Arc 1The Dragon Seal and the Empress

Gu Yuan used his diary-gained abilities to pursue the Great Li Dragon Seal, while Qi Yueli secretly followed his plans and drew him closer to her court. After Gu Yuan killed powerful men to protect Meixiang, Qi Yueli exposed Prince Duan’s treason and promoted Gu Yuan, while attacks on the provincial heirs threatened the capital.

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2The Nine Provinces Plot

Gu Yuan defeated the provincial heirs, uncovered the human sacrifices at Nine Geese Mountain, and began investigating a witchcraft murder tied to a conspiracy against the heirs. The arc left him identifying the sorcery medium aimed at Shangguan Lin as an attack on Ruzhou appeared imminent.

Chapters 26–5025 summaries