Recaps

Lou Xu secured the Silver Dragon King’s support, brought Gengxin City under Lou family rule, and introduced runic weapons to the continent. After Tang Hao killed Lou Gao’s disciples and stole the forging records, Lou Xu killed him through Xiong Jun, began spreading Runic Forging, and set out to establish an academy.

• Lou Xu sought a thousand-year soul ring with Lou Gao, but Di Tian attacked them and carried the unconscious Lou Xu to the Silver Dragon King.
• Lou Xu diagnosed the Silver Dragon King’s wound, gained her support and soul beasts, and forged a sash that suppressed her injury before leaving the forest with Xiong Jun and Lou Gao.
• Lou Xu spared Xiao Wu, returned to Gengxin City, and helped Lou Gao repel Dai Weisi’s attempt to seize him, prompting Dai Changkong to grant Gengxin City independence and titles to the Lou family.
• Lou Xu developed runic equipment and sold Jingzhe weapons across the continent, drawing the attention of the Star Luo Empire, Spirit Hall, and Clear Sky Sect.
• Tang Hao injured Lou Gao and his disciples, destroyed the runic weapons, and stole the forging records, so Xiong Jun killed him after their battle.
• Lou Xu took over the Blacksmith Association, announced that Runic Forging would be taught to blacksmiths, and received Xu Xingxuan’s help in healing Lou Gao and his disciples.
• Tai Tan attacked Lou Xu and was killed by Xiong Jun, while Tang Xiao refused Tang Yuehua’s request to retrieve Tang Hao’s body.
• Lou Xu found Ah Yin’s Blue Silver Emperor in a waterfall cave, took her and her soul bone, then met Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe to discuss the planned Artisan Soul Academy.