Chapter Summaries

After the Full Moon Well showed You Ji a mysterious figure, she left Xiao Chi Town with Biyao to investigate a Crimson Flood Dragon at the Banks of Red Water. Qingyun Sect also prepared to send disciples there, with Ji Changfeng accompanying them in secret.

• Biyao told Ji Changfeng that the Full Moon Well had shown him her, while You Ji saw a mysterious figure and hurried away with Biyao.
• At an inn in Xiao Chi Town, Biyao gave Ji Changfeng a message from her father ordering her to go to the Banks of Red Water, where a Crimson Flood Dragon and people from the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect had been sighted.
• You Ji called for Biyao, and the two left that night to travel to the Banks of Red Water.
• At Tongtian Peak, True Master Daoxuan rang Qingyun Sect's Deliberation Bell and gathered the Peak Masters to discuss the Flood Dragon and the Demonic Sect's plans.
• True Master Daoxuan assigned Song Daren, Wen Min, Lin Jingyu, Zeng Shushu, and Chu Yuhong to the mission, and said Ji Changfeng would accompany them in secret.

Ji Changfeng finished forging and blood-refining a sword from the Supreme Crimson Profound Crystal, then traveled to Crimson Water City to investigate the Crimson Flood Dragon. He learned that Jin Ping'er would appear at Xiaoxiang Pavilion that night with information about the dragon and decided to go there.

• Ji Changfeng tempered the Supreme Crimson Profound Crystal, forged it into a sword embryo, inscribed twenty-four restrictions, and blood-refined it as his Lifebound Flying Sword.
• Ji Changfeng left the sword embryo to absorb Fire Element Spiritual Qi in Black Stone Cave and traveled to Crimson Water City.
• Ji Changfeng learned that righteous and demonic sect disciples had gathered in Crimson Water City to deal with the Crimson Flood Dragon.
• Ji Changfeng heard that Jin Ping'er would reveal information about the Crimson Flood Dragon at a poetry gathering in Xiaoxiang Pavilion and decided to attend.

Song Daren’s group learned that Xiaoxiang Pavilion had information about the Crimson Flood Dragon and went there to investigate. You Ji and Biyao also headed to the pavilion, where a mysterious white-robed swordsman arrived as night fell.

• Song Daren told Chu Yuhong, Lin Jingyu, and Wen Min that they would wait for Zeng Shushu and their Tianyin Temple allies before acting.
• Zeng Shushu returned with news that a young woman at Xiaoxiang Pavilion would reveal information about the Crimson Flood Dragon, and Song Daren agreed to investigate that night.
• Biyao told You Ji that Qingyun Sect and Ten Thousand Poisons Sect members had arrived in Crimson Water City, while Xiaoxiang Pavilion’s faction remained unknown.
• You Ji decided to visit Xiaoxiang Pavilion with Biyao to investigate its information about the Crimson Flood Dragon.
• Song Daren’s group entered Xiaoxiang Pavilion, where Wen Min realized it was a pleasure house and glared at Song Daren.
• A white-robed youth wearing a bamboo hat entered Xiaoxiang Pavilion with a sword at his waist and recited that he had come to listen to tunes.

Ji Changfeng attended Jin Ping'er’s poetry gathering at Xiaoxiang Pavilion, where his Jade Pure Fourth Layer cultivation earned him a private room. The gathering began with Jin Ping'er appearing before the cultivators, but an unknown voice interrupted the audience’s enchantment with a teasing verse.

• Ji Changfeng demonstrated his cultivation to an attendant and was escorted to a private room upstairs.
• Ji Changfeng noticed Qin Wuyan arriving with two elders, then saw Song Daren and Wen Min enter the pavilion.
• Biyao suspected Xiaoxiang Pavilion was connected to the Joyous Union Sect after judging its hostess’s cultivation.
• The hostess opened the poetry gathering and handed the platform over to Jin Ping'er.
• Jin Ping'er greeted the cultivators, and a teasing voice recited a verse about her.

Ji Changfeng and Zeng Shushu traded suggestive remarks at a poetry gathering, until Qin Wuyan, a disciple of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, challenged them. Jin Ping'er watched the rising clash without intervening, leaving Qingyun Sect and the Demonic Sect facing off in the pavilion.

• Ji Changfeng silenced a burly Rogue Cultivator with a mocking comment, then exchanged teasing remarks with Zeng Shushu.
• Song Daren and the other Qingyun Disciples recognized Ji Changfeng, while Jin Ping'er began suspecting the white-robed youth was him.
• Qin Wuyan rebuked Ji Changfeng and Zeng Shushu for discussing romance instead of the poetry gathering.
• Zeng Shushu and Qin Wuyan traded accusations, revealing the Qingyun Sect and Demonic Sect presence to the Rogue Cultivators.
• The Xiaoxiang Pavilion attendant looked to Jin Ping'er about stopping the quarrel, but Jin Ping'er shook her head and continued watching.

Ji Changfeng intervened when Qin Wuyan threatened Zeng Shushu and the Qingyun Sect disciples, then challenged the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect by raising doubts about Poison God's injuries. Jin Ping'er revealed that she had information about the Crimson Flood Dragon and promised it, along with a night with her, to whoever composed a poem she liked; Ji Changfeng prepared to show off.

• Biyao recognized Ji Changfeng, while You Ji privately called him a lecher.
• Qin Wuyan threatened Zeng Shushu and the others, and two Jade Purity Ninth Layer elders stepped forward.
• Ji Changfeng mocked the elders and questioned how badly Poison God had been injured by True Master Daoxuan's sword strike.
• Jin Ping'er tried to calm the gathering and offered to share the Crimson Flood Dragon's whereabouts with someone who pleased her with a poem.
• Jin Ping'er promised a spring night with her as well, and Ji Changfeng eagerly prepared to compose a poem.

Jin Ping'er set a poetry contest on the theme of youth to choose someone to spend the night with, while Ji Changfeng quietly identified her with a sheet bearing only his name. Jin Ping'er chose him, and he went to meet her, claiming he would test the demoness.

• Jin Ping'er announced that the poetry theme was youth, and Qin Wuyan decided to take part rather than confront Xiaoxiang Pavilion's leader.
• Biyao found inspiration and began writing, while Song Daren admitted he could not write poetry and Zeng Shushu challenged Ji Changfeng.
• Ji Changfeng quickly wrote only his own name on his sheet, and Jin Ping'er recognized the Sword Intent in his handwriting.
• Jin Ping'er selected Ji Changfeng and sent a maid to invite him to her room.
• Ji Changfeng told Zeng Shushu and the others that he would test the demoness, then went to meet Jin Ping'er.

After Jin Ping'er selected Ji Changfeng, he wondered whether she was after the Lovesick Bell, which he had left at Dazhu Peak. You Ji received intelligence about the Crimson Flood Dragon, while Qin Wuyan learned that Ji Changfeng planned to hunt it and decided to wait for a chance to kill him.

• Ji Changfeng left with Jin Ping'er after writing only his name, and he suspected she had chosen him because of the Lovesick Bell.
• Biyao tried to stop Ji Changfeng and Jin Ping'er, but You Ji held her back as the person in charge of Xiaoxiang Pavilion arrived.
• The woman gave You Ji information about the Crimson Flood Dragon and explained that the Joyous Union Sect could not compete for it because its elders were recovering from injuries.
• The woman told You Ji that Jin Ping'er was a Xiaoxiang Pavilion lady, not a Joyous Union Sect disciple.
• Qin Wuyan asked about Ji Changfeng and learned he was likely a Rogue Cultivator planning to hunt the Crimson Flood Dragon.
• Qin Wuyan rejected an immediate attack and decided to kill Ji Changfeng when the Crimson Flood Dragon appeared.

Ji Changfeng went with Jin Ping'er, disguised as Miss Miao, to a private room at Xiaoxiang Pavilion while his companions returned to the inn. He saw through her act and, as the night grew late, moved to pick her up, but she said she was not convenient.

• Zeng Shushu regretted losing to Ji Changfeng while Chu Yuhong and Song Daren insisted Ji had gone to investigate the Crimson Flood Dragon.
• Song Daren led the group back to the inn to rest and wait for Ji Changfeng.
• Ji Changfeng followed a maidservant to a private bedchamber, where Jin Ping'er approached him disguised as Miss Miao.
• Ji Changfeng revealed that he had killed Yuyangzi and showed Jin Ping'er the Yin-Yang Mirror, then discussed the Lovesick Bell with her.
• Jin Ping'er lamented the tragedies of women and tried to draw Ji Changfeng into comforting her, but he recognized flaws in her performance.
• Ji Changfeng said it was time to rest and moved to pick Jin Ping'er up, but she told him she was not convenient these days.

Ji Changfeng spent the night with Jin Ping'er, hoping to learn whether she knew about Witch Script, while she tried to draw close to him for her own purposes. The next morning, Jin Ping'er asked him to redeem her, but Ji Changfeng put off the request.

• Ji Changfeng agreed to stay with Jin Ping'er and learned she had heard of Witch Script, though she concealed what she knew about the Joyous Union Sect's inheritance.
• Ji Changfeng and Jin Ping'er spent the night together without sleeping, each keeping their intentions hidden.
• Jin Ping'er asked Ji Changfeng to redeem her for around nineteen thousand taels of silver and offered to contribute her savings.
• Ji Changfeng said they could discuss the redemption later, wary of the trouble it might cause at Qingyun Sect.

Ji Changfeng learned that the Crimson Flood Dragon was heading toward Crimson Water City and warned his fellow Qingyun Sect disciples that Xiaoxiang Pavilion might be linked to the Joyous Union Sect. He left the group to handle the pavilion himself while the Qingyun Sect and Tianyin Temple prepared for the dragon’s arrival.

• Jin Ping'er told Ji Changfeng that the Crimson Flood Dragon was moving downstream and might reach Crimson Water City within three days, with cultivation near the Jade Purity Ninth Layer or possibly Supreme Purity Realm.
• Ji Changfeng left Jin Ping'er at Xiaoxiang Pavilion, and she suspected he had seen through her identity and considered testing him with the Witch Script inheritance.
• Song Daren, Zeng Shushu, Chu Yuhong, and Wen Min waited anxiously for Ji Changfeng at an inn until he returned and reported what he had learned about the dragon.
• Ji Changfeng warned his companions that Xiaoxiang Pavilion seemed connected to the Joyous Union Sect and told them to focus on the Crimson Flood Dragon while he kept the pavilion occupied.
• Three Tianyin Temple cultivators arrived, and they joined Song Daren and the others to await the dragon and monitor the Demonic Sect members in the city.

Qin Wuyan decided to pursue the Crimson Flood Dragon without seeking help from the Joyous Union Sect or Ghost King Sect. At Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Jin Ping'er revealed her connection to the Joyous Union Sect and asked Ji Changfeng to lend her the Lovesick Bell, but a dragon's roar drew him outside, where he summoned his sword over Crimson Water City.

• Qin Wuyan learned that Tianyin Temple's disciples could threaten his plans, considered recruiting the Joyous Union Sect or Ghost King Sect, and chose to act in secret.
• Jin Ping'er told Ji Changfeng that the Joyous Union Sect might hold the lost Ancient Witch Script inheritance and that recovering it required the Lovesick Bell.
• Jin Ping'er revealed she was a Joyous Union Sect disciple seeking the Lovesick Bell and orthodox cultivation method so she could leave the sect, then asked Ji Changfeng to lend it to her.
• Ji Changfeng declined to decide about the Lovesick Bell before a dragon's roar announced that the Crimson Water Flood Dragon had reached Supreme Purity Realm.
• Ji Changfeng flew above Crimson Water City, released a city-wide Sword Intent, and shouted, "Sword—come!"

At the Banks of Red Water, a Crimson Flood Dragon attacked the Rogue Cultivators and then turned on Song Daren and the righteous disciples after revealing its Upper Clarity Realm strength. Just as Song Daren and Faxiang were overwhelmed, a powerful swordsman in white appeared before them.

• The Crimson Flood Dragon emerged from Red Water, and Rogue Cultivators rushed to kill it for its Demonic Core and treasures.
• Song Daren and Faxiang arrived with their disciples, while You Ji, Qin Wuyan, and their Demonic Sect groups confronted them without attacking.
• The Crimson Flood Dragon revealed its Upper Clarity Realm cultivation, swallowed Rogue Cultivators, and drove the survivors toward Crimson Water City.
• Song Daren tried to hold off the beast, but it sent his Ten Tigers Immortal Sword flying and struck at him.
• Faxiang blocked the Crimson Flood Dragon's attack with Great Brahma Prajna, but he and Song Daren were both knocked back.
• A figure in white appeared amid a powerful Sword Intent as the righteous disciples faced the Crimson Flood Dragon.

Ji Changfeng summoned and named his newly forged Divine Sword Red Brazier, then faced the enraged Crimson Flood Dragon. The flood dragon attacked him with its enormous tail as the surrounding cultivators watched.

• Ji Changfeng shattered his ordinary magic sword and summoned a Divine Sword from the west.
• Ji Changfeng named the crimson sword Red Brazier and took it as his Lifebound Flying Sword.
• Ji Changfeng declared that he would use the Crimson Flood Dragon's blood for a Blood Sacrifice.
• The Crimson Flood Dragon roared in fury and lashed its tail toward Ji Changfeng.

Ji Changfeng severed the Crimson Flood Dragon’s tail, then split the Crimson Water with a second strike and killed the dragon. The onlookers were left stunned by the white-robed swordsman’s power as the dragon’s corpse rose from the river.

• Ji Changfeng cut off the Crimson Flood Dragon’s tail with the Red Brazier Sword, but the wounded dragon escaped into the Crimson Water.
• Ji Changfeng raised his sword again and used his Sword Domain to lock onto the dragon beneath the river.
• Ji Changfeng’s strike split the Crimson Water and killed the Crimson Flood Dragon, whose body surfaced in three pieces.
• Qin Wuyan, Biyao, You Ji, and the others watched in shock as Ji Changfeng displayed his strength.

Ji Changfeng slew a Supreme Purity Flood Dragon with one sword, severing the Crimson Water and stunning everyone who witnessed it. Jin Ping'er decided to stop scheming against him and stick close to him, while Ji Changfeng spared Qin Wuyan to preserve his Rogue Cultivator identity.

• Ji Changfeng killed the Flood Dragon and severed the river, while Zeng Shushu began recording the feat in a booklet titled The Glorious Life of Heavenly Venerate Ji.
• Jin Ping'er witnessed Ji Changfeng's strength and decided to be honest with him and stay by his side.
• Ji Changfeng took the Flood Dragon Core and confronted Qin Wuyan and his group, asking whether he should kill them.
• Qin Wuyan tried to invoke the Sacred Sect's power and You Ji's protection, but You Ji left with Biyao.
• Ji Changfeng accepted Qin Wuyan's claim that he was only a Rogue Cultivator and let him flee with his two companions.

Ji Changfeng stayed in Crimson Water City while Jin Ping'er arranged for the Crimson Flood Dragon's remaining flesh and blood to be sent to Heyang City, and he promised to help her obtain the Ancient Witch Script inheritance. After a month, the Red Brazier Sword Immortal's fame had spread across the Divine Land Cultivation World, and Ji Changfeng bought Jin Ping'er's freedom.

• Ji Changfeng told Jin Ping'er to send the flood dragon flesh and blood to Heyang City and promised to help her obtain the Joyous Union Sect inheritance.
• Jin Ping'er decided to stay close to Ji Changfeng, believing his support could help her establish a new Joyous Union Sect.
• Ji Changfeng remained in Jin Ping'er's chambers for more than a month as news of the Red Brazier Sword Immortal spread across the cultivation world.
• Jin Ping'er reported that the flood dragon flesh and blood had reached Heyang City, and Ji Changfeng paid to buy her freedom.

Ji Changfeng brought Jin Ping'er to Qingyun Sect, retrieved the Lovesick Bell, and then accompanied her to the Joyous Union Sect on Liubo Mountain. As Jin Ping'er entered to activate the inheritance, Ji Changfeng stood outside the sect's mountain gate and announced his challenge.

• Ji Changfeng left Crimson Water City with Jin Ping'er, and tales of the Red Brazier Sword Immortal redeeming Miss Miao spread across the cultivation world.
• Two days later, Ji Changfeng arrived at Qingyun Mountain with Jin Ping'er, who chose to wait outside while he returned to Dazhu Peak for the Lovesick Bell.
• Ji Changfeng secretly checked that Lu Xueqi remained in seclusion before returning to Jin Ping'er and teasing her about meeting Lu Xueqi someday.
• Ji Changfeng and Jin Ping'er traveled to Liubo Mountain, where he told her to activate the inheritance while he held off the Joyous Union Sect's elders.
• Ji Changfeng stood before the Joyous Union Sect's mountain gate and declared that Red Furnace had come to challenge the mountain.

Jin Ping'er returned to the Joyous Union Sect and learned that Immortal Fairy Sanmiao was dying from the damage caused by the incomplete Obsessive Love Blood Curse. Sanmiao entrusted her with the Purple Radiance Blade and the sect’s future, then they set out to open the inheritance as Red Furnace arrived at the mountain gate.

• Jin Ping'er found Immortal Fairy Sanmiao gravely aged and learned that her vital essence had been depleted by the incomplete Obsessive Love Blood Curse.
• Jin Ping'er told Immortal Fairy Sanmiao about her recent experiences, and Sanmiao advised her to leave for Qingyun Sect after obtaining the inheritance.
• Immortal Fairy Sanmiao gave Jin Ping'er the Purple Radiance Blade and named her the next sect master.
• Red Furnace arrived at the Joyous Union Sect, and Jin Ping'er supported Immortal Fairy Sanmiao as they headed to open the inheritance.

Ji Changfeng challenged the Joyous Union Sect’s three elders at their mountain gate and defeated them with a single sword strike. When the sect’s Ancestral Master’s Inheritance opened, he blocked the elders from reaching it, revealing that he had come for the inheritance.

• Ji Changfeng arrived at the Joyous Union Sect and demanded that its three elders exchange pointers with him.
• The three elders attacked Ji Changfeng, but his Sword Intent forced them back.
• Ji Changfeng sent all three elders flying with one sword strike, leaving the leading male elder wounded and questioning his identity.
• The Joyous Union Sect’s Ancestral Master’s Inheritance opened in the sect’s depths.
• Ji Changfeng blocked the three elders from going to the inheritance, and they accused him of coveting it.