Chapter Summaries

Ji Changfeng summoned Qingyun’s Peak Masters and elite disciples to announce reforms intended to bring the seven peaks closer together. After shortening the martial tournament’s interval and establishing a shared Skill Pavilion, he left the gathered disciples celebrating his leadership.

• Ji Changfeng summoned the Peak Masters and elite disciples of Qingyun’s peaks to Tongtian Peak, where Lu Xueqi and Jin Ping'er also arrived.
• Ji Changfeng announced that the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Tournament would be held every ten years instead of every sixty, prompting Zeng Shushu and the other disciples to cheer.
• Ji Changfeng announced that he would establish the Skill Pavilion and place his sword arts and spells there alongside techniques collected by Qingyun’s seven peaks.
• Su Yi asked whether disciples could learn Ji Changfeng’s self-created sword arts, and he confirmed that they could, exciting the gathered disciples.

Ji Changfeng announced reforms and discussed the Xuanzha Sect’s plans to accept disciples, assigning Wen Min to help Jin Ping'er. After promising to refine Supreme Purity Pills for Wen Min, he arranged for Lu Xueqi to visit Jin Ping'er at the Xuanzha Sect and then vanished from the Yuqing Hall.

• Ji Changfeng presented his reforms to the Qingyun Disciples, and the Peak Masters tacitly accepted them.
• Ji Changfeng asked Jin Ping'er about accepting disciples and arranged for Wen Min to assist her.
• Ji Changfeng learned Wen Min had remained at the Jade Purity Ninth Layer for eight or nine years and promised to refine Supreme Purity Pills to help her break through.
• Ji Changfeng ended the gathering and said Tongtian Peak disciples would carry the reforms to the other branches.
• Jin Ping'er invited Lu Xueqi to the Xuanzha Sect, and Master Shuiyue allowed her to go.
• After everyone left the Yuqing Hall, Ji Changfeng vanished.

Lu Xueqi joined Ji Changfeng and Jin Ping'er in the hot spring, where she asked about Xiaobai’s past and her connection to Ji Changfeng. She realized Xiaobai liked him, then settled quietly in his arms while Jin Ping'er laughed at his discomfort.

• Jin Ping'er invited Lu Xueqi into the hot spring, but Lu Xueqi hesitated because Ji Changfeng was expected to arrive.
• Ji Changfeng surprised Lu Xueqi, carried her into the pool, and held her while Jin Ping'er watched from nearby.
• Lu Xueqi asked Ji Changfeng about Xiaobai becoming an elder of Tongtian Peak, and he explained Xiaobai’s past and that the Six-tailed Demonic Fox was her adopted son.
• Lu Xueqi asked what her relationship with Xiaobai was, and Ji Changfeng called them friends.
• Lu Xueqi concluded that Xiaobai liked Ji Changfeng, then stopped questioning him and settled in his arms.
• Jin Ping'er laughed at Ji Changfeng’s silence, and Lu Xueqi blushed when she remembered Jin Ping'er was there.

After teasing Lu Xueqi at the hot spring, Ji Changfeng sensed You Ji nearby and went to meet her. You Ji admitted she had come to see him, but Ji Changfeng’s teasing reference to her as “Aunt You” made her leave in anger.

• Jin Ping'er teased Lu Xueqi at the hot spring, and Ji Changfeng pulled Jin Ping'er into his arms.
• Ji Changfeng kissed Lu Xueqi, who pushed him out of the hot spring in embarrassment.
• Ji Changfeng sensed You Ji near Tongtian Peak and found her waiting alone in the forest.
• You Ji explained that Biyao had been locked up after trying to visit Ji Changfeng, then admitted she had come to see him.
• Ji Changfeng kissed You Ji, and she eventually leaned into him and put her arms around his neck.
• Ji Changfeng called You Ji “Aunt You,” prompting her to glare at him and leave.

Ji Changfeng gave You Ji a Face-Fixing Pill, then learned that the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury was about to appear in the Western Death Swamp. After Qingyun Sect's leaders gathered, he announced that he would go there himself, intending to subdue the Yellow Bird, claim the treasury's fortune, and destroy the Longevity Hall.

• Ji Changfeng pulled You Ji into an embrace and gave her a Face-Fixing Pill that could preserve her appearance for a hundred years, but she put it away and left without taking it.
• Three months into Ji Changfeng's tenure as Sect Master, he received intelligence that the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury was about to emerge in the Western Death Swamp.
• Ji Changfeng summoned Qingyun Sect's Peak Masters and Supreme Purity Elders, along with Jin Ping'er, to Yuqing Hall to discuss the gathering of the Four Major Demonic Sects in the west.
• Ji Changfeng announced that he would personally travel to the Western Death Swamp despite the Peak Masters' objections, and True Master Daoxuan agreed to oversee the sect in his absence.
• Ji Changfeng planned to subdue the Yellow Bird, seize the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury's fortune, and destroy the Longevity Hall.

Ji Changfeng chose disciples and elders to lead Qingyun Sect’s expedition to the Western Death Swamp, while secretly planning to follow them. After learning that the divine beast Yellow Bird had appeared near the swamp, Wan Renwang ordered Ghost King Sect to mobilize and allowed Biyao to join.

• Ji Changfeng selected Wen Min, Song Daren, Zeng Shushu, and Lin Jingyu for the expedition, with Lu Xueqi and Jin Ping'er as their leaders.
• Ji Changfeng gave Jin Ping'er the Red Brazier Immortal Sword, which contained a Sword Intent capable of killing a Peak Supreme Purity expert.
• Ji Changfeng ordered the Qingyun Sect Peak Masters to gather their disciples at Tongtian Peak and depart for the Western Death Swamp that day.
• Qinglong reported that Gui Li had spotted the divine beast Yellow Bird near the Death Swamp, and Wan Renwang ordered Ghost King Sect's elite to mobilize.
• Biyao asked to join the Ghost King Sect expedition, and Wan Renwang agreed to let her go.

A golden light and a Divine Bird appeared over the Death Swamp, drawing cultivators from across the Divine Land Continent to Great King Village in search of treasure. Ji Changfeng reunited with Zhou Yixian and Zhou Xiaohuan, and Zhou Yixian suspected Ji Changfeng possessed the fate of a Dao Ancestor who could establish a new cultivation system.

• A golden light and a Divine Bird appeared above the Death Swamp, and word of the possible treasure brought Rogue Cultivators and factions from across the continent to Great King Village.
• Zhou Yixian tried to attract customers for fortune readings while Zhou Xiaohuan urged him to stop shouting.
• Ji Changfeng appeared at their table, and Zhou Yixian recognized the Qingyun Sect Leader while Xiaohuan remembered him from Fengyue Immortal City.
• Ji Changfeng asked Xiaohuan to read his future path of the Dao and wrote the character "Dao."
• Xiaohuan said she did not dare calculate his path, while Zhou Yixian realized Ji Changfeng might possess the special fate of a Dao Ancestor who could create a new cultivation system.

Ji Changfeng learned from Zhou Yixian that his rare fate resembled that of True Master Qingye, who had founded the Taiji Xuanqing Dao, and that creating a cultivation method might provoke a heavenly tribulation. He suspected Zhou Yixian’s Divination Lineage descended from a lost disciple of Qingyunzi, leaving him with questions to investigate in Qingyun Sect’s records.

• Zhou Yixian told Ji Changfeng that he resembled True Master Qingye, who had possessed half of a special fate and founded the Taiji Xuanqing Dao.
• After Ji Changfeng admitted he was developing a new cultivation method, Zhou Yixian named his fate the Law Creation Fate.
• Zhou Yixian recalled that thunderclouds had gathered when True Master Qingye created his method, but the threatened lightning tribulation had dispersed.
• Ji Changfeng asked to see the Divination Lineage’s ancient record, but Zhou Yixian said it had been lost, prompting Zhou Xiaohuan to tease him about losing the inheritance.
• Ji Changfeng reasoned that Zhou Yixian’s lineage might descend from a Qingyunzi disciple who had disappeared, and planned to look into Qingyun Sect’s records.

Ji Changfeng explained how feng shui could help him borrow the power of heaven and earth for an Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, then recognized a possible link between Zhou Yixian’s inheritance and Qingyun Sect. He gave Zhou Yixian a token and received his ancient book, and as Zhou Yixian and Xiaohuan left Great King Village ahead of Longevity Hall’s destruction, a Cold Girl appeared beside Ji Changfeng.

• Ji Changfeng explained that feng shui could observe the fields of heaven and earth and help him gather power for a future Immortal Slaying Sword Formation.
• Ji Changfeng suggested that Zhou Yixian’s physiognomy inheritance might have come from a missing disciple of Qingyun Sect’s founding patriarch, Qingyunzi.
• Zhou Yixian declined to join the conflict between the righteous and demonic paths, and Ji Changfeng gave him a Qingyun Sect token in case he and Xiaohuan needed help.
• Zhou Yixian gave Ji Changfeng his ancient book, calling it the last inheritance he possessed.
• Ji Changfeng warned Zhou Yixian and Xiaohuan to leave because Longevity Hall was about to be destroyed, and Zhou Yixian hurried away with his granddaughter.
• A Cold Girl appeared beside Ji Changfeng and asked whether Xiaohuan was Little Sister Xiaohuan.

Ji Changfeng and Lu Xueqi reunited with their companions near Death Swamp, where Qingyun Sect and Tianyin Temple joined forces to explore its depths. The group entered the swamp and encountered ghostly figures in the mist.

• Ji Changfeng told Lu Xueqi that he would prepare for their wedding after the operation, and the two walked through Great King Village together.
• Song Daren, Wen Min, Zeng Shushu, and the others gathered at Death Swamp, where Jin Ping'er said Lu Xueqi was on her way.
• Lu Xueqi rejoined the group, and Faxiang arrived with Fashan, Yan Hong, and another Incense Valley disciple.
• Zeng Shushu and Faxiang agreed to explore Death Swamp, and the group set off while Yan Hong and the Incense Valley disciple followed.
• Ghostly shadows appeared in the mist, but Lu Xueqi and Jin Ping'er did not intervene.

The Ghost King Sect ambushed Song Daren’s group, but Jin Ping’er and Lu Xueqi’s strength gave the attackers pause. Wan Renwang ordered Gui Li and the Holy Envoys to attack them, but a Mysterious Robe Youth appeared behind the Qingyun Sect disciples and challenged the attackers.

• Ghost King Sect disciples attacked Song Daren’s group with spells and poisonous fumes, while Faxiang protected them with the Artifact Cycle Pearl and Great Brahma Prajna.
• Jin Ping’er killed the Ghost King Sect disciples who attacked her and Lu Xueqi, revealing the Purple Radiance Blade and causing the others to hesitate.
• Wan Renwang and Qinglong watched from the mist and assessed Jin Ping’er and Lu Xueqi as powerful Supreme Purity experts.
• Gui Li urged Wan Renwang to prioritize capturing the Yellow Bird, but Wan Renwang ordered him to lead the disciples against Song Daren’s group while Qinglong and the other Holy Envoys handled the two women.
• Gui Li flew to confront the group with Qinglong, but a Mysterious Robe Youth appeared behind the Qingyun Sect disciples and challenged the attackers.

Ji Changfeng appeared to protect the Qingyun Sect group and confronted Qinglong, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise after they attacked his companions. He killed the White Tiger and Black Tortoise Holy Envoys with one sword strike, while Qinglong escaped with Gui Li.

• Ji Changfeng appeared beside Lu Xueqi and Ping'er, confirmed they were unharmed, and challenged the three Holy Envoys.
• Qinglong used the Qiankun Azure Light Ring to break Ji Changfeng's suppressive pressure, then fled with Gui Li while White Tiger and Black Tortoise ran separately.
• Ji Changfeng formed a Sword Domain, drew the Seven Star Sword, and sent three streams of Sword Qi after the fleeing Holy Envoys.
• White Tiger and Black Tortoise turned to defend themselves, but Ji Changfeng's Sword Qi shattered their shield and killed them.
• Qinglong escaped with Gui Li toward the poisonous mist.

Ji Changfeng killed Black Tortoise and White Tiger with a single sword strike and forced Qinglong to flee after severing one of his arms. Wan Renwang caught up with the injured Qinglong and regretted provoking Ji Changfeng as the Ghost King Sect counted its losses.

• Ji Changfeng's Sword Intent killed Black Tortoise and White Tiger, while Qinglong fled with Gui Li.
• Qinglong used Gui Li as a human shield, but Ji Changfeng redirected his attack and Qinglong sacrificed an arm to escape.
• Ji Changfeng collected the Qiankun Azure Light Ring as the Righteous Sect Disciples watched in awe.
• Wan Renwang pursued Qinglong and found Gui Li carrying him through the poisonous miasma.
• Wan Renwang gave Qinglong a healing pill and regretted provoking Ji Changfeng after the Ghost King Sect lost two Late Supreme Purity Realm experts.

Wan Renwang abandoned the Ghost King Sect’s plan after Ji Changfeng killed two Holy Envoys, while Ji Changfeng led the righteous disciples toward the Heavenly Emperor’s Treasury. As the treasury began to open, the Demonic Sect factions learned that Ji Changfeng had arrived, and he appeared before them.

• Wan Renwang ordered Gui Li to take the wounded Qinglong away and warned him to tell You Ji and Biyao to leave Great King Village.
• Ji Changfeng met Lu Xueqi, Zeng Shushu, Faxiang, and the others, then led them into the depths of Death Swamp.
• A golden light from the Heaven-Reaching Jianmu Tree scattered the poisonous miasma as Ji Changfeng’s group reached the swamp’s center.
• Elder Yuerong, Yu Shengzi, Centipede Master, and their disciples learned from a scout that Ji Changfeng had killed two Ghost King Sect Holy Envoys.
• Centipede Master proposed that the Demonic Sect factions join forces, but Ji Changfeng appeared before them.

Ji Changfeng confronted the Black Water Mysterious Serpent near the Heaven-Reaching Jianmu Tree as the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury began to appear. While Lu Xueqi and the others faced the Demonic Sect, Ji Changfeng unleashed his sword, and the treasury approached its opening.

• Ji Changfeng arrived with Lu Xueqi, Jin Ping'er, and Righteous Sect Disciples, while Demonic Sect members hesitated to confront him.
• The Heaven-Reaching Jianmu Tree shook and revealed signs that the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury was about to emerge.
• The Black Water Mysterious Serpent appeared and recognized Ji Changfeng, who ordered Lu Xueqi and the others to deal with the Demonic Sect.
• Ji Changfeng blocked the serpent's tail with a Taiji Diagram and drew the Seven Star Sword.
• Centipede Master urged the Demonic Sect to rush toward the treasury, and Elder Yuerong and Yu Shengzi flew toward the tree.
• Ji Changfeng's Sword Intent and Sword Momentum erupted as a voice began, “Righteous energy of heaven and earth...”

Ji Changfeng killed the Black Water Mysterious Serpent with a single sword strike and took its Demonic Core. His display left the gathered cultivators stunned, while Lu Xueqi, Jin Ping'er, and Lin Jingyu each reacted to seeing him again.

• Ji Changfeng unleashed his sword against the Black Water Mysterious Serpent, whose savagery drove it to attack rather than flee.
• Ji Changfeng's sword severed the serpent's tail and then cleaved its body in two, killing it.
• Ji Changfeng retrieved the serpent's Demonic Core and considered purifying it for pill refining.
• The onlookers stared in disbelief at Ji Changfeng's power, while Lu Xueqi gazed at him in awe and Jin Ping'er felt relieved to have encountered him.
• Lin Jingyu lowered his magic sword and recalled Ji Changfeng's words from ten years earlier.

The Heavenly Emperor's Treasury opened, and Lu Xueqi and Jin Ping'er fought Demonic Sect elders as the others rushed toward the treasure. After Jin Ping'er killed Elder Yuerong, the Yellow Bird arrived, discovered the Black Water Mysterious Serpent's corpse, and was seized by Ji Changfeng, who demanded its submission.

• The Heavenly Emperor's Treasury opened, prompting the Demonic Sect cultivators to charge toward it while Lu Xueqi and the others moved to stop them.
• Lu Xueqi used the Heavenlyya Divine Sword and Wind Snow Hairpin to fight Centipede Master and Yu Shengzi, severely wounding Yu Shengzi.
• Jin Ping'er used the Purple Radiance Blade and Red Brazier Immortal Sword to kill Elder Yuerong, then went to support Lu Xueqi.
• The Yellow Bird arrived, saw the Black Water Mysterious Serpent's corpse, and was caught in a giant hand conjured by Ji Changfeng.
• Ji Changfeng told the Yellow Bird to submit and promised it a great opportunity.

Ji Changfeng forced the Yellow Bird to submit and killed Yu Shengzi as the battle in the Death Swamp ended. He then joined Lu Xueqi and Jin Ping'er at the opened Heavenly Emperor's Treasury, where they sensed the Immortal Elixir of Longevity inside.

• Ji Changfeng captured the Yellow Bird, compelled it to submit, and planted a Sword Intent imprint in its Sea of Consciousness.
• Ji Changfeng killed Yu Shengzi, prompting the remaining Longevity Hall and Demonic Sect disciples to flee into the poisonous mists.
• The gates of the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury opened above the Heaven-Reaching Jianmu Tree, and Ji Changfeng ordered the Yellow Bird to stay behind.
• Lu Xueqi and Jin Ping'er killed Centipede Master, then joined Ji Changfeng as the three entered the treasury.
• Ji Changfeng, Lu Xueqi, and Jin Ping'er sensed the fragrance of the Immortal Elixir of Longevity inside.

Ji Changfeng entered the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury with Lu Xueqi and Jin Ping'er, collected its longevity elixir and Heavenly Emperor's Nether Stone, and revealed the Heavenly Scripture hidden within. The Dao Platform awakened and displayed the opening lines of the Heavenly Scripture's third volume.

• Wan Renwang decided not to seize the Yellow Bird, while Ji Changfeng resolved to deal with him later.
• Ji Changfeng, Lu Xueqi, and Jin Ping'er entered the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury and found a cup of spiritual liquid and a strange stone.
• Ji Changfeng identified the liquid as an Immortal Elixir of Longevity and the stone as the Heavenly Emperor's Nether Stone, then collected both.
• Ji Changfeng pointed out the Dao Platform containing another volume of the Heavenly Scripture.
• Ji Changfeng circulated the two volumes he had cultivated, and the Dao Platform revealed several hundred golden characters from the Heavenly Scripture's third volume.

While comprehending the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury, Ji Changfeng entered enlightenment, created a new cultivation method, and advanced beyond the Grand Purity Realm through Divine Sense Nascent Soul Transformation. His breakthrough triggered a vast Law Creation Tribulation outside the treasury, leaving those nearby overwhelmed by its Heavenly Might.

• Ji Changfeng urged Lu Xueqi and Jin Ping'er to study the Dao Platform with him, and all three entered deep states of comprehension.
• With the Three Volumes of Heavenly Book and the Heavenly Dao's power aiding him, Ji Changfeng perfected a new cultivation system and formed a new cultivation method.
• Ji Changfeng achieved Divine Sense Nascent Soul Transformation, sent his Nascent Soul beyond the treasury, and sensed Zeng Shushu and the others waiting outside.
• A hundred-li-wide Calamity Cloud formed over the Western Death Swamp and locked onto Ji Changfeng, forcing Zeng Shushu, Faxiang, and the others to the ground beneath its Heavenly Might.
• Zhou Yixian recognized the tribulation as a Law Creation Tribulation, then used a Five Elements Earth Escape Talisman to flee with Xiaohuan.