Chapter Summaries

After avenging his parents at Azure Wolf Mountain, Hillman helped Hogg rescue the gravely wounded Shiheng by the river. They carried Shiheng toward Feng Lai City, unaware that Shadow Alliance experts were pursuing them and preparing an ambush.

• Hillman thanked Hogg for helping him kill every bandit on Azure Wolf Mountain and avenge his parents.
• Hogg and Hillman found Shiheng unconscious and gravely injured beside the river.
• Hogg carried Shiheng toward a city in the Feng Lai Kingdom while Hillman watched for danger.
• Five Shadow Alliance experts arrived at the riverbank, found Shiheng gone, and decided to ambush the group on the route to Feng Lai City.
• Hogg and the others continued along the main road, unaware that the Shadow Alliance was closing in and blocking their route.

Hogg encountered the fleeing Nalan Ruoshui and Nalan Xue, learned that masked attackers had massacred their household, and diverted the group to Wu Mountain Town instead of Feng Lai City. The Radiant Church and a Feng Lai patrol defeated the Shadow Alliance fighters, while the wounded leader escaped and the conflict over the level 8 magic crystal mine began to stir.

• Hogg and Hillman met Nalan Ruoshui, who was carrying her injured sister Nalan Xue and fleeing masked attackers.
• Nalan Ruoshui told Hogg that the attackers had stormed their residence and killed everyone they saw while trying to capture the sisters.
• Hogg decided the group should avoid Feng Lai City and return to Wu Mountain Town, where they reached the Basik Family's old residence safely.
• A Shadow Alliance Eighth-level Warrior attacked a Feng Lai patrol, mistaking its members for the rescuers of the Nalan sisters.
• The Radiant Church joined the battle, killed the four Seventh-Level Warriors, and gravely wounded the Shadow Alliance leader, who escaped into the forest.
• The Radiant Church discovered the Shadow Alliance insignia and sent word to Feng Lai City as a struggle over the level 8 magic crystal mine began to unfold.

After waking from a half-month coma in Wu Mountain Town, Shiheng learned that Hogg and Hillman had saved him and that the Nalan sisters were hiding under the names Lindana and Lindajin after their family was destroyed. Shiheng sent a warning about the level 8 magic crystal mine to the kingdom and Radiant Church leadership, while Hogg promised to keep the sisters safe as they awaited the fallout.

• Shiheng woke in the Basik Family's old residence after a half-month coma, and Hogg, Hillman, and Nalan Ruoshui went to see him.
• Hogg explained that Nalan Ruoshui and Nalan Xue had taken the names Lindana and Lindajin to hide from wanted notices accusing their family of colluding with the Shadow Alliance.
• Shiheng recounted how Theodora and Shadow Alliance experts attacked him at a level 8 magic crystal vein, forcing him to go berserk and reach the seventh level before he escaped badly wounded.
• Hogg warned everyone to keep the mine's location secret, and Shiheng wrote a letter reporting the vein and the attack to senior leaders of the Radiant Church and Feng Lai Kingdom.
• Shiheng entrusted the letter to Hillman and asked Hogg to keep Lindana and her sister hidden; Hogg agreed to guard them at the old residence.

After Hillman delivered Shiheng’s secret letter, the Radiant Church launched a massive campaign against the Shadow Church and rewarded Shiheng, Hogg, and Hillman. Shiheng recovered and trained in Wu Mountain Town while the war raged elsewhere, leaving the Nalan sisters hidden and the town peaceful.

• Hillman reached the Radiant Church headquarters and delivered Shiheng’s letter about the level 8 magic crystal vein and the Shadow Church’s attack.
• The Pope of Light ordered three ninth-rank temple warriors to lead three hundred thousand elite Radiant troops against the Shadow Church.
• A Church envoy visited Shiheng in Wu Mountain Town, recorded his account, and named him an honorary temple warrior, awarding him gold, Holy Water of Light, and armor.
• The envoy rewarded Hogg and Hillman for rescuing Shiheng, while Lindana (Nalan Ruoshui) felt fortunate to be safe in Wu Mountain Town.
• The Radiant Church forces advanced on the Magic Crystal Vein, where the Shadow Church suffered repeated defeats.
• Shiheng drank the Holy Water of Light, healed his wounds, and trained as Hogg kept the Basik Family’s old residence guarded and monitored the war.

After three and a half years of secluded cultivation, Shiheng reached the peak of the Eighth Rank and gained the power to contend with Saints. At Hogg and Lindana’s wedding, he comprehended the Fate Laws enough to awaken Saint-level spiritual power, leaving him with a new potential weapon against Saint experts.

• Shiheng withdrew into deep seclusion after the battle over the Magic Crystal Vein, determined to gain the strength to protect himself.
• After three and a half years, Shiheng reached the peak of the Eighth Rank, and Berserk let him fight at the peak of the Ninth Rank as he faintly touched the Destruction Laws.
• Hogg and Lindana, and Hillman and Lindajin, married on the same day in a celebration across Wu Mountain Town.
• Watching Hogg and Lindana’s wedding, Shiheng entered an enlightenment and gained Saint-level spiritual power after three days.
• Hogg guarded Shiheng during his enlightenment, and Shiheng emerged with a potential spiritual attack capable of killing a Saint.

Shiheng left Wu Mountain Town after deciding to return to military duty and pursue further training. After traveling to Fenlai City and spending three days there, he agreed to join a mercenary squad heading toward the Principality of Klan.

• Shiheng decided to leave Wu Mountain Town, believing distance would protect Hogg's family and that he needed to resume his military duties.
• Hogg, Lindana, Hillman, and Lindajin reluctantly said farewell and reminded Shiheng that Wu Mountain Town would welcome him back.
• Shiheng departed alone and, at the fork in the road, chose the route to Fenlai City to consolidate his strength and learn more about the Yulan Continent.
• Shiheng spent three days observing Fenlai City and reinforcing his peak Eighth-level Warrior strength.
• A veteran mercenary invited Shiheng to join his squad traveling to the Principality of Klan, and Shiheng accepted.

Shiheng joined a mercenary escort traveling to the Principality of Klan and warned the camp that attackers were approaching to target the noble young lady in the carriage. The mercenaries formed a defensive circle around her carriage as the attackers arrived.

• Shiheng traveled with the mercenaries toward the Principality of Klan while training his state of mind and consolidating his strength.
• Shiheng heard the mercenaries discuss the noble young lady hidden inside the carriage but showed no interest in her.
• After the party camped for the night, Shiheng sensed forty-eight hostile people approaching and warned the friendly mercenary.
• The friendly mercenary relayed Shiheng's warning to the mercenary captain, who woke the camp and ordered everyone to prepare.
• The attackers' horses and footsteps neared the camp, and the mercenary captain ordered the mercenaries to form a defensive circle around the carriage.

Shiheng reunited with Kelin Xiaoman when the Shadow Church attacked her carriage, then revealed overwhelming power by destroying the entire force. Kelin Xiaoman was left stunned as Shiheng killed the fleeing Ninth-Rank leader.

• The Shadow Church leader forced the mercenaries to flee and ordered his men to destroy the carriage and seize its occupant.
• Shiheng recognized Kelin Xiaoman, whom he had not seen since she rescued him four years earlier, and killed a Seventh-Level Warrior with spiritual power.
• The Ninth-Rank leader attacked Shiheng, but Shiheng caught his punch and blocked his Battle Qi with the power of laws.
• The leader ordered his men to attack Shiheng and sent two Seventh-Level experts after Kelin Xiaoman.
• Shiheng killed the forty-seven Shadow Church experts and their Wind Wolves with a spiritual attack, prompting the leader to flee.
• Shiheng cut down the fleeing leader with saber energy, leaving Kelin Xiaoman astonished by his strength.

Shiheng learned that the Feng Lai Kingdom had conditioned its military support for the Principality of Klan on Kelin Xiaoman marrying the Feng Lai Prince. He promised to protect her and help her principality, leaving their relationship gently teased but undefined.

• Kelin Xiaoman asked Shiheng how he had become so strong after seeing him kill a powerful Warrior of the Ninth Rank.
• Kelin Xiaoman told Shiheng that the Shadow Alliance was attacking the Principality of Klan and that her father had sought aid from the Feng Lai Kingdom.
• Kelin Xiaoman revealed that the Feng Lai Kingdom had agreed to send troops only if she married the Feng Lai Prince.
• Shiheng vowed that the Feng Lai Kingdom could not trade Kelin Xiaoman for military support and declared that she was under his protection.
• Kelin Xiaoman teased Shiheng about liking her, and he awkwardly insisted that he was protecting her as a friend.
• Shiheng promised to help the Principality of Klan and insisted that he would not allow Kelin Xiaoman to be sacrificed.

After the battle, Shiheng collected the Wind Wolves’ magic cores and stored the saber-toothed tiger in his Storage Ring before riding home with Kelin Xiaoman. Their close ride left them feeling more comfortable and drawn to each other.

• Shiheng extracted and pocketed the magic cores from all forty-seven Wind Wolves.
• Shiheng stored the eighth-level saber-toothed tiger in his Storage Ring, startling Kelin Xiaoman.
• Shiheng and Kelin Xiaoman shared the Gale Horse and set off for home.
• Kelin Xiaoman grew shy in Shiheng’s embrace, and Shiheng held her securely as they rode.
• Kelin Xiaoman clutched Shiheng’s clothing, and they continued their journey in a quiet, growing closeness.

Shiheng and Kelin Xiaoman arrived at Duke Kelin’s Residence, where Shiheng met her father and withstood the duke’s probing pressure. Duke Kelin recognized Shiheng’s extraordinary strength and began to regard him with approval.

• Shiheng and Kelin Xiaoman entered Klan City and drew attention as they walked together.
• Kelin Xiaoman brought Shiheng through Duke Kelin’s Residence toward her father’s study.
• Kelin Xiaoman introduced Shiheng to Duke Kelin, who tested him with the pressure of a ninth-rank peak warrior.
• Shiheng remained calm under the pressure and respectfully introduced himself, impressing Duke Kelin.

Shiheng returned to the Klin Duchy and explained to Grand Duke Kelin that he had rescued Kelin Xiaoman from a deadly ambush. He revealed that he was nineteen and had reached the peak of the eighth rank, leaving the grand duke astonished and eager to win him over.

• Grand Duke Kelin noticed Shiheng and Kelin Xiaoman's closeness and questioned why they had come together.
• Shiheng said his injuries had healed, described his training in the Feng Lai Kingdom, and claimed he had escorted Kelin Xiaoman home after meeting her on the road.
• Kelin Xiaoman told her father that Shiheng had killed a ninth-rank warrior and dozens of advanced seventh-level warriors to save her from an ambush.
• Grand Duke Kelin pressed Shiheng about his age and strength, and Shiheng said he was nineteen and a peak eighth-level warrior capable of defeating ninth-rank warriors.
• Grand Duke Kelin reconsidered Shiheng as a major talent for the duchy, while Kelin Xiaoman's trust and admiration in him deepened.

Grand Duke Kelin learned that Feng Lai would only aid the Principality of Klan if they agreed to a marriage alliance, while the Shadow Alliance’s attacks continued to threaten the duchy. Hoping Shiheng could help turn the tide, Kelin challenged him to a spar, and Shiheng said he would hold back, angering the grand duke.

• Kelin Xiaoman told Grand Duke Kelin that Feng Lai demanded a marriage alliance before sending troops against the Shadow Alliance.
• Grand Duke Kelin raged at Feng Lai’s condition and worried over the Shadow Alliance’s relentless assault on the Principality of Klan.
• Grand Duke Kelin considered Shiheng’s strength and offered to make him a Champion Marquis in command of an elite legion if he proved himself against a ninth-rank warrior.
• Grand Duke Kelin challenged Shiheng to spar, and Shiheng accepted while Kelin Xiaoman warned him to be careful.
• Shiheng told Grand Duke Kelin he would hold back, prompting the grand duke to secretly gather strength and resolve to teach him a lesson.

Shiheng fought Grand Duke Kelin in the ducal estate’s martial arena to prove his strength, matching the ninth-rank warrior through six hours of combat without using his trump cards. Grand Duke Kelin ended the duel, recognizing Shiheng’s extraordinary ability.

• Grand Duke Kelin led Shiheng to the estate’s martial arena and offered him the first attack.
• Shiheng struck with only his peak eighth-rank body and battle qi, and his opening blow forced Grand Duke Kelin back.
• Grand Duke Kelin unleashed his peak ninth-rank battle qi and attacked Shiheng in earnest.
• Shiheng met Grand Duke Kelin’s attacks evenly, using his powerful physique, precise counters, and steady battle qi.
• After six hours, Grand Duke Kelin tired while Shiheng remained composed and unhurt.
• Grand Duke Kelin stopped the duel and acknowledged Shiheng’s prodigious strength.

Shiheng won Grand Duke Kelin’s approval to marry Kelin Xiaoman if she wished and was appointed commander of the Magic Crystal Vein defensive line. He crushed a Shadow Alliance vanguard with one attack, restoring the defenders’ morale, while Kelin Xiaoman celebrated his victory from afar.

• Grand Duke Kelin offered Shiheng the title of Marquis Champion and command of the eight prefectures defending the Magic Crystal Vein, promising Kelin Xiaoman’s hand in marriage if Shiheng succeeded.
• Shiheng declared that he had no girlfriend, promised to protect the principality, and said Kelin Xiaoman’s wishes would come first; she was reassured by his words.
• After two days recovering at the ducal residence, Shiheng rode alone to the defensive line and took command despite the officers’ doubts.
• Shiheng silenced the commanders with his pressure and announced that disobedience would be punished, then went alone to confront the Shadow Alliance’s approaching vanguard.
• Shiheng killed two eighth-level Dark Warriors and devastated the three-thousand-strong vanguard with a single destruction-charged slash, sending the survivors fleeing.
• The defenders cheered and pledged their awe to Shiheng, while Kelin Xiaoman received news of his victory and felt proud and longing for him.

Theodora learned that Shiheng had defeated the Shadow Alliance’s vanguard and assembled a huge force to attack him, while the Shadow Church’s pope secretly ordered a Saint Warrior to protect Theodora and kill Shiheng. Shiheng remained unaware of the approaching danger and continued training at the Magic Crystal Vein’s defensive line.

• Theodora received news of Shiheng’s victory and, driven by years of hatred, gathered six peak ninth-rank warriors and a three-hundred-thousand-strong Shadow army to attack him.
• The Shadow Alliance’s pope reviewed Shiheng’s feats and judged him a dangerous threat to the alliance.
• The pope ordered a Saint Warrior to secretly protect Theodora and make sure Shiheng was killed.
• The Saint Warrior accepted the orders and disappeared into the darkness.
• Shiheng continued training in his tent, consolidating his peak eighth-rank strength as he prepared to break through to the ninth rank.

The Shadow Alliance brought 300,000 troops and six ninth-rank peak warriors to attack the Magic Crystal Vein Defense Line, with Theodora seeking revenge on Shiheng. Shiheng shielded the defenders from their overwhelming pressure and vowed the Principality of Klan would not lose the line.

• The Shadow Alliance army arrived at the defense line, frightening the soldiers of the Principality of Klan with its numbers and strength.
• Shiheng sensed the invading army and appeared atop the defensive wall.
• Theodora confronted Shiheng, announcing his revenge and declaring that the defense line and Principality of Klan would fall.
• The six ninth-rank peak warriors unleashed their auras, crushing the defenders and throwing the army into panic.
• Shiheng used his golden battle qi to protect the defenders and challenged Theodora's army to advance.

Shiheng fought six ninth-rank peak warriors using the Dark Battle Formation, which gave them power approaching the Saint level. He found and shattered the formation, then turned his attention to Theodora.

• Theodora ordered his six ninth-rank peak warriors to deploy the Dark Battle Formation and kill Shiheng.
• Shiheng met the formation’s attack with Destruction battle qi, but the six warriors’ coordinated assault gradually put him at a disadvantage.
• Theodora mocked Shiheng while a concealed Saint Warrior watched, ready to intervene.
• Shiheng spotted a flaw in the formation and struck it with Destruction Strike, breaking the formation and sending two warriors unconscious.
• The four remaining warriors recoiled in fear as Shiheng faced Theodora and declared that he was next.

Shiheng survived a Saint Warrior’s ambush by unleashing his Berserk State and fought back against the Saint, forcing him to take the battle seriously. The chapter ended with Shiheng trading a wound for a potentially deadly strike at the Saint Warrior’s heart.

• The Saint Warrior ambushed Shiheng from behind, severely wounding his left shoulder and disrupting his battle qi and Laws of Destruction.
• The Saint Warrior attacked the fallen Shiheng with a massive palm strike, while Theodora celebrated and Klan’s defenders feared Shiheng was doomed.
• Shiheng activated his Berserk State, healed enough to recover his strength, and broke through to a level near the threshold of Saint.
• Shiheng blocked the Saint Warrior’s palm with his Heaven-Burning Saint-Breaking Fist, then launched a barrage of destructive punches that made the Saint Warrior retreat and defend himself.
• The Saint Warrior drew a black saber and slashed at Shiheng’s neck, but Shiheng reached into the blade light while driving his other fist toward the Saint’s heart.

Shiheng forced the Shadow Alliance Saint to flee, killed Theodora, and slaughtered the invading army at the Magic Crystal Vein. Amid the aftermath, he gained an initial grasp of the Life Law and the Death Law.

• Shiheng fought the Shadow Alliance Saint until his ferocious assault drove the Saint to flee rather than risk dying in battle.
• Shiheng stopped pursuing the Saint and killed Theodora as he tried to escape.
• Shiheng slaughtered the Shadow Alliance troops, including their rank-nine generals, leaving no invaders alive except the fleeing Saint.
• After the battle, Shiheng reflected on the deaths, the survivors' joy, and new life emerging among the ruins.
• Shiheng gained an initial grasp of both the Life Law and the Death Law.