Arc 1The Attendant Selection

Deng Qing advanced from a new Celebration Hall student to the Skin Refining Second Layer through hard training, offal, and medicinal baths while surviving unrest and a Golden Saber Sect challenge. He left the arc selected as an additional Attendant and agreed to treat Li Cheng, Wang Wei, and Zhou Tie.

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2The Seven Forms and the Shadow Saber

Deng Qing advanced his swordsmanship and cultivation while surviving a battle with the Donghuang Cult and earning money and support from Li Cheng. After demonstrating his skill at a county banquet, he fought Song Que in a dark alley and returned to his settled routine of training and eating.

Chapters 26–5025 summaries

Arc 3The Masked Sword Examiner

Deng Qing became Li Dashan’s Personal Disciple, then earned a Grade-A Sword Examiner post in Yanshan Prefecture. After intensive Sword Grove training, he disguised himself as Xie Xuan to face Zhuo Lin and the Martial Exam Students.

Chapters 51–7525 summaries

Arc 4Flight from Everjoy

Deng Qing passed the Grade-A sword test, escaped a trap involving Xiong Zhen and Zhang Bo, and fled Everjoy County after selling Zhang Quan fake jade. He reunited with Li Dashan, then prepared for the Battle of Liangshan by refining Wasteland Blood and learning the Pure Jade Method.

Chapters 76–10025 summaries

Arc 5The Desolate Soil Trial

Deng Qing earned a Martial Origin Pill, uncovered a Wasteland Beast’s remains, and broke through to the Bone-Forging Realm while pursuing a place at the Martial Dao Lower Court. After securing Jian Ruyu’s recommendation, he entered the Desolate Soil for the retest and drew Chen Tai’s rebuke for claiming too much glory.

Chapters 101–12525 summaries

Arc 6The Front Line Campaign

Deng Qing rose to second place among the Inspectors, survived a beast tide, and killed the conspirators who had targeted him. Sent to the Front Line, he led his group through a deadly mission, pinned down a Wasteland Vein, and secured rewards before moving to the Horse Farm to continue training.

Chapters 126–15025 summaries

Arc 7The Vein Dragon’s Blood

Deng Qing survived a pursuit, entered the Underground Palace, and uncovered the Donghuang Cult’s blood schemes while rescuing Zhang Yan. The arc ended with Zhang Yan and his senior brothers raising the Vein Dragon as Huang Changhe demanded Deng Qing’s help.

Chapters 151–17525 summaries