Arc 2Return to the Northwest

Luo Feng left the O'Brien Empire after reaching Saint Domain, settled his feud with Kenyon, and reunited with Luo Fu. He helped Luo Fu avenge his magical pet and left with him and Wa'ersi for the M Mist Forest.

  • Luo Feng challenged Cass, defeated him before a vast crowd, and spent the following years training and challenging Saint Domain experts.
  • After Kenyon wounded Luo Feng and Wa'ersi, they took refuge in the Dark Forest, where Luo Feng recovered, crafted the Startling Cloud Zither, and lived with the Purple-Gold Rat Kings.
  • Luo Feng reached Saint Domain after six years of cultivation and zither playing, while Wa'ersi became a Saint-level Magical Beast with a magic core from Harry.
  • Luo Feng and Wa'ersi returned to War God Mountain, where Luo Feng defeated Kenyon and received a spatial ring from the War God.
  • Luo Feng reunited with Luo Fu at Philipzi Warrior Academy after ten years apart, and Luo Fu explained that Masi had killed his saber-toothed tiger and nearly killed him.
  • Luo Feng confronted the Jax Family and killed the men who had attacked Luo Fu, then Luo Fu killed Masi in their duel.
  • Luo Feng gave Mackenzie magic cores as compensation and ordered him to build an estate in the M Mist Forest before leaving with Luo Fu and Wa'ersi.
Chapters 26–50 Vol. 1 Read

Ch. 26Leaving

After three months at Philipzi Warrior Academy, Luo Feng left for Chiyan, the O'Brien Empire's imperial capital, with the Silver Dragon Wa'ersi. He entered the ancient city eager to face its powerful experts, especially those of the Saint Domain, and set out with Wa'ersi for an exciting new life.

  • Luo Feng decided to leave the academy and said farewell to Luo Fu, after sharing what he had learned about cultivation.
  • Luo Feng summoned the Silver Dragon Wa'ersi and rode with him toward Chiyan to seek out the capital's experts.
  • Luo Feng surveyed Chiyan's massive ancient walls and entered the city after reassuring an imperial officer that he would follow its rules.
  • Wa'ersi suggested they find a Ninth Rank Warrior to fight, but Luo Feng said he was interested in challenging a Saint Domain expert.
  • Luo Feng set off into Chiyan, telling Wa'ersi that an exciting life was about to begin.

Ch. 27Provocation

In Chiyan City, Luo Feng ignored a noble youth riding a Winged Bird Dragon until the youth attacked him. Luo Feng let Wa'ersi retaliate, and the Silver Dragon left the youth and his beast near death.

  • Luo Feng walked through Chiyan City's western district with Wa'ersi following him as a richly dressed youth rode overhead on a Winged Bird Dragon.
  • After Luo Feng showed no admiration, the youth ordered the Winged Bird Dragon to attack him with Wind Blades, but Light's Protection blocked them.
  • Luo Feng told Wa'ersi to teach the pair a lesson without killing them.
  • Wa'ersi struck the Winged Bird Dragon into a wall, and the beast struggled free as the youth glared at him.
  • Wa'ersi attacked again, wrecking the ground and leaving the youth and Winged Bird Dragon near death as they recognized him as a Level Nine Magical Beast, a Silver Dragon.

Ch. 28The Genius Cass

Luo Feng trained without advancing beyond the peak of the eighth rank, then heard that Cass’s younger brother Kasuo had been beaten by his Silver Dragon. The chapter left Luo Feng listening as Kasuo asked Cass for help, while Cass urged him to become more independent.

  • Luo Feng rented a hotel room and cultivated, but remained at the peak of the eighth-level warrior rank.
  • At a tavern, Luo Feng overheard guests discuss how Kasuo had offended a powerful expert and been beaten by the expert’s Silver Dragon.
  • The guests said Cass, a ninth-rank warrior and nominal disciple of the War God Sect, had recently left seclusion and might seek revenge for Kasuo.
  • Luo Feng became eager to meet Cass, believing the confrontation would interest him without requiring him to challenge a saint domain expert.
  • Kasuo arrived at the tavern with Cass and asked his brother to help him avenge his beating.
  • Cass criticized Kasuo for relying on others and failing to work hard, while Kasuo continued pleading for help.

Ch. 29Luo Feng's Challenge

Luo Feng confronted Cass Del in a tavern and challenged him to a fight outside the city in three days. Cass accepted, leaving the two men set to meet in a dangerous duel.

  • Luo Feng approached Cass Del and declared that he would make Cass remember him.
  • Kasuo attacked Luo Feng from behind, but Luo Feng dodged the punch and kicked Kasuo to the ground.
  • Luo Feng told Cass he would wait outside the city in three days and challenged him to avenge Kasuo.
  • Cass accepted the challenge and warned Luo Feng that he would repay Kasuo's injuries tenfold.
  • Luo Feng dismissed Cass's reputation and left the tavern after repeating the challenge.

Ch. 30Battle

Luo Feng and Cass began their long-awaited duel in the eastern wilderness, trading powerful attacks that shook the surrounding landscape. After their opening clashes, Luo Feng challenged Cass to stop holding back and fight with everything he had.

  • More than a hundred thousand spectators gathered in the eastern wilderness to watch Luo Feng and Cass fight.
  • Luo Feng arrived on Wa'ersi, then landed and asked Wa'ersi to keep Cass's Winged Bird Dragon King from interfering.
  • Cass and Luo Feng exchanged opening attacks, and neither gained the advantage.
  • Cass unleashed his strongest sword strike, but Luo Feng dodged it and countered with Swift Wind before Cass blocked his blows.
  • Luo Feng and Cass collided head-on, shattering trees and boulders as Cass was shocked by Luo Feng's strength.
  • Luo Feng praised Cass as his strongest opponent and urged him to use all his strength.

Ch. 31An Overwhelming Victory

Luo Feng overwhelmed Cass in a fierce duel, prompting Cass to admit defeat. As Luo Feng departed with Wa'ersi, his words about persevering through setbacks inspired Cass to resolve to defeat him someday.

  • Luo Feng and Cass fought at full speed, trading blows as the spectators watched in awe.
  • Luo Feng announced that he would use his full strength, and Cass admitted defeat before the final exchange.
  • Luo Feng criticized Cass's strength, while Cass acknowledged that Luo Feng was far stronger and vowed to challenge him again.
  • Luo Feng told Cass that a powerhouse must keep fighting through setbacks, then climbed onto Wa'ersi as the dragon finished off the Winged Bird Dragon King.
  • Luo Feng flew away with Wa'ersi and called out that he hoped Cass would give him a proper fight next time.

Ch. 32Bursting onto the Scene

After crushing Cass, Luo Feng gained fame across the imperial capital but ignored the attention and continued cultivating. Over the next year he defeated five War God Sect disciples, lost to a Saint Domain expert, and later injured that same opponent after beginning to touch the threshold of Force, though the fight left him recovering for three months.

  • Luo Feng left the wilderness on the Silver Dragon Wa'ersi and reviewed his battle with Cass while restoring his Battle-qi.
  • Luo Feng's victory spread throughout the imperial capital, where crowds admired him while he kept to himself and cultivated.
  • After a year of training, Luo Feng remained at the peak of the eighth rank and began using his Battle-qi to temper his body.
  • Five nominal disciples of the War God Sect challenged Luo Feng, and he defeated them all at once.
  • Luo Feng challenged an ancient family's Saint Domain Initial Stage expert, lost, and became friends with him after gaining insight into Saint Domain strength.
  • Three months later, Luo Feng challenged the same expert again and injured him after beginning to touch the threshold of Force, then spent three months recuperating.

Ch. 33Breakthrough to a Warrior of the Ninth Rank

After three years of training and repeated defeats in the O'Brien Empire, Luo Feng broke through to the Initial Stage of the Ninth Rank. He explained to Wa'ersi why Ninth Rank warriors remained far weaker than Saint Domain experts, then decided to leave the empire and travel.

  • Luo Feng broke through from the Peak of the Eighth Rank to the Initial Stage of the Ninth Rank in the winter snow.
  • Luo Feng recalled his three years in the O'Brien Empire, including defeating War God Sect disciples, befriending the Mosca Clan ancestor, and repeatedly challenging Saint Domain experts.
  • Wa'ersi arrived after sensing Luo Feng's breakthrough and asked whether Luo Feng could now match a Saint Domain expert.
  • Luo Feng explained that Saint Domain strength depended on comprehending Drawing Upon Heaven and Earth, which he had only reached the threshold of.
  • Luo Feng told Wa'ersi they would say goodbye to their friends and leave the O'Brien Empire to travel.

Ch. 34Kenyon

Luo Feng visited the Mosca Clan to say goodbye to Sasi Moska before leaving the imperial capital, where he met and antagonized War God Sect disciple Kenyon. After revealing that he had reached the Ninth Rank, Luo Feng left the reception hall amid tension with Kenyon.

  • Luo Feng arrived at the Mosca Clan residence and asked to meet its patriarch, then Kazi Moska brought him inside to see Sasi Moska and Kenyon.
  • Luo Feng told Sasi Moska he was leaving the imperial capital after three years, and Sasi noticed that Luo Feng had advanced to the Ninth Rank.
  • Sasi introduced Kenyon as a personal disciple of the War God Sect who had recently become a Saint Domain expert.
  • Kenyon criticized Luo Feng for defeating War God Sect disciples, and Luo Feng called them trash and mocked Kenyon's slow progress.
  • Sasi tried to calm the argument, while Luo Feng remained openly hostile toward Kenyon and prepared to leave.

Ch. 35Grievously Wounded

Luo Feng left Chiyan City after three years of training, but Kenyon of the War God Sect intercepted him and challenged him. Luo Feng grievously wounded Kenyon before Silver Dragon rescued him, and Luo Feng vowed to repay the humiliation.

  • Luo Feng reflected on his three years of growth as he prepared to leave Chiyan City.
  • Kenyon confronted Luo Feng over his offense against a War God Sect disciple, and Luo Feng agreed to fight him while telling Silver Dragon to escape.
  • Luo Feng and Kenyon exchanged powerful attacks, and Luo Feng broke one of Kenyon’s arms.
  • Kenyon attacked the badly injured Luo Feng with killing intent, but Silver Dragon seized Luo Feng and carried him away.
  • Luo Feng promised to repay Kenyon a hundredfold as Silver Dragon escaped into the distance.

Ch. 36Recuperation

After Kenyon nearly killed him, Luo Feng remained unconscious for almost nine months while Wa'ersi recovered and watched over him. Once awake, Luo Feng reflected on his defeat, realized he had crossed the threshold of 'force,' and decided to focus on cultivation so he could reach the Saint Domain.

  • The wounded Wa'ersi carried the unconscious Luo Feng away from Kenyon and sheltered with him in the Dark Forest.
  • Wa'ersi recovered first, then used Level Nine Light Element magic to heal Luo Feng's wounds.
  • Luo Feng awoke and learned that Wa'ersi had saved him and that he had been unconscious for almost nine months.
  • Luo Feng admitted that Kenyon's strength had humbled him and said the battle had helped him cross the threshold of 'force.'
  • Luo Feng resolved to spend the next few years comprehending nature and refining his Battle-qi, aiming to reach the Saint Domain within ten years.

Ch. 37Luo Feng's Weapon

Luo Feng reflected on how arrogance and rapid cultivation had damaged his state of mind, then regained clarity after hearing music from the woods. He decided to make a guqin, leaving his heart whole and his renewed pursuit of cultivation guided by his true desires.

  • Luo Feng brooded beside the lake over his conceit and the crack in his state of mind after his battle with Kenyon.
  • A breeze carried a qin-like melody from the woods, calming Luo Feng and reviving memories of his guqin playing in his previous life.
  • Luo Feng recognized that his obsession with power had burdened his heart, and he reaffirmed his desire to protect his younger brother and forge his own path.
  • Luo Feng's state of mind became whole, his understanding deepened, and he rushed into the woods to find material for a qin.
  • Luo Feng chose an ancient Iron-Black Snow Wood and resolved to make a guqin.

Ch. 38The Zither Named Startling Cloud

After completing the Startling Cloud Zither, Luo Feng played mournful and peaceful music in the Dark Forest, drawing Wa'ersi and the Purple-Gold Rat Kings to him. He introduced himself to Harry and tried to leave, but Harry stopped him to ask about his injuries and how he had reached the forest.

  • Luo Feng finished crafting a guqin from the mane and whiskers of an Ice-Cold Snow Lion Emperor and named it the Startling Cloud Zither.
  • Luo Feng played a sorrowful piece that brought back memories of his previous life and left him tearful.
  • Wa'ersi found Luo Feng and asked him to play more; Luo Feng played a peaceful melody that drew birds and small magical beasts to the bamboo grove.
  • The Purple-Gold Rat Kings appeared, and Harry asked Luo Feng who he was and whether he had made the music.
  • Luo Feng introduced himself, explained that Kenyon had injured him and Wa'ersi had brought him to the forest, then tried to leave with Wa'ersi.
  • Harry stopped Luo Feng and questioned him about his arrival in the Magical Beast Forest.

Ch. 39Purple-Gold Rat King

Luo Feng recognized the Purple-Gold Rat Kings as Beirut’s powerful sons and tried to leave the Dark Forest, but the brothers insisted he stay and play the zither until he reached the Saint Domain. He remained under their protection while continuing to cultivate Battle-qi and entertain them with music.

  • Luo Feng recalled Beirut’s immense power and realized the three Purple-Gold Rat Kings were likely formidable experts despite being Midgods.
  • Harry stopped Luo Feng from leaving, and his brother explained that they wanted him to stay in the Dark Forest under their protection and play the zither.
  • Harvey asked about Luo Feng’s age and strength, while the Silver Dragon praised his talent; Hart said Luo Feng ranked among the top thousand people he had met.
  • Luo Feng said he had other matters to attend to and needed to leave, but Harry told him he could go only after reaching the Saint Domain.
  • Luo Feng stayed with the Rat Kings, playing the zither whenever he was not cultivating Battle-qi, while the brothers and the Silver Dragon listened.

Ch. 40Six Years Fleeting By, Saint Domain

After six years of cultivating and playing the zither in the Dark Forest, Luo Feng had perfected Drawing Upon Heaven and Earth and comprehended the laws of speed and vocal music. His Battle-qi finally broke through to the Saint Domain, leaving him excited at the culmination of nearly thirty years of effort.

  • Luo Feng spent six years living by the lake in the Dark Forest, cultivating and playing the zither for Harry and his two brothers.
  • Luo Feng comprehended the Laws of Vocal Music and created the soul attack Illusionary Realm of Wind, while also developing the material attack Extremity of Wind through the law of speed.
  • Harry and his two brothers were surprised that Luo Feng had comprehended the advanced Laws of Vocal Music, which they themselves had not mastered.
  • Luo Feng felt his Battle-qi change after reaching its peak at the Ninth Rank, and endured an hour as it transformed.
  • Luo Feng opened his eyes after breaking through to the Saint Domain and celebrated reaching it after nearly thirty years of effort.

Ch. 41A Saint Domain Expert, Luo Feng

Luo Feng broke through to Saint Domain after years of cultivation, gaining immense speed and a new wind-based attack. Harry, Hart, and Harvey thanked him for helping their cultivation and formally made him a friend of the Purple-Gold Rat Kings and the Dark Forest.

  • Luo Feng entered Saint Domain and realized his understanding of the Laws of Wind had already reached the Saint Domain Peak.
  • Luo Feng reflected on his new strength, his Extremity of Wind attack, and how his speed had doubled after the breakthrough.
  • Wa'ersi congratulated Luo Feng, and Harry, Hart, and Harvey emerged from the bamboo house to praise his progress.
  • Luo Feng thanked the three brothers for guiding him, while Hart explained that Luo Feng's zither playing had helped them find a way to fuse Wind Element mysteries.
  • Harvey declared that Luo Feng had earned the friendship of the Purple-Gold Rat Kings and would always be a friend of the Dark Forest, as a black light from the brothers entered Luo Feng's body.

Ch. 42Saint-domain Silver Dragon

Luo Feng accepted a gift of gloves and rat-clan access from Harry and his brothers before preparing to leave the Dark Forest. Harry gave him a Light-element Saint-level magic core, which Wa'ersi refined and used to become a Saint-level Magical Beast.

  • Harry granted Luo Feng access to the Dark Forest and the ability to command the rat clan, while Hart gave him a pair of gloves that Luo Feng identified as a Highgod Artifact.
  • Luo Feng said he planned to leave for home after being away for ten years, and Harry gave him a Light-element Saint-level magic core for Wa'ersi.
  • Luo Feng explained the core's purpose to Wa'ersi and stood guard as the Silver Dragon swallowed it and endured a transformation.
  • Wa'ersi completed his breakthrough and answered Luo Feng in a warm, holy human voice.

Ch. 43Returning to familiar grounds

After Wa'ersi became a Saint-level Magical Beast, he and Luo Feng left the Dark Forest to return to the O'Brien Empire and confront Kenyon. They arrived at War God Mountain, where Kenyon recognized them as they prepared to settle their six-year-old grudge.

  • Wa'ersi thanked Luo Feng for helping him become a Saint-level Magical Beast and said he wanted to return to the O'Brien Empire to take revenge on Kenyon.
  • Luo Feng told Wa'ersi to spend time mastering his new strength, and half a month later they prepared to leave the Dark Forest.
  • Harry warned Luo Feng that the War God would not interfere in his conflict with Kenyon, and Luo Feng and Wa'ersi departed.
  • Wa'ersi flew to War God Mountain and challenged Kenyon in front of thousands of visitors, revealing that he was the Silver Dragon Kenyon had wounded six years earlier.
  • Luo Feng stood atop Wa'ersi's head, and Kenyon recognized him as a Saint Domain expert.

Ch. 44Defeated in One Move

Luo Feng returned to War God Mountain to settle his old grudge with Kenyon, defeating the War God's personal disciple in a single exchange. He spared Kenyon, declared the grudge ended, and left as his fame spread across the Yulan Continent.

  • Luo Feng reminded Kenyon that six years earlier Kenyon had attacked him while he was only a Ninth Rank Warrior, and challenged him to settle their grudge.
  • Kenyon drew his black longsword and attacked, but Luo Feng stopped the blade, struck him with a flurry of kicks, and wounded him.
  • Luo Feng seized Kenyon by the neck, declared that Kenyon could not withstand a single blow, then threw him to the ground and ended their feud.
  • Silver Dragon Wa'ersi warned Kenyon to keep his distance from him and Luo Feng, and Kenyon stayed silent.
  • The crowd watched Luo Feng's victory spread across the continent, making him one of the Yulan Continent's most celebrated Saint Domain experts.

Ch. 45War God

Luo Feng defeated Kenyon, then met Fain and was brought to see the War God. The War God gave Luo Feng a spatial ring as compensation for Kenyon’s attack and dismissed him.

  • Luo Feng defeated Kenyon in one move, leaving him seriously injured and himself unharmed.
  • Fain arrived, acknowledged Kenyon’s fault, and invited Luo Feng to wait until evening to meet the War God.
  • After Luo Feng and Fain cultivated until sunset, Fain led him to the War God’s chamber.
  • The War God told Luo Feng he would not interfere in his grudge with Kenyon and asked about his connection to the three lords of the Dark Forest.
  • The War God gave Luo Feng a crimson spatial ring as compensation for Kenyon’s attack, then dismissed him.

Ch. 46Old Acquaintances Meet

Luo Feng prepared to leave the imperial capital after settling his debt with Kenyon and met his old friend Sasi Moska. He headed for the Northwest Province to visit his younger brother, while Sasi tried to arrange a marriage between their families.

  • Luo Feng told the Silver Dragon that the War God had given him a spatial ring and had not punished him over Kenyon.
  • Sasi Moska stopped Luo Feng and the Silver Dragon as they prepared to leave, and the two old friends caught up after six years.
  • Luo Feng explained that he had returned to settle the debt from Kenyon's earlier attack on him and Wa'ersi.
  • Luo Feng said he was going home to see his younger brother, who studied at Philipzi Warrior Academy, and Sasi proposed marrying him to Sasi's granddaughter.
  • The Silver Dragon mocked Sasi's proposal, and Luo Feng called out that he was returning to the Northwest Province.

Ch. 47Luo Fu's Hatred

Luo Feng planned to build a manor in the M Mist Forest while traveling toward Basil with Wa'ersi. Meanwhile, Luo Fu prepared to duel Masi of the Jax Family, driven by hatred over the Jax Family’s attack that had killed his Saber-Toothed Tiger.

  • Wa'ersi told Luo Feng that he had become a Saint-level Magical Beast after receiving a Light Element Saint-level magic core from his master.
  • Luo Feng considered building a Suzhou garden-style manor in the M Mist Forest and urged Wa'ersi to reach Basil before dark.
  • Students at Philipzi Warrior Academy discussed Luo Fu’s impending duel with Masi and speculated about their rivalry.
  • Luo Fu recalled that Masi and the Jax Family had ambushed him while he fought the Crimson Water Serpent Emperor, causing his Saber-Toothed Tiger to die saving him.
  • Luo Fu explained that he had provoked the Jax Family descendants to draw Masi into a duel, and he was ready to fight now that he had reached the ninth rank.

Ch. 48Return

Luo Feng returned to Philipzi Warrior Academy after ten years away and reunited with his younger brother, Luo Fu. Luo Fu revealed he had become a Ninth Rank Warrior, and learned that Luo Feng had become a Saint Domain expert.

  • Luo Fu recalled how the saber-toothed tiger’s death had driven him to train until he surpassed the Jax Family’s genius and reached the Ninth Rank.
  • Wa'ersi arrived at Philipzi Warrior Academy with Luo Feng and called out to Luo Fu, waking students across the academy.
  • Luo Fu rushed out to greet Luo Feng, and the brothers reunited after ten years apart.
  • Luo Fu told Luo Feng he had stayed at the academy after becoming an Eighth-level Warrior because he feared his brother would not find him, then asked why Luo Feng had not returned.
  • Wa'ersi explained that Luo Feng had been unable to leave while pursuing a breakthrough, and Luo Feng confirmed that he had become a Saint Domain expert.

Ch. 49Coming to Their Door

Luo Feng learned that Luo Fu wanted revenge on Masi of the Jax Family for killing his magical pet and nearly killing him, then brought him to the Jax Family's castle. The chapter ended with Mackenzie confronting Luo Feng and Masi realizing that Luo Fu was the younger brother of a Saint Domain expert.

  • Luo Fu asked Luo Feng to help him deal with the Jax Family's Saint Domain ancestor if necessary, then explained how Masi had killed his saber-toothed tiger and nearly killed him.
  • Luo Fu said he wanted to kill Masi himself and leave the rest of the Jax Family alone unless they interfered.
  • Luo Feng took Luo Fu on Silver Dragon's back to the Jax Family's castle in Basil, where Silver Dragon demanded that Masi come out.
  • Masi emerged and recognized Luo Feng as a Saint Domain expert, while Luo Fu recognized Masi as his enemy.
  • Mackenzie flew out to meet Luo Feng, who introduced himself and revealed that Luo Fu was his younger brother.

Ch. 50Compensation

Luo Feng forced the Jax Family to surrender the men who had attacked Luo Fu, then let Luo Fu settle his grudge with Masi. After Luo Fu killed Masi, Luo Feng ordered Mackenzie to build him a mountain estate in the Holy Union within a year.

  • The Silver Dragon warned Mackenzie not to interfere as Luo Feng demanded that Masi and the men who had attacked Luo Fu face them.
  • Luo Feng killed the attackers with a Wind Element palm, then left Masi and Luo Fu to resolve their personal grudge.
  • Luo Fu fought Masi and killed him with his greatsword, avenging the death of his magical pet.
  • Mackenzie objected to the duel, but the Silver Dragon reminded him that Masi had once attacked Luo Fu while stronger.
  • Luo Feng offered Mackenzie a few Level Five magic cores as compensation and ordered him to build a mountain estate in the M Mist Forest within a year before leaving with Luo Fu and Wa'ersi.
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