Chapter Summaries

Xun'er and Nalan Yanran discovered that Queen Medusa was staying in Xiao Yan's room and questioned him about their relationship. Xiao Yan explained Medusa's situation and calmed their suspicions before taking the two women away, leaving Medusa behind and promising to repair the door.

• Xun'er broke down Xiao Yan's door after sensing danger and found Medusa in his room, then worriedly asked Xiao Yan what had happened.
• Nalan Yanran questioned Xiao Yan after learning the Dou Zong occupying his room was a woman, and Xiao Yan revealed that she was Queen Medusa.
• Xiao Yan explained that Medusa had become a Seven-Colored Little Snake after the Green Lotus Core Flame incident and had only just awakened, waiting for him to refine a Spirit Fusion Pill.
• Xun'er and Nalan Yanran accepted Xiao Yan's explanation, while Medusa warned him to keep the women in line and demanded that he fix her door.
• Xiao Yan pulled Xun'er and Nalan Yanran out of the courtyard and promised Medusa he would repair the door himself.

Xiao Lin received Yin Gu Lao, Tie Wu, and Su Mei, who warned him that Han Feng was plotting against Jia Nan Academy and pledged their factions' support. He offered to back their growth in the Black-Corner Region if they carried out a task for him, and they left pleased after hearing his plan.

• Xiao Lin agreed to meet three old acquaintances from the Black-Corner Region: Yin Gu Lao, Tie Wu, and Su Mei.
• The three told Xiao Lin that someone had approached their factions to recruit them for an operation against Jia Nan Academy, and they refused to participate.
• Xiao Lin identified Han Feng as the likely instigator and said he already knew about the threat.
• Xiao Lin promised to support the Heavenly Yin Sect, Mad Lion Gang, and Rakshasa Gate if they completed a task for him.
• Xiao Lin explained his plan, and Yin Gu Lao, Tie Wu, and Su Mei left Jia Nan Academy pleased.

Feng Qing'er traveled to the Starfall Pavilion on Thunder Venerable’s orders to contact the other Four Pavilions ahead of their assembly. At the Heavenly Star Mountain Range, she encountered Xiao Lin, who teasingly called her “Little Phoenix.”

• Thunder Venerable sent Feng Qing'er to contact the other three pavilions before the Four Pavilions Assembly.
• Feng Qing'er arrived at the Heavenly Star Mountain Range, intending to visit the Starfall Pavilion and test Mu Qingluan.
• Xiao Lin appeared beside Feng Qing'er and called her “Little Phoenix.”

Tian Huangzi met Feng Qing'er outside the Heavenly Star Mountain Range and used his Ancient Heavenly Phoenix bloodline to suppress and intrigue her. Both visitors were escorted into Starfall Pavilion to meet Venner.

• Tian Huangzi, now a Two-Star Dou Venerable, visited Starfall Pavilion on behalf of the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace and encountered Feng Qing'er on her own visit.
• Tian Huangzi stirred his Ancient Heavenly Phoenix bloodline, making Feng Qing'er feel compelled to yield to him.
• Feng Qing'er recovered, grew suspicious of Tian Huangzi, and followed him into the Heavenly Star Mountain Range.
• Starfall Pavilion disciples escorted Tian Huangzi and Feng Qing'er into the sect, where they greeted Venner together.

Feng Xian welcomed Tian Huangzi, the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace’s chief disciple, as a sign that the sect wanted closer ties with the Starfall Pavilion. Feng Qing’er recognized the significance of Tian Huangzi’s name, leaving his identity newly revealed to her.

• Feng Xian welcomed Feng Qing’er and learned that Thunder Venerable was well and wanted to exchange moves with him.
• Feng Xian reflected that Feng Qing’er’s strength made the Starfall Pavilion unlikely to win the Four Pavilions Assembly, but decided not to interfere in the juniors’ contest.
• Feng Xian struggled to decide how to address Tian Huangzi, whose cultivation was that of a Two-Star Dou Venerable despite his young age.
• Tian Huangzi interrupted Feng Xian and asked him not to treat him as a peer based on his cultivation, so Feng Xian addressed him as a worthy nephew.
• Feng Qing’er jolted when she heard Tian Huangzi’s name and realized the mysterious chief disciple’s identity.

Tian Huangzi and Feng Xian discussed cooperation while deliberately letting Feng Qing'er listen, drawing her into Tian Huangzi’s trap. During a visit to the Starfall Pavilion, Feng Qing'er became preoccupied with Tian Huangzi and neglected her assigned task, then chose to leave when he did.

• Tian Huangzi and Feng Xian discussed cooperation in front of Feng Qing'er, who learned Tian Huangzi’s identity and grew curious about him.
• Mu Qingluan hosted Tian Huangzi and Feng Qing'er at the Starfall Pavilion and was surprised when Feng Qing'er ignored her usual provocations.
• Tian Huangzi sensed Astral Power throughout the pavilion and wondered about its connection to Xiao Lin.
• Feng Qing'er watched Tian Huangzi and spent three days seeking a chance to be alone with him, neglecting Thunder Venerable’s assignment.
• On the fourth day, Tian Huangzi announced he was leaving, and Feng Qing'er immediately told Feng Xian she would leave too; Feng Xian gave them a meaningful look.

Feng Qing'er left the Starfall Pavilion to pursue Tian Huangzi and learn why he stirred her bloodline instincts. He offered to reveal his identity and help her grow stronger if she became his maid, leaving her stunned and furious.

• Mu Qingluan teased Feng Qing'er about being in love, and Feng Qing'er denied it before leaving the Starfall Pavilion.
• Feng Qing'er and Mu Qingluan agreed to meet at the Four Pavilions Assembly a year later, then Mu Qingluan began closed-door cultivation.
• Feng Qing'er tracked Tian Huangzi to a barren mountain peak, where he admitted he had been waiting for her.
• Feng Qing'er explained that her intuition told her Tian Huangzi would not harm her, and asked who he was and why she felt drawn to him.
• Tian Huangzi offered to tell Feng Qing'er everything and help her advance if she became his maid, enraging her.

Tian Huangzi revealed his Ancient Heavenly Phoenix form to overpower Feng Qing'er after she attacked him, then admitted he was connected to the omen at Falling Phoenix Ridge. Feng Qing'er questioned whether he would return to the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, but could not deny that its leaders would likely covet his bloodline.

• Feng Qing'er attacked Tian Huangzi with her Flash Thunder Sword after he insulted the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan.
• Tian Huangzi emerged unharmed and unleashed bloodline pressure that forced Feng Qing'er to her knees.
• Tian Huangzi revealed his Ancient Heavenly Phoenix true form, leaving Feng Qing'er shocked and unable to answer his demand that she become his maid.
• Feng Qing'er asked whether Tian Huangzi had caused the omen at Falling Phoenix Ridge, and he admitted that he had.
• Feng Qing'er asked why Tian Huangzi would not return to the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, and he pointed out that its leaders would likely seek to exploit his bloodline.

Tian Huangzi persuaded Feng Qing'er to become his maid by invoking the ancient relationship between their clans and promising to help her evolve into an Ancient Heavenly Phoenix. Feng Qing'er accepted after he assured her he intended to rule the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan rather than harm it.

• Feng Qing'er accused Tian Huangzi of plotting to lure her into becoming his maid, and he praised her principles and boundaries.
• Tian Huangzi used his bloodline's suppression to caress Feng Qing'er and reminded her that the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan had once served the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix Clan.
• Tian Huangzi promised to help Feng Qing'er transform into the second Ancient Heavenly Phoenix on the Dou Qi Continent.
• Feng Qing'er asked how Tian Huangzi would treat the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, and he said he intended to bring it under his rule without harming it.
• Feng Qing'er agreed to become Tian Huangzi's maid, and he smiled broadly.

Tian Huangzi took Feng Qing'er back to the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace as his maid, leaving Thunder Venerable to believe she had offended the palace. Worried about the Wind Lightning Pavilion's ties to Feng Qing'er and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, Thunder Venerable sent Fei Tian to retrieve her without provoking the palace.

• Tian Huangzi took Feng Qing'er to the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace, and she agreed to follow his orders instead of completing Thunder Venerable's mission.
• The Wind Lightning Pavilion traced Feng Qing'er's disappearance to the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace but learned nothing about Tian Huangzi's true identity.
• Thunder Venerable assumed Feng Qing'er had offended the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace and feared the consequences for the Wind Lightning Pavilion.
• Fei Tian urged Thunder Venerable to act because Feng Qing'er was both his disciple and a member of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan.
• Thunder Venerable ordered Fei Tian to visit the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace, retrieve Feng Qing'er, and remain humble.

Fei Tian visited the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace on Wind Lightning Pavilion’s orders and was brought to meet Chief Disciple Tian Huangzi. Seeing Feng Qing’er standing obediently behind Tian Huangzi, Fei Tian was directed to discuss the details of his visit with her.

• Fei Tian arrived at the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace and asked the gatekeeping disciples to announce him.
• First Elder Zuo He sent Fei Tian directly to Tian Huangzi, who was responsible for handling the visit.
• A follower escorted Fei Tian through Tian Huangzi’s residence to a lakeside pavilion.
• Fei Tian recognized Feng Qing’er standing quietly behind Tian Huangzi and was stunned by her obedient manner.
• Tian Huangzi welcomed Fei Tian and told him to discuss the details of Wind Lightning Pavilion’s visit with Feng Qing’er.

Feng Qing'er told Fei Tian that she had willingly chosen to remain Tian Huangzi's maid, so Fei Tian left to report her decision. Afterward, Tian Huangzi reassured Feng Qing'er that the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace could handle any retaliation from the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan.

• Feng Qing'er told Fei Tian that her choice to follow Tian Huangzi was her own and asked him to tell her teacher and the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan not to look for her.
• Fei Tian realized Feng Qing'er had not been forced to stay and warned that the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan might come after the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace.
• Tian Huangzi told Fei Tian that he would handle the matter, and Fei Tian departed after agreeing to report what had happened.
• Feng Qing'er worried that her decision would bring the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's retaliation upon the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace.
• Tian Huangzi reassured Feng Qing'er that the clan was unlikely to risk a major war, and Feng Qing'er returned to her place quietly behind him.

The Thunder Venerable learned that Feng Qing'er had willingly followed the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace's chief disciple and referred the matter to the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. The clan sent Lei Huang and a party to demand her return, where they faced First Elder Zuo He outside the palace.

• Fei Tian told the Thunder Venerable that Feng Qing'er was following the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace's chief disciple willingly, and the Thunder Venerable informed the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan.
• Jiufeng condemned Feng Qing'er for following a human and ordered his clansmen to bring her back for punishment.
• About half a month later, Lei Huang led five Dou Zun experts and other clansmen to the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace to take Feng Qing'er back.
• Zuo He met Lei Huang outside the mountain gate and made clear that the palace would not be intimidated by the delegation.
• Lei Huang told Zuo He that he had come on Jiufeng's orders to arrest Feng Qing'er and asked the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace to cooperate.

Lei Huang demanded that the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace surrender Feng Qing'er, but Zuo He refused to hand her over without a valid reason. As Tian Huangzi and Feng Qing'er stood with Zuo He, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan revealed a hidden Half-Saint, Elder Yu Huang, who attacked to seize Feng Qing'er by force.

• Zuo He challenged Lei Huang to explain Feng Qing'er's supposed crime and refused to surrender her without a suitable reason.
• Lei Huang accused the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace of shielding Feng Qing'er, but Zuo He rejected his threats and defended the palace's standing.
• Tian Huangzi and Feng Qing'er arrived beside Zuo He, and Tian Huangzi said they could not avoid the confrontation.
• A Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan Dou Venerable questioned Feng Qing'er, who proudly declared that the Young Master was beyond their understanding.
• Lei Huang called for Elder Yu Huang, and the hidden Half-Saint opened a rift in the sky and reached for Feng Qing'er.

Yu Huang, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan’s Second Elder, tried to seize Feng Qing’er, but Xiao Lin secretly intervened from afar and severed his manifested hand. The crisis ended with Xiao Lin pretending to be the absent Ji Li, while his main body remained at Jia Nan Academy.

• Yu Huang used his Half-Saint pressure and an enormous hand to try to abduct Feng Qing’er, catching Zuo He and Tian Huangzi in its reach.
• A sudden cough was followed by a pitch-black distortion that severed Yu Huang’s hand and forced him to appear injured.
• Yu Huang demanded to know whether Lin Xiao, the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace’s Palace Master, had stopped him.
• Xiao Lin answered through the distortion and claimed to be Ji Li, the Spirit Palace’s Second Palace Master, leaving Tian Huangzi, Zuo He, and the others aware of the deception.
• Xiao Lin had intervened through a formation in the Spatial Wormhole between Jia Nan Academy and the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace, and he had impersonated Ji Li for fun.

Xiao Lin, posing as Second Palace Master Ji Li, protected Feng Qing'er from the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan and forced Yu Huang's group to retreat. He sent them flying as they left, temporarily ending the dispute.

• Xiao Lin warned Yu Huang that the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace would not hand over Feng Qing'er, and Yu Huang realized he could not defeat him.
• Xiao Lin claimed Feng Qing'er was under the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace's protection and dismissed the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's threats.
• Yu Huang and his companions decided to leave, but Xiao Lin stopped them to give them a parting lesson.
• Xiao Lin struck the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan members with a giant hand of Dou Qi and sent them flying a hundred and eight thousand li.
• Feng Qing'er kept quiet after Xiao Lin called the group scruffy birds, and the conflict temporarily ended.

Xun'er asked Xiao Yan to spend the day with her, while concealing the reason for her sadness. As they walked through Jia Nan Academy, she struggled with the knowledge that she would soon have to leave him.

• Xiao Yan continued rising through the Strong Ranking, defeating Liu Qing and Lin Xiuya and reaching eight-star Dou Wang.
• Xun'er visited Xiao Yan and asked him to walk around with her, and he agreed after noticing her troubled mood.
• Nalan Yanran watched Xiao Yan and Xun'er leave Pan Gate without following them, remembering Xun'er's request and realizing she was about to leave.
• Xiao Yan asked Xun'er what was wrong, and she admitted that her feelings were obvious before playfully objecting to him calling her a little girl.
• Xiao Yan promised not to call Xun'er a little girl again, but their walk left the reason for her impending departure unresolved.

Xiao Yan and Xun'er spent time together before she revealed that her family would soon take her back to the Gu Clan. After learning about the Gu Clan’s immense power, Xiao Yan was left shocked and resolved to understand more about Xun’er’s family.

• Xun'er asked Xiao Yan whether he would always remember her, and he reassured her that he would.
• Xun'er told Xiao Yan that her father would send people to take her home in less than a month.
• Xiao Yan asked Xun'er not to leave, but she said she had to accept her family's decision.
• Xun'er described the Gu Clan to Xiao Yan, including its Dou Venerables and Dou Shengs, leaving him profoundly shocked.

During a date, Xiao Yan promised Xun'er he would reach the Central Plains, earn her clan’s acknowledgment, and bring her back. After learning from Yao Lao that only a Dou Sheng might be treated courteously by the Gu Clan, Xiao Yan resolved to reach that realm and began cultivating.

• Xiao Yan and Xun'er spent the day together, and he learned more about the Gu Clan.
• Xiao Yan promised Xun'er he would visit her clan, win her clansmen’s acknowledgment, and bring her back; Xun'er said she would wait for him.
• Unable to sleep because Xun'er would leave in less than a month, Xiao Yan asked Yao Lao about the power behind her.
• Yao Lao told Xiao Yan that even a Dou Venerable could not fulfill his promise and that he would likely need to reach the Dou Sheng Realm.
• Xiao Yan vowed to become a Dou Sheng, and Yao Lao ordered him to take a Calm-Mind Pill and cultivate.

Xiao Yan spent his days with Xun'er at Jia Nan Academy until the Gu Clan arrived to take her home, breaking through the academy's protective formation. The Gu Clan's Half-Saint leader called out to Xun'er, while Su Qian and the academy's guardians could only watch the powerful visitors approach.

• Xiao Yan accompanied Xun'er around the Inner Academy while she prepared to leave, and Nalan Yanran accepted their time together after Xun'er spoke with her.
• A thunderclap shook Jia Nan Academy, and someone tore open the Inner Academy's Sect-Protecting Formation.
• Su Qian, Qian Mu, Bai Lie, and Zhu Fang gathered and recognized that the intruders were far too powerful to confront easily.
• More than a hundred figures arrived with a large airship, led by a Half-Saint and accompanied by Dou Venerables and fierce flying magical beasts.
• The white-haired leader announced that the Gu Clan had come to take Miss Xun'er home.