Arc 12Rise of the Northern Territory
Mu Bai led a human rebellion in the Beast Territory, lost control of its city to Jiang Ya, and survived with help from beasts. He later returned as Northern Territory City's ruler, founded the Northern Territory Sect, and prepared to return to Eastern Ridge.
- Mu Bai expanded the rebel army and resisted Tie Niu's encirclement with Soul Crystal Cannons and a Star Array Puppet until Zhou Qilong arrived with reinforcements.
- Jiang Ya took control of Northern Territory City during Mu Bai's seclusion, and Old Xu died after asking Mu Bai to return his remains to Eastern Ridge.
- Mu Bai challenged Jiang Ya to free the cultivators, but Yin Hong and Xue Ping defeated him and killed Jiang Ya before Xiu Zun Xing Yuan rescued Mu Bai and died.
- Azure Ox and the valley beasts nursed Mu Bai until Bai Jun healed him and transformed Azure Ox, Spirit Monkey, and Gray Bear into half-demons.
- Mu Bai traveled with Spirit Monkey and Gray Bear, entered the ruins at Waterflame Mountain, and inscribed Origin Water Chiru as his final Soul Mark.
- Hong Luo granted Mu Bai command of Northern Territory City, where he abolished slavery and declared equal access to land and resources for humans and beasts.
- Mu Bai established the Northern Territory Sect, entrusted its administration to Zhou Qilong, and welcomed True Person Chihuo into the sect.
- Mu Bai learned to reverse-control his Soul Spirits, created the White Spirit Cold Flame, and studied formations for his return to Eastern Ridge.