Chapter Summaries

As Yun Yun drove back the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, Xu Qi discovered he could obtain Talent Traits from magical beasts. He gained the beast's Purple Crystal Seal and Solitary Overlord traits, including a 200% increase in combat power.

• Yun Yun unleashed a rain of sword qi that forced the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King back and damaged its purple crystal armor.
• Xu Qi examined the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's Talent Traits and discovered that magical beasts also had traits he could obtain.
• Xu Qi converted the beast's Purple Crystal Seal and Solitary Overlord traits.
• Xu Qi realized Solitary Overlord increased his overall combat power by 200%.

Xu Qi helped Yun Yun obtain the Purple Spirit Crystal and escaped with her from the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King. After they reached safety, Xu Qi confronted Yun Yun about his past actions and confessed his feelings, leaving their relationship unresolved.

• Xu Qi warned the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King that someone had entered its cave, prompting it to leave Yun Yun and rush back.
• Xu Qi told Yun Yun he had retrieved the Purple Spirit Crystal, and she accepted it before they fled the Monster Beast Mountain Range.
• Yun Yun let Xu Qi decide whether to return to the Misty Cloud Sect and said she would not require him to go back with her.
• Xu Qi hugged Yun Yun, apologized for hurting her, and promised to take responsibility for what he had done.
• Xu Qi kissed Yun Yun and confessed that he liked her, and she bit his shoulder.

Xu Qi found Xiao Yi Xian under house arrest in the Myriad Medicine Pavilion after Shopkeeper Yao tried to force her to surrender the item she had obtained in the cave. He arrived just as she decided to escape, leaving them reunited in the room.

• Xu Qi went to the Myriad Medicine Pavilion and learned that Xiao Yi Xian had not been seen recently.
• Xu Qi overheard Shopkeeper Yao threatening to expel Xiao Yi Xian unless she gave him the item from the cave, using Mu She and the Wolf Head Mercenary Group to pressure her.
• Shopkeeper Yao left guards to keep Xiao Yi Xian confined, and she decided she had to find a way to leave.
• Xiao Yi Xian sensed someone in the room and attacked, but Xu Qi dodged and caught her around the waist.
• Xiao Yi Xian recognized Xu Qi, and he released her after she asked him to let go.

Xu Qi defeated Mu She and made clear that the Wolf Head Mercenary Group could not stop him. He took Xiao Yi Xian by the hand and left through the courtyard gate.

• Mu She realized Xu Qi was stronger than him after Xu Qi struck him and sent him flying, blood spraying from his mouth.
• Xu Qi mocked Mu She and asked whether he still intended to stop him, warning that someone could get hurt.
• Mu She and Shopkeeper Yao fell silent after seeing Xu Qi's strength.
• Xu Qi took Xiao Yi Xian's hand and walked toward the courtyard gate.

Xu Qi flirted with Xiao Yi Xian as she dried herbs, then pulled her close and kissed her. Xiao Yi Xian returned the kiss at first, but she stopped him when his hands touched her sensitive skin.

• Xiao Yi Xian accused Xu Qi of staring at her bare feet, then left to arrange medicinal herbs.
• Xu Qi watched Xiao Yi Xian drying herbs and told her bluntly that she was beautiful.
• Xu Qi caught Xiao Yi Xian's hand, pulled her into his arms, and asked if he could kiss her.
• Xu Qi kissed Xiao Yi Xian, and she gradually responded to him.
• When Xu Qi's hands touched her sensitive skin, Xiao Yi Xian came to her senses and told him to stop.

Xu Qi completed the Five Elements Seal and temporarily suppressed Xiao Yi Xian’s Calamity Poison Body, though he warned her that it could erupt again. Xiao Yi Xian accepted the temporary reprieve, and they still needed to find a way to cure the condition at its source.

• Xu Qi caught Xiao Yi Xian after she collapsed from completing the Sealing Technique and comforted her.
• Xu Qi discovered that the Five Elements Seal had stopped the poisonous aura from spreading, but could only suppress it temporarily.
• Xiao Yi Xian asked Xu Qi if he was afraid of her Calamity Poison Body and admitted she had feared dying or harming him.
• Xu Qi explained that they still needed to find a way to deal with the Calamity Poison Body at its source.
• Xiao Yi Xian said she was content if the seal could give her even one more day.

Xu Qi and Xiao Yi Xian rested by a stream after a day of walking, enjoying their time together. A sudden thunderclap and powerful aura startled Xu Qi, who sensed a Dou Zong in the Monster Beast Mountain Range.

• Xu Qi built a campfire and caught fish for dinner.
• Xu Qi asked Xiao Yi Xian how she felt after walking all day, and she said she felt happy and fulfilled despite being tired.
• Xu Qi teased Xiao Yi Xian about asking him to carry her, and they laughed together.
• A deafening clap of thunder rang out as a powerful aura covered the Monster Beast Mountain Range.
• Xu Qi recognized the aura as belonging to a Dou Zong.

Xu Qi upgraded his Wind and comprehension Talent Traits, greatly increasing his power and ability to learn Dou Qi techniques. He left Xiao Yi Xian curious about his excitement and promised he would protect her better.

• Xu Qi upgraded Wind God's Favor to Wind God's Descent, gaining greatly increased Wind Element technique power and reduced Dou Qi consumption.
• Xu Qi chose One Hearing, Thousand Comprehensions for his next upgrade, valuing its ability to help him comprehend stronger techniques.
• Xu Qi upgraded One Hearing, Thousand Comprehensions to Heavenly Talent, doubling its memory and comprehension bonuses.
• Xu Qi told Xiao Yi Xian that he had become stronger and would protect her better, and she quietly hoped she might one day protect him too.

Xu Qi took Xiao Yi Xian out to eat and explore Suiye Town after waking from cultivation. As they browsed a jewelry stall, a commotion broke out nearby when a young master threatened a woman.

• Xu Qi admitted that he had fallen asleep while cultivating and suggested that he and Xiao Yi Xian go out for food and a walk.
• Xu Qi led Xiao Yi Xian through Suiye Town, where its lively night market and street attractions lifted her mood.
• Xiao Yi Xian chose a blue pendant at a hair-accessory stall, and Xu Qi said it suited her.
• A young master shouted at a woman and threatened her for refusing his advances.

Xu Qi asked the girl whether she would forgive the three people, and she agreed in shock. He made them each pay her one hundred gold coins before letting them go.

• Xu Qi asked the girl if she was willing to accept the three people's apology and forgive them.
• The stunned girl agreed to forgive them.
• Xu Qi made each of the three people pay the girl one hundred gold coins before releasing them.

Xu Qi helped Xiao Yi Xian settle into life at the Misty Cloud Sect, where she grew stronger and told him she was happy to stay with him. Their intimate moment was interrupted by Yun Yun, who returned to the sect and found Xiao Yi Xian in Xu Qi’s room.

• Xu Qi let Xiao Yi Xian stay at the Dou Qi Pavilion and asked her to help clean it from time to time.
• Xu Qi introduced Xiao Yi Xian to the Misty Cloud Sect disciples, and she gradually became comfortable living there.
• After more than a month, Xiao Yi Xian had reached nine-star Dou Zhe and could hold her own with medicinal powders.
• Xu Qi asked Xiao Yi Xian whether she liked the sect, and she said she was happy as long as he was there.
• Xu Qi and Xiao Yi Xian nearly kissed before a knock interrupted them.
• Xu Qi opened the door and found Yun Yun, who asked who Xiao Yi Xian was.

Yun Yun discussed the Young Sect Master candidates with Yun Shan and admitted that Xu Qi had become the strongest among the younger disciples. As Yun Shan checked her condition, he discovered that Yun Yun had lost her virginity.

• Yun Shan asked Yun Yun whether the Young Sect Master candidate had been decided, and she said Nalan Yanran had been the leading choice.
• Yun Yun explained that Xu Qi had surpassed Nalan Yanran in cultivation but had not been considered because he lacked a family background.
• Yun Shan said the position should go to Nalan Yanran because it would strengthen the Misty Cloud Sect's alliance with the Nalan Family.
• Yun Yun told Yun Shan that she remained stuck at three-star Dou Huang and brushed off his concern about her troubled appearance.
• Yun Shan checked Yun Yun's wrist and suddenly asked why she had lost her virginity.

Xu Qi acquired Yun Shan’s Serene and Ascetic and Final Glory talents before meeting him with Yun Yun. When Yun Shan challenged their relationship, Xu Qi defended it and asked for his approval, leaving Yun Shan to respond.

• Xu Qi converted Yun Shan’s Wind God’s Favor and Sect Master talents into experience and obtained Serene and Ascetic and Final Glory.
• Yun Yun introduced Xu Qi to Yun Shan, who recognized him as the disciple guarding the Dou Qi Pavilion.
• Yun Shan confronted Xu Qi about his relationship with Yun Yun and warned that it could harm the Misty Cloud Sect’s reputation.
• Yun Yun took responsibility and offered to accept punishment or resign as Sect Master, prompting Yun Shan to reprimand her for shirking her duties.
• Xu Qi insisted that neither he nor Yun Yun had done anything wrong and declared that he was worthy of her.
• Xu Qi asked Yun Shan to approve of his relationship with Yun Yun.

After Xu Qi persuaded Yun Shan to accept his relationship with Yun Yun, he asked Yun Yun to admit whether she returned his feelings. The chapter ended with Yun Yun stopping him from leaving the Misty Cloud Sect and confessing that she liked him too.

• Xu Qi thanked Yun Shan for granting his request and led a stunned Yun Yun out of the forbidden bamboo grove.
• Yun Yun scolded Xu Qi for speaking recklessly, but Xu Qi sincerely reaffirmed his love and asked whether she had feelings for him.
• Yun Yun stayed silent, unable to resolve her conflicted feelings about what had happened in the Monster Beast Mountain Range.
• Xu Qi said he would confess everything to Yun Shan, leave the Misty Cloud Sect, and never appear before Yun Yun again.
• Yun Yun embraced Xu Qi, stopped him from leaving, and confessed that she liked him too.

Yun Yun came to Xu Qi and asked him to go with her to discuss something. The chapter ended as he followed her.

• Xu Qi opened the door and found Yun Yun waiting outside.
• Yun Yun said she needed to discuss something with Xu Qi and asked him to come along.
• Xu Qi smiled and followed Yun Yun.

Gu He’s group set out for the Tagor Desert in search of a possible Heavenly Flame, with Xu Qi joining as another Dou Wang. After several days of travel, they entered Snake People territory and prepared to stay alert as they pursued Gu He’s risky goal.

• Gu He welcomed Xu Qi to the expedition and gave him a fourth-grade Soul Gathering Pill as an advance payment.
• Gu He led the group aboard a flying beast toward the Tagor Desert.
• After several days, the group entered the Tagor Desert, which was the territory of the Snake People Tribe.
• Yan Shi said the group could confront the Snake People Tribe’s eight major tribes, while Feng Li warned them not to let down their guard.
• Gu He admitted he could not confirm the Heavenly Flame was with the Snake People but said its possible presence made the risk worthwhile.

Gu He and his group entered Snake People territory to negotiate, but Yue Mei had already encountered them and warned the tribal leaders that the humans included a Dou Huang. As Gu He arrived at the royal city, Yan Ci confronted him, and the negotiations had yet to begin.

• Feng Li attacked Yue Mei, but she used Snake's Extreme: Differentiation to escape, and Gu He ordered the others not to pursue her.
• Yue Mei summoned Mo Bass and Yan Ci to report that a human group with five Dou Lings, four Dou Wangs, and one Dou Huang had entered the desert.
• Yue Mei told them Queen Medusa was in seclusion and would not receive her, leaving the leaders to decide how to respond.
• Gu He and his group arrived outside the royal city, and Mo Bass, Yan Ci, and Yue Mei sensed their powerful lineup.
• Yan Ci confronted Gu He, who introduced himself, and Yan Ci acknowledged his reputation as the Jia Ma Empire's Pill King.

Xiao Yan and Old Yao secretly watched as Gu He sought to trade for Queen Medusa’s Heavenly Flame. Medusa appeared and refused his offer, confirming she possessed the flame as Gu He prepared to negotiate further.

• Xiao Yan asked Old Yao why Gu He was seeking a Heavenly Flame, and Old Yao explained that Medusa was using one to evolve.
• Queen Medusa emerged above the city, and the Snake People Tribe members bowed to her.
• Gu He confirmed he had come to exchange for Medusa’s Heavenly Flame.
• Medusa refused, confirming she possessed a Heavenly Flame.
• Gu He offered two Sixth-grade Pills and one Seventh-grade Transformation Pill in exchange.

Xu Qi watched Medusa’s evolution apparently fail, absorbed the weakened Green Lotus Core Flame, and broke through to Two-Star Dou Wang. He discovered that Medusa had survived, briefly embraced her while she was under the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python’s influence, and then faced her attack after her own consciousness returned.

• Medusa’s purple snake body plunged into the Ice Spirit Cold Spring as her evolution filled the bamboo forest with a pillar of purple light, then the light and her cries abruptly vanished.
• Xu Qi saw the giant snake’s charred corpse, absorbed the weakened Green Lotus Core Flame, and advanced from late One-Star Dou Wang to Two-Star Dou Wang.
• Xu Qi found Medusa standing naked before him, and she asked him to hold her while the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python’s soul appeared to control her body.
• Medusa’s own consciousness returned, and she threatened to kill Xu Qi for trespassing and touching her.
• Medusa attacked Xu Qi with the strength of a newly evolved Dou Zong, and Xu Qi used Like Thunder Like Lightning.

Xu Qi fought Queen Medusa with powerful techniques despite his two-star Dou Wang cultivation, matching her strength as a Dou Zong. Just as Medusa prepared to attack again, she transformed into a tiny Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python.

• Xu Qi used Like Thunder Like Lightning to dodge Medusa’s attacks and countered with the Nine Heavens Profound Thunder Seal and Nine Nether Wind Art.
• Medusa suppressed Xu Qi’s Nine Nether Wind Art with her Dou Zong power and attacked him with a streak of seven-colored dou qi.
• Xu Qi countered with Extreme Wind: Annihilation, and their techniques clashed evenly, convincing Medusa that he had Dou Zong-level strength.
• As Medusa prepared a full-strength attack, purple light enveloped her and she transformed into a tiny Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python.