Recaps

Jiang Jingnian fought through the Demonic Path assault on Lin'an, destroyed a Martial Saint's phantom, and returned through his Moon Lotus rebirth ability. With the Lu Family expanding into Dongjiang, he strengthened his cultivation, rallied Lin'an's allies, and rejected the Red Jade Sect before the battle at Heavenbright Peak.

• Jiang Jingnian killed Yi Shouming, advanced to the Second Heaven of True Astral Force while fighting Zhu Wuxia, and returned toward Lin'an with Jiang Nianci and Liu Qingzhi.
• Jiang Jingnian defeated Du Wuxing, saved Tong Shaoxuan, and transformed Zhu Wuxia's contaminated intent into Flower Reflecting the Moon.
• Jiang Jingnian rescued Jiang Leer, killed Boshuwu, and joined the righteous Grandmasters against Fang Mo and Chao Xianfeng.
• Jiang Jingnian destroyed Chao Xianfeng's blood beast and tore Fang Mo apart before Xu Shangqing summoned the Withering-and-Flourishing Martial Saint through possession.
• Jiang Jingnian protected the retreating Grandmasters and destroyed Han Qingwu's phantom with a final punch before his remains crumbled away and a Moon Lotus seed sprouted underground.
• Qu Lanlan killed the regenerated Xu Shangqing, while Jiang Jingnian emerged from the Qiantang River three days later and attacked the Lu Family's forces in Lin'an.
• Jiang Jingnian prepared Lin'an's factions for battle, ordered contingency withdrawals after the raid on Little Qian Island, and strengthened his traits until he reached second-heaven perfection.
• Jiang Jingnian rejected Lü Tongguang's demand for the Mountain Cloud School's holdings, killed Lü Buyan, and secured further support before the battle at Heavenbright Peak.