Vol. 5The Path to Dou Sheng
Xiao Yan overcame the demonic source within him, strengthened his ties to the Xiao Clan and Gu Xun'er, and pursued greater power while threats gathered. As he refined the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame, Xiao Xuan repelled a major invasion, but demonic light escaped carrying the continent’s location.
- Xiao Yan destroyed the Heavenly Underworld Sect and advanced through the Yao Clan’s inheritance, then returned to the Northwest Continent with the demonic source still sealed but weakening.
- Xiao Yan visited Yao Ling and Gu Xun'er before leaving for his trials, while Cai Lin sensed a powerful expert approaching the Flame Alliance.
- Xiao Yan obtained Bodhi Seeds and used the Bodhi Heart to reach Dou Sheng, but the breakthrough released the demonic source within him.
- Xiao Yan expelled and incinerated the demonic source as the Star Realm collapsed.
- Xiao Yan returned to the Xiao Clan, became its Emperor’s Son, and helped resolve the Hun Clan crisis before marrying Gu Xun'er.
- Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er entered the Heavenly Tomb to grow stronger, where Xiao Yan encountered Hun Miesheng.
- Xiao Yan reunited his family, helped Yao Ming reclaim leadership, and supported Cai Lin’s pursuit of her inheritance before refining the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame.
- While Xiao Yan remained in seclusion, Xiao Xuan defeated Demon Emperor Bo Kui and suppressed the Black Sea Demon Emperor, but demonic light escaped with the continent’s location.