Arc 1Flame and the Snake Queen

Xiao Yan restored Yao Lao, built alliances, gathered companions, and pursued Heavenly Flames while gaining power through the Talismans. After entering Medusa’s sister’s dream, he saved her from the fate that had kept her trapped in the ice coffin, and she awoke beside Medusa.

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2From the Snake-People to Jia Nan

Xiao Yan helped Cai Lin and Cai Die evolve, returned to Wutan City to reunite with his family, and then traveled to the Black-Corner Region to obtain the Sea Heart Flame and settle Yao Lao’s grievance with Han Feng. He returned to Jia Nan Academy as a Dou Wang, claimed first place in the selection, and met the students gathered at the Book Repository.

Chapters 26–5025 summaries

Arc 3Flames and New Journeys

Xiao Yan advanced through the Inner Academy, subdued the Fallen Heart Flame, and grew powerful enough to help its elders while pursuing ways to revive Yao Lao and transform Zi Yan. He and Zi Yan left for the Black-Corner Region, gathering treasures and the ingredients needed for their next plans.

Chapters 51–7525 summaries

Arc 4The Xiao Clan’s Rise

Xiao Yan returned to the Jia Ma Empire, ended his engagement to Nalan Yanran, and expanded his influence while strengthening the Xiao Clan and helping his companions. The arc left Xiao Yan enjoying a shopping trip in Wutan City with Cai Lin, Cai Die, Xun'er, and Xiao Yi Xian.

Chapters 76–10025 summaries

Arc 5The Flame Alliance Rises

Xiao Yan cured Xiao Yi Xian’s poison body, rescued Yun Yun, and built the Flame Alliance while consolidating his influence across the Jia Ma Empire. After Xun'er returned to the Gu Clan, Xiao Yan drove off her escort and resumed alliance business, where he found Mu Zhan pestering Ya Fei.

Chapters 101–12525 summaries

Arc 6The Dragon Phoenix Ruins

Xiao Yan advanced to Dou Zun, reunited Zi Yan with Zhu Kun, and traveled with her and Yao Lao to the Central Plains. In the Dou Sheng Ruins, they secured the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit and the Dou Sheng Skeleton, while Xiao Yan learned the Great Heaven Creation Palm and a terrifying pressure descended.

Chapters 126–15025 summaries

Arc 7Dragon Emperor and Pill Trials

Xiao Yan helped Zi Yan reunify the Ancient Void Dragons, advanced his alchemy, and restored Yao Lao to a living body. He joined the Pill Tower, won an alchemy contest, and emerged from the Star Domain after subduing the Three Thousand Burning Flame.

Chapters 151–17525 summaries

Arc 8Flame Alliance and New Beginnings

Xiao Yan strengthened the Flame Alliance, reunited with his family and wives, and advanced to Half-Saint while gathering new allies and powers. After rescuing Qing Lin and reuniting with Yao Lao, he brought his wives to Starfall Pavilion, where a gunshot rang out in Cai Lin’s courtyard.

Chapters 176–20025 summaries

Arc 9Yellow Springs and Golden Lightning

Xiao Yan restored Yao Ming to power, obtained the Yellow Springs Demon Saint’s legacy, and advanced to Seven-Star Dou Saint after refining the Nine Profound Golden Lightning. He freed Zhu Kun, established the Xiao Realm, and returned to Starfall Pavilion before a pink figure arrived.

Chapters 201–22525 summaries

Arc 10The Soul Hall Campaign

Xiao Yan dealt with threats to Yun Yun and the Han family, secured Burning Flame Valley’s technique, and took control of the Soul Hall while destroying its branches. After reaching Heaven Realm Great Perfection, he returned to Starfall Pavilion and set out with Qing Lin to find a body for the Yellow Springs Demon Saint.

Chapters 226–25025 summaries