Chapter Summaries

Qin Yang fought Mingtian to a standstill in the Desolate Moon Forbidden Zone while the Ghostspawn pushed the Cangming World’s forces into a costly stalemate. Zhao Xinmo completed a formation that revived an ancient ox-headed warrior, who emerged from Dark Giant City ready to fight the Ghostspawn.

• Qin Yang used the Unfettered Willpower Art to comprehend the Yin-Yang God Slaying Blade and battled Mingtian with his Autonomous Ultra Instinct.
• Mingtian countered Qin Yang’s Great Yin-Yang Annihilation Slash with Great Mingtian Dark Heaven, but Qin Yang shattered the dark realm with a Subduing Dragon punch.
• The human martial artists and Demon Race struggled against the Ghostspawn’s regeneration and corruption, and Zhao Xinmo watched the battle while carrying out a separate task.
• Zhao Xinmo inscribed a grand formation near Dark Giant City and activated it with blood talismans containing the essence blood of demons and human experts.
• An ox-headed, man-bodied warrior emerged from the city wall and declared that he had returned to fight the Ghostspawn.

Zhao Xinmo’s formation summoned the fading auras of ancient heroes, turning the tide against the ghost spawns as Qin Yang and Ming Tian continued their brutal duel. Qin Yang destroyed Ming Tian’s Gate of the Underworld and severed one of its heads, but both fighters remained locked in combat.

• The Azure Ox sensed his ancestor’s shadow, while phantoms of ancient heroes emerged from Dark Giant City and charged toward the battlefield.
• The ancient demon, Sword Saint, Daoist, and monk fought the ghost spawns, boosting the human martial artists and Demon Race and pushing the enemy back.
• Ming Tian overwhelmed Qin Yang’s twin blades, but Qin Yang met its Demon Halberd with a Black Tortoise Seal, leaving both wounded.
• Qin Yang and Ming Tian resumed their fight at close quarters, trading devastating attacks and shattering Ming Tian’s Gate of the Underworld.
• Qin Yang froze and destroyed three of Ming Tian’s severed arms, endured Ming Tian’s beams, and sliced off its rightmost head.

Qin Yang fought Mingtian for days and finally gained the upper hand, while the Cangming World paid a devastating price to eliminate the Ghost Seeds. Before Mingtian perished, it created a black hole that swallowed Qin Yang, leaving his fate unknown.

• Qin Yang used the Annihilation Slash of Yin-Yang to destroy Mingtian's Great Nether Heaven and sever its six arms, then continued fighting as both were worn down.
• The Cangming World exterminated the Ghost Seeds through Zhao Xinmo's Soul-Summoning Grand Formation, but Dao Xingzi, the old Sword Saint, and countless others died.
• Zhao Xinmo healed Azure Ox while they waited anxiously for news of Qin Yang's battle with Mingtian.
• After another day of fighting, Qin Yang prepared to kill the nearly defeated Mingtian, but Mingtian exploded into black light and formed a black hole that swallowed Qin Yang.
• Zhao Xinmo, Azure Ox, and the others searched the ruins after the energy dissipated, but neither Qin Yang nor Mingtian remained.

Five years after Qin Yang vanished, Zhang Chen visited the Desolate Moon Cemetery, where Ling Qingxue continued to wait for him. Meanwhile, a mysterious young man crashed into the ruins of Beichen Star and was found alive by a group of survivors.

• Five years after Qin Yang and Mingtian disappeared, Ghost Seeds became less frequent, but Cangming World continued to fight as many older experts died and young powerhouses rose.
• Zhang Chen visited the Desolate Moon Cemetery and found Ling Qingxue still sitting motionless, waiting for Qin Yang.
• Song Lingzi, Green Ox, and Zhao Xinmo joined Zhang Chen, and they discussed their continuing search for Qin Yang.
• A white meteor struck a ruined high-rise on Beichen Star, and survivors led by a man in a denim jacket searched the rubble for wreckage.
• Zhao He spotted an arm beneath the rubble, and the group dug out an unconscious young man who was still breathing.

After surviving Mingtian’s self-destruction, Qin Yang woke in a weakened, rebuilt body on an unfamiliar technological planet. He confirmed that his Proficiency Panel remained, but discovered he could not understand Zhao He, who led him from the underground base to a medical room.

• Qin Yang pieced together how the twisted existence had isolated the Cangming World and sent Void Ghost Seeds to corrupt the Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation.
• Qin Yang realized the spirit bud had reshaped his body after spatial turbulence destroyed it, leaving him weak and forcing the spirit bud into dormancy.
• Qin Yang summoned his Proficiency Panel and saw that his martial arts were grayed out because his current body could not withstand them.
• Zhao He entered the basement and found Qin Yang awake, but Qin Yang could not understand what he said.
• Zhao He led Qin Yang through the underground base, where Qin Yang saw metal caverns and a man with a mechanical arm, then took him to a medical room.

After recovering his language and learning about the ruined Beichen Star, Qin Yang decided to mine Spirit Source to regain his strength and repay Zhao He. He joined Zhao He and Dong Dahai’s group as they left Ningshan Base and headed for an abandoned mine.

• Old Man Fei examined Qin Yang and said that books would help him recover his speech and understanding.
• Qin Yang studied the books, learned about Beichen Star’s devastation, and realized Spirit Source could help restore his power.
• Qin Yang told Zhao He he wanted to mine Spirit Source, and Zhao He agreed to take him out with the group.
• Dong Dahai led Zhao He, Qin Yang, and the other miners out of Ningshan Base through a sewer.
• The group crossed the ruined city and set off by vehicle toward an abandoned Spirit Source Ore Vein.

Qin Yang traveled with Dong Dahai’s group to an abandoned mine, where Zhao He taught him to use an Energy Pistol and discovered his extraordinary accuracy. The group entered the mine to search for Inferior Spirit Source and split into teams, with Zhao He choosing to explore with Qin Yang alone.

• Dong Dahai’s group traveled by Steel War Chariot to the abandoned mining area, surviving an attack by wasteland bandits along the way.
• Zhao He took Qin Yang away from camp to practice with an Energy Pistol, and Qin Yang quickly became a master marksman.
• A mutated bat attacked Zhao He, and Qin Yang shot it down before it could hurt him.
• The group entered the mine the next morning and followed Dong Dahai’s detection device in search of Spirit Source energy.
• At a mine fork, Dong Dahai ordered everyone to split into three-person teams, but Zhao He volunteered to team up with Qin Yang alone.

Qin Yang and Zhao He explored the mine, fought off mutated bats, and collected Spirit Sources before returning with their team. On the way back, Qin Yang sensed someone watching him, shot toward the ruins, and revealed an ambush.

• Qin Yang and Zhao He entered a mine tunnel and Qin Yang shot down mutated bats before they could attack.
• Qin Yang and Zhao He found a Lower-grade Spirit Source and dug up more Spirit Sources over two days.
• Zhao He led Qin Yang and the others out of the mine, and the group headed back to camp with everyone accounted for.
• Qin Yang sensed someone watching him and fired his Energy Pistol at nearby ruins.
• A scream came from the ruins, and Dong Dahai warned the group that they were under ambush.

Qin Yang killed a group of Wasteland Bandits during the return from a mining trip, then absorbed Spirit Sources and recovered to the Condensing Force stage. At Ningshan Base, he asked Zhao He how to earn Spirit Sources quickly and learned about a fighter who made them through low-level boxing matches.

• More than a dozen Wasteland Bandits ambushed Dong Dahai's group, but Qin Yang shot each attacker dead through the smoke.
• Dong Dahai's group searched the bandits and gave the recovered Spirit Sources to Qin Yang before returning safely to Ningshan Base.
• Qin Yang gave Zhao He some Spirit Sources in thanks, then absorbed the rest and felt his body grow stronger.
• Qin Yang checked his Proficiency Panel and realized he had reached the Condensing Force stage, though he still needed more strength to withstand energy weapons.
• At the cafeteria, Qin Yang asked Zhao He how to earn Spirit Sources, and Zhao He pointed out a fighter who won Inferior Spirit Sources in low-level boxing matches.

Qin Yang visited Ningshan Base’s boxing arena with Zhao He, watched Chen Beilong defeat Li Da, and decided to enter the fights himself. He registered for a low-level match scheduled for the next day, then left with Zhao He after they won bets on another bout.

• Zhao He explained the boxing matches’ deadly rules, but Qin Yang asked to observe them and learn about the Biochemical Robots.
• Qin Yang predicted Chen Beilong would beat Li Da, and Zhao He bet three taels of spirit source on Chen Beilong.
• Chen Beilong endured Li Da’s kicks, then knocked him down with a series of punches and won the match.
• Qin Yang registered as a low-level boxing contestant and agreed to fight the next day.
• Qin Yang and Zhao He won another bet, left the arena to avoid drawing the Phantom Umbrella Company’s attention, and Zhao He gave Qin Yang half his winnings.

Qin Yang arranged for Zhao He to borrow spirit source and bet it all on his boxing match, then faced the veteran fighter Blood Tiger Fist Shen Wen. Qin Yang defeated Shen Wen with a single powerful counterattack, leaving Zhao He and Dong Dahai celebrating their winnings.

• Qin Yang told Zhao He to borrow as much spirit source as he could and bet it all on him.
• Zhao He borrowed spirit source from Dong Dahai, who joined him to watch Qin Yang's match.
• The host introduced Qin Yang as a newcomer and Shen Wen as a fighter one win away from advancing.
• Shen Wen attacked immediately, but Qin Yang evaded him and struck with Arhat Bell Crash.
• Qin Yang sent Shen Wen crashing to the ground, and Zhao He and Dong Dahai celebrated his victory.

After defeating Shen Wen, Qin Yang accepted Phantom Umbrella Company’s offer to enter the intermediate boxing matches and used his Spirit Source winnings to recover his cultivation. He broke through to the Gathering Qi Realm and prepared to train the Turtle-Snake Art further before his match in three nights.

• Yan Peng invited Qin Yang to join the intermediate boxing matches, and Qin Yang accepted a match scheduled for three nights later.
• Qin Yang collected his rewards, then split the group’s Spirit Source earnings with Dong Dahai and Zhao He, leaving him with one jin of Lower-grade Spirit Source and eight jin of Inferior Spirit Source.
• Qin Yang absorbed six jin of Inferior Spirit Source and broke through to the Blood Transference Realm, then consumed the remaining Spirit Source.
• Qin Yang absorbed one jin of Lower-grade Spirit Source and reached the Gathering Qi Realm, awakening Turtle-Snake Qi and activating the Primordial Qi Shield.
• Qin Yang checked his Proficiency Panel and resolved to train the Turtle-Snake Art toward its second layer during the next three days.

Qin Yang faced the powerful Zhou Huai in an intermediate boxing match while the audience and observers debated their chances. The fight began with both men waiting, until Zhou Huai charged in to seize Qin Yang.

• Zhou Huai and coach Zhu Zan discussed Qin Yang’s skills and planned to exploit his weaker physique.
• Qin Yang dismissed Zhao He’s concerns, and Zhao He went to bet everything on him.
• The audience favored Zhou Huai, while the Man in Sunglasses hoped Qin Yang might produce a surprise and Yan Peng predicted Zhou Huai would win.
• Zhou Huai and Qin Yang entered the ring and initially stood still after the match began.
• Zhou Huai charged toward Qin Yang and reached for his shoulder with his grappling technique.

Qin Yang defeated Zhou Huai in a brutal boxing match, then Yan Peng offered him a fight against Mechanized Bio-humans with a large Spirit Source reward. Qin Yang asked how much he would receive, leaving the offer open.

• Qin Yang overpowered Zhou Huai with his martial arts and strikes, breaking Zhou Huai's knee and repeatedly smashing his head against the ring until he died.
• The host announced Qin Yang as the winner, while the spectators sat in stunned silence after losing their bets.
• Yan Peng met Qin Yang in the lounge, praised his performance, and offered him a match against Mechanized Bio-humans.
• Yan Peng offered Qin Yang two jin of Lower-grade Spirit Source for agreeing to fight and another three jin if he won, and Qin Yang asked how much the reward was.

Qin Yang negotiated a richer prize for fighting a Biochemical Robot, then absorbed six jin of Lower-grade Spirit Source and broke through into the True Qi Realm. The following night, he entered the ring against Jerry, a ninety-percent-mechanized fighter, as the crowd and Phantom Umbrella Company officials watched.

• Qin Yang negotiated three jin of Lower-grade Spirit Source upfront and a four-jin prize if he beat a Biochemical Robot, and Yan Peng scheduled the match for the following night.
• Qin Yang received six jin of Lower-grade Spirit Source for his match against Zhou Huai and the advance payment, then used the source to break through into the True Qi Realm.
• Qin Yang planned to pursue high-level boxing matches for greater rewards while cautioning Zhao He not to bet too much.
• The following night, most spectators favored Jerry, a ninety-percent-mechanized Biochemical Robot, while Zhao He bet heavily on Qin Yang.
• The Man in Sunglasses and Yan Peng discussed Qin Yang's mysterious background and chose not to investigate him further.
• Qin Yang and Jerry entered the ring as the excited crowd awaited their intermediate boxing match.

Qin Yang defeated Jerry in the boxing ring, even after Jerry activated his overload mode. Impressed by Qin Yang’s strength, Cheng Yaotian offered him a place in Phantom Umbrella Group, and Qin Yang named his price.

• Qin Yang fought Jerry, whose mechanical body and Steel Claws matched him in speed and power.
• Jerry activated Heart of Flame and entered extreme overload, but Qin Yang countered with Rushing Thunder Palms and pierced his chest, disabling him.
• The Man in Sunglasses and Yan Peng discussed Qin Yang’s potential for high-tier boxing matches, and Cheng Yaotian went to meet him.
• Cheng Yaotian introduced himself as president of Phantom Umbrella Company and invited Qin Yang to join Phantom Umbrella Group.
• Qin Yang agreed on the condition that his monthly salary would be one jin of Mid-grade Spirit Source.

Qin Yang accepted a High-level Boxing Match against Justin in ten days in exchange for Cheng Yaotian’s promised Spirit Source reward, then absorbed his winnings and broke through to the Gang Qi Realm. The sold-out match began with Qin Yang and Justin trading their first attacks, leaving the fight unresolved.

• Cheng Yaotian offered Qin Yang a pound of Mid-grade Spirit Source if he defeated his next High-level Boxing Match opponent, and Yan Peng explained the match rewards.
• Qin Yang collected fourteen pounds of Lower-grade Spirit Source, gave Zhao He ten pounds to hold, and absorbed the rest, breaking through to the Gang Qi Realm.
• News spread that Qin Yang would face Justin, a bioengineered fighter with nine consecutive wins, and the match drew huge crowds and betting.
• Ten days later, Qin Yang entered the ring to face Justin, who calculated his chance of victory at less than one percent.
• Justin attacked at high speed, Qin Yang blocked his steel claws and dodged a follow-up strike, and Justin raised Qin Yang’s estimated chance of victory to two percent.

Qin Yang fought Justin through a brutal arena match that escalated into a clash between Justin’s overload-powered Thunderous Strike and Qin Yang’s Virtual Black Tortoise Seal. The blast disabled the arena’s electronics and wrecked nearby stands, leaving both fighters standing amid the ruins with the result unresolved.

• Justin used his Three Illusory Slashes and then traded more than a hundred rapid blows with Qin Yang, who held his ground.
• Justin surprised Qin Yang with his steel tail, but Qin Yang caught it and repeatedly smashed Justin into the arena until Justin severed the tail and activated overload mode.
• Justin transformed into a lightning-wreathed metal ball and attacked as electrical energy spread through the arena, prompting spectators to flee.
• Cheng Yaotian refused to stop the match because of the enormous betting pool, despite Yan Peng’s concern about casualties.
• Justin unleashed Thunderous Strike, and Qin Yang countered with the Virtual Black Tortoise Seal, causing a massive explosion that disabled electronics and damaged the spectator stands.
• As the smoke cleared, Qin Yang and Justin stood among the ruins without another attack, and Justin stared at Qin Yang in awe.

After defeating Justin, Qin Yang visited Phantom Umbrella Company, where he saw the Gray Sword mecha and agreed to become a company consultant. He moved into a new apartment and began absorbing his Spirit Sources while awaiting a possible mission.

• Qin Yang defeated Justin, whose biomechanical body exploded, and Phantom Umbrella Company publicized the victory as the arena descended into chaos.
• Yan Peng invited Qin Yang to Phantom Umbrella Company, and Qin Yang followed him to its underground levels to see the Gray Sword mecha.
• Cheng Yaotian praised Qin Yang, offered him Spirit Sources, and agreed to his demand for two jin of Mid-grade Spirit Source per month as base salary.
• Qin Yang signed a contract to become a consultant for Phantom Umbrella Company and moved into an apartment Yan Peng found for him.
• Yan Peng told Qin Yang that a mission might be arranged in three days, and Qin Yang began absorbing his Spirit Sources after checking his room for surveillance cameras.

Qin Yang absorbed Spirit Source to advance his cultivation, split his winnings with Zhao He, and secured him a job at Phantom Umbrella Company. He joined Jason's team on a mission to eliminate One-Eyed Dragon's wasteland bandits, and the team began its nighttime assault after reaching the camp.

• Qin Yang absorbed two jin of Mid-grade Spirit Source but failed to break through, then cultivated the Netherworld Black Water Technique.
• Zhao He brought Qin Yang news of their winnings, and Qin Yang divided the Spirit Source with him and offered him a job at Phantom Umbrella Company.
• Qin Yang absorbed forty jin of Lower-grade Spirit Source, advanced his gang qi toward true gang, and cultivated for three days to process the excess.
• Yan Peng confirmed a mission to eliminate One-Eyed Dragon's bandit stronghold and offered Qin Yang ten jin of Lower-grade Spirit Source.
• Qin Yang joined Jason and Phantom Umbrella Team 3, traveled to the abandoned mine, and observed the bandit camp from the forest.
• Jason waited until the campfires went out and the strange cries stopped, then signaled the team to attack.