Chapter Summaries

Tieguai Li used his divine-artifact axe to overwhelm the devil soldiers, killing one and forcing another to flee into the valley. He pursued the survivor and confronted him in the air, where the devil soldier vowed to kill him.

• Tieguai Li struck the three devil soldiers with a storm of axe shadows, and they realized his great axe was a divine artifact.
• One devil soldier lunged for Tieguai Li's axe, but Tieguai Li killed him with a single blow and collected the soldiers' storage rings.
• Tieguai Li pressed the remaining devil soldiers, and one fled toward the depths of the valley as Tieguai Li pursued him.
• Tieguai Li and the fleeing devil soldier stopped several thousand zhang apart and faced each other in the air.
• Tieguai Li mocked the Devil Race, and the devil soldier angrily vowed to kill him.

Tieguai Li fought a powerful devil soldier, and their fierce battle devastated the surrounding area. As the Western Queen Mother and the Mysterious Maiden of the Nine Heavens arrived to investigate, they identified the attacker as a formidable Devil Emperor Realm expert.

• Tieguai Li traded attacks with the devil soldier, whose black-light fists clashed against Tieguai Li's saber.
• The devil soldier and Tieguai Li continued their battle, suffering heavy backlash as nearby cultivators mocked them.
• Tieguai Li raised his presence and challenged the devil soldier, but the soldier vanished and struck from behind.
• A fierce palm imprint descended toward Tieguai Li as the Western Queen Mother and the Mysterious Maiden of the Nine Heavens arrived.
• The Mysterious Maiden of the Nine Heavens told the Western Queen Mother that the devil soldier appeared to be a powerful Devil Emperor Realm expert.

The Mysterious Maiden of the Nine Heavens left to fetch reinforcements while the Western Queen Mother stayed behind to contact others and help Li Mu. Tieguai Li fought the devil soldier, overpowering him with a series of attacks as the Mysterious Maiden returned to West Ox Hezhou.

• The Western Queen Mother told the Mysterious Maiden of the Nine Heavens to lead the other sects’ disciples away while she stayed to contact allies and aid Li Mu.
• The Mysterious Maiden of the Nine Heavens departed, and the Western Queen Mother confronted the devil soldier.
• Tieguai Li surged with power and struck the devil soldier, knocking him back and forcing him to use the Demonization Secret Technique.
• Tieguai Li and the devil soldier exchanged powerful blows, each sending the other flying backward.
• Tieguai Li attacked from behind and struck the devil soldier’s head, drawing a heart-rending wail.
• The Mysterious Maiden of the Nine Heavens sensed that the fight was going badly and returned to West Ox Hezhou to fetch reinforcements.

The Western Sect leader intervened in Tieguai Li and the Devil Venerable’s battle, then left them to fight the monsters. After a powerful black dragon attacked, Tieguai Li and the Devil Venerable prepared to clash with a newly revealed enemy, with Tieguai Li summoning an enormous bronze bell.

• The Western Sect leader used the Vajra Shield Method to suppress the Devil Venerable, then departed after telling him and Tieguai Li to settle their dispute themselves.
• Tieguai Li struck the monsters with flying swords, and the Devil Venerable left to help fight the monsters at the other three monster mountains.
• A black dragon attacked Tieguai Li and the Devil Venerable with black flames and its claws, then burned them until nothing remained.
• The monsters reacted in alarm as Tieguai Li and the Devil Venerable prepared to fight a Devil Venerable, and the Devil Venerable formed a pitch-black dagger from black mist.
• Tieguai Li revealed his immense power and summoned the phantom of an enormous bronze bell, which he regarded as stronger than the Devil Artifact.

Han Xiangzi and the Golden-Winged Peng Bird discovered the Eastern Emperor Palace and suspected it was tied to the Demon Race, then Han Xiangzi reported the matter to the Immortal Emperor. After returning to Penglai Island, Han Xiangzi encountered the little girl from Ten Thousand Demon Ridge, who said she was an Immortal Realm princess training on the island.

• Han Xiangzi and the Golden-Winged Peng Bird discussed how the Dragon King of the East Sea had overturned the East Sea Divine Hall and found the Eastern Emperor Palace nearby.
• The Golden-Winged Peng Bird recognized the flute music and told Han Xiangzi that the building had once been called the East Sea Divine City and might be connected to the Demon Race.
• Han Xiangzi returned to Penglai Island and reported the events to the Immortal Emperor, who vowed to defend the island against the Dragon King of the East Sea.
• After spending a day on Penglai Island, Han Xiangzi met the Golden-Winged Peng Bird and the little girl he had encountered on Ten Thousand Demon Ridge.
• The little girl told Han Xiangzi that she was an Immortal Realm princess, the daughter of an Immortal Venerable, and had come to train on Penglai Island.

Han Xiangzi brought Yaoji to the immortal island and reported her story to the Immortal Emperor, who recognized that she carried the bloodline of an ancient divine dragon. Han Xiangzi proposed that a Jiaolong heart might be the key to saving her, and the Immortal Emperor wondered whether they should return her to her parents.

• Yaoji introduced herself to Han Xiangzi, then watched him leave and cursed him in her thoughts.
• The Golden-Winged Peng Bird told Han Xiangzi that Yaoji might be the demon who had fought him for food on Ten Thousand Demon Ridge.
• Han Xiangzi reported that the Dragon King of the East Sea had attacked him for his Nine-Bend Azure Vine and that Yaoji had repeatedly helped him.
• The Immortal Emperor explained that Jiaolong were rare ancient divine beasts whose bloodlines could be strengthened by consuming other extraordinary beasts.
• The Immortal Emperor revealed that Yaoji was of the Dragon Race, with divine-dragon parents, and had been sealed away after one parent was trapped in the Dragon Tomb.
• Han Xiangzi said Yaoji might have a Jiaolong heart that could help save and awaken her, then asked whether they should send her to her parents.

The Immortal Emperor arranged for Han Xiangzi to take a young woman as his disciple and ordered an investigation into her identity and master. Five years later, the Dragon King of the West Sea and Fairy Azure Luan asked to bring Han Zhongli to the West Sea and proposed a marriage alliance, which the Immortal Emperor agreed to consider favorably.

• The Immortal Emperor asked Han Xiangzi to take the young woman as his disciple, and Han Xiangzi reluctantly agreed.
• The Immortal Emperor ordered an investigation into the woman’s identity and master, then suspected she carried a dragon’s bloodline.
• Five years passed as Han Zhongli stayed with Han Xiangzi, cultivating and helping him recover from his injuries.
• The Dragon King of the West Sea and Fairy Azure Luan arrived with a young woman and asked the Immortal Emperor to let Han Zhongli go to the West Sea.
• Fairy Azure Luan explained that they intended to arrange a marriage between their elder sister and Han Zhongli, and the Immortal Emperor welcomed the proposal.

Han Xiangzi arranged to take Fairy Azure Luan to the West Sea, believing the Jiaolong Dragon King had agreed to offer her to the Jiaolong Clan. After arriving, Han Xiangzi found Fairy Azure Luan alone on a deserted island and approached her, but she challenged his boldness.

• The Immortal Emperor approved the plan to send Fairy Azure Luan to the West Sea, and Han Xiangzi assured him his forces could protect her.
• Han Xiangzi told his subordinates that the Jiaolong Dragon King had agreed to offer Fairy Azure Luan to the Jiaolong Clan if they brought her back safely.
• A man warned Han Xiangzi that the three visitors from the Jiaolong Clan might be plotting something, but Han Xiangzi dismissed the concern and vowed to defend himself.
• The next morning, Han Xiangzi and his party set out for the West Sea, where they found Fairy Azure Luan on a deserted island.
• Han Xiangzi approached Fairy Azure Luan and asked whom she was waiting for, and she questioned how he had come so close without her noticing.

Fairy Azure Luan refused Han Xiangzi’s request to travel together and questioned his motives for pursuing the Jiaolong Dragon King. Their discussion was interrupted when Ao arrived and greeted them.

• Fairy Azure Luan declined to accompany Han Xiangzi to Jiaolong City and told him to go to the West Sea first.
• Han Xiangzi admitted that his group wanted to deal with the Jiaolong Dragon King and asked Fairy Azure Luan for help.
• Han Xiangzi explained that the Jiaolong Dragon King had defeated the Jiao Demon King, prompting Fairy Azure Luan to question whether the Jiao Demon King would dare act in the West Sea.
• Han Xiangzi privately worried that obtaining the Jiaolong Treasure Pearl from Fairy Azure Luan would be difficult.
• Ao greeted Han Xiangzi and Fairy Azure Luan, and Han Xiangzi asked what had brought him to the West Sea.

Ao Changsheng confronted Han Xiangzi about seeking the Jiaolong Dragon Pearl, while Fairy Azure Luan directed them toward the Jiao Demon King. After Ao Changsheng left, Han Xiangzi flew deeper into the West Sea, and Fairy Azure Luan regrouped with the senior members of the Azure Luan Palace.

• Ao Changsheng asked Han Xiangzi whether he had come to the West Sea to obtain the Jiaolong Dragon Pearl, and Han Xiangzi admitted that he had.
• Ao Changsheng asked Fairy Azure Luan whether she knew where to find the Jiaolong Dragon King, and she advised him to ask the Jiao Demon King.
• Han Xiangzi prepared to leave, but Ao Changsheng teased him about Fairy Azure Luan and then departed.
• Han Xiangzi worried that Ao Changsheng might expose his scheme and flew toward the depths of the West Sea.
• Fairy Azure Luan and the senior members of the Azure Luan Palace approached after Ao Changsheng disappeared, and she led them inside.

The Dragon Kings and the Western Queen Mother plotted to test the Eight Immortals’ formation, while the Eight Immortals planned to kill Ao Guang and transform the world. Ao Run then led demons to invite Lü Dongbin’s group to the Dragon Palace, where they taunted him and the nine-tailed fox flattered Ao Run.

• Ao Bing and the Dragon Kings gathered with the Western Queen Mother to discuss how to deal with the Eight Immortals.
• The Western Queen Mother proposed testing the Eight Immortals’ formation, and Ao Run agreed to lead shrimp soldiers and crab generals to investigate.
• The Eight Immortals discussed killing Ao Guang, using his treasures to transform the world, and bringing monkeys along to help.
• Ao Run arrived with demons and invited Lü Dongbin and his companions to the Dragon Palace for a discussion.
• The demons mocked Lü Dongbin and urged him to surrender, while the nine-tailed fox praised Ao Run.

Ao Run offered Lü Dongbin an alliance against Ao Guang, then revealed his forces had come to attack the Eight Immortals. Ao Run’s assault overwhelmed Lü Dongbin’s defenses, and their battle escalated as Ao Run displayed the Darkness Demon God’s Principle of Darkness and Lü Dongbin unleashed a sudden counterattack.

• Ao Run asked Lü Dongbin to join the Eight Immortals in defeating Ao Guang, but Lü Dongbin and Nine-Tailed Fox rejected his proposal.
• Ao Run left with his Yaomo, and Lü Dongbin and his companions set up barriers before the Demon Race cultivators appeared.
• Ao Run charged Lü Dongbin, shattered his barriers, and sent him crashing into a boulder with a powerful kick.
• Lü Dongbin confronted Ao Run, who revealed black demonic markings and wielded the Principle of Darkness.
• Ao Run attacked Lü Dongbin to kill him, and Lü Dongbin fired two beams of golden light from his eyes.

Lü Dongbin revealed overwhelming physical strength and fought Ao Run, who sought to seize or eat him. When Ao Run's speed put Lü Dongbin at a disadvantage, Lü Dongbin offered him a Nine Mysteries Pill, which made Ao Run even greedier.

• Ao Run blocked Lü Dongbin's golden-light attacks with one punch and reached for him, astonished by his strength.
• Lü Dongbin summoned armor and surged with power, then met Ao Run in a head-on clash that sent them both staggering back.
• Ao Run coveted Lü Dongbin's physical strength and threatened to eat him unless he submitted.
• Ao Run transformed into streaks of golden light and attacked at high speed, forcing Lü Dongbin to retreat.
• Lü Dongbin produced a Nine Mysteries Pill and offered Ao Run a chance to take it, prompting Ao Run to react with shock and greed.

Lü Dongbin fought Ao Run over the Nine Mysteries Pill, first forcing him to retreat and then clashing with him directly. Ao Run unleashed his Law Power and manifested a great black dragon around himself.

• Lü Dongbin used a crushing punch to send Ao Run flying, and Ao Run claimed he would give up the Nine Mysteries Pill.
• Lü Dongbin told Ao Run to leave, but Ao Run threatened him and insulted the human race’s ancestors.
• Lü Dongbin charged at Ao Run, and they collided in the void in a contest of physical strength.
• Ao Run struggled to overpower Lü Dongbin, who suspected he was pretending to lose to seize the pill.
• Ao Run roared and released his Law Power, summoning a great black dragon around himself.

Lü Dongbin defeated Ao Run, drove the other immortals from the valley, and returned to the Primordial World Continent to tell Jiang He what had happened. Ao Run continued seeking the remaining immortal fruits and watching Lü Dongbin, hoping to leave before Lü Dongbin reached the Heavenly Immortal realm.

• Lü Dongbin smashed Ao Run's head with a palm strike, causing Ao Run to vanish in black smoke.
• Lü Dongbin gave the immortals a chance to leave, then chased them from the valley and closed its stone gate.
• Lü Dongbin cleaned up Ao Run's remains, returned to the Primordial World Continent, and told Jiang He about the Peach of Immortality Grand Banquet.
• Ao Run watched the immortals and observed Lü Dongbin while waiting for him to break through to the Heavenly Immortal realm.
• Ao Run searched with Bai Suzhen for the remaining immortal fruits and questioned her about where to find them.

After twenty thousand years of secluded cultivation, Lü Dongbin broke through, and Ao Run tried to keep him from leaving the Primordial World Continent by drawing him into a plan against two powerful human cultivators. Lü Dongbin agreed to confront them and entered a concealed city with Ao Run.

• Bai Suzhen appeared on the Primordial World Continent, settled on an island, and entered secluded cultivation.
• Ao Run watched Lü Dongbin’s cave abode as Lü Dongbin’s cultivation grew stronger over twenty thousand years.
• Lü Dongbin emerged after breaking through, and Ao Run told him about plans to establish a Demon Race base on Heavenly Star Planet and attack the Dragon Race, Phoenix Race, and Kunpeng Race.
• Ao Run chased after Lü Dongbin and claimed two powerful human cultivators with ties to the Heavenly Court might harm him.
• Lü Dongbin agreed to confront the cultivators, and he and Ao Run entered a concealed city where they were gathered.

Ao Run tried to use Lü Dongbin’s interest in meeting the Dragon Emperor to set a trap for Jiang He and his companions. He sent Demon Race cultivators to escort them to Cloud Spirit Kingdom, where he planned to punish the Dragon Emperor, and an old man appeared at the encampment.

• Jiang He, the Dragon Emperor, and the Dragon King drank in a tavern while planning to establish a teleportation array near Azure Flood Dragon Island.
• Ao Run met Lü Dongbin and claimed that the Dragon Emperor was an Immortal Realm cultivator who had been coerced into opposing him.
• Lü Dongbin said he wanted to meet the Dragon Emperor, and Ao Run promised to arrange it.
• Ao Run returned to his encampment and ordered several dozen Demon Race cultivators to escort Jiang He and the others to Cloud Spirit Kingdom.
• Ao Run declared that he would show the Dragon Emperor the consequences of offending the Demon Race, then greeted an old man who appeared nearby.

Ao Run and a mysterious elder planned to take revenge on a human by targeting the Cloud Spirit Kingdom, while Han Zhongli continued refining a treasure before setting out to rescue Yun Lingzi. Han Zhongli remained confident in his ability to finish refining it, despite his master's worries about the delay.

• Ao Run told the elder that he held a deep grudge against the human and vowed not to let him escape.
• The elder ordered Ao Run to send Demon Race cultivators to the Cloud Spirit Kingdom and planned to make the human's friends witness his death.
• Ao Run sent the Demon Race cultivators ahead and promised the elder that he would destroy his enemies and earn the Dragon Race's favor.
• Five thousand kilometers from Azure Cloud Mountain, Han Zhongli used Law Power to refine a huge emerald sword as the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox King waited with him.
• Han Zhongli said he would go to rescue Yun Lingzi after finishing the treasure and assured his master that he could refine it successfully.

Han Zhongli began refining the round crystal into a Life-Bound Law Treasure while the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox King stood guard. The process triggered a sudden surge in Han Zhongli’s cultivation, and he ended by crushing the red sphere within the crystal.

• Han Zhongli showed the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox King the round crystal and said he planned to refine it using an ordinary iron rod.
• The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox King agreed to stand guard as Han Zhongli began refining the crystal with purple-gold divine fire and True Essence.
• A thunderous surge of Qi erupted from Han Zhongli, leveling a nearby mountain peak and revealing that his cultivation was about to advance.
• The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox King absorbed Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and converted it into True Essence for Han Zhongli.
• Han Zhongli thrust his hand through the round crystal, seized the red sphere inside, and crushed it.

Han Zhongli broke through to the Early Divine Emperor Stage while working with the round crystal stone and formed the Ten Thousand Beasts Devouring Formation on his right arm. He revealed that he had also obtained the powerful Xuanming Chaos Formation, which he planned to save for improving his cultivation.

• Han Zhongli absorbed the crystal stone’s Spiritual Qi, broke through to the Early Divine Emperor Stage, and shook the cave with the surge of power.
• The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox King urged Han Zhongli to merge his True Essence and soul power into the round crystal stone.
• Han Zhongli endured severe pain as a circular formation of dense lines appeared on his right arm.
• Han Zhongli told the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox King that he had mastered the Ten Thousand Beasts Devouring Formation.
• Han Zhongli revealed that he had also obtained the Xuanming Chaos Formation, which could devour soul power and refine an opponent’s body, but consumed too much to use casually.