Chapter Summaries

Gu Hanchuan’s overwhelming score of 230,000 tokens drove the Heavenly Prodigy Assembly’s contestants into an uproar, until the prince suppressed them and threatened to kill anyone who caused another disturbance. As the count resumed, ordinary prodigies’ hard-won scores seemed meaningless beside Gu Hanchuan’s, leaving the square in grim silence.

• Contestants erupted in anger and accused the assembly of being rigged after Gu Hanchuan scored 230,000 tokens.
• The prince used his immense pressure to silence the crowd, defended the assembly’s fairness, and threatened to kill anyone who caused another disturbance.
• The presiding guard resumed counting, and Zhou Tong’s score of 31,000 tokens drew no cheers.
• Li Qing, Sun Miao, Zhao Wuji, and other contestants received results that would once have impressed the crowd, but the scores were met with silence.
• Contestants muttered bitterly that their three months of effort and risk meant nothing beside Gu Hanchuan’s result.

The token count revealed Shi Kai's staggering score of 213,000, setting him against Gu Hanchuan as a worthy rival. Mu Wanling then began her count, which quickly surpassed 200,000, leaving the crowd waiting to see her final result.

• Jin Xu scored 78,000 tokens, but Gu Hanchuan ignored him.
• Shi Kai scored 213,000 tokens, stunning the crowd and crushing Jin Xu's confidence.
• Gu Hanchuan and Shi Kai met each other's gaze and acknowledged one another as worthy opponents.
• Mu Wanling began depositing her tokens, and her count rose past 200,000.

Xiao Jianchen entered the Heavenly Prodigy Assembly after Mu Wanling, Shi Kai, and Gu Hanchuan each surpassed two hundred thousand tokens. He claimed the new record with 235,000 tokens, leaving the square stunned and the three leaders facing a new rival.

• Mu Wanling was announced with 201,000 tokens, deepening the despair of the other cultivators and drawing the attention of Shi Kai and Gu Hanchuan.
• Gu Hanchuan, Shi Kai, and Mu Wanling formed a tense standoff as the square recognized them as the Assembly’s leading contestants.
• The presiding guard called Xiao Jianchen, who stepped forward and sent his tokens into the jade platter in a flash of sword light.
• Xiao Jianchen’s total surpassed Mu Wanling’s, then Shi Kai’s, and finally Gu Hanchuan’s previous peak.
• The presiding guard announced Xiao Jianchen’s record total of 235,000 tokens, silencing the square.

Xiao Jianchen dismissed Gu Hanchuan, Shi Kai, and Mu Wanling after setting a record with 235,000 tokens, prompting Gu Hanchuan to declare a deadly threat. The token results continued, and the square relaxed as more ordinary counts were announced.

• Xiao Jianchen called Gu Hanchuan, Shi Kai, and Mu Wanling nothing more than this after his record-breaking token count.
• Mu Wanling calmly withdrew her gaze, while Shi Kai restrained his fighting spirit and returned to his place.
• Gu Hanchuan excitedly welcomed Xiao Jianchen as a worthy opponent, but Xiao Jianchen said he would face the White Bone Demon Sect's methods in the finals arena.
• Gu Hanchuan threatened to take Xiao Jianchen's sword bones apart and keep them as a collectible, then restrained himself from attacking.
• The tally resumed with mostly modest results, easing the crowd's tension and restoring the square's bustle.

The token tally was upended when Wu Yuan, a nineteenth-generation descendant of the imperial family, scored 240,000 tokens and set a new record. Wu Shang then surpassed him with 245,000, leaving the crowd and the other contenders stunned.

• A regal young man poured out his tokens, and the tally revealed that he was Wu Yuan, a nineteenth-generation descendant of the imperial family with 240,000 tokens.
• Wu Yuan's score surpassed Mu Wanling, Shi Kai, Gu Hanchuan, and Xiao Jianchen, setting a new record.
• Gu Hanchuan watched Wu Yuan with renewed interest, Xiao Jianchen's Sword Intent rose, Mu Wanling grew serious, and Shi Kai quietly clenched his fists.
• Another noble young man poured out a mountain of tokens, pushing the score past the records set by Gu Hanchuan, Xiao Jianchen, and Wu Yuan.
• The presiding guard announced that the second young man was Wu Shang, a nineteenth-generation descendant of the imperial family, with 245,000 tokens.
• Gu Hanchuan's sinister smile vanished as the square fell into stunned silence.

Wu Shang’s score of 245,000 tokens was quickly surpassed as four more competitors exceeded 200,000, including imperial descendants Wuwang, Dustless, and Wuj​iang. Wuj​iang set the new record at 260,000, leaving the square’s cultivators stunned and drawing Gu Hanchuan’s delighted attention.

• Wu Shang’s 245,000 tokens surpassed Xiao Jianchen’s score, shocking the cultivators in the square.
• Four jade plates lit up at once, signaling that four more competitors had exceeded 200,000 tokens.
• A guard announced that Xiang Guanhong had 242,000 tokens, and Xiang Guanhong grinned provocatively at Wu Shang.
• The staff announced that Wuwang had 250,000 tokens and Dustless had 253,000 tokens, each breaking the previous record.
• Wuj​iang’s score was announced as 260,000 tokens, stunning the crowd and drawing Gu Hanchuan’s excited attention.

The Heavenly Prodigy Assembly’s tally revealed Wuj​iang and four other imperial descendants dominating the rankings, leaving most contestants despairing. The prince announced that one thousand contestants had qualified for the next round, and the chapter ended with their names displayed on a golden scroll.

• Wuj​iang’s overwhelming score and the other imperial descendants’ results crushed the morale of the contestants, while Gu Hanchuan looked forward to hunting strong opponents and Xiao Jianchen refined his sword intent.
• The prince watched the contestants’ reactions and delayed the arena battles so they could experience despair before the next round.
• The prince praised Xiang Guanhong’s talent but claimed he still fell short of imperial blood, then ordered the top thousand contestants tallied.
• The guard announced that one thousand contestants had qualified, and a golden scroll revealed the rankings, with Wuj​iang first, Dustless second, and Wuwang third.

As the qualified cultivators learned that the second round would be random one-on-one elimination matches with no byes, two unfamiliar women arrived and were recognized as the bearers of the Saint Emperor's Imperial Decree. Their status stunned the crowd, the prince, and the five imperial great-great-grandsons, leaving them bewildered.

• The guard announced that all thousand qualifiers would draw opponents for one-on-one elimination matches, with no byes.
• The cultivators grew anxious about drawing one of the powerful prodigies, especially someone from the top ten.
• A woman in a deep-blue dress and a lively girl in pale purple entered the square, drawing everyone's attention.
• A cultivator recognized them as the two who had arrived with the Saint Emperor's Imperial Decree.
• The prince's composure faltered, and Wu Shang and Wu Yuan reacted with shock and disbelief.

Youruo and Xie Purou arrived at the Heavenly Prodigy Assembly carrying the Saint Emperor's Imperial Decree, unsettling the imperial descendants who had never received one. Wuj​iang and the others suspected the women were hiding remarkable backgrounds or strength, and the descendants resolved to test them in the arena.

• The imperial descendants questioned who Youruo and Xie Purou were after seeing them approach with the Saint Emperor's Imperial Decree.
• Wuj​iang examined the women, found their apparent Middle Stage God King cultivation puzzling, and wondered why the Saint Emperor had favored them.
• Xie Purou playfully provoked the imperial descendants, while Wu Shang grew angry until Wuj​iang silenced him.
• Wu Yuan agreed that the decree's appearance was suspicious, and Dustless proposed that the women either had an extraordinary background or concealed their abilities.
• Wuwang argued that Xie Purou's fearless excitement suggested confidence rather than weakness, leaving Wu Shang and the others wary of facing the women.

Wuji​ang warned Wu Shang and the other prodigies not to underestimate Youruo and Xie Purou, while contestants protested that the women had qualified for later rounds through special privileges. Xie Purou challenged them to hope they drew her in the lots, leaving the crowd even angrier.

• Wuji​ang told Wu Shang and the other three to treat the mysterious women as opponents on his level.
• A prodigy ranked one thousand and first and other contestants protested that Youruo and Xie Purou had received unfair privileges and qualified without competing.
• The crowd rejected a warning that criticizing the women could be seen as opposing the Saint Emperor, insisting that they questioned the women rather than His Majesty.
• Youruo remained calm as Xie Purou stepped forward and challenged the contestants to pray they drew her in the lots.
• The angry crowd erupted, and eliminated cultivators called for whoever drew Xie Purou to beat her and vent their resentment.

The crowd turned against Xie Purou and Youruo after Xie Purou provoked the other prodigies, while the prince suppressed the uproar with a glance. Curious about the women and their connection to the Saint Emperor's Imperial Decree, he ordered the drawing of lots to begin.

• Prodigies vowed to punish Xie Purou if they drew her, and a top-hundred young master urged them to defend their honor by showing no mercy.
• Xie Purou cheerfully acknowledged that she had become the crowd's target, while Youruo stayed calm and Xie Purou focused on the top-ranked prodigies.
• Dustless, Wuwang, and Wu Jiang considered the women's apparent confidence, while Shi Kai told Mu Wanling that their opponents might be the ones to suffer.
• The prince silenced the hostile crowd with his pressure and reflected on the Saint Emperor's Imperial Decree and his imperial elder brother's judgment.
• The prince ordered the guard beside him to begin drawing lots.

The tournament drew Xie Purou’s opponent, revealing that she would face Gu Hanchuan, the vicious eighth-ranked heir of the White Bone Demon Sect. The crowd celebrated the pairing while Gu Hanchuan fixed his bloodlust on her.

• A crystal sphere randomly drew matchups for the tournament, prompting contestants to celebrate or dread their opponents.
• The draw paired Xiao Jianchen, ranked seventh, with the contestant ranked one hundred and twenty-three.
• The sphere revealed Xie Purou’s name, and the crowd hoped she would face a powerful opponent.
• The draw paired Xie Purou with Gu Hanchuan, ranked eighth and infamous for torturing opponents and turning their souls and bones into weapons.
• The crowd, especially the White Bone Demon Sect disciples, celebrated the matchup as Gu Hanchuan watched Xie Purou with murderous intent.

Xie Purou faced Gu Hanchuan in the tournament draw and openly provoked him, while her companions warned her about the White Bone Demon Sect. The drawing ended, the first round began, and Gu Hanchuan reached their arena as the crowd watched for Xie Purou’s response.

• Gu Sen celebrated Xie Purou’s pairing with Gu Hanchuan and imagined her being turned into a puppet by the White Bone Demon Sect.
• Xie Purou smiled and waved at Gu Hanchuan, provoking him despite Youruo’s warning about his sect’s ruthless methods.
• Wu Shang mocked Xie Purou, while Wujiang wondered whether she was truly fearless or simply strong.
• The prince ended the drawing and announced the first round as hundreds of jade arenas rose above the square.
• The contestants entered their assigned arenas, and Gu Hanchuan rose on a giant bone hand to the arena where Xie Purou was expected.

Youruo faced Song Chengye in the arena while the crowd mocked and harassed her, and Song Chengye unleashed the Song Household’s deadly Nine Heavens Wind Tribulation. The attack threatened even peak God Kings, leaving the arena focused on Youruo’s fate.

• Xie Purou entered the arena to face Gu Hanchuan, while Youruo went to her own arena and found Song Chengye waiting.
• Song Chengye leered at Youruo, insulted her, and urged her to surrender as the crowd jeered along.
• Youruo calmly watched Song Chengye without responding, making him furious when she refused to show fear.
• Song Chengye released the Nine Heavens Wind Tribulation, summoning a destructive blue-green vortex that shocked the watching prodigies.

Youruo confronted Song Chengye in the arena and revealed a powerful water-type Method Formula that overwhelmed his wind tribulation. She left Song Chengye defeated and badly injured, hurled across the arena.

• Song Chengye unleashed Nine Heavens Wind Tribulation against Youruo and demanded that she kneel.
• Youruo countered with Blue Waves Overturn the Boat, shocking the watching geniuses with its immense power.
• The two Method Formulas clashed in an apparent stalemate as their opposing powers ground against each other.
• Song Chengye poured more Immortal Power into his storm, but Youruo calmly commanded her wave to annihilate it.
• Youruo's wave devoured Nine Heavens Wind Tribulation and struck Song Chengye, shattering his protective divine power and sending him flying in a streak of blood.

Youruo defeated Song Chengye with one move, leaving the plaza stunned and fearful of her power. After the prince and the imperial family's great-great-grandsons took notice of her, she returned to her place and continued resting with her eyes closed.

• Youruo broke Song Chengye's Nine Heavens Wind Tribulation and struck him unconscious with one move.
• The referee declared Song Chengye the loser and Youruo the winner as the crowd reacted with shock and fear.
• Wuj​iang, Wu Yuan, and Wu Shang recognized Youruo as a formidable threat to their path to the championship.
• Youruo calmly left the arena and resumed resting while the prince watched her closely.

The prince tried to uncover Youruo’s secrets and suffered a severe backlash from the power her master had left to protect her. Realizing Ye Chen was the source of that power, the prince grew fearful and understood that the Saint Emperor’s Imperial Decree was intended to honor him.

• The prince used a trace of Saint Emperor power of principle to probe Youruo and saw an illusory young man’s face appear over her.
• A terrifying will shattered the prince’s probing power, wounded him, and filled him with fear.
• The prince concluded that Youruo’s master had left the protective power within her and recognized that the master was stronger than he was.
• The prince realized the Saint Emperor’s Imperial Decree was meant for Youruo and Xie Purou’s master, not the two women.
• Ye Chen noticed the prince’s probing, while Feng Wanli praised Youruo for defeating the Song Household prodigy in one move.

Xie Purou fought Gu Hanchuan in a fierce arena battle, revealing destructive lightning techniques that matched his White Bone Demon Prison. After their strongest attacks collided, both remained standing, and Xie Purou showed no sign of fear.

• After Youruo defeated Song Chengye, spectators turned their attention to Xie Purou and Gu Hanchuan's arena.
• Xie Purou and Gu Hanchuan traded attacks, with his bone shields blocking her Sword Qi until he declared the warm-up over.
• Xie Purou used Purple Lightning Transformation and Creation Instruction, while Gu Hanchuan summoned the White Bone Demon Prison.
• Xie Purou transformed into a lightning dragon and broke through the skeletal arms, prompting Gu Hanchuan to summon a gigantic bone demon god.
• The bone demon god and lightning dragon collided, destroying the demon god and leaving Xie Purou with a cut on her cheek as spectators recognized her strength.

Xie Purou faced Gu Hanchuan on the platform as he unleashed a bone spear powerful enough to threaten Peak God Kings. She blocked it with her Nine Tribulations Lightning Shield, and both weapons shattered, leaving the fighters standing at opposite ends of the platform.

• Gu Hanchuan threatened to break Xie Purou and turn her into a White Bone Battle Puppet, while Xie Purou mocked his strength and vowed to burn his bones.
• Gu Hanchuan assembled the shattered bone fragments into a hundred-zhang Bone Dragon Heaven-Breaking Spear and thrust it at Xie Purou.
• The spectators judged the spear strong enough to kill ordinary Peak God Kings and believed Xie Purou could not survive it.
• Xie Purou stepped forward and formed her Nine Tribulations Lightning Shield to meet the spear head-on.
• The spear and shield cracked and shattered together, sending Xie Purou backward through the shock wave before she landed steadily across the platform from Gu Hanchuan.

Xie Purou shattered Gu Hanchuan’s Withered Bone Stele-Splitting Hand with her Thunderbolt Life-Slaying Instruction, driving him into a furious close-quarters fight. They traded brutal blows across the ruined arena, and Xie Purou began unleashing her lightning power without restraint.

• Gu Hanchuan summoned a gigantic withered bone palm and slammed it down at Xie Purou.
• Xie Purou released her Thunderbolt Life-Slaying Instruction and crushed Gu Hanchuan’s bone palm beneath a purple lightning seal.
• Gu Hanchuan, shaken and enraged, abandoned his ranged techniques and charged Xie Purou in close combat.
• Xie Purou met Gu Hanchuan head-on as the two exchanged rapid, devastating blows across the arena.
• Gu Hanchuan’s death Qi injured Xie Purou’s arm, while her lightning-infused strike broke his chest; she then unleashed her power without restraint.