Chapter Summaries

Xiao Fan found Xiao Yi Xian in the poisonous mist as her woeful poison body erupted and she lost control. He restrained her inside a Chaos Flame barrier, while Bing Cang entered the mist seeking to claim her power.

• Xiao Fan realized Xiao Yi Xian had vanished into the poisonous mist and found a handkerchief warning him to leave because she was losing control.
• Xiao Yi Xian attacked Xiao Fan, and he recognized her as a two-star Dou Zong whose consciousness was fading.
• Xiao Fan used the Chaos Flame to repel the poison and enclose Xiao Yi Xian, cutting off her connection to the outside world.
• Yun Yun guarded the city and killed two figures attempting to sneak out as she sensed the battle in the mist.
• Bing Cang healed himself with a golden pill and entered the poisonous mist, intent on claiming Xiao Yi Xian.
• Xiao Fan endured Xiao Yi Xian's weakening attacks, caught her in his arms, and noticed white hair beneath her hood.

Xiao Fan reunited with Xiao Yi Xian and calmed her as she briefly regained control of the Woeful Poison Body. He found that its seven-colored lifeline was nearing her heart and prepared to suppress it, leaving them enveloped in black flame.

• Xiao Yi Xian struck Xiao Fan while the Woeful Poison Body still influenced her, but his embrace helped her regain awareness.
• Xiao Yi Xian apologized for hurting Xiao Fan, and he reassured her that he could endure her blows.
• Xiao Yi Xian's condition worsened, so Xiao Fan tore open her robe and saw the seven-colored lifeline nearing her heart.
• Xiao Fan realized he could only suppress the Woeful Poison Body for now and reminded Xiao Yi Xian of their promise to stay together.
• Xiao Yi Xian agreed to let Xiao Fan help, and he enveloped them both in black flame.

Mo Shang returned to the Hall of Souls with Eagle Protector, whose expedition drew suspicion from the Central Plains factions. In the Jia Ma Empire, Xiao Yan remained secluded after the Misty Cloud Sect’s defeat while the empire reshaped its power, and Ya Fei came to check whether he had emerged.

• Eagle Protector told Mo Shang that their mission concerned the Hall Master's plan, while Mo Shang privately worried that Yao Chen had been captured.
• Elder Qiu praised Mo Shang's rapid rise to Dou Emperor and victory among the hall's younger generation, but Eagle Protector took him away and rejected Elder Qiu's interest.
• Elder Qiu resented Eagle Protector's promotion, while the Central Plains factions investigated the Hall of Souls' expedition and circulated rumors about its purpose.
• Xiao Yan stayed in the Mittel Family's prepared room for several days after the battle, while the Jia Ma Imperial Family and the Mittel Family suppressed unrest and punished or monitored former Misty Cloud Sect allies.
• Jia Xingtian spared the Nalan Family but gradually excluded it from the Jia Ma Empire's inner circle, and Ya Fei asked a maid whether Xiao Yan had left his room.

Xiao Fan used the Chaos Flame to suppress Xiao Yi Xian’s erupting woeful poison body, halting the poison’s advance at her chest but leaving her curse unresolved. Afterward, the two reunited and Xiao Fan told her about his journeys while the poisonous mist began to thin.

• Xiao Fan examined Xiao Yi Xian’s body and found that the seven-colored poison thread was nearing her heart.
• Xiao Fan guided the Chaos Flame through Xiao Yi Xian’s meridians, compressing the toxins and pushing the poison thread back from her heart.
• Xiao Fan formed black flame totems around the poison thread and stopped its advance at Xiao Yi Xian’s chest, but said he could not safely suppress it further.
• Xiao Yi Xian changed into a white dress, worried that her newly white hair made her ugly, and Xiao Fan reassured her that she was beautiful.
• Xiao Fan told Xiao Yi Xian about the places and events he had encountered since they parted, while the poisonous mist around them gradually thinned.

Xiao Fan and Xiao Yi Xian discovered Bing Cang had followed them into the poisonous mist, where he had absorbed its poison and grown stronger. Xiao Fan fought him and wounded him with Hidden Force, but Bing Cang began releasing multicolored energy.

• Xiao Fan reassured Xiao Yi Xian that he could deal with her woeful poison body, and they noticed the poisonous mist had thinned.
• Bing Cang emerged from hiding, and Xiao Fan stopped Xiao Yi Xian from attacking while he assessed Bing Cang's strengthened aura.
• Bing Cang revealed that he had absorbed most of the poisonous mist and intended to seize Xiao Yi Xian's woeful poison body.
• Bing Cang attacked Xiao Fan with an ice spike, but Xiao Fan evaded it with Three Thousand Lightning Movement and countered with a flame whip.
• Xiao Fan struck Bing Cang with Eight Extremes Collapse and detonated Hidden Force inside him, injuring him.
• Bing Cang grew furious and released streams of multicolored energy as a gleam appeared in his eyes.

Xiao Fan defeated Bing Cang and ended the danger in Dinggu City, then reunited with Xiao Yi Xian and Yun Yun. The two women met and began to get acquainted as Xiao Fan planned to find a way to resolve Xiao Yi Xian’s woeful poison body.

• Xiao Fan recognized Bing Cang’s artificially formed woeful poison body, bluffed about his powerful background, and distracted him.
• Xiao Fan raised his cultivation, attacked Bing Cang from behind, and killed him with the chaos flame before taking his Storage Ring.
• Xiao Fan checked the system Shop and hoped its next refresh would offer something to help Xiao Yi Xian.
• Xiao Fan and Xiao Yi Xian flew back to Yun Yun, who had been watching over the city and welcomed them.
• Xiao Yi Xian introduced herself to Yun Yun, and Xiao Fan explained how Yun Yun had helped him search for her.

Xiao Fan discovered that Bing Cang had planned to use poison-grown Leafless Fruits to create people with imitation Woeful Poison Bodies, then accompanied Xiao Yi Xian and Yun Yun to reunite her with the Poison Sect. Xiao Yi Xian treated her followers and instructed them to proceed cautiously before she and Xiao Fan headed toward Tianrong City.

• Xiao Fan read a scroll in Bing Cang's Storage Ring and learned that Cang Jue had proposed cultivating Leafless Fruit with every poison to create a poison stronger than the Woeful Poison Body.
• Xiao Fan explained that Bing Cang had planned to grow poisonous fruits and use them to create imitation Woeful Poison Bodies, but his scheme had ended before it began.
• Xiao Yi Xian asked to settle the rescued Poison Sect members, so Xiao Fan and Yun Yun followed her poison traces to find them.
• The Poison Sect members knelt in relief when they saw Xiao Yi Xian, who healed their injuries and ordered them to act cautiously.
• Xiao Yi Xian gave Fan Cheng a Storage Ring and set off with Xiao Fan toward Tianrong City.

Xiao Fan, Yun Yun, and Xiao Yi Xian traveled to Tianrong City as the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect faced growing public anger in the Chu Yun Empire. Meanwhile, Mo Shang sought alchemy guidance from Yao Chen, but Eagle Protector’s father refused him access to Yao Chen and offered guidance from the Hall’s seventh-tier alchemists instead.

• Xiao Fan traveled toward Tianrong City with Yun Yun and Xiao Yi Xian, who both rebuffed his attempts to get close to them.
• Xiao Fan learned that the Heavenly Fragrance House had publicized the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect’s actions in Zhanyun City, intensifying opposition to the sect.
• Xiao Yi Xian told Xiao Fan that Sikou Ning had helped her and that she had later made deals with the Sikou Family to oppose the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect.
• Eagle Protector rewarded Mo Shang with pills, and Mo Shang asked to meet Yao Chen for alchemy guidance.
• Eagle Protector consulted his father, who denied Mo Shang access to Yao Chen but allowed seventh-tier alchemists to guide him.

Xiao Fan arrived at Tianrong City with Yun Yun and Xiao Yi Xian as the Chu Yun Empire's conflict with the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect erupted into open fighting. After observing Sikou Thirteen's troops attack Qi Li, Xiao Fan headed toward a more powerful battle involving the sect's elders and a mysterious black-robed expert.

• Xiao Fan, Yun Yun, and Xiao Yi Xian approached Tianrong City and heard the explosions of battles underway inside.
• Sikou Thirteen accused Qi Li of planning to defect to the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect and ordered the Flying Dragon Army to attack him.
• Qi Li recognized the elite troops and warned Sikou Thirteen that the force sent against the sect's branch could suffer heavy losses.
• Xiao Fan used Golden Eyes to study how the soldiers combined their Dou Qi, gaining an idea for using Heavenly Flames, then left with the two women.
• Xiao Fan reached another battlefield where Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect elders fought a black-robed expert who easily wounded them.

The Black-Robed Man defeated a Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect elder’s sneak attack and revealed a toxin-made snake while confronting Vice Gate Master Xue Gang. Xiao Yi Xian identified the man as likely belonging to the destroyed Ten Thousand Snake Sect, and Xiao Fan discovered that the snake’s toxins had formed a soul, leaving him intrigued by the sect’s cultivation method.

• A Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect elder attacked the Black-Robed Man with Heavenly Scorpion Hand, but the man kicked him away.
• Xue Gang attacked with a black toad, and the Black-Robed Man’s grayish-brown snake caught and began devouring it.
• Xue Gang appeared as Vice Gate Master of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, while Xiao Fan and Yun Yun suspected the Black-Robed Man had been waiting for him.
• Xiao Yi Xian identified the snake as a toxin-made creature and said the Black-Robed Man likely came from the destroyed Ten Thousand Snake Sect.
• Xiao Fan used his Golden Eyes to see that the poisonous mist inside the snake had formed an illusory soul, sparking his interest in the Ten Thousand Snake Sect’s cultivation method.

Pei Yuan confronted Xue Gang over his betrayal of the Ten Thousand Snake Sect, while revealing the grudge began with a secret cultivation method. The chapter left them facing off as Pei Yuan's gray snake blocked Xue Gang's attack.

• Xue Gang tried to recruit the Black-Robed Man and urged him to remove the poison from the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect elders, but Pei Yuan activated the poison and killed the four elders.
• Pei Yuan accused Xue Gang of betraying the Ten Thousand Snake Sect, and Xue Gang recognized him as Pei He's adopted disciple, Pei Yuan.
• Xue Gang revealed that jealousy over the Sect Master's exclusive cultivation method had driven him to betray the sect and kill its members.
• Xue Gang lunged at Pei Yuan to seize the cultivation method, but Pei Yuan's grayish-brown snake intercepted his attack.

Pei Yuan used the venomous snake he controlled to poison Xue Gang, turning their fight around despite being weaker. Xue Gang burned the poison out of his body at great cost, and the chapter left Pei Yuan facing an enraged opponent who remained stronger than him.

• Xue Gang recognized Pei Yuan's snake as the product of the Ten Thousand Snake Sect's cultivation method and attacked him with a fireball.
• Pei Yuan dodged Xue Gang's attack and sent the snake at his neck, where Xue Gang shattered it with a punch.
• The snake's poison mist enveloped Xue Gang, and Pei Yuan revealed that its venom could cripple Xue Gang's cultivation.
• Xue Gang burned the poison out of his body, suffering severe damage as the venom reformed into a smaller snake.
• Xiao Fan realized Pei Yuan had deliberately let Xue Gang destroy the snake, but doubted Pei Yuan could withstand Xue Gang's fury.

Xue Gang crippled Pei Yuan and nearly killed him, but Xiao Fan intervened before the final blow. After Xiao Fan sent Xue Gang flying, he trapped him in a spatial cage.

• Xue Gang unleashed his full power and struck Pei Yuan, shattering his chest and knocking off his crimson mask.
• Xiao Fan shielded Yun Yun and Xiao Yi Xian from Pei Yuan's horrifying, poison-corroded face.
• Xue Gang caught Pei Yuan's venomous snake and prepared to kill Pei Yuan, but a slender young man blocked his punch with one finger.
• Xue Gang tried to pressure the stranger by invoking his position as Vice Gate Master of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect.
• Xiao Fan flicked Xue Gang away and sealed him in a spatial cage as he attempted to flee.

Xiao Fan killed Xue Gang and received Pei Yuan’s method for condensing a Snake Spirit. As Pei Yuan died, he entrusted the Snake Spirit to Xiao Yi Xian, leaving Xiao Fan wondering how Pei Yuan knew she was suited to care for it.

• Xiao Fan captured Xue Gang, examined the venomous snake, and heard Pei Yuan offer the Snake Spirit cultivation method in exchange for killing Xue Gang.
• After confirming Pei Yuan’s vitality was severed, Xiao Fan killed Xue Gang with the Chaos Flame and took his Storage Ring.
• Pei Yuan inscribed the cultivation method on a scroll and explained that Snake Spirits grew more poisonous over time, harming their hosts, and would vanish if their hosts died.
• Pei Yuan infused his Soul Power into the snake to make it a true living being, then asked Xiao Fan to care for it.
• As Pei Yuan died, he handed the snake to Xiao Yi Xian, prompting Xiao Fan to wonder whether Pei Yuan knew about her Woeful Poison Body.

Xiao Fan and his companions withdrew from the fighting in Tianrong City while he assessed the Imperial Family’s campaign against the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect. Meanwhile, Mo Shang entered the Hall of Souls’ prison to seek Yao Chen’s guidance and was introduced to Mu Gu.

• Xiao Yi Xian discovered that the transformed snake could pass poison to her, named it Little Green, and tucked it into her sleeve.
• Xiao Fan led Xiao Yi Xian and Yun Yun to the Heavenly Fragrance House, choosing to wait for Sikou Thirteen rather than join the Imperial Family’s battle.
• Eagle Protector warned Mo Shang about the risks of approaching Yao Chen, then sent him into the prison after a High-Rank Dou Zong accompanied them to its entrance.
• Mo Shang resisted the forest’s cold with his chaos flame, presented his token, and entered the hall to meet a Venerable Elder.
• The elder identified himself as Mu Gu, cautioned Mo Shang that Yao Chen was unlikely to guide him, and told him to follow.

Mo Shang accompanied Mu Gu to meet the imprisoned Yao Lao and sought his guidance in alchemy. He demonstrated the first medicinal liquid he had made, prompting Yao Lao to criticize it, and explained why it had been the best option for him at the time.

• Mu Gu led Mo Shang through the Space Locks into Yao Lao's prison, where ghost soul incense failed to keep Mo Shang drowsy for more than a moment.
• Mo Shang saw Yao Lao bound by chains and watched conduits draw soul power from him as Mu Gu tried once more to persuade him to cooperate.
• Mu Gu introduced Mo Shang as a twenty-year-old high-rank Dou Emperor and Sixth-Tier Alchemist, and Mo Shang respectfully asked Yao Lao for instruction.
• Mo Shang demonstrated how he had refined Body Tempering Liquid from first-tier ingredients, surprising Yao Lao with the familiar method.
• Yao Lao called the liquid rubbish, and Mo Shang explained that his meridians had been too weak to withstand even a low-grade pill when he first made it.

Mo Shang used his alchemy demonstrations to make contact with the imprisoned Yao Chen, who recognized him as Xiao Fan and began quietly guiding him while worrying the Hall of Souls might discover his identity. Meanwhile, the Sikou Imperial Family began its war against the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, and Xiao Fan pressed Sikou Thirteen to explain the family’s plans.

• Mo Shang demonstrated pills for Yao Chen, who recognized his disciple Xiao Fan and cautiously began offering him pointers while urging him to leave the Hall of Souls.
• Mu Gu allowed Mo Shang to continue visiting Yao Chen, and the Hall of Souls’ leaders let their exchanges continue in hopes of changing Yao Chen’s attitude.
• The Sikou Imperial Family destroyed the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect’s affiliated forces in Tianrong City, officially beginning their war.
• Sikou Thirteen hurried to the Heavenly Fragrance House after learning Xiao Fan and the others had returned, and he congratulated Xiao Fan on finding Xiao Yi Xian.
• Xiao Fan asked Sikou Thirteen how the Sikou Family planned to contend with the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect.

Xiao Fan questioned Sikou Thirteen about the Imperial Family’s alliance with Xiao Yi Xian, but chose not to press him without evidence. Sikou Ning then invited Xiao Fan and his companions to the palace, where Emperor Sikou Qingtian personally welcomed them, astonishing his siblings.

• Xiao Fan challenged Sikou Thirteen’s explanation for trusting Xiao Yi Xian to help oppose the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, and Sikou Thirteen feared Xiao Fan had uncovered the Imperial Family’s suspicions about her.
• Sikou Ning arrived and chatted with Xiao Yi Xian before inviting her, Xiao Fan, and their companions to the Imperial Palace; Sikou Thirteen sent word ahead despite Xiao Fan declining a grand welcome.
• On the way to the palace, Xiao Fan’s group saw Imperial Guards escorting people from Marquis Qi’s Residence after Sikou Thirteen had taken control of Qi Li.
• At the palace gates, Sikou Qingtian personally greeted Xiao Fan and led him and his companions inside, leaving Sikou Thirteen and Sikou Ning astonished.

Xiao Fan confronted Sikou Qingtian over the Imperial Family’s attempt to exploit Xiao Yi Xian and secured most of its medicinal ingredients. That night, Xie Biyan arrived with the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, and Sikou Qingtian rallied Tianrong City against him as Xiao Fan assessed the enemy’s strength.

• Sikou Qingtian apologized to Xiao Fan for the Imperial Family’s plan involving Xiao Yi Xian, and Xiao Fan revealed he had reached the Dou Zong realm.
• Xiao Fan demanded seventy percent of the Imperial Family’s medicinal ingredients, and Sikou Qingtian agreed and handed over the Storage Rings.
• Xiao Fan and his companions stayed in the Imperial Palace, expecting the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect to retaliate for the destruction of its outpost.
• Xie Biyan arrived outside Tianrong City at night, and Xiao Fan identified him as a Four-Star Dou Zong.
• Sikou Qingtian accused the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect of atrocities before the citizens, who believed him and cursed Xie Biyan.

Xie Biyan confronted Sikou Qingtian and tried to kill him, but Sikou Old Ghost intervened and Xiao Fan arrived with Xiao Yi Xian and Yun Yun. After a brief exchange with Xiao Fan, Xie Biyan withdrew to gather the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect’s forces, while Xiao Fan gauged his strength.

• Xie Biyan threatened to destroy the Sikou Family and attacked Sikou Qingtian, but Sikou Old Ghost blocked his strike.
• Sikou Old Ghost revealed himself as the former emperor, who had survived the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect’s poisoning and secretly trained to become a One-Star Dou Zong.
• Xiao Fan, Xiao Yi Xian, and Yun Yun appeared at the imperial palace, and Xie Biyan recognized them as the experts who had foiled the sect’s plans in Zhanyun City.
• Xie Biyan condemned Xiao Fan’s interference but turned to leave instead of fighting the assembled Dou Zongs.
• Xiao Fan surprised Xie Biyan with Eight Extremes Collapse and a hidden explosive force, then withdrew after Xie Biyan counterattacked and escaped.
• Xiao Fan concluded that he could hold Xie Biyan back, while Xiao Yi Xian’s apparent Dou Zong strength remained a bluff because Xiao Fan had sealed her toxins.