Chapter Summaries

Jin Ping'er emerged from the Joyous Union Sect Depths carrying the Purple Radiance Blade, and Ji Changfeng protected her from the elders before they escaped together. Immortal Fairy Sanmiao stripped Jin Ping'er of her sect status and announced a reward for recovering the inheritance and artifact, concealing that she had let Jin Ping'er go.

• The leading Joyous Union Sect elder ordered the disciples to capture the traitor who had stolen the sect’s inheritance.
• Jin Ping'er appeared with bundles and the Purple Radiance Blade, and the elders accused her of colluding with outsiders.
• Jin Ping'er ran to Ji Changfeng, who shielded her from the elders’ pressure and called her his woman.
• Ji Changfeng killed one elder with a single sword strike while the other two fled.
• Ji Changfeng took Jin Ping'er away, and Immortal Fairy Sanmiao declared her stripped of her sect status and offered a chance to reach the Supreme Purity Realm to anyone who retrieved the stolen inheritance and artifact.

After Jin Ping'er’s betrayal and the bounty on her spread, leaders of the Ghost King Sect and Ten Thousand Poisons Sect warned their people not to pursue her because the Red Brazier Sword Immortal was Ji Changfeng. On Liubo Mountain, Jin Ping'er witnessed Immortal Fairy Sanmiao dissolve into the Dao while Ji Changfeng stood beside her.

• News of Jin Ping'er’s stolen inheritance and the Purple Radiance Blade spread through the cultivation world, drawing hunters with Immortal Fairy Sanmiao’s generous bounty.
• Wan Renwang identified the Red Brazier Sword Immortal as Ji Changfeng, and the Ghost King Sect’s leaders ordered their people to avoid provoking him.
• Poison God confirmed with Qin Wuyan that the Red Brazier Sword Immortal was Ji Changfeng and ordered the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect’s people to stay away.
• Jin Ping'er remained on Liubo Mountain despite the Joyous Union Sect’s search for her.
• Jin Ping'er wept as Immortal Fairy Sanmiao’s aura erupted at Carefree Stream, faded, and marked her death; Ji Changfeng stood behind Jin Ping'er and reflected on Sanmiao’s scheme.

Ji Changfeng brought Jin Ping'er back to the Qingyun Sect after she left Carefree Stream and vowed to build the Xuanzha Sect. Her arrival at Dazhu Peak stirred jealousy in Tian Ling'er, though Ji Changfeng distracted her before the confrontation escalated.

• Jin Ping'er asked to follow Ji Changfeng for life, and he agreed to take her back to the Qingyun Sect.
• Jin Ping'er bid farewell to her master and vowed to establish the Xuanzha Sect.
• True Master Daoxuan, Wan Jianyi, and Daoist Cangsong discussed reports of Ji Changfeng killing an elder at the Joyous Union Sect and taking its inheritance.
• Ji Changfeng arrived at Shoujing Hall with Jin Ping'er, prompting Tian Ling'er to turn away in a jealous huff.
• Ji Changfeng and Jin Ping'er kowtowed to Tian Buyi and Su Ru, and Su Ru took Jin Ping'er aside to question her.
• Ji Changfeng pulled the sulking Tian Ling'er out of the hall, claiming he had brought her treasures.

Tian Ling'er sulked over Ji Changfeng’s other romantic interests, but he placated her with a powerful hairpin. Lu Xueqi broke through to the Supreme Purity Realm and learned that Ji Changfeng had become famous for attacking the Joyous Union Sect for a beauty, leaving her suspicious that he had stolen her place in his affections.

• Tian Ling'er walked away from Ji Changfeng, upset that Jin Ping'er had also gone to kneel before her parents.
• Ji Changfeng gave Tian Ling'er a crimson spiritual hairpin, and she cheered up as he comforted her.
• Lu Xueqi absorbed spiritual energy on Moon-Gazing Platform and broke through to the Supreme Purity Realm.
• Xiao Shi approached Lu Xueqi, introduced herself as a new Xiaozhu Peak disciple, and told her about the Red Brazier Sword Immortal.
• Xiao Shi said the Red Brazier Sword Immortal had attacked the Joyous Union Sect for a beauty, and Lu Xueqi’s Heavenly Ya Divine Sword trembled as she reacted.

Ji Changfeng brought Jin Ping'er to Qingyun Sect, where Su Ru welcomed her and Tian Buyi questioned Ji Changfeng about her background. Tian Buyi accepted that she followed the Joyous Union Orthodox Method and agreed to discuss her plan to restore the Hehuan Orthodox with the Sect Leader, leaving the Seven Peaks Joint Trial to be settled next.

• The Dazhu Peak disciples gossiped about Jin Ping'er until Tian Buyi sent them away, and Su Ru took Jin Ping'er to the rear hall to speak privately.
• Tian Ling'er returned with a powerful crimson hairpin that Ji Changfeng had forged for her from a Supreme Crimson Profound Crystal.
• Ji Changfeng explained Jin Ping'er's background and recent events to Tian Buyi, emphasizing that she cultivated the Joyous Union Orthodox Method.
• Tian Buyi accepted Jin Ping'er’s orthodox cultivation and said he had no objections to her plan to reestablish the Hehuan Orthodox, though the Sect Leader would need to discuss it.
• Ji Changfeng planned to take Jin Ping'er to Tongtian Peak and settle the upcoming Seven Peaks Joint Trial.

Ji Changfeng brought Jin Ping'er to Tongtian Peak to seek True Master Daoxuan’s support for restoring the Hehuan Orthodox. Daoxuan approved the proposal, and Jin Ping'er named the new sect Xuanzha Sect.

• Su Ru and Tian Buyi welcomed Jin Ping'er into their family, and Tian Ling'er joined the group on their journey to Tongtian Peak.
• Ji Changfeng introduced Jin Ping'er to True Master Daoxuan and explained her wish to restore the Hehuan Orthodox under Qingyun Sect’s support.
• True Master Daoxuan approved the proposal and convened a Seven Peaks Joint Trial to discuss it.
• True Master Daoxuan asked Jin Ping'er what she wanted to call the restored sect, and she chose Xuanzha Sect.

Ji Changfeng visited Lu Xueqi after she emerged from seclusion and confessed the truth about Jin Ping'er and his other affairs. He kissed Lu Xueqi, who wanted him to take responsibility for her first kiss, leaving their relationship poised between affection and anger.

• The Peak Masters gathered at Yuqing Hall, where Shui Yue told Ji Changfeng that Lu Xueqi had emerged from seclusion.
• Ji Changfeng left Yuqing Hall and flew to Moon-Gazing Platform to see Lu Xueqi.
• Lu Xueqi reunited with Ji Changfeng and told him she had reached the Upper Clarity realm and heard rumors about him.
• Ji Changfeng confirmed the rumors and confessed everything, including his dealings with Jin Ping'er, the Profound Fire Mirror, and the Ancient Witch Script inheritance.
• Ji Changfeng kissed Lu Xueqi and said she had to take responsibility for his first kiss, while Lu Xueqi privately wished he would kiss her for a lifetime.

Jin Ping'er asked the Seven Meridians of Qingyun to help her reestablish the Hehuan Orthodox, and the Peak Masters all agreed. The Qingyun Sect was left ready to support the new sect.

• True Master Daoxuan introduced Jin Ping'er and explained that Ji Changfeng had helped her reclaim the Hehuan Orthodox inheritance from the Demonic Sect.
• True Master Daoxuan asked the Peak Masters whether Qingyun Sect should assist Jin Ping'er in reestablishing the Hehuan Orthodox.
• Tian Buyi supported the proposal, arguing that Qingyun should protect the last heir of the orthodox lineage.
• Qi Hao, Zeng Shuchang, Shang Zhengliang, and Daoist Tianyun also agreed to support the reestablishment.
• Master Shuiyue ended her silence and agreed as well, relieving Jin Ping'er.

Jin Ping'er agreed to establish the Xuanzha Sect as an affiliated force of the Qingyun Sect, with Miaoyin Peak proposed as its headquarters. On Xiaozhu Peak, Lu Xueqi danced with Tianya Sword for Ji Changfeng, inspiring him to create a new sword technique and call out for a sword.

• True Master Daoxuan asked Jin Ping'er about the new sect's headquarters, and she left the decision to the Qingyun Peak Masters.
• Qi Hao proposed Miaoyin Peak, and True Master Daoxuan suggested establishing the Xuanzha Sect there.
• Jin Ping'er accepted the name Xuanzha Sect and greeted Daoxuan and the other Peak Masters as Martial Uncles.
• On the Moon-Gazing Platform, Ji Changfeng asked Lu Xueqi to perform a sword dance, and she drew Tianya Sword and danced for him.
• Watching Lu Xueqi dance led Ji Changfeng to enter a state of enlightenment and create the sword technique Moonlit Evening, Flowery Morning.
• Ji Changfeng called out "Sword—come!" and his voice resounded throughout the Qingyun Sect.

Ji Changfeng summoned the Ink Snow Divine Sword to Xiaozhu Peak and revealed a flower-filled sword technique called Moonlit Evening, Flowery Morning for Lu Xueqi. As the two embraced and kissed beneath the falling petals, Jin Ping'er asked Master Shuiyue if she could visit Xiaozhu Peak to meet Lu Xueqi.

• Ji Changfeng summoned the Ink Snow Divine Sword from Dazhu Peak, drawing the attention of disciples and Peak Masters across Qingyun Sect.
• Ji Changfeng formed a peach-blossom sea with his sword technique and named it Moonlit Evening, Flowery Morning as a gift for Lu Xueqi.
• Lu Xueqi rushed into Ji Changfeng's arms, and they embraced and kissed beneath the falling peach blossoms.
• Jin Ping'er watched the scene with envy and asked Master Shuiyue for permission to visit Xiaozhu Peak and meet Lu Xueqi.

Jin Ping'er and Su Ru went to Xiaozhu Peak, where Lu Xueqi had just emerged from seclusion after breaking through to the Supreme Purity Realm. Lu Xueqi and Ji Changfeng were interrupted by Xiao Shi, who summoned Lu Xueqi to meet the visitors.

• Jin Ping'er chose to visit Xiaozhu Peak, and Su Ru decided to accompany her.
• Tian Buyi scolded Tian Ling'er for wanting to go along and praised Lu Xueqi for reaching the Supreme Purity Realm.
• Master Shuiyue confirmed that Lu Xueqi had broken through after half a year of seclusion, prompting the Peak Masters to discuss the younger generation's progress and Daoxuan's eventual successor.
• Master Shuiyue, Su Ru, and Jin Ping'er left Yuqing Hall for Xiaozhu Peak.
• Lu Xueqi and Ji Changfeng kissed at Moon-Gazing Platform until Xiao Shi arrived and told Lu Xueqi that Master, Aunt Su, and Jin Ping'er were waiting for her.

Ji Changfeng rushed to Xiaozhu Peak after learning Jin Ping'er had arrived, fearing a clash with Lu Xueqi, but Master Shuiyue refused to let him enter. The chapter left him leaving the mountain and relying on Su Ru to keep the confrontation under control.

• Lu Xueqi heard Jin Ping'er had come to Xiaozhu Peak, then took Xiao Shi and the Heavenly Ya Sword toward Jingzhu Pavilion.
• Ji Changfeng realized a confrontation might erupt and hurried to Xiaozhu Peak, hoping to intervene.
• At Jingzhu Pavilion, Master Shuiyue refused Ji Changfeng entry, insisting male disciples were forbidden on Xiaozhu Peak.
• The mountain guard told Ji Changfeng to go back, and he left while hoping Su Ru would help manage the situation.

Lu Xueqi arrived at Jingzhu Pavilion with Xiao Shi while Jin Ping'er waited to meet her, drawing the disciples’ attention to their anticipated encounter. After seeing Lu Xueqi, Jin Ping'er accepted her as someone worthy of Ji Changfeng and lowered her gaze first.

• Jin Ping'er waited at Jingzhu Pavilion, intending to pay her respects to Lu Xueqi rather than challenge her.
• Lu Xueqi entered the hall with Xiao Shi, greeted Master Shuiyue and Su Ru, and sat beside her master.
• Xiao Shi sensed the tense atmosphere and went to sit beside Wen Min.
• Lu Xueqi and Jin Ping'er exchanged a look as the hall grew tense.
• Jin Ping'er recognized Lu Xueqi’s talent, cultivation, and beauty, then lowered her head first.

Jin Ping'er and Lu Xueqi met at Jingzhu Pavilion, where Jin Ping'er acknowledged Ji Changfeng’s devotion to Lu Xueqi and addressed her as Sister Lu. Lu Xueqi chose not to accept or reject the address, leaving their relationship unresolved but calm.

• Master Shuiyue introduced Jin Ping'er to Lu Xueqi as the Sect Master of the Xuanzha Sect.
• Lu Xueqi told Jin Ping'er that Senior Brother Ji had mentioned her.
• Jin Ping'er said Ji Changfeng had called Lu Xueqi the love of his life and would choose her without hesitation.
• Lu Xueqi recalled her confidence in her bond with Ji Changfeng and decided to indulge him once more.
• Lu Xueqi neither accepted nor denied Jin Ping'er's address of Sister Lu, puzzling everyone in Jingzhu Pavilion.

Lu Xueqi offered to help Jin Ping'er with establishing the Xuanzha Sect, and the gathering ended without the expected confrontation before Ji Changfeng comforted Lu Xueqi. At the Joyous Union Sect, the surviving elders Bibo and Yuerong planned to join forces with Longevity Hall and recover their stolen treasures.

• Lu Xueqi asked Jin Ping'er who was establishing the Xuanzha Sect and offered to help her at Xiaozhu Peak.
• Su Ru and Jin Ping'er left Jingzhu Pavilion, and Lu Xueqi later met Ji Changfeng at Moon-Gazing Platform.
• Ji Changfeng embraced and kissed Lu Xueqi after she showed her hurt feelings.
• Bibo asked Yuerong whether the Ghost King Sect or Ten Thousand Poisons Sect had made a move against the weakened Joyous Union Sect.
• Bibo proposed that the Joyous Union Sect join forces with Longevity Hall to reclaim the Purple Radiance Blade and the Lovesick Bell.

The Joyous Union Sect elders plotted to ally with the weakened Longevity Hall and lure Jin Ping'er out, unaware that Qingyun Sect planned to establish the Hehuan Orthodox Xuanzha Sect. At Qingyun Sect, Daoxuan told Wan Jianyi that Ji Changfeng had brought a Joyous Union Sect disciple back and was busy resolving the situation with Xiaozhu Peak.

• After Yuyangzi's death, Longevity Hall lost most of its elders and retreated to the Great Swamp of Death, leaving it weaker than the Joyous Union Sect.
• Elder Bibo and Elder Yuerong decided to seek an alliance with Longevity Hall and planned to lure Jin Ping'er back by announcing a three-month vigil for the Sect Master.
• Daoxuan arrived while Wan Jianyi and Daoist Cangsong were playing chess, and Wan Jianyi asked why Ji Changfeng had not come to visit.
• Daoxuan explained that Ji Changfeng had brought a Joyous Union Sect disciple to Qingyun Sect to establish the Hehuan Orthodox Xuanzha Sect.
• Wan Jianyi was stunned to learn of Ji Changfeng's plan, and Daoxuan teased him for being no match for his nephew.

Ji Changfeng invited Lu Xueqi to accompany him and Jin Ping'er to Liubo Mountain, where Jin Ping'er would pay respects to her late master. After True Master Daoxuan warned him of rumors and a possible scheme within the Joyous Union Sect, Ji Changfeng remained confident and received permission to go.

• Lu Xueqi met Ji Changfeng at the Moon-Gazing Platform, and he told her he planned to visit the Joyous Union Sect.
• Ji Changfeng invited Lu Xueqi to travel with him and Jin Ping'er to Liubo Mountain, and Lu Xueqi agreed after raising concerns about her master’s approval.
• Ji Changfeng told Lu Xueqi he would present the trip to True Master Daoxuan as a matter involving Qingyun Sect and Xuanzha Sect relations.
• True Master Daoxuan showed Ji Changfeng a note describing rumors spread by the Joyous Union Sect and warned that they might be plotting something.
• Ji Changfeng dismissed the threat, and True Master Daoxuan approved the journey.

Ji Changfeng escorted Lu Xueqi and Jin Ping'er to Liubo Mountain, where Jin Ping'er came to pay her respects to her dead master. When the Joyous Union Sect moved to seize her, Ji Changfeng appeared as the Red Brazier Sword Immortal and warned that anyone who moved would die.

• Master Shuiyue sent Lu Xueqi out to meet Ji Changfeng after receiving the Sect Master's message, and Lu Xueqi left Xiaozhu Peak holding Ji Changfeng's hand.
• Ji Changfeng and Lu Xueqi met Jin Ping'er at Dazhu Peak, and the three flew together toward Liubo Mountain under the Red Brazier Sword Immortal's identity.
• Demonic Sect representatives arrived at Carefree Stream to pay respects to Immortal Fairy Sanmiao, while Elder Yuerong ordered the Joyous Union Sect disciples to capture Jin Ping'er if she appeared.
• Jin Ping'er arrived at the coffin to offer incense to her master, and Elder Yuerong signaled the Joyous Union Sect to act.
• Ji Changfeng appeared as the Red Brazier Sword Immortal and warned everyone that whoever moved would die.

Ji Changfeng arrived at the Joyous Union Sect and protected Jin Ping'er with his Sword Intent, killing a disciple who moved under its threat. When a hidden Longevity Hall elder attacked him, Lu Xueqi appeared with the Heavenly Evil Divine Sword and revealed that she had reached Supreme Purity.

• Ji Changfeng confronted the assembled Joyous Union Sect, Longevity Hall, and demonic-sect members while Jin Ping'er walked toward him.
• Ji Changfeng's Sword Intent beheaded a Joyous Union Sect disciple, and elders Bibo and Yuerong called for a hidden Longevity Hall elder to attack.
• The hidden elder launched a cone-shaped Artifact at Ji Changfeng from behind.
• The Heavenly Evil Divine Sword blocked the Artifact and sent it flying.
• Lu Xueqi appeared beside the Divine Sword, revealed her Supreme Purity cultivation, and aimed the unsheathed sword at the hidden elder's position.

Lu Xueqi killed a Longevity Hall elder with the Divine Sword Thunder True Art, then joined Jin Ping'er and Ji Changfeng in secretly raiding the Joyous Union Sect's treasury. The three left with sacks of treasures, including a small piece of Nine Heavens Exotic Iron.

• Lu Xueqi summoned heavenly lightning and killed the black-robed Longevity Hall elder with one strike.
• Jin Ping'er paid her respects to Immortal Fairy Sanmiao, closed her master's coffin, and joined Lu Xueqi.
• Lu Xueqi and Jin Ping'er left Liubo Mountain with Ji Changfeng, then secretly returned to Carefree Stream.
• Ji Changfeng, Lu Xueqi, and Jin Ping'er entered the Joyous Union Sect's treasury and gathered Spiritual Medicines and materials.
• Ji Changfeng found a palm-sized piece of Nine Heavens Exotic Iron and took it with the other treasures.