broke through to a higher level after drinking an Enhancement Potion, and pledged to follow Luo Ning's commands.

• Simon explained how he had kept Purple Lightning Territory calm and introduced himself and the Reed Family to Luo Ning.
• Luo Ning accepted Simon's loyalty on the conditions that he confiscate the Reed Family's territory and have Simon assist Macken in governing Purple Lightning Territory.
• Luo Ning asked Simon to bring his mother, Julia, to Swamp Town to work with magic and learn under Archmage Elrond; Simon asked to consult her first.
• Luo Ning gave Simon an Advanced Enhancement Potion, which helped Simon break through his cultivation.
• Simon thanked Luo Ning and pledged to follow his commands.

Luo Ning returned to Wubei Territory after directing the development and military buildup of Purple Lightning Territory, then learned that a powerful mage named Sophia had arrived by ship seeking a meeting. Her magic Flying Carpet and the strength of her companions left him wondering whether they had come from another continent.

• Luo Ning ordered Macken and Simon to expand Purple Lightning Territory’s permanently stationed forces to three Knight Orders while maintaining production and horse breeding.
• Luo Ning flew back to Wubei Territory with Carlos, investing Attribute Points in his mage level and Energy Essence in Carlos during the journey.
• Luo Ning inspected spring planting and found the rice and potatoes growing well after returning to Swamp Town.
• Elrond told Luo Ning that Sophia, a powerful woman who had arrived at Wubei Port with three formidable knights, wanted to meet him.
• Luo Ning learned that Sophia’s party had traveled by magic Flying Carpet and ordered someone to tell them he had returned.

Sophia and her companions met Count Luo Ning after waiting at Wubei Port for his return, revealing that they came from New Moon Continent and seeking aid. The chapter ended with Sophia asking Luo Ning to put aside his hostility, as the Demon Beast in his backyard made them uneasy.

• Ennilu, Petro, and Harmon discussed the difficulties of waiting at Wubei Port, and Sophia decided they would leave for the Royal Capital if Luo Ning did not return soon.
• Tom told Sophia that Luo Ning had returned to Swamp Town, so she and her companions flew there on the Flying Carpet.
• Luo Ning welcomed Sophia and her four companions in the castle courtyard and recognized that the Flying Carpet suggested they came from beyond Orlant Continent.
• Sophia introduced Ennilu, Simon, Petro, and Harmon, whose combined strength made Luo Ning wary.
• Sophia confirmed that she and her companions came from New Moon Continent and asked Luo Ning to stop treating them as a threat because the Demon Beast in his backyard unsettled them.

Sophia and her companions reached Swamp Castle seeking help against the Demon God's forces, but Luo Ning told them Orlant Continent had no sages or Legendary Rank experts. They learned that the Witch Soul Tribe was already active in Auduin Kingdom, and Luo Ning considered how to enlist the newcomers in his own efforts.

• Sophia and her companions mistook the pressure at Swamp Castle for a threat until Luo Ning introduced Carlos, revealing that he had a giant dragon under his command.
• Luo Ning and Elrond confirmed the visitors came from the New Moon Continent when Sophia described its history and the ancient war that had severed contact between the continents.
• Sophia explained that her group had crossed the Sea of Storms to warn Orlant Continent about the Demon God's returning minions and seek sages and Legendary Rank reinforcements.
• Luo Ning told Sophia that Orlant Continent had no sages or Legendary Rank experts, leaving her companions unsure how they could return across the Sea of Storms.
• Luo Ning warned that Mephisto and the Witch Soul Tribe had already begun acting in Auduin Kingdom, and Sophia urged him to help inform the kingdom's highest ruler.

Luo Ning tried to convince Sophia and her companions to cooperate with Wubei Territory rather than the Auduin Kingdom. After revealing his extraordinary strength and promising to reach Legendary rank within ten years, he asked Sophia to help him.

• Luo Ning invited Sophia and her companions to travel with him to Golden Feather City for the Auduin Kingdom's Founding Celebration and offered to introduce them to King Bruno.
• Sophia said her group could help the King eliminate Mephisto and other lords' lackeys, but Luo Ning proposed that they work with him instead.
• Luo Ning asked to speak with Sophia alone, and she sent the others away despite Ennilu's objections.
• Luo Ning explained that the New Moon Continent needed more people and suggested that Sophia's group help him oppose the Trician Kingdom and its Holy Storm organization.
• Luo Ning revealed that he was a Grand Magus and a Silver Moon Knight, then promised Sophia he could become a Legendary Mage within ten years or sooner with her help.

Luo Ning explained his ambitions to Sophia, who taught him how dual Primal Cores could strengthen him on the path to becoming a Legend. They discussed cooperating against the Demon God, and the chapter ended with Luo Ning inspecting an iron-built ship at Wubei Port and deciding to recruit Uncle Simon.

• Sophia told Luo Ning that cultivating both Battle Qi and magic could grant him two Plane Mark strengthenings and later two blessings, making him stronger than a Legend with only one Primal Core.
• Luo Ning proposed that Sophia cooperate with him, offering to return with her to New Moon Continent and help destroy the Demon God once he became a Legend.
• Luo Ning described his followers and the situation on Star Continent, while Sophia considered the alliance and asked to visit the Royal Capital.
• Luo Ning hosted a banquet for Sophia and her people, then traveled to Wubei Port the next morning to check construction and inspect their ships.
• Luo Ning saw that the ship was mainly built of iron and resolved not to let Uncle Simon leave.

Luo Ning learned about Sophia's magically powered ship and arranged to increase iron production so Simon could build him a vessel, possibly with room for a steam engine. At Bullhorn Bay, Rulans and Luo Ning arrived for a royal visit, where Blanche welcomed them and invited them to Golden Feather Palace.

• Sophia offered to have Simon build Luo Ning a magically powered ship in exchange for enough Iron Ore, and Luo Ning instructed Serin to increase production at Red Mountain Town's mine.
• Luo Ning considered adding a Steam Engine to his future ship and reflected on the need to build naval power and armed forces against threats on both continents.
• Rulans, Luo Ning, and their companions arrived at Bullhorn Bay aboard Dennis I, where they discussed Moonlight Valley's leased port and the political rivalries among the nobles.
• Sophia asked Harmon to investigate the major nobles' strength and relationships while they were in Golden Feather City.
• Blanche welcomed Rulans and Luo Ning at the harbor on the King's behalf and led them toward Golden Feather Palace.