Arc 7The Northern Province Rises
Qin Lu consolidated the Qin Clan’s rule, strengthened its cultivation base, and brought new allies and territories under its influence. The arc ended with the Hundred Lineages Grand Competition underway and Qin Mingzheng defeating Tong Hu in the second round.
- Qin Lu defeated the siege’s leaders, purged the clans that supported them, and negotiated Northern Province’s recognition as a Qin-ruled domain with Xiashang Dao Academy.
- The Qin Clan reorganized Northern Province, raised its subordinate forces, and mourned Zhao Zhen, while Zhao Gou and Qin Hui departed to seek a domain of their own.
- Qin Lu expanded the Qin Clan’s cultivation strength, restored Yingchuan’s earth veins, and awakened the King Wood Spirit Physique by absorbing Jing Ke’s Dao seed.
- The Qin Clan built up its institutions and alliances, then took control of Eastern Mystic Sea Commandery and established the Heart-Refining Pagoda as a guardian treasure.
- Qin Xiao organized the Hundred Lineages Grand Competition, drawing competitors and spectators to Baxuan Immortal City as the Qin Clan prepared its younger members.
- Qin Lu opened the competition, and Qin Mingzheng advanced through the early rounds before facing Jinxuan Dao Sect disciple Tong Hu.
- Qin Mingzheng used his viper, Kui Wood Wolf, and Golden-Winged Eagle to exhaust Tong Hu, who surrendered.