Arc 1From Magistrate’s Son to Bandit Chief

Chen Fan used Death-Substitution Rebirth to take over Zhao Long’s life, then became the chief of Black Wind Mountain after Zhao Long was killed. He resisted rebellion and tried to restrain the bandits, while the search for the missing Prince of Xiushan’s consort connected back to a woman they had released.

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2The Consort and the Stolen Tome

Su Xin framed Chen Fan with Li Rong'er to distract the Prince of Xiushan's Residence while stealing its secret tome, leading to Black Wind Mountain's destruction. Chen Fan survived through two possessions and ended up serving undercover among the White Lotus Sect as its enemies closed in.

Chapters 26–5025 summaries