Vol. 1Wei Sheng’s Rise

Wei Sheng climbed through the martial refinements, rose in the Fish-Dragon Gang, and fought the Hong Family, White Lotus Cult, rival factions, and bandits while seeking a way to free his parents. After returning to Black Mountain City, he learned that the Firewood-Fisher Gang had taken Wei He and entered the Han Family Grain Shop.

  • Wei Sheng used the Ancient Bronze Bell to advance, protected Wei He, and fought the Hong Family, but a captive girl died during his clash with Old Yuan.
  • Wei Sheng broke Old Yuan’s arm and faced his vital-energy counterattack.
  • Wei Sheng killed Old Yuan and Hong Chengdu, became a Tiger General, and reclaimed Changyou’s territory by defeating rival gangs.
  • He learned that the Hong Family’s Eldest Master had held a Red Lotus Sect token, then heard from Ding Ying that trouble had arisen.
  • Wei Sheng reached flesh-refinement Perfection, became Fang Heting’s sole True Disciple, and helped destroy the White Lotus Cult’s stronghold.
  • After defeating Wen Tailai at his apprenticeship ceremony, he prepared to move into the Inner City and receive the Clear Crane Lineage’s inheritance.
  • Wei Sheng rose through the Fish-Dragon Gang, fought rival factions and bandits, and learned that Red Lotus flame force could burn out the Flesh-and-Blood Gu.
  • After returning to Black Mountain City, he learned that the Firewood-Fisher Gang had taken Wei He and entered the Han Family Grain Shop.
Chapters 1–100 Read from Ch. 1

Arc 1The Hong Family Feud

Wei Sheng rose through the refinements with the Ancient Bronze Bell’s help while protecting Wei He and opposing the Hong Family. The arc left him confronting Old Yuan after a clash in the Hong residence killed a captive girl.

  • Wei Sheng awakened his past-life memories, used the Ancient Bronze Bell to master Savage Bull Fist, and killed Niu Er after learning the Hong Family had targeted Wei He.
  • Fire Ox recruited Wei Sheng, who advanced through the refinements and defeated Zhang Yan, earning promotion to resident master.
  • Wei Sheng killed Steward Hong and Sun Dayou after they tried to enslave Wei He, then later rescued Sun Li’s family from another Hong Family attack.
  • After the Hong Family abducted and killed Sun Li and his mother, Wei Sheng obtained several Skin Refinement Methods from Lao Xu and fused five into the Black-Membrane Skin Refinement Method.
  • Wei Sheng reached Third Refinement Perfection, gained the Skin Abyss and Jin Force, and advanced the Heart-Breaking Palm before heading to the Hong residence to confront Hong Chengdu.
  • Wei Sheng killed a guard and two servants at the Hong residence, but Old Yuan’s attack caused a captive girl to die from the shockwave.
  • Old Yuan recognized Wei Sheng as a Third Refinement fighter, and Wei Sheng identified Old Yuan as Fourth Refinement before shattering his arm and facing his vital-energy counterattack.
Chapters 1–2525 summaries Read

Arc 2Descending Mountain Tiger

Wei Sheng killed the Hong Family’s leaders, became a Tiger General, and reclaimed Changyou’s territory by defeating rival gang forces. His victories earned him new martial arts and clues about the Red Lotus token, before Ding Ying brought news of fresh trouble.

  • Wei Sheng killed Old Yuan and Hong Chengdu, took their valuables, and discovered a blood-red jade token bearing a Red Lotus.
  • Wei Sheng entered the Five Tiger Generals Selection after the Hong Family Guard Team falsely accused and crippled Xiao Ran, then defeated Huang Man’er and became the fifth Tiger General.
  • Wei Sheng perfected the Spirit Ape Flesh-Refining Method, reached fifth refinement perfection, and learned the Tiger-Howling Saber Technique from Black Tiger.
  • Wei Sheng took charge of East Prosperity Street, smashed Zhenglong Gambling House, and killed Snake Eye’s gang members and two fifth-refinement ascetics while allowing Snake Eye to flee.
  • Wei Sheng completed the Tiger-Howling Saber Technique and demanded overdue protection money from Lan Fei, who invited him to a banquet trap.
  • Wei Sheng killed Snake Eye, Lan Fei, and their allies at the banquet, then severely wounded Feng Li Dao with a single saber strike.
  • Black Tiger took Wei Sheng to the Fish Scale Pavilion, where Wei Sheng learned the Hong Family’s Eldest Master had held a Red Lotus Sect token and chose the Flesh Palace Flesh Refinement Method and Golden Bell Shield.
  • Wei Sheng regained Jingkong Street and restored the Changyou Gang’s territory, then resumed training until Ding Ying arrived with two frightened gang members and reported trouble.
Chapters 26–5025 summaries Read

Arc 3The True Disciple's Rise

Wei Sheng advanced through tendon refinement, helped destroy the White Lotus Cult's stronghold, and became Fang Heting's sole True Disciple. After defeating Wen Tailai at his apprenticeship ceremony, Wei Sheng prepared to move into the Inner City and receive the Clear Crane Lineage's inheritance.

  • Wei Sheng mastered the White Crane Flesh Refinement Method, fused his five forces with the Five-Flower Horse, and reached flesh-refinement Perfection with the Divine Palace Flesh-Refining Method.
  • Wei Sheng rescued Chen Dahe and the other fishermen from Chu Dongjiao and Gu Diao, killed Chu Dongjiao, and subdued the Silver-Sand Carp King before Gang Leader Yu helped him refine its essence blood.
  • Fang Heting recognized Wei Sheng's Flesh Body Palace, named him his sole True Disciple, and gave him the Clear-Crane Tendon-Refining Method.
  • Wei Sheng took the Flesh-and-Blood Gu Token to Bodhisattva Temple, provoked a battle between the city's experts and the White Lotus Cult, then killed the White Lotus Envoy and returned the token to Old Yu.
  • Wei Sheng completed the ninth refinement and concealed his strength as Fang Heting prepared a public apprenticeship ceremony, drawing attention from Hong Chengyuan and the city's martial factions.
  • Wen Tailai defeated Jiang Liuchuan in their wagered duel, but Wei Sheng defeated Wen in three moves with the White Crane Fist and Flesh Body Palace.
  • Wei Sheng accepted gifts and businesses from Fang Heting and his fellow disciples, planned to move into the Inner City with Wei He, and prepared to learn the Clear Crane Lineage's true inheritance.
Chapters 51–7525 summaries Read

Arc 4The Bandit Expedition

Wei Sheng rose through the Fish-Dragon Gang, defeated rival factions and bandits, and obtained new methods while searching for a way to free his parents and counter the Flesh-and-Blood Gu. After returning to Black Mountain City amid growing unrest, he learned that the Firewood-Fisher Gang had taken Wei He and entered the Han Family Grain Shop.

  • Fang Heting taught Wei Sheng the Clear-Crane True Intention Diagram and Crane Shadow Floating in the Sky, while Wei Sheng moved into Su Garden and perfected the Old Mother Thinks of You Palm.
  • Disguised as Sang Qi, Wei Sheng killed the four thieves who had stolen his Spirit Flood Dragon Ganoderma, then used it to ease the pain of refining his tendons and reached the middle stage of the Ninth Refinement.
  • Wei Sheng won the Fish-Dragon Gang’s envoy selection by defeating Gongsun Bao, became External Affairs Envoy, and led a party to collect black iron ore at Caishi Shoal.
  • In Wild Boar Forest, Wei Sheng and his allies fought Black Wind Stronghold bandits, and Wei Sheng killed several powerful leaders while concealing the full extent of his strength.
  • Wei Sheng helped Black Tiger defend Fish-Dragon Street, killed the Yaksha, and led the Fish-Dragon Gang’s seizure of Azure Dragon Hall before learning Red Lotus flame force could burn out Flesh-and-Blood Gu.
  • Xu Longxiang attacked Wei Sheng but was driven off by Yu Qianji and Fang Heting, while Wei Sheng cultivated the Red Lotus flame force and learned of the coming bandit-suppression expedition.
  • During the expedition, Wei Sheng killed Wen Tailai, One-Ear, several bandit chiefs, Hong Chengchun, and the infiltrator Sang Qi, then concealed his role and returned with his spoils.
  • After Gaolin County fell, Yu Qianji appointed Wei Sheng First External Affairs Envoy, and Wei Sheng perfected his movement art before learning that the Firewood-Fisher Gang had taken Wei He and entering the Han Family Grain Shop.
Chapters 76–10025 summaries Read
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