Recaps

Chen Xiao gathered allies and resources in Maple City, defeated the forces that challenged his rule, and helped Cao Ying refine two Heavenly Flames. As his companions advanced and Purple Firmament Pavilion grew, Chen Xiao broke through and released a vast soul scan across the Black-Corner Region.

• Chen Xiao accepted the Cao Clan’s offer for the Green Lotus Core Flame in exchange for ten years of alchemy services, Cao Ying’s help treating his friend, and assistance killing Han Feng.
• Cao Ying refined the Green Lotus Core Flame, and Chen Xiao reunited with Xiao Yi Xian before leading his companions into the Black-Corner Region.
• Chen Xiao’s group ambushed Han Feng and Old Ban, killed Old Ban, captured Han Feng’s Soul Body, and took Maple City.
• Chen Xiao claimed Maple City, recovered Han Feng’s pills, techniques, cauldron, and half of the Flame Mantra, and agreed to a secret marriage arrangement with Cao Ying.
• Chen Xiao and his allies defeated Kui Sha, the Beast Taming Sect Master, and their forces when they challenged his rule, then seized their factions’ resources.
• Chen Xiao found the Nine Nether Soul Scripture and two Life Devouring Pills, while Queen Medusa cultivated at Jia Nan Academy and the city prepared for Cao Ying to refine the Sea Heart Flame.
• Cao Ying refined the Sea Heart Flame and advanced her cultivation method, then left with Cao Xi as Chen Xiao prepared to enter seclusion.
• Hai Bo Dong established Purple Firmament Pavilion in Maple City, while Chen Xiao and Zi Yan advanced and Chen Xiao’s expanding Soul Power swept across the Black-Corner Region.

Chen Xiao secured the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, defeated Old Eagle Mountain Man, and strengthened Purple Firmament Pavilion while preparing for Demon Flame Valley’s retaliation. The arc ended with Earth Demon Old Ghost isolated as Chen Xiao, Cai Lin, the Heavenly Demon Puppet, and Cao Xi faced him.

• Chen Xiao exchanged pills for the Bodhi Transformation Saliva at Black Emperor Sect’s auction, then fought off the factions that pursued him and his companions.
• Chen Xiao and his allies defeated Mo Ya’s forces, while Mo Tianxing surrendered valuables to save his son and Old Eagle Mountain Man paid a Life Returning Pill to escape.
• Chen Xiao tracked down and killed Old Eagle Mountain Man, then gave the recovered Dark Night Netherlight Curse to Su Qian and returned to Purple Cloud City.
• Xiao Yi Xian prepared to enter seclusion, Queen Medusa discussed her coming fusion with Little Heaven Swallowing Python, and Chen Xiao named her Cai Lin.
• Earth Demon Old Ghost emerged from seclusion after hearing of Chen Xiao’s puppet, while Chen Xiao advanced his cultivation and learned the Soul Profound Seal Palm from Cao Ying’s scroll.
• Protector Xuan offered help against Earth Demon Old Ghost, but Chen Xiao refused to commit, then rescued Shop Owner Yao and welcomed the Thousand Medicine Shop to Purple Cloud City.
• Earth Demon Old Ghost and Demon Flame Valley attacked Chen Xiao’s group, who wounded the elders and killed Fang Yan while Cai Lin and the Heavenly Demon Puppet held off Earth Demon Old Ghost.
• Cao Xi joined the battle and swiftly defeated Demon Flame Valley’s remaining fighters, leaving Earth Demon Old Ghost alone against Chen Xiao’s side.

Chen Xiao dismantled the Black Emperor Sect, reunited with Cao Ying in the Central Plains, and helped Xiao Yi Xian control her Woeful Poison Body. The group left the Cao Family with a new Heavenly Demon Puppet and headed to Falling God Ravine so Chen Xiao could pursue a breakthrough to Dou Zong.

• Chen Xiao and his allies defeated Earth Demon Old Ghost, then Chen Xiao and Cai Lin acknowledged their feelings as the group recovered in Purple Cloud City.
• Chen Xiao organized a resource exchange in the Black-Corner Region, lured Xiao Yan and Yao Chen to Purple Cloud City, and traded Han Feng’s soul to Yao Chen for the complete Flame Mantra.
• Chen Xiao left Hai Bo Dong in charge of Purple Firmament Pavilion, destroyed the Black Emperor Sect, and departed for the Central Plains with Xiao Yi Xian and Zi Yan while Cai Lin stayed behind.
• Chen Xiao met Cao Ying in Holy Pill City, arranged for her to help Xiao Yi Xian and negotiated with Ye Zhong to borrow the Sun Fire Ancient Altar.
• At the altar, Cao Ying helped Xiao Yi Xian condense a Poison Pill, bringing her Woeful Poison Body under control and raising her to Three-Star Dou Venerate.
• Chen Xiao visited the Cao Family, where its Grand Elder refined a Heavenly Demon Puppet for him and gave him a soul jade tablet to identify contacts of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan.
• Chen Xiao, Xiao Yi Xian, Zi Yan, and Cao Ying traveled to Falling God Ravine, where Xiao Yi Xian instantly killed a Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast that threatened her.

Chen Xiao and Xiao Yi Xian traveled north, entered the Dream Realm, and helped the White Tribe escape while Chen Xiao refined the Bone Spirit Cold Flame and advanced to Dou Venerate. After returning to Purple Firmament Pavilion, they went to Jia Nan Academy when the Fallen Heart Flame broke free.

• Chen Xiao reached Dou Zong, reunited with Xun Er and Qing Lin, and later traveled north with Xiao Yi Xian to seek the Netherworld Poison Flame.
• Xiao Yi Xian refined the Netherworld Poison Flame and advanced to Four-Star Dou Venerate before Chen Xiao and Xiao Yi Xian crossed into the Dream Realm.
• Chen Xiao and Xiao Yi Xian entered the trial, mastered its array techniques, and learned that White Dragon Honored One sought their help to free the White Tribe.
• Chen Xiao refined the Bone Spirit Cold Flame and surged to Dou Venerate while the White Tribe prepared to leave the Dream Realm.
• Chen Xiao reunited with Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, froze a path across the Ice Sea, and guided the White Tribe through the spatial rift.
• Chen Xiao brought Qing Huan and Xing Yao to Purple Firmament Pavilion, learned that Xiao Yan had left Jia Nan Academy, and went with Xiao Yi Xian to address the Fallen Heart Flame.
• The Fallen Heart Flame broke through Jia Nan Academy’s seals, but Chen Xiao summoned an azure dragon-shaped flame that drove it underground.