Chapter Summaries

Jiang Fan and Lan Shengxue retrieved the communications-restoration equipment from the Lan Family villa, where Jiang Fan sensed a nest of Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquitoes in the basement. They continued to the cemetery to find Crazy Old Man, whom Jiang Fan discovered asleep in a vat of alcohol.

• Wei Qi took Tong Shuyao's food and defended Jiang Fan from her criticism.
• Jiang Fan and Lan Shengxue left their shelter at dawn and reached the Lan Family villa.
• Lan Shengxue opened the safe and put the communications-restoration equipment into her spatial ring, while Jiang Fan identified a mosquito nest beneath the villa.
• Jiang Fan and Lan Shengxue killed awakened demonic beasts on the way, and Jiang Fan struck down one that Lan Shengxue was about to kill to earn points.
• At the cemetery management office, Jiang Fan found Crazy Old Man in an alcohol-filled vat and tried to wake him before hitting him on the forehead.

Jiang Fan carried Crazy Old Man toward the shelter with Lan Shengxue, rescued survivors from a demonic beast, and refused to delay their mission to search for the survivors’ missing companions. He left Wang Zheng stunned after declaring himself the god who had saved them.

• Jiang Fan hurt his hand striking Crazy Old Man, while Lan Shengxue wondered whether the old man was the legendary expert and asked about his relationship with Jiang Fan.
• Jiang Fan carried Crazy Old Man away, then rushed toward cries for help and killed a one-star demonic beast to rescue several people.
• Jiang Fan told the rescued group he had to return to the shelter with communications equipment, but Wang Zheng demanded that he search for his missing companions.
• Wang Zheng insulted Crazy Old Man and threatened to damage Jiang Fan’s prospects, so Lan Shengxue defended Jiang Fan’s urgent mission.
• Jiang Fan told Wang Zheng that Crazy Old Man was worth more than scum like him, then called himself the god who had saved the survivors.

Jiang Fan and Lan Shengxue left Wang Zheng and the others behind as the Church of Justice’s beast tide continued to threaten Fortress No. 31. Tens of thousands of Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquitoes broke through the shelter wall, leaving the defenders facing an overwhelming attack.

• Jiang Fan and Lan Shengxue hurried away, while Wang Zheng and the others chased after them and argued over Wang Zheng’s earlier insults.
• Bing 9 and Bing 11 saw that many people remained alive in the shelter and wondered why the Four-Armed Giant Bear had not destroyed it.
• Bing 9 spotted tens of thousands of Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquitoes converging on the shelter and rejoiced that they would finish the survivors.
• Tang Duo tried to comfort Tang Guo as Yang Xiaoqiang, Zhou Xiaoyan, Wang Jiangang, Old Wu, and Xiao Qian prepared to defend the shelter; Wei Qi also volunteered to fight.
• Jiang Youtian panicked as the mosquitoes battered the walls, which finally collapsed and let the swarm pour into the shelter.

Jiang Fan returned to the shelter and used extraordinary archery to drive off the Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquitoes. After checking that his family was safe, he heard Yang Xiaoqiang thank him for risking his life to retrieve the communications equipment.

• A man trying to escape was killed by the Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquitoes, while Wei Qi fought Jiang Youtian for insulting Jiang Fan.
• Tang Duo announced that Jiang Fan had returned, and Jiang Youtian claimed he would still be overwhelmed by the mosquitoes.
• Jiang Fan took Lan Shengxue's E-grade alloy bow and shot through the mosquitoes with arrows, then rapidly fired without aiming until they retreated.
• Jiang Youtian recognized that Jiang Fan's archery was no fluke, while Old Wu learned from Zhou Xiaoyan that Jiang Fan had joined her studio.
• Jiang Fan reached Tang Guo and the others, confirmed his parents were safe, and heard Yang Xiaoqiang praise him for protecting Fortress No. 31.

Jiang Fan and the others fought the Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquitoes as a beast tide gathered around Fortress No. 31. After communications were restored and a distress signal was sent, a terrifying pressure swept over the battlefield, and Jiang Fan saw its source.

• Yang Xiaoqiang, Zhou Xiaoyan, Wang Jiangang, and the others attacked the giant Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquito while Jiang Fan provided cover with his bow.
• The mosquitoes began devouring one another, and one advanced from one-star to two-star as Yang Xiaoqiang warned that they could grow stronger by feeding on their companions.
• Other demonic beasts arrived, so Yang Xiaoqiang led Zhou Xiaoyan and the others to break through while Jiang Fan, Lan Shengxue, and Old Wu's group protected everyone.
• Jiang Fan rescued Miao Xi and supported Zhou Xiaoyan as the demonic beasts overwhelmed them, while Xu Dai and Li Zhe worked to restore communications.
• Xu Dai restored communications and sent a distress signal, but an immense pressure suddenly swept across the battlefield, forcing weaker people to the ground as Jiang Fan turned toward its source.

After Fortress No. 31’s communications were jammed during a beast tide, Yan Tianyang learned that a three-star Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquito threatened the fortress and flew there himself. As the others prepared to sacrifice themselves and evacuate the civilians, Jiang Fan attacked the beast to draw it away, leaving its response unresolved.

• Bing 9 and Bing 11 saw the Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquito advance to three stars and expected Fortress No. 31 to fall.
• Wei San reported the beast tide to Yan Tianyang, who discovered a three-star beast on the fortress’s energy map and learned that Master Li might be incapacitated.
• Yan Tianyang flew to Fortress No. 31 to help Master Li and judge whether Jiang Fan could become his successor.
• Xu Dai, Li Zhe, Yang Xiaoqiang, and Old Wu urged Lan Shengxue and Jiang Fan to escape while they held off the beast.
• Jiang Fan said he would lure the beast away, then struck its abdomen with a second arrow after it blocked his first, drawing green blood.

Jiang Fan lured a Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquito away from the survivors, then rescued Tang Guo from a goshawk and revealed his Spirit Master abilities. The chapter left Jiang Youtian badly wounded by a demonic beast as his family refused to save him.

• Jiang Fan pierced the Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquito with an arrow and drew it away while Yang Xiaoqiang led the survivors to safety.
• A two-star goshawk snatched Tang Guo, and Jiang Fan killed it with an arrow that turned in midair.
• Jiang Fan flew on an E-grade alloy weight ring and caught Tang Guo, prompting Zhou Xiaoyan and the others to realize he was a Spirit Master.
• Jiang Youtian tried to flee, but a demonic beast tore off his arm while Wang Shuqin and the Jiang Family did not dare intervene.

Jiang Fan rescued Jiang Youtian from a demonic beast, then fought and nearly killed the Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquito. Bing 9 injected the mosquito with Crimson Flame Phoenix essence blood, leaving its fate uncertain as Crazy Old Man woke.

• The demonic beast bit off Jiang Youtian’s leg, but Jiang Fan cut it in two and saved him before he could be swallowed.
• Jiang Fan reassured Wang Shuqin and Tang Fugui, then used spider silk and Psychic Power to badly wound the pursuing Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquito.
• Bing 9 and Bing 11 watched Jiang Fan fight and revealed they had received Crimson Flame Phoenix essence blood from the Pontiff.
• Jiang Fan struck the nearly defeated mosquito with his blade, and Bing 9 threw the vial of essence blood into one of its wounds.
• Crazy Old Man woke from his drunken stupor, saw the battlefield, and asked what had happened.

After the dead Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquito suddenly revived and rapidly grew stronger, Crazy Old Man tried to stop it but collapsed when his old injury flared up. The mosquito attacked immobilized Jiang Fan, leaving him close to death as his family and friends watched helplessly.

• Jiang Fan told Crazy Old Man about the beast tide, and Crazy Old Man warned that someone was manipulating events and that Jiang Fan would face trouble now that his Spirit Master identity was exposed.
• The dead Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquito revived, grew golden feathers, and surged past six stars as its pressure pinned everyone down.
• Crazy Old Man recognized the mosquito's aura as resembling a mysterious bird and rose into the air to confront it, but he spat blood and fell when his old injury flared up.
• The mosquito flew behind Jiang Fan and immobilized him, while Bing 9 and Bing 11 eagerly hoped it would kill him.
• The mosquito plunged its mouthparts into Jiang Fan's neck and began draining his blood as Tang Duo, Tang Guo, Tang Fugui, Wang Shuqin, Lan Shengxue, and Li Zhe watched helplessly; Jiang Youtian celebrated.

Yan Tianyang arrived in time to kill the Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquito and expose the Church of Justice’s role in the attack on Jiang Fan and Tang Guo. After dealing with the Church’s men, he offered Jiang Fan a Body Restoration Pill, but Jiang Fan hesitated to accept it without earning a reward.

• The Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquito abruptly stopped draining Jiang Fan’s blood, collapsed in agony, and was killed by Yan Tianyang.
• Bing 9 and Bing 11 tried to flee, but Yan Tianyang subdued them and revealed their Church of Justice tattoos.
• Yan Tianyang identified the Church of Justice’s revenge plot and shattered Bing 9 and Bing 11 with a gesture.
• Yan Tianyang greeted Crazy Old Man as Master Li, then told Jiang Fan to follow him.
• Yan Tianyang offered Jiang Fan a Body Restoration Pill, and Jiang Fan refused to accept it without earning it.
• Yan Tianyang asked Jiang Fan if he wanted to be fed.

After the beast tide at Fortress No. 31, Yan Tianyang introduced himself to Jiang Fan and unexpectedly asked whether he wanted to try being commander of the Divine Wind Camp. Jiang Fan refused, insisting he wanted to become a cook, and Yan Tianyang left after expressing hope that Jiang Fan would always feel that way; Big Black then attacked the Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquito’s corpse, and something unexpected happened.

• Yan Tianyang introduced himself as commander of the Divine Wind Camp and asked Jiang Fan why he called Master Li Crazy Old Man.
• Jiang Fan said he had no interest in leading the Divine Wind Camp and wanted to become a highly skilled cook instead.
• Yan Tianyang remembered a young man who had once rejected the same offer, then told Jiang Fan he hoped that would always be his answer.
• Yan Tianyang said he needed to return to the Divine Wind Camp’s headquarters and left after saying goodbye to Crazy Old Man.
• Big Black found Jiang Fan, showed concern, then ran to tear at the Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquito’s corpse, whereupon something unexpected happened.

Crazy Old Man stabilized Big Black after the dog was overwhelmed by the power in the Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquito's blood, and Big Black recovered several days later. Meanwhile, a mysterious woman searched for Xiao Yan after Little Turtle sensed Little Bird's presence, and Jiang Fan noticed strange hard lumps on Big Black's back.

• Crazy Old Man used Psychic Power to suppress the restless power inside Big Black and left to rest.
• Xiao Qian and Old Wu suspected Jiang Fan was a Spirit Master, while Chen Wenhua refused to accuse him of stealing his family's gold.
• Little Turtle told the mysterious woman that he had sensed Little Bird's presence, but could not determine its direction.
• The mysterious woman insisted that her beloved was still alive and told Xiao Sanjin to keep watch for her.
• The residents rebuilt Fortress No. 31, and Jiang Fan received a school message announcing a Friday gathering for students admitted to universities or martial arts schools.
• Big Black recovered and returned to Jiang Fan, who felt hard lumps bulging on either side of the dog's spine.

Jiang Fan discovered that Big Black had mutated into a one-star flying demonic beast after drinking blood from the Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquito. Crazy Old Man linked the mutation to the Crimson Flame Phoenix and discussed Jiang Fan’s choices among the five elite martial schools, ending with the ominous nickname Corpse Martial for Yuanwu.

• Big Black grew wings and began flying, prompting Jiang Fan to suspect its transformation came from drinking the Nine-Mouthed Man-Eating Mosquito’s blood.
• Jiang Fan brought Big Black to Crazy Old Man, who confirmed it was a one-star demonic beast and said its strength might continue to grow.
• Crazy Old Man connected the mosquito’s mutation to the Crimson Flame Phoenix, one of the Church of Justice’s four sect-guardian divine beasts.
• Crazy Old Man described the five elite martial schools and recommended Shenwu if Jiang Fan wanted to join the Divine Wind Camp.
• When Jiang Fan asked about Yuanwu, Crazy Old Man revealed that it was also known as Corpse Martial.

Jiang Fan learned about Yuanwu’s dangerous wilderness training and was warned not to enroll there, though its hunts still excited him. He returned his attention to Big Black, then learned that his principal had important good news for him at school the next day.

• Crazy Old Man explained that Yuanwu earned the name Corpse Martial because its students trained in the Inner Wilderness Zone and sometimes died, and that fourth-years also traveled to the Outer Wilderness Zone.
• Jiang Fan considered attending Yuanwu to hunt demonic beasts, but Crazy Old Man warned him that his Spirit Master identity made his safety especially important.
• Jiang Fan agreed not to risk his life by going to Yuanwu and asked Big Black to retract his wings; Big Black folded them into bulges.
• Crazy Old Man said Big Black might eventually learn to speak if he grew stronger, which made Jiang Fan look forward to it.
• Lu Yi called Jiang Fan and told him to return to school the next day because the principal had important good news for him.

Jiang Fan weighed his martial school options after Teacher Lu Yi warned him against Yuanwu, and Lan Shengxue repeated the warning at school. As Wei Qi told Jiang Fan that his story might enter school textbooks, Tong Shuyao appeared.

• Lu Yi told Jiang Fan that representatives from the five elite martial schools had arrived and urged him not to accept Yuanwu's offer.
• Jiang Fan earned points by doing chores and cooking for Crazy Old Man, then went to school the next morning.
• Lan Shengxue told Jiang Fan she planned to attend Qingwu and warned him not to choose Yuanwu, which was nicknamed Corpse Martial.
• Wei Qi brought Jiang Fan breakfast and said his story might be included in school textbooks as an example of hard work.
• Tong Shuyao appeared and called out to Jiang Fan.

Jiang Fan rejected Tong Shuyao’s attempts to approach him, and officials took her away after she threatened him and revealed his identity as a Spirit Master. At the school assembly, Jiang Fan began his speech by throwing away the principal’s prepared notes.

• Tong Shuyao approached Jiang Fan, but he exposed her motives and refused to help her after she threatened him.
• Two officials arrested Tong Shuyao for publicly discussing Jiang Fan’s identity as a Spirit Master, and the crowd watched in fear.
• The principal invited martial examination top scorer Jiang Fan to speak at the school assembly.
• Jiang Fan asked to borrow the principal’s notes, then crumpled them and threw them into the trash before saying he would speak off the cuff.

Jiang Fan earned points for protecting the school from a demonic sound attack, then met admissions representatives from five elite martial arts schools. The schools competed to recruit him and extract the secret behind his sudden rise, but Jiang Fan refused to reveal it as their offers escalated.

• Jiang Fan gave a brief speech at the school assembly and received system points for helping his classmates avoid a demonic sound attack.
• The principal introduced Jiang Fan to admissions representatives from the five elite martial arts schools in his office.
• Zhou Yi of Shenwu pressed Jiang Fan to explain his rapid breakthroughs, implying his answer could affect his admission.
• Wang Dong of Qingwu and representatives from Longwu and Danwu offered benefits to secure Jiang Fan, including pills, enrollment money, and housing for his family in Fortress No. 1.
• Zhou Yi countered with promises of a future path into the Divine Wind Camp and the possibility of rising to its highest ranks.

Jiang Fan listened as Zhou Yi and the other elite martial school representatives warned him about Yuanwu’s deadly training, but Yuanwu’s teacher confirmed he would offer his family a place in Fortress No. 1 and provide a villa. Jiang Fan chose to enroll at Yuanwu, leaving the recruiters stunned.

• Zhou Yi and the other school representatives warned Jiang Fan that Yuanwu sent students into dangerous wilderness zones and urged him to choose another school.
• Jiang Fan asked Yuanwu’s teacher to explain the school’s position, and the teacher admitted its death toll was higher than it reported.
• Jiang Fan asked whether Yuanwu would let his family enter Fortress No. 1 and give him a villa, and the teacher agreed.
• Jiang Fan asked to have nine more villas’ worth of value converted into cash, then declared that he wanted to enroll at Yuanwu.
• Yuanwu’s teacher asked Jiang Fan to confirm his decision, and Jiang Fan said he was sure.

Jiang Fan accepted Yuanwu’s admission after Teacher Xing agreed not to demand that he reveal his fortuitous encounter. He planned to stay near Fortress No. 31 for now while Teacher Xing took his family to Fortress No. 1, and he reaffirmed his choice as the other schools tried to recruit him.

• Jiang Fan made keeping his fortuitous encounter secret his condition for joining Yuanwu, and Teacher Xing agreed and gave him an admission letter.
• Jiang Fan asked Teacher Xing to take his family to Fortress No. 1 while he stayed behind, and they exchanged contact details.
• Zhou Yi warned Jiang Fan about Yuanwu’s dangerous training requirements, but he said he had already chosen the school.
• The Danwu, Qingwu, and Longwu teachers offered new incentives to recruit Jiang Fan, but he rejected their appeals.
• Teacher Xing gave Jiang Fan one last chance to reconsider, and Jiang Fan insisted that keeping his word was essential to his martial artist’s heart.

Jiang Fan chose Yuanwu after Zhou Yi tried to make him reveal his fortuitous opportunity, and Zhou Yi left after he turned the other schools against her. Shenwu’s principal learned that Jiang Fan had enrolled at Yuanwu and discovered that Wei San was personally concerned with recruiting him.

• Jiang Fan confirmed his decision to enroll at Yuanwu and asked Xing Wu to handle the enrollment documents.
• Jiang Fan blamed Zhou Yi for pressuring him to reveal his fortuitous opportunity, prompting the other schools’ teachers to glare at her.
• Zhou Yi left the office and told Shenwu’s principal that Jiang Fan had chosen Yuanwu.
• Shenwu’s principal scolded Zhou Yi for failing to recruit Jiang Fan and demanded that she recount what had happened.
• Wei San called Shenwu’s principal, and Zhou Yi realized that the order to recruit Jiang Fan had come from a high-ranking commander.