Vol. 4The Path to Soul Transformation

Ji Changfeng created the Qingyun Sword Canon, thwarted the Blood Refining Great Array, aided Linglong’s revival, and claimed the Heavenly Emperor’s Secret Realm. He returned to Qingyun Sect and prepared to enter seclusion in hopes of reaching the Soul Transformation Realm.

  • Ji Changfeng reunited with Linglong and combined the Heavenly Scripture volumes with the Taiji Xuanqing Dao to create the Qingyun Sword Canon.
  • After surviving a Law Creation Tribulation, he feigned severe injuries and began teaching the new cultivation system to Qingyun’s leaders and his companions.
  • Ji Changfeng’s allies stopped Qin Wuyan’s Blood Refining Great Array, and Lu Xueqi killed Qin Wuyan.
  • After returning to Qingyun Sect, Ji Changfeng learned of the Northern Region’s troubles and went to help Linglong, whose cultivation required his Extreme Yang Qi.
  • Ji Changfeng helped Linglong’s revival and rescued Qingyun Sect forces amid the Northern Region crisis.
  • He forged three sword embryos to complete the Four Immortal Slaying Swords and continued cultivating with those close to him.
  • Ji Changfeng studied the Heavenly Emperor’s Fundamental Principles, claimed the Secret Realm, and helped Linglong complete her transformation.
  • After returning to Qingyun Sect and renewing his bonds with Tian Ling'er, Lu Xueqi, and You Ji, he prepared to enter seclusion and seek Soul Transformation.
Chapters 303–404 Read from ch. 303

Arc 13The Qingyun Sword Canon

Ji Changfeng reunited with Linglong, gathered the Heavenly Scripture volumes, and created the Qingyun Sword Canon, a new path toward Soul Transformation. After surviving its Law Creation Tribulation, he feigned severe injuries to lure out hidden enemies and began guiding Qingyun’s leaders and companions into the new cultivation system.

  • Ji Changfeng told Linglong how he had killed the Beast God, and she agreed to help him pursue immortality as his remnant soul was sustained by his spiritual power.
  • Ji Changfeng learned the Ancient Witch Tribe’s secret techniques from Linglong, then used the Deriving Heaven Secret Technique and saw a vision of himself before an opened Heavenly Gate.
  • Ji Changfeng taught Lu Xueqi the Deriving Heaven Secret Technique, and she saw a future in which she gave him a child before entering seclusion to seek the Grand Purity Realm.
  • Ji Changfeng helped Jin Ping'er reach the Peak Supreme Purity Realm, then traveled with Xiaobai to Tianyin Temple and revealed the Heavenly Scripture’s fourth volume through the Wordless Jade Tablet.
  • At Fox Qishan, Ji Changfeng warned Wan Renwang that the Four Spirits Blood Array could release Asura and lead to his possession, then gave Biyao and You Ji the Heavenly Scripture volumes and cultivation pills.
  • Ji Changfeng entered seclusion with Linglong’s help, combined the five Heavenly Scripture volumes with the Taiji Xuanqing Dao, and created the Qingyun Sword Canon and Golden Core Path.
  • A Law Creation Tribulation struck Qingyun Mountain, and Ji Changfeng survived its final bolt before absorbing the Immortal Cloud that appeared afterward.
  • Ji Changfeng pretended his injuries were severe to draw out hidden enemies, gave the Qingyun leaders the Qingyun Sword Canon, and began helping Lu Xueqi, Jin Ping'er, and Xiaobai change cultivation methods.
Chapters 303–328 Summaries Read

Arc 14The Blood Refining Array

Ji Changfeng’s allies uncovered and destroyed Qin Wuyan’s Blood Refining Great Array, while Lu Xueqi killed Qin Wuyan and Ji Changfeng traveled with her before returning to Qingyun Sect. After learning of the Barbaric Sacred Hall’s schemes and disturbances in the Northern Region, Ji Changfeng went to Linglong, whose soul cultivation had reached a bottleneck that required his Extreme Yang Qi.

  • Ji Changfeng recovered, identified the Demonic Sect’s plan to sacrifice the Rogue Cultivators of Ten Thousand Swords Immortal City, and sent Lu Xueqi and Jin Ping'er to stop it.
  • Qin Wuyan activated the Blood Refining Great Array and challenged the righteous forces, while Lu Xueqi and Jin Ping'er led Qingyun Sect and Xuanzha Sect disciples into battle.
  • Qin Wuyan used Heavenly Demon Descent to reach the Grand Purity Realm, but Lu Xueqi struck him down with the Heavenly Ya Divine Sword.
  • Ji Changfeng left Ten Thousand Swords Immortal City with Lu Xueqi, and they traveled across the continent before returning to Qingyun Sect.
  • Xiaobai welcomed Ji Changfeng back, and he later praised Qi Hao for managing the sect and learned that the Barbaric Sacred Hall was recruiting Rogue Cultivators as Snow Demons and Sea Beasts caused disasters in the north.
  • Ji Changfeng ordered Qi Hao to investigate the Barbaric Sacred Hall and seek help from Tianyin Temple and Incense Valley, then went to Illusory Moon Cave to see Linglong.
  • Linglong told Ji Changfeng that her soul cultivation had reached the Grand Purity Realm but could advance no further without Extreme Yang Qi, and asked him to help her.
Chapters 329–353 Summaries Read

Arc 15Northern Turmoil and Sword Forging

Ji Changfeng aided Linglong’s revival, rescued Qingyun Sect forces from the Northern Region crisis, and began preparing to spread a foundational Golden Core method. He forged three sword embryos to complete the Four Immortal Slaying Swords and continued cultivating with those close to him.

  • Ji Changfeng helped Linglong transform her Extreme Yin Qi through Nascent Soul Spirit Fusion and Dual Cultivation, bringing her closer to revival.
  • Ji Changfeng visited Jin Ping'er and offered to forge weapons for her and her disciples as rumors of a life-restoring treasure drew people to the Northern Region.
  • The Barbaric Sacred Hall’s seizure of a Merfolk Infant provoked an assault on Ice Sea City, where Ji Changfeng appeared, rescued Shui Yue, and destroyed the Sea Demons and the hidden Barbaric Sacred Hall group.
  • Ji Changfeng helped Lu Xueqi break through to Golden Core Late-stage through Nascent Soul Spirit fusion, then told the sect elders he planned to share a foundational Golden Core cultivation method while keeping the Qingyun Sword Canon private.
  • Ji Changfeng resumed Dual Cultivation with Linglong to accelerate her transformation, then used the Profound Fire Mirror to produce a Blood Crystal for forging the remaining killing swords.
  • Ji Changfeng forged three sword embryos and buried them in Dragon Head Peak’s earth veins, where the baleful qi could nurture them.
  • Ji Changfeng continued cultivating with Lu Xueqi, refined pills for Xiaobai, and visited her as she repaid him with an intimate massage.
Chapters 354–379 Summaries Read

Arc 16The Heavenly Emperor’s Legacy

Ji Changfeng claimed the Heavenly Emperor Secret Realm after studying its ancient principles, then returned to Qingyun Sect and renewed his bonds with Tian Ling'er, Lu Xueqi, and You Ji. He prepared to enter seclusion in hopes of reaching the Soul Transformation Realm.

  • Ji Changfeng helped Xiaobai and Jin Ping'er advance their cultivation through dual cultivation before returning with Jin Ping'er to Qingyun Sect.
  • Ji Changfeng entered the Heavenly Emperor Secret Realm with Linglong, helped her complete her transformation, and uncovered the Heavenly Emperor’s Fundamental Principles.
  • Ji Changfeng comprehended the scripture, learned of the Heavenly Emperor’s sacrifice against the Outer Realm Demonic God, and refined the secret realm’s authority.
  • Ji Changfeng and Linglong traveled to Changhe City and the Southern Border, where she recovered her Dao Heart, reunited with Black Tiger, and left an inheritance for the Ancient Witch Tribe.
  • Ji Changfeng returned to Dazhu Peak and reconciled with Tian Ling'er, helping her break through before visiting Lu Xueqi on Xiaozhu Peak.
  • Ji Changfeng brought Lu Xueqi into the secret realm and built her a cave dwelling, then asked Jin Ping'er to keep Tian Ling'er company while he prepared for seclusion.
  • Ji Changfeng visited You Ji at Fox Qishan, shared affection with her, and explained that he hoped to emerge from seclusion in the Soul Transformation Realm.
Chapters 380–404 Summaries Read
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