Vol. 9The Dao and Its Debts
Chen Xun learned the Three-Eyed Emperor’s history, inherited Burial’s Life and Death power, and sacrificed his Dao to suppress the Heaven-opening realms. After returning at Qi Condensation Stage, he reunited with old friends and ended the volume sharing a quiet visit with Demon Moon before returning to the Five Elements Sect.
- Chen Xun and Big Black Ox rescued the Five Elements Sect disciples and brought them home after Chen Xun confronted Ye Qingyou.
- The Three-Eyed Emperor explained the race’s role in the war and the steps toward immortality, then gave Chen Xun and Big Black Ox access to Extinguishing Divine Ridge.
- Chen Xun and Big Black Ox returned to the Jade Bamboo Mountain Range, announced the Five Elements Sect’s rebuilding, and ended the feud with Jiao Zhenhai’s clan.
- Chen Xun received Burial’s Word Art and Life and Death power, then followed Burial’s path into the Desolate Star Sea while Big Black Ox stayed behind.
- Chen Xun defeated Ye Qingyou, and Shi Rong revealed that he had destroyed Chen Xun’s realm to draw danger away from the younger generation before dying beside Gu Yuexi.
- Chen Xun sacrificed his Dao to suppress the Heaven-opening realms, fell to Qi Condensation Stage, and later reunited with Mo Yehan and Ling Qiuchu.
- Chen Xun explained how he used the Heavenly River Battle as leverage to protect his family and secure compensation from the Boundless Myriad Races.
- Chen Xun and Big Black Ox visited Demon Moon, who welcomed them home and shared tea and a meal with them.