[Tags/Genres]: Xianxia, System, Harem, R-18 (Smut), Anti-Hero, Weak to Strong.
[The Story] After transmigrating into a brutal cultivation world, Zhou Kai struggled for 30 years. He was a bandit, a failure, and finally, a cripple with a broken Dantian. Just as he accepted his fate as a lowly servant to a local clan, a strange sound rang in his mind on his wedding night. [Ding! The Beauty Bonding System Activated.] [Detected “Deep Interaction” with partner. Reward: Cultivation Points.]
From that night on, Zhou Kai realized he didn’t need to meditate for years. He just needed to conquer the most beautiful and talented women in the world.
[What to Expect / The Highlights]
Unique Leveling: Why suffer through secluded cultivation? Get stronger by sleeping with Sword Fairies, Scheming “Green Tea” girls, and icy Princesses.
Waifu Raising: The System doesn’t just boost the MC. He can turn a mortal girl into a Goddess of War and fix a broken genius.
Ruthless Protagonist: Zhou Kai is a former bandit. He is shameless, calculating, and kills his enemies without hesitation. He loots, burns, and leaves no roots.
Face-Slapping: Watch him crush arrogant Young Masters who think they are the main characters.
[Warning / Content Notes]
R-18 / Smut: Contains explicit descriptions of dual cultivation.
Anti-Hero MC: The protagonist uses people and is driven by self-interest. He is not a “Good Guy.”
Scheming: The harem members are not just vases; they have their own brains (and schemes).
[Tags/Genres]: Xianxia, System, Harem, R-18 (Smut), Anti-Hero, Weak to Strong.
[The Story] After transmigrating into a brutal cultivation world, Zhou Kai struggled for 30 years. He was a bandit, a failure, and finally, a cripple with a broken Dantian. Just as he accepted his fate as a lowly servant to a local clan, a strange sound rang in his mind on his wedding night. [Ding! The Beauty Bonding System Activated.] [Detected “Deep Interaction” with partner. Reward: Cultivation Points.]
From that night on, Zhou Kai realized he didn’t need to meditate for years. He just needed to conquer the most beautiful and talented women in the world.
[What to Expect / The Highlights]
Unique Leveling: Why suffer through secluded cultivation? Get stronger by sleeping with Sword Fairies, Scheming “Green Tea” girls, and icy Princesses.
Waifu Raising: The System doesn’t just boost the MC. He can turn a mortal girl into a Goddess of War and fix a broken genius.
Ruthless Protagonist: Zhou Kai is a former bandit. He is shameless, calculating, and kills his enemies without hesitation. He loots, burns, and leaves no roots.
Face-Slapping: Watch him crush arrogant Young Masters who think they are the main characters.
[Warning / Content Notes]
R-18 / Smut: Contains explicit descriptions of dual cultivation.
Anti-Hero MC: The protagonist uses people and is driven by self-interest. He is not a “Good Guy.”
Scheming: The harem members are not just vases; they have their own brains (and schemes).
The Spirit Qi that Zhou Kai had painstakingly gathered within his body suddenly dispersed. It was like a stone thrown into still water, creating ripples that quickly faded back into dead silence. Pfft! A mouthful of foul, clotted blood sprayed out, splattering onto the floorboards before him. Qi Condensation fourth layer. Failed again. Zhou Kai […]
Early morning, faint light filtered through the window lattice. Zhou Kai opened his eyes, his vision still somewhat blurry. The warmth beside him had long since faded; Chen Ziyi must have already gotten up. Memories of last night were somewhat chaotic, but certain fragments were exceptionally clear. That delicate body melting beneath him, from the
Inside and outside the Affairs Hall, servants and maids bustled about with brooms and rags. The ground had been washed wet and slick. Zhou Kai avoided the puddles and casually asked a sweeping servant, “Why is the Affairs Hall so busy today?” The servant looked up, saw it was Zhou Kai, and quickly bowed. “Replying
It was nearly noon when Zhou Kai finally stirred awake. The jade-like beauty beside him was still asleep, her breathing even and soft. Gazing at the snow-white skin before him, Zhou Kai savored the memories of the previous night, then glanced at the now-empty 【Available Omni-Points】. “My path to immortality is such a narrow path,
The side room of the small courtyard, usually used for storing miscellaneous items, had been cleared out by Zhou Kai to serve as his pill refining space. With a thought, a one-foot-tall, ancient-looking pill furnace appeared in the room. There were several noticeable dents and scratches on its edges and corners, and even a slight
“Ziyi, I’m going to the market district. Wait for me at home.” After tidying up a bit and carefully storing the few Qi Gathering Pills he had refined, Zhou Kai pushed the door open and left. The Chen family residence wasn’t far from the Crouching Tiger Mountain market district. Even for a Mortal, it was
When Zhou Kai returned to his small courtyard in the Chen family compound, dusk was approaching. On the table inside the house, several simple home-cooked dishes were already laid out, still steaming. A vague, indescribable emotion stirred within Zhou Kai’s heart. He was born an outcast of the immortal path. With a low-grade Spirit Root
Crouching Tiger Mountain outskirts. Hiss… The grass rustled slightly as a dark red shadow flashed past. “Here it comes!” Zhou Kai’s spirits lifted. It was one of his targets for this trip, the Red-Eyed Snake! This first-tier demonic beast was fast; its venomous fangs weren’t fatal, but they could paralyze a person long enough for
“A disciple from the Lone Goose Palace… why would they come all the way to the Heavenly Spring Sect’s territory for a fight?” Zhou Kai muttered to himself, his gaze also drawn to the white-clad woman’s figure and swordsmanship. “Top-grade Metal Spirit Root… a natural-born sword vessel…” Of course, Zhou Kai had heard of this
“Two Heavenly Spring Sect disciples are dead, and that’s not the end of it. The Sword Fairy was also severely injured…” “Sooner or later, someone will come to investigate. It’s likely the two major forces will clash. Crouching Tiger Mountain definitely won’t be peaceful. I was a witness too. This muddy water is not something
The main seat was empty, clearly indicating the guest of honor had not yet arrived. On the seats lining both sides, many of the Chen family’s stewards, deacons, and some distinguished guest elders and retainers were already seated. Zhou Kai’s gaze swept across the room and soon spotted Chen Muhui in a relatively secluded corner
Zhou Kai shook his head. Chen Muhui sneered, “Because it’s said that within the Desolate Herb Garden, there are several key medicinal herbs for refining Foundation Establishment Pills! The Heavenly Spring Sect themselves certainly don’t lack Foundation Establishment Pills, nor do they lack these herbs. The reason they don’t collect the spirit herbs we gather
Chen Xingze’s frown deepened, the suspicion in his eyes not entirely dispelled. “Oh? You heard the sounds of fighting?” “Where exactly were you on Crouching Tiger Mountain at the time? From which direction did the sounds come? Approximately how long did they last?” Zhou Kai inwardly cursed this little fox, but his face still wore
Zhou Kai’s series of deflections and counterattacks left the young woman speechless. She stared at this Chen Family Guest Elder before her. His cultivation was clearly not high, yet he spoke like a seasoned rogue, slick and slippery. Where was even a hint of the aloofness and integrity a proper alchemist should possess? This was
For the next three days, Zhou Kai fully switched into actor mode. He strictly adhered to the dull and tedious daily routine expected of a Chen Family Guest Elder. During the day, he appeared punctually at the Spirit Beast Garden. He no longer just went through the motions like before but genuinely began to work
“BANG—!” An extremely violent crashing sound exploded as the door was smashed open, splinters of wood flying everywhere. Two unfamiliar Chen family guards barged in, their eyes fierce, yet their bodies showed not the slightest fluctuation of Spirit Qi. “Ah!” Chen Ziyi let out a startled cry, staggered back several steps from the immense force,
Zhou Kai didn’t miss the chance to twist the knife. He turned toward Chen Xingze—whose face had curdled into the dark, soot-stained purple of a burnt pot—and clasped his hands with exaggerated, dripping sincerity. “I must extend my deepest thanks to the Sixth Elder! The very moment I cried out for help, there you were,
A disheveled white figure flashed out from the undergrowth like a vengeful ghost. It was Shen Hanyi! Her face was deathly pale, her breathing ragged and shallow. Her white dress was a ruin, shredded and blooming with crimson stains in a dozen places. Even the hand clutching her sword trembled with the strain of holding
At this critical moment, the situation on the battlefield shifted violently! Shen Hanyi bit the tip of her tongue, the sharp pain forcing a final, desperate surge of potential from her exhausted frame. An unnatural, feverish flush bloomed across her pale face. Hum— A low-frequency vibration rippled through the air, making space itself seem to
Zhou Kai steadied his mind, suppressing the stray, alluring thoughts drifting through his heart. Now was not the time for distractions; he had business to attend to. First, he retrieved the newly acquired storage bag from his robes—the one belonging to that unlucky fellow from the Heavenly Spring Sect. “Heh, not bad at all.” The
All the smooth, heroic lines Zhou Kai had prepared—classics like “Fair One, save your thanks,” “It was merely a lift of the hand,” or “Perhaps our meeting was written in the stars”—died instantly in his throat. What the hell? Kill three people? Stab me three times? What kind of twisted barter system is this?! Zhou
Shen Hanyi accepted the jade bottle and pulled the stopper. Inside lay two pills the size of longan fruits, radiating a soft, pulsing halo—True Condensation Pills. One possessed a particularly lustrous sheen, marking it as a superior-grade treasure. She then uncorked the second bottle. Instead of a refreshing medicinal aroma, a peculiar, dry, and heated
When the clamor of slaughter outside the cave finally died down, leaving only the mournful rustling of wind through the treetops, Zhou Kai forced himself to stand. He looked down at the gruesome wound on his left chest. “Good thing my foundation is solid… or maybe I’m just thick-skinned,” Zhou Kai grimaced. He mobilized his
The room fell into a heavy silence as Chen Ziyi supported Zhou Kai away. Chen Rulong picked up his teacup, his fingers tracing the warm porcelain as his gaze grew deep and unfathomable, lost in calculation. “Patriarch,” Chen Heming broke the silence, his voice tinged with regret. “We were too lenient when we signed that
As soon as Zhou Kai finished speaking, Wang Qiaoqiao’s pupils constricted. She leaned forward, her sudden intensity surging until it was almost tangible, pressing against his very face. “Is that true?!” The promise of “helping her achieve Foundation Establishment” carried immense weight, far exceeding anything she had previously dared to hope for. She had originally
Zhou Kai’s pace remained measured, but his senses were on high alert. A subtle gaze swept over him, lingering for a heartbeat before vanishing into the noise of the crowd. Someone is watching me. Whose people are they? Spies from the Chen Family, or hidden agents from the Wang Family? A cold glint flashed in
Steam rose in ethereal wisps, carrying waves of damp heat through the room. Inside the large wooden tub, a few stray flower petals drifted across the water’s surface, releasing a delicate, lingering fragrance. The Chen sisters sat facing one another, their fair skin glistening beneath the water’s surface. “Sister… are you truly doing well here?”
“I was fortunate enough to break through to the mid-stage of Qi Condensation, and I’ve reported it to the family at the first opportunity,” Zhou Kai said calmly. “According to our initial agreement, if I reached this stage during my tenure as a Guest Elder, I would only need to return the resources provided by
Zhao Tieshan’s breathing grew noticeably heavy, and the grin on his face became even more fervent. “I’d heard of your name before, Fellow Daoist, but I never imagined we’d become neighbors today. Fate! This is truly fate!” Zhao Tieshan leaned in, his voice taking on a seasoned, weary tone. “Fellow Daoist Zhou, as an alchemist,
Zhou Kai enjoyed a restful night’s sleep. The euphoric hum brought by his newly upgraded top-grade Spirit Root had not yet fully dissipated; his entire body felt light, agile, and brimming with untapped potential. Knock, knock, knock! He rose and pulled open the door. Standing in the morning mist was Xiao Zhang, the young clerk
Zhou Kai’s fingers tapped lightly against the tabletop, producing a steady, rhythmic sound. He sized up Wang Qiaoqiao. “A direct descendant of the Wang family, mid-grade Spirit Root, not yet twenty years old.” “From what I know, with such aptitude in the Wang family of Crouching Tiger Mountain, even if you aren’t considered top-tier, you
“Fellow Daoist Zhou, are you serious about this?” Zhou Kai gave a slight nod, offering no further words. Wang Qiaoqiao hesitated no longer. With a flip of her jade-like hand, a pitch-black short arrow, roughly a foot long, appeared in her palm. The arrow emitted no Spirit Qi fluctuations. Its shaft was covered in intricate,
That look, that tone… it was seductive to the bone, yet tinged with undeniable provocation. Zhou Kai snapped out of his reverie, looking at Chen Ziqing with a half-smile. “Little girl, trying to provoke me?” He rolled over and pressed her down again, delivering a thorough lesson with his rod. Soon, the room was once
After guiding Chen Ziyi through the basics of body cultivation, Zhou Kai watched her sit cross-legged on the meditation cushion, faint red streams of energy swirling around her. Sensing the gradually increasing vitality within her body, he nodded in satisfaction. Leaving the Chen family, moving into a new home, obtaining the Spirit Breaker arrow, and
Zhou Kai wore a troubled expression, as if Chen Xingze’s words had struck a raw nerve. “To be honest, Elder Chen,” he said, rubbing his hands together with a look of acute embarrassment, “I, Zhou Kai, have just bought my freedom from the Chen Family. I am truly strapped for cash right now. Forget five
His gaze swept over the stunned Chen Ziqing. “Since I have a way to help your sister enlighten her Spirit Root, allowing her to draw Qi into her body within nine days and stimulate her Vitality, naturally, I also have a way to improve my own Spirit Root.” Before his words had fully faded, Zhou
The young Clerk Zhang hurried forward, lowering his voice conspiratorially. “I’ve heard all about it. That person from the Chen family… sigh, he’s truly bullying others too far! My Young Mistress is also very worried.” Zhou Kai waved his hand dismissively. “A minor trouble, already resolved.” “My Young Mistress would like to invite Alchemist Zhou
Seeing Zhou Kai’s keen interest in Broken Wood Bay, Zhao Tieshan took another big gulp of wine. His words mingled with the scent of alcohol as he spoke. “Fellow Daoist Zhou, it seems you’re also someone who dislikes boredom. This Broken Wood Bay… it does have its interesting points.” Zhou Kai flicked his fingers, and
“Fellow Daoist Wang, my word isn’t wind. When I said I would help you enter the Calamity Abyss Valley, I meant it.” Zhou Kai leaned back, his eyes locking onto hers with a weight that made the air in the room feel heavy. “In a few days, I’m making a move personally to settle this
A cool breeze blew gently through the wilderness. Zhou Kai maintained his rapid movement, diverting a sliver of his attention to check the system panels for himself and Chen Ziyi. [Zhou Kai] [Cultivation: Qi Condensation Fourth Layer (62/400)] [Vitality: Meridian Opening Second Layer (100/200)] [Spirit Root: Metal (Low Grade 12/100), Wood (High Grade 0/900), Water
Zhou Kai caught her delicate hand, lacing his fingers through hers and giving her palm a firm, grounding squeeze. “It matters more than you think, Ziyi.” He let out a long, weary sigh. “After I managed to get into the Chen family as a Guest Elder, things stabilized, sure. But the monthly stipend for someone
The relief in the boy’s tone didn’t seem feigned. It was the raw, unfiltered desperation of a social creature finally ending a long stint of isolation. “Little brother, what should I call you?” A warm, practiced smile spread across Zhou Kai’s face, but his mind was already whirring with cold calculations. Where did this half-grown
After a brief rest, the trio set off once more. The mountain air was crisp, carrying the cool scent of pine and damp earth. Fang Lizhe, ever the chatterbox, led his horse by the reins, his luggage piled high on the beast’s back. He spoke incessantly of his “legendary” exploits since leaving home—robbing the rich,
Fu Sheng spoke with sincere emotion, his eyes filled with hope, appearing genuinely eager to recruit Zhou Kai and Chen Ziyi into his group. Zhou Kai couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. To climb higher, people truly exhausted all methods; their wisdom was indeed not low. Huddling together for warmth, gathering bits to make a fur
Zhou Kai left the inn but did not rush directly to the East Gate Courtyard. Instead, he wandered around the market for a couple of rounds. He needed to find that blockhead Fang Lizhe as soon as possible. Firstly, a miraculous technique like the Cicada Raiment Art must hold many more unknown secrets, worth delving
For a moment, many people looked up, their mouths twitching as they struggled to hold back laughter. Gao Feiyang swept a glance over his fellow disciples. Only under his oppressive authority did the junior brothers reluctantly and sparsely shout: “Senior Brother Gao… mighty! Invincible!” The shouts were scattered, dripping with perfunctory enthusiasm. Zhou Kai was
“This guy…” Zhou Kai listened to Gao Feiyang’s shouts from inside, pondering to himself. “Gao Feiyang acts flamboyantly, even somewhat eccentrically; that cloak on his back is practically a walking provocation.” “But it must be said, with his level of strength and demeanor, in this chaotic world of cultivation, it’s actually quite effective. If there’s
His expression, however, remained unchanged as he calmly said, “When traveling, safety and comfort are paramount. As long as the value matches the price, it’s nothing worth mentioning. Fellow Daoist Fu, you flatter me.” Fu Sheng’s smile widened as he gestured towards the two men behind him. “Come, Fellow Daoist Han, let me introduce you
Zhou Kai slammed heavily into the opposite wall, then slid down like a piece of paper. He felt as if all his internal organs had been displaced; stars danced before his eyes, and a sweet taste rose in his throat. He nearly spat out a mouthful of old blood. “Cough, cough, cough…” Clutching his chest,
Zhou Kai, carrying Fang Lizhe, darted through a few flashes and slipped into a secluded, deserted alley. With no one around, Zhou Kai finally set him down, leaning him against the wall. A wisp of Spirit Qi flickered at his fingertip, channeled directly into Fang Lizhe’s body. Moments later, Fang Lizhe’s eyelids fluttered, and he
“Big…” Fang Lizhe was just about to say something when Zhou Kai ruthlessly cut him off. Thud! Thud! Thud! Zhou Kai gave him no chance to speak, his fists and feet raining down like a storm. Of course, he controlled his strength, aiming his blows at the parts of Fang Lizhe’s body that were most
However, this “Young Miss” with the terrifying aura did not erupt. Gao Feiyang, perhaps accustomed to his Young Miss’s “tolerance” toward such scenes, or perhaps simply not taking that trace of killing intent to heart, instantly straightened his back another three degrees, as if the praise on the banner was also shining upon him. He
Even that impulsive brat Fang Lizhe got swept up in the heat of the moment, howling as he charged forward with his newly acquired longsword. His posture didn’t look like someone trying to catch a bird; it looked more like he was charging into battle to slay demons and monsters. “Mine! It’s mine!” One cultivator,
Gao Feiyang’s gaze swept over the remaining eleven individuals. “Congratulations to the eleven Junior Brothers and Sisters! From this moment on, you are officially Outer Sect Disciples of our Calamity Abyss Valley! Devote yourselves to cultivation henceforth, and the Great Dao lies right before your eyes!” He paused for a moment, then waved his arm
The Dragon Gate Assembly had concluded, and the clamor had long since faded. Only a few cultivators remained within Broken Wood Bay—among them, Zhou Kai, who seemed in no hurry to leave. “Husband, when shall we depart?” Chen Ziyi nestled beside Zhou Kai, her voice soft and tinged with worry. Although Broken Wood Bay appeared
The moment Zhou Kai’s voice faded, a response drifted from the forest. “Fellow Daoist Han is certainly direct. In that case, it would be petty of us to continue hiding.” A somewhat flippant voice rang out as three figures slowly emerged from the depths of the dense woods. Leading them was the scholar-like Fu Sheng,
Zhou Kai’s face had already turned pale. Seeing his Mana was insufficient, Fu Sheng curled his lips in a mocking smile. The Rotting Bone Judge’s Brush in his hand danced freely, waves of ink churning, firmly suppressing the fire dragon. “Fellow Daoist Han, your Qi Condensation fourth-layer Mana is truly unimpressive! Such a waste of
Footsteps sounded as a figure leaped down from a large tree not far away, landing gracefully and steadily. Gao Feiyang currently wore a somewhat frustrated expression, as if he had missed some exciting spectacle. He was dressed in ordinary dark blue martial attire, not wearing that iconic, flamboyant cloak—clearly, those ten glittering golden characters were
Gao Feiyang thought about it more and more, feeling it was a solid idea, and the smile on his face grew increasingly enthusiastic. “Junior Brother Zhou, Junior Sister Chen, with your talents, it’s truly a pity for you to remain in the Outer Sect.” He paused for a moment, extending an olive branch. “My Young
The night breeze was gentle, dispersing some of the bloody scent lingering in the forest. The two didn’t go far, walking for only about half an incense stick’s time before finding a sheltered, hidden hollow to rest. Zhou Kai directly emptied out the Storage Bags of Hu Yongyu, Xiong Gang, and Wu Yong all at
Zhou Kai curled his lip and cursed under his breath. “Damn system.” He had finally figured it out. Aside from the timely ding at critical moments, this lousy system was a mute gourd. Expecting it to explain itself was less likely than expecting Chen Xingze to chop off his own head and deliver it on
The woman handed the dazed man over to Master Sun, her voice soft but firm. “Uncle Sun, please take my brother to the backyard to rest.” “Yes, Miss.” Uncle Sun bowed his head respectfully. Supporting the mumbling man, he slowly shuffled toward the rear of the house. Only after their figures had completely disappeared did
Su Qingzhu raised her fair hand, and a bamboo token shot through the air toward Zhou Kai. “This is the access token for my lakeside courtyard. With this, Fellow Daoist Zhou, you may come and go as you please. When you’re not refining pills, feel free to stroll around the island and relax.” Zhou Kai
Zhou Kai, piqued by his wife’s enthusiasm, pulled Chen Ziyi outside to talk where the air was fresher. They stood by the shore of Minshan Lake. The clear waves rippled under a gentle breeze, carrying the scent of damp earth and blooming lotus. “Husband, Uncle Sun said that Brother Zhao Tieshan and Su Mingyuan used
The skinny guard, singled out by Chen Ziyi, felt a surge of humiliated fury. “You little bitch, looking down on me?!” He roared, a short blade materializing in his hand. His figure flickered as he lunged straight for Chen Ziyi’s throat. In his eyes, a little girl at the second layer of Meridian Opening was
Zhou Kai’s mind raced. No. It wasn’t a sudden confession. During the earlier battle, Uncle Sun must have been lurking in the shadows, witnessing firsthand how they had slaughtered the Fu family guards. He had been observing. Testing. Checking for any connection to the Fu family. Only after confirming that Zhou Kai and Chen Ziyi
Zhou Kai’s Divine Sense swept into the Storage Bag, scanning its contents. Two sets of Array Discs emitting a faint blue glow and several Array Flags lay quietly inside—the control artifacts for the island’s defenses. Beside them rested a Jade Slip labeled “Array Control Formula.” Deeper within, he found a trove: piles of Spirit Stones,
“Sister Lin, please,” Chen Ziyi said softly, her voice like a warm breeze. “Let’s travel using the Spirit Boat. Both you and my husband could use the rest.” Lin Zhiwei gave a slight nod. With a flick of her wrist, she tossed a small jade carving into the air. Whoosh! The jade artifact caught the
After disposing of the burly guard and his lean companion, Zhou Kai didn’t linger. He immediately led his group back to the central island of Minshan Lake, hiding safely behind the grand formation’s protective barrier. Fu Weilun, growing increasingly desperate, sent several waves of scouts to infiltrate the lake area. However, the ancient formation held
“Ah! Brother Zhou, you’re so bad! Let me down!” Chen Ziqing squealed, a coquettish protest escaping her lips. She made a symbolic struggle, her small fists lightly hammering his chest, but then buried her face deeper into his neck, nuzzling him like a contented cat. A triumphant, sly smile curled the corner of her mouth.
Zhou Kai stood in the center of the three-section courtyard, his gaze calculating as he surveyed the layout. It was time to secure his new domain. With a flick of his wrist, he deployed the “Dual-Polarity Essence Absorption” Spirit Gathering Array. Hum. The air shimmered. Instantly, the Spirit Qi within the courtyard walls thickened, becoming
With a low, controlled shout from Zhou Kai, the heavy lid of the alchemy furnace shot skyward. Whoosh! Three crystal-clear pills, swirling with dense, misty vitality, spun rapidly out of the furnace opening. Zhou Kai’s hand moved like lightning, snatching them from the air with practiced ease. He opened his palm. Each pill was perfectly
Wang Qiaoqiao’s heart constricted like a fist, but she forced her face to remain a mask of calm. “Naturally, I know.” Chen Xingze’s lips curled into a half-smile that didn’t reach his eyes. “Enough nonsense. I came today to ask you: What exactly is the origin of this Danyangzi? And how did you come to
Chen Ziqing darted over to Zhou Kai, her large, watery eyes blinking rapidly with manufactured innocence. “Oh?” Zhou Kai played along, raising an eyebrow. “What interesting thing did my little sparrow see?” “Ah, Brother Zhou, this is no small matter!” She lowered her voice to a theatrical whisper. “We saw Chen Xingze coming out of
The usual calm of Zhou Kai’s courtyard had evaporated, replaced by a thick, suffocating tension. Chen Ziyi stood outside the cultivation room, her delicate hands clenched so tightly her knuckles were white. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on the closed door as if trying to see through the wood. Beside her, Lin Zhiwei stood in
Early morning. Zhou Kai opened his eyes, feeling a refreshing clarity wash over him. Beside him, the warmth of soft jade filled his arms. The Chen sisters were still fast asleep, their faces flushed with a rosy glow of satisfaction and exhaustion. Recalling last night, a smirk tugged at Zhou Kai’s lips. The battle had
Wang Qiaoqiao’s mind raced, a chaotic storm of ambition and calculation flashing behind her eyes. Investing in a Qi Condensation alchemist with a low-grade Spirit Root is just business; gains and losses, risks and rewards coexist. But attaching myself to a Bone Forging stage powerhouse with limitless potential… this… this is a meteoric opportunity! A
[Ding! Wang Qiaoqiao’s Affection +30] Zhou Kai raised an eyebrow. Alright, she’s calculating her gains and losses again. After wavering between hope and fear, she’s finally figured things out. Inside the quiet room, as the waves of passion subsided, Wang Qiaoqiao’s mind cleared. She lay in the tangled sheets, her body still trembling slightly from
In the blink of an eye, the [Mountain Crashing Hammer] descended, threatening to smash Chen Xingze’s head into pulp. CLANG—! A metallic clangor exploded through the courtyard, sharp enough to pierce eardrums. Zhou Kai felt a tremendous force rebound from the hammer’s handle. The downward momentum of his strike was forcibly halted mid-air, as if
“Zhou… Senior Zhou, my Chen family has… has no past grievances or recent grudges with you… why… why would you commit such a vicious act?!” Chen Xingze lay broken against the wall, his breath rattling in his throat. “If you like sisters, I can give you as many as you want! Even twins… ah!” Before
The Spirit Boat carved a path through the sea of clouds, its hull shimmering with a protective cyan light. Zhou Kai was quite at ease. During the day, he basked in the sunlight at the helm, lazily guiding the boat while occasionally urging the four women to focus on their cultivation. At night, however, the
The air froze instantly. The gentle smile on Chen Ziyi’s face stiffened, her gaze turning complicated. Chen Ziqing’s pupils contracted. Her mask of fragility cracked for a split second. Inside, her thoughts were venomous: Another one? And a Cultivation Vessel at that? Is she that desperate to climb into his bed? Wang Qiaoqiao looked like
Zhou Kai was about to rummage through his storage bag for some healing pills when Wang Qiaoqiao moved faster. With a soft rustle of silk, her fair hand swept over the small table in front of her. A neat pile of bottles and talismans appeared instantly. “Sister Shen, see if these are suitable?” Wang Qiaoqiao
Two days passed in the blink of an eye. Inside the quiet guest room of the inn, Shen Hanyi slowly opened her eyes. A glint of sharp, cold light flashed in their depths before instantly receding into a pool of calm. She had completely refined the medicinal potency of the three Dew Return Pills. The
The night wind was cold and gloomy as it swept over the mountain peak, carrying the scent of pine and decay. Lin Zhiwei’s delicate frame trembled uncontrollably. She bit her lower lip until it nearly bled, fear and deep-seated hatred intertwining in her eyes, threatening to consume her. “Han Cheng… Lin Zhiwei… truly, I searched
(After this segment, the protagonist should take off.) Su Moran was very happy today. Yes, extremely happy! Even though he had fallen off his horse yesterday and shattered his left shoulder, it did nothing to dampen the excitement radiating from his brows. A mere shoulder injury would heal in three or four months—how could it
[Ding! Deep Interaction with Beauty Lin Zhiwei. Divine Sense Interaction Points +10!] [Beauty: Lin Zhiwei] [Cultivation: Qi Condensation Ninth Layer (2697/2700)] [Divine Sense: 997] [Spirit Root: Earth (Low Grade 95/100)] [Affection: 100 (Unwavering)] [Point Type: Divine Sense] [Points Provided: 10] [Ding! Lin Zhiwei’s Affection has reached maximum value. Reward: 100 Omni-Interaction Points.] A series of
Zhou Kai was jolted awake by a nameless sense of foreboding. Dawn had just broken. The world outside the window was a gray, deathly stillness, like an old photograph drained of color. He instinctively checked his internal state and then his Divine Sense. The value on the panel remained a cold “500”. The only sliver
“Zhiwei, your Divine Sense has greatly increased now. Can you try to release it externally? Investigate the Su Residence, and even farther if you can.” Lin Zhiwei nodded gently. She closed her eyes as instructed. In an instant, an invisible ripple spread out from her. Her brows would occasionally furrow, then relax, as she carefully
“Zhiwei, your Divine Sense has greatly increased. Try releasing it externally. I want you to investigate the Su Residence, and then extend it as far as you can.” Lin Zhiwei nodded gently. She stood in the center of the room and closed her eyes. Hum. An invisible ripple spread out from her body, passing through
On the main street of Red Cliff Town, Lin Zhiwei followed Zhou Kai’s instructions to the letter. She feigned a clumsy stumble and crashed into a sugar-figure stall, scattering brightly painted candy dolls all over the ground. Immediately after, she “accidentally” rammed into several passersby. Zhou Kai had given her specific orders: If you see
Zhou Kai returned to his room to find Lin Zhiwei waiting by the bedside. A faint blush colored her cheeks, but her gaze was clear, composed, and unafraid. This was no longer the “A’Zhu” wrapped in the false memories of yesterday. This was the true, genuine Lin Zhiwei. “Husband,” she called softly. Zhou Kai smiled,
Another four or five days drifted by. The Soul Poison in Zhou Kai’s Consciousness Sea had been completely purged. His daily existence had settled into a rhythm so precise it bordered on ritual. During the day, he remained unwavering in his visits to Qing Shuang’s courtyard. His offensive continued, but his tactics had shifted to
Three thousand points of Comprehension! On Shen Hanyi’s status panel, the Comprehension stat—originally a staggering 5,360—had cratered to 2,360. It was a massacre; more than half her potential had evaporated in an instant. Could it be… because of our intimacy? Did taking her virginity while she was merely at the Sword Control stage cause this
Another three days passed. [Ding! Cultivation Breakthrough!] [Cultivation: Qi Condensation Level 5 (85/100)] [Vitality: Bone Forging Level 1 (220/1900)] [Comprehension: 805] The numbers on the panel shifted crisply. The experience required to ascend from Qi Condensation Level 5 had plummeted from 300 points to a mere 100. Naturally, Zhou Kai rode the momentum and broke
Zhou Kai’s Spirit Boat sat in the quiet courtyard of a relatively intact house in Red Cliff Town. With a single incantation, the vessel shuddered. Soft spiritual light cascaded from its hull as it drifted slowly into the air. “Zhiwei, let’s go,” Zhou Kai called out, leaping onto the deck. The Spirit Boat surged forward,
High above the world, the Spirit Boat cut through a churning sea of clouds. For the past three days, Zhou Kai had been inseparable from Wang Qiaoqiao. He knew this girl well—she was sharp-witted and fiercely pragmatic. Without a steady stream of sweetness and tangible profit, her loyalty would remain as shallow as a puddle.
As Zhou Kai was swatted out of the sky, color drained from the faces of the women on the Spirit Boat. “Husband!” Chen Ziyi cried out, her heart seizing. She instinctively dove toward the edge. “Brother Zhou!” Chen Ziqing’s face went white. Her large eyes filled with instant, glistening tears—a perfect picture of delicate distress.
Zhou Kai steadied his mind, his suspicions hardening into certainty. This Eldest Miss Li, who postured with such icy distance… was she hiding some rather peculiar preferences beneath that frozen exterior? Otherwise, why had that thunderous, world-ending strike suddenly lost all its bite at the very last second? His thoughts raced. The Grand Miss possessed
Zhou Kai offered a sanitized summary of the events regarding the Mysterious Nether Sub-Mirror and Li Youci’s arrival—naturally omitting the part where he had “insulted his superior” by spanking her. Once he finished, he asked, “Miss Fish, the day is still bright. Why did the Young Miss say we must wait until tomorrow to select
Li Youci stood at the base of Taiji Peak. To her, the incident with the Profound Abyss Mirror was nothing more than a minor interlude. The mirror was a rare treasure she used to gather Divine Sense to aid her cultivation; it wasn’t a tool of slaughter, nor did it harm innocents without cause. Although
Bam! A fist smashed into a Qi Condensation cultivator’s chest. The sickening sound of cracking bone was audible to everyone present. The man let out a miserable shriek, flying backward like a kite with a cut string. He slammed into the array’s light barrier and bounced back onto the dirt. Crack! Zhou Kai pivoted, delivering
The Mutual Cultivation Art truly lived up to its reputation as a balanced and harmonious Dual Cultivation technique. As the four of them merged in intimacy, Spirit Qi flowed ceaselessly between their bodies. Not only was there no depletion, but their cultivation bases actually improved. This was especially true for Zhou Kai. With his 805
The moment Li Qiwen heard his sister’s voice, his face changed faster than a Sichuan opera master. The blue killing aura in his hand vanished instantly. His entire demeanor shifted from “I will grind your bones to dust” to “Gentle and Considerate Big Brother” with the flip of a switch. “Youci! Why are you here?
Li Youci also possessed a Heavenly-grade Spirit Root! In that instant, a single thought dominated Zhou Kai’s mind: I must conquer this Eldest Miss Li. Quickly. Thoroughly. His mental abacus clattered loudly with calculations, yet his face remained a mask of perfect composure. He even managed to squeeze out an expression that balanced “pleasant surprise”
Zhou Kai’s heart stirred at her words. Is she going to teach me the No Word Scripture? That war-hammer-wielding loli, Fish Baibai, had indeed mentioned it yesterday. He quickly bowed. “Reporting to the Young Miss: Senior Sister Fish briefly mentioned it yesterday. This subordinate understands that such a secret method must never be transmitted to
Li Youci watched Zhou Kai leave, and the cave abode instantly reverted to its usual deathly, icy silence. For years, she had possessed no one truly trustworthy or capable under her command, save for her personal maid, Fish Baibai. The Lawless No Word Heavenly Scripture was forbidden knowledge. Even within the direct line of the
The interior of Material Brilliance was cavernous, yet the array of materials within was arranged with such terrifying precision that it was breathtaking. On the left, talisman papers were stacked from the humblest yellow sheets to high-grade jade papers shimmering with spiritual light. They were organized by rank, material, and size. Even the grain of
The Starfall Myriad Manifestation Hammer consisted of twelve layers. To cultivate this method, one had to temper the bones, forge the meridians, and wash the flesh with vast torrents of Vitality. The description within the manual was nothing short of terrifying: A giant hammer shaking the heavens, drawing down the power of the nine celestial
Hearing Fish Baibai’s heroic declaration, Zhou Kai laughed aloud. “Good! Then I ask for Senior Sister’s guidance today!” Before his voice had even faded, he leaped out of the cave abode. Fish Baibai followed closely. Without any visible exertion, her figure landed lightly in the clearing. She slammed the giant hammer onto the ground with
In mere moments, the relatively calm Spirit Qi atop Taiji Peak became chaotic. Boom—! A dull, thunderous roar erupted from the base of the peak. It felt as if an earth dragon were turning over, shaking the entire mountain to its core. Immediately after, a torrent of Yin Ghost Energy—so dense it was like liquid
“Grand Miss…” Zhou Kai began tentatively, noticing the dark storm brewing on her face. “Shut up!” Li Youci scolded coldly. This Zhou Kai simply didn’t know how to appreciate kindness! She, the Grand Miss, had personally bestowed the profound and rare Lawless No Word Heavenly Scripture upon him. What a supreme opportunity that was! And
Fish Baibai’s face was plastered with a wide, cheeky grin. The Young Miss had personally brought this person back. He possessed a Heaven-grade Spirit Root. His future was limitless. Fish Baibai wasn’t stupid. Of course she would be happy to befriend such a future big shot. Moreover, the Miss had explicitly ordered Zhou Kai to
Over a month ago. The sky above the Eastern Domain remained unchanged, but for some, the world had been irrevocably altered. The five great Demonic Sects—the Yin Ruins Sect, Blood Fiend Sect, Heart Corroding Gate, Heavenly Demon Ridge, and Desire Wonder Palace—had formed an unprecedented alliance. Each sect dispatched at least one Soul Formation Patriarch—legendary
Li Qiwen watched his younger sister’s silhouette vanish through the cave abode’s entrance, a blue vein throbbing ominously at his temple. This time, he was genuinely panicking. What if Zhou Kai actually managed to “root” his precious cabbage? What if he really defiled her? Just moments ago, the Peak Master of Yantian Peak—their father and
The sky was filled with a rain of light, dreamlike and illusory. Every falling droplet contained energy of the utmost purity. Zhou Kai bathed in it, feeling a current as warm as jade surging through his body, washing over his internal organs and scrubbing his limbs and bones. Under the scouring of this light rain,
That Senior Brother Gao… no, he was Martial Nephew Gao now… was truly a man of instinct. Zhou Kai shook his head with a wry smile, watching Gao Feiyang’s back disappear behind the stone door of his cave abode. He then turned and headed toward Fish Baibai’s dwelling. Next up was his own business. First,
Days slipped by like a white steed’s shadow through a crevice. Since Zhou Kai hadn’t formally joined the Calamity Abyss Valley, he was spared the sect’s mundane administrative nonsense. Taiji Peak was sparsely populated; aside from Li Youci and Fish Baibai, his cultivation was the highest. He enjoyed the peace, avoiding much of the sect’s
The mountain wall crumbled open with a deafening boom. Gao Feiyang crawled out, his face covered in ash and grime. His once-gleaming cloak was now caked in dust, its golden light significantly dimmed. He patted the dirt off his body. Though he looked wretched, his flamboyant narcissism remained completely undented. He winked at Zhou Kai.
The Universe Qi Unification Return to Truth Mysterious Canon was a masterpiece of profundity. It left the Mutual Cultivation Art Zhou Kai had previously relied upon completely in the dust. Fish Baibai’s Primordial Yin was still intact, backed by a solid foundation at the third layer of Bone Forging. Their first union was a tempestuous
After leaving Li Youci’s cave dwelling, Zhou Kai immediately ordered two martial nephews from Taiji Peak to fetch Chun Tao and Xia He from the outer sect. His thoughts, however, drifted to Shen Hanyi. Among his confidantes, Shen Hanyi was the only one with a special constitution. Her combat prowess was unmatched, her swordsmanship divine.
The night was ink-black. The usual sweeping tides of Divine Sense over Taiji Peak were absent tonight. Instead, a ghostly aura, thicker and more oppressive than usual, drifted through the mountain ridges. High above a certain spot on the summit, far beyond the reach of Zhou Kai’s Divine Sense, Li Youci stood quietly before the
The moment Zhou Kai stepped into Li Youci’s cave dwelling, a thought solidified in his mind. Li Youci never goes all out against her own people. She resists obedience but yields to defiance. The more forceful I am, the more likely I can lead her by the nose… His gaze swept across the chamber, landing
Boom! The hammer shadow and the beast soul collided with a thunderous roar. Azure radiance and black ghostly qi intertwined and detonated, sending shockwaves rippling outward. Every stone table and chair in the cave abode was flipped into the air by the blast. Zhou Kai felt a surge of immense force crash against him. His
Zhou Kai felt an overwhelming, bone-deep satisfaction. He had fantasized about this “Vile Servant Disciplines the Haughty Mistress” scenario for ages. The taste of reality? Tsk tsk. Absolutely exquisite. Inside the cave abode, Chen Ziyi, Lin Zhiwei, and Wang Qiaoqiao stood in a row. Seeing him enter, their eyes flickered with lingering fear. Zhou Kai’s
Falling Star Moon Grasping Platform, atop Solitary Cloud Cliff. The night sky was scrubbed clean, the galaxy a dazzling river of light. It felt as if one could simply reach out and pluck the cold, shimmering stars from the velvet darkness. Clouds and mist churned beneath their feet, creating an atmosphere indistinguishable from the immortal
Before long, the somewhat austere architecture of the Outer Sect Law Enforcement Hall came into view. The streak of light faded as Zhou Kai landed steadily at the entrance. Ren Zhengze was already waiting. Seeing Zhou Kai arrive, he cupped his hands. “Senior Brother Zhou, you’ve finally come.” “Junior Brother Ren, what is so urgent?”
Silence reigned within Zhou Kai’s cave abode. He held Shen Hanyi’s pale wrist in one hand, while the other pinched the Jade Universe Pill Xia Min had delivered. The pill felt warm and smooth, radiating a surge of vibrant life force. Its rich medicinal fragrance was almost tangible, invigorating his spirit with just a single
For the past three days, while Shen Hanyi was in seclusion consolidating her cultivation, Zhou Kai went completely all out. A ball of pent-up frustration burned in his chest, fueled by the deep sting Shen Hanyi’s progress had given him. When they first met at Crouching Tiger Mountain, Shen Hanyi was merely at the Sword
The Dark Cloud Soul Chasing Sedan tore through the air, leading the charge. Trailing closely behind were five streaks of light—Zhou Kai, Shen Hanyi, Fish Baibai, Gao Feiyang, and Xia Min. They moved with urgency, heading straight for Longhua Peak, the stronghold of the Song Family. Gao Feiyang couldn’t keep his mouth shut. “Hey, do
Fish Baibai blinked her large, innocent eyes. She looked at her Young Mistress, then at the aloof Sword Immortal, her little head buzzing with unknown thoughts. Quietly, she shuffled closer to Li Youci, adopting a posture that screamed, “I’m on your side, Miss!” Gao Feiyang, meanwhile, sent a sly voice transmission to Zhou Kai. “Tsk,
Before his words could fully fade, threads of verdant green light began to flow across the surface of the Chaotic Sky Hammer. It swelled against the wind. Mysterious wood-grain patterns spread rapidly across the weapon’s body. In an instant, it transformed into a colossal wooden mallet shimmering with a faint, ghostly green glow—a fusion of
Zhou Kai’s interest was piqued. He raised an eyebrow. “How so?” Gao Feiyang fished a packet of unknown powder from his Storage Bag and tossed it into the air. “Let’s walk and talk.” He clapped his dusty hands and darted off toward the horizon. “This stuff is called ‘Traceless Scent.’ Perfect for disposing of bodies
For the past few days, Zhou Kai couldn’t shake the feeling that Xia Min’s gaze had grown increasingly strange. It used to be a mix of two parts courtesy, four parts arrogance, and four parts interest. Now? Her eyes looked at him as if he were some kind of garbage. The disdain was unmistakable. To
The scent of blood in the air was faint, a mere garnish to the atmosphere. A gust of wind swept past, curling up a few withered leaves. They rustled against the stone, adding to the desolation. “This…” Gao Feiyang’s eyes widened. “There’s no one here? You have to be joking!” Zhou Kai frowned deeply. His
“This incident has little to do with the Yin Ruins Sect as a collective entity, and even less to do with the current war between the Righteous and Demonic paths,” Li Youci explained, her tone cool and analytical. “It is the personal scheme of a single Nascent Soul Elder from their sect. What he covets
Zhou Kai stared at Shen Hanyi, his mind a whirl of confusion. What was Shen Hanyi’s nature? Cold, aloof, solitary. She disliked interacting with others. Usually, her life consisted of nothing but cultivation and spending time with him. For someone with her temperament, a sense of loneliness was normal. But Li Youci? She was the
For the past two days, the atmosphere on the warship’s deck had been… strange. Zhou Kai constantly felt a chill running down his spine. Although Shen Hanyi hadn’t brought up the “Dao Companion” proposal again, the Grand Miss Li Youci would occasionally send a slap flying his way out of nowhere. “No, I can’t go
Zhou Kai opened his system panel. [Zhou Kai] [Spirit Roots: Metal (Low Grade 12/100), Wood (Heaven Grade 600/Infinite), Water (Low Grade 17/100), Fire (Low Grade 23/100)] [Omni-Interaction Points: 220] [Alchemy Interaction Points: 4120] [Spirit Root Interaction Points: 6580] [Artifact Refining Interaction Points: 0] All other interaction points had been zeroed out; he had poured everything
The rain of swords thinned, its force finally spent. Zhou Kai immediately circulated the Cicada Raiment Art, suppressing his aura to reveal only the sixth layer of Qi Condensation. Just as the disguise settled, a sharp shout rang out. “Who goes there?!” Two figures approached with blinding speed. In a few leaps, they flanked him
Zhou Kai—or rather, “Su Tai”—piloted the Spirit Boat, drifting slowly along the subterranean waterway. Three fist-sized Jade Arm Mantises were happily gnawing on golden Beast-Feeding Pills almost as big as their heads, producing a crisp, rhythmic crunch-crunch sound. “Eat. Eat your fill! Your ancestors… it took Chen Xingze ten years of blood, sweat, and tears,
All three Ice Spike Talismans missed their mark, exploding into deep pits on the riverbank and releasing waves of bone-chilling cold. Zhou Kai stood in place, his brow furrowing slightly. It just ran away? His talismans had been all bark and no bite, purely for show. Was such a drastic reaction really necessary? “Trying to
How could it be her?! How had she become like this? Zhou Kai’s heart churned with shock, his attack faltering. He stared into those frenzied yet achingly familiar eyes. In a split second, he made a decision—he had to calm her down! Without hesitation, he shed his disguise, revealing his true face, and retreated quickly
Zhou Kai stood outside the cabin, listening to the voice within—a voice feigning cold detachment. He took a moment to organize his thoughts. Li Youci’s emotions are volatile. We are both at the peak of Qi Condensation, and her Ghost Body is currently unusable… He suppressed the flicker of pity rising in his heart, replacing
After what felt like an eternity, their lips finally parted. Zhou Kai could taste a faint, lingering saltiness. It was the moisture seeping from the corners of her eyes—tears of shame, humiliation, or perhaps something far more complex. Li Youci looked as though her soul had been sucked out, or perhaps she had been struck
On the deck of the Spirit Boat, Li Youci’s cool, detached voice drifted through the air. “Zhou Kai, you seem to have learned some manners. You finally know to call yourself ‘Subordinate’?” Zhou Kai chuckled inwardly, but his tone remained respectful. “This subordinate has always belonged to the Grand Miss. When have I ever not
Zhou Kai returned to Forgetfulness River City. He stood by the bank of the great river, watching the turbid, surging waters with a grave expression. For safety, he activated the Cicada Raiment Art. His figure and features shifted rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, he wore the face of Su Tai. He suppressed
Li Yunmian led the pair toward the wordless stone stele. The closer they approached, the thicker the ancient, desolate aura became. It felt as though the air itself had solidified into amber from a forgotten epoch. Beneath the stele, the two figures grew distinct. Fu Weilun sat cross-legged, wreath in swirling poison mist. His aura
The flood of information wasn’t written text, nor was it a spoken mantra. Instead, it was a majestic cascade of imagery—vast, boundless, and spanning endless spacetime! Zhou Kai felt his Divine Sense forcibly extracted, stripped away until he was nothing more than an insignificant cicada larva, dormant in the sunless, pitch-black depths of the earth.
Boom! In an instant, the underground cavern erupted into a chaotic storm of Spirit Qi and boiling killing intent! The azure dragon spear in Li Qiwen’s hand hummed with violent intent. He thrust out, the spear moving like a coiling dragon, churning up monstrous waves of water that crashed straight toward Xue Yang. Xue Yang
Zhou Kai touched down, his chest heaving, heart hammering against his ribs like a trapped bird. The power of that Death Mountain Nail was truly catastrophic. Had he not just comprehended the Delusional Dao Cicada Scripture—which, when combined with the Cicada Raiment Art, allowed him to project his cicada shell externally—and layered it with the
Zhou Kai arrived outside Li Youci’s cabin. “Enter.” He pushed the door open, and a cool, faint fragrance immediately washed over him. The cabin was elegantly appointed. Li Youci sat upright inside the Dark Cloud Soul Chasing Sedan, the silk curtain half-rolled up. Her eyes tracked Zhou Kai, scrutinizing him from head to toe. “How
With a thought, a pile of miscellaneous items clattered onto the cabin floor—the spoils of war from Fu Weilun. Spirit Stones piled up into a small mountain. A rough count revealed a full sixty thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones and one thousand Middle-grade ones. A considerable windfall by any metric. Zhou Kai’s gaze swept past the
Li Qiwen listened quietly as Zhou Kai and Li Youci shared their theories regarding the Cicada Scripture and its three derivative arts. He also took note of the feud between the Fu and Lin families. After flipping through the Cicada Raiment and Cicada Tribulation booklets, he pondered for a long time before speaking. “The battlefront
As his words fell, Li Qiwen grabbed Zhou Kai. They transformed into a streak of azure light—a cyan rainbow tearing through the heavens—and vanished instantly. The velocity of a Golden Core Grandmaster was something a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator could scarcely comprehend. Zhou Kai felt the world blur into indistinct streams of color. The wind
Zhou Kai stood at the prow of the Spirit Boat, his mind churning with a thousand thoughts. With the Five Emperors Prison Suppression Sutra and the Delusional Dao Cicada Scripture, he wouldn’t need to worry about cultivation techniques for a long time. Once his realm advanced, he could even attempt to create his own path.
Zhou Kai’s gaze drifted toward the solitary pavilion standing amidst the silence. “Such a massive commotion just now, yet not a single soul comes out to greet me?” He arched a brow, his expression sharp. He expanded his Divine Sense, sweeping the area like an invisible tide. The surroundings were dead silent. Aside from himself,
“You…” Li Youci opened her mouth to scold him, but her voice betrayed her, trembling like a leaf in the wind. She stared at Zhou Kai, her heart a chaotic mess of panic and anticipation. Zhou Kai’s hand cupped her softness, his palm radiating a scorching heat that threatened to ignite her very soul. She
Chen Muhui’s face was ashen, cold sweat beading at his temples. When the sisters, Chen Ziyi and Chen Ziqing, found him and announced they would be building a courtyard for Zhou Kai within the Spirit Beast Garden, his first instinct was to capture the two traitors immediately. The former Patriarch, Chen Rulong, and the family
The Exploring Spring Flower Boat banquet? And she specifically named me to make a fearsome reputation? The five major Righteous Sects are gathering here… A thought flashed through Zhou Kai’s mind like a bolt of lightning, illuminating the trap he had just stepped into. “Holy shit. This Exploring Spring Flower Boat isn’t just a party.
Zhou Kai stepped into the plaza. Fish Baibai, sharp-eyed as ever, spotted him from a distance. She bounced on the balls of her feet, waving frantically. “Junior Brother! What took you so long?” Beside her stood Li Youci, transformed into the maid “Xia Min.” Her gaze swept over Zhou Kai—imperceptible to most, but heavy with
Every cultivator on the deck was a proud genius, a chosen scion of their sect. How could they possibly stomach Long Yufeng’s biting sarcasm? Their expressions darkened collectively, the air heavy with suppressed hostility. Li Qiwen was not an arrogant man, but he wasn’t a doormat either. His gaze settled on Su Xuan. Su Xuan
The deathly silence in the plaza was broken by an uproar even more violent than before. “The weakest disciple is challenging the strongest?” “He’s only at the third layer of Foundation Establishment! His body cultivation is barely Bone Forging third layer! Is he trying to get himself killed?” On the ship’s bow, Long Yufeng narrowed
Golden light collided violently with azure radiance, turning the sky as bright as day. Wild shockwaves of Spirit Qi scattered in all directions, shredding the thick cloud cover into tatters. Wang Yan’s gaze sharpened. “Let’s go up and watch!” Before the words had even faded, he transformed into a streak of escaping light, rocketing into
South of Crouching Tiger Mountain, the battlefield had long since lost its verdant glory. Blood and fire were woven into the soil. Corpses piled up like mountains, and demonic flames soared to the heavens, scorching the clouds. A year had passed. Since Zhou Kai decided to bring “Xia Min” and the others to the front
Li Yunmian’s fingertip traced the smooth rim of her jade cup. Her gaze was deep and unfocused, as if the clear tea reflected a future she could see all too clearly—a dead end. Two hundred and ninety years old. Golden Core fourth layer. These numbers were like two massive mountains pressing down on her shoulders,
Pfft! Gao Feiyang sprayed a mist of wine across the table, soaking half of Zhou Kai’s robes. Zhou Kai, however, didn’t even blink. He merely stared wide-eyed at his companion. “Zhou… Senior Brother Zhou, you… you’re seriously targeting the Young Miss? Do you think a Heaven’s Pride like her just gets married?” Gao Feiyang looked
The night wind howled, whipping Li Youci’s robes around her frame. The fury that had threatened to scorch the heavens and boil the seas just moments ago began to dissipate, replaced by a rising tide of panic and regret. Had she spoken too harshly? Although Zhou Kai’s actions were sometimes… less than honorable, his treatment
Zhou Kai pursued Yun Kang for two days straight, yet he hadn’t even glimpsed the man’s shadow. He stopped, stroking his chin as his eyes flickered with calculation. “If I charge in there single-handedly, what if I walk straight into an ambush? They set a trap for Wu Hongxiao, a Bone Forging Seventh Layer cultivator.
Above the battlefield, Spirit Qi erupted in violent waves, and deafening roars shook the heavens! Du Chuyao’s jade-like hands danced, weaving complex seals. One by one, Dharma Treasures of various shapes flew from her sleeves. Some expanded into towering mountains to crush her foe, others transformed into sharp golden halberds to tear through the sky,
Du Chuyao had reached her limit. Her protective spiritual light flickered like a candle in a gale. Blood spilled from the corner of her lips, her delicate body went limp, and she plummeted from the clouds. Wan Lang threw his head back and laughed maniacally. “Hahaha! Du Chuyao, to think you’d see a day like
Zhou Kai crouched beside Du Chuyao, his Divine Sense sweeping through her body. His brow furrowed slightly. Her physical injuries, both internal and external, weren’t actually that severe. That scoundrel Wan Lang had clearly planned to refine her into a Cultivation Vessel; he had pulled his punches to avoid damaging her root potential. The real
The forest was silent, save for the rustling of leaves in the wind and the occasional chirp of an insect. Zhou Kai sat propped against a large tree, keeping a healthy distance from the bonfire. Wu Hongxiao sat cross-legged between him and Du Chuyao like a diligent warden, though her expression was stiff with awkwardness.
When vision finally returned to Zhou Kai, he had no idea how long the world had been spinning. “Hiss…” He sucked a cold breath through his teeth. It felt like a stampede of demon bulls had trampled him, reversed, and trampled him again. Every joint in his body screamed with a deep, aching soreness, but
“Incredible stuff,” Wu Hongxiao praised, examining the thin mask in her hands. “With this on, even the Divine Sense of a Golden Core Grand Perfection cultivator wouldn’t be able to detect us.” Zhou Kai took his own mask. It was woven from a unique jade filament, cool to the touch. He pressed it to his
Zhou Kai tightened his grip, pulling Wu Hongxiao flush against his side. She felt a surge of fierce, scorching heat radiating from his body at the point of contact. Assuming it was just the natural output of his tyrannical physique and rapid reflexes, she didn’t give it a second thought. Around them, the battlefield was
Half a month later. A tapestry of iridescent light tore through the sky at an altitude of ten thousand zhang, swift as a startled swan. It left a brilliant, trailing streak of color as it sped toward the Crouching Tiger Mountain battle lines. Outside the protective barrier of the flying treasure, the high-altitude astral winds
“My little ones…” Three Jade Arm Mantises rested quietly on a protruding rock, their bodies now larger than a human palm. Their exoskeletons were flawless, possessing the warm, translucent quality of high-grade jade without a single blemish. Most striking were their iconic forelimb scythes—they had completely calcified into white jade, the edges flickering with a
Wu Hongxiao felt like she was decomposing from sheer boredom. She was a creature of kinetic energy, wind and fire made flesh. If she didn’t practice her spear for a day, her hands itched; if she didn’t spar for three, her skin felt too tight for her body. But now? Senior Sister Du had gone
The mountain wind howled, whipping the forest sea into surging waves of green. “That rocky valley ahead is a choke point. If they want to escape the mountains, they have to pass through it. We ambush them there.” Zhou Kai’s Divine Sense was fully extended, mapping every inch of the surrounding terrain. “Why bother with
The sea of clouds churned beneath the Spirit Boat, rolling like an endless, snow-swept plain. Inside the cabin, Wu Hongxiao sat cross-legged. Though her complexion was still deathly pale, her breathing had finally stabilized. Out on the deck, Du Chuyao stood silhouetted against the sky, resembling an ethereal celestial maiden. “This should be far enough.”
Chapter 182: Wang Qiaoqiao Goes All Out! Wu Hongxiao Really Knows How to Seduce! Zhou Kai looked at the two delicate maidservants, Chuntao and Xiahe, and felt a massive headache coming on. He had instructed these two, along with the 15 other maidservants who were once Cultivation Vessels, to study the various Cultivation Arts. Among
Chapter 183: All Eight Women Assembled, Celebrating Survival After the Calamity The afternoon sun spilled down with a lazy warmth, melting the tension from Zhou Kai’s bones until his entire body felt pleasantly weak and relaxed. Zhou Kai sat on a wooden stump in the courtyard, teasing three mantises with his fingertips. These three Jade
Chapter 184: A Fleeting Affair, Not Occupying a Beauty Slot! “Do you know these two younger sisters?” Chen Ziqing’s gaze shifted back and forth between Wang Qiaoqiao and the two serving maids, whose faces had frozen into masks of pure horror. In a heartbeat, the attention of the entire table converged on them. The two
Chapter 185: The Master in the Exploring Spring Flower Boat, Shrouded in an Entirely Seductive Aura! Most cultivators spent anywhere from 30 to 100 years clawing their way from Foundation Establishment to the Golden Core realm. But for Zhou Kai? Taking more than ten years to break through to Golden Core was absolutely unacceptable! No,
Chapter 186: Overthinker Gao Feihuang: I Understand, I Understand It All! A full 5 days had passed. Zhou Kai remained trapped in the small attic pavilion. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to leave; he physically couldn’t. The Restrictions sealing the Exploring Spring Flower Boat were incredibly powerful. Li Yunmian spent most of her time
Chapter 187: Cards on the Table, Master Craves My Body! As Zhou Kai’s roar echoed, the air inside the pavilion seemed to freeze solid. The flirtatious smile vanished from Gao Feihuang’s face. His charming, almond-shaped eyes bulged into perfect saucers. He looked ready to explode, but then Li Yunmian’s voice transmission echoed in his mind.
Chapter 188: Come Up, I Don’t Want to Move! Facing Li Yunmian’s blunt question, Zhou Kai inwardly rolled his eyes. Am I being seduced? And by a Golden Core big shot, no less? He didn’t answer her question directly. Instead, a light, cynical smile touched his lips, followed by a long, silent sigh in his
Chapter 189: The Li Family’s Legitimate Daughter Comes for a Blind Date, and I Was Stunned as Soon as She Opened Her Mouth! Zhou Kai’s gaze was fixed dead on the last two lines of the system panel. [Point Type: Cultivation] [Points Provided: 28] He couldn’t hold back the urge to roar in his heart.
Chapter 190: This Girl Knows Her Place Too Well! Zhou Kai’s eyes narrowed slightly. In a formal matchmaking session, it was absolutely unprecedented for a woman to cut straight to the chase, voluntarily position herself as a concubine, and then interrogate him about his choice for a principal wife! If this were any ordinary female
Chapter 191: Dao Foundation Reforged, Aptitude Ascended? Zhou Kai Wants a Refund! The two women jerked their heads up, their eyes wide with disbelief. “Senior…” Wang Daishan’s voice trembled uncontrollably. “Are… are you speaking the truth?” Zhou Kai grunted an affirmative, unwilling to waste his breath on further explanation. Receiving that confirmation, the two sisters
Chapter 192: Cards on the Table, You Are the People Zhou Kai Trusts the Most! Zhou Kai blinked, snapping out of his daze. Seeing the worry etched across the faces of the four women, the irritation he felt over Lin Zhiwei’s lackluster aptitude results began to fade. “It’s nothing,” he reassured them. “I was just
Chapter 193: When Will Zhou Kai’s Salty Fish Days Arrive? Li Yunmian waved a hand, signaling the 15 women to retreat to the backyard. The pavilion instantly emptied, leaving only her and Zhou Kai alone in the quiet room. Her gaze shifted, locking onto Zhou Kai. “To go to such great lengths for 15 Cultivation
Chapter 194: Damn, I Forgot About the Concubine! Mo Qianyuan’s expression was grave. “This isn’t right. A second-stage, late-phase Ghost Wolf should only be active in the middle section of the mountain range. Why would it come to the outskirts? As for this Wolf King… its strength is probably…” “At least equivalent to Foundation Establishment
Chapter 195: Two Months, I Guarantee Your Foundation Establishment! The thought of his missing maids flashed through Zhou Kai’s mind, but he forcefully suppressed it. Now was not the time to dwell on the whereabouts of Chuntao and Xiahe. Looking at Li Lanyin’s stubborn yet aggrieved eyes, Zhou Kai offered no excuses and wasted no
Chapter 196: Sitting at Home as Spirit Stones Rain from the Heavens The meeting hall was utterly deserted. Zhou Kai strode in and settled into a chair adjacent to the main seat. After waiting for the time it takes an incense stick to burn, two figures finally arrived together. Mo Qianyuan was still wearing her
Chapter 197: Madam Wang Jealous? Gentleness Reserved Only for the One Beside the Pillow Upon hearing this, the flamboyant smile on Gao Feiyang’s face instantly shifted into something far more suggestive. He covered half of his face with his folding fan, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. “Senior Brother Zhou, regarding those two little
Chapter 198: Another Day Surrounded by Wives Zhou Kai raised a sword-like brow and rolled his eyes at her. “Then why don’t you just send them back to the Outer Sect? Call them over. Now.” Wang Qiaoqiao giggled, extending a slender finger to draw lazy circles on his chest. “Husband, you’re wronging me. Back in
Chapter 199: Gao Feiyang: I Think I Understand Something! While Mo Qianyuan and Gao Feiyang were still reeling in shock, Zhou Kai’s stern shout exploded in their ears like a thunderclap. Their hearts tightened with a sudden jolt of alertness. Without a second to think, their bodies reacted on pure instinct. Mo Qianyuan pointed her
Chapter 200: The Backyard Exploded! The Golden Core Master Is Actually a New Sister? Gao Feiyang’s peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly as he snapped his folding fan shut. “If you ask me, Elder Yunmian, there’s no need to overthink it. Where in the Myriad Demon Mountain Range would a Rank 4 Great Demon even come
Chapter 201: The Entire Spirit Mountain Is Now Named Zhou? Mo Qianyuan Is Dumbfounded! Two days later, Zhou Kai’s recreational activities finally came to an end. It was time to get down to serious business. He leaped gracefully from the window of the Asking Star Restaurant, his figure melting seamlessly into the shadows of the
Chapter 202: System, Are You Messing With Me? Where’s the Promised Overlord Body?! No sooner had Mo Qianyuan’s words faded than an obnoxiously flamboyant voice echoed from outside the pavilion. “Hahaha! Elder Yunmian, Senior Brother, Senior Sister—your beloved Feiyang has arrived!” The man’s boisterous voice heralded his presence before his shadow even appeared. A blinding
Chapter 203: A Single Word Decides Life and Death, 10 Days to Annihilate the Zhao Family! Zhou Kai took a deep breath, forcing the violent fluctuations of his Qi to settle. He stepped out of the meditation room, the heavy stone door grinding silently shut behind him. He cast a backward glance toward the bed,
Chapter 204: Soul Searching the Patriarch, The Truth of the Beast Tide Revealed! With those words hanging in the air, Zhou Kai vaulted out the window, his figure blurring as he flew into the night. The night was as dark as ink, thick and impenetrable. East of Spirit Mountain, a freezing wind swept across the
Chapter 205: Qiaoqiao Dreams of Motherhood—And Already Named the Baby! Ten days later, inside the Heavenly Craft Tower. Wang Qiaoqiao’s rosy face was practically glowing. Her eyes shone with an astonishing brilliance, looking at the account books as if they were towering mountains of glittering Spirit Stones. “Time to split the loot!” Her crisp voice
Chapter 206: Self-Persuasion Complete, Senior Sister Makes Her Move! Early the next morning, Zhou Kai pulled the blankets over the sleeping He Xinrou, tucking her in. He left behind a communication jade slip and quietly departed. The Asking Star Sect’s affairs were settled. Now, far more pressing matters awaited him back on his own spirit
Chapter 207: Cards on the Table, I Am the Master of Heavenly Craft Tower! The ten-day auction finally commenced. Above the main entrance of the Heavenly Craft Tower, in the most luxurious private box on the top floor, a gilded censer breathed out plumes of calming incense, focusing the mind and soothing the spirit. Zhou
Chapter 208: Zero Combat Power Boost? No Matter, I’ll Let the Women Take Action! Within the quiet room, absolute silence reigned. Zhou Kai’s mind quietly sank into the vast, internal ocean known as the Dantian. There were no towering waves here, no churning Spirit Qi. All the miraculous changes were taking place in the absolute
Chapter 209: Soul Formation Ancestors Emerge, The Battlefield Shifts Drastically! Stepping outside the quiet room, Zhou Kai summoned Wang Daishan and Wang Xu’er. He pointed at the pair of sisters and turned to He Xinrou. “These two both possess Middle Grade Spirit Roots. With the right nurturing, they will become a powerful support for you.”
Chapter 210: Just Finished Farming, Only to be Dragged Off by Senior Sister for Talisman Practice Zhou Kai hung back at the rear of the crowd, his pace unhurried. He waited until the very last wave of Cultivators vanished behind the light curtain before finally taking a step forward. A telepathic message had already quietly
Chapter 211: The Perfect Talisman, The Fatal Flaw! For the past month, Zhou Kai hadn’t just been farming or engaging in Dual Cultivation; he had been meticulously calculating how to realign Mo Qianyuan’s Dao Heart. He had hesitated for days, weighing the variables of this conquest. When he first encountered Mo Qianyuan at the Material
Chapter 212: Go Have Babies! The Jade Arm Mantis’s Marriage Crisis The morning sun failed to breach the heavy basalt walls of the cave dwelling, leaving the quiet room steeped in a twilight gloom. Mo Qianyuan clamped onto Zhou Kai’s hand. For the past twenty-four hours, she had not relaxed her grip by a single
Chapter 213: Mantis Guides the Way, Insect Cloud Clears the Mountain, Senior’s Remains—Is This a Huge Win? “Let’s go. We should take a look. We can’t let these three little guys hog a heaven-sent benefit all to themselves.” Zhou Kai’s playful spirit was roused. He wrapped an arm around Chen Ziyi’s waist and shot Shen
Chapter 214: Taking Stock of the Loot, Hanyi Actively Seeks Family Discipline! Zhou Kai offered a respectful bow to the remains of the Senior, fulfilling the necessary etiquette before reaching for the Storage Bag at the skeleton’s waist. Suddenly, the withered finger bones of the corpse twitched. A remnant of cold, violent demonic power coalesced
Chapter 215: Dispersing Cultivation to Rebuild! Raising a Living Cheat Code for My Wife! The Spirit Boat sliced through the firmament, descending slowly outside Shangqing City. Zhou Kai did not delay. After bidding farewell to Chen Ziyi and Shen Hanyi, his figure blurred, transforming into a streak of shadow as he shot straight toward the
Chapter 216: Lone Goose Palace Long Destroyed? No! Today, We Re-establish Its Orthodoxy! The Foundation Establishment Pill was merely a prop. A decoy. Zhou Kai’s true confidence stemmed from the unreasonable, reality-warping might of the System. Outside the quiet room, Zhou Kai spread his Divine Sense, monitoring every micro-expression on He Xinrou’s face. He watched
Chapter 217: My Heart Laid Bare, Do You Understand? High in the firmament, the astral winds bit like daggers. “Hanyi, stop pretending. Come here.” Zhou Kai’s long arm swept out, scooping up Shen Hanyi’s cool, yielding body and pulling her horizontally into his embrace. He looked down at the beauty in his arms. “Using a
Chapter 218: A Paper Spirit Contract Mends the Dao Heart Amidst the interweaving of light and shadow, the ear-piercing shriek of friction detonated in the air. Three Jade Arm Mantises transformed into blurring afterimages, engaging in a frenzied fratricidal spar within the clearing of the cave abode. They were no longer simple Spirit Insects. As
Chapter 219: Golden Core Formed, Five Viscera Resonate The Myriad Demon Mountain Range stood in eternal, desolate silence. Zhou Kai stood before a sheer cliff face, his posture as straight and unyielding as a mountain pine. Deep within the rock lay the abandoned ancient teleportation array. He had come here for one singular purpose: Golden
Chapter 220: Suppressing Li Youci! Unconvinced? I’ll Beat You Until You Submit! A single phrase—”I am back”—spoken gently, yet detonating like thunder in the hearts of the women. The mountaintop fell into a stunned silence. The next instant, the dam broke. Chen Ziyi and Chen Ziqing could no longer restrain themselves. Tears streaming down their
Chapter 221: The Commotion Was Too Great, Even the Sword Fairy Blushed! BOOM! Netherfire and Soulfire intertwined, transforming into furious black and white dragons that roared and tore toward Zhou Kai. However, welcoming them was a massive hammer wrapped in the Vitality of the Five Elements, descending like a collapsing celestial pillar! The Five Emperors
Chapter 222: Li Youci’s Mind Shatters! My Husband Became My Uncle?! Inside the Dark Cloud Soul Chasing Sedan, the storm had passed, leaving only the quiet aftermath. Li Youci lay limp in the corner of the brocade couch, her hair a disheveled cascade of silk. She was melted like spring water, drained of the strength
Chapter 223: The Main Wife Demands an Account and Establishes Prestige Steam curled from the fragrant tea, mingling with the lingering scent of passion in the garden. He Xinrou lay against Zhou Kai’s chest, her hair a chaotic sprawl, the afterglow of intimacy still painting her cheeks. “Thank you, Senior,” she whispered. “Today, when you
Chapter 224: The Struggle for the Divine Artifact, The Guardian The afterglow of the setting sun scattered like crushed gold, dyeing the sea of clouds a magnificent, bruising orange-red. Zhou Kai carried Li Youci out of the sedan chair, setting her down on the edge of the cliff. The mountain wind whipped at their robes,
Chapter 225: Plotting to Awaken the Beauties’ Physiques, The Brother-in-Law Arrives with a Spear! “Leaving aside Fang Lizhe and the thirty-year deadline… what about you? Why has your Cicada Shell Body failed to condense for over a decade?” Li Youci’s gaze flickered. She sighed. “The great war at Crouching Tiger Mountain delayed me for years.
Chapter 226: Subordinate Zhou Kai, Greetings, Big Brother! Wang Qiaoqiao felt a spike of panic in her chest. “Husband…” Zhou Kai waved his hand, silencing her. Hide? The word never even crossed his mind. The man descending from the sky was Li Youci’s biological brother—his future brother-in-law. What would hiding accomplish? It would be an
Chapter 227: Partnering to Open a Shop and Cause Chaos Within three days, Zhou Kai was mobile again. His joints popped like firecrackers as he stretched, vigorous Vitality washing through his limbs to scrub away the bruising. Although Li Qiwen had struck with heavy hands, he had been careful not to leave any hidden injuries.
Chapter 228: Return to the Sect Zhou Kai looked at Gao Feihuang’s impatient, jittery demeanor and felt a wave of speechlessness. “Senior Brother, you are a dignified Golden Core Great Cultivator. Can you not suppress even this little bit of desire?” Hearing this, Gao Feihuang didn’t feel shame. Instead, he puffed out his chest, his
Chapter 229: First, A Query of Old Friends; Second, A Question of Love Zhou Kai did not reply immediately. With a thought, he sent a Divine Sense transmission to Li Youci. “The Sect Leader summoned us. What’s the play?” Li Youci was concise. “You and Shen Hanyi have just entered the Third Realm. Per Sect
Chapter 230: Sect Leader, Care to Explain the Grudge of Stealing My Wife? Stepping out of the Tongtian Hall, the mountain wind met them head-on. Its chill seeped into the marrow, yet it couldn’t extinguish the burning sensation on Zhou Kai and Shen Hanyi’s backs. The hall doors were sealed, but those starry eyes seemed
Chapter 231: I Grant You All-Beings Equality Fang Lizhe’s current appearance was utterly impossible to reconcile with the skinny youth in Zhou Kai’s memory. Zhou Kai’s eye twitched. He suppressed the rising tide of weirdness in his chest and stepped aside. “Come in first.” He led the iron-tower couple into the cave abode with palpable
Chapter 232: Jade Back Runes Shock the Dao Heart Zhou Kai made up his mind. He sent a Divine Sense transmission to Chuntao and Xiahe, ordering them to bring Chen Ziyi and Lin Zhiwei to the summit. Wang Qiaoqiao was also mandatory; activating her physique could no longer be delayed. Besides, the logistics of the
Chapter 233: Before Even Opening, We’ve Maxed Out the Hatred! As soon as Chen Ziyi and Lin Zhiwei left, Wang Qiaoqiao, who had been holding back a flood of words about the Brilliance City shop, could no longer contain herself. She took a step forward, mouth opening to speak, when Zhou Kai grabbed her wrist.
Chapter 234: The Protectors Are All Scheming Old Foxes! Zhou Kai looked at Gao Feihuang, and the fragile bond of brotherhood in his heart nearly shattered on the spot. He suppressed a truly absurd urge: Why not just burn this shop down and throw this Senior Brother into the fire with it? Forcing his gaze
Chapter 235: Tongming Valley Beneath Tongtian Peak The journey back to the Sect was smooth. The Song Family sent no pursuers, and the Yang Family remained ghost-quiet. Gao Feihuang winked at Zhou Kai, his peach-blossom eyes crinkling. “Junior Brother Zhou, I have connections. I’ll find you another prime location later. Guaranteed to rake in gold
Chapter 236: Wu Hongxiao: Watch My Signal! “Tongming Valley… that name reeks of bad omens.” Zhou Kai rubbed his chin, thoughtful. “So when will the candidates for Holy Son and Holy Maiden be finalized?” “What is the rush?” Li Youci rolled her eyes, her gaze shifting fluidly. “You absentee boss. You just came back and
Chapter 237: Welcome to the Hunting Ground! “Go!” Li Qiwen gave a low shout, transforming into a streak of light that plunged straight into the fissure. Gao Feihuang followed, his bright red robes cutting a glaring bloodline through the air. Zhou Kai and his team didn’t hesitate, merging into the darkness with the others. Beyond
Chapter 238: Enemy Contact As Li Youci finished speaking, the group froze. Before they could process her command, Zhou Kai raised a hand, pointing toward a pile of jagged rocks. “There.” Fish Baibai was the most obedient. Hearing the order, she didn’t hesitate. She hoisted her massive Hundred Change Little Rabbit Hammer and charged, shouting
Chapter 239: General Against General Trouble. Big trouble. We cannot run toward Li Youci! The Song and Yang coalition hadn’t just deployed this formation for him. It was a pincer movement. They wouldn’t kill a True Disciple, but if Li Youci were captured, Zhou Kai would be checkmated at every turn. True Disciple versus True
Chapter 240: A Melody That Shatters Heart and Gut, Mutual Destruction! On the other side, Zhou Kai did not hesitate. With a thought, his Spirit Beast Bag snapped open. A black cloud erupted like spilled ink, buzzing furiously. It was the swarm of Split Back Katydids. The swarm didn’t attack. Instead, they knitted together in
Chapter 241: The Blood Fiend Maniac’s Feast Zhou Kai stared at Wu Chao. The hulking body cultivator had sustained barely a scratch. A vicious twitch pulled at the corner of Zhou Kai’s eye. How the hell do we fight this? The urge to turn and run screamed in his mind. “Junior Brother Zhou! Take your
Chapter 242: Complete Annihilation The stench of blood and pulverized stone made Tongming Valley feel like an open grave. Zhou Kai had originally assumed the mid-stage cultivators would determine the outcome of this battle. But now, Gao Feihuang and Wu Chao were mutually broken, Zheng Pinxian was M.I.A., and Su Xuan was critically wounded. Who
Chapter 243: Wu Hongxiao Demands an Explanation, Her Shocking Words Stun Su Xuan Inside the cabin, the heavy copper tang of blood warred with the medicinal scent of Pills. Zhou Kai sat cross-legged, his breathing steady as the Heavenly Scripture automatically circulated through his meridians, ruthlessly suppressing the violently agitated Five Elements Vitality left over
Chapter 244: The Living Heart Beneath the Demon Suppression Platform Wu Hongxiao shifted comfortably against his chest, but Zhou Kai’s attention was already elsewhere. His gaze swept coldly over the jagged, continuous peaks of the valley below. “This entire valley is a treasure trove. It’s overflowing with Fated Chances, rare spirit herbs, and priceless ores.
Chapter 245: Joining Forces to Probe the Demon Heart “The endless tide of vengeful spirits and fierce demons infesting this valley… their true origin is nothing more than a single wisp of aura leaking from that heart.” A creeping chill washed down Zhou Kai’s spine. Beside him, Wu Hongxiao’s fists tightened instinctively. In contrast, two
Chapter 246: Su Xuan: All Six Members of the Song Family Were Killed by Us! Following Du Chuyao’s guidance, the group arrived at the base of a jagged, steep mountain peak. The ambient Yin energy here was bone-chilling. The mountainside was choked with a forest of dead, blackened timber, the twisted branches reaching out like
Chapter 247: Wait, Are They All Sisters Here? Yang Zhonglei’s face was a mask of thunder. Song Buqi stared fixedly at Su Xuan, his voice dropping to a lethal, measured crawl. “What… did you just say?” Without warning, the full, crushing weight of Song Buqi’s Nascent Soul Aura Pressure detonated, bearing down on Su Xuan
Chapter 248: The Remains You Mentioned, They Aren’t Alive, Are They? Zhou Kai stared at the fading gold-red afterimage of Shen Hanyi’s lethal strike. He thought of his own swarm of Split-Back Katydids—a massive, incredibly expensive mob of insects that only knew how to charge blindly forward until they died. His heart sank. So this
Chapter 249: Harem on Fire? One Sentence Ignites the Asura Field! Zhou Kai’s eyelids lowered a fraction. Du Chuyao’s apocalyptic revelation didn’t stir a single ripple of panic across his face. “If that thing were an active, living creature, the entire Eastern Region would have already been reduced to a graveyard,” he stated coldly. “It
Chapter 250: Blood Weighs a Thousand Jun, Fated Chance Sought Amidst Danger Principal wife? The image of Chen Ziyi flashed across Zhou Kai’s mind. Her face wasn’t breathtakingly beautiful, but it was the only face that brought him absolute peace. She possessed no innate talent or prestigious background. Every step of her immortal path had
Chapter 251: Joining Forces to Seize Blood and Split Divine Light Zhou Kai’s Cicada Garment clone was already beginning to destabilize, its physical structure turning dangerously translucent under the crushing Aura Pressure of the room. Down in the pool, the colossal demon heart violently contracted. Pfft! A hyper-compressed arrow of dark red blood fired from
Chapter 252: Jie Sanxing: You Are the Worst Batch! Zhou Kai held the warm, soft weight of Wu Hongxiao in his arms, feeling equal parts exasperated and amused. He stepped back over the threshold of the stone hall, setting her down gently. She immediately began rubbing her bruised sternum, her face a mask of indignant
Chapter 253: What a Huge Black Pot, Long Yufeng Is Carrying It Firmly! Outside the stone hall. After listening to Zhou Kai’s tactical breakdown, Shen Hanyi’s gaze sharpened, his eyes cutting into him like physical blades. “Remember the parameters. One strike. Regardless of success or failure, we break contact immediately.” Zhou Kai nodded. “Relax, Hanyi.
Chapter 254: Seeking Techniques Within the Hundred Rivers Pavilion With the plan set, Zhou Kai grabbed Li Youci’s hand. Their bodies sank as the solid earth and stone rippled like water, silently swallowing them into the crust. The crushing weight of the earth muffled all external noise, plunging them into a dead, heavy silence broken
Chapter 255: Reincarnation is an Excuse for the Weak, Seize the Day! Zhou Kai quickly located Li Youci. She was standing with her back to him in front of a towering bookshelf. Her black dress flowed like ink, but the silhouette it outlined was rigid, completely devoid of her usual fluid grace. The dim, dusty
Chapter 256: A Proper Family Zhou Kai’s tone was inquisitive, but his heart held absolute certainty. With the System by his side, his comprehension had long surpassed that of a mere Mortal. Creating his own cultivation technique was no longer an unreachable dream. A cultivation technique might be a fleeting spark of brilliance from a
Chapter 257: Securing Chuntao and Xiahe Zhou Kai held the brush suspended above the paper, the ink threatening to dry before he could make a single stroke. A marriage proposal letter required absolute precision. Every word had to be weighed. The tone was critical. It needed to be solemn and respectful, yet he could not
Chapter 258: Acquiring the Talisman Treasure, Raising Ferocious Demons Time flowed like water, and a month passed in the blink of an eye. Chen Ziyi had already departed for Jade Flower Palace. Meanwhile, in Brilliance City, a shop named “Heavenly Craft Tower” quietly opened for business. Gao Feihuang had handled the arrangements with surprising diligence.
Chapter 259: Drunken Enlightenment Conceals Heaven’s Secrets (Part 1) Zhou Kai stood with a placid expression. With a subtle pulse of Qi, two drops of Essence Blood shot from his fingertip and flew into the gaping maws of the two captive ferocious demons. As the Essence Blood hit their tongues, the creatures trembled violently, thrashing
Chapter 260: Drunken Enlightenment, Deceiving Heaven’s Secrets (Part 2) On the stage, spheres of light began to burst, blooming into clusters of brilliant fireworks. The explosions weren’t deafening; they manifested as muffled thuds rather than sharp cracks. Zhou Kai’s hand paused, the wine bowl hovering near his lips. A trace of confusion flashed through his
Chapter 261: Calculating the Heavenly Heart with the Human Heart As Zhou Kai stepped into his cave dwelling, Wu Hongxiao’s crisp, domineering shout rang out behind him. “Zhou Kai! I’ll be your Dharma Protector! With me standing guard, even a mosquito better weigh whether its legs are strong enough before trying to fly past!” Her
Chapter 262: Five Elements in Perfect Fusion, Forging the Immortal Root Boom— In the third year of Zhou Kai’s Secluded Cultivation, a deep, muffled tremor resonated through the entirety of Crouching Tiger Mountain. The vibration originated from the extreme depths of the earth. Though muffled, it was domineering, churning the earth vein energy within a
Chapter 263: Ziqing Gets Anxious: Brother Zhou, Be Gentler! Zhou Kai examined his System Panel. [Zhou Kai] Spirit Root: Metal (Immortal Grade — 230 / 8,100,000) … “Eight million, one hundred thousand Interaction Points just to max out a single Immortal Grade Spirit Root?” Zhou Kai frowned slightly. “Is there a realm even higher than
Chapter 264: Pet Demons Transforming into Beauties? The unique, sweet scent of Chen Ziqing lingered around Zhou Kai’s nose as he left the courtyard. “Alright. Time to check on those three little ones.” With a thought, the five-colored insect cloud hovering in mid-air trembled in unison, their buzzing merging into a single harmonic note. Zhou
Chapter 265: The Arrogant Wife Returns to Test Her Husband Zhou Kai stepped out of the quiet room and stood at the precipice of Taiji Peak. The mountain winds whipped his robes as he gazed down at the churning sea of clouds. “Hongxiao has a wild nature; she can’t sit still on the quiet Taiji
Chapter 266: A Sneak Attack, A False Victory “Husband, we have fought for two years, yet we have never truly gone all out.” Li Youci’s voice was sharp, cutting through the mountain air. “We have never used Talismans or Formations. Most crucially, you have never commanded an insect array, and I have never truly used
Chapter 267: A Sense of Deja Vu Ten days later. The radiance of the Dark Cloud Soul Chasing Sedan dimmed, and the sedan door opened silently. Zhou Kai stepped out first. He stretched lazily, his joints popping satisfyingly. His entire body felt lighter, utterly refreshed. The Mysterious Nether Precious Mirror was indeed miraculous. In just
Chapter 268: Who Hides Deep Within the Plum Blossom Scent? “Senior, please forgive us. The city has been under strict inspection recently. If we have caused offense, I apologize.” Shu Mingxuan noticed Zhou Kai’s gaze lingering on his younger brother’s hand—which was nervously hovering near a Storage Bag—and his heart tightened. He hurried forward, offering
Chapter 269: Waves Rise Before Plum Branch Alley Zhou Kai held Mo Qianyuan’s hand, guiding her toward the southern district of the city. His steps were steady and rhythmic, a stark contrast to Mo Qianyuan’s erratic gait. Her fingers unconsciously tightened around his, her knuckles whitening. Her eyes no longer took in the passing street
Chapter 270: One Pill Severs Blood Ties “Who is the shopkeeper? Do you have first-grade Qi Gathering Pills?” The voice was clear and bright, carrying not a hint of anger, yet it instantly froze the atmosphere at the door. Shu Xiaofu was momentarily stunned before realizing this was a heaven-sent opportunity to de-escalate the situation.
Chapter 271: The Courtesy of “Consent” In the tranquility of the inn’s private chamber, Mo Qianyuan suspended a strand of pure spiritual power at her fingertip, its glow illuminating the blank talisman paper before her. Yet the brush tip hovered, refusing to descend. A faint ripple disturbed the Restriction at the door. She lifted her
Chapter 272: Is Your Brain Only Good for Stealing? Connecting the Shu family’s ambiguous attitude to the scene before him, Zhou Kai instantly understood. No wonder the entire Shu family has treated me, an Elder of Calamity Abyss Valley, with such respectful but distant coldness. This grand display wasn’t for the Loose Cultivators of Meixi
Chapter 273: A Loose Tongue? Kneel and Bleed! Zhou Kai let out a short laugh, the last of his hesitation vanishing. He looked at the exquisitely beautiful face before him, a face that always seemed to say, *everything is under control*. He couldn’t stop himself from reaching out and pulling Mo Qianyuan into his arms.
Chapter 274: A Family Divided, A Den of Evil Revealed A deathly silence descended upon the hall. Shu Wu and Shu Hong, who had just been arguing until they were red in the face, now looked as though they’d been seized by the throat. Along with the other five Golden Core Elders, they stared blankly
Chapter 275: Turning the Tables to Seize the Legacy Shu Xingyao’s frenzied, twisted expression froze, his pupils reflecting Zhou Kai’s utterly emotionless eyes. A torrent of power, utterly domineering, tore through his meridians as if they were rotten wood. He didn’t even have time to activate his protective spiritual light before his entire cultivation base
Chapter 276: The Shu Family’s Calamity, No Escape Even With Wings! A delicate tension filled the private room. The smile never left the Shu Ancestor’s face. Just then, the Storage Bag at Long Yufeng’s waist vibrated faintly. Long Yufeng’s eyebrow twitched. He rose to his feet, an apology playing on his lips that never reached
Chapter 277: A Fated Chance Delivered, A Fortune from the Heavens? The treasure ship was built to carry hundreds, and its passage through the air was not swift but ponderous, accompanied by a dull, heavy roar. The helmsman was Shu Fan, a man who had only just entered the Golden Core realm. Even if he
Chapter 278: Annihilating Di An with a Flick of a Finger Zhou Kai couldn’t be bothered to answer. With a flicker, he passed through the light barrier and appeared behind Shu Fan. His left hand held a Talisman, which he pressed lightly onto Shu Fan’s back. Shu Fan’s raging Mana instantly froze, his violent momentum
Chapter 279: Can’t Win? Then Let’s Compare Backers! Twelve flying swords shrieked as they tore through the air, instantly weaving a deadly sword formation before Zhang Qing. The formation hummed to life, a net of sword light that descended upon its target! Facing the furious strike, Zhou Kai tapped his foot and shot backward, vanishing
Chapter 280: Senior Han’s Kindness, A Debt You Dare Not Refuse? The night was a wash of spilled ink. A lone Spirit Boat, swift as a falling leaf, tore through the thick sea of clouds in a desperate flight. Inside the cabin, Zhou Kai downed a mouthful of spirit liquid. A warm current slid down
Chapter 281: Poor Judgment? Then Take It All. Zhou Kai waited in silence for two hours, his Divine Sense repeatedly sweeping the area behind him. Only after confirming the Heavenly Spring Sect had made no move did he conceal his aura, transforming into a phantom that vanished into the southwestern night sky. In a remote,
Chapter 282: Senior Sister, Keep Nagging and I’ll Throw You Out! Seeing her stunned expression, Zhou Kai chuckled. “Alright, save your thanks for later. Put everything away and see yourself out.” Shu Xiaofu jolted back to reality. Not daring to delay, she immediately crouched, sweeping the mountain of treasures on the floor into her Storage
Chapter 283: Two Months Without a Touch, All Because Madam Mo Gets Jealous Shu Xiaofu murmured a soft, “Yes,” and followed behind Zhou Kai. Brilliance City was immense, a sprawling metropolis where mortals and cultivators coexisted, and every inch of land was worth its weight in gold. Zhou Kai had no interest in the typical
Chapter 284: Ancestor Gu Heng, Can You Please Stop Acting! Zhou Kai didn’t hesitate. He cupped his fists and said in a low, firm voice, “This subordinate obeys.” The chill in Li Qiwen’s eyes receded, replaced by a profound depth. Without another word, he turned and walked out of the cave dwelling. Zhou Kai followed
Chapter 285: A New Master, Jie Guheng Jie Guheng’s gaze swept over Zhou Kai, a piercing look that seemed to strip him down to bone and sinew. “Hah. A rare specimen—a dual cultivator of body and law. Kid, which branch of the Li family are you from? State your name.” Zhou Kai forcibly suppressed the
Chapter 286: Youci, It’s ‘Little Grandmaster’ to You Jie Guheng didn’t turn around. His gaze was fixed on the distant horizon as if chasing something unseen. “Only mostly,” he said, his voice flat, but the words he uttered were as sharp as drawn steel. “Unfortunately, I couldn’t finish off that Madam Lingxi. The moment she
Chapter 287: The Sword Immortal and the Ghost Immortal With their discussion concluded, Shen Hanyi and Li Youci prepared to return to their respective cave dwellings. “Well, that’s settled. I’m heading back,” Li Youci said, starting to rise. Shen Hanyi gave a slight nod, also ready to depart. Zhou Kai cleared his throat. “It’s getting
Chapter 288: A Prize Won Through Coercion and Temptation The title “Ghost Immortal” made the smug smile on Li Youci’s lips freeze. She let out a sharp snort and turned her head away, clearly done with Zhou Kai for the moment. Zhou Kai chuckled, deciding to let her be. His gaze drifted back to the
Chapter 289: Dispatching a Concubine to Seize Power and Shatter a Seal Seven years vanished in the blink of an eye. Since Li Youci had forcefully claimed Luo Kai in the Outer Sect, the days on Taiji Peak had slipped by in quiet cultivation. Over these seven years, the Cicada Chirp Steals Heaven technique had
Chapter 290: A Master’s Parting Gift **Boom!** The restrictive runes etched across the token’s surface cracked, inch by inch, before exploding into a shower of light that faded into nothingness. *Hum—* The token vibrated violently, its crushing Aura Pressure abruptly vanishing. Zhou Kai retracted his fist and stood, staring at the imposing, malevolent object before
Chapter 291: Moon Soul Grass Qin Jué? It had been over a year since Qin Jué had broken through to Viscera Refining, learned of his family’s tragic fate, and vanished. There had been no word from him since. Zhou Kai never expected him to suddenly reappear today. A flicker of spiritual light danced at Zhou
Chapter 292: Comforting Baibai, Contemplating His Path “Hanyi, your cultivation… it seems to have stalled at the second layer of Intent Tempering for some time,” Zhou Kai asked, his voice laced with concern. “With your talent, the early third realm should have been well within your grasp. Has there been a complication?” “I haven’t been
Chapter 293: Ambush in the Deep Woods “Ultimately, I’ll need to master all the Cultivation Arts. But with the Nascent Soul realm on the horizon, a powerful Dharma Treasure is the most practical asset I can have.” “Junior Brother, what are you thinking about?” Fish Baibai stirred in his arms, her small hand giving his
Chapter 294: Blood Basket Devours Light, Sword Points at Teng Song Lightning tore through the hull. The Spirit Boat let out a dying shriek as its body disintegrated inch by inch, finally exploding into a cloud of ash amidst the crackling electricity. The shockwave, a maelstrom of burning splinters and arcing energy, erupted outward. The
Chapter 295: The Killing Gambit, Hanyi’s Deadly Plight! Three streams of light—purple, cyan, and scarlet—materialized between the torrent of sword light and Teng Song, weaving into a vibrant barrier. Three eerie masks spun in place, forcefully halting the blade’s advance. The purple light crackled with the might of a thousand thunderbolts, the cyan light flowed
Chapter 296: Dharma Treasures Unleashed, A Single Strike to Kill It was less a sword embryo, more a sword manifest: the Subduing Demons Returning to Ruins Sword. It held no technique, no intent. Only a single, horizontal slash. A sliver of golden-black light detached from the blade’s edge. Slender as a thread at first, it
Chapter 297: Celestial Thread Grass and the Thread-Pulling Pill The blood-red flower basket hanging in mid-air dimmed, its light fading before it dissipated into nothing. On the other side, deprived of Long Zheng’s Mana, the spirit of the Bone-Corroding Vulture let out a piercing shriek. Black Qi surged as it tried to break free from
Chapter 298: Facing Calamity, A Question of the Heart Zhou Kai dispensed with pleasantries, concisely explaining how he had backed Qin Jué and what he had torn from Long Zheng’s memory. When he finished, a heavy silence descended upon the cave abode. Li Qiwen said nothing. Only his index and middle fingers tapped an alternating
Chapter 299: Zhou Kai Takes Duan Tietang as His Disciple Song Buran’s lips trembled, his Adam’s apple bobbed, but not a single word could escape. The simple admission, “I loved you once,” shattered the mental fortress forged by his dignity as a Sect Leader and his Nascent Soul cultivation. Li Yunmian, however, gave him no
Chapter 300: Is Physique Predestined? Xie Zhifei glanced at the dejected Fang Lizhe, dangling limply from Zhou Kai’s grip. “Fix it. Then come to my cave abode.” With that, his form compressed into a streak of blade-light and vanished into the distance. Zhou Kai shook his head and tossed the muttering Fang Lizhe to the
Chapter 301: The Great Edifice Crumbles, Each for Themselves “The sect is likely preparing for a brutal clash with the Heavenly Spring Sect, so they’re getting a head start,” Zhou Kai lied smoothly. After a few more perfunctory words to placate Gao Feiyang, he watched the man depart on his sword before turning back toward
Chapter 302: Han Is Here! Get Out and Face Me! “Very well. The sect’s juniors all have their own paths. Do you have a place to hide?” Jie Guheng asked, his gaze profound. Zhou Kai stood. “This disciple has already made arrangements,” he said after a moment of thought. “However, I cultivate both my body
Chapter 303: Han’s Proposal for Financial Optimization The sound waves rolled across the low hill, but only a deathly silence answered. A cold glint entered Zhou Kai’s eyes, but there was no anger. He simply retreated several dozen zhang. With a flick of his wrist, a stack of bright yellow talismans materialized in his palm.
Chapter 304: Shattering Traitorous Bones, Eradicating a Clan “Senior… you jest.” Shu Fan’s throat bobbed as he forced a strained smile. “Senior Han granted my Shu family a new lease on life. A mere portion of our assets is a fitting tribute. However… ninety percent is a truly staggering sum. I beg Senior to allow
Chapter 305: Building the Nest Zhou Kai nodded to the three Jade Arm Mantises, patting their heads and offering a few words of praise before recalling them into his Spirit Beast Bag. Over a month later, the familiar silhouette of Brilliance City once again graced the horizon. Throughout the journey, Zhou Kai had flown at
Chapter 306: Urgent Order The figures in the courtyard gradually dispersed, the sound of Fang Lizhe and the others’ footsteps fading into the night, leaving only Zhou Kai, Suyi, and Shu Xiaofu behind. Zhou Kai rolled up the map and placed it in his Storage Bag. He didn’t speak at once, simply turning and walking
Chapter 307: The Secret Deliberation “I don’t know.” Zhou Kai didn’t press the matter, simply nodding to Shen Hanyi and Fang Lizhe. Four streaks of light descended upon Tongtian Peak. Disciples moved about in twos and threes, some riding their swords through the air, others sparring on the training grounds. The scene was one of
Chapter 308: From Now On, My Name Is Jie Guixuan Five days later, with a low, grinding groan, the great gate to the rear mountain that had sequestered the Ancestors swung open. In the corner of the hall, everyone snapped to attention. Gao Feihuang smoothed out non-existent wrinkles on his robe and stepped back into
Chapter 309: The Nascent Soul Phenomenon Ever since Li Youci had taken the name Jie Guixuan and secretly ascended to the station of Holy Maiden, the stone gate to Zhou Kai’s cultivation cave had been sealed. Half a year had passed in seclusion. Inside the cave, waves of intense heat billowed. A massive artifact-refining formation
[SUMMARY_START] Zhou Kai, with Du Chuyao’s help, lays a deadly trap for the prodigy Dong Cheng. The ambush escalates into a brutal battle, revealing Du Chuyao’s betrayal and culminating in Zhou Kai overwhelming Dong Cheng with his formidable beasts, Dharma Treasures, and the Five Emperors True Body. [SUMMARY_END] [STORY_START] Chapter 310: Slaying a Heaven’s Chosen
Chapter 311: Gale Across the Sea of Clouds The stars faded, and the Chaotic Sky Hammer, now a simple, pitch-black maul, hovered silently in Zhou Kai’s hand. A single strike from the hammer had utterly pulverized Dong Cheng. There was no gore, no viscera—only pure annihilation. His body had become a cloud of fine dust,
Chapter 312: The Mole’s Unfathomable Methods Zhou Kai pursed his lips, holding the woman in his arms even tighter. The intimate haze began to clear, but a warm flush still colored Du Chuyao’s cheeks. She smoothed out her rumpled robes, a shy grace in her movements. “Chuyao,” he began, his tone shifting, “you’re a seventh-layer
Chapter 313: Brother-in-Law, I Need a Hand Five days later, the formation protecting the medicine garden had been quietly reset. Lin Zhiwei’s skill was masterful; she had already concealed the Jian Tao Treasure Mirror within the formation’s core. The mirror’s spiritual light was completely contained, its aura blending seamlessly with the greater formation. Even a
Chapter 314: Brother, I Know a Great Place! In a matter of moments, a more hurried streak of light tore through the air and returned, hovering and trembling before him. Li Qiwen’s steady, direct voice emerged from the talisman, wasting no words. “Come to Yantian Peak.” … Li Qiwen stood with his hands clasped behind
Chapter 315: The Obsession of the Flawless Golden Core Zhou Kai arrived outside Yunmeng Residence to find a veil of elegant, shimmering light swirling around it, a Restriction that completely sealed the dwelling from the outside world. He didn’t force his way through. Standing before the entrance, he raised a hand and knocked against the
Chapter 316: Run! It’s a Nascent Soul! Three days later, two streaks of sword light sliced through the sky outside Taiji Peak, flying one after the other at a measured pace. Zhou Kai rode his sword at the fore, his black robe whipping violently in the high-altitude gale. He didn’t turn his head, yet his
Chapter 317: Don’t Panic, I Called for Backup The instant Li Qiwen’s warning cry echoed, the grotesque face occupying Luo Kai’s body slithered up his neck from the depths of the pit, its flesh crawling over and consuming his original features. Luo Kai’s body spasmed violently once, then fell utterly still. A hoarse, middle-aged voice
Chapter 318: Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Medicine in the Blink of an Eye In the wake of Li Yunmian’s successful breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm, Taiji Peak had grown ever more desolate. Three months had passed since the heavenly tribulation scattered, yet the month-long infusion of Spirit Qi that followed remained an enigma within the sect.
Chapter 319: A Home in Ruins, A New Path Begins After emerging from seclusion, Zhou Kai’s life settled into a stark routine. Cultivation, tending to his spirit plants, feeding his insects, and occasionally checking on the two fierce demons he was raising like livestock in the blood pool. Of the two original Moon Soul Grass
Chapter 320: Who Protects Whom Remains to Be Seen Three months later, Shangqing City. The city walls still loomed, their wind-worn scars unchanged. The only difference was the flags fluttering atop the battlements; they now bore the cloud-and-wave sigil of the Heavenly Spring Sect. Zhou Kai stood outside the gates, his gaze lingering on the
Chapter 321: A Gathering of Hunters The mention of a “Demon Beast” immediately piqued Zhou Kai’s interest. He’d been racking his brain for a way to find high-grade demon cores to nourish his Spirit Insects, and just like that, an opportunity fell into his lap. If he could slay a few that had awakened their
Chapter 322: The Cave Mansion’s Sea of Magma A low grunt rumbled in the burly, Lei-surnamed man’s throat as a flash of spiritual light propelled him forward. Zhou Kai and Li Qiwen exchanged a glance, their pace unhurried. The cultivator named Xu saw his chance and sidled up to them, complaining in a low voice,
Chapter 323: The Phantom of the Molten Flower The moment Lei Daming’s voice fell, the stone platform beneath him shuddered as he launched himself forward. Wreathed in crimson energy, he shot toward the distant stone bridge, clearly intent on seizing the first prize. But his airborne figure froze mid-flight. Lei Daming’s brutish momentum died instantly.
Chapter 324: The Brother-in-Law Is Putting on a Show The turmoil stirred by the Molten Blazing Flower subsided. Silence fell, broken only by the echo of footsteps on the stone path. Every cultivator instinctively put several zhang of distance between themselves and the others. Qi coiled beneath the surface and Divine Senses crisscrossed in the
Chapter 325: Who’s the Turtle in the Jar? At a gesture from the Poison Scholar and his wife, the circling White Bone Centipede Chain flew back to them. The thick, viscous poison cloud, having lost its source, began to dissipate into the surroundings. On the ground lay the corpses of two Demon Beasts, their flesh
Chapter 326: A Talisman Treasure to Deter the Demonic The moment Li Qiwen spoke, Zhou Kai’s Cicada Shell Body sprang into action. The Hundred Beast Banner in his hand unfurled, unleashing a swarm of Split-Back Katydids. Their buzzing was a piercing shriek that grated on the ears. They swarmed and piled upon each other, insect
Chapter 327: Truth and Illusion, A Waking Dream “A threat?” the androgynous man retorted, a cold glint condensing deep within his purple eyes. “I wouldn’t dare.” Zhou Kai’s hand, holding the talisman treasure, remained perfectly still. Not a single tremor could be heard in his voice. The man’s gaze measured Zhou Kai from head to
Chapter 328: What Kind of Orb Is This? The moment the Cicada Robe shattered into motes of light, the blue sky and sea of fire before Zhou Kai’s eyes dissolved in its wake. It didn’t crack like a mirror but burned away like a scroll consumed by an invisible flame—its edges curling, charring, then peeling
Chapter 329: Deceiving Heaven to Cross the Sea, I’ll Devour This Great Demon Alone The runes on the talisman blazed to life, sprawling across the stone sphere’s surface like ravenous vines. They intertwined, weaving themselves into a black net that bit deep into the stone. The violent white light trapped within was crushed, its brilliance
Chapter 330: My Father-in-Law is a Nascent Soul, My Master a Divine Aspect. What Have You Got to Fight Me With? The sea wind howled, churning up towering waves that crashed against the black reefs, shattering into a million flecks of white foam. In a clearing deep within the desolate island’s forest, tens of thousands
Chapter 358: Demonic Fiends Devour the Body, Seizing the Demon Infant Beneath the feet of Old Demon Chilian and his two companions, twelve array flags whipped without wind, thrumming in resonance with the massive formation before them. “It’s coming!” Old Demon Chilian barked. Before his voice could fade, the heavens tore open, and a bolt
Chapter 361: Eradicate Demons and Uphold the Dao; Big Brother, Please Step Up Cloud Mist Mountain was already a blurry white line in Zhou Kai’s wake, rapidly fading against the horizon. His figure blurred into a phantom, melting into the sky as mountains and rivers streaked blindly beneath him. To maintain this extreme velocity—moving as
Chapter 362: Pointing Jade to Connect with the Divine, Stealing Heaven and Exchanging the Sun Zhou Kai threw his head back and laughed. Facing Li Qiwen’s cannibalistic glare, he didn’t even bat an eyelid. With a deft flick of his wrist, a token sailed through the air, landing squarely in Li Qiwen’s palm. “Alright, Big
Chapter 363: Nascent Soul Divine Sense Shocks White Deer Island The White Deer Island disciple tasked with guarding the stone wall stifled a yawn, his eyelids heavy with crushing boredom. It wasn’t until a hand reached out and tore down the long-hanging wanted poster that his bleary eyes snapped open. He hastily straightened up, stretching
Chapter 364: Five Emperors Suppression? No, This is a Husband and Wife Mixed Double Team! Under the crushing onslaught of the sound wave, the roof tiles of countless pavilions and towers across the island violently clattered and shattered. The Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment cultivators bore the brunt of the impact. Their vision went black,
Chapter 365: Guide in the Ruined Dead City Zhou Kai’s Divine Sense swept the area. Below, White Deer Island had devolved into utter chaos. With the sudden Perishing of the sole powerhouse maintaining the island, the order he had established crumbled into dust. Zhou Kai retracted his Divine Sense. He couldn’t even be bothered to
Chapter 366: Setting Up the Formation Underground, Attending the Gathering Beneath the Pool “Senior Han, this humble one will take his leave here.” The old man surnamed Yang bowed, his face plastered with a perfectly measured mask of respect. “Senior is free to roam the Earth Core Market. I hope you find something to your
Chapter 367: An Unexpected Encounter with the Two Beauties Beneath his boots lay a road paved with bluestone slabs, the edges worn smooth by centuries of foot traffic. On either side, artificial streams babbled cheerfully along neat stone ditches, winding their way forward before converging and flowing beneath a wide-open, vermilion-lacquered gate. The green-clad maidservant
Chapter 368: Displaying Divine Might Zhou Kai’s expression remained perfectly impassive. “I see. Since departing immediately is impossible, Han will impose on your hospitality for a few days. However, Han has never been fond of solitude. Among the female cultivators who performed earlier, two caught my eye. I wonder if Manager Yue could bear to
Chapter 369: The Seven Glories Alliance and the Nine Palaces Palace Zhou Kai’s gaze narrowed, his vision seemingly piercing through the layers of bedrock beneath their feet. “I sense a ghost cultivator dwelling in the subterranean depths below. His Divine Sense is no weaker than mine, and he’s already locked onto us. There’s a high
Chapter 370: Joining the Sword Sect (Part 1) Zhou Kai’s gaze bypassed the two sisters entirely. He unhooked the Spirit Beast Bag from his waist and set it onto the mahogany table with a soft thud. “Come here. Bathe with me.” Ling Cai’s delicate frame gave an almost imperceptible shudder. However, she quickly released the
Chapter 371: Joining the Sword Sect (Part 2) The two Spirit Shaping sword cultivators didn’t wait long. Seeing no one else step forward from the crowd, they nodded at the resolute, red-scarfed girl and the two middle-aged cultivators, silently acknowledging their choice. One of the examiners casually flicked a finger. Three gentle streams of sword
Chapter 372: Secluded Cultivation for Nascent Soul, Storm Begins Zhou Kai had already extracted the coordinates of Elder Jing’s Daoist abode back at the registry pavilion. Her full name was Jing Tinglan, and she held the absolute authority of Peak Master over Silver Ring Peak. The trio rode their swords through the mist, touching down
Chapter 373: Nascent Soul Heavenly Phenomenon, The Sword Sect Stirs Tao Xing’s face darkened, his eyes blazing with molten fury. His hand subconsciously snapped toward the longsword at his waist, but the exact microsecond his fingertips brushed the hilt, his entire body violently locked up. Fuyue didn’t lift a finger. She merely cast a faint,
Chapter 374: Recruitment Two months later. The colossal, five-colored divine rings of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth that had completely enshrouded the airspace above the Spirit Sword Sect suddenly flared with blinding intensity, rotating in a synchronized, endless cycle. Finally, the phenomenon broke. The five divine rings didn’t passively dissipate into the atmosphere; instead,
Chapter 375: The Sword Canon Points Directly to Heaven Opening “Join your Sect?” Zhou Kai’s eyebrows arched slightly. He drummed his knuckles against the tabletop, his gaze drifting to the ripples in his teacup. His non-committal silence didn’t discourage Jing Tianyou; in fact, the old man’s eyes sparked with a sharp light. He leaned forward,
Chapter 376: On Artifact Spirits “I’m not a sword cultivator. I’ll wait for Shen Hanyi to arrive and let her pore over it herself.” The Spirit Sword Sect’s efficiency was frightening. In a mere three days, a complete cave abode had been prepared for Zhou Kai. Standing on the broad stone steps of the main
Chapter 377: Nascent Soul Ceremony “That Senior Li mentioned that Grandmaster Zhou is his brother-in-law.” Jing Tinglan paused, carefully selecting her words as she continued her report. “He claimed they shared a life-and-death bond, having fled to these lands from the Eastern Region together. They even explored an ancient secret realm as partners. However, Grandmaster
Chapter 378: Idle Time Spent Refining Demonic Treasure, Top-Grade Metals No Match for Bamboo Zhou Kai hefted the crystal, feeling its internal weight. “Is this of any use to you?” Fuyue’s gaze lingered on the stone for a mere heartbeat before she looked away, her interest vanishing instantly. Her voice was flat, a simple statement
Chapter 379: Getting Carried by a Big Shot, a Huge Win with No Loss Zhou Kai had long since finalized his plan. For common Dharma Treasures like flying swords, it was essential to find materials that were “living”—cultivatable resources that could grow alongside him. If he could secure the root of a spiritual plant, he
Chapter 380: The Turtle Shell Vanishes, Undercurrents Begin to Stir With the matter of the spirit bamboo settled, Zhou Kai was in high spirits. He clasped his hands behind his back, letting his form dissolve into a streak of light that glided unhurriedly toward Sounding Sword Peak. The mountain breeze brushed against his face, carrying
Chapter 381: Cultivating Both Warm and Cold, Heaven-Born Spirit Rhyme Jing Tinglan didn’t waste time with pleasantries, cutting straight to the heart of the matter. “After the Star Raft Martial Gathering, per the ancient customs of the Alliance, the top ten champions are granted entry into a secret realm jointly governed by the seven sects.”
Chapter 382: Why Doesn’t She Submit? Ding! Ling Cai Affection +20! Current Affection: 90 (Devoted) The cold mechanical chime of the system faded, leaving Zhou Kai staring at the glaring “90” next to Ling Cai’s name. His brow furrowed, and the smug smile that had begun to curl his lips collapsed into a flat line.
Chapter 383: Human-Skin Puppet Steals Immortal Vine Beyond the gate of light lay a world apart. The ground beneath their feet was no longer hard stone; they stepped onto a moist, yielding moss-covered path that swallowed the sound of their footsteps. Colossal stone pillars rose to support a distant, vaulted dome, draped in emerald vines
Chapter 384: All Divine Abilities Unleashed, Yet Unable to Shake It in the Slightest Lay Buddhist Mingxu’s cyan pagoda descended with apocalyptic weight! The puppet’s knees buckled slightly, the reinforced stone slabs beneath its feet spider-webbing and detonating. In the next heartbeat, it didn’t just jump; it transformed into a kinetic rod of absolute force,
Chapter 385: Stabilizing Hearts in the Great Hall, Refining Divine Thunder in the Cauldron The air inside the Sounding Sword Peak’s main hall was thick with a chilling, martial austerity. Twelve figures stood in two rigid rows. A palm-sized jade slip was being passed from hand to hand; each time an Elder withdrew their Divine
Chapter 386: Erasing the Demonic Infant, Forging Swords into Shadows Zhou Kai slowly opened his eyes. Within the absolute silence of the meditation chamber, the Purple Crystal Divine Thunder suspended before him had grown dim, its once-blinding brilliance a shadow of what it had been six years ago. The jagged, crystalline edges had shrunk by
Chapter 387: I Want Your Essence Blood Every Day Six more years bled away, and the baleful aura finally saturated the Slaughter Shadow swords. During this window of silence, the Chaotic Sky Hammer was also hammered into perfection! This meant that the shackles were finally off; Zhou Kai could finally unleash his full arsenal without
Chapter 388: Fuyue Stuns Silver Ring Peak, Zhou Kai Heads to the Border Battlefield Fine, one drop a day it is. Zhou Kai flicked his finger against the Spirit Beast Bag at his waist, the sharp clack echoing in the chamber. “Move out. We’re heading into the world.” A shimmer of light pulsed at the
Chapter 389: Before the Battle Jing Tinglan remained rooted to the spot long after they had vanished. The mountain gales whipped her skirts around her legs, and her delicate brows knit together in a tight, defiant line. A moment later, as if a switch had flipped in her mind, she reached out into the empty
Chapter 390: Stalemate Zhou Kai’s expression remained perfectly unreadable. He had witnessed Shen Hanyi manifest his Sword Embryo before. More than once. It was the absolute, final trump card of a sword cultivator—a suicidal, terminal strike. When that sword is drawn, it shatters the heavens and fractures the earth, but the toll is absolute: it
Chapter 391: Melee The final syllable of Zhou Kai’s sentence dissolved on his lips, and his physical form melted into nothingness right along with it. Beside him, Fuyue’s silver hair lifted gently as if buoyed by an unseen breeze. Her slender figure dissipated like a wisp of pale smoke, vanishing without a trace. Concealed within
Chapter 392: A Change of Location The wings on Old Monster Aurora’s back violently flared, detonating into a blinding sunburst! He dissolved into a phantom of pure light, instantly reappearing a hundred zhang away. The dark green flying sword sheared through the exact space he had just occupied, its sword Qi tearing the void with
Chapter 393: Exhausting All Cards to Battle Aurora The stiff smirk curling Old Monster Aurora’s lips gradually vanished, the disdain in his eyes giving way to a solemn, glacial chill. He glanced toward the distant horizon, where several flares of spiritual light flickered—a clear sign that the other skirmishes had drifted miles away. Withdrawing his
Chapter 394: Two Feathers Pinned beneath the Slaughter Shadow sword, the golden-red Nascent Soul unleashed one final, ear-piercing shriek before it fractured inch by inch. It crumbled into fine dust, scattering into the wind without a trace. Zhou Kai’s throat finally loosened. He spat a mouthful of bloody, turbid air, feeling the suffocating killing intent
Chapter 395: Piercing Moon, Hanging Star Inside the tranquil meditation room of the low mountain, a wisp of sandalwood incense coiled upward from a beast-headed bronze censer, its soothing fragrance settling the mind. Jing Tinglan clung to Jing Tianyou’s wide sleeve, bouncing lightly on her toes as she swayed from side to side. Today, she
Chapter 396: Delusional Calculation of Heavenly Secrets Four years passed in the blink of an eye. Zhou Kai lounged against a stone table, absentmindedly tracing the rim of his jade cup. The pale liquid within rippled gently—a vintage brewed by the Ling sisters from seasonal spirit fruits, its crisp, sweet aroma lingering in the air.
Chapter 397: Twin Suns and Twin Moons, Overbearing Protection for Big Brother Luo City. Earth Core Market. A bone-deep, biting wind howled from the subterranean depths of the market, carrying the pungent, earthy stench of raw medicinal herbs. The underground bazaar was packed shoulder-to-shoulder. Zhou Kai navigated the throng completely unnoticed. Clad in a dark
Chapter 398: Transformation Heavenly Tribulation, Deep-Seated Hatred Zhou Kai let out a hearty, unabashed laugh. To any uninformed onlooker, his beaming expression would suggest he had just stumbled upon a mountain of free gold. “Technically speaking, my master stands on equal footing with your family’s ancestor. Me calling you a ‘descendant’ is perfectly fair. You’re
Chapter 399: A Fleeting Glimpse of Ten Thousand Roots The tribulation clouds were practically crushing down on their skulls. Within the ink-black abyss overhead, pale, jagged lightning thrashed like maddened dragons. The sheer atmospheric pressure was suffocating, making every breath feel like inhaling crushed glass. Zhou Kai screamed over the deafening thunder, his voice raw
Chapter 400: First Hearing of Jing City Zhou Kai shot the stubbornly defiant Li Qiwen a sidelong glance, a mocking smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. “A century? Please. That overgrown cat will be back to peak condition in thirty to fifty years, tops. To be this desperate for a human transformation… it
Chapter 401: The Li Family’s Land As Shopkeeper Zhang’s figure disappeared out the door, Li Qiwen grabbed the wine pot and refilled his cup. He shot Zhou Kai a bizarre look. “You’re not actually planning to track down that kid named Zhang Xiaoyu and play guardian angel, are you?” Zhou Kai picked up his cup,
Chapter 402: Father-in-Law and Son-in-Law Cross Swords, Discussing the Dao Path Zhou Kai’s thoughts raced, filtering through a thousand tactical scenarios in the span of a single breath. He had long anticipated this exact interrogation. Ever since Fuyue had bestowed upon him the esoteric method of fusing his innate divine abilities with the Delusional Dao
Chapter 403: Fifty Years Apart, Let’s Start with a Kiss! Li Juefeng absorbed his son’s frantic pitch, allowing a heavy, suffocating silence to stretch across the pavilion before he finally spoke. “So,” the Patriarch murmured, his voice a low, dangerous rumble. “You struck a backroom bargain with Zhou Kai. You intend to operate independently, relying
Chapter 404: Status Zhou Kai rested his large hand against the small of her back. A current of warm, soothing Mana bled from his palm, passing through the black fabric of her dress to gently iron out the faint, residual tremors shivering down her spine. “Walk with me.” The mountain forest was heavy with silence.
Chapter 405: Demon Heart Li Youci let out a slow, quiet sigh. “Truthfully, the grand treasury of Tongtian Peak is mostly a myth at this point,” she admitted, the arrogant edge bleeding out of her voice. “The bulk of the inventory was just foundational cultivation manuals and ancient historical texts. The actionable resources—the high-tier Pills,
Chapter 406: Wedding Ceremony Upon hearing these words, the Li family elders beamed with joy, stroking their beards and laughing heartily. A maid presented two jade cups filled with clear, fragrant spirit wine. Zhou Kai and Li Youci’s gazes met. With tacit understanding, they linked arms and drained their cups in a single breath. The
Chapter 407: Heaven Severing and Edgeless Share the Same Origin The smirk on Zhou Kai’s lips deepened. He leaned in close, his voice dripping with amusement. “What, judging by that tone, are you actually complaining I brought back too few? Do I need to haul back dozens of peerless fairies every time just to live
Chapter 408: Starting Off with a Clearance Guide Shen Hanyi’s expression remained as glacial as ever after hearing this, though her gaze narrowed fractionally. “I know very little regarding the secrets of the Lone Goose Palace,” she said softly. “My cultivation was still shallow back then, and my Master never breathed a word of it
Chapter 409: Counterplot Within a Play, Drama Within a Drama “You’ve stumped me with that question, Brother Han.” Square-Faced Qiao scratched his head, chuckling with feigned naivety. “How could minor cultivators like us know the exact date of a Nascent Soul great cultivator’s celebration in advance? However, the Fu family Patriarch formed his Nascent Soul
Chapter 410: Taking a Disciple Home? Square-faced Qiao rambled on with practiced fervor, but Zhou Kai wasn’t listening. Instead, he ground his heel into the soft earth, testing its resistance with a curious tilt of his head. He looked up, his face still wearing that mask of honest, simple-minded wonder. “Brother Qiao, the ‘treasure land’
Chapter 411: Successfully Recruited Zhou Kai withdrew his gaze from Sun Meng and turned toward Lin Zhiwei, his voice softening. “Zhiwei, head back to the inn first. When the time comes, just observe the situation from the outer city. I’ll have Bai Yu stay with you to ensure your safety.” Lin Zhiwei nodded obediently, her
Chapter 412: Bloodbath at Golden Copper Dock Ten days remained until the grand celebration for the Fu Family Patriarch’s advancement to the Nascent Soul stage. At the inner city gate, Zhou Kai—clad in Yun Yan’s finery—stood with his hands clasped behind his back. He radiated the insufferable arrogance befitting a direct disciple of the Heavenly
Chapter 413: A Strange Coincidence, Diverting the Calamity Behind the massive pillars of the inner hall, Xue Yang trembled with such violence that his Dharma robes were plastered to his skin with cold sweat. He didn’t even have the courage to extend a sliver of his Divine Sense to peer outside. Only when the horrific
Chapter 414: Seeing That Flashy Couplet Again Minshan Lake was shrouded in a heavy, clinging vapor. Its waters reflected the pale light of the sky like a jagged shard of cyan glass inlaid upon the earth. The sharp whistle of something tearing through the atmosphere abruptly ceased. Zhou Kai and the two women descended from
Chapter 415: Old Friends Reunite, Winds of Change Begin to Stir Zhou Kai had occupied the side hall for barely the time it takes half an incense stick to burn before the carved mahogany doors were violently shoved open. The man striding across the threshold wore a flawlessly tailored, opulent brocade robe. He moved with
Chapter 416: Fairy Yuechan Zhou Kai memorized Kong Wei’s scarred features, deactivating the True Insight Eye. Only then did he lean back, asking with a slow, deliberate drawl, “Is there bad blood between those two?” “What ‘deep-seated hatred’?” Gao Feiyang curled his lip, his eyes swimming with unfiltered disgust. “They’re just a pair of brain-dead
Chapter 417: The Fairy’s Smile, the Junior Pisses Himself Zhou Kai casually stroked the hilt of his sword, a mocking smirk curving his lips. “Every single treasure Han has presented tonight can bear the light of day. Unlike certain Sects—who ironically embed the character for ‘Heart’ in their title—whose entire alchemical repertoire consists of Pills
Chapter 418: A Terribly Familiar Scene of Forced Apprenticeship Fairy Yuechan merely hooked a single, elegant finger toward Zhou Kai. The Dustless Wall artifact hidden snugly against his chest violently shuddered, tearing itself free and flying straight into her open palm. Her slender fingertip traced the jagged crack marring its surface. “Heartlight Copper? And it
Chapter 419: Secrets from the Mouth of a Desire Sea Disciple His Adam’s apple bobbed heavily as Zhou Kai forced down a dry swallow. Upon reaching the landing of the staircase, his silhouette rippled and stabilized, shedding the tension to perfectly reconstruct the facade of an elegant, unbothered young aristocrat. He didn’t break stride. With
Chapter 420: The Heartlight Copper’s Hidden Trick Zhou Kai steadied his footing and flipped his wrist. A small block of copper rested in his palm—the very same piece Qiu Yuechan had purged of impurities. Three fourth-grade Void Shattering Talismans should be enough to cover my tracks, Zhou Kai muttered to himself, his gaze locked onto
Chapter 421: If It’s Not Good, I’ll Take You Away He Xinrou lowered her eyelids, smoothly concealing the chaotic ripple of emotion that flashed through her gaze. When she looked up again, her demeanor was a mask of flawless, respectful deference. “Returning to Senior. Since our brief intersection five years ago, Sister Du has completely
Chapter 422: Skillfully Seizing the Token and Breaking the Restriction A crisp, synthetic chime echoed directly within Zhou Kai’s mind. [Ding! Du Chuyao’s Affection +20!] Zhou Kai lowered the Transmission Jade Slip. The relaxed, indolent expression he wore vanished instantly as he sat up straight on the plush couch. A chilling, razor-sharp aura suddenly radiated
Chapter 423: An Easy Victory The microsecond the final syllable left his lips, Zhou Kai’s silhouette blurred. He bypassed the spatial buffer, materializing directly at Du Chuyao’s flank, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with her. On the opposing flank, Senior Sister Wu—who had just been violently violently repelled by the kinetic shockwave of Zhou Kai’s hammer—managed to arrest
Chapter 424: The Yang Family’s Invitation The phantom of Long Yufeng’s Nascent Soul was cleanly severed into three. The residual golden light dissolved like smoke, cutting his venomous, resentful howl agonizingly short before plunging the battlefield into a dead silence. Zhou Kai cast a cold gaze over the mutilated remnants. The corner of his mouth
Chapter 425: The Spirited and Fiery Beauty The two startling revelations left the cultivators of the Eastern Region momentarily stunned before a collective realization dawned upon them. The Yang Family’s statement was tantamount to a public declaration that they were not the ones issuing orders. The implication was crystal clear—the current power dictating terms in
Chapter 426: Top-Tier Spell Cultivator Technique, “Qionghua Clear Radiance Art” He spotted Du Chuyao in the outer hall at a glance. She was already seated at the table, her fingertips lightly drumming against the warm porcelain of her teacup. A thin wisp of white steam curled from the rim, dissolving into the crisp morning air.
Chapter 427: Cross-Region Pursuit Zhou Kai delivered one final instruction to Sun Meng: “If there’s anything about your cultivation that you don’t understand, seek me out anytime.” His dark gaze then shifted to Duan Tietang. “Tietang, I’m taking all of you with me this time. Stay inside the secret realm for now. Where is Fang
Chapter 428: Helpless in the Eroding Ghost Valley High in the Northern Domain, the sky stretched vast and pale. Emerging from the cross-domain teleportation formation, Zhou Kai deactivated the treasure ship’s concealment array. The massive hull hummed to life. Talisman patterns shimmered across the wood, transforming the vessel into a startling streak of brilliance that
Chapter 429: Nascent Soul Is Just a Gatekeeper Zhou Kai’s lips curved into a faint smile. His gaze swept across the faces of Bai Shanghong and Zhang Yan before he spoke. “I once passed through Luo City and sensed an extraordinary grand Formation resting beneath the Earth Core Market. Hence my curiosity. Fellow Daoists, what
Chapter 430: Entering the Valley Inside the treasure ship’s cabin, fragrant spirit tea steamed on sandalwood tables. The four of them took their seats, the suffocating tension from the Taihua City cave dwelling finally easing. Li Youci leaned back in her jade chair, one hand propping up her cheek. Her ink-black dress clung to her
Chapter 431: Initial Exploration of Ghost Valley, Tracing the Treasure Trail The depths of the colossal pit were pitch black, but such ordinary darkness could not hinder the vision of Nascent Soul cultivators. The four plummeted straight down the hundred-zhang drop. Their toes lightly tapped against the scorched black earth without stirring even a wisp
Chapter 432: Sword Pointing at the Ghost Valley Treasure Vault The moment the wisp of pink smoke vanished into the giant hole, Elder Yuan’s eyelids violently twitched, and he abruptly snapped up from his meditation. His brows locked into a tight knot as he swept his gaze across the ruins. He unleashed his Divine Sense
Chapter 433: The Gatekeeper Beast Behind the Ice Mist On the first day of their journey into Ghost Eclipse Valley, the four cultivators pushed forward without a moment’s rest. Their path was littered with nothing but ordinary apparitions. These wandering spirits couldn’t even draw near before the group’s casually cast spells and divine abilities blasted
Chapter 434: Trouble at the Treasure Vault’s Entrance Du Chuyao’s beautiful eyes instantly locked onto Zhou Kai’s face. “What’s wrong?” she asked. Inside the palanquin, two equally concerned gazes pierced through the window curtains, landing heavily on him. Zhou Kai lowered his voice, his words quick and sharp. “Almost four miles past the exit, a
Chapter 435: Bloodline Awakening, Battle Against the Demonic Soul As the last word left Zhou Kai’s lips, Liu Zhi had already blurred a step forward. With a violent shake of his arm, the giant axe in his grip buzzed and left his hand. The blade erupted with surging lightning, drawing a blinding cyan arc as
Chapter 436: Each with Their Own Hidden Agenda As soon as the words left his mouth, Zhou Kai turned his head slightly, his gaze falling upon Du Chuyao’s face. Her Jade Soul Golden Pupils were devoid of emotion. She offered only a faint nod in response. Lu Weishu clearly lacked the patience to wait. Seeing
Chapter 437: Breaking the Restriction Lu Weishu forcefully stuffed his white gourd back into his Storage Bag and swaggered to Liu Zhi’s side. Puffing out his chest, he scoffed, “I thought it was something extraordinary. It turned out to be nothing but a flashy Late Nascent Soul spiritual pressure—all show and zero substance.” The blinding
Chapter 438: Severed Arm! Frozen! Slick! A severed arm spiraled into the air, a spray of crimson instantly painting the corner of Liu Zhi’s vision red. The ferocious grin on his lips froze. His gaze snapped downward. What met his eyes was a hollow right shoulder and a wound as smooth as a mirror. The
Chapter 439: Soul Searching! It’s Actually Related to Li Qiwen Behind the layer of profound ice, Liu Zhi struggled to move his only functional eyeball. His gaze swept past Shen Hanyi, ignored the two Black Emperor Phantoms, and fixed itself firmly on the spirit talisman in Du Chuyao’s hand. Even through the frost, the spiritual
Chapter 440: Stop Self-Destructing Treasures—What a Waste! The hall was vast, its vaulted ceiling supported by massive stone pillars. The four walls were smooth as polished mirrors yet devoid of any luxury, exuding an ancient, solemn aura. The radiance in Du Chuyao’s Jade Soul Golden Pupils slowly faded as she scanned every corner of the
