Chapter Summaries

Xiao Yan explained the continent’s history to the Youth Class, then clashed with Song Qing after the teaching assistant repeatedly criticized him. Xiao Yan accepted Song Qing’s challenge to fight, and the students followed them outside while Ye Zhong hurried to alert Xuan Kongzi.

• Xiao Yan described the ancient era, the disappearance of Dou Di experts and Emperor-Grade Alchemists, and the rise of Ninth-Rank Alchemists as the current pinnacle.
• Song Qing dismissed Xiao Yan’s explanation and continued criticizing him, while Dan Chen checked whether Xiao Yan was all right.
• Xiao Yan insulted Song Qing and challenged him to a one-on-one fight, which Song Qing eagerly accepted.
• Song Qing flew outside, and Xiao Yan followed after reassuring Dan Chen and exchanging words with Cao Ying.
• The Youth Class rushed out to watch, while Ye Zhong went to find Xuan Kongzi.

Xiao Yan fought Song Qing over Cao Ying, initially using speed and technique to withstand Song Qing’s superior Dou Qi. After activating the Crimson Refining Flame Demon Body, Xiao Yan overwhelmed Song Qing and left him unconscious, while continuing to humiliate him on the ground.

• Song Qing challenged Xiao Yan to give up Cao Ying, and Xiao Yan insulted him and refused.
• Song Qing struck Xiao Yan, but the blow passed through an energy body; the two then exchanged attacks as Song Qing relied on his stronger Dou Qi.
• Xiao Yan activated the Crimson Refining Flame Demon Body and used Nine Illusory Flashes to break Song Qing’s Profound Fire Shield and strike his chest.
• Song Qing tried to flee and begged for surrender, but Xiao Yan punched him several times until he fell unconscious.
• Xiao Yan withdrew his power and stomped on Song Qing’s face.

Xiao Yan defeated Song Qing and refused to apologize when the Pill Tower Grand Elder intervened, forcing the Grand Elder to apologize after Xiao Wen and Xiao Wu revealed Xiao Yan was the Xiao Clan’s Holy Son. Yao Lao questioned Xiao Yan’s merciless humiliation of Song Qing, but Xiao Yan defended his actions by arguing that the strong set the rules.

• Xiao Yan trampled Song Qing after defeating him, until the Pill Tower Grand Elder appeared and demanded that he stop.
• The Pill Tower Grand Elder identified Song Qing as his disciple and demanded an apology from Xiao Yan, who instead demanded an apology from the elder.
• The Grand Elder attacked Xiao Yan, but Yao Lao stopped him and warned him to watch his words.
• Xiao Wen and Xiao Wu appeared as Half-Saints and revealed that Xiao Yan was the Xiao Clan’s Holy Son, then pressured the Grand Elder to apologize.
• The Pill Tower Grand Elder apologized on Song Qing’s behalf, and Xiao Yan let him take the unconscious Song Qing away with a warning.
• Yao Lao questioned Xiao Yan’s cruelty, and Xiao Yan argued that the strong—not the weak—decided who was in the wrong.

Xiao Yan established his dominance at the Pill Tower, then continued his alchemy studies as his relationships with Dan Chen and Cao Ying shifted. Meanwhile, an ancient city fell from hidden space onto the Fertile Plains, and Black Wind Gate explorers entered it before something eerie happened.

• Xiao Yan returned to his class after confronting the Pill Tower Grand Elder, and the frightened youths obeyed his order to return to the classroom.
• Xiao Yan accused Cao Ying of using Song Qing's affection to make him act, then left her pale-faced while Dan Chen comforted her.
• The Pill Tower learned Xiao Yan was the Xiao Clan's Holy Son, assigned a new instructor after Song Qing was injured, and saw Xiao Yan's ties with Dan Chen and Cao Ying develop.
• A vast ancient city shaped like a yin-yang symbol fell onto the Fertile Plains after breaking through the sky.
• Black Wind Gate sent two Dou Emperors and a group of disciples to investigate, and they entered the ancient city.

The Black Wind Sect suffered devastating curses after sending experts into the newly appeared Dou Saint Ruins, which drew attention from across the western Central Plains. At the Pill Tower, Xiao Yan absorbed the effects of an eighth-tier Spirit-Nurturing Heavenly Pill and greatly strengthened his soul power as Yao Lao appeared.

• The Black Wind Sect's yin-side expedition collapsed into madness, while the yang-side group returned afflicted by an unholy fire that drove its members to debauchery.
• The Black Wind Sect's master learned that Dou Zong experts could not enter the ruins and ordered news of them spread.
• Experts from across the western Central Plains flocked to the Dou Saint Ruins and found that only those below Dou Zong could enter.
• Xiao Yan awakened after a night of cultivation, and his Soul Storm swept through Yao Lao's residence before being contained by a stronger soul force.
• Elder Wen and Elder Wu sensed Yao Chen's immense soul power and said that he was nearing the heavenly realm.
• Xiao Yan judged that the Spirit-Nurturing Heavenly Pill had raised his soul power to the level of a seventh-grade intermediate alchemist, and Yao Lao appeared.

Xiao Yan’s soul power reached the seventh-grade intermediate level, and he began experimenting with an upgraded sixth-grade Emperor’s Extreme Pill during the Pill Tower Youth Class’s practical lessons. As Elder Li watched the students develop recipes, Shi Hao announced a plan that left him speechless.

• Yao Lao praised Xiao Yan’s soul power and said he could reach the seventh rank as an alchemist within a year, while Xiao Yan joked about killing Han Feng for his Sea Heart Flame.
• Elder Li assigned the Youth Class students to create or improve pill recipes after three months of theoretical study.
• Xiao Yan began refining an upgraded sixth-grade Emperor’s Extreme Pill using a sixth-tier magic core and other precious ingredients, delighting Dan Chen while Cao Ying watched from the side.
• Elder Li guided the other students as they worked on lower-grade pills.
• Shi Hao told Elder Li he planned to improve the Nine Revolutions Qi-Connecting Pill into a second-grade pill called the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, freezing Elder Li’s smile.

Shi Hao attempted to extract the essence from a magical beast's large intestine while refining a pill, and Xuan Kongzi announced that the Yin-Yang Twin Flames had appeared in ancient ruins in the western Central Plains. The ruins barred anyone above Dou Zong from entering, leaving the heavenly flame beyond the reach of the assembled senior alchemists.

• Elder Li taught Shi Hao how to refine the Nine Revolutions Qi-Connecting Pill before leaving for a meeting.
• Shi Hao used his Azure-Scale Eagle Flame to roast a Red-Cloud Pig's intestine until he extracted its golden essence powder.
• Xuan Kongzi gathered the Pill Tower's senior alchemists and announced that the Yin-Yang Twin Flames had appeared in the Fertile Plains.
• Xuan Kongzi explained that a Dou Sheng Expert had left ancient city ruins with restrictions barring anyone above Dou Zong from entering.
• The alchemists grew disappointed that they could not enter the ruins, while Yao Lao appeared pleased.

Xuan Kongzi explained the dangers of the Ancient Ruins and sought suitable candidates to explore them, while Elder Li returned to the Alchemy Plaza to inspect the students’ experimental pills. After tasting Shi Hao’s foul Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, Elder Li demanded to know what Shi Hao had extracted from the large intestine.

• Xuan Kongzi told the elders that the Yang Side’s curse drove entrants to reproduce, while the Yin Side transformed most victims into slaughtering beasts, and said the Heavenly Flame was behind a seal in the Yang Side.
• Xuan Kongzi asked for Sixth-Rank Alchemists with Dou Emperor strength to enter the Ancient Ruins, and Yao Lao and the Pill Tower Grand Elder recognized their disciples as possible candidates.
• Elder Li saw golden medicinal liquid forming in Xiao Yan’s cauldron and a purple pill in Dan Chen’s, then chose not to disturb Dan Chen.
• Elder Li corrected a student’s Snow Spirit Pill formula and warned him that Heavenly Poison Grass was deadly to those below Dou Wang.
• Elder Li tasted Shi Hao’s Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, spat out the foul golden liquid, and asked what Shi Hao had extracted from the large intestine.

Shi Hao’s golden Nine Revolutions Golden Pill made Elder Li furious, while Xiao Yan’s failed refinement and reaction to the pill turned the lesson into a farce. After class, Xiao Yan teased Cao Ying and Dan Chen, then walked Dan Chen into a quiet alley and moved in to kiss her.

• Shi Hao’s pill caused Xiao Yan’s cauldron to explode, and Xiao Yan confronted Elder Li before tasting the pill powder and realizing why Elder Li was angry.
• Xiao Yan struggled to contain his laughter as Elder Li lectured Shi Hao and rubbed his face.
• Cao Ying asked Xiao Yan what ingredients Shi Hao used, and Xiao Yan kissed her and Dan Chen when they leaned in to hear his answer.
• Xiao Yan followed Dan Chen, took her hand, and led her to a quiet alley despite her protests.
• Xiao Yan asked Dan Chen if she was jealous, lifted her chin, and leaned toward her lips.

Xiao Yan consoled Dan Chen about sharing his affection, then told Xuan Yi and Yao Lao that he was engaged to Gu Xun'er and had reserved a place for Cao Ying as a concubine. Yao Lao revealed that the Yin-Yang Twin Flames had appeared in a Dou Sheng's ruins, and Xiao Yan left with details of the expedition planned for three days later.

• Xiao Yan kissed Dan Chen, admitted he could not offer her exclusive love because he was engaged, and comforted her when she began to cry.
• Xiao Yan took Dan Chen home and returned to find Yao Lao and Xuan Yi sharing tea.
• Xuan Yi asked whether Xiao Yan intended to pursue Cao Ying, and Xiao Yan said he was engaged to the Ancient Clan Chief's daughter and had offered Cao Ying a concubine's place.
• Yao Lao told Xiao Yan that the Yin-Yang Twin Flames had appeared in a Dou Sheng's ruins and warned that the ruins could be dangerous.
• Yao Lao gave Xiao Yan a scroll about the ruins and explained that the Pill Tower would send a team of Sixth-Rank Alchemists in three days; Xiao Yan took the information and left.

Xiao Yan learned that the Yin-Yang Twin Flames lay in the Yin-Yang Evil Saint’s ruins and prepared to seek them. Before leaving, he said goodbye to Dan Chen and Cao Ying, who accepted that he was betrothed but chose to pursue a place in his heart anyway.

• Xiao Yan read Yao Lao’s scroll and learned about the Yin-Yang Evil Saint, the dangers of the ruins, and the heavenly flames waiting on the Yang Side.
• Xuan Yi warned Cao Ying that Xiao Yan’s betrothal to the Ancient Clan Chief’s daughter made pursuing him dangerous, but Cao Ying struggled to give him up.
• Xiao Yan prepared to leave and shared an affectionate farewell with Dan Chen, who asked him not to pursue other women.
• Xiao Yan visited Cao Ying, who confessed that she did not want to miss her chance with him despite knowing he was betrothed.
• Xiao Yan admitted that he had pursued both Cao Ying and Dan Chen, and he moved to kiss Cao Ying.

Xiao Yan arrived in Black Wind City with Xiao Wu and Xiao Wen to enter the Dou Saint Ruins, where the Black Wind Gate Master arranged lodging for them. As a Seventh-Rank Alchemist and two Dou Zun escorts appeared, Xiao Wen recognized them as members of the Yao Clan.

• Xiao Yan and his two companions arrived in Black Wind City, where the Black Wind Gate Master greeted them and offered them a guest lodge.
• Xiao Yan gave the Black Wind Gate Master an Emperor's Extreme Pill and learned the Dou Saint Ruins' Yang Side opened at noon while the dangerous Yin Side opened at night.
• Xiao Wu repelled the soul probes of several powerful visitors as the Black Wind Gate Master escorted Xiao Yan and his companions to their lodging.
• A young woman wearing the insignia of a Seventh-Rank Alchemist arrived with two Dou Zun escorts.
• Xiao Wen told Xiao Yan that the newcomers were members of the Yao Clan.

Xiao Yan met the Yao Clan’s gifted Saint Daughter, Yao Ling, in Black Wind City, then went out to explore the city’s lively streets. The chapter ended with him rushing to stop Xin He from grabbing a woman fleeing the Spring Delight House.

• Xiao Yan learned that the beautiful young woman was Yao Ling, a Seventh-Rank Alchemist and the Yao Clan’s Saint Daughter, and that her brother Yao Tian was a formidable young genius.
• Xiao Yan walked through Black Wind City with Xiao Wen and Xiao Wu, enjoying its busy streets and everyday atmosphere.
• Xiao Yan joked with the women outside the Spring Delight House but declined their invitation.
• A woman fled the Spring Delight House after Xin He pursued her for two days and two nights, and Xiao Yan vanished to intervene as Xin He lunged for her.

Xiao Yan rescued a woman from Xin He and then claimed kinship with Yao Ling, whose elders recognized his talent and the Xiao Clan’s formidable standing. The chapter ended with Yao Ling considering Yao Xu’s advice to treat Xiao Yan more warmly.

• Xiao Yan stopped Xin He from grabbing a woman and sent him flying with a powerful slap.
• Xiao Yan left with Wen and Wu, the Two Saints, after the woman thanked him.
• Xiao Yan approached Yao Ling and claimed they were cousins because his mother, Yao Xian, was from the Yao Clan.
• Yao Ling remained aloof toward Xiao Yan, while Yao Xu later praised his talent and noted that two Half-Saints guarded him.
• Yao Xu advised Yao Ling to treat Xiao Yan warmly, citing the Xiao Clan’s strength, and Yao Ling acknowledged the clan’s power.

Xiao Yan and Yao Ling entered the Yin-Yang Evil Saint’s Ruins together and headed toward the Yin-Yang Twin Flames. They left the other entrants behind after Yao Ling defeated a group of attackers, and the chapter ended as Xiao Yan reacted to the flames ahead.

• The Black Wind Gate master led the experts to the ruins and warned them that only those at Dou Zong or below could enter.
• Xiao Yan and Yao Ling agreed to travel together and crossed the silver ring into the ruins.
• Several Dou Huang experts surrounded Yao Ling, but she struck one down with her Soul-Breaking Spear and drove the others away.
• Xiao Yan and Yao Ling flew toward the Yin-Yang Twin Flames, ignoring the other treasures and the Evil Saint’s legacy.
• They spotted an ancient altar holding black-and-white flames, and Xiao Yan’s expression changed when he saw them.

Xiao Yan and Yao Ling resisted the ruins’ soul-targeting aura and reached the altar of the yin-yang twin flames. After Yao Ling secured one group’s retreat by invoking the Yao Clan, a lecherous Seventh-Rank Alchemist challenged her, and Xiao Yan appeared to accept his offer to join him.

• The ruins’ wicked aura stirred desire in Xiao Yan and Yao Ling, but they regained clarity with Clear Spirit Pills and their seventh-rank souls.
• Xiao Yan and Yao Ling reached the altar, where two Seventh-Rank Alchemists and several others had gathered.
• Yao Ling unleashed her soul power to clear the group’s heads, then announced she had come only for the yin-yang twin flames and asked them to honor the Yao Clan.
• The older Seventh-Rank Alchemist yielded the flames and left with his group, but the other leader stayed and made a lewd threat toward Yao Ling.
• Xiao Yan applauded the man’s words, and when the man offered him a chance to share Yao Ling, Xiao Yan asked if he was serious, leaving Yao Ling pale.

Xiao Yan and Yao Ling fought the Evil Young Man and his Peak Dou Emperor allies near the Altar. Xiao Yan killed the attackers, and he and Yao Ling turned their attention to obtaining the Yin-Yang Twin Flames.

• Yao Ling questioned whether Xiao Yan had come to help her, and he assured her that they were relatives.
• The Evil Young Man sent four Dou Emperors after Xiao Yan while he fought Yao Ling, but her soul attacks forced him to defend himself.
• Xiao Yan activated the Crimson Refining Flame Demon Body, shattered three opponents’ attacks, and killed the assassin who struck his energy body.
• Xiao Yan defeated the remaining Dou Emperors and seized the Evil Young Man, who offered him treasures and an inheritance in exchange for his life.
• Xiao Yan snapped the Evil Young Man’s neck and destroyed his soul, then looked toward the Altar with Yao Ling as they prepared to obtain the Yin-Yang Twin Flames.

Xiao Yan and Yao Ling prepared to break the seal around the Yin-Yang Twin Flames, agreeing to let the Yin-Yang Evil Saint decide who would claim them. Their combined soul attacks weakened the barrier but failed to shatter it, so Yao Ling used her blood to empower a final soul spear.

• Xiao Yan and Yao Ling discovered that soul power could affect the altar's membrane, while physical force and Dou Qi could not.
• Xiao Yan hung the dead Dou Huang experts from a withered tree to deter anyone drawn by the heavenly flames.
• Xiao Yan and Yao Ling agreed that whoever the Yin-Yang Evil Saint chose should receive the Yin-Yang Twin Flames.
• Xiao Yan revealed seventh-grade intermediate soul power and joined Yao Ling in repeatedly striking the membrane with soul techniques.
• Yao Ling infused a soul spear with her blood and launched the Divine Soul Blood Spear at the trembling barrier.

Xiao Yan and Yao Ling fought over who would obtain the Yin-Yang Twin Flames, with Xiao Yan overpowering and restraining her. An ancient figure appeared at the Altar and interrupted them before either could claim the flames.

• The barrier around the Altar shattered, revealing the Yin-Yang Twin Flames and exposing Xiao Yan and Yao Ling to their overwhelming heat.
• Xiao Yan and Yao Ling argued over who would take the flames, and Yao Ling explained that both had to be refined together to avoid their harmful effects.
• Xiao Yan suddenly attacked Yao Ling, and they exchanged blows and soul attacks as he used his speed and strength to gain the advantage.
• Xiao Yan restrained Yao Ling and provoked her as she struggled to attack him, while he tried to avoid seriously harming her.
• An ancient figure in black and white appeared beside the flames and mocked Xiao Yan and Yao Ling.

The Yin-Yang Evil Saint trapped Xiao Yan and Yao Ling in the ruins, expelled the other visitors, and praised the pair as potential heirs to his inheritance. Outside, Xiao Wen and Xiao Wu worried when Xiao Yan failed to emerge, prompting the Yao Clan elders to realize that the Xiao Clan’s ancestor was the supreme being.

• Xiao Yan released Yao Ling and backed away from the Yin-Yang Evil Saint, who praised his shamelessness and sealed the space around the altar.
• The Yin-Yang Evil Saint formed a giant energy palm and expelled the Dou Huang experts from the Ancient City, leaving only Xiao Yan and Yao Ling.
• The Yin-Yang Evil Saint revealed that he sought heirs for his mantle and admired Xiao Yan’s and Yao Ling’s exceptional alchemy and soul talents.
• Nearly a hundred Dou Huang experts were ejected from the ruins, while Xiao Yan and Yao Ling remained inside.
• Xiao Wu tried to tear apart the ruins to rescue Xiao Yan, but Xiao Wen stopped him and urged him to wait.
• The Yao Clan elders heard Xiao Wen and Xiao Wu refer to the Xiao Clan’s ancestor and realized who that supreme figure was.