Chapter Summaries

Saint Martial Grandmasters escaped the collapsing Great Gang Hidden Land and revealed that Gang Juezi had destroyed the Undying Lord. As Qin Hao and Mu Ziqing emerged from the Skyward Gang Relic, Shi Ye attacked Qin Hao, drawing Ancestor Yanshi’s attention and fury.

• Saint Martial Grandmasters fled the Great Gang Hidden Land as it collapsed, while some people were lost to the Sea of Nothingness.
• A survivor told Elder Tianyi, Elder Shuixian, and Ancestor Yanshi that the Undying Lord had been a Nirvana Nine Tribulations Lord hidden inside the land.
• The survivors recounted how Gang Juezi and the Skyward Gang Sect’s Remnant Souls destroyed the Undying Lord, convincing the three experts that he had fallen.
• Ancestor Yanshi suspected Qin Hao was hiding something and resolved not to let him go, remembering that Qin Hao had killed members of his Shi Family.
• Qin Hao and Mu Ziqing emerged from the Skyward Gang Relic as Shi Ye attacked Qin Hao, prompting an uproar among the onlookers.

Qin Hao killed Shi Ye and secured the Undying Phoenix Remnant Soul for Mu Ziqing as they escaped the collapsing Skyward Gang Relic. After they emerged, the relic crumbled, and Qin Hao renewed his promise to preserve the Skyward Gang Sect Legacy.

• Shi Ye blocked Qin Hao and Mu Ziqing, demanding Mu Ziqing's Phoenix Martial Soul to suppress the Undying Phoenix Remnant Soul consuming him.
• Qin Hao attacked Shi Ye with the Setting Sun Sword, cutting through the Undying Phoenix Phantom Image and causing Shi Ye to fall into the Sea of Nothingness.
• Qin Hao captured the Undying Phoenix Remnant Soul and gave it to Mu Ziqing while Chen Jianqing and Ji Yue watched in shock.
• Qin Hao and Mu Ziqing escaped the Skyward Gang Relic as it collapsed and was buried underground.
• Qin Hao promised Senior Gang Juezi that he would carry the Skyward Gang Sect Legacy forward.

Ancestor Yanshi attacked Qin Hao and Mu Ziqing after they escaped the Skyward Gang Relic, but Elder Shuixian intervened to protect her Disciple. Yanshi agreed to let Mu Ziqing leave but refused to spare Qin Hao.

• Ancestor Yanshi struck at Qin Hao and Mu Ziqing, demanding the Undying Phoenix Remnant Soul and revenge for the Shi Family.
• Qin Hao used Half-Step Time Laws to delay Yanshi's palm, but the laws shattered and left him gravely injured.
• Elder Shuixian arrived and bound Yanshi's palm with her whisk, protecting Qin Hao and Mu Ziqing.
• Mu Ziqing told Qin Hao that Shuixian was her teacher from the Hundred Immortals Palace.
• Yanshi demanded the Undying Phoenix Remnant Soul, but Shuixian refused to surrender it.
• Yanshi declared that Mu Ziqing could leave, but Qin Hao would die that day.

Elder Shuixian and Elder Tianyi joined forces to stop Ancestor Yanshi from attacking Qin Hao, warning that the Five Elements Sect and Hundred Immortals Palace would overwhelm him if he escalated the conflict. Ancestor Yanshi threatened Qin Hao with the Shi Family’s vengeance, and Qin Hao vowed to destroy the Shi Family if he survived.

• Elder Shuixian refused Ancestor Yanshi’s demands to hand over the Undying Phoenix Remnant Soul and kill Qin Hao.
• Elder Tianyi stepped forward to support Elder Shuixian, leaving Ancestor Yanshi facing two Half-Step Creation Great Experts.
• Ancestor Yanshi threatened to summon the other two Shi Family Ancestors, but Elder Tianyi and Elder Shuixian warned that their sects’ reinforcements would arrive first and kill him.
• Ancestor Yanshi abandoned the confrontation but swore that the Shi Family would hunt Qin Hao without end.
• Qin Hao declared that he would wipe out the Shi Family as long as he lived, and Elder Shuixian and Elder Tianyi reacted with surprise and approval.

Ancestor Yanshi withdrew after Elder Shuixian and Elder Tianyi intervened, and Elder Shuixian brought Qin Hao, Mu Ziqing, and Ji Yue to the Hundred Immortals Palace. Chen Jianqing continued north to train for the Azure Flame Grand Tournament, while Qin Hao prepared to answer Elder Shuixian’s questions about the Skyward Gang Relic without revealing his greatest secrets.

• Elder Shuixian and Elder Tianyi pressured Ancestor Yanshi into retreating, and Elder Tianyi left with the Five Elements Sect disciples.
• Elder Shuixian reunited with Mu Ziqing, praised Qin Hao for helping save her and Ji Yue, and invited him to the Hundred Immortals Palace.
• Chen Jianqing declined to rest at the palace and headed north to continue training, promising to meet Qin Hao in Central Continent.
• Elder Shuixian transported Qin Hao, Mu Ziqing, Ji Yue, and the Hundred Immortals Palace disciples back to the palace as others fled the collapsing Skyward Gang Relic.
• Elder Shuixian summoned Qin Hao, Mu Ziqing, and Ji Yue, and Qin Hao resolved to conceal his secrets about the Undying Lord and Gang Juezi.

Elder Shuixian welcomed Qin Hao, gave him Soul Mystic Wood, and urged him to remain at the Hundred Immortals Palace while he healed. In his guest room, Qin Hao began using treasures from Gang Juezi’s Storage Spirit Ring to restore his damaged Little Sword Martial Soul.

• Elder Shuixian confirmed that Gang Juezi had appeared and accepted Mu Ziqing’s account that he had fallen, then chose not to question Qin Hao about the Skyward Gang Relic.
• Elder Shuixian gave Qin Hao Soul Mystic Wood and advised him to stay at the palace to recover from his severe injuries.
• Elder Shuixian told Mu Ziqing and Ji Yue to attend the upcoming Elder Council meeting as Qin Hao left for a guest room.
• Lingxiaozi urged Qin Hao to restore his badly damaged Little Sword Martial Soul, and Qin Hao decided to use Soul Power treasures from Gang Juezi’s Storage Spirit Ring.
• Qin Hao swallowed an ancient pill, and the remaining half of his Sword Hilt began devouring its Soul Power.

Qin Hao refined the Skyward Gang Sect’s Soul Power treasures and Soul Mystic Wood to restore and strengthen his Little Sword Jian Wu Martial Soul, which advanced to Mystic Tier Eighth Grade. He considered the challenges of the upcoming Azure Flame Grand Tournament, then asked Lingxiaozi whether anything had happened in the Supreme Sword Tower.

• Qin Hao refined eleven of the Skyward Gang Sect’s thirteen Soul Power treasures, restoring only two-thirds of his Little Sword Martial Soul, and Lingxiaozi warned him that it needed to be stabilized for future breakthroughs.
• Qin Hao refined the remaining two treasures, bringing the Martial Soul close to full recovery but leaving its blade tip missing.
• Qin Hao chose to refine Elder Shuixian’s Soul Mystic Wood, and the Martial Soul’s tip emerged as its edge became more than ten times sharper.
• Qin Hao’s Little Sword Jian Wu Martial Soul displayed eight rings of Mystic Yellow Light and broke through to Mystic Tier Eighth Grade.
• Qin Hao reflected on the powerful competitors expected at the Azure Flame Grand Tournament and asked Elder Ling whether anything had happened inside the Supreme Sword Tower.

Qin Hao entered the Supreme Sword Tower to investigate the Fourth Floor after the Undying Lord's remnant soul was pulled inside. While crossing the Third Floor's Destruction World, he survived a Space Fragment strike but sensed a terrifying presence watching him.

• Lingxiaozi warned Qin Hao that the Undying Lord's fate was unknown and urged him not to enter the Supreme Sword Tower.
• Qin Hao decided to investigate the Fourth Floor, believing its Seal would protect him, and entered the tower.
• Qin Hao passed the Treasure Swords on the First Floor and crossed the empty Second Floor to reach the Third Floor.
• Qin Hao used Near at Hand, Far Away to dodge Space Fragments in the Destruction World, but one struck his chest and injured him through his Destruction Laws.
• Qin Hao found that his Heavenly Spirit Race Cloth Armor had stopped the fragment, removed it, and realized it was a valuable material for refining a Micro World.
• A cold, bone-chilling gaze fell on Qin Hao, filling him with dread.

Qin Hao encountered a powerful woman imprisoned on the Supreme Sword Tower’s Fourth Floor and helped her break free. She revealed that she had awoken inside the tower and devoured the Undying Lord’s remnant soul.

• Qin Hao felt the woman’s overwhelming pressure and learned that she was imprisoned behind the intact Fourth Floor Restriction.
• The woman demanded that Qin Hao release her, and he said he could not break the Seal Formation himself.
• The woman ordered Qin Hao to attack the Restriction with the Lingxiao Divine Sword, which appeared at his side.
• Qin Hao struck the Water Curtain Restriction, and the woman tore it apart and emerged from the Fourth Floor.
• The woman concealed her face and told Qin Hao she had awoken inside the tower and devoured the remnant soul of a Nine Tribulations Lord.

Qin Hao learned that the White-Robed Woman was a powerful Six Tribulations Lord, possibly only a Doppelganger, and watched her leave the Supreme Sword Tower. He discovered that the newly opened Fourth Floor contained an entire Star Region, giving him a vast new place to cultivate.

• The White-Robed Woman guided Qin Hao safely down through the Supreme Sword Tower and warned him to keep its presence inside him secret.
• The Woman left the tower despite its restrictions, and Lingxiaozi explained that she was a peak Six Tribulations Lord who might be a Doppelganger.
• Qin Hao decided to investigate the Fourth Floor, where the Woman had torn an opening in the Water-Curtain Restriction.
• Qin Hao saw that the Fourth Floor contained a Star Region from the Star Sea, filled with planets, stars, and a black hole.
• Lingxiaozi told Qin Hao that the planets could offer cultivation and treasures, and Qin Hao recognized the Star Region as a resource for his Devouring and Time Doppelgangers.

Qin Hao sent his Time Doppelganger and Devouring Doppelganger across the starfield toward a nearby Dead Star so the Devouring Doppelganger could cultivate there. After returning to the Hundred Immortals Palace, he went to Hundred Immortals Square to meet Mu Ziqing, where the palace’s female Disciples reacted with surprise to his presence.

• Qin Hao decided that his Time Doppelganger would take the underdeveloped Devouring Doppelganger to the nearby Dead Star, since the other planets were too far away.
• The Time Doppelganger used Half-Step Time Laws to carry the Devouring Doppelganger toward the Dead Star while Qin Hao left the Supreme Sword Tower’s Fourth Floor.
• Qin Hao returned to Shuixian Hall and found that the White-Robed Woman had already left without making a commotion in the Hundred Immortals Palace.
• Qin Hao messaged Mu Ziqing, who told him to wait at Hundred Immortals Square, and he headed there.
• Hundreds of female Disciples gathered in Hundred Immortals Square and stared at Qin Hao, with some recognizing him as a top genius from Southern Reach.

At Hundred Immortals Square, Meng Jieling tried to draw Qin Hao in by inviting him to her residence, apparently hoping to spite Mu Ziqing. Mu Ziqing arrived just as Qin Hao was being pressed for an answer.

• Female disciples praised Qin Hao’s feats and discussed his devotion to Mu Ziqing, drawing Meng Jieling’s attention.
• Meng Jieling approached Qin Hao, and the disciples speculated that she wanted to steal him from Mu Ziqing out of rivalry.
• Meng Jieling invited Qin Hao to rest at her residence, while a disciple who tried to invite him too fell silent under Meng Jieling’s glare.
• Mu Ziqing hurried into the square and rebuked Meng Jieling for her shamelessness.

Mu Ziqing arrived and publicly challenged Meng Jieling over Qin Hao, then revealed she had advanced to First-Tier Fire Laws and defeated Meng Jieling with one sword strike. She left with Qin Hao, warning Meng Jieling not to challenge her again.

• Mu Ziqing joined Qin Hao and told Meng Jieling that she and Qin Hao had trained and traveled together, then prepared to leave with him.
• Meng Jieling challenged Mu Ziqing, declared that she had taken a liking to Qin Hao, and refused to let Mu Ziqing take him away.
• Meng Jieling displayed two sets of Half-Step Laws at Grand Perfection, while Qin Hao realized Mu Ziqing had recently advanced beyond her previous level.
• Mu Ziqing attacked with First-Tier Fire Laws bolstered by Half-Step Wind Laws and overwhelmed Meng Jieling with a single sword strike.
• Mu Ziqing warned Meng Jieling not to cross her again, then took Qin Hao away.

Mu Ziqing defeated Meng Jieling with one strike after advancing her Fire Laws, then explained that she would stay behind to refine the Undying Phoenix Remnant Soul while Qin Hao traveled to the Central Continent Domain. The chapter left Qin Hao learning about the three great Sacred Lands there.

• Mu Ziqing defeated Meng Jieling with First-Tier Fire Laws, and Meng Jieling left after vowing revenge.
• Mu Ziqing took Qin Hao to Ziqing Pavilion and explained that she had refined part of the Undying Phoenix Remnant Soul with help from four Half-Step Creation Great Experts.
• Mu Ziqing said she would spend the next six months refining the remnant soul and told Qin Hao to travel to the Central Continent Domain without her.
• Qin Hao agreed to go ahead and make his final preparations for the Azure Flame Grand Tournament.
• Mu Ziqing told Qin Hao that the Central Continent Domain had three great Sacred Lands: the Spirit Martial Holy Land, the Spirit-Scolding Holy Land, and the Heaven-Piercing Holy Land.

Mu Ziqing explained the Heaven-Piercing Holy Land and gave Qin Hao Spirit Stones for his journey to the Central Continent. She warned him that others were searching for his Azure Flame Sect Inner Gate Disciple Token, and the chapter ended with Qin Hao embracing her.

• Mu Ziqing told Qin Hao that the Heaven-Piercing Holy Land was open to anyone from the Human Race, though cultivation there required many High-Grade Spirit Stones.
• Mu Ziqing offered Qin Hao twenty million Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, and Qin Hao said he already had a million High-Grade Spirit Stones before accepting her ring.
• Mu Ziqing warned Qin Hao that many people were searching for his Azure Flame Sect Inner Gate Disciple Token and might target him.
• As Qin Hao reached for the Storage Spirit Ring, his fingers brushed Mu Ziqing's, and he instinctively pulled her into an embrace.

Qin Hao left Mu Ziqing and headed for the Central Continent, while Han Xu learned that Qin Hao possessed the Azure Flame Sect Inner Gate Disciple Token and waited for him in Nanyang City. Five days later, Qin Hao’s blue streak appeared in the sky as Han Xu opened his eyes.

• Qin Hao and Mu Ziqing parted, and Qin Hao set off for the Central Continent.
• Han Xu paid the Nanyang City Heavenly Treasure Pavilion master for intelligence about the Azure Flame Sect Inner Gate Disciple Token.
• The pavilion master told Han Xu that Qin Hao was a Ninth Layer Peak Saint Martial Realm warrior with formidable abilities and was expected to pass through Nanyang City.
• Han Xu went to the city walls and waited for Qin Hao, drawing attention from Nanyang City’s residents.
• Five days later, Qin Hao’s blue light appeared in the sky, and Han Xu opened his eyes.

Han Xu intercepted Qin Hao on his way to the Central Continent Domain and demanded his Azure Flame Sect Inner Gate Disciple Token. Qin Hao challenged Han Xu’s claim that he was too weak to use it, leaving their confrontation unresolved.

• Han Xu waited near Nanyang City and blocked Qin Hao’s flight through the sky.
• Qin Hao recognized Han Xu’s formidable aura and asked why he had stopped him.
• Onlookers identified Qin Hao as the fighter who had killed Shi Yan and the others, and recognized Han Xu as a top Spirit-Scolding Sect disciple.
• Han Xu told Qin Hao to wait until the next Azure Flame Grand Tournament and demanded his Azure Flame Sect Inner Gate Disciple Token.
• Qin Hao questioned whether Han Xu was certain he could use the token to become an Azure Flame Sect Outer Gate Disciple.

Han Xu challenged Qin Hao for his Azure Flame Sect Inner Gate Disciple Token, confident he could defeat him, but their battle proved them evenly matched. The chapter ended with both men retreating twenty steps after clashing their strongest attacks.

• Han Xu demanded Qin Hao hand over the Inner Gate Disciple Token, but Qin Hao refused and accepted his challenge.
• Han Xu revealed his nearly perfected First-Tier Water Laws and other Laws, while Qin Hao brought out his Destruction Laws, Vitality Sword Domain, and Half-Step Time Laws.
• Qin Hao and Han Xu traded attacks, and Han Xu's first spear strike staggered Qin Hao while Qin Hao's Destruction Laws began corroding Han Xu's spear.
• Han Xu unleashed his self-created Flying Immortal Spear Technique, Sky-Breaking, and Qin Hao countered with Earth's Sword and Half-Step Time Laws.
• Qin Hao and Han Xu emerged from the collision having each retreated twenty steps, with neither gaining the upper hand.

Qin Hao and Han Xu fought to a standstill as they unleashed their strongest spear and sword techniques, but Qin Hao’s Destruction Laws were steadily eroding Han Xu’s Water Laws. Han Xu conceded, accepted that Qin Hao deserved an Inner Sect Disciple Token, and took back his earlier dismissal.

• Han Xu was shocked that Qin Hao blocked his Sky-Breaking spear strike, while Qin Hao recognized the strength of Han Xu’s self-created technique and renewed his fighting spirit.
• Han Xu and Qin Hao repeatedly clashed with Sky-Breaking and the Earth Doppelganger’s Sword as the watching Saint Martial Grandmasters kept their distance.
• Han Xu unleashed Flying Immortal, and Qin Hao used Half-Step Time Laws to produce thousands of rapid Sword Shadows that matched the spear shadows.
• The two fighters were driven back roughly a hundred steps, but Han Xu realized the Destruction Laws were weakening him and declared that he had lost.
• Han Xu admitted Qin Hao qualified for an Inner Sect Disciple Token and apologized for his earlier words, while Qin Hao acknowledged Han Xu’s strength.

After defeating Han Xu, Qin Hao advised him that a true expert did not need an Inner Sect Disciple Token, and Han Xu left with renewed resolve. Qin Hao headed for the Central Continent Domain, reflecting on the strength he would need for the Azure Flame Grand Tournament and training as he traveled.

• Han Xu warned Qin Hao that clearing the Heaven-Piercing Tower could give him a chance to compete for a place in the Top Hundred.
• Qin Hao told Han Xu that a true expert did not need an Inner Sect Disciple Token, and Han Xu thanked him before leaving to prepare for the Azure Flame Grand Tournament.
• Qin Hao flew toward the Central Continent Domain while onlookers speculated that his Destruction Laws had worn down Han Xu's Water Laws and forced his defeat.
• Qin Hao judged that his current strength might not be enough to reach the Top Hundred and focused on studying Destruction Laws, Vitality Laws, and Time Laws during his journey.
• Qin Hao estimated that his Devouring Doppelganger, consuming a Dead Star on the Fourth Floor of the Supreme Sword Tower, would need another six months to a year before it could fight effectively.